The Applehead Guide to Wedding Venues in Georgia
- Pheather
- Oct 17
- 16 min read
Atlanta Botanical Gardens
Description: Since opening in 1976, the Atlanta Botanical Gardens has become a horticultural southern dreamscape located in the heart of Midtown Atlanta. This thirty+ acre gem consists of an amazing floral collection, unique displays, and phenomenal exhibits along the pristine walking trails throughout the entire property.
Photographer Insight: The photo spots are endless across the entire property. It seems that no matter the season, something is always in bloom and the exhibits just add another layer of uniqueness to your photos. We recommend taking photos inside the conservatory and an ATL skyline backdrop from the Great Lawn. However, no matter what trail you take you'll definetly be surrounded by a beautful landscape.
Location: 1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
Guest Capacity: up to 400
Space: Day Hall, Mershon Hall, Gardenhouse Gallery, Rose Garden, Skyline Robinson Gazebo, Trustees Garden, etc.
Price: Starting price $1,400
Atlanta History Center-Swan House
Description: The Atlanta History Center consists of thirty-three acres of historic houses, gardens, and award-winning exhibitions. This property is unmistakably known for the Swan House, a 1928 built mansion with its notable cascading fountains and serene private lawn were wedding ceremonies are predominately held.
Photographer Insight: The entire property is sprawling with historic decadence and regal charm. We love shooting specifically in the adjacent gardens to the Swan House, Olguita's Garden, and of course inside the Swan House.
Location: 130 W Paces Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30305
Guest Capacity: up to 500 guests
Space: Swan House, McElreath Hall, Olguita's Garden, Grand Overlook, Etc.
Price: Starting price $3,500
Atlanta Utility Works
Description: Established in 1901, Atlanta Utility Works was an industrial staple to East Point, GA. Atlanta Utility Works was used to manufacture farming equipment, fertilizer, and heavy machinery which was easily transported across the U.S. by means of the railway system running through the property. Today, this event venue has been the backdrop for series such as Ozark and Stranger Things. Aside from its film appeal, this property is now home to the Cultured South’s Fermentation Company brewing the ever delicious variety of Golda Kombucha.
Photographer Insight: We love the history and sheer magnitude of industrial machinery left behind on this property. The Foundry Ruins provide an amazing ambience to any wedding ceremony. We especially love the amount of angles and textures you can find inside the vastness of property's interior space.
Location: 2903 RN Martin St., East Point, Ga 30344
Guest Capacity: Up to 200 guests
Space: Foundry Ruins, Tap room, Fermentation Station, main building, bridal suite, etc.
Price: Starting price $1,700
Website: https://atlantautility.works/
Berry College
Description: Located at the foot of Lavender Mountain, the Berry College campus is filled with magnificent architectural buildings from its founding in 1902 by Martha Berry. The stunning natural landscape across its 27,000 acre footprint only bolsters this property as a premiere picturesque Northwest Georgia wedding location.
Photographer Insight: Another amazing historic proprety with glorious architecture and photo ops everywhere galore.
Location: 2277 Martha Berry Hwy NW, Mount Berry, GA 30149
Guest Capacity: 300+
Space: Oak Hill Pavilion, Oak Hill Gardens, Ford Dining Hall, Barnwell Chapel, Frost Chapel, and College Chapel
Price: Starting package $2,300
Biltmore Ballrooms
Description: The Biltmore was brilliantly designed by the architecture firm Shultze and Weaver and construction was completed in 1924. Once publicized as "The South's Supreme Hotel," this renovated gem continues to display its early twentieth century pizzazz with its Tennessee marbled floor, handcrafted plaster relief ceilings, restored crystal chandeliers, and Palladian windows.
Photographer Insight: Both ballrooms are beautifully crafted from floor to ceiling and are quite breathtaking as you enter either space.
Location: 817 West Peachtree Street Atlanta, Georgia 30308
Guest Capacity: 300+
Space: Pre-function area, lobby, Georgian Ballroom, Imperial Ballroom, etc.
