The beauty of the Gardens exceeded our expectations and was by far the most magical experience for our special day. We held our ceremony in front of the banyan tree during sunset and I can't express how unreal the Gardens looked. There were butterflies fluttering all around, rays of sunlight passing through the palms, tiny bunches of orchids blooming, and brilliant varieties of green everywhere. Seriously ridiculous, the type of stuff Disney movies are inspired by. Our guests were in disbelief that such a magical place existed in the middle of Miami beach. The day wouldn't have come together without the guidance, hands on help and fresh spontaneous ideas of the garden Events & Programming Manager Maurice Jackson. This man is the absolute best!!!!! He doesn't miss a beat, and when you need that boost of confidence for a "crazy idea", he helps you make it real within reason. The Gardens were very clean and a perfect size for our 100 guests to roam around freely and safely while still being able to hear the music playing on the dance floor while also having multiple bars within reach scattered about the grounds. It's also beautifully lit at night so minimal lights are needed, leaving room for fun lighting decor. Lastly, we chose the premium liquor package and received zero complaints from guests. We would 10/10 recommend the Gardens for your event or wedding! Communication is stellar and they make your day all about you. We will cherish the Gardens through our pictures forever.

One last bit of advice, if you're having a late night wedding, add the 40/100 clear tent in the great lawn to bring it all together. Guests were able to still enjoy the Gardens while eating dinner with no threats of rain to worry about.

Love,
The Gillettes

The Botanical Gardens served as such a gorgeous and classy backdrop for our event. A Special Thanks to the expertise and hard work of Maurice Jackson. He was the winning piece that truly elevated the event to an unforgettable experience. From the bar service, to the catering and to the final setup it was all so professionally done it exceeded my whole family’s expectations. Five Stars! Would definitely recommend!

What's more romantic than a garden wedding in the spring? The Miami Beach Botanical Garden was the perfect venue for us (my *husband* and I--can't stop saying it!). We don't live in Miami anymore and booked this venue from only seeing photos and somewhat successful FaceTime call with Maurice--the Events Director Extraordinaire. He was so confident that our day would be so beautiful that we believed every word. We got married during Ultra Music Festival weekend and spring break but the location of the garden was almost secluded, and we were in our own fantasy world living out the fairytale dream. It was honestly the perfect day not only because of the setting but everything leading up captured everything we could've hoped for.