The Registry · Venues · Cheesman Park
Denver Botanic Gardens

4
All-in cost submissions
135
Range: 115 to 165
250
250 seated · 250 cocktail
$37
Across submissions
+535%
Peak season vs off-peak
$1.2k
$1k–$9k
Up to $8.2k reported
Reported
All-In Reported Cost · 4 receipts
What couples actually paid or were quoted.
4 couples shared what they paid or were quoted for Denver Botanic Gardens: site fee, ceremony surcharge, and any required add-ons rolled together. Here’s what the numbers look like.
Median All-In
$4,463
Median Spend · By Wedding Month
Day of Week:
More filters unlock as submissions grow
$1.3k
$7.9k
$1.2k
Jan '26
Feb '26
Mar '26
Apr '26
May '26
Jun '26
Jul '26
Aug '26
Sep '26
Oct '26
25th Pctl
$1,275
Median
$4,463
75th Pctl
$7,763
Mean
$4,575
Recent Submissions
| Month | Day | Guests | Total | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Sun | 165 | $1,200 | Quote | Peak Sunday · Venue only |
| Mar 2026 | Sat | 125 | $7,625 | Quote | Peak Saturday · Venue only |
| Mar 2026 | Sun | 115 | $8,175 | Quote | Peak Sunday · Venue only |
| Feb 2026 | Sat | 135 | $1,300 | Quote | Peak Saturday · Venue only |
Sep 2026 · Sun$1,200
165 guests · Quote
Peak Sunday · Venue only
Mar 2026 · Sat$7,625
125 guests · Quote
Peak Saturday · Venue only
Mar 2026 · Sun$8,175
115 guests · Quote
Peak Sunday · Venue only
Feb 2026 · Sat$1,300
135 guests · Quote
Peak Saturday · Venue only
Pricing Model Key
Venue onlySite fee only. Catering, bar, and other services sourced separately.
Coming with more data
As submission counts grow, we’ll break this down into line-item ranges (site fee vs. ceremony surcharge vs. required add-ons) plus seasonal and day-of-week adjustments.
What’s included
Site fee, ceremony surcharge, required staffing, security, insurance riders, and overtime as billed.
What’s not
Catering, florals, rentals, photography, music, attire: those have their own ledgers.
Fine Print
Restrictions & Rules
House Rules
Approved Caterers
You must use one of the Gardens' approved caterers, or pay a buyout fee of $200 plus $10 per person.
Alcohol Policy
No cash bars are allowed, and approved caterers must serve all alcohol; shots, kegs sales, and outside service are restricted.
Bar Close
A soft bar close occurs 45 minutes before the event ends and a hard close 30 minutes before.
Amplified Music
Acoustic music is encouraged; amplified sound is limited per City of Denver agreements and restricted by space.
Candles
Candles must be contained in a glass holder at least an inch and a half taller than the flame.
Decor Approval
All decorations must be approved in writing in advance and fully removed at the end of the event.
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