Royal Botanical Gardens

WELCOME TO ROYAL BOTANICAL GARDENS, WHERE NATURE MEETS CELEBRATION!

New for 2027 weddings, the Royal Botanical Gardens has thoughtfully curated a more intimate wedding experience at the Rock Garden, focusing on smaller, personalized celebrations within this stunning natural landscape and architectural space. As part of this vision, weddings at the Rock Garden are designed for a maximum of 100 guests.

Beyond the stunning setting, there’s an undeniable convenience in having everything in one place - from ceremony to celebration. No need to coordinate multiple locations or manage complex logistics. At RBG, your entire day unfolds seamlessly in one extraordinary space.

Your love story deserves nothing less than a private, unforgettable setting—and our evening weddings make that possible.

SOUGHT AFTER VENUE

The Rock Garden; up to 100 seated

Address: 1185 York Blvd, Hamilton

Ceremony | Courtyard or Upper Lawn

• The Courtyard is an outdoor setting where stonework, plantings and tranquil water features create a scene of timeless romance. With nature’s beauty as your backdrop, every moment feels effortless, elegant, and unforgettable.
• The Upper Lawn is more than just picturesque - surrounded by a landscape featuring bold, season-long perennial displays highlighting texture and colour it will truly feel like a garden wedding.

Cocktail | Courtyard or Upper Lawn

Reception | The Great Room; up to 100 seated

• The Great Room is an award-winning architectural space with floor-to-ceiling windows and panoramic views of lush gardens. This modern, light-filled space offers a seamless connection to the outdoors while providing all the comfort of an indoor venue all within steps from your ceremony and cocktail location.

** Please note that the Royal Botanical Gardens does not offer ceremony only bookings. **

FEES AND INCLUSIONS

2027 Standard Rate: $7,500  |   2027 Saturday & Holiday Weekends: $8,500

Rates include: 

• Use of Courtyard, Upper Lawn and Great Room
• Eleven hours (11) of venue access time for all patrons and vendors from 3:00pm - 2:00am
• Set-up and tear down of house ceremony chairs and reception tables, chairs and linen
• A photography permit (valued at $500)
• Complimentary parking
• Day of complimentary garden access for guests
• Dedicated Customer Service Representative

** Please note: Royal Botanical Gardens does not provide wedding coordination services. Each wedding will have a dedicated Wedding Customer Service Representative who serves as the primary contact between the client and RBG. Their main responsibility is managing final event logistics and creation of floor plans, and communicating these details internally to the relevant teams. The Wedding Customer Service Representative is not responsible for managing or executing your wedding timeline or day-of coordination. **

CATERING

To maintain the highest standards of quality and service, Royal Botanical Gardens discourages the use of external catering at our facility. We work exclusively with the preferred caterers listed below, who are familiar with our venues and committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences that align with our standards. This policy helps ensure a seamless and stress-free event for you and your guests.

• Aunty's Kitchen
• City Farm Catering
• Equal Parts Hospitality
• fig&lemon

EXTERNAL VENDORS

Apart from the caterer, we offer flexibility to bring in external vendors pertaining to other event necessities.

VENUE TOURS

We’d love to invite you for a personal tour - our venues are absolutely breathtaking, and seeing them in person is the best way to envision your wedding day. Please reach out to our Wedding Sales Team at [email protected].

 We look forward to the possibility of hosting your special day and creating unforgettable memories with you.