Mary Gay House

Beautiful and cozy venue! Amy is super helpful with any questions you may have.

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I got married at the Mary Gay House earlier this month and had an absolutely wonderful experience! It was a beautiful event (despite the rain) and the staff was so accommodating and kind throughout the planning process. It was a great value and the perfect venue for a charming, southern wedding! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Attended funraiser for The LIVING ROOM Good venue for small intimate wedding reception

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We had our wedding ceremony at another location and celebrated our wedding reception at this venue with about 110 guests. They provided 10 tables and 100 chairs and allowed us to personalize the location with additional furniture and decor . We added a tent on the rear patio to create a separate "room" for drinks and dancing. It worked wonderfully for us, but is definitely not needed on a nice day. Our guests had a wonderful time. The staff was helpful and accommodating. I had to email questions and requests (instead of speak to someone directly) during the planning period since there isn't anyone consistently on site, but they typically responded within 24 hours and were on site when needed just prior to and during the actual event. Nice, historic, cozy home. More...

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Very interesting information shared people who are very talented actors and actresses very entertaining.Just don't go in the cold unless you can endure cold weather unlike myself. fingers and toes were numb for 5hours after the field trip ‍♀️ It was freezing? More...

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We had our ceremony here in October 2018 and it was fabulous. The staff is so nice, and the outdoor space is beautiful.

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The sun outside was hot!!

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I photographed an event at this location. Absolutely marvelous venue. Would like to consider your venue for an upcoming event. Sent you a message via the page

Reviewed on Facebook

Sweet house for small special events. The staff was super nice and very helpful.

Reviewed on Google Maps

Fine for a small group function. Not really any good parking in the area

Reviewed on Google Maps

The Mary Gay House was the perfect venue for our wedding and the planning was stress-free and easy from beginning to end. Missy, the office manager, was a delight to work with and always responded immediately to our questions . The house has beautiful rooms and a lovely patio. The price was incredible, especially considering they have their own tables and chairs and don't require an alcohol package. For a small wedding, the venue can easily accommodate an inside or outside ceremony depending on weather, with various options for seating arrangements. The house can be easily decorated with your personal touch, and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming. Our guests raved about the venue. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Great venue and amazing staff. Small, intimate space, perfect for tea luncheons, socials, and small gatherings. Highly recommend.

Reviewed on Facebook

We loved everyone at The Mary Gay were awesome. We went over by 20 minutes and they were so accommodating.

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Our wedding at the Mary Gay House was amazing!!! We ended up with a guest count of 138 and were able to comfortable fit everyone for our seated/plated dinner with a combination of tables inside and on the patio. We even had a long estate table on the patio that turned out amazing! We actually did our ceremony at the park next door and that worked out perfectly. The only thing to double check is whether or not you have access to the basement- make sure you are certain of this b/c we had some issues day of until we pulled out our contract and then it was all good. Our guests stayed at the Courtyard Marriott right in downtown Decatur and it was super easy for everyone logistically with MARTA being right there and plenty of lyft/uber's around. Missy is awesome to work with and we absolutely loved getting married at the Mary Gay House! More...

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I decided to have a wedding industry cocktail party at t he Mary Gay House because it is close to my home. It was the perfect setting and the staff couldn't have been more accommodating!

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We are so happy we chose the Mary Gay house as our wedding venue. Throughout the planning process Missy was quick to respond with any questions we had. And we had a lot. The house is beautiful and the outdoor area was a perfect setting for our ceremony. The time slot available to us ( Saturday morning/afternoon) was perfect for our brunch wedding. It's a great plus that there is plenty of parking right across the street. And downtown Decatur is within walking distance. More...

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The venue was the perfect setting for our wedding day ceremony and reception. We had close to 100 guests and that seemed to be just the right fit with dancing and some tables indoors and more tables outside to enjoy the perfect spring evening. The venue is beautiful, flowers in the courtyard were blooming and it felt like too much decorating would be a bad thing! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Everything couldn't have gone any better. The venue was perfect! If you're looking for an intimate wedding venue this is where you need to go!

Reviewed on Facebook

We had our wedding at the Mary Gay House. When we were looking at different venues I immediately fell in love with the charm of the house and the main event space in the back of the house - lined with French doors and windows that let in so much natural light and gave amazing views. The venue changed management over the course of the year we were planning, but it remained a seamless experience. Our wedding was perfect - the venue was big enough for our guests (around 100) but small enough to feel cozy. Missy is super friendly and was very accommodating helping get everything ready to go for the big day. It's definitely worth a look if you're looking for an event space! More...

