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!

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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. 

Details of wedding invitations with flowers and rings A bride smiles big while sitting on a leather couch in pajamas with her bridesmaids Bridesmaids admire the bride's gown while helping her get ready at the Upstairs Atlanta Wedding venue A bride smiles down her shoulder while admiring her gown in a window A groom looks over his shoulder while adjusting his cufflinks in a garden A groom in a black tux smiles big during his outdoor first look

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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.

A happy bride and groom hold hands during their first look on the patio at their Upstairs Atlanta Wedding A bride cries as her groom reads a note during their first look at their Upstairs Atlanta Wedding A bride smiles big with her bridesmaids in black dresses A groom stands in a lawn in black tuxedo with his groomsmen and toddler ring bearer Newlyweds kiss in the lawn as their wedding party cheers and celebrates A bride smiles while mom and dad walk her down the aisle

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. 

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!

A look down on mom and dad walking the bride down the aisle for her Upstairs Atlanta Wedding ceremony A bride and groom kiss while holding each other under the wooden arbor at their Upstairs Atlanta Wedding Newlyweds kiss while exiting up the aisle of their outdoor Upstairs Atlanta Wedding ceremony A peek at a simple but elegant Upstairs Atlanta Wedding reception set up Details of an Upstairs Atlanta Wedding reception set up with white linens A bride and groom laugh and lift their hands while entering their cermeony

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. 

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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. 

Newlyweds kiss while dancing on the dance floor to applaus from guests at their Upstairs Atlanta Wedding Happy newlyweds smile while preparing to cut the cake A bride dances with dad on the dance floor as guests watch A young girl in a pink dress hugs the bride during her Upstairs Atlanta Wedding reception NEwlyweds dance with their guests on the patio A bride and groom laugh and play with glow rods on the dance floor 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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