By L. Thomas

August 4, 2008 8:25 AM | Link to this

The most romantic and cozy place to have a wedding in any season is the lovely stone Log Cabin church in Vinings. Complete with a wishing well in front to insure a life time of happiness, this church is not too big and not too little but just the right size and room for close friends and family. It truly has a lovely ambiance.

By heather

August 4, 2008 8:50 AM | Link to this

Barnsley Gardens

By ABL

August 4, 2008 9:58 AM | Link to this

Best Package Deal? Pristine Chapel in Morrow. The grounds are beautiful, everything is carefully organized and the staff is really helpful. We got married on 06-07-08 and it only took 3.5 months of planning thanks to the wonderful Pristine Chapel staff.

By Carolina

August 4, 2008 10:35 AM | Link to this

The Old Train Depot in downtown. Its a beautiful location and incredibly well priced.

By Sheri Henshaw

August 4, 2008 10:46 AM | Link to this

Lake Arrowhead near Waleska in Cherokee County—my son and daughter-in-law just got married there—lake is beautiful, lodge is rustic but big and spacious, food service is great! The place is a little run-down, but with beautiful bones. Good vibes.

By Gordon

August 4, 2008 12:11 PM | Link to this

Primrose Cottage in Roswell. My wife and I were married there in 2006. We had a beautiful ceremony at this historic house. The House is beautiful, the staff are top notch, and the cost is affordable through their various package deals.

By Gordon

August 4, 2008 12:13 PM | Link to this

Primrose Cottage in Roswell. My wife and I were married there in 2006. We had a beautiful ceremony at this historic house. The House is beautiful, the staff are top notch, and the cost is affordable through their various package deals

By MrHughes

August 4, 2008 12:47 PM | Link to this

I thought this was about proposals… What about the sundial resturant overlooking downtown or a nice jazz club like django or sambucca. My personal choice would be the patio at Georgian Terrace with a quick walk across Peachtree while dressed to the nines for a musical at the Fox to show off the ring on my lovely lady’s hand.

By Eric

August 4, 2008 12:47 PM | Link to this

Am I missing something? I thought this blgo was about best place to propose and people are talking about where to get married? Get with it, people!

Best place would probably be at Stone Mountain. 2nd place would be on the JumboTron at the next Monster Truck rally. Just kidding.

By Mac McLemore

August 4, 2008 1:04 PM | Link to this

Best and most romantic place to get engaged is the Chattahoochee River. Got engaged at the river in Roswell, celebrated our engagement that nite at Ray’s On The River, got married at Jones Bridge Park “on the river” and celebrated our first anniversary a year later at Canoe restaurant in Vinings “on the river”.

By MrHughes

August 4, 2008 1:14 PM | Link to this

Okay… my joke choices would be…

The caboose at the Old Spaghetti Factory… choo choo My first dinner with a certain special young lady was there…

Or, the Boat at Dante’s… tug tug… My first “date” with that same lady was there… Both special places to us because of our history even though we never sat in the boat or the caboose.

I saw someone get proposed to on the ice at a Thrashers game once. They did a mock promo where the lady thought she was in a contest adn they blindfolded her. That seemed to go pretty well. She was definately surprised.

By Megan

August 4, 2008 1:20 PM | Link to this

This is confusing—- its about proposing, but typically when someone says “Will you marry me?” you don’t respond with “I do”

By Paul

August 4, 2008 1:38 PM | Link to this

Hmmm…where to propose…it’s a tougher question than one might think. First and foremost, if anyone recommends a place to do it, DON’T DO IT THERE!!! How impersonal does a proposal become when 20 other couples are doing the exact same thing all around you? Someone mentioned the Sundial which is a GREAT romantic restaurant but not unique at all as far as proposals are concerned. Your future wife will want something memorable, something that makes her heart melt and brings her girlfriends to tears when they hear about it.
So, where did I propose to my wife? In a parking lot…and it was the most romantic thing ever. You see, we had our first kiss in the parking lot out side of the Corner Bakery in Buckhead. On our year and a half anniversary of being together, I suggested we go to Maggiano’s in Buckhead for dinner(same building with a shared parking lot). After dinner we walked back to our car. Before opening the door for her, I told her I wanted another parking lot kiss. We kissed and then I got down on my knee (yes you absolutely must get down on your knee) and proposed to her. So, my advice to those working on their proposal, pick something personal. Think of the top 5 moments in your relationship to date. Recreate one or two or all five of those moments in some fashion and top it off with the proposal. You’ll never regret it and your new fiance will treasure the memory for a lifetime.

