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Botanic Garden at Georgia Southern University
4.8 ★★★★★ 395 Google reviews · Greenhouse wedding venue in Statesboro, Georgia
Garden featuring native Georgia trees & plants, wooded walking paths & hands-on exhibits.
Plan your tour
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 912-478-1149
- Website georgiasouthern.edu — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–2 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–2 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–2 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–2 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–2 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The setting
“Best botanical garden in Georgia per aperture!”
Amenities, with proof
“Water fountains for some extra hydration.”
What couples say again and again
“We were completely blown away by how incredibly beautiful this entire property is.”
“Very well maintained and the plants where absolutely beautiful and healthy.”
Why it's listed — and what we can confirm
- Glass / botanical setting — “Botanic Garden at Georgia Southern University”
- Hosts weddings or events — “Setup and attended our nephew's wedding here.”
- Hosts weddings — “Whether you’re seeking a breathtaking venue for your wedding or special event, or eager to immerse yourself in educational programs that explore the flora of the Southeastern Coastal Plain, the Garden offers an enriching”
From the reviews
Best botanical garden in Georgia per aperture!! This old Bland Farm, where in the early 1980s James in his 70s introduced me to his Uncle Dan in his 90s and we picked pears, looked at arrowheads, talked shop and where i got married in the 00s, is expertly and excellently curated and is showcase for early education…
Setup and attended our nephew's wedding here. All outdoors. Venue is, of course, a beautiful nature scene all around. Winding paths of brick take you to historic small quaint structures. The reception is also open to the outside. No A/C here, but ceiling fans and a large shaded area.
Beautiful, lived here for five years and boy did i wish I came sooner . The parking is only $5/ car, its secluded though still close to to the road with a lot of interesting history about the family and the property. Beautiful lanscape (regardless if its original planted or planted for purpose).
My wedding was literally perfect. The venue was the perfect size. The gardens were beautiful and having the house to get ready in was great.
Getting married at Botanic Garden at Georgia Southern University
Botanic Garden at Georgia Southern University comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth it. First, see the glass house at the time of day and season you'd actually get married — the light pouring through the panes at golden hour is the whole reason to book one, but a greenhouse at noon in July feels very different from one at dusk in October, so ask about temperature and shade for your date and walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring the questions that only matter for a glass venue: is it heated and air-conditioned (the single most important question), what months do they actually book, is there shade cloth or diffusing glass for midday glare, what's the humidity like in summer, are candles or open flame allowed near the plants, and exactly what's included — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Glass venues are intimate and popular dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
