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Dara's Garden

Knoxville, TN

4.9 out of 5 rating, 133 reviews

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Devon Sent on 06/21/2024

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Beautiful and Perfect

We absolutely loved Dara’s Garden! For a cheaper price, you get a stunning property that rivals every other venue in Knoxville, and it’s super close to the airport for out of town guests. Dara was amazing and always available. She’s really a hands-on owner and I loved knowing that I had an extra person on my side on the day of. We got married in May and the property was stunning! All the flowers were in bloom and the landscaping was perfect. The team that set everything up did an amazing job and I was able to see basically everything the morning before and make tweaks in real time. The getting ready suites were so cute and made for the best photos! They had huge windows with views of the driveway and ceremony space so you could secretly watch all the guests trickle in. We did also opt to purchase 2 nights at the AirBnB on property (1 for the night before for the bridesmaids and 1 for the night of the wedding for the couple). I highly recommend this option as it makes everything so much easier! It is expensive and I wish it was just included in the price of the venue for an added fee because dealing with AirBnB is always annoying, but the property was stunning. We were able to get hair and makeup done there and then just walk over to the venue. And, at the end of the night, there was no need for a getaway car or someone driving. We could just slip off into the house. This place truly is a gem and will always hold a special place in our hearts!
Karly Sent on 07/28/2023

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Incredible experience

This venue was everything we dreamed of for our big, fun summer wedding! Dara is so sweet and in tune with every detail, ensuring everything is exactly what you want it to be on the big day! This is such a versatile venue as well with lots of space and multiple different ceremony sites, all beautiful!
Katherine Sent on 11/29/2021

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The Right Choice!

Dara and Kate are the perfect team and they made our wedding so special. We got caught up in the pandemic and had to postpone twice. Dara and Kate were supportive and understanding through the whole process. I felt cared for and was able to be genuine with them. They always responded to my questions and eased my mind countless times. When the big day finally arrived it went quite smoothly. There was a hitch with one of our other vendors and Dara jumped into action, quickly resolving the issue. I can't thank them or recommend them enough!

Elisabeth Sent on 11/12/2021

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Absolutely Beautiful

Dara, Kate, and their team were amazing. They had excellent organization and were quick to answer any questions I had. Also, the venue is beautiful and has a lot of options for ceremony sights and photos.
Sidney Sent on 11/10/2021

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Absolutely Stunning!

We had our wedding at Dara’s Garden in October and it was the perfect place to get married. The grounds are stunning and the house where the wedding party got ready was perfect. Dara was amazing and so helpful. We had the wedding of our dreams at Dara’s Garden!
Lillian Sent on 08/16/2021

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Amazing wedding venue

Dara and her staff are just WONDERFUL. They were so kind and accommodating to us from day 1 and worked with us to create the intimate wedding that we wanted by modifying one of their packages for us. They were very understanding when we had to postpone our wedding by a year due to covid. They took care of every detail and made sure our day was perfect. Dara even drove the bride to the ceremony site in her family car so I didn't have to walk across the property. All of our guests loved the venue. We highly recommend Dara's!
Saarah Sent on 08/20/2020

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Awesome venue!

We had the wedding of our dreams here! They have tons of options for your ceremony location on their beautiful land and the reception tent is spacious and beautiful! The bridal quarters are also amazing and they work so well with the vendors to help make sure everything is set up the way you want it while also being able to help with recommendations along the way! Absolutely recommend Dara’s Garden and Dara and Kate were great!!
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We loved Dara’s Garden!

We loved the venue and everything worked out so perfect on the day of and the staff was so helpful. We had a very short amount of time to plan the wedding with plans changing constantly and Dara was always very flexible in helping us get everything together.
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Kelseigh Sent on 11/16/2019

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Beautiful Venue

This venue is BEAUTIFUL! We were able to achieve exactly what we pictured for our wedding here! Dara and Kate were so awesome during our wedding planing from start to finish. They always got back to me in a timely manner. Beyond happy we choose to book their venue for our wedding!
Katelyn Sent on 10/23/2019

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Love love love

My husband and I planned our Monday, July wedding from Atlanta and we have zero ties to Knoxville (it just happened to be halfway between our families). Dara's Garden was the first venue that came up in our search for places to visit and after a not-so-great first venue tour elsewhere, we knew that God was pointing us towards Dara's. We were instantly greeted by the early and friendly face of Kate, whom we interacted with the most throughout the months of planning. As we pulled up to the venue, we instantly knew that this was the place (even though we were touring it in the dead of winter haha).

