The gardens at Washington Oaks Gardens State Park ​could be the perfect backdrop for your dream wedding. 

 Advance Reservation and Permit are Required for Weddings of any size and Any Wedding Attire Photography Sessions

• Weddings are limited to less than fifty (50) people. (This total includes the wedding party, guests, family, friends, vendors, etc.) 
• There are two (2) locations to choose from for your Wedding Ceremony. Raised Brick Octagon and the Beachside.
• ​Due to the impact on our environmental resources, we do NOT offer any other locations for Weddings. 
• ​Weddings are available between the hours of 9:00am and 2:00pm only. 

​Note: The Park does NOT have any indoor facilities in the event of inclement weather. Please plan to have alternate arrangements with an off-site facility in the event of severe weather.

1. Advance Reservation and Permit are REQUIRED for weddings of any size. 
2. Rental fees begin at $200+ tax.
3. ​Weddings are limited to less than fifty (50) people. (This total includes the wedding party, guests, family, friends, vendors, etc.)
4. Availability is NOT guaranteed. 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)
5. ​For weddings held between mid-November through early January, please note the gardens may be decorated for the Holiday season.
6. Please allow 7 business days for processing permits.
7. Roses may not be in bloom between February 1st through mid-April.
8. Reservations may only be booked less than ten (10) months out. Your reservation must be sent within ten (10) months of your requested date, meaning you cannot book a wedding date that is more than 10 months away. ex: if you are looking to book October 1, 2025, you may send in your request on or after January 1, 2025. Availability is not guaranteed. 
9. All vendors, equipment, rental items and décor must be removed from the Park, and guests, visitors and vehicles must vacate the Park an hour prior to sunset.
10. We do not offer tours of wedding areas, please visit the park during normal business hours, 8am-sunset, to self-tour the Gardens.
11. Your permit provides you with a date, time and the location (Octagon or Beach) for your ceremony.
12. We do NOT offer any on-site wedding coordinating, planning, officiating, rentals, equipment, vendors, etc. 
13. For the safety of our environment and wildlife, BALLOONS of any type are STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
14. ​Please note, the use of drones is NOT permitted within or over the Park at any time.
15. Pets and animals are NOT permitted in the Gardens and Beach areas. 
16. Food/Drinks are NOT permitted in the Formal Gardens (including the Stage area). 
17. ALCOHOL is PROHIBITED within all areas of the Park including the Picnic Pavilion location.
18. Music is permitted. Please respect the Park and other park visitors in choosing your music volume level and suitable for all ages.
19. Vehicles are NOT permitted to drive on ANY of the paths, please give this driving information to your rental companies, musicians, florists, limousine drivers and vendors.
20. All vehicles must park in the designated parking lot.
21. Decorations may be tied with string. Nails, push pins, staples, screws or any adhesive device/material to hang decorations are STRICTLY PROHIBITED. 
22. Décor and lights may NOT be hung from any trees, branches or vegetation.
23. Special arrangements such as; catering, set up, music, rental equipment, etc. must be discussed with and approved by the Park before this reservation can be confirmed. ALL rental items must be approved by the park as certain items are not allowed in the Park.
24. Party may be held liable for any damage to Park property by guest, family member, friend, children, vendor, or attendee.
25. It is your responsibility to remove any decorations, rental items, etc. from the Park. Please make arrangements to have these items removed from the Park at least one (1) hour prior to park closure.
26. In order to preserve the natural environment of the Park, confetti, rice, glitter, balloons, dropping silk flower petals, real petals, or introduction of any foreign materials, or the release of live birds or butterflies are PROHIBITED.
27. Cutting or pulling of any flower or plant, including roses, is PROHIBITED.
28. The Park and its representatives assume no responsibility for any property placed on the premises or any property that is left on the premises.
29. If a cancellation is required, a two-week notice must be received for a refund. Please return your ORIGINAL receipt that was mailed to you and allow up to four (4) weeks for refund processing. A $5.00 administrative fee will be deducted.
30. Reservation is subject to cancellation with little to no advance notice due to unforeseeable events such as virus-related issues; high wind, flood, hurricane and tropical storm warnings, state of emergency statutes and park damage, etc. (As a note: Hurricane Season lasts through November 30th)​

WEDDING POLICY GUIDELINES

WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY POLICIES

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Wedding 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.