Schedel Arboretum and Gardens
Wedding venue in Elmore, Ohio
About Schedel Arboretum and Gardens
Schedel Arboretum and Gardens is a 17-acre garden estate on the banks of the Portage River in Elmore, Ohio. The property offers six landscaped ceremony sites within the Traditional Garden and Japanese Garden areas, each accommodating up to 300 guests. Indoor receptions are held in the Veh Conference Center (capacity 90), while larger celebrations take place under the Marilyn Bandfield Pavilion (capacity 300). The Brown Welcome Center provides additional event space for up to 100 guests. The Shack, a historic summer cottage, serves as a bridal preparation area. The venue provides white chapel-style chairs, a one-hour rehearsal, photography time, and golf cart service for guests with mobility needs. A full D-5 liquor license and a list of preferred caterers and vendors are available. The gardens are open to the public April through October, but wedding appointments and off-season rentals are available year-round.
The facts
- Guests
- 20–300 guests
- Kind of place
- Garden · Estate · Park
- 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 Schedel Arboretum and Gardens
- Website: schedel-gardens.org
- Phone: (419) 862-3182
- Address: 19255 West Portage River South Rd
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