Denver Botanic Gardens

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Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $750

Guest capacity

Up to 1200 seated guests

About this venue

Important moments call for impressive settings. From traditional to whimsical, rustic to chic, wedding sites at the Gardens are surrounded by botanical splendor and stunning natural backdrops that will ensure your wedding is beautifully unique and utterly unforgettable. Choose the perfect space or combination of spaces for your ceremony, cocktail hour, reception or rehearsal dinner. With more than a dozen rentable spaces, the Gardens offers a variety of indoor and outdoor venues for anywhere from 10 to 1,200 guests

Seated guest capacity

  • 10-1200

Venue type

  • Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
  • Parks, Gardens

Venue setting

  • Covered Outdoor
  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
1007 York St, Denver, CO 80206

Our event spaces

Romantic Gardens

The Romantic Gardens is magical in the warm months with gorgeous waterfall views, large arborvitae trees and fragrant rose blooms.

This European-inspired garden is surrounded by beautiful roses, stunning architecture and classic charm! This space can accommodate up to 250 guests seated and features two lovely gazebos. This garden also allows for private access to the Ellipse garden, which features the sculpture Colorado by artist Dale Chihuly.

Guest capacity

Up to 250 Seated

Up to 300 Standing

Annuals Garden and Pavilion

The Annuals Garden and Pavilion is an incredibly vibrant site with water features and an abundance of stunning North American flowers.

This space features a beautiful pavilion that provides ample shade on sunny Colorado days. This large, versatile site is perfect for any outdoor event.

Guest capacity

Up to 200 Seated

Up to 250 Standing

Woodland Mosaic and Solarium

The Woodland Mosaic garden features a picturesque glass solarium.

It’s nestled like a “secret garden,” surrounded by stunning retaining wall gardens, trees and flowers. It also features a complimentary lounge area and patio.

Guest capacity

Up to 40 Seated

Up to 75 Standing

Orangery

Reminiscent of Renaissance European greenhouses, the Orangery showcases year-round color with exotic plants and gorgeous citrus trees.

This space features large garage doors that can be opened or closed to make this an indoor or outdoor space.

Guest capacity

Up to 150 Seated

Up to 225 Standing

UMB Bank Amphitheater Tent

UMB Bank Amphitheater is one of our largest tented outdoor rental spaces.

This site sits atop a large cement pad and has side panels that can be pulled back to let warm air in or closed to keep chilly air out. A canopy of twinkle lights creates a magical evening display for any event.

Guest capacity

Up to 600 Seated

Up to 1200 Standing

Water Garden Gazebo

This picturesque space is surrounded by the stunning Monet Pool, filled with aquatic plants and waterlilies.

Tall fragrant blooms and overflowing pots fill this gazebo for an unforgettable event.

Guest capacity

Up to 30 Seated

Up to 40 Standing

Mitchell Hall

Mitchell Hall is the Gardens' largest and most versatile indoor space.

Colored lights illuminate the domed sculptured ceiling and large wooden doors open onto a beautiful balcony overlooking the Sensory Garden. Built-in AV capabilities and a large stage make this space perfect for any event.

Guest capacity

Up to 300 Seated

Up to 550 Standing

Marnie's Pavilion

Marnie's Pavilion features a beautiful, two-story waterfall and an abundance of orchids, ferns, and other tropical plants

This unique space has a mezzanine and floor-to-ceiling windows that look out on the Gardens. Large indoor windows offer a peek into the Gardens' greenhouses.

Guest capacity

Up to 80 Seated

Up to 150 Standing

West Terrace

The West Terrace is a tented space that overlooks Monet Pool.

This tent is complete with a ceiling of twinkle lights, adjustable side panels and overflowing pots.

Guest capacity

Up to 250 Seated

Up to 250 Standing

South African Plaza

South African Plaza is a lovely garden, punctuated with asparagus fern, delosperma and torch lilies that overflow from large pots.

A babbling brook on the garden's perimeter adds tranquil charm.

Guest capacity

Up to 80 Seated

Up to 125 Standing

Gates Hall

Gates Hall is a private space with large intricately detailed wood doors and floor to ceiling windows.

Built-in AV capabilities with projection screen and surround sound for music make this a great space for an intimate reception.

Guest capacity

Up to 60 Seated

Up to 90 Standing

Welcome Garden

This beautiful space is the perfect addition to your special event.

Filled with colorful pots and calming water features, it gives you the option to have your own private entrance to the Gardens. This is a great space to set up a check-in table, photo booth or to serve light refreshments. Combine this space with the Romantic Gardens for a lovely cocktail hour before or after your ceremony.

