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Callanwolde Fine Arts Center

Callanwolde Fine Arts Center

Atlanta, GA
4.4 out of 5 rating, 83 Reviews
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    Emma S. Sent on 09/16/2023
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    Beautiful AND Organized

    We absolutely loved using the Callanwolde for our wedding venue. They natural beauty of the house and the grounds cannot be beaten. There was plenty of space inside the house to accommodate all 140 of our guests for a ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception (which was so great because we didn’t have to worry about what the weather looked like that day)! The event manager on staff, Jordan, was so kind and helpful and very quick to response to emails and phone calls. We had zero complaints on our wedding day. Working with the Callanwolde was a dream!
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    Lauren C. Sent on 06/01/2023
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    Beautiful Venue

    This was a beautiful venue for our wedding, and it fit us perfectly! We had a gorgeous ceremony in the Hydrangea Garden with the hydrangeas all in bloom, followed by cocktail hour in the front on the Terrace, and the reception in the Indoor Courtyard. Everyone talked about how beautiful everything was and our coordinator was super easy to work with. Thank you for a wonderful night!
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    Juliana V. Sent on 01/13/2022
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    Dream Venue!

    I toured numerous Atlanta venues for my wedding, but nothing could have compared to Callanwolde. The beautiful architecture and landscape took my breath away. If it weren’t for Google Maps, you would never know you’re in the middle of a city. It is an incredibly peaceful and quiet area of town.

    I was heartbroken postponing my wedding in 2020 due to COVID, but the team worked with us to schedule a new date the following year. Everything went off without a hitch and I could not be more thankful to have chosen this spot for my big day. I grew up in Europe, and at certain times throughout the day it felt as if I was back there. I will be returning around the holidays for one of their events!
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    Laura W. Sent on 12/17/2019
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    Beautiful Wedding Venue

    Callanwolde was a dream for our wedding! We chose to have both the ceremony + reception on-site and there was plenty of room to host a cocktail hour and allow our guests time to explore the different rooms while they set up for the reception. Photos on the grounds are gorgeous and unique. The team was accommodating and able to bring our vision to life. There was an issue with the plumbing in the upstairs rooms where we were getting ready, but the team came up with a solution for us that worked. it was also great being able to choose all of our vendors, which helped save money. Definitely recommend!
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    Dana G. Sent on 05/28/2019
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    Gorgeous Wedding Venue!

    Stunning venue that I feel in love with online. As a long distance bride it was challenging to choose a wedding venue, but I feel in love with Callanwolde as soon as I looked at the website and then even more so when I got to see it in person! It was absolute beautiful and unique. It feels elegant and homey all at the same time. The main room is magical with all the draping and lights that are up year round, which helps minimize decoration costs.

    Anna was very responsive during the whole process and was accommodating to our vision. We had a babysitter's room in the upstairs portion in one of the dance studios which was fantastic and I am so grateful that Callanwolde was receptive to that! Highly recommend this venue!
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    Holly Sent on 04/14/2019
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    A Stunning Venue for Your Wedding

    The first time we stepped onto the Callanwolde property we instantly knew this would be our venue. Absolutely stunning both indoors and out. Our guests were blown away and continue to tell us how special this venue is. Staff was also so helpful and friendly throughout the whole process. Photography by Ashley White Photography.
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    Rachel Sent on 09/26/2018
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    I had my wedding at Callanwolde and absolutely loved it! My guests were blown away by the venue! Little to no decorations are needed because of the old charm of this place and Anna was so helpful throughout the entire process! The courtyard is simply the best with the chandelier and drapery!

    Callanwolde Fine Arts Center's reply:

    Hi Rachel!
    Thank you so much for choosing Callanwolde for your special day. I hope you come back and see us soon.
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    Melanie Sent on 09/19/2018
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    Callanwolde is a beautiful venue for weddings and the staff there was super nice and accommodating in helping to make everything go smoothly!

    Callanwolde Fine Arts Center's reply:

    Hi Melanie!
    Thank you for the kind words. It was a pleasure working with you and your sweet family!

    Wishing you the best.
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    Belle-Anne Sent on 12/06/2018
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    Perfect place for wedding

    Callanwolde was a perfect setting for our spring wedding. The historic home and grounds provided a beautiful backdrop for our photos. We absolutely loved it and received so many compliments on the venue.
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    Rachel Sent on 12/08/2017
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    My wedding at Callanwolde was perfect! The space was beautiful and well kept. Staff was great to work with and really helped answer questions that we had along the way.

