About this vendor
Celebrate your love surrounded by the scenic beauty and elegant simplicity of the West Virginia Botanic Garden located in Morgantown, WV. Nestled among 85-acres of forests and gardens, The Terrace at Tibbs Run was thoughtfully designed for special events while showcasing the rustic charm of West Virginia.
Whether you are hosting a full wedding day, or an intimate reception, The Terrace combines modern design with the allure of nature. With spacious outdoor decks, two changing suites, and an indoor-outdoor fireplace, it is a unique forest retreat for unforgettable "I dos". The Celebration Garden, our outdoor ceremony site offers privacy of the forest for you and your guests to enjoy, featuring a covered pavilion and a beautiful newly paved aisle for your ceremony. Nearby hotels, restaurants, and catering options offer added convenience. This modern and spacious venue is the perfect setting for any gathering!
The Terrace is available to book January through December and features:
- A temperature-controlled, gorgeous modern building (completed August 2022!)
- Large upper and lower back decks overlooking 85 acres of stunning forest views
- Cozy indoor and outdoor fireplace
- Flexible secondary space that can be used for cocktail hour and/or dancing
- Two private changing suites
- Separate guest restrooms with four stalls each
- Caterers’ kitchen
- House sound system with two 86” televisions and a wireless microphone
- Adjustable lighting and electric floor-to-ceiling window shades
- High-speed internet
- Private Terrace parking lot accommodating up to 45 vehicles (additional overflow lots available)
The West Virginia Botanic Garden is a non-profit agency and a public garden, committed to education and the preservation of our natural resources.
Amenities + details
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Ceremony Types
- Civil Union
- Commitment Ceremony
- Elopement
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
Settings
- Garden
- Trees
Venue Service Offerings
- Bar & Drinks
- Bar Rental
- Rentals & Equipment
Awards and Affiliations
2-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2024.2023.
Best of Weddings
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The venue is absolutely beautiful.
However we had a lot of turn over in staffing while we were booking. This caused a lot of confusion on both ends.
We had multiple things that w...
ere promised during our day or communicated verbally that would not be an issue or that we would get. However, when the day came these things became nonnegotiables unless we produced the contract stating it right then and there. That was a bit frustrating, especially asking someone to pull up the contract on their wedding day.
However, the event went smoothly and they were responsive.
The aesthetic of the venue can’t be matched. So much potential for any event with the beautiful layout
This venue is absolutely beautiful, the surrounding grounds are stunning. The professionalism, communication and response time by the staff (Dana Larcenaire) was prompt and extrem...
ely helpful. Our event from start to finish was awesome! Highly recommend.
We had an event this fall. The team was great to work with and the venue was perfect!
We had our wedding here in May and it was everything we dreamed of! Gorgeous venue with indoor and outdoor spaces. Dana was very communicative and helpful!
The venue and staff were amazing!!! Even with a few delays throughout the day, the team there made the event run as smoothly as possible!
This place was amazing. Nestled amidst breathtaking landscapes, this venue offered the perfect blend of elegance and charm. The picturesque surroundings provided an exquisite backd...
rop for our ceremony and photoshoot. The staff's impeccable attention to detail ensured that every aspect, from planning to execution, was flawless.
The Botanic Garden was a fantastic venue for our wedding, and the communication we had with them was seamless from start to finish. Their pricing and packages were clearly stated o...
ut and very fair. The Event Sales Manager made it very easy for us to get everything together, and she was always available for any sort of question we had.
The flexibility for unknown weather conditions at the venue was great. We had the option of moving our ceremony indoors if the weather were to take a turn for the worse, which my wife and I very much appreciated.
Finally, I’d be a fool to not mention the breathtaking scenery of the venue. Our summer wedding seemed like it was straight out of a fairytale. We loved being so close to nature, and the setting sun on the terrace is something I will never forget.
We highly recommend this venue to any couple who is looking for a beautiful venue that will make their wedding day truly unforgettable!
We cannot say enough positive things about our experience at West Virginia Botanic Garden's Terrace at Tibbs Run. From the moment we stepped foot on the beautiful premises, we were...
greeted by an enchanting atmosphere and warm hospitality from the incredible person at the helm, Dana. The garden grounds are absolutely gorgeous, and the facility is somehow both rustic and modern at the same time. We knew immediately upon arrival that it was where we wanted to get married, and we couldn't wait to celebrate there with our closest family and friends.
Dana was an absolute gem throughout the entire planning process, and her attention to detail, professionalism, and investment in our special day made all the difference. We felt as if she genuinely cared about our story and making the day special for us. The venue itself had everything we could have wished for and more! The Celebration Garden, with it's trees and gazebo, was magical and perfect for our ceremony, and guests raved about cocktail hour on the veranda. We were able to take beautiful pictures on the garden grounds, and our photographer was thrilled with the options available. The indoor reception area, with its wall of windows and state-of-the-art resources, was the perfect space for dinner and dancing. The kitchen area was perfect for our caterer, the changing rooms were lovely, and there was plenty of room for everything we needed and wanted!
Our wedding day was everything we dreamed of and more, and we owe a huge "thank you" to Dana at the Terrace at Tibbs Run for making it a reality. We couldn't be happier with our choice, and we feel fortunate for finding it each time we look at our pictures and reminisce about our wedding day. The only thing we regret is how quickly the evening went, so book more time than you think you'll need so that you can make more memories!
