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Weddings
36 of Georgia’s Most Gorgeous Wedding Venues
They say that Virginia is for lovers, and because Virginia is celebrating 50 years of love this year, there is no better time to say 'I do' in this picture perfect state. Known as the land of peaches, rolling hills and southern...
photo by The Happy Bloom
They say that Virginia is for lovers, and because Virginia is celebrating 50 years of love this year, there is no better time to say 'I do' in this picture perfect state. Known as the land of peaches, rolling hills and southern hospitality, the great state of Georgia has more to offer than meets the eye. From the gorgeous farms and mountainside views to the islands along the coastline, this charming southern state is full of wedding venues for every style and budget.
Whether you’re looking for an urban deli with some serious design cred or an idyllic farmhouse with horses roaming nearby, we’ve got your Georgia wedding goals at the front of our thoughts. From warehouses to pecan farms, here are some of the best wedding venues in Georgia right now.
Reporter: Alyssa Brown
Set in Peachtree Heights West, this spot couldn't feel more removed from the city even though it's just 20 minutes from downtown. There are two massive venues on-site – a museum and an old mansion – both impressive in their own right. But the grounds here are the real stunner, fit for a major fete.
Farm *and* B&B? What, what! This charming Cleveland farm is all about that Georgia life. With views of the mountains, a rustic barn and an old farmhouse, Mountain Laurel Farm is an easy place to picture a country wedding with only your nearest and dearest saddled up under the stars.
Overlooking 100+ acres of grassy meadows with breathtaking short and long range mountain views, Meadows at Mossy Creek is sure to impress. Just an hour north of Atlanta, the event barn boasts beautiful vaulted ceilings with exposed beams, clean white lines and black accents offering a blank canvas to create the event of your dreams.
Nothing beats a wide-open warehouse space with soaring ceilings, bright sunlight and hardwood floors in the heart of the city. This 10,000 square foot Atlanta wedding venue is one of the city’s best spaces for a wedding with a true industrial feel.
Set in the rolling hills of Lithonia, just beside Arabia Mountain, New Moon Gardens is the epitome of an idyllic Georgia countryside wedding venue. There’s a Victorian farmhouse, an old log cabin and a beautiful party barn that’s surrounded by gardens and dangling greenery.
A beautiful barn in rural Georgia, Sweet Meadow Farms is a sprawling property with ponds, meadows, woodland and a good old-fashioned southern porch. Getting ready in the bridal suite at the traditional farmhouse is about as idyllic as a sweet southern wedding gets.
One of the last remaining grand estates in Atlanta proper, Cator Woolford Gardens sits in the middle of the forest, just a few miles from downtown. The grounds here are epic, filled with gorgeous gardens and stunning trees, and there’s a light-filled atrium for receptions held indoors.
Built in the mid-19th century, this plantation home and rustic barn have a historic charm that’s synonymous with a southern wedding. One of Georgia’s best outdoor venues, Vinewood can host a wedding of up to 250 guests and offers up plenty of options for great event flow, indoors and out.
What’s not to love about a bright, white space with plenty of high contrast as a wedding backdrop? We’re total suckers for this style of design, especially because of the beautiful wedding photos you’ll get out of it. Pacci Italian Kitchen + Bar is located in Savannah’s Historic District, just near Washington Square. The food is incredible – think Southern Italian with the freshest ingredients – and the atmosphere has that sort of welcoming, down-home feel you’ll only find south of the Mason-Dixon line.
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Built in 1906 by the owner of a lumberyard, this farmhouse and barn would impress any architecture or woodworking fanatic. With gorgeous old timber structures, a giant lawn and access to the woods, this southern charmer has Georgia all over our minds for a wedding destination.
Thought you’d have to leave Georgia to have an island wedding? Think again, y’all. Just outside Savannah, Tybee Island is a southern East Coast charmer with plenty of awesome wedding weekend amenities. This classic coastal chapel and ballroom are just the icing on the cake.
Located on a century-old dairy farm, this Savannah plantation property is plentiful in lush greenery and open gardens. There’s a Colonial style home with a massive deck and clear-span tent on-site, but the landscape shines the brightest as a stunning place to exchange vows with your soon-to-be-spouse.
This Blue Ridge Mountains wedding venue is set in a stunning landscape and offers heaps of ceremony backdrop options, from mountainscapes to tall trees to the ruins of an old stone schoolhouse. The kind of farm that can easily be dressed up with the right design scheme, The Ruins at Kellum Valley Farm might just be one of Georgia’s best-kept secrets.
With stunning Spanish moss-covered oak trees and expansive courtyards and gardens, this spot has romantic garden party written all over it. Jekyll Island Club Resort not only offers various indoor and outdoor party spaces, but also has 157 guest rooms in historic buildings along with 40 oceanfront suites. Know what that means? You can probably sleep your entire party crew at the resort, giving you a full weekend of nonstop gathering with family and friends.
Just south of Chattanooga, this farmhouse and weathered old barn shine with character. Imagine your wedding guests wandering through vines of berries, budding blooms and orchards on the grounds of High Point Farms and taking in the gorgeous scenery of the south.
They don’t call it Hotlanta for nothing. This rad warehouse sits in the heart of Atlanta’s thriving Centennial Olympic Park District within walking distance to five hotels, dozens of eateries and plenty of action, making it an ideal spot for a wedding that caters to both locals and guests traveling from out of town.
