716 West is a historic, antebellum home built in the 1820s in Decatur, Georgia. The Junior League of DeKalb County continues to be stewards of 716 West. The League maintains and rents the house for events. Your use of 716 West helps to further the mission of the Junior League of DeKalb County. 716 West in downtown Decatur provides southern charm for a full-service formal affair or casual get-together. We are happy to partner with the best local institutions for your event! Our mission is to give our guests a memorable experience in a unique and intimate setting while preserving this historically and architecturally significant home.

As a facility rental, we provide tables and folding chairs inside, as well as complimentary parking. All outdoor furniture will need to be rented. Catering would be provided through one of our amazing catering companies we partner with and can average $120 to $200 per guest. Beverage service and bartenders are additional and are provided by the History Center. It is about $65 per person for a 4-hour premium full bar. We have a full property minimum on Saturdays of a peak month: April, May, June, September, and October. The facility rental fee for the Swan Gardens, Atlanta History Museum, and Grand Overlook ballroom on a Saturday is $12,500 and we have an additional $5,500 beverage minimum. Fridays and Sundays are $10,000 with a $2,500 beverage minimum. Most of our weddings can expect to spend between $400 to $1,000 per guest after all vendors and costs are added up and divided out per guest.

Celebrate your special day surrounded by the serene sights and sounds of nature. Our wedding venues are highly customizable and we will work with you to ensure your special day goes off without a hitch. Rent one space or the entire park, and have the woodland wedding or elopement of your dreams with the convenience of being within the Atlanta Metro area! (P.S. We do more than just weddings, reach out for other rental opportunities!)