Kate and Dara seriously went above and beyond throughout the planning process and day-of and constantly made us feel special, like family, and cared for. The grounds are absolutely stunning, especially in the summer with everything fully in bloom! Dara took care of us day-of and checked on us to make sure we were doing well and that everyone was happy. They even left some outside twinkle lights up from an event that had happened the day before! All of our guests did and still are raving about how beautiful the tent and grounds were and how friendly everyone was.
If you are planning a Knoxville wedding, we HIGHLY recommend Dara's Garden, especially if you are looking for a caring, considerate, friendly staff who are willing to go above and beyond for you!
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Megan Sent on 10/11/2019

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Beautiful Wedding Venue

If you are looking for a romantic wedding venue in Knoxville TN, please check out Dara's Garden! Our wedding here was a dream come true, and better than we ever could have imagined. There are so many beautiful ceremony sites to choose from, and the reception area is so sweet and perfect. Kate and Dara are wonderful to work with and they helped us every step of the way. They responded very quickly to our questions and their customer service is truly remarkable. We highly recommend Dara's Garden to any couple looking for the perfect place to have their dream wedding!
Morgan Sent on 09/13/2019

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The best in Knoxville

Dara and Kate were both so sweet and so easy to work with. When I toured the venue, I fell in love with the property and Dara and Kate. I loved the fact that their were so many different options to have your ceremony and reception. Everything was so wonderful and they were so accommodating. The grounds are so beautiful and well kept. The catering services were amazing as well and the food was to die for! They went above and beyond what I was expecting and made our big day so special and easy! They worked so well with all of our vendors and had a suggested list that made everything so easy. I would definitely reccommend using their suggested vendors!
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Olivia Sent on 06/29/2019

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Gorgeous and flexible options

We didn’t end up booking with Dara’s Garden, but it had absolutely nothing to do with the the venue or Dara herself. She was a sweetheart and gave us very good advice that she certainly did not have to. It’s a GORGEOUS venue and offer reasonable prices considering the quality of service and the beautiful scenery.
Brooke Sent on 06/18/2019

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Absolute Perfection

The venue is absolutely stunning! There are so many options for pictures and ceremony cite! The bridal suite and grooms area are by far the best I saw. We looked at several different venues, but once we saw Dara’s, we knew we found our perfect venue! We got so many compliments on how beautiful our wedding was which was mostly just the venue itself! Dara and Kate are also wonderful to work with! You can tell that they genuinely care about each of their couples!!
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Emelie Sent on 12/31/2018

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Dara’s Garden

Dara was an absolute pleasure to work with and the venue was gorgeously decorated as a holiday garden!!!
Mackenzey Sent on 11/09/2018

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Amazing venue

Daras Garden has so many options of where you can get married on the grounds it is amazing! They're great hospitality was icing on the cake!! I cannot say enough good things about Daras Garden!! They were absolutely amazing and I would book them a thousand more times if I could. It rained on my wedding day and I thought it was not going to go well but they (with the help of my other amazing vendors) made it an absolute dream! Daras Garden was the best experience I could have had and I want to especially thank Kate for everything she did for us!!
Allyson Sent on 09/12/2018

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Beautiful venue for various wedding themes and styles! The beauty of the gardens provides the perfect setting year-round with several options for a variety of photos. Dara and Kate are great to work with—always receptive, accommodating, and friendly. Dara went above and beyond to calm my wedding week nerves! They also have an amazing list of recommendations for vendors. Such an amazing venue!
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Amanda Sent on 08/21/2018

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My wedding day could not have gone better here! It is such a beautiful place and they so considerate and knowledgeable. Kate and Dara were always so organized with meetings and always very timely with communication. Everyone at Dara’s from the landscaping crew, catering, and all faculty/staff members were always so welcoming!
Emma Sent on 07/08/2018

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Kate and Dara were amazing to work with and were quick to answer any questions I had. The venue is beautiful and so versatile! It was a really good value and the staff along with the coordinator they recommended took care of everything so I didn't have to worry about anything. I live about an hour and a half from knoxville so I was really glad the venue rental came with tables, chairs, linens, food, set up/break down, dinnerware, etc. I didn't have to worry about finding a ton of other vendors or buying a bunch of linens in bulk that I wouldn't know what to do with later. The food from Rothchild (their catering company) was also a crowd pleaser. My wedding went seamlessly and even though it rained we were still able to have the ceremony outside. I can't wait to get the pictures back!
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I had my dream wedding reception at Dara's Garden! I worked mostly with Kate and she was an absolute dream. She was extremely responsive, accommodating, and understanding when we made last minute changes. At the end of the evening when my family was trying to collect some of our belongings, Kate made their lives extremely easy by helping to bring things down. Dara's Garden was professional and reliable and the grounds were absolutely beautiful. My fiancé and I lived out of town so it was not easy trying to plan things from across the country but Kate made it easy. We were also not sure how many guests would come to our wedding. The numbers were not clear until we got back the RSVPs. We were worried that if we had too few people, the venue would look really vacant and empty and if we had too many people, it would be too crowded. The great thing about Dara's is that the tent can hold a lot of people but even if you don't have too many guests (we had 75 guests), the tent still fills up and doesn't look empty. Some of the other venues we saw would have looked really empty if we had fewer than 100 guests. Dara's was the perfect size. The guests had a great time and we received many compliments on the food. We're so grateful to Dara's for making our day exactly what we had hoped it would be!
Lauren Sent on 06/01/2017

