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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 5.095 reviews
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The Mackey House in Savannah is highly praised by multiple reviewers for its exceptional beauty, professionalism, and attentive staff. The venue's stunning grounds, welcoming ambiance, and seamless execution of events make it a dream wedding location. Reviewers especially appreciate the helpfulness and top-notch coordination provided by the wedding planner, Andie from Emerald & Ivy Events, as well as the entertainment and services offered, such as DJ services, catering, and onsite coordination. Guests recommend The Mackey House for its stress-free and unforgettable wedding experiences, noting warm staff interactions and meticulous attention to detail as standout features.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!
Amanda B
5.0
6/24/2025
The Mackey House and Andie Atkins was the best! Our wedding day was so fun, so beautiful, Andie was so fun to work with and so on top of every detail! She made the day so beautiful and stress free for us! Our day could not have been better and she is 1000% to thank for that! We loved every minute of it!
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Ashleigh K
5.0
6/10/2025
The Mackey House was awesome! My daughter was married there this past weekend and everything was perfect! I cannot say enough about the beauty of the venue and the professionalism of their staff. The communication was great throughout the whole process from beginning to end. The day of the wedding we had some weather issues that were handled before we knew there was an issue! Their wedding coordinator, Andie Adkins, was top notch. The staff was quiet and efficient. We hardly knew they were there but everything was taken care of. I highly recommend The Mackey House!!
Cristin G
5.0
6/08/2025
May 10, 2025 - Simply Magical – A Dream Wedding at The Mackey House!
There are truly no words to describe how incredible our daughter’s wedding day was—but I’ll absolutely try my best! The Mackey House is, without a doubt, the best wedding venue in Savannah. From the moment we drove down the breathtaking, tree-lined driveway, we knew this was the one. The grounds are absolutely stunning—the gardens, the fountains, the romantic ambiance—it all felt like a scene from a movie.
What truly set The Mackey House apart, though, was the exceptional staff. Every interaction was warm, positive, and professional. They were always smiling, welcoming, and eager to help with anything we needed.
A huge shoutout to Dave, who served as both the officiant and DJ. His great sense of humor had so many of our guests asking, “Where did you find him?!” He made the ceremony feel personal, heartfelt, and fun—truly unforgettable.
And an enormous thank you to Andie from Emerald & Ivy Events. Her bubbly energy, calm presence, and constant support throughout the planning process—and especially on the big day—were invaluable. She guided us through every step with confidence and joy.
Even a bit of rain in the forecast didn’t shake this incredible team. Dave tracked the weather closely and made the call to proceed with an outdoor ceremony—and it was perfect. Andie calmly worked behind the scenes with the in-house and vendor teams to ensure we had a solid “Plan B” in case weather forced a change, but we didn’t need it! Not a drop of rain fell during first-look photos or the vows, and the sun even peeked through the clouds as they said “I do.” Pure magic.
We loved how each part of the celebration had its own beautifully designed space: cocktail hour, dinner, and dancing—all thoughtfully laid out and seamlessly executed. The bridal suite and groomsmen’s “man cave” were perfect for getting ready. And at the end of the night, the staff packed up all of our decor and belongings, making cleanup and departure a breeze.
From start to finish, everything ran flawlessly. The Mackey House team made the entire day feel stress-free—for us, our daughter and son-in-law, and every guest. They treated everyone with such kindness, care, and love—it truly felt like they were part of our extended family.
Thank you, Mackey House, for making our daughter’s wedding dreams come true. It was the most magical day, and our guests are still raving about how beautiful and joyful it was!
Vendors who helped make it unforgettable:
Dave & The Mackey House Team
Andie – Emerald & Ivy Events
Melissa Grissom – Our amazing photographer
Magnolia Grill Catering – Fantastic food
Kato Floral Design – Beautiful florals
Gisaura – Hair and makeup artist
Callahan’s Classic Cars – Charming transportation
Ivory and Beau – Stunning wedding dress
Forever grateful,
❤️
Madison M
5.0
5/14/2025
We had a spring wedding at The Mackey House, and we were so pleased with how everything turned out! This venue is absolutely gorgeous and the staff are very reliable and professional. They set up the spaces just as we imagined. They also have an online portal that makes communication easy.
We also booked our wedding planner through their preferred vendor list, Andie with Emerald and Ivey Events. She completely exceeded our expectations! She answered all of our questions and made sure everything was to our liking. Her experience is evident, because she was able to handle things before they even became an issue and thought of things we never would have considered. I cannot recommend her and the Mackey house enough! .
Sydney O
5.0
5/09/2025
After my daughter got engaged, we were looking for the perfect place to have her destination wedding, and we were lucky enough to find the Mackey House in Savannah Georgia! They are very professional and well organized and we knew right away after speaking with their sales team that we had found the perfect match for our daughter’s wedding location! Last weekend, all of our hard work came to fruition and the wedding was perfect! The venue was fabulous! They have put together a great preferred vendor list for brides to work with! DJ Dave was the master of ceremonies and he did a great job keeping everybody on schedule and our guests had a great time on the dance floor! We didn’t want to leave! Special shout out to Andi from Emerald and Ivy events! The Mackey House includes her expertise for the day of coordination, with the venue. Andi helped to make sure that nothing interfered with making the wedding day so special. She was the day of contact for all of our vendors, making sure that they set everything up to meet our expectations. I give great credit to Emerald & Ivy Events, the Mackey House team, Geist at Signature Catering, Amazing florals by Kato Floral Design, Two Strings Quartet, and Gigi’s Cupcakes for making our daughter’s wedding dreams, come true, and making it a very stress-free day for everyone! Well, done! We could not have chosen a better team!!
Ainsley W
5.0
4/30/2025
The Mackey House was the absolute perfect place for our wedding day! The venue is breathtaking and all of our guests loved it! There are so many photo ops and lots of locations to chose from for the ceremony. We loved getting to transition to a new place for each of the events for the day. A big reason we picked The Mackey House was because of how beautiful it is on its own, we brought in very minimal decor and flowers because it simply didn’t need it.
From our first engagement with their staff 18 months ago all the way through today, they have been so kind, responsive, and accommodating. Stephen took us on a tour via FaceTime and answered all of our questions about the venue and their policies leading up to signing a contract. From there, Shelley was an amazing coordinator to work with. Always willing to jump on a call, talk through ideas and options, or to just chat about Savannah and the Mackey House / family history.
Their in-house bartenders were also fabulous! They were so friendly to everyone and you could tell they truly enjoyed being there.
We could not be more pleased with the venue, the staff or the day overall. We would pick them over and over and over!!
Danielle B
5.0
4/27/2025
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!!!
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!
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 from The Mackey House on 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 from The Mackey House on 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 from The Mackey House on 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 from The Mackey House on 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 from The Mackey House on 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 from The Mackey House on 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 from The Mackey House on 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 from The Mackey House on 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 from The Mackey House on 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 from The Mackey House on 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 from The Mackey House on 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 from The Mackey House on 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 from The Mackey House on 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 from The Mackey House on 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 from The Mackey House on 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 from The Mackey House on 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 from The Mackey House on 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 from The Mackey House on 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 from The Mackey House on 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 from The Mackey House on 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 from The Mackey House on 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 from The Mackey House on 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 from The Mackey House on 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 from The Mackey House on 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.
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