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European Estate Wedding Venue
Raw space venue
The venue will provide just the space. You’ll bring in your own caterer and vendors.
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $10,500 for off-peak dates, and $11,000 for peak dates
Packages
Prices start at $8,450
Guest capacity
Up to 100 seated guests
About this venue
This European-inspired luxury mansion and wedding venue, located just north of Atlanta in Marietta, Georgia, offers a truly unforgettable setting for your special day. Designed for weddings of up to 100+ guests, the estate features elegant spaces for ceremonies, cocktail hours, and receptions—all in one breathtaking location. Host your entire wedding weekend on-site with overnight accommodations for up to 20 guests across nine spacious bedrooms, creating a relaxed and immersive experience for your closest family and friends. From a romantic outdoor courtyard ceremony to a scenic terrace-level cocktail hour and a beautifully designed reception space with indoor and outdoor bars, a gourmet caterer’s kitchen, and a spacious dance floor, every detail is crafted for comfort, beauty, and a seamless celebration.
Our event spaces
Ceremony in the Grand Courtyard
Romantic Estate Courtyard Ceremony Space
The Courtyard at Lion’s Gate Estate offers a stunning, European-inspired setting for unforgettable wedding ceremonies. Surrounded by elegant architectural details, including a signature arched wall and a charming garden fountain, this space blends timeless beauty with an intimate atmosphere. Offering comfortable seating for over 100 guests, the courtyard provides the perfect space for couples seeking a truly elevated outdoor ceremony experience.
Guest capacity
Up to 120 Seated
Up to 120 Standing
Square footage
2,500
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
- Seating for 100+ Guests - Garden fountain & stone wall arch - Cobblestone estate courtyard - Stone arch entrance for the bride & wedding party
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Ceremony on the Steps
Grand Staircase Ceremony with Estate Backdrop
The Front Steps at Lion’s Gate Estate offer a breathtaking setting for an unforgettable ceremony. Accommodating 75 to 100 guests, this space transforms the estate’s grand entrance into an elegant backdrop for your vows. As the bride descends the sweeping staircase, it creates a dramatic, emotional moment framed by timeless architecture—perfect for a truly memorable celebration.
Guest capacity
Up to 100 Seated
Up to 100 Standing
Square footage
1,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
- Recommended size of 60-80 guests - Grand entrance & staircase - Estate backdrop
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Reception around the Pool Deck
Poolside Reception with Waterfall Backdrop
Celebrate your reception poolside surrounded by estately architecture & natural beauty. With seating for up to 100 guests, this space features both indoor and outdoor dance floors, multiple bar setups, and stunning landscaping with a waterfall backdrop. Perfect for an unforgettable evening of dining, dancing, and celebration under the open sky.
Guest capacity
Up to 100 Seated
Up to 100 Standing
Square footage
3,000
Ideal for
Wedding reception
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
- Seated area for 100 guests - Multiple bar tops - Covered patio space - Indoor & outdoor dance floors - Catering kitchen - Irish pub - Movie theater - Pool deck & waterfall feature
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Cocktail Hour on the Patio
Elegant Indoor-Outdoor Cocktail Hour Experience
Enjoy a seamless indoor-outdoor cocktail hour on the estate’s main level and patio. Guests can mix, mingle, and explore while enjoying passed appetizers and an open bar. The intimate patio overlooks the pool deck, offering a relaxed yet refined setting to connect with friends and family before the celebration continues.
Guest capacity
Up to 100 Seated
Up to 100 Standing
Square footage
1,000
Ideal for
Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
- Standing space for 100 - Furniture & seating available inside - Patio access overlooking the pool deck - Grand piano (playable by hired pianist) - Multi-room access to entire main level of estate
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Ceremony in the Grand Courtyard
Romantic Estate Courtyard Ceremony Space
The Courtyard at Lion’s Gate Estate offers a stunning, European-inspired setting for unforgettable wedding ceremonies. Surrounded by elegant architectural details, including a signature arched wall and a charming garden fountain, this space blends timeless beauty with an intimate atmosphere. Offering comfortable seating for over 100 guests, the courtyard provides the perfect space for couples seeking a truly elevated outdoor ceremony experience.
Guest capacity
Up to 120 Seated
Up to 120 Standing
Square footage
2,500
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
- Seating for 100+ Guests - Garden fountain & stone wall arch - Cobblestone estate courtyard - Stone arch entrance for the bride & wedding party
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Ceremony on the Steps
Grand Staircase Ceremony with Estate Backdrop
The Front Steps at Lion’s Gate Estate offer a breathtaking setting for an unforgettable ceremony. Accommodating 75 to 100 guests, this space transforms the estate’s grand entrance into an elegant backdrop for your vows. As the bride descends the sweeping staircase, it creates a dramatic, emotional moment framed by timeless architecture—perfect for a truly memorable celebration.
Guest capacity
Up to 100 Seated
Up to 100 Standing
Square footage
1,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
- Recommended size of 60-80 guests - Grand entrance & staircase - Estate backdrop
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Reception around the Pool Deck
Poolside Reception with Waterfall Backdrop
Celebrate your reception poolside surrounded by estately architecture & natural beauty. With seating for up to 100 guests, this space features both indoor and outdoor dance floors, multiple bar setups, and stunning landscaping with a waterfall backdrop. Perfect for an unforgettable evening of dining, dancing, and celebration under the open sky.
