| Membership | Price |
|---|---|
| Student | $55/year |
| Single | $85/year |
| Single Plus | $120/year |
| Family | $130/year |
| Family Plus | $175/year |
| Contributing | $250/year |
| Supporting | $500/year |
| Sustaining | $1,000/year |
| Benefactor's Circle | $2,500/year |
| Director's Circle | $5,000/year |
| President's Circle | $10,000/year |
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.
Wedding Ceremony Venues
Inspired and surrounded by nature, Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG) has six wedding ceremony locations. 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.
Rose Garden Tent
Rock Garden
Royal Court
Cherry Hill Tent
Mediterranean Garden
Reception and Cocktail Wedding Venues
RBG offers 5+ wedding reception venues, 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 wedding venues are available May through October, indoor wedding venues are available year-round.
Reception
| 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 $4,050 |
Cocktail
| Space | Reception Capacity | Price Range* |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
- More details available in the brochure (linked below)
Enrichment Packages
Enhance your experience with sound services, botanical décor, and more! See page 7 of the wedding package pdf below for more information.
Auditorium
Rock Garden
Catering Partners
Royal Botanical Gardens is proud to partner with best-in-class external caterers as our preferred vendors:
Should you wish to bring an external caterer outside of our preferred partners, you may do so with a 20% landmark fee added.
Wedding Photography
RBG offers 5 unique garden spaces for the perfect shots to remember your wedding day. Secure your permit with our NEW online booking system!
“The professional and knowledgeable guidance of how to execute one’s special day goes without saying.”
“Of all the locations we checked out, RBG was definitely the right choice! I have photos to prove it!”
“The food was absolutely delicious! My guests, family, and friends are still raving about it.”
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:
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.
