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Stephen Smith
DIRECTOR OF SALES
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AWARD WINNER (5X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
The Mackey House is a mansion wedding venue located in Savannah, GA. Just five minutes from downtown Savannah, this colonial-style house with its beautiful gardens has been a sought-after wedding venue for over 16 years.
First purchased in 1931 by Harry E. Martin, Jr., the property was named Red Gate Farms by Harry’s wife, Mamie. Many years later, in 1997, their granddaughter, Laura, and her husband, Fred Mackey, built their own home at Red Gate Farms. Laura and Fred hosted their daughter Tonya’s wedding at their home. Afterward, they received many requests from friends and family to host their own events at the Mackey House. The house soon became one of Savannah’s premier wedding venues.
The Mackey House is set on 150 acres and boasts picturesque gardens with a pond, tropical ferns, palm trees, and outdoor fountains. It features six indoor and outdoor spaces that can host ceremonies and receptions with up to 300 guests, as well as engagement parties and showers. Ceremonies can be held on the stunning 2,600 square-foot outdoor pavilion, which features a foyer and a fireplace, or on the sweeping lawn. For receptions, couples can choose the spacious covered deck with a dance floor and atmospheric lighting, or the historic interior of the house. Suites are available for the couple to get ready before the event. The venue can provide a multitude of services, including catering, an in-house bar, overnight accommodations, transport, photography, sound, lighting, and more. They also offer setup and cleanup.
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Pricing details
Couples usually spend $30,000
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Amenities
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
Up to 250
Settings
Backyard
Barn
Farm & Ranch
Estate
Garden
Historic Venue
Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Packages
Destination Wedding Planning
Food & Catering
Planning
Destination Wedding Planning
Rentals & Equipment
Tents
Service Staff
Transportation
Awards and Affiliations
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Meet the team
Stephen Smith
Director of Sales
When 'two become one' is one of the three most important days in a person's life. As a husband and father of 6, I thank God and cherish my decision to marry the love of my life Candace, and to walk through life together with her. It is my pleasure and honor to help you journey this same path and to make your wedding day as fun and memorable as possible. At The Mackey House, we'll help you with every facet of a dream wedding, set on a Southern Farm Estate. We'll make our special space, exclusive to you, your fiancé, and your closest of friends and family, for your special day.
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Reviews
4.7
out of 5.088 reviews
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The Mackey House is highly praised by multiple reviewers as a dream wedding venue with exceptional staff and customizable package options. The venue is described as stunningly beautiful, with a professional team that goes above and beyond to make the wedding day stress-free and magical. Reviewers highlight various staff members, such as Andie, Diamond Dave, Shelley, and Stephen, for their outstanding contributions to the seamless execution of events and ensuring a memorable experience for couples and guests alike. Guests were impressed by the range of services offered onsite, from catering and DJ services to coordination and decoration, making The Mackey House a top choice for weddings in Savannah.Review photos
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Brittany H
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5.0
6/24/2024
The Mackey House was the perfect setting for our traditional Southern wedding!! I loved that the venue sits on the oldest Jersey cattle farm in the state of Georgia, especially since my husband is a cattle rancher. Our first encounter was with Stephen, who toured us around the venue and assisted with date selection and contract details. We then met Shelley who was kind and patient when discussing and recommending caterers, transportation services, hair and make-up specialist, florals specialist, wedding planners/coordinators and much more. A HUGE THANK YOU to Shelley for her sprinting skills when I nearly forget my bouquet before going down the aisle!! Dave served as our Master Coordinator/Day of Wedding Planner and was extremely helpful in assisting us with song selections for our ceremony and guiding us with organizing the flow of our event. Dave answered all texts/phone calls/emails promptly and maintained the utmost professionalism throughout the entire process. Having dated nearly 11 years, it is safe to say that I had ample time to plan our theme and décor for our special day. I appreciated the Mackey House allowing me to purchase additional décor independently so that I could complete my dream wedding vision. The Mackey House team was fantastic at putting out the table runners, picture frames, colored drinking straws, and Tiffany and Co. themed wedding favor boxes—all of which completed our “dinner at Tiffany’s” theme. Thank you to Andie from Emerald and Ivy Events for supplying the silver chargers that completed our white, teal blue, and silver table décor. I cannot put into words how monumental every staff member at The Mackey House and/or their preferred vendor list was in making our dream wedding a reality. Thank you for sharing in our special day and supplying us with wonderful celebratory memories that we and our family and friends will forever remember!