Price: Starting package $3,500
Callanwolde Fine Arts Center
Description: This stunning 27,000 square foot gothic Tudor style mansion was built by the Candler family in 1920. Aside from it's magnificent architecture both inside and outside, you'll find lush greenery and florals surrounding this well manicured estate. When you walk inside the main foyer you're immediately met with a sense of historic craftsmanship by the limestone archways and walnuts floors and wall paneling. Rounding the corner under the twelve foot ceiling you're abruptly captivated by the grand staircase leading up to three enormous ornately designed windows. Meanwhile, the exterior of the property is adorned with terraces, a fountain, courtyard, and stone patio wrapping around the east entrance.
Photographer Insight: This venue oozes of sophisticated character around every corner. We love shooting around the grand staircase, front terrace, courtyard, and the sprawling gardens spaces around the mansion. Regardless of holding your ceremony inside or outside, Callanwolde offers a gorgeous backdrop for your entire wedding day.
Location: 980 Briarcliff Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30306
Guest Capacity: up to 200 guests
Space: Front lawn, hydrangea garden, indoor courtyard, Great Hall, formal garden, indoor courtyard, front terrace, etc.
Price: Starting package price $8,400
Website: https://callanwolde.org/rentals/
Cherry Hollow Farm
Description: Cherry Hollow Farm is an architectural masterpiece of at least forty structures including twenty-one industrial buildings/textile mills that no longer exist today. Owners, Carter and Laura Williamson spent five years traveling all over the South to purchase and transport large sections of those old mills and abandoned buildings to piece them back together as one unit known as Cherry Hollow. The vast amount of character of these structures shines through the visible craftsmanship displayed as a living work of art.
Photographer Insight: There are at least a dozen indoor and plenty of outdoor shooting locations given any time of day.
Location: Chattahoochee Hills, GA
Guest Capacity: up to 200
Space: Indoor/Outdoor
Price: Contact for custom pricing
Website: https://www.cherryhollowfarm.com/
Glover Park Brewery
Description: Glover Park Brewery creates amazingly crafted beer from their renovated 1930 Industrial Chic style building just steps from the Marrietta Square. Born out of a love for craft beer, Founders Sam Rambo and Hank DuPre, along with brew-master Kevin McNerney have generated a local craft beer phenomenon for the Marietta community. Whether hosting a wedding or private event, Glover Park Brewery allows its guests to become immersed in the brewing culture.
Photographer Insight: We love the mix of old and new here. We also love its proximity to the square which opens up even more photo ops.
Location: 65 Atlanta St SE, Marietta, GA 30060
Guest Capacity: Up to 250 guests
Space: Upper floor, Upper Taproom, Lower Taproom, etc.
Price: Starting price $5,000
Guardian Works
Description: Guardian Works is the event space inside the Echo Street West development. This 1908 industrial renovation space boasts a 22,000+ square footprint due west of the Georgia Institute of Technology campus.
Photographer Insight: Much of the 20th century character still exists within this massive property. We enjoy shooting at the Echo Street entryway, main interior space, and the private upstairs walkway.
Location: 775 Echo Street NW Atlanta, Georgia 30318
Guest Capacity: 250+ guests
Space: Pre-Function, Main Interior, Marquee, Patio, Lawn, etc.
Price: Starting package $3,500
Hotel Clermont
Description: Built in 1924, this Atlanta landmark was originally known as the Clermont Motor Hotel. Today, it houses 94 guest rooms, an AstroTurf rooftop bar/lounge, Tiny Lou's restaurant, Clermont Cafe, and a lobby bar. And although its separately owned, located in the underbelly of this historic building resides the oldest strip club in Atlanta, The Clermont Lounge.
Photographer Insight: This property is packed with an eclectic vintage style of furniture and decor with all the modern conveniences for a relaxing visit. Around every corner there are so many unique backdrops and photo ops at your disposal. We would describe this shooting location as a bespoke Hollywood glam spot. Be sure to hire a photographer who can manage low-light scenarios.
Location: 789 Ponce De Leon Ave N.E., Atlanta, GA 30306
Guest Capacity: up to 200 guests
Space: Tiny Lou's, Outdoor Rooftop, Clermont Cafe, lobby bar, etc.
