Beautiful Gardens, Beautiful Gazebo Ceremony, Charming Garden Chapel...plan a garden wedding anytime of the year!

Wedding ceremonies at Tankersley Gardens are performed within garden setting outdoors or indoors. Lush foliage creates a magical atmosphere for your ceremony and reception. Coordination is included to ensure that the events of the day go smoothly. Tankersley Gardens is not open to the public; all events are private. The garden chapel, heated and air-conditioned for use year 'round. Packages provide all the basic elements needed for your ceremony and reception. Please refer to the list below for some of the services we offer. Please call us for date availability.


Tankersley Gardens
Wedding & Reception Prices
effective May 6, 2009
518 Tankersley Road, Mt. Pleasant, TX 75455
903-572-0567

The Wedding Basic Package
3 hours wedding and reception, 1 hour rehearsal
(You may arrive 1 1/2 hours prior to the wedding to dress)

  • Rental of the garden facilities for the wedding & reception, set up and clean up by Tankersley Gardens staff
  • Up to 2 hours at the gardens for photography purposes (bride, groom and photographer by appointment only)
  • One hour rehersal (time and date based on availability)
  • Wedding Coordinator (assistance during ceremony and reception as needed)
  • Personal Flowers (Fresh) includes the Bride’s bouquet (round), bride’s throwaway bouquet and one Attendant’s Bouquet. Boutonnieres for the Groom and Best Man, and two corsages. Additional flowers available a la carte. Special flowers such as callas, oriental lillies, peonies and some tropicals may have and additional charge. Additional charge during Valentine's and mother's day weekends.
  • Decorations inside the chapel or outside wedding area to your taste (within limits)
    Outside ceremony ($100.00 extra)
  • High quality, customed designed bride & groom cakes (size of the cake is determined by the number of guests)
  • Decorated bride’s table with punch, nuts, mints and napkins. We provide silver or glass punch bowl, glass cups and plates, cake forks, cake knife and toasting glasses (plates, forks and cups are for cake only, please refer to additional options below if catering food)
  • Decorated groom’s table including coffee service, napkins, glass plates and cups and cake knife.
  • Decorated gift table
  • Decorated register table with pen (you supply your own book)
  • Ceremony Music and background music during the reception, bird seed
  • Reception guest tables with tablecloths and overlays, wooden white chairs & centerpieces (table seating for approximately ½ of the quests)
  • Planning and coordinating session - up to two hours to plan and detail your reception
    (All of the above decorations are custom created to your taste using silk flowers (except for personal flowers), tulle, ivy, ribbons, etc. - we can also incorporate fresh flowers for an additional charge)

up to 50 Guests 3,149.00 75 Guests 3,349 - 100 Guests 3,549 - 125 Guests 3,749
150 Guests 3,949 - 175 Guests 4,199 - 200 Guests 4,399
A MINIMUM of $3599.00 IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EVENTS on Saturdays during peak season (April, May, June, September and October)
Economical Package - 2,499 -50 Guests or less
(Available Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sundays only)
Discount of $250.00 from total price on Friday and Sunday weddings
(Discount doesn't apply to holiday weekends or the Economical package)

Intimate Package- Up to 10 guests 250.00
one and 1/2 hour ceremony site rental and pictures only
Paid in full at time of scheduling.

Rental of the facilites Only (tables, chairs and tablecloths included)
is available during weekdays and Sundays. Site rentals start at $800.00
A $500.00 non-refundable deposit is required to secure the date.
Payment in full and an additional $300.00 security deposit will be required two weeks prior to activity. This $300.00 deposit will be refunded no later than a week after the event if no damage is caused.

Additional Options (Not included in the packages)

  • Additional decorations (price based on additional time, flowers and supplies used. )
  • Upgrade to fresh flowers (price based on flowers used and market price of flowers)
  • Food Tables, decorations for the tables, 8' clear plates, forks, napkins, set up & clean up - up to 50 guests- $100.00 75 guests 150.00 100 guests $200.00 125 guests $225.00 150 guests $250.00 175 guests $275.00 200 guests $300.00 (this add on is needed when catering appetizers)
  • Iced Tea service $1.00 a person (includes gobblet rental)
  • Food Tables, decorations for the tables, 10” dinner plate, dinner fork and knife, cloth napkins, set up & clean up $3.00 a person (this add on is needed when catering a meal)
  • Decorated walk in entrance $75.00
  • Tulle around the 2nd pavilion columns $75.00
  • Candles package (candles in the trees, Hurricane Lamps lining walk way,
    additional lanterns and torches in reception area, floating candles on pond $125.00
  • Outside (front) of chapel decorated $75.00
  • Additional Guest tables - with tablecloths and overlays (extra tables needed when having a sitdown meal) $15.00/ ea. Additional center pieces 15.00 ea. and up)
  • Alcohol use and clean up fee, we will supply additional drink table, champagne and/or wine cups $1.00 per person (An additional 250.00 damage deposit may be required depending on the number of guests and alcohol being served. This deposit will be refunded if no damage is caused.)
  • Additional time for pictures prior to ceremony $25.00 / ½ hour
  • Punch or champagne fountain rental $60.00
  • Additional time beyond allotted time for reception $200.00 /hour scheduled in advance /$250.00 if requested the day of the activity

A non-refundable reservation fee and a copy of the signed contract will be required to hold your date.
For weekday weddings, the reservation fee is $300. For Friday and Sunday weddings, the reservation fee is $525. For Saturday weddings, the reservation fee is $1050 April thru October or $750 November thru March. The balance is due two weeks prior to the wedding date. If you wish to exceed the allotted time for your selected package, additional time may be purchased and arranged.
After your personally selected package is set with us, we will take care of further planning with our staff and professionals for your special day. We welcome your input, feedback, and follow-up arrangements. It is our desire at Tankersley Gardens to meet your individual needs to help make your day, a memorable and exceptional occasion.

Prices subject to change without notice
NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS
NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CHILD CARE
(All minor children must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is needed to book a wedding and/or reception at Tankesley Gardens?
A.A non-refundable reservation fee and a contract are necessary to reserve a date; other fees are not due until two weeks before the wedding. For weekday weddings, the reservation fee is $300. For Friday and Sunday weddings, the reservation fee is $525. For Saturday weddings, the reservation fee is $1050 April thru October or $750 November thru March.

Q.Is the deposit applied to the total price of the package?
A.Yes, the deposit goes toward the total price of the package.

Q.Does the bridal party need to be included in the total number of guests?
A.Yes. Every guest 2 years and older should be counted.

Q.How many guests does Tankerlsey Gardens accommodate for a wedding ceremony?
A.Tankersley Gardens can accomodate up to 250 seated guests in the main lawn, up to 150 guests in the chapel.

Q.What happens if it rains?
A.If the ceremony has been planned for outside, it can be moved indoors in case of inclement weather.

Q.Are wedding rehearsals provided?
A.Yes. Advance rehearsals are available with the basic package.

Q.Is there a dressing room for the bride?
A.Yes. The bride’s room is open an hour and 1/2 before the session begins.

Q.Is parking available?
A.Yes. Plenty of parking for guests is available on the lawn by the entrance.

Q.Is an officiate provided?
A.Tankersley Gardens does not provide an officiate. The officiate of your choice is welcome.

Q.Do I need to have an appointment to tour the facility?
A.Yes, appointments are needed to tour the facility and are available during our weekday business hours.

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