Discover your Wedding at the Arboretum and Botanical Garden at Cal State Fullerton

Inspiration

Surround yourself in the sights and sounds of the gardens with the ultimate storybook setting for your wedding. Tranquil waterfalls, streams and ponds, lush gardens, and colorful roses create a romantic setting for your special day. Hold a ceremony in our magical Wisteria Covered Arbor, then dine and dance the night away in our Bacon Patio Pavilion or Nikkei Heritage Museum.

Preview of our venue

Choose from multiple ceremony and reception sites for your perfect setting. Click on the photo to see a description of each location.

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Wedding ceremonies and receptions are held between 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Only the Wisteria Arbor ceremony must be held before 2:00 p.m.

Mini- & micro-ceremonies can be held in multiple garden locations.
For ceremonies hosting over 50 guests, we provide a dedicated Bridal Dressing Room for the bride and one of our classrooms for the groom's preparations.

Restrooms available for your guests.
Full-service kitchen available for caterers. Additional fee applies.
Electrical outlets in many of our locations.
Complimentary Wi-Fi, lighting, and fans in the Bacon Pavilion.

Day of event team members will be onsite to oversee vendors, setup, directional signage, and coordination of your wedding day.
Photography in the gardens for wedding couple, families, and friends.
Rehearsal for weddings over 50 guests prior to your wedding day.

More Information

Only beer, wine & champagne are allowed. CSUF police are required for a minimum of 4 hours for all events serving alcohol to over 125 guests. Fee billed to client.
Arboretum works with preferred vendors for catering, beverage, coordinating and/or planning.
Food truck list available upon request up to 6 months in advance.

All rentals of chairs, tables, and lighting setup must be arranged exclusively through Create-a-Party.

A 50% non-refundable deposit is required to book your date(s). 25% of the balance is due 90 days prior to the event. The remaining 25% balance is due 30 days prior to your event.
$600 refundable security damage deposit required for all events.

The Arboretum offers complimentary parking and overflow parking in Lot G on Fridays beginning at 5:00 p.m. through Sunday at 11:00 p.m. Vehicle parking other days, please visit the Parking and Transportation website for fees.

A preferred vendor list will be provided by your event manager.
If considering a catering company other than a preferred vendor, all insurance must be verified and approved 45 days in advance. Only available for weddings over 25 guests and must be a full-service caterer.

Event Request Form Policies