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Georgia Aquarium is an amazing wedding venue located in Atlanta, Georgia. Exchange vows next to manatee displays and cut your cake next to sharks as you host your ceremony and reception at this large aquarium. Not only does it guarantee a once-in-a-lifetime setting for your special day, the Georgia Aquarium offers Wolfgang Puck Catering. With their custom cuisine and unique environment, having your wedding day at the Georgia Aquarium is ideal for having an unforgettable time.

Facilities and Capacity
Georgia Aquarium can accommodate up to 1,000 guests over numerous event spaces. With a ballroom and banquet hall available, there is plenty of room for your guests to dance and dine. Georgia Aquarium is home to many animals, including aquatic life, birds and reptiles. A bridal suite is also available.

Services Offered
Georgia Aquarium offers the following services:

  • Cleanup and setup
  • Event planning
  • Event rentals
  • In-house bar
  • In-house catering
  • Lighting/sound
  • Wireless internet


Cuisine
This venue offers Wolfgang Puck catering and will honor dietary requests. The catering is part of the Seafood Watch Program, which is dedicated to creating awareness about sustainable seafood. Wolfgang Puck offers the following catering services:

  • Buffet
  • Cocktail reception
  • Dessert
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Outside cake
  • Plated
  • Servers
  • Stations
  • Tastings


Location
Georgia Aquarium is located in downtown Georgia near Centennial Olympic Park Fountain of Rings.

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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?

$25,000

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

$10,000

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?

$6,350

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

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Set Up
Tables

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

Dessert
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$20

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Wine

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

7

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Zoo

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

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?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
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 Wine
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Chairs
Tables

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

Reviews of Georgia Aquarium

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Ge Li Sent on 11/17/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Unforgettable experience


We had our wedding at the Georgia Aquarium and I honestly can’t say enough good things about it. The venue itself is obviously stunning — the scenery is unlike anything else in Atlanta — but what truly made the day unforgettable was the service.

Joseph, our manager, went above and beyond for us from start to finish. He was calm, organized, and incredibly attentive in all the ways you don’t even realize you need until you’re in the middle of wedding chaos. He took care of every detail, answered every question, and somehow managed to put me completely at ease on a day when my nerves were all over the place. He handled everything with such kindness and professionalism that it genuinely made a huge difference.

Our guests raved about the food, the staff, and the whole experience. Everything was absolutely seamless, and a massive part of that is thanks to Joseph.
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Saket Sent on 08/14/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A Wonderful Experience, Fantastic Venue, and Great Team

We held an Indian wedding ceremony at the GA Aquarium Oceans Ballroom. Joseph and Jada were our main point of contacts and did a phenomenal job organizing and executing the event, and our guests had a great time. We worked with the team about a year out and they were responsive and always willing to answer questions. They had good recommendations for how to utilize the space with our guest count and customize a menu. They helped take a lot of the stress out of planning and worked with us to keep within our budget. The team seemed to express a genuine interest in making our event memorable. The space was beautiful. We used the pre function space for the ceremony, Indian Foyer for the cocktail hour and Arctic Ballroom for the Reception. Having the viewing windows for the Ocean Voyager with the whale sharks and the beluga whales were a highlight for us and our guests and made the experience all the more memorable. The food, a customized Indian buffet, was delicious and tasted fresh and authentic. The day of coordinator made sure the event ran smoothly and the staff was very friendly and professional. We truly appreciate the GA Aquarium team for all of their help in planning our wedding and would recommend them to other couples looking for a unique wedding experience.
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Stephanie Sent on 11/29/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Venue, Fabulous Staff, Magical Wedding Location!!!

