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Callie Smith
Callie Smith
Events Director

Woman-owned

21 years in business

We speak English

Small team (2-10 members)

Il Bella Gardens is an elegant wedding venue located in Albemarle, North Carolina. This stylish setting is located just a short 30-minute drive from the city of Charlotte. Surrounded by 20 acres of scenic woodland, couples and their guests can enjoy the sights and sounds of the great outdoors throughout their stay. The gardens are available to host ceremonies and receptions, as well as pre-wedding festivities and rehearsal dinners. Elopements are also welcomed here.

Facilities and Capacity

Il Bella Gardens invites couples to escape from their everyday life. The three different event spaces that are sprinkled throughout the property all act as dreamy backdrops for every aspect of your wedding celebration. To-be-weds can begin the day by preparing in the garden's get-ready rooms. The Il Bella Colonna can seat up to 250 guests and features a romantic open-air pavilion. For a much more intimate gathering, couples are invited to use the Il Bella Villetta. This space can comfortably accommodate up to 75 guests and includes a beautifully enclosed cottage as well as a cobblestone patio. There are also several outdoor locations throughout the property that act as the perfect ceremony location. On-site parking is available for guests who drive here.

Services Offered

Il Bella Gardens offers professional wedding planning services to help couples bring their dream day to life. This coordination assistance is included as a feature in some of the venue's packages. Various rental items are available for use from the venue. These include tables, chairs, centerpieces, and linens. Altars and dance floors can be provided, too. To help those all-important celebratory toasts run smoothly, bar services can be provided by the team here. They are also happy to take care of setup and clean up, leaving to-be-weds free to spend more time with their loved ones. Couples can work from a list of vendors recommended by the staff at the gardens, inspiring their planning for the day. The team offers a shuttle service to help guests be with you on your special day.

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FAQ

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$4,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$3,500

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$1,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$1,000

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Event Planning
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$27

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Wine
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Farm/Ranch
Garden
Inn/B&B

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

March
April
May
June
August
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
July
August
December

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Reviews of Il Bella Gardens

Weddingwire
5.0/5 20 reviews
Google
4.7/5 83 reviews
Zhane
Zhane Sent on 09/05/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Venue

Their garden was beautiful! It felt like I was in a fairy tail because the greenery was enchanting! Outdoors space decorated very well along with the ceremony space. Callie and her mom we’re wonderful to work with. Everything in the garden was picturesque and captured the day perfectly. 10/10 would recommend if your looking for a garden wedding not too far from Charlotte.
K
Katie Sent on 03/31/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Storybook magical venue

This venue was absolutely magic. We rented it for the weekend for our wedding, and could not have been happier with the whole experience. Callie and Chrystal are absolutely the best and worked so hard that weekend to make sure everything was perfect for us. They are a well oiled machine, handling our vendors day of, making sure everyone knew where they should be and when, helping get the wedding party down the aisle in the right order at the right time. They had such personalized service, and the venue is stunning. It was absolutely the storybook magical wedding we dreamed it would be. Everything was neat and clean, it all ran on time and professionally. If we could do it all over again, we’d choose them again.
All photos attached to this review are by JCM Photography- Asheville (who we also highly recommend)
M
Mattie Sent on 03/08/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing! No better option

Kim put us all at ease and helped our big day go so smoothly!
Brianna
Brianna Sent on 01/02/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect in every way!

Kim is such a wonderful person! She is extremely knowledgeable about the trade, keeps you on schedule so there's less stress, and always available to help last minute when something doesn't go as planned. She's even helped me sell things afterward! We have not a single regret. Love you Kim :)
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Emily Sent on 11/10/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing!

Working with Kim has been a pleasure! Cannot wait for my big day!
L
Lynette Sent on 04/22/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Niece’s wedding

As a wedding planner, caterer & cake maker in my spare time, I was a little concerned about handing over the reins to another person, but Kim surpassed all my expectations!! She knows what she is doing & will put you at ease on your Big Day!! I have been to plenty of venues & this one was by far my most favorite!! Plenty of photo ops & different locations to take photos. You won’t go wrong if you choose Il Bella for your wedding!! I hope to come back here when the next family member needs to get married!!
K
Kimberly Sent on 01/15/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Place, Amazing People!

I could write a whole novel about how amazing Kim and Larry Mcllwaine and II Bella Gardens is. The hard work, love, and excellence they put into this wedding venue is one of the many reason I choose to get married at II Bella. Kim made sure I had the wedding of my dreams and that everything ran smoothly during the whole process. The location is breath taking and can be transformed in so many ways! Kim will help take care of all your needs, questions to where you as a bride can have the most magical day. I came into her office with a vision and she helped make my wedding a fairy tale dream. You can honestly tell they put their heart and souls into this place and it shows. Kim and Larry have become family to my husband and I and we will forever share all of life special moments with them. Il Bella and the Mcllwaines will always have a special place in our hearts.
Ashley
Ashley Sent on 01/09/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Just like home

Growing up in the woods in northeast PA, this place was like being home. I felt so comfortable from the start. Kim is just the sweetest person I've met. She is experienced, accommodating, warm, and welcoming!
Britney
Britney Sent on 10/29/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn’t be happier

This place is absolutely beautiful!!! Kim goes out of her way to please her brides. She takes care of everything that you need. If you are wanting an outdoor wedding then check this place out. It is so beautiful. On your wedding day take time to soak it all in, it goes by so fast. I had the most perfect day and I can’t thank Kim enough for being so amazing!
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Icilda Sent on 08/29/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Our son got married at Il Bella Gardens March 31st and we couldn’t have been more thrilled! We don’t know which was lovelier, the grounds and amenities or the couple that owns it. They had so much to offer in their package and it was such a treat to work with Kim and Larry. We would highly recommend this place to everyone!
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Team

Callie Smith
Callie Smith
Events Director
Crystal Hatley
Crystal Hatley
Events Director

Professional Network & Endorsements

Connection Photography
5.0 out of 5 rating , 50 reviews
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DJ Marty Medlin
4.9 out of 5 rating , 25 reviews
· Wedding DJs

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Il Bella Gardens frequently asked questions

Il Bella Gardens includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Il Bella Gardens includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
The bar service starting price at Il Bella Gardens includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
  • Specialty Beer
  • Specialty Wine
The space offered by Il Bella Gardens for wedding events is known for:
  • Farm/Ranch
  • Garden
  • Inn/B&B
Il Bella Gardens offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Il Bella Gardens offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Il Bella Gardens offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Il Bella Gardens offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Il Bella Gardens is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
Il Bella Gardens currently offers 1 offer promotion and 1 discount promotion for wedding services.
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