About this vendor
Our Mission is to connect people with Nature.
Chattahoochee Nature Center is a wedding venue nestled in Roswell, GA. This location allows happy couples and their loved ones to bask in the natural beauty it has to offer. Located near the Chattahoochee River, you will be welcome to exchange your vows among the live flora and fauna the location has to offer.
Nestled on 127 acres of land, The Chattahoochee Nature Center (CNC) serves as a private, environmental education facility for both locals and new visitors. From maintaining the grounds to rehabilitating animals, the dedicated staff strive to make the location one to remember. A number of their event spaces are designed with romantic celebrations in mind, ideal for soon-to-be-weds to enjoy their important moments in a picturesque setting.
You will have three ceremony sites to choose from: the Meadow, the Green Roof, or the Ben Brady Lakeside Pavilion. These spaces can be combined for your special day, to accommodate up to 200 of your guests. For more intimate ceremonies, the Green Roof will give you scenic views of the grounds and river, with natural-wood safety barriers for a rustic touch. After you leave the altar, you can enjoy the lush lawns and gardens in the Meadow, a visually rich setting for cocktails or photo sessions. The Pavilion provides both covered and uncovered open-air space, with elegant drapery and a gas fireplace to keep you and your guests comfortable. Throughout the location, you and your guests will be free to dance underneath romantic string lights and the glow of the stars. In addition, you will have access to the spacious dressing suite, allowing you and your entourage to prepare in style. The team behind CNC will be ready to connect you with their preferred vendors, including farm-to-table caterers for a fresh, mouth-watering reception dinner menu.
Our basic start at $1300-$4600 for elopements and small weddings to $4600-$7800 for a full ceremony and reception.
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Amenities + details
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
On-Site Accommodations
Ceremony Types
- Civil Union
- Commitment Ceremony
- Elopement
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
Settings
- Beach
- Waterfront
- Garden
- Historic Venue
- Museum
- Park
Venue Service Offerings
- Rentals & Equipment
- Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
2-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2022.2021.
Best of Weddings
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Reviews
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4.9
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We had our dream wedding at the Chattahoochee Nature Center! It's a beautiful space with multiple areas that our guests were able to enjoy. Our wedding was toward the end of Novemb...
er, so the colors and scenery were breathtaking for pictures. Although the sun set early that day, the CNC team helped us make use of the space in the dark. Overall, the events team was very helpful from the planning phase to the follow ups, visits, and the day-of. The team was a little slow to respond in the beginning due to their busy season for events, but they were very communicative to answer questions and help us plan our wedding leading up to the event as it approached closer. The CNC team was also very flexible with how we envisioned our wedding to flow and allowed us to create a very customized experience for our timeline, floor plans/mapping, and vendor arrangements. We overall had an incredible experience working with the CNC and were able to create stunning memories of our wedding in nature.
Would absolutely recommend CNC as a perfect venue for an outdoor wedding. The staff are incredibly helpful and patient and kind. We had the perfect wedding thanks to CNC. The groun...
ds are beautiful, and the meadow and pavilion locations are so perfect. You can also feel good about your reservation fees not just securing you a great location for your wedding, but you are also supporting a group that contributes to wildlife protection, conservation, and education. Support CNC and have an amazing wedding!
Perfect for nature lovers. A hawk was swooping over our ceremony and we could hear spring peepers singing along on the dance floor. Our guests loved it! All the staff was so kind a...
nd attentive. Thank you CNC!
If I could, I would give this place 10 stars!! We fell in love with the venue and the team was so incredible throughout the process. Especially on the day of the wedding, their tea...
m really went above and beyond to make sure everything was amazing. We cannot thank the staff more for such a beautiful wedding! The location is beautiful, quiet, and our guests loved all the nature surrounding us. Highly recommend this venue and this team!
Chattahoochee Nature Center is an amazing place for events! The indoor/outdoor space at the Pavilion provides a feeling of intimacy without actually sacrificing space, and the natu...
ral beauty of the grounds—it's right on the river and nestled perfectly among the trees—make for a wonderful setting that guests will love.
