About this vendor
Offering a balance of deep historical significance and contemporary glamour, Southern Exchange Ballrooms located at 200 Peachtree City Center is the premier event venue located in the heart of Downtown Atlanta. Opened in 1927, we offer the elegance of a bygone era beautifully transformed for today to showcase your life’s special moments.
Now featuring Rosendale Events as the exclusive in-house catering; Certified Master Chef Rich Rosendale introduces a beautiful high-end culinary experience you can only enjoy here at Southern Exchange Ballrooms.
Featuring 6 distinct event spaces, in house AV, within walking distance of several of Atlanta’s best hotels, & easily accessible via public transportation, Southern Exchange Ballrooms couples an exquisite atmosphere with unbeatable convenience.
Amenities + details
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
Outdoor Event Space
Ceremony Types
- Civil Union
- Commitment Ceremony
- Elopement
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
Settings
- Ballroom
- Historic Venue
- Hotel
- Loft
Venue Service Offerings
- Bar & Drinks
- Destination Weddings
- Food & Catering
- Service Staff
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3.7
out of 5.012 reviews
I genuinely regret ever choosing this venue. It turned what should have been a memorable event into an incredibly stressful and frustrating experience from start to finish.
Commun...
ication was a constant problem. Getting clear answers was nearly impossible, and promises made during the planning process simply weren't followed through. By the day of the event, several things we had been assured would be ready either weren't there, weren't completed, or never happened at all.
The venue itself was a major letdown. It looked far more worn, outdated, and poorly maintained than the photos suggest. The cleanliness was disappointing, and the overall condition gave the impression that basic upkeep had been neglected.
My interactions with owner Andrew Tull were also disappointing. In my experience, my concerns were not addressed in a way that made me feel heard, and I left feeling that resolving customer issues was not a priority. When problems arose, I did not feel that adequate steps were taken to make the situation right.
The staff appeared disorganized and unprepared, leaving us to deal with issues that should have been handled by the venue. Instead of enjoying our event, we spent much of our time trying to solve problems ourselves.
Considering what this venue charges, the value simply wasn't there. We left feeling frustrated, disappointed, and convinced we had made the wrong choice.
If you're planning an important event, I would strongly recommend looking at other venues before booking here. Based on my experience, I would not return or recommend this venue.
Not a good place for intercultural marriage ceremony. Most countries also have their own ways of doing things and what makes the people happy. It’s not the venues wedding but the p...
eople. I understand they want to keep their standards at reception but standards and culture are two different things: The most traditional reception style for a Ghanaian wedding is big portions and variety of plated choices. This makes the people happy. Celebrating feast is fundamental in the culture. It’s a time of happiness and joy. The chef of the place restricted the Ghanaian chef how much food can be served and also burnt fish whenever they went back to reheat for our Ghanaian Chef. We were highly disappointed with the service provided and the amount of money paid for that. This is a scam and if you have an intercultural marriage with different culture please stay away. It will be a waste of time and money. Venue is only worried about making money from you and nothing else. We wouldn’t mind paying for a service we will be happy with. We don’t recommend. Happy to be done and never will we use this venue or recommend to anyone. This review will be shared across all platforms for awarenesses.
Not only is this venue beyond gorgeous, but the team at Southern Exchange is an absolute pleasure to work with. Michael was so open with us and made sure that our vision was execut...
ed. Our guests raved about the venue and the spectacular food! I knew as soon as a I walked into the Whitehall Ballroom that this was the place we would get married and my choice was confirmed time and time again. If you are looking for a beautiful venue for your wedding and amazing food, look no further than Southern Exchange!
Farah & Oskar had their wedding ceremony and reception at Southern Exchange November 2018; I know Farah through a review she wrote in google. I try to contact her through FB. She...
was very sweet to respond; The first thing she told me is that there are always hidden costs that they never tell you at the beginning; she told me that her father paid for the wedding. The contract said $10,000 but at the end he was charged $14,000 due to hidden expenses . Example: "security" is extra ...
The place lit my eyes when I first saw it on FB. That's why I decided to buy a ticket for the bridal extravaganza in February @ the Southern Exchange. I met Brooke Rios "Director of Sales" she was very kind at the beginning. I ask her about price in a week day?. stated "I will send you all the price info by email." Indeed she did,but I had so many questions to ask,the info was not clear enough. I asked her if I could schedule an appointment with her; she reply saying "I prefer for you to call me Thursday @ 11am".
