Fall in love with Washington GA for your perfect small wedding.

If you’re looking for a unique, unforgettable backdrop for your special day, Washington, in Wilkes County GA, offers a backdrop of beautiful small-town charm mixed with history and heritage.

However you define your perfect small wedding, Washington and Wilkes County have a selection of event venues that will provide a memorable setting for your intimate or themed ceremony.

Old South Romance.
Washington has been called “one of the prettiest small towns in Georgia” by Southern Living Magazine and is known for its impressive collection of antebellum and Victorian homes and buildings. Several of these period beauties are available for a small group of guests and a simple ceremony.

 

Chantilly Plantation, just a short distance from Washington’s historic square, was built between 1820 and 1850 in the classic Greek Revival style, complete with huge columns gracing a welcoming front porch. This original structure sits on over 120 acres filled with beautiful gardens and landscaping for your most memorable wedding photo ops. The inn offers six well-appointed guest rooms and welcoming common rooms including a gracious dining room, parlors and comfortable rooms for casual gatherings.



Magical outdoor weddings.
Skull Shoals Park, near downtown Washington GA, is the perfect venue for nature lovers. Imagine the whisper of pines and being surrounded by nature for your unique, serene wedding ceremony and celebration. This beautiful outdoor setting features seating for up to 180 guests in an intimate atmosphere perfect for weddings, vow renewals and special celebrations.
 


Rustic downhome celebrations.
The Sale Barn at Callaway Farms in Rayle, just outside Washington, offers up a fun-filled farm setting including a barn with tiered seating and a small stage for the ceremony.
 
Court Street Livery, just off the square in historic downtown Washington, offers a rustic yet urban chic environment to host up to 175 people seated, buffet or casual events. Bring your own caterer or libations or choose from a variety of local caterers and vendors for an occasion perfect for you.
 


Enjoy classic small-town charm.
The Tulip, a boutique events facility right on the square in downtown Washington, is a great location with lots of restaurants and shops nearby. The facility is well equipped with a catering kitchen, table and chairs. Imagine a small ceremony with lots of food, fun and dancing after!
 
Things to do while you’re in Washington Wilkes:

• Mary Willis Library - National Register of Historic Places. Original Tiffany and other stained-glass windows still adorn the first public library in Georgia where some of the original furnishings are still in use. Built in 1889 it has an invaluable core collection of rare books on Wilkes County and Georgia history. 
• The Robert Toombs House State Historic Site on Toombs Avenue house offers a peek into the life of Georgia U.S. Congressman and Senator Robert Toombs, who later served as a leader of the Confederacy and one of the creators of the Georgia Constitution of 1877. The home was built in 1794 and is open for tours. The interior of the house has been replicated to the time Robert Toombs lived there and includes his private library.
• The Washington Wilkes Historical Museum occupies an historic home originally built in 1835 and restored into a museum in the 1950s. The museum houses an impressive collection of artifacts including a topographical map of nearby Kettle Creek Battlefield. The house showcases authentically furnished rooms with antiques dating to the mid 1800’s, including an original Eli Whitney cotton gin, Jefferson Davis’s field desk, Dave the Slave pottery, and pieces owned by George Washington.
• Shop til you drop! Save time during your visit to browse an array of boutiques, antique stores, jewelry stores and gift shops…you’ll surely find that special gift or a treat for yourself.
• Then, choose from a great selection of restaurants on or around the historic square for a great meal to suit any palate. Top it off at a relaxing wine bar or sports bar tavern and mingle with some of the friendliest people you’ll ever meet.

Whether you’re looking for a special wedding or ceremony site or are just ready to enjoy a laid-back weekend, Washington GA in Wilkes County is full of history, heritage and loads of Southern charm. Come visit!

Washington GA is centrally located on Ga. Hwy. 78, just off Interstate 20, mid-way between Athens and Augusta, and not far from Clarks Hill Lake and the Savannah River.