The venue staff is attentive, accommodating, and genuinely invested in making any event as special as possible. The venue coordinator was responsive and involved, and the day-of staff went above and beyond to help things run smoothly. We experienced some hiccups with the catering staff, and everyone was very willing to help and pitch in for things that they easily could have said was out of scope, and all with the most positive of attitudes.
If you're looking for a venue that offers both natural beauty and exceptional service, Chattahoochee Nature Center is the place. We couldn't have imagined a more perfect day!
CNC was everything we hoped for for our reception venue. Our April wedding was perfect for an outdoor space, but we knew we wanted some coverage. The Ben Brady Lakeside Pavilion pr...
ovided the perfect space for our reception of 135. Caroline and Fabiola kept us informed throughout the process. At the start we didn't receive much response because it was a busy season for them, but we showed up and they were very accommodating to give us a tour on the spot and we were sold. We were so happy to have space for corn hole, a food truck, and lots of dancing. We elected to rent a tent to cover the open portion of the pavilion covered which was great when it started raining in the last 2 hours of the reception. CNC was really a great space and we are so grateful for the team that helped to make sure our event ran smoothly.
Chattahoochee nature center is a natural outdoor space in a gorgeous riverside setting!
The venue itself is beautiful and well maintained. Most of the staff is very helpful and kind. We had some frustrating experiences with our venue coordinator(s) — our coordinator w...
as switched twice, including the week of the wedding. Information was not transferred between the coordinators and we were told different things from each person. The venue amenities for the bridal party were a little lacking. From what I understand, it is pretty customary that a venue provide water to the bridal party and photographers during the photoshoot/waiting time for the reception. We were told there was no water or we would be charged for it. That was a small issue but kind of illustrates the experience we had overall. We also learned during the wedding that there was also a rule about having to be packed and out of the bridal suite at 9 pm even though the wedding ended at 11 pm, which meant people had to come clean and pack up the entire suite in the middle of the reception and then our personal items were left outside until the wedding was over (this was a personal choice, because the alternative was having to have someone bring a car around and pack the car, which obviously took time away from the reception). The venue staff also got in the buffet line for food at the wedding, which would not normally be a problem, but we were not consulted about it. If we knew, we would’ve included them in our count to the caterer. Overall, although it was beautiful, there were a few of these hiccups that made us stressed. I think a lot of the issues we had could be resolved or avoided in the future if coordinators weren’t switched, and if some of the rules were changed.
We held our wedding at the CNC in April 2022, and it could not have been more perfect. Between the meadow, the pavilion, the gardens, the lake, and the walking paths there aren't m...
any venues that can compete with the CNC for sheer natural beauty. The staff was phenomenal, very communicative and helpful throughout. The CNC staff worked extremely well with all of the vendors to make things seamless and easy the day of the wedding. We felt well taken care of start-to-finish, especially considering we had to postpone our date twice due to the pandemic. We have zero reservations in recommending the CNC to anyone who is considering them as their wedding venue. Thank you so much to everyone at the CNC (especially Fabiola and Caroline) who made our day the absolute best - it exceeded every expectation we had!
This is a great venue to work with. We have photographed several wedding events here and its always such a please to work with the staff and the venue itself is just plain out amaz...
ing with a ton of great photography spots. Full of beautiful nature trails and bridges. I highly recommend them as a wedding venue. We love photographing at CNC
We held our mothers memorial service at Chattahoochee Nature Center and the facility and staff were wonderful. They made sure we had everything we needed, were on-site to answer a...
ny questions or concerns and the venue site was beautiful!
Working with the team at the Chattahoochee Nature Center was a great experience. Throughout the planning process both my husband and I were traveling for work, and there was also s...
ome transition on the CNC side, however we all made it work and the day was executed just as we had imagined.
