Weddings In The Garden

Bellingrath Gardens & Home provides a picture-perfect setting for weddings and receptions. Let us help you capture beautiful memories on your special day. Call us at 251-459-8868 for available dates and pricing.

Dates and Hours 

Wedding ceremonies and receptions are available through all seasons. Time and Garden locations may vary depending on season, special event, or construction projects. Alcohol service ends 30 minutes prior to the end of any event.We are unable to schedule weddings during our busiest seasons (November – April). Our entrance and shuttle service ends daily at 5:00 pm. All events must end by 11:00 pm. (Unless special arrangements are made due to Special Event Hours)

Rehearsal

Included with a paid wedding package. The event must begin before 5:00 pm. Guests may enjoy the grounds until 6:00 pm. Let us know how many garden passes you will need in advance!

Pre-Wedding Photography

Looking to take bridal portraits? You may schedule a session in the Gardens in advance at no extra cost. Non-Bellingrath brides are charged $150 per session. Call us at 251-459-8868 for available dates and pricing. Photography Session is included prior to their wedding for engagement, bridal, etc.

Limitations on Decor

All decor and signs must be freestanding. Candles and other open flames must be approved by Bellingrath prior to the Event. The use of smoke effects, fog machines, firearms, explosives, or pyrotechnics, of any nature will not be permitted. No confetti, glitter, birdseed, bubbles, artificial flower petals, or the like, are permitted. Cuttings, plants, or petals from personal gardens are not permitted. All Floral arrangements and loose flower petals must come from professional commercial sources where they have been professionally treated for insect removal. Containers for flowers must be stabilized or secure to prevent tipping or spilling. Loose flower petals that are placed through the Venue or otherwise utilized as part of the Event must be cleaned up by the Client. The Client will pay for the clean-up of any loose flower petals if not otherwise removed by the Client after the Event conclusion.

Additional Information

Event Rental fees are non refundable if the event is cancelled by the client. In order to secure their date a signed contract is required and 50% deposit is due with the signed contract. Weddings available through all seasons, times and garden locations will vary depending on special events/festivals in the Garden. Bellingrath Gardens is smoke-free. Guests may not smoke while attending an event.