MINIMONY PACKAGES
Let's celebrate love! Life is about creating beautiful experiences and memories, and joining in marriage is one of the biggest highlights in life. The Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum has multiple gorgeous ceremony locations. We are so excited for our new offer of daytime Minimonies!
Upper and Lower Garden are the same price
Monday-Thursday: $3,670 including a $600 refundable security deposit
Friday-Sunday: $4,680 including a $600 refundable deposit
2 hours including time for setup and breakdown
Ceremony, photos and mingling
Cake and non-alcoholic drinks allowed for additional fee
$500 for an additional hour
Includes up to 40 chairs, PA system, mic and mic stand
Add-ons available
Parking available for lower garden Minimonies
Daytime options include:
40 minute block off period at spots like the Upper or Lower Garden koi decks or Earth Bridge (time for photos after ceremony, but ceremony location is no longer private after the 40 minutes)
Or, we can block off the Kannon Bosatsu area for a full 2 hours (including time for setup and breakdown)
Fully private evening Minimonies occur after the garden closes to the public; we do not close the garden down early for Minimonies
Step 1: Review Information
Step 2: Choose your Ceremony Site:
Earth Bridge
Kannon Bosatsu Area
Lower Garden Koi Deck
Upper Garden Koi Pond & Moon Viewing Deck
Ceremonial Gates (not available during open hours)
Step 2: Choose a Date & Time
CHOOSE YOUR CEREMONY SITE
EARTH BRIDGE
The Earth Bridge is one of our top ceremony locations. This area is often called whimsical. Surrounded by the beauty of nature, with plants and flowers along side a charming stream and koi pond, it truly is a unique and unforgettable setting for a ceremony. Whether it's cherry blossom season or an evening in October, the beauty of the bridge speaks for itself; extra decor is not needed. Not to mention the pictures come out amazing!
The Kannon Bosatsu Area
The Kannon Bosatsu area is perfect for intimate daytime Minimonies. With a plant and flower-lined pathway that naturally creates an aisle, along with a special statue, you and your guests will be in awe.
THE LOWER GARDEN KOI DECK
The Lower Garden Koi Deck is a truly beautiful spot for ceremonies. Whether it's your first choice or a second option in the case of rain, your guests will be in awe while seated near a waterfall and koi pond. Keep it simple or add a full arch and additional florals!
UPPER GARDEN KOI POND & MOON VIEWING DECK
Nestled beneath the wisteria arbor, surrounded by lush garden and the serene sounds of its waterfall, the Koi Pond and Moon Viewing Deck makes for the perfect setting for an intimate wedding ceremony.
CEREMONIAL GATES
The majestic backdrop of the Charles C. Dail Memorial Gate makes for a slightly more formal setting, yet still surrounded by the beauty of nature. It's perfect for ceremonies and makes for a great backdrop for photos. The Ceremonial Gate is a magnificent location surrounded by trees with a view of the towering Corinthian columns of the Sprecels Organ Pavilion.
