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Carolina Home & Garden
4.7 ★★★★★ 717 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Newport, North Carolina
Laid-back nursery selling plants and pots and providing landscaping services, along with a boutique.
Plan your tour
- Rain plan an indoor or covered backup for the ceremony comes up in reviews and the venue's own info — confirm it holds your full guest list, since this is the one thing you can't reschedule
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (252) 393-9004
- Website carolinahomegarden.com — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 12–5 PM |
The setting
“The whole place is a stunning garden oasis, so after photos, we wandered the botanical gardens, sipped hot chocolate from the bar, and enjoyed the festive atmosphere.”
“I wish I could have spent more time here earlier in the day exploring the greenhouse and getting coffee, but the evening experience was so much fun!”
Amenities couples mention
“I wish I could have spent more time here earlier in the day exploring the greenhouse and getting coffee, but the evening experience was so much fun!”
“Koi pond, plants, drinks, animals, family friendly and romantic.”
“Koi pond, plants, drinks, animals, family friendly and romantic.”
What couples say again and again
“Not only were the gardens and plants beautiful, but the decor was eclectic and spot on, the staff was friendly and knowledgeable, and the drinks were delicious.”
“We recently photographed an engagement session at this place and had so many different backdrops to choose from.”
From the reviews
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 offering this space to the Crystal Coast area.
This venue was absolutely beautiful—truly breathtaking from the moment we arrived. Every detail of the setting created the most perfect backdrop for our daughter Sarah & Jonathan’s wedding day. Sonya and the entire staff were incredible. They were so attentive, organized, and genuinely helpful every step of the way.
This place was simply incredible, we had the best time here. Not only were the gardens and plants beautiful, but the decor was eclectic and spot on, the staff was friendly and knowledgeable, and the drinks were delicious.
Getting married at Carolina Home & Garden
Carolina Home & 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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