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Rutgers Gardens
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,336 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in New Brunswick, New Jersey
Serene, year-round destination featuring botanical gardens & a bamboo forest, plus areas for events.
Plan your tour
- Lodging on-site lodging comes up in reviews and the venue's own info — ask how many beds and whether the wedding-night stay is included
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (848) 932-7000
- Website rutgersgardens.rutgers.edu — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–7 PM |
Amenities couples mention
What couples say again and again
“A beautiful place to walk around and feel the loving surroundings of nature, fresh air and vibrant colors.”
“I really like this place because it's free, clean, has free parking, and no one's stopping you from laying out a blanket and having a picnic here.”
“I really like this place because it's free, clean, has free parking, and no one's stopping you from laying out a blanket and having a picnic here.”
Getting married at Rutgers Gardens
Rutgers Gardens comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth it. First, see the garden at the time of day and season you'd actually get married — a garden that glows at golden hour in June can look very different at noon in March, so ask what's in bloom for your date and walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move, and does it hold everyone?), shade and bugs for a summer afternoon, the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular garden dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
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