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About

The State Botanical Garden of Georgia is a wedding venue located in Athens, Georgia. This 313-acre preserve is located three miles south of the University of Georgia campus and features themed gardens, natural trails and a tropical conservatory. With five beautiful and catering-friendly indoor and outdoor event spaces surrounded by gorgeous and fragrant garden displays, The State Botanical Garden of Georgia is equipped to handle intimate to grand wedding celebrations.

As a nonprofit conservation garden, all revenue generated from venue rentals directly supports the Garden’s operations, programs, and maintenance. These funds help us preserve this beautiful space and continue offering free public access for visitors to enjoy year-round.

Facilities and Capacity

The State Botanical Garden of Georgia contains several specialized theme gardens and collections, more than five miles of nature trails and five major facilities including a tropical conservatory. This unique and beautiful space can accommodate up to 300 wedding guests

  • The Gardenside Room
  • The Day Chapel and Reception hall
  • The Great Room
  • The Terrace Room
  • The Administration Building
  • The Porcelain and Decorative Arts Museum

Services Offered

The State Botanical Garden of Georgia offers venue rental for weddings and other social events. The garden’s facilities are catering-friendly. Event services offered include the following:

  • Bridal suite (Day Chapel only)
  • Chairs and tables
  • Parking
  • Wireless Internet
  • Wheelchair access ( we provide wheelchairs and scooters if needed)

History

Since its establishment at the University of Georgia in 1968, the State Botanical Garden of Georgia has served Georgia’s diverse communities. This garden was designated as the state’s botanical garden and a tranquil retreat where visitors could see and explore natural wonders. Today, these gardens attract more than 300,000 visitors each year.

Location

The State Botanical Garden of Georgia is located miles from the University of Georgia and approximately 70 miles east of Atlanta. This venue is a short drive from downtown Athens. The gardens are on the Riverbend and South Milledge UGA bus route.

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Frequently asked questions

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?

$2,300

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

$1,200

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?

$1,100

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

$825

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Parking
Tables

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

6

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Garden
Museum

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?

Outside Vendors
Wifi

What event items are available?

Chairs
Dance Floor
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

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Sharon Sent on 09/13/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely gorgeous venue for a wedding & reception.

Our wedding was being planned during the COVID19 pandemic. We weren’t sure if we would be able to plan let alone actually have our wedding during this very unpredictable time! Deirdre & her staff were so helpful, supportive, ready, willing & able to help us all they could. We were not only able to have our wedding & reception, but it turned out so beautiful! More than we ever dreamed possible! Deirdre sent a list of vendors they have approved to use the facilities & once we selected the vendors we wanted to use it all started to fall into place & before we knew it our wedding day was here!! We had such a wonderful experience, our guests were all amazed how beautiful the Day Chapel was, where the ceremony took place, to the Visitor Center where the reception took place. The Day Chapel is a very quaint but elegant venue to have a wedding ceremony, there’s absolutely gorgeous woodwork throughout the entire building from the rafters to the pews to the hand carved wood & etched glass on the doors as you enter into the chapel. The chapel made such a beautiful backdrop for not just the ceremony but for pictures as well. There was a garden area that was filled with beautiful plants, flowers & natural settings that also made for breathtaking pictures! We arrived at the reception area, we had an evening wedding & the Visitor Center was a glass enclosed area that had beautiful flowers, many types of plants, trees & various foliage that it made for a gorgeous backdrop. You could also look up & see the sky from the glass enclosed ceiling & see all the stars, it was phenomenal!! We had a great DJ, fabulous food from Dawg Gone Good BBQ, everyone danced the night away & had awesome food, great atmosphere & so much fun with family & friends! It made for a very magical night & a perfect wedding & a perfect venue!! We highly recommend The State Botanical Gardens of Georgia, located in Athens. We couldn’t have picked a better place to have had our wedding & reception. It was no doubt the best place for a wedding & a reception!!
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Tracy Sent on 04/16/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Dream wedding at the Conservatory

We had our wedding ceremony and reception at the Conservatory at the State Botanical Gardens of GA. We planned our wedding from out of state and worked closely with Dierdre (venue coordinator) who was extremely responsive and often went out of her way to help us. She recommended several vendors who we loved working with, including our wedding planner, DJ, and photographer. The greenery and natural light of the conservatory were just beautiful, and we received (and are still receiving) compliments from our friends and family about the venue. We had a tented cocktail hour on the patio when the room was flipped which worked out extremely well. We highly recommend the Conservatory and the wonderful people who work there for a gorgeous wedding experience!
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Collin Sent on 06/07/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful chapel, wonderful ceremony & reception site