The Georgia Aquarium was simply AMAZING, the most incredible wedding reception space of all time, far surpassing all of our dreams. From our very first introductory meeting it was clear that the Georgia Aquarium was the perfect place for our reception. Brittney Manner's knowledge, level of care, and degree of thorough attention to detail continued to impress us at each of our planning sessions. The space is incredible: the beluga tank, whale the shark viewing window, the tour for photos around the rest of the Aquarium... wonderful pictures several of our guests have asked if they are photoshopped they are so incredible! All of our guests loved the venue as well, highly complimenting the tasty food, and loving the amazing sealife surrounding them!
From the time we first arrived at the aquarium the night of the reception, we were greeted by a team of highly competent staff, exceptionally well organized and ready to make it the best night of our lives. Throughout the evening, whenever any concern (however small) arose Brittney and her team were right there to help make sure everything went smoothly. Brittney and her wonderfully dedicated team made our reception the best night of our lives and we are forever grateful! Highly recommend this venue!!!
Santrella
Santrella Sent on 08/25/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Howard & Santrella Irving's Wedding Day @ Georgia Aquarium

I do not think we could have picked another location that could compare to the GA Aquarium. The entire Ocean's Ballroom area was breath taking. Our guest were wowed by the Beluga Whales and enjoyed the entire experience. Joseph Gatlin was a joy to work with thru the entire process. The only thing I would change is the length of time we were there - wish the day never ended. Thank you Joseph and the GA Aquarium team for making our day absolutely perfect.
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Kameron Sent on 08/08/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Joseph and his team are amazing. The aquarium staff was very accommodating and were able to include everything that we wanted to make our wedding perfect, down to putting a diver in the whale shark tank holding a "congratulations" sign. We received so many compliments from our guests stating that this was the best wedding they had ever been to by far. Having the whale shark/beluga tanks as a background at our wedding was a dream come true, and made for the absolute most beautiful pictures!! The ballrooms themselves were beautiful as well. There is really nice up-lighting in each room. The food was amazing as well. I highly highly recommend having your wedding here!!
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Christy Sent on 07/23/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Overall experience was GREAT! All of my guests loved their food and the venue. It is different and unique. The space allow photographer to take different perspective pictures. From ceremony to reception, guests have no problem following instruction of where to go next. And service team members were super nice and helpful to all guests. I'm glad I choose to have my wedding at the GA Aquarium.
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Katoria Sent on 04/28/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Joseph and his team made my wedding EVERYTHING!!! From the first meeting to every question answered I couldn’t have asked for a better venue and catering service. The service and food was OMG! Joseph Gatlin even went above and beyond to fulfill one of our last minute requests and that was cherry on the top! Thank you so much guys!!!!
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Debbie Sent on 03/06/2018
5 out of 5 rating
I can not say enough good things about our experience with Wolfgang Puck and the entire aquarium team! Every question was answered with great care to make sure we were getting exactly what we wanted, every person we interacted with was incredibly professional and kind, the food was amazing and of course we had the most beautiful backdrop! Thank you all so much for helping us start the next chapter of our lives in the absolutely best way possible!
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Kevette Sent on 03/06/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Georgia Aquarium made our day very special. I couldn't have chosen a better venue for my reception. The food catered by Wolf Gang Puck was WONDERFUL. The staff at the aquarium made sure the reception went smoothly.
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Dipa Sent on 05/15/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Wolfgang Puck Catering was absolutely AMAZING! There is nothing bad to say about this company. From the presentation, to the savory tastes of every single item they made for our wedding, you can absolutely not go wrong with them. They will cater to your every need and change the recipe and items as much as you want. Our guests continue to rave about the food and we have been married for almost a year! (we also crave the food on a nearly daily basis!). Chef Roshan at the Georgia Aquarium is just so talented and we cannot thank him enough for the amazing job he did for all of our food for the wedding. You cannot go wrong with Wolfgang Puck Catering. They absolutely live up to the name and status of their organization! Thank you again from the bottom of our hearts for our wedding!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

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Wolfgang Puck at the Georgia Aquarium gives you an enchanting event, stellar service, and fabulous food. There is something so breathtaking about seeing see creatures dipping and diving while you dine...Note: The high ceilings lend a note of grandeur and allow for some pretty amazing decor elements--Spanish Web anyone?

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Georgia Aquarium frequently asked questions

Georgia Aquarium includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Georgia Aquarium includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Georgia Aquarium includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Wine
The space offered by Georgia Aquarium for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Zoo
Georgia Aquarium offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
Georgia Aquarium offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Georgia Aquarium offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Wifi
Georgia Aquarium offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Tables
Georgia Aquarium is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism and 4.9 in value.

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