With locations around Atlanta (and one in Athens!), this Mexican restaurant is one of Erin and Andrew's favorite spots for a casual meal. During COVID lockdown, Erin recreated their delicious fish tacos for her birthday dinner.
Murphy's in Virginia Highland is a favorite of the Bride's family. Great for brunch and dinner, with an amazing wine list and shop, it's hard to go wrong with a meal here!
Monday Night Brewing is a mainstay of the Atlanta craft brewery scene with two locations - one in West Midtown and one in the West End.
When Erin and Andrew interned at Suntrust during summer 2019, Cypress was a staple of their weekend plans. This is a great place to catch some sports, enjoy a quick bite, and grab a $3 house IPA right near our recommended hotels.
Bar in West Midtown with a basement where you can play bocce, shuffleboard and darts.
For guests flying in to Atlanta, the original Chick-fil-A, the Dwarf House, is in Hapeville right near the airport. You can enjoy a sit down meal of all of the classics you know and love along with additional menu items from back when the chain first opened.
Everyone in Atlanta has BBQ preferences - Fat Matt's is the Mother of the Bride's favorite! Come here for a casual bite to eat and nightly live blues music.
Meanwhile, the Father of the Bride would give the nod for best Atlanta barbecue to Heirloom - a takeout/standing room only spot in Cumberland, up 75.
Right down the street from the Fox Theater and located along the Beltline, Ponce City Market is a former Sears store/factory converted into an Atlanta destination with sit down restaurants, a food hall with casual bites, and both national & local shopping. The rooftop has a restaurant and bar, carnival games, and mini golf.
Explore the adorable downtown area near where Erin and Andrew grew up. Since our childhood, the downtown area has flourished, with multiple breweries, upscale restaurants (favorites include Osteria Mattone and Little Alley Steak), and coffee shops.
Piedmont Park is a gorgeous park connecting the Midtown and Virginia Highland neighborhoods. Walk around, enjoy the Atlanta Botanical Garden, or stop into Park Tavern for a parkside drink.
The Beltline is a pedestrian/biking trail that runs around the city. The Eastside trail connects a few of our favorite Atlanta neighborhoods - Midtown, Poncey Highlands, and Inman Park. Walk along the Beltline and pop into the restaurants, bars, and shops for a meal, drink, or quick treat.
The Braves are in town and play the Guardians during wedding weekend. Visit the Battery, the entertainment and shopping district immediately adjacent to Truist Park (home of the Braves), for a meal or drinks before catching a game.
The Sound of Music is playing at the Fox Theatre during wedding weekend. Catch a show if you have time in between all of the wedding festivities!