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The ULTIMATE GUIDE to getting married at The Historic Southside Venue

About The Historic Southside Venue Nestled in the heart of Sugar Hill, Georgia, Ashton Gardens Atlanta is a dream wedding venue for couples who want an elegant, all-inclusive setting with breathtaking natural light and timeless charm. This venue’s iconic glass-enclosed chapel, surrounded by lush greenery, creates a stunning backdrop during every season for heartfelt vows, while their grand ballroom, with […]

About The Historic Southside Venue

Nestled in the heart of Sugar Hill, Georgia, Ashton Gardens Atlanta is a dream wedding venue for couples who want an elegant, all-inclusive setting with breathtaking natural light and timeless charm. This venue’s iconic glass-enclosed chapel, surrounded by lush greenery, creates a stunning backdrop during every season for heartfelt vows, while their grand ballroom, with its soaring ceilings and sparkling chandeliers, is perfect for a romantic reception.

As a wedding photography group in Atlanta, we absolutely love capturing weddings at Ashton Gardens because of its gorgeous natural lighting, which enhances every emotional moment—from teary-eyed first looks to laughter-filled toasts. The floor-to-ceiling windows allow for soft, flattering light at every angle, making it one of the best venues for naturally radiant, true-to-life wedding photography.

If you’re searching for a venue that offers a seamless, stress-free experience, Ashton Gardens’ on-site coordination team and elegant spaces make it an exceptional choice, though we highly recommend a photography team who is seasoned with the venue due to their strict timeline restrictions. From stunning golden-hour portraits to romantic chapel exits under the twinkling night sky, we know exactly how to document every magical moment in a way that feels timeless and uniquely you.

THE HISTORIC SOUTHSIDE VENUE QUICK FACTS

  • Outdoor Space: ? acres (please ask)
  • Indoor Space: Chapel: 350 sq ft altar and a 62-foot aisle
  • Ballroom: 6,000 sq ft event space, complemented by a 910 sq ft dance floor
  • Max Guests: 300
  • Private Bridal Suite: Yes
  • Private Groom’s Lounge: Yes
  • Access: The ballroom is just a short, seamless walk from the chapel, making transitions effortless for you and your guests.
  • Local Destinations: Conveniently located near Lake Lanier and top Sugar Hill attractions, with plenty of nearby hotels.
  • In-house Vendor Options: Yes, though we recommend sourcing your own photography, day-of-coordination, and DJ.

What I Love About Ashton Gardens

  • Floor-to-ceiling windows in both the ballroom and chapel, offering abundant natural light.
  • Indoor spaces are perfect rain or shine.
  • Private bridal suite featuring two rooms, a personal bathroom, and vanities for comfort and convenience.
  • Stunning chapel with a wall of windows reaching up to the soaring beamed cathedral ceiling, highlighting the lush surroundings.
  • Elegant ballroom adorned with beautiful chandeliers, wood flooring, and a grand staircase, that can be dressed up to create a classic-modern ambiance. 
  • In-house catering offering amazing culinary experiences. 

What I Don’t Love About Ashton Gardens

  • Reports suggest that day-of coordination and reception experiences can be challenging without experienced vendors; it’s advisable to hire seasoned professionals. 
  • The low-ceilinged room connecting the two ballrooms could benefit from enhanced aesthetics.
  • The outdoor space would be more appealing with more greenery, blooms, and increased seclusion from the parking area.
  • Some reviews mention concerns about the cleanliness of in-house decor items, such as acrylic columns, on the wedding day. 
  • Occasional changes in coordinators close to the event date have led to communication challenges.

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WORD ON THE STREET

“They are incredibly kind people as well as extremely talented designers and we would highly recommend them.”

– elizabeth + paul

edinburgh, scotland

ASHTON GARDEN WEDDINGS
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I asked questions on top of questions. I was THAT bride. Rocheal was incredibly receptive to any and all correspondence, photography related or not. Not to mention, she basically ran our entire wedding day. And she did it like a boss.

"It's hard for me to put into words what Rocheal meant to me as our wedding photographer. "

Hope & Evan

She is friendly, communicative and extremely talented... We had a few logistics issues at the start of our day... She helped us feel at ease and never missed a beat. I have never felt so beautiful... She captured moments between our family. You can feel the emotion just looking at the photos!!

"The best decision we made...We felt like her only clients."

Erin & Hampton

We had THE MOST extraordinary experience... Not only is she incredibly talented behind the lens, but her warm and personable nature made the entire process AMAZING!!! Five stars just doesn’t seem like enough to express our gratitude for her exceptional work!

"From start to finish she was an absolute DREAM to work with!!"

Christina & John

My initial meeting with her was SO great. We spent 2 HOURS talking. If you want someone on YOUR side throughout the whole process, it’s HER! I’m trying to figure out what other life changes I can go through and get Rocheal to be my photographer again.

"I planned my other vendors around Rocheal"

Corinne & Michael

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