Weddings at the West Virginia Botanic Garden
Indoor Rental Options
Outdoor Rental Options
Pricing
Contract
Education & Event Center
The Great Room
(pictured with 40 place settings)
The Education Center
The entire building, combined with an outdoor space, is available to rent both Friday - Sundays. All guests must leave the premises by 10:30 p.m. when the gates will be locked.
Outdoor areas and Elopement packages are available seven days a week.
EQT Event Lawn
This open lawn area is directly adjacent to the Event and Education Center. With a full tent set-up (as shown), it can accommodate up to 250 guests for a reception.
Butterfly Garden Lawn
This open lawn area is easily accessible from the lower parking lot, and offers terrific views of the reservoir basin. It would be suitable for a larger ceremony of up to 150+ people.
The George W. Longenecker Shade Garden
This lovely, wooded area is close to the Education & Event Center, is easily accessible from the parking loop, making it ideal for a small, intimate ceremony of up to 50 people.
Secret Garden
This intimate, shady glen is suited for small ceremonies of up to 35 people.
Please note: The Botanic Garden’s neighbor to the northeast is the Mason-Dixon Rifle Club.
Parking
Parking is limited to 50 cars in the lower parking lot and up the north side of the access road; the upper parking lot is reserved for regular Botanic Garden visitors during special events. Event sponsors must supply personnel to direct traffic and assist attendees with parking. There are spaces for those with disabilities in the lower parking lot and in front of the Education & Event Center.
We can’t thank you enough for allowing us to take advantage of the Welcome Center and WVBG ground for our wedding reception. The location is absolutely beautiful, and our guests all agreed that is was the perfect venue for the event! You all made it so easy for us, and you completely eliminated all of the stress involved with preparing for our special day. Joe and I are looking forward to our next visit to the Garden! Thank you again for helping to to make our day so special!
Rental Prices
Outdoor Events
Outdoor Use Only
Base price- Use of site for ceremony, reception, or both
- Maximum event time 8 a.m. – 10:30 p.m., including cleanup
- Security deposit required
Elopement Package
Base price- Use of one garden space for ceremony and photos only
- Event of less than 20 people, standing
- Up to 20 chairs may be rented for an additional fee
- Event time < 5 hours, including setup and cleanup
Building Rental Only
Education & Event Center Use Only
Weekday, during business hours- Available Monday – Thursday
- Setup begins at 9 a.m. and cleanup must take place by 5 p.m. or additional charges will apply
Education & Event Center Use Only
Weekday evenings- Available Monday – Thursday
- Setup begins no earlier than 4 p.m. and clean-up must be complete by 10 p.m.
Event & Education Center with EQT Event Lawn
Education & Event Center w/Event Lawn
1 day only including set-up and cleanup- Site use 8 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. including setup and cleanup
- Security deposit required
Education & Event Center w/Event Lawn
From noon Friday – noon on Sunday- Allows you to set up the day before and clean up the day after your event
- Security deposit required
- recommended option for weddings
Contact us for additional details
Phone: 304-322-2093
Mailing Address: 714 Venture Drive, PMB 121, Morgantown, WV 26508