Corona del Mar
Sherman Library & Gardens Wedding Photographer
An enchanting 2.2-acre botanical garden in Corona del Mar with koi fountains and fairy-lit courtyards, steps from the coast.
About Sherman Library & Gardens
Sherman Library & Gardens is an enchanting 2.2-acre botanical garden in the heart of Corona del Mar, offering lush greenery, koi fountains and fairy-lit courtyards for intimate garden weddings just steps from the coast. Couples love it for the storybook garden ambiance, exclusive private use, and the acclaimed on-site French cuisine — an intimate, photogenic escape in Newport Beach.
Capacity · Up to ~150–160 guests seated for both ceremony and reception
Catering · In-house exclusively via Cafe Jardin by Chef Pascal Olhats — French-inspired cuisine; beer and wine only
Budget · From ~$6,294 for 50 guests; venue fee commonly from ~$15,000 with catering on larger events; 5-hour private use
Best for · Intimate, romantic garden weddings
Good to know · It is expensive, and mandatory exclusive catering adds up.
Info · www.slgardens.org · (949) 673-2261 · @shermangardens
What couples love
Couples love the lush botanical setting with fairy lights, fountains and seasonal florals. The intimate garden “rooms” give guests spaces to explore. The staff is professional and two coordinators are on-site. The Cafe Jardin food is a highlight.
Good to know
It is expensive, and mandatory exclusive catering adds up. The rental window is a short five hours with a 10 PM music cutoff. Traffic noise from PCH is nearby and the ~160-guest cap limits larger weddings.
A typical wedding day
3:30 PM — Getting ready; detail shots in the gardens
4:30 PM — Private access begins; first-look portraits by the fountain
5:00 PM — Guests arrive; garden mingling
5:30 PM — Ceremony in the fountain courtyard
6:00 PM — Cocktail hour and golden-hour portraits
7:00 PM — Reception dinner by Cafe Jardin
8:30 PM — Toasts, first dance and dancing
10:00 PM — Music ends and event concludes
Photographing Sherman Library & Gardens
Best spots: the central koi-pond fountain courtyard, the fairy-lit tea garden, the tropical conservatory, succulent gardens and seasonal floral beds. It suits romantic, garden-editorial and natural-light photography; golden-hour portraits among the greenery are a signature.
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