We had an absolutely fabulous wedding here. From the first tour we took, the staff was prompt,…read morekind, and accommodating. My mother has terminal cancer and we ended up having to get married a year earlier than we planned so we were stressing about finding a venue that could put together our dream wedding in 5 months. We almost settled and gave up on that dream wedding until we found The Cotton Gin. I still have no idea how they pulled it off so seamlessly. The Cotton Gin went above and beyond to make the whole day smooth for both my mom and us. When they say "all inclusive" they mean it. I did not lift a single finger for coordinating vendors, stressing about timing, or anything that usually causes stress for brides. I was calm the whole day and if any anxiety arose at any point in the process, the staff reassured me and was proactive in accommodating anything I needed. The owner Amanda is a creative genius and you can tell she loves what she does. Her goal is to give all brides a dream wedding that fits their budget. You can tell that she put careful thought into choosing staff that has the same passion and vision. Truly I feel like I made bonds with the staff that will last a life time. All of my guests gave extremely positive feedback about their experience! Also, the food was literally a 5 star dining experience. I am going to be craving their salmon and stuffed mushrooms for the rest of my life. I wish I could get married to my husband again and again so I can give The Cotton Gin more of my business!!

Wow! Everything was so wonderful from start to finish. We were guests for a wedding reception and…read moreeverything went so smoothly. Staff was very calm and professional and kept the appetizers coming. Bar offered a lot of interesting drinks. The venue itself is gorgeous with very little of your own decorating needed. They literally took care of everything it seemed. Lots of places to take pictures. We had beef mashed potatoes and asparagus, which came out temperature hot and well seasoned. The shrimp and grits for the appetizer was delicious and the presentation of the cheeses was wonderful. A beautiful, intimate and cozy place with a couple levels, including a dance floor. I would highly recommend this place if you're interested in having a wedding reception.

I usually don't venture this far outside the perimeter, but I made the trip to Powder Springs for a…read moreprivate event, a bridal shower for someone very close to me, and I'm so glad I did. Candela Bar was such a pleasant surprise. The space is beautiful, spacious with a great ambiance that's both upscale and welcoming. One thing that stood out to me was the sleek digital screens at the welcome hostess booth and behind the bar. It added a modern, stylish touch that I really appreciated. The bartender deserves a shoutout too. My drink was crafted perfectly, and you can tell they care about both quality and presentation. If I lived in the Powder Springs area, this would definitely be one of my go-to spots. Whether you're attending an event or just out for a casual night, I definitely recommend it.

I visited this venue for a family member's 50th birthday celebration. The venue was nice and the…read moreparking was easy. The bartender made amazing drinks, but the service was a little slow and backed up because she was by herself. Great ambience and low lighting for an intimate setting. The bathrooms were clean, which is always a plus!

Great venue for any event! Spacious with tables and chairs to fit any setting. Nice kitchen area…read morefor food prep.

Laura was an amazing and incredible host and manager. Will be back again for sure . We had a…read moreweek-long symposium there., and she was not only managing the whole place, but helping us all with everything we needed, including pointing us to local places in town .

One of my best friends got married here and it was the perfect venue for a spring wedding!…read more Reservations: I'm not sure how far in advance my friends reserved the venue. But if you're looking to have an event here, they do offer tours so check out their site for availability. Parking: The parking available on the venue is on gravel. Vibe: The flowers and greenery around the entire venue were beautiful. I loved how seamless the venue, bridal suite, and reception area flowed. The bridal suite is so big and has a large kitchen area with a fridge; a living room area with a couch and several chairs; a bathroom with a shower; a room that was used for hair & make up; and a front and back porch. The main venue space has a downstairs space that was used as both the reception area and the dance floor. I enjoyed celebrating my friends at this beautiful spot! I think it would be a great spot for weddings, vow renewals, and/or other large events.