By RalphMcG

August 4, 2008 2:11 PM | Link to this

In Private

Suppose she (or he, I guess) says no?

By RalphMcG

August 4, 2008 2:14 PM | Link to this

In Private

Suppose she (or he, I guess) says no?

By Southern Bella

August 4, 2008 2:35 PM | Link to this

Yep! Leave it to a guy to get things mixed up. The headline of this piece does not match the editorial. Not being hard on you, Phil. :o)

“I do!” is said at WEDDINGS.

“Yes (or no)!” is said at PROPOSALS.

So, are you looking for the best place to wed OR to propose?

By Mary

August 4, 2008 2:37 PM | Link to this

Kennesaw Mtn.

By Sarah

August 4, 2008 2:38 PM | Link to this

The best place in my opinion to have a wedding is definately the callaway gardens chapel. It’s beautiful and quiet and has stained glass windows.

By accessAtlanta staff

August 4, 2008 2:59 PM | Link to this

Sorry for the confusion, folks. The text above has been changed a bit to clarify that we’re looking for the best place to get married. So keep those nominations coming!

By Matt

August 4, 2008 3:12 PM | Link to this

My wife and I were married at 15,000 feet above skydive atlanta in thomaston, you can check the website for experienced jumpers. We had our minister jump with us along with 4 camera men, my best man and her maid of honor. We jumped out and did our I do’s and kiss at around 8,000, then did another ceremony on the ground.

By gtfan

August 4, 2008 3:14 PM | Link to this

We got married at Callanwolde Fine Arts Center this past May off of Briarcliff.

By Liz

August 4, 2008 3:21 PM | Link to this

Cathedral of Christ the King on Peachtree or Holy Spirit Catholic Church on Northside Drive.

By Jessica

August 4, 2008 3:21 PM | Link to this

Screw Atlanta….head down to St Simons Island, King and Prince’s lawn right in front of the beach. Best wedding ever. But…if it did have to be in ATL, I’d say the botanical garden.

By Laurie

August 4, 2008 3:23 PM | Link to this

My husband and I got married in 2004 in the ballroom of the Four Seasons Hotel in midtown. This hotel is the “secret jewel” of Atlanta. The place is gorgeous, the food was outstanding and the level of service was beyond compare. There’s no question that a beautiful photo of the wedding couple can easily be taken on their grand staircase. I was truly made to feel like a Princess during the entire weekend event!

By Maybe no

August 4, 2008 3:33 PM | Link to this

Unfortunately, I know one couple that got engaged at Chattahoochee River and another couple that got married at that Log Cabin in Vinings, and their both divorced. Not saying those places are bad choices, but I think you get my point.

By Julie

August 4, 2008 3:35 PM | Link to this

We got married at the Georgian Ballroom of the restored Biltmore downtown. The ceremony and reception were LOVELY -the photographs incredible! Around 7 pm in the summer the sun shines through the enormous windows and turns the whole place into a golden room (the ceiling is very ornate and painted in gold and pale green tones). It’s big and we had a great reception there too -also a lovely courtyard for photographs and balcony with rocking chairs. Their other ballroom is pretty as well.

By Last Word

August 4, 2008 3:43 PM | Link to this

VEGAS, BABY ! ! !

By three jack

August 4, 2008 3:43 PM | Link to this

the river = divorce, going through it now.

best place, outside your attorney’s office after signing the pre-nup!

