The Patterson

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Guest capacity

Up to 650 seated guests



About this venue

With relaxed and refined venues, The Patterson offers multiple corporate meeting spaces, two elegant ballrooms, a beautiful parlor, stages for live entertainment, and plenty of space for caterers. For any of life's occasions, big or small, The Patterson is the perfect setting to make your next event a success.


Our event spaces

The Loft

Take a ride in our historic early 20th century freight lift

The Loft consists of 6,000 square feet of open space to accommodate larger events. Take a ride in our historic early 20th century freight lift and experience the charm of our second floor Loft and adjoining Parlor. Images of the roaring twenties adorn the walls and the gilded accents and chandeliers pay homage to the Art Deco period. The Parlor and Loft may be utilized together, accommodating a maximum of 300 guests.

Guest capacity

Up to 300 Seated

Square footage

6,000

Included in this room:

The Patterson also provides champagne Chiavari style chairs to compliment elegant events or black resin folding chairs for more casual events. Clients may choose between black or ivory floor length creased taffeta tablecloths. Each floor has its own caterer's kitchen equipped with 3 stainless steel tables, XL commercial sinks, and a refrigerator.

The Parlor

Ideal for smaller events

The Parlor is ideal for smaller events such as intimate chapel style weddings and smaller meetings or parties with up to 75 people. The Parlor and Loft may be utilized together, accommodating a maximum of 300 guests.

Guest capacity

Up to 75 Seated

Up to 75 Standing

Guests often feel this space is

“Intimate and Elegant”

Included in this room:

Amenities include Ample seating, a walk-in closet, and private vanity with full-length mirror. The Patterson also provides champagne Chiavari style chairs to compliment elegant events or black resin folding chairs for more casual events. Clients may choose between black or ivory floor length creased taffeta tablecloths. Each floor has its own caterer's kitchen equipped with 3 stainless steel tables, XL commercial sinks, and a refrigerator.

Ballroom

A memorable setting for your milestone celebration!

The Ballroom on the first floor features hickory hardwood floors, exquisite chandeliers, a grand staircase entrance, in-house sound system, and elegant restrooms designed to accommodate up to 650 guests. The Ballroom can accommodate up to 300 guests in table seating and up to 600 guests in theater seating.

Guest capacity

300-600 Seated

Square footage

5,400

Guests often feel this space is

“Tastefully decorated”

Included in this room:

Amenities include Ample seating, a walk-in closet, and private vanity with full-length mirror. The Patterson also provides champagne Chiavari style chairs to compliment elegant events or black resin folding chairs for more casual events. Clients may choose between black or ivory floor length creased taffeta tablecloths. Each floor has its own caterer's kitchen equipped with 3 stainless steel tables, XL commercial sinks, and a refrigerator.

The Loft

Take a ride in our historic early 20th century freight lift

The Loft consists of 6,000 square feet of open space to accommodate larger events. Take a ride in our historic early 20th century freight lift and experience the charm of our second floor Loft and adjoining Parlor. Images of the roaring twenties adorn the walls and the gilded accents and chandeliers pay homage to the Art Deco period. The Parlor and Loft may be utilized together, accommodating a maximum of 300 guests.

Guest capacity

Up to 300 Seated

Square footage

6,000

Included in this room:

The Patterson also provides champagne Chiavari style chairs to compliment elegant events or black resin folding chairs for more casual events. Clients may choose between black or ivory floor length creased taffeta tablecloths. Each floor has its own caterer's kitchen equipped with 3 stainless steel tables, XL commercial sinks, and a refrigerator.

The Parlor

Ideal for smaller events

The Parlor is ideal for smaller events such as intimate chapel style weddings and smaller meetings or parties with up to 75 people. The Parlor and Loft may be utilized together, accommodating a maximum of 300 guests.

