Vecoma At The Yellow River

We love the outdoors and this venue is gorgeous and located right on the river bank. The fact that catering is through the venue made everything very simple as well. We found the pricing to be extremely reasonable through Vecoma compared to other venues we considered which were not as nice. We had the benefit of planning for over a year and had the opportunity to see the venue a few times during the year and it is beautiful year round. There are lots of special nooks and areas for pictures which we loved as well. The indoor reception room is very tastefully decorated and comfortable. It is a nice blank canvas for any kind of decor you may have in mind. Caroline, the venue owner, and all staff members are extremely professional and easy to work with both on wedding day and planning. Our wedding fell right in the middle of the pandemic which required us to reschedule from April to July. Caroline and Vecoma kindly and graciously allowed us to reschedule easily and without extra fees. They helped us do everything possible to keep our guests safe. They had a page long list of procedures they followed to ensure guest and staff safety while remaining flexible to allow us to make our day just as special. This is the perfect venue for "coronavirus times" because there was ample spacing outdoors for ceremony chairs to be spaced and there is a huge deck for outdoor dining and mingling/cocktail hour. Staff all wore masks, and there was hand sanitizer EVERYWHERE. I really appreciated that the venue did everything they could to keep all of our guests safe. Caroline offers day of coordination and was extremely available when we needed her for guidance throughout the process. She always returned calls promptly and was accommodating and easy to work with. We had a photographer and she even took a couple cool photos for us and provided them to us free of charge. The catering is through the venue and is wonderful. We did bbq dinner for our 4th of July wedding and it was really very tasty. Bar services were excellent as well. Once again, I cant thank Caroline or Vecoma enough for making our special day so wonderful. Even under the crazy world circumstances it felt very personal and like Caroline wanted our wedding to happen so badly. The venue and staff did everything they could to make our day special and worked wonderfully with our other vendors. The venue is truly a gem of a space and would be perfect for other kinds of events as well. I would encourage anyone to reach out to Caroline for any needs. The venue space is owned by her and has been in her family for over 20 years and it shows. It felt like we were welcomed into her home for our special day. THANK YOU VECOMA. You all are amazing.

ent size dance floor at a pretty good price. As far as the venue itself, Vecoma is 5 stars. My reason for only giving Vecoma 2 stars is due to the experience. If you want "stress free" or actually want things a certain way, I'd go with somewhere else. The staff were all very nice and helpful, but I cannot say the same for the coordinator of the weddings, Caroline. Caroline was very difficult to work with, she does the "southern charm thing" where she pretends things are all good and fine, but she's actually a completely different way. Caroline wanted several things about the wedding to be "her way" from the decorations, to flowers, to how many tables were set up. She placed extra chairs out for "social distancing" which made no sense considering they were all on top of each other, but there was a lot of empty seats which made the ceremony look awkwardly small. My florist had to argue with her to decorate the arch (which you see decorated in so many pictures), because Caroline thinks the arch is pretty and doesn't like having flowers on it. Caroline also argued with my mother at the rehearsal, making for an awkward situation. Today, (about 3 weeks after our wedding) I found out that Caroline yelled at my florist (who was a family friend) because Caroline didn't like the way my florist was setting up the reception tables. My florist was setting them up as we discussed, using the bouquets as centerpieces, but Caroline didn't like that. Caroline even checked with me and knew what I wanted day of and yelled at my florist because she didn't like it. I was furious when I found out my younger sister had to step in to stop her from how she was treating my florist. We ended up having our centerpieces the way Caroline wanted them because my florist just said that's how she had to do it and something seemed wrong, but I didn't press the issue. In addition, Caroline followed me and my husband around everywhere. She asked at the beginning if they could put some photos on their website, turns out that meant she was going to follow us everywhere we went to do an entire photoshoot to use as advertising for the next few weeks as no one else was having a wedding due to covid. Our date was May 23rd, we looked at cancelling our wedding to avoid covid issues, but were told that we would lose all of the money we had paid (we had already paid everything early). We were given the option to reschedule for a date within 6 months or we could have an elopement and they would still take $3,000. We decided to cut our wedding size down instead to avoid losing all of the money, but to still have a small celebration. I felt that was pretty reasonable, but it was my fiancé's only frustration. All in all, the wedding was beautiful, but I can't say I enjoyed it. I was so stressed my husband had to keep telling me to relax, but I couldn't because I was just waiting for the next thing that Caroline didn't like and was going to cause and issue about. I contemplated not leaving a review because I didn't want to be rude, but after what my family finally told me a few weeks after the wedding about how Caroline acted, I decided to leave one.

