The Mackey House

ndled. My wedding day was amazing. However, during my wedding planning, there was a lot of turnover with the staff at the Mackey House. I went through about 3 different day of coordinators/points of contact within a year. For the amount of money the venue costs to rent, I expected more organization from the Mackey House team

he looks of it, I thought to myself that this was the wedding venue of my dreams & that there was no way we could afford to have our wedding here. But – not only is this venue beautiful beyond belief – it is affordable. We had our consultation there with Elizabeth (who was sweet as can be) but then continued on with our search to see if there were any other venues that would be suitable for our big day. Only to find that nothing seemed more right than choosing The Mackey House. When the day finally came – this day that brought a forecast of such dreadful weather (100% chance of strong winds, thunderstorms, tornado warnings) – the staff was so quick to do their best to keep us positive and to let us know that they were going to do everything they could to make sure we still had the beautiful wedding we sought to have here. Much to our surprise, an hour before the ceremony was set to begin, the rain stopped, and the sun came out. Dave assured us that their goal at this time was to dry off all the chairs in the garden so that we could have the ceremony outside as we had originally planned. To bring this review to a close, I just want to thank everyone at The Mackey House. Elizabeth and Brooke were extremely helpful and quick to respond in the beginning stages. Shelley was so accommodating when it came to scheduling our rehearsal and in discussing all the final touches. And Dave was just an extreme pleasure to work with. Never was there a moment that I looked at him or needed his assistance that he did not have a warm and genuine smile on his face. This venue, the staff, the atmosphere, the decorations – everything about this place is magical!!

hen it brought my mom to tears. Everyone at The Mackey House went above and beyond to make our wedding so great! Elizabeth and Dave were wonderful and had everything covered. It did rain on my wedding day so we had to change the floor plans last minute and everyone was so accommodating, they also were prepared and had umbrellas for everyone to use. I felt like I was not compromising anything when I had to unexpectedly change my floor plans last minute because all of the spaces at the house are so so stunning. If you are looking to get married in Savannah, I highly recommend you consider The Mackey House for your wedding!

y the magical setting the Mackey House provides. I really liked using all 3 areas - the garden, pavilion and deck for our ceremony, dinner then dancing. Everything was pristine, the staff was very kind and attentive and everyone had fun! One recommendation - get a day of coordinator. You nor anyone in your family/friends can run this venue on the day-of. It is very large and has a ton of moving parts. Do yourself a favor and invest in a good one. We had Anna Kate Events and loved her.

. The scenery is just amazing there! So many places to get beautiful photos. We had 81 guests attend our wedding, so our reception was up on the deck & it was very comfortable/not too crowded. Since the deck is covered, the rain wasn't an issue. The staff at the Mackey House is great. Shelley is very personable & was a pleasure to work with. They will recommend vendors if you need them & help in any way they can. I would absolutely recommend this venue to anyone. We had a wonderful experience at the Mackey House. This place deserves more than 5 stars!

Shelley, who both went out of their way to help make sure everything was exactly how we wanted. They were always prompt in answering any questions I had and helped make the wedding planning process a breeze! We worked with Jordon and Dave for the DJ/Director/MC. They both were excellent! The Rehearsal was fun and went so smoothly and the day of the wedding flowed perfectly and the music selection was a hit! They both were so personal and so fun to work with. Because of them, I didn’t have to worry about a single thing the day of the wedding. They made sure everything happened the way we wanted and when. I hired Rays BBQ as the caterer. Ray was great to work with and very accommodating. Not to mention all of the food was absolutely delicious! I can not thank the Mackey House team enough for all they did to help make our wedding day everything we could have ever wanted and dreamed of. Each one of them were a pleasure to work with and made the planning process such a breeze that I was worried I was forgetting something because I wasn’t stressing! Ha! Our guests are still telling us how amazing our wedding was and how much they enjoyed it. I would highly recommend the Mackey House. The venue is GORGEOUS and the staff is professional, accommodating, and fun to work with!

wedding he chased down my husband while he was taking pictures with his groomsmen and asked for his Spotify account information... if you advertise as a DJ I would assume you have your own music library! During the cocktail hour he played odd elevator type music, and at the reception the music kept skipping because he was playing music off of YOUTUBE. He also started the music off with “a history of the electric slide” and played several organized dance songs in a row until a bridesmaid asked him to move on to something else.. he then played 3 Backstreet Boys songs in a row... Additionally, several details I had gone over with him as our Day of Coordinator were not done as well ex. Champagne toast already poured on tables was not done, he also had me fill out several worksheets and meet with him 2x prior to the wedding but the day of was not sure of any of the information we had gone over... like I said, beautiful venue, not a great DJ/Day of Coordinator.

