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About This Vendor
Restored Farmhouse & Gardens -For Any Size Wedding
In Duluth, GA, the Payne-Corley House is a wedding venue and restored farmhouse that offers you and guests a tranquil retreat for your celebrations. No matter the season, the grounds offer picturesque photo opportunities inside and out. Shaded lawns and a charming home offer a lush backdrop for your “I dos”. Along with the professional staff’s keen eye for detail, you can mark your milestone moment in a vintage setting with contemporary comforts. With a walkable boutique hotel and charming downtown, this venue is the perfect local "destination" wedding. Payne-Corley House features several outdoor spaces as well as an indoor ballroom for weddings and events. The venue’s staff can assist you with multiple elements of your special day. Among them are floral arrangements and design, helping you transform the venue to suit your style. Both beverage and catering are provided by the expert culinary team to ensure a delectable and fresh meal is provided to guests. The venue also employs coordinators to assist you with the finer details of your wedding, bringing together the many elements. An all-day package is offered which brings you numerous conveniences. Among them is the ability to arrive up to six hours before your aisle walk for setup and time to get ready. Access to dressing rooms for the entire wedding entourage is also provided. Refreshing drinks and light snacks are included.
Amenities & Details
Ceremony Area, Covered Outdoors Space, Dressing Room, Handicap Accessible, Indoor Event Space, Liability Insurance, Outdoor Event Space, Reception Area, Wireless Internet
Guest CapacityUp to 200
Ceremony TypesCivil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding, Vow Renewal Ceremony
Venue Service OfferingsBar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Destination Weddings, Food & Catering, Planning, Rentals & Equipment, Service Staff
SettingsBallroom, Barn, Farm & Ranch, Estate, Garden, Historic Venue
Business AttributesWoman-owned Business
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Sharon Reeves (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
I don't think I could ever accurately put into words how amazing our experience was with Payne Corley House. Our wedding day was beyond perfect! From the moment we met with Hope, got assigned the amazing Bryana through our wedding day - everything was so perfect.There is no detail they have not thought of and they execute it seamlessly. Side note - the venue handles all the food, alcohol, decorations and flowers - which makes everything so incredibly easy and they are all expert level. Bryana and Hope as well as the rest of the staff works really hard to make your wedding day exactly the way you always dreamed of. Bryana and Hope were incredibly responsive and were always quick to answer our questions or offer suggestions. The bridal suite and lounge were such a nice touch, which made it easy for my girls and I to get ready and the lunch the chef prepared was outstanding. My husband also really enjoyed the grooms cottage - which is set up for the guys to be able to relax and hang out for the day. In other words - do the full day package - its PERFECT! I'll be honest - I was a little anxious the day before and Bryana brought me back down to reality quickly, professionally and nicely. The day of, she was there to make sure everything went smoothly and believe me - she is an absolute gem. She made sure that we ate, got us outside for our sunset photos, made sure the cake cutting went on time and all the other details that I never would have been able to keep track of. I cannot say enough good things about Bryana - plus she has the best personality. I had many friends say this was one of the best weddings they have ever been to and hands down the BEST food at any wedding ever. Our wedding was everything we ever dreamed of and it is all thanks to the Payne-Corley house. If I could go back and do my wedding again - I would! I would recommend the PCH to anyone and if I could give them more than 5 stars I would.
Reviewed on 11-10-2023
I don't think I could ever accurately put into words how amazing our experience was with Payne Corley House. Our wedding day was beyond perfect! From the moment we met with Hope, got assigned the amazing Bryana through our wedding day - everything was so perfect.There is no detail they have not thought of and they execute it seamlessly. Side note - the venue handles all the food, alcohol, decorations and flowers - which makes everything so incredibly easy and they are all expert level. Bryana and Hope as well as the rest of the staff works really hard to make your wedding day exactly the way you always dreamed of. Bryana and Hope were incredibly responsive and were always quick to answer our questions or offer suggestions. The bridal suite and lounge were such a nice touch, which made it easy for my girls and I to get ready and the lunch the chef prepared was outstanding. My husband also really enjoyed the grooms cottage - which is set up for the guys to be able to relax and hang out for the day. In other words - do the full day package - its PERFECT! I'll be honest - I was a little anxious the day before and Bryana brought me back down to reality quickly, professionally and nicely. The day of, she was there to make sure everything went smoothly and believe me - she is an absolute gem. She made sure that we ate, got us outside for our sunset photos, made sure the cake cutting went on time and all the other details that I never would have been able to keep track of. I cannot say enough good things about Bryana - plus she has the best personality. I had many friends say this was one of the best weddings they have ever been to and hands down the BEST food at any wedding ever. Our wedding was everything we ever dreamed of and it is all thanks to the Payne-Corley house. If I could go back and do my wedding again - I would! I would recommend the PCH to anyone and if I could give them more than 5 stars I would.
Reviewed on 11-10-2023
Austin H (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Competitive pricing, nice venue, hospitable coordinator who worked with our scheduling conflicts. The food was great also.
Reviewed on 09-10-2023
Competitive pricing, nice venue, hospitable coordinator who worked with our scheduling conflicts. The food was great also.
Reviewed on 09-10-2023
Jace Routly (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
My wife and I had our wedding on the 22nd of July and it was absolutely beautiful. Payne Corley was communicative throughout the entire planning process, making organizing the wedding far easier. On the day itself, I can't imagine the wedding going better. The staff made sure everyone stayed hydrated in the heat, the ceremony venue was decorated beautifully, the grounds for the pictures was gorgeous, I could go on for hours. My wife and I also appreciated receiving the hors d'oeuvres even while we were taking pictures after the ceremony. The reception was equally amazing. We were heavily encouraged to make sure to eat, which was helpful since I know my wife easily could have forgotten with all the excitement. Our guests consistently praised the food as some of the best they have ever had at a wedding, and I fully agree, it was delicious. From that point, Jen was on top of everything to ensure we covered things like cake cutting and wedding games while also maximizing time to dancing. After everything, they prepared us a goodie bag with cake and snacks which was a wonderful treat when we got to our hotel. Everything I have covered still doesn't do Payne-Corley justice. The event was absolutely magical and could not have been as amazing as it was without the consistent above-and-beyond approach of everyone at Payne-Corely. On behalf of my Wife and everyone attending, thank you.
Reviewed on 08-08-2023
My wife and I had our wedding on the 22nd of July and it was absolutely beautiful. Payne Corley was communicative throughout the entire planning process, making organizing the wedding far easier. On the day itself, I can't imagine the wedding going better. The staff made sure everyone stayed hydrated in the heat, the ceremony venue was decorated beautifully, the grounds for the pictures was gorgeous, I could go on for hours. My wife and I also appreciated receiving the hors d'oeuvres even while we were taking pictures after the ceremony. The reception was equally amazing. We were heavily encouraged to make sure to eat, which was helpful since I know my wife easily could have forgotten with all the excitement. Our guests consistently praised the food as some of the best they have ever had at a wedding, and I fully agree, it was delicious. From that point, Jen was on top of everything to ensure we covered things like cake cutting and wedding games while also maximizing time to dancing. After everything, they prepared us a goodie bag with cake and snacks which was a wonderful treat when we got to our hotel. Everything I have covered still doesn't do Payne-Corley justice. The event was absolutely magical and could not have been as amazing as it was without the consistent above-and-beyond approach of everyone at Payne-Corely. On behalf of my Wife and everyone attending, thank you.
Reviewed on 08-08-2023
Sarah Holly (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-03-2023
My husband and I recently got married at the Payne-Corley House in March, and it was one of the best experiences I have ever had. From start to finish, the staff at PCH made the entire process stress free and fun! The venue handles all the food, alcohol, provides a day of coordinator and has a contract with a floral and décor company which was ideal for someone who works full time and does not live near the venue. The food was delicious, and the staff really works hard to make your wedding customized for you. Krista, the owner took me on my first tour and I knew immediately that this was the place. The house itself has so much charm, and the grounds are beautiful and well maintained. There are three ceremony sites to choose from, one of which was inside which was ideal with unpredictable Georgia weather. The upstairs has recently been remodeled into a getting ready area and lounge room for the bridal party, and there is a groom’s house on the property for the rest of the wedding party to hang out in. It is actually decorated and has space to hang out, which is kind of rare for venues in our area….I feel like everywhere else we went there wasn’t a comfortable, fun place for the groom and groomsman to get ready. We did the full day package, and the chef provided us with lunch which was amazing. Hope, the director of sales was always quick to answer questions and provide us with information while planning and was on site to greet us on the day of. Lori-Anne, our day of coordinator was such a joy, she was so kind and thoughtful and really helped make our big day perfect. 11/10 would recommend this venue, it was as stress free as wedding planning can possibly be, and the entire experience was lovely and amazing.
Reviewed on 01-05-2023
Wedding Date 24-03-2023
My husband and I recently got married at the Payne-Corley House in March, and it was one of the best experiences I have ever had. From start to finish, the staff at PCH made the entire process stress free and fun! The venue handles all the food, alcohol, provides a day of coordinator and has a contract with a floral and décor company which was ideal for someone who works full time and does not live near the venue. The food was delicious, and the staff really works hard to make your wedding customized for you. Krista, the owner took me on my first tour and I knew immediately that this was the place. The house itself has so much charm, and the grounds are beautiful and well maintained. There are three ceremony sites to choose from, one of which was inside which was ideal with unpredictable Georgia weather. The upstairs has recently been remodeled into a getting ready area and lounge room for the bridal party, and there is a groom’s house on the property for the rest of the wedding party to hang out in. It is actually decorated and has space to hang out, which is kind of rare for venues in our area….I feel like everywhere else we went there wasn’t a comfortable, fun place for the groom and groomsman to get ready. We did the full day package, and the chef provided us with lunch which was amazing. Hope, the director of sales was always quick to answer questions and provide us with information while planning and was on site to greet us on the day of. Lori-Anne, our day of coordinator was such a joy, she was so kind and thoughtful and really helped make our big day perfect. 11/10 would recommend this venue, it was as stress free as wedding planning can possibly be, and the entire experience was lovely and amazing.
Reviewed on 01-05-2023
URSULA RODRIGUEZ (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-03-2023
This is a classic venue for an intimate gathering where you want your guests to literally feel at home. The grounds offer the ability for guests to remain indoors or outdoors, given their comfort level with crowds of various sizes; these areas are covered, so weather is no issue. The ability to decorate to your liking offers flexibility that other venues don't. Last, the staff made the selection process, agenda, drop off and placement of items very easy. I will definitely use and refer others here because of my experience.
Reviewed on 08-04-2023
Wedding Date 25-03-2023
This is a classic venue for an intimate gathering where you want your guests to literally feel at home. The grounds offer the ability for guests to remain indoors or outdoors, given their comfort level with crowds of various sizes; these areas are covered, so weather is no issue. The ability to decorate to your liking offers flexibility that other venues don't. Last, the staff made the selection process, agenda, drop off and placement of items very easy. I will definitely use and refer others here because of my experience.
Reviewed on 08-04-2023
Jessie Monroe (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-09-2022
Our wedding day was over 5 months ago, and we are still getting compliments thanks to Payne-Corley! The Payne-Corley team is phenomenal and made everything from planning to our wedding day feel easy. Hope toured us and answered all our initial questions to help us feel comfortable booking. Krista is the most organized yet easygoing coordinator I’ve met. She helped our day run so, so smoothly and took away a lot of stress! And our guests are still craving Michael’s food. Truly, we have friends text us and say they wish they could pick-up his Chinese to-go boxes for dinner. Payne-Corley gave us the wedding of our dreams and we are so thankful! If you’re looking for a venue that will support you and provide flexibility to make the day yours, look no further!
Reviewed on 15-02-2023
Wedding Date 10-09-2022
Our wedding day was over 5 months ago, and we are still getting compliments thanks to Payne-Corley! The Payne-Corley team is phenomenal and made everything from planning to our wedding day feel easy. Hope toured us and answered all our initial questions to help us feel comfortable booking. Krista is the most organized yet easygoing coordinator I’ve met. She helped our day run so, so smoothly and took away a lot of stress! And our guests are still craving Michael’s food. Truly, we have friends text us and say they wish they could pick-up his Chinese to-go boxes for dinner. Payne-Corley gave us the wedding of our dreams and we are so thankful! If you’re looking for a venue that will support you and provide flexibility to make the day yours, look no further!
Reviewed on 15-02-2023
LoraGrace Paolazzi (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-11-2022
My husband and I had the most amazing wedding day ever thanks to Payne Corley House! From the time we stepped foot on the property for our first tour and the planning process to the amazing showcase and rehearsal, every experience was flawless! My bridesmaids and I got ready in the beautiful Bridal Suite the morning of our wedding. Payne Corley provided us with a tasty lunch that fueled us until dinner! The team set up all of my DIY projects around and made the space look exactly as I had envisioned. They didn't even think I was crazy when I asked if they could hold a run-through sign for mine and my husband's reception entry. The food was EXCELLENT! People cannot stop talking about how delicious it was, saying it was \"the best wedding food they had ever had!\" The day was absolutely perfect and relaxing! We were able to truly enjoy our day without worrying if things were going as planned. Krista, Chef Michael, Hope, and everyone else at Payne Corley are phenomenal! We cannot recommend Payne Corley House enough! We wish we could relive the amazingness of our wedding day every day! Truly the best wedding venue you will find!
