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Weddings in the gardenWhen a perfect romance is ready to bloom, there is no better place to celebrate than the Atlanta Botanical Garden. The Garden is the most beautiful venue in Atlanta, and a wedding here will take your breath away. Natural beauty is in constant evolution at this urban oasis. Centrally located in the heart of midtown, the Garden is exquisite throughout continually changing seasons. Explore the array of versatile settings, each unique in its ambiance.

garden missionThe Atlanta Botanical Garden is a nonprofit organization founded in midtown in 1976. This breathtaking location features world-renowned collections of orchids, maples, and carnivorous pitcher plants. It is home to a treasured urban forest and provides research facilities for the study of native and international plants, animals, and endangered habitats. When choosing the Garden for your event, your rental revenue directly supports the Garden’s mission: to develop and maintain plant collections for display, education, research, conservation, and enjoyment.

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Weddings, Vow renewals & Commitment Ceremonies

Natural beauty will envelop your friends and family in one of the flourishing outdoor gardens.

Ceremonies

rose gardenThe Rose Garden is the definition of romance and the most popular ceremony site. Imagine bridal white set in dazzling contrast to the brightly hued roses and the brilliant green of the lawn. Peak bloom is May/June and September/October, and this garden is stunning throughout the summer.

CAPACITy: 200 seated. The Rose Garden may be tented.

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trustees’ gardenA “secret garden” by design, the Trustees’ Garden is defined by four classical brick pavilions at the corners and a gently bubbling fountain in its center. An elegant balustrade entrance and graceful gazebo create a gorgeous vista overlooking the Cascades Garden. This formal garden is accessible via the Flower Bridge, brimming with color 12 months of the year.

CAPACITy: 90 seated. The Trustees’ Garden may be tented.

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robinson gazeboAtlanta’s dramatic skyline is the backdrop in the Robinson Gazebo. Overlooking Piedmont Park, this impressive gazebo features lovely hanging baskets and stately containers filled with seasonal color. The glass-topped, outdoor location is attached to the Fuqua Orchid Center brimming with a renowned collection of orchids.

CAPACITy: 50 seated.

alston oVerlookPerched at the highest point in the Garden, Alston Overlook is a delightful choice for a ceremony. Shaded by sweet bay magnolia, the design and plantings are meant to highlight its spectacular view of the Levy Parterre and the cityscape beyond.

CAPACITy: 40 seated or standing.

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FragranCe gardenThis intimate garden space is nestled in between the Fuqua Conservatory and Orchid Center and is filled with the fragrance of jasmine, gardenia, lavender, thyme, and mint. The Fragrance Garden also includes a water feature and a low stone wall.

CAPACITy: 20 standing.

Japanese garden Reverence for nature is the guiding philosophy in this serene and tranquil garden. Ceremonies in this space take place overlooking the Zen garden, which is landscaped with traditional elements of Asian landscape design – stone, water, and pine. This garden is enhanced by irises and azaleas and a wide variety of evergreen plantings.

CAPACITy: 10 standing.

The Great Lawn is available upon request on a limited basis for particularly magnificent ceremonies. Please inquire with the Special Events Department.

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day hall Envision filling Day Hall with family and friends for a lavish banquet or reception. A lovely, high-ceilinged ballroom of muted organic colors, floor-to-ceiling windows, and elegant lighting, this hall accommodates the Garden’s largest receptions with style. The adaptable space may be designed in a multitude of ways by adding a dance floor, lounge, or stage. Guests may spill out onto the adjacent Lanier Terrace, just steps from the Levy Parterre, as music wafts over the garden.

CAPACITy: 300 seated (500 for cocktails); 4,400 square feet.

Receptionsengagement parties, bridesmaids’ luncheons,

rehearsal dinners & Wedding receptionsExceptional architecture is set within the Garden’s timeless

natural environment.




mershon hall Classical architecture is seamlessly integrated with contemporary interior design in this wonderful reception area. See a soft color scheme, elegant lighting, bamboo floors, and a built-in granite credenza that is perfect to display photos or serve your special cake. Sets of double Palladian doors fill the space with natural light and allow guests to move easily to the adjoining Levy Parterre for seamless style from inside to out.

CAPACITy: 100 seated (1,650 square feet).

leVy parterre* “Crewel embroidery” springs to life in the Levy Parterre, known as the “color core” of the garden. Crisply clipped boxwood hedges richly enclose flower beds overflowing with color each month of the year. Guests enjoy the ambiance as they stroll among the wide, graceful pathways. The focal point of this garden is a limestone fountain bursting with a Chihuly sculpture in blue and clear glass, sparkling in daylight and becoming luminous with romantic lighting as wedding daylight fades to dinner dusk.

*Levy Parterre is included with the rental of either Mershon Hall or Day Hall.

