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Airlie Gardens
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,244 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Wilmington, North Carolina
Expansive gardens filled with azaleas, walking trails & 10 acres of freshwater lakes.
Plan your tour
- Capacity couples mention 60–60-guest events in reviews — ask the venue for their stated maximum
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 910-798-7700
- Website airliegardens.org — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am–5 pm |
The setting
“The lake was lovely to sit next to The blue bottle arbor was magnificient.”
Amenities couples mention
“We held our ceremony for approximately 60 guests in the Pergola Garden just as the tulips were starting to bloom—it was truly breathtaking.”
“My favorite was the Pergola garden which has steps the end in the Airlie lake and had lots of turtles that came right to the steps.”
What couples say again and again
“A stunning escape with beautifully maintained paths, diverse plant collections, and a peaceful atmosphere that makes it easy to lose track of time.”
“The trails are well-maintained and winding, offering a chance to appreciate the layout, sculptures, and towering trees that give the gardens year-round charm.”
From the reviews
Remarkable value for a remarkably beautiful place, all for $10. The oak trees alone are worth the visit — majestic and well-maintained. The flowers weren't in bloom during our early summer visit, so early spring is likely the ideal time to go for the full effect.
Getting married at Airlie Gardens
Airlie Gardens comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth it. First, see the garden at the time of day and season you'd actually get married — a garden that glows at golden hour in June can look very different at noon in March, so ask what's in bloom for your date and walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move, and does it hold everyone?), shade and bugs for a summer afternoon, the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular garden dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
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