33 GA Wedding Venues that Allow Outside Catering

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Our Top Picks for Atlanta & Georgia Allow Outside Catering Wedding Venues

Sautee Mountain Retreat

Clarksville, Georgia - up to 100 guests

Sautee Mountain Retreat is a perfectly serene, intimate, naturally beautiful setting for North Georgia weddings and receptions, vow renewals and rehearsal dinners. Tie the knot in the luxuriously rustic Mountain Lodge or outdoors in the beautiful Serenity Garden with flowing streams, cascading water features, and romantic large wooden arbor. There is also a large group fire pit just outside the Mountain Lodge which is great for socializing, telling stories, making toasts and s’mores. The retreat has beautiful accommodations for your wedding party and guests to stay overnight.

Del'avant Event Center

LaGrange, Georgia - up to 300 guests

At Del’avant, every event is special. Whether it’s a wedding reception, party, business meeting or fundraiser, our unique rental facility can accommodate any event, large or small. Del’avant is located in picturesque downtown LaGrange in an historic, but newly renovated building. With its grand Kress Ballroom, elegant McLellan Parlor and chic rooftop garden, Del’avant is the perfect place to create unforgettable moments.

The Venue at CeNita Vineyards

Cleveland, Georgia - up to 200 guests

The Venue at CeNita Vineyards is a gorgeous wedding venue nestled in the Northeast Georgia Mountains. With majestic Yonah Mountain towering in the background and dramatic views of the winery and family vineyard, CeNita’s rustic event facility is the quintessential venue for celebrating life, love and all of the joyous moments in between. The venue features a 3200 sq. ft. covered, open-air post & beam style building with large stack- rock fireplace and drop-down eisenglass curtain sides to temporarily enclose the facility as needed, along with 4 large patio heaters and plenty of wood for the fireplace. There is also a large lawn for outdoor ceremonies and plenty of parking.

Stonehedge House

Buford, Georgia - up to 200 guests

This historic home was built in 1903 and recently restored, renovated and expanded to provide Atlanta brides with over 2 acres of exquisite landscape, indoor AND outdoor entertaining spaces, a 2,000 sf bridal suite, groom’s room, large firepit area, multiple ceremony sites and a picturesque backdrop to capture your special day!

Juliette Chapel & Events

Dahlonega, Georgia - up to 80 guests

The Juliette Chapel & Events facility is a unique and lovely DIY facility in North Georgia that is ideal for budget conscious brides that want a beautiful wedding and gorgeous setting without spending a fortune and without sacrificing beauty. The Juliette Chapel & Events is perfect for smaller, intimate weddings of up to 70 seated guests. The venue is comprised of a small wedding chapel and a separate reception building. The Chapel has walls of glass with a wooded view and doors that spill out onto an adjoining patio that connects the chapel to the reception facility. The reception space flows indoors to outdoors and has a kitchen, bathrooms and bride’s room. If you are looking for an intimate location that celebrates nature, the Juliette Chapel & Events may be the perfect fit.

Rhodes Hall

Atlanta, Georgia - up to 175 guests

Known as Atlanta's Castle on Peachtree Street, Historic Rhodes Hall is a unique venue for weddings (indoor and outdoor), receptions, showers and rehearsal dinners. The Romanesque-revival style mansion features stained glass windows and an elaborately carved mahogany winding staircase.

Larger ceremonies (over 80 people) are usually held on the front lawn. Most of the events in the spring, summer and fall utilize both the indoor and outdoor space of the property if seating is required for more than 100 people. Tents are permitted on the front lawn.

The Solarium at Historic Scottish Rite

Decatur, Georgia - up to 200 guests

On the National Register of Historic Places and designed in 1919 by one of Atlanta’s most renowned architects, The Solarium is a mixed use facility in Decatur that can accommodate up to 200 guests for standing events, up to 150 for buffet-style events, and up to 170 guests for seated meals. The Solarium’s white stucco exterior, red Spanish tile roof, and copper pipes have been carefully restored to their original beauty. Banks of windows line the entire front of the building, and clerestory windows grace the two main rooms, allowing natural light to flood into the space. The interior has been refurbished with oak hardwood floors, beautifully detailed paint-work, and period-style lighting fixtures. The Solarium is a beautiful and affordable option for any wedding or event.

