Skip to main content
Weddings

About

The Mary Gay House is a wedding venue located in Decatur, Georgia. This gorgeous, federal-style home is located in the heart of downtown Decatur. You'll fall in love with the many unique spaces of The Mary Gay House, and proceeds from its rental directly benefit the work of the Junior League of DeKalb County.

Facilities and Capacity

This home was built circa 1820 and is conveniently located in downtown Decatur, Georgia. This venue provides indoor and outdoor event spaces to accommodate up to 200 wedding guests. A large outdoor patio is perfect for ceremonies and receptions and can be tented to protect against the elements. Indoor event spaces include a separate dining room, banquet room and front parlor with fireplaces, all decorated with period décor and furnishings. Event spaces include the following:

  • Simpson Room
  • Dining Room
  • Front Parlor
  • Patio

Services Offered

The Mary Gay House offers venue rental for weddings and other social events. Their mission is to provide a unique, memorable, and intimate wedding experience while also preserving the historic home. Event services offered include the following:

  • Event rentals
  • Outside vendors
  • Parking
  • Wheelchair access
  • Bridal suite
  • Chairs and tables

Other Services

The Mary Gay House is an ideal location for hosting private parties of varying sizes. In addition to wedding ceremonies and receptions, this location can accommodate all of your wedding events, such as engagement parties, bridal showers, and rehearsal dinners. This venue is also available for hosting corporate meetings, holiday parties, birthdays, anniversaries, and other special occasions.

illustration popular

Venues you may like

See other venues that are popular with couples right now

Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

No

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

No

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Parking
Tables

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Historic Building

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party

What event services do you offer?

Event Rentals

What event items are available?

Chairs
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

Reviews of The Mary Gay House

Heather
Heather Sent on 08/20/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Kimberly is the best!

This home was the perfect size for our needs, featuring gorgeous bushes and grounds. They had all the amenities I needed to make my wedding day amazing. All of that coupled with Kimberly's excellent, thoughtful, and generous help made our day perfect. I can't thank everyone at the Mary Gay House enough.
I
Ilaria Sent on 03/06/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Saved our reception!

Our original venue canceled about a month out from our wedding and Kimberly saved the day. We were able to tour almost immediately and she had great suggestions for how to use the space and set up tables and chairs. She even gave us company ideas for rentals of tents, heaters and etc.
The Mary Gay House ended up being better than our original venue would have been and the decor is amazing.
Thank you to helping us have the wedding day of our dreams!
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 06/14/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Southern Summer Wedding

I got married at the Mary Gay House earlier this month and had an absolutely wonderful experience! It was a beautiful event (despite the rain) and the staff was so accommodating and kind throughout the planning process. It was a great value and the perfect venue for a charming, southern wedding!
N
Noele Sent on 04/21/2018
5 out of 5 rating
The Mary Gay House was the perfect venue for our wedding and the planning was stress-free and easy from beginning to end. Missy, the office manager, was a delight to work with and always responded immediately to our questions. The house has beautiful rooms and a lovely patio. The price was incredible, especially considering they have their own tables and chairs and don't require an alcohol package. For a small wedding, the venue can easily accommodate an inside or outside ceremony depending on weather, with various options for seating arrangements. The house can be easily decorated with your personal touch, and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming. Our guests raved about the venue.
Rahel613
Rahel Sent on 02/11/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We loved everyone at The Mary Gay were awesome. We went over by 20 minutes and they were so accommodating.
Christina
Christina Sent on 10/30/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Our wedding at the Mary Gay House was amazing!!! We ended up with a guest count of 138 and were able to comfortable fit everyone for our seated/plated dinner with a combination of tables inside and on the patio. We even had a long estate table on the patio that turned out amazing! We actually did our ceremony at the park next door and that worked out perfectly. The only thing to double check is whether or not you have access to the basement- make sure you are certain of this b/c we had some issues day of until we pulled out our contract and then it was all good. Our guests stayed at the Courtyard Marriott right in downtown Decatur and it was super easy for everyone logistically with MARTA being right there and plenty of lyft/uber's around. Missy is awesome to work with and we absolutely loved getting married at the Mary Gay House!
A
Aaron Sent on 07/11/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We are so happy we chose the Mary Gay house as our wedding venue. Throughout the planning process Missy was quick to respond with any questions we had. And we had a lot. The house is beautiful and the outdoor area was a perfect setting for our ceremony. The time slot available to us ( Saturday morning/afternoon) was perfect for our brunch wedding. It's a great plus that there is plenty of parking right across the street. And downtown Decatur is within walking distance.
B
Bruce Sent on 04/15/2017
5 out of 5 rating
The venue was the perfect setting for our wedding day ceremony and reception. We had close to 100 guests and that seemed to be just the right fit with dancing and some tables indoors and more tables outside to enjoy the perfect spring evening. The venue is beautiful, flowers in the courtyard were blooming and it felt like too much decorating would be a bad thing!
D
Dianne Sent on 10/16/2016
5 out of 5 rating
I couldn't be happier with the way our wedding day turned out at this venue! We had 100 guests with a seated dinner and space for a dance floor, and it was the perfect amount of space. We had a tent for the outdoor area and it turned out beautifully. We worked with Elizabeth and Missy and they were easy to get a hold of and gave us some great advice and ideas. We loved the cozy feel of this venue - very unique in that it doesn't feel like a grand reception hall. Parking was very easy for guests and its conveniently located close enough to the Marriot downtown.
W
Wendy Sent on 05/14/2016
5 out of 5 rating
We planned our wedding from Phoenix and we had the most stress free experience. Elizabeth was an absolute pleasure to work with. Our wedding was beautiful and just perfect.

They have the perfect size facility for a small wedding. We provided the set up and tear down with the help of a few friends, and our deposit was returned promptly.

We chose to hsve the ceremony outside and the reception inside. It was easy for our guests to transition easily.

We chose two food truck vendors from their list and we loved them. My husband is a chef and was not to keen on having food trucks. But we found that they werevery reasonably priced and the guests loved the food.
We're all about trust. Our community relies on honest reviews to help you make those big decisions with ease.

Awards

63
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

4 Endorsements
Sun in my Belly Sun in my Belly Wedding Caterers

Sun in my Belly Catering endorses this vendor.

Live Free Photography Live Free Photography Wedding Photographers

Stunning venue! We absolutely love the great vibes! Highly recommend!

Loaves & Fishes Catering Company Loaves & Fishes Catering Company Wedding Caterers

I have done a wedding once here in the past. The woman who works with the client is very nice and accommodating. It is an absolutely wonderfully kept historical home that has indoor and outdoor space for your smaller wedding.

Map

Next Historic Weddings: Georgia Theatre

Other vendors in Atlanta for your wedding

Wedding Venues