If you're searching for beautiful places to get married in Georgia, you're definitely not short on options. Georgia has everything from mountain overlooks and romantic vineyards to luxury estates, waterfront resorts, historic properties, elegant ballrooms, and intimate outdoor wedding locations.
The hardest part is narrowing them down.
As a Georgia wedding photographer, I've photographed weddings throughout Georgia and have seen firsthand how much the location you choose shapes the entire wedding experience—and your photographs.
So instead of simply giving you another average blog, I’ve done all the work for you and organized some of the best Georgia wedding locations by style and included three venue recommendations for each, along with descriptions, photography highlights, and links to their websites. I want to help you figure out what type of setting fits the wedding you're envisioning, and potentially find you your dream wedding venue.
So your wedding planning can go a litttttle bit easier :)
Where Are the Best Places to Get Married in Georgia?
Some of the most popular areas to get married in Georgia include:
- Atlanta and the surrounding metro area
- North Georgia
- Dahlonega and Georgia wine country
- Blue Ridge
- Ellijay
- Blairsville and Hiawassee
- Savannah
- Coastal Georgia
- Georgia's lakes and mountain resorts
The best location ultimately depends on whether you picture your wedding surrounded by mountains, overlooking a vineyard, inside an elegant estate, near the water, or right in the middle of Atlanta. This blog will help you get an idea of venues with different types of feels.
Here's where I'd start.
Before you explore Georgia wedding venues...
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Hi! I'm Maya, a Georgia wedding photographer serving couples throughout Atlanta, North Georgia, and beyond. Here at MayaCPhotography, our team offers wedding photo, video, and content creation services. My approach combines candid storytelling with intentional, timeless portraits, while giving my couples guidance throughout the planning process. I help create photography timelines, plan family portraits, think through lighting and locations, and make sure we've built enough time into the wedding day for the photographs that matter most to you. Even if you don't have a date or venue, you can still book me, and I can help you with all your planning moving forward.
If you're planning your wedding in Georgia, I'd love to hear what you're envisioning.
Have a specific style in mind for your wedding venue? Click the button below to skip to that section. Not sure what you want? Keep scrolling to explore each style! Each venue type has popular cities, a description, my top 3 venue recommendations, and the link to each venue's website.
Option One: Mountain View Wedding Venues In Georgia
Mountain Wedding Venues & Locations In Georgia
Perfect for: Romantic, outdoorsy, destination-style, rustic-elegant, scenic
If you're dreaming about mountain views, forests, rolling hills, and an intimate destination-wedding feeling, North Georgia is one of the best places to get married in the state.
Areas like Blue Ridge, Dahlonega, Ellijay, Blairsville, and Hiawassee offer a completely different atmosphere from Atlanta while still being accessible for couples and guests traveling from the metro area.
Georgia Cities to Consider:
Blue Ridge
Blue Ridge is an especially beautiful option for couples who want their wedding to feel like a weekend getaway. Between mountain scenery, cabins, forests, and nearby outdoor spaces, the area works beautifully for intimate weddings, elopements, and larger celebrations.
Hiawassee & Lake Chatuge
Hiawassee gives couples something particularly unique: mountains and water in the same location. Lake Chatuge creates gorgeous waterfront scenery while the surrounding North Georgia mountains provide a dramatic backdrop.
Blairsville
Blairsville is another beautiful North Georgia option for couples who want mountains and natural scenery without the atmosphere of a large city.
Ellijay
For couples drawn to forests, mountains, orchards, cabins, and rustic-elegant venues, Ellijay is another area worth exploring.
Dahlonega
Dahlonega area is home to multiple wineries and vineyard properties, making it one of the first places I'd look if your dream wedding includes rolling hills, vines, wine, and an intimate weekend-away atmosphere.
Best Mountain wedding venues in georgia:
Summit Farm Weddings — Ellijay
Summit Farm Weddings is located on a working farm in the North Georgia mountains and combines expansive mountain scenery with a relaxed countryside atmosphere.
The panoramic landscape makes it particularly appealing for couples who want the natural surroundings to become a major part of their wedding aesthetic and photographs.
