Henry County, Georgia is home to an array of wonderful wedding venues, from beautiful farms, to gorgeous golf & country clubs, romantic restaurants, and one-of-a-kind locales.
But perhaps you and your partner are looking for an indoor setting that’s more budget-savvy while still offering flexibility and the accommodations you need to make your wedding day everything you dreamed.
Here are some top contenders to consider as you plan your big day.
Conference Centers and Banquet Spaces in Henry County to Host Your Wedding
Whether you’re on the hunt for a small, versatile venue, a mansion-size event center, or something in between, you’ll find what you’re looking for in Henry County’s conference centers and banquet spaces.
Fairview Recreation Center
Located in Stockbridge just 20 miles south of Atlanta, Fairview Recreation Center offers wedding parties a moderate-sized event space that can accommodate up to 70 guests. Outside catering is permitted, and free onsite parking is available.
Hudgins Room
For an indoor celebration with up to 125 guests, the Hudgins Room, located in the Henry County Chamber of Commerce, may be just the ticket. This lovely and affordable venue’s classic decor makes it suited for every wedding style, and the outdoor courtyard and arbor provide a stunning backdrop for photos and wedding festivities.
J.P. Moseley Recreation Center
A small yet versatile rental space, J.P. Moseley Recreation Center features a modest community room with a capacity for 50 guests. Onsite parking is complimentary, and outside catering is available.
Locust Grove Event Center
Planning a large celebration? Locust Grove Event Center can accommodate! This newly renovated center boasts 15,000 sq. ft. capable of accommodating 320 seated guests, a large upper-level ballroom, romantic recessed lighting, the latest event technology, and a beautiful stone fireplace that helps create a cozy, intimate atmosphere.
Locust Grove Recreation Center
Housed in an old brick church, Locust Grove Recreation Center offers vaulted ceilings, beautiful stained glass windows, and multiple event spaces that can accommodate guest lists of various sizes. The Community Room is suitable for up to 40 guests, and the gymnasium and sanctuary can each accommodate up to 180 guests.
Merle Manders Conference Center
Another expansive event space designed for large celebrations is Merle Manders Conference Center. This 10,000-plus-sq.-ft. venue has a luxurious mountain cabin feel and look, and features a 6,000-sq.-ft. ballroom on the top level—with a full catering kitchen and a balcony overlooking a scenic city park—and more than 5,000 sq. ft. of meeting space on the lower level.
In addition to ample room, the spacious conference center also houses a bride’s room and offers equipment and service rentals of additional tables, a dance floor, stage panels, and a projector/screen for reminiscing on some of the couple’s most cherished memories.
Wedding-Worthy Hotels in Henry County
Want to keep the celebration in one place and make it convenient for your guests? Henry County has a number of accommodating hotels with a range of amenities and space for small to medium-size weddings.
Comfort Suites
Make your special day even more stress-free with the help of the Comfort Suites team, who will help you set up and break down your ceremony decor and equipment. The hotel’s meeting room can accommodate up to 50 guests and features a water station to keep your guests hydrated, and a screen and projector if you’d like to display photos or share sweet videos of the happy couple.
Courtyard by Marriott
Indoors or out—you get the best of both worlds at Courtyard by Marriott. Enjoy the 1,000-plus-sq.-ft. indoor event space that can accommodate up to 50 guests and features updated technology, like an installed media projector/screen and other audio-visual equipment. Take the celebration outdoors in the tranquil gardens—which also includes a fire pit—for pre- and post-ceremony festivities.
Fairfield Inn & Suites — McDonough and Stockbridge
Fairfield Inn & Suites McDonough and Fairfield Inn & Suites Stockbridge both house a spacious conference room that can accommodate as many as 100 people for a wedding ceremony and up to 80 people for a reception/banquet.
The Stockbridge location’s event space has its own wing with restrooms and also features a ballroom, access to an outdoor patio area, and a separate cocktail reception area for pre- and post-wedding fun.
Both hotels make it easy for you to manage your special event with ease with both group and rooming lists.
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Stockbridge
Searching for a more upscale location that can accommodate more than 100 guests? Consider the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Stockbridge, which boasts a grand, five-story atrium lobby with a stately stone fireplace and a beautiful, 2,400-sq-ft. ballroom with a capacity for 150 guests, as well as an onsite restaurant and bar.
Home2 Suites by Hilton
Home2 Suites by Hilton Atlanta South/McDonough features an 1,100-sq.-ft. event space suitable for smaller wedding ceremonies, as well as an outdoor area with a firepit for cozying up to after the ceremony. Your guests will enjoy the full-suite rooms that include kitchens and all the amenities they could need during their stay.
Quality Inn & Suites Conference Center
Located just off I-75 25 miles south of Atlanta, Quality Inn & Suites Conference Center offers easy access to the interstate and Atlanta, making it convenient for guests arriving from Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The hotel has 4,700 sq. ft. of event space across three rooms, including a 2,550-sq.-ft. conference room that can host a special banquet for as many as 268 guests. Amenities include tables and chairs, a retractable projection screen, and event parking.
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