Are you looking for all the formal aspects of a wedding in Denver without the formal price tag?
A Denver Botanic Gardens wedding is PERFECT for you. It’s a great venue for intimate weddings (less than 30 people), couples who don’t want to drag their family an hour and a half outside of Denver to the mountains, or if you want your entire day in one spot.
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Caitlin and Chad got married in May and were rightfully concerned about Denver’s chaotic weather. They wanted a venue that could shelter their 10 closest friends and family, and provide a more upscale wedding experience. Denver Botanic Gardens had it all. I’d never photographed a Denver Botanic Gardens wedding before, and I couldn’t believe how beautiful everything was.
The Details
- When you have your wedding at Denver Botanic Gardens, you also get access to the entire grounds for photos. Everything was green and in bloom, so we had tons of fun running around and taking pictures with the gorgeous scenery.
- Chad and Caitlin had their ceremony and reception at the solarium, one of a few locations you can choose from. In my opinion, the solarium is the best!
- I met these two at the gardens, where they got ready and took a few photos together before the ceremony began.
- Caitlin chose to do a first look with her dad before he walked her down the aisle. We snapped some family photos after they said “I do,” and then it was time for the sweetest little cocktail hour.
- While Caitlin and Chad spent time with their family during cocktail hour, the rental company flipped the solarium space for an intimate dining experience.
- You guys. I could NOT stop taking pictures of how beautiful the dining set up was. It was so lovely.
- It was important to Chad and Caitlin to have a day that allowed them to spend time with and pay attention to their family. The day was so laid back and turned out exactly how they wanted.
Must Knows
- Denver Botanic Gardens does have space for the bride and groom to get ready, but I do not recommend it. There were no windows and it was just a plain, beige room. If getting ready photos are important to you, listen up. When you look for lodging, find an Airbnb that has a getting ready area that would give you a prettier space.
- You won’t be the only one having a wedding at Denver Botanic Gardens on your date. Since they have multiple ceremony spaces, they will book multiple on the same day. When I was helping Caitlin get ready, there was definitely another wedding party getting ready in the room right next door.
- The gardens don’t close to the public until 7 p.m., so there will be randos walking around throughout your wedding day. If privacy is important to you and bae, I really think the solarium is your best option! It’s already in a pretty private spot, but they also block off the sidewalk that leads to it so no one can walk down there.
- You can set up the solarium however you want. You will need to rent tables, chairs, etc., but you’re free to arrange things in whatever way makes sense to you.
- If you want the beautiful flowers and greenery that Caitlin and Chad had, the earliest I would recommend having a Denver Botanic Gardens wedding is early May. Most things will still be brown and dead before that.
- If you have someone who knows you really well and makes you feel comfortable, I’m totally cool with them hanging out with us while we take pictures. One of Caitlin’s good friends spent some of the day with us, and she was SO helpful. She fixed Caitlin’s hair, cracked jokes to help them smile, and spoke up on things when she knew they wouldn’t. She really helped make their day even better.
Vendors
- Venue – Denver Botanic Gardens
- Florals – Evergreen Bride
- Catering – Serendipity
- Dress – Avery Austin
- Alterations – Change of a Dress
- Hair and Makeup – Indie Bridal Co.
- Rentals – Allwell Rents
