A wedding venue built for couples who care about the details.
A 9,000 sq ft wedding venue in Smyrna, GA. Ceremony, reception, and cocktail hour all in one property, with no extra ceremony fee.
A wedding venue, not a banquet hall
The Little Cottage was renovated with weddings in mind. Painted brick walls and vaulted wood ceilings carry your design vision rather than competing with it. Two distinct indoor rooms mean you can host your ceremony in the main room, cocktail hour in the back room and on the patios, then return to the main room for reception — without a stressful room flip in the middle of your timeline.
What's included with every wedding
Your rental includes 8½ hours of exclusive venue use, all of our furniture inventory, the Bridal Suite and Groom's Room, a one-hour rehearsal the day before, and a walkthrough with our team four to six weeks before your date. No extra ceremony fee. No parking surcharges for your guests. The full rate card is on the fee schedule page.
Bring your own caterer and bar service
We're proudly operated by Endive Catering, but we remain a blank-canvas venue. You're welcome to bring an outside caterer (with a $300 coordination fee and standard licensing requirements) and bring your own alcohol, served by licensed bar staff. Our preferred vendors page lists the caterers, planners, and bar services we work with most often.
What clients say
The inside of the venue is so versatile — a true blank canvas.
Weddings at The Little Cottage
Related questions
How much does it cost to book a Saturday?
Saturday rental from March through December is $4,200. Saturdays in January and February are $3,500. Rates include the full 8½-hour rental and no extra ceremony fee. Additional event time is $300 per half hour.
What is included in the rental price?
The rental fee includes exclusive use of the venue for a total of 8½ hours — 3 hours of setup, 4½ hours of event time, and 1 hour of breakdown. A 1-hour rehearsal the day before the event is also included, subject to venue availability.
Included with every rental:
- Furniture inventory: 170 padded white Chiavari chairs, (15) 60" round tables, (8) 6' rectangle tables, and (8) 36" rounds (high or low)
- Dedicated suites: Full access to the Bridal Suite and Groom's Room
- Staffing: Setup and breakdown of in-house furniture by Little Cottage staff
- Rehearsal & walkthrough: 1-hour rehearsal (subject to availability) and a planning walkthrough 4–6 weeks before the event
Is the venue accessible for guests with mobility needs?
Yes. The Little Cottage is fully ADA-compliant, with accessible pathways and entrances throughout the property.
Can we bring our own alcohol?
Yes. Clients may provide their own alcohol. To ensure a safe, professional experience, all beverage service must be managed by licensed and insured staff. The hired caterer may handle bar service if they meet these requirements, or you can use a dedicated third-party bar service — we recommend Raising the Bar.
Can we have our ceremony at the venue?
Yes. Ceremonies can be held in the indoor event space, which is then "flipped" to the reception layout during cocktail hour, or in one of the outdoor patio areas. No extra ceremony fee.
Is there a cutoff time for amplified music?
Amplified music can play until midnight on Friday and Saturday, and until 11:00 PM on every other night. Build your timeline around that so the celebration winds down on schedule, with time for breakdown before your rental ends.
Are children welcome at events?
Children are welcome at every kind of event. We just ask that a responsible adult keeps an eye on them throughout the celebration. Stroller storage is available on-site, and beyond our standard staff-only areas there are no spaces that are off-limits to families.
Is drone photography allowed?
Yes — drone photography is welcome. We just ask that your operator gives us a heads-up in advance so our team is aware, handles any applicable FAA requirements, and keeps flights clear of guests. Aerial shots of the building and grounds make for beautiful coverage.
Can we set up a tent for an outdoor event?
Tents are optional, not required — our covered indoor space and three outdoor patios handle most events on their own. If you'd like a tent, they're welcome, and we'll help place it to suit your layout and the patio surfaces. We're happy to recommend a tent rental vendor on request.