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Weddings in Shakespeare Garden

Shakespeare Garden is located near W 81st Street entrance to the park. It derives its name from the fact that the designer, Dr. Edmond Bronk Southwick, was an avid reader of Shakespeare. He planted flowers and other plants mentioned in Shakespeare’s writings.

The garden’s diverse array of plants, including columbine, primrose, wormwood, quince, lark’s heel, rue, eglantine, flax and cowslip, are accompanied by small plaques featuring quotes from Shakespearean works that reference the garden’s flowers.
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The two acre garden is set on a hill, with a path that winds around to the south side, up the hill, to a stone landing which is the perfect spot for a private wedding ceremony. Others have chosen to have their wedding right in the garden itself, or at the top of a wooden staircase from the base of the garden.

Descending the Stairs by: Steve Worth — Shakespeare Garden, Descending the Stairs :: Steve Worth

Bride and Dad at the top of the stairs by: Steve Worth — Shakespeare Garden, Bride and Dad at the top of the stairs :: Steve Worth

Walking through the Garden by: Steve Worth — Shakespeare Garden, Walking through the Garden :: Steve Worth

Entering the Garden by: Kira Yustak — Shakespeare Garden, Entering the Garden :: Kira Yustak

Ceremony on the Stone Terrace area by: Steve Worth — Shakespeare Garden, Ceremony on the Stone Terrace area :: Steve Worth

Walking down the Garden perimeter by: Steve Worth — Shakespeare Garden, Walking down the Garden perimeter :: Steve Worth

Ceremony in Progress at Top of Gardens by: Steve Worth — Shakespeare Garden, Ceremony in Progress at Top of Gardens :: Steve Worth

If you are interested in having your wedding in Shakespeare Garden, please have a look at our package, tips for planning your wedding in Central Park, and contact us to check availability for your date!