Wedding Guide to McDonough, GA

Let’s face it-planning a wedding takes a lot of time and organization. It’s easy to see why tasks from setting the budget, to creating the guest list , f inding a recep-tion hal l, and planning your wedding day ensemble may overwhelm even the most “together” bride-to-be.

We have hand-picked some of McDonough’s most respected in the Wedding business and created a Wedding Guide to help ease the process! Local Venues, Wedding Attire shops, Florists, Bakers, Caterers and more are showcased within this guide so you can see a little tease of what is offered.

Now, start planning your special day!

McDonough Hospitality & Tourism Board Inc.

5 Griffin StreetMcDonough, GA 30253

770.898.3196 Office770.898.9181 Fax

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The Alexander House

This turn of the century style home has the old world charm and convenience you have been searching for. The Alexander house is nestled on over an acre in beautiful historic McDonough just 1.6 miles from I-75. We can accommodate up to 60 guests seated inside and an additional 20 on the front porch or you can tent the outside for over 100. The house is perfect for family gatherings, dinners, parties, meetings, luncheons, smal l weddings, receptions, rehearsals or birthdays. We have affordable in house catering provided by The Grand Gourmet making this the south sides’ paramount smal l event facility. C ome feel at home and enjoy our house.

3931 Jodeco Road, McDonough, GA678.641.1825 | TheAlexanderHouse.net

Local Venues

The Hazel hurst House

Indulge yourself in luxury as you surround yourself with lush gardens and a natural backdrop of rich history and exquisite beauty. The Hazlehurst House is the perfect setting for enchanted weddings and unforgettable receptions.

77 Sloan Street, McDonough, GA | 770.898.0776 | Hazel hurstHouse.net

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C omfort Suites

A bride and mother of the bride need to be stressless, C omfort Suites wil l provide the service of excel lence to ensure a perfect event and hospitality deserving of a new bride.

3931 Jodeco Road, McDonough, GA678.641.1825TheAlexanderHouse.net

Local Venues

Hilton Garden Inn

Whether planning rehearsal dinners, weddings ceremonies and receptions or even honeymoon stays, in-the-know brides have learned that at Hilton Garden Inn they can have the same on-site banquet hal ls, delicious food and attentive service for a greater value. You can count on us to make your event a success.

95 Highway 81 West, McDonough, GA678.827.7200HiltonGardenInn.com

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Blumen Trio

Beautiful beginnings start at Blumen Trio. No matter what the occasion, our f lowers always seem to make it brighter. Let us help brighten your wedding day with f lowers from Blumen Trio.

19 Griff in Street, McDonough, GA770.898.9897BlumenTrio.com

Flowers, Decor & Details

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Absolutely Flowers of McDonough

Special events, weddings, anniversary, company parties, or just saying I Love You we are here to help.

206 Keys Ferry Street, McDonough, GA770.898.2212ABFlowers.net

Blumen Trio

Bliss

Bakery. . . specializing in custom-designed cakes & cupcakes. Bring your theme, colors and we wil l create your custom cake that wil l sweeten your special day! Our motto is: Live Deliciously!

20 Macon Street, McDonough, GA | 678.272.6222 | BlissMcDonough.com

Cakes & Catering

Farm House Catering

From smal l gatherings to large feasts, drop-offs to ful l service dinners, f inger sandwiches to ful l buffets—we strive to make sure that your get together is the best it can possibly be. Our 15+ years experience al low us to bring our excel lent food, friend ly staff, and old-fashioned 'Southern Hospitality' to your special event.

1658 Turner Church Road, McDonough, GA 770.954.3585 | FarmHouseCatering.com

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Bliss

Blumen Trio

Cakes & Catering

The Grand Gourmet

Our Motto: “We cater to Your needs”The Grand Gourmet is known for providing the quality that puts guests, hosts, and staff at ease. Let us customize a menu to suit your needs and exceed your expectations!We feel that the key to meeting and exceeding our clients' expectations is to provide unsurpassed service and high quality food offerings. Our menus consist of only using the f inest choice meats and fresh ingredients.

Our team of industry professionals has a combined total of nearly 50 years of experience. As a company, that experience sets us apart in our industry. We have served thousands of satisfied guests and their patrons. Whether an intimate gathering or a large-scale event, we wil l continue to provide the ultimate dining experience; al l with the same attention to detail, consistency, and taste. Let us customize a menu to meet your needs and exceed your expectations.

3931 Jodeco Road, McDonough, GA 770.363.5877 | TheGrandGourmet.net

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Creative Culinary Carvings, by Jon Price133 Ducati Drive, McDonough, GA 678.276.5498 | Facebook.com/PriceIceCreationsExecutive Chef Jon Price takes great pride in creating one-of-a-kind, hand crafted ice sculptures and fruit carvings to make your moment in time one that wil l never be forgotten!

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Black Tie Formal Wear

Black Tie Formal Wear, Inc. was estab-lished in 1995. We are a men’s store specializing in tuxedo and suite rentals. We also have suits and tuxedos available for purchase, with two locations to serve you and honor al l competitors coupons. Black Tie carry a wide selection of vests and ties to coordinate with your wedding colors, including most David’s Bridal colors. Rental Prices start at $59.99.

