Top Ellijay Venues

• Spaces for 180-240 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Outdoor
• 3 Total Spaces

The Tate House is a historic pink marble mansion set on a 27-acre estate in Tate, Georgia, about 45 minutes north of Atlanta. Built in 1926 by Colonel Sam Tate, the Second Renaissance Revival estate is constructed throughout with rare Etowah Pink Marble quarried nearby, earning it the nickname the Pink Palace. The mansion's grand staircase, mural artwork, marble floors, ornate chandeliers, and numerous fireplaces create a backdrop that reads well in any season. The estate's 19,000 square feet of event space include a 4,000-square-foot Grand Ballroom with a 700-square-foot marble dance floor, a covered Pavilion, a Conservatory designed as a cocktail and evening dancing space, a Speakeasy bar, and three ceremony sites — the garden, the piazza, and the covered Pavilion. The garden terrace is set among six flowing fountains, centuries-old oak, pecan, and black walnut trees, and manicured statuary walks. Ceremonies accommodate up to 220 guests; the Grand Ballroom seats up to 180 for a dinner and dance reception. The Tate House provides all food and beverage through its in-house catering team and includes a two-story Bridal Cottage and a Groom's Cottage for day-of preparation.

• Spaces for 12-100 Guests
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 1 Historic Space
• 2 Total Spaces

Hemlock Ridge Vintage Mountain Weddings is a boutique mountain wedding venue set on the banks of Young Cane Creek in Blairsville, North Georgia, about two hours from Atlanta. Named for the hundreds of mountain hemlock trees covering the property, the estate pairs rustic character with distinctive architectural details — including 200-year-old reclaimed beams and bricks from the original Coca-Cola plant in downtown Atlanta — alongside crystal chandeliers, antiques, and cut glass. The property accommodates a range of celebrations, from intimate two-person elopements to gatherings of up to 100 guests. Ceremony options include the Grand Gazebo, a classic iron structure on the creek's edge with built-in seating for up to 50, and the Singing Waters Chapel, an all-white chapel with leaded glass windows overlooking the trout stream that seats up to 12. The Victoria Rose ballroom offers 16-foot ceilings, expansive windows, and glittering chandeliers for receptions and rehearsal dinners. Hemlock Ridge accepts just 12 to 14 events per year and offers all-inclusive packages covering catering, coordination, rentals, and on-site accommodations. The venue welcomes weddings, vow renewals, and commitment ceremonies of all kinds.