Any Wedding / Engagement / Newlywed Photography must be reserved and permitted with the park at least 7 days in advance.

​Please follow these photography guidelines while on Park property
Washington Oaks Gardens State Park is a photo-friendly state park. We have guidelines in place to preserve and protect our environmental resources and wildlife inhabitants.

• A permit is REQUIRED for ALL wedding, engagement, newlywed and special photography at the Park.
• All Wedding Photography must be reserved and permitted with the park at least 7 days in advance.
• Photography permits may be reserved with a start time between 9am and 2 hours prior to closing. Choose a firm start time.
• Permits expire 1 hour prior to closing time of the Park. Please adhere to the Park closing time. (Please see exact time at Ranger Station & Beach Access)
• BALLOONS of all types are STRICTLY PROHBITED in all areas of the Park.
• Pets are NOT permitted in the Garden area or on the Beach.
• FOOD AND DRINKS are PROHIBITED in the Formal Gardens. 
• ALCOHOL is NOT permitted anywhere in the Park or on the Beach.
• NO DRONES. The use of drones is PROHIBITED within or over the Park or Beach.
• Your reservation is NOT confirmed until the full payment is received, and written confirmation is authorized by the Park. Do NOT make plans until your confirmation is received.
• Permit includes Park entry for Photographer, Bride and Groom ONLY. All other persons/vehicles entering the Park with the photography session are required to pay the Park entrance fee upon arrival.
• Please be thoughtful of your photography or video activities and respect the needs and privacy of other visitors. Photography must be conducted without disruption to other visitors. 
• Visitor and Park Staff foot traffic and vehicle traffic may not be blocked at any time. 
• ALL PHOTOGRAPHERS, including professionals, participants, guests, and subjects, MUST REMAIN ON DESIGNATED PATHWAYS.
• NO standing in any rose beds or any garden beds.
• Do NOT pick any flowers, leaves or vegetation.
• Cutting or pulling of any flower, including roses, is PROHIBITED.
• Photography is NOT permitted in Garden beds or off pathways while in Formal Gardens or in the dune system on the Beach. These are extremely sensitive ecosystems.
• Do NOT enter, stand or sit in mondo grass, flower/garden beds, defined grass beds, ponds.
• Do NOT stand, sit or climb in flower beds, defined grass beds, ponds, rocks, brick walls, railings or hang from trees, limbs, branches, walls, railings, or any other defined garden area, Park structure or feature. 
• Entering garden beds, standing in mondo grass restoration areas, climbing beach dunes, entering intracoastal restoration areas, entering ponds or damaging any natural resources will result in CANCELLATION of the permit and request to leave the Park IMMEDIATELY.
• In order to protect our delicate environmental resources, refrain from climbing, hanging, sitting, standing on any trees, branches and limbs.
• No natural resources or animals of the Park may be impacted, harmed, or harassed.
• Please refrain from standing on the benches. Do not move park benches, chairs or other objects from their locations.
• In order to preserve the sensitive, natural environment of the Park, confetti, rice, glitter, balloons, smoke bombs, confetti cannons, silk flower petals or introduction of any foreign materials, or the release of live birds, butterflies or animals are PROHIBITED.
  
• If backdrops, props or other equipment are to be used on Park property, please contact the Park for approval. Special arrangements such as; set up, music, etc. must be discussed with and approved by the Park before this reservation can be confirmed. All props and equipment must be listed on this permit and approved by the Park in advance.
  
• Do NOT hang items, props or décor from the trees, plants, foliage and structures. 
• Nails, push pins, staples, screws or any adhesive devices or materials to hang decorations or props are strictly PROHIBITED.
• Due to the diversity of our visitors, only family-friendly photography is acceptable. Adult-oriented (18+) images are strictly prohibited. No expressed or implied nudity of any kind will be permitted.
• Business may NOT be conducted on State Park property. All payment for photography sessions between the photographer and client(s) must occur elsewhere.
• Changing of clothing is NOT permitted inside the Visitor Center Museum or inside the Gift Shop.
• The Park reserves the right to make renovations and modifications to its facilities at any time and is not liable for alteration or inconvenience to previously intended plans or events.
• The Park and its representatives assume no responsibility for any property placed in the facility or on the premises or any property that is left on the premises.
• Please contact us to request a permit for any professional and commercial projects. Commercial photography, videography and filming requests will be taken on a case-by-case basis and fees associated with commercial shoots will vary. Please contact us to request a Photography Permit Application Form.
• The Park reserves the right to prohibit photography in any area at any time. Failure to acquire the required permits, failure to adhere to guidelines or staff direction may result in termination of the photography session.

WEDDING/ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHY

---

Photography Date Availability Inquiry

***Please submit the following information to check your date availability*** ​

Submission of this form is for date availability inquiry only. It does not guarantee your Permit Approval.​

• ​​Submit the below information form to check date availability.
• If your date is available, you will receive a Permit Request form by email. 
• ​Once you have emailed us your completed and signed Permit Request form, you may telephone the Park to make your credit card payment.
• We are unable to accept Permit Request Forms and payments on site; please mail, email, telephone or fax using the information provided on the Permit Form.
• We will confirm your requested date is still available and will process your payment.
• You will receive an email confirmation that your Rental Permit has been approved.  
• Do not make plans until you have received written confirmation of your approved rental request.​​
• Your reservation is not confirmed until full payment is received and written confirmation is authorized by the Park.