Weddings

Our 1832 landmark building is under restoration.
Protective scaffolding will cover the house through October 2026.
See photos of the garden scaffolding here.

 

The “immaculately preserved” (New York Magazine) Merchant’s House is available for intimate
Wedding Ceremonies and Post-Ceremony Toasts. Choose our charming
19th century secret Garden or elegant Greek Revival double parlor,
ideal settings for a memorable event.

View our PHOTO GALLERY.

Bride and Groom toast with champagne in the garden

Wedding Ceremony Only

Fee: $4,000

Two hours
Morning: 9:30–11:30 a.m.
Evening: 5:00 –7:30 p.m.
(Add’l fee $500 to close the Museum at 4:00 p.m.)

Maximum capacity: 30 people (includ.es bridal couple, all guests, and all vendors)

NOTE: Museum Staff will set up gold folding chairs for ceremony before client arrival. NO FOOD OR DRINK is permitted for ceremony-only rentals.  Rental Guidelines

 

Garden Elopement 

Ceremony Fee: $1,800

90 Minutes
Morning: 9:30–11 a.m.
Evening: 5:00–7 p.m.
(Add’l fee $500 to close the Museum at 4:00 p.m.)

Maximum capacity: 10 people (includes bridal couple, all guests, and all vendors)

NOTE: Museum Staff will set up gold folding chairs for ceremony before client arrival. NO FOOD OR DRINK is permitted for ceremony-only rentals.  Rental Guidelines

 

Wedding or Engagement Photography

Fee: $750

One Hour
Maximum 5 people.

Ceremony & Champagne Toast

Fee: $5,500

Three Hours
Morning: 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
Evening: 5:00–8:30 p.m.
(Add’l fee $500 to close the Museum at 4:00 p.m.)

Maximum capacity: 30 people (includes bridal couple, all guests, and all vendors)

NOTE: Museum Staff will set up gold folding chairs for the ceremony and one caterer’s table (30″ x 72″) for serving before client arrival. Client is responsible for bringing food/beverage and all supplies (tablecloth, cups, napkins, cutlery), as well as setting up, arranging, serving, and cleaning up. Catered events incur an additional $500 fee. Rental Guidelines

Booking & Guidelines

If It Rains. The Garden cannot be tented. In case of rain, your Ceremony will be held in our elegant Greek Revival Double Parlor and the Toast in the 1850s kitchen.

For Date Availability and More Information. Submit this form and we will be in touch!

Please See Our Rental Guidelines for more information on amenities, approvals, fees, deposits & cancellations, and a full description of collection safety protocols and restrictions.