Aubrie C
5.0
3/21/2025
From the moment we toured to the trolley get away at the end of our wedding night, The Mackey House was a dream the whole way through! The staff is incredibly professional and really tailors to anything you need. The venue is well kept all year round, and the team thinks of everything! The package options help make your day customizable and it really is worth it! Andie, Shelley, Dave, Stephen — they really make your wedding dreams come true! As a bride I truly did not have to worry about a single thing because I knew they would take care of it for me. Could not recommend this place more!
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Reilly H
5.0
2/10/2025
My husband and I got married here February 9 and it was the most beautiful wedding venue ever imagined. It was like a fairy tale. All of the staff, from booking the venue to wedding day, was so professional. Dave the DJ was so great, he was so much fun and was a great point of contact through out the planning process. Andie, the wedding coordinator , was absolutely amazing. You will have no worries on your wedding day because she takes care of everything behind the scenes. She will create a huge timeline to make you feel better about your day. Stephen was very helpful in the booking process. They were so nice and made everything so smooth. Highly recommend getting married here, it’s absolutely gorgeous.
Jackson H
5.0
11/25/2024
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.
Jenn C
5.0
11/20/2024
The Mackey House is hands down the best venue in Savannah. The venue itself is beyond gorgeous, I mean you could have zero decor and it would still be beautiful. To make things even better is the staff. I have nothing but great things to say about the entire Mackey House staff, they made our day beyond amazing. Dave was our officiant and DJ and he is AWESOME!! My husband and I had multiple meetings with him leading up to our wedding day and he really brought our vision to life. He is open to literally any idea that you bring to him, Dave literally took a tequila shot with us during the ceremony LOL it was so fun. So many of our guests came up to us and were asking where we found Dave because they loved him. Our wedding day was perfect, we both had zero stress the entire day which I feel like you don't really hear that often. The Mackey House constantly told us throughout the wedding process that we had two jobs and that was to get married and have fun and man they definitely weren't wrong. We were sold on the Mackey House from the initial tour because Stephen really took the time to make us feel like we were going to get married there and through all the tours that we took, no one had done that. If you are thinking about getting married here, do it!!! We had SO many guests tell us it was the best wedding they had ever been to and that is thanks to this incredible venue and most importantly the best team!!!
Ashlyn M
5.0
11/17/2024
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!!!
Alex R
5.0
9/21/2024
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!
Amy W
5.0
7/14/2024
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.
Hannah W
5.0
7/02/2024
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!
Harley H
5.0
11/20/2023
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
Jonathon K
5.0
11/13/2023
Amazing Venue and staff at the Mackey House. The catering company Serg (Tracey) worked amazingly along with Shelly and her team. Highley reccomend both!
Sarah F
5.0
6/15/2023
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.
Madison C
5.0
5/16/2023
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!!
Emi R
5.0
5/07/2023
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!!
Madison M
5.0
3/30/2023
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!
Rachel M
5.0
3/20/2023
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!
response 03/21/2023
Rachel, thank you for allowing us to be a part of your special day! It was truly a pleasu...
re being able to work with you throughout the planning process. You and Jarrod are a delightful couple and we wish you a lifetime of love and blessings!
- The Mackey House Team
Laura Z
5.0
2/17/2023
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.
Taylor H
5.0
1/11/2023
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!
response 01/20/2023
Hi Taylor,
We're so happy to hear that your wedding day was everything you hoped for and...
thank you for allowing us to be a part of it. Our hope is that the Mackey House will always hold special memories for you and Chris.