Le Fais do-do

Atlanta, Georgia - up to 2000 guests

The French term literally means to “make sleep”, but in the Cajun culture, a fais do-do is a big party, where dancing and festivities last long into the night.

Le Fais do-do offers a wide range of services. We can coordinate and execute your entire event from start to finish, working with your unique occasion as well as your specific budget.

We are also available for rent where as you orchestrate your event and arrange for all your service providers.

Either way our unique flexibility will allow you to host an event that will meet your expectations and budget.

Le Fais do-do is a private family owned business and is available to all ethnic, cultural, religious, and political organizations as well as individuals for hosting an event.

Feel free to contact a Le Fais do-do representative if you have any questions about the event you want to host.

Mulberry Chapel at Crockett Creek Crossing

Carnesville, Georgia - up to 175 guests

Mulberry Chapel is a 2400 square foot open pavilion in North Georgia that can accommodate up to 175 guests. Charming hand-crafted maple benches are included and can seat up to 100. Additional seating and tables are available upon request. A separate cottage on the site is available with restroom facilities, a changing room, and a kitchenette. A large, picturesque meadow provides space for activities beyond the chapel grounds. Ample parking space available nearby. The venue is conveniently located off Interstate 85, approx. 75 miles northeast of Atlanta, 35 miles north of Athens, and 65 miles southwest of Greenville, SC.

The Dottie at Triumph Station

Fayetteville, GA - up to 500 guests

A 10,000-square foot event venue, The Dottie allows for 500 auditorium-style seating or 300 table-seated reception (with the ability to socially distance with smaller guest count).

With a white brick exterior and barrel roof exposed beams with high ceilings, The Dottie allows for an open-air environment and open floor plan for creativity for decor, seating arrangements, and photography opportunities.

The Dottie has multiple options for both indoor and outdoor events within the building and green-space park area.

Private suites and prep rooms are available for use on your big day.

Avondale Lake House

Avondale Estates, Georgia - up to 150 guests

The Avondale Lake House is available for rental to Avondale residents and to those outside the community who wish to use the facility for appropriate functions. The Lake House is conveniently located on Lake Avondale at 59 Lakeshore Drive, Avondale Estates, Georgia, eight miles east of downtown Atlanta. The Lake House is available throughout the year, with a few exceptions. The third Saturday of each month is normally reserved for Community Club functions.

Groups of up to 100 can be comfortably accommodated for sit-down dinners, 125 for stand- up functions. Rental fees include the use of our tables and chairs, which will be arranged for your event on request.

The Lake House space is generous. A beautifully decorated foyer welcomes guests to the Lake House. The foyer leads into the main rooms with a wooden dance floor. A large commercial kitchen is available for use by your caterer. Table linens, dishes, glasses, and flatware must be provided by the renter. Additional spaces include a double-sided service bar, a ladies’ powder room and men’s room, covered porch overlooking the lake, and a side patio with a fountain. The lake vista can also be viewed from inside the Lake House through French doors. For availability, consult the calendar.

Bogle Farms

Greenville, GA - up to 300 guests

Bogle Farm is a destination wedding venue and located about an hour from the ATL airport and a short 10 min drive from I-85, near LaGrange and Greenville, GA. Situated on 160 acres, the Farm features multiple on site venues, including wedding barn, manicured lawns, wildflower meadows and gardens. The Farm features on site accommodations for around 25 guests and a resort style pool. All wedding related events can be held at Bogle Farms making it a wonderful one-stop Georgia destination wedding venue just south of Atlanta.

