Celebrate in the Gardens!
The natural beauty of Boerner Botanical Gardens can be enjoyed by groups of 15 to 150 for wedding and vow renewal ceremonies with a choice of six unique settings.
Setting 1 Juniper Garden (south of Herb Garden)
Setting 2 Annual Garden with Gazebo*
Setting 3 Rock Garden Vista*
Setting 4 Rose Garden & Arbor
Setting 5 Fragrance Garden (behind Boerner Hall)
Setting 6 Oak Tree (west of Education & Visitor Center)
*Indicates smaller sites best suited for groups of 30 or less.
2007 BBG Wedding Rate
(subject to 5.6% sales tax)
Note: the Wedding Permit includes admission to the gardens and photography within the 2-hour period. If additional time is needed for photographs, a BBG Photo Permit may be purchased.
2-hour period for 1-50 people $316.80
2-hour period for 51-100 people $501.60
2-hour period for 101-150 people $686.40
2-hour period for 151-200 people $871.20
BBG Additional Hours Photo Permit: $45 per hour
Permits are issued for the following time periods:
- 8 AM to 10 AM
- 10 AM to 12 PM
- 12 NOON to 2 PM
- 2 PM to 4 PM
- 4 PM to 6 PM
- 6 PM to 8 PM
For reservations, call (414) 525-5601
Photography Permit
Boerner Botanical Gardens is available for personal event photo shots and wedding photos with the purchase of a photography permit:
2007 Boerner Gardens Personal Event/Wedding Photo Permit
(subject to 5.6% sales tax)
BBG Photo Permit $45 per hour + admission fees per person
Group rates are available
For more information or to reserve a time, call the Boerner Gardens at (414) 525-5601.
Advertising & Commercial Photography Permits
Scenic locations are plentiful throughout the parks. A permit is required for all commercial and advertising photography.
Boerner Botanical Gardens
$675/8 hours, plus admission fees
or $100/hour, plus admission fees
For more information, call Boerner at (414) 525-5601.
To obtain more information and purchase a permit, contact the Milwaukee Parks information desk at (414) 525-5601.
Wedding in the Gardens
