Chateau Elan isn’t just a wedding venue; it’s a destination. With thousands of acres of some of the most beautiful North Georgia landscape, a world-class spa, fine dining, and exquisite vineyards, it’s easy to see the allure of planning a Chateau Elan wedding weekend here rather than just a wedding day.
Its gorgeous French countryside aesthetic features an extravagant chateau perched on a hillside and overlooking breathtaking views of vineyards and rolling hills of forests. It is truly a special place with all of the amenities you need for a secluded getaway. Plus, with its variety of indoor and outdoor event spaces, you can customize the wedding of your dreams and make it a reality all in one spectacular location.
If you’re looking for a grand venue that can entertain and delight your guests beyond their wildest dreams while also helping you host an unforgettable wedding, Chateau Elan may be the perfect spot for you.
About The Chateau Elan Wedding Venue
Chateau Elan spans over 3,500 acres of gorgeous North Georgia property, packed with rolling hills and wooded forests. It is home to multiple restaurants, professionally staffed golf and tennis clubs, a world-class spa, and so much more. A wedding hosted at Chateau Elan doesn’t have to be a one-day affair – it can be an entire weekend of exciting, adventurous, and relaxing activities that are curated to offer your guests the experience of a lifetime.
The luxury overnight accommodations at Chateau Elan range everything from elegant guest rooms and suites to spacious villas with modern amenities and plenty of privacy. Customize the perfect stay for your out-of-town guests (and those who live nearby but can’t resist the temptation of an indulgent staycation) with a generous discount on room blocks for the duration of your event.
While not celebrating you and your partner at all of your incredible wedding events, your guests can partake in a variety of exciting activities like horseback winery tours, afternoon tea, fitness and yoga classes, mixology demonstrations, cooking classes, and so much more. Curate a schedule of events for your guests to enjoy as a part of your one-of-a-kind wedding weekend so everyone can take the time to make some incredible new memories as a part of your celebration.
Details of the Grounds
Weddings at Chateau Elan are incredibly special and can be curated to bring your wedding dreams to life however you envision them. Regardless of the season or the size of your guest list, Chateau Elan has a variety of spaces that can be used to create a wedding that best reflects you and your partner.
There are several outdoor ceremony sites from which you can choose in order to say “I do” while taking advantage of their spectacular grounds. The Rose Garden has lush, beautiful red roses that bloom in May/June and September/October, creating the perfect dramatic and romantic backdrop for a vow exchange (200 guests.) The Vineyard Pergola is nestled between the winery and the vineyards, offering breathtaking views over the vines that glow beautifully in the sunset light (200 guests.) The Matisse Lawn and Terrace is an exceptionally charming venue that overlooks the beautiful golf course and provides brides a grand entrance down the aisle to the altar (400 guests). Lastly, the Jardin des Tuileries is a secluded, wooded landing with a clearing lined with trees and covered by leafy canopies for a gorgeous, earthy aesthetic.
Indoor Wedding Locations
If an indoor wedding is more your vibe, Chateau Elan has plenty of options for you, too. Their Glasstop Atrium is a highly sought-after venue, with a two-story Cathedral-style ceiling that lets in floods of natural light. With indoor landscaping and plenty of industrial architectural features, it’s a truly breathtaking site for a ceremony (250 guests.)
Four magnificent Chateau Elan ballrooms are perfect for hosting grand receptions, each with its own elegant style. The Debussy Ballroom has dramatically high ceilings and a private entrance to an adjoining outdoor veranda (150 – 225 guests.) The estate’s largest event space, the Paris Ballroom, has space for over 350 people, a stage, a dance floor, and a lounge, so dream big! The Monte Carlo Ballroom is a more intimate ballroom (50 – 80 guests) with two access points to the Jardin des Tuileries for an effortless indoor/outdoor experience. Lastly, the Elan Ballroom is their glamorous signature ballroom with close proximity to the Atrium (200 guests.)
Smaller Ceremony Space
If you’re looking for a truly unique space for a cozy ceremony or an intimate reception, the Cask Room is a one-of-a-kind space with walls lined with wine barrels. Adjacent to the winery’s production facilities, it’s a rustic space that can be transformed into a vibrant celebration with greenery, florals, candles, and other customizable touches of decor.
Photography Opportunities
With its exquisite property, gorgeous architecture, and expansive outdoor gardens, Chateau Elan offers so many spots for incredible wedding photos. We can wander through the rows of vineyards for pictures that feature the French Countryside vibes for which Chateau Elan is famous. The gorgeous trees and colorful landscaping also make beautiful backdrops for outdoor photos, as do some of the architectural details of the resort itself. Inside, we can use the Atrium and its grand staircases for dramatic portraits or perhaps sneak away into the Cask Room for intimate pictures with the rows of barrels as a backdrop.
There are so many ways to capture the unique essence of Chateau Elan in your photos while still featuring you and your partner front and center, the main event, and the reason for all of this gorgeous celebration.
Chateau Elan Wedding Details
Chateau Elan offers three wedding packages to accommodate every budget and the needs of every couple, and each package is inclusive of food, drinks, and basic decor inclusions.
Their experienced and dedicated catering team will help you curate the perfect menu for your guests that will impress and delight. Your wedding will also include a complimentary parquet dance floor, table linens and place settings, an onsite Audio-Visual partner, and so much more. Be sure to explore their offered packages and reach out to their events team with any questions or concerns you may have.
Chateau Elan Wedding
Every wedding is an experience, but not all weddings offer the Chateau Elan experience. Your Chateau Elan wedding will be extravagant and elegant but also still true to you and your partner for a wedding that feels authentically you. Treat yourself to a visit sometime soon and see what all the hype is (rightfully) about!
Choosing a planner is a huge step in the wedding prep process! Now it’s time to find a photographer! I love helping couples capture the emotion of their special day in pictures. Just how you remembered it. So reach out today to chat about your dream wedding photos.
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