Historic Brookfield Estate

Griffin, GA - up to 450 guests

Enjoy beautiful, rolling Georgia pastureland in a very private setting dotted with pecan trees, oaks, & magnolias along with a hedged dressage field perfect for a tented event, a carriage house for serving food or drinks or a small seated event, a formal garden area that's great for cocktail hour, a smoke house for intimate whisky or wine tastings, a pole barn and 2 quaint cottages for guests! Plus, many beautiful options for stunning event photos!

County Line Ranch

Loganville, GA - up to 500 guests

The Ranch - Beautiful arbor in the pasture perfect for your wedding ceremony - 7000 square foot reception arena equipped with edison bulb string lights - Large deck perfect for an intimate rehearsal dinner under the stars - Graveled bonfire area perfect to keep the party going when the lights turn off - Coming soon: Bridal suite & Grooms lounge

More Venues in the Allow Outside Catering Category for Atlanta & GA

9 Oaks Farm

Monroe, Georgia - up to 300 guests

9 Oaks Farm is located in rural Good Hope, Georgia. It is only 20 minutes away from Athens and a short drive from Atlanta, making it a good location for any special occasion. The authentic 1900′s barn has been renovated into the perfect place for any wedding or special occasion from rustic to elegant. 9 Oaks includes an Entrance Hall, Reception Barn, Bridal Suite and multiple outdoor ceremony locations. With so many options, you can create your dream wedding day. 9 Oaks Farm can seat 250 guests with indoor seating only and 300+ guests with indoor and outdoor seating.

Ali Events at Lakewood

Atlanta, Georgia - up to 300 guests

Ali Events at Lakewood is the ideal location to host your next event located in the historic Lakewood Heights, convenient to all of Metro Atlanta. Whether it’s your dream wedding reception, mile-stone anniversary, baby shower, birthday party or corporate event, at Ali Events at Lakewood, we have exactly what you need to make your entire vision come to life.

Boasting 6,000 total square feet, with an open floor space of over 3,600 sq ft, Ali Events at Lakewood offers an exciting location for your most memorable events. Don’t settle for anything less than glamour and satisfaction, as our highly trained staff takes care of all your needs. Experience unforgettable moments and memories that will last a lifetime, only at Ali Events at Lakewood.

Bennett Cove

Monticello, Georgia - up to 350 guests

Bennett Cove is only a short 60 minute drive from Atlanta. Being so convenient to the city, we are a perfect venue just outside of the hustle and bustle so our guests can experience the ultimate southern hospitality and elegance. Nestled in a small town guests can still experience large city life and the intimate setting of all the history and elegance Bennett Cove has to offer.

Bennett Cove is located on 35 acres and has a 6 acre lake. The cabin sleeps 17 people comfortably. We have a list of caterers or you can bring your own food.

Cha'le Gardens

Rivedale, Georgia - up to 150 guests

A hidden gem, nestled away in the charm and warmth of Woodlake Landing, Cha’le Gardens is the special venue to celebrate all of life’s special moments.

Pamper your day with luxuries from our natural, picturesque lake backdrop, our grand, exquisite ballroom adjourned with bold, crystal chandeliers seating up to 150 guests.

Our polished staff coupled with their trained expertise with special event planning is what sets Cha’le Gardens apart from other venues.

All packages are completely customizable and can accommodate your budget to ensure the happiest day of your life is unforgettable.

With a complimentary wedding coordinator to execute on the day logistics the day of, we look forward to creating the first step to your “forever!”

Heritage Sandy Springs Museum and Park

Sandy Springs, Georgia - up to 250 guests

Celebrate your wedding day at Heritage Green, home of the Williams-Payne House and the original “sandy springs.” Managed by the non-profit organization Heritage Sandy Springs, Heritage Green is truly a hidden gem. The quaint gardens and historic location – complete with a romantic gazebo, covered terrace, and elegant reception hall – make an unforgettable setting for special occasions year-round! This incredible venue is the ideal location for wedding ceremonies and receptions, as well as rehearsal dinners, bridal luncheons, and engagement parties.