Photography highlights: Mountain views, open fields, countryside scenery, and beautiful opportunities for golden-hour portraits.
The Ridges Resort on Lake Chatuge — Hiawassee
For couples who can't decide between mountains and water, Hiawassee is one of my favorite areas to consider. The Ridges Resort sits along Lake Chatuge surrounded by North Georgia scenery, giving couples a wedding location that feels more like a destination without actually leaving the state.
Photography highlights: Lake views, surrounding mountains, waterfront portraits, and sunset scenery.
Meadows at Mossy Creek - Cleveland
Meadows at Mossy Creek is a modern, 5,000 square foot industrial farmhouse venue on 105 acres of private land with multiple outdoor ceremony and reception options. Meadows at Mossy Creek is a stunning mountain venue with breathtaking views and magical photo backdrops.
Photography highlights: Mountain views, open fields, countryside scenery, and beautiful indoor reception areas.
Option Two: Winery & Vineyard Wedding Venues In Georgia
Winery & Vineyard Wedding Venues & Locations In Georgia
Perfect for: Romantic, European-inspired, elegant, editorial, destination-style
If you're dreaming of rolling vineyards, romantic architecture, beautiful outdoor scenery, and a wedding that feels like a destination without leaving Georgia, a winery or vineyard may be the perfect setting.
North Georgia is home to a growing wine country, with many of the state's most beautiful vineyard wedding locations concentrated around Dahlonega, Cleveland, and the surrounding mountain communities. Winery weddings can be especially beautiful for couples who want an elevated atmosphere while still incorporating nature into their wedding day.
Georgia Cities to Consider:
Dahlonega
Dahlonega is one of the first places I'd look for a winery wedding in Georgia. The area is surrounded by vineyards, rolling hills, and North Georgia scenery, making it perfect for couples who want a romantic wine-country atmosphere.
Cleveland
Located near several North Georgia vineyards and the base of Yonah Mountain, Cleveland combines mountain scenery with easy access to some beautiful winery wedding locations.
Helen
Helen and the surrounding area offer mountain scenery, nearby vineyards, and European-inspired character. It's also a fun option for couples who want their guests to make an entire weekend out of their wedding.
Milton
For couples who love the vineyard aesthetic but want to remain closer to Atlanta, Milton offers countryside scenery and vineyard properties without requiring guests to travel deep into North Georgia.
BEST WINERY & VINEYARD WEDDING VENUES IN GEORGIA:
Montaluce Winery — Dahlonega
Montaluce is one of the most recognizable winery wedding locations in North Georgia.
Its vineyard setting and European-inspired atmosphere make it especially appealing for romantic, elegant, and elevated weddings. If you want the destination-style wedding without the price point, this wedding venue is for you.
Photography highlights: Mountain backdrops, vineyard scenery, greenery, rustic-style barn doors & barrel rooms.
Yonah Mountain Vineyards — Cleveland
Yonah Mountain Vineyards sits at the base of Yonah Mountain on a large North Georgia property, giving couples both vineyard and mountain scenery. This is a beautiful option if you love the idea of wine country but still want the landscape and atmosphere associated with a North Georgia wedding.
Photography highlights: Vineyard rows, mountain views, expansive outdoor scenery, and sophisticated indoor spaces.
White Oaks Vineyard - Dahlonega
White Oaks Vineyard combines two things North Georgia does particularly well: mountain scenery and vineyards. Located in Dahlonega, the property offers panoramic scenery and a mountain-elegant atmosphere that works beautifully for couples who want something polished while still feeling connected to the outdoors.
Photography highlights: Mountain backdrops, vineyard scenery, open landscapes, and sunset portraits.
Option Three: Luxury & Black-Tie Wedding Venues In Georgia
Luxury & Black-Tie Wedding Venues & Locations In Georgia
Perfect for: Elegant, editorial, glamorous, sophisticated, timeless
If your dream wedding includes formal attire, elaborate florals, candlelit tablescapes, sophisticated architecture, and an elevated guest experience, Georgia has plenty of beautiful options for a luxury or black-tie celebration.