ed further because we knew the Mackey House would not disappoint

for a splurging budget. But truly was a magical night!

t started planning, they were having some changes in their event coordinators and that was frustrating but once that was sorted out we had no more issues. Between Dave and the coordinator, Jessica, we were able to get helpful tips and vendor options. The only suggestion/thing we would change: the sparkler exit. The sparklers are the short ones that don't last very long and they had our guests light them too early. As a result, by the time we got to the bottom of the stairs, most peoples sparklers were out.... luckily our photographer said she can edit them back in for our photos. Speaking of photos: we learned that they removed our photographer (Jamie of DreamWeaver) from their preferred vendor list, which I think is a huge mistake on their part- she knows the venue like NO OTHER photographer we spoke with.

ge outdoor room with no walls in 100+ heat in SAVANNAH.... Folks, its hot as hell in there. You will feel no relief in the summer months, or even in "fall" which is still summer there... Your makeup will run and you'll look like a wet cat in pictures. Idiots. Horrible.

ul and they make sure no matter what the season that the venue stays as beautiful as you remembered when you book. All I can say is you would regret picking any other vendor. The planning process with the Mackey House was a breeze. They will answer all of your questions and calm all of your nerves any time that you need. Someone is always available to talk to and if someone doesn't have the answer then they find someone who does. They seriously always have your back and make sure that your wedding is everything you dreamed of. While planning my wedding I had 3 different Bridal managers as they were going through some changes, but it went so smoothly. Each manager always made sure to introduce themselves and meet up to make sure they knew every detail about our wedding. Caroline was incredible and a quick intro meeting took an hour just because she wanted to get to know me and my fiance so well. The owner of the Mackey House would even email me every other month just to check in and make sure things were going well. We had a bump in the road with their recommended vendor and the Mackey House got right on the case to make sure things were fixed. Any other venue would say that we were on our own and it was out of their hands but the Mackey House takes their recommendations seriously and always back up their brides. Now. If I have any advice it would be to book their coordinator/DJ Dave Gibson. YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT. Dave was like a cool uncle through the whole process. He always helped us come up with cool ideas for the wedding to make things personal and always calmed any anxious thoughts. Dave made the rehearsal A BREEZE and organized the wedding so perfectly. I mean I don't know how brides get married ever without someone like Dave. The day of Dave stays on top of everything. He makes sure that if something goes wrong, it is fixed and the bride will never even know until after the wedding. Dave will make sure that the Bride and Groom enjoy the wedding and do not get stuck running around or talking to people for hours. The week of our wedding I was in tears due to the expected rain on our wedding day. It was truly my biggest worry about the wedding. However, the day of the wedding Dave took care of it and honestly the rain was a perfect touch looking back at it. When I arrived, Dave made it clear that he would wait until last minute to make the call so that I would still have a chance of my garden wedding. He even took me for a walk around the grounds 2 hours before the wedding to show me where things would be moved around if rain were to come. Well, the rain came and Dave had everything moved around so quickly. He helped our guest be escorted by umbrellas and had all the arrangements made so that the guest would still enjoy the ceremony. We moved to the deck which was my fear but it ended up being BEAUTIFUL. For a bride that was crying about the rain, I didn't even care the day of because, the backup plan was truly beautiful and Dave had it all figured out. Seriously, BOOK THE MACKEY HOUSE. Not only is it a beautiful venue but it is a family that quickly invades your heart and makes your wedding absolutely perfect.

e we decided to visit. From the moment we drove in, we instantly fell in love with it! The house is able to capture the southern charm and elegance of Savannah all in one. The staff is absolutely amazing and from day one, they kept in touch and knew exactly what to do and made me feel so comfortable the entire time. They are so welcoming and truly want to create a stress free, amazing experience. Caroline is so sweet and bubbly and truly cares about making you the happiest she can and will do anything in her power to do so. Dave (the day of coordinator and DJ) is absolutely amazing. I can't tell you how many guests came up to me and said how awesome he was. He is all about everyone having a great time and makes you feel so important. I would recommend The Mackey House to anyone looking in the Savannah area and is looking to host a wedding that no one will ever forget! Thanks again to the entire Mackey House staff for making our wedding better than we ever could have dreamed

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hing for us from officiating to being our DJ and we can't say enough great things about him! He made our day so memorable. We will never forget our perfect day at this perfect venue.

