Wedding Reception Venues
If you’re planning a wedding reception in Georgia, you have a wide range of venues to choose from, and to ensure you make the right choice, you may want to look at several different venues. We recommend getting in touch with the following list of possibilities. Keep reading for some helpful tips on choosing Atlanta, Augusta, and Savannah wedding reception venues.
Types of Wedding Reception Venues in Georgia
You can hold a wedding reception almost anywhere from a luxurious hotel to a backyard. As you hone in on the right option for your big day, you may want to consider the following types of venues:
- Hotel wedding venues
- Banquet halls
- Country clubs
- Farm or barn venues
- Historic homes
- Museums
- Theaters
- Restaurants
- Vineyards or wineries
- Lofts with industrial charm
- Stadiums
- Beaches
- Gardens or backyards
Ultimately, when planning a wedding reception in Georgia, you need to choose a venue that matches the style of your wedding while also working with your budget.
Choosing a Venue for a Wedding Reception in Georgia
In addition to considering your personal taste and your budget, you also need to take into account a number of core factors. In particular, when planning a wedding reception, Atlanta couples need to think about the number of guests, amenities such as on-site caterers or bartenders, and location. If all of those elements line up, it’s time to see if the venue is available when you need it.
Essential Questions to Ask When Choosing Wedding Reception Venues in Georgia
If the venue has ample space for everyone on your guest list, you can start investigating the other elements of planning a reception. If the venue has a culinary team on staff, you should schedule a sit-down to talk about your dining options. Alternatively, you need to know if you can bring in your own catering crew and what kitchen essentials they can access while on site. Of course, you need to repeat these steps for the bar and plan accordingly.
Then, you need to plan things such as tables, chairs, and linens. Namely, does the site have them, or do you need to rent them from another company? In some cases, particularly if you are booking a reception in an outdoor venue, you may need to arrange restrooms or other essentials for your guests.
Touring Venues for a Wedding Reception in Georgia
When looking at venues for their wedding reception, Macon GA couples typically start online, but you should always arrange an in-person tour before booking a venue. In some cases, the pictures may oversell the venue, but in other cases, they may not represent the full beauty of he venue. Ideally, you need to see it for yourself.
Your venue has a large impact on the success of your wedding reception. If you’re looking for a venue, we invite you to come to the next Georgia Bridal Show. There, we have multiple vendors from around the state who can help you to plan your wedding and reception.
If you own or represent a wedding venue, we also urge you to contact us. We can help you book a booth in the next Georgia Bridal Show, or we can feature you on our website.
Cateechee offers an 18 Hole Audubon International golf course; full service Restaurant Bar and Grille; lodging; and venues for weddings and events.
Auburn, GA
Award winning Carl House invites you to experience 21st Century Southern Hospitality! Our 4-acre country estate, antebellum-style home, lush gardens and elegant ballroom provide for the perfect indoor or outdoor event. Carl House was voted Best Reception Site by Atlantabridal.com, Best Of by The Knot Magazine, has been named 4 years in a row as the ‘Best Place to Have …
Atlanta, GA
Every meal is memorable at Canoe, so just imagine how unforgettable a special event will be. Let us host your next celebration and see for yourself why we’ve been honored in Bon Appetit, The Wine Spectator, Newsweek, Modern Bride and The New York Times.
No matter what size or what occasion, the staff here at Canoe is here to make …
Perfect Place to Host Your Wedding or Event Nestled on 160 acres in Madison County, GA and among nature?s beauty, Camp Kiwanis rents out its cabins,gazebo, amphitheater & halls for a variety of events including weddings, receptions, anniversaries, reunions, retreats and many other events. Book your event today!
Callawassie Island provides the ideal backdrop for your most important day. Choose either the main Clubhouse or the more intimate River Club for your wedding, reception, and/or rehearsal dinner.
Atlanta, GA
As one of the most popular and photographed venues in Atlanta, Callanwolde Fine Arts Center is a unique wedding venue. Located in Atlanta’s historic Druid Hills neighborhood, the magnificent 27,000 square ft. Tudor revival style mansion is situated on a 12.5-acre estate of beautifully landscaped gardens and wooded grounds and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Hidden away in the forests of the South Carolina Midlands is Buck Ridge Plantation, a getaway and special event destination known for memorable weddings, corporate retreats, family reunions, social gatherings and corporate hunting excursions. Recently named the Best in Banquet Facilities and Catering, this secluded jewel features an exceptional staff, more than 3,000 acres of pristine land with extravagant settings …
Brunswick, GA
Established in 1920, Brunswick Country Club has been a part of the Golden Isles for nearly a century. The club has shared an association with many recognizable names in the game of golf, such as Andy Bean, Steve Melnyk and Davis Love III. Brunswick Country Club plays host to the Golden Isles Invitational Tournament each year and has done so …
Brookstone Golf &Country Club is the perfect setting for a memorable wedding celebration. Our clubhouse features Georgian columns, a marbled foyer and spacious ballroom with 20-foot ceilings and golf course views and can host up to 225 guests.