Allow us to help you plan the event of your dreams! The staff at Heritage Sandy Springs understands the importance of making your special event a day to remember, and we will be there to assist you every step of the way. We will help you choose which area on our historic property best suits your style, and ensure that everything runs smoothly on the day-of. If requested, we can recommend professional vendors to ensure all of your expectations are met with ease and flexibility. Our rental fees are quite reasonable and help to fund the mission of our non-profit organization.

Our versatile sites can be combined in a variety of ways to match your perfect vision – please visit our website to learn more!

Lyndon House Arts Center

Athens, Georgia - up to 150 guests

The Lyndon House Arts Center is available for rentals. Corporate events, family reunions, receptions, weddings,and other events can be accommodated at this beautiful facility.

McBrayer Ranch

Powder Springs, Georgia - up to 150 guests

We would love to have your special day at McBrayer Ranch.

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Our price includes using the venue for your engagement pictures with or without the horses, rehearsal time and your wedding day.The barn comes fully decorated but feel free to add your personal touch. Our price includes the tables and linens with seating. Chapel with church pews to sit on during the ceremony. Corral for dancing, which is beautifully lit at night. A separate place for the bride and groom to sit and eat for their first meal as husband and wife.Use of the beauty shop and loft for the bride and a "Man Cave" for the Groom. Venue Packages up to 150 guests. We can also customize an hourly rate package for other events. Wedding coordinating and planning is available for separate fee.

Meadows at Mossy Creek

Cleveland, Georgia - up to 200 guests

Meadows at Mossy Creek is a modern North Georgia wedding venue overlooking grassy meadows with breathtaking short- and long-range views of the North Georgia mountains.

Mountain Laurel Farm

Cleveland, Georgia - up to 250 guests

Mountain Laurel Farm offers you an opportunity to host a North Georgia “destination wedding” nestled on 21 acres overlooking the Chattahoochee National Forest. This venue specializes in intimate events of 100 guests or less and the opportunity to host up to 200 guests for cocktail styled events. Guests enjoy exclusive access to the stunning Greek Revival Farmhouse, former Caretaker house & authentic Red Barn. The view of Horserange Mountain is the most popular ceremony location. This venue can accommodate up to 20 overnight guests for your three-day wedding getaway. There is no need to leave the property since the rehearsal dinner, after-party and the day after brunch can all be hosted on-site.

Pristine Chapel Lakeside

Jonesboro, Georgia - up to 300 guests

Pristine Chapel Lakeside in Jonesboro, Georgia is an exciting {all-inclusive} site for your wedding celebration. Offering a coordination team, catering staff, floral designer, cake baker and more-Pristine Chapel has all the services you will need for your special day. Imagine your special ceremony outside on the edge of a peaceful lake. The outdoor ceremony site is both elegant and simple with an iron gazebo and patio to frame you and your love. For those seeking a more traditional wedding site, Pristine Chapel's indoor ceremony site is perfect. This white chapel is filled with subtle details that are stunning. The altar exhibits great architectural detail while handsome lanterns hang overhead. A reception site makes Pristine Chapel Lakeside a convenient space to spend your entire wedding day. Enjoy dining and dancing well into the evening with all your friends and family. The neutral ballroom space is great to adorn with special wedding decorations. Your floral arrangements, wedding colors, and custom lighting can help to create the wedding room of your dreams.

• Conveniently located 11 miles from Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport
• Venue seating up to 300
• Electronic Organ/Piano
• Year-round Grounds Maintenance
• Invitation & Stationery specialists
• Transportation - limo, vintage Rolls Royce
• Ministerial Services
• Custom Linens & China
• Black-Tie Staffing
• Competitive affordable rates and payment plans - Customize to your budget
• Free Parking
• Georgia Corporation - Member of Chamber of Commerce & BBB
• Licensed & Insured

Roswell Convention & Visitors Bureau

Roswell, Georgia - up to 500 guests

Just one call to the Roswell Convention and Visitors Bureau takes the stress and worry out of planning the perfect occasion. With so many premier, one-of-a-kind event facilities, friendly and accommodating lodging facilities, and experienced professionals, it makes sense that Roswell, GA, is ‘The Place for Weddings’.

