Weddings at the Garden
Experience the beauty and tranquillity of the University of Alberta Botanic Garden and see why so many couples choose us as the site to celebrate their special day. Extraordinary ceremony sites, breathtaking scenery, beautiful reception venues and outstanding customer service combine to create the perfect location for your wedding.
We have several unique venue spaces to align with the vision you have for your day. There are both indoor and outdoor spaces, so weather conditions are never an issue, and we have spaces of all sizes to accommodate the most grand to the most intimate celebrations.
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“The wedding staff and team were amazing – friendly, reachable, able to field all of our questions, and positive throughout our planning.”
Miranda & Joe
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Included with your wedding
Your wedding reception and ceremony at the Garden include many amenities.
Your wedding ceremony at the Garden includes:
- Admission and free parking for all guests
- Ceremony site reserved for two hours (one hour for set-up then one hour for ceremony time)
- Backup venue included in case of inclement weather
- One-hour rehearsal with wedding staff in the week preceding the event
- Signage and staff to direct guests to ceremony site
- Golf cart shuttle service for wedding party, elderly and mobility challenged guests
- Chairs, signing table and linen set up by Garden staff
- Two-hour photo session access anywhere in the Garden, before or after the ceremony (does not include photographer)
- Access to indoor showhouses for photos in case of rain
- Complimentary engagement photo session access (does not include photographer)
- A convenient portable PA system to amplify music from your device. Comes with a wireless lapel or hand-held mic
- White, 10’x10’ pop-up tents are available to rent if you need to shade musicians or other items
Your wedding reception at the Garden includes:
- Admission and free parking for all your guests
- Signage and staff to direct guests to your site
- Shuttle service for guests with mobility limitations
- Tables and chairs set up by Garden staff
- Power outlets
- A convenient sound system to amplify music from your device. Comes with a wireless lapel or hand-held mic
Contact Our Weddings Team
For more information, to schedule a consultation, or start your booking, contact our helpful Weddings Team at 780-492-3138 or email them at uabg.bookings@ualberta.ca. You can also fill out this form and we will get back to you within 2 business days.