I attended a wedding earlier this month (August 2021) at The Wildflower Barn at Little River. I had…read morea great time. For my wife and me, it was our first wedding since November 2019 (pre-COVID). Personally, the vaccines have been a game-changer for us and we felt comfortable at this indoor-outdoor gathering of about 90-95 people. Plus, we didn't want to miss this. We came in from out of state to make it. At first, I got The Wildflower Barn at Little River confused with Little River Farms, the wedding and special events venue next door. The two venues, plus Brick & Ivey in Marietta, are owned and operated by the same group. I believe there was another wedding going on at Little River Farms at the same time because when I pulled up to The Wildflower Barn at Little River, there were folks with signs directing people which way to go depending on which couple's wedding they were attending. The parking was valet in a gravel driveway and parking lot, which I was not expecting. The valet guys were nice and did a good job. The ceremony was held outside, unplugged. The cocktail hour was held inside and outside. The dinner reception was held inside the barn. And there was a beautiful lantern send-off outside, the way we came in. Everything was well-organized and went off without a hitch, as far as I could tell. For an event with about 90-95 people, I thought the size of The Wildflower Barn at Little River was appropriate. Over 100, I suspect it may start feeling tight. Overall, I thought the venue was beautiful, particularly the outside with all the plants and well-manicured landscaping, whimsical string lighting, and farm feel. Inside, the reception space felt open and modern. The space was very well lit and also well ventilated and air conditioned. At the reception dinner, a served buffet was catered by Southern Charmed Catering by Little River Farms. I thought the food was delicious. It consisted of a fresh spring mix salad with choice of honey balsamic or ranch dressing, green beans amandine, whipped buttermilk potatoes, mesquite-grilled chicken breast, pork chops with maple bourbon beurre blanc with sweet and spicy BBQ sauces, and dinner rolls. During cocktail hour, there were two hors d'oeuvres, chicken satay (skewers) and crab rangoon. During both the cocktail hour and reception, there were two open bars, one inside and one outside. King of Pops was on-site as was Pearl's Tea of Suwanee (bubble tea). Robot Booth provided the fun photo booth and DJ Rylan with DJ Cuttlefish, the team of DJs associated with Robot Booth, was the emcee and provided the music (playlist by the bride). I was told the wedding cake was by Angel Bakery, located inside Hong Kong Supermarket in Norcross, and additional dessert cake was provided by Nothing Bundt Cakes. I was familiar with all of the vendors except for Angel Bakery which I think is well-known among the Asian (specifically, Vietnamese) community in Gwinnett. The cake was excellent. My wife and I really enjoyed ourselves at The Wildflower Barn at Little River. I think it's an ideal wedding venue depending on what you're going for.

We had such a great time. Our treehouse cabin was comfy, clean and came with a beautiful view. We…read morechose the All day rush and our guides Keaton & Austin did a great job of making each zip, bridge & drops so much fun. They also made us very comfortable and we had no worries the whole day. Also ALL of the staff & the meals were amazing. Definitely not "camp" food. Overall one of our best getaways yet.

This was our fourth time zip lining at Banning Mills! We love it! We did levels one and two this…read moretrip but plan to go back in the fall and also add levels three and four. Our guides were AMAZING! Big shout outs to Austin, Evan and Nolan! These young men rocked it as guides by being diligent about our safety while also making sure we had a blast! Extra shout out to Austin for the training at the beginning and wrap up at the end.

Went to Big Door Winery on a Sunday afternoon with my best friend and had the cutest time. As soon…read moreas we got there, we heard music playing outside and planned to sit outside right away. We went inside first to order and ended up getting two flights to try different options and a charcuterie board. Since we had a lot to carry, we decided to stay inside for a bit, and I'm so glad we did. We started chatting with the owners, and they shared such a sweet story about the winery and their friendship. It honestly made me and my best friend look at each other like "okay, should we open a winery too?!" lol After we finished, we got a bottle of the "Best Friends" red wine, which was perfect for us, and then headed outside to enjoy the weather. The whole vibe was great felt like we were at a little Napa Valley winery. This is a nice relaxed spot with great wine, great energy, and such kind people. Will certainly be back.

Big Door Vineyards provided the perfect backdrop for a peaceful afternoon. The property is…read moreincredibly cozy and scenic, making it easy to imagine a beautiful wedding here--especially with their convenient on-site vacation rental. We thoroughly enjoyed tasting the wine, walking the grounds, listening to the live music and relaxing over a charcuterie board. It was a wonderful experience and highly recommend a visit!