Guest capacity

Up to 75 Seated

Up to 75 Standing

Guests often feel this space is

“Intimate and Elegant”

Included in this room:

Amenities include Ample seating, a walk-in closet, and private vanity with full-length mirror. The Patterson also provides champagne Chiavari style chairs to compliment elegant events or black resin folding chairs for more casual events. Clients may choose between black or ivory floor length creased taffeta tablecloths. Each floor has its own caterer's kitchen equipped with 3 stainless steel tables, XL commercial sinks, and a refrigerator.

Ballroom

A memorable setting for your milestone celebration!

The Ballroom on the first floor features hickory hardwood floors, exquisite chandeliers, a grand staircase entrance, in-house sound system, and elegant restrooms designed to accommodate up to 650 guests. The Ballroom can accommodate up to 300 guests in table seating and up to 600 guests in theater seating.

Guest capacity

300-600 Seated

Square footage

5,400

Guests often feel this space is

“Tastefully decorated”

Included in this room:

Amenities include Ample seating, a walk-in closet, and private vanity with full-length mirror. The Patterson also provides champagne Chiavari style chairs to compliment elegant events or black resin folding chairs for more casual events. Clients may choose between black or ivory floor length creased taffeta tablecloths. Each floor has its own caterer's kitchen equipped with 3 stainless steel tables, XL commercial sinks, and a refrigerator.


Available services that can be provided by The Patterson

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Catering services
  • Clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event coordinator
  • Event rentals
  • Event staff
  • Liability insurance
  • Lighting/Sound
  • On-site accommodations
  • Service staff
  • Set up
  • Wedding cake services
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Wheelchair accessible

Rentals

  • Lighting
  • Sound / AV

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Should you decide to cancel your event at The Patterson, the deposit and any payments will or will not be refunded for the following reasons: A) When the event is cancelled after the rental fee is paid in full upon signing of the contract, a prorated amount will be refunded. B) When the event is cancelled at any time after the 20% deposit and any payments have been paid, you will not receive a refund. A cancellation request must be received in writing, mailed to The Patterson at 112 East Moore Street, Valdosta, GA 31602, using certified delivery, and will be valid on the day received by The Patterson.
At The Patterson we offer customizable service packages, we do not have a basic package that we can send out. All of our prices are based on a per-person charge but they can vary depending on a vast multitude of factors (i.e. type of event, number of guests, time of year, day of week).
Our standard rental time is 8:00 a.m - 11:30 p.m.. Extended times may be available for an additional charge, up to 2:00 a.m.
Yes, we do allow real candles, however, candle flames must be contained. The flame must be below the top of a glass container. Unity candles may be used during wedding ceremonies as long as a protective floor covering is placed underneath. Candle wax spilled onto the floors, linens, or chairs will result in a $200.00 cleaning fee in addition to the cost of any linens that must be replaced. The renter will be invoiced for these fees immediately.
Time for decorating for your event is during the hours of rental.
The Patterson is equipped with a caterer’s kitchen on each floor. We encourage you to use any local caterer, for a recommendation please speak with your event coordinator.
Yes, these items are included.
The Patterson does not provide alcohol service. All alcohol sales must be provided by an approved vendor with a pour license on file with The Patterson and in accordance with all local, state, and federal laws. Alcohol may not be served or sold to minors on the premises at any time. For recommendations for a local alcohol vendor please ask your event coordinator.
Downtown Valdosta has plenty of free public parking! Access to parking may be found on Toombs Street behind Bank of the Ozarks. Additional parking is available at the Old City Hall site, accessible from Hill Avenue, as well as adjacent to Bank of America, accessible via Hill Avenue or Patterson Street. We also can reserve limited street parking directly in front of and beside The Patterson.
Normal cleaning will be provided by our staff as a service; however, rice, chewing gum, candle wax, etc… will require additional cleanup. Additional cleaning will result in a $200.00 cleaning fee.
If you would like to use the Patterson for photos please contact an event coordinator for availability and hourly rates.
Yes, both floors have accessible restrooms and access to the 2nd floor can be provided via elevator.