The Mackey House

We are SO thankful that we chose the Mackey House as our wedding venue!! It was truly a spectacular night, thanks to the help of the Mackey House staff and our other vendors. They went above and beyond for everything!!! From the initial visit, throughout the planning process and on our special night- communication was seamless and everyone was so kind. I couldn’t recommend this venue enough! We were so happy we were able to have Andie from Emerald & Ivy events be our planner!!! She was truly incredible, so detail oriented and was on top of every aspect of the wedding and made sure to think of things that we didn’t. We felt so confident that our day was going to run smooth because of her, and it went even better than expected thanks to her suggestions and ideas!! Andie is at The Mackey House all the time and no one knows the venue better. We are incredibly grateful that Andie was there for us on our special day and couldn’t recommend her more!!!

You get what you pay for and you pay a lot. Absolute professionals an a lovely venue. Not that I plan on getting married again, but 10 out of 10 would do it there again. Their set up is perfect for ceremony, dinner, and reception with excellent staff all around. A true one one stop shop for wedding venues.

I couldn’t recommend The Mackey House enough. I’ve heard from literally all my guests that it was the most beautiful wedding venue ever. It really has it all including a stellar team by your side. From Diamond Dave who MC’d and DJ’d the night away with phenomenal music selections, Sailor who coordinated everything flawlessly, to the Mackey’s themselves who guaranteed that myself and my now husband to have the wedding of my dreams. I will cherish and remember my day forever. Thank you to The Mackey House team!!!

Our wedding at The Mackey House was truly magical and dreamy! The venue itself is stunning, with beautiful surroundings that made for an unforgettable day. What really set it apart was the range of services offered onsite, from decorating and bar services to providing an MC, DJ, and even our wedding planner. Everything ran so smoothly, thanks to their well-organized team. A special shout-out to Dave Gibson, who went above and beyond to make sure every detail was perfect—his professionalism and care made our day stress-free. We’re so glad we chose The Mackey House for our wedding!

The Mackey House is absolutely amazing!!! You will not find a more beautiful venue in Savannah. We chose the Mackey from reviews that we read on line. This was a destination wedding for us and we couldn’t be more pleased. Andie the wedding planner helped us to navigate through details and time lines. She was present the entire day and helped with everything. She has the best personality and we just loved her. Diamond Dave did our DJ and ceremony music. He kept the party going all night. He was so fun to plan with and played everything we wanted. Dave has a great sense of humor and we were so happy working with him. The price is totally worth it. We did get married on a Sunday to help with cost and it was the earliest available. We would have totally paid for a Saturday. Book your beautiful wedding at the Mackey House. You will not regret your choice.

I could not recommend The Mackey House enough for a wedding venue! My now husband and I just got married there this past June and it was truly the most magical day. Everyone on their staff goes above and beyond to make sure your day is exactly as you envisioned it. I actually booked with The Mackey House before even seeing it in person, I had just seen their website and social media, and when I toured for the first time the venue by far exceeded my expectations. Shelley was so fantastic and welcoming and gave me a tour as well as recommended vendors and answered all of our initial questions. My husband and I then met with Dave, who was our DJ and day of coordinator, and he was absolutely incredible as well! He sat down with us and mapped out our entire day from start to finish answering any additional questions we still had. On the day of Dave's assistant, Denise, was also SO great! She helped the day run so, so smoothly. From every vendor they recommended to everyone at The Mackey House, the whole day was absolutely perfect. I wish I could relive the day over and over again and so much of that is to their credit. Our guests had the best time and really felt the southern elegance that The Mackey House exudes. It was absolutely perfect!

Thank you to the Mackey House team. After touring countless wedding venues, we thought we would never find one that had everything we were looking for. My mom and I stumbled on the Mackey House one night and instantly fell in love. All of the string lights, the gorgeous white house, the fountains and pond, the tents, the bridal suite/groom's room -- everything was perfect! The amazing staff was an added bonus. Shelley and her team were incredible and so on top of things leading up to our big day. The team there the day of was so attentive and truly cared about making our day so special. They kept everything running smoothly and made sure everyone was having a blast. It was truly the best day ever and we couldn't imagine having had our wedding anywhere else!! Thank you again! Harley and Carrison Hager

Amazing Venue and staff at the Mackey House. The catering company Serg (Tracey) worked amazingly along with Shelly and her team. Highley reccomend both!