Price: Rooftop only $5,000, Tiny Lou's only $5,000
Website: https://www.hotelclermont.com/
New Holland Parlor
Description: Built in 1921 as a recreation facility containing a men's parlor, a bowling alley, men's/women's locker rooms on either side of the indoor basement pool. The construction of this recreation center was meant to be community space for the families working at the Millikan Mill across the street. Today, the New Holland Parlor hosts three separate spaces for your wedding and reception. Each space is extremely unique and ascetically takes you back in time to that early 20th century era. It also boasts a large bridal suite and groom's room. The former indoor pool has been filled in and has a blue epoxy floor that makes you feel like you're dancing on water.
Photographer Insight: This property is a hidden gem! There are so many photo options with perfect window light and backdrops of actual history. You never have to worry if you'll end up with an ugly ceremony site if it rains, because with all indoor options, the weather has no impact. It's logistically easy to navigate as well with photo spots tucked away from arriving guests if the timeline is running over and you have to finish photos up until the ceremony. We also love how New Holland already has beautiful furniture that comes with your rental, which makes staging photos even better.
Location: 100 Myrtle Drive, Gainesville, GA 30501
Guest Capacity: 120
Space: Parlor Room, Locker Room, Pool Room, bridal/groom suite, etc.
Price: Wedding packages start at $4,500
Website: https://www.newhollandparlor.com/
Neverland Farms
Description: Neverland Farms is a 120 acre private estate nestled in the elevated landscape of the southwestern region of the Appalachian Mountains. Long gravel roads lead you through the dense woodlands covering most of the acreage. On your drive to the venue, this natural beauty opens up to a relaxed resort type feel that you'd find in Costa Rica. Although “farms” is in its name, and there are rustic touches on the property, we'd describe this as a botanical, whimsical wedding spot without livestock surrounding you and your guests. The main buildings are in close proximity to the outdoor ceremony site, and the open-air reception building is similar to an elevated resort setting in the Caribbean.They also boast an exceptionally friendly staff with full service on-site catering and event planning.
Photographer Insight: If your dream is to effortlessly get married barefoot in the woods, this is your spot. We love Neverland not only because of the gorgeous plant life and manicured lived-in feel, but because of the family feel that the staff exudes. Once you're in the Neverland family, you're in for life. When you choose from their preferred vendors, it's really like a family is hosting your wedding. From a photo standpoint, our favorite spot is definitely the floating dock. The serenity and quiet at the dock creates an intimate moment for you and your new spouse before the party begins.
Location: 456 Neverland Trail, Cleveland, GA 30528
Guest Capacity: Minimum of 100 guests required on Saturday, but less than 100 are allowed on Sunday
Space: the Grand Wedding Barn, Bridal Cabin, Dan's Hall, outdoor ceremony site, etc.
Price: Wedding day prices start at $10,000
Website: https://neverlandfarms.com/
*Note: Neverland ONLY hosts two weddings per week, on Saturday or Sunday.
Oakland Cemetery
Description: In 1849, Atlanta town officials purchased a then six acre portion of land as a public burial sire for its residents. Today, Oakland Cemetery is comprised of a 48 acre Victorian garden grave site with a vast number of head stones and gorgeous mausoleums.
Photographer Insight: The stone work of the head stones and especially the mausoleums are extremely impressive at this cemetery. On top of the architecture, the property is beautifully adorned with well manicured trees, shrubs and florals along many of the pathways. We not only enjoy shooting here because of the depth of character, but there is also a great Atlanta skyline background close to the Oakland Bell Tower.
Location: 248 Oakland Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312
Guest Capacity: up to 100 guests indoor, 150 guests outdoor
Space: The Oakland Bell Tower, North public grounds, Women's comfort station, Henson-Parris Mausoleum, Richards Mausoleum, Marsh Mausoleum, etc.