So I called, she was so rude through the phone. Her tone of voice was, if my call was bothering her; I asked her if she was in a rash because she was not answering my questions with a good attitude. And she stated that she was in a hurry she had to be in a meeting; I asked her if I could call her another day? She told me that it would be better to send her every single question through an email. Which I need, but she never reply back...It was very unprofessional from this sale manager, the way she ignore me was so wrong in so many levels;perhaps she treated me that way since I began to ask her in details to please provide me all the prices of hidden fees... My dream of having my wedding @ Southern Exchange fell apart. I was heartbroken. My fiance wanted to talk to the main boss of Brooke Rios and try to get someone else to help us; But it was not worth it to this point; the way she made me feel truly upset me at that moment and I didn't want to force something that maybe wasn't for meant to be .. But after all... I bless her life and her beautiful family.
It's just so beautiful. We had our ceremony and reception at Southern Exchange. The space is just so naturally beautiful that just a few decorative items are required to personaliz...
e it. I loved having my wedding in the heart of downtown Atlanta and would do it all over again at this venue.
These guys were amazing for our occasion! We threw a charity black party that was just beautiful and went off without a hitch. We definitely recommend them!!
Highly recommended...I had the best experience with this venue for my wedding ceremony and reception. The staff was so accommodating, patient, and helpful. The cost can get up ther...
e, especially if you have a premium open bar on a Saturday, but it's worth it...your guests will thank you for it and it makes it more fun for them! The venue is absolutely gorgeous, so much so that you don't have to spend a ton of money on decor. Understated, simple decor works so well in this space because the beauty of the space is perfect on its own. Kim and Rebecca are the best and I enjoyed working with them both. My only issue was with the parking garage. The spaces are really small and hard to get in/out of and getting out (even with the discounted or validated parking sticker) was almost always an issue for me and many of my guests as the discounted stickers don't always scan properly at the exit.
Rebecca and team made my wedding dreams come true!!! The venue is absolutely gorgeous and the staff during my wedding was awesome. I still have people complimenting me on the venue...
!! Thank you so much for making my dream wedding come true xoxo
We worked with Amanda for Southern Exchange and couldn't have been happier to have her expertise! She listened thoroughly to all of our requests and went above and beyond to help m...
ake sure our vision was executed perfectly. Not to mention, her personality and spirit made the whole process so much more enjoyable and stress-free!
We recently had our wedding in the White Hall, which is the big room with the chandeliers. We LOVED the venue itself, was gorgeous and couldn't have asked for a more beautiful room...
to have our wedding in. The venue people were pretty good to work with, but there were definitely some challenges along the way. After signing our initial contract, the venue changed management companies and contracts changed completely. In the end, they mostly honored our original contract, but it took many back and forth emails and months of negotiating to get to that point. There were also a variety of last minute limitations/extra costs that we weren't expecting - the rooms they give you to get ready in don't open until 3pm on the day of the wedding, which is way too late for anyone to realistically use, so it's extra per hour to get your room earlier that day. Also, you cannot bring your own alcoholic beverages (or even regular beverages and food) into those getting ready rooms, you can only buy food/drinks from the venue (at a very high price!). We weren't able to have a sparkler exit like we had originally planned because there would be many extra costs in terms of security, closing bar early, etc. All in all, I would recommend the venue for the sheer beauty of the space, but make sure you cover ALL OF YOUR BASES in asking questions/planning so you don't get blind-sighted by last minute extra costs.
We recently had our wedding at Southern Exchange at 200 Peachtree and the whole night was absolutely perfect. The venue is gorgeous and all the staff was extremely friendly and acc...
ommodating. We got several complements on the venue, the decor and the food. It was the perfect venue for a wedding!
I fell in love with the 14' chandeliers and the unique layout that would allow for my 550-person seated wedding reception. The pillars created multiple blind spots, so we put up TV...
s to show the stage. They had no table linens or china to use so I had to go out and buy my own. The event manager kept bugging my DJ and family to end the party on time as if it was a test we'd fail if we went over time. Didn't get to dance at the end of my reception because they were sticklers on their time and didn't allow for any flexibility on when we chose to end the party vs. pack up. We had the hall til 2am, with the plan being to have the party til 12am and then 2 hours of break-down. But I see no problem in us continuing to enjoy our night while the staff break down. Why does it matter how we split our time as long as we're out by 2? Was very annoyed with their service and lack of consideration.
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200 Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA | GA
Southern Exchange Ballrooms