IMAGINE YOUR BIG DAY HERE
Whether your guest list is large or intimate, choose from perfectly matched indoor and outdoor locations for your special day. We offer exquisite settings for weddings up to 250 guests.
Venues
DORRANCE HALL | BOPPART COURTYARD | KITCHELL PATIO
$4200
The rental of Dorrance Center includes Dorrance Hall, Boppart Courtyard and Kitchell Patio.
Availability :
8 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Day or evening use for up to 5 hours.
Additional hour(s) may be added on within the venue’s availability at $840/hour.
Capacity:
Boppart Courtyard: 200 guests, seated; 250 guests, standing
Dorrance Hall: 250 guests, seated; 400 guests, lecture style
Kitchell Patio: 250 guests, standing
AV components available in Dorrance Hall.
ULLMAN TERRACE | ELIOT PATIO | WEBSTER AUDITORIUM
$3800
The rental of Webster Center includes Ullman Terrace, Eliot Patio and Webster Auditorium.
Availability:
5 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Evening use for up to 5 hours.
An additional 6th hour may be added on within the venue’s availability at $760/hour.
Capacity:
Ullman Terrace: 150 guests, seated
Eliot Patio: 150 guests, standing
Webster Auditorium: 75 guests, seated or standing
AV components available in Webster Auditorium.
Earliest set up time of 2:30 p.m.
Center for Desert Living
$2600
This lush location is nestled amid the Garden’s desert landscaping and features vibrant colors of the Arizona sunset. The refreshing scents of sage and lavender create a place for people to relax and take in the tranquility of the Garden while celebrating your outdoor wedding, cocktail hour or dinner reception.
Availability:
5 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Evening use for up to 5 hours.
An additional 6th hour may be added on within the venue’s availability at $520/hour.
Capacity:
75 guests, seated or standing
Earliest set up time of 2:30 p.m.
Binns Pavilion
$2400
Located off the Harriet K. Maxwell Desert Wildflower Trail, this circular open-air pavilion is surrounded by desert plants and scenic views of Papago Buttes and Camelback Mountain. This location is enveloped in natural desert beauty, creating an intimate space with illuminated rustic stars for ceremonies, cocktail hours or dinner receptions. Dine under blue skies or starry nights, which are visible through the pavilion’s center skylight.
Availability:
8 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Day or evening use for up to 5 hours.
Additional hour(s) may be added on within the venue’s availability at $480/hour.
Capacity:
100 guests, seated or standing
Amphitheater
$1200
With its effortless appeal, the Amphitheater is a natural space for your ceremony overlooking the Garden’s Sybil B. Harrington Cactus Gallery. This tiered theater features built-in benches for guest seating, adding a distinctive organic element to your ceremony.
Availability:
4 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Evening use for up to 4 hours.
Capacity:
100 guests, seated or standing
Earliest set up time of 2 p.m.
Amphitheater & Binns Pavilion
$3400
For a beautiful and immersive Garden experience, host your wedding ceremony in the Amphitheater followed by a cocktail hour and reception in Binns Pavilion. Guests will experience more of the Garden with this natural combination of venues.
Availability:
4 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Evening use for up to 6 hours (1-hour rental included at Amphitheater, 5-hour rental included at Binns Pavilion).
Capacity:
100 guests, seated or standing
Earliest set up time of 2 p.m.
Crafting Your Menu
Connect with Desert Botanical Garden’s Approved Caterers for your event.
Garden Venue Tours
The Garden invites you for a complimentary site visit to explore our many venue options.
Self-guided visits of the venues are available during non-special event, general Garden hours. If you would like to coordinate your self-guided venue tour, please email [email protected] with your requested date and time. This will ensure the Garden is open and venues will be available to see on your requested date.
Book Your Event
We recommend booking in advance, as dates fill up quickly. We are happy to place a complimentary ten-day hold for you, after which time we request that you move to contract. We require a 50 percent deposit of the rental fee at the time of contract, with the balance due at least two weeks prior to the event.
Plan Your Event
We offer on-site venue planners and are happy to offer advice to help with any budget and vision. You will create your own customized menu, working with our preferred list of caterers. Aside from the list of caterers and the Garden’s beverage service, you are welcome to use any vendor you would like (e.g. musician, photographer, florist, etc.). Tables, chairs and linens are not provided by the Garden. We recommend you coordinate these through your caterer.
WEDDING RENTAL FAQ
WHAT DOES THE RENTAL FEE INCLUDE?
- Usage of the venue for the contracted time
- Designated time for set-up and tear-down of the event
- Admission for your guests into the Garden the day of the event
- One dressing room per wedding couple (if applicable)
- A final walk through (typically held 10 days prior to your event)
- A rehearsal the week of your wedding (if applicable)
- On-site venue coordination
- Directional signage (8.5 X 11 in.) from Admissions to your event venue
- Trail maps for your guests (upon request; subject to availability)
- On-site complimentary parking for your guests
- Complimentary wheelchairs and discounted scooter rentals for your guests (upon request; subject to availability)
- Garden Rangers on grounds 24 hours a day
DOES THE VENUE FEE INCLUDE RENTALS OF TABLES AND CHAIRS?
MAY I BRING IN MY OWN ALCOHOL?
The Garden has a liquor license. All alcohol must be coordinated through the Garden’s Beverage Manager, Bradley Timmons. Billing is based on consumption, and examples of billing design include:
- Fully hosted bar
- Hosted bar for only certain types of drinks such as beer, wine, and soda
- Hosted bar that converts to a credit/debit bar when a certain dollar amount has been consumed
- Hosted bar that goes to a credit/debit bar after a certain amount of time
- Credit/debit bar with champagne toast only
Outside alcohol is not permitted. However, the Garden can special order alcohol products that you would like to have behind the bar to personalize your event.
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