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Thomas E. Ricks Gardens
4.8 ★★★★★ 424 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Rexburg, Idaho
Relaxed campus attraction featuring picturesque waterfalls, botanical displays, a maze and swings.
Plan your tour
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (208) 496-1141
- Website byui.edu — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
Amenities couples mention
“They have a little bit of everything from open space to lush foliage dense flower beds to water features.”
“A large amount of the garden is wheelchair accessible as well.”
What couples say again and again
“10/10 beautiful, plenty of sitting spaces, idk why this thing is asking if it's recommended to buy tickets in advance, you don't need tickets to go here”
From the reviews
I will never get tired of visiting the gardens. My husband and I did our engagement pictures here and we recently did some family pictures there again. It is very peaceful. I wish there were more benches and places to sit. It is great during the summer to sit in the open areas and relax and do homework.
Getting married at Thomas E. Ricks Gardens
Thomas E. Ricks 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.
Corporate events & private parties at Thomas E. Ricks Gardens
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at Thomas E. Ricks Gardens — garden venues often have real weekday availability since weddings claim the weekends. A quick call answers the three things that matter: weekday and off-season rates, whether the space works for your headcount and A/V needs, and what catering is allowed. If your event lands on a Friday or Saturday in wedding season, ask early.
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