By yanamom

August 4, 2008 3:55 PM | Link to this

My husband proposed to me at the top of Kennesaw Mountain, on Valentine’s day. His brothers all teased him for months, because none of their proposals were that romantic…

By yanamom

August 4, 2008 4:02 PM | Link to this

Changed the article while I was busy at work… Best place to get married, any Catholic church. First marriage wasn’t in a Catholic church and lasted 2.5 terrible years. Biggest mistake of my life. Current husband and I married at St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church in Dallas. We will celebrate 10 wonderfull years of marriage in September.

By Jodi

August 4, 2008 4:04 PM | Link to this

I do

By Augie's Mom

August 4, 2008 4:07 PM | Link to this

I got married and had our reception at Rhodes Hall right on Peachtree St. in midtown Atlanta. The home was built in 1904 and looks like a castle. The interior is amazing (not a lot of flowers/decor required) and features a beautiful staircase and stained glass windows.

By boogie

August 4, 2008 4:41 PM | Link to this

Rhodes Hall. Just beautiful.

By JustMe

August 4, 2008 4:59 PM | Link to this

Yanamom, you just married the wrong guy the first time, don’t blame it on the place - that’s one day, more like a few hours out of your life - it is up to YOU and your SPOUSE to make a marriage work………or not.

I know LOTS of Catholics who got married IN church, only to be divorced later.

brainless comment by you.

By Bobby1

August 4, 2008 5:09 PM | Link to this

Waters Mill

Dahlonega

By Jodi

August 4, 2008 5:12 PM | Link to this

My vote is for Atlanta Botanical Gardens…thats where my ex-boyfriend and I were planning to get married. We broke up before he even proposed.

By diehard I do fan

August 4, 2008 5:12 PM | Link to this

best place to say i do is at King Center near the tombs of Mr and Mrs Dr. Rev Martin Luther King Jr - because their love is eternal.

By Dawn C.

August 4, 2008 5:14 PM | Link to this

My fiance proposed to me at Little Mulberry Park in Dacula. It’s a beautiful little park in Gwinnett County. There’s 2 ponds in it that are very scenic.

By Lauren T

August 4, 2008 5:25 PM | Link to this

The best place to get married is Chateau Elan. Between the winery, golf and gardens- Chateau Elan is amazing! Not to mention the spa the day of the wedding! Chateau Elan is just so classic and beautiful! The hotel there is amazing too!! Highly recommend it! Inside or outside- both are beautiful for ceremonies!

By Dingis

August 4, 2008 5:28 PM | Link to this

Kurts - Duluth great food and patio. total strangers are there watching. beautiful all around

http://kurtsrestaurant.com/page/o60e/Home_Page.html

By Jeanette

August 4, 2008 5:48 PM | Link to this

The BEST place in Atlanta is Druid Hills Golf Club! They recently renovated their ballroom, very elegant, lots of crystal chandeliers and a lovely Bride’s Room just for the Queen for a Day! You can also hold the ceremony on the Terrace overlooking the rolling green golf course and party afterward by the pool! Convenient in-town location. Great food and staff and lots of free parking. The club’s been around since 1912 so you know you’ll be able to celebrate your anniversary there as well! Just make sure you are a member or have a friend who is a member to sponsor you!

By Scooter

August 4, 2008 10:51 PM | Link to this

A beautiful historic home in Adairsville,Ga. it is called Rosabelle Manor. We had been to a wedding there before and between the house/facility and the food and the owner of Rosabelle we made our decision to get married there! We were not disappointed, everything that we loved the 1st time we were there, was the same for our wedding. For the price I would sugggest it to everyone!!!

Scooter

By PlainHardTruth

August 4, 2008 11:13 PM | Link to this

Pretty much gutless to close comments on the Momania blog and re-direct to here.

Then again - she was taking a beating.

