The Orchid List · Venues · Coral Gables, FL
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
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All-in cost submissions
143
Range: 115 to 165
375
375 seated · 375 cocktail
$99
Across submissions
+95%
Peak season vs off-peak
$6k
$6k–$21k
Up to $20.5k reported
Reported
All-In Reported Cost · 4 receipts
What couples actually paid or were quoted.
A wedding at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden typically runs about $15,100 all-in, with real quotes and receipts ranging from $6,000 to $20,500. That’s the site fee, ceremony surcharge, and any required add-ons rolled together. Here’s what the numbers look like.
Median All-In
$15,125
Reported Costs · By Wedding Date
Day of Week:
More filters unlock as submissions grow
median $15,125
$20k
$6k
$20.5k
$10.3k
Jun '25
Fri · peak
Sep '27
Thu · peak
Sep '27
Sat · peak
Oct '27
Sun · peak
25th Pctl
$9,188
Median
$15,125
75th Pctl
$20,125
Mean
$14,188
Recent Submissions
| Month | Day | Guests | Total | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2027 | Sun | 160 | $10,250 | Quote | Peak Sunday · Venue only |
| Sep 2027 | Sat | 165 | $20,500 | Quote | Peak Saturday · Venue only |
| Sep 2027 | Thu | 115 | $6,000 | Quote | Peak Thursday · Venue only |
| Jun 2025 | Fri | 130 | $20,000 | Quote | Peak Friday · Venue only |
Oct 2027 · Sun$10,250
160 guests · Quote
Peak Sunday · Venue only
Sep 2027 · Sat$20,500
165 guests · Quote
Peak Saturday · Venue only
Sep 2027 · Thu$6,000
115 guests · Quote
Peak Thursday · Venue only
Jun 2025 · Fri$20,000
130 guests · Quote
Peak Friday · 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
In-House Catering
Use of in-house caterer Le Basque is required for events in the Glasshouse Cafe space.
Approved Vendors
All caterers, photographers, and florists must be pre-approved and provide proof of insurance.
Vendor Site Visit
Vendors new to Fairchild must schedule a mandatory site visit 30 days before the event.
Coordinator Required
All ceremonies require a professional day-of wedding coordinator engaged at least two months out.
Amplified Music
Limitations apply to loud music and certain decorations; confirm specifics with the events team.
Parking
Complimentary on-site guest parking is provided.
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