Sorry for the delay. We only allow weddings at certain facilities within the gardens. The Butterfly garden is not a facility. The reason... it's a public park and we do not allow any part of the gardens to put shut off from... More
Sorry for the delay. We only allow weddings at certain facilities within the gardens. The Butterfly garden is not a facility. The reason... it's a public park and we do not allow any part of the gardens to put shut off from the public (unless it poses a danger). We do have a Japanese style gazebo, visitors center, and several pavilions that allow events. Photos are permitted anytime in the gardens; however, if you are a photographer that intends to sell your photos of Swan Lake, you must possess a current business license through the City of Sumter. Thank you.