Reviewed on 21-01-2023
Wedding Date 20-11-2022
My husband and I had the most amazing wedding day ever thanks to Payne Corley House! From the time we stepped foot on the property for our first tour and the planning process to the amazing showcase and rehearsal, every experience was flawless! My bridesmaids and I got ready in the beautiful Bridal Suite the morning of our wedding. Payne Corley provided us with a tasty lunch that fueled us until dinner! The team set up all of my DIY projects around and made the space look exactly as I had envisioned. They didn't even think I was crazy when I asked if they could hold a run-through sign for mine and my husband's reception entry. The food was EXCELLENT! People cannot stop talking about how delicious it was, saying it was \"the best wedding food they had ever had!\" The day was absolutely perfect and relaxing! We were able to truly enjoy our day without worrying if things were going as planned. Krista, Chef Michael, Hope, and everyone else at Payne Corley are phenomenal! We cannot recommend Payne Corley House enough! We wish we could relive the amazingness of our wedding day every day! Truly the best wedding venue you will find!
Reviewed on 21-01-2023
Deb Stone (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-10-2022
As mother of bride I can’t express adequately how professional and yet warm and supportive everyone at PayneCorley House was. Hope was our wedding coordinator and she was fantastic. If you are planning a wedding no place better
Reviewed on 23-12-2022
Wedding Date 01-10-2022
As mother of bride I can’t express adequately how professional and yet warm and supportive everyone at PayneCorley House was. Hope was our wedding coordinator and she was fantastic. If you are planning a wedding no place better
Reviewed on 23-12-2022
Kristina Parlier (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-11-2022
The Payne Corley House singlehandedly made wedding planning a breeze! I loved that you could rent not only the facilities/grounds but they provide their own catering and menue. They also own their own florist (Abby's at the Cottage) to really make it a one stop venue! It was amazing to only have to deal with one or two point person(s) for the biggest vendors which made communication seamless. From Hope helping us with our initial inquiries to finalizing our proposal to the perfect hand off to our wedding planner Krista (also the owner of the venue) all the way to the moment when each one of them jumped in to help find a replacement when our photographer was a no-show. As a bride I felt taken care of every step of the way; as a person I felt respected and understood. Everyone at The Payne Corley House is professional, kind, and confident! They really went above and beyond for us! If I could give 10 stars I would!
Reviewed on 21-12-2022
Wedding Date 04-11-2022
The Payne Corley House singlehandedly made wedding planning a breeze! I loved that you could rent not only the facilities/grounds but they provide their own catering and menue. They also own their own florist (Abby's at the Cottage) to really make it a one stop venue! It was amazing to only have to deal with one or two point person(s) for the biggest vendors which made communication seamless. From Hope helping us with our initial inquiries to finalizing our proposal to the perfect hand off to our wedding planner Krista (also the owner of the venue) all the way to the moment when each one of them jumped in to help find a replacement when our photographer was a no-show. As a bride I felt taken care of every step of the way; as a person I felt respected and understood. Everyone at The Payne Corley House is professional, kind, and confident! They really went above and beyond for us! If I could give 10 stars I would!
Reviewed on 21-12-2022
Rachel Miller (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-11-2022
The Payne-Corley House was an absolutely beautiful and amazing venue to have our wedding! I loved the fact that you can rent the entire facilities for the whole day so that I could get ready with my Bridal Party in the morning and not have to travel anywhere. They provided us with lunch while we were getting ready and Hope made sure everything was taken care of throughout the day. She was very patient with me and answered all my questions very promptly while planning - and I had a ton of questions! We also had Abby's at the Cottage floral which was fabulous and Krista who I worked with there is super sweet. Overall, I couldn't have asked for a better day! It went above and beyond my expectations! Thank you to everyone who made it so special for us! :)
Reviewed on 14-12-2022
Wedding Date 06-11-2022
The Payne-Corley House was an absolutely beautiful and amazing venue to have our wedding! I loved the fact that you can rent the entire facilities for the whole day so that I could get ready with my Bridal Party in the morning and not have to travel anywhere. They provided us with lunch while we were getting ready and Hope made sure everything was taken care of throughout the day. She was very patient with me and answered all my questions very promptly while planning - and I had a ton of questions! We also had Abby's at the Cottage floral which was fabulous and Krista who I worked with there is super sweet. Overall, I couldn't have asked for a better day! It went above and beyond my expectations! Thank you to everyone who made it so special for us! :)
Reviewed on 14-12-2022
Heather Kuglin (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-10-2022
The Payne-Corley House is the most wonderful place in North Georgia to get married. My husband and I got married there in early October. I wish I could do it again next weekend. There is no such thing as a bad picture for wedding photography. The food is bar none. All of the event staff are helpful, cheerful, kind, and make the day beyond one of dreams. Krista helped make the day go smoothly. From in house floral work to the final goodbye I will always be thankful we chose Payne-Corley. Don’t hesitate to use this venue for any special event. I will cherish my wedding under the tree and dancing in the ballroom forever.
Reviewed on 08-11-2022
Wedding Date 08-10-2022
The Payne-Corley House is the most wonderful place in North Georgia to get married. My husband and I got married there in early October. I wish I could do it again next weekend. There is no such thing as a bad picture for wedding photography. The food is bar none. All of the event staff are helpful, cheerful, kind, and make the day beyond one of dreams. Krista helped make the day go smoothly. From in house floral work to the final goodbye I will always be thankful we chose Payne-Corley. Don’t hesitate to use this venue for any special event. I will cherish my wedding under the tree and dancing in the ballroom forever.
Reviewed on 08-11-2022
Denise Carden (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-08-2022
Our son and his bride finally had their twice postponed 2020 wedding at The Payne-Corley House this August and it was worth the wait! What a fantastic venue. The wedding was everything they envisioned. Working with Krista was a dream and nothing was too much trouble. As for the food, Michael is an amazing chef. Everything from the hors d'oeuvres, platted filet mignon & Pecan encrusted chicken to the dessert buffet was absolutely delicious! So many compliments from all our guests. Thank you Krista and Michael for making this special day so memorable
Reviewed on 29-08-2022
Wedding Date 20-08-2022
Our son and his bride finally had their twice postponed 2020 wedding at The Payne-Corley House this August and it was worth the wait! What a fantastic venue. The wedding was everything they envisioned. Working with Krista was a dream and nothing was too much trouble. As for the food, Michael is an amazing chef. Everything from the hors d'oeuvres, platted filet mignon & Pecan encrusted chicken to the dessert buffet was absolutely delicious! So many compliments from all our guests. Thank you Krista and Michael for making this special day so memorable
Reviewed on 29-08-2022
Rebekah Schaeffer (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-06-2022
Great!
Reviewed on 26-07-2022
Wedding Date 16-06-2022
Great!
Reviewed on 26-07-2022
Kaylie Rogers (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-05-2022
We absolutely loved having our wedding at The Payne-Corley house! Our experience from the moment we took a tour to our wedding day was fantastic. The staff was so accommodating, the decor and details were exactly what I asked for and Hope and Krista were great at answering all of my questions along the way. We also loved having our rehearsal dinner at The Cottage where our guests raved about how great the food was. All our family and friends had an amazing time and we couldn’t be more grateful for a venue that holds such a special place in our hearts now.
Reviewed on 22-06-2022
Wedding Date 14-05-2022
We absolutely loved having our wedding at The Payne-Corley house! Our experience from the moment we took a tour to our wedding day was fantastic. The staff was so accommodating, the decor and details were exactly what I asked for and Hope and Krista were great at answering all of my questions along the way. We also loved having our rehearsal dinner at The Cottage where our guests raved about how great the food was. All our family and friends had an amazing time and we couldn’t be more grateful for a venue that holds such a special place in our hearts now.
Reviewed on 22-06-2022
Maggie Callahan (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-05-2022
We had such a wonderful experience with the Payne Corley House! Everything felt perfect and exactly what we wanted. All of the details that were important to me were executed beautifully. The entire staff at the PCH was very easy to work with and professional. I would recommend this venue again and again. Thank you for making our wedding everything we wanted and more!
Reviewed on 07-06-2022
Wedding Date 20-05-2022
We had such a wonderful experience with the Payne Corley House! Everything felt perfect and exactly what we wanted. All of the details that were important to me were executed beautifully. The entire staff at the PCH was very easy to work with and professional. I would recommend this venue again and again. Thank you for making our wedding everything we wanted and more!
Reviewed on 07-06-2022
Mike and Aja Watson (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-08-2021
We would like to thank the Payne-Corley team assisting in creating a special moment for us on our wedding day. There were some minor issues which could have been handled better by the staff. But overall, we had a fantastic time. We would recommend Payne-Corley to anyone in search of a wedding venue.
Reviewed on 12-04-2022
Wedding Date 14-08-2021
We would like to thank the Payne-Corley team assisting in creating a special moment for us on our wedding day. There were some minor issues which could have been handled better by the staff. But overall, we had a fantastic time. We would recommend Payne-Corley to anyone in search of a wedding venue.
Reviewed on 12-04-2022
Lisa Bluth (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-01-2022
We had a PERFECT wedding at the Payne-Corley House! Wouldn't change a thing. The venue, food, flowers, and entire team at Payne-Corley were incredible. Thank you so much, Payne Corley House!
Reviewed on 15-01-2022
Wedding Date 01-01-2022
We had a PERFECT wedding at the Payne-Corley House! Wouldn't change a thing. The venue, food, flowers, and entire team at Payne-Corley were incredible. Thank you so much, Payne Corley House!
Reviewed on 15-01-2022
Helen Bai (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-10-2021
Our wedding day at the Payne-Corley was just so perfect. Last year we had to move to a different state so I was worried about how planning from out of state will look like. Krista and Hope were always so accomodating with all my requests (I had so many questions and changes during planning) and also offered my family members to attend the food & beverage showcase since we could not make it in person. It can be stressful planning your wedding from a different state but they made the planning such a wonderful experience. I think planning experience is an important part of your special wedding and I really appreciated their help and support. I could not have done it without Krista and Hope. Our guests loved the food and the flower/decorations were so perfect and beautiful. I would highly recommend PCH if you are looking for a small-medium size wedding!
Reviewed on 11-12-2021
Wedding Date 17-10-2021
Our wedding day at the Payne-Corley was just so perfect. Last year we had to move to a different state so I was worried about how planning from out of state will look like. Krista and Hope were always so accomodating with all my requests (I had so many questions and changes during planning) and also offered my family members to attend the food & beverage showcase since we could not make it in person. It can be stressful planning your wedding from a different state but they made the planning such a wonderful experience. I think planning experience is an important part of your special wedding and I really appreciated their help and support. I could not have done it without Krista and Hope. Our guests loved the food and the flower/decorations were so perfect and beautiful. I would highly recommend PCH if you are looking for a small-medium size wedding!
Reviewed on 11-12-2021
Kristen Malta (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-11-2021
We left PCH knowing that was going to be the place we'd get married. Everyone involved was incredibly helpful and not having to find a separate caterer (food is A+) and florist was such a stress reliever. They were extremely accommodating, easy to work with and the day of was as perfect as we could have imagined! Special thanks to Karli and Bryana for making sure everything was picture perfect!
Reviewed on 07-12-2021
Wedding Date 20-11-2021
We left PCH knowing that was going to be the place we'd get married. Everyone involved was incredibly helpful and not having to find a separate caterer (food is A+) and florist was such a stress reliever. They were extremely accommodating, easy to work with and the day of was as perfect as we could have imagined! Special thanks to Karli and Bryana for making sure everything was picture perfect!
Reviewed on 07-12-2021
Laura Jordan (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-11-2021
Our wedding day at the Payne-Corley House was everything we wanted it to be! It is the perfect venue for a mid-size wedding (we had just under 100 people) with beautiful and picturesque options for both indoor and outdoor spaces - so no stressing if the forecast changes last minute! Michael is an extremely talented chef and made truly excellent dishes including passed hors d'oeuvres, salads, a chicken, steak, and vegetarian entrée option, and sides. Our guests raved about the food! Krista and Bryana - our designated day of coordinator - were wonderful in helping our vision come to life and made our day run smoothly and beautifully! The whole team was responsive, flexible with our wants and needs, and made the whole experience wonderful from start to finish! We wouldn't change a thing! We absolutely 100% recommend PCH for your wedding/special event!
Reviewed on 29-11-2021
Wedding Date 12-11-2021
Our wedding day at the Payne-Corley House was everything we wanted it to be! It is the perfect venue for a mid-size wedding (we had just under 100 people) with beautiful and picturesque options for both indoor and outdoor spaces - so no stressing if the forecast changes last minute! Michael is an extremely talented chef and made truly excellent dishes including passed hors d'oeuvres, salads, a chicken, steak, and vegetarian entrée option, and sides. Our guests raved about the food! Krista and Bryana - our designated day of coordinator - were wonderful in helping our vision come to life and made our day run smoothly and beautifully! The whole team was responsive, flexible with our wants and needs, and made the whole experience wonderful from start to finish! We wouldn't change a thing! We absolutely 100% recommend PCH for your wedding/special event!
Reviewed on 29-11-2021
Kayla Lastinger (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 09-10-2021
If I could give them 10 stars I would! 5 stars does not do them justice! From the second we started our tour to look at the venue we knew this was the spot to have our special day! Krista, the owner, was fabulous! She helped navigate us through all the craziness that comes with a wedding. Krista and her team made a day that is often described as stressful, a day that was special, memorable, and enjoyable. The attention to detail was second to none, and all the staff were so kind and helpful. I would recommend this venue to anyone looking for a fabulous wedding venue!
Reviewed on 18-11-2021
Wedding Date 09-10-2021
If I could give them 10 stars I would! 5 stars does not do them justice! From the second we started our tour to look at the venue we knew this was the spot to have our special day! Krista, the owner, was fabulous! She helped navigate us through all the craziness that comes with a wedding. Krista and her team made a day that is often described as stressful, a day that was special, memorable, and enjoyable. The attention to detail was second to none, and all the staff were so kind and helpful. I would recommend this venue to anyone looking for a fabulous wedding venue!
