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Weddings

Looking for the perfect location for your dream wedding? At the Botanical Gardens, we make weddings magical. With the support of experienced vendors, professional event staff, and our selection of exclusive caterers, we bring your vision to life.

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Ceremonies

Our vibrant plant collections and historic conservatory provide an ideal environment for a wedding ceremony in any season. The Botanical Gardens offers indoor and outdoor event spaces filled with thousands of lush plants. It also features a larger-than-life, historic conservatory with glass-domed ceilings nearly 70 feet high. There is no venue like it in Buffalo.

Indoor and Outdoor Ceremonies

Our indoor greenhouse is a gorgeous glass conservatory that creates picture-perfect lighting and the feeling of being outside. In good weather, take advantage of our stunning courtyard with a unique view of our iconic Palm Dome. All of our ceremony spaces accommodate up to 120 seated guests.

SAVE 20% off Wedding Ceremonies! This special discount is available for wedding ceremonies only that take place in 2024, 2025, or 2026. The ceremony must be contracted, and a deposit paid by December 31, 2024 to be eligible for the discount. Inquire below!

We’ve created an ideal venue for wedding couples and event planners with options for Outdoor and Indoor Ceremonies.

  • Achieve a stunning and memorable backdrop for your special day. 
  • Cherish the historic Botanical Gardens as part of your family’s legacy. 
  • Rely on an experienced event coordinator to support you from start to finish, plus a full team of pros to help on the big day.
  • Receive designated time for your photoshoot in both our indoor and outdoor Botanical Gardens.
  • Know your guests will be able to experience the Botanical Gardens.
  • Choose between indoor and outdoor spaces.
  • Feel confident that your location is privately reserved for you and your guests. If you choose our outdoor courtyard, we also reserve our indoor event space for you in case of inclement weather.
  • The opportunity to work with our exclusive catering partners.
  • Choose your own vendors to create an exceptional event that best reflects you and your partner.
  • Gain complimentary use of tables and chairs for up to 120 guests, including set up and breakdown.
  • Explore additional options and benefits with our team.

Ceremony & Receptions

Reserve our entire conservatory exclusively for your reception, with or without a ceremony, and see your dream event come true. Our team will help design a timeline and a layout to create a natural flow that best uses our 20,000-square-foot historic glass greenhouse. Thanks to the Botanical Gardens’ flexibility and beauty, you can even host your ceremony and reception in one place. 

Our special Reception-only and Ceremony + Reception packages provide you and your guests with a one-of-a-kind event experience. 

  • Use the stunning 20,000-square-foot conservatory for four hours (minimum). Additional time is available for a fee.
  • Rely on an experienced event coordinator to support you from start to finish, plus a full team of pros to help on the big day.
  • Collaborate with our pros on a personalized (and customizable) timeline and layout for your ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner, and dancing.
  • Achieve a memorable backdrop for your special day.
  • Cherish the historic Botanical Gardens as part of your family’s legacy.
  • Count on private security for the duration of your event.
  • Receive designated time for your photoshoot in both our indoor and outdoor Botanical Gardens.
  • Know your guests will be able to experience the Botanical Gardens.
  • Choose between indoor and outdoor spaces.
  • Feel confident that your location is privately reserved for you and your guests. If you choose our outdoor courtyard, we also reserve our indoor event space for you in case of inclement weather.
  • The opportunity to work with our exclusive catering partners.
  • Choose your own vendors to create an exceptional event that best reflects you and your partner.
  • Gain complimentary use of tables and chairs for up to 120 guests, including set up and breakdown.
  • Explore additional options and benefits with our team.}

All receptions and evening rentals can seat up to 120 guests. Larger parties are possible if seating is not required. Please ask our team about your options.

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Corporate events

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Showers and parties

A timeless, year-round location for hosting parties of all sizes.

Film and photoshoots

Book time to capture moments for your announcements and celebrations.