Atlanta is one of the best places to begin your search, with luxury hotels, historic estates, country clubs, and elegant ballrooms throughout the city and surrounding areas. Couples looking outside Atlanta can also find incredible estates, resorts, and destination-style properties throughout Georgia.
Georgia Cities to Consider:
Atlanta
Atlanta offers one of the largest selections of luxury wedding venues in Georgia, including upscale hotels, private clubs, ballrooms, estates, and modern event spaces.
Buckhead
For a sophisticated city wedding, Buckhead is especially worth considering. Luxury hotels, beautiful architecture, high-end restaurants, and nearby accommodations make it convenient for both couples and guests.
Alpharetta & Milton
North of Atlanta, Alpharetta and Milton offer elegant estates and countryside properties that can provide a more private atmosphere while remaining convenient to the city.
North Georgia
For couples who want luxury without a city setting, North Georgia offers vineyards, resorts, estates, and mountain properties that can make a wedding feel like a destination celebration.
BEST LUXURY & BLACK-TIE WEDDING VENUES IN GEORGIA:
Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead — Atlanta
Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead combines the sophistication of a luxury hotel with elegant indoor spaces and a private garden. It's especially beautiful for couples planning a polished, formal wedding while wanting both indoor and outdoor photography opportunities.
Photography highlights: Luxury interiors, manicured gardens, elegant architecture, editorial portraits, and sophisticated detail photographs.
The Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta — Atlanta
The Ritz-Carlton offers the classic luxury hotel experience for couples planning an elegant Atlanta wedding. Its sophisticated interiors and ballroom spaces work beautifully for black-tie celebrations, elaborate florals, formal tablescapes, and timeless wedding photography.
Photography highlights: Elegant interiors, ballroom details, editorial portraits, formal architecture, and downtown Atlanta scenery.
Blackberry Ridge — Trenton
Blackberry Ridge offers a completely different take on a luxury Georgia wedding with European-inspired architecture, gardens, fountains, and expansive estate scenery. It's especially appealing for couples who want an immersive, destination-inspired atmosphere.
Photography highlights: European-inspired architecture, gardens, fountains, estate scenery, and endless editorial portrait opportunities.
Option Four: Garden & Romantic Wedding Venues In Georgia
Garden & Romantic Wedding Venues & Locations In Georgia
Perfect for: Romantic, floral, whimsical, timeless, garden-party
If your wedding inspiration is filled with flowers, greenery, outdoor ceremonies, soft colors, and romantic details, a garden wedding venue may be the perfect fit.
Georgia's climate and natural scenery make it home to beautiful gardens, historic estates, botanical spaces, and landscaped properties. These venues are especially beautiful during spring and fall when the surrounding landscape can become part of the wedding décor itself.
Georgia Cities to Consider:
Atlanta
Atlanta offers botanical gardens, historic estates, and elegant outdoor spaces while giving couples all the convenience of a major city.
Marietta
Marietta is home to historic properties, gardens, and estate-style venues that offer a romantic atmosphere while remaining close to Atlanta.
Roswell
Roswell combines historic character with greenery and outdoor spaces, making it worth exploring for couples who want something romantic without traveling far from Atlanta.
Savannah
Few Georgia cities fit a romantic garden wedding quite like Savannah. Live oaks, Spanish moss, historic architecture, gardens, and charming squares create a setting unlike almost anywhere else in the state.
BEST GARDEN & ROMANTIC WEDDING VENUES IN GEORGIA:
Atlanta Botanical Garden — Atlanta
The Atlanta Botanical Garden is an incredible option for couples who want flowers and greenery to be a major part of their wedding setting. Its gardens provide a naturally colorful backdrop that changes throughout the seasons.
Photography highlights: Seasonal flowers, lush greenery, garden pathways, architectural elements, and endless portrait variety.
The Gardens at Kennesaw Mountain — Marietta
The Gardens at Kennesaw Mountain combines landscaped outdoor spaces with the convenience of a Marietta location. It's a great option for couples who want a romantic garden atmosphere without requiring guests to travel far outside the Atlanta area.