Before we got back in the car after our tour, we both said without hesitation “THIS IS IT!” It is truly EVERYTHING you could ever ask for in a wedding venue and more! From the first day of our tour, The Mackey House staff blew us away. They were very organized, up front with all the costs, and provided great suggestions and recommendations. During the time between when we contracted with them and our wedding day, The Mackey House did transition through a few wedding pre-event planners. Even with those transitions, we never felt that our wedding day plans or any previous discussions were lost or forgotten about. Closer to our wedding date, we worked directly with Jessica to finalize all our wedding details! She was VERY responsive and awesome about helping in any way she could. With some last minute changes, she was very detailed oriented to ensure that what was in their system was up to date and accurate. One thing we would say to anyone looking at doing a wedding at The Mackey House would be that YOU HAVE TO HIRE DAVE!! Hands down the best wedding decision we made! Dave will make your wedding day flawless! He worked with us to plan out our wedding day timeline and gave us great suggestions! He was also open to having us call/text him as things came up or changed, which was extremely helpful! Our guest at our wedding still talk about how GOREGOUS and in awe they were at how beautiful the venue was and that it was by far the prettiest wedding venue they had been to! And not only that, so many of our guests talked about how smooth the wedding went and how great the music was! We truly cannot say thank you enough to Jessica, Dave and the rest of The Mackey House staff for being apart of making our wedding day picture perfect! For anyone looking to get married in Savannah, we HAVE to get married at The Mackey House! There truly is not a more perfect venue out there! Your guest will be in awe, your wedding will be GOREGOUS, and if you hire Dave - your wedding day will be stress free and flawless <3

a 3-day Indian wedding there. We were expecting an email from Dave detailing the cost estimates and dates and details. NOTHING. No email. Fiance called him - he said he would have it in the next few days. NOTHING. He called him a couple more times. I left a strongly worded email. NO RESPONSE. If you can't accommodate us, at least have the decency to respond and let us know. Don't leave us hanging. It was completely unprofessional. Hopefully they are nicer to other couples than they were to us. Such a shame....

the wedding came and I was incredibly confident that everything was taken care of. The trees, the lights and the set up was breathtaking. The bartenders and wait staff were so on point and were checking in on us to make sure we had everything we needed. And Dave... well he's my superhero. When we came into town, he met with us for about 5 hours on his day off to go over every little detail. He was on all of our calls, giving really great suggestions and advice on every aspect of our wedding. He was our officiant and made the ceremony so special and funny and fun. He was our JD and our guests just loved him. Lastly, he was our day of coordinator and far exceeded any expectations we had. He even helped out a few times after the wedding, which really shows his dedication to making sure I was 150% satisfied. Our wedding was something I had dreamed about forever, and Dave and the rest of the Mackey House staff really made that dream come true.

h a great job with planning, beautifying, and nailing down every detail. Everyone was super attentive to all of the details we requested and very prompt with any e-mails we sent. The venue was so beautifully decorated everywhere (the twinkle lights were my favorite) and provided such a great backdrop for all of our pictures. We had many guests commenting on how nice it was to be able to wander around the property and see how nicely everything was set up, even in areas where the main events weren't happening. Everyone we worked with at The Mackey House was helpful in making sure our wedding day was everything we wanted and within our price range. I was concerned the deck was going to be cramped considering the amount of guests we had (150), including a 5 piece band and photo booth, but it all fit perfectly and still allowed ample space for dancing. I would HIGHLY recommend The Mackey House for any events!

We loved it for that and for also being a sort of 'one stop shop' for many of our wedding needs. It took away a lot of the stress that wedding planning can bring. I highly recommend using their DJ Dave Gibson - our guests really loved his personality as did we, and felt he made the evening a lot of fun. I also recommend using their decorating services - Improvisions. Michelle was amazing to work with. We were able to just trust in her to understand our vision and she exceeded our expectations! We LOVED the Mackey House - I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a very memorable day!

may not realize how much coordination goes into a huge event like this, but he made everything happen effortlessly. The grounds are spectacular and definitely this is not your typical venue if you're looking for something different. I cannot wait to see all of the amazing pictures we're going to have later. Will someone invite me to their wedding so we can go back and enjoy it more??? We are literally sad we may never have a chance to go back there. Thank you Mackey House!!

