State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S Milledge Avenue • Athens • GA 30605
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Why You'll Love This Place
A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
- With acres of bountiful gardens dotted with artfully designed buildings, this unique botanical garden—operated by the University of Georgia—celebrates the natural horticultural heritage of the South. An added perk: your rental fees help support its mission of education and ecological stewardship.
- Designed to blend with its surrounding of hardwood trees, the Cecil B. Day Chapel is a striking architectural gem, with an impressive cathedral ceiling, intricate detailing of carved wood and glass, and huge windows that let in the light and views of the forest.
- Host an unforgettable celebration in the dazzling Great Room. Housing the Garden’s collection of lush tropical plants, trees, and flowers, this all-glass structure boasts a soaring ceiling and exquisite light…especially after sunset.
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Prices: What's this going to cost?
Rental Fee
- $750–4,750/event
- Rental fee varies depending on:
- Day of week
- Time of day
- Space reserved
Most rental spaces may be reserved for the day (8:30am–4pm), evening (4:30pm–midnight), or all day (any 10 hours between 8:30am and midnight).
The Day Chapel
Sanctuary Only | $1,000–2,500
Sanctuary and Reception Hall | $1,500–4,250All rentals include use of two dressing rooms. Sanctuary and Reception Hall rentals also include use of the catering kitchen, tables & chairs, outside patio, and reception hall. Champagne, champagne punch, white wine, and nonalcoholic beverages only.
The Great Room
Gardenside Room Only (day) | $750–1,000
Great Room Only (evening) | $2,000–4,250
Great Room and Gardenside Room | $2,500–4,750Includes use of the entrance plaza, patio, standard furnishings, tables & chairs, and a catering area. The Great Room is available for evening rentals only. No kegs.
The Porcelain and Decorative Arts Museum
Event Lawn Only | $1,500–2,500
Classroom Only | $1,750–4,000Not available for full day rentals. Inquire for included furnishings.
The Terrace Room | $1,500–3,500
Includes use of the ballroom, terrace, catering kitchen, tables & chairs, and AV services. No red wine or red punch permitted. There is a catering surcharge of 15% of the caterer's fee.The Administration Building | $750–1,750
Includes use of the conference room, auditorium, and lobby area, tables & chairs, courtyard, and kitchenette. No red wine permitted.
Capacity
Indoors | Outdoors | ||
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Ceremony | Seated | 200 | 160 |
Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 300 | 160 |
Reception | Seated | 200 | 160 |
Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 300. |
Please contact the venue for additional capacity information.
Venue Details
Site Uses
- Ceremony
- Outdoor Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- Small Wedding
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Special Events / Parties
- Business Functions / Meetings
- Late Night
- LGBTQ+ Friendly
Essential Info
Price
$ • $$
Catering
BYO
Alcohol
BYO
Amplified Music
Indoors
Outdoors
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible
Availability
Year-round, daily.
Venue Type
Buildings, other structures, and natural settings available at this venue:
- Chapel / Church / Temple
- College Campus / School
- Garden
- Non-Profit
- Patio / Deck / Terrace
- Unique
Venue Views
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Forest / Woods
- Garden
- Landscaped Grounds
- Panoramic
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