Weddings & Private Events
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Elegant Affairs. Fun Fêtes. Professional Parties.
Celebrate every day with 96 acres of versatile spaces in the heart of Memphis. From intimate wedding ceremonies and over-the-top private parties to corporate retreats, meetings, and holiday parties, we have the perfect space for you.
We offer multiple indoor and outdoor event spaces for groups of all sizes. You are only limited by your imagination when planning your event at the Garden.
Our Rentals team is ready to make your dream a reality; schedule a tour today to find your perfect space at the Garden.
- Weddings
- Corporate Events, Meetings, Retreats, Holiday Parties, & Picnics
- Rehearsal Dinners & Private Parties
- Celebrations of Life
It's All in the Details
Multiple Flexible Indoor & Outdoor Event Spaces
Centrally Located
Complimentary Parking, Security, & Concierge
Personalized Event Layouts
LGBTQ+ Friendly
Approved Caterers
Over our many years serving the mid-south, we have had the pleasure of working with some of the best caterers Memphis has to offer. Click the icon above to see the list.
Approved Bar Vendors
Whether you're toasting to a lifetime of happiness or your leadership team, we have your drink needs covered with three bar vendor options: CFY, Paradox, & Serving Size.
Contact Us
Michael Strickland, Director of Rentals
michael.strickland@membg.org
901-636-4125
Robert Stice, Assistant Director of Rentals
robert.stice@membg.org
901-636-4121
- OUR SPACES
- INDOOR
Hardin Hall
Large, flexible indoor floor plan with adjacent outdoor terrace. Plus, based on availability, you’ll enjoy the nearby Bride’s Room (which works great as a green room for keynote speakers or event VIPs). Located inside the Garden’s Visitors Center this venue easily connects with other spaces for larger or staged events.
- 5400 square feet
- Capacity – 350 Seated/600 Reception/500 Meeting (Depending on Layout)
- A/V Capabilities – Audio
- Adjacent Catering Kitchen
- Up to 4 Hours of Venue/Space Rental (Add on additional hours for an extra fee)
- Up to 35 72″ Round Tables (seating 8-10 guests each)
- Up to 350 Indoor Gold Chiavari Chairs
- Teak Patio Tables & Chairs on Terrace
- Up to 10 Bistro Tables
- Up to 60 Table Linens
- 16×16′ White Dance Floor
- 8×16′ Stage
- 10 LED Up Lights
- Set-up of the Included Tables, Chairs, & Linens
- Use of the Hardin Hall Terrace with Market Lights
- One Wireless Microphone
- Podium
- Personalized Room Layout
- On-Site Concierge During your Event
- Parking Lot Security
- Free Parking
Add on to any Hardin Hall rental additional items for an additional fee.
- INDOOR
Goldsmith Room
This flexible indoor space offers direct Garden access via the Sculpture Garden and is located inside the Garden’s Visitors Center. Removable walls and nearby add-on smaller spaces offer the opportunity for breakouts sessions, simultaneous programming, & pre- or post- event spaces. It’s also the perfect pair to a Rose Garden wedding.
- 3304 square feet
- Capacity – 150 Seated/250 Reception/250 Meeting (Depending on Layout)
- A/V Capabilities – Audio & Video
- Adjacent Catering Kitchen
- Up to 4 Hours of Venue/Space Rental (Add on additional hours for an extra fee)
- Up to 18 60″ Round Tables (seating 8 guests each)
- Up to 150 Indoor Gold Chiavari Chairs
- Up to 6 Bistro Tables
- Up to 35 Table Linens
- 8 LED Up Lights
- Set-up of the Included Tables, Chairs, & Linens
- 2 A/V Screens & Projectors
- 1 Wireless Microphone
- Podium
- Personalized Room Layout
- On-Site Concierge During your Event
- Parking Lot Security
- Free Parking
Add on to any Goldsmith Room rental additional items including a stage or dance floor for an additional fee.
- Rose Garden
- Water Garden
- Water Garden Room
- Grand Hallway
- INDOOR
Sara’s Place
A short walk from our Visitors Center, Sara’s Place offers a large, flexible indoor floor plan with an adjacent outdoor patio overlooking The Woodland. Large glass windows offer views of the Garden. Perfect for a private party!
