With an outdoor wedding rental, you and your guests have the opportunity to explore all 55 acres of VanDusen Garden.
We offer three beautiful outdoor wedding locations to choose from.
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Tell us about your event and which of our facilities and locations you'd like to rent.
Wedding photographs
The Garden is an exceptional setting for wedding photographs. For groups with more than 15 people, each additional person will be required to pay regular Garden admission. Your wedding photographer enters free of charge.
| Size of group | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to 4 people | $88 |
| 5 to 8 people | $170 |
| 9 to 15 people | $241 |
For wedding ceremonies of 20 or less, the wedding photography fees listed above apply. One person must pay for the group and no chairs or equipment is allowed. The ceremony cannot obstruct any main attractions in the garden. The use of unmanned aerial vehicles, including drones, is not permitted in the garden.
Filming and commercial photography
| Item | Rate |
|---|---|
| Film production, per day | $4,080 |
| Level 1: No on-site vehicles, limited props and equipment. Maximum three people including photographer. Maximum shoot time: 3 hours. |
$600 |
| Level 2: Allows props, lighting and equipment. More than 3 people including photographer. No maximum or minimum shoot times. |
$1,000 |
Other fees
Your event may be subject to additional fees or staffing charges. Please contact VanDusen Rentals department for additional details.
Outdoor rental brochure (1.06 MB)
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