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What a great experience! My husband and I recently got married here, and I don't know where to begin in explaining how wonderful Dara's Garden is. To start, the venue is absolutely gorgeous. We knew that when we booked it. What we didn't know was how wonderful the staff would be. They went above and beyond the typical venue duties. They were kind, professional, accommodating, and extremely helpful. Kate ensured the day was perfect! When starting to plan a wedding, you don't realize that the people you are working with make all the difference. I couldn't imagine going through the planning without them.
Maria Sent on 04/09/2017

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Beautiful venue! Dara and staff are amazing to work with. They are extremely inviting and caring and only want you to have the best day for your wedding! We had the best experience here and would come back to Dara's all over again.
Whitney Sent on 06/15/2016

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Amazing people to work with! Kate always got back to me with in a few hours even on her days off. They made my wedding day stress free and amazing!
Elizabeth Sent on 06/09/2016

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Dara's Garden is the perfect venue for an outdoor wedding (with a backup plan for rain)! We worked with Kate while planning our wedding and she was awesome. She went through everything step by step and made sure we knew what our options were. It rained the morning of our wedding, and by the afternoon the staff at Dara's had moved our chairs away from the puddles and had everything set up, looking beautiful! The best part of getting married at Dara's Garden was having them take care of EVERYTHING. I basically told Kate what I wanted, and they made it happen! I would recommend this venue to ANYONE. It was affordable for us and didn't break the bank. It was absolutely worth every penny. Love Dara's Garden and the people who work there! Thank you for making our wedding perfect!
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This venue and the people working there made my wedding absolutely perfect. I was very unsure about possible vendors too and Kate recommended several affordable options including a great wedding planner who ended up being a godsend !! I loved the team at Dara's and I would absolutely recommend this venue to any future bride/groom :)
Cassandra Sent on 04/28/2016

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Dara's Garden is incredible! Dara and Kate have a wonderful team, and were so super gracious with us. We had to unexpectedly change our date due to family circumstances and they worked with us every step of the way. The Bridal Suite was so beautiful, and the grounds were perfectly manicured for our big day!
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Dara's garden was the perfect place for our wedding. We loved working with the staff there and they were very accommodating and flexible with our needs. Everything ran so smoothly and they were wonderful to work with!
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We have just started working with Dara and Kate and I love working with them! They have been so easy to work with, are very timely in getting back in touch with me. I am so happy that I have chosen them for our ceremony and reception! We are very excited and looking forward to the coming months.
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We had the pleasure of working directly with Dara and she was amazing. She went above and beyond to accommodate my needs financially after a sudden change in funds due to medical emergencies. Her and Kate were very responsive to emails and were just lovely people to work with overall. Thank y'all for making our wedding wonderful!
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I could never express to you how glad I am that my husband and I decided to get married at Dara's Garden. All of their staff, especially Kate and Dara were so sweet and caring. Our wedding day would not have been such a success if is was not for them. All my guests have continually talked about how beautiful the venue was, and how delicious the food was. We used the catering through Dara's, which was Rothchild's Catering. They provided so many options, and all were impeccable. If you are thinking about choosing Dara's Garden and you need a little help deciding, I am telling you right now you will NOT regret it!
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Dara and Kate from Dara's Garden couldn't have been better to work with. They answered our many questions patiently, were friendly and fun, and made the whole
experience of planning and putting on a wedding and reception easy and calm. The food was delicious, and I received many compliments on it. I would highly recommend them for any kind of function.
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My son's wedding ceremony and wedding reception was held at Dara's Garden and I could not ask for a more beautiful day! I found the staff professional and courteous, very caring and insightful. The food was wonderful, the venue gorgeous, and Kate Keylon was a pleasure to work with. My son had a "Great Gatsby 1920's " themed wedding. The wedding ceremony was held outside by the Gazebo. The reception was held in the pavilion tent - which was elegant and perfect for our guests. We had a morning wedding with a breakfast/brunch that was delicious! We set up a photo booth and gift table in the house, and everything worked flawlessly together. Dara's garden offers many options for the wedding ceremony and reception location, lovely surroundings, and an incredibly knowledgeable and organized staff. Dara's garden provided top quality service, food, and absolutely delicious wedding cake for an incredibly reasonable price. What I appreciated the most about this place is how they provide many of the services needed for the wedding - it made planning for the wedding incredibly stress-free.
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The staff at Dara's garden was amazing. They worked with us on our budget and were always quick to get back to us when we had questions. Roth's child catering was great. I was actually surprised at how good the food was. Everything at the wedding went perfect. The venue was beautiful and well taken care of.
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Kate was awesome to work with! She listened to what we wanted and made suggestions; very patient and flexible and was quick to return phone calls. I was setting the wedding up from out of town, Kate was able to offer suggestions of others who would be able to assist with different aspects of the wedding. The wedding and set up during October at Dara's was beautiful; the food was delicious. We couldn't have asked for a better location and people to work with and the price was very reasonable.
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I could not have been more pleased with Dara's Garden. They were very accommodating. Kate was always willing to meet with me and would check in to make sure all my needs were covered. They have a rain plan, which was a HUGE relief. On the day of my wedding we had a high chance of rain. Dara and Kate were both accommodating of the rain and reassured me of the rain plan. Our pictures turned out beautiful. Their property is well-kept and gorgeous! I recommend them to anyone!
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Dara's Garden was remarkable for my son's wedding. This venue provided all that we needed for the wedding rehearsal meal and Rotchild Catering did an excellent job with the food. The wedding itself was held on the grounds and it was "over the top". The food, again from Rotchild Catering was delicious and well prepared for the number of attendees. But to me and my family, it all was the "staff" at Dara's who made both events a success. Dara, along with Kate, and the rest of the staff went above and beyond the normal job as an event coordinator. I can't say enough good things about Dara's Garden or their staff, the last thing I do want to say is if you are needing a venue for whatever; give them a call and I assure you, you will be pleased.
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Kate was amazing to work with for my sister's Bridal Shower. We couldn't have asked for anything more it was a beautiful day and a great place to host an event.
Megan Sent on 07/14/2015

