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The best garden wedding venues in America

How we rank: Google rating weighted by review volume (1,532,878 reviews across the directory), minimum 25 reviews to qualify, true garden wedding venues only (no banquet halls with a few potted ferns in the lobby), and one entry per venue so the list isn't fifteen branches of the same brand. Nobody pays to be here — no venue can buy a spot or a rank.

Maymont, garden wedding venue near Richmond, VA

#1 Maymont

4.8 ★★★★★ 10,301 reviews · Richmond, VA

Weddings stunning venue & groundsphoto-perfect backdropsspotless & well-kept

A 19th-century estate hosting events & tours of its Gilded Age mansion, gardens & wildlife center.

“I hosted our 'Bridgerton' themed tea party at Maymont, and the experience was nothing short of magical. While the grounds are naturally stunning and provided the perfect, regal bac…” — Shante

McMenamins Edgefield, garden wedding venue near Troutdale, OR

#2 McMenamins Edgefield

4.6 ★★★★★ 11,611 reviews · Troutdale, OR

Weddings On-site lodging Climate-controlled stunning venue & groundsdelicious food & drinksspotless & well-kept

Rustic hotel in a former farmhouse on sprawling grounds, offering dining, a brewery & live music.

“I got married here in 2021 at the Administrator’s House. It was a gorgeous venue, we got excellent service, catered food was great. The A house was perfect for our small wedding (l…” — Lebo

Botanica, The Wichita Gardens, garden wedding venue near Wichita, KS

#3 Botanica, The Wichita Gardens

4.8 ★★★★★ 5,909 reviews · Wichita, KS

Weddings stunning venue & groundsspotless & well-kept

Imaginative, verdant botanical garden with children's areas, a butterfly house, events & more.

Boyce Thompson Arboretum, garden wedding venue near Superior, AZ

#4 Boyce Thompson Arboretum

4.9 ★★★★★ 4,890 reviews · Superior, AZ

Weddings stunning venue & groundsgreat valuespotless & well-kept

Lush, 323-acre, 1920s-era state park & arboretum with botanical garden trails, flora, fauna & more.

“A truly wonderful, clean, and picturesque place. The reception staff are incredibly kind, and you'll enjoy the beautiful views of cacti in all their shapes and varieties. You can s…” — Zaid

Chapel of the Flowers, garden wedding venue near Las Vegas, NV

#5 Chapel of the Flowers

4.7 ★★★★★ 6,532 reviews · Las Vegas, NV

Weddings All-inclusive stunning venue & groundsowners who go above & beyondstress-free planning

Well-known destination for weddings on the strip, with elegant chapels & colorful gardens.

“3.29.25 I absolutely loved using this wedding Coordinator for my wedding. Everything was PERFECT, on time, and no detail was left out. We had our ceremony at The Valley of Fire Sta…” — Kelly

Lake Katherine Nature Center, garden wedding venue near Palos Heights, IL

#6 Lake Katherine Nature Center

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,517 reviews · Palos Heights, IL

stunning venue & groundseasy for out-of-town guests

Center with gardens, a waterfall, lakeside trails & native trees, plus regular family activities.

“What beautiful place to have wedding. Everything was perfect. Thank you making my wedding unforgettable. Beth is beyond amazing wonderful ❤️.” — Amanda

The Hudson Gardens & Event Center, garden wedding venue near Littleton, CO

#7 The Hudson Gardens & Event Center

4.6 ★★★★★ 3,722 reviews · Littleton, CO

Weddings stunning venue & groundsgreat value

These scenic gardens are free to the public & feature an on-site amphitheater, gift shop & cafe.

“My husband and I got married at Monet's Garden in August, and what a dream! Beginning with our first tour, Erin was extremely kind and helpful. The outdoor ceremony spot is stunnin…” — Annelise

The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay, garden wedding venue near Half Moon Bay, CA

#8 The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay

4.5 ★★★★★ 4,321 reviews · Half Moon Bay, CA

Weddings On-site lodging stunning venue & groundsowners who go above & beyond

High-end oceanfront retreat with a spa & an indoor pool, plus 2 golf courses & 3 restaurants.

“This is an iconic resort perched on the beautiful cliffs of Half moon bay overlooking the water. The property is surrounded by lovely grounds including a golf course and walkways a…” — Jubin

Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms, garden wedding venue near Littleton, CO

#9 Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms

4.6 ★★★★★ 3,360 reviews · Littleton, CO

Weddings stunning venue & groundsday-of coordinationphoto-perfect backdrops

Working farm offering trails & bird-watching spots amid wildflowers, plus seasonal butterfly house.

“We used Chatfield Farms as a wedding venue and it was so perfect! The gardens, in full bloom at the end of August, were the most gorgeous, natural backdrop for photos and just an i…” — Katie

Oglebay Park Resort, garden wedding venue near Wheeling, WV

#10 Oglebay Park Resort

4.4 ★★★★☆ 4,412 reviews · Wheeling, WV

Weddings On-site lodging stunning venue & groundsgreat valuespotless & well-kept

Down-to-earth ski & golf resort offering a range of accommodations, plus a spa, 30-acre zoo & pools.

