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William Root House Museum & Garden
4.8 ★★★★★ 96 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Marietta, Georgia
Tours of this historic home offer a glimpse at the lives of an 1850s merchant & his family.
Plan your tour
- Lodging on-site lodging comes up in reviews and the venue's own info — ask how many beds and whether the wedding-night stay is included
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 770-426-4982
- Website roothousemuseum.com — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 10 am–4 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–4 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–4 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–4 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The setting
“The garden still showcases plants (including medicinal ones) from the historic era and will include a statue of one of the slaves who worked on the property.”
Amenities couples mention
“Well preserved 1850 home, with against cook house, smokehouse and old cabin home that was moved there, not owned by the home folks but of historical value.”
Getting married at William Root House Museum & Garden
William Root House Museum & 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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