Reviewed on 18-11-2021
Jinny Carter (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-11-2021
There are not enough stars to give this stunning venue! I can't even wrap my head around or imagine my daughter's fairytale fall wedding reception without them in all respects! This precious vintage cottage is the perfect atmosphere for wedding, reception or both! It southern charm captivates you the moment you pull into the driveway! The oldest living Saucer Magnolia tree in the state of Georgia greets you at the front. Upon entry into the front door, a magnificent vintage home, warm and cozy, with all the elements of hardwood floors, candelabra light fixtures, gorgeous decorations and layout are descriptive of a blast from the past. The appetizers and food choices was nothing short of spectacular! Days after our wedding, my guests are still raving about the bacon wrapped scallops, filet and pecan crusted chicken. Even people with allergies were handled with specific care! I have NEVER been to an establishment in all my many years of weddings, to receive such kind, attentive and professional people from the kitchen staff to the Chef. A small alcove in the reception hall is the perfect host for entertainment. Even more significant is that I could not have asked for a more worthy Wedding Coordinator and Owner, Krista, along with, Hope, the Director of Sales, to keep me sane and fulfill our reception dreams. A everlasting memory of family, friends, fun and food to delight us forever. It was simply perfection!
Reviewed on 16-11-2021
Wedding Date 13-11-2021
There are not enough stars to give this stunning venue! I can't even wrap my head around or imagine my daughter's fairytale fall wedding reception without them in all respects! This precious vintage cottage is the perfect atmosphere for wedding, reception or both! It southern charm captivates you the moment you pull into the driveway! The oldest living Saucer Magnolia tree in the state of Georgia greets you at the front. Upon entry into the front door, a magnificent vintage home, warm and cozy, with all the elements of hardwood floors, candelabra light fixtures, gorgeous decorations and layout are descriptive of a blast from the past. The appetizers and food choices was nothing short of spectacular! Days after our wedding, my guests are still raving about the bacon wrapped scallops, filet and pecan crusted chicken. Even people with allergies were handled with specific care! I have NEVER been to an establishment in all my many years of weddings, to receive such kind, attentive and professional people from the kitchen staff to the Chef. A small alcove in the reception hall is the perfect host for entertainment. Even more significant is that I could not have asked for a more worthy Wedding Coordinator and Owner, Krista, along with, Hope, the Director of Sales, to keep me sane and fulfill our reception dreams. A everlasting memory of family, friends, fun and food to delight us forever. It was simply perfection!
Reviewed on 16-11-2021
Hazel Doctor (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-09-2021
Planning a wedding especially during a pandemic is not at all simple, but the wonderful ladies of Payne-Corley House made the entire experience seamless, beautiful, and memorable. From giving us advice on wedding hacks to coordinating things smoothly, they are experts leaving us in good hands.Due to considerations with COVID-19 and costs, my now-husband and I decided on the micro-wedding package as it was a perfect blend between a small, intimate gathering and a fun, glamorous celebration. It also had all the necessary bells and whistles, which was fine with us as we wanted the entire thing to be simple and enjoyable. We had the pleasure of meeting Krista, one of the owners of PCH. She was also cordial, funny, and was our first point of contact when we were choosing venues.Touring the facilities, we understood why people raved so much about this place - everything is absolutely beautiful! From the house to the fields along the huge magnolia tree, there are so many places that make for amazing backdrops. Already we knew this place won our hearts.Hope became our coordinator and she was lovely, informative, and helpful. She was our go-to for any concerns, questions, and ideas; and she’s entertained them with enthusiasm. On the days leading to our wedding, she was on top of things regarding vendors, designs, and timelines. It’s certainly a sigh of relief for any bride to have things taken care of while you relax on your big day.Looking back on our wedding day, I can say with confidence that PCH made the experience everything I’ve dreamed of. The florals, thanks to Abby’s at the Cottage, looked fresh and beautiful; the pavilion, which served as our altar, looked amazing; and overall, the feel of the entire thing just felt light, airy, and happy - all things I longed to see and feel. We had our ceremony outdoors by the pavilion and our reception inside. Our guests raved so much about the atmosphere and of course, the food. Chef Michael, also one of the other owners of PCH, truly made some flavorful, amazing dishes. We had chicken and waffles as well as twice baked potatoes for cocktail hour. And for our entree, we had pecan-crusted chicken and grilled corn and grit cakes - wow, I was blown away at how delicious everything was! For dessert, we had a nice vanilla cake from PCH and even had a bananas foster station on the side. Happy bellies make for happy guests!I try really hard to look for cons, but there isn’t anything major I can think of. They say your wedding day goes by fast, so sometimes I wish the night went on for longer as we were having so much fun. I still dream of the big day and how magical and perfect everything was - all thanks to PCH.
Reviewed on 09-10-2021
Wedding Date 03-09-2021
Planning a wedding especially during a pandemic is not at all simple, but the wonderful ladies of Payne-Corley House made the entire experience seamless, beautiful, and memorable. From giving us advice on wedding hacks to coordinating things smoothly, they are experts leaving us in good hands.Due to considerations with COVID-19 and costs, my now-husband and I decided on the micro-wedding package as it was a perfect blend between a small, intimate gathering and a fun, glamorous celebration. It also had all the necessary bells and whistles, which was fine with us as we wanted the entire thing to be simple and enjoyable. We had the pleasure of meeting Krista, one of the owners of PCH. She was also cordial, funny, and was our first point of contact when we were choosing venues.Touring the facilities, we understood why people raved so much about this place - everything is absolutely beautiful! From the house to the fields along the huge magnolia tree, there are so many places that make for amazing backdrops. Already we knew this place won our hearts.Hope became our coordinator and she was lovely, informative, and helpful. She was our go-to for any concerns, questions, and ideas; and she’s entertained them with enthusiasm. On the days leading to our wedding, she was on top of things regarding vendors, designs, and timelines. It’s certainly a sigh of relief for any bride to have things taken care of while you relax on your big day.Looking back on our wedding day, I can say with confidence that PCH made the experience everything I’ve dreamed of. The florals, thanks to Abby’s at the Cottage, looked fresh and beautiful; the pavilion, which served as our altar, looked amazing; and overall, the feel of the entire thing just felt light, airy, and happy - all things I longed to see and feel. We had our ceremony outdoors by the pavilion and our reception inside. Our guests raved so much about the atmosphere and of course, the food. Chef Michael, also one of the other owners of PCH, truly made some flavorful, amazing dishes. We had chicken and waffles as well as twice baked potatoes for cocktail hour. And for our entree, we had pecan-crusted chicken and grilled corn and grit cakes - wow, I was blown away at how delicious everything was! For dessert, we had a nice vanilla cake from PCH and even had a bananas foster station on the side. Happy bellies make for happy guests!I try really hard to look for cons, but there isn’t anything major I can think of. They say your wedding day goes by fast, so sometimes I wish the night went on for longer as we were having so much fun. I still dream of the big day and how magical and perfect everything was - all thanks to PCH.
Reviewed on 09-10-2021
Keila Birge (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-09-2021
The venue is beautiful in pictures and just as beautiful in person. My guests loved the food, and specially having the several food stations was something they had never seen before, and we all loved it. We had to reschedule due to covid and PCH was very good to us on the planning and replanning of the wedding. The staff was exceptional and everyone was so helpful . Thank you Hope for showing us around PCH the first time we visited, and then helping us on the special day - Thank you PCH
Reviewed on 03-10-2021
Wedding Date 12-09-2021
The venue is beautiful in pictures and just as beautiful in person. My guests loved the food, and specially having the several food stations was something they had never seen before, and we all loved it. We had to reschedule due to covid and PCH was very good to us on the planning and replanning of the wedding. The staff was exceptional and everyone was so helpful . Thank you Hope for showing us around PCH the first time we visited, and then helping us on the special day - Thank you PCH
Reviewed on 03-10-2021
Mandy Chandler (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-06-2021
We had a unique situation where we had to delay due to COVID and personal reasons, and PCH was very kind, patient and accommodating. The venue especially the bridal room was beautiful. The food was wonderful as well. We were very glad that we chose them over other nearby venues because they were so much more attentive. You don't just need a beautiful venue, but you need a reliable and caring team for your wedding day! We loved PCH!
Reviewed on 27-09-2021
Wedding Date 20-06-2021
We had a unique situation where we had to delay due to COVID and personal reasons, and PCH was very kind, patient and accommodating. The venue especially the bridal room was beautiful. The food was wonderful as well. We were very glad that we chose them over other nearby venues because they were so much more attentive. You don't just need a beautiful venue, but you need a reliable and caring team for your wedding day! We loved PCH!
Reviewed on 27-09-2021
Hanna Graham (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-05-2021
We couldn’t have imagined a more perfect place to get married. While every aspect of our special day was perfect, there are several details that really set the Payne-Corley House apart from other venues. First, the entire PCH staff was incredibly helpful, efficient, and friendly. They went above and beyond throughout the planning process and day-of to ensure that every detail was handled. They truly thought of everything- including a day-of emergency kit in the bridal suite and snacks for the wedding party prior to the ceremony! We were able to be present and truly enjoy our wedding day with family and friends, knowing that the incredible staff had everything handled. This was such a gift. We also loved the incredible food and waitstaff. It was such a blessing to have the food handled in-house, and we really appreciated being able to work with the chef to select and customize our menu without feeling overwhelmed. The entire waitstaff was incredibly professional and friendly. Many of our guests were complimentary of the delicious food and the kind waitstaff even weeks after the event! Finally, the beauty and elegance of the setting is unmatched. Deciding on decor was simple because the property is already so stunning! There are so many beautiful background options for photos as well. We loved the outdoor ceremony space, and while the house is conveniently located just steps from downtown Duluth, the outdoor ceremony space felt quiet and peaceful. The venue had plenty of space (inside, outside, and parking) for our 90 guests, while still allowing the event to feel intimate and warm, which was exactly what we had hoped for for our guests. The PCH was the most amazing venue for our wedding day, and we are so very grateful to the wonderful PCH staff. We can’t recommend the Payne-Corley House enough!
Reviewed on 27-09-2021
Wedding Date 30-05-2021
We couldn’t have imagined a more perfect place to get married. While every aspect of our special day was perfect, there are several details that really set the Payne-Corley House apart from other venues. First, the entire PCH staff was incredibly helpful, efficient, and friendly. They went above and beyond throughout the planning process and day-of to ensure that every detail was handled. They truly thought of everything- including a day-of emergency kit in the bridal suite and snacks for the wedding party prior to the ceremony! We were able to be present and truly enjoy our wedding day with family and friends, knowing that the incredible staff had everything handled. This was such a gift. We also loved the incredible food and waitstaff. It was such a blessing to have the food handled in-house, and we really appreciated being able to work with the chef to select and customize our menu without feeling overwhelmed. The entire waitstaff was incredibly professional and friendly. Many of our guests were complimentary of the delicious food and the kind waitstaff even weeks after the event! Finally, the beauty and elegance of the setting is unmatched. Deciding on decor was simple because the property is already so stunning! There are so many beautiful background options for photos as well. We loved the outdoor ceremony space, and while the house is conveniently located just steps from downtown Duluth, the outdoor ceremony space felt quiet and peaceful. The venue had plenty of space (inside, outside, and parking) for our 90 guests, while still allowing the event to feel intimate and warm, which was exactly what we had hoped for for our guests. The PCH was the most amazing venue for our wedding day, and we are so very grateful to the wonderful PCH staff. We can’t recommend the Payne-Corley House enough!
Reviewed on 27-09-2021
Debbie Kluever (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-08-2021
Highly recommend! This was the first place we visited when we were shopping around for a wedding venue - we arrived a little early, and the couple that was there for their last planning meeting before their wedding told us we should definitely book this place. We are so glad we did - we are still hearing from our guests about how gorgeous the location was, how much fun they had, and how great the food was. We also had to postpone our wedding due to COVID, and they were very understanding and accommodating. Hope, Krista, and the incredible staff at PCH made it a beautiful night to remember!
Reviewed on 19-09-2021
Wedding Date 28-08-2021
Highly recommend! This was the first place we visited when we were shopping around for a wedding venue - we arrived a little early, and the couple that was there for their last planning meeting before their wedding told us we should definitely book this place. We are so glad we did - we are still hearing from our guests about how gorgeous the location was, how much fun they had, and how great the food was. We also had to postpone our wedding due to COVID, and they were very understanding and accommodating. Hope, Krista, and the incredible staff at PCH made it a beautiful night to remember!
Reviewed on 19-09-2021
Deandra McCord (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-03-2021
I absolutely love this place. They are AMAZING and gave me a flawless wedding! We received compliments on the venue and how smooth it ran!
Reviewed on 13-09-2021
Wedding Date 26-03-2021
I absolutely love this place. They are AMAZING and gave me a flawless wedding! We received compliments on the venue and how smooth it ran!
Reviewed on 13-09-2021
Alexis Bowie (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-03-2021
What a great night!!!! Everything was amazing down to the littlest detail. They even went as far as to send someone to the store for a safety pin for my dress. The food was amazing and the venue so beautiful. From beginning to end they were so helpful and easy to work with. I would use them anytime for other events.
Reviewed on 13-09-2021
Wedding Date 19-03-2021
What a great night!!!! Everything was amazing down to the littlest detail. They even went as far as to send someone to the store for a safety pin for my dress. The food was amazing and the venue so beautiful. From beginning to end they were so helpful and easy to work with. I would use them anytime for other events.
Reviewed on 13-09-2021
Khalieh Riley (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-07-2021
There is no other adjective to use to describe this place other than IMMACULATE. I am a teacher in Dubai and I planned my entire wedding from here. With out seeing the place in person or even asking a family member or friend to visit the the venue, I put my faith in Krista and her staff and they made me the happiest Bride ever. The venue, food, location, decorations, staff, customer service and floral arrangements by Abby, a Bride couldn't ask for anything more. I highly recommend Payne-Corley House for any special celebration.