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Fuqua orChid CenterThe Orchid Center is the most unique and beautiful environment in the entire city. Provide guests with the exotic allure of orchids and the tropics in the “Gardens Under Glass” year round. Mingle in a lush, urban oasis and be enveloped by the sights and fragrances of exotic flora. This stunning location is perfect for announcement parties, cocktails before the reception, or intimate dinners. The glass-topped Robinson Gazebo is included in the rental of the Orchid Center.

CAPACITy: 300 standing or 60 seated; 2,160 square feet.

Inquire about optional pre-/post-event spaces that are available in combination with other rentals, including Cox Courtyard, Robinson Gazebo, Levy Parterre, and Hardin Visitor Center.

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eVent planning detailsAvailability: The timeless beauty of the Atlanta Botanical Garden is available year round to host private events. Call the Special Events Department at 404-591-1585 to check specific dates and times.

Event date holds: A tentative hold on a single date may be placed at no cost. If another client inquires about the same desired date, the earlier hold has the right of refusal.

Facility rental cost: Prices for all indoor and outdoor sites can be easily found at www.gardenevents.org or by calling the Special Events Department at 404-591-1585.

Contracts: All events require a signed contract. A non-refundable deposit of one-half of the facility rental, along with a refundable damage deposit, will be due at contract signing. The facility rental balance and beverage estimate will be due 60 days prior to the wedding. If the event is reserved less than 60 days in advance, the full balance and damage deposit must be paid at the time of the contract signing. An event is not considered confirmed until the contract is signed and the deposit has been received.

Security deposit: The security deposit will be refunded 30 days following the event, less applicable damages and clean-up charges. Deposit amounts for a ceremony only, a ceremony/reception, or a reception only will vary.


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Parking: There is ample on-site parking. For details, call the Special Events Department at 404-591-1585.

Exhibitions: Temporary art exhibitions at the Garden are subject to change without notification. Art exhibitions that are present at the time of contract signing may or may not be on display at the time of the rental.

Catering: Guests are required to use one of the Garden’s reliable approved caterers. Kosher and Indian catering is available upon request.

ideally suited

Affairs to Remember404.872.7859 www.affairs.com

Avante Catering *770.427.0145 www.avantecatering.com

Bold American Catering404.815.1178 www.boldamerican.com

Dennis Dean Catering404.475.1002 www.dennisdeancatering.com

A Divine Event Catering *770.587.9117 www.adivineevent.com

A Legendary Event *404.869.8858 www.alegendaryevent.com

LowCountry Barbecue404.352.1121 www.lowcountrycatering.com

Sun in my Belly *404.370.0856 www.suninmybelly.com


* Please see this caterer’s advertisement in the Preferred Professionals section of the brochure.

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Beverages: The Garden holds a Georgia Liquor License and provides top-quality selections, your choice of beverage plans, and complete coordination of bar staff. Please contact Special Events for additional details.

Decorations: In order to protect the Garden’s natural environment, confetti, glitter, birdseed, rose petals, sparklers, and rice are prohibited. For the safety of guests, candles are allowed as long as there is no open flame.

Music: The Garden welcomes musicians, bands, and deejays.

Invitations: To ensure the accuracy and integrity of the Garden’s identity, wedding invitations and announcements must be approved by the Special Events staff before printing.

Smoking: Smoking is strictly prohibited indoors and outdoors in the Garden. The security deposit will be forfeited if any guests are found smoking.

Tents: Please contact the Special Events Department for more information.

Staffing: A member of the Special Events team will be present for the duration of your event, including set up and clean-up.

Information: For the most current information, please visit our Web site at www.gardenevents.org or call 404-591-1585.

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professionalsTHE GARDEn acknowledges the event professionals listed who have graciously supported this weddings portfolio and the Garden overall.

This brochure was produced by Hawthorn Publications–developers of powerful print and online media packages for the catering and event industry. No portion may be reproduced or distributed without written permission. www.hawthornpublications.com © 2009

PREfERRED

Special Events Department • Atlanta Botanical Garden 1345 Piedmont Ave, n.E. • Atlanta, GA 30338 • 404-591-1585

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...The perfect location for a wedding...our guests are still talking about the setting... we would recommend it to everyone...the memories we will have forever. ~Joyce & Joe

Our wedding day at the Garden was truly spectacular! There is no better venue...the entire staff is phenomenal – making the complete process from planning the event to

execution of the event easy and enjoyable! ~Kimberly & Paul

...The perfect place to get married – romantic, lush, an oasis in the middle of the city. We got married on the Great Lawn, with the Atlanta skyline as the backdrop...

