WEDDINGS

CEREMONIES & RECEPTIONS

Share your special day with friends and family amongst the rose garden, pergola and greenery of the historic garden. Pricing starts at $200 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): Up to 75 people, seated for dinner or 125 standing cocktail party
  • 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.

 

 

For more information about wedding rentals and photo sessions, contact Esabel DeSousa . Schedule an appointment to view the grounds, check availability and get pricing. To pay your deposit on a booked event, click here and select “wedding rental deposit” from the drop-down menu.

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