Desert Botanical Garden

1201 North Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ

Desert Botanical Garden

1201 North Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ

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Capacity: 300 people

About Desert Botanical Garden

The Desert Botanical Garden is a privately funded non-profit organization and does not receive city, county or state funds to support its operating budget. The Garden is a living museum and one of only 24 botanic gardens in the country accredited by the American Association of Museums. Whether your guest list is large or small, choose from perfectly matched indoor and outdoor locations for your special day. We offer exquisite settings for daytime or sunset ceremonies and/or receptions for weddings of 10 to 250 people.

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Amphitheater

Maximum Capacity: 100
Amphitheatre

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Amphitheater

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Amphitheatre | Maximum Capacity: 100

With its effortless beauty, the Amphitheater is a natural space for your wedding, framed by desert mesquite trees. Overlooking the Garden’s Sybil B. Harrington Cactus Gallery, this tiered theater features built-in benches for guest seating adding a uniquely organic element to your ceremony.

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Seating Capacity
Capacity: 100 People

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Atmosphere/Decor: An outdoor tiered theater, perfect for wedding ceremonies for up to 100 people.

Binns Wildflower Pavilion

Maximum Capacity: 125
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Binns Wildflower Pavilion

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Outdoor Venue | Maximum Capacity: 125

Located off of the Harriet K. Maxwell Desert Wildflower Trail, this circular open-air pavilion is surrounded by desert plants and scenic views of the Papago Buttes and Camelback Mountain. This venue is a charming location for ceremonies, receptions, non-profit or corporate events and provides an intimate space with illuminated rustic stars and twinkle-lit pillars. Dine under blue skies or starry nights, visible through the Pavilion’s center sky light.

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Reception
Capacity: 125 People

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Dorrance Center

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Dorrance Center

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Dorrance Center (Dorrance Hall, Boppart Courtyard, Kitchell Patio) Dorrance Hall (Included in Dorrance Center) This elegant 4,600-square-foot reception hall has neutral décor featuring garden-inspired tapestries and full-length windows, which allow you the luxury of bringing the Garden’s natural light into your special event. Perfect for an indoor reception, ceremony, memorial service or meeting. Boppart Courtyard (Included in Dorrance Center) This spacious outdoor courtyard, surrounded by desert landscape, is located on the south side of Dorrance Hall. Overlooking the Sybil B. Harrington Succulent Gallery, this Courtyard is adorned with a tranquil water feature, ambient lighting strung overhead and a built-in stage. This space is ideal for an outdoor ceremony, cocktail hour or dining. Kitchell Patio (Included in Dorrance Center) Situated on the north side of Dorrance Hall, this patio is ideal for after-dinner drinks and dessert. Kitchell Patio includes serene water features and built-in benches for additional seating and acts as a lovely outdoor extension to your indoor event.

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Webster Center

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Webster Center

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Ullman Terrace (Included in Webster Center) Featuring the Garden’s butte as a stunning backdrop for your event, this spacious outdoor tiered patio is surrounded by soft petal reflective lights and up-lit saguaros. This enchanting venue also features areas for dancing and a stage for entertainment. For weddings, you will exchange your vows amidst the beauty of the desert sunset, and your guests will dine, drink and dance the night away under the stars. Eliot Patio (Included in Webster Center) Serving as the entrance to Ullman Terrace, this patio features Portofino lights and up-lit plants and cacti for an ideal Southwestern cocktail hour or guest greeting area. Webster Auditorium (Included in Webster Center for evening events or rented separately for daytime events) This 1,500-square-foot adobe building with French doors and antique chandeliers is on the National Register of Historic Places. Enjoy this historic setting for daytime meetings and retreats providing a truly unique experience for corporate and non-profit functions. For evening events, Webster Auditorium serves as an additional indoor space for your event.

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Whiteman Or Farrington Conference Room

Maximum Capacity: 20
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Whiteman Or Farrington Conference Room

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General Event Space | Maximum Capacity: 20

Whiteman Conference Room is located near Webster Auditorium and can accommodate up to 50 people for a retreat or small meeting.

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Conference
Capacity: 20 People

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Weisz Learning Center Classroom

Maximum Capacity: 50
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Weisz Learning Center Classroom

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General Event Space | Maximum Capacity: 50

The Weisz Learning Center Classrooms are located near Dorrance Hall and can accommodate 30-50 people for break out sessions, meetings or retreats.

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Classroom - 18"
Capacity: 50 People

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Shorts Pants suit - An Eventective User from Panama city, Florida

A desert botanical garden wedding is not just about luxury. This venue actually uses the money to preserve and protect the earth's natural resources. The sandy color is a perfect contrast to any traditional white wedding gown. At night, the temperature drops comfortably, so any wedding would be best set to dusk and after sunset if it is in the summer or spring. The venue has several places for pictures and seating. My favorite is the outdoor picnic area. Your guest can watch the sun set and watch the beautiful sun set across the desert. The north patio is a perfect indoor place for a reception if you don't want to get your tuxes or dresses dirty. Plus there is air conditioning!!! This venue is located very close to Papago Golf course so your uncles can have someplace to gossip before and after the wedding. This location is also close to the Phoenix city zoo. This zoo is a great location for your friends and family members to take their children before and after services. This venue is located only a few miles from a United States Army base. If you are your guest are in the military, you can stay on base for a fraction of the costs of a normal hotel with the same sort of accommodations. If your wedding is small, then there are also several rooms that accommodate about 50 people. Since there are several rooms at this venue, you can have a separate room for small children and for grown-ups.

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Amenities

Handicapped Accessible
On-Site Catering Service
Outdoor Function Area

Features

Max Number of People for an Event: 300
Number of Event/Function Spaces: 12
Special Features: The Garden’s commitment to the community is to advance excellence in education, research, exhibition and conservation of desert plants of the world with emphasis onthe Southwestern United States.
Total Meeting Room Space (Square Feet): 4,600