The Butterfly Garden

Located just beyond the Sea Star Ballroom foyer, within the Long Island Aquarium. This room is ONLY for photo sessions and proposals.  There is no food allowed in the garden.

Butterfly Garden at Long Island Aquarium: A Dream Venue for Wedding Photos

Imagine capturing the beauty of your wedding day amid a vibrant indoor paradise, where delicate butterflies from around the world flutter gracefully around you. The Butterfly Garden at Long Island Aquarium is an enchanting, climate-controlled haven that promises a unique, lush backdrop for your wedding photography. Open and in bloom year-round, this indoor oasis is the perfect blend of natural beauty and intimate charm, creating a magical atmosphere that complements your special day.

An Enchanting Backdrop for Wedding Photography

The Butterfly Garden is a dream come true for couples who want their wedding photos to reflect the romance and wonder of their love story. The space is filled with flourishing plants and flowers, with colorful butterflies adding a sense of whimsy and elegance to every photograph. The vibrant backdrop will make every shot stand out, turning your wedding album into a collection of stunning, artful memories

Year-Round Blooms and Unique Experiences

Because the Butterfly Garden blooms all year, couples can enjoy the beauty of lush greenery and colorful flora regardless of the season. Rain or shine, winter or summer, the indoor garden is always filled with life, warmth, and vibrancy. With butterflies from various parts of the world, the venue brings a touch of the exotic to your photos, creating scenes that feel like an escape to a tropical paradise.

Ideal for Wedding Proposals and Intimate Moments

The Butterfly Garden isn’t just a stunning setting for wedding photography; it’s also an incredible venue for a wedding proposal. With the Butterfly Garden Proposal Package, couples enjoy exclusive access to the garden for 30 minutes, ensuring privacy in a serene environment as one partner pops the question. This private session guarantees that the moment remains intimate and personal, with the butterflies adding a touch of enchantment to the proposal.

Whether it’s the surprise of a proposal or the joy of post-ceremony photographs, the Butterfly Garden creates a memorable experience that will be cherished forever. The 30-minute exclusivity allows couples to focus entirely on each other, surrounded by the soft flutter of wings and the fragrance of blooming flowers—a true escape from the world.

A Picture-Perfect Moment Awaits

The Butterfly Garden at Long Island Aquarium is more than just a venue—it’s a unique and unforgettable experience for couples celebrating one of life’s most meaningful milestones. It offers a blend of natural beauty and intimacy that is rare to find, making it an exceptional choice for wedding photography and proposals.

With its breathtaking visuals, vibrant colors, and the delicate charm of butterflies, the Butterfly Garden ensures that your wedding photos will be as beautiful and unique as your love story.


  • Room Size – Approximately 2,700 sq. ft.
  • Capacity - 25
  • Enjoy this warm and tropical garden setting filled with hundreds of free-flying butterflies, for photo sessions and proposals.

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