Facilities
Brookside Gardens has a number of facilities from which to choose for your celebration - both outdoors and in.
Anderson Pavillion
Wedding Gazebo & Maple Terrace
Conservatory
Japanese Tea House
Fragrance Garden
Reception Hall
Classrooms
Tents on Gude Garden
Anderson Pavilion
The Anderson Pavilion is situated on a picturesque island in the midst of the Aquatic Garden's upper pond. The serene surroundings provide an ideal location for intimate ceremonies, tea parties or romantic dinners.
Wedding Gazebo
Exchange vows surrounded by the hanging baskets and flowers of the Wedding Gazebo. The central walk flanked by rows of holly trees and a sloping lawn creates a natural aisle for your triumphant march. Available for ceremonies only, treat your guests to cocktails on the Maple Terrace or a full reception in the Reception Hall.
Conservatory
Surround yourself and your guests with the lush, tropical plantings of the glass-roofed conservatory. Whatever the weather outside, the inside greenery and displays flourish throughout the year. Perfect for social functions ranging from a light buffet or reception with hors d'oeuvres to a wedding ceremony.
Japanese Tea House
Enjoy the view overlooking rolling hills, quiet ponds and large specimen trees from beneath the shady eaves of the Japanese Tea House. Hold your wedding ceremony here and move to another area of the garden for your reception.
Fragrance Garden
Indulge your senses in the Fragrance Garden, where bubbling fountains, scented flowers and herbs surround a Victorian-style gazebo. Whet your appetite here with hors d'oeuvres, and then move to a tented lawn just a few steps away for dinner and dancing.
Reception Hall
The Reception Hall offers a panoramic view of the brilliant azalea garden. Ideal for both seated dinners and standing receptions with hors d'oeuvres, your guests will appreciate the privacy and climate-controlled comfort of our premier site.
Classrooms
Two classrooms are available for smaller functions. Each offers a view of shady woodlands and immediate access to the gardens.
Tents on the Gude Garden
Consider hosting your reception in a grand tent. Near the Formal Garden and the Fragrance Garden, the rolling green hills of the Gude Garden overlooking the Japanese Tea House offer a fine opportunity for a large tent that can accommodate a larger guest list.
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