Tate House North Georgia Wedding - Ultimate Venue Guide: Photos, Pricing & Tips
One of my favorite North Georgia wedding venues in the Tate House which is 45 minutes North of Atlanta. The Tate House just offers such a stunning and elegant backdrop for honestly such a reasonable price I feel like it is a hidden gem! In this guide you can read some much about this beautiful wedding venue, from a little bit of the history to pricing and even a secret photography spot!
The Tate House is a historic property east of Tate, Georgia and was built in 1928. Also did I mention that it is made of pink marble exterior? It is sometimes referenced as the "Pink Palace" or "Pink Marble Mansion." This North Georgia wedding venue is 19,000 square foot mansion and 4,000 square foot formal ballroom. The interior also features excellent mural wallpaper with a grand staircase and parquet marble floors. Outside gardens include centuries old oaks, fountains, and picturesque statues. The venue ties together Italian and English classical styles.
COST
The costs to book the Tate house on a Friday or Sunday starts at $10,900 or $11,900 for Saturdays. This includes 100 guests for catering and 3.5 hours for ceremony and reception. Pricing does increase depending on the time of year and if you want more time or any extras.
All of their collections include: · Rehearsal for the Wedding Party
· Wedding Planner & Director to Handle All Things Tate House Provides + 3 Wedding Planning Meetings
· Vintage Chic Bridal Cottage & Grooms Cottage
· 3 Ceremony Sites To Choose From | Rain Plan Included
· White Padded Chairs for Ceremony
· Water Station Available for Guests Before Ceremony
· Beautiful Ballroom & 700 sq. ft. Marble Dance Floor
· Iced Tea Station
· Wedding Cake (Size is based on your 10 day final count)
· Beautiful Receiving Tables for Guest Book, Gifts, Favors & More
· Head-Set Microphone & Wireless Hand Held Microphone
· Outdoor Patios for Additional Seating
· Sound System with In-Ground Speakers Available for Your Use – Coordination of Vendor Arrival and Set-Up
· Large Paved Parking Area
Some extras they offer in other packages include assorted Cookie & Coffee Bar, Champagne Toast For All Guests, Seating Poster, Photo Booth & Sparkler Sendoff. For more details on pricing you can view their website or reach out to them directly here. Another option the Tate House offers is in-house decor and floral packages. Their in-house design teams starts at $2,600. You can read all about their design packages here.
CEREMONY
Tate House offers many ceremony option but the two most popular are the indoor pavilion and their outdoor gazebo. The indoor pavilion is incased in floor to ceiling windows letting in beautiful natural light while showcasing the mountain views and gardens surrounding the venue. If you’d prefer your ceremony outdoors, the pavilion is definitely a beautiful and great rain back-up option.
The Tate House has a lot of outdoor ceremony options including the gazebo, the back patio that overlooks the lake, and then the backside of the house called the “Italian Piazza.”
Pavilion
Gazebo
GETTING READY
The Tate House does have a Bridal cottage and a Goom cottage that you can get ready in. The Bridal cottage has a full kitchen and elegant decorated living room upstairs while downstairs has a large room with vanities perfect for hair and makeup, a bedroom that’s perfect for getting into your dress as well as a huge marble bathroom. Then the Groom cottage is on the completely opposite side of the venue which is perfect so you don’t have to worry about accidentally seeing each other. The Groom cottage offers a great spot for the boys to get ready and hang out. They have a TV in there for watching football games and a poker table.
Bridal Suite
Groom Cottage
FORMALS
The Tate House is so picturesque. every corner a beautiful spot for photos. You are allowed to take portraits inside the mansion which I highly recommend taking some on the staircase. Then every side of the mansion is great for photos depending on the time and lighting. I will say usually the sun does shine directly on the the back of the mansion, the Italian Piazza so I typically recommend taking photos at this spot close to sunset for better lighting. Now one of my favorite secret spots for photos is the fallen tree. It is located in the front yard of the Tate house in-between the pavilion and the road. This is a great spot if you want some greenery!
COCKTAIL HOUR & RECEPTION
Cocktail hour at the Tate House usually takes place in an open mirrored and glass walled room. It over looks the outdoor gazebo and gardens. One special feature they offer is Mansion Tours that they guests can take during this time if you book their “The Southern Classic” package.
The Grand Ballroom is where the receptions are held. It fits up to 220 guests and has a 700 sq. ft. marble dance floor in the middle of it. Off of the grand ballroom is a gorgeous
