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Carl S. English Jr. Botanical Garden
4.7 ★★★★★ 880 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Seattle, Washington
Walking paths crisscross these 7 waterfront acres of curated gardens & rare plants.
Plan your tour
- Pets pet-friendly comes up in reviews — ask about having your dog in the ceremony
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 206-783-7059
- Website ballardlocks.org — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–9 pm |
The setting
“We’ve been to botanical gardens and arboretums all over the US.”
“Depending on the season, you’ll find blooming trees, colorful flowers, lush greenery, and a gorgeous rose garden in June.”
“You can go from tropical looking palm trees to waterfront views in just a few minutes.”
Amenities couples mention
“Depending on the season, you’ll find blooming trees, colorful flowers, lush greenery, and a gorgeous rose garden in June.”
“You can go from tropical looking palm trees to waterfront views in just a few minutes.”
“Not crowded - couples walking around, lots of people walking their dogs, families playing on the lawn.”
What couples say again and again
“As a photographer, I do a lot of photo sessions here because there are so many beautiful backdrops within a short walk.”
“This park is beautiful clean and has plenty of shady spots to lay down and read or talk with friends.”
From the reviews
I love coming here. It’s one of my favorite spots in Seattle and honestly feels like a hidden gem. As a photographer, I do a lot of photo sessions here because there are so many beautiful backdrops within a short walk.
Getting married at Carl S. English Jr. Botanical Garden
Carl S. English Jr. Botanical 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.
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