2020 Ceremony Permit Request Form

Thank you for your interest in holding a ceremony at Rutgers Gardens

Have you confirmed your ceremony date and time with us?

Before you fill out this form, please email us here to confirm that your preferred date and time is available. Let us know specific dates or the months, days and times you are interested in, and we will tell you what is available. Also let us know if you have any questions about the rules and restrictions before you proceed.

Note: All fields are required unless otherwise indicated.

Important information for your visit:

Please fill this form out completely to request a permit.
Review all rules and guidelines and click the button to indicate you understand and agree to follow.
If you have questions before you can fill out this request form, Email us here.
After you submit this form, we will contact you to confirm the time and date is available for you.
After your ceremony date and time is confirmed, you will need to call us to make a credit card payment.
After your payment is made, we will send the permit by email.

Contact Information

First Name:
Last Name:
Email:
Phone/Cell:

Permit options

Day of weekMonday-Thursday date $500Friday-Sunday date $600

Date – (MM/DD/YY):

Ceremony Time9:00am-12:00pm12:00pm-3:00pm3:00pm-6:00pm Ceremony GardenThe Roy DeBoer Evergreen GardenThe Art Rudolph Sun and Shade Garden

Maximum number of people (maximum of 25 allowed):

Number of cars needing reserved parking (maximum of 10):

How did you hear about us? (Not required)

Additional comments or questions: (Not required)

Review the following rules/guidelines and click the accept button to indicate that you agree and will follow these rules (rules will also be listed on your permit):

You must have a copy of your permit with you during your session. Gardens employees will check that you are registered.
Permits are only valid for the scheduled time.
The maximum number of people indicated on the permit must not be exceeded.
All vehicles must park in the designated parking lots.
Access is allowed in public display areas only. Do not enter staff-only areas.
The covered pavilion in the log cabin/pavilion area may be used in the case of rain.
Walking through garden beds, standing in plantings, and climbing trees, etc. is prohibited.
Any props or materials you bring must be taken away after your event. Any trash or debris must be taken away and disposed of properly. Help keep the Gardens looking good for everyone. 
Alcohol is prohibited in Rutgers Gardens.
Restrictions: no chairs, no tables, no food, no drinks, no catering.
No use of benches, gazebos, or man-made structures. If something has caution tape on it, it is not available for use.
Picnics are not allowed.
If anyone from your group does not follow the required rules and restrictions, they, or possibly your whole group, will be asked to leave the Gardens. Enforcement of rules is taken very seriously so that we can continue to provide permits and keep the Gardens open for all to enjoy!
As the permit holder, you will be responsible for the actions and behavior of everyone in your group. You may want to share these rules with everyone in your group to make sure they understand in advance.
Permits may be cancelled at any time by Rutgers Gardens due to new COVID-19 restrictions issued by the State of New Jersey or Rutgers University. If so, Rutgers Gardens will provide a full refund.
Photo permits are non-refundable, but customers may request to reschedule a permit due to bad weather. Customers must contact us prior to the scheduled date. The rescheduled date must be within two weeks of the original permit date.
Any current COVID-19 restrictions must be followed as part of public safety (including the following)
Social distancing (6 feet) must be followed.
Face covering must be worn outdoors if social distancing cannot be in effect; face coverings must be worn at all times when indoors.

Required Acceptance of Rules and Guidelines - check here to indicate acceptanceI understand and agree to follow these rules and guidelines.