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Starting at $12,850
Couples usually spend $16,400
Reception
$4,000
starting price
Bar service
$25
per person
These prices are available for the months of May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec.
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About
On WeddingWire since 2020
Common House Chattanooga is a modern social club and wedding venue in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Housed in the historic 1920s YMCA and bookable by both members and non-members alike, this destination offers a unique setting for milestone events. Whether your dream occasion is an intimate soirée or a grand celebration, Common House will help bring your vision to life.
Facilities and Capacity
The property offers picturesque private event spaces for both indoor and outdoor celebrations. Couples are invited to choose from our three event spaces or pair them all together to create a natural flow: a ceremony in the Garden, cocktail hour in Pennybacker, and reception in Ruby Hall.
- Ruby Hall, the flagship venue, accommodates parties from 20 to 300+, where natural lighting, exposed brick, and chandeliers fill the space with a rare ambiance. The mezzanine level gives newlyweds a bird's-eye view of their celebration, and the built-in stage provides a natural location for a live band or DJ.
- Pennybacker is a more intimate gathering space, providing a unique setting for first looks, cocktail hours, or even ceremonies. Use it as a stop on your itinerary, or plan your entire day around its grand beams and original tile work.
- Finally, for a breath of fresh air, the Garden is your spot. Host on-site ceremonies, cocktail hours, and outdoor parties for up to 250 seated or 300+ for a cocktail-style reception. The venue also offers six on-site guest rooms and a luxurious Bridal Suite, providing the perfect space for you and your wedding party to stay and prepare for the festivities.
Services Offered
Grounded in quality and service, the essence of Common House is brought to every event, custom tailored to meet any need. Whether you’re looking to host a gathering for 20 or a party for 300+, Common House will bring your ceremonies, receptions, engagement parties, rehearsal dinners, and bridal showers to life from start to finish. Private events at Common House include:
- In-house catering
- Sommelier-curated wines
- Modern furniture
- Full bar services
- Audio/visual equipment
- Professional waitstaff
Frequently asked questions
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?
$4,000
What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?
$2,000
Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?
No
Which of the following are included in starting site fee?
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Set Up
Tables
Transportation
Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?
Server(s)
What is the starting price per person for bar service?
$25
Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?
Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Wine
Specialty Beer
How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?
3
Describe your venue:
Banquet Hall
Garden
Historic Building
What kind of settings are available?
Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor
Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?
Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner
What event services do you offer?
Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi
What catering services do you offer?
Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings
What bar services do you provide?
Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine
What event items are available?
Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables
Tents
Tent Accessories
What food and beverage items are available?
Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
What transportation and access is available?
Parking
Shuttle
Valet
Wheelchair Access
What months are included in your peak season?
May
June
September
October
November
December
What months are included in your off-peak season?
January
February
March
July
August
Any other questions?
Reviews of Common House Chattanooga
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5.0 out of 5 rating
5.0 out of 5 rating
14 reviews
99% recommend it
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Common House is a highly recommended wedding venue with a beautiful atmosphere and exceptional service. The staff, including Rebecca, are praised for their attentiveness and helpfulness throughout the planning process and on the day of the event. Reviewers were impressed with the quality of the food, the variety of venue spaces, and the overall seamless execution of their weddings. The venue's unique architecture and European touches were also highly acclaimed. Guests had a wonderful experience at Common House and highly recommended it for weddings.
Kristi C. Sent on 02/08/2023
4.8 out of 5 rating
Can't say enough good things
Seriously--I can't say enough good things about Common House. The moment my husband and I saw the architectural renderings for the building restoration, we knew we'd be getting married at Common House. The staff is wonderful and attentive and excitedly called me "the bride" all weekend long. The food is some of the best I've ever had (especially at our tasting!). The variety of venue spaces accommodate every piece of your wedding schedule (rehearsal dinner in Pennybacker, getting ready in the Bridal Suite, ceremony and cocktail hour in the Garden, and reception in Ruby Hall). The ambiance is completely unmatched. The entire building and almost every corner in it is photo-worthy (seriously, this place is a photographer's dream). And then we have Rebecca, the events manager, who was so generous with her time and her attention leading up to our wedding. She was a well of helpful information and helped every bit of our vision come to life that weekend.
Common House makes wedding planning and wedding execution painless and easy because of its team, space, in-house bar/catering and things included in your rental fee that would otherwise be very costly (like the beautiful wooden tables and chairs in every space, rather than paying crazy cash for cheap plastic tables that require table cloths). I could go on forever. Can't say enough kind words about this place or its people or experiences there before, during, and even after our wedding!
Common House makes wedding planning and wedding execution painless and easy because of its team, space, in-house bar/catering and things included in your rental fee that would otherwise be very costly (like the beautiful wooden tables and chairs in every space, rather than paying crazy cash for cheap plastic tables that require table cloths). I could go on forever. Can't say enough kind words about this place or its people or experiences there before, during, and even after our wedding!
Canyon G. Sent on 12/16/2023
5 out of 5 rating
The perfect venue for our wedding
Common House Chattanooga was the perfect venue for our wedding! The staff was second to none and made sure every guest was attended to. The event team also worked tirelessly with our wedding planner so that every detail was expertly curated. We had our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception at various event spaces within the venue and each space was just as beautiful as the next. The architecture of the building provided our photographer and guests with endless photo-ops. Common House also provided our catering through their onsite restaurant and our guests raved about the food! My husband and I stayed in the house the weekend of the wedding and the wedding suite was very spacious and beautifully furnished. Thank you Common House Chattanooga for helping make our wedding perfect!
Nicole M. Sent on 09/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating
The most incredible venue!
The most beautiful venue. Staff is absolutely incredible. We got married here last Friday, had our ceremony and reception in the Garden Space and everything went flawlessly! We are so appreciative of Tony, Savannah, and the entire staff behind the scenes at Common House. Having everything all in one space was the deal maker for us, food was excellent, bar service was 10/10, we were able to get ready at the venue! It was truly incredible. Forever grateful for this team 🤍
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Savannah Shugart
Events Director
Rebecca Ellington
Director of Events
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Common House Chattanooga frequently asked questions
Common House Chattanooga includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
- Chairs
- China
- Clean Up
- Flatware
- Glassware
- Lighting/Sound
- Set Up
- Tables
- Transportation
Common House Chattanooga includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
- Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Common House Chattanooga includes:
- Bartender(s)
- House Beer
- House Wine
- Specialty Beer
The space offered by Common House Chattanooga for wedding events is known for:
- Banquet Hall
- Garden
- Historic Building
Common House Chattanooga offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
- Indoor
- Covered Outdoor
- Uncovered Outdoor
Common House Chattanooga offers the following types of wedding events:
- Ceremony
- Reception
- Bridal Shower
- Engagement Party
- Elopements
- Rehearsal Dinner
Common House Chattanooga offers the following services for wedding events:
- Accommodations
- Bar Services
- Catering Services
- Clean Up
- Event Rentals
- Get Ready Rooms
- Liability Insurance
- Outside Vendors
- Pet Friendly
- Wifi
Common House Chattanooga offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
- Audio Equipment
- Chairs
- Dance Floor
- Decor
- Furniture
- Lighting
- Tables
- Tents
- Tent Accessories
Common House Chattanooga is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.