ABOUT
The Juliette Chapel is a lovely wedding and events venue in beautiful Dahlonega, GA. It is the perfect setting for intimate weddings and events. If you love the great outdoors, you'll appreciate our rustic, yet elegant facilities that celebrate simplicity and the beauty of nature all around. The venue is a DIY facility that is rented by the day and is appropriate for small events of up to 70 seated guests.
Events
Juliette Chapel provides you the perfect backdrop for your special occasion. Our lovely chapel is full of windows and light that frame the surrounding forest.
Our reception facility has a kitchen, dressing room and event space that flows into the great outdoors. This space is perfect for wedding receptions, cocktail parties, anniversary and birthday parties, family reunions, corporate retreats and just about anything you can think of.
Daily Venue Rental Fees
Saturdays - $2,800 10 AM - midnight
Sundays & Fridays - $2,400 10 AM - midnight
Monday-Thursday - $1,800 10 AM - midnight
Chapel ceremony only - $200/hr - 3 hour minimum (Monday - Thursday only & no food event permitted)
Reception Building only - $200/hr - 6 hour minimum (Monday - Thursday only)
Holidays - $2,800 (Christmas, NYE)
Coordination Package - book the venue with a coordinator to help you plan and execute the perfect event for your budget.
All Inclusive Package offered by Sharon McMillan of This Is the Moment Events - Everything you need for a beautiful wedding day that is stress free and budget friendly. Please contact Sharon directly for details at 404-218-6472 or email to thisisthemomentevents@gmail.com.
A $1,000 deposit is required to hold a Friday, Saturday or Sunday date and $800 for a weekday and $300 for a chapel weekday rental. This deposit is not refundable after 7 days of booking your event. The balance is due one month prior to your event.
***January - March winter discount of $200 for all weekend rentals (Friday, Saturday and Sunday).
***All fees are for DIY rental of the facility and you can bring in vendors of your choosing.
Venue Features:
Chapel seating for 70
Reception seating for 70
Bride's dressing room with private bath
Caterer's kitchen
Outdoor patio space with outdoor bar, café lights under covered pergola and 3 wine barrels
Bluetooth audio system in reception
Bluetooth speakers in chapel
Banquet tables (linens not included) & Wood crossback chairs
Services
Coordination & Planning
$750 Flat Rate
Coordination & Planning by Margaret Sincere - 706-344-8124 - ms4weddings@gmail.com
Wedding Day Coordinating & Planning
Partial Day Coordination - $275
Post Event Clean Up
$125 Flat Rate
If you prefer to not worry about cleaning up, taking down decorations you don't plan to keep or removing trash at the end of your event, we can help.
Please contact Margaret at ms4weddings@gmail.com or call her at 706-344-8124 to schedule. Post Event Clean Details
Early Entry
$100 per hour
If you need to arrive earlier than 10:00 AM, you can pay an hourly fee to do so, up to 2 hours.
Rehearsals/Early Set Up
$100 per hour
If you would like to rehearse on site or if you want to come the day before your wedding to set up your decorations, you can pay an hourly fee to do so. This can be scheduled as the calendar allows (only available Mondays - Wednesdays and remaining days can only be booked two weeks prior to event date, if available).
Rentals
Rent a variety of items to complete your day from Foxfire Rentals including; farmhouse wood tables, lighting, patio heaters, floral backdrop and a wooden cross. Details and photos provided HERE.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can we fit more than 70 guests?
The fire department set the guest limit based upon square footage and bathroom accommodations. We have one toilet in each of the three restrooms on site and the parking lot holds about 35 cars. That said, depending on your table arrangement, you can get 82 or so seated inside. The more guests over 70, the less comfortable you might be.
Are tables and chairs included?
YES, there are 10 round tables (60") that seat 8 and 12 six foot rectangular tables (72" x 30") that also seat 8, and 6 round tables (48") that seat 6, for your indoor/outdoor use. There is also a 34 inch square cake table, a 5 ft rectangular sweetheart table, one 32 inch round table, and 6 bar height, 32 inch round cocktail tables for your use. We have 90 wood cross back chairs. You can visit Allseated.com to plan your table arrangement in the reception space. The attached document contains some typical table arrangements. The tables are plastic folding banquet tables that require a linen.
