The North Garden

This above picture shows the North Garden of the Como Conservatory (used for smaller weddings), and is the view from where the Bride and Groom would be standing.

Below is a close-up map of the North Garden, showing how the garden is generally set up for weddings.

The North Garden of the Como Conservatory, like the Sunken Garden mentioned above, is also indoors, but it is on the other end of the building, and is not as open as the Sunken Garden.  Because the trees block the view of the wedding from much of the area, the North Garden can only accomodate smaller weddings, perhaps up to 20 guests (the Como Conservatory site lists the capacity as 35, but that would be pushing the limits).  With this smaller number of guests, everyone can see the wedding party.  The North Garden is also beautiful, it’s just smaller.  

The Japanese Garden at the Como Conservatory

This picture of the outdoor Japanese Garden at the Como Conservatory shows the view from where the Bride and Groom usually stand (although you can pick any spot you’d like).

Outdoor options at the Como Conservatory include the Japanese Garden shown above, which is suitable for smaller weddings (usually 10-20, but can hold up to 40), and the space outside the front of the Conservatory, called the Exedra (below). 

The Exedra at the Como Conservatory

The Exedra at the Como Conservatory in St Paul - weddings are up by the white portico at the top of the cliff, at the top left of this picture.

The Exedra has trellises, a cliff which cascades down to a pool, and is so beautiful that it is often used for pictures even when wedding ceremonies aren’t being held there. 

Below is a map of the entire Como Conservatory area, which shows the building (with the Sunken Garden and the North Garden), as well as the Japanese Garden and the Exedra.  Also shown is the new wedding reception center at the Como Conservatory (also called the Visitor Center).  Wedding ceremonies can also be held in the new reception center, which is detailed in another article. 

Note that the official name of the Como Conservatory is the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory, so if you’re searching for more information on the web, use that name.

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