Reviewed on 11-09-2021
Wedding Date 16-07-2021
There is no other adjective to use to describe this place other than IMMACULATE. I am a teacher in Dubai and I planned my entire wedding from here. With out seeing the place in person or even asking a family member or friend to visit the the venue, I put my faith in Krista and her staff and they made me the happiest Bride ever. The venue, food, location, decorations, staff, customer service and floral arrangements by Abby, a Bride couldn't ask for anything more. I highly recommend Payne-Corley House for any special celebration.
Reviewed on 11-09-2021
Valeria Osorio (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-05-2021
This venue was exactly what my husband and I were looking for. It was charming, southern, romantic, and unique. We didn’t want the typical “barn” wedding but still wanted that southern feel. As soon as we pulled in and saw that stunning magnolia tree we were sold. We worked with Krista who was amazing and took care of everything. Our guests are still raving about the food and overall feel of our day. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience! Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 12-06-2021
Wedding Date 29-05-2021
This venue was exactly what my husband and I were looking for. It was charming, southern, romantic, and unique. We didn’t want the typical “barn” wedding but still wanted that southern feel. As soon as we pulled in and saw that stunning magnolia tree we were sold. We worked with Krista who was amazing and took care of everything. Our guests are still raving about the food and overall feel of our day. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience! Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 12-06-2021
Julie Ashley (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-11-2020
Having our wedding at the Payne-Corley House (PCH) was the best decision we could have made regarding a wedding venue! Everything about our wedding day was perfect! And everything leading up to our wedding was incredible. From the initial meeting, to the one-off questions we had, to the food & beverage showcase, to the actual wedding day - this was the perfect venue! First off, it is BEAUTIFUL inside the house & outside on the grounds. There were so many options of where to get married, and they were flexible with us if we needed to quickly change due to weather! We had Krista for our wedding coordinator, and she was amazing! She answered all of our questions leading up to the big day, was flexible with us, and even helped solve a last minute hiccup during the rehearsal (highly recommend using their preferred vendors too, as they have great relationships with PCH). The food at the venue was truly THE BEST wedding food we have ever had! Our guests are still talking to us about how good the food was! We had our rehearsal dinner at PCH’s Cottage On Main (next door, same property), and both nights of food were amazing. You truly will not be disappointed if you book your wedding at the Payne-Corley House! Our day was wonderful, but having it at this venue truly made it even better! I could go on & on, but check it out for yourself and you’ll see why we loved it so much! Thank you to Krista & her team, we are so appreciative of you and will never forget our perfect day at the Payne-Corley House!
Reviewed on 02-12-2020
Wedding Date 14-11-2020
Having our wedding at the Payne-Corley House (PCH) was the best decision we could have made regarding a wedding venue! Everything about our wedding day was perfect! And everything leading up to our wedding was incredible. From the initial meeting, to the one-off questions we had, to the food & beverage showcase, to the actual wedding day - this was the perfect venue! First off, it is BEAUTIFUL inside the house & outside on the grounds. There were so many options of where to get married, and they were flexible with us if we needed to quickly change due to weather! We had Krista for our wedding coordinator, and she was amazing! She answered all of our questions leading up to the big day, was flexible with us, and even helped solve a last minute hiccup during the rehearsal (highly recommend using their preferred vendors too, as they have great relationships with PCH). The food at the venue was truly THE BEST wedding food we have ever had! Our guests are still talking to us about how good the food was! We had our rehearsal dinner at PCH’s Cottage On Main (next door, same property), and both nights of food were amazing. You truly will not be disappointed if you book your wedding at the Payne-Corley House! Our day was wonderful, but having it at this venue truly made it even better! I could go on & on, but check it out for yourself and you’ll see why we loved it so much! Thank you to Krista & her team, we are so appreciative of you and will never forget our perfect day at the Payne-Corley House!
Reviewed on 02-12-2020
Ashley Weider (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-10-2020
Everything about Payne-Corley House was perfect!!! The staff, the venue itself, the outdoor beauty, the food and the ambiance is all PERFECT!!! Every since our first meeting with Hope, all the way to saying goodbye at the sparkler send off, everything was flawless. There was absolutely no stress during the process! The food is probably some of the best food I’ve ever eaten in my entire life. So many guests raved about it as well! It is fresh and made right there at PCH. The staff is exceptional! Everyone is so knowledgeable and helpful no matter what. They truly want every couple to have a perfect experience!! The prices are fair and reasonable too. Worth every penny! I wish I could relive my wedding over and over each day! It was so special.
Reviewed on 24-11-2020
Wedding Date 17-10-2020
Everything about Payne-Corley House was perfect!!! The staff, the venue itself, the outdoor beauty, the food and the ambiance is all PERFECT!!! Every since our first meeting with Hope, all the way to saying goodbye at the sparkler send off, everything was flawless. There was absolutely no stress during the process! The food is probably some of the best food I’ve ever eaten in my entire life. So many guests raved about it as well! It is fresh and made right there at PCH. The staff is exceptional! Everyone is so knowledgeable and helpful no matter what. They truly want every couple to have a perfect experience!! The prices are fair and reasonable too. Worth every penny! I wish I could relive my wedding over and over each day! It was so special.
Reviewed on 24-11-2020
Johnna Stein (parent) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-09-2020
Krista and Michael and the incredible staff at PCH helped create the fairy tale wedding my daughter dreamed of having. What joy in the midst of Covid. They were so accommodating and made it lovelier than we could have imagined. All our GF guests raved about the food and feeling special. All the food was so delicious. Every detail was tended to and we could all just enjoy the evening. Loved all of the outdoor options we could use before and after the dinner. Can't recommend this venue enough!
Reviewed on 09-09-2020
Wedding Date 05-09-2020
Krista and Michael and the incredible staff at PCH helped create the fairy tale wedding my daughter dreamed of having. What joy in the midst of Covid. They were so accommodating and made it lovelier than we could have imagined. All our GF guests raved about the food and feeling special. All the food was so delicious. Every detail was tended to and we could all just enjoy the evening. Loved all of the outdoor options we could use before and after the dinner. Can't recommend this venue enough!
Reviewed on 09-09-2020
Amanda Meyers (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-09-2020
We loved this venue and everyone we worked with! Hope was great from our first meeting and able to get us set up to the wedding style we wanted. Bryana, our coordinator was fantastic making sure every detail was captured. Our day went perfectly, and I didn’t have to worry about a thing from set up to wrangling vendors to food service. It was a beautiful place to get married and a wonderful way to start our lives together
Reviewed on 08-09-2020
Wedding Date 06-09-2020
We loved this venue and everyone we worked with! Hope was great from our first meeting and able to get us set up to the wedding style we wanted. Bryana, our coordinator was fantastic making sure every detail was captured. Our day went perfectly, and I didn’t have to worry about a thing from set up to wrangling vendors to food service. It was a beautiful place to get married and a wonderful way to start our lives together
Reviewed on 08-09-2020
Lauren Vitucci (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-11-2019
We can’t thank PCH enough for making our day flawless. Hope and Jen are amazing to work with. The whole night was fantastic and smooth. We loved every minute of our reception. Guests raved about the food and the space. Easily our best wedding decision. Thank you to PCH for everything!!!
Reviewed on 26-04-2020
Wedding Date 16-11-2019
We can’t thank PCH enough for making our day flawless. Hope and Jen are amazing to work with. The whole night was fantastic and smooth. We loved every minute of our reception. Guests raved about the food and the space. Easily our best wedding decision. Thank you to PCH for everything!!!
Reviewed on 26-04-2020
Katherine Tison (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-02-2020
Everyone at Payne-Corley was incredibly kind, accommodating, and professional throughout our wedding planning process. On the big day my fiancé and I did not have to worry about anything and could simply enjoy our day together thanks to our wedding coordinator, Jen. The venue was beautiful and the catering delicious- all of our guests had the best time. We will always be thankful to the Payne Corley House for everything they did to help make our wedding day so special.
Reviewed on 07-04-2020
Wedding Date 29-02-2020
Everyone at Payne-Corley was incredibly kind, accommodating, and professional throughout our wedding planning process. On the big day my fiancé and I did not have to worry about anything and could simply enjoy our day together thanks to our wedding coordinator, Jen. The venue was beautiful and the catering delicious- all of our guests had the best time. We will always be thankful to the Payne Corley House for everything they did to help make our wedding day so special.
Reviewed on 07-04-2020
Lauren Swindler (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 31-01-2020
We absolutely LOVED having our wedding at Payne Corley. It was beautiful and the staff was amazing. Well priced and very professional. Jen, our PCH Coordinator, went above and beyond to make our day perfect! Everything about PCH was what i wanted. We had the ceremony and reception inside. The ballroom is beautiful. If you're having an outdoor wedding, the grounds are beautiful too. Highly recommend checking out PCH for your wedding!
Reviewed on 25-02-2020
Wedding Date 31-01-2020
We absolutely LOVED having our wedding at Payne Corley. It was beautiful and the staff was amazing. Well priced and very professional. Jen, our PCH Coordinator, went above and beyond to make our day perfect! Everything about PCH was what i wanted. We had the ceremony and reception inside. The ballroom is beautiful. If you're having an outdoor wedding, the grounds are beautiful too. Highly recommend checking out PCH for your wedding!
Reviewed on 25-02-2020
Elizabeth Hall (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-11-2019
I do not even know where to begin with Payne-Corley House. From the first meeting to our wedding day (11.23.2019), everyone has been so accommodating and our wedding was flawless. We had to decide last minute to hold our wedding inside due to the rain, but everything still was done gracefully. All in all it was a fabulous decision and I can't imagine myself and my husband getting married anywhere else but Payne-Corley House. We still get compliments on how beautiful the venue was and delicious the food was! I wouldn't hesitate for a second to recommend Payne-Corely House and their staff to anyone.
Reviewed on 05-02-2020
Wedding Date 23-11-2019
I do not even know where to begin with Payne-Corley House. From the first meeting to our wedding day (11.23.2019), everyone has been so accommodating and our wedding was flawless. We had to decide last minute to hold our wedding inside due to the rain, but everything still was done gracefully. All in all it was a fabulous decision and I can't imagine myself and my husband getting married anywhere else but Payne-Corley House. We still get compliments on how beautiful the venue was and delicious the food was! I wouldn't hesitate for a second to recommend Payne-Corely House and their staff to anyone.
Reviewed on 05-02-2020
Katie DeLay-Horne (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-10-2019
I can't thank the Payne-Corley team enough. I absolutely loved planning my wedding here, because everything was taken above and beyond. We were married on October 19th, 2019. The customer service is the first reason we decided on PCH. You can tell they truly care about their space and the customers that work with them just by the grounds alone. We had planned for an outdoor ceremony and partial outdoor reception. However, the weather did not hold up, and our plans turned to all indoor within a 24-hour period. The indoor space was totally transformed, and Payne-Corley along with Abby's At the Cottage accommodated everything we had discussed by bringing it all inside. Another big plus is the delicious food. Everything they serve is in season and totally customizable to what you want. Thank you Hope, Krista, Chef Michael, and Bryana!
Reviewed on 28-01-2020
Wedding Date 19-10-2019
I can't thank the Payne-Corley team enough. I absolutely loved planning my wedding here, because everything was taken above and beyond. We were married on October 19th, 2019. The customer service is the first reason we decided on PCH. You can tell they truly care about their space and the customers that work with them just by the grounds alone. We had planned for an outdoor ceremony and partial outdoor reception. However, the weather did not hold up, and our plans turned to all indoor within a 24-hour period. The indoor space was totally transformed, and Payne-Corley along with Abby's At the Cottage accommodated everything we had discussed by bringing it all inside. Another big plus is the delicious food. Everything they serve is in season and totally customizable to what you want. Thank you Hope, Krista, Chef Michael, and Bryana!
Reviewed on 28-01-2020
Ariel Alibey (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-11-2019
My husband and I got married at The Payne Corley House November 2, 2019. The Payne Corley House is so beautiful and well maintained. Our guests still talk about how much fun they had and how great the food was! We both got to truly enjoy our big day with minimal stress. We would highly recommend this venue to anyone getting married!
Reviewed on 20-01-2020
Wedding Date 02-11-2019
My husband and I got married at The Payne Corley House November 2, 2019. The Payne Corley House is so beautiful and well maintained. Our guests still talk about how much fun they had and how great the food was! We both got to truly enjoy our big day with minimal stress. We would highly recommend this venue to anyone getting married!
Reviewed on 20-01-2020
Cameron Coxworth (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-12-2019
I cannot recommend Payne-Corley House enough for weddings or any special events! The staff is beyond friendly and accommodating. From customizing the menu to creating our perfect wedding decor, the process was seamless. The location is fabulous, there are so many beautiful options for pictures, parking could not be easier- I could go on and on.
Reviewed on 20-01-2020
Wedding Date 14-12-2019
I cannot recommend Payne-Corley House enough for weddings or any special events! The staff is beyond friendly and accommodating. From customizing the menu to creating our perfect wedding decor, the process was seamless. The location is fabulous, there are so many beautiful options for pictures, parking could not be easier- I could go on and on.
Reviewed on 20-01-2020
Megan Jarchow (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-11-2019
Payne-Corley House was an absolute dream to work with! It was our second-choice venue when we first visited, but after our initial consultation with Hope, it quickly became our first choice. Our design meeting with Krista was very productive and we left feeling like we really had made the best decision in terms of venue. Everyone was very accommodating to our desires and needs. Every item on their reception menu is to-die-for delicious and their Chef is very flexible to your guest’s special dietary needs. Jen, our day-of coordinator, was fantastic to work with, as well. Her attention to detail and frequent assurances throughout the morning that everything was running smoothly kept everyone at ease and drama-free in the hours before our wedding and the entire ceremony and reception went off without a hitch! We had initially planned for an outdoor ceremony, but the rain ultimately squashed that dream. However, with PCH’s Plans “B” and “C”, we knew we were going to have an amazing wedding no matter what…and we did! We received so many compliments from guests on the beautiful venue and amazing food. We can’t even imagine having had our wedding anywhere else!
