Historic Dekalb Courthouse

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The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $950

Guest capacity

Up to 150 seated guests

About this venue

Located in Decatur, Georgia, just minutes away from Atlanta, the Historic DeKalb Courthouse is the perfect venue for wedding ceremonies, receptions, rehearsal dinners, holiday parties, fund-raisers, bar/bat mitzvahs, reunions, meetings and more. The marble walls and beautifully arched windows are the perfect backdrop for your historic events.

Seated guest capacity

  • 1-150

Venue type

  • Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
  • Historic Estates, Mansions
  • Museums, Galleries

Venue setting

  • Indoor
101 E Court Sq, Decatur, GA 30030

Our event spaces

Old Superior Courtroom

The Courtroom is the main event space, with historic marble walls, terrazzo floors, and arched windows. At 2,600 sq ft, it can accommodate 150 people seated at tables. The Harrison Room features plenty of sunlight, hardwood floors, crown molding, and is often used for buffets. The Lobby is often used for cocktail hour or a check-in area.

Guest capacity

Up to 150 Seated

Up to 250 Standing

Square footage

2,632

Guests often feel this space is

“Sophisticated and classic”

Old Superior Courtroom

The Courtroom is the main event space, with historic marble walls, terrazzo floors, and arched windows. At 2,600 sq ft, it can accommodate 150 people seated at tables. The Harrison Room features plenty of sunlight, hardwood floors, crown molding, and is often used for buffets. The Lobby is often used for cocktail hour or a check-in area.

Guest capacity

Up to 150 Seated

Up to 250 Standing

Square footage

2,632

Guests often feel this space is

“Sophisticated and classic”

Available services that can be provided by Historic Dekalb Courthouse

Services & amenities

  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event rentals
  • Event staff
  • Pet friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

5.0 out of 5

4 reviews

  • CS

    Cody S.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Oct 13

    The Venue Made Everything Else Fall Into Place

    Book it. You won't regret it. The space is genuinely stunning. One of the things we loved most is that it doesn't take much to make it feel special. The elegance of the venue does most of the work, so you don't have to spend a fortune trying to transform the space into something beautiful. It already is. Mallory was another huge part of what made the experience so great. She was communicative, helpful, and willing to jump in wherever she could. Planning a wedding comes with enough moving parts, and having someone who genuinely wants to help make your day everything you envisioned makes a real difference. We always felt like we had someone in our corner. The venue was actually the first thing we checked off our wedding planning list. Looking back, I'm so glad we got that decision right early on. It gave us a foundation to build the rest of the day around, and the venue delivered on everything we hoped it would be. The surrounding area was another bonus, especially for our out-of-town guests. Having great places nearby made it easy for everyone to enjoy the weekend, not just the wedding itself. We wanted our guests to have a wonderful experience from start to finish, and the location helped make that happen. At the end of the day, we wanted a venue that felt elegant, welcoming, and special without needing to overcomplicate things. That's exactly what we got. We're incredibly grateful we chose this venue. It was one of the first decisions we made, and one of the ones we're happiest with.

    Mallory Donaldson•Oct 14, 2026

    Thank you so much for the kind review! You guys were amazing to work with and I'm so glad we got to be a part of your special day. Please let me know if you ever need anything in the future. Best wishes and congrats. - Mallory

  • TH

    Thomas H.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Jun 19, 2026

    Beautiful and accommodating!

    The Historic DeKalb Courthouse was an amazing venue! Mallory and the rest of the team there are so accommodating. They were incredibly quick to respond to any issues that arose, and answered all questions promptly. The venue itself is beautiful, one of the biggest perks for us was that it looks so good we barely had to spend anything on decorations. It was also very nice not being forced to buy a drinks package, so that we could shop around for our own preferences. Would highly recommend to anyone in the Atlanta area.

    Mallory Donaldson•Jun 20, 2026

    Thank you so much for the kind review. We loved being a part of your special day. Please let me know if you need anything in the future. Thanks again!

  • EC

    Erica C.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Mar 7, 2024

    Absolutely Amazing!

    We had our wedding here on Friday, February 23rd and it was absolutely my dream day! Mallory is amazing and easy to work with and the space is beautiful! I would highly recommend!

  • DM

    Demarcus M.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Mar 25, 2023

    Perfect Venue

    My wife and I loved our wedding at this beautiful venue everything from booking to wedding day logistics was easy and worked out perfect thanks to dedicated staff as well as knowledgeable preferred vendors. The venue itself is absolutely beautiful and perfectly matched the dream that we had for our big day. additionally the location is great with hotels directly across the street!

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Renters may provide their own alcohol however, it must be served by licensed/insured servers. Our preferred caterers can provide bar setup and service.
All guest parking is public parking. There are 300 metered spaces (free after 6pm) and 2,200 deck/lot spaces.

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