Royal Botanical Gardens
Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG), spanning Burlington and Hamilton, offers gardens, a greenhouse, and waterfront settings for wedding portraits. SIGS photographed Nicole and Gabriel here — an embrace on a stone path in the greenhouse garden, and portraits on the rocky waterfront.
Portrait location · Burlington
Do you need a permit to photograph at Royal Botanical Gardens?
Yes. RBG requires a permit for any professional photography session — including weddings, engagements, family, and graduation. A permit is not required for amateurs taking photos for personal use or for general visitors on their personal devices.
Does a photography permit allow a ceremony at RBG?
No. RBG states that a photography permit does not authorize a ceremony, elopement, or similar event, and does not grant exclusive access — the gardens stay open to the public during operating hours. Ceremonies are arranged separately through RBG's wedding venues.
What can SIGS photograph at RBG?
RBG offers garden and greenhouse settings and a rocky waterfront. In our coverage here, we photographed Nicole and Gabriel on a stone path in the greenhouse garden and on the waterfront rocks.
How does the permit work for wedding clients?
A standard photography permit covers up to 20 people (up to 30 for an added fee). Couples who book an RBG wedding venue receive a complimentary photography permit for their venue's garden spaces, typically from 4 to 7 p.m.
Where is Royal Botanical Gardens?
RBG spans Burlington and Hamilton, with multiple gardens and properties; its main centre is at 680 Plains Road West in Burlington.
For current wedding venue options and booking enquiries, visit Royal Botanical Gardens' wedding page.
Photographs from Royal Botanical Gardens
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Nicole & Gabriel · February 2024
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Nicole & Gabriel · February 2024
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Nicole & Gabriel · February 2024
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Nicole & Gabriel · February 2024
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Nicole & Gabriel · February 2024
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Nicole & Gabriel · February 2024
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Nicole & Gabriel · February 2024
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Nicole & Gabriel · February 2024
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Nicole & Gabriel · February 2024
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Nicole & Gabriel · February 2024
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Nicole & Gabriel · February 2024
Permits & access
RBG requires a permit for any professional photography session (including weddings and engagements); permits are not required for amateurs or personal-device photos. RBG states that a photography permit does not authorize a ceremony, elopement, or similar event, and does not grant exclusive access — the gardens remain open to the public. A standard permit covers up to 20 people (up to 30 for an added fee). Wedding clients who book an RBG venue receive a complimentary photography permit for their venue's garden spaces (typically 4–7 p.m.).
Good to know
- Address
- 680 Plains Rd W, Burlington, ON
Frequently asked
Do you need a permit to photograph at RBG?
Yes. RBG requires a permit for any professional photography session, including weddings and engagements; personal-device photos by visitors don't require one.
Can you hold a ceremony with a photography permit at RBG?
No. RBG states a photography permit does not authorize a ceremony or elopement; ceremonies are arranged through RBG's wedding venues.
How many people does an RBG photography permit cover?
Up to 20 people, or up to 30 for an added fee.
Do wedding clients get a photography permit?
Yes. Couples who book an RBG wedding venue receive a complimentary photography permit for their venue's garden spaces, typically 4–7 p.m.
Where is Royal Botanical Gardens?
RBG spans Burlington and Hamilton; its main centre is at 680 Plains Road West, Burlington.
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