Washington’s Green Thumb
The United States National Arboretum—garden and US Department of Agriculture research facility—stretches across 446 abundant acres of land. It’s home to well-known and loved flora collections, including the Bonsai Museum, the National Grove of State Trees and the National Herb Garden. Another Washingtonian favorite is the National Columns display, the original columns of the US Capitol that reach to the skies above the Grand Meadow.
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Rental Packages
• Three wedding packages designed for a variety of event styles and budgets
• Multiple ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception locations throughout the Arboretum
• Exclusive tents from Select
• Exclusive caterers
Classic Wedding Package$10,000
Locations
Choice of ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception locations throughout the grounds (tented, al fresco, or a combination of both)
Event Timing
-Six hours of event time
-Four hours of event set-up access
-Two hours of event breakdown
-One-hour rehearsal scheduled the day prior to the wedding
Tent Access
-One day for tent installation
-One day for tent removal
Included
One-hour rehearsal scheduled the day prior to the wedding
All required event and photography permits
Required Additional Fees
$2,000 for staffing, security, and custodial services
Signature Wedding Package$16,000
Locations
Choice of ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception locations throughout the grounds, including the Flowering Tree Tent Pad
Event Timing
-Six hours of event time, with the option to extend
-Five hours of event set-up access
-Two hours of event breakdown
Tent Access
-Two days for tent installation and weather contingency access
-Two days allotted for tent removal and two days for rental breakdown
Included
One-hour rehearsal scheduled the day prior to the wedding
All required event and photography permits
Required Additional Fees
$3,000 for staffing, security, and custodial services
Meadow Wedding Experience$25,000
Locations
Choice of ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception locations within the Meadow Tent area
Event Timing
-Six hours of event set-up access on the wedding day
-Six hours of event time, with the option to extend
-Two hours of event breakdown
Tent Access
-Four days of tent installation and event set-up access
-Four days allotted for rental load-out and tent removal
Included
One-hour rehearsal scheduled the day prior to the wedding
All required event and photography permits
Required Additional Fees
$4,000 for staffing and security services
Located in Northeast D.C., just off Bladensburg Road and New York Avenue, the U.S. National Arboretum is a 446-acre living museum and research facility managed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Recognized as the 4th most Unique Venue in the U.S. by Brides, it offers the largest outdoor space for private events in D.C., accommodating guest sizes from 50 to over 500. Hosting a wedding at the Arboretum supports the Friends of the National Arboretum, a nonprofit dedicated to preserving and enhancing this vibrant space, promoting research and education, and fostering a love of nature and the outdoors.
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