Mandala Gardens
Wedding venue in Marion, Illinois




About Mandala Gardens
Mandala Gardens is a 7‑acre outdoor botanical garden in Marion, Illinois that offers a dedicated wedding venue. The property features a 30‑ft Amish‑built gazebo equipped with power, a ceiling fan and seasonal windows, a pond, stone sculptures, a labyrinth and open garden spaces where ceremonies can be held. Weddings are rented at a flat rate of $100 per hour with a one‑hour minimum, and the base fee includes existing tables, chairs and folding tables; additional chairs are available for $2 each. The site provides one ADA portable restroom and an indoor restroom, and it is closed to the public during wedding events. Outside of rentals the garden is open daily from 8 am until dark with a $2 entry fee and leashed pets are welcome.
The facts
- Pricing note
- Wedding rentals are $100 per hour (minimum 1 hour); showers/other events $50 per hour; extra chairs $2 each; tables and chairs are included.
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Kind of place
- Garden
- Last updated
- October 2026
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On the big wedding guides
- Not listed on WeddingWire (checked October 2026)
- Not listed on Zola (checked October 2026)
How to reach Mandala Gardens
- Website: mandalagardens.org
- Phone: (618) 889-9228
- Address: 1704 N State Street
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