Now that we have sent our premiere issue to print, it’s time to plan a big par-tay! We have a lot of sponsors lined up and a group of fab vendors who are helping us, but we need a LOCATION. If you have ideas on a swanky location for an early evening event on Sunday the 18th of January, please leave a comment here. We are expecting about 150 people at this point (we are going to send out the official invite as soon as we confirm a location, so it may be much more) and we can offer a publicity partnership in exchange for the space. We aren’t ATL natives, so we really need help here! Anyone have ideas? Can’t wait to see you in January!
You have the following:The Ballroom at 12The BiltmoreThe Opera
I would suggest Opera– the "Not Wedding" recently took place there and it is a great event space. The Fox Theatre is also nice & they have a number of ballrooms that might work. Magnolia Hall at Piedmont Park is also a good one. If your event is really big, try the King Plow Arts Center– chic loft space. Good luck!
OK I thought of more. The High Musuem would be perfect as well. Here is a list:Atlanta History Center — Atlanta, GA The Biltmore Ballrooms — Atlanta, GA Castleberry Hill Events Facility — Atlanta, GA Cator Woolford Gardens — Atlanta, GA Crowne Plaza Ravinia — Atlanta, GA Fernbank Museum of Natural History — Atlanta, GA The Fox Theatre — Atlanta, GA Fulton County Atrium — Atlanta, GA The Foundry at Puritan Mill — Atlanta, GA King Plow Arts Center — Atlanta, GA 103 West — Atlanta, GA The Piedmont Room — Atlanta, GA Rhodes Hall — Atlanta, GA Villa Christina — Atlanta, GA The Vinings Club — Atlanta, GA
I would check out the new W hotel in Buckhead. I was there for an event last month and they have a great, funky space. Good luck!
I sent you a long list. Let me know if you need more, or an intro to any of the managers. Happy to help!!
Have you tried either on of the 12 hotels? One in Atlantic Station and one is downtown. There is a new W. Also if you go on the King Plow website, it also features a couple of private homes that you can rent. Very neat.
http://www.sundialrestaurant.com/This restaurant is at the top of The Westin Hotel on Peachtree.
For a gathering of 150 that would be fit to host a Southern Wedding I’d reccomend:The ballroom at the Mansion on Peachtree103 WestThe Swan Coach house at the Atlanta History CenterThe new Buckhead ClubGood luck, we are thrilled you are bringing the party here!
If you like the urban vibe, The Foundry at Puritan Mill (mentioned above) is a great space with good parking. It’s a big, blank canvas though, so you would definitely need to think about the decor.I also second the King Plow suggestion because Bold American catering might be interested in partnering, which would be great.
Those are all great venues. The Mansion on Peachtree is a new Rosewood Hotel that looks gorgeous. Might be neat b/c it is new and different…I have not been to an event there though..
I absolutely love the Carter Center’s feel and look or the Botanical Gardens. These may not be what you’re in the market for though. Other people have suggested these, I think, but the Opera is a cool space. Also, either the Piedmont Room at Park Tavern, Fernbank, or maybe the Magnolia Room at Piedmont park would work well. Good luck and I want to come!!!
Rhodes Hall is a great place. Can’t wait. Will shoot you some more suggestions soon.
Here are a few suggestions !1) I have been to wonderful events at Canoe Restaurant in Vinings. They have beautiful tented events (yes heated) and it’s located directly on the Chattahoochee river. One of our favorite places btw. It can hold several hundred people and the surroundings are natural and gorgeous.2)Another cool venue would be the Fernbank Museum of Natural History. Very cool site and have been to cocktail parties there many times..(martinis and imax). Can hold several hundred people and it’s a very interesting place!~3)….AND MY FAVORITE..BEST OF ALL.. The Georgia Aquarium in the Oceania Ballroom..can hold several hundred people, and of course there is the amazing sea life surrounding you. It would be an amazing and stunning venue..a real showstopper!~That would be imho, a great way to show the world that Southern Weddings Magazine is ready to dive in head first and become the premier wedding magazine!Congratulations and best wishes..I hope to be there. As an encore bride to be, I am always delighted with the articles and lovely photography here on this site. I CANNOT WAIT for the magazine to debut!
So sorry..it is the OCEANS ballroom at the Georgia Aquarium.Here is a jaw-dropping picture taken in that ballroom..and oh my goodness? Could it be? It was a photo taken AT A WEDDING :) http://www.vsphotography.com/James/Cover.jpgIs this site just too perfect or what?
Congrats on the big launch!Can’t wait to see how things play out for you!We wish you the best!Anne
Hey gals!I’m in Nashville so I’m no help with venues, but if you need extra manpower for the party, let me know. I’d love to come down and help with the celebration!
Mason Murer Fine Art -gallery, clean modern, beautiful, transformed into a SW wonderland of lovelinessPark Tavern: Piedmont Garden Tent-overlooking piedmont park with city light view, stunning..picture twinkling lights and all the bells and whistles you gals will bringSerenbe-its outside of Atlanta but breathtaking organic farm with amazing event spaceI agree Georgia Aquarium Ocean Ballroom is an excellent choiceBiltmore also stunning as Eliana mentioned above
I was also going to suggest King Plow or http://www.masonmurer.com/events.htm.
There are endless venues! Depends on the look & feel you are going fortheres "The View" @ KingPlowBuckhead Room had a fire incident upstairs, but htey have the Piedmont RoomCW Lofts… etc etc.I’m a coordinator and if you need help with setting up, or branding the business I have connects all over.Including Ice sculptures, wait staff, decorating see our site dbdeventsatlanta.com Congrats! look forward to keeping posted