Marietta gives you authentic Southern charm with venues tucked among historic 19th-century architecture and the stunning backdrop of Kennesaw Mountain. You'll find local venues offer more personalized service while creating gorgeous pre-wedding photo opportunities with those vintage streetscapes. Whether you're planning an intimate gathering or a grand celebration at places like The Foxglove, your guests will appreciate the excellent highway access from Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson Airport.

Whitlock Inn features beautiful Victorian architecture with period furnishings and manicured gardens surrounded by centennial oak trees. You'll fall in love with The Stanley House Mansion's original hardwood floors, sparkling crystal chandeliers and that sweeping staircase perfect for making your dramatic entrance. These venues really capture the essence of classic Southern celebrations.

Brick and Ivey brings contemporary design with polished concrete floors and custom lighting systems plus dual preparation suites for you and your partner. Glover Park Brewery keeps its manufacturing character intact with original brick walls and high ceilings while incorporating their craft brewing equipment as unique backdrop elements for your photos.

Wedding venues in Marietta typically cost between $6,000 and $7,400 with an average of $6,719; that's about 14% of your total wedding budget. You're getting a deal compared to the national benchmark of $6,500-$12,000 which usually eats up 25% of total costs.

Total wedding budget estimates based on guest count:

• 50 guests: $20,613
• 150 guests: $46,747
• 300 guests: $80,707

LG's Gala Event Venue sits on 3 acres of lush greenery on Lower Roswell Road offering you an intimate outdoor setting with a charming antique gazebo and a state-of-the-art bridal suite. You can host up to 120 guests here and everyone will have full access to all the beautiful spaces.

While Marietta doesn't have venues specifically known for famous chefs, you'll find locations like Elegant Affairs Conference & Event Center offer upscale dining with customizable options. They'll tailor their high-quality service to your specific preferences so you can create the perfect menu for your special day.

The Foxglove offers modern facilities that can be adapted for interactive remote participation including live Q&A sessions and synchronized effects that your remote guests can actually influence. You can create personalized engagement through technology for up to 350 guests making everyone feel included regardless of where they're joining from.

Marietta venues typically book about 11 months (359 days) before wedding dates with October being the most competitive month. You'll want to secure premier venues 12-18 months ahead for Saturday dates during peak seasons. Looking at January-March? Those dates often remain available just 6-8 months ahead giving you more flexibility for planning a winter wedding.

Ask about backup spaces for weather emergencies vendor requirements and payment schedules. You'll want to know about rental timeframes including setup/teardown and what services are included versus additional costs. Don't forget to inquire about prohibited decor elements and coordinator services provided during both planning and day-of execution. Getting these answers upfront will help you avoid surprises later.