have to worry about anything. I definitely had a beautiful wedding and I wouldn't change a thing. However, the Mackey House staff is not the easiest to work with. Everytime we would schedule an appointment to discuss details there would either be no one there, or they would be totally surprised that we were there. There was one time that I went for a SCHEDULED appointment and the person assiting me was like "Oh, did you call yesterday?" (The appointment had been scheduled a week and a half before). There were also little things that didn't really run as smoothly. Mackey was supposed to provide cutlery for our cake. We went to go cut the cake, no cutlery. My wedding planner and to frantically search through the kitchen to find any type of utensil. We cut our cake with a steak knife...Also, the bar service (we used theres) was supposed to proved a bottle of champagne for my groom and I. When asked, they said they weren't aware. We did get champagne however. Overall like I said it was a beautiful wedding, and I wouldn't change a thing. However, if you are super OCD and worry easily, this may not be the place for you. It got to the point where the week before the wedding I was kind of just like. Oh, well I hope Mackey remembers that I'm getting married. Lol. But seriously. They do AWESOME weddings. You will have a gorgeous wedding and you won't regret the venue. But I had to give 4 stars for there really spastic service.

very involved in helping us to plan out every detail of our perfect day. Susanna, Shelly and Dave were more professional and responsive than we could ever have asked for and they truly made the daunting task of planning a wedding very enjoyable. They gave us wonderful recommendations for vendors, helped find the perfect place for every little DIY decoration I had prepared for the day and made sure everything leading up to the wedding was very clear and well planned. They even helped facilitate incorporating my quirky 1950's theme into every detail in the decorations! Dave was our coordinator and MC and he made sure that each portion of our day went off without a hitch-- his presence and professionalism was an absolute blessing! The Mackey House was the perfect place for my husband and I to start our new life together and I can't thank them enough for such a wonderful experience!

g on how great of a venue it was. I am not from Savannah and was nervous about planning a destination wedding but Dave and Susanna did an incredible job! They are both so organized and know exactly how to conduct a smooth wedding! Dave organized every detail and was a great DJ as well! Having a day-of coordinator who is familiar with the venue is a definite plus. They definitely do a fantastic job taking care of you and have made some incredible improvements to their ceremony site and size of their deck!

hat it was the best wedding they have ever been to. From the people to the food to the beautiful land and property, this is truly the most perfect wedding venue. The Mackey House knows how to put together an amazing wedding and throws one heck of a party! The people we had the opportunity to work with along the way were fantastic. Dave, the day of coordinator and DJ, is truly amazing at what he does and is such a kind and awesome person. He made planning fun. Our wedding day ran so smoothly thanks to him, and we did not have a single worry that day. We had so much fun with him along the way and especially on the wedding day! Susanna helps with much of the preplanning. She is kind and responsive and makes sure everything is in line for the big day. We loved working with her. Additionally, all the Mackey House staff members were fantastic. Everyone was smiling the entire day and kind to all of our guests. The Mackey House also makes excellent recommendations for vendors. Michelle and her team from Improvisions did our decorations and flowers. Every bit of what they did was beautiful! The food from Magnolia Grill was fantastic and all the guests raved over it...Corie, Mark, and their team made the most amazing food and the presentation was beautiful! Randy’s Beverage did our bar. They provided great service and were so friendly to all of our guests. Dave set up our transportation with Grace Limo, and they were great and on time the entire day. I cannot say enough about this venue. It truly is the most perfect place to get married. It veers from the traditional ballroom style venue. The uniqueness and beauty of the house and property and the amazing people that work there made our day unforgettable!

s awesome she always had the right answer for everything and was just the most charming, upbeat, and sweet person. She definitely made the planning process virtually painless. Dave was our DJ and master of ceremonies, he worked closely with Susanna so there was always someone to turn to if I needed anything. Dave created a fun atmosphere and thoroughly entertained us through the night (even taught, well tried to teach me how to wobble). He, as well, had an answer or solution for everything. Shelley was there on our wedding day and offered a ton of assistance to my friends in setting up centerpieces and provided me with all the last minute little details and help. Overall an amazing staff and a breathtaking environment! I'm a huge Mackey House fan and will be forever grateful to them for providing me with one of the best days of my life.

