What’s New Around Atlanta: January 2025
Feature photo: Electric Room by Electric Hospitality
The Atlanta area is full of new and notable businesses to bring your wedding to life. Here are a few of our top picks!
The Dogwood
Photo by The Decisive Moment/Jes McGowan
950 W. Marietta St. NW, Ste. B-140 | Atlanta, GA 30318
[email protected] | thedogwoodatl.com
Located in Atlanta’s West Midtown, The Dogwood at Westside Paper is a brand-new wedding venue that brings an elevated, luxe-industrial aesthetic to the city’s event scene. Bathed in calming neutral tones and filled with natural light, The Dogwood offers two spacious ballrooms, a versatile pre-function area, and a scenic outdoor terrace, making it ideal for seamlessly hosting both ceremonies and receptions. Blending the charm of its warehouse origins with refined finishes, The Dogwood delivers an inviting and sophisticated ambiance. Conveniently close to Georgia Tech, Midtown Atlanta and Downtown’s main attractions, The Dogwood is set to become a go-to destination for unforgettable celebrations.
FORTH Hotel Atlanta
Photo by Matthew Williams
800 Rankin St. NE | Atlanta, GA 30308
470.470.8010 | forthatlanta.com
Located in the Old Fourth Ward, FORTH is a first-of-its-kind hospitality destination for the city, intersecting the fields of culinary, design, wellness, culture and social connection. The 16-floor structure features a 196-room luxury boutique hotel, four distinct food and beverage concepts, an expansive outdoor pool and deck, a state-of-the-art fitness center and a members-only social club. With sweeping views of Historic Fourth Ward Park and the city’s skyline, FORTH’s flexible venue space is designed to accommodate events both grand and intimate, with up to 350 guests seated and a food and beverage program provided by FORTH’s various culinary concepts.
Electric Room by Electric Hospitality
1055 Howell Mill Rd., Floor 7 | Atlanta, GA 30318
[email protected] | electriceventsatl.com
Discover the Electric Room, located on a private floor of West Midtown’s Star Metals building and designed to curate and host your next celebration. Featuring elegant interiors that lead to a spacious rooftop terrace with stunning views of the Atlanta skyline, the Electric Room is perfect for both intimate gatherings and larger events. As part of Electric Events, a full-service event planning and catering group, they specialize in creating custom experiences that turn any event into something extraordinary. Whatever the occasion, Electric Events is dedicated to making your next event truly “Electric” — any event, any time, any place.
The Ramspeck
Photo by Ashley White
127 E. Court Sq. | Decatur, GA 30030
[email protected] | theramspeck.com
Sharing ownership with Decatur favorites Brick Store Pub and LEON’s Full Service, The Ramspeck is a new, intimate private event space steeped in local history and charm. Perfect for rehearsal dinners, engagement parties, bridal luncheons and weddings of up to 65 guests, this beautifully curated venue combines thoughtful design with exceptional culinary offerings. Chef Chris Morrison brings over 20 years of expertise to elevated menus, while Advanced Cicerone Neil Callaghan and Wine & Cocktail Specialist Connor Meents curate bar selections to complement every dish. At The Ramspeck, each celebration is a warm, authentic experience, offering couples a uniquely personal space to share their love story with those who matter most.
The Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead
3376 Peachtree Rd. NE | Atlanta, GA 30326
404.995.7550 | waldorfastoriaatlanta.com
The award-winning Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead is pleased to unveil newly updated event spaces and a modernized ballroom, marking the completion of the hotel’s property-wide renovation. Belvedere, the premier first-floor event space has been notably transformed to elevate the guest experience. The name “Belvedere,” meaning “commanding views” in Italian, perfectly captures the essence of this room, which overlooks the lush English Gardens and presents the quintessential setting for intimate weddings and upscale gatherings. On the second floor, these event spaces now embody a serene pearl palette with an aura of refined elegance and understated luxury.