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Dara and the staff were wonderful! Dara answered all of my questions and concerns and she was very helpful with vendor recommendations! She was more than helpful the day of our wedding!
Katherine Sent on 07/09/2015

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Dara's Garden is a beautiful place to have your wedding. The grounds are well manicured, the staff is wonderful and easy to work with, and the price is extremely reasonable.
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There could not possibly be a better venue for wedding or special event than Dara's Garden. The Staff has wonderful recommendations and provide honest feedback and gives brides the best advice. Bride's special day is unique for each and every one, however, each want theirs to be the best and represent them and their husband to be. Dara and Katie provided wonderful advice to my daughter and it was greatly appreciated. My daughter is truly a perfectionist and throws herself into any event that she is planning and expects others to give their personal best also. The only recommendation that I could give would be to our wedding coordinator, which was not affiliated with Dara's, I would want the mother, maid of honor, or bride to do a last look around and make sure everything was in the correct place and the look that she wanted.
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Loved everything and everyone at Dara's, highly recommend and will recommend to anyone who is having a wedding or a special event! Kate was fabulous to work with!
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Dara's was so helpful in planning my wedding and reception. Kate especially made sure my special day was perfect!
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I would recommend Dara's Garden to anyone planning a wedding/event! The venue/location was perfect and flawless! Everything was well taken care of and manicured to perfection. Kate and Dara are very professional and there was not a single time that I tried contacting Kate that I didn't hear back from her in a timely manner. They were so helpful and flexible! I never saw either one of them without a smile on their face and a cheery attitude! They made my wedding day perfect! There was not a single issue that stands out to me on my wedding day! Thank you Dara's Garden for a PERFECT wedding!!! Definitely worth the price and they will work with your budget!! Rothchilds did an amazing job as well! The food was amazing and my guests loved it! No complaints!!
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Kate and Dara were both beyond helpful! For what is supposed to be a stressful/hectic process, they made it all happen with such ease. There was never a worry about anything because of their hard work. I cannot say enough about their service and their gorgeous venue. I would recommend them to anyone.
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I Love Love Love Dara's Garden!!! I cannot say enough good things about both Dara and Kate. They were both so helpful especially with me planning our wedding from another state. The met with my mom on multiple occasions since I couldn't be there, but always made sure I was in the loop and happy with everything going on. They have so many different locations for both the ceremony and the reception (all of which are beautiful). They have separate sides of the house for the bridal parties to get ready in case you are not doing a first look. There were so many different areas to take pictures that we couldn't even get to all of them. They set up for the wedding and tore it down. Basically it was the PERFECT venue for a wedding!!
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If you are looking for a beautiful venue, exceptional help and want to make sure you have a perfect wedding then Dara’s Garden is the right venue for you. We had our wedding and reception here and it really was one of the best days of our lives. I live in Colorado but wanted to have my wedding in my hometown of Knoxville so I was somewhat worried about planning a wedding half way across the country. Dara and Kate were so great and helpful! They both are very personable, but also very professional at the same time. I felt like I was a top priority when you know they are working with like 30 different brides at once. The venue handled the majority of our wedding day; like set-up and catering. If you book here, you have to use their caterer Rothchild’s. Which the food was excellent! They have so many menus you can look through and choose and then create your own depending on your preference. We heard great things from our guests on the food and the venue overall. The property is just gorgeous. There were so many places to have pictures we didn’t even get to all of them. They also will recommend the best vendors in town concerning music or wedding planners if you need some suggestions. We could not have picked a better place to get married!!! Thank you Dara and Kate for helping make our wedding day one of the best days of our lives!!
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Kate ad Dara were so helpful as we planned my daughter's wedding because she was out of town I had to do most of the contact work and decision making. They worked so well with us to help us give our daughter the wedding she wanted within the budget we had set. The venue was gorgeous. They took care of all the set up I was not running around trying to set up decorations or table I was able to enjoy the day with my daughter. If anyone is planning an outdoor wedding I would recommend Dara's without any hesitation
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Dara and Kate were the DREAM TEAM to work with while planning my wedding! They were able to work with my crazy schedule and they made the whole process a breeze. The ceremony and reception were exactly how I imagined they would be and my wedding was truly a fairytale!
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Dara's Garden is one of most lovely venues in Knoxville with a permanent tent and multiple ceremony spots. The staff at Dara's are so accommodating and willing to please their client! LB Floral definitely recommends this venue!
Channing Sent on 11/05/2014

