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Ceremony
The Magnolia Garden
Vows under a white colonnade, framed by magnolias and boxwood. Your guests sit in the shade until the last minute.
Up to 150 seated
Weddings in the garden · Madison, GA
Ashby Hall
A historic Southern house, formal gardens and a lawn under the magnolias. One celebration at a time, up to 150 guests.
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Some places are made for one afternoon you will talk about for the rest of your life. This is one of them.
A house with a long memory.
The house at Ashby Hall was built for a cotton merchant's family and has hosted weddings, christenings and Sunday dinners ever since. The rooms keep their heart pine floors, their tall windows and the staircase every bride ends up photographed on.
Outside, boxwood paths lead from the porch to the magnolia garden, then down to the south lawn. We restored the gardens over ten years, one bed at a time, so that spring and fall both have something in bloom.
- Guests
- Up to 150
- Acres
- Twelve
- Per day
- One wedding
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The spaces
From the garden to the dance floor.
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Reception, indoors
The Grand Parlor
Two connecting rooms with chandeliers and tall windows that open onto the porch. A natural choice for winter dates.
Up to 110 seated
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Reception, outdoors
The South Lawn Tent
A sailcloth tent on the lawn, with the house lit up behind you. Long tables or rounds, and a dance floor under the bistro lights.
Up to 150 seated
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Getting ready and staying over
The Bridal Suite
A sunlit suite on the second floor for getting ready, and yours for the night. The couple stays on the estate, breakfast included.
Two nights for the couple
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Your day
Looked after, start to finish.
A day-of coordinator
Your coordinator meets your vendors, runs the timeline and lines up the processional, so you never look at a clock.
Lodging on the estate
The couple stays two nights in the bridal suite. Two guest rooms can be added for family.
A rain plan you'll like
The ceremony moves to the porch and the Grand Parlor, set up the same morning. Most guests never guess it was plan B.
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Gallery
Seasons at Ashby Hall.
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Packages
Three ways to celebrate.
Every package includes the gardens, the house, your coordinator and the rain plan. Final pricing depends on the season and the day of the week.
Up to 50 guests
Intimate
$7,500 to $9,000
- Ceremony in the Magnolia Garden
- Dinner in the Grand Parlor
- Six hours on the estate
- One night in the bridal suite
Up to 100 guests
Classic
$14,000 to $17,000
- Garden ceremony and porch cocktail hour
- Parlor or lawn tent reception
- Ten hours on the estate
- Two nights in the bridal suite
Up to 150 guests
Grand
$21,000 to $26,000
- The whole estate for the weekend
- Rehearsal dinner on the porch
- Sailcloth tent on the south lawn
- Two guest rooms for family
Prices for 2027 weddings, before tax and gratuity. A 40% deposit reserves your date.
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Included with every date
The details, already handled.
- Chiavari chairs, round and long tables
- Bistro lights on the lawn and porch
- Catering kitchen with prep space
- Valet-ready parking for 90 cars
- Music until 11 PM, guests out by midnight
- Seasonal garden in bloom, spring to fall
- Day-of coordinator and setup crew
- Step-free paths and an accessible restroom
Sample review
“It rained until noon. By four, the ceremony was on the porch, the parlor glowed, and our families said it was the most beautiful wedding they had ever been to.”
Caroline and James, October wedding
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Questions
Before you ask.
Do we have to use your caterer?
We work with a short list of four caterers who know the kitchen and the timing of the house. Each offers seated dinners, family style and stations, with menus for every budget.
How is alcohol served?
Your caterer's licensed bar team serves it. You can buy your own wine and champagne; spirits come through the caterer's bar package.
What happens if the weather turns?
Your coordinator makes the call with you the morning of the wedding. The ceremony moves to the porch and the parlor, and the tent gets its side walls. Both are set up the same day.
Where do our guests stay?
There are two inns and several bed and breakfasts nearby, in and around Madison. We hold a room block for you at one of them and share a list of local options.
Can you recommend vendors?
Yes. Your coordinator shares florists, photographers, musicians and planners who have worked at the estate. Outside vendors are welcome with proof of insurance.
How far ahead should we book?
Spring and fall Saturdays usually book twelve to eighteen months ahead. Fridays, Sundays and winter dates are often available sooner.
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Check availability
Tell us about your day.
We'll reply within one business day with open dates, pricing for your season and a time for a private tour.
- (706) 555-0187
Getting here
Down a magnolia drive.
Ashby Hall sits at the end of a tree-lined drive, a few minutes from downtown Madison. It's about an hour east of Atlanta, close to the interstate.
- Parking for 90 cars, valet-ready
- Shuttle loop at the front steps
- Inns and bed and breakfasts nearby