Missouri Botanical Garden - Garden Ceremony Sites
St. Louis, MO
| Venue type | Garden & Conservatory |
| Location | St. Louis, MO |
| Published price | $1,200 to $2,900 |
| Setting | Outdoor |
| Event type | Ceremony only |
What the venue publishes
Ceremony-only rental (no reception): Japanese Garden, Lehmann Rose Garden, and Gladney Rose Garden are $2,900 each; Boxwood Gazebo and Chinese Garden are $1,200 each. Rate is flat regardless of day of week. A $100 fee applies for any change to a booked event.
Included per the venue's site
- one-hour ceremony plus 30-minute guest arrival window
- guest greeting and directions
- free parking and garden admission
- unlimited outdoor photography
Catering and bar service must be provided by Catering St. Louis, the Garden's exclusive event catering partner, which publishes these ceremony rates on the Garden's behalf. The three larger garden packages (Japanese, Lehmann Rose, Gladney Rose) also include a wedding assistant, one-hour rehearsal, chair setup, AV equipment, and a one-year garden membership; the two smaller sites (Boxwood Gazebo, Chinese Garden) do not include AV or a wedding assistant.
Source
Price verified against the venue's published pricing on 2026-08-05. Prices change; always confirm directly with the venue.
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