We wish you both a lifetime of love and blessings!
Thank you,
The Mackey House Team
Molly C
5.0
1/09/2023
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!
response 01/20/2023
Hi Molly,
We're so glad that your wedding was everything you hoped for and we thank you ...
for allowing us to be part of such a special day! We wish you and Gunner a lifetime of love, happiness and many blessings.
Thank you,
The Mackey House Team
Jessica G
5.0
11/19/2022
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!!
response 01/20/2023
Jade, thank you for allowing us to be a part of your beautiful day! We are so happy to hea...
r that your journey with us was everything you hoped for.
We wish you and Garrett many blessings and a lifetime of love and happiness!
Thank you,
The Mackey House Team
Stephanie T
5.0
11/05/2022
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!
Chelsea G
5.0
10/12/2022
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!
response 01/20/2023
Chelsea,
We are so happy to hear that your special day was all that you hoped for! Thank...
you for allowing us to be a part of it.
We wish you and Austin a lifetime of love, happiness and many blessings!
Thank you,
The Mackey House Team
Alex and Jenna B
5.0
7/18/2022
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!
response 07/19/2022
Thank you Jenna and Alex,
It was such a pleasure being able to help you guys through the ...
planning process and to see it all come together! You guys are such a special couple. We wish you many years of love and happiness!
Ted W
5.0
4/04/2022
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.
response 04/20/2022
Mr. Williams,
Thank you for the wonderful review! We strive to make our couple's wedding ...
day one they will never forget. Rachel and Alex were such a delight to work with. We wish them many blessings throughout their lifetime together!
Jasmine P
5.0
4/01/2022
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.
Kristine C
5.0
1/06/2022
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!
response 01/27/2022
Kristine,
Thank you for choosing The Mackey House and thank you for allowing us to help ma...
ke your wedding day so special with memories that will last a lifetime for you and your guests!
Jody B
5.0
10/16/2021
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!
response 10/28/2021
Jody,
We are so glad that your wedding was everything you hoped for! Thank you for allowin...
g us to be a part of your beautiful day!
Amy G
5.0
9/17/2021
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!
response 10/06/2021
Amy,
It was our pleasure to be able to host your daughter's wedding! It is our number one ...
priority to do everything we can to make our couple's wedding a day they will never forget. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of their special day!
Madi S
5.0
9/15/2021
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 :)
response 10/06/2021
Madi,
Thank you for allowing us to host your beautiful wedding! You guys are a wonderful c...
ouple and we wish you all the best!
Kathryn D
5.0
8/24/2021
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.
response 08/25/2021
Thank you Kathryn! We're so glad that your daughter's wedding was everything you hoped fo...
r.
Abigail G
5.0
8/04/2021
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!
response 08/06/2021
Thank you Abigail for giving us the opportunity to help make your wedding day so special! ...
We wish you both many blessings and a lifetime of love and happiness!
Lorrie P
5.0
7/01/2021
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!!!
response 07/05/2021
Lorrie,
Congratulations on your daughters wedding! We are thrilled that you guys had such...
a wonderful experience. Austin and Jamie are truly a wonderful couple! We know they'll share a lifetime of happiness. Thank you so much for your kind words.
V A
5.0
6/25/2021
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!
response 06/26/2021
Thank you! We are so glad you guys had such a wonderful time and experience at The Mackey ...
House!
Morgan W
5.0
5/19/2021
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!
response 05/20/2021
Thank you Morgan for such a wonderful review! We really strive to make sure our bride's ha...
ve the wedding of their dreams. We wish you guys many years of love and happiness!
Lauren S
5.0
5/15/2021
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!
response 05/18/2021
Thank you Lauren for choosing The Mackey House as your venue and for allowing us to help m...
ake your wedding day so special. You guys are a lovely couple, Congratulations!
