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Carl House

From 50 to 220 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Outdoor/Indoor
Get Ready Rooms
Mattelyn
Amber
Brooke
Meagan
Emily

Recommended by 96% of couples

About this venue

Carl House is a classic wedding venue located in Auburn, Georgia. This estate, boasting Southern charm, has a ballroom with porches, a curved staircase and a gazebo. This is a charming location that provides the option of a beautiful outdoor wedding ceremony on their lush lawns and a reception inside the historic mansion. Carl House also includes great wedding planning services and floral design.

Facilities and Capacity
Carl House can accommodate up to 250 guests. The historic mansion includes a 4,000-square-foot grand ballroom. Their lawns and gardens are perfect for an outdoor celebration. A bridal suite is also included.

Services Offered
This venue offers the following services:

  • Cleanup and setup
  • Catering (in house executive chef)
  • Full Bar Services
  • Event Planning
  • Event Rentals
  • Floral design
  • Décor
  • Wedding director


Other Services
Carl House offers the following items for your ceremony and reception:

  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Décor
  • Drapery
  • Lighting
  • Photo booth
  • Tables


History
Carl House was built in 1903 by the Durham family. It has been restored and still maintains its classic Southern look.

Location
This venue is located in Auburn, Georgia off of US-29. This venue services the areas of Atlanta and Athens.

Features

Medium team (11-20 members)

Experience

    9 years in business

    We speak English and Spanish

Links

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Weddings at this venue

Brianna & Colton's wedding
Brianna & Colton
50 photos
Madison & James's wedding
Madison & James
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FAQ

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$3,650

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$2,150

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$3,650

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$2,150

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

50

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Garden
Historic Building
Mansion

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Aisle Markers
Altar/Arch
Centerpieces
Chairs
Decor
Drapery
Photo booth
Tables
Tents

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
July
August

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Reviews of Carl House

Weddingwire
4.8/5 199 reviews
Google
4.7/5 331 reviews
J
Jesus Sent on 12/26/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding venue of all time!

We had an absolutely amazing experience at The Carl House. From start to finish, the staff was incredibly accommodating, kind, and attentive- not only to us, but to every single one of our guests. The venue itself is stunning, and we received nonstop compliments all night about how beautiful everything was.

Our guests could not stop talking about how amazing the staff was and how delicious the food was. It truly exceeded expectations.

A huge shoutout to Indira, our coordinator, who was absolutely AMAZING!! She made us feel so special and completely at ease, and she ensured the entire day flowed effortlessly. Her professionalism, warmth, and attention to detail made all the difference and allowed us to truly enjoy every moment.

I genuinely miss that day and wish we could relive it. I would recommend The Carl House to anyone without hesitation. An unforgettable experience and hands down the best venue we could have chosen! 💕
Mattelyn
Mattelyn Sent on 09/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Great venue all around

My new husband and I HIGHLY recommend using Carl House for your wedding, baby shower, or any other event! The owner, David, was flexible and generous every step of the planning process. Our planner, Nicole, was responsive and helpful. Our day-of coordinator, Indera, was incredible; sweet, energetic, patient, flexible, and attentive!! The venue is beautiful inside and out and all of the staff are amazing and professional!! And anyone who’s had the food here will tell you how fantastic it all tastes. We couldn’t recommend Carl House more! Working with them was seamless from start to finish, and their pricing is unmatched, especially considering all that their packages include! There’s nothing we would have changed about our wedding day.
Amber
Amber Sent on 04/24/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding Experience Ever

Let me just say my experience with Carl House from start to finish was just AMAZING. I love how the Carl House does the Carl House Experience (CHE) for we could try different foods on the menu and meet a variety of wonderful vendors. During the CHE process my husband and I selected our menu and we got amazing review from all of our guest. A lot people found out they actually like Brussel sprouts. Here it is 2 months from the day of my wedding I am still craving the delicious food which says a lot about. Also, from the CHE, I was able to choose a make up artist, DJ, Car rental company, wedding cake person and lastly my flowers where amazingly arranged by the in-house florist. The one thing I love about the Carl House is that you get a lot for your money and you will not be disappointed. My day of coordinator Nicole was a God sent. Even through all the crazy and my indecisive self, she always provided me with truth on what works best for their venue, she also had everyone a schedule that flowed very well. Nicole made sure my husband and I were able to eat and were not disturbed for we can enjoy our first meal together, she also made sure I did not ruin my dress with food and provided me a long napkin to keep my dress clean. The in-house Florist Lindy was amazing. The talent she has is beyond measure. She will give you options for your budget and help you picture what you want then create it and exceed all my expectations. I have never seen such beautiful flower arrangements in my life. Overall between the access to great vendors, amazing food, excellent organization with the wedding process, and the amazing florist and flowers you can never go wrong with this venue. The bar was also amazing the champagne is amazing. Again Thank you Carl House ( Nicole, David, Kathy and the whole Carl House family)
H
Heather Sent on 03/28/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Venue/ Awesome Staff

I cannot express how happy both me and my husband are with our decision to use the Carl House as our venue. From the moment we saw the place we just knew this is where we wanted to get married. Aside from the beauty of the Carl House, the staff was so amazing and helped me every step of the way. Nicole you were a lifesaver on the day of the wedding! Nicole had helped me with everything I was worried about on the big day. She had made it were our wedding turned out so perfect and easy going, I could not have asked for anything more or for anything to have gone differently. I want to also thank Lindy she went above and beyond with the flowers and decor, you can tell she puts all her effort into each piece that she makes. I was so appreciative with how truly beautiful everything was and how all the colors of the flowers worked so perfect with the color of the bridal parties dresses. Also, the buffet was an awesome way to go with the package we chose, all of the food was absolutely delicious! I cannot recommend the Carl House enough to any new engaged couples who are looking for a venue. Thank you again to everyone that was there and had helped make our wedding beautiful!
Brooke
Brooke Sent on 03/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Venue!!

