About
The McGarity House is a historic and elegant wedding venue located in Temple, Georgia. This turn-of-the-century Southern home, grounds and barn pavilion offers the perfect setting for a rustic and country wedding celebration. Whether your wedding will be vintage-themed, elegant, classic or shabby chic, you'll fall in love with the many gorgeous and charming event spaces of The McGarity House, including a traditional Southern mansion, large wrap-around porch, spacious ballroom and barn, and open fields accented by apple and pecan trees.
Facilities and Capacity
The McGarity House offers indoor and outdoor event spaces to accommodate intimate wedding celebrations of up to 150 wedding guests. Outdoor ceremonies can be held on the lawn with a beautiful backdrop of apple trees. Indoor ceremonies and receptions can be held in the McGarity House with its ballroom and unique staircase or the new and elegantly appointed rustic barn event space with barn wood and a chandelier. The mansion’s romantic wrap-around porch offers the perfect space for cocktail hours or as an escape to relax and enjoy wooded views. Additional tables can be set up on the lawn behind the barn to accommodate more wedding guests.
Services Offered
The McGarity House offers venue rental for weddings and other social events. Venue rental includes use of the entire property. This venue offers an all-inclusive package to accommodate all of your event needs and deliver a stress-free wedding experience. Couples can also hire licensed outside caterers of their choice. Event services offered include the following:
- Bridal suite and groom’s room
- Complete setup and breakdown
- Wooden trellis
- Centerpiece items and décor
- Tables, chairs and white linens for up to 150 guests
- One hour of rehearsal time
Other Services
The McGarity 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.
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Reviews of The McGarity House
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3 EndorsementsWhat can we say about The McGarity House? Melita and her staff are outstanding. The house is gorgeous with eclectic pieces throughout the house that make you feel as though you've stepped back in time. The grounds and orchards are absolutely gorgeous! The new ballroom gives plenty of room for guests to eat, dance & have fun. With the new ballroom and the wrap around porch, The McGarity House holds more guests than most venues in Metro Atlanta. If you like it, book them! They book up quickly! We are pleased to work with Melita and the crew!
The McGarity house is a beautiful location, whether you're looking for an afternoon event under beautiful trees or an evening event under the stars, this house is phenomenal. The staff is friendly and very accommodating. Loved working with them, and would love to do it again!