Hotels and Accommodations

1. Boutique hotels at a moderate price

   

   If you're looking for something a little different for your guests, try these moderately-priced, non-chain hotels off the beaten path:

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   April 14, 2008 4:00 PM

2. Destination Dahlonega: Weddings at Forrest Hills Resort

   

   Don't be afraid of simple. If you're a girl who wants a lovely wedding in a natural setting but want to avoid the hassle required to pull off every detail by yourself, you should check out the wedding package options at Forrest Hills Resort, near Dahlonega.

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   May 19, 2008 10:04 AM

3. Persimmon Creek Vineyards

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   Sonoma. Napa. North Georgia. Yes—our fair state has plenty of lovely vineyards with tasting rooms, perfect for al fresco weddings or fun wine-centered parties. And Persimmon Creek Vineyards is a perfect destination for an eco-chic bride who wants to celebrate in style.

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   May 28, 2008 11:14 AM

4. Bachelor party food: Maxim Prime Steakhouse

   

   Here's what's great about Maxim Prime Steakhouse downtown (in the Glenn Hotel): the food is good, it's part of a great boutique hotel, and it's manly enough to stand in for a bachelor dinner if your guy isn't up for the usual cheesy bachelor party gags.

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   June 5, 2008 9:15 AM

5. Summer hotel deals near Perimeter Mall

   

   When people think of Atlanta weddings they tend to think of staying in Buckhead or Midtown. But there are great spots to bunk at all over town. Here are a few near Perimeter Mall —also a great shopping hub, and with its own Marta station for easy access to other parts of our fair city.

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   June 12, 2008 10:55 AM

6. Callaway Gardens Food and Wine weekend

   

   Callaway Gardens is a great setting for an outdoor wedding. Think about it: you'll have a gorgeous garden backdrop (that you don't have to water or weed). Your guests have a range of villas and resort hotel rooms to stay in, a golf course and beach to play on, and miles of garden paths to explore.

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   July 23, 2008 12:04 PM

7. The Mansion on Peachtree

   

   The Mansion on Peachtree is so gorgeous and fun that it's setting a new standard in luxury service and attention to detail. I'm really hoping the other high-end hotels in Atlanta take a look and follow in its stride. What you'll find: glamorous event spaces both indoors and out for ceremonies and receptions, a great restaurant perfect for an old-Hollywood-style rehearsal dinner, and of course spa and hotel space for guests and the wedding party. Frankly, I cannot add enough exclamation points to express my newfound appreciation of The Mansion, so read on for more details.

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   July 28, 2008 2:31 PM