We loved that our guests could walk around the grounds, visit the aviaries, and also enjoy games that the nature center provided for us to use in one of the field areas. They had many options for customizing the event and a preferred vendor list which made choosing our vendors even easier. My husband and I can't wait to go back for some of their on-site events and think back to our perfect day.
This summer we had our high school at the Lakeside Pavilion. It was a blast. Everyone loved it and the Nature Center. Planning for our event started back in the winter and the CNC ...
staff was great (and fun) in helping us from day one until the end. Would we do it again at the CNC? YES!
Thanks Mark
We had a wonderful time holding our event at CNC in June - Andrea and her team were each to work with and were very invested in the success of the event from the beginning to end. ...
I loved how the team was willing to walk through each step of the process and they were patient with my many questions. Even when our guest list expanded, they were accommodating in making it all work. The day of the event was beautiful and a wonderful memory for years to come.
CNC has been a wonderful experience for Wood Acres time and time again! The grounds are beautiful, and the staff is so accommodating and friendly! We will never have another gradua...
tion anywhere else!
Andrea and her fellow staff, including operations, were very patient and accommodating while helping me plan my last minute picnic/bridging ceremony for my Brownie troop. They wer...
e in constant communication about the pavilion rental and if it would be possible on such short notice. I had a badge program reservation scheduled for my troop after the picnic and Andrea and staff told me who our guide would be beforehand. Vonda and Sean checked on us periodically throughout our time at the pavilion and were very helpful and attentive. I really appreciate their patience and diligence to get the pavilion rental done. I would definitely recommend an event being held at the Chattahoochee Nature Center!
We had a Celebration of Life event on June 23. The facility was wonderful. There was almost 4,000 square feet of open air space overlooking the lake.
The staff was very, very hel...
pful. Everything was set up perfectly.
Everyone commented on the site being an ideal choice.
An absolutely magical venue for a perfect evening. We always wanted to get married out west in a national park, but this place made it feel 'ok' to do it here at home in Atlanta. ...
The energy and vibe were perfect. Staff was incredible, and they really went out of their way to make us feel comfortable with everything we had personally happening in our lives. Couldn't recommend this venue enough, made for a perfect magical day.
Real dedication to make our graduation party a big success. Andrea and Avon took our calls at all hours and showed the maximum flexibility.
The facility is accommodating and has t...
he huge advantage that we also had access to an outside area as well as being able to roam the Center’s grounds.
A beautiful venue for our women's club garden party. They were wonderful to work with, answered questions promptly and went above and beyond in making sure our event was the best i...
t could be. This will be an event that we will remember and talk about for years to come. Highly recommend!
My Husband and I cannot say enough GREAT things about our experience having our March Wedding 2021 at the Chattahoochee Nature Center. First, Andrea the site and events coordinator...
was our point of contact from our first day touring the nature center to the day of our wedding and reception. She was not only knowledgeable about what the beautiful Nature Center had to offer to make our special day memorable, but she was invaluable in helping us ensure our special day went according to plan. She was patient, available for questions and provided helpful planning recommendations when needed which helped reduce a lot of the stress and anxiety that comes with wedding and reception planning. She was so helpful throughout the entire process!
I officiated a wedding here and they staff was attentive, organized, welcoming and always willing to go the extra mile.
This is a stunning, naturally inviting venue. I was there on a recent Saturday for an event and the venue staff was outstanding, the place was gorgeous and I would highly recommend...
checking it out for your wedding and reception!
Chattahoochee Nature Center is such an amazing venue! I am a nearby caterer and I highly recommend CNC for your wedding, rehearsal dinner, engagement party, or wedding shower; they...
really have the perfect spot for every occasion! The staff go above and beyond to make sure everything is completely taken care of for your event. If you are looking for a beautiful and unique venue with true hospitality, this is definitely it!
We rented the Ben Brady Pavilion at the Chattahoochee Nature Center for our son's 1st birthday party and it was so lovely. We have a large family and was able to accommodate all 5...
