Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
Wedding venue in Dubuque, Iowa





About Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
Set among the gardens of the 56-acre Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, weddings can use a choice of outdoor ceremony locations, including the Lagen-Buelow Gazebo, Japanese Garden, Hardie Formal English Garden, Whispering Pines, Conifer Forest and Packard Pavilion Amphitheater. Ceremonies are offered May through October in two-hour time slots, with the Garden Room available during that reserved period and the covered Packard Pavilion as a rain location. Receptions and other gatherings can be booked separately in the Hafeman Veranda, Garden Room, Packard Pavilion Amphitheater or Playground Pavilion.
The facts
- Guests
- 25–200 guests
- Price
- $1,500
- Pricing note
- Wedding ceremonies: $1,500 for a two-hour period. Reception rates are hourly and vary by space; the Hafeman Veranda is $100/hour and Packard Pavilion Amphitheater is $200/hour for wedding receptions. Facility rental rates and times vary; setup and cleanup must fit within the reserved time.
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Kind of place
- Garden · Park
- Last updated
- November 2026
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On the big wedding guides
- Listed on WeddingWire (checked November 2026)
- Not listed on Zola (checked November 2026)
How to reach Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
- Website: dubuquearboretum.net
- Phone: (563) 556-2100
- Address: 3800 Arboretum Drive
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