31 Griff in Street, McDonough, GA | 770.954.0680 | TheBlackTieFormalWear.com

Scarlett’s Retreat

Relax and indulge yourself before your big day! Or, pamper your bridal party with a private spa party! Scarlett’s Retreat offers Facials, Make up, Waxing, Massages, Body Wraps, Mani-cures & Pedicures, or Spa Packages with multiple services. Spa packages range from $93 to $325, including 2 or more services per individual or brides can create a custom package. We offer a series package great for bridal parties where you buy 5 of the same service and receive 1 free. Bridal Makeup is $50. Gel Manicures are great for the bride to be with polish lasting throughout the honeymoon! We do offer private parties as wel l.

22 Jonesboro Street in McDonough | 678.432.7474 | ScarlettsRetreat.com

Bridal Beauty & Attire

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Foundation Hair Studio

Hair, Makeup and royal treatment. Whatever your service needs may be, our wedding coordinator wil l glad ly help take care of your beauty on your special day. Bring your wedding party, and enjoy the bridal package which wil l include a private room, drinks, hors d’oeuvres and a day to remember! See our Bridal Package special, in the Special Offers section.

87 Atlanta Street, McDonough, GA | 770.898.8180 | FoundationHairStudio.com

Bridal Beauty & Attire

The Image Doctor Inc.

With over 1000 weddings photographed from Manhattan to Miami and Atlanta to Maui, Scott Evans of The Image Doctor has the experience that al lows him to create beautiful representations of your wedding day. These representations can be in the form of custom designed wedding al bums, digital media or beautiful canvas art pieces.

10 Macon Street, McDonough, GA | 770.355.9644 | ScottEvans.com

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This is You P hotography

Mark & Tracy are a husband and wife photography team who specialize in capturing epic photos as they happen. They are your friends throughout your whole wedding planning process and ensure you are comfortable and confident during your wedding day coverage. They are also available for your videography needs. Engagement ses-sions start at $250. Double wedding coverage starts at $2,000.

McDonough, GA | 404.551.8609 | ThisIsYou.net

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Taken by Tate P hotography

Taken by Tate offers photography wedding col lections starting at $2,150. Al l col lections include an engagement session, wedding day coverage, your digital f iles, and an al bum!

259 Kings C ove, Locust Grove, GA | 678.371.2236 | TakenByTate.com

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1. Relax, relax, relax. Spa services required. ~ Scarlett’s Retreat

2. Have your facial done at least one week before the wedding. ~ Scarlett’s Retreat

3. No waxing 3 days before the big day. ~ Scarlett’s Retreat

4. One photographer can't capture two points of view at once, and your uncle/cousin may not know how to take his camera off automatic mode. Hire someone you are confident in, and can verify references on, because when al l the food is gone, the party is over and the dress is packed up, al l you have to look back on, is your photographs. ~ This is You P hotography

5. Taste, try-on, sample, re-check and double check EVERY THING before you pay your deposit! Don’t let anyone bul ly you into paying any sooner. ~ Black Tie Formal Wear

6. Set your date and budget f irst! This wil l al low you and your vendors a realistic time frame and number to help guide you through the process7. The more people at your event, the more it wil l cost. Try to keep that in mind when talking to your vendors.8. HAVE F UN with your wedding planning! Enjoy the experience of planning the most important day of your life! ~ Taken by Tate

9. A few months before your wedding, have a consultation with your stylist for a trial run. Be sure to bring any hair accessories and a picture of your dress (if possible) so your stylist can create the perfect hairstyle for your special day. ~ Foundation Hair Studio

10. For best styling results and hold, shampoo hair the day before the wedding and, if possible, do not wash the day of. ~ Foundation Hair Studio

Tips from the Experts

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Bring this for $50 Off your next Tuxedo Rental !

* See store for details, 31 Griff in Street, McDonough, GA, or cal l 770.954.0680.

Special Offers & Savings

With 20 paid rooms, receive 1 comp room! Al l rooms which are suites at a rate of $90.00 per room per night plus 12% tax. With 20 rooms, 1 comp room and with 20 rooms, The Georgia Room (based on availability) is complimentary. along with a Fruit Basket and bottle of wine provided for the comp room. * Bring this guide to

McDonough’s C omfort Suites to claim this deal!

Save 10% Off your entire invoice when any Bride books both The Grand Gourmet and The

Alexander House with this Wedding Guide.* Bring the guide on your f irst consult.. C ontact : Sheena or

Aaron @ 678.641.1825 or 770.363.5877.

$75 Off your wedding cake for 100 guests or more.

* See store for details, 20 Macon Street, McDonough, GA or cal l 678.272.6222.

Special Offers & Savings

Receive a Free C onsultation with this Wedding Guide.

* Bring the guide on your f irst consult to Blumen Trio, located at 19 Griff in Street,

McDonough, GAor cal l 770.898.9897.

Receive a private room, drinks and hors d’oeuvres with the purchase

of a Bridal Package * Bring this guide to 87 Atlanta Street,

McDonough, GA, or cal l 770.898.8180.