Brockington Hall is a 16th Century, Classic Italianate villa-style structure built in 1882. Unfortunately we will be closing in June of 2018, but we look forward to holding events here until then. The 4,000-square foot parlor floor consists of 9 rooms with 3-1/2 baths, accessed from the front entrance and by elevator. It features fourteen-foot ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, marble fireplaces, …
To provide a golfing experience of the highest order whereby individuals can enjoy and experience the beauty and challenge of a championship golf course; where members can socialize with family and friends in a club environment consisting of excellent cuisine and warm, friendly personalized service. The Brickyard Golf Club was originally established as Riverside Golf and Country Club in 1961. …
Brick Haven Event Venue is the perfect place for special occasions, specializing in Weddings!!!
Make your special day a historic one! Located in the beautiful 10-acre Taylor-Brawner Park, Brawner Hall (circa 1910) and the Taylor-Brawner House (circa 1890) offer unique destinations for memorable events. Indoor and Outdoor Ceremonies Open Ballroom with Hardwood Floors Intimate Ceremonies for Approx. 120 Guests Choose Your Own Vendors Facilities for Bridal Showers &Rehearsal Dinners Only 2 miles from I285/Paces …
Flowery Branch, GA
Bradford House and Gardens, located just North of Atlanta, offers a beautiful plantation-style house with lots of bright windows, warm pine floors, covered porches, and a year round blooming garden. We can accommodate up to 150 people for an indoor/outdoor reception. Enjoy the spacious, covered gazebo that sets amidst the natural beauty of our 7-acre property and accommodates up to …
The Botanic Garden at Georgia Southern University offers several beautiful venues for events of all types and number of attendees. From an intimate gathering under the Live Oak, to a Magnolia Allee wedding, to a joyful reception that spills from the Heritage Pavilion out onto the Concert Lawn, our Facility Rental Coordinator will be happy to work with you to …
The Bonefish experience is based on the premise of simplicity, consistency and a strong commitment to being incredible at every level. Bonefish Grill is a Consumer Picks Best Seafood Award Winner, recipient of a 2015 MenuMasters Award by Nations Restaurant News, and the 2016 Technomic Consumers Choice Awards food quality winner.
Jasper, GA
Just one hour north of Atlanta, GA, Big Canoe is a 7,000+ acre, gated residential community with resort-like amenities that spans across seven pristine mountains in stunning North Georgia. The perfect special event venue, Big Canoe offers 27 holes of championship golf, three lakes, a clubhouse, marina, fitness center and spa, swim club, racquet club and an award-winning hiking/trails system. …
Dry Branch, GA
We have an incredible 2,200 acre property with a high end lodge and cabins on site. It’s the perfect site for a wedding with a lake and rustic chic flare!
Augusta, GA
Welcome to our Baymont Inn & Suites Augusta Fort Gordon hotel located nearby the Masters Golf Tournament and Fort Gordon Military Base. We offer a free airport shuttle to Daniel Field Airport (DNL) and Augusta Regional Airport at Bush Field (AGS). Our clean and accommodating guest rooms were designed with your comfort in mind, featuring thoughtful amenities to brighten your …
Mableton, GA
Augusta, GA
AUGUSTA’S AWARD-WINNING FULL SERVICE HOTEL GUEST ROOMS & SUITES 372 Guest Rooms and Suites – Plush Platform Beds – Complimentary Wireless High Speed Internet Access – 55″ Flat Screen TV’s with Netflix and Hulu Access – Refrigerators – Microwaves and Safes in Suites Tower Rooms – Spa Inspired Bathrooms featuring Granite Counters, a Glass-Walled Shower with Waterfall Head and Hand-Held …
Milton, GA
With stunning golf course views and a choice of outdoor or covered ceremony sites, Atlanta National is the perfect setting for your Alpharetta wedding. Join your family and friends under the covered veranda or lush front lawn for your ceremony and then enter the beautifully decorated clubhouse for a reception designed just for you. Our packages are designed to fit …
Atlanta, GA
Atlanta Marriott Perimeter Center has 16 event rooms and over 16,000 sq ft of total event space! Discover one of the most distinctive places to get married in Atlanta, GA. From delicious cuisine to deluxe suites for guests, Atlanta Marriott Perimeter Center offers comprehensive event-planning and wedding services to help reflect your unique tastes.
Atlanta, GA
Discover Atlanta Marriott Century Center/Emory Area, a luxury Atlanta family hotel, conveniently located off I-85 and minutes from downtown. We have 14 event rooms 18,887 sq ft of total event space that will make for a perfect wedding venue! Dream weddings don’t just happen, they’re planned. Marriott Certified Wedding Planners are trained to help. After completing demanding coursework, each Marriott …