Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

Reservations can be made up to one year in advance of the desired date. Reservation fees are charged for all of the reservable wedding sites located at the parks described in the Garden Weddings brochure. Tentative reservations are not taken.

All fees are due and payable at the time the reservation is made.
A service charge will be made for all returned checks.

Reservations are not confirmed and approved until the application is signed by city staff, logged and the pink permit issued to applicant. Do not print or distribute invitations until approval is received.

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Special activities or large equipment intended for use, must be submitted and approved at the time of reservation. Reservations may be changed up to 30 days prior to the date of use. Changes made are subject to additional fees. All changes must be made in writing and no changes will be accepted within two weeks of the use date.

CANCELLATIONS: Notice of cancellation must be made in person. A signed form is required. A portion of the reservation fee is retained on all cancellations.

Areas are limited to a two-hour reservation, which includes setup and cleanup with the exception of the Lower Patio and Japanese Friendship Garden.

City of San José sponsored special events or department activities have priority over all activities. City of San José reserves the right to change or cancel any event.

Photo permits are not required of clients having approved reservations at locations.

Cleanup is required after each permitted use. The permitted group must leave the reserved area clean. Should cleaning or repairs for damages be required, the permitted group will be billed at actual costs for said work.
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