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If you're looking for a wedding venue in a garden setting, look no further than Wahoo! Events in Decatur, Georgia. This scenic venue offers an elegant, natural feel surrounded by a lush, blooming garden. Serene privacy is a highlight of this venue, which offers indoor and outdoor event locations. Gather year-round for a wedding event enveloped by the beauty of nature.

Facility and Capacity

The garden-inspired surroundings of this venue can accommodate up to 200 people. As a climate-controlled venue, couples can host a wedding event year-round. Gather outdoors for a garden ceremony of up to 120 seated guests, with additional room for standing guests. The outdoor surroundings are lush with greenery. The indoor climate-controlled area is lined with floor-to-ceiling windows with a stunning view of the outdoor garden. The ceiling and windows invite natural sunlight to the indoor space, giving a truly open feel to this setting. A tented gathering is another option to enjoy both the beauty of the outdoor scenery along with a covered location. We encourage you to personalize the space to reflect your wedding vision! The following is included in your package:

  • Aisle runner inlay
  • Dining tables & chairs
  • Tablecloths
  • Chandeliers, twinkle lights, lanterns
  • Candles
  • Wooden sign-in & gift table
  • Gift card box options
  • Cake table, several cake pedestal options, cake cutting set
  • Garden wagon for favors
  • Speaker system
  • Lapel and cordless microphones
  • DJ table and electrical outlets
  • Signage
    • Pretty reserved sign for couple
    • Hanging reserved signs for ceremony seating
    • Welcome sign
    • Display floor & table easels

Services Offered

As you plan your wedding, we'll adapt our services to fit your budgetary guidelines. Our dedicated staff will help to plan the various elements of a successful wedding day. Savor the choice of an array of menu items, including wine pairings. Host your engagement party, bridal shower, elopement, rehearsal dinner, ceremony or reception at our venue while appreciating the following services:

  • Day-of coordinator
  • Bridal suite
  • Event planning
  • Setup
  • Cleanup
  • In-house bar
  • In-house catering
  • Event rentals including on-premise hair salon and groom's suite

Cuisine

Our culinary team offers American and Southern food for stations or plated meals for up to 200 people. They can accommodate various dietary needs, such as gluten-free, lactose-free, no pork, nut-free, organic, vegan and vegetarian. Barware, china, flatware, glassware and linens are included with the use of this venue.

  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes

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

Yes

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Set Up
Tables

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

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)

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

Bartender(s)
House Liquor
Open Bar

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

8

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

5

Describe your venue:

Garden
Restaurant

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?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Aisle Markers
Aisle Runners
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Lighting
Tables
Tents
Tent Accessories

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
September
October
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
July
August
November

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4.9 out of 5 rating
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
93 Reviews
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96% Recommended by couples
Will
Will K. Sent on 06/20/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Modest exterior hides the best wedding venue in Atlanta

No offense to Callanwolde or the Botanical Garden, but if money was no object and I could recommend literally any venue in the city to host a wedding, I would still pick Wahoo! Grill. (This isn't a paid-for review, by the way. We got married here in May, and these are my honest thoughts.)

First, the elephant in the room, or at least it was for me. The name of the place makes it sound like nothing special. Like it's maybe a beachside sports bar with fried fish and beer specials or something. Maybe you're not liking the idea of telling your parents that you're getting married at a place called "Wahoo! Grill", or how it'll look on the invitation, or whatever. Let me be clear with you. The name is a MASSIVE undersell for what this place really is. Do yourself a favor, be open-minded and give it a fair shot, because what's inside this normal-looking restaurant is not at all what you'd expect from the outside.

As soon as you walk through the entrance, you see their outdoor space, and it is incredible. Upscale rustic design and an impossibly lush garden surrounding you on all sides. Tour it in the warm season if you can, because everything is in bloom and you can see the garden at its peak. (We toured in winter, so a lot of the garden's beauty was hypothetical. Luckily we took their word on what it would be in summer.)

We were a little worried about the size, thinking it would be too small for our 110ish-count, but it was all good. The space is laid out nicely with an open area on one end for the ceremony, a tented area on the other end for dancing, and a tighter circle in the middle that gives it overall kind of an hourglass shape. We also purchased the restaurant buyout for a little extra breathing room. As far as weather plans, they have a thin shroud hanging over the ceremony space that handles light rain but recommend having a tent plan for heavy rain.

