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From 20 to 145 guests
Outdoor/Indoor
Reception
Clean Up
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Recommended by 100% of couples

About this venue

The Smith House Historic Inn and Restaurant is your wedding weekend specialist centrally located in Dahlonega, Georgia. We specialize in private events such as rehearsal dinners, welcome parties, bridal showers, farewell brunches, and more! In our Historic Inn we also offer many lodging options to accommodate your out-of-town guests! You are able to block rooms for your guests to ensure their lodging is available for your specific date.

We are located just one block off the square of Downtown Dahlonega and are within close proximity to the many gorgeous wedding venues of North Georgia! We are proudly a family owned and operated business with focus on great service, a cozy atmosphere, and amazing southern cuisine.

Today we have expanded our housing and venue and are host to five private event spaces each with their own unique character and size to fit your needs. Currently we can accommodate parties up to 145 with extended seating. Our menu and service will not dissapoint and we strive to make your events smooth-running and enjoyable! We offer locally sources wines for our private events alongside a selection of craft and domestic beers. We hope you will consider our venue to be a part of your special weekend and help curate your event with a little southern hospitality and charm.

Features

Medium team (11-20 members)

Experience

  • 104 years in business

  • We speak English

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FAQ

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?

$500

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

$500

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

No

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

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Dessert
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$15

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Wine
Open Bar
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

20

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

5

Describe your venue:

Historic Building
Hotel
Restaurant

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Server(s)

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Wine
Open Bar
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
July
August

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Reviews of The Smith House

Weddingwire
5.0/5 5 reviews
Google
4.4/5 1458 reviews
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Jessica Sent on 10/05/2018
5 out of 5 rating
I had my rehearsal dinner in the outdoor veranda at the Smith House in September, and I cannot say enough wonderful things about the entire experience! Frieda was a DREAM to work with (even helping to give me advice on other vendors for our wedding) - she truly went above and beyond! As for the dinner itself, I can't count the number of people who said it was the best meal they'd ever eaten, or the amount of people who were stuffed by the end! The outdoor veranda provided the perfect fun, laid-back atmosphere and the lawn was the perfect area for our actual rehearsal. If you're considering booking with the Smith House, do yourself a favor and email Frieda!
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 05/04/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Dream Wedding Reception at Smith House!

I went to University of North Georgia in Dahlonega and I just always dreamt of having my wedding off the town square! This past April, I was able to have my dream wedding reception thanks to the Smith House! They were so accommodating, kind, supportive and handled everything curveball gracefully!! We were outside on the veranda and it was a rainy day, but they took care of myself and my guests beautifully!! The day was wonderful thanks to the staff!! My guests loved the reception and said it was the best food they ever had!! I highly recommend having your wedding reception at the Smith House!!🩷
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User2936876 Sent on 12/28/2016
5 out of 5 rating
We could not have been more pleased with our choice to use the Smith House for the catering for our wedding. The service they provide is absolutely exceptional. We looked at other caterers that charge twice the price and I honestly can't imagine the service and food would have been better. Frieda is really easy to work with and responsive and it is great that she comes to the events with her team. The food was so amazing - our families were raving about it - and Frieda makes the presentation beautiful. We LOVED everything. I would highly recommend the Smith House and Freida to anyone planning a wedding.
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Missy Sent on 01/12/2016
5 out of 5 rating
This was the first wedding they had done a wedding at their new venue, I can't say enough about how wonderful and beautiful it was. We were at compasity with 185 guest but you would not have known this was their first wedding, everything went smooth and the staff was great to work with. Freida is a great person to work with, food and everything else was wonderful. Please consider this location if you are considering an upcoming wedding/reception all in one central location in downtown.
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Kimberly Sent on 06/13/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We couldn't be happier with The Smith House as our rehearsal dinner venue! Ms. Frieda went above and beyond to accommodate us, even when we called the week before the event and told her we had 10 extra people that would be attending! The food was wonderful, the service was fantastic, and the venue itself was clean, beautiful, and unique. Our guests enjoyed learning the history of Dahlonega and The Smith House (complete with gold mine) and the room we had reserved fit our 40 guests without feeling crowded. One of the waiters even set up an extra table for some of the kids so they had their own "space" and could all sit together like they wanted to. I would definitely recommend The Smith House to future brides as a rehearsal dinner or reception venue. There are several different rooms to choose from and they can pretty much accommodate any size party. The food was excellent quality and we spent less than $1,000 for 40 people. They even mailed back one of our gifts that we had left accidently left behind, thank you!
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The Smith House frequently asked questions

The Smith House includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The Smith House includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at The Smith House includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Specialty Beer
  • Specialty Wine
The space offered by The Smith House for wedding events is known for:
  • Historic Building
  • Hotel
  • Restaurant
The Smith House offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Smith House offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Smith House offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Wifi
The Smith House offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Tables
The Smith House is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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