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Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Downtown Sarasota
4.7 ★★★★★ 6,464 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Sarasota, Florida
Bayside showcase for tropical plants, plus a conservatory & garden museum, in a historic space.
Plan your tour
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 941-366-5731
- Website selby.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
“Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Sarasota — Beauty With a Story Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is a peaceful, inspiring escape that blends natural beauty with purpose and history.”
“From the moment you enter, the gardens impress with their waterfront setting along Sarasota Bay, winding paths, and lush tropical plantings.”
“From the moment you enter, the gardens impress with their waterfront setting along Sarasota Bay, winding paths, and lush tropical plantings.”
Amenities couples mention
“From the moment you enter, the gardens impress with their waterfront setting along Sarasota Bay, winding paths, and lush tropical plantings.”
What couples say again and again
“The gardens are not just visually stunning; they represent decades of scientific study and global collaboration focused on preserving plant diversity.”
“The gardens are well maintained, with a great variety of tropical plants and stunning views of the bay.”
“Plenty of parking available in parking garage.”
Getting married at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Downtown Sarasota
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Downtown Sarasota 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 Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Downtown Sarasota
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Downtown Sarasota — 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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