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.
Cleveland, GA
Choose from 30+ exceptional wedding venues from rustic barns, to palatial mansions, to wineries with amazing mountain views.
Yonah Mountain Vineyards is one of Northeast Georgia’s most sought after wineries. Handcrafted Wines and Mountainside Views.
Clayton, GA
Imagine saying, “I do” surrounded by the majesty of the Blue Ridge Mountains, and celebrating at our gorgeous outdoor wedding venues. This type of dream wedding is not only possible; it’s easy to do at Kingwood Resort.
Kingwood Country Club and Resort has helped couples begin their lives together for decades. Our variety of ceremony and reception venues, coupled with …
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 …
Buford, GA
Four Oaks Manor may bring back memories of Grandmother’s house. It has the charm that existed in rural areas north of Atlanta one hundred years ago. The house was built on a large farm near Buford, Georgia in 1920. The wrap around porch, six fireplaces, and large rooms created a world of relaxation and comfort that will bring a smile …
Buford, GA
Located 45 minutes outside metro Atlanta, Lanier Islands Weddings provides breathtaking backdrops, world-class amenities, and an incredible variety of venues, all within reach. With endless options from quiet lakeside ceremonies to elegant ballroom receptions, we have it all!
Blue Ridge, GA
Old World Charm in the Romantic North Georgia Mountains Nestled in a forest in Blue Ridge is a colonial-style village that includes the Wythe Estate and Formal Gardens, Orchard Tent, Wetherburn’s Tavern, and a Virginia chapel from the 1700s. Built by an eccentric visionary in the 1980s, the estate was purchased by new owners and is taking on a new …
Baldwin, GA
Lodge Montagna is North Georgia’s newest premier rustique venue for hosting weddings/receptions and special events nestled at the foothills of the North Georgia Mountains, Lodge Montagna is the perfect destination setting for your wedding and is conveniently located less than one hour from the Atlanta and Athens areas. “Montagna” being of the French origin…in the mountains embraces the rustic décor …
Gainesville, GA
The Gainesville location of the Atlanta Botanical Garden offers a variety of options for private rentals. Say “I do” under a cathedral of trees with woodland blooms or host a party inside the striking event space overlooking a terrace pond.
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 …
Rustic wedding venue in northern Effingham County with amenities galore. There is a 1/2 acre pond with a dock and handmade natural cypress arbor, huge pavilion, separate kitchen facilities, and bathroom facilities. Lots of parking.
Metter, GA
An event venue full of beauty, tranquility, and rich in South Georgia history.
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.
Atlanta, GA
The Hilton Atlanta Airport hotel offers a contemporary and picturesque environment for weddings and receptions of all size. Our Grand and Junior Ballrooms are the perfect place to exchange ‘I Do’s’ while the bright and airy pre-function space provides a fantastic backdrop for post-nuptial cocktail hour or reception. Enjoy access to personalized and freshly prepared cuisine to suit both the …
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
Throw a party you’ll never forget at the Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter @ Ravinia. From intimate gatherings to weddings for a large crowd, we have flexible and completely renovated event space which will accommodate rehearsal dinners to farewell brunches and every special event in between. Our gorgeous new décor provides a modern elegant backdrop that enhances the design for your …
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 …
Atlanta, GA
Welcome to Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Atlanta Airport, newly renovated in August 2016 to create an upscale and chic experience. The Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is located one mile away, and downtown Atlanta is only seven miles away.
If you’re planning an Atlanta wedding, our hotel has four elegant ballrooms and on-site catering with delicious selections, making it an …
Atlanta, GA
Modern style, chic design, a technologically advanced atmosphere, and forward thinking food and beverage concepts are just a few ways to describe the Holiday Inn & Suites Atlanta Airport North.
With an innovative and new approach to the airport hotel market, we have built the ultimate experience for the modern traveler – with classic southern style and comfort.
Atlanta, GA
Discover why good events become great ones at DoubleTree by Hilton Atlanta Perimeter Dunwoody. With over 12,000 sq. ft. of distinguished event space in Dunwoody, GA, our hotel can accommodate everything from intimate board meetings to extravagant wedding receptions. Say “I Do” beside 400 of your closest friends and family in our romantic ballroom. Satisfy your guests with a variety …
An event that comes once in a lifetime, you need to make sure your event looks its best. Being in the hospitality and linen business for over a decade, A&D Linens is dedicated in giving you the best service possible for a fraction of the cost of the competitors. The difference is that we hand make all of our napery …
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 …
Atlanta, GA
The new state-of-the-art lobby at Courtyard provides greater flexibility and choices for our guests. At the center of it all is The Bistro, your destination for a great breakfast, or drinks and dinner during the evening. You’ll also enjoy inviting, flexible spaces where you can work or relax, free Wi-Fi throughout and easy access to the latest news, weather and …