Price: Starting price $500.00
Rhodes Hall
Description: Amos Rhodes commission architect Willis F. Denny II to build this Victorian Romanesque Revival inspired property. Upon its completion in 1904, the construction cost nearly $50,000, and Amos' mansion was one of the most opulent mansions overlooking Atlanta’s famous thoroughfare. Today, Rhodes Hall sits as an eloquently crafted stone castle off Peachtree Road just north of Midtown Atlanta.
Photographer Insight: You can't go wrong in a historic building. We love the architecture and historic decor.
Location: 1516 Peachtree Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30309
Guest Capacity: Up to 150 guests
Space: Reception Hall, Den, Dining, Room, Parlor Room, Front Porch, etc.
Price: Starting package $3,000
Website: https://rhodeshall.org/
Rocky's Lake Estate
Description: Rocky's Lake Estate is a twelve acre lakefront property that successfully combines nature with elegance as evidenced by entering its iron gates, marvelously design gazebo, calming lake, and sophisticated patio area.
Photographer Insight: There's no bad angle at Rocky's!
Location: 2700 Cox Rd, Woodstock, GA 30188
Guest Capacity: Up to 200 guests
Space: Reception Room, Banquet Hall, Gazebo, Pavilion, bridal suite, etc.
Price: contact for pricing
Website: https://www.rockyslakeestate.com/
State Botanical Gardens
Description: The State Botanical Garden of Georgia is home to a stunning range of plant collections, floral displays and trails. We love plants so naturally, we love shooting at the SBGG. When you leave the parking area, you'll very quickly spot the Porcelain and Decorative Arts Museum and massive tropical conservatory perfect for all your indoor photos. Outside, you'll find an abundance of varied garden spaces while walking along the nature trails.
Photographer Insight: It's hard to find a non-photogenic area of the State Botanical Gardens. We also love that compared to the Atlanta Botanical Gardens, SBGG is typically less busy. We love shooting in the rose garden, the tropical conservatory, and the Day Chapel. It doesn't matter to us what season you get married in at the SBGG, there will always be beautiful and interesting nooks and crannies.
Location: 2450 S. Milledge Avenue Athens, GA 30605
Guest Capacity: up to 300
Space: Indoor: Day Chapel, Great Room, Gardenside Room, the Terrace Room, etc.
Price: Wedding prices start at $2,000
Website: https://botgarden.uga.edu/
The Cotton Gin at Mill Creek
Description: Located 26 miles from downtown Atlanta, The Cotton Gin at Mill Creek is a renovated 1900's industrial mill offering a conglomeration of intimate interior spaces for your wedding or private event. The exterior of the property nicely incorporates a natural landscape boasting an enormous wooden water wheel on one side and an industrial chic backdrop on the other.
Photographer Insight: There are unique nooks and crannies everywhere here!
Location: 1817 Hiram Douglasville Highway, Hiram, GA, 30141
Guest Capacity: Up to 200 guests
Space: Dining/reception, outdoor/indoor ceremony options, bridal suite, etc.
Price: Starting price $5,000
Website: https://www.cottonginweddings.com/
The Engine Room
Description: The Engine Room event space formally housed the engines that ran the mill machinery inside the Monroe Cotton Mills building since 1895. Renovated in 2012, this 6,400 square feet of main space permeates with exhibited character through its hardwood flooring, exposed brick walls with weathered paint, heart of pine columns, iron bars covering a few of the windows and main entrances with original sliding fire doors.
Photographer Insight: We love the opportunities here for moody indoor photos with natural lighting.
Location: 601 S Madison Ave, Monroe, GA 30655
Guest Capacity: Up to 500 guests
Space: Main reception/ceremony, open-air patio, bridal suite, groom suite in adjacent building, outdoor lawn, etc.
Price: Starting price $3,750
The Foundry at Puritan Mill
Description: The Foundry at Puritan Mill was originally built in 1921 for manufacturing products through the Puritan Chemical Company. The Puritan Chemical Company manufactured their own "Puritan" soap and other cleaning products until 1996. In 2000, it was purchased by Urban Realty Partners and Weaver & Woodberry Company and renovated into the Industrial Chic event space it serves as today. This 12,000 square foot facility still displays its original pine beams, expansive skylights, and newly polished concrete floors.