Historic Roswell has authentic antebellum event sites for brides who want a true Southern ambiance. Prefer petals to the past? We have sites with gardens for outdoor events that bloom with atmosphere. However, if your taste yearns for a modern, hip wedding, Roswell can deliver.

History, culture and Southern hospitality—it’s all here, set against a backdrop of natural splendors and with all the modern amenities that will make your occasion an experience to remember. FREE Planning guide; FREE Welcome bags for your out of town guests staying in a Roswell hotel; FREE Professional advice and guidance.

Spring Lake Events

Rockmart, Georgia - up to 200 guests

Spring Lake is an outdoor barn wedding venue located in Rockmart, GA. Located on 70 acres of private land, our Georgia wedding venue provides the perfect spot for your outdoor wedding. Have your ceremony under our cedar arch by the lake and your reception in our large open-air barn built just for weddings.

Our goal from the day we opened has always been to create a wedding venue that brings the outdoor feeling into your wedding. The custom cedar arch set between willow trees by the lake along with our rustic lodge style building can be transformed to fit your own special day.

It would be our privilege to host your special occasion at Spring Lake. The calm waters of our beautiful lake and the wispy willow trees framed in cattails will take your breath away. Imagine candles on the lake and wind chimes in the trees as you sit in our eight-foot swing by the lake. Make an appointment today to visit and tour our little piece of heaven.

Swan Lake Overlook

Dawsonville, Georgia - up to 300 guests

Swan Lake Overlook is a luxurious wedding and event venue. Our venue sits on 225 acres of land that has been in our family for over 100 years. Our scenic views overlook the North Georgia Mountains and come with all of the well loved mountain elements. We are conveniently located just north of Atlanta, providing the perfect mountain destination wedding just outside of the city. Our guests can enjoy several ceremony spots around our property and a large indoor venue space with seating for up to 300 guests.

You might not know this about us, but we are actually an exotic deer farm. There are over 80 Sika and Fallow Deer that roam freely on our property. Our farm is also home to alpacas, donkeys, emus, horses, and a few swans. The animals on our farm are like family to us. They sometimes even join our guests for a photo or two!

While we are a farm, our space is everything but your typical barn wedding. We classify ourselves as rustic-elegance. We have combined a few rustic elements, such as large wooden beams and industrial style concrete floors, with large windows for natural lighting and grand chandeliers to give more of a luxury feel to the space.

We would love to show you around! You can schedule a tour, view our pricing guide, check available dates, and find more details throughout our website: www.swanlakeoverlook.com

The Farm

Rome, Georgia - up to 250 guests

The Farm is a North Georgia destination wedding venue located in Rome, GA and nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. The Farm offers indoor and outdoor sites for rehearsal, rehearsal dinner, ceremony and reception. Facilities include outside space in the open pastures, a private gazebo in the woods, the stable area or inside the renovated 40,000-square-foot European-style pine barn with old brick arches along the entrance way.

The McGarity House

Temple, Georgia - up to 175 guests

The McGarity House is a turn of the century plantation home located in Paulding County, GA. The house and grounds compliment many wedding styles including vintage, elegant, classic, and shabby chic. The addition of our barn pavilion adds a rustic element to the property perfect for the bride and groom wanting a county wedding. Features of the venue include a large wraparound porch, unique staircase, apple trees, large pecan trees, a 2800 sq ft ballroom, and a 2000 sq ft barn.

The Venue at Murphy Lane

Newnan, Georgia - up to 200 guests

The Venue at Murphy Lane is located on 88 beautiful acres of farmland in Newnan, GA. This countryside estate boasts rolling hills, wide open fields and pastures, serene ponds, well-maintained lawns and landscaping, a cozy log cabin with a wrap-around porch, a white wooden gazebo, a stunning Southern home, and a newly remodeled elegant country barn. In addition, there is ample parking and chauferred golf cart service around the property. Love is in the air at The Venue at Murphy Lane!

