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Receptions

Enhance your special day by escaping from the ordinary and surrounding yourself with the beauty of McCrory Gardens.

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 a gathering room spaces for the day. 

Ceremony information 

 

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

The Terrace Garden offers a unique setting for a reception by providing a private garden that becomes an urban oasis of beauty and tranquility for guests to enjoy.

Reception Rental Fees Include:

  • Great Hall with 25, 5 foot round tables and 200 chairs for indoor use (furniture for outdoor reception or ceremony must be rented).
  • Maximum capacity of the Great Hall is 250 which includes seating for the head table​. We regret we are unable to accommodate any larger numbers due to available furniture, fire code and comfort of your guests. 
  • Meeting Rooms East and West used for buffet lines.
  • 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 reception begins. Can also be used for yard games.
  • Reception layout and event timelines approved between McCrory Gardens and betrothed couple.
  • Set-up and take-down of specified configuration of tables and chairs within the Great Hall, Meeting Rooms, and Foyer.
  • Clean-up of the Education and Visitor Center (you must remove your own decorations, dance floor and any other personal or rented items).
  • On-site security available through the University Police Department.
  • Free parking
  • Your wedding photos may be taken throughout the outdoor gardens.
  • Request a reservation form  Wedding Pricing  Catering Information