24 Beautiful Garden Wedding Venues Around the Country

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Photo: Madeline Mae

There's a lot that goes into choosing a wedding venue, but space and scenery tend to be the two primary factors that couples weigh most heavily. Since gardens generally offer both, they're a popular big-day venue choice. With their own natural décor and unique landscapes, they make it easy to design a ceremony and reception on their grounds. That's why we found some of the country's best garden wedding venues, which vary in style but are all undeniably beautiful.

While you may associate garden celebrations with springtime, these venues aren't limited to one season. Thanks to their versatile facilities, most are available throughout the year. If that's not exciting enough, many also come with planners, caterers, and more to help your event go off without a hitch. The important thing to note is that these garden venues aren't all the same layout-wise. Some differ in size and the types of plants that are growing there, while others double as sculpture parks, vineyards, resorts, or historic landmarks. There are places set inland, and some on the water, and their vibes range from elegant, to tropical, to romantic, to rustic. No matter where you plan to wed—north or south, east or west—we've got you covered with our list of wedding-worthy gardens in the United States.

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Jardin du Buis

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Lauren Fair Photography

What used to be an old dairy farm is now one of the prettiest wedding venues. We suggest setting your cocktail hour beside this beautiful pool at the Pottersville, N.J., destination.

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Dunaway Gardens

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Simply Sarah Photography

Head to the quaint town of Newnan, Ga., where this garden is located for a serene ceremony in the woods. What better place to tie the knot than beneath the historic wedding tree?

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Cheekwood Estate & Gardens

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Tec Petaja

This venue in Nashville, Tenn., is home to botanical gardens and a museum, which means that you have options when it comes to where you wed. The scenery, including this tranquil pool, is dreamy.

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Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden

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Courtesy of Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden

The overhead blooms in this ceremony space just can't be beat. Book the Dallas, Texas, location if you want to wed in a charming setting—you can choose a package that's right for you.

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Vizcaya Museum & Gardens

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KT Merry

You don't have to choose between a museum and a garden if you marry at this luxurious venue, which is nestled on Biscayne Bay in Miami, Fla. While large weddings take place during the evening hours, intimate, daytime ceremonies, with 25 or fewer people in attendance, can be booked anywhere in the gardens.

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Brookgreen Gardens

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Pasha Belman Photography

Surround yourself with nature at Brookgreen Gardens in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Along with the botanical garden, there's a zoo and sculpture section, too. Need decoration ideas? Consider this setup by Blossoms Events.

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Beaulieu Garden

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Sylvie Gil Photography

This triple threat is an estate, a garden, and a vineyard all in one, which makes sense considering that it's located in Rutherford, Calif., a part of Napa Valley.

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Brooklyn Botanic Garden

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Courtesy of Brooklyn Botanic Garden/Lindner Studio

With lawns, ponds, and more, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden in the New York City borough, is an elegant urban oasis. The glass-walled Palm House is an exquisite reception space, while ceremonies are beautiful outside.

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The Secret Gardens

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Mallory Dawn

Even this Bodega Bay, Calif., spot's name is enchanting. The woodsy trees and plants in this photograph just add to the allure.

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Tower Hill Botanic Garden

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The Ewings

If the glass ceiling of this Boylston, Mass., spot's Orangerie isn't appealing enough for your reception, consider the building's inscription: "If there be heaven on earth, this is it, joy everlasting." How's that for a romantic location?

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The Conservatory of Flowers

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Steve Cowell Photography

This historic San Francisco, Calif., structure makes a unique backdrop for an outdoor event (like this one by Jesi Haack Design and The Love Riot), but can also be used as a venue itself. We're especially in love with its exotic assortment of plants.

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Descanso Gardens

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Steve Cowell Photography

Here, the event planning team will assist you with throwing your dream nuptial affair. The La Cañada Flintridge, Calif., destination's Rose Garden is a favorite of ours. Demaray Events and Holly Flora set up this ceremony.

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Chicago Botanic Garden

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Kristin La Voie Photography

With plenty of indoor and outdoor venues on the 385-acre Glencoe, Ill., property, it's hard not to find a spot to tie the knot in that you'll love. Woodlands, lakes, gardens, and more contribute to the scenery.

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Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

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Blaine Siesser

The Grand Rapids, Mich., campus doesn't just feature flowers—there's a renowned sculpture collection, too. In addition, there's a gorgeous waterfall to exchange rings in front of.

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Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens

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Roxanne Perkins

Can't you see yourself exchanging vows on this rustic gazebo in the Dahlia Garden of the Fort Briggs, Calif., space? The location is also on the Pacific Ocean, so a seaside celebration is an option, too.

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Barnsley Resort

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Simply Sarah Photography

Barnsley Resort is a southern estate with both accommodations and absolutely breathtaking landscapes, including gardens. A wedding here in Adairsville, Ga., is destined to be elegant.

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Leach Botanical Garden

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Madeline Mae

This peaceful botanical garden in Portland, Ore., offers multiple spaces that can be rented for your event. That includes the tucked away East Terrace, pictured here.

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The New York Botanical Garden

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Kristine Paulus

From the Victorian glasshouse, to the forested areas, to the waterfall, to—of course—the gardens, the Bronx, N.Y., property is nothing like the city that surrounds it.

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Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

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Courtesy of Franklin Park Conservatory

Franklin Park Conservatory in Columbus, Ohio, makes wedding planning easy. They provide catering, rentable décor, and a list of preferred vendors to couples who book one of their event spaces. Pair that with their diverse array of flora, and the venue's hard to beat.

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Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

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Don Williamson

How picture-perfect does Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden's conservatory look perched upon the Richmond, Va., location's hill? There's a facility for every season, so your wedding can take place whenever you'd like.

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Denver Botanic Gardens

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April O'Hare Photography

For a covered celebration outside, try this pavilion set amidst a lush garden of blooms at the Denver Botanic Gardens in Colorado.

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Missouri Botanical Garden

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L Photographie

The Missouri Botanical Garden may be in St. Louis, but its 79 acres provide the perfect escape. There are both indoor and outdoor facilities—the latter being five separate gardens to choose from.

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Desert Botanical Garden

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Courtesy of Desert Botanical Garden

Surround yourselves with succulents and red rocks instead of delicate flowers at this Phoenix, Ariz., venue. We recommend tying the knot in the cactus-lined amphitheater.

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Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden

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Bruno Beaupré

The tropical horticulture and warm weather make this Coral Gables, Fla., location a beautiful southern option. Like many of the venues listed here, they offer a planning team and preferred vendors to work with.

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