I cannot say enough good things about The Carl House. From the moment we started talking to them, they were incredible. Kim was amazing with her responsiveness and showing us around the grounds. She was patient with us while we toured and with all the questions we had when we were going through the contract. And then Lindy, their in house florist, was wonderful! Lindy was so patient with us - we emailed her A LOT! And oh my gosh- did she deliver!!! She did such a beautiful job on the wedding day. She offered different price rates for each item, and they were all reasonable. And even if we chose a cheaper option, it didn't feel like it. The vision I had - she made it even better and brough it to life. And Nicole - the wedding coordinator - is awesome. She helped us make decisions, she's direct and she is with you all through the wedding day. Nicole was so wonderful helping us and helping pack up things for the end of the night. Nicole helped our night to go smoohtly and I am so grateful to her. The entire staff was amazing and Megan served us during cocktail hour while we finished photos. Our wedding was the perfect day because of The Carl House - they made the whole process stress free. They are reasonably priced for what they offer. Book The Carl House!! You won't regret it.
Meagan
Meagan Sent on 12/07/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible!!!

Carl House is an incredible wedding venue! My husband and I got married here in October of this year and it was the most amazing day that was made possible by the most amazing venue team. Lindy, the in house florist, made our floral dreams come to life beyond what I thought was possible...seriously incredible. Nicole the day of coordinator ensured that everything went smoothly so that we were never concerned about anything except for having a great time - she literally helped me put my shoes on at one point. The food was AWESOME and overall the team was so helpful. The owner is very gracious and accommodating to all of our unique requests which was so appreciated. Highly recommend, thank you Carl House!!
Emily
Emily Sent on 08/06/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect wedding

This venue was such a dream! Everyone was so amazing and kind! The biggest thing we looked for when visiting venues was to to be treated like people and not like a sale. That is exactly what we got with The Carl House! It started with Kim. Absolutely delight to work with and was so flexible especially since we only were having the reception there. Then we worked with Nicole as the wedding coordinator and let me tell you, she will fight for you. Their goal there is to make sure you have the day you want and they will do everything they can to make that happen! Also the food there is amazing! 12/10 would recommend! Every person I worked with made sure that we would have the day we wanted and not have to worry about a single thing. I was highly impressed and if you’re looking you need to go check them out.
Brianna
Brianna Sent on 07/11/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Dream Wedding Venue!

I knew I wanted this place when I first laid eyes on the staircase in the ballroom and the rest of the house had me falling head over heels too! Everything about it was so perfect, and the service was amazing as well! Indira was so kind and knew just what to do to keep the day of in line!
S
Susan Sent on 05/20/2022
5 out of 5 rating

A wonderful wedding experience, start to end

I am so happy we decided to have our wedding here at Carl House. They made everything so much easier and I could not recommend them more to busy couples. We used the in house florist, Lindy, and she blew our expectations out of the water with her beautiful floral designs. Nicole, our wedding coordinator was fantastic from day one. She asked us all the right questions, was on top of literally EVERYTHING, and was so supportive of us on our big day! Without her, we would not have been able to make it through some of the hiccups we experienced as a result of situations outside Carl House’s control. We really cannot recommend Carl House enough. Thank you for a beautiful wedding day!
Kenyada
Kenyada Sent on 04/24/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Vow Renewal review


Carl House exceeded our expectations for our vow renewal! From the business side, to coordinating details, to the day of, leadership and staff were amazing. Our ceremony and reception was beautiful! All our guests were pleased and provided positive feedback on their experience. Nicole (coordinator) and Lindy (in house florist) provided courteous, timely and communicative customer care. Lindy is EVERYTHING when it comes to floral decor; you won’t be disappointed. Thank you Carl House for the wedding of our dreams! My husband and I would book again and again!
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If you are looking for that Southern Home wedding this is the place. Great area for the ceremony behind the main house! Wonderful staff and the food is amazing!

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I've delivered many cakes to Carl House and it's always been a pleasure! The staff and management are always friendly and professional! I've also had several friends get married in this venue and it's always been nothing short of amazing!

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Over the last two years I have worked at least 25 weddings at Carl House. They are so good of taking care of Brides and Grooms and every person on your guest list. Monika is the one you will speak with when you call or visit and she will help you plan and build your wedding just the way you have always dreamed it would be. Then Kelsey takes over and implements all of your wedding days plans with such a warm and friendly personality that any and all of your weeding day stress will disappear as soon as you are greeted at the door. The food is delicious and the staff will meet or exceed all of your expectations. Carl House is by far one of my favorite venues to work due entirely to their level of service provided to Brides and Grooms on from the first visit to the grand departure of your wedding reception.

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Carl House frequently asked questions

Carl House includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Carl House includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The space offered by Carl House for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Mansion
Carl House offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Carl House offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Carl House offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Carl House offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Aisle Markers
  • Altar/Arch
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Photo booth
  • Tables
  • Tents
Carl House is recommended by 96% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.8 in average response time, 4.8 in professionalism, 4.7 in flexibility and 4.7 in value.
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