When you are planning your wedding, it can be hard to find the perfect venue that matches your style. It feels like a lot of venues want to commit to a look that simply does not translate well for your day. If you are looking for a total blank slate, I would love to tell you why I think an Upstairs Atlanta wedding might just be your best option! As an Atlanta wedding photographer, I get the chance to tour venues all across the city. Here’s why I adore this one!

About The Upstairs Atlanta Wedding Venue

750 Glenwood Ave, SE, Bldg 100, Atlanta, Georgia 30316

Upstairs Atlanta is a gem of a wedding venue unlike anything you’ve ever seen. Once a blacksmith building, this historic space gives you both something old and something new for your wedding. The space was originally built in 1895 as a part of the Atlanta Stockade. While it’s been completely renovated, the owners took great care to preserve all the original charm. The result? A breathtaking venue ready to help you have a day completely unique to you. 

Newlyweds getting ready next to the wooden Upstairs Atlanta wedding venue sign

Details of the Grounds

Upstairs Atlanta feels like a canvas ready to tell the story of your love through your wedding. The exterior of the building is white with industrial brick, arched windows, and a black gabled roof. Inside, the rooms are painted in the same bright white with high industrial ceilings, black statement lights, and white floors. No matter what style you have in mind for your wedding, this building will make it a reality! 

Your day will start out in one of the two get-ready suites, where you’ll have plenty of space to get ready alongside your wedding party.

Bridal details of rings, bouquet and shoes with dress hanging and bride on couch with bridesmaids
A collage of the bride getting ready with her bridesmaids in a white room

For your ceremony, you will have both indoor and outdoor options. If you want to beat the Georgia heat, you can exchange your vows in the Reception Room, where you will have 2,300 square feet to comfortably seat up to 200 guests. For those who would prefer an outdoor wedding, you can use the Lower Courtyard, which has a paved patio for your vows. 

A collage of images from a beautiful Upstairs Atlanta wedding ceremony in the back patio
Newlyweds kiss and walk up the aisle to end their outdoor garden ceremony at Upstairs Atlanta wedding venue

The venue offers a covered space just outside the Reception Room where you can host a sophisticated cocktail hour. If you would prefer an indoor cocktail hour, the Upstairs Lounge is your spot! 

Then comes the reception. While you are more than welcome to host this outside, the Reception Room tends to be the location of choice. You will have plenty of room to dance around and celebrate with your guests!

Details of family style tables set up for an Upstairs Atlanta wedding reception
NEwlyweds enter their Upstairs Atlanta wedding reception to cheers and share their first dance
A collage of images from dances with mom and dad at an Upstairs Atlanta wedding reception

Photography Opportunities

With blank white walls and plenty of natural lighting, the Upstairs Atlanta was practically built for wedding portraits! The elegant rooms and velvet furniture will be perfect for individual pics. Meanwhile, the exterior tends to be the best spot for group and couple portraits. 

A collection of special moments from a first look with tears reading notes and smiles
A bride stands smiling next to details of her ring hand holding white bouquet
A bride and groom walk holding hands on a lawn smiling at each other
Newlyweds smile snuggle and lean in for a kiss in a garden and on a brick patio
A collection of images of a bride and groom with their wedding parties and together
A dad in a black suit cries when seeing his daughter in her wedding dress as they hug during first look
NEwlyweds kiss as the veil flies in the wind outside the venue on the sidewalk

Wedding Details

When you book your wedding at Upstairs Atlanta, they’ll make sure you have everything you need! They offer farm tables, chairs, high-top tables with linens, and a stage. They have on-site bars available for your bartender of choice. They will also provide you with a professional sound system. 

A bride and groom kiss and cut their cake against white concrete block
Newlyweds and guests dance in a collage at a fun Upstairs Atlanta wedding reception
Newlyweds dance and kiss while holding glow sticks with guests at their Upstairs Atlanta wedding

You Will Absolutely Love Looking Back On Your Day At The Upstairs Atlanta Wedding

If you are looking for the perfect canvas for your wedding day, I think you are going to adore the Upstairs Atlanta wedding venue! Now, you just need the right person there to document all those lovely details. That’s why I’m here! I am an Atlanta wedding photographer, and I adore helping couples write the next chapter in their love story. If you think my style might match yours, let’s chat! Send me a message today to find out more! 

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