We are about to break down how to plan a wedding in Atlanta in full detail over the next few minutes. Our main goal is to save you some time and maybe even a little money.
To get the ball rolling there will be a list of local wedding and reception venues. For some the church they went to as a kid will be the obvious place to get married while others may prefer to have their ceremony and/or reception at a different venue and either way you aren’t lacking for options.
Contents
- 1 Atlanta Wedding & Reception Venues
- 2 Bridal Shops
- 3 Where To Get Your Invitations
- 4 Choosing The Right Florist
- 5 Wedding Photographers & Videographers
- 6 Bands & DJ’s
- 7 Hair & Makeup Stylists
- 8 Tuxedo Rentals
- 9 Where To Buy Your Wedding Cake
- 10 Caterers
- 11 Your Rehearsal Dinner
- 12 Local Wedding Planners
- 13 Good Luck Planning Your Wedding In Atlanta
The best bridal shops to buy a dress near you along with many of the other things you will need will follow that up. Then we will get into shops that sell wedding invitations, florists, photographers, videographers, bands, and DJ’s.
After they have all been discussed we will pivot to the top wedding hair and makeup stylists and shops to rent a tuxedo because everyone needs to look great on your special day. The food will begin to close this out as it will be time to read about where to buy wedding cakes, caterers, and some great restaurants for hosting a rehearsal dinner.
Finally, the best wedding planners in Atlanta will get a shout out because we know some may be feeling overwhelmed and may want to just hand this all off to someone else. Often times wedding planners in your area will have different packages available ranging from a little bit of assistance all the way up to full planning so you can choose to get as much help as you need.
To make things a little easier on you there will be a map towards the conclusion that has all of the various venues pinned on it so that you can figure out which is the most convenient for you to visit. By the way, all of our city guides for this region are available at this link if you are curious what is going on in nearby towns.
Atlanta Wedding & Reception Venues
Picking the right wedding and reception venue in Atlanta might be the most important decision you will make:
- The Westside Warehouse at 996 Huff Rd NW
- The Wimbish House at 1150 Peachtree St NE
- The Peachtree Club at 999 Peachtree St NE #2800
- Hyatt Regency At Villa Christina at 4000 Summit Blvd NE
- Emory Conference Center Hotel at 1615 Clifton Rd
- Ventanas at 275 Baker St
- Ambient + Studio at 585 Wells St SW
- The Roof at Ponce City Market at 675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE
- Huntcliff River Club at 9072 River Run NE, Sandy Springs
- Naylor Hall at 1121 Canton St, Roswell
- Elysium Event Center at 1851 Hawthorne Ave, College Park
- The Solarium at 319 W Hill St, Decatur
- The Brickyard at 129 Church St, Marietta
- The Lake House at Avondale Estates at 59 Lakeshore Dr, Avondale Estates
- Memories Event Space at 11105 State Bridge Rd #300-310, Johns Creek
The Peachtree Club can host wedding receptions near you for up to 275 guests and seat 215 people indoors plus they also have an additional outdoor event space.
The Wimbish House has a capacity of 250 for a reception-only event and 200 for a ceremony and reception combined.
For a cocktail-style reception the Peachtree Club and Skyline Terrace can hold 150 guests or 100 for a seated dinner. They also have an area for outdoor ceremonies that can accommodate 150 people.
More than 17,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event spaces are available at Villa Christina which can hold up to 350 people.
Small and large group events like local weddings can be held at Emory Conference Center Hall which offers a selection of indoor and outdoor spaces great for as many as 400 guests.
Up to 300 guests may assemble at Ambient + Studio’s industrial setting.
The Roof at Ponce City Market can meet the needs of 1,700 people.
The River Room at The Huntcliff River Club in Sandy Springs has seating for 100 people while 60 more can assemble on the outdoor balcony.
There are indoor and outdoor venues available for weddings and receptions in your area at Naylor Hall in Roswell.
The ballroom at the Elysium Event Center in College Park can accommodate 200 people theater-style or 120 people banquet-style and they also have a dance floor.
The Solarium in Decatur has a capacity of 150 for a standing reception, 125 for a seated dinner, and approximately 100 for outdoor seating.
The Brickyard in Marietta can handle up to 200 guests for an event or reception and 150 guests for a wedding and reception.
With a capacity for 100 guests The Lake House at Avondale Estates offers a wonderful venue option along with a gazebo for rental through the City of Avondale Estates.
