Dunaway Gardens offers one of the most beautiful and exclusively private settings in the Southeast for elegant weddings, fitting a range of budgets. Offering 25 acres of lush botanical garden grounds, our brides select from a variety of outdoor ceremony sites, from the historic Arrowhead Pools to the hidden Hanging Gardens, to the ancient Wedding Tree.
We can easily accommodate cozy to large weddings with ample parking and golf carts to comfortably transport guests and the bridal party to and from ceremony and reception sites. We provide climate-ready glass walled facility for receptions to ensure that your special event is all you imagined.
Wedding fees include a 12 hour event period, choice of ceremony site, reception facility, use of historic 1850's cottage for bride and bridesmaids, engagement photo session with your photographer, rehearsal.
Visit our History page to take a step back in time and explore the rich and colorful past of Dunaway Gardens, originally opened in 1934 as a theatrical training ground for some of the country's most beloved stage performances. The spot where Minnie Pearl, herself, got her start, and Walt Disney loved to visit, the gardens enjoyed their heydey during the famous Jazz Era. Buried beneath years of neglect and a carpet of kudzu, Dunaway Gardens was reopened in 2000 to once again share her past and beauty for memorable occasions.
Call today for an appointment to book your private wedding tour.
I have nothing bad to say about my experience with Dunaway! They did a lovely job coordinating the event and were helpful along the way. The gardens are beyond compare. The cottage to get ready in was straight out of a storybook. One warning - if you visit, be ready to book! Nothing else will be as magical! They were pricey but for what you get, I understand. I wound up opting for a weekday wedding to keep the magic on a budget!
Sent on 10/27/2020
Cy Ferguson
· Married on 08/10/2020
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
A Fairytale Venue
My wife, Brooke, and I knew we wanted to be married in an outdoor garden venue. We didn't want it to be as prim and manicured as a formal English garden, not as rustic as a sprawling farm. We wanted our special day to be nestled in diverse foliage, with charming, informal spaces in which to gather and celebrate.
Being from NYC, our dreams felt way out of reach after visiting incredibly expensive venues in the tri-state area. After digging through hundreds of search results and dozens of listicles Brooke happened upon photos of Dunaway and we decided to take the chance of making a weekend visit to Atlanta to see if the shoe would fit.
Thankfully it did! Even though our initial visit took place during a rainy weekend, Dunaway's beauty is absolutely unparalleled. After driving about 30 minutes outside of Atlanta proper through rural roads, when you arrive at Dunaway's front gates it truly feels as if you are stepping into a fairytale kingdom.
Elizabeth is knowledgeable, professional, creative, and works tirelessly to help you create exactly the wedding you are envisioning. We decided to hire her as our day-of coordinator and would highly recommend it to any couples getting married at Dunaway or elsewhere in Atlanta.
The most amazing part about Dunaway (and something that's hard to communicate through photos alone--you really have to go visit) is that it's a huge property with many amazing settings that can be used in a multitude of combinations for both your ceremony and reception. Our guests were enamoured by the natural beauty of the gardens and gushed about how they felt like they were in a different world.
If you're interested in reading more about our experience, I wrote about it in this piece for domino.com: https://www.domino.com/content/garden-wedding-decorating-ideas/
Sent on 04/23/2020
Eleanor S.
· Married on 09/14/2019
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
Dream Wedding Venue
Getting married at Dunaway Gardens was an absolute dream. From the moment we drove through the gate, we knew this was where we would get married. The grounds are so beautiful and so unique. Our wedding guests could not get over how stunning the setting was, and we received so many compliments. It was truly a magical day in large part to the scenery. The team at Dunaway Gardens was wonderful to work with. They were communicative and patient with all of our questions and kept things running smoothly the day of the wedding. I also can verify that it is handicap accessible, as my father is in a wheelchair and was able to access the ceremony site and reception tents. It was the perfect venue for our wedding!
What are the most important characteristics of Dunaway Gardens in terms of venue type, style and location?
The space offered by Dunaway Gardens for wedding events is known for:
Garden
Historic Building
What kind of indoor/outdoor options are available at Dunaway Gardens for wedding events?
Dunaway Gardens offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor
Scenic Views
What kind of wedding events does Dunaway Gardens offer?
Dunaway Gardens offers the following types of wedding events:
Ceremony
Reception
Elopements
What services does Dunaway Gardens offer for wedding events?
Dunaway Gardens offers the following services for wedding events:
Bar Services
Clean Up
Event Rentals
Lighting / Sound
Outside Vendors
Set Up
What furniture and decorations does Dunaway Gardens have available for wedding events?
Dunaway Gardens offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
Chairs
Lighting
Tables
What percentage of users recommend Dunaway Gardens and which are the most valued aspects of their wedding services?
Dunaway Gardens is recommended by 81% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.4 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.4 in quality of service, 4.4 in flexibility, 4.4 in value, 4.3 in average response time and 4.3 in professionalism.