Could not say enough good things about the Mackey House & their stellar team! We live in Brooklyn but my husband is from Savannah, and we had our hearts set on getting married there. They were so helpful in planning a beautiful wedding from start to finish. We got married on 5/27, which ended up being about 50 degrees and raining - not quite what we expected from a Savannah summer weekend! Shelley and Shavonne were in touch that entire week about creating the perfect rain plan. We ended up moving from the garden to the pavillion, where they set a fire and our guests crowded around for a beautiful, intimate ceremony, and the rest of the night went on as planned! All of their covered spaces had heat/AC and blocked any wind or rain coming through, so it still very much felt like an outdoor wedding. We truly wouldn't have changed a thing and so much of that is due to the creativity of the team.

We got married at the Mackey House this past weekend and could not have pictured a more perfect venue!! Everything about the venue was incredible and our guests could not get over how pretty it was! We received numerous comments that followed along the lines of "This is the prettiest wedding venue we have ever been to." I also want to shoutout Dave and Shelley who were both amazing to work with! We used Dave as our day of coordinator and DJ and he was fantastic!! Shelley was also great to work with in the planning process and answered all of our questions very quickly! Cannot recommend the Mackey House enough!!

Are you looking for the best wedding venue in Savannah? Then you've found it in the Mackey house! I've grown up in Savannah, but only found the venue when looking for my wedding. It's perfect!! Gorgeous grounds with gardens, ponds, picture perfect outdoor fireplace, Southern magazine style manor house. I could keep going, but there is even more to talk about! They have an amazing package that includes venue, bar, catering, DJ, lighting and decorations! It saved me such a headache so I didn't have to get so many vendors. All my guests gawked at the surrounding beauty, and raved about how my wedding was amazing beyond words. my husband and I want to get married there again!!

We held our wedding ceremony and reception at the Mackey House, and it was such a magical day! Huge props to my husband for finding this venue. Very accommodating, and ready to help/provide guidance every step of the way. And beyond that, the space is beautiful. We had our wedding in March so all the greenery was bright and blooming! Truly magical night, won’t ever forget it. Special shout-out to DJ Diamond Dave, he kept the party going!

The Mackey House was a dream come true for our wedding venue! We couldn't have asked for a better day. They were so helpful throughout our wedding planning process and answered all my questions and concerns as they popped up. All of our guests raved over the stunning property, organization throughout the event, and overall wonderful experience! We had Dave Gibson as our DJ and day-of coordinator and he couldn't have done a better job! He was entertaining, solved every problem, and on top of his game. It was the best dance party and the best time we could have had! Our wedding day and night was seamless and to me that is priceless!

So so so happy with everything that The Mackey House did for us. Highly recommend splurging for this venue! Shelley was amazing to work with and made sure our day was perfect. DJ Dave was great and also our coordinator and really made sure everything went smoothly.

We had our wedding at the Mackey House on November 18th and if I could give them 10 stars, I would! I cannot express how amazing the Mackey House truly is! Our wedding was a destination wedding simply due to my husband and I loving the romantic feel of Savannah, GA. From my first visit there, I knew it was everything I wanted in a wedding venue, from its long driveway through the trees, to its romantic southern charm. The venue was exactly what I pictured for my wedding day! We had our ceremony on the lawn, dinner in the pavilion, and dancing up on the deck; everything ran great! The Mackey House team were some of the best people I've ever met, they were all so helpful! I definitely recommend having Dave as both your day of coordinator and DJ; he's fantastic and listened to all of my ideas while also offering great recommendations of his own! While you do have to choose from a catering list they provide, Thrive Catering was perfect and everyone absolutely loved the food! The whole day was a dream and everyone put in the work to make my wedding dreams happen! All of my friends and family are still talking about how beautiful and amazing our wedding was! I cannot thank the Mackey House enough!

We had an awesome time using the Mackey House as our wedding venue! The property is beautiful, with many different areas for pictures and ceremony/celebration. We were glad to be able to use different areas of the property for different parts of our wedding. The property is even more impressive at night with all their lights on display. We were very thankful for the staff and bartenders for keeping our guests happy and had our party running smoothly. Any last minute concerns I had were addressed promptly, which I appreciated! Their team has meetings leading up to the big day to make sure everything is set up as requested. I was grateful for this as we wanted to be fully present with our friends and family during the event. I would recommend the Mackey House to others getting married...we had a blast!

My husband and I had our wedding at the Mackey House on 11/11/22. It was by far the most memorable night of our lives. Despite Hurricane Nicole that came through, Dave, Shelley and the Mackey House Team went above and beyond to make our day perfect. We hired Dave to be our officiant, day of coordinator and DJ. He killed it. He is extremely personable and is hands down the best at all that he does. Despite all the stress and craziness the hurricane brought to us, The Mackey House made sure it was a success in every way. Everyone that attended keeps raving about how beautiful and perfect everything was about it. We can't thank you all enough!!