Guest capacity
Up to 100 Seated
Up to 100 Standing
Square footage
3,000
Ideal for
Wedding reception
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
- Seated area for 100 guests - Multiple bar tops - Covered patio space - Indoor & outdoor dance floors - Catering kitchen - Irish pub - Movie theater - Pool deck & waterfall feature
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Cocktail Hour on the Patio
Elegant Indoor-Outdoor Cocktail Hour Experience
Enjoy a seamless indoor-outdoor cocktail hour on the estate’s main level and patio. Guests can mix, mingle, and explore while enjoying passed appetizers and an open bar. The intimate patio overlooks the pool deck, offering a relaxed yet refined setting to connect with friends and family before the celebration continues.
Guest capacity
Up to 100 Seated
Up to 100 Standing
Square footage
1,000
Ideal for
Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
- Standing space for 100 - Furniture & seating available inside - Patio access overlooking the pool deck - Grand piano (playable by hired pianist) - Multi-room access to entire main level of estate
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
European Estate Wedding Venue packages
Pride Package
100 guests
Peak pricing $11,000
Off-peak pricing $10,500
Our most popular package! The Pride Package offers stunning event spaces for ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception up to 100 guests along with complimentary valet service during your event & overnight accomodations for 20 guests to stay 2-nights at the venue.
- Event Size: 100 Guests
- 2-Night Stay Up to 20 Guests
- Ceremony, Cocktail Hour, & Reception Space
- Valet Service Included
- Recommended Vendors Available
Lion Package
50 guests
Peak pricing $8,950
Off-peak pricing $8,450
The Lion Package offers stunning event spaces for ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception up to 50 guests along with overnight accomodations for 20 guests to stay 2-nights at the venue.
- Event Size: 50 Guests
- 2-Night Stay Up to 20 Guests
- Ceremony, Cocktail Hour, & Reception Spaces
- No Valet Service
- Recommended Vendors Available
Deluxe Pride Package
100 guests
Peak pricing $13,800
Off-peak pricing $13,050
The Deluxe Pride Package offers stunning event spaces for ceremony, cocktail hour, & reception for up to 100 guests along with complimentary valet service during the event and overnight accomodations for 20 guests to stay 3-nights for an extended experience compared to the standard Pride Package!
- Event Size: 100 Guests
- 3-Night Stay Up to 20 Guests
- Ceremony, Cocktail Hour, & Reception Spaces
- Valet Service Included
- Recommended Vendors Available
Deluxe Lion Package
50 guests
Peak pricing $11,750
Off-peak pricing $11,000
The Deluxe Lion Package offers stunning event spaces for ceremony, cocktail hour, & reception for up to 50 guests along with overnight accomodations for 20 guests to stay 3-nights for an extended experience compared to the standard Lion Package!
- Event Size: 50 Guests
- 3-Night Stay Up to 20 Guests
- Ceremony, Cocktail Hour, & Reception Spaces
- No Valet Service
- Recommended Vendors Available
Available services that can be provided by European Estate Wedding Venue
Services & amenities
- Clean up
- On-site accommodations
- Transportation
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Transportation & access
- Self parking - free
- Shuttle
- Valet - free
- Wheelchair accessible
Accommodations
- Bedroom suites
- Double bed rooms
- Honeymoon suite
- Luxury suites
- Single king rooms
- Single queen rooms
Reviews
Write a review5.0 out of 5
2 reviews
Best Experience at Lions Gate Estate!
We had the most incredible experience hosting our wedding at this stunning estate just outside of Atlanta. From the moment we arrived, it felt like home — a beautiful, spacious, and elegant retreat where my family and I could relax, celebrate, and prepare for one of the most special weekends of our lives. The house itself is gorgeous — thoughtfully designed with large dining rooms that allowed us to gather for intimate meals, and enough space to comfortably accommodate 13 of us throughout the weekend. It was the perfect setting to get ready for both the rehearsal and the big day with my bridesmaids, and it seamlessly transitioned into a breathtaking venue for our wedding reception. Dennon, the property manager, went above and beyond. He was responsive, professional, and incredibly helpful throughout the entire planning process. If you’re looking for a unique, elegant, and unforgettable setting for your wedding or special event, look no further. This place is truly one-of-a-kind.
Response from vendor•Mar 30, 2026Thank you so much for the kind words, Sam! I’m thrilled the estate felt like home and provided the perfect setting for your wedding weekend. It’s wonderful to hear you were able to relax, celebrate, and enjoy the space with your family. It was a pleasure working with you, and I’m so glad I could help along the way. Wishing you all the best, and we’d love to host you again in the future!Best Property Ever!!
Lion's Gate is the best property!! And Dennon is the most helpful host!! Lion's Gate has many different areas to entertain. We used the Disco Ball room for a fun dance party. We used the back patio for dinner on Friday night. Saturday morning, we used the area in front of the steps for our ceremony. We all enjoyed the swimming pool in the afternoon. We were able to have a pizza truck in the front to entertain. Everyone stayed extremely comfortably in the house. Dennon answered so many questions regarding measurements. He even met with some of the vendors. I could not suggest a better property and better manager!! Thank you so much for lifetime memories!!
Response from vendor•Mar 28, 2026Thank you so much for the wonderful review, Shalini! I’m glad you were able to enjoy so many different spaces at Lion’s Gate Estate and create such a memorable weekend. It was a pleasure helping you and your vendors along the way. Wishing you all the best, and we’d love to host you again in the future!
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