FEES

The following fees are for all gardens EXCEPT the Japanese Garden, Pavilion and Moon Viewing Deck.
See information about rates for the Japanese Garden listed below.

A FEE OF $250.00 FOR TWO HOURS IN THE GARDEN IS DUE WHEN WEDDING CONTRACT IS SIGNED AND DATE IS SECURED. AT THAT TIME YOU WILL ALSO NEED TO KNOW WHICH GARDEN YOU WOULD LIKE TO USE FOR YOUR WEDDING. This fee does not apply to the Japanese Garden Pavilion and Moon Viewing Deck.
See below for information about the Japanese Garden.

No wedding will be scheduled on major holidays or during any other Botanic Garden Special Event without administrative permission.

FEE FOR WEDDING DOES NOT INCLUDE USE OF BRIDAL CHANGING ROOM. This room may be rented for an additional fee of $50.00 per two-hour period.

WEDDING FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-TRANSFERABLE!
FEES FOR ROOM RENTAL ARE NON-TRANSFERABLE EXCEPT WITHIN THE GARDEN CENTER!

You should start your wedding at least 30 minutes after your wedding rental begins (e.g. 1:00-3:00p.m., start at 1:30p.m.).

To schedule a wedding at the Botanic Garden, contact James Lacey at
(817) 871-7673 or james.lacey@fortworthgov.org.

CANCELLATIONS & RESCHEDULING
Weddings may be rescheduled to a later date within six months of the original date, if request is received in writing three (3) weeks before original date. Cancellations must be submitted in writing to Garden Center Administration.

TENTS, AWNINGS AND GAZEBOS
MAY NOT BE BROUGHT ONTO THE GROUNDS.
All properties, decorations, and/or trash must be delivered and or removed within your allotted rental period or you will be subject to a fee to be determined by administrative staff.

PHOTOGRAPHY
There is no charge for commercial photography during a scheduled wedding or reception. Portraits made at any other time are subject to a $25.00 per hour fee in the general garden area. Fuller Garden, Leonard Courtyard, Beggs Courtyard, Japanese Garden and the Conservatory are subject to a fee of $75.00 per hour. The Japanese Garden and Conservatory may be used with written permission from Garden Administration.

WEDDINGS IN THE JAPANESE GARDEN
To reserve a date in the Japanese Garden, a signed contract and the full rental fee is required.

Small weddings (25 people or less) may be held at the Hill Arbor or the Waterfall Overlook for the regular Botanic Garden rate of $250.00 for two hours. This rate does NOT apply to weddings in the Pavilion or on the Moon Viewing Deck.

Hill Arbor – This intimate spot overlooks Moon Bridge and the Upper and Middle Pools. The Japanese inspired shelter gives a sense of enclosure while being outdoors.	Click image to enlarge.
Waterfall Overlook – This small open area looks out on a large tranquil pool with a small island in the foreground and a large waterfall in the background. A beautiful spot for your wedding photos.	Click image to enlarge.

Weddings and receptions may also be held in the Japanese Garden Pavilion or on the Moon Viewing Deck.

To schedule a wedding at the Japanese Garden, contact Erdie Allsup at
(817) 763-0724 or fwbs3@aol.com.