Old Courthouse on the Square

I wanted an old hollywood feel, so Old Courthouse on the Square turned out to be great for my budget. Stacey was always so pleasant and answered all my wedding planner's questions (I didn't have a clue most of the time) with an upbeat attitude I'm told. There were a lot of stipulations because it's a historic site, but most of them were okay. It was rough at first because of the preferred catering list, but I ended up just paying the extra $1,000 and having a non-preferred caterer. I know they worked hard because the kitchen is so small, but they were fabulous.

My only real complaint is that on my wedding day there was no air. It was all hot and sweaty trying to get ready in my suite. The building attendant had to cut on a big fan in the reception which was blowing my drapery. My cake melted and fell over half way through dinner. We were glad we already cut it, but the baker was going crazy trying to make sure it didn't melt too bad before our pictures. We made the best of things, but when you get married you want things to be perfect. I would have thought they would have made sure the air was fixed when they rented the place out. Of course, it was chilly outside and our pictures were cut short. I guess was just the bit of irony we'll remember and laugh about in years to come. We still had a great...

Beautiful venue! Friendly staff! Great list of suggested caterers. You can bring in your own caterer for a small fee, and you can bring in your own alcohol (as long as you hire a cop). Many of my guest stated that they enjoyed the traditional feel with a modern twist! It was a beautiful day! Great places for photos located around the venue.
So very happy this was the site of our...

Old Courthouse on the Square is beautiful venue. The entire space is white and a blank canvas! It was perfect for my vintage wedding but would also be beautiful for a modern wedding! The staff was great. Very helpful and responsive and the event went very smoothly!

We couldn't be happier that we chose to have our wedding at the Old Courthouse on the Square! It's such a beautiful venue, and it's in a great location. All of our guests absolutely loved it!

I just knew that my 50 out of town guests would love the convenience of the Marriott Downtown Emory (across the street and walking distance) as well as the Marta access. Even though many would have to fly in, no one would need to rent a car! I mean, The Decatur Square has everything!

When viewing the location I loved the Marble Ballroom, but I did see some water damage on the ceilings etc... that were visible in daylight. The coordinator was very nice and gave us a tour, but the basement "dungeon" Bridal room was frightening. I mean, this was a courthouse, so I guess that was a jail cell...

I didn't know what to do, and then it hit me! Get a room at the Marriott, get ready there, and walk over!

That seemed great...I did all my research and looking into any and every possible event that could ruin my event date...festivals, school events, even Metro Atlanta events that could increase hotel and airfare costs! My date looked great! I was able to book my date over a year ahead and move onto other plans.

I contacted the Marriott and received a proposal to block rooms....after not hearing back from them to find out what to do next, I reached back out about a month later. At this point they told me no rooms could be booked because Emory and Agnes Scott have set that weekend as their commencement ceremonies. I was told it would be hard to find ANY hotels near Decatur that weekend.

Now I know that this couldn't have been avoided, I chose my date before the colleges did, but if you are looking to book this event space because of the convenience...be wary... booking too early could leave time for other events to pop up and ruin your day!

Most importantly: CONTACT EMORY AND AGNES SCOTT! If they take over the hotels for any big event, you will not be able to find...

Stacey was so welcoming from the moment we met her. She did not try to convince us one way or the other to rent the Courthouse. As a newly engaged and budget conscience bride, I truly appreciated that. She answered all our questions and was very responsive to last minute emails and changes. Thank you Stacey for making our wedding plans with the Old Decatur Courthouse go so smoothly.

We knew we wanted to get married near our house and since we first met in Decatur, and had our first date in Decatur, and live in Decatur we KNEW just the place. To be honest after living here for 27 years, I never had actually been inside the Old Decatur Court House. It is such a beautiful venue. You do not need to bring in much decor because the venue itself has so much to offer. We worked with Stacy and she was so sweet and wonderful. She let us bring in our items that Friday morning so that was one less stress we had to deal with Saturday! They provided about 10 caterers we could pick from. We could bring in anything we wanted. We had 14 round tables (tables and chairs provided by ODC). We had a band and a DJ plus a bar and a photo booth upstairs. We had our cocktail hour downstairs with a band and bar downstairs. However our dancing floor was a little small but that didn’t stop people! We took pictures before around the square and had sparklers after. We were not disappointed with anything by Old Decatur Courthouse and we would recommend it to everyone!