We had our ceremony in the chapel around 6pm in May, and had our reception and cocktail hour at the Conservatory (Visitor Center) which is a huge, expansive room with glass ceilings and walls and beautiful garden setting. It is an absolutely gorgeous venue for a wedding with a competent staff, a manager very good at communicating with myself and my wedding planner, and a good list of vendors that are very familiar with the venue and will make your day go smoother. (For this reason, I picked a specific catering company, tent rental, and DJ). Will never forget our special day!
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Savannah Sent on 12/15/2016
5 out of 5 rating
The Day Chapel was absolutely beautiful, as was the Garden Club room for the reception. It was so easy getting in touch with the facility coordinator and keeping in contact throughout the planning process. I was even allowed to rent the chapel an hour earlier due to having an early morning wedding. Overall great experience and beautifully-kept facilities and grounds. As a bonus, this venue does not charge exorbitant rental fees, so it is an absolute steal budget-wise.
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Lindsay Sent on 06/03/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We had our winter wedding reception here. It was beautiful. The people that worked there were very helpful and accommodating. They were very professional and we would highly recommend him for any event. They were very organized. They always returned calls promptly. We would recommend this venue for any occasion.
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*Jonea Sent on 01/16/2014
5 out of 5 rating
We used the Cecil B. Day Chapel for our wedding and reception. The location is beautiful and the chapel is gorgeous! It was just the right size for us - we had about 80ish guests. We reserved the space for the entire day so there was plenty of time to set everything up and decorate.
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Sarah Sent on 09/15/2013
5 out of 5 rating
My husband and I were married and held our reception in the Day Chapel at the Georgia State Botanical Garden. The event coordinator was very helpful and answered all of our questions quickly and thoroughly. The chapel and setting were absolutely stunning. I could not have found a more beautiful, secluded, historic place to get married. The history of the chapel and the beauty of the gardens made for a very unique location. On the day of there was a member of staff present to help us. He was very friendly and available when we needed him but he gave us space and freedom to set up and enjoy the day without interference. I couldn't have asked for a better experience.
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Kara Sent on 07/09/2013
5 out of 5 rating
My husband and I got married at the Day Chapel and had our reception in the downstairs reception hall at the Chapel, as well. Shené and the team at the State Botanical Gardens were a joy to work with. Shené was always incredibly responsive to my emails and questions, and when I needed some measurements within the space, she was happy to have someone take them for me and send them via email. I can't imagine us getting married anywhere else!
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Stephanie Sent on 08/20/2011
5 out of 5 rating
We rented out the day chapel and conservatory for our wedding and reception. It was simply beautiful. It was everything I had imagined for my wedding day venue.
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Mary Sent on 08/06/2011
5 out of 5 rating
My daughter got married in the Day Chapel and the reception was in the Terrace Room. The chapel is so beautiful we didn't need much in decorations. The staff were very helpful from the start and leading up to the wedding.
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Excellent venue to have your celebration especially for weddings! The State Botanical Garden of Georgia has multiple options including the chapel with a downstairs ballroom, an amazing outdoor private garden for ceremonies, the classical Terrace room with the outdoor patio for your bartender and hors d'oeuvres, and of course the Conservatory / The Great Room with it's exotic plants. Overall a great choice for your Athens event!

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One of the best venues in Athens, GA. No matter the time of year the Botanical Gardens always delivers beautiful scenery. The craftsman style of the Day Chapel is truly amazing.

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Carefree Celebrations loves the State Botanical Garden of Georgia. The venues there are perfect no matter the season. Your guests will be delighted with the beauty at the Gardens!

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The State Botanical Garden of Georgia frequently asked questions

The State Botanical Garden of Georgia includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Parking
  • Tables
The space offered by The State Botanical Garden of Georgia for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Garden
  • Museum
The State Botanical Garden of Georgia offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The State Botanical Garden of Georgia offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The State Botanical Garden of Georgia offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
The State Botanical Garden of Georgia offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Tables
The State Botanical Garden of Georgia is recommended by 90% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.5 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in quality of service, 4.6 in professionalism, 4.5 in average response time, 4.5 in value and 4 in flexibility.
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