Are table linens included?
NO. Linens are not be provided. This is a great tool to determine what size linens you will need: Table Cloth Sizing Tool
Also, tableclothfactory is a great site for affordable linens.
Is there and attendant or coordinator available on site during our event?
No, but you are welcome to hire vendors of your choosing. Planners and Coordinators are listed in our Vendor pages under Planning.
How many benches are in the chapel and how many people do they seat?
There are 16 benches in the chapel that seat 4 or 5 people each and two additional benches at the back walls that will seat 2 people.
How many people will the chapel and reception facility hold?
The chapel and reception building will hold 70 seated guests, though we have some seating charts that can accommodate about 82.
Must I use your specific vendors?
NO, you are welcome to use whatever vendors you choose, however, the Vendor Pages list many local options.
Can I bring in my own food?
YES, you can bring your own food.
Is alcohol allowed?
YES, but, you or whomever you hire, is responsible for it. No one under 21 years of age should consume alcohol on the property. We highly recommend a Bartender!
What time will we have access to the facility?
Access to the facility is from 10:00 AM until 12:00 AM. If you need to come earlier than that, there is a $100/hr fee to do so, up to 2 hours.
Can we have a rehearsal at the Chapel?
We recommend you rehearse the day of your event. You can easily rehearse your ceremony from any location (your home or yard) and you need not be on site to do so. If you still want to rehearse on site, there is a $100 fee per hour to be scheduled Monday - Wednesday only (3 hour minimum on Thursdays), or on any open date within one month of your event. We hate to nickel and dime you, but rehearsals require that we clean afterward and there are additional utilities expenses. No food is allowed at the rehearsal walk through, nor use of the kitchen/reception space. If you'd like to have a full rehearsal and dinner, you will need to reserve the day to do so.
Is there a discount for booking more than one day?
YES, I provide a $200 discount off the total fee if you want to have a rehearsal dinner the day before your wedding. Some couples might want to decorate, rehearse and have dinner at the site the day before. The same discount applies to anyone renting the facility for more than one day for any event.
Do we need to clean the buildings after our event?
YES. We ask that you remove all your trash to the dumpster on site and remove all of your belongings. If you use the kitchen, please wipe down the counters and appliances and leave them in the condition you found them. If there are excessive spills or messes, there are cleaning supplies in the kitchen pantry for your use. If any furniture was moved outside, you will need to move it back inside. You will need to adjust the temperature, turn out the lights and lock the doors. We do provide a Clean Up Service if you prefer to have someone take care of cleaning up and trash, however, closing the facility will still be your responsibility.
How do I reserve a date?
If you decide to use the Juliette Chapel for your event, you will need to sign a rental agreement and pay a deposit to hold your date. The deposit is applied to the final balance which is due one month prior to your event. A credit card is required to reserve the facility. There is an Availability Calendar on the website where you can check for open dates and request to book a date. A $1000 deposit is required for Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays and $800 is required for weekdays and 50% is required for chapel only rentals.
How many cars will fit in your parking lot?
The parking lot can hold about 35 cars. It's a gravel lot with free form parking, so if you have a larger group, you may want to consider carpooling, where possible. Dahlonega has several transportation companies that can bus your group in, as well. We provide some local options HERE.
Do you have measurements of the spaces? And do you have outlets we can use?
The chapel is 40 feet long and 20 feet wide. The back chapel window is 8 feet tall by 4 feet wide. The reception space is 50 feet long by 19 feet wide.
Do you offer virtual tours?
Google Maps has provided 360 Degree images that can help you visualize and get a feel for the space, though we have made some updates since then. The Knot also has a Virtual tour you can take.
Do you have Wifi?
YES, we have two different networks available for your use and one of which is dedicated for those that want to Livestream their chapel ceremony.
Where can we hold a Rehearsal Dinner?
You can rent the venue the day before for a rehearsal dinner if the date is available, or we have an open air pavilion at the Limelight Inn that can be rented in 4 hour blocks of time for a more casual event. There are many restaurants and wineries in the area that would be suitable.
Where can we dance?
