13 Family-Owned Wedding Venues in Georgia

Want to host your wedding at a family-owned venue in Georgia? Look no further! We love supporting these picturesque properties that are often passed down through generations and put their heart and soul into making your event everything you’ve ever dreamed about. From a serene country estate to a picturesque private estate, you’ll feel right at home in these stunning spaces.


The McGarity House

Temple, Georgia

Fab Features: a charming private estate venue with a romantic and old-fashioned feel • prepare for your big day in the bridal suite complete with a gorgeous wood-finished fireplace • exchange vows against a backdrop of trees and on the beneath the wooden trellis on the beautiful outdoor lawn

Catering: In-house, Preferred list, BYO
Price: $ • $$
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The Venue at Murphy Lane

Newnan, GA

Fab Features: countryside estate set on 88 pristine acres • exchange vows beneath the tiered white gazebo, or among wide-open fields and pastures, tranquil ponds, and gardens • a quaint log cabin and charming Southern-style home are available for photos and wedding-day prep

Catering: Preferred list
Price: $$ • $$$
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Live Wire Athens

Athens, GA

Fab Features: industrial-chic space nestled in downtown Athens • intimate celebrations in the urban garden courtyard illuminated by string market lights• the interior impresses with warm wood accents, brick walls, exposed beams, and an expansive bar

Catering: Preferred list, BYO
Price: $ • $$
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Summit Farm Weddings

Ellijay, GA

Fab Features: sweet, family-owned farm nestled among gently rolling hills, pastures, and woodlands • fabulous barn outfitted with sparkling chandeliers and exposed, fabric-draped rafters • outdoor pavilion perfect for BBQ rehearsal dinners or late-night s’mores

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$
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The Barn at High Point Farms

Flintstone, GA

Fab Features: family-owned, working farm with an authentic barn and vintage farmhouse • outdoor events in a grove of trees or on the lawn with horses and goats grazing nearby • choose your flowers right from the farm and let them handle all your floral needs!

Catering: BYO
Price: $ • $$
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Lillian Gardens

Newnan, GA

Fab Features: a lovely 1859 mansion with classic Southern home vibes • outdoor weddings take place in the lush garden in front of a quaint gazebo • soak up the vintage ambiance as you mingle throughout the courtyard, parlors, tea room and banquet room

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$
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Barn South

Talmo, GA

Fab Features: gorgeous towering white event barn, with an open-rafter ceiling, oversized windows, and rows of glass double-doors • charming bridal suite and groom's room in a retro Airstream • expansive, tree-lined lawn for dramatic outdoor ceremonies and inventive photo ops

Catering: BYO
Price: $ • $$
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The Wheeler House

Ball Ground, GA

Fab Features: lovingly restored 1906 mansion and reclaimed wood barn on lush grounds • custom-built arbor with three chandeliers and hanging frames • darling cottages for overnight stays, with shabby-chic décor and ample gathering space

Catering: In-house, BYO
Price: $ • $$
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The Venue at Buchanan Square

Buchanan, GA

Fab Features: a timeless, industrial-style venue located on the square in downtown Buchanan • have a blast preparing for your event in the babe cave and man cave which are both available to rent the night before • dance the night away in The Warehouse, equipped with a full bar, dance floor, restrooms, and more!

Catering: Preferred list, BYO
Price: $ • $$
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Chanticleer Manor

Macon, GA

Fab Features: historic 1908 mansion specializing in small events • exchange vows on the porch of the estate or in the lush garden shaded by tall trees • inclusive packages provide all the essentials for your event

Catering: BYO
Price: $ • $$
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Vecoma at the Yellow River

Snellville, GA

Fab Features: romantic riverside venue with a gorgeous water's-edge ceremony site shaded by a forest canopy • airy ballroom boasts a cozy fireplace, draped chiffon and twinkle lights, and an attached covered veranda • endless pretty photo ops among the pine, oak, sweetgum, and other native trees, and the stone ruins of the original lodge built by Cotton Mather

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$
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The Venue at Twin Oaks

Bremen, GA

Fab Features: a rustic wedding venue with a timeless feel • have the reception of your dreams in The Barn that offers 5,000 square feet of blank slate space and patio access • enjoy a romantic overnight stay in The Treehouse, specifically designed for the bride and groom to stay on their wedding night

Catering: Preferred list, BYO
Price: $ • $$
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Pristine Chapel Lakeside

Jonesboro, GA

Fab Features: exchange vows beneath a wrought-iron gazebo at the edge of a sparkling lake • reception hall comes complete with a rockin' audio system, swanky bar and lounge area, and huge dance floor • event enhancements include custom ice sculptures, multi-tiered chocolate fountains, and a dazzling white Rolls Royce getaway car

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$
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