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I rented the Mary Gay House for my Doctorte graduation luncheon. Although it was not a wedding or rehearsal dinner, I was treated with the attention to detail granted a bride or wedding plaaner. Not only was Missy, the house mgr. there from beginning to end, she came to the rescue and provided a projector when I forgot mine! In addition, prior to the event the patio was full of leaves and she made sure the patio was impeccable prior to the event. It was also obvious the vendors (DJ Troy & Executive Caterrs) selected and approved were very familiar with the venue and worked well together. Thanks Missy for your detail very step of the way, evicted & follow thru. Dr. Tracey More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

I couldn't be happier with the way our wedding day turned out at this venue! We had 100 guests with a seated dinner and space for a dance floor, and it was the perfect amount of space. We had a tent for the outdoor area and it turned out beautifully. We worked with Elizabeth and Missy and they were easy to get a hold of and gave us some great advice and ideas. We loved the cozy feel of this venue - very unique in that it doesn't feel like a grand reception hall. Parking was very easy for guests and its conveniently located close enough to the Marriot downtown. More...

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A lovely venue, especially if you use the patio. We put out mason jars with firefly lights and it was a beautiful evening. Make sure you have the appropriate number of guests as the room is not large. More...

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We had 160 adult guests plus 10 children for our wedding at the Mary Gay House. The venue was fully packed, but it did not rain and people were able to spread out throughout the main room and patio. Working with the Mary Gay House was easy and stress free. They handled everything professionally and allowed us to bring in our own vendors which was a huge plus! The house is absolutely beautiful and well restored. The patio is even better! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Gorgeous venue with a really nice outdoor space. Rich with history. Perfect for a small downtown wedding.

Reviewed on Facebook

It's a nice sized venue for weddings and parties.

Reviewed on Google Maps

We planned our wedding from Phoenix and we had the most stress free experience. Elizabeth was an absolute pleasure to work with. Our wedding was beautiful and just perfect.

They have the perfect size facility for a small wedding. We provided the set up and tear down with the help of a few friends, and our deposit was returned promptly.

We chose to hsve the ceremony outside and the reception inside. It was easy for our guests to transition easily.

We chose two food truck vendors from their list and we loved them. My husband is a chef and was not to keen on having food trucks. But we found that they werevery reasonably priced and the guests loved the food. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

We had our wedding at the Mary Gay House in February. Ok yes, it's small, but it's such a cozy and intimate venue, especially if you're sharing an event with 100 or less or your closest friends. The staff members were very friendly, accommodating, and went above and beyond to provide us with the information we needed—including offering suggestions based on their experience. It was great that the rental came with tables and chairs, working fireplaces, and access to the porch outside, as well as guided tours. It is a little disappointing that you can't provide food made by your family, but we are so happy to have ended up choosing Farm Burger from their recommended caterers list, which was amazing and delicious. Overall, I couldn't have asked for a more perfect place to have our wedding. Very highly recommended! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Beautiful venue in a wonderful location. Great staff as well!

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We held our son's rehearsal dinner at Mary Gay House. We had dinner for 50 people and the space was just right. We couldn't have fit many more with the bar set up in the room with the tables. The space is beautiful and Elizabeth was helpful when needed. Fox Bros Bar B Que catered and the food was excellent. If it had been a little warmer and we could have utilized the patio more it would have been perfect. The bar and Morellis ice cream outside would have made the space a little less crowded. It was a lovely evening and we were very pleased with the space and the food. More...

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Absolutely beautiful venue, wonderful people to work with. Super flexible with last minute needs- including need for a rain tent and location to assemble/leave paper lanterns for bride and groom departure. Very helpful and clear with what is/is not ok to do. More...

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Thanks to Elizabeth and Brandon for being so friendly and helpful at our son's wedding. The Mary Gay House is a wonderful venue for a small affair. We maxed out the space with 90 people, but the rehearsal dinner, wedding and reception all came off with no problems. Just fantastic! More...

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Thank goodness we chose MGH for BOTH our rehearsal dinner and wedding locaion (both ceremony and reception!) Elizabeth is a joy to work with; she's so generous with her time and resources. The venue itself is so beautiful and feels cozy like a relative's home. It's an ideal size for a 100 person event. It is easy to find for guests and offers easy parking. Many great locations on site for photography. I could go on. Great for our vintage garden wedding and casual barbecue rehearsal. Great price - AND it's a nonprofit! Amazing. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

What a wonderful place to host a small wedding. With their serene, picturesque back patio area and good-sized dining hall, they can accommodate parties of several dozen or more. One significant negative is their small restrooms - once person at a time.There is no dedicated parking and street parking just up the road is resident-only, but there are plenty of street spaces nearby, such as along Ponce a short walk away.Recommended if you're gettin' hitched. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

We had our wedding reception at the Mary Gay House and it was outstanding. The wedding was at our church in the morning, then we came over for an indoor/outdoor fun and games reception catered by Farm Burger.

I dealt mostly with Elizabeth, the main contact there. From the moment I started planning and saw the space I knew it would be excellent. Elizabeth was super easy to work with and very helpful with suggestions, timelines, organization . . . all the stuff I didn't know because I'd clearly never planned a wedding before!

The day of the wedding things went off without a hitch. Brandon was there onsite if needed, but as far as I know everything went very smoothly.

One of the best things about this space is how "warm" it is, and how little decoration is needed if that's not your thing. We just had tablecloths and lots of bunches of very colorful flowers, and it was perfect.

