How to Get Married in a Botanical Garden

Botanical gardens are beautiful places to get married. Many gardens charge only a small fee for the use of the space, but you will need to rent everything else needed. Nothing compares to the beautiful plants and natural setting of a botanical garden. It is like getting away without every living the city.

• Contact the office in charge of your local botanical garden. The gardens are normally run by universities and can be contacted through the administration office.


• Inquire about cost and available dates. Ask what is included in the cost and if there are restrictions. Set up a meeting with the event coordinator and walk the area. Ask questions about the area and find out the details of what is and is not allowed inside the gardens. Some gardens are very strict, while others are not.


• Reserve your date and confirm the area that you plan to hold your wedding in. Take pictures of the space to help you as you plan for rentals.


• Contact rental companies for chairs, canopies and anything else you will need. Inquire about delivery to the garden. If possible find a company who has worked an event at the garden before. It is always easiest to contract with companies who already know your venue.


• Book a ministe. This will be your job since you are using a non-church venue.


• Confirm you plan with the garden and discuss special instructions for deliveries of rentals and flowers. Arrange a walk through the night before to check set up and have a rehearsal.