Photographer Insight: The Foundry is a blank canvas, but once transformed by your decor styling there becomes a number of isolated photo ops inside. We would also recommend this location due to its proximity to downtown ATL.
Location: 916 Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard NW Atlanta, Georgia 30318
Guest Capacity: up to 1,200 guests
Space: Great Room, entryway, etc.
Price: Starting package $5,000
The Roof at Ponce City Market
Description: Located in Atlanta's historic Old Fourth Ward, Ponce City Market was purchased from the city of Atlanta by Jamestown Investment and Management firm. Jamestown began its restoration process in 2011 to include restaurants, retail, local small business spaces, rentable living spaces, and more. The rooftop event space, (a.k.a. The Roof) is similar to a miniature version of the Coney Island Boardwalk, except on top of the historic Sears Roebuck Building. The Roof is an ideal spot for proposals, weddings, private events, and a perfect date night on the town.
Photographer Insight: Firstly, The Roof has a great backdrop to Atlanta's skyline. Of course, the photo ops for this location lend to an fun and adventurous vibe for you and your special someone. With an array of bright colors and games to play, regardless of who takes your photo, we know you'll have fun in the process.
Guest Capacity: up to 300 guests
Space: Rooftop Terrace, The Roebuck Room, Skyline Park, 9 Mile Station, 12 Cocktail Bar,
Price: Starting at $2,500
Website: https://poncecityroof.com/weddings
The Ruins at Kellum Valley
Description: In 1922, Mrs. Elizabeth Carnegie Kellum (niece of Andrew Carnegie) and her husband purchased 1,000 acres of land in the Cleveland, GA area. Shortly after moving onto the land, Mr. and Mrs. Kellum built a dormitory and schoolhouse for underprivileged children. Unfortunately, in 1928, the school and dormitory burned down, leaving a lasting beautiful arrangement of stone foundation and chimney architecture from that era. When you drive onto the address you'll see a white house, which is the owner's home containing the bridal suite. The white tent for the rain plan is behind the house and the groom's suite is in an adjacent barn across from that.
Photographer Insight: There are endless options for photo spots on the property from the large oaks, open fields, mountain peaks, thoughtfully manicured botanicals, and of course the stone ruins. There are multiple ceremony location options, but our favorite over the years has been the large oak (make sure you rent wooden pews for an extra special touch). Be sure to include extra time in your timeline for your newlywed photos because there's way too many good spots here.
Location: 705 Kellum Valley Road, Cleveland, GA 30528
Guest Capacity: up to 350
Space: 3000 sq. ft. stone ruins, oak tree, white tent, bride/groom suite, poolside cocktail hour, etc.
Price: Couples generally spend $18,000
Website: https://www.kellumvalleyfarm.com/
*Note: This venue only hosts a limited number of weddings per year, so get your date reserved quickly!
The Starling Atlanta Midtown, Curio Collection by Hilton
Description: Inside this Hilton, you'll be blown away by the 45,000 square feet of dedicated venue space.
Photographer Insight: We love the the beautiful backdrops that are fully furnished allowing for a variety of posing.
Location: 188 14th St NE, Atlanta, GA 30361
Guest Capacity: 500+ guests
Space: Altair, Hub 1–4, Outlook Foyer, The Yard, Axis, Station, The Commons, Trio, Muse 1-5, Sequoia, Sequoia Foyer, Escape Patio, Branch 1-2, etc.
Price: Contact for custom pricing
Toccoa Falls
Description: Toccoa Falls waterfall is an impressive 186 foot free-falling rush of water located on the western side of the Toccoa Falls College campus. To access the falls, you'll enter through the Falls gift shop, walk about 300 feet up a rock path to the basin of the Toccoa Falls waterfall.
Photographer Insight: Of all the waterfalls in Georgia, in our opinion, none compare to the simple yet intense beauty of Toccoa Falls. It photographs well in any season and if you're extremely lucky and you choose a winter wedding and the waterfalls freezes, you'll have photos that all your friends will be envious of. Not only is the waterfall itself insanely epic, but the large boulders at the base are an amazing neutral, yet textural backdrop as well.
