Botanical Garden

About This Venue

The Honolulu Botanical Gardens offer five garden sites for weddings and other gatherings. These beautiful settings created by our tropical plant collections are home to many rare and endangered plants from around the world. Likewise, our visitors come from around the world to view these highly valued collections. The following permit guidelines help protect the many cherished plants growing here and maintain the tranquil atmosphere enjoyed by our visitors. We appreciate your cooperation in observing these guidelines. Weddings The Honolulu Botanical Gardens offers five sites for weddings ceremonies. Due to limited parking, the number of guests per wedding party is as follows: Foster Botanical Garden: 50 Lili’uokalani Botanical Garden: 25 Ho’omaluhia Botanical Garden: 50 Wahiawa Botanical Garden: 30 Koko Crater Botanical Garden: 30 Permits are required for all wedding ceremonies, commercial photography/video, and other similar gatherings or events. Click here to view or print the “Application for Use of Parks Facilities” Permit applications shall be filed at least three weeks in advance. All permittees must observe garden hours. The gardens are open daily, except Christmas and New Year’s Day. Call individual gardens for hours of operation. Permitted parties shall not restrict or prohibit other visitor use of the gardens. Garden facilities and plantings may not be abused by any person. Collecting of flowers, leaves, or plants is not permissible. Parking is limited; carpooling is advised. Parking along roadsides, loading zones, and driveways is prohibited. Use of insect repellent and appropriate footwear is advised. Alcoholic beverage, receptions, confetti, and rice throwing is prohibited. Musical instruments and sound amplification are prohibited unless authorized by the permit. Physical amenities such as tents, chairs, tables, etc. are prohibited unless authorized by the permit. Commercial photography/video requires a separate permit as detailed below. Permits issued by the Honolulu Botanical Gardens shall be subject to the regulations of the Department of Parks and Recreation and the City and County of Honolulu Revised Ordinances. All persons, teams, or organizations, to whom permits are issued are liable for loss, damage, or injury to persons or property resulting from the use of the public facilities under such permits. Any damage to grounds or facilities must be fully restored. The Department of Parks and Recreation, City and County of Honolulu, is committed to making its programs and services accessible to everyone, including persons with disabilities. If you have need for reasonable modifications, please call the Honolulu Botanical Gardens at (808) 768-7135. For Foster Botanical Garden all permittees must end their permit at 3:30 p.m. to facilitate time to exit by 4:00 p.m..

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