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The Lake House at Avondale Estates is a wedding venue located in Avondale Estates, Georgia. This stunning property offers couples the opportunity to celebrate their day in a picturesque setting that is both charming and affordable. Located east of Atlanta and less than ten miles from both the city and downtown Decatur, the property is easy to access by all of your friends and family.

Facilities and Capacity

Since the 1920s, The Lake House at Avondale Estates has been a landmark in the City of Avondale Estates. This Tudor Revival style lakeside retreat easily accommodates 100 seated guests and 150 guests for cocktail parties. Soon-to-be-newlywed couples have the option to provide their own vendors and caterers for their special day, as well as supply their own alcohol and food at no extra charge. With its versatility and flexibility, the event spaces will allow you to bring your dream celebration to life. Your guests will enter the historic property through the nicely appointed foyer as they arrive. The adjoining main event room features a large dance floor and comfortable seating area, perfect for both dancing and lounging. Formerly a library, the adjacent room leads to the charming covered porch area where guests can enjoy a peaceful, scenic view of the well-cared-for lake. There is also a large stone patio, with a wooded view, for parties or ceremonies. In any season, it is a beautiful backdrop for an indoor or outdoor event. Nearby, a large gazebo overlooking an arched footbridge is also available for booking.

Services Offered

The Lake House at Avondale Estates offers several amenities onsite, including a double-sided bar, a commercial catering kitchen, tables and chairs, and a get-ready suite for the wedding party. The property invites couples to celebrate a wide range of events here, including ceremonies, receptions, wedding showers, and engagement parties. There is free parking on site and in the surrounding neighborhood.

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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?

$1,250

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

$1,250

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?

$1,250

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

$1,250

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

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Describe your venue:

Historic Building
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
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?

Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What event items are available?

Chairs
Dance Floor
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

Reviews of The Lake House at Avondale Estates

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Kymberlee Sent on 03/27/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Dream Venue!!! ☺️

This venue is beautiful, convenient, and affordable! ❤️

Jean is super accommodating and knowledgeable of the property!
Teralynn
Teralynn Sent on 06/30/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Intimate, beautiful, cozy

The Lake House was the perfect, intimate space for our wedding this spring. It provided a beautiful and cozy atmosphere. Christine was so nice and very easy to work with too!

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Maria Sent on 08/22/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect wedding location

The Lake House was the perfect setting for our August wedding. We had our ceremony on the lawn, cocktail hour on the patio, and dinner and dancing inside. The location is gorgeous, versatile, and reasonably priced. Jean was an incredible resource for us throughout the process - she suggested vendors, answered all of our questions promptly, and ensured that the space was ready for us when we needed it. We visited the venue a few times during the planning process, and Jean was accommodating about letting us in to see the house. The Lake House also has the advantage of allowing clients to bring in all of their own vendors - for us, that meant that we could put together an ideal team for our wedding.
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Latifah Sent on 02/09/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Beautiful...Beautiful...Beautiful. We plan to get married here in July. Julia is just so awesome, I ask a million questions and she doesnt mind answering any of them!
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Mary Sent on 07/12/2019
4.8 out of 5 rating

Wonderful rehearsal dinner

We held our (large, 80 person) rehearsal dinner at the lake house and had a beautiful event. It didn't hurt that the weather was perfect. The lawn and patio were great for games, the front porch was great for sipping and snacking, and there was plenty of room inside for food and tables. It felt intimate without being crowded, and pretty without being fussy.
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Kim Sent on 02/21/2017
4.8 out of 5 rating
Great View of the Lake. Was a nice place within our budget.
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The Lake House at Avondale Estates frequently asked questions

The Lake House at Avondale Estates includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The space offered by The Lake House at Avondale Estates for wedding events is known for:
  • Historic Building
  • Waterfront
The Lake House at Avondale Estates offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Lake House at Avondale Estates offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Lake House at Avondale Estates offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
The Lake House at Avondale Estates offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Tables
The Lake House at Avondale Estates is recommended by 99% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in flexibility, 5 in professionalism, 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time and 4.8 in value.
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