 THE GARDENSÂ
Where Garden Beauty Meets Timeless Romance
WELCOME TO
A Hidden Garden Along the Carolina Coast
Just 35 miles from Wrightsville Beach and Wilmington, The Gardens, a nonprofit botanical garden, offers a unique wedding experience where guests can enjoy the accommodations, attractions, and beauty of North Carolina's coast while celebrating in an extraordinary botanical garden setting. The result is a wedding weekend that feels like a destination getaway, with all the magic of a private secret garden.
Your Forever
Begins Here
Exchange vows surrounded by lush gardens, towering trees, and blooming beauty.
From intimate ceremonies to grand celebrations, The Gardens is a place where memories take root and love grows forever.
The Simple Magic of a Secret Garden
MORE THAN JUST A VENUE
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More than a wedding venue, The Gardens is the result of generations of passion for horticulture and community. What began through the Johnson family's legacy at Johnson Nursery has blossomed into a nonprofit botanical garden dedicated to preserving nature, inspiring future generations, and creating unforgettable moments.
PRICING + AMENITIES
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Transparent pricing, thoughtfully designed packages, and carefully curated amenities make planning your wedding simple and stress-free. From private getting-ready spaces and lush garden ceremony locations to reception furnishings and day-of support, every detail is designed to help you enjoy the celebration.
BEAUTY + SUSTAINABILITY
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Bring the beauty of The Gardens into every part of your celebration. Our Plant Rental Program offers professionally curated living plants for ceremonies, receptions, and tablescapes, creating a lush, garden-inspired wedding with less waste.
MAKE IT A WEEKEND
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Celebrate surrounded by beautiful gardens, then spend the rest of the weekend exploring Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach, and the coastal charm of southeastern North Carolina. From beaches and waterfront dining to shopping and local attractions, everything you need for the perfect destination wedding weekend is just a short drive from The Gardens.
Let’s Create
Something Beautiful
We would be honored to host your celebration and help you create a weekend you and your guests will never forget.