Weddings & Receptions

Host your wedding in the Poe Museum's gorgeous Enchanted Garden and live happily evermore!

Rental Guidelines

The protection, preservation and public presentation of the Poe Museum's collection, historic buildings, and garden are the primary considerations in implementing the Poe Museum's rental policies.

Rentals may take place between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 a.m.
Garden accommodates up to 125 guests.
Rental fee includes use of the space only; the museum does not provide chairs, tables, or tents.
If the ceremony takes place during the operating hours of the museum, the museum will remain open.
- Museum staff will try to keep interruption to a minimum, but are not responsible for the actions of museum visitors. A separate entrance to the garden is available for wedding guests only.
Management must approve all decorations.
Setup and cleanup are the responsibility of the lessee, not the museum.
Wedding party may rehearse a few days before the wedding with approval from the Events & Programs Coordinator, free of charge, between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
- If rehearsal exceeds 5:00 p.m., there is an additional fee of $50. Rehearsals may not exceed 6:30 p.m.
Space is available for the bride and her party as a dressing/staging area upon request.

Rental Fees

6 Hours - $1,500.00
- $750.00 Non-refundable deposit
- $750.00 Balance due two (2) weeks before event
- Optional:
  - $100.00 - Additional hours up to 10:00 pm
  - $200.00 - Additional hours between 10:00 pm and 12:00 am
3 Hours -
$800.00
- $400.00 - Non-refundable deposit,
- $400.00 - Balance due two (2) weeks before event, and
- $350.00 - Cleaning deposit
  - Due upon signing contract, refunded if site cleanliness is maintained
1 Hour - $250.00
- No cleaning deposit
- Max. 20 attendees
- Does not allow for set-up of tables or chairs

For more information about booking your wedding at the Poe Museum, please contact us.

If you would like to arrange for a time to visit the garden and discuss the possibility of having your ceremony here, please contact us or email [email protected]