Top Sandy Springs Venues

• Spaces for 200 Guests

• Spaces for 65-70 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Boat
• 1 Waterfront

MyStiQ Entertainment is a full-service event management company offering luxury houseboat and yacht rentals on Lake Lanier, based at Margaritaville at Lanier Islands in Buford, Georgia. Founded in 2001 by Terry and Kim Cantey Davis, the company delivers private cruise experiences for weddings, corporate outings, milestone birthdays, anniversaries, and social celebrations. The Stardust is a double-decker houseboat yacht accommodating up to 65 guests, featuring an enclosed upper deck bar with LED lighting. Events aboard include private cruises on Lake Lanier, with morning, brunch, day, evening, and night cruise times available. Each rental includes a captain, life vests, and fuel, and the company's event team coordinates catering, DJ services, photography, and decor to suit each occasion.

• Spaces for 90 Guests

• Spaces for 70 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Boat
• 1 Waterfront

Executive Decision by MyStiQ Entertainment is a luxury houseboat moored on Lake Lanier, roughly 45 minutes north of Atlanta at Margaritaville at Lanier Islands in Buford, Georgia. The vessel accommodates up to 70 guests and is available for private charters seven days a week, day or evening. The boat offers several gathering areas across multiple levels: a front deck that can be kept open or fully enclosed, with carpeted flooring and unobstructed lake views; a back deck with intimate seating and a second staircase to the top deck, which doubles as a dance floor; and a fully equipped interior galley with a working island, buffet, bar, and central heating and air. Onboard amenities include a large open dance floor, dual bar, waterslide, and two bathrooms. MyStiQ Entertainment, the operator behind the Executive Decision, is a full-service event management company offering catering, decorating, entertainment, transportation, and photography services. The houseboat is well suited for weddings, corporate outings, anniversaries, and private celebrations.

• Spaces for 20-450 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 2 Meeting Spaces
• 1 Convention Center

The DeKalb Conference Center at Georgia Piedmont Technical College offers over 10,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space on the college's Clarkston campus in DeKalb County. The facility serves a wide range of gatherings — from corporate training sessions and small breakout meetings to wedding receptions, banquets, family reunions, and community events — with capacity scaling from 12 to 450 guests. The main event hall can divide into as many as five distinct rooms or open as a single expansive space, accommodating theater-style events for up to 450 guests or seated banquets for up to 350. The Atrium features 18-foot ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, porcelain tile floors, and a wet bar, welcoming up to 150 guests for receptions and cocktail events. Smaller groups find a comfortable setting in Classrooms A and B, each equipped with wall-mounted displays and sized for up to 12 guests individually or 20 together. Throughout the facility, ceiling-mounted projectors, automatic screens, and wireless audio/visual systems support presentations and productions at every scale. Ample on-site parking and a professional event staff — available from planning through execution — round out the experience.

755 Club & Turner Field offers event spaces for your next celebration in Atlanta, Georgia.

• Spaces for 100-125 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 space at this venue

Nestled within the Historic Square of Stone Mountain Park, the Formal Gardens offer a naturally elegant setting for outdoor ceremonies. Set adjacent to the Dickey House on the park's grounds, the venue features a beautifully landscaped garden with finely manicured lawns, a paved pathway, and a charming white gazebo — providing a romantic backdrop surrounded by forests and natural scenery. The garden accommodates up to 100 guests for ceremonies, with white resin chairs arranged on the lawn and exclusive access to the adjacent bridal cottage included in the rental. Rental of the Formal Gardens includes four hours of exclusive use of the space. The surrounding park grounds offer additional photogenic spots — including the Covered Bridge and Grist Mill — for wedding party portraits at no additional cost when the ceremony is held on-site. For weddings requiring a reception space, Stone Mountain Park offers access to a range of additional on-site venues. Inquiries are handled by the park's groups team at (770) 498-5632 or SMPGroups@stonemountainpark.com.