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I would highly recommend anyone having their event at Dara's Garden. It is an absolutely beautiful venue, and was the perfect place for my husband and I to get married. Rothchild's food, cake, and cupcakes were great. All the event staff was so nice and helpful. They certainly went above and beyond to help make our special day so special!
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I could not have asked for a better event venue for my wedding. The staff was helpful, polite, and always accomodating. Dara made sure that my wedding went exactly as I wanted it to. She went above and beyond my expectations. I would recommend Dara's Garden to anyone and everyone!!
Jessica Sent on 10/30/2014

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Dara's Garden was such a blessing!
I stumbled upon a photo taken at this site and knew it was where I HAD to get married. After visiting Dara's and meeting with Kate, my instincts proved true and I could not get the venue off my mind. Kate was so easy to work with and helped my mom and I reach a cost that we agreed upon. They provided constant aid and advice and Kate went out of her way to make sure I was stress-free and satisfied with every decision that was made. She even worked with one of my vendors to assure her of her location on the property. The day of my wedding, it rained. Dara and Kate scrambled to make sure the linens were dry and the food was set after the rain shower. Everything was beautiful and exactly how Kate and I had discussed!! Dara was overwhelmingly welcoming and even took the time to speak to my parents that night at the reception. I would 100% recommend this venue and these lovely ladies!
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Dara's Garden is an excellent venue. They handle nearly everything making an event there very simple. I was able to relax and enjoy my wedding day.
Ashton Sent on 10/28/2014

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Dara and her staff were the most understanding, dedicated, helpful, and professional staff we have had the pleasure to deal with. We never felt rushed w/ our wedding or felt like we were a burden due to all of our requests. Dara went out of her way to make sure every single detail that we asked for was dutifully executed. Overall, it was an amazing experience. We would have expected to pay 3-4 times as much elsewhere for the service, quality, and personal attention that received.
Tracy Sent on 10/27/2014

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Kate, was absolutely a dream to work with... When the event was over it broke my heart to say good bye to such a great group of folks. They took care of our needs just as if we were family ... And for several months we were family!
Karen Sent on 10/27/2014

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We could not have asked for anything better!!!! Everything was PERFECT! The venue and the staff!
It was totally awesome!!
Bethany Sent on 10/25/2014

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I had the wedding of my dreams thanks to Dara's Garden they made all of my dreams come true. It was also great to work with Kate she was a great help and an awsome person to talk to when you needed her. Dara's Garden is so beautiful and it made all of my pictures beautiful. I couldn't have picked a better venue.
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My husband and I just got married here this weekend. Kate and Dara were extremely easy to work with, and Kate really went out of her way to make sure that we had the perfect day. We were engaged for almost two years and scoped out most of the venues in Knoxville during that time. Dara's Garden was by far the venue that had the most value for the best price. Everything was gorgeous outside and the weather was surprisingly pleasant for an evening in July. They use Rothchild catering, and the food was excellent. We are still hearing our family's praises for the pastry-wrapped asparagus and the vegetarian spring rolls!

The people, the scenery, and the food here are all wonderful. I highly recommend this venue!!!
Shelly Sent on 07/01/2014

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Dara and Kate are just wonderful to work with! They truley went above and beyond expectation and just made our day perfect! Beautiful Venue and loved every minute of our day. Thank you so much. Would highly recommend!
Barbara Sent on 06/27/2014

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Our wedding planner told us about Dara's Garden and we instantly fell in love with it! It is an absolutely beautiful venue and the staff is so nice. We were very lucky and were able to work directly with Dara for our wedding. She is one of the sweetest people ever and she will do everything she can to make sure your day is everything you want it to be. The venue is so stunning and very well maintained. Our guests are still telling us how beautiful the venue was several weeks after our wedding. The pictures turned out wonderful and the day was about as perfect as it could be. If you are looking for a gorgeous outdoor venue I would definitely suggest Dara's Garden.
Emily Sent on 06/15/2014