The food here is beyond excellent. All of our guests were raving about it, particularly the ahi tuna and the steak. Just as excellent as the food itself is their serving setup. These guys have the buffet down to a science, restocking it quickly and by demand so nothing is sitting out too long.

Honestly, though, what really won us over wasn't any of this as much as it was Pam and her team. They have taken their venue and restaurant and made it into a PERFECT WEDDING MACHINE. Pam herself is all at once the business owner, the venue manager, and your personal wedding director. She toured us herself, taking notes on us even before we decided to go with them, and made us feel taken care of from start to finish. Sydni was our point-person as we put our plans together, and her emails and questions were incredibly helpful. At one point we called her simply to say our budget was getting tight and ask if there were any ways to cut costs, and she combed through our entire banquet order and found as many cuts as she could within the day. And Caitlin was our hero during the event itself, seeming to be everywhere at once making sure everything was smooth. And it was. A lot of our family and friends said it was the most stress-free wedding they'd ever been to.

At the end of the day, what they're offering here is honestly worth far more than they're charging. But Pam says that's on purpose, and that she'd rather give people a great wedding experience than play the wedding upcharge game just because. I think her energy goes a long way toward making Wahoo! what it is, and I highly recommend you experience it for yourself.
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Sydney K. Sent on 01/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Flawless! Amazing!

My husband and I planned our wedding in 1 month. We got married on December 24th, 2023 at Wahoo! Grill. We were very stressed out about finding a venue in such a short notice, but the staff at Wahoo! made our experience a 10/10. When they say they handle everything, they mean it!!! It is such a beautiful venue and we needed 0 decorations. The pricing is affordable for what they offer. 10/10 would recommend. Pam and her staff are fantastic.
Kayley
Kayley S. Sent on 08/21/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Above and beyond!

Wahoo helped us have the wedding of our dreams and more, all for a reasonable price and with friendly service. Please don’t underestimate this hidden gem. After reading amazing reviews about the venue, it was the first one we toured. We loved it right away but wanted to keep an open mind so we toured other venues but could not stop thinking about Wahoo. From our tour to our send off, the staff at Wahoo exceeded our expectations. Sydni and Pam made planning a breeze and were flexible and understanding when we unexpectedly had to postpone. They captured my vision for our wedding perfectly and attended to every little detail. On our wedding day, Pam and Amanda blew us away! The space was beautifully decorated by the staff, and because the space itself is so beautiful and so many decorations are included in the venue fee, we spent very little on additional decorations. Pam even came to the rescue when I had a wardrobe malfunction minutes prior to the ceremony! Everything ran smoothly and the day was absolutely stress free because I knew Wahoo had it all covered! Our guests raved about the food and the staff made sure we had time to eat and stay hydrated. They even packed us a picnic basket full of food to take with us on our getaway! If I could go back in time, I would choose to get married again at Wahoo a thousand times over, and I will never forget the kindness and professionalism of the staff on the best day of my life so far!
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Pam Ledbetter
Pam Ledbetter
Owner

Pam Ledbetter has held a lifelong passion for hospitality. Opened in 2004, her restaurant Wahoo! Grill has become a staple in the Decatur community with its motto “Food & Love. Same Word, Different Spelling”. Pam is a frequent supporter of community events and fundraising initiatives including Atlanta Pride, Atlanta Humane Society, and City of Decatur Schools. With decades of experience hosting events of all sizes, Pam has both the acute attention to detail and that extra caring touch to create a memorable environment for your special day.

Sydni Parker
Sydni Parker
Private Event Manager

Sydni is Wahoo's Private Event Manager and works along side Pam to plan your event at Wahoo! She has worked in event planning for 5+ years and makes the planning process easy with detailed questions and checklists.

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Wahoo Grill frequently asked questions

Wahoo Grill includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Wahoo Grill includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Wahoo Grill includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Liquor
  • Open Bar
The space offered by Wahoo Grill for wedding events is known for:
  • Garden
  • Restaurant
Wahoo Grill offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Wahoo Grill offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Wahoo Grill offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
Wahoo Grill offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Aisle Markers
  • Aisle Runners
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Lighting
  • Tables
  • Tents
  • Tent Accessories
Wahoo Grill 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 quality of service, 5 in professionalism, 5 in value, 4.9 in average response time and 4.9 in flexibility.
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