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Denver Botanic Gardens
4.8 ★★★★★ 18,521 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Denver, Colorado
Horticultural library at Denver Botanic Gardens including rare books, seed catalogs & other items.
Plan your tour
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 720-865-3500
- Website botanicgardens.org — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–2 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am–2 pm |
The setting
“You can sit on the grass and just relax or enjoy one of the many benches placed around the paths honoring those who have loved and supported the Botanic Gardens.”
“They have a great bonsai collection, Japanese gardens, and a beautiful tea house.”
“The sculptures are beautiful as well as the featured artist who had an installation at the pond.”
Amenities couples mention
“This adds to the feeling you are walking through the forest or in a Japanese garden.”
“My favorite parts were the limited-time bonsai garden, the willow glade, and the little pond area where we saw some really cool (and rare!”
What couples say again and again
“The Denver Botanic Gardens is one of the most beautiful attractions in Denver and an absolute must-visit for anyone spending time in the city.”
“The gardens are exceptionally well maintained, with an incredible variety of plants, flowers, trees, and themed landscapes from around the world.”
From the reviews
What a gem! So much to see. Thoroughly enjoyed walking around here and taking in all the marvelous exhibits and plants and flowers. Love the set up and the different conservatories. Didn't get to see everything so I guess it will be another trip back for me!
Getting married at Denver Botanic Gardens
Denver Botanic 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.
Corporate events & private parties at Denver Botanic Gardens
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at Denver Botanic Gardens — 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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