    Callanwolde Fine Arts Center's reply:

    Rachel, your reception was such a dream! Thank you for choosing us for your big day!
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    Nicole Sent on 07/29/2016
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    My wedding isn't until September 2016 but I have just had the best experience working with Caitlin so far! She has been more than accommodating and flexible with my requests, and has been very helpful with answering my many questions. :) This venue was a little pricier than I originally wanted to pay, but it is absolutely gorgeous and you have the freedom to bring in our own vendors and decor to really customize your wedding. Other venues I looked at all had a cookie-cutter approach to every wedding and would not allow you to work with outside vendors. I'm happy to have selected Callanwolde for my special day. I will be sure to update my review after the wedding takes place to comment on how everything went!

    UPDATE: I just had my wedding this past weekend, so I wanted to send an update on how things went. Wow - it was spectacular. I had a lot of out of town guests for my wedding and they couldn't stop talking about how beautiful the venue was and how fun that we were getting married in the historic Coca Cola home! Everyone that I have had the pleasure of working with from the venue was pleasant and did a great job setting up and with any last minute requests. I couldn't have had a more seamless wedding day (and as an event planner myself, that says a lot)! A big thanks to Caitlin King and team for doing a great job!

    Callanwolde Fine Arts Center's reply:

    Nicole!

    Can't wait to see you on your special day -- thank you for your kind words!
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    Phaedra Sent on 08/25/2016
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    The Callanwolde Fine Arts Center is a beautiful venue for weddings and events, it practically sells itself. However, the venue’s staff take it to the next level. One person who absolutely stands out is Caitin King, she was an absolute pleasure to work with. My success as a wedding coordinator, is often times dictated by the responsiveness of the venue staff. Caitlin made it easy to form a partnership and work through the details to make the wedding with 180 guests a success. It is inevitable that some circumstances may require you to change some details at the last minute, whether it is scheduling the rehearsal, switching up table set up, etc…, however it was sooo easy to accommodate the bride and groom’s changes as Caitlin stepped up to the plate each time with no fuss. She has excellent follow-through and is a problem-solver. She understands the importance of creating the perfect wedding day which includes the overall experience leading up to it! She is about creating a low stress situation and sharing lessons learned or observations from other weddings to help the bride and groom make informed decisions. Don’t let her baby face fool you either, she is a professional who really knows her stuff! I really look forward to working with Caitlin and team in the future.
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    Cindy Sent on 07/12/2016
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    I can't think of a more timeless venue than Callanwolde. Caitlin was so sweet and accommodating for us. This was a dream come true for my daughter!

    Callanwolde Fine Arts Center's reply:

    Hi Cindy!

    We loved working you -- thank you so much --- we have gotten a lot of joy out of the beautiful pictures you sent. Hope to see you back at Christmas at Callanwolde!
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    Cynthia Sent on 05/09/2016
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    'As I walked my daughter down the main staircase into the great hall, the sunlight from the stain glass windows illuminated us in golden aura.' That's what my husband said after walking our youngest daughter to the wedding altar. It was every bit of the 'fairytale' we wished for. Caitlin couldn't have been nicer. She was a tremendous help every step of the way. I thought she was well versed in what needed to be done and gave great ideas! She even designed our floral arrangements! I just wish I had another wedding to plan so I could do it all over again at Callonwolde! Vote Caitlin for President!

    Callanwolde Fine Arts Center's reply:

    Thank you Cynthia --

    We loved hosting you and your beautiful family! Please send pictures :)
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    Tyson Sent on 04/09/2016
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    This review is pre-wedding, as our wedding is in a few weeks but so far it's been so easy to work with Callanwolde. When we first saw the venue we knew it was the right place for us and so glad they had an opening for us! Caitlin has been awesome and really does a great job getting back to us with quick answers, we only had 5 months to plan this wedding and without her help it would have been much more of a stressful process. I love how down to earth she is and she's actually pretty funny so she brings some laughter to our meetings and that is much appreciated! Can't wait for our beautiful wedding at this gorgeous venue!

    Callanwolde Fine Arts Center's reply:

    Tyson!

    We loved working with you too --- so many laughs! We were happy to get to share your day with you!
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    Liz Sent on 05/11/2016
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    I had the most incredible wedding at Callanwolde. All my guests were literally blown away at what an incredible space it was.

    We had the ceremony in the Hydrangea Garden with the arbor as the backdrop. It was a gorgeous and intimate space to say "I Do". Cocktail hour was on the beautiful front terrace. The selling point for me was ALWAYS the reception space. The chandeliers, flowing fabric, natural light - it's all simply amazing. We entered down the incredible grand staircase and had our first dance right there in the main hall. We used the room where the buffet is typically set up (we did plated dinner instead) for our photobooth space. There's so much space and you have the freedom to use it.

    I think what was so great about this venue is you get the ENTIRE property. You aren't worried about running into another bride at those venues that book multiple weddings a night. You also can allow your guests to explore the garden. It's incredible having a historic mansion in the middle of the city, but that is exactly what Callanwolde is. Caitlin, the coordinator was also so easy to work with.