Photography highlights: Gardens, greenery, wooded scenery, romantic outdoor portraits, and classic architectural elements.
Whitestone Reserve — Austell
Whitestone Reserve offers manicured gardens, a ceremony lawn, elegant event spaces, and an estate-style atmosphere just outside Atlanta. It works especially well for couples who want their wedding to feel romantic and refined while still incorporating plenty of outdoor scenery.
Photography highlights: Manicured gardens, ceremony lawn, greenery, estate portraits, and elegant indoor spaces.
Option Five: Waterfront Wedding Venues In Georgia
Waterfront Wedding Venues & Locations In Georgia
Perfect for: Romantic, scenic, destination-style, relaxed-elegant, sunset lovers
If you picture exchanging vows beside the water, Georgia has wedding locations ranging from peaceful mountain lakes to coastal properties along the Atlantic.
Waterfront weddings can create an especially beautiful atmosphere around sunset, and couples don't necessarily have to travel all the way to the coast. Lake Chatuge and Lake Lanier provide waterfront options much closer to North Georgia and Atlanta.
Georgia Cities to Consider:
Lake Chatuge & Hiawassee
Lake Chatuge is one of the most unique waterfront wedding locations in Georgia because couples get both lake and mountain scenery in the same setting.
Lake Lanier
Located north of Atlanta, Lake Lanier is a convenient option for couples who want a waterfront celebration while remaining relatively close to the city.
St. Simons Island
St. Simons combines coastal scenery with live oaks, historic architecture, and a relaxed destination-wedding atmosphere.
Tybee Island & Savannah
For couples who love the coast but also want access to Savannah's historic scenery, Tybee Island gives you the opportunity to incorporate both into your wedding weekend.
BEST Waterfront WEDDING VENUES IN GEORGIA:
The Ridges Resort on Lake Chatuge — Hiawassee
The Ridges Resort gives couples the unique combination of waterfront scenery and North Georgia mountains. The resort atmosphere also makes it a great option for couples who want their wedding to feel like a weekend getaway.
Photography highlights: Lake views, surrounding mountains, waterfront portraits, docks, and beautiful sunset scenery.
Lake Lanier Islands — Buford
For couples who want a waterfront wedding without traveling far from Atlanta, the Lake Lanier area offers beautiful lake scenery with the convenience of a resort setting. It's especially appealing for couples planning a larger celebration or wedding weekend.
Photography highlights: Lake views, docks, waterfront scenery, greenery, and sunset portraits.
St. Simons Lighthouse — St. Simons Island
The historic St. Simons Lighthouse grounds combine coastal scenery with historic character, giving couples something completely different from a traditional ballroom or mountain venue.
Photography highlights: Lighthouse architecture, oceanfront scenery, live oaks, coastal light, and historic surroundings.
Option Six: Historic & Timeless Wedding Venues In Georgia
Historic & Timeless Wedding Venues & Locations In Georgia
Perfect for: Classic, Southern, romantic, vintage-inspired, timeless
If you're drawn to historic architecture, grand staircases, old homes, chapels, gardens, and details that already have character, Georgia has some incredible historic wedding locations.
These venues are especially beautiful for couples who want their wedding photographs to feel timeless rather than centered around a specific trend.
Georgia Cities to Consider:
Savannah
Savannah is arguably one of the best places in Georgia for couples who love historic architecture. Its squares, historic buildings, cobblestone streets, and live oaks provide endless wedding-day scenery.
Marietta
Historic Marietta offers beautiful homes, gardens, and architecture while remaining convenient to Atlanta.
Decatur
Decatur has historic buildings and intimate event spaces mixed into a walkable city setting.
Madison
Known for its historic architecture and Southern character, Madison is another area worth exploring if you love estate-style and historic weddings.
BEST HISTORIC & TIMELESS WEDDING VENUES IN GEORGIA:
The Whitlock Inn — Marietta
The Whitlock Inn is a historic Victorian mansion near Marietta Square with a classic Southern atmosphere. The combination of the historic home, gardens, courtyard, and event spaces makes it especially beautiful for intimate and timeless weddings.
