The Orchid List · Venues · Encinitas
San Diego Botanic Garden
2
All-in cost submissions
153
Range: 120 to 185
300
Seated maximum
$74
Across submissions
+88%
Peak season vs off-peak
$8k
$8k–$15k
Up to $15k reported
Reported
All-In Reported Cost · 2 receipts
What couples actually paid or were quoted.
A wedding at San Diego Botanic Garden typically runs about $11,500 all-in, with real quotes and receipts ranging from $8,000 to $15,000. That’s the site fee, ceremony surcharge, and any required add-ons rolled together. Here’s what the numbers look like.
Median All-In
$11,500
Reported Costs · By Wedding Date
Day of Week:
More filters unlock as submissions grow
median $11,500
$15k
$8k
Jun '25
Sat · peak
Sep '27
Sat · peak
25th Pctl
$9,750
Median
$11,500
75th Pctl
$13,250
Mean
$11,500
Recent Submissions
| Month | Day | Guests | Total | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2027 | Sat | 120 | $8,000 | Quote | Peak Saturday · botanic garden |
| Jun 2025 | Sat | 185 | $15,000 | Quote | Peak Saturday · Venue only |
Sep 2027 · Sat$8,000
120 guests · Quote
Peak Saturday · botanic garden
Jun 2025 · Sat$15,000
185 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
Public Hours
The general area surrounding the ceremony sites is open to the public until 5pm daily.
Decor
Rice, bird seed, confetti, balloons, and sparklers may not be used anywhere in the garden.
Smoking
The garden is a non-smoking property.
Weather
There are no facilities for inclement weather, and tenting must be arranged through a rental company.
Security Deposit
A refundable security deposit of $250 for ceremonies or $500 for receptions and evening weddings is due three months prior.
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