Category Archives: party

How to Better Guess Headcount for Atlanta Social Events

One of the most important facts and figures to know about your next party is how many people will be attending. The question of how to better guess headcount is often asked. Below are some answers to help you prepare for the number of guests visiting your next social event venue in Atlanta. Event Management | The Estate

Headcount helps you better determine:

The amount of food required for your guests
Quantities of parting gifts
How to plan seating for your guests, or organize event space layout
Overall event budget and expenses

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3 Unique Wedding Reception Ideas for Buckhead Brides

Unique Wedding Reception Ideas for Buckhead Brides | The Estate When planning your once-in-a-lifetime wedding, you’ll likely spend some time organizing an equally memorable reception. If you’ve been to a wedding this year already, you may have experienced the popular Great Gatsby themes, purple mood lighting or other familiar scenarios of weddings past. A blushing bride (and her handsome groom) deserve to have their own special theme, and rightfully so.

Read on for three unique wedding reception ideas for Buckhead brides that will make your special day one of the best your guests have attended.
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Planning Your Summer Menu in Atlanta

Tis’ the season for sunshine-infused day parties by the pool, warm evening gatherings under the stars and all other summer-esque social parties. For any type of event you’re working to organize, planning your summer menu in Atlanta is a priority. Well-thought out food selections set the theme and setting for your party.

Let’s explore more on how to keep your guests full and stay on theme.

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The Do’s and Don’ts of Social Media and Your Event

With the omnipresent influence of social media and the ingrained fear of missing out on a great time rampant among millennials, it makes sense that it is no longer taboo to whip out a smartphone at an event.

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4 Perfect Winter Wonderland Wedding Themes

As a premium private event space in Atlanta, The Estate is a popular wedding venue in Georgia. As a recipient of the BizBash award for our ‘Winter Wonderland Wedding’, we aspire to make every occasion spectacular. With several spacious, well-appointed rooms, extensive well-maintained grounds and a seasoned staff, you and your guests are assured of an unforgettable and luxurious experience. Let us help you get started on your winter wedding plans with the suggestions below. Continue reading →

Creative Corporate Christmas Party Ideas

Although The Estate is a much sought-after Atlanta wedding venue, we are a popular corporate event venue as well. Our genuine antebellum mansion and well-maintained grounds have been the site of countless celebrations. Host your company Christmas party at The Estate and enjoy an unparalleled level of service and elegance. Here are three different possible themes for your holiday celebration. One of them might just be the perfect theme for your company party this year!
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Planning a Tantalizing Fall Holiday Trip

The ideal time to gather the clan is upon us. Just before the temperatures take a nosedive and holiday commitments take over our lives is the best time to hold a get-together. To ensure that everyone has a great time, including you as the planner, allow us to be the venue of choice for this enchanting season. As one of the leading event spaces in Atlanta, our guests are guaranteed impeccable service in luxurious accommodations. The Estate comes replete with authentic architectural details and charm of the genteel South of a bygone era. Keep in mind the simple tips below for hosting a clan reunion and show up on our doorstep ready to have a great time with those you hold most dear. Continue reading →

Fall Cocktail Favorites

The nights are getting longer, the aroma of wood burning in fireplaces fills the air and apple trees are laden with fruit just waiting to be plucked — fall is finally here! At The Estate, we love this season of harvest. Our grounds are at their finest and visitors can clearly see why we are one of the prime private event spaces in Atlanta. To take the edge off the chill in the air, concoct one or more of these perfect seasonal cocktails below. Continue reading →

5 Signature Summer Drinks for Your Labor Day Celebration

The Estate is the ideal private event space in Atlanta to say goodbye to summer with your favorite cocktail in hand. The tall majestic trees on our well-kept grounds frame the horizon perfectly as you contemplate the last few remaining days of summer. Grab a glass of these summer cocktails below and bid the season farewell, one sultry sip at a time. Continue reading →

Creative Wedding Favors with Southern Charm

If you’re looking for wedding favors with a decidedly unique bent but still oozing with southern character, read on to get a few ideas.

A Jar Full of Goodies

Mason jars are part of southern life. Fill them up with sweet or savory treats with a southern flavor and let your guests pick the treat they wish to take home with them. Make sure you put your wedding date somewhere on the jar so they will always remember the good time they had at your wedding. Continue reading →