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Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens is home to a stunning array of intimate and elegant settings, each with its own unique appeal. The natural splendor of our coastal botanical garden offers a perfect backdrop for any occasion, whether you are celebrating an anniversary, planning a wedding, throwing a company picnic, or simply want some stunning portraits. The Gardens is a 501(c)(3)non-profit organization; 100% of site fees support the growth and well-being of this beautiful natural treasure.

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For more information about hosting a private event or wedding at one of the Gardens' outdoor sites, please complete our Weddings & Private Events Questionnaire to provide our Event Coordinator with the necessary details.

 

Filming/Photography Sessions

The Gardens are also available for engagement or wedding photography. Regular admission and entry procedures apply for non-commercial filming/photography that is intended for private use as long as the session does not impact the grounds or visitors. Please read our Guidelines and complete our Photography/Filming Request prior to your visit.

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Weddings & Elopements

We are fully booked for 2025, bookings are available for 2026

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Whether you desire to exchange your vows under a rustic wooden gazebo, elope in the Dahlia Garden, or say “I do” on a bluff overlooking the Pacific, our Gardens can be where all your wedding dreams come true. Our event sites are available for wedding ceremonies only, we are not a location for wedding receptions. July, August, and September are the Gardens busiest months due to our mild coastal weather and the gorgeous blooms in the Gardens. However, the Mendocino Coast can have beautiful weather year-round and there is always something in bloom somewhere in this beautiful setting. In fact, Martha Stewart Weddings features Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens as one of their favorite botanical garden wedding venues!

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Wedding Ceremonies at the Gardens

All of our event sites are available seven days a week—the time of day that each site is available varies by location. While we do our best to accommodate all requests, please note that some dates, times and spaces may not be available due to numerous factors. All occasions at the Gardens include complimentary admission and parking (up to 75 cars) for all guests for the duration of your event. A mobility scooter can be made available to help your guests in need of walking assistance reach your celebration with ease. So that you can continue making memories at the Gardens… all of our couples receive a complimentary one-year Household Membership.

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2025 - 2026 Wedding Packet

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Please keep in mind that the Gardens is a venue only—we do not provide event coordination, catering, chairs, tents, linens, etc. To ensure that you and your guests have the best possible experience, we have found it useful to have you work with an event coordinator.

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The Gardens is a 501(c)(3)non-profit organization, 100% of site fees support the growth and well-being of this beautiful natural treasure. For more information about holding a wedding ceremony at one of the Gardens' outdoor sites, please complete our Weddings & Private Events Questionnaire to provide our Event Coordinator with the necessary details.

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Elopements at the Gardens

Congratulations on your engagement! Elopements are fairly straightforward at the Gardens; we just ask that you pay regular admission for you, your guests, officiants, and photographers. Admission information can be found here.

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There is no site fee (regular admission applies) for intimate gatherings that match the Elopement Guidelines below:

• No more than 10 guests, including the bride, groom, officiant, and photographer

• Your gathering may not block other visitors’ access to the site

• Guests and all elements of the elopement ceremony can be walked to the location (no access for motorized vehicles needed, no unlocking of gates or special access)

• Set-up, elopement ceremony, and breakdown occur during regular business hours

• There is no guarantee that a specific site will be available, and site reservation will take priority

 

If you are interested in more information about eloping at the Gardens, please complete our Weddings & Private Events Questionnaire to provide our Event Coordinator with the necessary details.

 

Wanting a little more pomp and circumstance? Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens has eight intimate and elegant event sites that can accommodate 25 to 100 guests. Please see the Wedding Ceremony info above.

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CONTACT US

If you have any questions about weddings, elopements, private events, photography, or filming at the Gardens, call us at 707-964-4352 ext 114 or email events@gardenbythesea.org.