By ThirdWheel

August 4, 2008 11:20 PM | Link to this

If I HAD to get married in Georgia it would be between the Hazlehurst House in Mcdonough because it is simply beautiful! You can get married outside or inside and have the party inside or outside. The 2nd place where I would get married is in Tyrone at a place called Glendalough Manor It’s simply wonderful too. But since I am a water girl I am getting married at the beach if I can ever find someone…. :)

By John

August 5, 2008 7:08 AM | Link to this

In the Brides Church or wherever she would like. Let’s start out happy!

By Andrea

August 5, 2008 10:14 AM | Link to this

Rhodes Hall is the best place in Atlanta to say “I Do”. It is absolutely beautiful. Besides, who wouldn’t want to get married in a castle?

By Phil Kloer

August 5, 2008 10:18 AM | Link to this

Hey gang. A big apology to all who were confused when the blog went up yesterday and I was writing about both getting engaged and getting married. It’s been straightened out now and we’re looking for place to get married.

By Diana

August 5, 2008 12:28 PM | Link to this

Villa Cristina

By happybride

August 5, 2008 1:43 PM | Link to this

Waters Mill is located 50 miles north of the city. Great place. They can do it all….great food, great location. Staff attended to all the details to make our day the fairy tale.

By Allison

August 5, 2008 1:58 PM | Link to this

Top of Stone Mountain (where I wed in 1996 right before the Olympic remodel)

If you are LDS, the Atlanta Temple on Barfield Road which is beautiful inside and out. Then your marriage is solemnized to last eternally and until “death do us part”.

By Allison

August 5, 2008 1:59 PM | Link to this

Top of Stone Mountain (where I wed in 1996 right before the Olympic remodel)

If you are LDS, the Atlanta Temple on Barfield Road which is beautiful inside and out. Then your marriage is solemnized to last eternally and not until “death do us part”.

By Ange

August 5, 2008 3:59 PM | Link to this

The best place to say I Do in Atlanta is Rhodes Hall, Atlanta’s Castle on Peachtree Street. It is unique and absolutely gorgeous, inside and out. With indoor and outdoor space, it is perfect for any wedding.

By Mrs. Perkins

August 5, 2008 9:31 PM | Link to this

I got married at Flint Hill in Norcross. It’s a big old white mansion with a beautiful garden and gazebo in which to get married. There’s a great, large ballroom that is very tastefully decorated. I loved getting married there and I think it’s one of the best places, but then again I was on cloud nine since I married the man of my dreams :).

By Chrissy

August 5, 2008 11:25 PM | Link to this

I’ve been to 3 weddings at Manuel’s Tavern and the receptions were great. Manuel’s is for folks who are not full of themselves and like a good time.

By Elisa

August 6, 2008 12:46 AM | Link to this

Log Cabin Church in Vinings! Hands down the best place in Atlanta to get married!

By billybaroo

August 6, 2008 2:29 AM | Link to this

Log Cabin Church…great ambience.

By twj

August 6, 2008 8:20 AM | Link to this

Carl House

By Amos

August 6, 2008 10:39 AM | Link to this

Rhodes Hall is the absolute best place for a wedding in Atlanta.

By Bride

August 6, 2008 3:39 PM | Link to this

Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Its a beautiful Church, a really long ceremony and you’ll really feel married!

By Julia

August 6, 2008 4:29 PM | Link to this

* Atlanta Botanical Garden* is the best place to get. It is surrounded by flowers, fountains, and midtown in the background. We had our ceremony in the Rose garden, cocktails in the Parterre Garden and reception on Lanier Terrace and Day Hall.

By Julia

August 6, 2008 4:29 PM | Link to this

* Atlanta Botanical Garden* is the best place to get married……surrounded by flowers, fountains, and midtown in the background. We had our ceremony in the Rose Garden, cocktails in the Parterre Garden and reception on Lanier Terrace and Day Hall.

By Amy

August 7, 2008 12:24 PM | Link to this

the Whitlock in in Marietta

By MOB

August 8, 2008 11:05 AM | Link to this

For those who are on a VERY LIMITED budget, Hollycrest Hall in Marietta. They did a great job for my daughter’s….. stay away from their awards plates, though!