Reviewed on 23-12-2019
Wedding Date 23-11-2019
Payne-Corley House was an absolute dream to work with! It was our second-choice venue when we first visited, but after our initial consultation with Hope, it quickly became our first choice. Our design meeting with Krista was very productive and we left feeling like we really had made the best decision in terms of venue. Everyone was very accommodating to our desires and needs. Every item on their reception menu is to-die-for delicious and their Chef is very flexible to your guest’s special dietary needs. Jen, our day-of coordinator, was fantastic to work with, as well. Her attention to detail and frequent assurances throughout the morning that everything was running smoothly kept everyone at ease and drama-free in the hours before our wedding and the entire ceremony and reception went off without a hitch! We had initially planned for an outdoor ceremony, but the rain ultimately squashed that dream. However, with PCH’s Plans “B” and “C”, we knew we were going to have an amazing wedding no matter what…and we did! We received so many compliments from guests on the beautiful venue and amazing food. We can’t even imagine having had our wedding anywhere else!
Reviewed on 23-12-2019
Elizabeth Hartwick (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-10-2019
My husband, Bryan, and I had our reception at Payne Corley House (PCH) on October 26, 2019 and were absolutely thrilled with our decision to have our reception at PCH. We found everything about our experience with PCH to be absolutely first rate from our PCH tour, to signing the contract, to all of the planning leading up to our Big Day. In addition to the venue itself being beautiful, intimate, and timeless, the PCH team went above and beyond in every possible way to allow us to achieve our vision of our \"perfect day.\" The sales director, Hope, was extremely accomodating, patient, communicative, flexible, positive, upbeat, and consistently went above and beyond to answer our questions and ensure every last detail was just as we hoped it would be. She and Krista Ganley (one of the owners) \"tag teamed\" on our wedding day as our day-of-wedding coordinators and did a fantastic job to ensure everything ran impeccably behind the scenes so that we could enjoy every moment of our reception.We also can't say enough good things about the PCH food selections; Chef Michael Ganley was instrumental in helping us to narrow down our food selections (there are so many good things to chose from on their menu) based on our unique food allergies and our guests' preferences and we were impressed with his honesty about what would be best for us; we never felt pressured to get \"the biggest and best\" of everything and he really paid attention to our tastes/preferences. Our guests raved about the food we selected and for good reason. We selected a buffet with three entree options (beef, chicken, and salmon) and each was perfectly cooked and seasoned. The salads, sides, pasta, and appetizers were also first rate and very fresh, not an \"after thought,\" which can often happen for a buffet. The food displays were plentiful and elegant.You will be hard pressed to find a team more dedicated to ensuring your wedding day (or any special event) is exactly as you envision -- not to mention for a reasonable price, given the local competition and other places we priced out. Even with this great value, we never felt like we compromised on any detail of our special day. In fact, several guests have commented to us that it was the \"best wedding\" they had ever been to, and the fact that our reception was held at PCH was a big part of that. Thank you so much to the entire PCH team!
Reviewed on 12-11-2019
Wedding Date 26-10-2019
My husband, Bryan, and I had our reception at Payne Corley House (PCH) on October 26, 2019 and were absolutely thrilled with our decision to have our reception at PCH. We found everything about our experience with PCH to be absolutely first rate from our PCH tour, to signing the contract, to all of the planning leading up to our Big Day. In addition to the venue itself being beautiful, intimate, and timeless, the PCH team went above and beyond in every possible way to allow us to achieve our vision of our \"perfect day.\" The sales director, Hope, was extremely accomodating, patient, communicative, flexible, positive, upbeat, and consistently went above and beyond to answer our questions and ensure every last detail was just as we hoped it would be. She and Krista Ganley (one of the owners) \"tag teamed\" on our wedding day as our day-of-wedding coordinators and did a fantastic job to ensure everything ran impeccably behind the scenes so that we could enjoy every moment of our reception.We also can't say enough good things about the PCH food selections; Chef Michael Ganley was instrumental in helping us to narrow down our food selections (there are so many good things to chose from on their menu) based on our unique food allergies and our guests' preferences and we were impressed with his honesty about what would be best for us; we never felt pressured to get \"the biggest and best\" of everything and he really paid attention to our tastes/preferences. Our guests raved about the food we selected and for good reason. We selected a buffet with three entree options (beef, chicken, and salmon) and each was perfectly cooked and seasoned. The salads, sides, pasta, and appetizers were also first rate and very fresh, not an \"after thought,\" which can often happen for a buffet. The food displays were plentiful and elegant.You will be hard pressed to find a team more dedicated to ensuring your wedding day (or any special event) is exactly as you envision -- not to mention for a reasonable price, given the local competition and other places we priced out. Even with this great value, we never felt like we compromised on any detail of our special day. In fact, several guests have commented to us that it was the \"best wedding\" they had ever been to, and the fact that our reception was held at PCH was a big part of that. Thank you so much to the entire PCH team!
Reviewed on 12-11-2019
Debika Mitra (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-10-2019
We just got married at PCH three weekends ago! Choosing PCH was the best decision we made. Everyone we worked with - Hope (initial contact), Krista (our day of coordinator), Chef Michael, and Carly (florals) really listened to us and worked with us to make our dream wedding possible. We had a fusion wedding there - both Indian and western ceremony on the same day, which is uncommon and doesn't fit any regular wedding package, but PCH was very flexible and offered a fair package to us. I was also an out of town bride, and PCH was super flexible about planning visits, calls, and walk-throughs per our schedule (so whenever we were in ATL) vs. their usual timeline. On the day of our wedding, everything was perfect. The venue itself is beautiful. We had a major rain scare the week of and it was so nice to know that we could just move the ceremonies inside vs. having to rent a tent! Food was also excellent. Everybody loved the crab bisque!!! Chef Michael and Krista really let us customize the food package as well. Thank you for all your flexibility, PCH! A special note about Abby's at the Cottage - they are fantastic as well! Our florals were breathtaking and exactly what we were envisioning. If you're looking for a place that takes care of pretty much everything other than cake, DJ, officiant, hair & make, photographer, PCH is your place!
Reviewed on 11-11-2019
Wedding Date 20-10-2019
We just got married at PCH three weekends ago! Choosing PCH was the best decision we made. Everyone we worked with - Hope (initial contact), Krista (our day of coordinator), Chef Michael, and Carly (florals) really listened to us and worked with us to make our dream wedding possible. We had a fusion wedding there - both Indian and western ceremony on the same day, which is uncommon and doesn't fit any regular wedding package, but PCH was very flexible and offered a fair package to us. I was also an out of town bride, and PCH was super flexible about planning visits, calls, and walk-throughs per our schedule (so whenever we were in ATL) vs. their usual timeline. On the day of our wedding, everything was perfect. The venue itself is beautiful. We had a major rain scare the week of and it was so nice to know that we could just move the ceremonies inside vs. having to rent a tent! Food was also excellent. Everybody loved the crab bisque!!! Chef Michael and Krista really let us customize the food package as well. Thank you for all your flexibility, PCH! A special note about Abby's at the Cottage - they are fantastic as well! Our florals were breathtaking and exactly what we were envisioning. If you're looking for a place that takes care of pretty much everything other than cake, DJ, officiant, hair & make, photographer, PCH is your place!
Reviewed on 11-11-2019
Stephanie Pulgarin (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-09-2019
Our wedding on 9/27/19 at Payne Corley house was absolutely amazing. Everyone could not stop talking about the food, the great staff and the beautiful house! Our wedding coordinator Jen was amazing. I had no worries on our wedding day as she took care of every little detail. I would recommend Payne Corley House to anyone searching for a intimate venue.
Reviewed on 16-10-2019
Wedding Date 27-09-2019
Our wedding on 9/27/19 at Payne Corley house was absolutely amazing. Everyone could not stop talking about the food, the great staff and the beautiful house! Our wedding coordinator Jen was amazing. I had no worries on our wedding day as she took care of every little detail. I would recommend Payne Corley House to anyone searching for a intimate venue.
Reviewed on 16-10-2019
Natasha Carlyon (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-07-2019
We had a wonderful afternoon brunch wedding here. People raved about how it was the best food they ever had at a wedding. Our coordinator Bryana was amazing! She was on top of things and made sure everything was stress free. The venue was beautiful outdoors and indoors. They had a good rain contingency plan. This was the most highly rated venue in our area, so we were surprised that it was within our budget! No regrets.
Reviewed on 29-08-2019
Wedding Date 06-07-2019
We had a wonderful afternoon brunch wedding here. People raved about how it was the best food they ever had at a wedding. Our coordinator Bryana was amazing! She was on top of things and made sure everything was stress free. The venue was beautiful outdoors and indoors. They had a good rain contingency plan. This was the most highly rated venue in our area, so we were surprised that it was within our budget! No regrets.
Reviewed on 29-08-2019
Marianela Ortiz-Moskovitch (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-05-2019
We had an amazing experience with the PCH. Jen was our event coordinator and she was such a pleasure to work with. Jen was on top of everything so we just enjoyed our night. The ceremony and reception were a big hit! The food, drinks, service, decor and staff were top notch. All our guests are still talking about what a great party this was. Thank you so much for making this day stress free and so special!
Reviewed on 19-06-2019
Wedding Date 25-05-2019
We had an amazing experience with the PCH. Jen was our event coordinator and she was such a pleasure to work with. Jen was on top of everything so we just enjoyed our night. The ceremony and reception were a big hit! The food, drinks, service, decor and staff were top notch. All our guests are still talking about what a great party this was. Thank you so much for making this day stress free and so special!
Reviewed on 19-06-2019
Rene Simon (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-05-2019
We love Payne Corley House! Krista and Hope were absolutely amazing and accommodating throughout the experience! Every question or concern we had, from catering to decor, they were able to handle with a smile. PCH went out of their way with providing the best catering tasting we've had and we couldn't have been more pleased with the outcome. Guests are still talking about how wonderful the wedding turned out. What an experience. Thank you!
Reviewed on 18-06-2019
Wedding Date 26-05-2019
We love Payne Corley House! Krista and Hope were absolutely amazing and accommodating throughout the experience! Every question or concern we had, from catering to decor, they were able to handle with a smile. PCH went out of their way with providing the best catering tasting we've had and we couldn't have been more pleased with the outcome. Guests are still talking about how wonderful the wedding turned out. What an experience. Thank you!
Reviewed on 18-06-2019
Jamie Kim (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-05-2019
I had a great time at my wedding. The wedding coordinator was awesome and she literally took care of everything on the wedding day so I didnt have to worry about a thing. I got so many compliments on food. My guests told me the steak was the best! (They were nice size too). I took off 1 star because the food service was delayed more than an hour. Dinner was supposed to come out by 7:45, but the main dish came out at around 8:40. But other than that, everything was great!
Reviewed on 12-06-2019
Wedding Date 18-05-2019
I had a great time at my wedding. The wedding coordinator was awesome and she literally took care of everything on the wedding day so I didnt have to worry about a thing. I got so many compliments on food. My guests told me the steak was the best! (They were nice size too). I took off 1 star because the food service was delayed more than an hour. Dinner was supposed to come out by 7:45, but the main dish came out at around 8:40. But other than that, everything was great!
Reviewed on 12-06-2019
Kyleigh Moore (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-04-2019
I am so glad our wedding was at the Payne-Corley House! I looked at many places and instantly fell in love with this location. From the moment I walked into the venue, I was amazed with all they provided at such a reasonable price. Everyone was so helpful (shout out to the staff!!) They wanted our special day to be exactly how we envisioned it and it was even better than what I had in mind. Loved too that I paid a little extra to have their wedding coordinator help with rehearsal and being there day of (didn't have to worry about a thing, thanks Krista ;)). Couldn't speak better about this venue, I'm a huge fan!
Reviewed on 13-05-2019
Wedding Date 26-04-2019
I am so glad our wedding was at the Payne-Corley House! I looked at many places and instantly fell in love with this location. From the moment I walked into the venue, I was amazed with all they provided at such a reasonable price. Everyone was so helpful (shout out to the staff!!) They wanted our special day to be exactly how we envisioned it and it was even better than what I had in mind. Loved too that I paid a little extra to have their wedding coordinator help with rehearsal and being there day of (didn't have to worry about a thing, thanks Krista ;)). Couldn't speak better about this venue, I'm a huge fan!
Reviewed on 13-05-2019
Susan Hall (parent) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-01-2019
We had our son’s rehearsal dinner at the Payne Corley House in January, 2019 and it was lovely! Everything went exactly as planned! We planned the menu and details from out of state and it was all delivered exactly as promised. They made it all so easy. The food was delicious, the setting was sophisticated and timeless, and the service was perfect. The flowers came from Abby ‘s at The Cottage and they were beautiful and all we hoped they would be. It was a wonderful start to a happy wedding weekend and we were so pleased that it all began at the Payne Corley House!
Reviewed on 18-02-2019
Wedding Date 18-01-2019
We had our son’s rehearsal dinner at the Payne Corley House in January, 2019 and it was lovely! Everything went exactly as planned! We planned the menu and details from out of state and it was all delivered exactly as promised. They made it all so easy. The food was delicious, the setting was sophisticated and timeless, and the service was perfect. The flowers came from Abby ‘s at The Cottage and they were beautiful and all we hoped they would be. It was a wonderful start to a happy wedding weekend and we were so pleased that it all began at the Payne Corley House!
