Behind fencing masked by foliage, the Shakespeare Garden at Golden Gate Park provides a romantic setting for a wedding tucked inside one of the most popular attractions in San Francisco. Upon entering the charming iron gate entrance, prepare yourself for a dreamy journey towards creating your own tale of love and devotion that puts the Bard to shame. When planning your nuptials, keep in mind that April is a popular time for weddings at the Shakespeare Garden because of the flowering crabapple trees.
Highlights of the garden include an attractive brick wall, rustic sundial, endless photo opportunities, and two rows of trees that line a possible wedding aisle. Couples often save money on wedding décor because the garden provides an exquisite ambiance that needs no sprucing up. As far as public outdoor places go, the Shakespeare Garden is fairly private with a relaxing quiet that differs from other parts of the park. You will enjoy a sense of privacy while exchanging your vows. Since no amplified sound is allowed in the Garden, your music choices are limited to live musicians (such as a harpist), singers, or low-level ‘boom box’ music.
Shakespeare Garden Wedding Details
• Location: Martin L. King, Jr. Drive and Middle Drive East
• Maximum Capacity: 200
• Ceremonies Only
Shakespeare Garden Wedding Ceremony Packages
Golden Gate Park is a beautiful and picturesque location to hold a wedding ceremony. We have partnered with an all-inclusive wedding planning team, San Francisco Weddings, to make your special day in Golden Gate Park an enjoyable experience. We offer customizable Shakespeare Garden Wedding Ceremony packages, taking care of everything from your permit to your flowers.
SF Standard Package
$795
- Unlimited email correspondence
- Assistance in acquiring permit for your desired location (permit fees are not included)
- Consultation meeting one month out
- Confirm all ceremony vendors the week-of
- Timeline Development
- Rehearsal/Walk-through Week-of Wedding
- Day-of Event Manager (up to 3 hours)
- Secure location prior to your ceremony
- Coordinate set-up of bridal party, guests and vendors
- Usher arriving guests to ceremony area
- Queuing and staging ceremony procession
- Post-ceremony clean-up of site
- Deposit: $198.75
Red Essentials Package
$2,195
- Unlimited email correspondence
- Assistance in acquiring permit for your desired location (permit fees are not included)
- Consultation meeting one month out
- Confirm all ceremony vendors the week-of
- Timeline Development
- Rehearsal/Walk-through Week-of Wedding
- Day-of Event Manager (up to 3 hours)
- Secure location prior to your ceremony
- Coordinate set-up of bridal party, guests and vendors
- Usher arriving guests to ceremony area
- Queuing and staging ceremony procession
- Officiant (includes one meeting prior to wedding date and day-of)
- Two hours with a professional photographer (includes USB with re-touched photos)
- One round bouquet
- One boutonniere
- Post-ceremony clean-up of site
- Deposit: $548.75
Gold Signature Package
$4,195
- Unlimited email correspondence
- Assistance in acquiring permit for your desired location (permit fees are not included)
- Consultation meeting one month out
- Confirm all ceremony vendors the week-of
- Timeline Development
- Rehearsal/Walk-through Week-of Wedding
- Day-of Event Manager (up to 3 hours)
- Secure location prior to your ceremony
- Coordinate set-up of bridal party, guests and vendors
- Usher arriving guests to ceremony area
- Queuing and staging ceremony procession
- Officiant (includes one meeting prior to wedding date and day-of)
- Two hours with a professional photographer (includes USB with re-touched photos)
- One hour of videography with DVD
- One hour of an acoustic musician
- One round bouquet
- One boutonniere
- One large floral arch
- Post-ceremony clean-up of site
- Deposit: $1,048.75
Package Add-Ons
- Additional Photography
- Videography
- Floral Arrangements
- Acoustic Musicians
- Picnic Style Reception
***Please note that there is an additional charge for all permits. Permit prices vary depending on the location you choose.
*We require a non-refundable deposit of 25% of the total package amount to begin securing permits and scheduling. The 50% deposit is due six months before your wedding date. The remaining balance is due one month before the wedding date. *All payments will be non-refundable.*
We look forward to helping you plan your special day in San Francisco’s beautiful Shakespeare Garden in Golden Gate Park!
Hello, I am planning to have my wedding in August how can I check the availability of the wedding day?
Timothy