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Reynolda Gardens-Wake Forest
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,034 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Formerly the gardens of a grand estate, these landscaped gardens are open during daylight hours.
Plan your tour
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 336-758-5593
- Website reynolda.org — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 9:30 am–4:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30 am–4:30 pm |
| Thursday | 9:30 am–4:30 pm |
| Friday | 9:30 am–4:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9:30 am–4:30 pm |
| Sunday | 1:30–4:30 pm |
The setting
“For those needing to be surrounded by exquisite beauty, I recommend a walk through the greenhouse.”
“Gorgeous place to walk and take in the formal gardens as well as the larger grounds, esp with the spring tulips and lilies in bloom!”
Amenities couples mention
“Beautiful plants and garden, my pics here are in the fall but the greenhouse still has lots of beauty to see and it’s nice to walk around!”
“This historic garden has an impressive collection of roses, vegetable & seasonal gardens, various fountains and arbors & seating opportunities.”
“This historic garden has an impressive collection of roses, vegetable & seasonal gardens, various fountains and arbors & seating opportunities.”
“This historic garden has an impressive collection of roses, vegetable & seasonal gardens, various fountains and arbors & seating opportunities.”
“The garden is wheelchair accessible & has two large single stall restrooms just outside the gift shop.”
What couples say again and again
“I have so many clients who love to use the gardens and museum grounds for their photo sessions and it is always such a beautiful location!”
From the reviews
I'm a wedding photographer and one of my brides wanted a beautiful place to do her bridal photos and we chose the garden!! It was stunning. The sun hit garden the perfectly. There is so many options for a beautiful background with many different florals.
We love coming to Reynolda Gardens throughout the year! They are beautifully maintained all year long. Always beautiful trees and flowers. Numerous spots for beautiful pictures. You can also reserve the grounds for a wedding! The indoor garden is also a beautiful space with exotic plants, some for sale.
Getting married at Reynolda Gardens-Wake Forest
Reynolda Gardens-Wake Forest 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 Reynolda Gardens-Wake Forest
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at Reynolda Gardens-Wake Forest — 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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