- 2750 square feet
- Capacity – 100 Seated/175 Reception/125 Meeting (Depending on Layout)
- A/V Capabilities – Audio & Video
- Adjacent Catering Kitchen
- Up to 4 Hours of Venue/Space Rental (Add on additional hours for an extra fee)
- Up to 15 60″ Round Tables (seating 8 guests each)
- Up to 125 Back Padded Chairs
- Up to 6 Bistro Tables
- Up to 30 Table Linens
- 4 LED Up Lights
- Set-up of the Included Tables, Chairs, & Linens
- One Projector/Screen
- One Wireless Microphone
- Podium
- Personalized Room Layout
- On-Site Concierge During your Event
- Parking Lot Security
- Free Parking
Add on to any Sara’s Place rental additional items including a stage or dance floor for an additional fee.
- INDOOR
Water Garden Room
This intimate space inside the Visitors Center offers floor-to-ceiling views of our recently renovated Water Garden. Works well for small gatherings & as an add-on to one of the nearby venues.
- 616 square feet
- Capacity – 30 Reception/30 Meeting (Depending on Layout)
- Up to 2 Hours of Venue/Space Rental (Add $150 per additional hour)
- Up to 5 – 6 ft Banquet Tables (seating 6 per table), 2 – 6 ft Food/Beverage Banquet Tables, and 1 Bistro Table
- Up to 8 Black or White Poly Linens
- Up to 30 Indoor Gold Chiavari Chairs
- Set-up of the Included Chairs, Tables, & Linens
- Access and Use of The Water Garden (outside courtyard)
- On-Site Concierge During your Event
- Free Entry to the Garden
- Parking Lot Security
- Free Parking
- OUTDOOR
Water Garden
This outdoor room, located inside the Visitors Center, was recently modernized. This landscaped patio area is easily accessible and features, Kinetic Crane, a large and colorful kinetic sculpture by local artist Yvonne Bobo in collaboration with engineer Anuj Anjaria. This venue easily connects with other spaces for larger or staged events.
- 1600 square feet
- Capacity – 30 Reception/30 Meeting (Depending on Layout)
- Up to 2 Hours of Venue/Space Rental (Add on additional hours for an extra fee)
- Two Bar Height Bistros with Four Stools
- Three Square Tables with Twelve Guest Chairs
- Bench Seating for 30 Guests
- Three Outside Ceiling Fans
- Art Sculpture by Yvonne Bobo
- Modern Landscape Lighting
- On-Site Concierge During your Event
- Parking Lot Security
- Free Parking
Please note in the event of inclement weather, an indoor backup space is not guaranteed. Items listed above cannot be removed from the space including the tables and chairs.
The Water Garden is for use as a patio only and cannot accommodate wedding ceremonies.
- Water Garden Room
- Grand Hallway
- Goldsmith
- OUTDOOR
Great Lawn
This large event lawn is located a short walk from the Visitors Center and will put your event in the heart of the Garden. Its open area offers flexibility & space to move. Perfect for large gatherings!
- 2 acres
- Capacity – 2,000 (Depending on Layout)
- Up to 2 Hours of Venue/Space Rental (Add on additional hours for an extra fee)
- Up to 10 Tables (Any Combination – 60″ or 72″ Round, Bistro, 8′ or 6′ Rectangle)
- Up to 50 Padded Folding Chairs
- Up to 10 Table Linens
- Set-up of the Included Tables, Chairs, & Linens
- Personalized Layout
- On-Site Concierge During your Event
- Parking Lot Security
- Free Parking
Please note in the event of inclement weather, an indoor backup space is not guaranteed.
- OUTDOOR
Japanese Garden
Japanese gardens are designed to celebrate the beauty and wonder of nature and nurture your spirit as well as your senses. Our garden’s name, Seijaku-En (pronounced SAY-jock-ou-en), literally translates as the ‘Garden of Tranquility.’ This special space offers year-round interest and distinctive elements include the Half Moon and Zigzag bridges crossing a koi-filled lake and a Moongazing Pavilion overlooking the garden.
- 5 1/2 acres
- Capacity – 100 Ceremony (Depending on Layout)
- Up to 2 Hours of Venue/Space Rental (Add on additional hours for an extra fee)
- Up to 10 Tables (Any Combination – 60″ or 72″ Round, Bistro, 8′ or 6′ Rectangle)
- Up to 50 Padded Folding Chairs
- Up to 10 Table Linens
- Set-up of the Included Tables, Chairs, & Linens
- Personalized Layout
- On-Site Concierge During your Event
- Parking Lot Security
- Free Parking
Please note in the event of inclement weather, an indoor backup space is not guaranteed.
