The Orchid List · Venues · Delray Beach, FL
Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens

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All-in cost submissions
118
Range: 90 to 140
150
150 seated · 600 cocktail
$174
Across submissions
+191%
Peak season vs off-peak
$7.8k
$7k–$39k
Up to $38.6k reported
Reported
All-In Reported Cost · 4 receipts
What couples actually paid or were quoted.
A wedding at Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens typically runs about $17,100 all-in, with real quotes and receipts ranging from $7,750 to $38,600. That’s the site fee, ceremony surcharge, and any required add-ons rolled together. Here’s what the numbers look like.
Median All-In
$17,125
Reported Costs · By Wedding Date
Day of Week:
More filters unlock as submissions grow
median $17,125
$8.8k
$25.5k
$7.8k
$38.6k
Jun '25
Sat · peak
Sep '26
Thu · off-peak
Jan '27
Fri · peak
Feb '27
Sat · peak
25th Pctl
$8,500
Median
$17,125
75th Pctl
$28,775
Mean
$20,150
Recent Submissions
| Month | Day | Guests | Total | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2027 | Sat | 140 | $38,600 | Quote | Peak Saturday · Venue only |
| Jan 2027 | Fri | 105 | $7,750 | Quote | Peak Friday · Venue only |
| Sep 2026 | Thu | 90 | $25,500 | Quote | Off-peak Thursday · Venue only |
| Jun 2025 | Sat | 135 | $8,750 | Quote | Peak Saturday · Venue only |
Feb 2027 · Sat$38,600
140 guests · Quote
Peak Saturday · Venue only
Jan 2027 · Fri$7,750
105 guests · Quote
Peak Friday · Venue only
Sep 2026 · Thu$25,500
90 guests · Quote
Off-peak Thursday · Venue only
Jun 2025 · Sat$8,750
135 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
Curfew
Events must conclude by midnight, and events running beyond 5.5 hours or past midnight are charged $500 plus tax per hour.
In-House Catering
All catering must be coordinated through the on-site Cornell Cafe, with a $25 per person surcharge for an approved outside caterer.
Open Flame
All candles must sit in a holder that encompasses the entire candle, and open flames such as taper candles are not permitted.
Prohibited Decor
Bird seed and confetti are not allowed, and bubbles are permitted outdoors only.
Fireworks
Fireworks require at least 45 days notice plus County and Fire Department permits and are limited to 9 p.m. unless pre-approved.
Smoking
Smoking is only allowed in front of the main museum entrance, with a $75 cleanup fee for violations.
Vendor Insurance
All vendors must carry a minimum of $1,000,000 in general liability insurance.
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