Jackie & Jason 10.13.12

Having my wedding at the Old Courthouse on the Square was a dream come true. I worked with Stacey, and she was always so helpful! She was very flexible with me, always there to answer questions, and even letting me drop off items the day before, which was a HUGE help. The venue is gorgeous - and there is an amazing bridal suite downstairs with room for everyone in your party to get ready! I highly recommend the Old Decatur Courthouse on the Square for your wedding venue!!!

We had our wedding reception at the Old courthouse on the Square on October 5, 2012. This venue is so unique! It is so beautiful. The marble floors and walls with the windows bring such an elegant and different feel compared to other normal ballrooms. We received so many compliments on just how beautiful the venue was! It is easy to get to and right in the heart of beautiful historic downtown Decatur. Stacy was so easy to work with and was always helping out with any questions we had. It is very affordable and unique! If you are looking for something beyond the typical ballroom, I suggest you check this venue out! It is so perfect!

The Courthouse was AMAZING!!! The place is absolutely beautiful and a great place for having a wedding. We had a lot of out of town guest, so it was perfect location for them- easy to get to from airport, tons of shopping and dining in the square, and only one block away from the hotel.

The staff and Stacy were great and very responsive. It did get a little warm on the dance floor at the end of the night, but the maintenance guy was on staff to kick up the AC.

Great for weddings of 130 or less. It was a little tight on the dance floor with 132 guest and 16 tables. We put the buffet in the adjacent room, so it was great to have the food out of the way. Soiree, one of their preferred vendors, was the caterer and did an AMAZING job. They far exceeded my expectation in food quality and service! Also, they let you bring your own alcoholic beverages, which saved a TON of money.

Overall an amazing location, I would highly recommend.

We looked at several venues before visiting the Courthouse. There was one that we really liked, but was way out of the budget that we had set for ourselves. Once we came across the Courthouse online, we liked what we saw. When we went to visit, the Courthouse was just like the pictures online. We loved the arches and the grey and white marble, especially since our colors were grey and yellow. We actually loved the Courthouse more than the venue that we had originally liked! The price for what you get is also a plus (rental of the building for 8 hours, chairs, and tables). We worked with Stacey, and she was very helpful from the first day we visited up until days after the wedding. Overall, the Courthouse is a beautiful venue, and we are more than happy that we decided to have our wedding here.

The old court house was a beautiful place to get married at. I got married on a thursday and they still allowed me to rent the venue just like a person would who was getting married on a friday or a saturday but for a cheaper price. Everyone did a wonderful job and Stacey was very easy to work with and always responded back to me in a timely manner . I have recommended a lot of brides there ... So they can enjoy it just as much as I did on my wedding day.

We absolutely loved this space as soon as we saw it. It's called The Old Decatur Courthouse or Dekalb History Center - thought a historical landmark would be fun! Plus - downtown Decatur is so much fun. Worked with Stacey R. and she is so nice, so flexible and pretty easy to get in touch with. She let us drop off our bar/beverages/decor etc on Friday afternoon for a Saturday wedding - which was great b/c we didn't have to even think about it Saturday. The space is pretty large (we had 150 ppl. but it could have held more) and did the cocktail hour downstairs and the reception upstairs in the main Courtroom - which is huge (all white marble - so pretty). Pretty much a blank slate, we created the exact look we wanted! So happy with our choice.

This place is beautiful, so the less decorations the better. I worked with Leslie at the beginning and towards the end Stacey, both are a pleasure to work with and made my planning easy.

I LOVED this venue!!! This building is gorgeous and all my guests said it was the most beautiful space they had ever seen for a wedding. Our photographer was able to highlight the classic architecture and our caterer was able to turn the space into the glamorous party that I dreamed. The staff was all very helpful and downtown Decatur had some great spots for unique pictures. I would highly recommend the Old Courthouse!

Wonderful and beautiful Venue! So classy and unique! We had our wedding ceremony outside on the front stairs and the reception in the ball room! Our guest loved it and we still get compliments on the space! It was absolutely perfect in everyway! Great staff and great venue! if you're looking for a unique place for a wedding seriously check out the Old Courthouse on the Square! Highly recommended!

Beautiful and unique venue that is perfect for the ceremony and reception! This location allows you to bring in all vendors as you are just renting out the venue. This is great for saving money on alcohol! All of our guests loved the venue and it made a perfect backdrop for pictures throughout the night!

