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Sunken Gardens
4.7 ★★★★★ 5,765 Google reviews · Greenhouse wedding venue in St. Petersburg, Florida
Tropical, century-old attraction featuring thousands of plants, a butterfly aviary & flamingos.
Plan your tour
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (727) 551-3102
- Website sunkengardens.org — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–4:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–4:30 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–4:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–4:30 PM |
| Sunday | 12–4:30 PM |
The setting
“It feels like a hidden tropical oasis right in the middle of the city.”
Amenities, with proof
“There are plenty of tropical plants, birds, and other animals to see, and the history of the gardens makes it even more interesting.”
What couples say again and again
“You will find beautiful flower gardens, perfect orchids, exotic birds, fish ponds, succulent gardens, and even a gorgeous wedding setting that’s filled with love hidden in the middle of this amazing place.”
“Such a serene and beautiful place to just walk through and enjoy the quiet.”
“The gardens are peaceful, well maintained, and full of gorgeous plants, flowers, and wildlife.”
Why it's listed — and what we can confirm
- Glass / botanical setting — “Botanical garden”
- Hosts weddings or events — “Wedding venue”
- Hosts weddings — “Weddings & Events”
From the reviews
This place is so enchanting, serene, and beautiful. From the minute you walk in, you will feel a sense of peace and calmness. You will find beautiful flower gardens, perfect orchids, exotic birds, fish ponds, succulent gardens, and even a gorgeous wedding setting that’s filled with love hidden in the middle of this…
Getting married at Sunken Gardens
Sunken Gardens 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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