Photography highlights: Historic architecture, porches, gardens, courtyard portraits, and classic interiors.
Brumby Hall & Gardens — Marietta
Brumby Hall is a historic Greek Revival property surrounded by gardens in Marietta. Its architecture and landscaped surroundings provide a beautiful backdrop for couples who want a classic Southern wedding.
Photography highlights: Historic architecture, columns, gardens, greenery, and timeless Southern details.
The Chapel on Sycamore — Decatur
The Chapel on Sycamore offers historic character through its stained glass, original wood details, and intimate chapel setting. It's especially appealing for couples who want the tradition and architecture of a chapel ceremony while remaining close to Atlanta.
Photography highlights: Stained glass, historic woodwork, architectural details, and intimate ceremony photographs.
Option Seven: Rustic & Countryside Wedding Venues In Georgia
Rustic & Countryside Wedding Venues & Locations In Georgia
Perfect for: Rustic-elegant, Southern, relaxed, countryside, outdoor
If you're drawn to open fields, barns, rolling countryside, and a wedding that feels relaxed while still being beautiful and intentional, Georgia has plenty of countryside wedding venues to explore.
And rustic doesn't have to mean casual. Many Georgia farm and countryside venues combine natural surroundings with modern, elegant reception spaces.
Georgia Cities to Consider:
Ellijay
Ellijay combines mountain and countryside scenery, making it a great choice for couples who want a rustic wedding with a North Georgia backdrop.
Cleveland
Cleveland offers farms, vineyards, open land, and mountain scenery within the same general area.
Northwest Georgia
Northwest Georgia is worth exploring for couples who want larger properties, rolling countryside, and more secluded wedding locations.
Middle Georgia
Couples willing to look outside the Atlanta area can find beautiful farm and countryside properties throughout Middle Georgia, often with expansive acreage and a more private atmosphere.
BEST RUSTIC & COUNTRYSIDE WEDDING VENUES IN GEORGIA:
Summit Farm Weddings — Ellijay
Summit Farm combines working-farm character with North Georgia mountain scenery. It's especially beautiful for couples who want rustic elements while still having dramatic natural scenery in their photographs.
Photography highlights: Mountains, open fields, farm scenery, countryside views, and golden-hour portraits.
The Barn at Acorn Ridge — Toomsboro
The Barn at Acorn Ridge offers an expansive countryside setting with a finished barn event space. It's a beautiful option for couples who want a relaxed rural atmosphere while still having a space intentionally designed for weddings.
Photography highlights: Open countryside, barn architecture, natural scenery, ridge views, and sunset portraits.
Waters of Catlett — LaFayette
Waters of Catlett combines rolling meadows, wooded areas, water, and rustic architecture on an expansive property. The variety of scenery makes it especially appealing for couples who want their entire wedding to take place surrounded by nature.
Photography highlights: Meadows, wooded pathways, pond views, countryside scenery, and natural portrait locations.
Option Eight: Modern & City Wedding Venues In Georgia
Modern & City Wedding Venues & Locations In Georgia
Perfect for: Editorial, modern, minimalist, fashion-forward, sophisticated
If mountain views and rustic barns aren't your style, a modern Atlanta wedding may be exactly what you're looking for.
Modern wedding venues can provide clean architecture, skyline views, neutral interiors, rooftop spaces, and a blank canvas for couples who want their fashion, florals, and wedding design to take center stage.
Georgia Cities to Consider:
Downtown Atlanta
Downtown gives couples access to hotels, rooftops, city architecture, and recognizable Atlanta scenery.
Buckhead
Buckhead combines luxury hotels and sophisticated architecture with some of the city's most upscale neighborhoods.
Midtown Atlanta
Midtown is a great option for couples who want modern city scenery, nearby hotels, restaurants, and Atlanta landmarks.
Marietta
Couples who love a modern aesthetic but don't necessarily want to be in Downtown Atlanta can also find bright, contemporary event spaces around Marietta and the surrounding suburbs.
