San Diego Botanic Garden is a unique and versatile property for wedding ceremonies and receptions of all sizes. With over 220 beautiful days a year, our garden setting is the perfect botanical backdrop for your special day.
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Photo Credit {above}: Corryn Beckstead Photography
Located in the heart of the Garden, this expansive lawn, framed by flowering plants and mature trees, offers a stunning natural backdrop for your special celebration. The Lawn Garden is available for daytime ceremonies and evening receptions.
Capacity
Ceremony: 300 Seated
Reception: 200 Seated at Tables
An intimate location enclosed within a lovely original adobe and tile wall and surrounded by lush ferns and trees. The ambiance is enhanced by the inclusion of the historic Larabee House which opens onto the Walled Garden; available for daytime wedding ceremonies, parties, showers, anniversary celebrations, memorials, evening wedding ceremonies and evening cocktail receptions.
Capacity
Ceremony: 180 Seated
Reception: 72 Seated at Tables
Photo Credit {right}: Emily Saenz
A multi-level private gated location adjacent to the Palm Canyon Rainforest. The tropical backdrop and soothing waterfall sounds create a unique setting for daytime ceremonies, daytime wedding receptions (lunch or brunch), parties, showers, anniversary celebrations, memorials as well as evening receptions.
Capacity
Ceremony: 60 Seated
Reception: 60 Seated at Tables
Cocktail Reception: 150
Located in a somewhat secluded area of the Garden the deck overlooks a three story waterfall and is surrounded by palm trees and exotic tropical foliage a unique site for small daytime wedding ceremonies.
Capacity
Ceremony: 30 Seated
Photo Credit {right}: Vishaka Kavle Photography
The Dickinson Family Education Conservatory is a magnificent, glass-enclosed facility with over 8,000 sq. feet of multi-use space and an adjacent 3,512 sq. ft. outdoor amphitheater. The Conservatory includes a multi-purpose main hall, a prep kitchen, and a classroom space. It is a perfect place to hold your next private or corporate event!
Photo Credit {left}: Corryn Beckstead Photography
Conservatory Information
We recommend visiting the Garden first on your own to see the areas described and determine if one of these natural backdrops suits your vision. For more information or to schedule a guided tour, please contact our Weddings & Private Events team.
2 Hour Rental; Chairs Included
**PRICING IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE**
Ceremony times are limited: Lawn House Garden and Walled Garden 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.; Victorian Gazebo Lawn 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
**The Waterfall Deck can accommodate up to 30 guests seated on white folding wedding chairs.
Photo Credit {left}: Sarah Zimmerman Photo
4 Hour Rental of the Walled Garden & Lawn House Garden; Including Ceremony Space, Table & Chairs.
**PRICING IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE**
Exclusive Rental of the Walled Garden (ceremony), Herb Garden (cocktail hour), & Gazebo Lawn (reception).
Chairs Included for Ceremony & Belly Bar Tables for Cocktail Hour Only
**PRICING IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE**
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Season
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Mar-Oct
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$8,000
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$8,500
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$8,000
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Nov-Feb
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$7,500
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$8,000
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$7,500
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*$400 Additional Fee for use of Lawn House Garden for Cocktail hour
*$600 Additional Fee for early Event time (4 p.m.) Friday & Saturday only
Friday & Saturday
Set up Begins 1:00 p.m.
Event Time 5:00-10:00 p.m.
Clean up Ends 11:30 p.m.
Sunday
Set up Begins 12:00 p.m.
Event Time 4:00-9:00 p.m.
Clean up Ends 10:30 p.m.