5 stars for the Old Courthouse on the Square! We just held our wedding there a couple of weeks ago, and we had about 125 guests. We held both our ceremony and our reception in the ballroom, and the cocktail hour in the lobby area. Everyone complimented the space, the location, and the ambiance. This place is gorgeous, and the staff is super easy to work with and are very accommodating. While the price might seem a bit pricey for a Saturday evening, I assure you that it's worth every penny. We couldn't have asked for a better venue, and the Old Courthouse on the Square lived up to our every expectation. Loved it, and can't wait to see our pictures! That marble ballroom is STUNNING!!

I am so happy I choose this venue. Leslie was very great to work with. She also answered my emails and answered every question. My guest loved the venue, with the marble walls. It was very chic and romantic and after only a month after my wedding, my guest are still talking about it. Thank you to The Old Courthouse on the Square

Leslie at the Old Courthouse on the Square was wonderful from day one. My husband and I booked the Square that same day after the services we received from Leslie. She was attentive and addressed any concerns we had following that day.

The venue was absolutely breathtaking! If anyone is looking for a place that offers elegance and a beautiful backdrop to your photos, then this is the place. My photographer went crazy with pictures because he was so in love with the architecture, lol.

This was definitely one of the best decisions my husband and I made throughout the wedding planning...

This is the best, most unique and undiscovered venue in the metro area in my opinion. It is gorgeous, and you have many catering companies to choose from and can bring your own alcohol. Leslie, the contact person, was very helpful and allowed us in early to the bridal suite. I am so happy I chose this place to get married; it was beautiful and affordable .

We got married here on May 2, 2010. We picked a Sunday because the price was 1/2 the cost than if we had it on Saturday. Leslie is the contact person and she is always very prompt in responding to emails or phone calls. She even allowed us to access the facility early that day to get things set up. All of our guest loved the venue and thought it was gorgeous. I was very pleased with our choice.

I got married at the Old Courthouse on the Square on 1.16.2010 and I cannot say enough good things about it. Leslie (the contact) is very responsive and flexible throughout the entire planning process. Our guests continue to comment that it was one of the "coolest venues" they've ever seen. We had our ceremony in the ballroom, then guests went downstairs into the lobby for cocktail hour, and returned to the ballroom after the caterers flipped the room. We had about 110 guests and a seated dinner and there was PLENTY of room for a huge dance floor! Half of our guests came from out of town and the Old Courthouse on the Square is the perfect venue, as it is convenient (walking distance) to MARTA, the Holiday Inn, and the restaurants/bars in the Decatur Square. I highly recommend this venue.

Leslie could not have been easier to work with! My wedding was late on Saturday--so late that the reception started even later and she extended the courthouse hours without charging us for the extra time. She also was extremely flexible with setting up, we were able to get into the courthouse first thing Saturday morning even though my reception wasn't until 9pm...and she would have let us in Friday night if there hadn't been a function scheduled.

Not to mention the venue is gorgeous! All of the guests were so impressed by the courtroom upstairs--it is truly a unique space and I couldn't have imagined my wedding being anywhere else!

I had the reception only here and I love the history of the location and the room with the windows for an evening reception - it was gorgeous! The folks there are easy to work with and generally accessible by email.

This venue was perfect. I fell in love the second I stepped in and Leslie was very helpful through the process of planning. I did find that the preferred catering list was difficult to find someone within our price range, so we chose what seemed to be affordable and the people were nice, in the beginning. The lack of professionalism from the caterer is why this review isn't a 5.0. I loved the venue and Leslie was great! The gentleman that was the person to be present throughout the event wasn't very flexible or helpful which also contributes to why the rating isn't a 5.0. Hopefully they'll expand their preferred catering list because this place is amazing!

I fell in love with this venue the second I saw it. It has so much history and it just seemed perfect for the start of out lives together. The people were helpfull, but I would have liked if they had given us some suggestions. Love the place and the beautiful huge windows are going to make your wedding ceremony/reception amazing

The Courthouse is one of my favorite locations to shoot at. The inside is absolutely beautiful, and it's location is great!

We always enjoy playing at the Old Courthouse. The hall upstairs is beautiful with wounderful acoustics, the staff is very professional and helpful.

Old Courthouse on the Square is a wonderful venue. Stacey is a joy to work with. A fabulous Southern location to create those magical memories to last a lifetime.

The Old Courthouse on the Square is a wonderful Southern venue. Stacey is great to work with. A beautiful place for magical memories.

I was recently at this event for a private corporate function and wow this venue is beautiful. Gorgeous marble floors and columns are sure to accentuate any space. Musically I can't wait to sing in this venue , the acoustics are great. I highly recommend this venue for any discerning, classic bride. This venue will surely look gorgeous in your photos and impress your guests and family.