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Carl S. English Jr. Botanical Garden
4.7 ★★★★★ 881 Google reviews · Greenhouse wedding venue in Seattle, Washington
Walking paths crisscross these 7 waterfront acres of curated gardens & rare plants.
Plan your tour
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 206-783-7059
- Website ballardlocks.org — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–9 pm |
The setting
“There are salmon, a ladder for the salmon, seals … beautiful botanic garden w variety of plants… scenic rusty train bridge… It was such an emotional moment for me to see the salmon migrating.”
Amenities, with proof
“Depending on the season, you’ll find blooming trees, colorful flowers, lush greenery, and a gorgeous rose garden in June.”
“Spring is the best time to visit but good all year round.”
What couples say again and again
“Depending on the season, you’ll find blooming trees, colorful flowers, lush greenery, and a gorgeous rose garden in June.”
“There are salmon, a ladder for the salmon, seals … beautiful botanic garden w variety of plants… scenic rusty train bridge… It was such an emotional moment for me to see the salmon migrating.”
Why it's listed — and what we can confirm
- Glass / botanical setting — “Carl S. English Jr. Botanical Garden”
- Hosts weddings or events — “The Garden is also a favorite outdoor wedding venue.”
- Year-round — “Spring is the best time to visit but good all year round.”
From the reviews
I love coming here. It’s one of my favorite spots in Seattle and honestly feels like a hidden gem. As a photographer, I do a lot of photo sessions here because there are so many beautiful backdrops within a short walk.
We walked through this beautiful botanical park on our way to the Ballard Locks. We walked around on the flat paved paths and just enjoyed the beautiful scenery. We saw a wedding party there with their photographer during one of our visits. They have a nice visitor center as well as clean restrooms.
Getting married at Carl S. English Jr. Botanical Garden
Carl S. English Jr. Botanical Garden comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth it. First, see the glass house at the time of day and season you'd actually get married — the light pouring through the panes at golden hour is the whole reason to book one, but a greenhouse at noon in July feels very different from one at dusk in October, so ask about temperature and shade for your date and walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring the questions that only matter for a glass venue: is it heated and air-conditioned (the single most important question), what months do they actually book, is there shade cloth or diffusing glass for midday glare, what's the humidity like in summer, are candles or open flame allowed near the plants, and exactly what's included — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Glass venues are intimate and popular dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
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