rate their wedding. Vecoma is a bride and groom's dream venue because all they need do is plant a vision of their wedding desires into the mind of the Vecoma bridal associate and viola!!!! A vision of beautify in all its splendor appears. With all the work load shifted from the bride and groom to Vecoma associate, the beautiful couple get to enjoy the process of preparing for the marriage celebration with the splendor and beauty that working with Vecoma and its associates brings. Thank you Vecoma for allowing my beautiful daughter and her beautifully spirited groom the opportunity to have the beautiful wedding experience of their dreams!!!!

fferent vendors! Of course at the time we booked with Vecoma, we did not know that a few months later we would have to face planning a wedding during a pandemic. Vecoma has been super flexible and accommodating making things an ease. Not to mention their patience and timely responses to numerous emails was exceptional. Before Covid-19, I fell in love with Vecoma and shared this excitement with everyone I knew. During Covid-19, my respect and admiration for Vecoma has skyrocketted and I must share my experience with the world. My fiancé and I are incredibly grateful for all that Vecoma has extended to us and it is my hope that all other brides and grooms will seek them out too for their special day. I promise, Vecoma will EXCEED your expectations! Did I mention they are also a one stop shop?!

o who takes great care into making sure your wedding is exactly how you want it. They work closely with you through the whole process and are great about answering any questions you may have and makes sure you don't have to stress about anything. Their staff is wonderful and professional and make sure you feel special. There is a good selection of choices for their catering as well as special add-ons you can purchase at an extra cost. There is a private drive into the venue and a pretty decent sized parking lot so it feels like you and your guests can enjoy an exciting, private moment without having to worry about random pedestrians or worrying about people finding the venue or having parking issues. There is ample space in the ceremony area for a large number of guests. However, if you are planning to have an indoor reception make sure to go over seating arrangements ahead of time if you are going to have a large group. We had about 65 guests and it was pretty packed inside the reception hall. Not to mention the dance floor was only able to hold about half of that at one time. If you have more than that then they do offer overflow seating onto the deck, and if you're having your wedding during a cold season they can place large space heaters so no one gets too cold. However, if you have a large group and it's important that everyone is inside then this may not necessarily be the best venue for you. Overall, I loved this venue and would definitely recommend it to anyone wanting to get married in the Snellville area.

odate a small wedding, but they also have room to expand as needed. All policies and prices were given to us when we signed the contract. There were no surprises. I highly recommend Vecoma!

n pitfalls to avoid, and helped us customize the wedding to make it our own. They were also extremely professional, efficient, and informative during the rehearsal and the day of the wedding ensuring plans went smoothly. Further, the food was amazing! Our guests are still raving about the lasagna. We truly appreciate everyone’s hard work and would recommend Vecoma to anyone.

ee!!! We were blown away by Vecoma and their preferred vendors on how well they all worked together! We had an amazing wedding thanks to all of their support!

ghout the planning process. Whenever I sent an e-mail I always got a reply right back. They went out of their way to make sure our day was MORE THAN PERFECT! So sad our day is over but we will definitely be back to Vecoma very soon! -Haley Braunstein

own to the rock for those awesome photos. The photos by the venue photographer have all been gorgeous!

venue is beautifully decorated and the food was amazing. Everything came together so wonderfully and I'm so happy we chose this place to get married at.

ffordable. The food was tasty and the photos came out amazing! Thank you for an amazing time!

east. The dance floor was a great size and allowed enough room for us to do our special first dance, which randomly went viral. Thanks Vecoma for being apart of our special memories and thanks for your consistent help and impeccable communication over the months!

ful. The decorations were lovely, and food delicious. I would definitely recommend Vecoma as a wedding venue.

ating all stress for us. Caroline easily accommodated every request we had to make our day uniquely ours. The staff worked seamlessly together so that on our wedding day nobody has asking me or my husband all those little detail questions that stress you out. We got numerous compliments on the food, DJ and photographs which were all provided by Vecoma. I could not have asked for a better day and I know that is all thanks to Caroline and her amazing staff!

are very affordable! They take care of everything from the meal to the table cloths. I highly recommend Vecoma!!

t in the case or rain, there were some beautiful covered options as well. The reception area was elegant and sophisticated and we were able to arrange it in a way that worked for our number of guests and the look we were going for. So glad we went with Vecoma for our wedding. It set the stage for a beautiful day!

member with a large umbrella. I also liked how they served my husband and I at our table and checked back frequently to see if we needed anything. We used also used Vecoma Photography and DJ Kirk. Having in-house photography and DJ services is very convenient, but we also loved working with Caroline and DJ Kirk. They were very responsive to our requests and I have received nothing but glowing reviews from my guests about the venue, photography, and DJ. Vecoma was the perfect location for our rustic but elegant wedding.