Just go ahead and book this venue! I was sold from the moment we turned into the long, winding driveway amongst so many beautiful trees. The venue is absolutely stunning! Every turn you make is another gasp-worthy moment. From the gardens to the bridal/groom suites, everything is picture-perfect. Our guests came all the way to Savannah from Canada and boy did they think it was worth it once they pulled in. All of our guests were in awe. The staff as the Mackey House were all so helpful and professional. We knew we were in good hands from day 1. Shelley and Dave really helped ease any anxieties before the big day and on day of, Dave and Chavon took care of everything and I didn't have a single worry. None of us wanted the night to end!

The Mackey House was absolutely wonderful! Everyone was so kind and helped make my day less stressful. You definitely can tell they do this often they were all very quick and knowledgeable. I could not have imagined a more perfect day. I would recommend this venue to anyone!

The Mackey House was a dream! The property is even more gorgeous in person, our family is still talking about it. It was so convenient to have the ceremony, dinner, and reception within one venue while using different spaces on the property. Dave, Shelley, and the entire team are SO helpful and accommodating, they were truly willing to do anything to make our day perfect. You can tell how experienced they are, and they had great ideas to enhance our day and decrease any stress. We cannot recommend this venue enough!

Wow! The Mackey House team.... Shelley, Dave and their staff are superb. Our daughter and son-n-law’s wedding was so enjoyable for us because of their great service. As parents of the bride, our recommendation is to let them do their thing. Let Dave direct, assist in planning and DJ. He’s amazing and your children, family and guests will have a great time of celebration.

Got married here on 3/28/2022 during the morning. Beautiful venue with lots of space. No complaints. We read on the Knot about an issue with day of coordination so we brought our own and didn't experience any issues in the planning phase with Mackey House. "Groom" ready room is not as spacious as bridal ready room and seems a bit like an afterthought but functional. Beware that the deck now has a roof (that's not all wood) and plastic siding. Essentially making it a hot box during a warm day. Even though the plastic sides were drawn back, it was still hot and the dance floor is right in the middle of the sun. I'm sure they will add more fans but I'm not sure there's much that can be done with regards to the dance floor. Maybe just remember this if having a wedding during the day time. Thankfully, their on site people were very helpful and attentive. When they were notified that we were hot, they brought fans out for us at the table. Would totally recommend them over and over again.

This house is even more breathtaking in person. It was exactly what I had envisioned for our day and all our guests could not stop talking about how beautiful everything was. The Mackey House team knows what they are doing and are very talented. Dave the MC/DJ was a very funny addition to the day and he was a great help through the process!

Absolutely the most perfect place to get married! There are so many places to have your ceremony and reception & even more gorgeous places to take photos. The staff is extremely accommodating & ensures that your special day goes smoothly and perfectly! You must pick from a list of caterers for food; however, the list is amazing and the catering service we chose (Delightful Catering) was sooooooo good! Some may see the price and think it’s not worth it but it absolutely is! I nor my family had to lift a finger on my wedding day, so I think that’s worth paying a little extra!

We cannot say enough wonderful things about The Mackey House and their staff! We were able to put together a wedding for our daughter and son-in-law in six months. They exceeded our expectations in every way. The grounds were immaculate, the staff was very courteous and they were well prepared for any potential weather situation. “Diamond” Dave was an absolute gem! He controlled the pace of the wedding and reception and did it flawlessly while being very engaging with our guests. Shelley was also very instrumental in making this the perfect day for the newlyweds. Countless guests commented on this being the most amazing venue and wedding they had ever attended. They truly made it a day we will never forget!

The Mackey House was absolutely perfect for our wedding in Savannah. We fell in love with it immediately and planned our dream wedding in less than 6 months thanks to the staff at Mackey House. They made our lives so much easier and helped guide us in our planning process. I truly felt that the entire day was handled so well, and I knew everything would be taken care of by staff so I could thoroughly enjoy myself on the wedding day. Multiple wedding guests said it was the best wedding and venue that they had ever been to. Special shout-out to Diamond Dave and Shelley. Dave took care of coordinating everything, making announcements to guests, making sure my husband and I were taken care of, and played awesome music! Shelley was super helpful in the planning process. Could not recommend the Mackey House enough! It was truly the best day of our lives :)

My daughter's wedding was held at the Mackey House a couple weeks ago. It was truly a magical event. This sprawling space is breath taking at every turn, the staff is professional, everyone is at the top of the wedding game. My husband and I had so many guests tell us that it was the best wedding they had ever attended. If you are planning a wedding in Savannah, you must visit this venue.

