Weddings & Special Events in The Garden
Special Days deserve a Special Setting

Crazy day, meet serene garden. The beautiful garden and historic home make the Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden the place to stand back and take in the sights and sounds of your wedding day or special event. We can accommodate an intimate celebration of up to 50 guests in the heart of old Palo Alto. We offer three distinctive locations: the Rose Garden, Wisteria Garden and Tea House Patio for your ceremony, and reception space in the Carriage House or Tea House Patio. Our event coordinator can help you plan your perfect event.

Rental Details

Our wedding/event coordinator, with over 20 years of experience at Gamble Garden, will advise you with the planning of your special event. Gamble Garden accommodates events with up to 50 guests and is available Monday – Friday evenings and Saturday and Sunday for rentals.

When you select Gamble Garden for your special event, you and your guests will enjoy a section of the Gamble grounds, roped off for your private use. The Carriage House and Carriage House Patio, as well as the Tea House and Tea House Patio. The Rose Garden, the Allée, and Wisteria Garden are within your rental area and are ideal for photos throughout the year.

Please call the office 650-329-1356, ext. 202 and leave a detailed message for Gabrielle. She will return your call between 4-9 pm.

Our Rental Contract (weekends and evenings) and Vendor List are below.

We require event insurance that meets our minimum requirements for every rental (more information in this google doc).
The Event Helper – Book through our partner link and your paperwork will automatically be sent to us.
HUB International, eventinsure.com – Preferred vendor of The City of Palo Alto.

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Let us know how we can help plan the big day.

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Testimonials
“We celebrated our wedding at Gamble Garden and it was the perfect venue; we will treasure our memories forever. There were so many gorgeous photo opportunities. Truly it was the perfect spot for a garden wedding.”
– A Happy Bride