The Blacksmith Shop is a storied wedding venue located in downtown Macon, Georgia. This historic 1890 venue has served many uses over the years including a blacksmith shop, mechanics shop and finally a parking garage before being transformed into one of Macon's most unique special event venues. The building retains the original heart pine timbers, brick and arched openings orginally deisgned for carriages. Hosting events since 2006 The Blacksmith Shop has been the backdrop of thousands of celebrations, weddings and receptions and other special events.

Facilities and Capacity

At the Blacksmith Shop, you will have over 10,000 square feet of space for your rehearsal dinner, ceremony, and reception. With ample room the space offers multiple options for cocktail hour, dinner and dancing. Clients love the unpainted brick the heart pine timbers and the filtered light from the upper windows. The Courtyard offers space for an outdoor ceremony, or you can use it as an area to relax in with your guests. The Blacksmith Shop has a large bar and a full-service kitchen, perfect for after-ceremony cocktails and refreshments. Clients will also have use of a seperate bridal and grooms suite which includes a vanity area, sitting room, and private bathrooms. The Blacksmith Shop can accomodate up to 150 for a ceremony, 200 for a seated dinner and up to 300 for a cocktails style reception.

Services Offered

To ensure you have all the furniture pieces needed for your big day, the Blacksmith Shop will provide you with chairs and tables. The team can help you with setting up before your ceremony as well as cleaning up after it is over. Additionally, if you need assistance with selecting outside vendors, the team is happy to help with that, too. The Blacksmith Shop, allows outside vendors and our clients love the flexability that offers in selecting vendors for all your food and beverage needs.

What You'll Love About The Blacksmith Shop

Couples rave about how unique this historic venue is, and they especially love the exposed brick walls and wooden beams. They also note how flexible and welcoming the event staff are. Check out the FAQs for more information about what The Blacksmith Shop can do for your special day.