The Mackey House passes 5 stars for us. I am from Savannah and never thought that we could afford to have our dream wedding here, but much to my surprise, it was much cheaper than other venues we were considering. We worked with Shelley and Dave and let me tell you, they are absolutely amazing. They really helped our dream wedding come true and provided one beautiful location to host both our ceremony and reception. I would recommend The Mackey House over and over., thank you all again!

We celebrated our daughter and son-in-laws wedding on June 24, 2021 at The Mackey House. We were originally planning a wedding in Vermont, but like others, had to change locations four months prior to the wedding date due to COVID 19 restrictions. We found the Mackey House and what a blessing! Site unseen we booked the venue. The staff was courteous and went out of their way to make sure our day was special!! Our caterer, Georgia Restaurants Ventures, Ray and his staff-WONDERFUL. Food was excellent and service, top notch!!! The property is absolutely GORGEOUS! It was truly flawless and it was our fairly tale wedding! DAVE-what can we say about Dave!!!! Our wedding coordinator, our DJ, and the man that kept our nerves at bay! He was absolutley wonderful and there are no words to tell you how much we APPRECIATED your guidance throughout this process. If we could give this venue and the staff more than five stars we would. Ms. Mackey, it was a pleasure speaking with you at the reception and we appreciate all your advice on things to do in Tybee! YOU ALL EXCEEDED OUR EXPECTIONS AND WE TRULY HAD THE TIME OF OUR LIVES!!!

We attended a wedding there for our friends as members of the party! Not only was it beautiful, the food was phenomenal and the event went so smoothly! From the amazing coordination to the layout of ceremony and reception we were a bit jealous we didn’t book our own wedding there!

We are not local to the South but wanted to have our Dream Southern wedding. The Mackey House was the first venue we toured and needless to say we did not need to see any others! We absolutely fell in love with the dreamy garden, fountains, and picturesque romantic setting, perfect for our intimate reception. The front steps are great for bridal portraits or bridal party photos and the twinkling lights at night warmed the atmosphere making our dreams come true. The staff proved to be absolutely wonderful and made sure everything went according to plan. This venue will always hold a special place in our hearts!

We kept saying all day that we felt like we were at someone else's wedding because we were having so much fun! We were warned time and time again that this day would fly by and The Mackey House made it so we could enjoy every part of our wedding! DJ Diamond Dave and Shelley made our planning so easy, every vendor we used was familiar with the grounds, all of our guests were blown away. From the grounds, the staff, the price and the optional amenities, we could not recommend this venue more. Our photographer was in love, it is impossible to take a bad photo here. I wish we could give more stars!

Thank you to the Mackey House for hosting my wedding this past weekend! The staff is very professional and very friendly! Dave checked on us multiple times throughout the night to make sure we were having a great time and if we were pleased! I appreciate all of the hard work that went into my special day! The venue it’s self is just gorgeous and there are MANY areas to take pictures after the wedding!

Well do I begin, our wedding was AMAZING. The Mackey house was such a beautiful location for our special day. They always worked with us and whenever we had any questions, they answered in no time. Dave was such a joy to talk to and work with, I wouldn’t have it any other way. All of my guest had such a good time & every-time our wedding is brought up in conversations, they rave about the Mackey house. I definitely recommend this & loved every second we were there. They had rooms available for us, the bride and groom, prior to the wedding, each location is a great back drop for any type of photo taken & the dance floor gave such a fun aspect to our party!

We had to reschedule our wedding due to COVID and they were absolutely amazing about helping us move. They replied in timely manner and were very sweet. The weeks leading up to the wedding Shelly was either on the phone or emailing to answer any and all questions we had. On the wedding day we had Dave as our Mackey coordinator. He came down and introduced himself and offered to help with anything. He made sure everyone was in line and walking into the ceremony correctly. At the reception he was extremely attentive and brought us food and drinks. He honestly had anything to us before we could even think to ask for it. They provided anything we may had forgotten and were generous about it. My husband and I could not have been more happy about how they handled our wedding. They were absolutely incredible in every step. Not to mention the property is gorgeous and the lights at night make it breathtaking. I would absolutely tell anyone Mackey is well worth your money!!

