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Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden
Garden weddings | FAQs and videos
The Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden is an extraordinary tropical paradise for weddings, corporate outings, social occasions and special events
Book Your wedding or event
We’ll help you find the best caterers, wedding planners, photographers and vendors. Contact us today to select your dates and preferred location.
Check our prices and options
Our prime locations offer exclusive access to the Garden, options for group sizes, indoor and outdoors settings and eco-friendly alternatives to traditional venues.
Explore our venues
Whether you want an intimate setting for just you or a full-scale party with friends and family, we have just the right spot for you in the Garden.
Ready to explore your Garden wedding?
1. Let’s start with our most frequently asked questions
How to choose your venue
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Key West | Perfect for weddings
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Wedding and event pricing
The Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden is not only one of the island's most beautiful wedding and event locations, it's also one of the most cost effective. Our nonprofit commitment to our guests and to the fragile Keys ecosystem ensures we deliver...
2. Now it’s time to take a video tour of each of our prime locations
Video: Explore the Terrace
Overhead lights provide a warm glow for dining and dancing on the Terrace. A stage will easily accommodate a large band, or a DJ if you prefer. A night sky glittering with stars will shine upon the wedding dance floor, lighting the dancers as they celebrate your...
Video: Explore the Meadows
The Meadows is an expansive grassy area surrounded by palm trees and is perfect for tented events. It’s a great location for adding informal activities like corn hole and photo booths — even food trucks. Bringing the kids? We’ve got a perfect playground on site. This...
Video: Explore the Courtyard
The Courtyard, surrounded by lush tropical foliage, offers a raised stage for your ceremony while the sounds of a gentle waterfall enhance the romance of your garden wedding. The Courtyard is also equipped with both overhead and landscape lighting which provides a...
Step 1: Let's plan your event
FAQs and venue video tours!
Garden Events Coordinator Beth Franklin welcomes you to come along with her on our video tours of the Garden and our events and weddings locations. Beth also writes blog posts to answer your most frequently asked questions.
Review our prices and policies
The Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden is not only one of the island’s most beautiful wedding and event locations, it’s also one of the most cost effective. Our nonprofit commitment to our guests and to the fragile Keys ecosystem ensures we deliver excellent services at a reasonable price. Review our pricing and terms and agreements, then contact us for your customized package.
Explore our event locations
Ready to elope? Prefer an wedding party to end all wedding parties, complete with your family dog and the kids? How about a tropical oasis with dinner and dancing? We have the perfect locations and packages. Check out our special venues now.
Learn more about the Garden
For almost 100 years the Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden has dedicted itself to preserving the delicate Florida Keys ecosystems and its native plants, trees, animals and butterflies. Learn more about the Garden today.

Beth Franklin
Garden Events Coordinator
Events Coordinator Beth Franklin will guide you through each step of your planning journey. Contact her directly to schedule a tour of the Garden, explore additional details and ensure your event is perfect.
Email: venues@keywest.garden
Step 2: Contact us today
Contact us
venues@keywest.garden
Address
5210 College Road, Key West, FL 33040
About Us
The Garden’s magic makes any event truly memorable. Our outdoor venues include the Waterfall Courtyard, the Terrace, the Meadows and the Butterfly Garden. Our indoor venue is the Nature Chapel. All events must conclude by 11 p.m.






