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Columbus Botanical Garden
4.5 ★★★★★ 689 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Columbus, Georgia
22-acre botanical garden featuring herbs, vegetables, roses & other flowers, plus a walking trail.
Plan your tour
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (706) 327-8400
- Website columbusbotanicalgarden.org — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| 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
“This is a beautiful and well maintained botanical garden with locations that would be good for photographers, nature lovers, and really anyone who likes pretty places.”
“We used the beautiful (and brand new) greenhouse addition for a cocktail hour and had dinner under their lighted tent.”
“The rose garden was in full bloom and smelled amazing, and I really enjoyed the shade of the wooded trails which made the heat much easier to handle.”
“We enjoyed seeing all the blooming flowers and just sitting listening to the birds and the fountain.”
“I especially liked the herb garden and seeing all the butterflies flying around the native plants.”
Amenities couples mention
“We used the beautiful (and brand new) greenhouse addition for a cocktail hour and had dinner under their lighted tent.”
“The rose garden was in full bloom and smelled amazing, and I really enjoyed the shade of the wooded trails which made the heat much easier to handle.”
“We enjoyed seeing all the blooming flowers and just sitting listening to the birds and the fountain.”
“We used the beautiful (and brand new) greenhouse addition for a cocktail hour and had dinner under their lighted tent.”
What couples say again and again
“This is a beautiful and well maintained botanical garden with locations that would be good for photographers, nature lovers, and really anyone who likes pretty places.”
“This is a beautiful and well maintained botanical garden with locations that would be good for photographers, nature lovers, and really anyone who likes pretty places.”
From the reviews
Beautiful garden, they really take great care of the grounds. Flowers were starting to bloom the colors are amazing. We did the nature trail it was a lot of dirt walking but worth it. Came across a turtle in the trail, benches along the way if you need a rest break. Took a tour of the farm house, barn, bee farm.
Our organization hosted a 75-person dinner at the Garden in April 2026. We used the beautiful (and brand new) greenhouse addition for a cocktail hour and had dinner under their lighted tent. The Botanical Garden Events Team was extremely helpful for the entire planning process.
Getting married at Columbus Botanical Garden
Columbus 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.
Corporate events & private parties at Columbus Botanical Garden
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at Columbus Botanical Garden — garden venues often have real weekday availability since weddings claim the weekends. A quick call answers the three things that matter: weekday and off-season rates, whether the space works for your headcount and A/V needs, and what catering is allowed. If your event lands on a Friday or Saturday in wedding season, ask early.
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