Reviewed on 18-02-2019
Rachel Flores (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-11-2018
The team at Payne Corley House is the best. It has been 3 months since my wedding and my guests still talk about how amazing the food was! The food is out of this world amazing. Working with Jen to get everything right was wonderful, the amount of detail to insure nothing fell through the cracks. The house and grounds are absolutely breath taking!!!!
Reviewed on 06-02-2019
Wedding Date 17-11-2018
The team at Payne Corley House is the best. It has been 3 months since my wedding and my guests still talk about how amazing the food was! The food is out of this world amazing. Working with Jen to get everything right was wonderful, the amount of detail to insure nothing fell through the cracks. The house and grounds are absolutely breath taking!!!!
Reviewed on 06-02-2019
Michal Whitlock (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-12-2018
Krista is the best! We used The Cottage at Payne Corley for a Christmas Party and it was just perfect. Pretty, well laid out, nice and clean. It's a great space!
Reviewed on 08-01-2019
Wedding Date 10-12-2018
Krista is the best! We used The Cottage at Payne Corley for a Christmas Party and it was just perfect. Pretty, well laid out, nice and clean. It's a great space!
Reviewed on 08-01-2019
Sarah Heath (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-10-2018
Very accommodating staff! Beautiful venue! Delicious food, very attentive planners.
Reviewed on 28-12-2018
Wedding Date 19-10-2018
Very accommodating staff! Beautiful venue! Delicious food, very attentive planners.
Reviewed on 28-12-2018
Caroline Posey (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-12-2018
My husband and I got engaged in December 2017 and immediately started searching for wedding venues. We visited Payne-Corley House in early January, and I'll admit we visited only because I wanted to do my due diligence when researching options. However, we absolutely fell in love with the venue once we stepped foot on the property. It's a beautiful and historic old home, and the Payne-Corley House staff is absolutely amazing. We'd had several venue meetings before Payne-Corley, and we ended up choosing them mostly because we met Hope Follmer, their Director of Sales. She was super friendly, very knowledgeable and was willing to work with us in any way possible from the start. We were able to visit the property several times over the course of our year-long engagement, and we had several phone conversations and email conversations with the Payne-Corley House team. They were always available, and they were always 100% accommodating. We were assigned Jen Fulford as our 6-month wedding coordinator, and she worked hand-in-hand with Hope to ensure that everything we needed was taken care of. We were even allowed to visit the property a month before the wedding to complete the southern tradition of burying a bottle of bourbon on the property to bring good weather for the wedding day. The rehearsal was great, and Jen was able to answer any and every question thrown at her. The day of the wedding went off without a hitch - if anything went wrong, Jen made sure I didn't know the difference! She made it easy, and she made everything look absolutely beautiful. Plus, we got married at Christmas time, and they were even so accommodating as to take down several of their property Christmas decorations to allow for our flowers and our decor. I got several compliments on the venue choice, everyone RAVED about the food (I highly suggest the mac and cheese bar) and I am so glad we chose Payne-Corley House for our wedding. You should too - you won't regret it!
Reviewed on 28-12-2018
Wedding Date 14-12-2018
My husband and I got engaged in December 2017 and immediately started searching for wedding venues. We visited Payne-Corley House in early January, and I'll admit we visited only because I wanted to do my due diligence when researching options. However, we absolutely fell in love with the venue once we stepped foot on the property. It's a beautiful and historic old home, and the Payne-Corley House staff is absolutely amazing. We'd had several venue meetings before Payne-Corley, and we ended up choosing them mostly because we met Hope Follmer, their Director of Sales. She was super friendly, very knowledgeable and was willing to work with us in any way possible from the start. We were able to visit the property several times over the course of our year-long engagement, and we had several phone conversations and email conversations with the Payne-Corley House team. They were always available, and they were always 100% accommodating. We were assigned Jen Fulford as our 6-month wedding coordinator, and she worked hand-in-hand with Hope to ensure that everything we needed was taken care of. We were even allowed to visit the property a month before the wedding to complete the southern tradition of burying a bottle of bourbon on the property to bring good weather for the wedding day. The rehearsal was great, and Jen was able to answer any and every question thrown at her. The day of the wedding went off without a hitch - if anything went wrong, Jen made sure I didn't know the difference! She made it easy, and she made everything look absolutely beautiful. Plus, we got married at Christmas time, and they were even so accommodating as to take down several of their property Christmas decorations to allow for our flowers and our decor. I got several compliments on the venue choice, everyone RAVED about the food (I highly suggest the mac and cheese bar) and I am so glad we chose Payne-Corley House for our wedding. You should too - you won't regret it!
Reviewed on 28-12-2018
Stephanie Q (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-11-2018
The venue was beautiful! It is clean, charming, cute. From the very beginning the staff was wonderful! Hope was so kind and understanding and helpful during our first visit. And our day of coordinator, Jen, was excellent! The whole staff was attentive, available, generous, excellent, kind. The food was amazing! The chef worked wonderfully with our food allergies and preferences. Their customization in all areas - food, decor, etc. - to the couple was greatly appreciated. The staff did a great job setting up all my details for our reception based upon my sticky note instructions. We bought a few extra meals and they agreed to send them home with us at the end of the night. Sadly, they gave us the wrong food bag when we left. However, they generously refunded us for the extra meals. Excellent customer service. Flexible to be available as needed. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 30-11-2018
Wedding Date 03-11-2018
The venue was beautiful! It is clean, charming, cute. From the very beginning the staff was wonderful! Hope was so kind and understanding and helpful during our first visit. And our day of coordinator, Jen, was excellent! The whole staff was attentive, available, generous, excellent, kind. The food was amazing! The chef worked wonderfully with our food allergies and preferences. Their customization in all areas - food, decor, etc. - to the couple was greatly appreciated. The staff did a great job setting up all my details for our reception based upon my sticky note instructions. We bought a few extra meals and they agreed to send them home with us at the end of the night. Sadly, they gave us the wrong food bag when we left. However, they generously refunded us for the extra meals. Excellent customer service. Flexible to be available as needed. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 30-11-2018
Alison Poole (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-11-2018
I am still in awe at how amazing Payne Corley was! I was married there yesterday, and it was flawless. Everything was beautiful, well run, perfectly organize, and my mom and I didn't have to worry about a thing. We worked with Krista, and she is AMAZING. So thoughtful, knowledgeable (definitely an expert in her field), and there for me every step of the way. I would recommend this venue to anyone out there.
Reviewed on 26-11-2018
Wedding Date 24-11-2018
I am still in awe at how amazing Payne Corley was! I was married there yesterday, and it was flawless. Everything was beautiful, well run, perfectly organize, and my mom and I didn't have to worry about a thing. We worked with Krista, and she is AMAZING. So thoughtful, knowledgeable (definitely an expert in her field), and there for me every step of the way. I would recommend this venue to anyone out there.
Reviewed on 26-11-2018
Kimberly Renehan (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Amazing venue, food and wedding planner!This is the most beautiful place to get married! The venue is gorgeous, the staff is amazingly helpful and the food is delicious. I highly recommend the wedding planner that comes with the venue, Krista Ganley. I hired her as soon as I booked the Payne Corley House because I currently live out-of-state but Duluth is my home and I knew I would need a lot of help. Krista was always a text, call or email away. I was never stressed about anything! Even on my wedding day! One of my groomsmen decided trying to catch his shirt on fire would be a great idea and Krista fixed it and no one had any idea. My wedding day was magical and I owe it all to the Payne Corley house and especially to Krista. I highly recommend this venue!
Reviewed on 08-11-2018
Amazing venue, food and wedding planner!This is the most beautiful place to get married! The venue is gorgeous, the staff is amazingly helpful and the food is delicious. I highly recommend the wedding planner that comes with the venue, Krista Ganley. I hired her as soon as I booked the Payne Corley House because I currently live out-of-state but Duluth is my home and I knew I would need a lot of help. Krista was always a text, call or email away. I was never stressed about anything! Even on my wedding day! One of my groomsmen decided trying to catch his shirt on fire would be a great idea and Krista fixed it and no one had any idea. My wedding day was magical and I owe it all to the Payne Corley house and especially to Krista. I highly recommend this venue!
Reviewed on 08-11-2018
Claire Seifter (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-10-2018
I had the most amazing experience getting married at the Payne Corley House. Hope and her crew of wonderful staff know what they are doing! They make sure you have everything you need. The food to choose from is the best! My guests could not stop talking about how delicious everything was. Thanks so much for the wonderful experience and memories, Payne-Corley House staff. You guys are amazing!
Reviewed on 08-11-2018
Wedding Date 05-10-2018
I had the most amazing experience getting married at the Payne Corley House. Hope and her crew of wonderful staff know what they are doing! They make sure you have everything you need. The food to choose from is the best! My guests could not stop talking about how delicious everything was. Thanks so much for the wonderful experience and memories, Payne-Corley House staff. You guys are amazing!
Reviewed on 08-11-2018
Lauren Sack (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 15-09-2018
I grew up in Lawrenceville and currently live in Marietta. I found The Payne Corley house while browsing venues on here, and the moment we saw it we knew we had to have it. Hope was so welcoming and made the process of choosing a venue so much easier. Jen was our day of coordinator and I cannot say enough about her. She has great communication and organization skills. And she’s super friendly! I felt so relaxed the day of our wedding because I knew Jen knew exactly what to do. Not once did I have to run the show or wonder what was going on. The day and night when smoothly and I couldn’t have had a better experience. Amazing and beautiful venue! Thank you Hope and Jen!!!
Reviewed on 14-10-2018
Wedding Date 15-09-2018
I grew up in Lawrenceville and currently live in Marietta. I found The Payne Corley house while browsing venues on here, and the moment we saw it we knew we had to have it. Hope was so welcoming and made the process of choosing a venue so much easier. Jen was our day of coordinator and I cannot say enough about her. She has great communication and organization skills. And she’s super friendly! I felt so relaxed the day of our wedding because I knew Jen knew exactly what to do. Not once did I have to run the show or wonder what was going on. The day and night when smoothly and I couldn’t have had a better experience. Amazing and beautiful venue! Thank you Hope and Jen!!!
Reviewed on 14-10-2018
Diana Gonzalez Vasquez (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-09-2018
Payne Corley House was the best most affordable venue! Jen and Hope were amazing in every way!! They helped me feel welcome and did an amazing job with the decorations. Jen made sure I had everything I needed the day of the wedding and it all went very smoothly. All of my guests were so impressed by the venue and the food. I loved it!! Would get married here again! <3
Reviewed on 12-10-2018
Wedding Date 28-09-2018
Payne Corley House was the best most affordable venue! Jen and Hope were amazing in every way!! They helped me feel welcome and did an amazing job with the decorations. Jen made sure I had everything I needed the day of the wedding and it all went very smoothly. All of my guests were so impressed by the venue and the food. I loved it!! Would get married here again! <3
Reviewed on 12-10-2018
Jessica Kirkland (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-09-2018
I cant say enough how AMAZING Hope and her staff were at The Payne Corely house. We just had our wedding on Saturday 09.22.18 and it was executed perfectly! Hope made our vision come to life and coordinated our timeline without any issues. She took care of all of the big moments and personally ensured that all of the smallest details were taken care of too. I highly recommend this venue and all of the people that work at The Payne Corley house! I wish I could do it all over again! Our night was absolutely magical! Thank you thank you thank you!!!!!!
Reviewed on 25-09-2018
Wedding Date 22-09-2018
I cant say enough how AMAZING Hope and her staff were at The Payne Corely house. We just had our wedding on Saturday 09.22.18 and it was executed perfectly! Hope made our vision come to life and coordinated our timeline without any issues. She took care of all of the big moments and personally ensured that all of the smallest details were taken care of too. I highly recommend this venue and all of the people that work at The Payne Corley house! I wish I could do it all over again! Our night was absolutely magical! Thank you thank you thank you!!!!!!
Reviewed on 25-09-2018
Ashley Mosteller (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-09-2018
My husband and I always passed the Payne-Corley House on our daily walk around Duluth, so it was the first place we visited when we were considering wedding venue. It turned out to be the only place we visited, because it was perfect.We booked our wedding for 9/8/18 in early February of that year. From the second I walked into the house, I was dazzled. Every detail, every thoughtful touch, even the smell of the wood and the flowers and the candles created this incredibly timeless, elegant feel. I signed our contract immediately and never regretted it for a second. From the beginning of the planning process to the sparkler farewell, I appreciated the level of professionalism and consideration demonstrated by the entire staff. Our wedding coordinator, Jen, worked incredibly hard to accommodate each and every requests. I thought her assistance would just include the 1-hr consultation and day-of support, but for months she exchanged emails about the smallest details and patiently helped us through the process. She coordinated with vendors and gave me confidence that no important detail had fallen through the cracks. After 5 months of planning, it all came together more beautifully than I could have ever expected. We were concerned that with the ceremony from 6-6:30pm and cocktail hour from 6:30-7:30, the 7:30-10:30 reception would feel too rushed, but it ended up being perfectly timed. Our 100 guests devoured the hors d'euvres before cocktail hour even ended. They raved about the food at our strolling reception, especially the mac n' cheese bar and prime rib. By 10:30, everyone had danced for an hour and a half and we had the sendoff before it started to drag.I still can't believe the day went so flawlessly. My husband and I and our families can't recommend the Payne-Corley House more highly.