- OUTDOOR
Iris Garden
The Iris Garden was the first established garden on the grounds. This circular formal garden offers a unique location for an intimate ceremony and features a central fountain.
- 1/2 acre
- Capacity – 100 (Depending on Layout)
- Up to 2 Hours of Venue/Space Rental (Add on additional hours for an extra fee)
- Up to 10 Tables (Any Combination – 60″ or 72″ Round, Bistro, 8′ or 6′ Rectangle)
- Up to 50 Padded Folding Chairs
- Up to 10 Table Linens
- Set-up of the Included Tables, Chairs, & Linens
- Personalized Layout
- On-Site Concierge During your Event
- Parking Lot Security
- Free Parking
Please note in the event of inclement weather, an indoor backup space is not guaranteed.
- OUTDOOR
Sensory Garden
This special garden is located just around the corner from our Visitors Center. The plantings offer a sensory experience in every season and feature every class of plants grown on the MBG grounds from trees, shrubs, and groundcovers to annuals, perennials, and bulbs. A pergola entry, obelisk focal point, and nighttime lighting create a wonderful ambiance for receptions, special events, and gatherings.
- 1/3 acre
- Capacity – 100 Reception/60 Ceremony (Depending on Layout)
- Up to 2 Hours of Venue/Space Rental (Add on additional hours for an extra fee)
- Up to 10 Tables (Any Combination – 60″ or 72″ Round, Bistro, 8′ or 6′ Rectangle)
- Up to 50 Padded Folding Chairs
- Up to 10 Table Linens
- Set-up of the Included Tables, Chairs, & Linens
- Personalized Layout
- On-Site Concierge During your Event
- Parking Lot Security
- Free Parking
Add on to any space rental additional items including tram service for an additional fee.
Please note in the event of inclement weather, an indoor backup space is not guaranteed.
- PACKAGES
- SAY I DO
Garden Ceremony Package
The Memphis Botanic Garden’s unique specialty gardens and sweeping natural vistas create the perfect backdrop for your wedding ceremony. With 30 specialty gardens over 96 acres, you’ll fall in love with a perfect spot. Our garden ceremonies can accommodate groups of any size.
- Garden Space of your Choosing for 2 Hours – 1 Hour Ceremony, 1/2 Hour Pre (Seating), 1/2 Hour Post (Pictures) (Based on Availability at Time of Booking)
- Garden Space for 1 Hour the Day Before for your Rehearsal (Based on Availability)
- Up to 100 Padded Chairs
- Up to 1 Table & 1 White Linen
- Bluetooth Speaker & Wired Microphone
- Time for Wedding Photos throughout the Garden
- Personalized Ceremony Layout
- Tram Service within the Garden
- On-Site Concierge During your Event
- Parking Lot Security
- Free Parking
Add on to any Garden Ceremony package additional items for an additional fee.
Please note in the event of inclement weather, an indoor backup space is not guaranteed.
- Blecken Pavilion
- Rose Garden
Contact us
Please fill out the form or email us at rentals@membg.org for more information or to book a complimentary tour. We look forward to hearing from you.
Rentals Frequently Asked Questions
We can accommodate any type of event, large or small. We have experience with wedding ceremonies, receptions, rehearsal dinners, bridal luncheons, corporate meetings & retreats, holiday parties, dinner parties, celebrations of life, and more! If you need a space for any event, we can accommodate you!
No, all rental items must be coordinated by Memphis Botanic Garden.
Typically, you will have access to the space at least 3 hours before the start time of your event. At this time, the tables, chairs, and any rental items provided through the Memphis Botanic Garden will be set according to a layout you have approved.
All events must end by midnight.
You must take out any items that you brought in. Memphis Botanic Garden staff will break down all tables, chairs, and rental items provided by MBG.
Catering services can only be provided by caterers that are on the MBG Approved List of Caterers. All caterers on the approved catering list comply with all rules and regulations for MBG and the City of Memphis.
All deposits are nonrefundable-nontransferable. Cancellation of the facility rental for any reason other than an act of nature or public calamity shall not relieve the lessee from obligation of the rental fee.
All candles must be an enclosed flame (i.e. in a glass container). Confetti, glitter, balloons, fireworks, and artificial flowers are NOT permitted. Throwing of rice, confetti, artificial flowers, and birdseed is NOT permitted.
All alcoholic beverages as well as ABC-licensed bartenders must be supplied through MBG-approved vendors. We have three bar vendor options: CFY, Paradox, & Serving Size.
