Dunwoody Nature Center
Raw space venue
The venue will provide just the space. You’ll bring in your own caterer and vendors.
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $2,000
Packages
Prices start at $250
Guest capacity
Up to 120 seated guests
About this venue
Celebrate your special day surrounded by the serene sights and sounds of nature. Our wedding venues are highly customizable and we will work with you to ensure your special day goes off without a hitch. Rent one space or the entire park, and have the woodland wedding or elopement of your dreams with the convenience of being within the Atlanta Metro area! (P.S. We do more than just weddings, reach out for other rental opportunities!)
Our event spaces
Northwoods Pavilion
Elegant indoor-outdoor convertible space perched on the hill overlooking the Meadow.
Our largest event space, at 1,500 square feet, this space is perfect for couples who want the beauty and seclusion of an outdoor wedding, without the hassle (or wildlife!).
Guest capacity
Up to 120 Seated
Up to 120 Standing
Square footage
1,500
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
Complete with a prep kitchen, kitchenette, a two-sided fireplace, three restrooms, and a wrap-around deck. With HVAC to keep you comfortable throughout all four seasons and floor-to-ceiling windows, this space is the perfect canvas to make all your wedding dreams a reality.
Room cost
$1750 - $4000
Sunporch
The Sunporch is a party in the shade and in the sunshine!
Our spacious screened-in porch extends off of the back of the main building. Surrounded by a wrap-around deck, guests can enjoy the view from above or walk down the connecting steps into the beautiful Meadow. The landscape speaks for itself in this space, but guests are welcome to decorate and customize to their heart’s content.
Guest capacity
Up to 50 Seated
Up to 50 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed”
Room cost
$500-$1750
Lower Meadow + Austin Lane
This gorgeous, open area of our park showcases many attractions including Wildcat Creek, multiple gardens, and the stage with our historic fireplace.
Events here have easy access to Austin Lane, all of our walking trails, as well as to multiple picnic tables and Adirondack chairs. Because the Meadow is the heart of the Dunwoody Nature Center, Meadow rentals may only be confirmed in a package along with both the Porch and/or the Pavilion.
Guest capacity
Up to 200 Seated
Up to 200 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Other, Cocktail hour
Room cost
$250 - $6000
Northwoods Pavilion
Elegant indoor-outdoor convertible space perched on the hill overlooking the Meadow.
Our largest event space, at 1,500 square feet, this space is perfect for couples who want the beauty and seclusion of an outdoor wedding, without the hassle (or wildlife!).
Guest capacity
Up to 120 Seated
Up to 120 Standing
Square footage
1,500
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
Complete with a prep kitchen, kitchenette, a two-sided fireplace, three restrooms, and a wrap-around deck. With HVAC to keep you comfortable throughout all four seasons and floor-to-ceiling windows, this space is the perfect canvas to make all your wedding dreams a reality.
Room cost
$1750 - $4000
Sunporch
The Sunporch is a party in the shade and in the sunshine!
Our spacious screened-in porch extends off of the back of the main building. Surrounded by a wrap-around deck, guests can enjoy the view from above or walk down the connecting steps into the beautiful Meadow. The landscape speaks for itself in this space, but guests are welcome to decorate and customize to their heart’s content.
Guest capacity
Up to 50 Seated
Up to 50 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed”
Room cost
$500-$1750
Lower Meadow + Austin Lane
This gorgeous, open area of our park showcases many attractions including Wildcat Creek, multiple gardens, and the stage with our historic fireplace.
Events here have easy access to Austin Lane, all of our walking trails, as well as to multiple picnic tables and Adirondack chairs. Because the Meadow is the heart of the Dunwoody Nature Center, Meadow rentals may only be confirmed in a package along with both the Porch and/or the Pavilion.
Guest capacity
Up to 200 Seated
Up to 200 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Other, Cocktail hour
Room cost
$250 - $6000
Dunwoody Nature Center packages
Elopements & Micro Weddings
Peak pricing $250-600
Off-peak pricing $250-600
The Dunwoody Nature Center is the perfect wedding venue space to host your dream elopement or micro-wedding! Host a beautiful ceremony in the woods that will work with any budget. All Elopement Packages consist of a two-hour rental of one of our ceremony spaces.
Entire Park
200 guests
Peak pricing $1,000-6,000
Off-peak pricing $1,000-6,000
This gorgeous, open area of our park showcases many attractions including Wildcat Creek, multiple gardens, the stage and the historic fireplace. Events here have easy access to Austin Lane, all of our walking trails, as well as to multiple picnic tables and Adirondack chairs. Because the Meadow is the heart of the Dunwoody Nature Center, Meadow rentals may only be confirmed in a package along with both the Porch and the Pavilion.
- Table + Chair set-up (indoor spaces only)
- Limited A/V Equipment
- Historic Stone Fireplace
Available services that can be provided by Dunwoody Nature Center
Transportation & access
- Self parking - free
- Wheelchair accessible
Preferred vendors of Dunwoody Nature Center
Explore other vendors serving Atlanta, GA
- Simply I Do Wedding Officiants and Event Planners
- Bobby and the Aristocats
- Libbie Holmes Photography
- The ARISCREATIONZ Projects
- Teel Blue Innovations
- Foliage Floral Design Studio
- Hunter Crafted Films
- JVMMS Events
- Pictures by Nicole K. S. | worldwide + award-winning.
- Before You Say I Do
- Brittany Qualls-Molleda Photography
- Lush Floral & Event Stylists
Complete your dream team
- Atlanta Photographers
- Atlanta Beauty Professionals
- Atlanta Bands & DJs
- Atlanta Florists
- Atlanta Caterers
- Atlanta Planners
- Atlanta Cakes & Desserts
- Atlanta Videographers
- Atlanta Bar Services & Beverages
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