Reviewed on 19-09-2018
Wedding Date 08-09-2018
My husband and I always passed the Payne-Corley House on our daily walk around Duluth, so it was the first place we visited when we were considering wedding venue. It turned out to be the only place we visited, because it was perfect.We booked our wedding for 9/8/18 in early February of that year. From the second I walked into the house, I was dazzled. Every detail, every thoughtful touch, even the smell of the wood and the flowers and the candles created this incredibly timeless, elegant feel. I signed our contract immediately and never regretted it for a second. From the beginning of the planning process to the sparkler farewell, I appreciated the level of professionalism and consideration demonstrated by the entire staff. Our wedding coordinator, Jen, worked incredibly hard to accommodate each and every requests. I thought her assistance would just include the 1-hr consultation and day-of support, but for months she exchanged emails about the smallest details and patiently helped us through the process. She coordinated with vendors and gave me confidence that no important detail had fallen through the cracks. After 5 months of planning, it all came together more beautifully than I could have ever expected. We were concerned that with the ceremony from 6-6:30pm and cocktail hour from 6:30-7:30, the 7:30-10:30 reception would feel too rushed, but it ended up being perfectly timed. Our 100 guests devoured the hors d'euvres before cocktail hour even ended. They raved about the food at our strolling reception, especially the mac n' cheese bar and prime rib. By 10:30, everyone had danced for an hour and a half and we had the sendoff before it started to drag.I still can't believe the day went so flawlessly. My husband and I and our families can't recommend the Payne-Corley House more highly.
Reviewed on 19-09-2018
Brenda Mosteller (parent) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-09-2018
The Payne-Corley House did a wonderful job with our daughter’s wedding. Our wedding coordinator, Jennifer, insured that everything was done according to our specifications so that we could just relax and enjoy the wedding.
Reviewed on 14-09-2018
Wedding Date 08-09-2018
The Payne-Corley House did a wonderful job with our daughter’s wedding. Our wedding coordinator, Jennifer, insured that everything was done according to our specifications so that we could just relax and enjoy the wedding.
Reviewed on 14-09-2018
Hyunjoo Park (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-06-2018
I had such a great experience with the Payne Corley House. The house itself is very lovely with all its cute decor, that there is actually not much is needed on top of that. I live in China as an international teacher, so while I was planning my wedding, I was doing it all from there, with the help of my sister who lives in Atlanta. Hope, the director of sales, was so easy to reach through e-mail and they were always willing to answer all my questions and even suggest things a few things that would help to make the wedding best for my style and budget. All the staff at the house were extremely understanding and were welcoming of any questions or concerns that I had concerning everything. Jen, my day of coordinator, was very sweet, understanding and kind. She was very organized and helped me to organize everything well, which was a huge comfort for me. The day of the wedding, she was there to help with everything. She made sure that my husband and I had food, that all the wedding party knew what they should be doing, and helped to pack everything so that we didn't have to worry so much about much when it came to it. All in all, I'm just really grateful that I had a venue that was so easy to work with and so beautiful at the same time. I do hope that more people can take time to stop by here and enjoy it as much as my husband and I did!
Reviewed on 29-07-2018
Wedding Date 30-06-2018
I had such a great experience with the Payne Corley House. The house itself is very lovely with all its cute decor, that there is actually not much is needed on top of that. I live in China as an international teacher, so while I was planning my wedding, I was doing it all from there, with the help of my sister who lives in Atlanta. Hope, the director of sales, was so easy to reach through e-mail and they were always willing to answer all my questions and even suggest things a few things that would help to make the wedding best for my style and budget. All the staff at the house were extremely understanding and were welcoming of any questions or concerns that I had concerning everything. Jen, my day of coordinator, was very sweet, understanding and kind. She was very organized and helped me to organize everything well, which was a huge comfort for me. The day of the wedding, she was there to help with everything. She made sure that my husband and I had food, that all the wedding party knew what they should be doing, and helped to pack everything so that we didn't have to worry so much about much when it came to it. All in all, I'm just really grateful that I had a venue that was so easy to work with and so beautiful at the same time. I do hope that more people can take time to stop by here and enjoy it as much as my husband and I did!
Reviewed on 29-07-2018
Booker Washington (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-06-2018
Not enough words to express our satisfaction with this venue. They KNOW weddings and atmosphere, and they delivered on the food and decorations. If you are getting married, you do yourself a disservice if you don't visit the Payne Corley House
Reviewed on 28-06-2018
Wedding Date 02-06-2018
Not enough words to express our satisfaction with this venue. They KNOW weddings and atmosphere, and they delivered on the food and decorations. If you are getting married, you do yourself a disservice if you don't visit the Payne Corley House
Reviewed on 28-06-2018
Kally Shawl (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-04-2018
From the moment we walked into the Payne Corley house we knew that it was going to be our Venue. The house has such warmth and charm and that was exactly what we were looking for, so we booked it. I am so glad we did not only did we book such a perfect Venue visually but the food and the staff were amazing. The chief was super accommodating for what we wanted on our specail day and I can not thank him enough! Not to mention the food was delicious and all my guest agreed! Also the staff and my wedding coordinator were very flexible and made the day go by without a hitch☺️. Than you Payne Corley house so glad we chose you !
Reviewed on 19-06-2018
Wedding Date 27-04-2018
From the moment we walked into the Payne Corley house we knew that it was going to be our Venue. The house has such warmth and charm and that was exactly what we were looking for, so we booked it. I am so glad we did not only did we book such a perfect Venue visually but the food and the staff were amazing. The chief was super accommodating for what we wanted on our specail day and I can not thank him enough! Not to mention the food was delicious and all my guest agreed! Also the staff and my wedding coordinator were very flexible and made the day go by without a hitch☺️. Than you Payne Corley house so glad we chose you !
Reviewed on 19-06-2018
Natalie Opraseuth (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-05-2018
This was the perfect venue for our wedding!!! Not only is the property beautiful and charming, but the staff is incredible, and the food is delicious! Krista was amazing and made sure everything was perfect on our wedding day. She knew exactly what to do and how to make the day as stress-free as possible for me. Everything flowed perfectly, and all of our guests raved that they had a wonderful time. My husband and I could not have imagined a more perfect wedding day, and we are so glad we chose Payne-Corley!!
Reviewed on 30-05-2018
Wedding Date 05-05-2018
This was the perfect venue for our wedding!!! Not only is the property beautiful and charming, but the staff is incredible, and the food is delicious! Krista was amazing and made sure everything was perfect on our wedding day. She knew exactly what to do and how to make the day as stress-free as possible for me. Everything flowed perfectly, and all of our guests raved that they had a wonderful time. My husband and I could not have imagined a more perfect wedding day, and we are so glad we chose Payne-Corley!!
Reviewed on 30-05-2018
Haley Duncan (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-07-2019
We had a wonderful experience with the Payne-Corley House! We were able to bring our decorations over a few days before the wedding, and they decorated everything for us. Spring is a perfect time of year to have your wedding here because they fill the whole yard with beautiful flowers! The food was absolutely incredible and I had several of my guests come up to me and tell me that that was the best wedding food they've ever had! Krista was amazing to work with--she was so flexible and let us do anything we wanted to. Most of the staff was great too! I highly recommend having your reception at the Payne-Corley House!
Reviewed on 26-05-2018
Wedding Date 26-07-2019
We had a wonderful experience with the Payne-Corley House! We were able to bring our decorations over a few days before the wedding, and they decorated everything for us. Spring is a perfect time of year to have your wedding here because they fill the whole yard with beautiful flowers! The food was absolutely incredible and I had several of my guests come up to me and tell me that that was the best wedding food they've ever had! Krista was amazing to work with--she was so flexible and let us do anything we wanted to. Most of the staff was great too! I highly recommend having your reception at the Payne-Corley House!
Reviewed on 26-05-2018
Kate Hurst (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-07-2019
My husband and I got married at the Payne Corley House on 4/14/18 and are so thankful we chose that venue! The house and gardens are gorgeous. Everyone went out of their way to make sure our was ran as smooth as possible. The food was fantastic! Thank you Payne Corley, for helping us create beautiful memories of our wedding day!
Reviewed on 14-05-2018
Wedding Date 14-07-2019
My husband and I got married at the Payne Corley House on 4/14/18 and are so thankful we chose that venue! The house and gardens are gorgeous. Everyone went out of their way to make sure our was ran as smooth as possible. The food was fantastic! Thank you Payne Corley, for helping us create beautiful memories of our wedding day!
Reviewed on 14-05-2018
Genevieve Rodriguez (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-01-2018
This venue was the perfect location for our UP themed wedding! We had a blast and the staff were extremely helpful, fun, and punctual. They made sure the wedding went perfectly for us! :) I'm kind of a perfectionist and they made sure I was having fun and relaxed!
Reviewed on 13-05-2018
Wedding Date 27-01-2018
This venue was the perfect location for our UP themed wedding! We had a blast and the staff were extremely helpful, fun, and punctual. They made sure the wedding went perfectly for us! :) I'm kind of a perfectionist and they made sure I was having fun and relaxed!
Reviewed on 13-05-2018
Taylor Coleman (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-04-2018
Absolutely the best experience we could’ve asked for. Krista was amazing to work with and took all of the stress of out everything possible! We had so many compliments on how beautiful the venue was and how delicious the food was. Totally recommend this venue!
Reviewed on 13-05-2018
Wedding Date 21-04-2018
Absolutely the best experience we could’ve asked for. Krista was amazing to work with and took all of the stress of out everything possible! We had so many compliments on how beautiful the venue was and how delicious the food was. Totally recommend this venue!
Reviewed on 13-05-2018
Christy W (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-07-2019
My daughter got married 2 weeks ago, we had the reception at the Payne Corley House! I was blown away at how absolutely stunning everything was! Krista and Hope helped to make my daughter’s reception amazingly beautiful and fun! It was like a fairytale wedding and reception!! Amazing food and drinks! Beautiful venue! Everything we had hoped for and even more!!! Highly recommend the Payne Corley House for your wedding or any other occasion!
Reviewed on 13-05-2018
Wedding Date 13-07-2019
My daughter got married 2 weeks ago, we had the reception at the Payne Corley House! I was blown away at how absolutely stunning everything was! Krista and Hope helped to make my daughter’s reception amazingly beautiful and fun! It was like a fairytale wedding and reception!! Amazing food and drinks! Beautiful venue! Everything we had hoped for and even more!!! Highly recommend the Payne Corley House for your wedding or any other occasion!
Reviewed on 13-05-2018
Steven Ling-Duan (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-07-2019
This venue was THE one when I was on my hunt for something along the lines of southern charm for my big day. My guests of varying backgrounds said it was a lovely site. The raging reviews on here are true; it's not part of a fake string of reviews. Go take a look and ask lots of questions if you're considering this place. Working with the sales person (Hope) and coordinator (Jen) was a wonderful delight. The chef(s) were friendly and cook up a mean menu that EVERYONE loved. I also really liked the extra staff available to direct guests to where they should park and so forth as well.In summary, I love the quick response and flexibility of the staff, venue space (all the nooks and crannies), and items the venue could lend out (cake display, easels, frames, etc.). Let's just say I can recommend this venue wholeheartedly. :)
Reviewed on 10-05-2018
Wedding Date 10-07-2019
This venue was THE one when I was on my hunt for something along the lines of southern charm for my big day. My guests of varying backgrounds said it was a lovely site. The raging reviews on here are true; it's not part of a fake string of reviews. Go take a look and ask lots of questions if you're considering this place. Working with the sales person (Hope) and coordinator (Jen) was a wonderful delight. The chef(s) were friendly and cook up a mean menu that EVERYONE loved. I also really liked the extra staff available to direct guests to where they should park and so forth as well.In summary, I love the quick response and flexibility of the staff, venue space (all the nooks and crannies), and items the venue could lend out (cake display, easels, frames, etc.). Let's just say I can recommend this venue wholeheartedly. :)
Reviewed on 10-05-2018
Heather Johnson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-02-2018
My husband and I were married at the Payne Corley House in February. When we began the process of looking for a venue we had several on the list. We went to the Payne Corley House for a tour with Hope and we knew, this was where we HAD to get married! The venue itself is gorgeous! We were able to have our ceremony and reception at the Payne Corley and it was perfection. The food was exquisite! Our guests could not stop talking about how wonderful everything tasted! The staff at Payne Corley is so incredible! Hope, Krista, and Bryana made every part of our wedding planning process a breeze and our special day perfect. We cannot say enough about this incredible venue and it’s wonderful staff!! Thank you for making our wedding unforgettable!
Reviewed on 15-04-2018
Wedding Date 24-02-2018
My husband and I were married at the Payne Corley House in February. When we began the process of looking for a venue we had several on the list. We went to the Payne Corley House for a tour with Hope and we knew, this was where we HAD to get married! The venue itself is gorgeous! We were able to have our ceremony and reception at the Payne Corley and it was perfection. The food was exquisite! Our guests could not stop talking about how wonderful everything tasted! The staff at Payne Corley is so incredible! Hope, Krista, and Bryana made every part of our wedding planning process a breeze and our special day perfect. We cannot say enough about this incredible venue and it’s wonderful staff!! Thank you for making our wedding unforgettable!
Reviewed on 15-04-2018
Belen Martinez (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-12-2017
We are beyond happy that we picked Payne Corley House for our wedding venue! Jen, our wedding specialist, was so attentive to detail, responsive to our questions, and so helpful and creative throughout the planning process and on our wedding day! The venue was perfect and beautiful, especially during the holiday season, and the food waa so delicious! We received so many compliments on our wedding and could not have asked for a better wedding!
Reviewed on 12-01-2018
Wedding Date 22-12-2017
We are beyond happy that we picked Payne Corley House for our wedding venue! Jen, our wedding specialist, was so attentive to detail, responsive to our questions, and so helpful and creative throughout the planning process and on our wedding day! The venue was perfect and beautiful, especially during the holiday season, and the food waa so delicious! We received so many compliments on our wedding and could not have asked for a better wedding!
