Roger Williams Botanical Garden Wedding

Providence Wedding portrait at Roger Williams Botanical Center

Roger Williams Botanical Garden Wedding

Ryan & Renée’s Wedding at Roger Williams Botanical Garden

There are lots of great things to see in Providence, and Roger Williams Park and Zoo is certainly a highlight. Did you know that there was a Botanical Center in Roger Williams? It’s actually the largest glass-housed display garden in all of New England, with four year-round greenhouses! It’s an absolutely lovely place to visit on any normal day, but if you are looking for a Providence wedding venue, you’ve found an amazing hidden gem.

What’s Inside the Botanical Gardens?

There are a wide variety of plants placed in beautifully landscaped arrangements. They have everything from 40-foot tall palm trees, cacti, and a variety of succulents. From June through September, they have an amazing rose maze. At every turn, there are stunning colors. In addition, they have an assortment of statues, stone structures, ponds and fountains. It’s everything you could want for the perfect wedding day!

Roger Williams is both Spacious and Gorgeous for Weddings

Everywhere you turn, you are surrounded and enveloped by beautiful green tones. There is plenty of room for your family and friends to sit during your wedding ceremony, and there is also lots of space for tables, guestbooks, photo tables, and whatever else you can think of! Just behind the ceremony space is a small path that leads to an equally gorgeous reception area.

Designed to accommodate up to 160 guests, the Roger Williams Botanical Center is perfect for both intimate gatherings and grand celebrations. The venue’s unique blend of natural beauty and architectural elegance, with its 12,000 square feet Conservatory, sets a romantic and serene tone for your wedding​.

Roger Williams Botanical Wedding Ceremony

In this photo, you can see one of the most stunning wedding ceremony backdrops available, not just in Providence, but of anywhere in Rhode Island or Massachusetts. Just look at this. Beautiful landscaping, ample seating, and an absolutely amazing amount of natural light from the botanical garden’s greenhouse roof.

Unlike some wedding venues, there are no distracting elements here. No cars in the parking lot. No utility sheds in the background. Just a plant-lovers dream. From every angle, you will have a beautiful background in your wedding photos.

Exchange your vows amidst the verdant splendor of the Conservatory. This large square space, adorned with water features and surrounded by vibrant plant beds, offers a magical setting for your ceremony.

Open year-round and maintained at a comfortable 70 degrees, the Conservatory’s climate-controlled environment ensures a stunning setting regardless of the weather outside.

Roger Williams is Beautiful for Wedding Photos

Capture the essence of your love with stunning photo opportunities throughout the facility. The freedom to use the entire botanical center ensures a diverse and picturesque wedding album.

Multiple rooms in the Botanical Gardens are available, all of which have all kinds of interesting greenery and colorful plants.

Nearby the Botanical Center, the rest of Roger Williams Park is also available. Not only is there a zoo and a carousel, but there are swan boats, a beautiful lake, a Japanese garden, and more. Don’t forget about the iconic Temple to Music!

If you are looking for a wedding photographer for your Roger Williams wedding, let me know (and check out my wedding packages).

  • A bride and groom stand together under a circular arch decorated with lights and greenery at the Roger Williams Botanical. The bride wears a white lace wedding dress and holds a bouquet of flowers. The groom wears a blue suit and green bow tie. Both look at the camera with a serious expression, perfectly captured by their Providence wedding photographer.
  • A bride and groom are posing for a wedding photo outdoors at Roger Williams Botanical. The bride is wearing a white lace wedding dress with a veil, and the groom is in a blue suit with a green bow tie. They stand close together, smiling, framed by lush greenery in the background, captured by their Providence wedding photographer.
  • A bride in a white lace wedding dress stands outdoors at Roger Williams Botanical, holding a bouquet of white and green flowers. She has light brown hair styled in an updo and is smiling softly. The background is filled with lush greenery and blooming purple flowers, beautifully captured by a Providence wedding photographer.

Roger Williams Wedding Receptions

When your ceremony is done, move to the Mediterranean Room for your cocktail hour and reception. This room is huge and has plenty of space for all of your guests. Tons of dance floor space is available.

I have photographed many different wedding venues in southern New England, but the Roger Williams Botanical Gardens remain one of my favorites for the unique and beautiful atmosphere year-round.

Roger Williams Botanical Garden

  • A bride and groom stand on a pathway in the Roger Williams Botanical Gardens, embracing each other and sharing a kiss. The bride is wearing a long, flowing white dress with lace details, and the groom is in a blue suit. The sky is pink and purple, adding a romantic ambiance to the scene captured by their Providence wedding photographer.

Providence, Rhode Island


Floral Ave
Roger Williams Park
Providence, Rhode Island, 02905
(401) 680 – 7263

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Chris James is a professional wedding and portrait photographer with over a decade of experience, serving the Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and southern New England region. He has a Master's degree and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. at the University of Rhode Island. He is a Professor at the Community College of Rhode Island.

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