We absolutely loved it! ~Carol & Marc


ACCOMMODATIOnSCourtyard by Marriott Atlanta Midtown/Georgia Tech678.427.0929 www.marriott.com Advertisement on page 33

AuDIOvISuALActive Production and Design, Inc.404.633.3527 www.activeproductionanddesign.com Advertisement on page 32

The MAGNUM Companies, Ltd.404.872.0553 www.magnumco.com Advertisement on page 30

CAkES & DESSERTSAvante Catering770.427.0145 www.avantecatering.com Advertisement on page 28

Chocolate Pink Pastry Cafe & Event Room404.745.9292 www.chocolatepinkcafe.com Advertisement on page 27

Gabriel’s Desserts770.427.9007 www.gabrielsdesserts.com Advertisement on page 31

Sun In My Belly404.370.0856 www.suninmybelly.com Advertisement on page 29

CATERINGAvante Catering770.427.0145 www.avantecatering.com Advertisement on page 28

A Divine Event Catering770.587.9117 www.adivineevent.com Advertisement on back cover

A Legendary Event404.869.8858 www.alegendaryevent.com Advertisement on page 35


EvEnT DECOR & DESIGnBlossoms Atlanta770.992.9888 www.blossomsatlanta.com Advertisement on page 32

EvEnT DECOR & DESIGn (COnT’D.)Borden Design Group 770.795.9016 www.bdgblooms.com Advertisement on page 26

A Divine Event Catering770.587.9117 www.adivineevent.com Advertisement on back cover

Event Drapery888.505.7555 www.eventdrapery.com Advertisement on page 26


Let’s Celebrate, Inc.678.879.9900 www.letscelebrateevents.com Advertisement on page 30

Petals A Florist404.350.8108 www.petalsaflorist.com Advertisement on page 31


Susan Graham Signature Events678.488.0170 www.susangrahamevents.com Advertisement on page 33

EvEnT PLAnnInGBorden Design Group770.795.9016 www.bdgblooms.com Advertisement on page 26

An Exquisite Event770.505.2627 www.exquisiteevent.com Advertisement on page 32

Lethal Rhythms Event Services678.480.9845 www.lethalrhythms.com Advertisement on page 34

Susan Graham Signature Events678.488.0170 www.susangrahamevents.com Advertisement on page 33

fAvORS & GIfT BASkETSChocolate Pink Pastry Cafe & Event Room404.745.9292 www.chocolatepinkcafe.com Advertisement on page 27

FLORISTSBlossoms Atlanta770.992.9888 www.blossomsatlanta.com Advertisement on page 32

Darryl Wiseman Flowers404.872.1000 www.darrylwisemanflowers.com Advertisement on page 33


Let’s Celebrate, Inc.678.879.9900 www.letscelebrateevents.com Advertisement on page 30

Petals A Florist404.350.8108 www.petalsaflorist.com Advertisement on page 31

The Savage Garden404.304.3826 www.thesavagegarden.net Advertisement on page 27

LIGHTInGActive Production and Design, Inc.404.633.3527 www.activeproductionanddesign.com Advertisement on page 32

The MAGNUM Companies, Ltd.404.872.0553 www.magnumco.com Advertisement on page 30

LInEnS & CHAIR COvERSCover Ups770.777.7886 www.coverupslinens.com Advertisement on page 30

MUSICAllegro Strings404.892.1262 www.allegrostrings.com Advertisement on page 27

Lethal Rhythms Event Services678.480.9845 www.lethalrhythms.com Advertisement on page 34

The Poulenc String Quartet404.932.5216 www.poulencstringquartet.com Advertisement on page 26

PHOTO BOOTHWow PhotoBooth404.371.8906 www.wowphotobooth.com Advertisement on page 26

PHOTOGRAPHyAtlanta Photographers770.433.8584 www.atlantaphotographers.com Advertisement on page 33

Drew Newman Photography404.444.4925 www.drewnewman.us Advertisement on page 28

Lamar Gee Photography770.720.8179 www.lamargee.com Advertisement on page 32

Mike Moon Studio404.509.0855 www.mikemoonstudio.com Advertisement on page 30

nadia d. photography404.386.8215 www.nadiadphoto.com Advertisement on page 27

Picture This! Photography404.522.5554 www.sandraandgreg.com Advertisement on page 26

Shari Zellers Photography404.299.2800 www.sharizellers.com Advertisement on page 31

RENTAL EqUIPMENTEvent Drapery888.505.7555 www.eventdrapery.com Advertisement on page 26

TRANSPORTATIONCloud Nine Services404.992.4881 www.WeddingTrans.com Advertisement on page 28

vIDEOGRAPHyLethal Rhythms Event Services678.480.9845 www.lethalrhythms.com Advertisement on page 34

WEDDInG RESOuRCEElegalawww.elegala.com Advertisement on page 28

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