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The Most Beautiful Wedding Venues in Savannah

The Most Beautiful Wedding Venues in Savannah

By Katie Strasberg Rousso

Apt. B Photography

Whether you’re looking for waterfront views, lush gardens, or majestic mansions full of history, Savannah’s wedding venues are what bridal dreams are made of. Home to local celebrations and destination weddings alike, Savannah’s wedding spaces are a true Southern treasure. The one catch? There’s an overwhelmingly wonderful amount of wedding venue options. Brides be warned. You just might fall in love with more than one space!If you’re gearing up to play wedding hostess in The Hostess City, grab your wedding binder and get ready to jot down your favorites. Here are some of the most beautiful wedding venues in Savannah.

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Whitefield Chapel

Mackensey Alexander Photography

Surrounded by Spanish moss and majestic oaks, it’s no wonder Whitefield Chapel is one of the most popular wedding venues in Savannah. This intimate brick building gives way to stunning arched windows, wooden pews, and gorgeous brick floors that will take your breath away as soon as you open its doors.

Photo by Mackensey Alexander Photography

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The Mansion on Forsyth Park

Izzy Hudgins Photography

Savannah history meets Southern romance in the halls of The Mansion on Forsyth Park. Nestled in the heart of historic Savannah, this majestic mansion plays the perfect host to large celebrations and intimate gatherings alike.

Photo by Izzy Hudgins Photography

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Forsyth Park

Apt. B Photography

One of the most recognizable squares in all of Savannah, Forsyth Park boasts one of the South’s most beautiful fountains and is lined with awe-inspiring oak trees. A much sought after space for all Southern brides, securing a date at this dreamy location is an achievement in and of itself, but boy is it worth it.

Photo by Apt. B Photography

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Tybee Island Wedding Chapel

Apt. B Photography

With seaside serenity and endless Southern charm all in one place, it’s easy to see why Tybee Island Wedding Chapel is a standout wedding space. Just miles from downtown Savannah, the venue offers everything from a beautifully quaint chapel full of elegant wooden details to a stately grand ballroom ready for romance.

Photo by Apt. B Photography

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The Mackey House

Two Young Photography

Colonial-style charm and enchanting gardens await at this romantic estate full of Savannah history. From wooden swings and beautifully manicured flowers in the garden to an outdoor pavilion with lots of possibilities, The Mackey House can accommodate all types of wedding celebrations.

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Georgia State Railroad Museum

Mackensey Alexander Photography

If your wedding dreams are full of rustic beams and industrial bricks beaming with history, the Georgia State Railroad Museum might be your perfect match. With open outdoor spaces lined with old brick walls to lofty indoor areas waiting to be lined with twinkling lights, this venue is perfect for rustic Savannah brides.

Photo by Mackensey Alexander Photography

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Ford Plantation

Garden on the Square

At this elegant estate, nearly 2,000 acres of Georgia Lowcountry await your wedding day dreams. Ford Plantation is cloaked in centuries old live oaks and can accommodate large crowds in stately fashion. With sprawling gardens in the front and a breathtaking lake view out back, the grounds of this historic home make it a truly special space to say “I do.”

Photo by Garden on the Square

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Wormsloe Plantation Historic Site

Kasie Tanner Photography

An iconic image to many a Southerner, this breathtaking avenue lined with live oaks and Spanish moss is one of the most romantic spaces in the South. Wormsloe Plantation Historic Site is a space your guests won’t soon forget. The park offers wedding options for everything from intimate ceremonies to large wedding festivities.

Photo by Kasie Tanner Photography

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Savannah Yacht Club

Izzy Hudgins Photography

Savannah Yacht Club’s waterfront views just might take your breath away. With a boat-side ceremony spot and space for a reception, it’s one of the most unique wedding venues in Savannah.

Photo by Izzy Hudgins Photography

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Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum

Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum

Beautifully manicured gardens give way to Southern details around every corner of this peaceful museum. Everywhere you look, luscious greenery gives this downtown Savannah venue a wonderfully elegant and natural atmosphere – which should be no surprise since the Ships of The Sea Maritime Museum is home to the largest private gardens in the Historic District.

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Grove Point Plantation

Mackensey Alexander Photography

A majestic white house sits among luscious green lawns and stunning water views on this historic property. Grove Point Plantation’s stately rooms offer your bridal party the perfect locations for getting ready while wide open spaces are ready to be tented or decorated in any way you can imagine.

Photo by Mackensey Alexander Photography

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Cohen’s Retreat

TripAdvisor

After a colorful and creative revitalization a few years back, Cohen’s Retreat is home to a wedding space full of personality and possibilities. This inspiring space offers lots of character on it’s own but can also act as a blank canvas for your wedding imagination to run wild.

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Red Gate Farms

Photos by Diane

Dreaming of a romantic barnyard bash for your Big Day? Look no further than Red Gate Farms, just minutes from downtown Savannah. The space offers a vintage farm feeling with modern day touches perfect for a Southern celebration.

Photo by Photos by Diane

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The Charles H. Morris Center at Trustees’ Garden

Mark Williams Studio

With old, Southern details, like floor to ceiling exposed brick and hardwood floors, to modern touches, like beams just waiting to be decorated with hanging lights, this venue blends old and new to create a timeless space. The Charles H. Morris Center is a blank slate that offers indoor and outdoor areas convenient for your ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception.

Photo by Mark Williams Studio

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Old Fort Jackson

Juliet Elizabeth Photography

Sitting on the banks of the Savannah River, Old Fort Jackson is a stunning setting for a Southern wedding full of history and rustic character. If these 200+ year old walls could talk, they’d tell of stories as varied as the many years they’ve been standing, and that rich past comes alive in each event it hosts today.

Photo by Juliet Elizabeth Photography

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Everything You Need To Know About Wedding Etiquette

Make no mistake about it, manners matter below the Mason-Dixon. Proper etiquette is traditionally very important in the South, and weddings are no exception. Whether you're part of the bridal party, a wedding guest, or even the bride or groom, addressing these common faux pas will help prepare you for your next wedding event or celebration. We asked the authors of Being Dead Is No Excuse, Somebody Is Going To Die If Lilly Beth Doesn't Catch That Bouquet, and Some Day You'll Thank Me For This, Gayden Metcalfe and Charlotte Hays for their best tips on wedding politeness. The etiquette experts cover topics ranging from the proper protocol for serving beer at the wedding reception to the possibility of leaving someone at the altar. One of Charlotte’s biggest pet peeves? Wearing tuxedos to a daytime wedding – unless you’re the waiter. Join Gayden & Charlotte as they explain how to be on your best behavior at a wedding.

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Savannah Station

Katie McGee Photography

One look at this historic building, and you’ll feel like you’ve taken a step back in time. Originally constructed as a stable in 1902, Savannah Station has seen many uses in its many years. Our favorite use so far, though, just might be as a hall for Southern wedding celebrations.

Photo by Katie McGee Photography

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