Peter & Stephanie

June 8, 2024 • Edmonton, AB, Canada

Peter & Stephanie

June 8, 2024 • Edmonton, AB, Canada

Q + A

What do we do in between the Ceremony and Reception?

Wedding guests have free access to roam around the Garden in between. There is also a cafe at the front of the property (Welcome Centre-Patio Cafe).

Is there somewhere close for food and drinks that we can go in between?

Yes! ~15 mins away, near the west side Costco, is Granville/Glastonbury. They have an Original Joes, Western Barcode (Pub), NV Restaurant & Bar, and Firezone Pizza. The River Cree Casino is also located in this area. They have lots of restaurants and bars inside.

What do I do with my car for the wedding?

We suggest driving to the Ceremony. You can park your car at the Garden. Then if you would like to leave in between Ceremony and Reception, you are able to. If you are drinking in between, we suggest you leave your car at the River Cree Parking lot and Uber back to the Botanic Garden from there. Some guests are planning to stay at the River Cree Hotel, so then you have quick access to get your car in the morning.

Can I leave my car overnight at the U of A Botanic Gardens?

Yes! Just know that the gates are locked overnight & open again at 10am. If you are leaving your car, please let a staff member know that night so they are aware (type and license plate).

Are children invited?

We are very sorry, but we are unable to extend the invitation to children. We hope you understand as we are at max capacity for our venue. Therefore, only the names on the invitations are able to be accommodated. We hope you can still join us on our special day.

I've never been to the U of A Botanic Gardens, where is the wedding patio?

When you arrive at the Gardens, there will be greeters and signs pointing you in the right direction. It is about a 10 minute walk to the Wedding Patio. We have also attached a map above - Wedding Patio is #49 in the top right corner.

What if I have limited mobility when trying to walk to the Ceremony?

There will be golf carts for transporting grandparents and people with limited mobility. For people in wheelchairs, it may be possible to load onto the golf cart. If not, all the paths are paved throughout the gardens.

Do cabs or Ubers pickup from the Botanic Garden?

While an Uber or cab may drop off at the Garden, they will not pick you up. We have organized for two school buses to pickup guests from the Garden and drop off at the River Cree Casino. One bus will be leaving at 11PM and one at 12AM. Once at the River Cree, you are welcome to join us for the after party or have access to an Uber or cab ride home.