The DeKalb History Center Reviews
Reviews
4.8 out of 5 rating
4.8 out of 5 rating
86 Reviews
97% recommend it
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Angela T. Sent on 04/23/2023Beautiful, Classic Venue and Amazing Staff
The Historic DeKalb Courthouse was the top choice for our wedding ceremony and reception. The beautiful stone columns and steps outside, and the marble walls and warm, neutral color palette inside were perfect for our wedding vision. The main ceremony room has wonderful natural lighting, and the first-floor level is the perfect space for a cocktail hour. The bridal suite was clean and spacious, and there is designated space for vendor load-in/out, which is helpful. Mallory, the Rental and Preservation Coordinator, is a joy to work with! She was patient and accommodating for walk-throughs, and very prompt with communication. We cannot say enough about how amazing and welcoming she was to us and our vendors. Location-wise, this venue is a gem! Located on the downtown Decatur square, it is perfectly distanced from hotels, retails shops and restaurants. We continue to receive positive comments from guests about our choice of wedding venue. We highly recommend the Historic DeKalb Courthouse to anyone looking for a beautiful, classic space for their wedding or special event!The DeKalb History Center's reply:
Thank you so much for the amazing review and kind works. You guys were a dream to work with and I'm so happy we were a part of your special day. Please let me know if you need anything in the future. Thanks again and Congrats!!!! -
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Janelle C. Sent on 11/14/2023Simply the perfect venue
The first decision we made for our wedding was to have it at this venue, and it paved the way for an absolutely perfect process! The venue is gorgeous, and the location can't be beat. It's a STEAL compared to other venues in the market. We chose vendors off the venue's preferred list, and each one knocked it outta the park. Mallory at the venue was lovely to work with as well. Our guests were really wowed by the beautiful marble, windows, floors, lighting, lobby, steps - just all of it. I'd never hesitate to have an event here, attend one, or recommend it to friends/family. (Oh, one perk we liked - you get to bring in your own alcohol for the bar. It saved us money, and our home bar is now fully stocked, thanks to leftovers!)The DeKalb History Center's reply:
Thank you so so much for the kind words! We really enjoyed working with you guys too. Please send me pictures when you get them back. Thanks again and congrats! -
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Dan R. Sent on 11/03/2022Our guests' jaws dropped walking in
When we were looking at wedding venues we only went to see one: The Historic DeKalb County Courthouse. One tour was all we needed to see that it would be the perfect place for us, and it definitely was!
From the start of planning to the day-of info, Mallory and the team there made everything so easy. They kept in communication at key dates and were flexible (and patient) with all our little changes.
If you love white marble, this would be the perfect place to have your wedding. Colors pop like crazy. We had so many guests just plain gasp when they walked into the main ceremony hall to see the extremely high ceilings and amazing architectural details. We couldn't have asked for better. -
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Liz S. Sent on 10/27/2022Classy Venue at Great Price
We definitely recommend having your ceremony and reception at the Historic DeKalb Courthouse, which was naturally beautiful, in a great walkable location, and budget-friendly. Mallory was communicative and professional, and helped everything run smoothly, from tours, selecting vendors, scheduling, and execution of the wedding itself. We used the baby grand piano for the ceremony, which needed tuning due to its age, and recommend Rick's Pianos for tuning. The venue was clean, spacious, and needed minimal decor in the windows and altar to be stunning. We recommend this venue to anyone wanting a classy wedding for a great price!The DeKalb History Center's reply:
Thank you so much Liz! We loved having you guys! Please let me know if you need anything in the future. Best wishes and congrats! - Mallory -
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Ah Sent on 04/09/2022Wonderful!!!
I am still so surprised that the Dekalb courthouse is such an affordable venue! It is beyond beautiful. The most elegant choice, rain or shine. It was the perfect size for my 115 guest wedding. Very grateful to Mallory who was incredibly organized and very helpful from start to finish. What a dream venue! -
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Katie G. Sent on 01/30/2022Beautiful Venue
I am so happy with our decision to go with the courthouse for our big day. They were easy to work with, and everything went off without a hitch. The venue is beautiful and I couldn't be happier! -
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Nija T. Sent on 11/15/2022Beautiful, wedding venue!
The Dekalb History Center Museum is a beautiful wedding venue. Mallory and her team were top notch! They went above and beyond to make sure my special day was stress free! I can't thank you guys enough!The DeKalb History Center's reply:
Thank you so much for the kind words! Your wedding was beautiful and you guys were awesome to work with. Please let me know if you need anything in the future. Thanks again and congrats! -
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Jessica S. Sent on 08/21/2021Perfect Space
Beautiful space made decorating super easy. The courthouse was easily accessible for in and out of town guests.The DeKalb History Center's reply:
Thank you so much for the kind review. I'm so pleased you enjoyed your time at the Historic DeKalb Courthouse. Please let me know if you need anything in the future. -
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Cassie C. Sent on 11/14/2020Don't hesitate BOOK NOW!