The Wimbish House

Atlanta, Georgia - up to 250 guests

Imagine descending a graceful, curved staircase to greet your guests gathered in the grand parlor below; posing for romantic photos on a covered veranda; sharing your first dance in a restored 1920s ballroom…

With its spacious, high-ceilinged rooms, historic architectural details, period furnishings and hardwood floors throughout, The Wimbish House provides a rich visual backdrop for all your nuptial festivities. Formal reception rooms are flanked by tall archways and columns, and flow gracefully into the elegant dining room, sunroom and ballroom. Grand pianos, antique crystal chandeliers and fireplaces in virtually every room add to the dreamy, old-world ambiance. It’s an unforgettable setting for the day you’ll always remember.

Where every detail is as special as you are -

Much like entertaining guests in your own home, The Wimbish House allows you to design each and every detail exactly as you envision it. Select the caterer* you prefer. Provide your own alcohol to suit your needs and budget. Arrange the ballroom any way you wish for seating, dancing, dining, and socializing. From flowers to photos, draping to lighting, The Wimbish House encourages you to explore your options to make your event uniquely your own.

Thompson House and Gardens

Bogart, Georgia - up to 200 guests

If it is an exclusive setting you are looking for, Thompson House and Gardens is it! From the moment you enter our secluded setting you will notice that the Thompson House and Gardens embraces nature and elegance at its finest, providing lush landscaped gardens, a picturesque fountain, and romantic setting that embodies true southern Victorian sophistication. We are unique…kind of like the wedding you want to host.

We offer everything you need to create a perfect environment! The Thompson House and Gardens is more than a beautiful ceremony setting. The comprehensive wedding facility has on-site availability of tables, chairs, linens, sound system and more for up to two hundred people. We have two areas available for your consideration. They include the Main House or the outdoor garden area with its picturesque fountain and lush Victorian garden. Each area has its special advantages.

Walnut Hill Farms

Jefferson, Georgia - up to 250 guests

Our farm has over 17 acres of rolling hills and will be the picture perfect landscape to make your day exactly what you want it to be. Walnut Hill Farms is in Jefferson, a 207 year old community, and located in Northeast Georgia about an hour north of Atlanta along Interstate 85.

Walnut Hill farms provides an airy 1,200 square feet of open, indoor area – the perfect site for your ceremony or reception. We offer private men and women's restrooms and dressing rooms for the bride and the groom. You will have exclusive use of the property for your weekend! You will also have access to Walnut Hill Farms for Engagement or Bridal Photography.

2200 sq. feet of ENCLOSED, Air Conditioned, and completely Romantic Venue with 500 sq. ft. open-air porch (complete withrocking chairs) overlooking expansive wooded area and Curry Creek. This spacious wedding barn comescomplete with a bridal suite, two restrooms, andkitchen area. Our wedding barn has stained concretefloors and offers the advantage of flexibility for designing your unique wedding/reception experience
The open-air Barn can still serve as your wedding site, reception site, or simply a shaded spot for guests to mingle.Exclusive use of the rustic, open air barn and over 17 acres of gorgeous landscape for your special weekend.
Use of Walnut Farms for Engagement or Bridal Pictures
We also allow the use of any vendor of your choice (florist, caterer, photographer, etc.) at no extra cost.
Pond/Waterfall/Firepit
Bar Area w/ sink only
Restroom Facilities
Bride/Groom Dressing Rooms
On-Site Parking

Allow Outside Catering GA Wedding Reception Venues

According to our research and the input of our wedding venues, the following Georgia wedding venues and Atlanta wedding venues allow outside caterers to come in to their facilities for weddings and events. Keep in mind that some of these venues may allow off-premise catering companies but they may also have a specific list of caterers that they want you to choose from. So take this list with a grain of salt, contact the venue and ask about their catering requirements. And don't get too concerned if a venue doesn't allow outside catering. Some venues that provide catering are actually less expensive when it is all said and done! Good luck!

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