o have your wedding please check them out you want be disappointed.

a wonderfully affordable option, staffed with people who truly care about making your wedding day everything you could’ve imagined and more. Thank you for a wonderful day, Vecoma!

nd and majority of our guest were unable to eat it and we had to eat our biscuits plain. Other than that I was extremely happy with this venue and their services.

e they allot, 3.5 hours was not nearly enough time. Other than that, Vecoma is a beautiful venue, the food and drinks are superb, and their service is impeccable!

their in house DJ, contracted Officiant, and Photographer AND it was all placed on one invoice so you did not have to worry about dealing with multiple vendors and payments. I would recommend this Venue to anyone and everyone. It was affordable and relaxed. Everyone present at our Wedding and Reception could not stop talking about how beautiful this place was.

and we receive a response. Every professional and loving environment. We can’t thank you all enough.

be more happy with the staff. They walk you through everything, and the end result was beautiful!

g. I would highly recommend this venue!

y! Everyone loved the venue! Got so many compliments after the wedding on how I found it cause it’s just right here in snellville! Thank you Vecoma for a great experience!

py of the policy before you sign the contract. We were able to work around everything but others may not have been able to do easily.

remendously. All of the staff was professional and willing to help with a smile. The food was exceptional. My guests are still talking about it two weeks later. A sneek peek of my wedding photos was posted to social media a few days after the ceremony and they are GORGEOUS. I would not have been as calm a bride as I was without the team at Vecoma! I would recommend them to any and everybody!!

guests were just in aw that this venue was right outside of Atlanta and had no clue it was there. Truly a hidden gem in the Atlanta area. A Must See!!!!!! Great, great value!!!! You owe it to yourself to SEE THIS VENUE!

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must be! We got married on September 16th and couldn't have asked for a more perfect day. Caroline was patient, helpful, and accommodating from the very beginning. We looked at 4 venue spaces around the Atlanta area and Vecoma was the only place we found that had the most reasonably priced food and alcohol and ALL IN HOUSE-NO hoops and extra charges to have to look for. We loved that there were vendor recommendations and they were familiar with the space and how everything operated. Bloom with Jenna did our flowers and did a wonderful job. The Village Corner did our cake and it was delicious. I loved that we didn't need to spend a lot of time or money on decorations because the venue is beautiful and I didn't want to take away from the natural feel. My only recommendations would be the food: not the most glamorous (we didn't care to spend too much time worrying about the menu anyways), but so minor in the grand scheme of the day and what we remembered and what the guests loved about it all. We were well taken care of. We would recommend this venue to anybody looking for a unique and beautiful wedding experience. Thank you Vecoma for making our day EXACTLY what we wanted!!!

ly well priced compared to some other venues we looked at. We booked our wedding out almost a year in advance, and every time we ever messaged the venue with a question, we had a response within hours. They were extremely responsive and easy to work with. You can also make easy payments online. They do require you to use their catering and bar services, but the food was delicious, and the wait staff was very attentive during the event. The grounds and inside the reception building are already beautifully decorated, so you don’t need to do much decorating of your own. Considering the ease of communication, plenty of parking onsite, private use of the grounds, and reasonable prices, I would highly recommend using Vecoma for your wedding venue.

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re still raving about how delicious it was), the photographers captured every moment so that we can cherish memories for a lifetime,..I can go on and on. Brides, checkout this venue before you go anywhere else. Vecoma makes it easy. They take care of EVERYTHING (rehearsal, set-up, food, music, drinks to include alcohol if you'd like, a photographer that makes a wedding book for you, and someone to officiate the ceremony if needed). The staff paid such meticulous attention to every detail throughout the entire process that it allowed me to focus on other things (dress, wedding colors, florist, honeymoon,....). We had the time of our lives.....Thanks Vecoma!

r us as well! If you are looking for a beautiful place that has it all, Vecoma is it!

on us throughout the whole time. I really loved how secluded the venue was and that we had private parking! Highly Recommend!

of our needs. They are a so quick to respond to our questions and the venue has everything we could ask for! The outside ambiance and inside coziness is perfect for our fall wedding. So happy we chose Vecoma for our special day!

you. Caroline, the owner, and her husband were our photographers and WOW! They took 670 outstanding pictures and we got them all at no additional cost. Vecoma also provides the food and beverages. We went with the Cajun menu and it was DELICIOUS! We also used their DJ, Kirk, and thought he really kept the reception on schedule and the party dancing! The décor both inside and outside is absolutely stunning. I definitely recommend checking this venue out. Their FB page has tons of pictures you can see before you go. Three words to describe Vecoma - Beautiful, affordable, easy (I cannot stress this enough - Caroline and her team have this down pat, I didn't have to worry about anything!)