By Mary

August 11, 2008 11:40 AM | Link to this

The Swan House at the Atlanta History Center is a beautiful location!

By Maria

August 13, 2008 11:19 AM | Link to this

I’m suprised no one has mentioned it, since many people i know got married there, including myself in 2006- *the Piedmont Room * above Park Tavern, on the corner of Piedmont park- it’s beautiful, with glass windows overlooking the park, and the Atl skyline, and the food- according to all my guests- was phenomenal!

By Jesse Rawls III

August 13, 2008 2:42 PM | Link to this

Food court at Lenox Mall, in front of Sbarro.

By Jesse Rawls III

August 13, 2008 2:56 PM | Link to this

Laser show at Stone Mountains. I can’t beleive we have the technology to have “laser” shows, wild!

By Katherine

August 14, 2008 12:32 PM | Link to this

Hold the ceremony in the Chapel of the First United Methodist Chapel of Decatur and the reception at the historic Mary Gay house a few blocks away. Have Carole Parks do the catering.

By Katherine

August 14, 2008 12:33 PM | Link to this

Hold the ceremony in the Chapel of the First United Methodist Chapel of Decatur and the reception at the historic Mary Gay house a few blocks away. Have Carole Parks do the catering.

By Katherine

August 14, 2008 12:33 PM | Link to this

Hold the ceremony in the Chapel of the First United Methodist Church of Decatur and the reception at the historic Mary Gay house a few blocks away. Have Carole Parks do the catering.

By Tod Watkins

August 15, 2008 9:58 AM | Link to this

Thanks Katherine - we heard you the second and third time. btw, not everyone is Methodist.

By Jesse Rawls III

August 15, 2008 10:17 AM | Link to this

I always cry at weddings.

By Lis

August 25, 2008 7:26 PM | Link to this

ROSWELL SQUARE. We got married there years ago and it was inexpensive (like $75.00), romantic, scenic, and centrally located! Friends and family just gathered around the gazebo. Easy!!! The whole staff from J Christophers came out and applauded at the end. I wouldnt have changed a thing!

By b1ondie420

August 26, 2008 2:11 PM | Link to this

We got married at Forrest Hills Resort in Dahlonega and it was an AMAZING wedding weekend for everyone involved.

By Phil Kloer

August 27, 2008 2:56 PM | Link to this

I have not been able to give away the audio recording of Jackie Collins’ “Married Lovers.” Dang, I thought that would be our most popular prize. So I’m putting it up for grabs. The first person to email me that they want it gets it. pkloer@ajc.com

By Kim

August 27, 2008 4:25 PM | Link to this

I will have to say over the city of Atlanta via a Helicopter tour by Prestige Helicopters. I guess I am biased because thats is how I was proposed to.

By starlet

August 27, 2008 5:29 PM | Link to this

Swan house at the atlanta history center is a little bit of evrything I think weddings should be, romantic, elegant, natural and serene.

By amy

September 5, 2008 4:17 PM | Link to this

Villa Christina-Just inside the Perimeter at the top. Off of Ashford Dunwoody Rd. Wedding outside on the golf green under a cute pavilion, drinks on the beautiful patio, then reception inside at the restaurant.

By Lindy

November 6, 2008 10:46 AM | Link to this

Don’t get married. Just go to all these wonderful places named above and enjoy life. Getting married is expensive, complicated and no fairy tale.

By steven b

February 4, 2009 1:04 AM | Link to this

Your own backyard…show some creativity and hire out evrything harpist from aso, band from Blind Willy;s…pruff of the pudding caterers. bartenders etc….ofg course it helps to have a nice lawn

By Chelsea

February 20, 2009 3:46 PM | Link to this

Tellus - the new science museum just off 75 and right behind a Holiday Inn (for out of town guests) is the best place to get married. You can have a tent outside, use the theatre for the ceremony, or get married under the dinosaur in the great hall. They also have banquet halls. I can’t wait to have my wedding there. It is so cool!!!