The Orchid List · Venues · Wheaton, MD
Brookside Gardens
2
All-in cost submissions
100
Range: 95 to 105
120
120 seated · 120 cocktail
$56
Across submissions
+67%
Peak season vs off-peak
$4.2k
$4k–$7k
Up to $7k reported
Reported
All-In Reported Cost · 2 receipts
What couples actually paid or were quoted.
A wedding at Brookside Gardens typically runs about $5,600 all-in, with real quotes and receipts ranging from $4,160 to $6,950. That’s the site fee, ceremony surcharge, and any required add-ons rolled together. Here’s what the numbers look like.
Median All-In
$5,555
Reported Costs · By Wedding Date
Day of Week:
More filters unlock as submissions grow
median $5,555
$4.2k
$7k
Dec '25
Sat · peak
Aug '27
Sat · peak
25th Pctl
$4,858
Median
$5,555
75th Pctl
$6,253
Mean
$5,555
Recent Submissions
| Month | Day | Guests | Total | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2027 | Sat | 95 | $6,950 | Quote | Peak Saturday · Venue only |
| Dec 2025 | Sat | 105 | $4,160 | Quote | Peak Saturday · Venue only |
Aug 2027 · Sat$6,950
95 guests · Quote
Peak Saturday · Venue only
Dec 2025 · Sat$4,160
105 guests · Quote
Peak Saturday · Venue only
Pricing Model Key
Venue onlySite fee only. Catering, bar, and other services sourced separately.
Coming with more data
As submission counts grow, we’ll break this down into line-item ranges (site fee vs. ceremony surcharge vs. required add-ons) plus seasonal and day-of-week adjustments.
What’s included
Site fee, ceremony surcharge, required staffing, security, insurance riders, and overtime as billed.
What’s not
Catering, florals, rentals, photography, music, attire: those have their own ledgers.
Fine Print
Restrictions & Rules
House Rules
Season
Outdoor garden celebrations are available April through October for groups up to 110 people.
No Confetti
Balloons, confetti and glitter are not allowed in the Gardens.
Food and Drink
Food, drink, and picnicking are not allowed in the Gardens.
Pets
Pets are not allowed except for service animals.
Photography Permit
All groups of two or more must obtain a photography permit in advance for portrait photography.
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