Southern Charm - Hotel & Private Events
Mariah Bafile
PRIVATE EVENTS MANAGER
Just over an hour’s drive from Atlanta, The Smith House serves as a romantic venue for pre and post wedding celebrations in the idyllic Appalachian town of Dahlonega, GA. We specialize in rehearsal dinners, welcome parties, bridal luncheons, and more. In our hotel we also offer room blocks for your out-of-town guests!
Couples can enjoy the same level of southern hospitality that has been welcoming guests since 1922. You’ll feel like you’ve struck gold when you arrive at The Smith House. Built on top of a former gold mine shaft, this charming country escape offers history, comfort, and beauty at every turn. There are several indoor and outdoor event spaces ideal for hosting wedding showers, rehearsal dinners, welcome parties, and other special events of 20-145+ guests. Whether you choose to sit out on the veranda or inside one of the relaxed yet refined dining rooms, you and your guests will enjoy old-world charm with modern amenities.
Each of The Smith House’s dining rooms comes equipped with 10-12 seats per table and a buffet-style food service. Your menu can be customized to suit your preferences and can include a host of southern favorites, like fried chicken with mashed potatoes and gravy, creamed corn, macaroni and cheese, fried okra, and beans. The friendly team will handle setup, which includes linens, stemware, and buffet arrangement, and looks forward to welcoming you for a celebration to remember.
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Bar & Drinks
Food & Catering
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Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged
Engagement Party
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Bridal Luncheon
Bridal Shower
Brunch
Couples Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner
Welcome Party
Wedding
After Party
Day After Brunch
Rehearsal Dinner
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Meet the team
Mariah Bafile
Private Events Manager
Hi! I am so excited to work with you and help make your event with us at The Smith House both seamless and fun. I have always loved events planning and parties! I look forward to help make yours special!
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Sarah M
5.0
5/04/2026
I had my dream reception at the Smith House this past April!! Mariah was excellent about answering all my questions whether in person, on the phone or in email!! She is so knowledg...
eable, kind, patient and supportive of my vision of the wedding! A lot of my guests praised the food saying that it was the best they ever had!! The staff worked so hard taking care of us during the day of the wedding!! They helped my family put out decorations and take down decorations. We were outside on the veranda and it was raining and they took care of everything in the rain. They put up a tent for the DJ and brought out towels when equipment was getting affected by the rain. As the bride, I had no idea of anything that was going sideways. They handled everything so gracefully! Thank you, Smith House, for everything y’all did to make the wedding day so special!! 🩷
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