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Meadowlark Botanical Gardens
4.8 ★★★★★ 4,357 Google reviews · Greenhouse wedding venue in Vienna, Virginia
A 95-acre complex featuring ornamental gardens, native plants, lakes, trails & a visitor center.
Plan your tour
- Pets “Dogs are welcome on the Perimeter trail that can be found outside of the Garden’s fence.”
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 703-255-3631
- Website novaparks.com — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 10 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am–7 pm |
The setting
“Meadowlark Botanical Gardens is wonderfully serene and made for the perfect Mother’s Day outing with the family.”
“The Atrium was beautiful and the grounds around it had many beautiful flowers blooming.”
Amenities, with proof
“Welcome to Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, a serene oasis spanning 95 acres of lush greenery and vibrant blooms.” — the venue's website
“The Bell Garden The Gazebo and Koi Pond.”
“Dogs are welcome on the Perimeter trail that can be found outside of the Garden’s fence.” — the venue's website
What couples say again and again
“The gardens are impeccably maintained, and terrific for a leisurely stroll surrounded by flowers, nature, and scenic views.”
“This place is fun to walk around and see the butterflies and beautiful plants and nature.”
“The gardens were incredibly well maintained, peaceful, and full of stunning flowers and greenery.”
Why it's listed — and what we can confirm
- Glass / botanical setting — “Meadowlark Botanical Gardens”
- Hosts weddings or events — “Weddings & Catering”
From the reviews
Meadowlark is a spectacular garden adventure! So many species of plants and it just keeps getting better each year. It's also a wonderful place for an engagement session or wedding.
Stunning venue! Very easy to work with the staff. The couple had a lovely time. We had a blast walking around finding beautiful spots for photos. I hope to be back very soon!
I went for a wedding. The Atrium was beautiful and the grounds around it had many beautiful flowers blooming. It was a great venue for a wedding. Highly recommend!
Getting married at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens
Meadowlark Botanical Gardens 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.
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