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Jensen Botanical Garden
4.5 ★★★★★ 934 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Carmichael, California
Tranquil area featuring redwood groves, flowers and olive trees along with a paved trail and lawns.
Plan your tour
- Rain plan an indoor or covered backup for the ceremony comes up in reviews and the venue's own info — confirm it holds your full guest list, since this is the one thing you can't reschedule
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (916) 485-5322
- Website carmichaelpark.com — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM–7:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 6:30 AM–7:30 PM |
| Sunday | 6:30 AM–7:30 PM |
The setting
“Be aware -- the botanical garden part is actually not very big, but there are lots of green spaces and trees just outside of it that make it perfect for family picnics or strolls.”
“Lots of azaleas and roses in bloom in April under huge old trees -- redwood, oaks, sycamore and a cluster of olive trees further back.”
“There's a small meadow, perfect for spreading out a blanket and enjoying a picnic lunch.”
Amenities couples mention
“Lots of azaleas and roses in bloom in April under huge old trees -- redwood, oaks, sycamore and a cluster of olive trees further back.”
“There's a portable outhouse on the grounds and a drinking fountain along the path in the olive grove.”
“Update 1/29: The main gate was closed before sunset but I saw several people walking around.”
What couples say again and again
“Beautiful botanical garden with short walking paths and open grassy areas perfect for a picnic.”
From the reviews
Update 3/25: Park is open again during regular hours. Most of the fallen trees have been removed. There was one big one still down. The tulips were in full bloom as of the end of march. It was a great view for a maternity photoshoot. Flowers all around are starting to bloom.
Getting married at Jensen Botanical Garden
Jensen 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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