Sophia L
5.0
2/01/2021
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!
response 02/03/2021
Sophia,
Thank you for choosing The Mackey House to host your special day! We are so happ...
y to hear that we were able to help make your wedding day all that you hoped for. Congratulations to you both!
Gabriella G
5.0
12/26/2020
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!
response 12/26/2020
Thank you Gabriella! We are so happy that your special day was everything you hoped it wou...
ld be and more! Congratulations!
Theresa C
5.0
12/16/2020
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!!
response 12/16/2020
Theresa,
Congratulations to you both and thank you for your wonderful feedback! We know ...
2020 has been quite the trying year for everyone, especially couples planning their wedding. We appreciate you guys trusting us through the process and allowing us to be part of your special day.
Caitlyn C
5.0
11/30/2020
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.
response 12/07/2020
Caitlyn, thank you so much for your awesome review! We are so glad that we were able to p...
lay a part in helping to make your wedding day so special and everything you’ve hoped for. We wish you both many blessings and many happy and healthy years to come!
Ashley B
5.0
11/16/2020
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!!!
response 11/24/2020
Ashley, thank you for your kind words! We're so glad that you chose The Mackey House to...
be a part of such a special day. We wish you guys many blessings!
Kathy S
5.0
10/22/2020
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.
response 11/24/2020
Kathy,
We are so happy to hear that your daughters special day was all that she hoped f...
or. Although 2020 has been quite a trying year for everyone, it makes us so happy to know that we were able to meet your expectations and help to make her wedding day memorable for years to come!
Anna M
5.0
10/09/2020
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!
response 11/24/2020
Thank you Anna for your kind words! We are so glad that you chose The Mackey House to be...
an integral part of such a special day!
Nora V
1.0
8/06/2020
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.
Jennifer B
4.0
7/29/2020
Let me start off by saying the venue helped to create our perfect day. We loved the look of the Mackey House and it gave us exactly what we wanted for a southern style wedding. Getting married anytime, I'm sure, is stressful. Getting married during Covid is even more stressful. We didn't feel we got the best communication or questions answered as well as they could have. We did have a very unique situation though, where the priest wasn't able to come and they were so accommodating with figuring out how to get him on a big screen for everyone to see.
We also got very frustrated with feeling like we were thrown from one person to the next. We started with Joe then worked with Shelly and then finally with Dave. No explanation was ever given and I had to explain everything three times. Supposedly there is a portal they can all look at to see any information that is needed so they all know what is going on but we didn't feel like we experienced that.
Overall great experience and we would use them again but there were a few annoyances.
Morgan H
5.0
3/14/2020
It was an amazing experience from start to finish! They have the best staff and are so committed to making your perfect day the best day ever! They have multiple location on their property to best fit your dream wedding!
response 11/24/2020
Thank you Morgan for your kind words! We are so grateful you allowed us to be a part of y...
our special day.
Danielle L
5.0
2/26/2020
The Mackey House was my absolute dream come true wedding venue! The bridal suite and groomsmen bar area are perfect for getting ready in and the grounds are constantly maintained to look picture perfect no matter the season.
Shelley from The Mackey House was so sweet and helpful in finalizing all the details and coordinating with my wedding planner to ensure everything went perfect.
If you are looking for a backyard fairytale wedding venue, this is it!
response 11/24/2020
Thank you Danielle for your kind words! We are so glad that we were able to help make you...
r wedding day so special and memorable!
Michael M
5.0
7/05/2019
Very communicative, willing to work with us, and helped make our reception great! Great spot in Savannah and a beautiful dance floor. Very happy with everyone we worked with at Mackey.
