Wave Hill Public Gardens

Riverdale, Bronx, NY

Wave Hill is an award winning public garden and cultural center with spectacular views of the Hudson River and Palisades. Stunning artistic design, horticultural craftsmanship, and distinguished historic architectures define this incredible 28-acre landmarked venue. This garden of wonders provides the perfect setting for weddings, rehearsal dinners and other special celebrations.

  • Garden
  • Water Views
  • Historic
  • Mission Driven
  • Outdoor

What We Offer

  • Outdoor Garden
  • Dressing Suite
  • Exclusive Catering
  • Parking
  • Recommended Vendor List
  • Water Views
  • Lighting
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Tent
  • Tax Deductible

Exclusive Catering

Wave Hill’s exclusive caterer for over 30 years, Great Performances is dedicated to collaborating with you to create a personalized, quality experience for your guests. Passionate about culinary presentation, menus are customized to enrich the occasion.

Tax Deductible Venue Fee

Reserving Wave Hill for your wedding requires a Partner Contribution at the $10,000 level. 97.5% of it is tax-deductible, and provides the wedding host with one year of Sustainer Partner Member benefits.

Rooms & Spaces

Armor Hall

A stately Romanesque hall with towering cathedral windows leading up to polychrome wood ceilings. An iconic setting for your seated dinner which can accommodate a variety of setups.

Guest Capacity

180 standing, 180 seated

Mark Twain Room

This elegant, warm room with glowing wood paneling was formerly the library and looks out onto the terrace and conifer slope. It can be used as for a cocktail hour, as a dancing room for dinners in Armor Hall, or stand on its own as a reception space.

Guest Capacity

75 standing, 45 seated

Lower Lawn

Wave Hill's largest lawn area. The gorgeous open space with Hudson River views can be used for ceremonies, cocktail hours, or a limited number of tented dinner receptions.

Guest Capacity

180+ standing, 180+ seated

Great Lawn

Located above the Lower Lawn, the Great Lawn is a beautiful setting for your ceremony or cocktail reception.

Guest Capacity

180 standing, -- seated

Pergola

Located above the Lower Lawn, the Pergola is a beautiful setting for your ceremony.

Guest Capacity

180 standing, 180 seated

Kate French Terrace

The terrace adjacent to Wave Hill House may be rented as a standalone area or in addition to other rented spaces. A three season lighted tent covers more than half of the terrace and provides additional cover from the elements. It can be used for a ceremony, cocktail hour, or reception.

Guest Capacity

200 standing, 130 seated

Public garden meets cultural center. An urban oasis, Wave Hill’s 28 acres sit high above the Hudson River with sweeping views and lots of open sky--an enchanting surprise for all the senses. Here nature is the springboard for workshops and walks, talks, contemporary art, live performances and more--there is always something to make, to learn or simply experience, each moment circling back to Wave Hill’s serene setting, inviting us to connect to nature in myriad ways.

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