Stone Mountain Arts Center

I was told that SMAC would be amazing and Hannah and Carrol did not disappoint! It was fantastic. Hannah and I had discussed what we wanted for the wedding, I dropped of a big basket full of wedding crazy and when I arrived the next day, Hannah had worked her magic. It was absolutely stunning. You really can just relax knowing that your special day is in good hands. Hannah makes it so easy! Food: My husband is a professional chef. Carrol called us a week or so before the wedding and was happy to discuss everything. At the wedding he was so happy. The food was just delicious. The foodies in our family were going back for thirds and more. Carrol made such gorgeous and delicious food. Not to mention there was SO MUCH. There was no fear of running out of anything. At the end of the night they sent us home with lots of leftovers so we didn't have to worry about lunch the next day. I can't be more pleased with how the whole day went. Thank you to Hannah, Carrol and their amazing staff for such a memorable day! I can't wait to come back for more concerts!!

I loved my wedding so much I want to do it again! Who says that? People who host their wedding at SMAC do.

Having explored lots of venues, I just wasn’t finding the right spot that was within budget and had the rustic but unique vibe I was looking for and could accommodate 100-120 guests. But when I went to check out SMAC, it just hit me. It instantly felt like home. Maybe it was Hannah’s hug. Or when Carol took a brief break from her mac n’cheese making magic to meet me. These simple touches were the icing on the cake after touring this beautiful two-barn venue.

I am not much of a decorator. I am really bad at envisioning details. But I’m always struck by how a place makes you feel and I know what I like when I see it. This is why SMAC was perfect for our wedding. It has an authentic rustic feel combined with just the right elegance in one barn and quirkiness in the other.

The two barn set-up was perfect. One barn serves as a beautiful ceremony space, with windows looking into the woods making you feel like you’re outside minus the mosquitoes. Then they magically transform that space into a dining room while guests are enjoying cocktail hour in the other barn. And that other barn – the Quissiana Barn – is the perfect party space. We.Got.Down.

As much as I loved the physical space, it was the people at SMAC and the relationships they have with local vendors that made everything so easy. We worked with all local vendors so I know Hannah could work with them directly and I didn’t need to get involved in any of their day-of logistics. In fact, I didn’t even need to worry about my own day-of logistics. Hannah and staff moved everything right along seamlessly and were there to take care of anything I needed.

And then there was food. Oh the food. I loved the fact that SMAC did not have a menu to choose from. Event menus very cookie-cutter. But not SMAC. Carol custom-designs a menu based on your answers to her questionnaire about your likes and dislikes. I was excited about this concept but really didn’t know what to expect. But when Carol presented her first draft of a menu, I was blown away. Seriously. Salivating. We told Carol that our main priorities were fresh and flavorful food and that’s exactly what she gave us. She focused on creative recipes for our personal favorites and worked in some of the house specialties. It was all so good! Several guests raved (and are still raving) it was the best food they’ve had at a wedding.

Bottom line: Carol, Hannah and the SMAC team knows what they are doing. They have their secret formula down to ensure everything runs smoothly but have such pride in their work and their relationships that everything about your wedding feels special and unique. Added bonus, you can go back for dinner and a concert and visit them throughout the year!

I can't say enough good things about Stone Mountain Arts Center as a wedding venue, and about their amazing staff. We opted for a winter, holiday-themed wedding, and the place was so decked out that we barely had to do anything and it looked so gorgeous. The food is AMAZING and they were super flexible with a lot of different things like beers on tap, timing, seating arrangements, etc. Hannah is a god-send for brides and grooms - she knows exactly what you need and when without a word! It's such a cozy venue and the staff was extremely responsive and accommodating. It is also great value financially.