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Dara and Kate at Dara's Garden were fantastic to work with! If your looking for a venue that has it all, this is it! Dara and Kate go above and beyond to make your wedding day dream a reality! Not only are these ladies two of the sweetest and hardworking women that I have ever met, but they genuinely cared about what I wanted and made it happen! I could not imagine having my wedding anywhere else! The entire facility is gorgeously maintained year round! The back yard was beautiful for our ceremony and the tent was absolutely perfect for our reception. You will not be disappointed in choosing Dara's Garden as your wedding venue!
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Dara's Garden was extremely flexible and easy to work with, they made our day awesome!
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Our wedding turned out beautifully and Dara's Garden made it stress free throughout the entire process. Kate did an excellent job handling everything. Thank you Kate and Dara!
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Gorgeous venue and amazing staff!! My wedding was absolutely perfect thanks to Dara and her staff!
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Dara's facility is amazing. The staff there is really friendly and go out of their way to make the process of getting married very easy.
User1635778 Sent on 05/28/2014

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We had such an amazing wedding thanks to Kate for everything she did for us and making our day special! She helped us with so much! Always there when we needed her! It was an amazing day!!
Christine Sent on 05/16/2014

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Best experience ever! I could never have made my son's wedding the beautiful day it was without Dara's Garden. Kate walked me through all the planning and was there to make sure everything was perfect! The setting was absolutely beautiful and we couldn't have asked for a better day!
Alexis Sent on 11/22/2013

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Our wedding turned out wonderful because of the beautiful venue and because of the great help I received from Kate. I would recommend Dara's Garden to anyone getting married.
Jennifer Sent on 11/14/2013

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Very wonderful all around! Dara's Garden work with us to make our day amazing! Was perfect for our family!
Catie Sent on 11/04/2013

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Beautiful property and very friendly and helpful staff!! We had a blast!!
Bob Sent on 10/27/2013

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We cannot thank Dara's Garden & staff enough. Our wedding was magical, to use my new Bride's description, & I agree! We had a small wedding, but Dara's Garden handled the affair & treated us like we had a huge wedding! There was no doubt their greatest interest was to see that we had the best wedding we could expect, and we did. Couldn't have asked for anything better.
We spent 5 weeks looking for a place to have our wedding. Dara's Garden was the last place we spoke with. No other searching needed to be done, after that. There is no other place I would recommend but Dara's Garden...
Anastacia Sent on 10/01/2013

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I absolutely loved this venue! There are so many different areas to explore and it is so inviting. Dara was SO KIND, and she made us feel very welcomed. The atmosphere is so beautiful!
Sha'ree Sent on 09/25/2013

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Dara's Garden was absolutely exceptional in every way. Dara and her team were so helpful and encouraging. Every time I had a question Dara would email me back within the next day. My wedding was perfect and beautiful. It rained at my wedding, but Dara did not let that stop my day from being beautiful. She did everything possible to assist me with anything I needed. The food was so good, and as anyone would know that has looked at their webpage, the venue is stunning. I would recommend Dara's Garden to my closest of friends and family. Let them help you with your day!

Sha'ree R.
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Absolutely beautiful place to get married! Not only was it beautiful, but the staff we extremely nice and willing to accommodate whatever my needs were. We had a wonderful time and would recommend this location to anyone for any event! Thank you so much for making my special day the best day ever!
Dannielle Sent on 09/20/2013

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My husband and I were married at Dara's Gardens on August 31st 2013! This was the first venue we checked out, and we instantly pictured our special day at Dara's Gardens! The entire property is beautiful and well maintained! I felt like a princess getting married on the stone steps. We had our wedding ceremony, took wedding photos, and had our reception all on site; it was so nice to have everything we needed in one place! Dara and Kate are professional and awesome to work with! Thanks ladies, for making our special day so beautiful and memorable!!!!
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I could not say enough great things about Dara's Garden. It is a bit pricey, especially if you are having a smaller wedding, so we decided to have our wedding on a Thursday evening which cut the venue price by over half. Kate and Dara were amazing to work with. I had an extremely tight budget and they helped with me with so much of it throughout my whole planning experience. The wedding was absolutely beautiful. It was so nice that they took care of everything and I was able to have a stress free day. I really could go on and on about all the the little things that Dara's Garden made our wedding day one I will NEVER forget.
Allison Sent on 08/22/2013

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Dara and her staff did an outstanding job. We worked with them for over a year to make the day just what we wanted and the day turned out to be outstanding. They realize how important the day is to you and your family and they work hard to accomodate your requests.
Audrey Sent on 08/08/2013

