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Historic DeKalb Courthouse weddings
The old county courthouse on the Decatur Square, run by the DeKalb History Center. Weddings use the courtroom and side rooms, with marble walls, terrazzo floors and arched windows. It is one of the few metro venues that lets couples bring their own alcohol, and hotels sit within a block.
Ceremony And Reception Spaces
| Space | Guests | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Courtroom | 150 for ceremony and reception, 10 to 75 for ceremony only packages | The old courtroom with marble walls, terrazzo floors and arched windows. |
| Harrison Room | Ask the venue | Included with ceremony and reception rentals. |
How It Photographs
Arched windows light the courtroom, and the building sits right on the Decatur square.
Venue Details
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Published Price | Ceremony and reception for 8 hours, up to 150. Monday to Wednesday evening $1,900. Thursday evening $2,100. Friday evening $3,300. Saturday after 2 pm $4,300. Sunday $3,300. Ceremony only packages run from $450 for 2 hours and 10 guests to $1,900 for 6 hours and 75 guests. (source) |
| Catering | Outside Allowed. Couples May Bring Their Own Alcohol Served By Licensed, Insured Servers, And Preferred Caterers Offer Bar Service. No Food Or Drink With Ceremony Only Rentals. |
| Phone | 404-373-1088 |
| Website | The venue site |
| Address | 101 East Court Square, Decatur, GA 30030 |
Facts from dekalbhistory.org, read November 2026.
What The Venue Publishes
- Courtroom, Harrison Room, Lobby, Groom's Room and Bridal Suite for eight hours
- Two reserved parking spaces
- A Bridal Suite and a Groom's Room come with every package.
- A uniformed off duty police officer is required whenever alcohol is served, with a 3 hour minimum. Tours are by appointment.
How I Would Photograph A Wedding Here
A venue that was built for something else, a theater, a rooftop or an old warehouse, has corners nobody else uses. I walk it before the day and pick three portrait spots that only exist there.
Big windows are the best light indoors. I would put the two of you near them for the getting ready photographs and for a few portraits if the weather turns, and keep the room lights low so the color stays clean.
A smaller wedding outside is a gift. Everyone fits in the frame, the toasts are personal, and there is time to wander the grounds for portraits without leaving guests waiting.
Ask where you will get ready. A bright room with a big window makes the dress, the details and those first quiet minutes look their best, and if it is close to the ceremony spot it saves time on a hot day.
Questions To Ask Historic DeKalb Courthouse
- Where is the shade at the time of our ceremony, and can the chairs face away from the sun?
- What time does outdoor music have to stop, and is the space private to us all day?
- Which areas of the grounds can we use for portraits, and when is the last call for the rain plan?
Send me the answers and your date, and I will plan the photographs and the film around them. Check your date.
Plan The Day
A Wedding Day At Historic DeKalb Courthouse
Historic DeKalb Courthouse is an indoor venue, so the light inside stays the same all day and the sunset is a bonus, not a deadline. I plan twenty minutes right at sunset for the two of you outside the doors, and we time the toasts or the first dance so nobody misses dinner.
The times below are worked out from the sunset in Atlanta on the 15th of each month, with daylight saving included. Move everything earlier in winter and later in June.
| Month | Ceremony | Portraits Begin | Sunset | Blue Hour Ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May | 6:45 PM | 7:30 PM | 8:30 PM | 9:00 PM |
| October | 5:20 PM | 6:05 PM | 7:05 PM | 7:35 PM |
Getting ready photos usually start about two hours before the ceremony, so book hair and makeup to finish thirty minutes before I arrive.
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How Historic DeKalb Courthouse Compares
At up to 150 guests, Historic DeKalb Courthouse is one of the smaller venues in this guide, which suits a guest list that wants to feel close. It is one of 26 venues in this guide that put a price online. Other other venues in this guide are The Roof at Ponce City Market, Monday Night Garage, Fox Theatre.
Questions About Historic DeKalb Courthouse
How many guests fit at Historic DeKalb Courthouse?
Historic DeKalb Courthouse publishes up to 150 guests. Ask the venue which space fits your plan.
How much does Historic DeKalb Courthouse cost for a wedding?
Here is what the venue lists online. Ceremony and reception for 8 hours, up to 150. Monday to Wednesday evening $1,900. Thursday evening $2,100. Friday evening $3,300. Saturday after 2 pm $4,300. Sunday $3,300. Ceremony only packages run from $450 for 2 hours and 10 guests to $1,900 for 6 hours and 75 guests.. Prices change, so confirm with the venue.
Will you photograph our wedding at Historic DeKalb Courthouse?
Yes. I photograph and film weddings all over Atlanta. Check your date and tell me about your plans.
Found Your Venue
Tell me where in Atlanta you are getting married and I will tell you how I would photograph it.