Weddings at the Garden

Experience the beauty and tranquility 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.

Breathtaking Spaces
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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Incorporate your special cultural traditions

For your big day, you bring the vision and we can provide the flexible spaces built to accommodate your traditions. From intimate garden pavilions perfect for private family Tea Ceremonies or Nikah vows, to expansive outdoor venues built to accommodate extended families, ceremonial sponsor traditions, grand Mandap setups or high-energy Baraat processions, the University of Alberta Botanic Garden is the perfect setting for your unique wedding celebrations.

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Popular Venues for Weddings at the Garden

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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

Included with your wedding

Your wedding ceremony at the Garden includes:

  • Admission for all guests
  • Free parking for all guests
  • Half day access to the ceremony site
  • Staff to direct guests to ceremony site
  • Use of any available garden spaces for your photos
  • Access to indoor showhouses for photos in case of rain
  • A one-of-a-kind venue surrounded by natural beauty

Your wedding reception at the Garden includes:

  • Admission for all your guests
  • Free parking for all your guests
  • Staff to direct guests to your site
  • Power outlets
  • Full day access to your venue
  • A one-of-a-kind venue surrounded by natural beauty

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.