New Hanover County Arboretum

BYO, Valet parking

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Starting at $5,625 for 50 Guests

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Starting at $5k for 50 Guests
Starting at $5k for 50 Guests

Venue capacity

up to 250

Starting price

$5K to start

Peak Season

April-October

Services

Ceremony / Reception
Outdoor

New Hanover County Arboretum Overview

Wilmington, North Carolina is home to the New Hanover County Arboretum. This park provides your special day with 7 stunning acres of lush garden. Imagine an outdoor wedding tucked amongst the flowers and photos on small foot bridges. A wedding ceremony under the white trellis quickly becomes an enchanting site. You and your loved ones will be thrilled to explore the grounds of the arboretum while taking part in wedding festivities. The New Hanover County Arboretum also has picnic area to enjoy an outdoor reception as well as a performance space for your live wedding band. Twist and twirl well into the evening amongst the flowers and buzzing bees. The arboretum will have you and your guests feeling like kings and queens as you dine and relax amongst the flora. May your wedding day be filled with joy and ease, at the New Hanover County Arboretum, your wedding day is bound to be bursting with color.

Venue Notes

The rental fee ranges from $2,000 to $2,800 for a ceremony and reception and includes 4 hours of event time excluding set up and clean up time. The fee for a ceremony only wedding is $1,400. Additional hours can be arranged for a fee of $250/hr. A refundable security deposit of $500 is required.

Amenities And Requirements

Amenities

Bride's dressing area
Ceremony arch
Day-of coordinator
Groom's dressing area
Kitchen for prep only
Large parking lot
Security
Venue set up and clean up

Requirements

- Alcohol must be served by licensed bartender/caterer- Amplified music OK indoors and outdoors- Approved outside caterer allowed- Biodegradable throwables only- Music must end by 10:00PM- No open flames- No smoking- Venue must approve all decorations- Wheelchair access limited