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Bride And Groom Under Gazebo In Rose Garden
Image courtesy: ESM Photography

Weddings at the Gardens

RBG provides gorgeous wedding venues in Hamilton and Burlington for your ceremony and reception, nestled in the heart of Canada’s largest botanical garden. We offer a unique venue, peerless hospitality, and – our specialty – endless opportunities for those perfect photos.

Our dedicated staff will guide you through selecting the perfect venue and experience for your perfect day.

An ideal setting for an unforgettable wedding. Royal Botanical Gardens offers full-service venues, audio-visual and horticultural enrichment experiences, and diverse photography locations. Our experienced and passionate team is dedicated to crafting your lavish celebration.

Ceremony Venues

Inspired and surrounded by nature, Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG) has six ceremony locations for weddings. Whether your vision is an intimate affair of 20 people in the Mediterranean Garden, or a larger celebration at an outdoor venue with 250+ of your friends and family, we are here to make your special day one to remember.

PLEASE NOTE: Ceremonies at RBG are only offered alongside reception bookings. Ceremony-only bookings are not available at this time

Space Ceremony Capacity Price Range*
Cherry Hill Tent 100 guests $865 to $1,025
Rose Garden Tent 300 guests $1,325 to $3,025
Royal Court 100 guests $1,325 to $3,025
Rock Garden Courtyard 100 guests $865 to $1,025
Mediterranean Garden
(limited availability)
25 guests $1,325 to $3,025
  • *Rates vary by day of the week
  • Pricing subject to HST
  • Rates are valid for 2024 and 2025 Weddings and are subject to change after that time.

Reception and Cocktail Venues

RBG offers five+ wedding reception options, accommodating up to 300 guests with beautiful spaces. This is your moment, and it is our goal to make it the location that you and your guests will remember for the rest of your lives.

Outdoor venues are available May through October, indoor venues are available year-round.

Space Reception Capacity Price Range*
Full Auditorium 300 banquet
250 with dance floor
$1,750 to $4,050
Half Auditorium 120 banquet
95 with dance floor
$1,325 to $3,025
Rock Garden Great Room 110 banquet
100 with dance floor
$1,325 to $3,025
Rock Garden Upper Lawn (cocktail) 120 standing $1,250 to $1,575
White Garden (cocktail) 250 standing $1,250 to $1,575
Mezzanine and Patio (cocktail) 80 standing $865 to $1,025
McQuesten Foyer (cocktail) 80 standing $475 to $700
Mediterranean Garden (cocktail) 80 standing $1,325 to $1,575
  • *Rates vary by day of the week
  • Pricing subject to HST
  • Rates are valid for 2024 and 2025 Weddings and are subject to change after that time.

Enhance your experience with sound services, botanical décor, and more! See page 7 of the wedding package pdf below for more information.

Royal Botanical Gardens is proud to partner with best-in-class external caterers as our preferred vendors:

Equal Parts hospitality logo
City farm catering logo
fig & lemon

Should you wish to bring an external caterer outside of our preferred partners, you may do so with a 20% landmark fee added.

  • grooms romantically leaning towards each other in the Mediterranean garden
  • Bride & Groom on Bench surrounded by flowers
  • Bride and Groom posing on Bridge at Rock Garden
  • Bride and Groom in breezeway decorated for the holidays
  • Bride and groom embracing at the edge of reflecting ponds, in fall

Submit a Wedding Venue Request

Are you interested in hosting your wedding with us? Please submit a booking request, and we will respond with more information about your requested dates (allow up to 5 business days for a response).

PLEASE NOTE:

  • The weddings team is not available for drop-in tours
  • Ceremonies at RBG are only offered alongside reception bookings. Ceremony-only bookings are not available at this time

Frequently Asked Questions

What's Included

Ceremony venue includes:

  • 2.5 hours of access time (90 min. for set-up and guest arrival, 30–45 min. for the ceremony, 15–30 min. for pack-down)
  • Ceremony rehearsal — 60 min.access to your selected space
  • Weather contingency location (some rates exempt)
  • Charcoal aisle runner: Cherry Hill, Rose Garden Tent and Royal Court
  • White Garden chairs (up to max. capacity)
  • Signing table with white linen (48” round)
  • (1) extra table with white linen (48” round)
  • Up to 2 easels
  • Power access
  • Assorted mixed plants

Reception Rental Includes:

  • 11 hours of venue access
  • Guest tables
  • Head table and operational tables
  • Banquet chairs (varies by location)
  • Up to 2 easels
  • Assorted mixed plants
  • Set-up, pack-down and clean-up of included/contracted items
  • White table linens
  • Complimentary parking for you and your guests
  • Complimentary access for you and your guests to all RBG properties for the day

Catering

Royal Botanical Gardens is proud to partner with best-in-class external caterers as our preferred vendors:

Equal Parts hospitality logo  City farm catering logofig & lemon

Should you wish to bring an external caterer outside of our preferred partners, you may do so with a 20% landmark fee added.

Additional Vendors

RBG vendor service providers coming soon!

Hand selected by our team to help make your special day a dream come true. RBG is excited to be offering recommended service providers within the following categories starting 2024.

Wedding Venue Locations

RBG’s wedding ceremony and reception spaces are located on the border of Hamilton and Burlington Ontario.

Hamilton Wedding Venue: Rock Garden

1185 York Blvd. Hamilton

The historic Rock Garden includes an outdoor courtyard space for ceremonies, and the beautiful Great Room with a scenic view to the outdoor garden for your reception.

Burlington Wedding Venue: Hendrie Park / RBG Centre

680 Plains Rd. W. Burlington

RBG’s largest location, Hendrie Park / RBG Centre include 3 tented outdoor spaces for ceremonies, and an indoor auditorium for receptions.

  • Bride and groom embracing at the edge of reflecting ponds, in fall
  • grooms romantically leaning towards each other in the Mediterranean garden
  • Bride and Groom posing on Bridge at Rock Garden
  • Wedding Couple In Mediterranean Garden Greenhouse
  • Bride And Groom sitting on bench in Breezeway surrounded by spring lilies