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Cator Woolford Gardens
4.6 ★★★★★ 111 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Atlanta, Georgia
Set on a 1920s estate, this outdoor and indoor event venue includes 39 acres of old-growth forest.
Plan your tour
- Rain plan an indoor or covered backup for the ceremony comes up in reviews and the venue's own info — confirm it holds your full guest list, since this is the one thing you can't reschedule
- Pets pet-friendly comes up in reviews — ask about having your dog in the ceremony
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (404) 377-3836
- Website catorwoolfordgardens.org — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM–5:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM–5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM–5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM–5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM–5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The setting
Amenities couples mention
“It's a beautiful venue, both indoor, tent, and outdoor.”
What couples say again and again
“For brides wanting a setting that’s refined yet organic, Cator Woolford Gardens is truly one of Atlanta’s most stunning venues.”
“I recently photographed a bridal session here, and the gardens could not have been a more perfect backdrop.”
From the reviews
PERFECT wedding venue! I can’t say enough great things about this place. The staff was so attentive and friendly on our wedding day. Madison is excellent at her job and very accommodating. All of our guests raved about the venue. It had everything we needed and wanted.
Our wedding at Cator Woolford Gardens on April 27th was incredible! The gardens are absolutely beautiful and Madison and team took great care of us from the moment we first toured the venue. Also love that rentals support the Frazer Center. Highly recommend!
Cator Woolford Gardens is pure magic for bridal portraits. I recently photographed a bridal session here, and the gardens could not have been a more perfect backdrop.
We had our wedding here in Sep 2023 and had a fantastic experience. We unfortunately had to go to our rain plan which turned our whole day upside down, but CWG has great indoor options in addition to their outdoor areas which is a huge plus when weather is unpredictable.
Getting married at Cator Woolford Gardens
Cator Woolford Gardens comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth it. First, see the garden at the time of day and season you'd actually get married — a garden that glows at golden hour in June can look very different at noon in March, so ask what's in bloom for your date and walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move, and does it hold everyone?), shade and bugs for a summer afternoon, the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular garden dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
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