May I use candles with an open flame?

• Open flames are not permitted in the Botanical Gardens or the Bessie Mitchell House.

What is included in my reservation?

• Your reservation includes the venue, tables, chairs, and a staff member. No eating utensils, tablecloths, or any other supplies or equipment are provided. The reservation group is responsible for providing all supplies as needed.

May I have a bubble machine/fog machine?

• Bubble machines and fog machines are not permitted in the Botanical Gardens or the Bessie Mitchell House.

What are the sizes of the tables inside the Bessie Mitchell House? 

• Ten- 60” round tables
• Ten- 6’X30” rectangle tables

For a Bessie Mitchell House/ Garden court wedding, may I rent chairs from any vendor?

• Weddings occurring Monday through Saturday must use Fox Rentals for chairs. Weddings occurring on Sunday may use another 3^rd party vendor as long as the vendor meets specific requirements.

• Low amplified music is permitted in the Bessie Mitchell House and on the patio. It is permitted in the garden court during a wedding ceremony.

• There are no microphones or speakers. You may bring in your own.

Do you have restrooms onsite?

• There are two private, individual restrooms inside the Bessie Mitchell House and outdoor public restrooms outside the Bessie Mitchell House.