Waterfront Botanical Gardens
Raw space venue
The venue will provide just the space. You’ll bring in your own caterer and vendors.
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $5,100 for off-peak dates, and $7,200 for peak dates
Guest capacity
Up to 225 seated guests
About this venue
Waterfront Botanical Gardens offers a serene setting in an urban, botanical oasis. The gardens in ALL seasons makes for the perfect backdrop for your magical day. Schedule a site visit today to experience the magic and beauty that we have to offer - conveniently located to downtown.
Our event spaces
Graeser Family Education Center
A luminous space with a natural connection
This stunning indoor space offers a welcoming ambiance, perfect for a grand celebration. Expansive glass exterior walls seamlessly connect you and your guests to the surrounding natural beauty, allowing everyone to enjoy the scenery year-round. A private patio overlooks Beargrass Creek, providing a serene escape for fresh air and picturesque moments. The open layout is ideal for a variety of event styles and is perfect for a beautiful and stress-free wedding day.
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Engagement party, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and Chic”
West Plaza
Skyline views meet a tranquil water wall
Imagine saying your vows with the stunning Louisville skyline as your backdrop. This expansive outdoor plaza offers an unforgettable setting for your ceremony or reception. A beautiful water wall provides a unique and elegant feature, perfect for a backdrop to your vows or head table. This versatile space can accommodate large tents, offering a customizable and flexible option for your special day.
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Engagement party, After party, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and Chic”
South Plaza
A beautiful outdoor setting with urban views
Located adjacent to the Graeser Family Education Center, this outdoor plaza provides an intimate yet spacious setting for your wedding events. Guests can enjoy the beautiful views of downtown Louisville while celebrating with you. The plaza is an ideal location for a cocktail hour, a small ceremony, or a reception, allowing for a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor spaces. This flexible space is ready to accommodate a variety of tented events, ensuring comfort and protection from the elements.
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Engagement party, After party, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and Chic”
Graeser Family Education Center
A luminous space with a natural connection
This stunning indoor space offers a welcoming ambiance, perfect for a grand celebration. Expansive glass exterior walls seamlessly connect you and your guests to the surrounding natural beauty, allowing everyone to enjoy the scenery year-round. A private patio overlooks Beargrass Creek, providing a serene escape for fresh air and picturesque moments. The open layout is ideal for a variety of event styles and is perfect for a beautiful and stress-free wedding day.
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Engagement party, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and Chic”
West Plaza
Skyline views meet a tranquil water wall
Imagine saying your vows with the stunning Louisville skyline as your backdrop. This expansive outdoor plaza offers an unforgettable setting for your ceremony or reception. A beautiful water wall provides a unique and elegant feature, perfect for a backdrop to your vows or head table. This versatile space can accommodate large tents, offering a customizable and flexible option for your special day.
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Engagement party, After party, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and Chic”
South Plaza
A beautiful outdoor setting with urban views
Located adjacent to the Graeser Family Education Center, this outdoor plaza provides an intimate yet spacious setting for your wedding events. Guests can enjoy the beautiful views of downtown Louisville while celebrating with you. The plaza is an ideal location for a cocktail hour, a small ceremony, or a reception, allowing for a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor spaces. This flexible space is ready to accommodate a variety of tented events, ensuring comfort and protection from the elements.
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Engagement party, After party, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and Chic”
Available services that can be provided by Waterfront Botanical Gardens
Services & amenities
- Event staff
- On-site accommodations
- Set up
- Wheelchair accessible
Transportation & access
- Self parking - free
Rentals
- Sound / AV
- Standard Chairs
Reviews
Write a review4.5 out of 5
2 reviews
Beautiful in all seasons
Waterfront Botanical Gardens’ space is serene and elevated, both indoors and out. The care and attention to the plants is clear, and the glass architecture of the primary event venue visually transports indoor guests, to the outdoors. The indoor space is large enough for a beautiful seated dinner and buffet, and the plazas allow the party to overflow into the Gardens. The staff give great attention to details during the planning process and are present during the event. The downtown Louisville skyline and bridges are visible from the plaza, and the garden photo ops cannot be beat. The Gardens are easily accessible from I-71 and I-64, with close proximity to downtown, NuLu, and Southern Indiana.
from the WeddingPlanner's Point of View
The Waterfront Botanical Gardens was a wonderful wedding venue for our client's special day. Their communication was always responsive and timely, which made planning seamless. The indoor space was practical and the floor to ceiling windows brought the gardens inside. The outdoor spaces were beautifully maintained. Despite some changes in staff, they stayed in touch, accommodated our needs, and resolved any issues efficiently. The only thing missing was a dedicated "getting-ready" suite for each partner, which would have made this the perfect wedding venue. Overall, we highly recommend the Waterfront Botanical Gardens for its stunning natural setting and professional, attentive service.
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