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Audubon House & Tropical Gardens

Up to 150 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Outdoor
Outside Vendors

Why couples loved this venue

  • Unique aesthetic style
  • Guests comfort
  • Amenities
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Recommended by 98% of couples

About this venue

Audubon House & Tropical Gardens is a vintage wedding venue located in Key West, Florida. Captain John Huling established the exotic home in 1846. The Audubon House & Tropical Gardens was renovated and restored by experienced carpenters with the finest materials. Featuring John James Audubon's works, this wedding location showcases a historic venue with a peaceful ambiance. They specialize in welcoming guests and creating a romantic setting for all.

Facilities and Capacity

The Audubon House is near Mallory Square and has several spaces for your special day. The historic home, finished with 19th-century antiques, can accommodate up to 130 guests. This house is also surrounded by a variety of native trees and plants for a fun photoshoot. Likewise, the back deck of the Audubon House can be used as a scenic backdrop for wedding ceremonies and receptions. Plus, their open garden features paved brick pathways and is highlighted with 200 orchids, butterflies, and birds. The garden is an uncovered setting and is available for any sized dinner parties, first dances, or walking down the aisle.

Services Offered

Audubon House & Tropical Gardens provides professional services for all wedding activities. They encourage consultations for the venue and offer a private tour to experience their art and history. Each staff member will work alongside vendors and event planners to make your vision come to life. Members of the Audubon House & Tropical Gardens are also happy to work with outside DJs and musicians to create an entertaining atmosphere for you and your guests. Additionally, this venue offers event rentals and lighting equipment.

Features

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Experience

  • 66 years in business

  • We speak English

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FAQ

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$4,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$4,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$4,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$4,000

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Set Up

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Historic Building
Museum

What kind of settings are available?

Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception

What event services do you offer?

Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly

What event items are available?

Lighting

What transportation and access is available?

Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

June
July
August

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Reviews of Audubon House & Tropical Gardens

Weddingwire
4.9/5 53 reviews
Google
4.6/5 421 reviews
Adrian
Adrian Sent on 05/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The most beautiful venue

The Audubon house is stunning and the tropical gardens added such a beautiful touch to the day. Walking through the gardens, it was tough to imagine how it would look when everything was set up but it completely blew me away. It was the most beautiful setting for our day and many of our guest complimented how perfect the venue was with all the lush greenery and the blooming flowers. I highly recommend this venue!
Natalie
Natalie Sent on 01/26/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect garden/historic venue

As soon as I saw the Audubon House, I knew it was my venue, but BOY did I underestimate just how gorgeous it would be on our wedding night!

As a South Florida native, I really wanted a unique venue that was outside, had a Florida feel, wasn't a restaurant, wasn't a ballroom, and didn't have a view of the ocean that would turn into a black hole at night. The Audubon House has the perfect blend of history, a blank canvas for your ideas, AND is mostly outdoors! The natural beauty of the venue means you can save money on flowers and decor, and the layout is perfect for making a wedding of 105+ feel like an intimate backyard soiree... if you lived in a gorgeous historic house just blocks from the ocean in one of the most beautiful parts of the country.

The venue events manager, Laura, is so helpful and is a great person to bounce ideas off of since she's seen so many weddings in the space. Her vendor list is full of incredible people who will make your night just as you dreamed. Most of the big vendors are VERY used to working there, which really helped with coordinating logistics, etc.

I can't say enough good things about the Audubon House. Our guests were honestly shocked at how beautiful it was - and looking back at the pictures, I am convinced this is the most beautiful wedding venue in Florida.
Brigid
Brigid Sent on 04/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Absolute Perfection!

We just celebrated our wedding at The Audubon House and all I can say is STUNNING! Everything about this space is absolutely gorgeous. A hidden gem in the heart of Key West that makes you feel like it’s your own private oasis. Laura was absolutely fabulous to work with and everyone else we encountered there was so kind and friendly. I truly could not recommend the Audubon enough, it was an absolute dream wedding for us!
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Abbie Sent on 12/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Dream Wedding

I chose Key West for our destination wedding simply because I found The Audubon House on this app! I did not see the venue in person until the day before wedding a blown away by how beautiful it is. My dream wedding in a plush and tropical space. The location was also great for guests to get to and close to duval street to be able to walk to after our reception for an after party. So happy with this venue!!
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Jennifer Sent on 06/08/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing!