, that staff was accommodating to our tight schedule, because both of my parents live out of state, we were able to get the ball rolling pretty quickly and easily. I'm am still amazed that it has been so easy for us to be taken care of with the help of the flexible staff, answering questions via email and the phone in the same day. We love that fact that Vecoma has been so understanding with my fiancé's changing schedule with Dekalb Couny Fire Recruit School. Due to the fact that I sprung a wedding on my parents so quickly, less than a year, the value for a wedding here is unbelievable! It has been extremely stress free with affordable in house catering with vegetarian options and even the option of an in house DJ. An affordable one stop shop!

ther is not so great. They can make it happen. If your plans were to have your ceremony outside - Vecoma has a plan B. You can have it inside. We had our wedding ceremony in the garden. Cocktail Hour on the Deck. Dinner in the main room. Vecoma has a nice ambience. The food is very good - friends and family are still talking about the food and the venue. Let me tell you about the staff there: They're Great! Caroline is the Manager/ she's easy and very accommodating. Also, she's an incredible photographer. Check out my wedding pictures look for : Congratulations Michelle and Donald. We were most pleased with everything. Our family and friends were too. Thank You Caroline and staff for making our big day - A Wonderful One! *For all those who may be indecisive about choosing a venue - go and let Caroline let you tour Vecoma - your worries will be no

, our pictures came out beautiful and beyond my expectations. During the wedding planning process, Vecoma was very helpful with anything I had questions about, and they were very responsive to my emails. Vecoma is almost all inclusive which I really like. They have a fabulous in house DJ, wedding coordinator for the wedding day, 2 meetings before the wedding, ceremony rehearsal on site (which I will add was very quick and went smoothly because Vecoma is very organzied), great photography pricing, and the alcohol/food comes from Vecoma. Their open bar is the best choice (it saved us the most money with the amount of guests that attended the wedding). The alcohol selection is great, they have basically anything you want. The food is delicious, we had the Italian feast with a roast beef carving station. I also really liked that Vecoma has 3 options for your ceremony. You can have it outdoors alongside the river, on the covered deck, or inside by the fireplace. I was really bummed because it rained on my wedding day, so the ceremony had to be moved inside by the fireplace instead of by the river; however, looking back, I don't regret having the ceremony indoors. The lighting and decorations inside are so nice, and looked wonderful in person and in pictures. After the ceremony, it stopped raining so we were able to take some pictures outside as well. Overall, I am so impressed with Vecoma.

nce has been way more than I could have expected with Caroline and staff willing to work with me.

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ry helpful by allowing us to tweak the menu, being flexible about having it inside or outside,and more. She also did the photography for the wedding, and we are SUPER pleased. The pictures are beautiful. The food was delicious! We had chicken and waffles and it was GREAT. If you have a morning wedding, the brunch option is fantastic!

ATERERS, PHOTOGRAPHY WAS ALSO PROVIDED BY VECOMA, HIGH QUALITY PHOTOS, WE CHOSE THE DJ AT VECOMA AS WELL, HE WAS EXCELLENT, MADE IT REALLY FUN. WE WERE OVERALL COMPLETELY SATISFIED WITH OUR ENTIRE EVENT. VECOMA EXCEEDED OUR EXPECTATIONS FOR THE LIMITED BUDGET WE HAD AVAILABLE. I ABSOLUTELY APPRECIATED ALL THE ASSISTANCE THEY GAVE US FOR THE VERY SHORT TIME FRAME LESS THAN 60 DAYS...lol, YES, UNBELIEVABLE I KNOW!!! THE STAFF WAS MORE THAN HELPFUL WITH PLANNING & COORDINATING THIS EVENT. EVERYTHING TURNED OUT INCREDIBLY PERFECT.

ndle stress well. As I searched for venues I found nothing that was in my budget and fit our personalities. I came across Vecoma and fell in love! I did all of my research (stalking) on the venue read all of the amazing reviews and decided to take a tour. During my tour I was pretty much sold. The staff was super sweet, all prices were already broken down for me so I didn't have to guess and do math on if it fit my budget or not. There were so many options to make it work for us. Being that Vecoma is pretty much a one stop shop for 90% of the vendors you need for a wedding, it's been a super easy no stress journey. Even after I set my date they wer sooooo flexible with me! Vecoma reminds me of a family home. It feels like home, family, and love. They operate in excellence and are so professional. I'm so excited to have them in my corner for my big day!!!

ions, and so much more. The staff was amazing. Caroline made sure everything ran smoothly. Catering was included, which was great, and the staff set up plates for my husband and I so we could sit down and eat, which was fantastic. Plus, with the weather so perfect, everyone wound up chilling and talking on the back deck. It was just too gorgeous to stay inside. Overall, lovely day thanks in part to Vecoma at the Yellow River.

