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Yew Dell Botanical Gardens
4.7 ★★★★★ 683 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Crestwood, Kentucky
Nonprofit facility with multiple gardens, guided tours, classes, a gift shop & educational events.
Plan your tour
- Capacity couples mention 150–150-guest events in reviews — ask the venue for their stated maximum
- Pets pet-friendly comes up in reviews — ask about having your dog in the ceremony
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (502) 241-4788
- Website yewdellgardens.org — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | 12–4 PM |
The setting
“For years I have said if I am going to get married in Kentucky, the only place I would want to get married is Yew Dell Botanical Gardens.”
“The greenhouses were magnificent 👌 ✨️.”
Amenities couples mention
“The greenhouses were magnificent 👌 ✨️.”
“I loved having the castle and cabin for me, my husband, and our bridal party to get ready in.”
What couples say again and again
“Beautiful garden, it is medium sized in my opinion but offers such a variety of plants and such.”
“I appreciated how easy and helpful the staff was at Yew Dell during all the coordination and the day off, it took a lot of stress off of me!”
“My couple had a great experience there, the photo opportunities are endless and it's a great way to be surrounded my the beauty of the property.”
From the reviews
For years I have said if I am going to get married in Kentucky, the only place I would want to get married is Yew Dell Botanical Gardens. One of the things I love the most is the aisle of trees in front of the event lawn. This last September, my dreams came true!
Yew Dell is a dream to photograph for a wedding. My couple had a great experience there, the photo opportunities are endless and it's a great way to be surrounded my the beauty of the property.
Getting married at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens
Yew Dell Botanical Gardens 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 Yew Dell Botanical Gardens
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens — 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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