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Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,490 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Canandaigua, New York
Exotic flora in formal gardens & arboretum on 50-acre grounds with tours of 1887 Queen Anne mansion.
Plan your tour
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (585) 394-4922
- Website sonnenberg.org — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 9:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 9:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Friday | 9:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Sunday | 9:30 AM–4:30 PM |
The setting
“the mansion, the gardens, the greenhouse paths… every part of it is so stunning!”
“Sonnenberg is a fabulous old mansion, still in great shape, signs of some wear and tear, but they maintain /renovate the best they can with what what money they get!”
“If they had more volunteers the Rose garden would be even more special!”
“Beautiful lawn with gardens, large old Beech trees, Sycamore's, Japanese garden, rock garden.”
“Went there years ago and went again and enjoyed the Koi pond as got there too late.”
“A beautiful, historic mansion with expansive grounds cared for by a dedicated staff of volunteers.”
Amenities couples mention
“the mansion, the gardens, the greenhouse paths… every part of it is so stunning!”
“If they had more volunteers the Rose garden would be even more special!”
“Beautiful lawn with gardens, large old Beech trees, Sycamore's, Japanese garden, rock garden.”
“Went there years ago and went again and enjoyed the Koi pond as got there too late.”
What couples say again and again
“We visited in September when most of the flowers were on the opposite end of looking beautiful and it was still amazing.”
“As a wedding photographer, I loved how much variety there was for portraits, the light, the colors, and the scenery were a dream!”
“The shuttle driver was a very nice man, who helped us with grandma’s walker to make sure it would ride to the mansion without any problems.”
From the reviews
My wife, her grandma and I went for an hour and a half trip to Sonnenberg on a Saturday afternoon. They had a wedding scheduled and we were given this information when we arrive to buy our tickets. We decided it was worth it to pop in for a bit.
Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion in Canandaigua is one of the most beautiful venues I’ve ever photographed!! It’s tucked right in the Finger Lakes and feels like stepping into a historic estate.. the mansion, the gardens, the greenhouse paths… every part of it is so stunning!
I had the utmost pleasure of working with Kris and Bethany for a wedding this past weekend and WOW. They have a beautiful system down to the exact minute to ensure everything runs smoothly. They’re an absolute joy to work with and I will recommend this venue from the hilltops to any couple I work with!
This is such a beautiful park! It's pretty massive too! If you are ever looking for a park to go to and spend the day in Sonnenberg is it! I recently had taken Tyler and Ashley's post elopement photos at the Gardens and I love how their turned out! You have different types of gardens that make for stunning backdrops!
Getting married at Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park
Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park 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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