The Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden

A Historic Botanical Garden Venue

Arcadia, CA

Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, CA

Service area

Holds ceremonies and receptions

5.0

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Unique aesthetic style

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Helpful staff

We want to extend a huge thank you to the team at the Arboretum for all the hard work they put into making our wedding such a special day. All of our guests loved the beautiful venue, and I'm not exaggerating when I say that every one of them has said that this was the best wedding dinner they've ever had! (Compliments to Chef Michael and his team). Carlos and Ronny were so accommodating and informative during the process. Through all the twists and turns, we knew our wedding was in good hands with them. Everything turned out even better than we could have imagined. We are so excited for our next trip to the Arboretum!

Tyre F.

5.0

The Arboretum was a DREAM wedding venue! Truly stunning and magical to get married in such a beautiful, majestic venue grounded in the beauty of nature. The Fresh Gourmet team who you work with for all the rentals/catering were accommodating and reliable. The food was really, really good and I had a few friends comment on how surprised they were by how great the food was! The Fresh Gourmet also had great recommendations for vendors. We found our planners and florist through their recommendations. Everything ran super smoothly on the day of and it was almost like the staff were invisible because they were everywhere all at once! Make sure to ask specifically how they charge for rentals as that wasn't as clear to us as their meal/drink pricing. Would recommend anyone to get married at this gorgeous venue! One of my friends said towards the end of the wedding "I think this is the most beautiful wedding venue I've EVER been to!" and they were right!!

Sydney N.

5.0

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The Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden in Arcadia, CA, provides an enchanting backdrop to your wedding day. At over 127 acres, this gorgeous venue offers several stunning indoor and outdoor areas for you and your partner to tie the knot. Depending on the size and scale of your wedding party, you can celebrate your union outside in the glow of the Californian sun, surrounded by lush landscapes dotted with flowering trees and cacti. The stream from the water features, gently flowing, adds an air of tranquility and majesty as you swap your vows and say, "I do." You can choose from four beautiful locations to watch the sun sneak off to bed while the music starts to play and the reception party ignites. The expansive Queen Anne Lawn and the Waterfall area both accommodate parties of up to 200 people, while The Rose Garden and The Celebration Garden boast a capacity of 150 each. Alternatively, you may wish to have your wedding party indoors at The Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden, with Ayres Hall being the popular choice among nearly weds. The venue is perfect for a larger reception and can welcome groups of more than 300. The food at The Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden comes from the culinary delights of The Fresh Gourmet catering business. The company also provides several amenities, including chair rentals, place settings, linens, glassware, and everything needed for an unforgettable dining experience. In speaking with the expert kitchen team, you can detail your ideal menu and personal preferences to ensure your reception meal is precisely as envisioned. Take a 360° Virtual Tour and enjoy an exclusive sneak peek today!

Asian-owned, Hispanic or Latinx-owned, LGBTQ+-owned and Woman-owned Business

78+ years in business

Speaks Chinese, English, Korean, Spanish

Large team (21+ members)

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Amenities

Ceremony Area

Covered Outdoors Space

Dressing Room

Handicap Accessible

Indoor Event Space

Liability Insurance

On-Site Accommodations

Outdoor Event Space

Reception Area

Wireless Internet

Ceremony Types

Civil Union

Commitment Ceremony

Elopement

Interfaith Ceremony

Non-Religious Ceremony

Religious Ceremony

Second Wedding

Vow Renewal Ceremony

Settings

Garden

Historic Venue

Park

Trees

Venue Service Offerings

Bar & Drinks

Bar Rental

Cakes & Desserts

Cupcakes

Other Desserts

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Destination Wedding Packages

Destination Wedding Planning

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Planning

Destination Wedding Planning

Se Habla Español

Wedding Design

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Tyre F

We want to extend a huge thank you to the team at the Arboretum for all the hard work they put into making our wedding such a special day. All of our guests loved the beautiful v...

enue, and I'm not exaggerating when I say that every one of them has said that this was the best wedding dinner they've ever had! (Compliments to Chef Michael and his team). Carlos and Ronny were so accommodating and informative during the process. Through all the twists and turns, we knew our wedding was in good hands with them. Everything turned out even better than we could have imagined. We are so excited for our next trip to the Arboretum!

