Weddings
Celebrate your special day surrounded by the serene sights and sounds of nature. Our wedding rentals 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! Host your wedding at the Dunwoody Nature Center, the natural choice.
Ceremony & Reception Sites
The Venue in the Trees
North Woods PAvilion
Elegant indoor-outdoor convertible space perched on the hill overlooking the Meadow. Our largest event space, at 1,500 square feet, is complete with a catering kitchen, kitchenette, a two-sided fireplace, three restrooms, and a wrap-around deck. This space is perfect for couples who want the beauty and seclusion of an outdoor wedding, without the hassle (or wildlife!). 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.
North Woods Pavilion rentals range from $1000 – $4000.
Maximum number of guests: 132
Spread Out in the Sun
THE Sun Porch
The Porch is a party in the shade and in the sunshine. Our spacious screened-in porch extends off of the back of the education 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.
Sun Porch rentals range from $500 – $1750.
Maximum number of guests: 50
Seclusion in the City
The Meadow & Austin Lane
This gorgeous, open area of our park showcases many attractions including Wildcat Creek, multiple gardens, and the stage and 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.
Package venue rentals range from $3500 – $6000.
Maximum number of guests: 200
All Wedding Packages include:
- Set-up and breakdown of tables and chairs for indoor spaces
- 6′ rectangualr
- 60″ rounds
- 30″ high tops
- black wooden or plastic folding chairs
- A/V Equipment
- Bluetooth speaker
- Microphone
- Projector
- A DNC Event Host to assist throughout the event
Elopements
The Dunwoody Nature Center is the perfect space to host your perfect elopement or micro wedding! Host a beautiful ceremony in the woods that will work with any budget.
Our elopement packages do not include tables, chairs, A/V equipment, set-up or breakdown, or DNC Event Host.
All Elopement Packages consist of a 2 hour rental of one of our ceremony spaces. A $200 refundable security deposit is required upon booking.
- Austin Lane OR The Meadow
- Monday – Thursday: $150 | Friday – Sunday: $250
- The Sunporch
- Monday – Thursday: $250 | Friday – Sunday: $350
- Northwoods Pavilion
- Monday – Thursday: $500 | Friday – Sunday: $600
To inquire, fill out our Inquiry Form here, email Event Sales Manager Abigail at rentals@dunwoodynature.org, or call our rentals department at 770-394-3322.
Note: Event Sales Manager Office Hours: Thursday – Monday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
We appreciate your patience and assure you your inquiries will be answered!
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Facility Rental Inquiry
Please submit this form if you are interested in hosting your event at Dunwoody Nature Center. To schedule a children’s birthday party, visit our Children’s Birthday Parties page or call 770-394-3322.
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