Quail Botanical Gardens has rapidly become San Diego County's location of choice for a unique, picturesque and memorable outdoor wedding. With a mild year-round climate, the Gardens can be assured temperate most times of the year. We offer daytime weddings all year long and sunset weddings from April through October. We suggest the bride and groom visit the Gardens first to determine the best site for their needs, as many smaller areas are also suitable. To discuss further details such as available dates and times, or to make an appointment for a reservation, please call (760) 436-3036, ext 205. Click here for a downloadable wedding brochure.

Depending on the size of the group and ambience you're looking for, almost anywhere in the Gardens would be lovely-Bamboo grove, Children's Garden, Rain Forest-but some of the most popular and well-suited locations in the Gardens are:

Wedding Locations

The Victorian  Gazebo is in the center of the Gardens, near the entrance and visitor center. With its beautiful large lawn framed by borders of lush flowering plants and mature trees it is our largest site, accommodating up to 300 people for the ceremony and 250 for the reception.
The Walled Garden, is a more intimate location, enclosed with a lovely original adobe and tile wall and surrounded by lush ferns and trees. The family garden area of the Larabee's, the founders of Quail Botanical Gardens, it is adjacent to their home. This location can accommodate up to 100 people.
The Waterfall View Deck is in the upper, more secluded area of the Gardens, and overlooks a three-story waterfall, surrounded by palm trees and many exotic tropical plants. This site is the most popular for a small ceremony as well as a great choice for group photos, accommodating up to 25 people.

Sunset Wedding Ceremonies
Sunset wedding ceremonies are scheduled for the two-hours between 5 and 7 PM (or after regular business hours) and are offered April through October only.
Up to 250 guests, $1500

Sunset Wedding and Reception Combined
Sunset weddings with receptions are scheduled for the five-hours from 5 to 10 PM, including setup and cleanup time.
Up to 250 guests, $3000

Sunset Receptions
Sunset garden receptions are scheduled for the five-hours from 5 to 10 PM, including setup and cleanup time.
Up to 250 guests, $2500

Indoor Receptions
Indoor receptions in the Ecke Building are scheduled for a four-hour block of time between 10 AM and 10 PM. This includes setup and cleanup time.
Up to 100 guests, $1000 (More than 100 people can be accommodated when surrounding patio is included.)

Prices are subject to change.

Fee Information

• All weddings and receptions at Quail Botanical Gardens include folding chairs in the rental price.
• Wedding prices include a one-hour scheduled rehearsal and a changing house for the bridal party if needed.
• Fees include parking and admission to the Gardens for the wedding party and guests.
• A $200 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve a site, time and date. The balance is due and payable 90 days prior to the event.
• All guests must vacate the Gardens by 10 PM.
• A $275 refundable security deposit and an $80 insurance fee are required.
• In the event of a cancellation, the charges are 50% of the total fee if canceled 15-30 days prior to wedding time. NO refund will be given if  the wedding is canceled 14 days or less before wedding date.

Catering
Quail Botanical Gardens offers a list of approved caterers that are familiar with the Gardens, our facilities, rules and regulations. Outside caterers will be considered for a $200 screening fee.

Garden Rules
To help ensure a pleasant wedding and to preserve the beauty of the Gardens, the following rules must be observed:

• The general area surrounding the ceremony is always open to the public, unless the ceremony is after hours when no other visitors will be there.
• Guests are limited to maximum of 300 during daytime and after hours.
• Rice, bird seed, and confetti cannot be brought into the Gardens' grounds.
• Prior approval is required for any music. Electricity is available near the sites.
• All decorations must be self-contained and removed after the ceremony. No nails, staples, pins, or tacks are allowed to be attached to anything on garden property or on the gazebo.
• Please note that we do not have facilities for inclement weather.

Quail Botanical Gardens is operated by the Quail Botanical Gardens Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit organization. Donations to the Gardens are tax deductible.