Guest capacity

Up to 0 Seated

Up to 175 Standing

Romantic Gardens

The Romantic Gardens is magical in the warm months with gorgeous waterfall views, large arborvitae trees and fragrant rose blooms.

This European-inspired garden is surrounded by beautiful roses, stunning architecture and classic charm! This space can accommodate up to 250 guests seated and features two lovely gazebos. This garden also allows for private access to the Ellipse garden, which features the sculpture Colorado by artist Dale Chihuly.

Guest capacity

Up to 250 Seated

Up to 300 Standing

Available services that can be provided by Denver Botanic Gardens

Services & amenities

  • Set up
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free
  • Wheelchair accessible

Rentals

  • Sound / AV
  • Standard Chairs

Reviews

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4.2 out of 5

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  • A Touch of Bliss at Denver Botanic Gardens

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    •A Touch o.•Jan 27

    Denver Botanic Gardens is one of our favorite places to work with our couples. The grounds are absolutely beautiful, and with many ceremony and reception options to choose from, each one is stunning. Their team has always been helpful and knowledgeable, making every event a joy to be part of.

  • Perfect spring wedding!

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    •Abby W.•Aug 4, 2024

    The Annuals Garden worked beautifully for our spring wedding! The tulips in early May were blooming. We did ceremony and reception in one place and it was pretty affordable and the logistics worked out great. Guests being able to park their cars overnight was great from a safety and logistics perspective. The amplified sound restriction wasn’t a big deal - we just had an acoustic musician for most of it and then shuttled to an afterparty location.

  • Beautiful and Private Venue!

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    •Megan F.•Jul 14, 2024

    My husband and I have been visiting the Botanic Gardens for years and it was the only venue we wanted for our wedding day. The wedding day was everything we had hoped for and many of our guests commented afterward how beautiful it was. We also knew ahead of time that we wanted an intimate wedding and the Woodland Mosaic and Solarium as our location. The weather was fairly warm on our date but our guests didn't feel it because the venue has lots of shade with the solarium and trees. It also felt like a more secluded space, which is something that we wanted. Our wedding date was a very popular Saturday in June, and I believe 5 other weddings were taking place at the same time! Because our location felt so private, we hardly noticed. The only exception being the "golden hour" for photography, where we were taking photos in the Japanese garden and carefully maneuvering around other couples also taking photos. If you want to be the only bride in sight, keep this in mind. We didn't care though. Because we had such a small wedding (40 people), we chose not to have a wedding planner or day-of coordinator. I would recommend one for this venue if you have a larger group or if you don't have a lot of helping hands. We had a lot of help from our families on the day of the event - helping set up things like the gifts/card table and brining in liquor in coolers. We also carried out a lot of items ourselves at the end of the night. This isn't a complaint from our end, as we expected to do some of the coordination ourselves. Just keep in mind that if you don't want to have to do anything on your wedding day, be sure to hire someone for that role. Emily was great at coordinating from the Botanic Gardens side. She gave us helpful information when needed, responded quickly, and we also met her about a month in advance to walk through the site, going over details on things like chairs and tables. In addition, you get an hour walkthrough during the day before your event. On the day of, I booked a touch-up room (included in the price). They have a limited catering list and we were happy to use Serendipity Catering for our food, bartenders, service staff, desserts and floral, which made coordinating everything a lot easier! I highly recommend working with Brie and Raven. Another perk of booking this venue is that you can bring in your own alcohol, which can save money. Negatively, it was a bit of work for our families to haul all of this in and out while in formalwear. Depending on which space you book, you are also only able to have acoustic music. We wanted (and hired) a string quartet, so this worked for us. However, if you want to dance the night away with a DJ, you would need to book elsewhere for the reception or book their indoor ballroom. The best surprise for us was a free couples membership for a year to the Botanic Gardens. We are so excited to have the opportunity to spend more time here, enjoying their many event offerings throughout the year. We can't wait to return year after year!

  • Gorgeous place but particular venue

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    •Abigail M.•Jun 26, 2024

    As a big time nature lover & long time fan of the DBG, it made perfect sense for my husband and I to have our wedding here. We had the best time but please, please be aware that they have many rules to follow. Some of the rules make sense as we all want to keep these gorgeous gardens looking as such for years to come but some are less so. Your timeline is very tight and being early or going late could result in fines. They have a list of preferred caterers but for a fee you can bring in someone else (as we did). Probably the most disappointing aspect is the fact that despite the numerous weddings they hold each year, there’s no designated wedding liaison. You’ll be working with the events coordinator (who covers everything from concerts, summer camps, and weddings) so the response time can be longer. The gardens were also in the midst of policy changes and we felt like the target was always moving on what we could and couldn’t do. Should you plan to have your celebration here I would strongly advise hiring a coordinator to help you stay on track.

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