Destination Weddings: Atlanta
Planning a destination wedding in Atlanta? Here are a few tips to guide you.
Best time to get married in Atlanta
With its mild winters and hot summers, anytime is a great time to get married in winter. It doesn't snow as intensely as more temperate cities, and the coldest month, January, has an average temperature of 51 degrees.
If you desire an outdoor Atlanta wedding, Spring and fall are comfortable times as they're neither too hot nor cold.
Cost
Many things go into the total cost of any wedding. Luckily the average cost of an Atlanta wedding is around $23,000, which is below the national average of $26,000.
Venue, accommodation, and catering are some things affecting the total cost. Atlanta is a popular tourist destination, with many beautiful parks and events. Some of these events include the Martin Luther King March & Rally in January, the Atlanta Film Festival in March, and several music festivals. Hotel Accommodations get quickly filled during such times, especially during tourist seasons, making it a bit difficult and costlier to host weddings.
If you have many guests coming from outside Atlanta, it may be best to choose an off-season wedding date to make hotel accommodation easier for them.
Venue
When it comes to getting married in Atlanta, the venue options are numerous. From stunning ballrooms to expansive lush parks and botanical gardens, Atlanta offers you the opportunity of a remarkable destination wedding.
Depending on the number of guests, you may pay between $700 and $4,000 in the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Depending on the arrangement, an Atlanta park wedding may cost from $1,200 to $5,000. Atlanta Ballroom weddings are costlier, ranging between $2,300 on the lower end and over $22,000 on the higher end.
Some Atlanta wedding venues to try include:
Rooftops
Industrial Atlanta wedding venues
Waterfalls, aquariums, and other unique outdoor venues
Gardens, manors, historic sites, and other modest but intimate areas.
Getting your wedding supplies
You can always arrange for food and drinks with a reliable catering service, but ensure you do it beforehand, at least a week prior to the wedding. Check out an Atlanta bridal shop to select a ravishing wedding gown, or have them customize one for you. The designers can tailor a bespoke gown to help you feel confident, comfortable, and unforgettable on your special day.
You can as well hit some eclectic bars and restaurants in Midtown Atlanta for some mouth-watering, post-wedding brunch.
Marriage requirements in Atlanta
It's important to get yourself familiar with the Atlanta local laws and marriage requirements before saying "I Do."
Typically, you and your partner must both be at least 18 years of age and apply for a marriage license without parental consent. You'll provide two forms of identification when picking up your license.
It costs $56 to get an Atlanta marital license. However, you get it immediately, and it doesn't expire, so you can slate the wedding for any date after getting your license.
A memorable wedding takes proper preparation and planning to execute. This simple guide is to help you hit the ground running; of course, there are many unique customizations you may want to include.