I rented the space for a baby shower, my initial meeting with the owner went well, we liked the…read morespace and verbally agreed on some changes to his drink policy. The owner was very nice and assured us that bringing our own mixed alcoholic punch would be fine, he actually recommended this. The day of the baby shower (after he had our money) everything changed he did not allow us to use the punch and had the audacity to tell me that he never agreed to the punch (LIES - we had multiple conversations about the punch) & then he had the nerve to threaten us if he got a fine due to the punch. His exact words were "if I lose my liquor license or get a fine, you are going down with me" Who runs a business and talks to paying customers in this way?? I don't want to pull the race card but I can't help but think he would NOT deal with white customers in this way. We are young black and very respectful - we paid and were nothing but professional. Long story short we used the punch with NO ISSUES no fights broke out no one was shot no police came out. But I would not recommend this space to anyone. THE OWNER IS UNPROFESSIONAL & DOES NOT STAND BEHIND HIS WORD! BEWARE!

Our church held a special luncheon at The Event Station today and we all just LOVED this amazing…read morevenue! The decor is gorgeous and very spacious while still having the charm of this antique Powder Springs landmark. Event planners will love the freedom to tailor their catering and decorating options rather than having to choose from a limited list of a traditional venue. The owners were very accommodating and really knew how to make visitors comfortable and delighted. Feature this charming venue in your next event and see if you don't agree!

It is one of the coolest marketplaces in the state of Ga.! They, literally, have something for…read moreanyone and everyone who shops at The Dallas Markets offered there! You can get a snack, soft drink, water, beer or wine to sip on while you shop and enjoy looking at all of the fabulous finds there too! It is so cool!

My friend used this venue for a graduation party on May 23rd, the cashier was the rudest. The…read morecashier tried to be smart, wasn't a good look for her. She said there was no receipt paper and when she asked what type of I wanted and I accidentally said paper and she got all rude and said "we're PAPERLESS" and I said my bad. She was also rude to the graduate and was butting in her and her brother's conversation. She acted like she got shot when I gave her a shirt and she told me to give it without the hanger, it wasn't even mine, it was the graduate's. I genuinely don't understand why she was being an ass, it's not like she's doing her job for free. That ruined my friend's night. The place was nice, a bit pricey but not a surprise. That employee ruined that night though, so bitter.

Absolutely phenomenal venue - wedding, banquet, fundraiser all things similar…read more Open air covered areas very comfortable environment with excellent catering Technology, supported for presentations and plenty of seating. One of the nicest venues on the north side of town that I've been to out of many. I highly recommend the butterfly pavilion. Heavy hors d'oeuvres were absolutely wonderful with a variety of desserts provided at the end of the event. Walked away, astonished and full. I will be recommending this place.

We attended a wedding here and thought the venue was wonderful! The parking lot is gravel and they…read moreoffer golf cart shuttle service to the ceremony. It is totally walkable, but we were one of the last ones to get there so parked in the upper part of the lot. You walk right by where the reception is to the get to the grassy area below where the ceremony was. Afterwards, it is a short walk back up the hill to the reception area. This area is covered in case of rain, so have no fear. It is outdoors and had a nice breeze. There is also a fireplace for those cold nights as well. The dance floor is huge and there are many photo opps around the property, that you are welcome to roam. They let you use your own vendors that come onsite from what the bride and groom told us.

My 50th Birthday Party This was the venue I went with…read moreafter searching about 4-6 event venues around metro Atlanta. I had specific requirements - Black, Woman Owned. Working with Danielle was such a pleasure and my event was amazing. Touring the venue is like an AirBNB host - you get a code and self-tour. Also, all the steps to book, make payments, coordinate the decor and even add-ons like bartenders, decorations, etc. were available through a portal which was very easy & professional. She was also available via text for random questions. My 50th planning committee was hands on & showed up early to get in at set up time. I also had my vendors - Bartender, DJ, photobooth and caterers set up before guests arrived. I had notified my guests when to arrive for my grand entrance! Overall, the perfect location for parking (free on the street), a unique setting, intimate and you can customize it to your liking. It felt like a Brooklyn loft and was a big hit! 10/10 highly recommend!

This is a very nice venue space. It's located in a small downtown area and on a strip with other…read morebusinesses. There is some parking out front, but not much. From my understanding, people were parking down the street once space in front was gone. There is a small kitchen in the back with a refrigerator and a sink. The bathroom was really cute and clean. The DJ area was spacious and nice also. There are buildings in shelves alongside one wall and bricks on the other. I absolutely loved the look and feel of this space. It was chic and rich with color. The hardwood floors only added to the beauty of this space. I would definitely recommend having events here. I don't know how many people it can hold, but I saw a lounge area, two large round tables, a full bar, and three long tables with food while I was here. Decorations were done by A Touch of Tanya G for this birthday party. www.atouchoftanyag.com