CEREMONIES & RECEPTIONS
Share your special day with friends and family amongst the rose garden, pergola and greenery of the historic garden. Pricing ranges from $200 to $3,500 and is based on the duration, date, and size of your event.
Included in a ceremony rental:
- Up to two-hours of function time in the garden (capacity 150), or under the tent (capacity 125)
- A one-hour rehearsal in the days before the ceremony
- Chairs for guests
- Access to restroom facilities
- Access to a dressing area for the bride(s) and groom(s)
Included in a reception rental (2+hours)
- Up to five hours of function time in the garden and on the tented terrace (see capacity limits below)
- Use of indoor kitchen facilities or coach house for caterers
- Access to restroom facilities
- Access to a dressing area for the bride(s) and groom(s)
- One-hour set-up time prior to event start time, and one hour post event end for clean-up
REHEARSAL DINNERS
The historic landscape is a lovely backdrop for your intimate rehearsal dinner. Pricing starts at $200 and is based on the duration, date, and size of your event.
Included in a rehearsal dinner rental:
- Up to five hours of function time under the tent, capacity 75
- Chairs for guests
- Access to restroom facilities
Parties may book the caterer of their choice and must arrange their own rental of tables, chairs and all other equipment required for the event. A signed contract and deposit must be in place to
GARDEN PHOTO SESSION
Photos in the historic landscape of the Rotch-Jones-Duff estate capture a memory that will last a lifetime. Ask our staff for a preferred vendor list. All sessions are priced based on the date and time you choose for the shoot and pricing starts at $200 if not part of ceremony or reception rental.
CAPACITY for CEREMONIES & RECEPTIONS
- With RJD-Provided tent (40 x 40) and furniture: Up to 80 people, seated for dinner or 125 standing cocktail party
- With Client-provided rental furniture, under the Museum’s tent: up to 90 for dinner/dancing; up to 110 for dinner alone; up to 170 for row-seating.
- With additional rented tent: Up to 200.
- Parties may increase capacity of any event by renting an additional tent at their own expense. RJD staff must have oversight over the rental company and placement.
