5 Reasons You Should Have a Huntsville Botanical Garden Wedding
A Huntsville Botanical Garden wedding is like stepping into a fairytale. With a range of indoor and outdoor spaces, the Garden is a beautiful place to exchange your vows any time of year. One step into this venue will give you all the reasons you need to get married here, but if you need some more convincing, here are five reasons to book your wedding at Huntsville Botanical Garden.
(Here are some engagement photos of real couple that I had the pleasure of taking at this venue!)
5 Reasons to Have a Huntsville Botanical Garden Wedding
1. Multiple Wedding Package Options Available
The Huntsville Botanical Garden has several wedding packages, and they include just about everything you’ll need for your big day, like:
- Tables and chairs
- Rehearsal time
- Shuttle for use inside of the gardens
They even include a family membership for the gardens, so you and your sweetheart can enjoy more visits after your wedding (future date nights!).
2. Let’s Talk about the Space Options!
There are several venues to choose from, including:
- Guest Center: The Grand Hall (Reception) – The Grand Hall is the largest reception venue available and can accommodate up to 350 seated guests (280 if you want a dancefloor). The venue exudes elegance, with its porte-cochere entrance, movable dance floor and stunning veranda that overlooks the garden. When you book this space, you also get to use the Groom’s Suite, Bride’s Parlor, catering kitchen and coatroom.
- Celebration Garden (Ceremony) – The Celebration Garden is the perfect ceremony site if you’re having your reception at the Grand Hall (it’s just steps away). The site features a gorgeous, covered pavilion to exchange your vows and plenty of space for seating (up to 250 guests).
- The Meadow at Lake Lonnie (Ceremony) – For a larger wedding party, the Meadow at Lake Lonnie is perfect. It can accommodate up to 400 people. But even if you have a smaller wedding party, you’ll love this site. It has views of the Lake Lonnie fountain and is surrounded by flowering trees and shrubs.
- Guest Center: The Carriage House (Reception) – The Carriage House can seat up to 150 people (112 with the dancefloor) and is absolutely charming. The venue has beautiful beamed ceilings, chandeliers and carriage doors (great for barn wedding themes). You also get access to a catering kitchen. You can choose to have your ceremony and/or reception here.
- Nichols Arbor (Reception) – Want a magical, fairytale wedding? Nichols Arbor is the right venue for you. The grapevine-covered trellis glitters with fairy lights. The moss-covered arbor is enchanting and a beautiful backdrop for photos. Plus, you can bring up to 160 of your closest friends to celebrate your day. This package includes the use of the catering kitchen, tables and chairs, sound and projection system, and a dedicated staff member.
- Nichols Arbor Courtyard Garden (Ceremony) – The Nichols Arbor Courtyard Garden is the perfect complement to its reception site. Adding to the magical feel of these spaces, this venue is tucked away between the trees. A chandelier hangs from the pergola, which is surrounded by plants and flowers.
3. Walk-in Weddings Available – Talk About Spontaneous
Spontaneity is rare with weddings. However, walk-in weddings are available for groups of 20 and under. These budget-friendly options allow couples to be spontaneous when they say, “I do.”
4. Iconic Picture Opportunities – Virtually Everywhere
As a photographer, it’s impossible not to appreciate the beauty of the Botanical Garden. Sure, the exterior of the building is exceptional, but the picture-taking opportunities are everywhere. It’s so much fun to take photos:
- In front of the gigantic columns
- Surrounded by flowers and the courtyard garden
- In the meadows near the lake
One glimpse of this venue, and you’ll know that your pictures will come out flawless.
5. What About Cleanup? Staff Takes Care of Everything.
Cleanup is the least favorite part of every wedding. The idea of cleaning up after a day of extreme highs and lows is something the staff at Huntsville Botanical Garden know all about. Your goal for the day is simple:
- Enjoy it – it flies by
- Bask in the romance
The staff takes care of the cleanup so that you can enjoy the day with the love of your life, and also so that your family is not stuck cleaning up for you. They want to enjoy the day too!
A Huntsville Botanical Garden wedding is truly one of a kind. The gardens are stunning, the interior is fit for royalty, and you don’t need to lift a finger to clean up after your big day. It’s the perfect location for a wedding.
When you need a photographer for your wedding at Huntsville Botanical Garden wedding, I’m the gal for you. Let’s chat and see how I can capture every integral moment of your wedding.
Related Links For Huntsville Botanical Garden Wedding:
Burritt on the Mountain | White Barn Wedding Venues | Pursell Farms