Depending on your guest count, season and weather you can dance inside or outside on the patio or on the lawn. If you are at maximum guests and wish to dance inside, you need only move a table or two out after dinner to create space for dancing.
Is smoking allowed inside the buildings?
NO, please no smoking inside. There are cigarette receptacles outside for you and your guests.
Can we set up a tent in the yard or hang additional lighting?
YES, however, no stakes are allowed in the faux grass. Use weights, if needed. Use existing hooks to hang any additional lighting.
Can we have a wedding outside?
YES, we have an arbor in the yard and 90 wood crossback chairs that can be used inside or out. Please do not move the chapel benches outside!
Can we use the tables outside?
YES, the tables can be set up outside. Please bring all furniture back inside before you leave.
Can the chapel benches be used outside for a ceremony?
NO, please use the crossback chairs The chapel benches are very heavy and could be damaged if dropped and moved about. They also have felt pads on the feet that will be ruined outside.
Is there lodging nearby?
YES, The Limelight Inn is right next door. There are also many options from cabins to hotels in the local area. Please refer to the Dahlonega Chamber of Commerce site for a comprehensive list of places to stay.
Are candles allowed?
You can use candles as long as they are completely enclosed inside a container to eliminate any possibility of wax spills and fire hazards. We recommend using battery operated candles.
Are flower petals allowed?
YES, but only if you have them swept out prior to your departure. They tend to crush into the wood floors and can be very difficult to remove and can damage the wood floors. Fake flower petals are OK for use inside.
What forms of payment do you accept?
We accept cash, check, Venmo, Zelle or credit cards.
Any do's and don'ts?
No birdseed, rice, confetti, beads, fake flower petals (outside), or silly spray. These things are very difficult or impossible to clean from the exterior and birdseed creates weeds. We suggest you use bubbles or sparklers as an alternative. Fireworks other than sparklers are not allowed, as the site is too wooded and they are a fire risk. Please do not bring the wine barrels inside. The metal rings damage the wood flooring. No tape should be applied to the chapel floors, as that pulls up the finish.
What are we required to sign in the contract?
An example of the contract is provided here. Juliette Chapel Event Contract (Example)
Can I hang decorations on the walls?
YES, however, please use the existing nails. No permanent holes should be created in the walls or floors. If you must hang things, please use command hooks and only apply them to the window or door moulding - NOT ON THE WALL! These hooks tend to rip sections of paint from the walls.
What supplies are on site?
We will provide trash bags in all garbage cans with some extras in the pantry. We also supply 2 rolls of paper towels, sponge, dish soap, cleaning supplies, toilet paper, and hand soap. You will find brooms, dustpans and mops in the pantry in the kitchen.
Do you allow same sex marriages?
YES, absolutely! We welcome all couples.
What is the size of the window at the far end of the chapel?
8 ft tall by 4 ft wide
Can we come earlier than 10 AM?
YES, however there is a $100 fee per hour to do so, with a two hour maximum.
Can we have a firepit?
YES, you can have a firepit, but please do not place it on the faux grass. It will damage it. You can place it on the concrete, away from the grass and if you are going to dispose of the ashes on site, make sure the fire is completely extinguished and dump at least 200 ft away from the buildings and landscaping.
Can we have our dog in the buildings or part of our ceremony?
YES, all well behaved dogs are welcome. If they have any accidents, please clean up after them promptly.
Do you have a place where we can collaborate with past and present couples?
YES, please visit or Facebook Collaboration site to communicate with other couples that are planning their wedding and others that may have items to sell.
Do you have any instructions or guidelines for using the venue?
YES, please review the attached documents for detailed rules and information about using the venue.
Can we have a chapel ceremony only?
YES, however, we allow that on weekdays (Mondays - Thursdays) only and as fill ins for unsold or cancelled dates within one-two months of the date. The chapel is rented by the hour and this time should include all necessary time on site for setting up, getting ready, ceremony, photos and cleaning up. The reception building public restrooms and bride's changing room are available for your use, but no food event is permitted nor use of the reception building.
Is there a place for the grooms to get ready?
Unfortunately not. We do have an inn next door with cottages and rooms you could rent space to get ready
