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Old Fort Jackson sits on the picturesque Savannah River with a unique backdrop of breathtaking sunsets in a historic setting. Georgia's oldest brick fortification offers a perfect location for your rehearsal dinner, ceremony, or reception that you and your guests will never forget.

Whether you are planning a casual reception or a big bash, Old Fort Jackson is a unique venue that you and your guests are sure to enjoy. Wedding guests love exploring the museum and discovering its rich historical treasures, adding an enriching dimension to their celebratory experience. Just minutes from historic downtown Savannah, couples and guests can enjoy a private, unforgettable wedding close to accomodations, shopping, and more.

The venue offers bar services from basic to custom packages. Many couples love adding a specialty cocktail or beer that symbolizes a special moment in their relationship. The venue features two covered pavilions with farmhouse tables and benches for seating up to 200 guests. For fall and winter weddings, firepits can be rented to make for a cozy outdoor experience. If couples would like to add an extra experience to their big day, soldiers are available to fire cannons and mingle with guests to answer questions. PLUS an hour rehearsal is included with your booking for the day before. Our goal is to make every event a great event.

We look forward to being a part of your BIG day!

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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?

$1,400

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

$1,400

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?

$900

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

$900

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

Chairs
Clean Up
Parking
Set Up
Tables

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$24

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

House Beer
House Wine
Open Bar
Specialty Beer

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

15

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Historic Building
Museum
Rooftop
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

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?

Bar Services
Clean Up
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly

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?

Chairs
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

Reviews of Old Fort Jackson

Sydney
Sydney Sent on 10/29/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect venue!

Choosing Old Fort Jackson for our wedding venue was the best decision ever! Everything was so beautiful and unique. And Julia was amazing to work with. So responsive and helpful. Best day ever
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Megan Sent on 05/23/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Wedding Setting

Old Fort Jackson was the perfect setting for our wedding. Julia was a great contact and was wonderful during our planning process. She recommended a wonderful lighting service (Eddie Kimmer), was accommodating to all of our other vendors, and even helped collect some oyster shells from around the venue for us to use as decor on our tables. We included a cannon firing at the end our ceremony and had a fire pit for smores. All in all it made for a one of a kind ceremony setting and was memorable for all who attended. Thank you so much for helping us have the perfect wedding day!
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Brittany Sent on 03/24/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We chose Old Fort Jackson as our venue for multiple reasons. 1) the location is very unique and I knew it would be a fun spot that others would enjoy 2) it provided an outdoor feel with the security of a plan B back up with the pavilions 3) we had total free reign of the entire venue during our big day 4) the staff was so kind and very helpful and 5) it really was affordable. Julia (the coordinator) was amazing at answering any question we had. The only thing I would say that is a downer is the bugs but that’s what you get for being near water in Savannah. If you are to have your wedding here it is best to have citronella candles and bug spray for your guests. Overall we are so beyond happy with how our big day turned out and our guests are continuing to talk about it so I think that’s a win!
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Heather Sent on 10/14/2017
5 out of 5 rating
This venue created the Most magical day for our wedding! Can't even express how lovely the day was, unforgettable venue to get married. Luckily we had amazing weather on Sept 30th. Backdrop for photos were so beautiful and we cannot recommend this venue enough if wanting an outdoor wedding! Soldiers were very lovely and created a very neat cannon firing experience for us and our guests. Make sure you read the contract closely and ask any f/u questions regarding fees to avoid any financial surprises but worth the money!
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Heather Sent on 08/01/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Old Fort Jackson was an amazing place to have our Wedding. It was very unique with the historic value which added to our wedding. Lisa and The staff exceeded their expectation and made our wedding perfect!! It's truly was beautiful and memory to always cherish. Our family and friend have stated numerous times how unique, beautiful and cool our wedding was.
Excellent choice for a wedding venue!
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Jessica Sent on 07/17/2016
4.8 out of 5 rating
Old Fort Jackson was such a unique place for our wedding! It was also much more affordable for the Savannah area than a lot of other venues. Natalie was so prompt in responding to all my emails. Only down fall is limited time to set up (unless you pay the fee to set up earlier) and it does take a little bit of work to turn this rustic fort into a wedding venue. Nonetheless, it makes for such a fun place to get married and there are countless opportunities for great photos! Oh and the cannon firing is totally worth the additional fee! So glad we chose OFJ for our big day!
Marschel
Marschel Sent on 09/19/2019
4.6 out of 5 rating

Can’t wait for our wedding!

Julia at OFJ has been an absolute pleasure to work with! I’m very much looking forward to having our wedding here October 2020!
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Old Fort Jackson frequently asked questions

Old Fort Jackson includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The bar service starting price at Old Fort Jackson includes:
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Specialty Beer
The space offered by Old Fort Jackson for wedding events is known for:
  • Historic Building
  • Museum
  • Rooftop
  • Waterfront
Old Fort Jackson offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Old Fort Jackson offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Old Fort Jackson offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Clean Up
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
Old Fort Jackson offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Tables
Old Fort Jackson is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in average response time, 5 in professionalism, 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in flexibility and 4.9 in value.

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