Best wedding venue in Morgantown. I had my wedding recently at this venue on April 30th. Perfect for a destination wedding venue. The best part of the venue is its glass structure ...
and view in and around as it is in the West Virginia Botanic Garden.
All our guest enjoyed the view and had a lots of pictures.
The manager Dana was really friendly and helpful. We also can have outside catering for food of our choice.
For the best experience of your big day this will be the great venue 😍❤️
BEST WEDDING VENUE IN MORGANTOWN. It’s a new place and hidden diamond. Perfect set for wedding in the woods. I recently had my Indian wedding on 04/30/2023. Special thanks to Dana,...
she is very cooperative and worked beyond her limits. This Venue allows to get external catering services and allowed us to serve Indian food to guests.
WVBG, the Terrace is truly the dream-come-true location for anyone considering a wedding or a concert! We (Summit Chamber Music Series) present classical chamber music concerts thr...
oughout the year, and I can honestly say that the Terrace is a wonderful location for concerts in terms of acoustics, surroundings, facility. The staff there is also incredibly kind, helpful and communicative! I highly highly recommend WVGB!
Great place for small gathering. Beautiful venue and views of the gardens. Dana was so helpful in helping the day go smoothly. Highly recommended!
Fantastic service. Very easy to work with! Highly recommend using them!
A beautiful new venue in the heart of the verdant Botanic Gardens with everything you need for an elegant and well appointed indoor/outdoor event: beautiful views, decks with a fir...
eplace overlooking the native landscape, modern and thoughtful architectural design, catering space, parking, the list goes on! I would highly recommend this event space.
This event location is unapparelled in the Morgantown, WV area for its modern beauty and intimate view of the natural surroundings. Dana and the support staff at WVBG went above an...
d beyond to help make our work event a smashing success - all our guests were enamored by the setting; it was the perfect location to have our stakeholders and community members meet for a networking social with special guest speakers. Everything from planning to execution was a breeze with Dana and we look forward to the next event we host there!
The West Virginia Botanic Garden gave us the most beautiful place to be married in. My husband and I dreamt of an outdoor wedding that would celebrate the beauty of where we live, ...
and the Botanic Garden delivered. Their new event space was perfect for our dinner and dancing and the outdoor space gave our guests the scenic views of our state that we had envisioned.
Dana the whole WVBG board of directors are great to work with and this is our area's best new ceremony and reception venue. Thank you to their entire team!
The tiny pavilion was a perfect place for out intimate ceremony. We chose the elopement package for our small group of 10. Dana was amazing to work with. Everything was just perfec...
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Dana and her team at the WVBG literally moved mountains to give us the wedding day of our dreams. I can’t over-emphasize how much they did for us, how beautiful the new ceremony ga...
rden is, and what this place means to us. It is easily and definitively the best place to get married at in North Central West Virginia. You won’t regret it - they’re just the best!
Dana was wonderful to work with through our entire company event.! Beautiful venue and plenty of space for entertaining a large group of people. We will definitely be back next yea...
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We did our tour with Dana today and she is absolutely amazing! The venue is so modern and beautiful, I couldn’t ask for a better venue! Cannot wait to have my wedding here in Septe...
mber!
Thank you so much Dana!
My wife and I held our wedding reception at the West Virginia Botanic Garden on October 10th, 2021. Being from Morgantown and having spent a lot of time at the WVBG in the past, we...
knew it would be a great place to hold our reception. The manager Philip, was incredibly accommodating to help us out. He opened the facility an hour earlier than originally agreed upon so that we would have enough time to do our set up (this meant he woke up at 4:00 am just to give us a little extra time). Signage was put in place to direct the flow of foot traffic prior to our event starting which gave us an extra secluded feel.
We were given full use of the Education & Event Center with free reign to use it to its maximum potential. Our caterer was able to set up effortlessly and easily serve all of the guests. Luckily the weather was incredible so that we were able to open the sliding glass doors and dance on the patio outside.
Perhaps we were intoxicated on the drug of matrimony, but our recollection of the event made us believe that our reception would not have been any better anywhere else. Moreover, the price made it by FAR one of the cheapest options in town. Add in all of the amenities, and it is, without question, the best value for the money spent.
Not a great venue for weddings! Phillip, the manager, was not very pleasant because we was 30 minutes late leaving. He informed me he’d be keeping our security deposit. I said not ...
a problem and I understood. He then looked out and saw the “mess” and said I can’t “f’ing” believe this. I stayed calm and offered to clean up whatever he wanted even though we paid a cleaning fee. He then came outside and went off over a broken bottle. At this point I started giving it back. My recommendation is they change their contract not allowing alcohol at all or at least no glass bottles. Scarecrows was placed in direct view of ceremony - we asked only 2 be moved. This was thrown up in my face - sorry we didn’t pay $3,000+ for photographer and videographer to have scarecrows in them. On another note, there is absolutely no lighting to the parking areas. My recommendation would be to have events end and guest leave before dark. The father of the bride actually ran into a tree limb and hurt his ear badly because his cell phone died and he had no flashlight. We had to sweep both deck areas prior to setting up and the lawn was very high. We asked and they did mow, but this was after tent was up and tables laying under tent. While we made the venue look absolutely stunning, I feel the WVBG is not a good place for weddings, especially those serving alcohol or those with handicap/elderly guests. Phillip, I cuss, but know when not to! You dropping the F bomb was very unprofessional.
Contact
1061 Tyrone Road, Morgantown, WV
The West Virginia Botanic Garden