My husband and I got married at The Mackey House September 2020 and it was a fairytale. I couldn't have been happier with how the day turned out. Even getting married in the middle of a global pandemic it was everything I ever dreamed of and more. I moved to GA in 2016 and heard of the Mackey house shortly after moving and have wanted to get married there ever since. I knew when we got engaged and start looking that there was no other place I'd rather go. Dave and Shelly are nothing short of amazing, they were extremely helpful from day one of planning all the way to the end of the night on our big day. They were both always so responsive and made sure to put our minds at ease with everything. The venue itself is breathtaking, my guests still compliment it when they come around. It is so stunning and beautifully decorated. Every time we drove to the venue, coming around the corner and seeing the venue would literally make my jaw drop. It never got old, it was always such a beautiful experience. The day of the wedding, Dave was so helpful with everything going on and made me feel so comfortable so that I could just enjoy my day and then he was an amazing DJ at our reception. If you are planning on getting married at the Mackey house and aren't sure if you want to purchase dave's DJ services, let me be the one to push you to go for it. Our day wouldn't have been the same without him the entire ceromony and reception.My husband was actually deployed for a good amount of the year while we were planning so I was alone during most of the planning and Dave was sure to be so helpful and also was able to include my husband in the process which made me feel so much better. There is no doubt that your special day will be everything you want in a wedding if you book at The Mackey House. There's no need to continue looking around, you have found the perfect dream venue right here. Thank you again to Dave, Shelly and the rest of the wonderful staff for making all of my dreams come true. I wish we could rewind and live it all over again.

The mackey house for my wedding on 11/13 was nothing short of spectacular! Dave and Shelley were amazing to work with! Dave happened to be our DJ also! He played amazing songs and we were dancing all night long!!! I wish it lasted the entire day!!!

Simply a magical wedding day for my daughter and her husband!! From the impeccable gardens to the china to serve wedding cake our elopement package with Mackey House was shear perfection. We downsized from 150 to 18 in an effort to keep our family and friends safe during Covid. The Mackey House could not have treated us any better and were as accommodating as possible. Thank you, especially to Dave and Shelley.

The Mackey House was exactly what I visioned my wedding day to look like! From the outdoor ceremony by the fountain to the reception on the deck, everything was so beautiful. One of my favorite things about the Mackey House is all the space and different areas for the guest. We had our ceremony in the lawn by the fountain, our cocktail hour in the pavilion, and our reception on the deck. Also, we had cornhole boards and a cigar bar out in the garden and the basement was perfect for anyone who needed to relax for a minute. I was a covid bride and had to rescheduled my original wedding date. The Mackey House made the transition so easy and stress free! If you're looking to get married in the Savannah area, I highly recommend the Mackey House!

This is not a review coming from vengence, rather a review coming from pure disappointment that I hope no other bride has to experience--particularly those of you trying to plan your wedding during COVID. Lewis and I traveled to Savannah to look at venues since his family is in GA, and I wanted a dreamy, outside wedding with Spanish moss. As SOON as I saw The Mackey House, I thought, "This is it." I loved the venue. We met with the salesperson, who brought us champagne and little chocolates (really accenting how perfect this venue would be). The charm and professionalism slightly tapered when we started working with the salesperson and COMPLETELY dropped after we signed our contract. Throughout the viewing, the salesperson kept promoting his wife's work as a designer even though I had expressed my desire to design the venue. Moreover, he didn't seem comfortable speaking to a woman as he kept directing his pitch to my then-fiance. All of this I could understand and did as we moved forward with signing. Then, communication dropped off completely. The person in charge of connecting with us was so unprepared and unprofessional that they made multiple appointments to speak with me over the phone and never followed through on any. I ended up calling them, which resulted in a really unprofessional conversation where I learned entirely too much about their personal life. Again, I could overlook this as after I complained of the unprofessionalism, I was assigned a different person as the point of contact. Then came COVID. My husband is in the Air Force National Guard in Spokane, WA. We waited until April 2020 to decide to cancel our June 2020 wedding as we realized that we were not going to be able to plan a date in the foreseeable future that would be safe for our family or that my husband could attend. (The Air Force restricted his travel until the mandates moved to a different stage.) What was a truly devastating disappointment was made so much worse as The Mackey House offered no support in our cancelation. While other vendors understood the devastion that couples were going through and immediately offered options for support, The Mackey House made the cancelation so much more difficult. All of my other vendors, aside from one small business who could still uphold their contact, returned the entire deposit and any advancement we had made as they knew it was the right thing to do; The Mackey House wasn't even going to return our advanced payments to us. After having many lengthy conversations, we were returned that money, but we still never received our deposit. This is upsetting as they aren't able to uphold their contact and move us to a next available date (which is unforeseeable ATM) and are counting on the fact that we can't take them to court to prove this. Though the venue is remarkable, the service is absolutely classless and will ultimately result in stressful wedding planning.