0 guests with plenty of room to social distance. Andrea was amazing! She and her husband helped is set up and clean up during the event. She was very quick to answer any questions we had before the day of the event. They spent time disinfecting each table and chair for us as they were setting up for the event. There was a small kitchen with a refrigerator and ice machine available to us for use which was very helpful. Lastly, the pavilion was beautiful. We did not need much decorations as the scenery, lighting, and drapes were enough to beautify the venue.
What a great wedding & reception site. Very professional & friendly staff! Andrea was always so pleasant and available for questions during planning. Her suggestions made it a won...
derful wedding & reception. The meadow was a perfect setting & the pavilion was spacious & sparkled with lights at night. We were able to accommodate guests with Covid concerns without cancelling since this was an outdoor setting.
The Chattahoochee Nature Center is a beautiful venue. Whether you are a hosting a small, intimate gathering of less than 40 people, or you are hosting an event of more than 100 pe...
ople, the Chattahoochee Nature Center staff will work with you to make sure everything is perfect. Fabiola, Andrea and staff are knowledgeable, pleasant and easy to work with, and if you are a nature lover like myself, it's the perfect place to host an unforgettable event.
Due to Covid we were looking for an outdoor event. Lucky for us that we discovered Chattahoochee Nature Center as the venue for our daughter's wedding. We spent countless hours in ...
planning the event and by visiting the CNC many times. Every time there was need to visit the CNC I would call Andrea and she was always happy to show us the place and give her suggestions. One thing truly stands out was that Andrea was always very honest in giving her opinion and that helped us a lot. CNC is just an awesome place. The staff was great and we would love to use this place in future for any other occasion. I recommend this place and especially Andrea very highly with the positive attitude she worked with us throughout the whole process.
We have worked with Chattahoochee Nature Center MANY times.. and their professional approach and flexible attitudes make for perfect events! If you’re looking for a beautiful outdo...
or event venue.. look no further!
Andrea at the Chattahoocee Nature Center was a delight to work with. She was very detail-oriented, which was very appreciated. Everything that was promised to us, as provided and w...
e had a very successful Meeting.
The Nature Center is a gorgeous place to hold any event. I will be holding my son's 16th/17th birthday party (COVID pushed things out a year) and I cannot wait for it to come. Th...
e space is open and with nature, which is great because people will not be on top of each other if we were inside a building. I love that we are close to nature and having that background for a party is greate.
Andrea, the coordinator, was AWESOME. When I met her for the first time, I knew that we were going to hold the even there.
She has been with me with whole step of the way. She provided great suggestions kept in constant communication when COVID hit and things were turned upside down. She is very friendly and easy to talk to. She genuinely cared that my son's event would be the best it could be. I will be booking more events at the Nature Center.
It is not just the events, but the center has a lot of offer families and to get to know nature. They have live animals to see and learn about. They offer an array of activities that everyone in the family will enjoy.
The Georgia River Network held an awards Ceremony at the Chattahoochee Nature Center for the Georgia Water Coalition's Clean 13 Award to Fulton County for their resolution to ban s...
ingle use plastics. The event was held during the COVID19 Pandemic and social distancing and masks were required, but the event was memorable because the venue was so perfect. We had over 15 guests and press attending including elected officials and county staff members. It was a great success thanks to the efforts of the CNC team!
We knew that the CNC was the perfect place for our wedding , the first time we visited! Tucked back in over hundred acres of nature, the pavilion and ceremony site is breathtaking....
Even during these unprecedented times of COVID, our event coordinator, Andrea, has been extremely responsive and proactive. I feel for those who have had to reschedule their weddings due to the pandemic, but if you're looking for a new venue -- the CNC should be first on your list. An absolutely wonderful experience thus far.
