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Schimmel Wedding Pavilion
5 ★★★★★ 1 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue near Sarasota, Florida
Plan your tour
- Location based near Sarasota, FL — the venue shares the exact address when you book a 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
“The Schimmel Wedding Pavilion is one of the most beautiful and peaceful spots in Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.”
“Its elegant timber construction is complemented by beautiful stained-glass panels depicting Florida's birds and native plants, creating a unique blend of architecture and nature.”
“Surrounded by lush tropical landscaping and expansive lawns, it offers a picture-perfect setting for a wedding while still feeling like an integral part of the gardens.”
Amenities couples mention
“The Schimmel Wedding Pavilion is one of the most beautiful and peaceful spots in Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.”
From the reviews
The Schimmel Wedding Pavilion is one of the most beautiful and peaceful spots in Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. Surrounded by lush tropical landscaping and expansive lawns, it offers a picture-perfect setting for a wedding while still feeling like an integral part of the gardens. The pavilion itself is a work of art.
Getting married at Schimmel Wedding Pavilion
Schimmel Wedding Pavilion 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 Schimmel Wedding Pavilion
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at Schimmel Wedding Pavilion — 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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