VanDusen Botanical Garden is a park-style wedding venue located in Vancouver, British Columbia. This charming property has various indoor and outdoor rental spaces available for hosting wedding ceremonies, receptions, and other special events. Defined by lush green garden, a serene ponds and lakes, and elegant features throughout the year, celebrations can be given a worthy stage here.

Facilities and Capacity

The overall capacity of this venue can range between 10 and 200 guests. Its versatility means that it would suit either low-key or opulent occasions. So, those planning an intimate occasion ought to feel as comfortable here as a wedding of one hundred would. Each event can be matched with a space that suits the theme and scope of the festivities.

For the ceremony, three different sites are available among nature’s warm embrace. The Great Lawn is the most versatile area of this trio, as it can welcome between 40 and 200 invitees. Heron Lake has the second-largest capacity available as it can accommodate up to 120 people. As for Meadow Pond, as many as 30 guests can watch on as the couple of honor say “I Do” and commit themselves to one another.

Alternatively, an indoor ceremony can take place at the Visitor Centre or the Floral Halls. After the big moment has taken place, VanDusen Botanical Garden can be toured as the newlyweds and their guests seek out the ideal photoshoot location. Unsurprisingly, considering the nature-inspired theme, there are many.

For the reception, two areas are available for the happy couple and their guests to appreciate the party. At the Visitor Centre Halls, couples can enjoy the BMO Great Hall as well as Peggy Gunn Woodland Hall (which consists of two rooms).

Elsewhere, the Floral Hall includes a main hall area as well as the Cedar Room. These spaces each have their own distinctive appeal, and they are contemporary, eye-catching, and distinctive. Depending on the room and layout selected, between 20 and 120 guests can be seated for the all-important reception meal.

Services Offered

Couples considering hosting their wedding at VanDusen Botanical Garden will delight at the features offered to them. For starters, clients’ preferred vendors are welcome to come on site to add extra character and functionality where needed. A list of suggested vendors can be provided for couples to pursue. Other features of this venue include:

• Free first come, first serve parking
• Outside alcohol
• Wheelchair-accessibility
• Tables & chairs for indoor venue rentals