Location: 107 Kincaid Drive, Toccoa Falls, GA 30598
Guest Capacity: up to 200
Space: Toccoa Falls, Gate Cottage
Price: Prices start at $500.00
*Note: Required to book your ceremony between 4:30pm to dusk. Your ceremony must be officiated by a Christian minister.
Unicoi State Park
Description: Nestled in the North Georgia Mountains, Unicoi State Park and Lodge welcomes you and your wedding guests for a truly unique wedding experience. The lodge features 100 guest rooms and 30 cabins. Unicoi State Park and Lodge is surrounded by 1,050 acres of state park property and is adjacent to the Chattahoochee National Forest. There are eight indoor/outdoor locations, including the famed "kissing bridge" filmed on the movie set of "Smokey & the Bandit."
Photographer Insight: The area around the Kissing Bridge gives off serious Twilight vibes and Heather loves it. Moss covered trees, trickling streams, and the old wooden bridge all provide amazing interest for photos. All of this is extremely close to the parking lot, which is good if you don't super enjoy hiking (like Heather).
Location: 1788 Highway 356, Helen, GA 30545
Guest Capacity: up to 300
Space: Masters Hall, fireside room, the beach house and stone terrace, the dogwood room, tiered knoll landing, Smith creek field, Serenity meadow, Smith creek overlook, Amphitheater, etc.
Price: Contact for custom price. Required to book a minimum number of rooms for two nights.
Wahoo! Grill
Description: Wahoo! Grill describes themselves as "a casual European-influenced neighborhood bistro with an elegant, warm style inside, and a glass-walled dining room surrounded by an enchanting garden paradise outside."
Photographer Insight: This venue provides a very relaxed atmosphere and wonderful accompanying foliage surrounding the ceremony site.
Location: 1042 W College Ave, Decatur, GA 30030
Guest Capacity: Up to 200 guests
Space: Bridal suite, ceremony/dining patio, reception tent, etc.
Price: Starting package $1,900
West Milford Farms
Description: A charming outdoor/indoor venue that is centered around the original folk Victorian farmhouse and historic outbuildings.
Photographer Insight: This venue provides a beautiful indoor backdrop inside the Victorian farmhouse and a unique setting inside the working greenhouse.
Location: 7938 Ball Ground Rd, Cumming, GA 30028
Guest Capacity: Up to 160 guests
Space: Bridal suite, groom's room, ceremony pavillion, reception building, greenhouse.
Price: Starting package $5,000
Website:https://www.westmilfordfarm.com/
Willow Creek Farm
Description: Located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Willow Creek Farms is a wedding & event venue with sweeping views of mountains, lush pastures full of sheep & newborn lambs, two gorgeous creeks, an open air pavilion, and a 4,000 sq.ft. vintage barn.
Photographer Insight: This has one of our favorite outdoor ceremony locations with the permanent, natural branch arbor which can be left as is, or decorated with florals. Barns aren't our vibe, but this barn is really suited for dressing up in moody overtones. If you're lucky, a soft fog rolls in over the sheep pasture and with the billowing willows, you'll truly have photos that make a statement and can't be recreated.
Location: 6825 US Hwy 129 North, Cleveland, GA 30528
Guest Capacity: Indoor 170, Outdoor up to 250
Space: Creek side ceremony reception, Barn, open-air pavilion, field/willows, bridal suite, sheep farm cottage, etc.
Price: Wedding day prices start at $6,000
Website: https://www.willowcreekfarmga.com/
42 West
Description: Located west of downtown ATL, you'll access the 42 West venue by a side entry "speak-easy style" gate through the lower and upper patios and into an 8,500 square foot modern industrial event space.
Photographer Insight: Great customizable spaces that truly allow you to make this venue your own.
Location: 1088 Huff Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
Guest Capacity: Up to 300 guests
Space: Indoor event space, Upper/Lower patio, dressing room, etc.
Price: Starting package $4,500
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