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ot need any additional décor! The day of my wedding was PERFECT the staff was very attentive, professional, and just awesome. This place rocks!!!! I highly recommend having your next event here! Also Caroline does photography and her pictures are wonderful!

outdoor wedding ceremony on the banks of the Yellow River was lovely. For the ceremony, the bride and groom stood under an arbor with a view to the river flowing past behind it. After the ceremony, the reception was held up at Vecoma's lodge. That setting is incredible as well. Our guests all had a wonderful time eating a delicious dinner and then dancing the night away. From the moment we booked the venue, until the last moment of the reception, Caroline and her staff were kind and helpful. Vecoma was definitely the perfect choice for our daughter's wedding.

autiful, romantic as well as stunning. After almost 7 months of searching and visiting venues I found the Vecoma at the Yellow River. It was everything I was looking for. Literally, from the drapery on the ceilings to the river behind the georgeous ceremony area. You can have your wedding inside or out. I love options. The décor, food, set up and breakdown is included in the price. The food is delicious! We tried the food during the food tasting we were invited to. There are plenty of options for every taste. The décor is to die for. Beautiful wall décor, and greenery. They include centerpieces if you choose or use your own. The Vecoma is just georgous all around. The outside (front and back) to the deck and the inside will take your breath away. But the absolute best part about the Vecoma is the wonderful people. I felt like I was the only bride in the world. They are so personable and answered all of my 2,365,158,265 questions with a smile and without making me feel like a bother. From the staff to the actual owners I always felt like a princess. They 100% saved our day and we forever grateful for it. If you are still searching, do yourself one of the greatest favors ever and visit The Vecoma at the Yellow River. You will not be disappointed! -Sherita

the Atlanta metro area. It was the one and only place we visited and we knew immediately it was the right place for our laid-back, vintage inspired wedding. We held our wedding here on June 19, 2016 and couldn't have been happier with the end result. Caroline and her staff consistently communicated through the whole process. They put me at ease at the 2-month planning consult. They took down notes to know what I wanted for the day of and have so much experience that they know exactly the things they need to know from overwhelmed brides to help make the big day run smoothly. The day of the wedding I felt completely at ease because the staff is spectacular. The staff helped make sure the people setting up the reception area had everything they needed, Caroline was efficient as our photographer and the staff made sure everyone had what they needed throughout the reception. Vecoma caters the reception and the food is spectacular. Many of our guests commended the food. The outdoor setting near the Yellow River is beautiful and the indoor reception area is perfectly romantic. I cannot say enough good things about this wedding venue. It has everything a couple could need to have the wedding of their dreams. I truly thank Caroline and her staff for a wonderful day we'll always remember!

which is nestled right along the Yellow River, and even better, we LOVED the newly renovated outdoor arbor and walkway for our ceremony. The venue truly is breathtakingly beautiful! Vecoma’s staff was very professional and accommodating and made everything run smoothly throughout the entire wedding planning process. Vecoma is your one stop shop as they provide beautiful décor for the ceremony and reception, delicious food at an affordable cost, and even better, the venue’s owner, Caroline, is an amazing photographer that knows how to capture all of the precious moments of your big day. If you are looking for a wedding venue in the Atlanta area, I would look no further! Vecoma is the PERFECT place for you and your spouse to say “I Do”!

guarantee you won't be disappointed.

l feels intimate. The food was to die for!! Caroline made the planning a breeze. She was there with me through the whole thing. The day of the wedding she was snapping breathtaking photos. This is a family owned and business. Her husband was our minister, her and her son were the photographers and you could see how close her and all the staff were. They were so professional! My day was perfect thanks to Caroline, the staff and the beautiful venue!

was and how good the food was that they prepared. The bar was open and unlimited. For the money and the quality and overall experience there is no better place to have your wedding. It was truly ABSOLUTELY beautiful!

em of a place was so close to home! PERFECT for outdoor weddings and emergency indoor option just in case it rains. Extremely affordable for any bride on a budget! You will not regret it!

that my special day was just like I wanted. The were very professional and courteous from beginning to end. They allowed me to customize the menu and it was great. I loved how they had such a " can do" attitude about everything! The wedding rocked, everyone is still talking about it thanks to Vecoma and their excellent team!

your questions ! I would recommend this venue over and over again ! It makes your wedding dreams come true .