Proposals

DALLAS ARBORETUM

Proposals

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Proposal Gardens AT THE DALLAS ARBORETUM Pop the question in one of 18 beautiful gardens at the Dallas Arboretum. Whether hosting an intimate proposal or a grand celebration with family and friends, we can accommodate a guest count ranging from 2-200. Your options are endless.

A Woman’s Garden Crape Myrtle Allee England Family Woodlands Grant Octagonal Fountain Karen’s Gazebo Lay Family Garden Lower Meadow McCasland Sunken Garden Nancy Clements Seay Magnolia Glade Nancy’s Garden Nancy Rutchik Red Maple Circle Orchid Hollow Pecan Parterre Poetry Garden Rose Mary Haggar Rose Garden Secret Garden The Grotto The Pulpit Continue on for more information, pricing and availability for all of these gardens.

Intimate Gardens All seven of these gardens can host up to 10 guests. They are available to rent seven days a week, during our peak and off-peak months from for a one-hour rental. See specific times below.

Rental Rates: Peak season (March, April, May, O0ctober, November, December): $900 Off-peak season (January, February, June, July, August, September): $700 Admission is included for all of your guests.

To set up a self guided tour of our gardens, please contact your sales manager.

To book an Intimate Proposal Garden you will pay the rental fee and sign a contract.

ENGLAND FAMILY GARDEN

The England Family Garden is available to rent seven days a week, year-round, at 9am, 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm or 3pm.

GRANT OCTAGONAL FOUNTAIN

The fountain can host up to 20 guests. It is available to rent seven days a week, year-round.

ORCHID HOLLOW

Orchid Hollow can host up to 10 guests. It is available to rent seven days a week, year-round, at 9am, 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm or 3pm.

POETRY GARDEN

Poetry Garden can host up to 10 guests. It is available to rent seven days a week, year-round, at 9am, 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm or 3pm.

SECRET GARDEN

Secret Garden can host up to 20 guests. It is available to rent seven days a week, year-round, at 9am.

THE GROTTO

The Grotto can host up to 10 guests. It is available to rent seven days a week, off-peak months only, at 9am.

THE PULPIT

The Pulpit can host up to 10 guests. It is available to rent seven days a week, year-round, at 9am for a one hour rental. The Pulpit is closed for rentals until end of October 2026.

Classic Gardens All seven of these gardens can host up to 10 guests. They are available to rent Sunday-Friday, during our peak and off-peak months from for a two-hour rental. See specific times below.

Rental Rates: Peak season (March, April, May, October, November, December): $1,800 Off-peak season (January, February, June, July, August, September): $1,400 Admission is included for all of your guests.

The rental period is two hours, and all setup and cleanup must be completed within that timeframe.

To set up a self guided tour of our ceremony gardens, please contact your sales manager.

To book a Classic Proposal Garden you will sign a contract, pay the rental fee, and pay a refundable deposit that is held for damages and returned after the wedding.

KAREN’S GAZEBO

Karen’s Gazebo is available to rent seven days a week, year-round, from 9am-11am, 12pm2pm or from 3pm-5pm.

LOWER MEADOW

Lower Meadow is available to rent seven days a week, year-round, Sunday through Friday from 11am-1pm or 2pm-4pm and Saturday 9am-11am or 12pm-2pm.

Lower Meadow is closed for rentals until October of 2026.

NANCY CLEMENTS SEAY MAGNOLIA GLADE

Magnolia Glade is available to rent seven days a week, year-round, from 9am-11am.

NANCY’S GARDEN

Nancy’s Garden is available to rent seven days a week, year-round, from 11am-1pm or 2pm-4pm.

NANCY RUTCHIK RED MAPLE CIRCLE

Red Maple Circle is available to rent seven days a week, year-round, from 9am-11am.

PECAN PARTERRE

Pecan Parterre is available to rent year-round, seven days a week from 9am-10am and Sunday- Wednesday from 4:30-6:30pm.

ROSE MARY HAGGAR ROSE GARDEN

Rose Garden is available to rent seven days a week, year-round, from 9am-11am.

Grand Gardens All five of these gardens can host up to 20 guests. It is available to rent Sunday-Friday, during our off-peak months from 4:30pm-6:30pm, for a two-hour rental. Saturdays are available in January, July and August.

Rental Rates: Off-peak season (January, February, June, July, August, September): $2,500 Admission is included for all of your guests.

The rental period is two hours, and all setup and cleanup must be completed within that timeframe.

To set up a self guided tour of our ceremony gardens, please contact your wedding sales manager. To book a Grand Garden you will sign a contract, pay the rental fee, and pay a refundable deposit that is held for damages and returned after the wedding.

