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Brooklyn Botanic Garden
4.7 ★★★★★ 15,370 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue near Brooklyn, New York
A kid-friendly annual cherry blossom festival, a Japanese garden & more, spread across 52 acres.
Plan your tour
- Location based near Brooklyn, NY — the venue shares the exact address when you book a tour
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (718) 623-7200
- Website bbg.org — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–6 PM |
The setting
“We've visited the Brooklyn Botanic Garden many times, but this was the first time seeing it covered in snow.”
“I enjoyed the greenhouse plants so much.”
“There is also a Japanese Garden and Pond, Rose Garden, Fragrance Garden, Herb Garden, among others.”
“There is also a Japanese Garden and Pond, Rose Garden, Fragrance Garden, Herb Garden, among others.”
“Every area offers something unique, from vibrant seasonal displays to tranquil ponds and charming hidden corners.”
“There are indoor gardens themed after different landscapes (desert, temperate, tropical), and lots of outdoor gardens too.”
Amenities couples mention
“I enjoyed the greenhouse plants so much.”
“There is also a Japanese Garden and Pond, Rose Garden, Fragrance Garden, Herb Garden, among others.”
“There is also a Japanese Garden and Pond, Rose Garden, Fragrance Garden, Herb Garden, among others.”
“Every area offers something unique, from vibrant seasonal displays to tranquil ponds and charming hidden corners.”
“The views are stunning, and there are so many lovely spots to stop and take in the beauty around you.”
What couples say again and again
“Walking along the winding paths, surrounded by a stunning variety of colorful blossoms and lush trees, provides the perfect peaceful escape.”
Getting married at Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Brooklyn Botanic Garden 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.
Corporate events & private parties at Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at Brooklyn Botanic Garden — garden venues often have real weekday availability since weddings claim the weekends. A quick call answers the three things that matter: weekday and off-season rates, whether the space works for your headcount and A/V needs, and what catering is allowed. If your event lands on a Friday or Saturday in wedding season, ask early.
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