L K
5.0
6/11/2019
Beautiful venue! Our guests could not stop raving about how pretty, welcoming, and well-kept The Mackey House really is! Our special day could not have gone any better! The staff was excellent! At first there seemed to be a lot of turnover and moving pieces. The staff that remained stepped in and took full control eventhough there were things to be addressed that were not necessarily their responsibility. That was HUGE especially since we were planning from afar. I didn't have to worry about anything and it was crystal clear that they have this down to an art. Everything was handled and organized to the last detail, even things I hadn't thought of! Our day was perfect! Diamond Dave and Shelley, thank you so much for all you contributed! It was perfect and everything we wanted it to be! Many thanks for the assistance, support, and advice. Our wedding would not have been such a success without these two individuals! Be sure to get Dave involved in your party, he was awesome! Great establishment, great staff, best party EVER! Thank you so much!
Stephanie B
4.0
5/29/2019
The venue itself is absolutely breathtaking. Despite a severe thunderstorm warning when I was supposed to be starting my ceremony, I was still able to have my outside wedding with only a minor delay. I appreciated how well that situation was handled. 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
Brittany A
5.0
5/09/2019
All I have to say about this place is that it is magical!! Just kidding…I have a lot more to say… step one of wedding planning for us was finding the venue – The Mackey House was actually one of the first places I stumbled across. Just from the 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!!
Ashley V
5.0
4/14/2019
The Mackey House was not only a beautiful location but when having an emergency 48 hours before they really pulled together & helped made my special day less stressful! Thanks again Dave! Love this venue!!
Makena G
5.0
3/20/2019
Me and my husband recently had our wedding at The Mackey House and it was incredible! The venue is absolutely breath taking! When me and my parents were touring venues we absolutely fell in love with The Mackey House and I knew it was the one when 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!
Jane W
5.0
10/31/2018
The Mackey House knows how to throw a party - and do it right. They pay attention to every detail and truly want to make your day perfect. I had no issues with my October wedding. Most of our guests were from the Northeast and were floored by 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.
Heather Z
5.0
5/31/2018
The Mackey House is such a beautiful venue. My husband and I just got married there & it rained the entire time, but their back up plan (under the pavilion) was just as beautiful as the outdoor garden area we had planned to use for our ceremony. 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!
Ann F
5.0
5/21/2018
I can’t give enough stars to express how amazing the Mackey House venue and team were. My husband and I got married there on May 6, 2018. Everything was amazing from the beginning of wedding planning to the very end. I worked with Caroline and 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!
Steven D
2.0
4/14/2018
The venue itself was beautiful and I could not have been more blown away by the setting and decoration. However - we hired The Mackey House’s exclusive DJ as our DJ/MC/Day of Coordinator and this is the reason for the low rating. The day of our 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.
response 04/25/2018
We are deeply sorry for this experience and have taken steps to ensure this does not happe...
n again.
Crystal F
5.0
1/22/2018
The most magical place ever to get married! The Mackey House has everything and our wedding was so beautiful. Our guests raved about how beautiful our venue was. My husband and I were beyond words from the moment we first visited. We never looked further because we knew the Mackey House would not disappoint
Clay K
4.0
1/19/2018
It was a very beautiful venue and the guest loved it. Caroline, the event coordinator was also so easy and fun to work with!! My only warning is it is very expensive and there is a monopoly on what caterers you can use. This venue is definitely for a splurging budget. But truly was a magical night!
Jacquelyn D
5.0
10/15/2017
The Mackey House was great. We had our ceremony in the garden and our reception on the deck. It was a BLAST and beautiful!
We used their DJ/Entertainment services and Dave was great at helping us set up the whole flow of our day! When we first 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.
Nova M
1.0
8/28/2017
BAAAAHAHA ... There is NO WAY... that pavillion is "climate controlled". WHAT A JOKE, ARE YOU SERIOUS!? This is probably the dumbest thing I've ever seen any venue do in my life. Yes, lets put an air conditioning system in the rafters of a large 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.
response 04/25/2018
We are deeply sorry you were uncomfortable. As an open air venue set in low country, our ...
system is designed much like outdoor patio systems. Although we cannot make the structure feel like the indoors without the client renting the wall enclosures, the system does lower the temp around 10 degrees and circulates the air.
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