The Rock Creek Gardens Experience

Congratulations on your engagement and on all the exciting adventures that await! We are delighted at the opportunity to celebrate this special moment with you.

From the very beginning of your first tour of The Gardens until your Grand Exit, we want to provide you with the care and attention so you can plan the wedding that you envision and enjoy your day to the fullest!

xoxo

The Gardens

The wedding experience

Our goal is to keep it simple and provide all the information needed to make this very important decision.

Here is the process!

Let’s connect!

Contact us to request more details on Weddings at The Gardens and schedule a time to tour. We’ll walk you through the entire property, showing you around the Wedding Party House and Terrace, down the Grand Staircase to the Garden Ceremony location, and over to the Reception space. Be sure to bring anyone important to your decision-making and questions — THE MORE QUESTIONS, THE BETTER! In the meantime, read over the most common FAQs AND follow us on Social! #MarriedAtTheGardens

RESERVE THE DATE

Either in-person during your tour or afterward, simply call us to reserve a date! A signed contract and a non-refundable first payment are required to reserve a date. We send all of our contracts online and payment can be taken over the phone.

We reserve a limited number of weddings annually to ensure our clients enjoy a meaningful and curated experience.

PLANNING

While planning your wedding, we are just a phone call or email away! If you want to visit The Gardens, we’d love to schedule a time to walk through and envision your details. Reserved couples can access our online planning tools, featuring vendor recommendations, sample layouts, key venue information, and more! About a month before the wedding, we will have a meeting to finalize your custom reception floor plan and cover essential logistics.

WEDDING DAY

On your wedding day, a Gardens Venue Host will be onsite the entire time for venue-related questions. The ceremony chairs and reception tables will be set ready for your decor to arrive. We will spend the day ensuring everything on the property is as close to perfection as possible.

Weddings at the Gardens

Signature weddings

The Gardens Signature Wedding is timeless. It’s romantic. It’s a celebration. This package starts at $10,000 and can be hosted from May through October.

Included Amenities:

10 hours of Private Access
additional time may be added

1 - 200 Guests
Additional guests may be added for a fee. The maximum guest count permitted is 300, including the wedding party

Tables & Chairs
classic white chairs and an assortment of tables

Two-story Wedding Party House
private use for getting ready

Pre-wedding Photoshoot Location

Online Client Planning Guide

One-hour Thursday Rehearsal

Garden Ceremony
under the pergola with an included chandelier or facing the grand staircase

Reception Tent
3200 sq ft reception tent with interior fabric draping and chandeliers

Onsite Parking
ample space for self-parking

Read more in our FAQs

Ready to visit the Gardens?

We are a private estate hosting events throughout the week. Therefore, all visits must be scheduled. Simply give us a call or fill out the Contact Us form to schedule.

Exclusive two-day Weddings

includes all the amenities in the Signature Wedding package plus

Friday Rehearsal and Dinner Location
one-hour rehearsal the Friday before the wedding and rehearsal dinner location on the terrace for 30 guests

Overnight Decor Storage

Three Additional Hours on Saturday
for a total of 13 hours

Pergola Drapery

Sparklers for Grand Exit

micro-weddings

Looking for an intimate celebration? Micro-weddings and elopements may be held on Sundays in May and October for up to 30 guests. View FAQs

Included Amenities:

30 guests
Rehearsal
Five hours of private access
Two-story wedding-party house
Garden Ceremony
Pergola Drapery and Chandelier
Reception Tent
Tables & Chairs
Sparklers for Grand Exit
Linens

Policies

Our partnered catering companies offer a full-service experience, managing food, bar/beverage service, linens, napkins, tableware, setup, table clearing, and post-event cleanup. Their professional staff ensures every detail is handled, so you can focus on celebrating with family and friends, creating unforgettable memories.
Each catering company provides customized menus to meet your specific needs, including vegan, gluten-free, and culturally inspired dishes. Whether you're looking for traditional flavors or unique culinary experiences, our caterers are happy to accommodate custom menu requests.
Learn more about our partnered catering companies HERE.
A professional Day-of Coordinator (DOC) is essential to ensure your wedding day runs seamlessly, allowing you to focus on what truly matters: being fully present for each unforgettable moment. To create this experience, we require all weddings at the Gardens to have a licensed, professional DOC.
Choose us! We offer an in-house Day-of Coordination service for an additional fee, providing expert guidance and a unique, in-depth understanding of the Gardens.
Outside DOCs are welcome provided they meet the policy criteria. Learn More
A RCG venue host is included and will remain onsite for the entirety of the day for all venue-related questions.
An event insurance policy is required through our broker for all events at the Gardens. This policy costs approximately $285* and is the client's responsibility. *This rate is an estimate determined by the provided based on varying factors. RCG is not responsible for the Client's final cost.