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Bok Tower Gardens
4.8 ★★★★★ 12,148 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Lake Wales, Florida
Serene gardens known for their "singing" tower, whose carillon bells are played several times a day.
Plan your tour
- Pets pet-friendly comes up in reviews — ask about having your dog in the ceremony
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (863) 676-1408
- Website boktowergardens.org — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–6 PM |
The setting
“They do have a mansion you can tour, but they charge 10 dollars and for me it was not worth it.”
“It's $20 per adult to get in and an awesome way to spend the day immersed in so many different tropical nature scenes.”
Amenities couples mention
“We continued around the garden looking at the variety of trees, plants and fish that were swimming in the ponds (food can bought at the cafe to feed them).”
“Definitely recommend visiting the tower near sunset.”
What couples say again and again
“The gardens are beautifully maintained, offering a serene environment perfect for relaxing walks, quiet reflection, or simply enjoying the beauty of nature.”
“Bok Tower Gardens features incredibly well-maintained grounds and a lovely visitor center.”
Getting married at Bok Tower Gardens
Bok Tower Gardens comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth it. First, see the garden at the time of day and season you'd actually get married — a garden that glows at golden hour in June can look very different at noon in March, so ask what's in bloom for your date and walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move, and does it hold everyone?), shade and bugs for a summer afternoon, the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular garden dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
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