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f my requirements down and coordinated travel to and from the hotel, food/beverage, and a live band for the evening. All of my colleagues were thoroughly impressed as the Mackey house is the epitome of an elegant lowcountry plantation. The outdoor covered area was PERFECT for our event and the oysters that they provided were such good quality. They all made an effort to make each of us comfortable and the service was awesome. I highly recommend the flaming donut stand, the best donuts HANDS DOWN. Our group is rather high maintenance and everyone had a wonderful time. The live band really added to the atmosphere we were hoping for. Beautiful venue, excellent customer service, and highly recommended!

are still receiving positive comments. On the day of the event, neither of us had to worry about any detail. We just got to enjoy ourselves, and I don't know how many couples get to say the same thing about their wedding.

just got married a couple months ago, and it was by far the best time of my life. I have had so many people call me and text me asking us to get married at the Mackey House again because it was the best wedding they had ever been to! And I absolutely couldn't have done it without the help of Dave Gibson. He is the Event Director, and just awesome to work with. He runs the rehearsal, puts together the entire wedding including all the small details, DJs, and basically keeps the wedding flowing all night long. I didn't have to worry about hiring a planner because he took care of everything for me. Now we now have extra money in our budget for our honeymoon. His music had everyone dancing the entire night, even my husband's grandparents! It was priceless. And he taught us all how to wobble! Hilarious. Nothing is better than hearing, "you're the bride, it's your day," and being totally taken care of and catered to. He took away all of the stress that most brides deal with on their wedding day. Every friend of mine told me that their wedding was a blur. Mine wasn't at all. I enjoyed every second of it and had the best night of my life. Everything was taken care of. I got to marry the love of my life and dance on a glass-topped pool. I only wish it could have been longer! I always said "I want a marriage more beautiful that my wedding". The Mackey House definitely set a high standard for us, and I couldn't have asked for anything more.

ns at all. The DJ and overall "Master of Ceremonies" as he calls himself, Dave, is AMAZING! He assured that our day would run smoothly and it absolutely did. We could not have asked for a more perfect day or wedding and much of it is due to the beautiful venue we chose and their amazing staff. Thanks to the Mackey House!

l confirmation and received a reply hours later when we were on our 9 HOUR drive down that he had to cancel. He briefly apologized for the "inconvenience." He explained that the bride decided to move up the wedding by 3 hours, which is why he had to cancel. What bride moves up her wedding by 3 hours the day before? I would not work with them based on what looks like a complete lack of organization, communication, and respect for others' time.

y House staff were there for us the whole way through. I highly recommend hiring Dave to DJ your wedding as well as he is extremely professional and truly made our wedding special. Everything from the rehearsal to the bride and groom exit flowed smoothly and easily. I highly recommend the Mackey House!!

and the fire in the beautiful fireplace I was very comfortable. I've had several people comment to me that it was very cold but we had to choose either December or wait until the summer at the earliest. We chose December because summer in the south is very hot. What I loved the most about the Mackey House was that we were able to handle almost every detail of the wedding at 1 place. Well over half of our guests, including myself and all of my family, had to travel a considerable distance for our wedding so we chose to have the event in a location that allowed us to have the ceremony and reception in 1 place. The Mackey House does everything but wedding cakes and flowers. I'm told the food was great. My husband and I didn't get to eat anything and my only complaint is that we did not receive the trays of food we were promised. The house was decorated beautifully and made all the other decorating very easy and much less expensive. Dave, the Mackey House event coordinator, was excellent!! He was well worth the money! He was organized, easy to work with, focused on all the right elements, and a great DJ. I am so glad we opted to use Dave as our DJ instead of hiring a band! Overall the Mackey House did a great job of hosting our wedding.

we could get. I cannot say enough good things about this beautiful venue!! All of my guests were completely charmed by the gorgeous setting and the beautiful home. They thought it was the perfect southern setting for our wedding. All of our guests commented on how delicious the food was and we had such an amazing sweet table. I would recommend The Mackey House to anyone looking for an elegant and very affordable wedding venue. Thank you Mackey House! Our wedding was an event that neither we nor our guests will ever forget!

a more beautiful spot. Also, our guests all seemed to really enjoy the large spread of food, and there were plenty of staff to help with any needs we might have. So all in all, everyone was quite pleased with the end result. I think our only concern was in the beginning when we were still trying to finalize negotiations, sometimes it was a bit difficult to get the things we wanted, but in the end we really were very happy with the venue and were able to use it on a tight budget.