$1,300 starting price
151-200 guest capacity
This venue can host up to 200 guests
About this vendor
A natural place to let love grow
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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Pricing details
Starting prices
Reception:
$1,500
Ceremony:
$500
Bar services:
$11 per person
Catering:
Contact for price
Starting prices don't include service fees, taxes, gratuity, and rental fees. Guest count and seasonality may also affect prices. Peak season for this venue is Mar-Jun and Sept-Oct.
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
Guest Capacity
- Up to 200
Settings
- Beach
- Waterfront
- Garden
- Historic Venue
- Museum
- Park
Venue Service Offerings
- Rentals & Equipment
- Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
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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 provided 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 was 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.
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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 many 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 amazing 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
Response from the Vendor on 03/08/2022
Thank you so much Holly! We always enjoy working with you here at CNC. Your photos beautifully capture the nature on our grounds. We can't wait to have you back for our 2022 weddings!
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 any questions or concerns and the venue site was beautiful!
Response from the Vendor on 12/23/2021
Thank you Laurie. We were honored that you chose us to hold your Mother's service and hope that it can become a place you and your family can return to in memory of her!
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 some 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.
Response from the Vendor on 12/23/2021
Thank you Jessamine. It was truly an honor to be a part of your special day and we are so glad to hear it was everything you imagined! We hope to see you around at future CNC events!
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
Response from the Vendor on 11/04/2021
Thank you so much Mark. We were happy to provide a space for you all to be able to have your reunion. We would love to have Peachtree Highschool back next year!
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 graduation anywhere else!
Response from the Vendor on 07/15/2021
Thank you for your kind words! It is always a wonderful time celebrating the accomplishments of Wood Acres's children! We are glad to hear that, once again, you have had a great experience with us and we look forward to many more graduations.
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 were 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!
Response from the Vendor on 07/09/2021
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was a pleasure to work with you and to be of service to your troop. We all hope you and the girls get a chance to swing by and visit in the coming scouting year.
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 helpful. Everything was set up perfectly.
Everyone commented on the site being an ideal choice.
Response from the Vendor on 07/14/2021
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience at the Chattahoochee Nature Center. We were honored to serve the family during this time, and we are glad to hear that using our natural setting gave the family and guests a space ...
for collective reminiscences over fond memories. Memories, after all, are the connective tissue between us and the people we love. We were honored to have the Celebration of Life here at the Chattahoochee Nature Center.
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.
Response from the Vendor on 07/09/2021
Kapil, this is one of our most treasured compliments to hear that the wedding was a perfect magical day! Thank you for your sweet review and we at the CNC wish you both, many more wonderful, magical days just like your wedding 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 the 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 it could be. This will be an event that we will remember and talk about for years to come. Highly recommend!
Response from the Vendor on 05/20/2021
Thank you for allowing us to be part of your celebration. We loved having the ladies on the property. We are glad to know it was an affair to remember!
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!
Response from the Vendor on 05/20/2021
Nicole reading this review brings us right back to your perfect wedding day! We are so excited to read your sweet words, and thank you for taking the time to share your experience from start-to-finish. We are over-the-moon that your wedding day...
was stress-free and that your time spent with our team was everything it should have been. We wish you and Bradley all the best in your married life together!
I officiated a wedding here and they staff was attentive, organized, welcoming and always willing to go the extra mile.
Response from the Vendor on 05/20/2021
Amy, thank you for your kind words! We love that you love so many things about the Chattahoochee Nature Center.
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!
Response from the Vendor on 04/05/2021
Thank you so much Maria! We are very glad that you enjoyed our first ever Wedding Expo at the Chattahoochee Nature Center. Your feedback is invaluable to our growth and improvement for future events.
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!
Response from the Vendor on 04/05/2021
Thank you so much Emma for the wonderful feedback. It was a pleasure to have you back at the Nature Center for our event and we look forward to working with City BBQ in the future!
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 50 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.
Response from the Vendor on 11/10/2020
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience at the Chattahoochee Nature Center. We were delighted that your family could safely gather during this time of Covid-19 to celebrate this important family milestone. It was an abso...
lute blast for Von and me to serve you on your special day!
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 wonderful 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.
Response from the Vendor on 11/01/2020
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your family’s experience at the CNC. Congratulations to the happy couple on tying the knot. It was an honor for our team to serve you on your special day!
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 people, 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 outdoor event venue.. look no further!
Response from the Vendor on 10/20/2020
Thank You so much Autumn! It is always a pleasure to work with Harts and Petals. Your reputation precedes you so that our clients and our staff are always confident that events will be a breeze with you on the scene!
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 we 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. The 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.
Response from the Vendor on 09/27/2020
Thank you so much for your kind words! The 7 months of planning we have spent together has been such a blast! It has been a pleasure to work with you and your family. Hope you get a chance to swing by and visit in the future.
~Andrea
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 single 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 venue 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 later 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 anything 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 reasonably priced. I'd highly recommend them!!
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9135 Willeo Rd, Roswell, GA
Meet the team
Fabiola
Manager
I graduated from the University of Georgia as a Wildlife Biologist and have been working with the Chattahoochee Nature Center since August of 2019. Conservation is my passion. Organization and creativity are my strengths. The nature center allows me to help folks get their nature on while making sure that the vision for their special day comes true in a stress free and spectacular way!
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