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When planning my wedding, I was searching for a beautiful location and when I found out about Dara's Garden, I knew it was perfect. However, I didn't realize at the time how important it was to have such a great staff to work with. The staff from both Dara's Garden and Rothchild Catering went above and beyond to assist me with the wedding. It rained, hailed, and even a tree fell the day of my wedding due to a crazy storm, but the staff went out of their way to make sure that my wedding day was everything I dreamed of, but it was so much more! The staff are very kind, knowledgeable and will go out of their way to meet your needs. I would HIGHLY recommend Dara's Garden and Rothchild Catering!
Christa Sent on 08/08/2013

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I cannot say enough about how amazing our wedding turned out because of dara's garden. It was beautiful and the staff was amazing!!
Mollie Sent on 06/03/2013

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There are no other options when it comes to the perfect venue! ALL of the staff are beyond amazing. They are always on their game and take care of all the details!!! I have never heard a single negative word about Dara or Dara's garden whether it was online or word of mouth. After our wedding last week I FULLY understand why! There is nothing that they will not do to make you and you groom happy! They are extremely reliable and easy to work with! I work 3 jobs, 18 hours of college, and marched with a traveling group every weekend during our engagement. She made time to get in contact with me and was very flexible to meeting up with us on our time! Beyond the amazing staff... Dara's Garden is beyond gorgeous! Pictures do not do it any justice! You have to see for yourself!
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We have used Dara's Garden for two very successful ladies' events for our Church. We had a retirement luncheon for our Pastor's wife and then a Mother's Day luncheon with a fashion show. Both events were huge successes largely due to the excellent food selection and presentation and service provided by the staff at Dara's Garden. It is an absolutely LOVELY venue for any and all occasions. I highly recommend Dara's Garden and plan to use them the next time an occasion arises for an elegant atmosphere.
Mollie Sent on 01/31/2013

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Dara's Garden as well as Rothchild's catering has been beyond amazing! Everyone has helped us and genuinely care how our planning is going. All of the staff are ready and willing to help! They want to get to know you as a couple not just another client! Dara is amazing at what she does as well. She will help with absolutely any questions and recommends the best in the business. She also helped with contacts that would fit within our budget so we didn't have to hunt so long! The Rothchild's tasting event was very classy and well put together. They had a wide variety of items to taste along with demonstration rooms with different ideas for wedding decor. Every staff member made a point to say hello and be as helpful as possible! They are making my wedding planning EASY and better yet a lot of fun! They are the place to go for honest, reliable, and quality event planning for your event!
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Amazing open house:) The food was great and the atmosphere was just perfect!
Ben Sent on 01/30/2013

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Great place to have a party. We had a coorporate party and was given a budget to work within. Dara and Kate were able to accomodate and make it happen. We definintely will be back!
Bethany Sent on 12/05/2012

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I had a most wonderful experience with Kate from Dara's Garden. She well exceeded all my expectation. My family and I were so thankful for all the attention and friendliness of all the staff there. Kate and Dara were a dream to work with. I would whole heartily recommend Dara's Garden.
Miranda Sent on 09/25/2012

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Dara's Garden is a very beautiful place! Dara and her employees were always there when I had questions and always tried to meet whatever needs I had. My wedding was a great success and Dara and her employees help make that happen. They are great people and friends. They go out of their way to make your day special and that meant so much to me and my family. Their gratitude and caring went beyond my highest expectations. Everything turned out so great! Not only is Dara's Garden a VERY beautiful place, it is filled with very caring and understanding professionals who know how to make your day special. I would highly recommend Dara's Garden to everyone!!
Janice Sent on 09/22/2012

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Even though it rained up till 2 hrs before; the outdoor wedding was beautiful. Everyone at Dara's went above and beyond to help make the event picture perfect. They blew off all the paths to dry the water and it was so appreciated Bride and Groom were both excited to dance the night away which is what they were able to do thanks to the staff at Dara's. Thanks again so much for making the wedding a beautiful and carefree day.
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Dara's Garden is an amazing venue. Dara and Kate are very helpful and genuinely care about your wedding. I would highly recommend Dara's Garden!
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We couldn't imagine choosing a more perfect place to have our wedding. Everyone was so helpful and went "above and beyond" to truly cater to our every want and need. We DEFINITELY recommend Dara's Garden to anyone looking to plan an event! Beautiful venue, beautiful people, beautiful memories! Thank you, Dara & Kate!
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Dara's Garden was absolutely beautiful, Dara herself was on the grounds making sure that everything was done to our liking. The price was wonderful, well within our budget, I feel that we received more than what we paid for. Dara and her staff were wonderful to work with. Thank you Dara and staff for making Brooke's day special. I would recommend Dara's Garden for any wedding, we used the back yard for the reception and Dara put up Cafe lights and all of the twinkle lights in the trees made it a fairy tale wedding. We were extremely pleased with the way everything was done. Thank you again.
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We recently had a wedding reception at Dara's Garden. It was a wonderful experience all the way around. Kate met with us several times throughout the planning process and offered good advise on using the facility and our resources wisely. Dara also met with us and was so very accommodating to my family's specific needs. It is rare to find vendors and a facility that are as interested in providing a dream come true experience as they were. Dara worked with us to accommodate over 250 guests on a very hot and potentially rainy day. She added her own elegant touch, searched for the best price on additional tents and seating, and made sure all details were addressed to make our daughters reception truly delightful. It was absolutely beautiful. We could not have asked for more and appreciate their attention to detail. If you are looking for an outdoor wedding reception venue, we would highly recommend Dara's Garden.
Mary Sent on 07/09/2012