This collection of sleepy lodges and gathering spaces in the Blue Ridge Mountains would be an epic spot for a peaceful, romantic wedding. The welcoming wooded interior of the main lodge with its stone fireplace and wraparound porch makes for a setting that’s all about tranquility.
No need to head all the way to Italy for a wine country wedding. This beautiful Georgia winery has all the perks of rolling vineyards and gorgeous scenery without the difficulty of planning a huge destination wedding. Check it out for a spot that’s down-home enough to feel like your own, but with a bit of a modern Tuscan vibe.
Built in the 19th century, this charming southern home will make you feel like you’re getting married in your family’s backyard. Ya know, if your family had like 50 acres of gardens and plantation land to spare. Check it out if you’re looking to host a southern wedding that’s timeless and embraces the gorgeous Georgia countryside.
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A lush property near Dalton, this gorgeous Georgia wedding venue is perfect for a couple looking to celebrate in an indoor/outdoor space with beautiful views of the countryside. With well-manicured lawns, a large event barn and plenty of festive spots to choose from for a ceremony or reception, Walnut Hill Farm puts Georgia on our minds in no time at all.
An 1890s warehouse with hardwood flooring, exposed beams, beautiful brickwork and great lighting? What’s not to love? The Cotton Warehouse in Monroe feels a little industrial, a little rustic and a little farm-like, adding up to a pretty cool wedding aesthetic for a southern soiree.
Head on up to the 14th floor of this contemporary hotel and you’ll find an oversized rooftop terrace with sweeping views of Atlanta. Here, you can host your outdoor wedding ceremony and cocktail hour before heading into a ballroom with towering ceilings and big windows overlooking Piedmont Park for dinner. Head back outside on a beautiful, starry night for dancing and end the night in one of the hotel’s plush, cozy suites.
Charming and historic, this Ball Ground venue would make for an awesome speakeasy themed wedding. Just add some good candlelight, bistro tables, a great band and seriously good cocktails, and it’ll be like your very own step back in time.
With the most stunning gardens in Savannah’s historic district, the Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum makes a pretty awesome backdrop for a wedding with a bit of historic charm. Built in 1819, the house is a relic of its time with Greek Revival architecture and extensive groves, orchards and gardens.
With venues ranging from equestrian stables to polo fields, lookout points to lakeview terraces, this old sporting club has southern soiree written all over it. A gorgeous outdoor/indoor spot, Foxhall Resort is perfect for a garden party themed wedding for sporting enthusiasts.
Easily the most modern wedding venue on this list, the Brice is a Savannah boutique hotel with all the charm of the south and all the style of an urban hotspot. With 145 guestrooms, plenty of indoor event spaces, a courtyard and a secret garden, this would make for an awesome wedding destination for any couple looking to keep all their celebrating in one spot.
Basically the Gatsby house of the south, Tate House is a European style estate that dates back to the 1920s. Built on a slab of solid pink marble, this 23,000 square foot mansion is filled with gorgeous details and plentiful photo opps for your wedding day. Check it out if you’re looking for an estate that packs some serious “wow.”
Get married with a historic steam train as the backdrop or in the ruins of an open-air brick fort overlooking the Savannah River. With massive ceilings, big windows, concrete floors, exposed beams and crackled old walls, the Georgia State Railroad Museum is Savannah’s best venue for an industrial wedding that can also utilize some stunning outdoor space.
Nothing forgettable about this spot. The Farm in Rome sits on about 300 acres of rolling hills and pastures. With a large Euro-style barn, a couple of lakes and a handful of cottages, your wedding guests can enjoy the property for more than just the day. You can sleep about 40 guests on-site – hello, wedding party slumber party!
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Set on thirty acres of rural Georgia pasture, this casual spot is a great wedding venue for a wedding of 300 or so guests. Get ready in the traditional southern homestead, tie the knot under massive oak trees and party with your bests in the rustic barn space at Splendor Mountain.
Well, we never thought we’d be encouraging you to get married at a deli, but The General Muir makes it such a no-brainer. With black and white décor all the way down to the gingham flooring, it’s been a long time since we’ve seen a space this rad, and if you take over the patio you can fit about 150 guests at this spot.
A working pecan farm, Fritz Farm is an easy go-to for a wedding of about 150 guests. Totally secluded and surrounded by beautiful towering trees, this farm features a couple of event barns and a firepit with porch swings around it for seating. Hello, southern charm.
Art folks, here's an Atlanta warehouse venue that's got your name all over it. With a bold, colorful exterior and interiors that wow, 760 Westside Arts Center can hold up to 550 for a wedding of epic proportion.
With overnight accommodations for up to 25, this pastoral dairy farm sits on over a hundred acres of sustainable farmland in Georgia’s Meriwether County. With an open-air barn that features a roof and electricity, guests can enjoy dinner with a view at this gorgeous wedding venue. The gardens and lawns are equally fab for ceremony time, and cocktail hour is gorgeous right around sunset here.
If you’re after a venue that feels more industrial and modern, check out The Space at Grant Park. The Space has huge, towering ceilings and windows that allow natural light to pour in. Plus, the historic ATL neighborhood is one your out-of-town guests will love exploring.
One of Georgia’s most beautiful wedding venues in the countryside, Densmore Farm sits at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. With lots of open fields and old oaks, the property’s just as charming as the woodsy barn.
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