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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
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
Available services that can be provided by The Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden
Services & amenities
- Pet friendly
- Wifi
Transportation & access
- Self parking - free
Reviews
Write a review5.0 out of 5
2 reviews
Vow Renewal at the Gardens
We had such a wonderful time renewing our vows at the Garden! I am so excited that we found this venue- it was absolutely PERFECT for our ceremony and the best start to our day! We said our vows in the historic butterfly garden and it was just everything I had hoped for. Beth accommodated our flight delay when we had scheduled for a tour and was flexible for us so we wouldn’t have to make the 1.5 hour drive to Key West again before our wedding. This place is an absolute GEM when it comes to an intimate ceremony, and there is not a bad place throughout the whole grounds take a picture. The staff was friendly and laid back We could not have had a better day! I would highly recommend this venue to anyone looking for something other than a beach in the Florida Keys.
Just Beautiful
Couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful venue ! not only was it affordable but the scenery was just beautiful surrounded by such beautiful plants and lighting it was perfect! Def recommend if you’re looking for a beautiful spot in key west.
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