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I had a wonderful experience at Dara's Garden. Dara and her staff worked very hard to make my night a wonderful experience for my family and friends. They were very professional and organized. She knew how to make my night special by communicating with me about what little tricks would give me the little enhancement that I needed at the budget that I had to spend. We will never forget this time in our lives thanks to Dara and her staff. Thank you everyone at Dara's Garden!
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Everything went smoothly and looked beautiful. I was not worried at all, I knew I would be taken care of. My family,friends, husband, and I all enjoyed the venue. We were very pleased with the experience and professionalism of the staff and Dara's Garden. My fairy tale came true!!! Thank you Dara and the staff at the garden!
Emily Sent on 06/27/2012

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The most beautiful wedding venue in Knoxville! Everyone is so easy and fun to work with, and they go out of their way to make your day extra special!
Brenda Sent on 06/26/2012

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Dara and Kate did a great job! They went above and beyond what was asked for and expected. The pricing of the venue and RothChild catering can't be beat by other Knoxville venues. The venue is beautiful - lights in the trees, soo many back drops for pictures to be taken, and the barn makes this place perfect for any bride and groom! The landscaping is well maintained and has many year-round assortments of flowers making a wedding feasible anytime of the year. The house is clean and cozy. I recommend to anybody to come out to Dara's Garden because you won't be dissappointed!
Jennifer Sent on 05/28/2012

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We had such a great time on our wedding day! Kate and Dara helped us every step of the way and made suggestions on the little things I would never have thought about. The venue is beautiful! I wish I could go back and do it all again! Thank you Kate and Dara!!
Ellen Sent on 01/26/2012

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I am so pleased that we chose Dara's Garden for our wedding and reception. Kate Rogers, our consultant, was a joy to work in the months leading up to our wedding. Throughout the entire process Kate was extremely helpful, always making sure that the wedding and reception was what we wanted while offering many fantastic ideas to choose from. I loved the organization and helpful advice that was offered during our entire planning process. The staff at Dara’s Garden took care of everything the day of our wedding! They were even so kind as to contact me days before our wedding when we had a bit of a weather scare to offer alternatives that still met our requests. At the last minute we did make a few changes that I could not have been happier with. I didn't have to worry about anything and was left to enjoy our beautiful wedding and reception worry and stress free. Not only is the venue absolutely beautiful with beautiful blooms and scenic views, but the location is convenient, accommodates large and small guest counts, offers plenty of parking, and is affordable. You can't go wrong when planning an event with Dara’s Garden
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We recently had our wedding here, and we couldn't have been happier. Their on-site caterer is great: we had a southern-food themed buffet (deviled eggs, fried okra, etc), and everyone kept commenting on how much they loved the food! A couple of people even said it was the best food they had had at a wedding.

We did a lot of research when we were choosing a venue, and we're so glad we chose Dara's! We knew we wanted to get married in a garden, but we wanted a backup in case of rain. We also wanted to be close enough to downtown Knoxville that we could provide shuttles for our guests to downtown hotels. We toured a bunch of venues in the Knoxville area before we settled on Dara's. The venue itself is just beautiful. We loved that Dara's was close to downtown Knoxville, was reasonably priced, had a great catering service, had beautiful gardens, plus an outdoor tent already installed on the property, in case of rain. In fact, the tent was so pretty we ended up using it for the reception even though it didn't rain.

We loved all the little touches that Dara's did on our wedding day-- they really went above and beyond, on their own initiative. When I walked into the reception tent, I was surprised and touched: they had decorated it beautifully in our wedding colors, without any extra charge. I wasn't expecting that, and it was little touches like that that made working with Dara's fantastic. Thank you Dara and Kate!
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Dara's Garden is a dream place for an outdoor wedding, located within minutes of downtown Knoxville, and moments from the airport, with lots of hotels close, it is a dream venue!! The staff is courteous and flexible, and the venue is stunning from every angle. There are at least six places on the grounds to have your ceremony, if not more, the set-up for out door receptions is stunning. We had our dream day here and it meant the world to us!
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Dara's Garden is an absolutely beautiful venue for a wedding. The price for a day wedding was unbeatable and the staff is just wonderful. The day was perfect and it would not have been so if it weren't for the amazing people that work there.

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