The Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden


Raw space venue

The venue will provide just the space. You’ll bring in your own caterer and vendors.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $350

Guest capacity

Up to 350 seated guests


About this venue

Host a fairytale wedding at the Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden. This beautiful venue offers three picturesque outdoor event spaces for your special celebration. Its smallest space, the Butterfly Garden, is perfect for intimate wedding ceremonies. Say “I do” among flowering shrubs and fluttering butterflies and it’s sure to be a beautiful and unforgettable experience. For larger ceremonies and receptions, the idyllic Courtyard is a stunning option. Its raised stage for ceremonies, lovely waterfall, and beautiful overhead lighting will create the perfect romantic ambience for your happy occasion. For a grand celebration, gather your loved ones in the scenic lakeside Terrace. Featuring breathtaking natural scenery, twinkling overhead lights, and plenty of space for dinner and dancing beneath the stars, the Terrace offers an unrivaled setting for parties of up to 350 people. Celebrate your special day at the Key West Botanical Garden and it’s sure to be a dream come true!


Our event spaces

The Courtyard

Perfect for ceremonies and cocktail hour

The Courtyard, surrounded by lush tropical foliage, offers a raised stage for your ceremony while the sounds of a gentle waterfall enhance the romance of wedding. The Courtyard is also equipped with both overhead and landscape lighting which provides a warm and inviting glow to your evening ceremony or reception. This venue can be used for the ceremony, cocktail hour or reception for parties of 100 or less.

Guest capacity

Up to 100 Seated

Up to 130 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

Landscape lighting and over-head bistro lights. Backdrop waterfall with up-lighting

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

The Terrace

Large and lush area overlooking the pond

Overhead lights provide a warm glow for dining and dancing on the Terrace. A stage will easily accommodate a large band. A night sky glittering with stars will shine upon the wedding dance floor, lighting the dancers as they celebrate your special evening. Laughter and music will fill the night air as your guests raise their glasses in a toast to you both. This venue can be used for both ceremony and reception, especially for larger parties. Restroom facilities are adjacent to the Courtyard.

Guest capacity

Up to 350 Seated

Up to 450 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding reception, After party

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

Landscape lighting and over-head bistro lights Paved area to use as dance floor Stage for band or DJ with electrical outlets

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

Nature Chapel & Pavilion

Indoor space and covered pavilion

The Nature Chapel & Pavilion venue is one of our intimate locations, perfectly suited for a small ceremony or event of 50-80 guests. And, it is our only indoor venue. Although Key West rarely finds itself without sunshine and gentle breezes, there are those times when an indoor event is exactly what you’ll need. And, the chapel and pavilion provide exceptional indoor-outdoor space with a perfect bar for serving.

Guest capacity

Up to 40 Seated

Up to 60 Standing

Ideal for

Rehearsal dinner, Engagement party, Couples luncheon

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

The Butterfly Garden

Unique wedding ceremony location

Pledge your vows in our butterfly garden, among flowering shrubs and fluttering butterflies. Your guests can become part of the ceremony in this intimate setting and really share in your special day. This venue can be used for ceremony only since it is a more intimate space. Have your reception in either The Courtyard or The Terrace depending on the size of your guest list.

Guest capacity

Up to 25 Seated

Up to 50 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

The Courtyard

Perfect for ceremonies and cocktail hour

The Courtyard, surrounded by lush tropical foliage, offers a raised stage for your ceremony while the sounds of a gentle waterfall enhance the romance of wedding. The Courtyard is also equipped with both overhead and landscape lighting which provides a warm and inviting glow to your evening ceremony or reception. This venue can be used for the ceremony, cocktail hour or reception for parties of 100 or less.

Guest capacity

Up to 100 Seated

Up to 130 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

Landscape lighting and over-head bistro lights. Backdrop waterfall with up-lighting

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing


Available services that can be provided by The Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden

Services & amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free

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