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Asheville Botanical Garden
4.5 ★★★★★ 2,272 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Asheville, North Carolina
A half-mile trail meanders through these gardens that feature 600+ species of Appalachian plants.
Plan your tour
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (828) 252-5190
- Website ashevillebotanicalgarden.org — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 7:30 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 7:30 AM–8 PM |
The setting
“We were looking for something to do in Asheville while on a long road trip, and stumbled upon the Asheville Botanical Gardens.”
“there are many creek access points to explore.”
“The Botanical Gardens offer a peaceful retreat filled with native plants, winding trails, and the calming sounds of nature.”
Amenities couples mention
“and while we’re at it, don’t bring them to the bird sanctuary at beaver lake either.”
What couples say again and again
“Beautiful plants, shady spots, places to sit and soak in the beauty.”
Getting married at Asheville Botanical Garden
Asheville Botanical Garden 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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