The Florida Botanical Gardens have happily hosted many weddings since our opening in 2000. Our Wedding Garden provides the perfect setting for such an important day.

The fee for rental of the Wedding Garden is $1,855, which includes tax and a $250 security deposit (returned after the event).

The Wedding Garden is available Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. - 1p.m. or 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. and accommodates up to 200 people.

Food service, alcohol, receptions and outdoor parties are not permitted.

Other County wedding sites include: Heritage Village Safety Harbor Chapel, Honeymoon Island, and Sand Key Park.

If you have questions please contact us at 582-2113

 Amenities:

• Beautiful garden setting with inlaid marble and wrought iron gates
• Inspirational quotations engraved in wedding garden sidewalk
• Air-conditioned bridal dressing room
• Private bridal processional entrance
• Electrical outlets

 

 

 Wedding Rehearsal:

• A one hour rehearsal is included in your usage fee
• Rehearsal times are subject to the weekend event schedule
• Staff members are not available at any time to assist with your rehearsal or ceremony.

 

Ceremony Information:

• The Wedding Garden is available from 10 a.m. - 1p.m. or 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
• Ceremonies are booked in 3 hour blocks of time, depending upon availability, for set-up of chairs by the rental company, use of bridal room, decorating, ceremony and photography.
• Bookings should be made a minimum of 2 months prior to your ceremony
• We recommend renting an audio system for your ceremony
• A booking deposit of 50% of total usage fee and a completed wedding application are required to reserve your date. Final payment of usage fee balance and security/damage deposit is due four weeks prior to your scheduled event
• Due to garden maintenance schedule and the holiday event schedule, weddings are not booked in July, August, September and November 15 through January 15.
• Cancellations are subject to a penalty
• Rose petals may be used in the processional aisle only

Additional Information:

• You must provide your own chairs, tables and an audio system for ceremony music. We are not responsible for these items if they are not removed during your reserved time.
• All gardens are decorated for the Holiday Season beginning November 1st
• Prices are subject to change
• Unity and/or citronella candles are allowed provided they are contained
• Bubbles are recommended to celebrate your special occasion
• Flowers in Bloom can be found at the FBG web site
  
• Enjoy taking your wedding photographs throughout our garden
• Remember that we are a public garden open 7 days a week
  from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. All gates are locked promptly at 7 p.m.
• Decorating the gazebo is permitted during your reserved time

The following Are Not Permitted in the Gardens:

• Tents
• Fireworks, sparklers, tiki torches, bird releases, butterfly releases, rice and bird seed
• Alcohol - Violation of the open container law
  
• Food Service
• Decorating FBG plants