We were married here Sept. 1st and everything was beautiful! Even with a few hiccups the staff worked together and moved quickly making everything run smoothly. We booked the venue...
over a year ago as soon as we toured it and Vonda and Andrea remained attentive to all of our questions. If you are looking for a unique outdoor venue amidst nature and wildlife this is the place! CNC staff, THANK YOU for helping make our day so special!
My wife and I enjoyed a beautiful wedding and reception under the pavilion by the lake at the Chattahoochee Nature Center. Our guests had a marvelous time and the venue was a dream...
come true. Imagine a magical wedding in a fairy forest. Andrea from the Center was immensely helpful and responsive in helping us work out every detail for our event. We hired a band to play next to the fire place, and enjoyed a ceremony right next to the lake with the gorgeous forest in the background. Everything was perfect. I highly recommend this for those considering an easy going outdoor wedding thats close to Atlanta, serene, and with gorgeous natural surroundings. We also had amazing photo opportunities since there are so many picturesque spots around the nature center. And finally, the cost of the venue rental goes to a great cause in helping the Nature center rescue animals and promote wildlife education. They even have Bald Eagles!
We would like to share excellent reviews for Chattahoochee Nature Center, we are so glad and fortunate to have chosen this venue for our wedding and our engagement session. The ven...
ue is very beautiful, and required almost no additional decorations. We worked with Andrea and Vonda, and they are both very professional and wonderful to work with, and made it very easy and stress-free for us leading up to and on our wedding day. They truly care about making our special day memorable.
Had a terrible experience with the event coordinator. I initially called and emailed the listed information to find out their availability. Nobody got back to me until two weeks la...
ter when I reached out on facebook. An event coordinator sent me an email with the available dates and rates. I replied and asked for a time for a tour. No answer. After multiple attempts to set a time to tour the venue (called, emailed, and even texted), we finally decided to give up. No one ever followed up.
The staff at the CNC is so wonderful and the scenery is gorgeous! I loved that we were able to have a secluded ceremony and reception all at one location! We lucked upon this venue...
and are so thankful that we did! A big hug and thank you to all of the staff/volunteers that made our day a possibility (heat and all)!
We had both our wedding ceremony and reception at the Chattahoochee Nature Center. Not only is it a gorgeous outdoor venue, the Ben Brady Lakeside Pavilion is a great space that's ...
covered so that your guests don't feel like they're unprotected against the elements. Many of the amenities that we needed were also available through the CNC, so we didn't have to worry too much about getting tables and chairs. It's also a wonderful feeling knowing that while we found a great location for our wedding, the money is also going back to a non-profit organization in our local community.
Our wedding was in November and was supposed to be during the driest time of the year, but it decided to be frigid and raining all day. Robin and her staff was able to help coordinate and move the entire ceremony under the pavilion. Our wedding was so beautiful and everyone had so much fun. We really can't thank Robin and her staff at the CNC enough for such a rememberable experience that we'll cherish forever.
The CNC is the best venue around for many reasons! First off the staff, especially Mrs. Karen (who deals with weddings) is unbelievably helpful! She will go above and beyond anythi...
ng you could expect to ensure your wedding is a success. Second the venue is so naturally beautiful! The views, the rivers, the flowers, nature provides such a beautiful setting that it really cuts your decoration costs! Third, it is an all in one venue. You can hold the reception in the meadow, and then the reception in the pavilion. This not only cuts costs but also gives you a great opportunity to get wedding party and family pictures in the meadow while guest can go ahead down to the pavilion. Fourth, the rate. The rental cost of the CNC is DRASTICALLY lower than most other venues, but don't think that is a reflection of the quality of the venue itself. It is a steal! Also, there are numerous hotels right around the venue, so it make guest accommodations super easy! I could go on and on, but just know that if you choose this venue you will not regret it!!!
Karen was so helpful in the planning stage, and recommended some great vendors. The day of everything was beautiful. They were incredibly helpful and understanding, and very reas...
onably priced. I'd highly recommend them!!
Contact
9135 Willeo Rd, Roswell, GA
Chattahoochee Nature Center