Came here for a wedding! Great venue space! The wedding was outdoor on a wooden deck with lots of…read morelush trees as a back drop off in the distance. Th indoor space was two floors and the reception was in the upstairs. It was a great space and everything was set so beautifully. The staff was so friendly.

We attended my girlfriend's sister's wedding and like the other reviewer, were impressed by the…read morevenue itself. The food was also incredibly good and the bar even took the steps to serve modified Old Fashioneds (no simple syrup). However, their customer service ahead of and at the end of the wedding (and even how they treat their staff) was well below expectations. And as you will see in their response below, they continue to argue with customers (and in this case their guests after the fact). It's quite surprising to see a vendor argue with someone in a public place. A bit about my background, I led a $2B business selling to a major retailer - and in my career, I never argued back with that customer because it seemed dumb to argue with folks keeping us in business. So, the response below (and now in a picture) is shocking to see on a $30k+ per transaction business. It also seems to imply that 'pushy attitude' is written in their contract and they will not flex from what's in the contract. Example, the venue had no booking during the day and so opening early, seemed possible [maybe they bill for 1-2 people to be there from the venue itself?]. Their actions and sometimes lack of - led to a higher than expected stress level for the bride and family. All of these things seem easy to remedy on their part. However, if you decide to get married here - it seems critical to have everything you expect of them spelled out in the contract (down to requiring the demeanor of the management to be polite, consistent, and responsive). As I understand it, many commitments were made by the venue ahead of the big day - only to be told over email at 1 AM, two nights before, were not included. This is after leading up to the event never being able to have a consistent contact person - perhaps, requiring the event sales rep to give their cell # to customers is a good idea? One example, was saying last minute they would not provide vases for the flowers on tables. In a last stitch effort, vases were rented from the florist. Day of, the venue was insistent that those coming to decorate could not be in Ivy Hall any sooner than 4pm for a 6pm start. At the end of the night, the staff quickly broke down the tables and expected those of us packing up the gifts, vases, flowers, signs, etc to be extremely quick. Amidst that chaos, there were candles and plastic domes around them sitting next to other things that were the wedding party's. We started packing the white candles and the manager came over and said "Those aren't yours! And great, you messed them up!" She then proceeded to chastise the bar tender for not paying attention to us stealing things. Why would we want 10-20 used candles? And, my girlfriend overheard them loudly say 'we're trying to get them out of the bridal suite' - when they were packing up the bride's things. As an aside, it takes me back a little to have the management call the bride's family "vendors" in her response (see picture) as we were the ones setting up and taking down decorations. Great venue, good food, bad service. A well spelled out contract defining your (not just theirs as the management states in their comment) expectations is a must-have if you do a wedding or other event at Ivy Hall. You only get one wedding, venues do many of them - might consider elsewhere if you are seeking guidance from the venue's experts throughout this once in a lifetime event for you.

Beware as they will nickle and dime you after your event for stuff that doesn't make ANY sense!!read more

Thank you so much for accommodating me despite COVID-19 changing our plans. I really enjoyed having…read moremy graduation party at your venue. Such a beautiful set up and accommodating owner! Not too far from the city, and plenty of space for parking. Literally a canvas. This venue was transformed to the perfect party with plenty of room for dancing, sitting , and photos. Thank you!

I had my wedding here on a Monday few years ago and while it was a bit of a work around to get all…read morethe things we needed as they are very particular and so much so the vendors where even harder to pick we still managed and it was great.

This was an interesting museum to check out last month. For smaller exhibits, there is actually a…read morelot to read and absorb here. My clients and I parked in the courthouse parking deck, which was about $6, I believe, and we took a short walk over. The bathrooms were clean, and we were basically the only ones in the museum besides workers on a weekday. We checked out the Flat Rock exhibit first. This is what drew me to the museum in the first place as I have been wanting to check out the actual Flat Rock Archives for a long time but just haven't had the chance to. This exhibit and all the exhibits on-site here were free. This was a fairly small exhibit, but like the others here, there was quite a bit of info to digest, so I recommend taking your time to read through everything or whatever catches your eye. After the Flat Rock exhibit, we checked out the Decorative Arts exhibit, showcasing some interesting old pieces in the museum's permanent collection. Then, we made our way to the Dekalb County history exhibit, showcasing the past 200 years of Dekalb County. This was probably my favorite exhibit on display, just because there was so much info on different places and people that as a transplant I hear a lot about but don't really know all the ins and outs about. It was all very interesting and informative. Lots of civil rights history and even info on places like Buford Highway and its history - a stretch I travel daily but didn't know much about. We ended the self-guided tour with a walk through the Avondale Estates exhibit, displaying the area's controversial history. I had heard some of the history of that area on the news a while back, but had no clue that it was similar to Forsyth County (and a lot of areas historically I'm sure) in that they basically did everything they could to keep non-whites out as long as they could. There was more history on the people of that area and how things have improved. Once again, there is a lot to digest, but definitely worth a walk through and some time spent. I would highly recommend this museum and all the current exhibits if you're a history buff or just want to learn more about the community, whether a transplant like me or visitor. I would definitely return to see other exhibits in the future, and apparently, this is a very popular wedding venue also, so there's that! Check it out if you haven't yet.

