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Tips for Planning your Garden Wedding

Oct 31

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Elegant outdoor event with pink tables, white umbrellas, and wooden pavilion. Greenery surrounds, evoking a festive, serene atmosphere.

Planning Your Garden Wedding at Wellfield Botanic Gardens: Tips & Considerations


The beauty of a garden wedding lies in its setting - flowers, water features, winding paths, and manicured gardens all working together to create a stunning backdrop. Wellfield Botanic Gardens offers just that. With beautiful themed gardens, there is plenty of natural beauty to make your wedding day unforgettable. 


Outdoor wedding ceremony with bride, groom, bridesmaids in black, and groomsmen. Musicians play nearby. Sunny day with lush green trees.

What Makes Wellfield Special


Diverse Garden Settings: From the English Cottage Garden, Island Garden, Waterfall Garden, and more, you can pick the ambiance that suits you - from intimate and serene to grand and lush. 


New indoor & covered options: Our new Visitors Center and Woodland Pavilion offer stunning views of the gardens while giving couples peace of mind when the weather is unpredictable. These versatile spaces are perfect for both ceremonies or receptions, and they make ideal backup options to ensure your celebration goes off without a hitch.


Scenic Photos: Natural backdrops are built-in - ponds, waterfalls, themed plantings, wooden structures - all contribute to amazing photo ops. 



Key Considerations Before Booking a Garden Wedding at Wellfield


Venue Space & Capacity

Consider your guest list and compare it with the capacities of the gardens and indoor space. Some garden areas are intimate and best suited for smaller weddings, while others can accommodate larger groups. Wellfield offers a variety of spaces designed to host different wedding sizes and styles. 


Dates & Season

Availability varies depending on the season and garden location. Spring, summer, and fall are especially beautiful times for weddings, though certain gardens may be at their fullest bloom during specific months. With our new indoor space, we are now able to accommodate weddings all year round. 


Indoor & Covered Backup

Because outdoor weddings are weather-dependent, it’s important to have a backup plan. Some gardens allow tents, but others don’t. Wellfield’s Woodland Pavilion and Visitors Center provide excellent covered options, ensuring your day can go on without worry.


In Conclusion


A garden wedding at Wellfield Botanic Gardens can be absolutely enchanting. With its variety of themed gardens, water features, and indoor/covered options, it offers both beauty and flexibility. To make the most of it, couples should plan carefully around logistics, rules, weather, and guest comfort. With good preparation, your wedding among the flowers will be one that you and your guests cherish forever. 

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2d ago

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6d ago

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Nov 27

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