Laura + Ryan 9.26.09

Laura and Ryan had their ceremony at the gardens on what was unfortunately one of the rainiest weekends this fall. So, we moved the ceremony from our main lawn to the Atrium. It turned out beautiful! And rain on your wedding day means good luck! So, they have the luck 4 inches of rain can bring in a day :) Congratulations Laura and Ryan!

These beautiful images were taken by Melissa Prosser. Check out her website to see more of her beautiful work.

Fashion Shoot in the Gardens

Christine Szeredy, a fabulous photographer originally from Germany, recently came to the gardens to do a high fashion photo shoot. It was a lot of fun having Christine and her talented crew shooting in the gardens. The pictures turned out awesome and were recently published in the January/February 2010 issue of Boudoir Magazine. I especially love the horse! Check it out and be sure to look at more of Christine’s work on her website!

Garden pictures can be found on pages 19-22 in the January/February issue of Boudoir Magazine!

Virtual Tour of Cator Woolford Gardens

During the winter months, we would like to showcase our gardens in their prime season through this virtual tour. Hilarye Schoyt, from Fotographa, provided us with these fabulous photos of the gardens. Be sure to check out her website.

Entrance to the main lawn

as well as where the bridal party enters for a ceremony



The Meadow
A perfect spot for a reception or cocktail hour

The Meadow

Facing the Ceremony Site

The Ceremony Site

Most Brides and Grooms get married under the Colonnande, while surrounded by beautiful gardens on either side. This area also provides a unique setting for other events as well

Paths leading to Courtyard and Ceremony Site

This area is a perfect spot to incorporate your event's colors and decor,
such as, hanging white lanterns from the trees

Our elegant 30' x 40' white tent

This area creates an intimate setting for any event and can seat up to 100

The Courtyard
Fantastic spot for a reception with flat, level cobblestone and can accommodate
groups up to 300

The Bath House

Houses the gardens eight restroom (four men's and four women's) facilities

The East Lawn

A great area for a cocktail hour or an afternoon brunch

Please Note: pathway is now paved with slate to match original stone pieces

Cobble-stone bridge toward the Courtyard

Italian-styled pavilion

Provides 700 square feet of indoor space

Inside the Italian-styled pavilion

Great area to hold meetings, seminars, or for the bridal party to get ready

Inside the Italian-styled pavilion

Italian-styled pavilion

Provides a wonderful spot for a band or DJ to set up with
the slated area as a great dance floor

The Atrium

3,000 square feet of indoor space

The Atrium

With a vaulted ceiling and floor-to-ceiling windows it creates a perfect indoor
space which can also be used as a back up in case of inclement weather in the gardens

Marvin + Benita 7.4.2009

One of our very own teachers here at The Frazer Center was able to renew her wedding vows at the gardens over the 4th of July holiday. Everything was so green and the colors of the stunning with all the fabulous color. Congrats Benita and Marvin! We wish you another healthy and happy 25 years!

Come support the mission of The Frazer Center!

This Sunday, the Cator Woolford Gardens will be hosting The Frazer Center's annual fundraiser, The Fall Festival. Come out and support us! It is from 2:00pm to 6:00pm and promises to be a great time!

Pei-Jean + Melvin 6.6.09

Pei-Jean and Melvin were the sweetest couple you have ever met! I greatly enjoyed helping them make their day everything they wanted. It was a beautiful day in the gardens and Heidi from Our Labor of Love captured it all so well. Including Melvin's awesome home-brew bar. This was the first time we had seen someone bring in their own home brew beer and it was defiantly a hit. We wish you all the best Pei-Jean and Melvin. Cheers!