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.
Suite 102/103.
Atlanta, GA
Listed as one of Atlanta’s top venues, our aim is highly valued service in design and planning. We are committed to personal service and uncompromising quality on all your special events. Come and celebrate with us.
Stone Mountain, GA
Stone Ridge Event Center is a premier event space. Just north of Atlanta, this 20,000 square ft. indoor venue and a beautiful Pergola outdoor venue, makes for a truly dramatic and flexible event space. The spacious interior affords ample room with the capacity to comfortably seat 500 guests, plenty of parking, a 24’ x 8’ LED screen, and sound system. …
Nestled under the open skies and surrounded by nature’s splendor, our barn and outdoor area are the perfect backdrop for your special day or any formal event. With over 10,000 sq. ft. we can host all kinds of events.
Outside the barn are rolling pastures and a landscaped knoll, along with music, lights, tents and anything else you need for …
Rockmart, GA
Claxton, Georgia 30417
Spring Hollow Events where sweet memories begin. The perfect place for all of your life events!
Only minutes from Savannah, Statesboro and surrounding towns.
Sparrow Hill Inn, built in 1890, was the homestead of Dr. James T. Van Horne and his wife, Addie. Until recently, the house remained a private residence for two other families for almost 100 years. Sparrow Hill Inn is the perfect haven of comfort and rest with our four uniquely styled suites and upstairs hospitality area. Enjoy a gourmet breakfast …
Imagine walking down the aisle with the stunning Charleston Harbor as your backdrop. Picture your guests interacting with animals. Our Main Galleries combined with our Riverside Terrace can comfortably accommodate up to 500 guests where they can enjoy musical entertainment, a catered meal, and celebrate among our collection of 6,000 animals. This unforgettable evening is an exclusive experience of the South …
Sorry Charlie’s is a locally owned and located on Ellis Square in the historic Gibbon’s Range Building. This painstakingly renovated Savannah historic landmark serves Savannah as a hub for dining and entertainment in the heart of downtown. The building features four different spaces: Sorry Charlie’s Oyster Bar, famous for offering a wide variety of fresh oysters delivered daily, the Rooftop …
Whether you are planning a fairy-tale wedding or something casually elegant, the Sonesta Gwinnett Place will help you plan your perfect dream day. From the first toast to the last dance, we’ve thought of everything, so you don’t have to! With three beautiful ballrooms, we can accommodate from 20 to 500. And at the end of your day of celebration, …
Soiree Event Gallery offers two distinct event spaces with top of the line services and preferred vendors. Whether you are planning a wedding, cooperate or social event, choose Soiree to help create lasting impressions and memories.
Smoke Rise Country Club located in Stone Mountain, Georgia is a country club where families, couples and individuals of all ages enjoy a pristine, 18-hole golf course, a beautifully recently renovated clubhouse and additional amenities that include tennis, swimming and fitness facilities.
Kennesaw, GA
Smith-Gilbert Gardens is one of North Georgia’s botanical gems. A true collector’s garden with more than 4,000 species of plants on 17 acres, it is also simply a beautiful garden offering an ideal venue for your memorable outdoor event. The Gardens has an excellent contemporary outdoor sculpture display, with more than 30 sculptures featured throughout the property. History buffs will …
Atlanta, GA
If you can envision it, our dedicated catering and event planning staff at Sheraton Suites Galleria – Atlanta can help you bring it to pass. From intimate weddings to larger affairs with more than 200 guests, our hotel offers the perfect backdrop for your special day. Our Cumberland Ballroom is our largest, most elegant venue, with more than 2,046 square …
Augusta, GA
Host everything from your rehearsal dinner to your wedding, reception and Sunday brunches in our charming event venues in Augusta, Georgia. Let our experience, amenities, and venues enhance your special event and provide the perfect backdrop for fond memories.
Book a block of rooms for your overnight guests. They’ll enjoy our well-appointed guest rooms and suites, complimentary Wi-Fi and hotel …
Atlanta, GA
Sheraton Atlanta Hotel offers event space perfect for any occasion. Whether you are planning a bridesmaids luncheon, ceremony and reception, or private family function, we have a space that will perfectly suit your needs.
Your guests will enjoy the breathtaking downtown Atlanta views from our outdoor skyline terrace event space, perfect for small weddings and cocktail hours. Green space inside …
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Whether your wedding is intimate or grand, your cherished day at Serenata Beach Club will be one you’ll long remember. With spectacular beach views, Serenata Beach Club provides the ideal beachside setting for your wedding, rehearsal dinner, wedding reception, wedding brunch, engagement party or bridal shower.
To ensure that your wedding event is the center of attention, we are committed …
Savannahs Only Riverboat Tours & Dining Experience! Enjoy refreshing river breezes on our new harbor sightseeing tour, savor rich flavors of the South during our new harbor luncheon cruise, relish in a Southern brunch tradition and engage in cultural entertainment, experience fun filled dinners, romantic sunsets and magical moonlight cruises!
Savannah, GA
Celebrate your wedding in one of the country’s most beautiful cities. Savannah Marriott Riverfront will captivate you with sophisticated reception venues and a picture-perfect hotel location in the heart of the historic district.
Our hotel is ideally situated on the water, connected via the Riverwalk to Savannah’s iconic River Street; with 24,556 square feet of flexible space, we are capable …
The Elks Lodge is the perfect setting for special events. Plenty of parking, reasonable prices!
Imagine the perfect setting, and the most wonderful day possible. Whether you’re planning a wedding for several hundred guests, an intimate party for family and friends, or a business gathering, the Elks Lodge in Savannah will make your special event an occasion to remember for years to come.
Savannah, GA
The Savannah Civic Center is a first-class multi-purpose facility which hosts over 500 annual offerings, including a wide spectrum of entertainment, sports, and cultural events. From large-scale concerts, conventions, exhibits, and trade shows to theater, ballet, comedy, and all types of music, the experienced Savannah Civic Center staff works hard to ensure events are a success. The wide variety of …
Clarkesville, GA
Welcome to Sautee Mountain Retreat, a popular mountain destination venue! It is home to many corporate retreats, church retreats, and family reunions. The retreat is a marvelous getaway for Destination Weddings. The Serenity Garden features three unique cascading water features and Arbor for the ceremony. Honeymoon in one of the one bedroom cabins for a romantic stay. Avoid late night …
Athens, GA
Award winning southern chic BBQ with made from scratch southern style sides, and desserts. We want your guests to rave about our food long after the wedding is over. You will find us at the top of the preferred vendors list at most local venues.