    If you are looking for a one of a kind venue, this is it. I have zero regrets about having our wedding here, as it was ABSOLUTELY PERFECT.

    Callanwolde Fine Arts Center's reply:

    Liz --

    Thank you for your sweet words, we love keeping up with you and your handsome groom on Instagram! Come visit soon!
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    Not only is Callanwolde absolutely beautiful, but the staff is incredible and so friendly. That is important in searching for a wedding venue. Caitlin is quick to respond, answered all of our questions and made sure the wedding day was perfect. She gave great suggestions for an entrance and seating plan options. On the day of the event, Callanwolde's staff was always available to make sure that items were in the correct place. They were a dream to work with and the grounds are impeccably cared for. I will recommend them to everyone.
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    Literally the most perfect and beautiful venue imaginable. There are dozens of great spots for pictures as well. I love how all of the rooms connect to one another! All of the staff was extremely helpful and committed to our every need
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    Angie Sent on 10/29/2015
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    Beautiful venue, they meet most of our expectations, there were some last minute hiccups that came up during our rehearsal but were all handled by the morning of the wedding.

    thanks to the staff at Callanwolde! :) Our wedding here was amazing.
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    Elizabeth Sent on 10/05/2016
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    My husband and I got married at Callanwolde a year ago on 10/4/15... It was absolutely perfect!!!! A misting evening but still wonderful. Some of our guests described the venue as they felt they were in Spain or a romantic country with the gardens and the classic mansion. A year later I wanted to go back to where it all began so I contacted Caitlin about doing a surprise picnic in the gardens for my husband. She was so accomadating and excited for us to revisit Callanwolde! Normally the space would be a fee because we are using the facility but Caitlin said because there were no events going on she would love to have us back and enjoy the evening in the gardens... At a comped price!!! How wonderful is she and Callanwolde?! It was a perfect evening for my husband and I as we were nestled in the stunning gardens and reminiscing on our special day! Thank you, Callanwolde for making our day all we dreamed of for the past two years!!!!!
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    Saudah Sent on 07/27/2015
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    I cannot say enough about Mike Rice and his team at Callanwolde. First off, the venue is beautiful! There is not a spot on the property that doesn't provide the perfect backdrop for any wedding photo. Secondly, Mike was ultra accommodating and went above and beyond to make sure we were happy. He really caters to the couple, ensuring the perfect wedding experience. This is the perfect venue for the budget conscious bride and allows for the use of your own vendors, which was very important to us.

    I couldn't be more pleased with my Callanwolde experience and I recommend this to anyone looking for a wedding venue in the Atlanta area.

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    Elaine Sent on 03/30/2015
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    I had no idea starting out that I would end up having my wedding reception at Callanwolde. I went there on school trips as a child and was awed by how stunning the house is. I assumed the venue was WAY out of my price range, and while it is expensive, it was the most amazing experience to celebrate our reception there.

    The staff is very flexible and attentive--they will accommodate all kinds of requests, and the beautiful part about this venue is that there is free parking onsite, a great kitchen for your caterer, and you can pretty much use all of the grounds as well as the house for photos and mingling (of course pending on what else is happening at the house that day). Callanwolde had everything we wanted in a venue--beauty, value, space, parking, and friendly, helpful staff--we couldn't have asked for more!
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    Julianne Sent on 07/22/2014
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    I highly recommend getting married at Callanwolde. The staff members that I encountered throughout the whole process (notably Mike and Chip) were willing to answer any questions I had about the ceremony/reception logistics but could also give me some nice historical facts about the beautiful home. The house is so amazingly beautiful that I felt like I needed minimal decoration...the house's beauty speaks for itself in so many ways.

    I had both my ceremony and reception at the venue, and the transition between the two was seamless. Many of my vendors had already worked at Callanwolde and were happy to hear that was where they would be for my wedding. The home has a number of beautiful spots for pictures, and plenty of parking for your guests (which is important because parking can be SUCH a pain in Atlanta).

    If you are waffling between Callanwolde and another venue, just take the time to look at the beautiful staircase. That staircase will make your decision for you.
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    Rebecca Sent on 07/07/2014
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    Mike and the other guys at Callanwolde made everything great. They let us come in and check things out whenever we wanted, gave great wedding planning tips, were extremely professional, and made us feel so welcome and important. Highest rating for these guys!
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    Karla Sent on 07/23/2014
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    Mr. Alfred Alarcon at Callanwolde Fine Arts Center was very professional and knowledgeable about the venue. He was accessible via e-mail and phone, flexible, and available to provide assistance each time we visited the venue to walk through and during rehearsal. The venue is extremely beautiful and elegant!! We are so glad we chose Callanwolde to host our wedding and reception. Our BIG DAY was perfect!!
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