Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is a natural sanctuary located in Sarasota, Florida, with a serene waterfront setting. With natural elegance and charm, this beautiful oasis provides the perfect backdrop for either a simple garden wedding or a contemporary starlit celebration. Native foliage includes palms, banyans, and live oaks, making it wonderful to behold all year round.

Facilities and Capacity

The only botanical garden in the world devoted to the display and study of epiphytic orchids, bromeliads, gesneriads, ferns, and other tropical plants, Selby Gardens is comprised of a 15-acre campus in Downtown Sarasota, Florida and a 30-acre Historic Spanish Point campus in the Osprey area of Sarasota County, Florida. The Downtown Sarasota campus has 7 wedding and event sites (indoors and outdoors) and a guest capacity of 250.

The Historic Spanish Point campus is one of the largest preserves featuring native Florida plants and is located just under ten miles south of Downtown Sarasota on Little Sarasota Bay. The Historic Spanish Point campus has 3 wedding and event sites.

Services Offered

At this unique venue, there are a range of services offered to ensure the big day runs smoothly. Selby Gardens works exclusively with culinary partner, Michael's on East. The Event Center at Selby Gardens is Sarasota’s premier waterfront indoor event facility. This versatile and accommodating space has a contemporary feel with organic, neutral tones to enhance the Gardens’ natural beauty.

Consider holding your special day at the breathtaking Marie Selby Botanical Gardens!