• Spaces for 300 Guests

• Spaces for 600 Guests

• Spaces for 400 Guests

• Spaces for 130-375 Guests
• 2 Museums
• 2 Event Spaces

The Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center (GEHC) sits on 233 wooded acres in Buford, Georgia, where interactive science and history exhibits share space with event venues suited to everything from corporate meetings to wedding receptions. Gwinnett County's first LEED-certified building, GEHC is a working exhibit of sustainable design — its pervious pavement, tranquil water features, and the Southeast's largest sloped vegetative roof set a backdrop unlike a conventional event hall. Reception and ceremony spaces range from intimate to large-scale. Blue Planet, the center's largest room, accommodates up to 225 guests and offers ample room for buffet, bar, and dancing. The Ivy Room seats 120 to 140 guests depending on setup, while the Dining Room can be paired with the Ivy Room for groups of around 150. Outdoor and exhibit-hall areas serve as cocktail-hour options, and the full facility can be reserved for exclusive-use events. A catering kitchen, WiFi, in-house A/V and media systems, free parking, and a dedicated event coordinator are available to support each rental. GEHC is managed through a partnership among the Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center Foundation, the University of Georgia, the Gwinnett County Board of Education, and the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners.

• Spaces for 50-130 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Meeting Space
• 2 Parks

Ike Owings Community Center occupies a 16,000-square-foot building at Hunter Memorial Park in Douglasville, Georgia — an 83-acre park set around a five-acre fishing lake with walking paths and picnic areas. The facility's Ballroom seats up to 100 guests and includes a full kitchen and audio/visual equipment, making it a practical choice for weddings and receptions that benefit from lakeside scenery. A dedicated Meeting Room accommodates up to 50 guests and is also equipped with A/V capabilities. Additional spaces include an Arts and Crafts room, two classrooms, a dance studio, and an activity room. Outdoor patio seating and picnic areas provide supplemental gathering space with views of the park's lake and ball fields. The center is managed by the City of Douglasville's Parks and Recreation Department and is available for rental seven days a week.

• Spaces for 150 Guests

• Spaces for 50-17,000 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Landmark
• 5 Total Spaces

The Georgia International Horse Park served as the official equestrian venue for the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games — hosting the equestrian competition, mountain biking, and the final events of the modern pentathlon — and continues to operate as one of the region's most versatile event facilities. Spread across 1,400 acres in Conyers, Georgia, the park has been recognized as the Official Best Outdoor Venue in Georgia and offers a range of indoor and outdoor spaces suited to everything from intimate gatherings to large-scale festivals. The park's primary venues include the Grand Prix Stadium and Plaza, which seats up to 8,000 with a maximum capacity of 17,000 guests; the Charles Walker Covered Arena, capable of accommodating 4,500 for concerts and social events; the Exhibition Center, a 30,000-square-foot multipurpose hall ideal for trade shows, expos, and exhibitions; and the Carriage Room, a 3,750-square-foot banquet space overlooking the park's Courtyard for weddings, receptions, and corporate dinners. The Legacy Room and Picnic Pavilion round out the offering with options for smaller parties and outdoor gatherings of up to 1,000. All on-site catering is provided exclusively by Proof of the Pudding, a full-service caterer offering customized menus from continental breakfasts to plated dinners.

• Spaces for 250 Guests

• 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 50 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Barn
• 1 Waterfront

The J.W. Smith Community Use Building is a rental event venue operated by the Clayton County Water Authority, situated on the banks of the 250-acre J.W. Smith Reservoir in Hampton, Georgia. The building carries the natural, rustic appearance of a mountain cabin while offering modern amenities — designed to blend into the surrounding forested backdrop. A large front porch with rocking chairs faces the reservoir, providing guests with a lake view throughout the event. The facility accommodates up to 50 guests, making it well suited for intimate weddings, family reunions, and small private celebrations. Renters may bring in self-catering or hire professional catering companies within CCWA's policies. The building is available for daily rental from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., with rental packages for receptions and ceremonies including 12 hours of event time covering setup and cleanup.