Dawes Arboretum tucked away in Newark, Ohio is a lush site for your wedding celebration offered in two of our amazing gardens. Imagine an outdoor ceremony in the Arboretum's Japanese Garden. The Arboretum’s premiere garden offers guests a serene and beautiful view. Ceremonies are held on the island with the guests standing around the water’s edge. Bertie's Garden is another stunning ceremony site. This charming historical flower garden inspired by the diaries of our co-founder, Bertie Dawes, overlooks a pond and provides a charming site of flowers in full bloom. Dawes Arboretum is a picturesque wedding venue that will have you and your guests bursting with wedding day bliss. Celebrate simply in this lush environment. Please note: The Arboretum does not offer reception space.