San Francisco Botanical Garden

The San Francisco Botanical Garden offers four unique outdoor areas for creating an unforgettable event. Celebration Garden: Newly renovated in 2019, the Celebration Garden is our largest and most private and versatile outdoor venue with an amazing array of iconic plants from throughout the Botanical Garden. Conveniently located by the Main Gate, this expansive manicured garden can accommodate a variety of events including intimate ceremonies by the Thomas Church Pavilion, elegant tented receptions on the large green lawn, and casual company picnics or team-building retreats. Garden of Fragrance: The Garden of Fragrance features a large green lawn surrounded by an expansive collection of uniquely scented flowering plants. Ideal for ceremonies or cocktail receptions with up to 100 people. Moon Viewing Garden: A world away from the fast pace of the city, the Moon Viewing Garden’s zen like atmosphere is the perfect setting for couples to exchange their vows and take wedding photos. Up to 20 people for a standing ceremony only. Redwood Grove: Tucked away down treelined pathways, The Redwood Grove's gathering circle, has both a sacred and celebratory feeling for an intimate ceremony with up to 60 people. Fixed wooden benches are included. Rental Options: There are various event rental options to choose from. The 1-Hour Ceremony is ideal for elopements, intimate weddings and mini ceremonies with up to 20 people. The 2-Hour Ceremony is perfect for individuals or couples who want a short and simple ceremony and will be hosting a reception at another facility. The 4-Hour Ceremony or Event Rental is ideal for those who would like a seated ceremony, casual meeting, or a light cocktail-reception. The 10-Hour Event Rental is available in the Celebration Garden for all after hour events, or those events that include tenting, full-service catering, multiple vendors, or that have an extensive build-out. All time frames include the setup and breakdown of the event.