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The Solarium is an historic event facility located in the Oakhurst neighborhood of Decatur, convenient to I-285, I-20 and downtown Decatur. We have both indoor and outdoor space and can accommodate both a ceremony and reception. Our clients are free to select all their own vendors and may bring in their own alcohol. A lovely bridal suite, tables and chairs, pre-event setup and post-event breakdown, on-site facility manager and a rehearsal are all included in the rental fee. Email us to schedule a site visit!

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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 the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Parking
Set Up
Tables

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

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?

Clean Up
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms

What event items are available?

Chairs
Dance Floor
Lighting
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

Reviews of The Solarium at Historic Scottish Rite

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Sarah Sent on 07/09/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Our wedding a few weeks ago at the Solarium exceeded all of our (already quite high) expectations! This was the only venue we looked at—after visiting and talking with Beth and Cindy (and doing a pretty thorough search of online reviews), we booked it right away because it offers the perfect balance of easy elegance, flexibility, and affordability. The space is really charming and distinctive, with tons of options for indoor/outdoor use and beautiful windows for perfect lighting for your photos. I didn’t realize going in to the planning process that it would be so important to be able to customize the space and vendors to our vision and budget, but that turned out to be key in making the event ours. You can bring in any vendors you like, as well as your own alcohol, which opens up a ton of options and can significantly lower your costs I highly recommend the pizza oven/food truck route—we did pizza from Strada Napoli and ice cream from Queen of Creams, and it was so lovely to enjoy al fresco and our guests loved it. Many of our guests are from Atlanta but were unfamiliar with the Solarium and Oakhurst more generally, and they were really taken by both. Meanwhile, our out-of-town guests rented Air BnBs or stayed in nearby hotels, and they loved their weekend in the neighborhood. Perhaps most importantly, the ease of planning was fantastic. Beth and Cindy are total pros at this, not to mention incredibly nice. Through the planning process, I came to really appreciate people who are organized in a way that doesn’t feel stressful, and Beth and Cindy are exactly that. Beth sent perfectly timed emails to keep us on track, and answered all our questions promptly. I had to do most of the planning from out of town, and they were really accommodating in giving multiple site visits. The best compliment we received from our guests was that the wedding felt elegant but not stuffy, and we have the Solarium to thank for that!
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Dalas Sent on 04/05/2018
5 out of 5 rating
This is where my husband and I got married, and could not have picked a better place! Cindy and Beth were amazing to work with and quick to respond with any questions we had. The venue was perfect for our 125 guests and beautiful to say the least! We had the option to do an indoor or outdoor wedding, but went with indoors since it was a February wedding (even though it was 80 degrees on our big day...but who would’ve known that would be the case). We were able to use our own vendors and weren’t “stuck” with what the venue had to offer. They were very communicative with our caterers and a pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend using this venue for your special occasion!
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Christina Sent on 11/01/2016
5 out of 5 rating
We were so grateful to have found the Solarium. If you are planning a smaller more intimate ceremony and cocktail hour and dinner reception this place was perfect. They don't put a ton of added fees on you, they are very flexible to work with and very accommodating. They basically let you do anything except put glitter on the floor and holes in the wall. The other feature is that for having a plan B or rain plan for your big day this place is perfect. The garden is beautiful for the ceremony but it is very easy to move everything inside. It is also worth the money, significantly less than you will find around greater Atlanta. I highly recommend this venue and the staff!
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Melanie Sent on 09/26/2016
5 out of 5 rating
The Solarium was a great venue! They were flexible with the rental block, allowing me to use an hour in the morning for decoration set up. Everyone we spoke with was very professional and nice. They allowed us to do a "decoration site visit" to see if our ideas would work in the space. We enjoyed our reception at the Solarium very much!
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User2153506 Sent on 05/29/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We loved this place for our small wedding! The price is great, you can bring in your own food and alcohol, and it's gorgeous! Would totally recommend this for anyone having an intimate event.
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Kelly Sent on 05/25/2014
5 out of 5 rating
I could not be happier with my choice to have our wedding at the Solarium. All of the staff were extremely helpful, responsive, and so kind. The venue was beautiful and the price could not have been better!
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Shaanta Sent on 05/11/2014
5 out of 5 rating
We loved having our wedding at the Solarium. We knew we wanted flexibility of vendors and we were able to choose whomever we wanted. The place was beautiful and suited our needs for a small sized wedding. The staff were responsive to our needs and questions. We had such an amazing Wedding Day at the Solarium.
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User1412561 Sent on 10/30/2013
5 out of 5 rating
The Solarium couldn't have been a better place to get married! It was perfect.
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Candace Sent on 06/14/2013
5 out of 5 rating
This was the perfect reception venue for us- flexibility to bring in whatever food, decorations, music, and fun we wanted, easy to work with, and beautiful. We had a great dance floor, space for a fire pit outside, and enough space for everyone without feeling lost in a huge space. I loved it!
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Linda Sent on 10/22/2012
5 out of 5 rating
The Solarium is the perfect venue for and indoor or outdoor wedding ceremony and reception. Our ceremony took place outside and reception was indoors. The staff is friendly and very accommodating. The Solarium is probably one of the most budget-friendly event venues inside the perimeter.
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The Solarium at Historic Scottish Rite frequently asked questions

The Solarium at Historic Scottish Rite includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The space offered by The Solarium at Historic Scottish Rite for wedding events is known for:
  • Historic Building
The Solarium at Historic Scottish Rite offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Solarium at Historic Scottish Rite offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
The Solarium at Historic Scottish Rite offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Clean Up
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
The Solarium at Historic Scottish Rite offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Lighting
  • Tables
The Solarium at Historic Scottish Rite is recommended by 96% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in value, 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.7 in flexibility and 4.6 in average response time.
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