BEST Modern & City WEDDING VENUES IN GEORGIA:
Hyatt Centric Buckhead Atlanta — Atlanta
Hyatt Centric Buckhead offers modern indoor event spaces and rooftop opportunities in the heart of Buckhead. It's particularly appealing for couples who want Atlanta itself to become part of the wedding aesthetic.
Photography highlights: Skyline views, rooftop portraits, modern interiors, nighttime city photographs, and editorial flash photography.
Sinclair Atlanta — Sandy Springs
Sinclair Atlanta offers a bright, design-forward space with high ceilings and clean architectural lines. Its neutral environment gives couples plenty of freedom to transform the space around their own wedding design.
Photography highlights: Natural light, clean backgrounds, modern architecture, editorial portraits, and detailed reception designs.
Brick and Ivey — Marietta
Brick and Ivey combines white brick, bright interiors, and a modern neutral aesthetic. It's a great option for couples who want a flexible space where their florals, colors, and décor can completely transform the room.
Photography highlights: White brick, bright interiors, clean backgrounds, modern details, and editorial portraits.
Option Nine: Coastal Wedding Venues In Georgia
Coastal Wedding Venues & Locations In Georgia
Perfect for: Coastal, destination-style, romantic, relaxed, Southern
Georgia's coast provides a completely different wedding experience from Atlanta or the North Georgia mountains.
Beaches, marshes, historic architecture, live oaks, Spanish moss, and coastal light make this part of the state especially beautiful for couples who want their wedding to feel like a true destination celebration.
Georgia Cities to Consider:
Savannah
Savannah gives couples the best of several worlds: historic architecture, gardens, live oaks, waterfront scenery, incredible restaurants, and easy access to nearby coastal locations.
Tybee Island
Tybee is perfect for couples who want a relaxed beach atmosphere while remaining close enough to Savannah to incorporate the city into their wedding weekend.
St. Simons Island
St. Simons offers beaches, live oaks, historic landmarks, resorts, and coastal scenery in one location.
Jekyll Island
Jekyll Island is particularly beautiful for couples who love historic architecture, dramatic oak trees, beaches, and an old-world resort atmosphere.
St. Marys
Located along Georgia's southern coast, St. Marys offers historic charm, waterfront scenery, and a quieter coastal atmosphere.
BEST coastal WEDDING VENUES IN GEORGIA:
Chapel by the Sea — Tybee Island
Chapel by the Sea gives couples a classic ceremony setting while still providing the atmosphere of a coastal Georgia wedding. It's especially appealing if you want the romance of a chapel ceremony with access to Tybee Island's beach scenery.
Photography highlights: Chapel architecture, natural light, coastal surroundings, and nearby beach portraits.
The Santa Maria — St. Marys
The Santa Maria offers a unique coastal aesthetic with Spanish-inspired architecture, arched details, a courtyard, and gardens. It's especially interesting for couples who want a destination feel without choosing a traditional beachfront venue.
Photography highlights: Arches, courtyard scenery, gardens, architectural details, and coastal surroundings.
St. Simons Lighthouse — St. Simons Island
The historic lighthouse grounds provide a unique combination of coastal scenery, history, and Southern character.
Photography highlights: Lighthouse architecture, coastal scenery, live oaks, historic surroundings, and beautiful evening light.
Meet the Photographer
Hey, my name is Maya Cramer
Hi, I'm Maya, the photographer behind MayaCPhotography, a Georgia wedding photographer serving couples throughout Atlanta, North Georgia, and destinations across Georgia and beyond. I specialize in capturing weddings through a mix of candid, documentary-style moments and timeless, editorial portraits while helping my couples feel prepared and confident throughout the entire planning process. From creating custom photography timelines and finding the best portrait locations to helping couples navigate lighting, venue logistics, and wedding-day details, I'm involved long before the wedding day begins. Having photographed weddings at a variety of Georgia wedding venues, I love helping couples find beautiful places to get married that fit both their vision and the photographs they want to remember forever.