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.
Wedding permits are issued for the following time periods:
8-10am,
10am-noon,
noon-2pm,
2-4pm,
4-6pm,
6-8 pm
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 Photography Permit may be purchased.
Boerner Botanical Gardens Wedding Rates
For reservations, contact the BBG Milwaukee County Parks information desk at 414-525-5601
Photography Permits
Boerner Gardens Personal Event/Wedding Photo Permit
Boerner Botanical Gardens is available for personal event photo shots and wedding photos with the purchase of a photography permit.
Advertising & Commercial Photography Permits
Scenic locations are plentiful throughout the parks. A permit is required for all commercial and advertising photography.
To obtain more information and purchase a permit, contact the BBG Milwaukee Parks information desk at 414-525-5601.
Wedding in the Gardens
View a montage of beautiful weddings photographed at Boerner
