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Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
4.8 ★★★★★ 5,114 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Coral Gables, Florida
Sizable horticultural destination with a guided tour via tram, water features & a butterfly exhibit.
Plan your tour
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (305) 667-1651
- Website fairchildgarden.org — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–5 PM |
The setting
“I visited Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden on Old Cutler Road in Coral Gables a while back, and it felt like stepping into a very calm, green world just outside the city.”
“Misted rainforests filled with orchids, children’s garden and discoveries, indoor tropical greenhouses and butterfly conservatory were highlights.”
“I visited Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden on Old Cutler Road in Coral Gables a while back, and it felt like stepping into a very calm, green world just outside the city.”
Amenities couples mention
“The WEST section is where all of the lush sub-gardens are located, as well as the glass roofed Wings of The Tropics Butterfly Farm (a must see) and a nice Glass House cafe.”
“One of the most beautiful moments for me was the vine pergola.”
“The EAST section is more of an open fields type layout with some large ponds and also some beautiful Coconut groves as well a few sections with some very rare palm species.”
“Easily accessible paths throughout with main gardens able to be covered in 90 minutes and longer walks around the lakes with plenty of space for relaxing in the gardens.”
What couples say again and again
“Beautiful flowers and greenery everywhere you look from all over.”
From the reviews
Beautiful park in Miami. Easily accessible paths throughout with main gardens able to be covered in 90 minutes and longer walks around the lakes with plenty of space for relaxing in the gardens.
Beautiful family outing on Easter Sunday. Lots of great activities for the kiddos. The kids really enjoyed being in nature. This is a beautiful location for many types of outings. Dates, picnics, weddings, birthday parties, nature walks, exploration, and scenic views.
Getting married at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
Fairchild Tropical 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.
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