About Outdoor Ceremonies

Plan your perfect outdoor ceremony at TWU’s Gardens. Black garden chairs can be set up on the greenhouse patio or a garden location of your choosing for ceremonies. If your wedding is scheduled for the gardens & greenhouse, the Little Chapel will serve as the inclement weather site, providing you do not exceed the 110 person capacity.

Greenhouse Patio and Gardens ceremonies include:

  • Up to 100 black garden chairs
  • Your own location choice within the garden area
  • Use of portable sound system with microphones 
  • Event Attendant  

 The Office of Conference Services cannot give refunds for events canceled because of inclement weather.

Ceremony Rates

Fri-Sun Gardens Ceremony:  $1,570

Prime Ceremony Rate (Saturday Afternoons): $1,770 

Mon- Thu Gardens Ceremony:  $1,470

Ceremony Parking:

  • Complimentary on Saturdays & Sundays
  • Weekday weddings receive parking for up to 25 vehicles.  Inquire about the cost for additional parking spaces.

About Outdoor Receptions

Greenhouse Patio and Gardens receptions include:

  • 4-hour event time
  • 2-hour event time
  • 6′ rectangle tables for guest seating and vendors
  • Black garden chairs
  • Event attendant
  • Security staff
  • Seating for up to 100 guests

The Office of Conference Services cannot give refunds for events canceled because of inclement weather.

Reception Rates

University Gardens Reception Package Fri-Sun (up to 100 guests): $3,371

Prime Reception Rate (Saturday Afternoons): $4,191

                                                            Optional Add-Ons: 

  • Additional rental for event time – $200/hour
  • Additional rental for decorating time – $100/hour
  • Additional 6′ tables – $5
  • Additional chairs – $1
  • Rain site reservation in the Student Union at Hubbard Hall -*Starting at $1000 (rain site only available if Pioneer Catering is the selected caterer)