Say “I do”

January 15 through March 23, 2025

Walk down the flagstone path on your way to say “I do”, enveloped by flowering cherries and witch hazels, beds of daffodils and tulips. A romantic locale for your big day, our Spring Prelude Indoor Garden plays host to intimate gatherings from mid-January to mid-March.

Intimate ceremonies of 60 or fewer, including the wedding couple. Dates are subject to availability.

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Intimate Spring Ceremony

  • What it includes:
  • Ceremony for up to ten people, including the wedding couple
  • Exclusive use of the Spring Prelude Indoor Garden for 2 hours, from 4:00 PM
  • Wedding photography location: Spring Prelude Indoor Garden
  • Use of the Wedding Staging Area for up to one hour before the ceremony
  • Parking for all guests

Spring Prelude Ceremony & Reception

  • What it includes:
  • Stand-up ceremony and reception for a maximum of 60 people, including the wedding couple
  • Exclusive use of the Spring Prelude Indoor Garden from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
  • Wedding photography locations: Spring Prelude Indoor Garden and outdoors
  • Use of the Wedding Staging Area before the ceremony
  • Rehearsal for the wedding party
  • Parking for all guests

Spring Prelude Ceremony, Reception, & Dinner

  • What it includes:
  • The perfect setting for intimate ceremonies and champagne receptions, the Spring Prelude is bursting with colourful blossoms and warmth.

    Stand-up ceremony and reception for a maximum of 60 people, including the wedding couple
  • Located in the Butchart family’s former home, The Dining Room is lined with windows, overlooking Jennie Butchart’s private garden.

    Exclusive use of the Spring Prelude Indoor Garden from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
  • Exclusive use of the Dining Room Restaurant from 6:00pm to 11:00pm
  • Wedding photography locations: Spring Prelude Indoor Garden and outdoors
  • Use of the Wedding Staging Area before the ceremony
  • Rehearsal for the wedding party
  • Custom printed menus, seating chart, and place cards
  • Parking for all guests

Your wedding venues

  • Spring Prelude Indoor Garden

    The perfect setting for intimate ceremonies and champagne receptions, the Spring Prelude is bursting with colourful blossoms and warmth.

  • The Dining Room

    Located in the Butchart family’s former home, The Dining Room is lined with windows, overlooking Jennie Butchart’s private garden.

Wedding Photography

Capture your wedding memories among the spring flowers of the indoor garden, or the subtle beauty outdoors.

Wedding photography is only permitted during our wedding season, and prior arrangements are required.

Please speak with our Sales & Events Coordinator for availability and pricing of photography-only packages.

What our newlyweds are saying

“If we had it to do all over again, we wouldn’t change a thing, our wedding was truly enchanting! Countless compliments from our guests, and countless memories for us!”

“The wedding was everything we had hoped and more! Everyone attending was blown away. Thank you so much for making our special day so amazing :)”

“Having our wedding at the Butchart Gardens made the best memories we could have ever had! Sarah and her team were so friendly and fun to work with, and accommodated our every whim.”

“We had to plan our wedding from Drumheller, AB. Sarah was in communication with us at every stage, and she managed the coordination with all of our outside vendors impeccably!”

“A special thank you and compliments to the chef, culinary and service staff—everything from the service to the presentation to the deliciousness! Every appetizer and entrée wasn’t just food, it was an experience!”

Set the date!

Are you ready to book your venue? Simply fill out the form below and we’ll be in touch to coordinate all of the details.

  • Wedding season mid Jan - mid Mar only
  • Please enter a number less than or equal to 60.