I would hold another even at the MGH in a heartbeat! More...

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The Mary Gay House was the perfect venue for the Rehearsal Dinner and Welcome Reception for out of town guests. The House itself is beautifully restored and maintained and the outside patio is spacious. Elizabeth is wonderful to work with - very accessible and accomodating. Knowing that the rental benefits the Junior League and their work in the community was an added plus. More...

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We are a non-profit who used the venue for a welcome reception for guests of a workshop.

Intimate, well equipped, and beautiful venue!

Very easy to work with staff.

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We loved the Mary Gay. Brandon was very helpful and made sure our event went well. We did have a couple of minor issues that he resolved right away. There were some ants in the kitchen, and he came and sprayed immediately, and a couple of the lights on the patio were out, and again, he came and got as many of them working as he could. We appreciate all of his help that evening. Elizabeth was very professional and helpful as we were planning our prom. They both were a pleasure to work with. More...

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Beautiful, intimate venue. It was absolutely perfect! Elizabeth could not have been more helpful, friendly, and professional. She had great advice and input. She has great working relationships with vendors. Not one complaint from me, even anything minor! More...

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The Mary Gay house was not only an absolutely stunning location for our reception, it was also unique, cozy, and personal. Elizabeth was a wonderful facilitator and between her and our caterers, the event was a day to remember! More...

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We loved everything about this place!

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We had our 60-person rehearsal dinner at the Mary Gay House, and it was more lovely than I could have imagined! Elizabeth was responsive, helpful, and flexible during the planning process. We worked with a "non-preferred" caterer because of the particular kind of food we wanted to serve, and she was a great resource for them.
Many of our guests were staying at the Marriott in Decatur, and they walked to the Mary Gay House. For in-town folks, there's plenty of parking across the street.
It was a beautiful night, so we used the lovely back patio for cocktails, and then came inside for dinner. We hardly decorated-- just some lanterns and candles, and it looked beautiful! The pictures are amazing. The only problem we had was that everyone was having such a good time that we didn't want to leave! More...

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Elizabeth at the Mary Gay house was great to work with. She had lots of ideas and asked great questions that helped us think of things about the event that we may not have thought of on our own. A sign of good experience!
We had almost 70 guests at our reception, and the house was just the right size. Because of weather, we were unable to use the patio (sadly!), but that would have provided more space to spread out. Being limited to the inside of the house, I felt like we maxed the space out. Our caterer was able to fold up some tables after dinner to make more room for dancing afterwards. So, they have tables for 100 at the Mary Gay house, but I wouldn't recommend planning on more than 80 guests (for a sit-down meal) there, especially if you want space to move around, mingle and dance. More...

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Great service and venue. The space was perfect for a rehearsal dinner.

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My Son was married at the Mary Gay House in May 2014. Elizabeth was wonderful to work with as she was very accommodating. I own a local florist in Atlanta so I was also a vendor and they were wonderful to work with this way too . The house is lovely and traffic flows well. We held the wedding out in the courtyard and then flipped it for dinner following. It's a great place for a wedding and I highly recommend it! More...

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My husband and I were married at the Mary Gay House sixteen years ago on July 10, 1998.  We hadn't been back to the house since the wedding but we made a trip to Decatur earlier this Spring and stopped by for a visit.  Unfortunately, the house was locked so we couldn't go inside but we walked around outside.I am delighted and grateful that the Junior League has done such an outstanding job of upkeep on the property.  The grounds are immaculate and beautiful and the house appears to be in excellent condition.  I can see by the more recent photos that the inside has also been remodeled.  Capet has been replaced with wood floors and the salmon colored walls have been repainted with neutral tones.  It looks lovely!I have never regretted our decision to get married at the Mary Gay House.  The house was comfortable and definitely affordable for a charming and historic antebellum home (we actually had our wedding on a Friday night when the rental rate was cheaper and we got an extra day on our honeymoon to boot).  We had a DIY wedding on a tight budget but I felt that the house lent an air of sophistication to the proceedings.  It is elegant, yet comfortable.  There are lots of spots inside and out for unique photo opportunities.  The house is sparsely decorated so you can bring in your own ornamentation and temporarily give the place your own flair. Tables and chairs were provided so we didn't have to worry about renting them and our rental coordinator gave us a list of trusted caterers who were familiar with the facility and experienced in working events there.  Street parking for guests is convenient and free.We held the ceremony on the back patio and seated everyone inside for heavy hors d'oeuvres and cocktails.  There was plenty of room for dancing and the house never felt crowded with 100 people inside.  We used a room off the front parlor as the bridal chamber and that worked perfectly.  I was able to walk out the front door and around to the back patio without being seen before I walked down the aisle.       I have to believe that Mary Ann Harris Gay would be most proud to know that her home is well cared for and frequently used for happy occasions like weddings and parties.  So thank you, Miss Mary and Junior League of DeKalb County, for helping us create a special and memorable wedding. More...

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