Sydney N

The Arboretum was a DREAM wedding venue! Truly stunning and magical to get married in such a beautiful, majestic venue grounded in the beauty of nature. The Fresh Gourmet team who ...

you work with for all the rentals/catering were accommodating and reliable. The food was really, really good and I had a few friends comment on how surprised they were by how great the food was! The Fresh Gourmet also had great recommendations for vendors. We found our planners and florist through their recommendations. Everything ran super smoothly on the day of and it was almost like the staff were invisible because they were everywhere all at once! Make sure to ask specifically how they charge for rentals as that wasn't as clear to us as their meal/drink pricing. Would recommend anyone to get married at this gorgeous venue! One of my friends said towards the end of the wedding "I think this is the most beautiful wedding venue I've EVER been to!" and they were right!!

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Jane W

The LA Arboretum was undoubtedly the perfect place for our wedding, not just because of its natural beauty, but because of the amazing people behind the scenes who worked to bring ...

our special day to life. Carlos, Ronny, Michael, Nadia, and so many more worked tirelessly for months prior to our wedding putting us so at ease at every step of the way. They were prompt, attentive, and their genuine care and support for us was always evident. On the day of the wedding, they made sure everything ran so smoothly, taking care of almost all rentals and setup matters to perfectly match our vision for the day. They crafted a custom wedding menu for us which all of our guests absolutely raved about (and many have since asked if they can get the recipes). They were consistently so warm and giving, and we could not have been happier. It helps that the Arboretum itself is so stunning at every step, from our ceremony to reception, and for all the myriad photo stops along the way. We highly recommend the Arboretum to any and all, and are eager to walk the gardens again to relive the joy of that day, and to appreciate the immense work that the Arboretum staff did to help realize it.

Molly A

We had our wedding here on 7/9/23 and we couldn't have asked for a better experience and a more beautiful venue. We had our ceremony in the gazebo on the Event Lawn, and the recept...

ion at the Peacock Cafe. We were able to take beautiful photos all around the arboretum. Carlos and Nicole who run the on-site Peacock Cafe also take care of weddings, and they were AMAZING! Carlos helped us set up all the logistics and made sure everything we wanted was able to happen. Nicole made us a completely vegan menu (dumpling-based buffet( that was DELICIOUS! She was lovely to work with and we couldn't believe this was her 2nd-ever vegan wedding. Everyone raved about the food! Altogether we were so happy with our experience here. Carlos and Nicole are incredibly kind and are excellent at their jobs. They also helped us secure a wonderful DJ and helped us plan a beautiful wedding while staying in budget. The whole staff at the Arboretum made the night go amazingly smoothly. I couldn't recommend them enough!

Adrian W

I dreamed of a romantic outdoor wedding that is both accessible and close to nature, we surveyed many popular locations in SoCal, nothing came even close to what the LA Arboretum h...

as to offer! The grounds are meticulously well kept and there are endless beautiful spots for photos, as well as an assortment of locations to choose from for the event. For our July wedding of 150, we chose the Rose Garden for the ceremony and Aryes Hall for reception. The Arboretum foundation provides the venue, the on-site caterer The Fresh Gourmet provides the catering, rentals, and service. Carlos and the team at Fresh Gourmet are extremely capable and showed genuine care and dedication to make sure our special day was everything we had dreamed of. The food was delicious, our guests had a blast! We couldn't thank them enough. Highly recommend!

Maribel L

There were many things I loved. One of them was the fact that we had a lovely view of a waterfall and the mountains. Secondly, that people were able to walk around the garden's w...

hile we took pictures. Lastly, that there are so many beautiful peacocks all around, so it made it very kid friendly and guest friendly. There a lot of different kinds of flowers around and just so much to see! All my guests just loved the nature of the reception site!;Depending where you wish to be located at the site, you need to make sure you provide your own lighting, which can be expensive if on a budget. Otherwise, if you choose a site where it's already lighted there's is no need to worry. In my case, we chose a sight with no lighting, but it was totally worth it!

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301 N Baldwin Ave, Arcadia, CA

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(626) 821-3222

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