This place is perfection!!! Mac, the venue owner, was very professional and accommodating. He made…read moremy Husband's 30th birthday party epic. We threw a west coast 90s party and all of our guest loved it. If you're looking for your next party venue. This is the spot. You will not be disappointed.

Service: Absolutely wonderful and delightful! The father of the owner was there! He is a great…read morestoryteller! He shared a few stories regarding his art. I loved the story so much, I purchased his book of art. Values: This is one of a kind art! You will not find it anywhere else! I loved every piece there! When I win the lottery, I will purchase all of it! I enjoyed every second! My hubby and I will definitely be back!

ZuCot Gallery was such a great place to experience. I love that their goal is to provide art from…read moreliving African American Artists. They also make the pieces obtainable for new collectors and art enthusiasts. My favorite thing is EVERY SATURDAY FROM 12NOON-6PM you can visit the gallery for FREE! The space is bookable/by appointment only Monday-Friday! This is a place you have to visit. Be sure to see the video on my IG (Sydneyyrhodess) for more insight about this experience!

If you are looking for a venue to host an exhibit, this is the place. Especially if you can secure…read morean Art Stroll date. You'll get tons of traffic. I have personally used the Granite Room and its sister gallery that is connected, the Bighouse Loft several times and I have also used both of these galleries for the non-profit I run. Calvin is great and easy to work with and the pricing is reasonable for what you get. I highly recommend these locations for your next exhibit.

I attended the Imagine This event at the Granite Room last Friday night. Granted, I was a bit…read morebiased - Miles Davis (www.massiveburnstudios.com) was kind enough to invite Trace Studios (www.tracestudios.com) to provide the music for the event, and my boyfriend is a collaborator at Trace (he does most of the guitar work and a large amount of songwriting, and the owner is one of his best friends). But I have to say, I was SO impressed with the space. I'm no art aficionado, and I'm not even going to try to review this space for the quality as an art gallery or anything like that. I LOVE the fact that the owner has retained the "house" feeling. And the sound system was outstanding. The space was just charming, and the designated parking lot across the street was a lifesaver. I don't know any better as far as deciding how it was compared to any other places, but for what Miles, Kawai, and Trace Studios wanted to do, I can't imagine a better place for it.

If I could give this venue 0 stars I would. It's a beautiful space but parking here is atrocious…read more I would never come here again for any event. This is absolutely ridiculous. Why would you put an event space in a place that has 2 parking spots. I was asked to move my car after I parked then told to go up the street and walk a block back to participate in the event. I almost went home. I absolutely hate parking issues.

We attended a wedding event at 42West in West Midtown and had a great time. From a guest…read moreperspective, I thought this was a solid and versatile venue. Easy to get to and from, and parking wasn't bad. This is a relatively new event space on Huff Road, situated between Souper Jenny Westside and Apex West Midtown (Agavero, Twisted Soul). It opened in/around June 2021: https://www.instagram.com/p/CQw-bPWpU6_/ It shares a building with other businesses including Anadol Rug, which has been around since 1984. The 42West event space is hidden. It occupies more than half of the building in the back. We mostly spent time in the indoor event space (5,800 square feet) and string-lit upper patio just outside (900 square feet). The event was an Indian sangeet and mehndi. It was a lot like an American wedding reception. There was a catered buffet dinner, performances, and dancing. Hundreds of guests attended. I thought 42West was well-suited for the amount of people, the numerous food stations, and bar (or two, I can't remember). Caterers and other vendors parked their trucks and vehicles in the small parking lot in front of the building. Guests parked across the street at 1075 Huff Road. Check out 42West's Instagram to get a good feel for what the spaces (mainly the indoor space) can look like: https://www.instagram.com/42westentertainmentgroup/ 42West is named after co-owner Kevin Willis' jersey number 42 and the westside of Atlanta. As a longtime San Antonio Spurs and Atlanta Hawks fan, I thought this was an interesting fact. Co-owner and event planner Lauren Pelissier brought the vision of 42West to life and runs the show.

This is a true gem nestled in Smyrna. The Reed House is a perfect venue for any social event with a…read moremoderate size crowd. It gives a feel of elegance with the down home charm that will make you feel both welcomed and comfortable in the space. They have several rooms with which to segment your celebration so that everyone is not cramped but still accessible and in plain sight. Great for weddings in the fall or just about anything else. 10/10 for the win!!!