Bridal Shops
The best bridal shops near you are where to buy your dress and many of the other important items you will need:
- The White Magnolia Bridal Collection at 442 East Paces Ferry Rd NE
- Suite Bridal at 2285 Peachtree St NE #200
- The Sentimentalist at 1465 Howell Mill Rd NW #400-a
- Kelly’s Closet at 1649 McLendon Ave NE
- Anya Bridal at 1500 Southland Cir NW #F
- Winnie Couture Bridal at 2859 Piedmont Rd NE
- Bridals By Aimée at 5208 Peachtree Blvd #100
- Bridals by Lori at 6021 Sandy Springs Cir
- Bridal Sense at 6600 Roswell Rd NE, Sandy Springs
- Wedding Angels Bridal Boutique at 395 S Atlanta St #130, Roswell
- Hanan’s Bridal at B 1, 11205 Alpharetta Hwy, Roswell
- Sweet Elegance Bridal at 1652 Church St #C, Decatur
- Serendipity Bridal + Events at 13 W Park Square, Marietta
- White Orchid Bridal at 120 Olive St #400, Avondale Estates
Where To Get Your Invitations
For invitations and envelopes we suggest you get in touch with:
- Foglio Press at 1235 Chattahoochee Ave NW
- The Impressionist at 1915 Bragg St #B
- Hi Note at 1457 Carroll Dr NW
- EventPrints at 3131 Presidential Dr
- Paces Papers at 110 E Andrews Dr NW
- Simplyput Paper & Gift at 56 E Andrews Dr NW #4-A
- Swoozie’s at 4285 Roswell Rd NE #10
- From Sir With Love at 255 Village Pkwy NE #550, Marietta
Choosing The Right Florist
These florists will make sure that the wedding and reception in your area are ready for the Gram:
- Le Jardin Français Boutique at 1100 Howell Mill Rd NW a03
- Candler Park Flowers at 1395 McLendon Ave NE
- French Market Flowers at 925 Garrett St K
- Your Floral Matters at Lower Lobby, 1201 W Peachtree St NW
- Michal Evans Designs & Décor at 4920 Roswell Rd #45c
- 2000 A.D. Inc., Concepts In Floral Art at 637 N Central Ave
- Flowers Atlanta at 539A Pharr Rd NE
- Petals A Florist at 1422 Woodmont Ln NW #1
- Sandy Springs Flowers at 6600 Roswell Rd k1, Sandy Springs
- Hamilton Flowers & Décor at 969 Canton St, Roswell
- Fairview Flower Shop at 1026 Sycamore Dr, Decatur
- Carithers Flowers at 1708 Powers Ferry Rd, Marietta
- Pop Up Flowers at 2834 Franklin St #101, Avondale Estates
- Summer Breeze Flowers & Gifts at 9700 Medlock Bridge Rd #180, Johns Creek
Wedding Photographers & Videographers
To get it all documented hire one of these local wedding photographers and videographers:
- Atlanta Artistic Wedding Photographers
- Matthew Druin + Co. Photography
- Joey Wallace Photography
- Christopher Brock Photography
- DV Photo Video
- Michelle Scott Photography
- Six Hearts Photography
- Love Studio Photography
- Zachary Will Weddings Film
- Papillon Visuals Photography
- Memory Films
- Danielle Brown Photography
Bands & DJ’s
Booking the right band or DJ will make sure the after party is lit:
- Atlanta Wedding Band
- Emerald Empire Band
- 7 Sharp 9
- Orchestra Noir Weddings
- 293 Band
- Sifi Entertainment
- Nice Entertainment
- DJ Cuttlefish
- Lethal Rhythms DJs
- One Night Entertainment
- Uptown Down Entertainment
- Club Rett DJ & Photobooth Services
- Adiquest Music
- DJ Jaz
Hair & Makeup Stylists
Obviously you will want to look your best and the top wedding hair and makeup stylists near you can make sure that you will:
- The Cherry Blossom Salon at 696 Somerset Terrace NE
- Beauti Elite Bridal Hair & Makeup at 2400 Parkland Dr NE
- Reel Creative Hair at 1075 Peachtree St NE 3 #122
- Barbie Lee at 298 Buckhead Ave NE
- Brenner Beauty at Blvd NE
- Van Michael Salon at 39 W Paces Ferry Rd NW
- Raney O’Keefe Makeup & Hair at 1658 McLendon Ave NE
- Beauty By Anh at 2810 Winter Rose Ct
- Aura Hair & Makeup at 7878 Roswell Rd, Sandy Springs
- Brushworx Hair & Makeup at 9165 Martin Rd, Roswell
- Veil Beauty Collective at 2641 E College Ave #a1, Decatur
- MayaReneeBeauty at 2470 Windy Hill Rd SE #113, Marietta
