Atlanta’s Newest

Fairy-Tale Inspired

Wedding Venue

Frequently Asked Questions

  • We offer tours by appointment. Click here for our tour calendar

  • Tours are by appointment only as we are only able to offer tours on days where we are not booked. You may schedule a tour online here: Venue Tour Calendar

  • We can accommodate up to 160 guests seated indoors.

  • Please email melanie@whitestonereserve.com for specific date availability!

  • To reserve a date email us at melanie@whitestonereserve.com saying you are ready to book XYZ date if it is still available. We suggest you email us stating you are ready to book your preferred date and then include a backup date in case your preferred date is unavailable. Prior to booking a date, we hope you are able to come out in person to visit the venue. You may book a venue tour online, but an in person tour is not required prior to booking a date. Dates are reserved on a first requested basis. Whomever has requested to start the contract process from us by email first for a specific date will be first in line.

  • We accept online CC payments through our booking software Honeybook, Zelle, Cash, and Checks.

  • If you booked our Fairytale or Luxury Inclusive Package, we allow access to the Bridal Suite starting at 12pm (or 5 hours prior to your ceremony start time), and access to the Grooms Room 2 hours prior to your ceremony time. *Additional get ready hours prior to ceremony may be purchased for $195 hourly.

    For Venue Rental Only bookings, your event start time is specified in each contract.

  • Rehearsing the ceremony procession usually takes 15-20 minutes.

    We offer 4 options for rehearsals:

    Day Prior: We book Day Prior rehearsals the day prior in the morning hours before 11am. Day-Of Rehearsal: Day Of rehearsals begin two (2) hours prior to the ceremony. This frees up your evening prior, allows for everyone to be in-town, and to rehearse at the correct site based on that day’s weather. Rehearsing takes 15-20 minutes, so there’s more time for photos and relaxing throughout the wedding day. The bride is tucked away in the bridal suite and may enjoy a few quiet moments to reflect, to shoot bridal portraits, or to read a love note from her groom.

    Off-Site: Off-site Rehearsals (local hotel, restaurant, Airbnb, home) may be coordinated with your wedding coordinator and at their discretion on timing and location.

    Opt-Out: Everyone will be guided step-by-step by your wedding coordinator on your wedding day.

  • To make the best use of outdoor photography and natural sunlight, we suggest starting March - November weddings at 5:00pm prior to daylight savings ending. For winter weddings we suggest starting at 4:00pm.

  • Events must end by the end time specified in your contract unless approved in writing.

  • Our paved parking lot can accommodate approximately 100 cars. We also offer 6 ADA parking spaces.

  • Please check our Area Info page for local lodging and transportation.

  • Since we host one event per day, our fee structure remains the same whether you hold your ceremony on or off-site.

  • For catering and planning logistics, we require the final headcount 30 days prior to your event.

  • To ensure we are able to properly clean and prepare the venue for the next event, all items and vehicles must be removed from the venue the night of your wedding.

  • Yes, Event Liability Insurance is required and must be purchased through Nuptial, our insurance partner to ensure we are listed correctly on the policies.

  • No. Many venues have minimums because they make a 10 - 15% commission from the caterer based on how much you spend on food and drinks. We choose NOT to make a commission because we want our food and beverage options to be as elegant or affordable as your budget allows, and therefore we don't have a food and beverage or guest count minimum. Some caterers may have a reasonable minimum for specific dates.

  • In the case of rain we have a beautiful backdrop indoors in the main ballroom. For our inclusive packages, guests sit at their tables and the WSR team moves the few tables down the middle of the room to create a beautiful aisle. Our couples have loved this option because it’s a stunning ceremony location and doesn’t require the room flip other venues require, which would be disruptive to your event. For venue rental only contracts, please be sure to discuss this topic with your event coordinator!

  • We are dog friendly, with some specific stipulations. Dogs are allowed (only with pre-approval by Whitestone) at the ceremony and pictures. Animals, other than service animals, are NOT allowed under roof or near food. Dogs must be on a leash and someone must be responsible for them other than the bride and groom.

  • We do not keep a cancellation waiting list because cancellations are unpredictable. As soon as a date does become available we post it here.

  • Outside food and drink is permitted prior to the ceremony. It is not allowed after the start of the event.

  • We do occasionally approve catering companies that are not on our preferred vendor list. Outside catering requests must be sent to melanie@whitestonereserve.com and be approved in writing. All catering must be licensed by State of Georgia, show their last health inspection report, and be insured. All catering must be served - no drop off food is allowed.

  • Music must conclude 30 minutes prior to your event end time stated in your contract to ensure that you, all of your items, and all of your guests have time to say their goodbyes and are leaving the property by the event end time. This is super important so our vendors and cleaning staff are able to start cleanup and breakdown on time! Even the smallest delay can cause us and our vendors to incur over-time charges.

  • Clients are responsible for packing up all their belongings in the suites, moving any furniture or items back to their original placements, sweeping up, and placing all trash in suites in a trash bag outside doors. WSR team will take it from there!

  • Yes, we require use of our Exclusive Bartending Provider for alcohol service. A separate fee is charged for the bartending service and covers the bartender, ice, cups, and bar setup.

    The Host of the event would supply the alcohol and mixers. We allow beer, wine, champagne, and signature cocktails.

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Atlanta Wedding Venue

Decor

  • If our Decor Package is part of your contract, you will have a nice selection of decor including centerpieces, votives, candleholders, easels, signs, card boxes, and more. Our decor collection pieces can also be rented individually and can be found here on our website.

  • If you chose the Decor Package, we offer Monthly Open House Events - during these events, you may see and choose your decor options in person! You may also select your decor options here on our website.

  • Yes, candles are allowed as long as the flame is completely contained in a candle holder. Open flame, and Open tapered candles are not allowed for safety reasons.

  • We have (14) 60” round tables (120” or 132” round linens needed to cover), and (2) 8’ Farm Tables (90” x 156” linens needed to cover)

  • Yes, you may bring in additional items for decor. Please note, you are responsible for the setup and breakdown of those items.

  • If you booked the Decor Package or the Linen Add-On Package, we do provide white floor length linens.

  • We are working to get our extensive inventory on our website, for now we have a Pinterest Board showing our inventory, and it can be found here

  • You will have access to the venue at the time listed on your contract, not earlier. Please plan accordingly!

  • We are a gated venue and our gates do stay locked until event start times, for that reason, all deliveries must happen during the standard rental period unless we have approved an alternative drop-off time in writing. Please advise your vendors of this policy.

  • We do not allow nails, tacks or staples. Also, our celiing heights and beams are very tall and not reachable by a ladder. For this reason, we do not allow for anything to be hung from the beams. We hope that you will find them beautiful without any extra work!