Catering, dresses, and cakes are important, but your wedding wouldn’t be complete without your pet by your side. If you’re looking for the best places for dogs in weddings in Atlanta, you’ve found them. Check out our list of the best dog-friendly venues in the area.
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1. The Gardens at Great Oaks
786 Mimosa Blvd. Roswell, GA 30075
This secluded estate was originally a wedding gift from Reverend Pratt to his bride when they married in 1842. In the century and a half since, the trees have formed magnificent canopies over the breathtaking gardens. The focus of this venue is on helping you create memories of your big day, and they enthusiastically welcome your dog as part of the event. Dog-lovers themselves, the owners have named the ballroom Ajax Hall after their Jack Russell Terrier.
While your dog must be leashed, The Gardens employs a fully licensed dog handler to care for your pet during the ceremony and reception, or if your dog needs to go home for a break, the handler can take him there for you. Pricing varies depending on the day and season and estimates are given on request.
2. The Whitlock Inn
57 Whitlock Ave. Marietta, GA 30064
This 1900 mansion is a romantic venue for your wedding. Airy porches, elegant rooms, and lush lawns would make the perfect backdrop to any wedding. Two quaint dressing rooms for bride and groom are available starting two hours before your event, and the knowledgeable staff can help plan your celebration to perfection. They are even happy to make your guests a signature cocktail of your choice.
Dogs are welcome in weddings at The Whitlock Inn and can play in the fenced-in yard behind the carriage house during the reception. Dogs are not allowed inside during the reception but may be inside for pictures and the ceremony. Pricing starts at $900.
3. The Estate
3109 Piedmont Rd. NE Atlanta, GA 30305
This historic and secluded venue is owned and operated by Legendary Events, who provide the highest standard of catering, design, and floral decor for your dream wedding. This skilled team has over 30 years of experience between them and can style your wedding to exact specifications. The Estate itself is filled with original woodwork, elegant rooms, and crystal chandeliers and is surrounded by fig, oak, and magnolia trees.
The Estate is a dog-friendly venue that hosts many events in support of animals and is happy to include your dog in your wedding day for a small clean-up fee. Your dog is welcome throughout the event, but must be kept on-leash and away from loud noises and amplified music. Pricing for this venue begins at $30,000.
4. The Barn at Oak Manor
360 Palmetto-Tyrone Rd. Newnan, GA 30265
The Barn at Oak Manor is a relaxed and beautiful venue where you can create your perfect day. Spend the day getting ready in the elegant manor house, take your photos on the sweeping lawns, get married under the magnificent Mother Oak, and then dance the night away in the rustic barn.
Your dog is welcome to be part of your photos and ceremony, but he is not allowed inside the manor house and he must go home during the reception. If you need someone to care for him at a separate location, find a Rover sitter. Pricing for this venue ranges from $3,800-$5,500 depending on the day of the week and season.
5. Vecoma at the Yellow River
4400 Vecoma Ln. Snellville, GA 30039
Have your wedding at this elegant location right on the Yellow River with lovely grounds full of pine, oak, and sweetgum trees. The river and the grounds provide an idyllic backdrop for pictures of your big day. Vecoma provides high-quality catering and beverages for your celebration, and a knowledgeable events manager to help with the ceremony and reception. This venue can accommodate up to 320 guests.
Your dog is welcome to participate in the ceremony on a leash. He is not allowed to stay for the reception, but you can find a Rover dog-sitter to care for him at a separate location. Prices range from $682-$2887 depending on the day of the week and the scope of your event.
For more helpful tips planning your dog-friendly wedding in Atlanta, be sure to check out our Dog Wedding Guide.