Simply Magical - A Dream Wedding at The Mackey House!…read more 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, 5/10/25

Had the most beautiful wedding . Everyone said it was like a fairytale. Thank you Dave for…read morecoordinating everything. Property is beautiful. The catering was absolutely amazing with carved tender brisket . One of the best days of my life .

First time at the restaurant and i had a great experience. Our waitress Kalona was super attentive…read moreand made us feel super welcomed. Food was amazing and the vibe was great as well. Highly recomend.

We came for a Friday dinner. The ambience gives prohibition bar vibes…read more They set us at a high top - not a great choice for dinner, but the service was good that we never had a table with old plates by the time we got something new. Food was incredible. Steak (ribeye) was prepared perfectly. Dessert (panna cotta) was delicious. Great bar as well. We tried a classic (Negroni) and a house suggestion (gipsy tears). 10/10

The botanical gardens were a nice easy place to visit when I didn't want to go back to the downtown…read morearea again. They have free parking and entrance to the gardens, and they are pet friendly. This is exactly the type of place I was looking for. The gardens themselves are smaller than other gardens I have visited. The main attraction for me was the additional trails you could walk along. The trails helped make the trip a little longer and more worthwhile. This is a nice relaxing stop if looking for something more low-key and quiet.

My 2nd visit to this beautiful small neighborhood garden. Its taken care of so professionally & its…read moreusually not crowded, I think because people may not know its there. A wonderful walk thru of pretty blooms, a pond, and a small children's garden, so they have the whole family covered. My only comment is that on line it says free, but when u get there it says $5/adult. Just leave a donation, people are volunteering their services to provide a beautiful space, the least we can do is put money in the box. Come see for yourself

READ THE CONTRACT, IT IS UNETHICAL…read more TL;DR: Red Gate will charge you full price if you cancel even if they book the date you cancel. I come from a journalism and legal communications background, so I want to be sure that I am stating the facts as clearly and accurately as possible. My fiance and I visited Red Gate in late February to tour the place for our early October wedding. We loved it, and the individual who gave us the tour was incredibly kind and answered our questions. My fiance was especially excited by the fact that there was a miniature donkey available to help serve drinks. That's somewhat important for later. We did a soft hold for an October 9 wedding, but we were told we only had a few days to make a decision since October is an extremely popular month. We had toured another venue that same day that was well outside our budget range, while Red Gate seemed pretty affordable, so we agreed. A few weeks into searching out their recommended vendors was a stressful period of time, especially for my fiance. The vendors were quoting MORE than we were paying for the venue, and my fiance was becoming more and more distressed about the ballooning prices. Given complex family situations, we knew we'd have to foot most of the bill. The straw that broke the camel's back was when we spoke to a coordinator. Red Gate does NOT allow outside coordinators; they have a select list of vendors from whom you can choose, and that's it. The vendor we talked to was more than double the price of the venue, and we were quickly outside of our budget range that we had stated to our tour guide at Red Gate (the vendor was also going to charge for the donkey, which my fiance and I both thought we heard the tour guide say was included in the venue rental price). Since Red Gate does not allow outside coordinators, we sadly had to cancel. Red Gate tried to offer us a different date, but given that we have to move across the country shortly after our wedding for my job, we couldn't flex it. We toured and booked in February and canceled in late April. Which is plenty of time to rebook the October date that we were assured is the busiest time of the year and there was already someone else asking about that date. During the cancellation discussions, we found out that the contract specifies that there is no refund for cancelling. So, Red Gate has the audacity to charge us thousands of dollars for a service we are not going to use at all, a service that we ultimately decided is cheaper to cancel than to continue on, and a service they've probably already double-dipped on at this point. To say this is unethical is an understatement. I feel some responsibility on my part for not carefully looking through the contract, but we were excited and felt a little rushed being informed that someone else was asking about the date. The most Red Gate offered was to cancel the alcohol deposit, which goes a small way, but the right, human action to do would be to refund the whole amount seeing as how we are not going to use any of it. This is disappointing and shady behavior. I'm all too happy to delete this review should Red Gate contact me and offer a refund, but given that they've baked this into their contract, I'm not getting my hopes up.

Such a pretty location quick seamless process, great photos. Just make sure you ask @ peanuts in…read morethe food we were not aware and my nephew had to use his epi pen and go to the ER just in case. Bun bun the pony was the cutest!

Finally got back to the area for a family reunion. A few family members joined my wife and I for a…read morereturn visit to 208. They'd heard us tell stories about this wonderful wine bar for years. Bartender Shannon and the delicious wine and bites she served exceeded everyone's expectations. The view and welcoming, historical setting top it all off. Try it, you'll love it!

Shannon was amazing. I came in with some old wine chips I had earned selling wine at Common…read moreRestaurant on Broughton Street. Not only were my 4 year old coupons accepted, Shannon was excited to see me in the door, albeit a bit too long for the wait. I have never had so much information on wine given to me in one sitting.