“We just hosted a 70 person corporate off-site at Oglebay and everything was spectacular. From the rooms, to the food, to the variety of activities, it was top notch! Better yet, th…” — Mary

Eau Resort & Spa, garden wedding venue near Manalapan, FL

#11 Eau Resort & Spa

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,931 reviews · Manalapan, FL

Weddings stunning venue & groundsowners who go above & beyondday-of coordination

Polished oceanside resort with plush rooms, plus pools, tennis courts & a spa with a water garden.

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My stay at Eau de Palm in Manalapan, Florida was nothing short of spectacular. Thanks to Skylark, my booking concierge, I received a wonderful room upgrade—the décor was stun…” — Rachel

The Sagamore Resort, garden wedding venue near Bolton Landing, NY

#12 The Sagamore Resort

4.5 ★★★★★ 3,077 reviews · Bolton Landing, NY

Weddings On-site lodging stunning venue & grounds

Lakefront property offering elegant rooms & condos, multiple restaurants, a golf course & a spa.

“As a lifelong Capital District resident, I am almost embarrassed to admit that I had never visited Bolton Landing before this trip. What a hidden gem! The town is absolutely charmi…” — Tracey

Cedars of Lebanon State Park, garden wedding venue near Lebanon, TN

#13 Cedars of Lebanon State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,375 reviews · Lebanon, TN

Weddings On-site lodging stunning venue & groundsspotless & well-kept

900-acre park featuring rock gardens & rare plants, plus 8 miles of trails for hiking & riding.

Russo's on the Bay, garden wedding venue near Howard Beach, NY

#14 Russo's on the Bay

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,943 reviews · Howard Beach, NY

Weddings stunning venue & groundsowners who go above & beyondstress-free planning

Luxe eatery providing Italian food and bay views, plus offering a dance floor and a banquet hall.

“Thank you for the awesome service at Russo on the Bay 4/24/24. Joe, your flexibility and willingness to go above and beyond to make sure everything was taken care of was greatly ap…” — Jewel

Mayfair House Hotel & Garden, garden wedding venue near Miami, FL

#15 Mayfair House Hotel & Garden

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,939 reviews · Miami, FL

Weddings stunning venue & groundsowners who go above & beyond

“I recently attended a wedding at the hotel, and Miguel provided exceptional valet service throughout the entire experience. From the moment we arrived, he was professional, welcomi…” — Ruben

Best garden wedding venues, state by state

The same couple-driven ranking, run for every state — because the national winners might be a six-hour drive from your guests, and the right garden is usually closer than you think.

Alabama 43 venues #1: Botanic Alaska 7 venues #1: Glacier Gardens/Yard Doctor Arizona 40 venues #1: Boyce Thompson Arboretum Arkansas 19 venues #1: The Reserve at Hot Springs California 350 venues #1: The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay Colorado 33 venues #1: The Hudson Gardens & Event Center Connecticut 33 venues #1: Anthony's Ocean View Delaware 5 venues #1: Bellevue State Park District of Columbia 8 venues #1: The Jefferson, Washington, D.C. Florida 176 venues #1: Eau Resort & Spa Georgia 99 venues #1: Ashton Gardens | Atlanta Hawaii 15 venues #1: Moanalua Gardens Idaho 22 venues #1: Blackwell Hotel Illinois 98 venues #1: Lake Katherine Nature Center Indiana 51 venues #1: Valle Vista Wedding Venue & Conference Center Iowa 23 venues #1: The Brenton Arboretum Kansas 26 venues #1: Botanica, The Wichita Gardens Kentucky 28 venues #1: Weller Haus Bed, Breakfast & Event Center Louisiana 38 venues #1: Rip Van Winkle Gardens Maine 16 venues #1: Viles Arboretum Maryland 44 venues #1: Gramercy Mansion Massachusetts 47 venues #1: The Dan'l Webster Inn & Spa Michigan 87 venues #1: Crystal Gardens Minnesota 39 venues #1: Northland Arboretum Mississippi 9 venues #1: Monmouth Historic Inn & Gardens Missouri 56 venues #1: Tiger Garden Montana 4 venues #1: Grizzly Gardens MT Nebraska 13 venues #1: The Arbor Event Venue Nevada 22 venues #1: Chapel of the Flowers New Hampshire 16 venues #1: Birch Wood Vineyards by Wedgewood Weddings New Jersey 57 venues #1: The Rockleigh New Mexico 4 venues #1: Los Poblanos Historic Inn & Organic Farm New York 130 venues #1: The Sagamore Resort North Carolina 100 venues #1: Carolina Home & Garden North Dakota 4 venues Ohio 90 venues #1: The Pickwick Place Oklahoma 25 venues #1: Coles Garden Oregon 53 venues #1: McMenamins Edgefield Pennsylvania 118 venues #1: Joseph Ambler Inn Rhode Island 10 venues #1: Mt Hope Farm South Carolina 47 venues #1: Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island South Dakota 9 venues #1: McKennan Park Tennessee 54 venues #1: Cedars of Lebanon State Park Texas 221 venues #1: Enchanted Gardens Utah 51 venues #1: Sun River Gardens Vermont 11 venues #1: Lake Morey Resort Virginia 59 venues #1: Maymont Washington 115 venues #1: Ohme Gardens West Virginia 8 venues #1: Oglebay Park Resort Wisconsin 60 venues #1: Garver Feed Mill Wyoming 6 venues