There’s really not anything I can say that hasn’t been said by other reviewers. I will start with the venue itself, it's stunning. The venue is the perfect combination of tropical oasis and wedding venue. I booked the venue sight unseen, and it was more beautiful than I ever imagined. The pictures do not do justice to the property. Aside from the setting, it was an absolute pleasure to work with Laura. Laura helped us bring our wedding vision into reality after a nearly three year Covid delay! She was absolutely amazing and was always there to answer any of our questions and offer her expert opinion. This venue is all around amazing.
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Kim B. Sent on 03/02/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful experience

Working with Laura and the Audubon house was such a wonderful experience. The venue was exactly what we were looking for. Everyone was so helpful through this process. Would recommend this venue.
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Karen Sent on 02/14/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Customer Service and Helpfulness was extraordinary

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Laura at the Audubon House helping me plan my daughters wedding! She went above and beyond her duties to ensure that we all felt comfortable with all of the arrangements. She communicated with all of the other vendors as well to make sure everything was in place. The grounds are beautiful and was the perfect backdrop for my daughters small and intimate wedding. However the venue would accommodate more! I would recommend this venue to anyone who is looking for a beautiful garden wedding .....thank you Laura!!
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Kristina Sent on 02/09/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Dream Venue

When I first did a venue tour through Audubon House grounds, I knew this was the perfect place for our Key West wedding. The grounds themselves don’t need much decor to look totally done up, because the gardens are so beautiful in their own right. We rented string lights for the courtyard (note to future couples, say yes to the lights, most magical vibes) and it really brought the place together. This was the perfect size venue for our party of about 75. Intimate enough to feel like everyone is at one big dinner table, but big enough to not get claustrophobic. The set up was perfect for dinner and dancing - we had plenty of space on the dance floor, but not too much space where it felt empty and had a great time all night!! Our guests continually commented on how beautiful Audubon House was! Laura was also absolutely wonderful to work with - seamless interactions from start to finish. We could not have picked a better place to have our long awaited Covid postponed wedding!
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Ashley Sent on 06/30/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing experience at Audubon House

Truly the most beautiful day of our lives. The Audubon looked stunning and the service was outstanding! I would recommend to anyone considering getting married in KW. Special thank you to Laura at the Audubon.
Ashley
Ashley Sent on 02/17/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful venue!

This is truly one of the most beautiful places to get married in Key West! It is full of historical charm, and the tropical gardens are pristine. On top of that, the staff is very professional and accommodating! We loved having our wedding at the Audubon House, and we highly recommend it to others with a discerning eye for all that is quintessential Key West!
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Destination Catering & Events Destination Catering & Events Wedding Caterers

Enjoy the lush tropical gardens of the Audubon House for your event. Very professional and friendly staff to guide you on a tour of this historic home and gardens. Centrally located in downtown Key west.

Rachel E Ligon Photography Rachel E Ligon Photography Wedding Photographers

The Audubon is one of my absolute favorite places to photograph. The property and the staff are always a dream! I highly recommend contacting them today!

Kevin Wright Kevin Wright Wedding DJs

With their lush gardens and stunningly beautiful tropical setting, Audubon House is a great pick for a perfect old island wedding. Steeped in history, and in a location that can't be beat, they always offer great service. It's an intimate setting that's big enough for a dancefloor and large groups without getting lost in a corporate ballroom. As a DJ I love it because it puts me in front of the people who want to dance all night, and still offers a quieter area for those who need to rest their feet for a few...

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Audubon House & Tropical Gardens frequently asked questions

Audubon House & Tropical Gardens includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Set Up
The space offered by Audubon House & Tropical Gardens for wedding events is known for:
  • Historic Building
  • Museum
Audubon House & Tropical Gardens offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Audubon House & Tropical Gardens offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
Audubon House & Tropical Gardens offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
Audubon House & Tropical Gardens offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Lighting
Audubon House & Tropical Gardens is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.9 in value and 4.8 in flexibility.

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