The wedding venue, for many couples, will be one of the most important selections during the wedding planning process.  Atlanta has many options available, which can overwhelm some couples.  Atlanta Wedding Bliss has compiled a list of wedding venues for you to help narrow down the search options.  Remember to enjoy the search and choose a place that will provide an inspirational commencement into your new marriage.

Barnsley Resort
Location: Adairsville, GA
On-site Coordinator: Yes
Price Range for Wedding Packages: $1000-$2700
What is included in the wedding package: All packages include the officiant, cake, private ceremony location and private dining area for after the ceremony.  Some of the larger packages include honeymoon extras, a wedding photographer and other amenities.  For those getting married between Nov.1-Feb 28 the resort offers free weddings with a cottage reservation.
Venue Details:  Barnsley Resort offers an indoor and an outdoor wedding option.  The indoor option provides a chapel with vaulted ceilings, pine floors and wood fireplaces.  The outdoor wedding facility is near a lily pond in a historic part of the grounds.  They also offer poolside events for those interested in water activities.  The resort has on-site catering with a wide variety of menu options and the dining cost is not included in the wedding packages.  The resort accommodations are cottages that have 5-7 bedrooms and a living room, providing a nearby location for family and friends who come to watch the vow exchange.

Chateau Elan
Location: Braselton, GA
On-site Coordinator: Yes
Price Range for Wedding Packages: $1250-$2500
What is included in the wedding package: All packages include referrals for vendors, a bride and groom guest room, special accommodation rates for family and friends, chairs with covers, and a rehearsal facility and coordinator.  A bartender is provided and the fee is included in the wedding package.
Venue Details:  A food/beverage purchase minimum is required for weddings at Chateau Elan.  A $2000 deposit is required to reserve a wedding date.  There are three options for wedding locations on the premises, two outdoor and one indoor.  The outdoor options are near the winery and can accommodate 400 guests and the other is on the lawn and accommodates 130.  The Atrium is the indoor option and can accommodate 280 guests.

Review from Wedding Wire:

I rated responsiveness very low, because my wedding coordinator that came along with my wedding package was not in a hurry to return your calls!! So annoying when you are the Bride.
Gina H.

I had my wedding at the Atrium and it was gorgeous. Maureen was exceptional to work with and she always tried to do everything she could to make the ceremony and the reception run smoothly. They were very flexible and accommodating. The venue was gorgeous and we were shuttled over to the vineyards so that the ladies didn’t have to walk in heels. What an awesome experience… I can’t imagine my wedding anywhere else. Thank you!
ggamolo and Gerard

I was surprised about this venue. I thought that it would be awesome with service, but I was wrong. It is a beautiful venue, but hard to work with. The people were not as helpful as I expected for the amount I money that was spent. It was hard to check in and they didn’t even know who I was after I had been planning there for over a year. They also gave out check- in gifts, but forget to give to some people. Also they said they did not have anywhere to store stuff for the wedding for a night. My wedding contact was not there for the weekend. Also they were not flexible with staying later than hours to work with me. Mind you, my cousin, works there….. The wedding was beautiful, but I expected more for the money.
Kathryn

Review from Kudzu:

EXPENSIVE NOT IMPRESSIVE
My best friend got married in the main atrium. It was noisy and very public. The reception was in a ball room, which was pretty, but the food was HORRIBLE.
morganmorgan98

The Trolley Barn
Location: Atlanta (Inman Park), GA
On-site Coordinator: No
Price Range for Wedding Packages: $1200-$3500
What is included in the wedding package: All packages include the use of the facility’s kitchen, a patio extension, mezzanine space and 10 tables.
Venue Details:  The facility rents out space by 4, 6, or 8 hour time blocks and that time must include set-up and clean-up.  There is no onsite catering and outside caterers must be insured.  The facility only accepts checks and cash, no credit cards and can accommodate up to 250 people.

Review from Wedding Mapper:

Plenty of space, decorates up beautifully, Can hold the band in several floor options, photographs well, and we had an outside choice for the part of the reception.
Jennifer and Williams Wedding

Review from Yelp:

I am going to get married here. This building is beautiful in every way. The barn is now a long open hall but in the early 1900’s is held Atlanta’s first electric railway. The neighborhood is the historic Inman Park, which is quiet, and full of gingerbread Victorians.
At night, little white lights illuminate the dark green wood and a brick patio is perfect for tables or dancing. This place is really simple, really charming and the perfect place for a small wedding.
Tawny A.

Wren’s Nest
Location: Atlanta (West End), GA
On-site Coordinator: No
Price Range for Wedding Packages: $1100-$2300
What is included in the wedding package: All packages include the use of the facility and electricity.
Venue Details:  The wedding package rates are for four-hour time blocks and can seat up to 750 people.  The location is a grassy amphitheater with a “rustic” stage.  Wren’s Nest requires a $200 deposit and does not provide any equipment or set-up.  Music must be over by 10:00pm.

Cator Woolford Gardens
Location: Atlanta, GA
On-site Coordinator: No
Price Range for Wedding Packages: Contact for a price quote
What is included in the wedding package: All packages include the use of the facility, electricity, valet parking option, and handicap accessibility.
Venue Details: The Cator Woolford Gardens is a revenue source for The Frazer Center for the developmentally disabled.  The historic site is open to the public when an event has not been scheduled.  They facility offers a cobblestone walkway, gardens with a variety of flowers,

Reviews from Wedding Wire:

I just held my wedding ceremony & reception at Cator Woolford. I had no issues with them at all – they were extremely flexible, everything ran without issue, Erin & Staff were GREAT throughout the whole process! Everyone in Atlanta was amazed that the location even existed (even people who have lived in Atlanta for 50+ years) – truly a “secret garden”. Loved it!
SweetDaisy233

Cator Wolford provided a great backdrop to my daughter’s wedding! Photographs turned out beautiful and Erin was the BEST. The gardens were the perfect venue for the ceremony and having the Atrium for the reception was great. It was nice to have everything all in one place. The only negative was that the place was a little hard to find for my guests because of the mapquest and GPS shows that it is on Ponce De Leon but it is actually on a side street. My suggestion is to put signs at Ponce pointing to the venue. I discussed with Erin, the wedding coordinator and she indicated that this would be done for future weddings. Overall everything was very nice!
dbroadus