Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden is a 450-acre botanical garden on the shores of Lake Wylie in Belmont, 15 miles west of Charlotte, offering some of the most naturally magnificent ceremony settings in the Piedmont. The Cottage Garden's ornate iron gazebo, perennial borders, and reflecting pool create the garden's signature ceremony backdrop. The Trellis Ballroom — a purpose-built glass and stone hall overlooking the Hydrangea Terrace — accommodates receptions for up to 300 guests with panoramic garden views. Evening exclusive-use events allow access to all four miles of illuminated garden pathways, the five-acre perennial garden, and multiple water features for extraordinary cocktail hour exploration. A dedicated events team coordinates preferred vendors year-round.
Best seasons to marry here
Starts in 17h 6m
Sunset faces
West-facing over Lake Wylie
Capacity
Up to 300
Price
$$$
Setting
Both
Airport
CLT · 22mi
Accessibility
ADA Accessible
Best for photos
Cottage Garden gazebo, Hydrangea Terrace, canal garden, perennial borders, lake views
Sunrise
10:30 AM
Solar Noon
5:21 PM
Sunset
12:11 AM
Amenities & Inclusions
Catering
Approved caterers list
Bar / Alcohol
Licensed bartenders required; outside alcohol with approval
Music Curfew
10:00 PM
Rental Hours
6 hrs included
Vendors
Preferred vendor list; outside vendors with approval
Rain Backup Plan
Trellis Ballroom and covered terrace available
Hurricane Season Note
Piedmont location reduces direct hurricane exposure; some tropical systems bring heavy rain in late summer
Verify Before You Book
Confirm current rental packages and exclusive-use evening buyout pricing
Rob Craven
Lead Photographer · Prospect Photography
Sunset faces
West-facing over Lake Wylie
Shade coverage
Excellent — mature canopy trees throughout garden pathways
Best shots & hidden gems
Cottage Garden gazebo, Hydrangea Terrace, canal garden, perennial borders, lake views
6500 S New Hope Rd
Belmont, Charlotte
Parking
Large on-site paved lot; free
Nearest Airport
CLT · 22 mi
Guest Hotels
Courtyard Charlotte Belmont, Hampton Inn Gastonia, hotels in south Charlotte
