Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

Yes, guests will have access to our Main Parking Deck with over 175 Spaces for no additional cost. Satellite Lots are available if needed as well.

No. Our in-house Catering Team will handle all Food and Beverage Service - including alcohol.

Yes, all our facilities are wheelchair accessible.

In order to host at Crystal Bridges, we do require you hire a full-service Wedding Planner. The Planner must be booked within (60) Days of the Contract Signature date and subject to approval. We can also provide a Preferred Vendors list featuring Planners we work with consistently.

Our standard Wedding Timeframe is from 5:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. This includes both Ceremony and Reception. We do allow vendor drop-off and load-in (pending availability) starting at 8:00 a.m. on the day of your wedding. Any Rental Items, Decor, etc. must be removed immediately following the event. We do offer a (1) Hour Extension - until 12:30 a.m. - for an additional Fee of $1,500.00.

Yes, your Wedding Event includes all-day access to (2) get ready spaces in the Museum.

We provide our in-house inventory of tables and chairs for Indoor locations. However, many guests choose to bring in their own furniture. If hosting an Outdoor Ceremony, you will be required to rent chairs. We are happy to share our Preferred Vendor List with options who are familiar with our venue and policies.

Absolutely! We operate (3) Venues - Crystal Bridges, the Momentary & Heartland Whole Health Institute. Each contains multiple spaces and has its own vibe depending on your style. We are happy to explore the available options and host your entire wedding weekend.

Any decor requests must be shared and approved through your assigned Event Coordinator. We do NOT allow the following under any circumstances: - Candles, matches, or flames of any kind - Glitter or Confetti - Feathers, boas, or shedding materials - Bird Seed - Helium Balloons - Fog or Smoke Machines - Aerosol Spray (AKA Silly String or similar products) - Water Guns - Bubbles - Air Horns - Projectiles of any kind - Dry Ice

Our in-house Team handles all Food & Beverage needs (including Alcohol) for your event. We offer numerous types of service including Appetizers, Buffet, Plated, Chef Stations, Late Night Snacks, Desserts, and more. We also have multiple options for your Bar Service including Open Bar (Host pays), Cash Bar (Guests pay), and we also have hourly Bar Packages as well.

Of course! Our Chefs can work directly with you to create a one-of-a-kind menu that your guests won't forget. Pricing starts at $150.00/Guest and can increase depending on specific selections.

Yes, our standard menu offers Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten Free, and Dairy Free options. We can also customize meals based on specific requests as needed. If we are not able to provide meals that meet your dietary needs, we can partner with External Caterers. Our Staff will coordinate with the External Team and handle Service of those meals for a fee to cover Labor.

Absolutely! Your Wedding includes a complimentary Tasting for up to (2) Guests. The Tasting must be scheduled more than (30) Days prior to your Wedding. (2) Additional Guests can be added to the tasting for a Fee.

Cake Cutting for up to (300) Guests is included with your Event. Includes cutting, plates, flatware, and service. If you require service for more than (300) Guests, additional fees may apply for rented equipment.

Crystal Bridges does not bake cakes on-site. We do allow your cake to be outsourced, and we have a list of Preferred Vendors that can be shared.

Our Event Spaces are not active Galleries so there are no restrictions in place during your Ceremony or Reception. Photography is limited in any Exhibition Gallery Spaces due to the artwork displayed. Gallery photos cannot use flash or additional equipment/setup. Commercial use of Museum photography is not permitted without prior approval.

We require (2) items to confirm your Wedding Date and Details: 1. A signed Facility Use Agreement 2. Deposit Payment in the amount of your Rental Fee We send both of those via email so it's quick and easy to complete a digital signature and Credit Card Payment. We do accept payments via check as well, and that can be arranged with your Sales Manager.

Any charges are subject to the applicable local, state, and national taxes. A 22% Service Charge is applied to the amount of your Rental Fee(s) and all food and beverage costs.

- (6) Months or Less - No Refund will be issued - 6-9 Months (181-270 Days) - 50% of the Deposit Payment may be refunded - 9-12 Months (271-365 Days) - 75% of the Deposit Payment may be refunded - More than (12) Months or (366) Days - 100% of the Deposit Payment may be refunded

The Guaranteed Guest Count is due at least (30) Days prior to your event. At that time, your Count cannot be decreased but may be increased up to 10%. Increases larger than 10% within this timeframe are subject to availability and subject to additional Fees.