A WOMAN’S GARDEN

CRAPE MYRTLE ALLEE

BIGHAM OVERLOOK

LAY FAMILY GARDEN

MCCASLAND SUNKEN GARDEN

Find Your Way GRAND GARDENS 1

Bigham Overlook

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A Woman’s Garden

McCasland Sunken Garden

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Crape Myrtle Allee 18 Lay Garden

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INTIMATE GARDENS 2 5 7 9

The England Family Woodland Poetry Garden The Pulpit Orchid Hollow

Boswell Fountain 17 Secret Garden 19 The Grotto & Koi Pond 15

CLASSIC GARDENS Nancy’s Garden 4 Pecan Parterre 8 Lower Meadow 11 Karen’s Gazebo 3

Rose Mary Haggar Rose Garden 14 Nancy Clements Seay Magnolia Glade 16 Nancy Rutchik Red Maple Circle 12

Details, Beautifully Explained INCLUDED WITH YOUR RENTAL Complimentary admission for you, your guests, and your vendors, up to the capacity of your selected garden, allowing everyone to enjoy the beauty of the Dallas Arboretum on your wedding day.

The dedicated support of an on-site Event Facilitator throughout your rental period.

Your Event Facilitator works behind the scenes to coordinate vendor arrivals and departures, oversee venue operations, and help maintain the privacy of your celebration, ensuring your day unfolds seamlessly.

ENHANCEMENTS AND ADDITIONS Parking is available for you, your guests, and your vendors for an additional fee, with payment collected per vehicle upon arrival.

For proposals hosted in one of our Grand Ceremony Gardens during evening hours, outdoor ambient lighting may be required depending on the season to ensure a beautifully illuminated setting. Your Sales Manager will be happy to provide additional details and pricing.

As a non-profit organization, the Dallas Arboretum does not charge sales tax or service fees. A 3% convenience fee applies only to payments made by credit card.

To ensure every guest enjoys a seamless experience, we kindly ask that all events conclude within the contracted rental period. Celebrations extending beyond the reserved time may be subject to overtime charges beginning at $200, based on the additional staffing required.

ALWAYS BEAUTIFUL, RAIN OR SHINE As an outdoor venue, the Dallas Arboretum encourages couples to have a weather contingency plan in place for their proposal. This may include umbrellas or an alternate off-site location should inclement weather arise.

If an indoor or covered space is available on the day of your proposal, we will gladly explore the possibility of accommodating your event; however, availability cannot be guaranteed.

For added peace of mind, we are pleased to offer one complimentary weather-related postponement, allowing you to reschedule your proposal for a future date. Please note that garden location is subject to availability at the time of rescheduling.

PROPOSALS DURING FESTIVAL SEASON From mid-September to the first of November, there are pumpkins in select locations around the garden. We try to keep these in the main public areas and away from the proposal gardens, but it’s not guaranteed.

During Holiday at the Arboretum from mid-November to early January, we do have holiday decorations displayed throughout the garden.

During our Dallas Blooms Season from the end of February to early April, we have tulips throughout the garden.

From April until September artists are featured throughout the garden. The art may not be moved or covered.

PROPOSALS DURING PUBLIC HOURS While our gardens operate as private event spaces, the garden reserves the right to remain open to the public during a contracted event. In such instances, all areas included in the Client’s rental agreement will be clearly marked and stanchioned off to ensure privacy and minimize disruption. Public access will be restricted from these designated areas, and the Arboretum will make reasonable efforts to preserve the atmosphere, privacy, and overall experience of the event.

PROPOSAL GARDEN POLICIES Amplified music is not allowed during the daytime per the City of Dallas noise ordinance. Acoustic music or a small blue tooth speaker is allowed as long as the volume level does not exceed 55 decibels.

Vendors must load in using their own carts and will only have access to the garden during the designated rental time.

No golf carts will be provided for the mobility impaired guests. Wheelchairs are available at the information booth, at the main entry.

We are a “no open flame” property, meaning we do not allow any smoking, fireworks, sparklers or any other open flame property. Only battery operated (LED) candles are allowed.

The following are also not permitted: tacks, staples, tape, awnings, gazebos, balloons, birdseed, rice, confetti, streamers not attached to a stick, and artificial rose petals. If you use rose petals on the ground, they must be real petals and white or ivory in color. All petals must be picked up or you will incur a $250 plus cleaning fee.

The City of Dallas does not allow changing in the public restrooms, meaning you will have to arrive dressed and ready.

BOOKING YOUR PROPOSAL Once you've selected your preferred date and garden, your Sales Manager will gather a few details to prepare your contract.

To officially reserve your proposal, we require a signed contract and payment in full of the rental fee. Payments may be made by credit card, check, or cash. Please note that a 3% convenience fee applies to all credit card transactions.

CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION privateevents@dallasarboretum.org @dallasarboretumweddings www.dallasarboretum.org