- Alee Artistry
- Reid Beauty
- Lauren Maher Makeup
Tuxedo Rentals
Don’t forget about the tuxedo for the groom and groomsmen:
- Savvi Formalwear at 3393 Peachtree Rd NE #2008A
- Guffey’s at 3340 Peachtree Rd NE #10
- The Black Tux at Nordstrom at 4390 Ashford Dunwoody Rd NE
- Black Tie by Lori at 6021 Sandy Springs Cir
- Men’s Wearhouse at 1121 Hammond Dr NE
Where To Buy Your Wedding Cake
Some of the best wedding cakes in Atlanta are available at:
- Sweet Cheats at 692 B Kirkwood Ave SE #B1
- CEG Bakery at 2591 Piedmont Rd NE #1115
- Endulge Cupcake Boutique at 749 Moreland Ave SE #A-101
- Virginia Marie Cake Boutique at 5160 Erin Rd SW
- Cakes by Niecy at 400 Fairburn Rd SW
- Dulce Vegan Bakery & Café at 1994 Hosea L Williams Dr NE
- Cakes By Darcy at 1155 Lake Charles Dr, Roswell
- Southern Sweets Bakery at 186 Rio Cir, Decatur
- Confection Perfection at 279 Roswell St NE, Marietta
- Vincent Bakery Café at 10900 Medlock Bridge Rd, Johns Creek
- The Cake Hag
- Rach Makes Cakes
Caterers
You will be the star of the show but these caterers will have the food on point as well:
- Bold Catering & Design
- Proof of the Pudding
- Occasional Occasions by Carlton Catering
- Avalon Catering
- GHI Catering
- Figs & Honey Catering
- Carlyle’s Catering
- Zest Atlanta Catering
- Chapmans Cafe & Catering
- Talk of the Town
- Simplee Amazing Catering
- Step By Step Catering
- Carriage House Catering
Your Rehearsal Dinner
Have a great rehearsal dinner at:
- St. Cecilia at 3455 Peachtree Rd NE
- Ecco Midtown at 40 7th St NE
- Canoe at 4199 Paces Ferry Rd SE
- Swan Coach House at 3130 Slaton Dr NW
- Atlas at 88 W Paces Ferry Rd NW
- The Piedmont Room at 500 10th St NE
- 9 Mile Station at Ponce City Market, 1829, 675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE
- Ray’s on the River at 6700 Powers Ferry Rd NW, Sandy Springs
- The Mill Kitchen & Bar at 590 Mimosa Blvd, Roswell
- Magic Luxury Occasions Event Facility at 2479 Riverdale Rd, College Park
- Parker’s on Ponce at 116 E Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur
- Mac’s Chop House at 19 N Park Square, Marietta
- 37 Main at 106 N Avondale Rd, Avondale Estates
- Sugo at 10305 Medlock Bridge Rd, Johns Creek
Local Wedding Planners
Get a little help or have someone do all of this for you by contacting one of the best wedding planners in your area:
- Organized Occasions at 1500 Southland Cir NW #C
- Emily Jordan Events at 1054 St Charles Ave NE
- Laura Burchfield Events at 1054 St Charles Ave NE
- Ellen Thomas Events at 1662 Carr Cir NW
- Wooten Wedding Management at 5495 Old National Hwy #B18-108, College Park
- A Peachy Keen Wedding at Piedmont Village, 2800 Canton Rd #600, Marietta
- Le Bam Studio Wedding Design & Planning at 2671 Caldwell Rd NE, Brookhaven
- Chancey Charm Weddings
- Kris Lavender
- Brianne McMullan Events
Just so you know we have also written a:
- Guide For Brides To Be In Charlotte
- Guide For Brides To Be In Nashville
- Guide For Brides To Be In Memphis
- Guide For Brides To Be In Miami
Good Luck Planning Your Wedding In Atlanta
Well guys, that is all we have for now but we bet you feel a lot more confident about planning a wedding near you. We tried to cover it all from wedding and reception venues, bridal shops, invitations, florists, photographers, videographers, bands, DJ’s, hair and makeup stylists, tuxedo rentals, caterers, the cake, and of course some good restaurants for a rehearsal dinner in your area.
Some of the best local wedding planners were also mentioned if you want to go that route, or you can save some money and do a lot of this on your own. At this point you should be fully informed and ready to plan a great wedding in Atlanta and we wish you the best of luck!