Celebrate your special day among the stunning flowers, vibrant autumn colors, or serene snowscapes of South Dakota's premier wedding and event venue. Peace of mind is priceless at McCrory Gardens.
- The Great Hall
- Swedlund Meeting Rooms
- Foyer
- The Terrace Garden
- Indoor ceremony
- Outdoor ceremony
- Pricing guide
- Getting started and contact
The Great Hall
Our premiere 3,000 sq. ft. room creates a perfect reception setting as it was designed as an extension of the outdoors. The Great Hall reservation offers two unique indoor and outdoor venues for you and your guests to enjoy. The vaulted ceilings and large windows create a feeling of sitting in the middle of the gardens.
Included is private access to the Terrace Gardens, which allows guests to enjoy themselves while strolling through the gated garden or simply, relaxing in the various patio areas.
Swedlund Meeting Rooms
A spacious buffet station can be created in the meeting rooms area, when used as one large space. With the beautiful arched, floor-to-ceiling windows, a gorgeous buffet can be created, providing a smooth flow for guests of the event.
When reserving both ceremony and reception, these rooms can be made available for the wedding party to use as dressing room spaces, or as a wedding party gathering space, when planning for a plated meal at an evening reception. If holding only a ceremony with us, the classroom may be rented as dressing rooms or gathering room spaces for the day.
Foyer
The foyer is a very versatile space. It can be used for:
- Guest book
- Gift table
- Bar area
- Snacks and beverages
- Photo booth
- And more!
Terrace Garden
Pricing Information and Guide
- Ceremony only
- Great Hall or Terrace = $845.00
- Display Garden = $ 1,045.00
- Reception only
- Great Hall = $2,250.00
- Ceremony & reception
- Great Hall or Terrace = $3,095.00
- Display Garden = $3,295.00
Terrace Garden or Great Hall = $845 (tax included)
Display Garden = $1,045 (tax included)
- Down payment of half of the total amount to reserve the date.
- Remaining half + $100 damage deposit due 90 days prior to the date.
Your ceremony reservation will include:
- Tour of garden ceremony sites prior to the day of your ceremony.
- Formal garden ceremony site.
- Rehearsal scheduled the day before your wedding, subject to availability.
- Complimentary garden admission for your guests.
- Engagement and wedding day photography fees waived.
- Complimentary parking.
Total $2,250 (tax included)
- Down payment of $1,125 due to reserve the date
- Remaining $1,125 balance and $350 damage deposit due 90 days prior to the date
Reception reservation includes:
- Complimentary parking.
- Great Hall with 25, 5 foot round tables and 200 chairs for indoor use *Indoor chairs are for indoor use only. Outdoor chairs must be rented.
- The maximum capacity of the Great Hall is 250 which includes seating for the head table. This is to ensure a safe and comfortable event for guests and to abide by the fire code.
- Use of the classroom as a dressing room space it not already booked.
- Partial Foyer for use for guest book, gift table, bar area, snacks and beverage station, photo booth and more.
- Private Terrace Garden area that is reserved 1 hour before the reception begins. Can also be used for private reception and yard games.
- Reception layout and event timelines approved between McCrory Gardens and the betrothed couple.
- Complimentary admission for your guests
- Head table seating and seating for up to 200 guests at round tables (maximum capacity of Great Hall is 250 to include head table)
- Engagement and wedding day photography fees waived. Wedding photos may be taken throughout the outdoor gardens.
- Menu tasting appointment
- Set up/take down of room layout and clean up after the event
- A/V equipment use (projectors, screens, microphones and audio)
- On-site security is available through the University Police Department.
Terrace Garden or Great Hall = $3095 (tax included)
Display Garden = $3295 (tax included)
- Down payment of half of the total amount to reserve the date.
- Remaining half + $450 damage deposit due 90 days prior to the date.
Your Ceremony and Reception reservation will come with:
- Use of the classroom as a dressing room.
- Tour of garden ceremony sites prior to the day of your ceremony.
- Formal garden ceremony site.
- Rehearsal scheduled the day before your wedding, subject to availability.
- Complimentary garden admission for your guests.
- Engagement and wedding day photography fees waived.
- Complimentary parking.
- Great Hall, Classroom and partial Foyer rental.
- Terrace Garden for private reception.
- Complimentary admission for your guests.
- Head table seating and seating for up to 200 guests at round tables (maximum capacity of Great Hall is 250 to include head table).
- Menu tasting appointment.
- Set up/take down of room layout and clean up after the event..
- A/V equipment use (projectors, screens, microphones and audio).
- Finalized schedule and layout prior to the day.
Based on availability and needs these items may be added for additional fees(s).
- McCrory Gardens golf cart rental, driven by our staff
- McCrory Gardens classroom - a dressing room space or gathering space for the wedding party and immediate family
- Utility vehicle rental
- Sound system for outdoor ceremony
- McCrory Gardens wedding arch, includes our set up/take down
- Commercial general public liability insurance of not less than one million dollars
Please contact McCrory Gardens to check availability and cost.
Getting Started
Please contact Lori to arrange a meeting for more information:
