Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

pite the chinnese lantern festival going on.

I was working with I didn't hit off with right away. She seemed out of it, and at moments as a nervous bride it was unsettling. Other than that, I strongly recommend the garden. Despite the doubt, my wedding went off without a hitch.

leaving half of my family including elderly grandmother behind. My family did not get to experience the whole tour because we were running through the areas where we could have the ceremony. I was taken through a few different areas but most of them I couldn't have my reception at because of the guest count. After the tour, they took us to an office. I assumed the employee would sit us down, go over pricing and answer any questions. That did not happen. She put us in the office and said "you can look at all of the books here and if you have any questions you can email me." I was so disappointed in the tour and this venue! I felt like we were so rushed and the employee was unprofessional. It was between Daniel Stowe and one other venue. Because of the tour, I chose the other venue.

tiful. Also we didn't have to spend much in decorations since the place is enough in itself. They also have great customer service, we had a really good experience with the staff. All of my family and friends loved the venue and had a great time.

came down to the day of rehearsal, there were displays from a previous even set up and we were told then (not in advance) that they wouldn't be able to move the particular displays. Luckily, the displays incorporated my wedding colors.

tions about the venue itself and even just with general recommendations. The gardens are stunningly beautiful for an outdoor ceremony, but even if the weather doesn't work out, the Great Hall is lovely for the ceremony. Definitely tell your guests to check out the Orchid Conservatory! The point is that choosing to have my wedding at the garden was the best decision (other than my husband!) that I made about my wedding day. It was just perfect!

ption in the Great Hall. It was extremely convenient to have everything in one place with the option of an indoor reception to escape the summer heat! DSBG is a little far from downtown Charlotte, but well worth the drive! The staff at DSBG was very kind, helpful, and professional. Their event coordinator, Gail Allen, was attentive and always available to answer our questions. She shared the garden's recommended vendor list which we used for almost every aspect of our wedding- made planning a lot easier! Our guests RAVED about how beautiful the venue was. It started pouring down rain immediately after our ceremony, moving the cocktail hour inside, but everything was so beautiful that no one even cared! The staff made the transition effortless for us. Definitely one of the best venues in the Charlotte area - highly recommend!

top-notch and you can customize your day in a way that you can't with any other venues in the Charlotte area. The timeline they give you is a little tight, so just be aware, but everything else makes up for that. I couldn't have asked for a more perfect setting.

eremony space was still stunning! The guests couldn't tell it was the fallback plan! Luckily, the rain cleared up and our guests were able to roam the gardens during our cocktail hour!

flying. We both still wanted to find a place that felt like a destination, a place where the pretty is already in place & then God led us to Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden! During our initial visit we met with Gail, who has to be one of the nicest people on earth! She showed us the gardens & walked us through all the details. It was love at first sight! I knew after minutes of walking the gardens that this was the place! Not only were the gardens so beautiful, it also featured exhibits as well. My wedding day was on August 31,2014 in the White Garden. The reception was held in the Great Hall. We additionally had access to the entire gardens with our package & they had a beautiful Zimbabwe exhibit displayed during the month of August! My wedding day could not have been more perfect! Courtney & Gail made sure that all of our needs were met from beginning to end. Getting married at Daniel Stowe was such a blessing. My family & friends can't stop talking about how beautiful the gardens were. DSBG is a true treasure! Thank you so much again to Gail, Courtney, & Donald with Best Impressions. You all made my wedding day so special & memorable! This was one of the best days of my life & I owe it all to God for leading me to Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden! -Neda Williams-

the entire wedding planning process. Her customer service was top notch! She provided suggestions for different vendors to use and genuinely cared about making sure our wedding day was flawless and special. She really became a part of our family because she was so caring and involved from top to bottom. :) I got engaged at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden last summer and I met Gail while we were there. Daniel Stowe is a stunning venue. We received so much feedback from our guests about how beautiful everything was. We had our ceremony outside in the Four Seasons Garden and we booked the entire facility for our wedding. Our guests were able to tour the entire garden - including the White Garden, the Crepe Myrtle Grove, and the Orchid Conservatory. DSBG is an awesome venue to work with and everything flowed seamlessly. They have exclusive vendors that they use for catering/rentals and it makes your wedding day go so smoothly. They are truly one of the best wedding venues in this area.

l Stowe was nothing less than exceptional. If you are interested in impressing your guests and having a stunning venue with wonderful service, this place is it!

l and we got a free membership so we can enjoy the garden for another year! Highly recommended.

cilities, we enjoyed the food (on-site caterer required), we enjoyed the staff; we had THE BEST wedding experience! I have worked in the event industry many years and this venue is by FAR the most professional. They tell you what they offer and then they follow through promptly and efficiently. It was a pleasure getting to know their staff and working together to make our son's wedding amazing!

er dreamed of and I wanted It to be perfect. The Gardens and the staff exceeded all my wishes. It has acres of gardens and every flower you can imagine. It also has some gorgeous water fountains that make for some romantic pictures. We had a butterfly release at the end of the ceremony. The guest were surprised and thought It was amazing to see in the gardens. Our reception was held in “The Great Hall”. This room is stunning with a Dome ceiling which we had the decorator hang with tangerine ceiling drapes. Best Impressions, the catering company, was more than I could hope for. Every dish was delicious. The set up of the different stations was drenched with mouth watering dishes. I must say every bride is going to worry about everything taking place on wedding day. But believe me When I say, you honestly have no worries at Daniel Stowe. The caterer, the decorator, the florist, the DJ, the photographer, the officiant , the coordinator, each and every one did their part and more. I could not be more pleased about my wedding day. If you want a First Class Wedding this is the place.

grounds and policies. The White Garden is beautiful all year long but was especially vibrant for our May ceremony.

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e Great Hall was magnificent for the reception. Everyone who works there went above and beyond to make my wedding a dream come true!

ure we were all on the same page in planning. They answered our questions and fulfilled our every need. Our guests were most complimentary of the location and its facilities.

you throw rice or flowers, but that's just a small thing.

ve your ceremony and reception there. The Gardens only work with one table and linnen/decorating company.

ore than what you pay for. Of all the places we looked to hold our reception and ceremony Daniel Stowe was the most beautiful and most cost effective.

Very romantic.;The venue only had ONE rental company they would deal with, and they were very unprofessional. First time I was to meet with them, then forgot and I had to call her. Second time, they forgot the rental book so I did not get to see selections for center pieces. They were rude and knew that they could treat you badly b/c you 'HAD' to deal with them. There was no other choice.