40 GA Wedding Venues that Allow Outside Catering

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.

Nestled in the heart of Fayette County, The Venue at Daisy Hill offers convenience of location along with an idyllic setting for sweet Southern weddings and corporate or special events.

Weddings at Daisy Hill are truly magical. The venue has soaring ceilings, exposed beams, a classic black and white palette and overlooks a tranquil pond surrounded by Georgia Pines.

Indoor and outdoor ceremony options along with private bridal & grooms suites transform this property from a hidden treasure to a premier Atlanta wedding venue.

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!

Lewallen Farms is located in the heart of the small town of Waleska, Georgia.  While we are a working farm, don't let the name fool you!  We can cater to super casual and black tie weddings.

We have both outdoor and indoor ceremony locations.

Lewallen Farms can cater to the DIY Brides who want to take control of their day, or we can serve the Bride who wants someone to take care of every detail.

Our Staff and Vendors provide our Brides with a stress-free day to ensure that have the best day of their life.

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.

Enjoy the perfect countryside retreat at Refuge Ranch Retreat, where you'll be surrounded by both loved ones and nature while making lasting memories. As you begin your big day at the property, you can use the on-site lodgings as your private get-ready space, as well as overnight accomodations for as many nights as you choose. 

The open-air venue boasts many wonderful ceremony and reception spots to host your festivities. A popular backdrop for exchanging vows is in front of the pole barn overlooking the pond surrounded by towering trees. 

For the evening reception, you can hold it outside underneath the open-air barn pavilion, accommodating up to 150 guests. It boasts picturesque views and hanging bistro lighting, creating a cozy and intimate aesthetic for your celebration.The venue takes great pride in offering flexible spaces to fit your needs and preferences. To ensure that your magical day matches your vision, you will bring your chosen outside vendors to perform their services, leaving room to accomodate your desires and budget. 

Other amenities and activities that can be found on the property include the lake, walking trails, a shooting range, archery, fishing, horses, and outdoor firepits to gather around for cooking, marshmallow roasting and reminiscing about your day.

As a bonus, you can stay overnight in the cozy, rustic lodge accommodating up to 10 people.

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.

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 Dormitory is a historic event venue located in the downtown area of Auburn, Georgia. This unique building was constructed in 1888 and was formerly used as a women's dormitory for the Perry - Rainey College, which is no longer standing. The Dormitory has been meticulously restored by the City of Auburn and renovated with the goal of maintaining its historic characteristics and charm. Bring you own caterer and alcohol. 

The Farm at Wolf Creek is a waterfront barn wedding venue and special events venue located on a large acreage farm in the quaint town of Barnesville, GA. Featuring a private treelined road, indoor & outdoor ceremony sites including a waterfront outdoor chapel, large private lake, rustic barn with all the modern amenities and on-site accommodations. Located an hour south of Atlanta and 30 minutes from north Macon.

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.

Cover Photo: Lucy Chapman Photography www.lucyphoto.com

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.

Willow Creek Farm is tucked away in the North Georgia Mountains, just 15 minutes outside of Helen GA.  Willow is located in the heart of the Georgia Wine Trail.  A beautiful mountain creek flows through the farm where sheep graze in the open fields at the foot of the horse range mountains.  At Willow's magical creekside ceremony spot, two creeks join together and flow into the forest as one.  The terrain is flat and the venue is fully handicap accessible. Willow is a fully staffed venue offering all inclusive packages and full wedding coordination.