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The best garden wedding venues in North Carolina
Ranked by the couples who actually got married there — Google rating weighted by review volume, across 54,128 reviews of North Carolina venues. Minimum 25 reviews to qualify, true garden wedding venues only, one entry per venue, and nobody pays for a spot. Updated 2026.
#1 Carolina Home & Garden
4.7 ★★★★★ 717 reviews · Newport, NC
Laid-back nursery selling plants and pots and providing landscaping services, along with a boutique.
“Really cool venue for photoshoots! We recently photographed an engagement session at this place and had so many different backdrops to choose from. The owners did a wonderful job o…” — Keepsake
#2 Alexander Homestead by Wedgewood Weddings
4.8 ★★★★★ 525 reviews · Charlotte, NC
Elegant, stress-free wedding venue featuring romantic garden ceremony spots, elegant reception options and friendly service.
“Let me start off by saying, if you're planning to get married, choose Alexander Homestead! It is a beautiful venue. The scenery is amazing, it's filled with beautiful flowers. I wa…” — Krystal
#3 McGill Rose Garden
4.7 ★★★★★ 458 reviews · Charlotte, NC
Longtime public garden featuring 200+ varieties of roses, plus plants, an herb garden & fountains.
“Rosie’s/McGill is one of my favorite places in Charlotte. The garden oasis is enough of a draw but Rosie’s wine bar is next level: kind staff who are highly knowledgeable about the…” — Hannah
#4 The Honeysuckle Tea House
4.5 ★★★★★ 571 reviews · Chapel Hill, NC
Boho-style wedding and event venue featuring a farm-to-table menu and signature tea-based drinks.
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Truly Magical Wedding Venue We chose Honeysuckle Tea House for our wedding in April, and it was truly the perfect decision. From the moment we arrived for the first ti…” — Haliegh
#5 Wrightsville Manor
4.8 ★★★★★ 276 reviews · Wilmington, NC
Beautiful outdoor area that provides the perfect setting for a garden-inspired wedding.
“Wrightsville Manor is hands down the BEST wedding venue! My husband and I got married on 9-1-24 and it was the most perfect day of our lives! We actually loved it so much just from…” — Killian
#6 Separk Mansion by Wedgewood Weddings
4.7 ★★★★★ 232 reviews · Gastonia, NC
Elegant space with chandeliers, ballrooms, a bar and gardens for weddings and other parties.
“Separk Mansion and their staff made our wedding day SO magical. We had the time of our lives. 1. The planning process with Separk was seamless. We had 3 Total meetings with our coo…” — Shaila
#7 The Bradford Wedding & Event Venue
4.8 ★★★★★ 196 reviews · New Hill, NC
Upscale French venue for weddings, featuring ballrooms, suites and a garden.
“We are absolutely thrilled with our decision to have our wedding at The Bradford! From the moment we arrived, everything about this venue exceeded our expectations.” — Hanna
#8 The Matthews House
4.7 ★★★★★ 205 reviews · Cary, NC
“We had a GORGEOUS wedding at the Matthews House this past October. Everyone kept remarking on what an amazing venue it was. Jannette was our coordinator and she did an amazing job …” — Melissa
#9 The Barn at Rock Creek
4.8 ★★★★★ 156 reviews · Leland, NC
Rustic venue with gardens for weddings and other events, featuring a barn and a pavilion.
“Hands down the best wedding venue ever! We got married here in November 2019 and it was perfect! Everyone that works there is extremely loving, caring and makes you feel like famil…” — Ryan
#10 Haiku
4.8 ★★★★★ 150 reviews · Asheville, NC
All-inclusive wedding and event venue with indoor and outdoor options and elopement packages.
“I love getting to be one of Haiku I Do's resident photographers! Jennifer provides an excellent service, with a curated list of local vendors who all work wonderfully together. The…” — Adrian