This place was everything I could have dreamed of and more! Mallory was so amazing, we knew exactly what to expect every step of the way. Even when the elevator was out of service she was more than accomodating giving the vendors extra time to load in and out and even allowing us to come back the next day to pick up items. The hall is stunning, elegant, conveniently located and the most unique style you'll find in the area, hands down! Book today, you won't regret it!The DeKalb History Center's reply:
Thank you so much for the kind review. I'm so glad you enjoyed your time here. Congrats and best wishes! -
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Carnell R. Sent on 03/01/2020The Perfect Choice
So thankful that I chose DHC as the venue for our wedding. It is a beautiful venue with very attentive staff. Mallory is prompt in her responses and had all the answers to my many questions. It was a smooth process from start to finish. Thankful to have been married in such a beautiful piece of history. -
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Rebecca G. Sent on 02/24/2020Prime location
I loved the simple yet classy look to this venue! The staff was great to work with and our vendors knew exactly how to navigate the space. We ended up purchasing an additional hour to make sure that we had plenty of time on the wedding day. I continue to receive positive comments from our guests regarding the venue. Following the reception, our party continued in The Square - perfect location! This is where you want to have your wedding! -
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Elle Sent on 01/12/2020Amazing and Affordable Venue
We had our wedding reception at the Dekalb History Center in November 2019 with our wedding ceremony at a church offsite. This venue books FAST, likely based on it's amazing price and location. We luckily snagged the last 2019 date when we were venue hunting in the fall of 2018 after a cancellation. Mallory was very easy to work with as the venue coordinator to schedule a site visit and to book the venue. Our wedding was the same day as the Decatur Wine Fest so she gave our vendors extra time to unload and setup at no extra cost. She also followed up right after our wedding to discuss the evening, which we thought was very nice. The venue fit our 150 guests perfectly with a large estate table, a 6 piece band, one bar and a photobooth. Cocktail hour was kind of crowded with this amount of guests because it was too cold to use any outdoor space but it was definitely manageable. The dance floor was on the smaller side with our setup but it made the dance area feel full and everybody had so much fun. A big perk of this place is the ability to provide your own alcohol which saves a lot of $. We did a bubble send off in the front of the venue as they don't allow sparklers anymore but it ended up looking great! The DHC location is amazing for out of town guests with ample restaurants and easy MARTA access. We booked our guest block at the Hampton Inn and held our rehearsal dinner at Parkers on Ponce, both which are only one block away. We also recommend Bloom Florals, Emerald Empire Band and Sun In My Belly for catering. Overall would highly recommend DHC! -
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Caitlin M. Sent on 01/05/2020Perfect Venue for our Wedding
From the moment we met with Mallory for tour, all the way up to our wedding, we knew we had chosen the right venue! The space was accommodating for all our needs, and possessed that old charm, while still maintaining a blank slate for us to customize. The marble large windows were the perfect backdrop and detail that required little decoration. Our ceremony and reception was upstairs, and cocktail hour downstairs, which our guests really appreciated! Their elevator made the whole event accessible for my grandmother, which was very important to us. Mallory was accommodating and responsive to all our needs throughout the process, we couldn’t have asked for a better venue. -
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Jasmine Sent on 02/19/2019Mix of Modern and Classic
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Michelle Sent on 05/29/2019Our Dream Venue
The Dekalb History Center was absolutely gorgeous and everything we could have dreamed of for our venue. It seated our guests comfortably and the marble walls went well with our color scheme. It was very easy to work with Mallory, and she was always in touch to see if we needed anything or give us reminders of deadlines. I would highly recommend this venue -
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Jennifer L. Sent on 03/24/2019Wedding Venue of My Dreams!
The Historic Dekalb Courthouse was the wedding venue of my dreams! I fell in love with the venue when my (now) Husband and I would go on dates in Decatur Square. When we got engaged, I knew I wanted to get married there- so I was so pleased when the booking process was such a breeze! The event team were amazing- Mallory was so nice and answered all of my (MANY!) questions. Every step of the process was so easy with this venue. They really helped me create the wedding of my dreams and it was so stress free. If you’re looking to get married in a gorgeous, stunning venue in a great part of Atlanta then this is the best place!
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Kayla Y. Sent on 12/26/2018Classy and Accommodating
If you're looking for a classy venue that is experienced with bringing in outside vendors and lets you bring in your own alcohol, the Historic Dekalb Courthouse in downtown Decatur, GA is perfect! The venue is well-suited to hold a ceremony, reception, cocktail hour, caterers, photography, or anything else you might need. They're prepared and easy to work with. Not to mention the location - the courthouse is surrounded by hotels, transportation, and restaurants, which makes the visit easy for your guests. I have NO regrets about choosing the courthouse, and would do it again in a heartbeat. -
Shawna Sent on 05/01/2018As soon as I got engaged, I new the Historic DeKalb courthouse was the place. I had already saved for it and read all the reviews. How can you compete with a venue that is BYOB, includes so much storage, tables and chairs AND requires minimal decor because it's so beautiful?!? I didn't want a long engagement and there was only April 1st 2018 left on the online availability calendar that I had been stalking for a year. After I reserved the date, I realized that was Easter Sunday. I was worried at first but opted for a 1pm Sunday wedding with an Easter dinner buffet. Flash forward, it was the best decision EVER! The natural light that fills that room is insanely fantastic in our wedding photos and video. We had 142 guests with an ample dance floor. Being 80% of guests were from out-of-state, Downtown Decatur square accommodated my guests with access to Marta train station, hotels, restaurants and cute shops all in walking distance. My family and friends thought it was ingenious and it made for a refreshingly different type of wedding that guests called beautiful, urban, energetic, traditional, fun, and boho-chic. Guests (and me) appreciated the ceremony and reception being in the same building. Guests enjoyed cocktail hour in the lobby and the courthouse doors were propped open for guests to enjoy cocktails and passed appetizers inside and on the courthouse porch since it was a sunny 80 degree day! I worked with Mallory to get everything squared away. She knows the space very well and was even around during my Saturday AM rehearsal. I was a DIY bride so I was able to bring and store all the décor in a unit in the courthouse basement for my wedding coordinator to access. The courthouse has thought of everything and the space is unique and accommodating! Don't be afraid to host a daytime or Sunday wedding here, it was amazing and my reception was truly a dayparty....LIT!!!!
The DeKalb History Center's reply:
Thanks so much for the awesome review. I'm so pleased you enjoyed your time here! Please let me know if you need anything at all in the future. -
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