Reviewed on 12-01-2018
Melany Sattler (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-03-2019
My beautiful bride and I were married at the Payne Corley house nearly a year ago. Hard to believe how time has flown!! It really was one of the best days of our lives and it could not have been possible without the incredible staff at the Payne Corley house. Jen was above and beyond the best coordinator for our wedding. She was as attentive to all of the details as we were and understood how much we wanted this day to not only be perfect for us, but for our guests. Many people remarked that she would just pop up out of nowhere and direct them where they needed to be. Jen gave helpful insight on choosing vendors that were familiar with the venue and would be best suited to set up there. She shared personal stories with us and gave it a close, personal feeling as if she were another friend attending the ceremony. Our guests raved about the food and how beautifully perfect Payne Corley House is. The chef was more than accommodating in making the vegetarian options vegan, for our 2 vegan guests, that would be attending. Although the Supreme Court ruled in favor of same sex marriage, we were worried about encountering resistance from vendors in the South. Jen and the staff at the Payne Corley house never batted an eye about it and understood that love is love. Thank you so much. We couldn't have done it without you.
Reviewed on 04-01-2018
Wedding Date 04-03-2019
My beautiful bride and I were married at the Payne Corley house nearly a year ago. Hard to believe how time has flown!! It really was one of the best days of our lives and it could not have been possible without the incredible staff at the Payne Corley house. Jen was above and beyond the best coordinator for our wedding. She was as attentive to all of the details as we were and understood how much we wanted this day to not only be perfect for us, but for our guests. Many people remarked that she would just pop up out of nowhere and direct them where they needed to be. Jen gave helpful insight on choosing vendors that were familiar with the venue and would be best suited to set up there. She shared personal stories with us and gave it a close, personal feeling as if she were another friend attending the ceremony. Our guests raved about the food and how beautifully perfect Payne Corley House is. The chef was more than accommodating in making the vegetarian options vegan, for our 2 vegan guests, that would be attending. Although the Supreme Court ruled in favor of same sex marriage, we were worried about encountering resistance from vendors in the South. Jen and the staff at the Payne Corley house never batted an eye about it and understood that love is love. Thank you so much. We couldn't have done it without you.
Reviewed on 04-01-2018
Andrea Z (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-10-2017
The Payne-Corley house provided the exact venue we were looking for – historic charm and privacy but not too far from the city. My husband and I loved working with Krista, our wedding coordinator, and Hope, who helped us with our initial contract. The Payne-Corley House was certainly the best value we found in comparison to numerous other venues around Atlanta. They also provided us with a helpful list of suggestions for vendors, which gave us confidence in selecting companies that were reliable and familiar with the venue. I was impressed by Krista’s availability throughout the wedding process and her willingness to respond to my many questions! Krista also helped us execute a unique entrance because we wanted to have our ceremony in front of the house. On the wedding day, Krista carefully placed our personal items before the ceremony. Everything went smoothly with Krista there to keep the night running on time! I am sure there were many behind-the-scenes details she coordinated that I don’t even know about – we were too busy having a great time! The food was delicious and beautifully presented. Thank you so much to the Payne-Corley House for providing the perfect venue for our wedding.
Reviewed on 03-12-2017
Wedding Date 07-10-2017
The Payne-Corley house provided the exact venue we were looking for – historic charm and privacy but not too far from the city. My husband and I loved working with Krista, our wedding coordinator, and Hope, who helped us with our initial contract. The Payne-Corley House was certainly the best value we found in comparison to numerous other venues around Atlanta. They also provided us with a helpful list of suggestions for vendors, which gave us confidence in selecting companies that were reliable and familiar with the venue. I was impressed by Krista’s availability throughout the wedding process and her willingness to respond to my many questions! Krista also helped us execute a unique entrance because we wanted to have our ceremony in front of the house. On the wedding day, Krista carefully placed our personal items before the ceremony. Everything went smoothly with Krista there to keep the night running on time! I am sure there were many behind-the-scenes details she coordinated that I don’t even know about – we were too busy having a great time! The food was delicious and beautifully presented. Thank you so much to the Payne-Corley House for providing the perfect venue for our wedding.
Reviewed on 03-12-2017
Kerriann Routh (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-09-2017
I cannot recommend this place enough! The staff is friendly, relaxed, and totally on the ball. Krista was our day-of coordinator (provided by the Payne-Corley House), and she always seemed so mellow. At first, I was a little worried that she wouldn't be as detailed as I am (I was especially tightly wound approaching the wedding day), but she was calm BECAUSE she had everything entirely under control. The whole day went off without a hitch. I was super impressed with the food, the space, the decorations, the linens, the bar, the servers. I could go on. The whole place was picture perfect. I brought some additional decorations I wanted them to put out, but the Payne-Corley House is already so beautiful, you don't need much. Plus, they let you use any decorations they already have inside so you could even get away with not bringing any of your own decorations and just going with their stuff. All this to say that the people here are incredible, the space is flawless, the food is delicious, the outside gardens are beautiful, and it was the perfect venue for our romantic indoor/outdoor ceremony and reception.
Reviewed on 09-10-2017
Wedding Date 30-09-2017
I cannot recommend this place enough! The staff is friendly, relaxed, and totally on the ball. Krista was our day-of coordinator (provided by the Payne-Corley House), and she always seemed so mellow. At first, I was a little worried that she wouldn't be as detailed as I am (I was especially tightly wound approaching the wedding day), but she was calm BECAUSE she had everything entirely under control. The whole day went off without a hitch. I was super impressed with the food, the space, the decorations, the linens, the bar, the servers. I could go on. The whole place was picture perfect. I brought some additional decorations I wanted them to put out, but the Payne-Corley House is already so beautiful, you don't need much. Plus, they let you use any decorations they already have inside so you could even get away with not bringing any of your own decorations and just going with their stuff. All this to say that the people here are incredible, the space is flawless, the food is delicious, the outside gardens are beautiful, and it was the perfect venue for our romantic indoor/outdoor ceremony and reception.
Reviewed on 09-10-2017
Jennifer Collins (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-09-2017
I am so happy we went with the Payne Corley House for our wedding. The venue is beautiful, the food is AMAZING and the level of service is top-notch. Krista went above and beyond to help bring our vision to life and our day was absolutely perfect. I am still getting rave reviews from all of our guests on how amazing the food was (which is SO rare for weddings--normally the food is mediocre at best). The salmon and the filet were cooked to perfection (I still dream about it!). This place is your one stop shop for a perfect wedding: picturesque venue, beautiful location, incredible food and top-notch service. Thank you Krista for making our day so wonderful!
Reviewed on 08-10-2017
Wedding Date 16-09-2017
I am so happy we went with the Payne Corley House for our wedding. The venue is beautiful, the food is AMAZING and the level of service is top-notch. Krista went above and beyond to help bring our vision to life and our day was absolutely perfect. I am still getting rave reviews from all of our guests on how amazing the food was (which is SO rare for weddings--normally the food is mediocre at best). The salmon and the filet were cooked to perfection (I still dream about it!). This place is your one stop shop for a perfect wedding: picturesque venue, beautiful location, incredible food and top-notch service. Thank you Krista for making our day so wonderful!
Reviewed on 08-10-2017
Dawn Aschberger (wedding party) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-10-2016
Payne-Corley House was a wedding photographer's DREAM location! The natural lighting around the venue and the stunning reception room with the intricate wood mantel was to die for! The bride's room was so cute and expertly furnished and the Groom's house was a pleasant addition. The whole venue was picturesque and charming, perfect for a Spring Wedding!
Reviewed on 17-07-2017
Wedding Date 29-10-2016
Payne-Corley House was a wedding photographer's DREAM location! The natural lighting around the venue and the stunning reception room with the intricate wood mantel was to die for! The bride's room was so cute and expertly furnished and the Groom's house was a pleasant addition. The whole venue was picturesque and charming, perfect for a Spring Wedding!
Reviewed on 17-07-2017
Yalana Allen (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-06-2017
I love, love, love Payne Corley House. They were very accommodating to my needs including the menu. Krista was very responsive and of course, was very friendly. The venue is beautiful inside and the landscaping was really nice. The place has so much character and we didn't need much to make the venue look beautiful. The staff was also very fast and helped our guests. The guests raved about the food especially the salmon. The chef is actually Krista's husband and he was so friendly. Their decorations were also very nice so we used those as well. I highly recommend this venue.
Reviewed on 05-07-2017
Wedding Date 03-06-2017
I love, love, love Payne Corley House. They were very accommodating to my needs including the menu. Krista was very responsive and of course, was very friendly. The venue is beautiful inside and the landscaping was really nice. The place has so much character and we didn't need much to make the venue look beautiful. The staff was also very fast and helped our guests. The guests raved about the food especially the salmon. The chef is actually Krista's husband and he was so friendly. Their decorations were also very nice so we used those as well. I highly recommend this venue.
Reviewed on 05-07-2017
a member (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Krista with Payne-Corley house was amazing. She worked with our busy schedules to meet with us, helped us pick a package to fit our budget, and all of the staff was friendly and professional during the reception. I could not believe how perfect it was! I would recommend Payne-Corley to everyone I know! Not only did they set up everything beautifully, but by time to leave she had packaged everything up for my parents to take home and given us a huge bag of food to take home as well. Everything was incredible.
Reviewed on 28-06-2017
Krista with Payne-Corley house was amazing. She worked with our busy schedules to meet with us, helped us pick a package to fit our budget, and all of the staff was friendly and professional during the reception. I could not believe how perfect it was! I would recommend Payne-Corley to everyone I know! Not only did they set up everything beautifully, but by time to leave she had packaged everything up for my parents to take home and given us a huge bag of food to take home as well. Everything was incredible.
Reviewed on 28-06-2017
Rebecca Bartolucci (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-06-2017
Amazing job of organizing our wedding! It was beautiful and so much fun! Everyone was so kind and always on top of everything. The food was amazing! The chef did great with all the food. Overall it made our wedding magical! Thank you!
Reviewed on 21-06-2017
Wedding Date 02-06-2017
Amazing job of organizing our wedding! It was beautiful and so much fun! Everyone was so kind and always on top of everything. The food was amazing! The chef did great with all the food. Overall it made our wedding magical! Thank you!
Reviewed on 21-06-2017
Rebecca Watson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-05-2017
PCH is beautiful!!!! Jen made our wedding absolutely perfect. It ended up raining, so we had to move our ceremony indoors, but it was just as beautiful as I had imagined! They are so so kind and and very easy to work with! Love this place!!!
Reviewed on 21-05-2017
Wedding Date 20-05-2017
PCH is beautiful!!!! Jen made our wedding absolutely perfect. It ended up raining, so we had to move our ceremony indoors, but it was just as beautiful as I had imagined! They are so so kind and and very easy to work with! Love this place!!!
Reviewed on 21-05-2017
Candace Schuepstuhl (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-04-2017
I decided about 7 months ago to start touring wedding venues again after being engaged for 4+ years. I was not sure what I really wanted in a wedding venue. I just wanted an outdoor ceremony for sure. When we pulled up to this adorable little white house and I saw the tree, I was practically sold. I just love the property and it is just so charming. We decided to have our ceremony under the tree. The food was absolutely amazing and the guests had a awesome time. Jessica was our coordinator and she understood everything that we wanted. She made sure everything went smoothly. I would recommend this venue to any couple. They work very hard to make your wedding perfect.
Reviewed on 15-05-2017
Wedding Date 30-04-2017
I decided about 7 months ago to start touring wedding venues again after being engaged for 4+ years. I was not sure what I really wanted in a wedding venue. I just wanted an outdoor ceremony for sure. When we pulled up to this adorable little white house and I saw the tree, I was practically sold. I just love the property and it is just so charming. We decided to have our ceremony under the tree. The food was absolutely amazing and the guests had a awesome time. Jessica was our coordinator and she understood everything that we wanted. She made sure everything went smoothly. I would recommend this venue to any couple. They work very hard to make your wedding perfect.
Reviewed on 15-05-2017
Samantha Darby (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-03-2017
Words can't even explain how happy we are that we chose Payne-Corley as our wedding venue, but we'll certainly try.From the moment we walked into the Payne-Corley house, we felt welcomed. Hope and Krista were incredibly accommodating, helped me make decisions, and were open to any and everything we suggested. We have a 2-year-old daughter and at every meeting, they pulled out crayons and paper for her so that she would be happy as we discussed wedding plans.And our wedding? It was incredible. They literally took care of everything, from organizing where our vendors needed to be during the day to decorating for us. All we had to do was give them our stuff and tell them where to put it and Hope made it happen. It was so stress-free and I feel like I truly got to enjoy my day as it was happening. They brought food to the bridal and groom suites as we were getting ready, they packed us to-go boxes at the end of the night, and they even fixed our plates while we were taking pictures. The food was incredible, too — all of our guests were SO pleased.The inside and the outside of Payne-Corley is gorgeous. I wanted soft and romantic and I definitely got it. We didn't do hardly any decorating during the reception or ceremony. Everything Payne-Corley had, from the linens and table numbers to the gorgeous centerpieces was perfect for what we wanted. It felt so homey and lovely, with lamps and candles everywhere, that I literally wanted to stay forever enjoying my guests.I can not say enough good things about Payne-Corley and our experience with them. They are so meticulous and dedicated to giving you such a wonderful day that you feel like you're being pampered. They also have an incredible list of vendors they work with and we chose several, which made everything even smoother. I wish I could relive our wedding day over and over again, in large part because of Payne-Corley. I can't wait to go back with our children and show them where Mommy and Daddy got married!
Reviewed on 25-04-2017
Wedding Date 25-03-2017
Words can't even explain how happy we are that we chose Payne-Corley as our wedding venue, but we'll certainly try.From the moment we walked into the Payne-Corley house, we felt welcomed. Hope and Krista were incredibly accommodating, helped me make decisions, and were open to any and everything we suggested. We have a 2-year-old daughter and at every meeting, they pulled out crayons and paper for her so that she would be happy as we discussed wedding plans.And our wedding? It was incredible. They literally took care of everything, from organizing where our vendors needed to be during the day to decorating for us. All we had to do was give them our stuff and tell them where to put it and Hope made it happen. It was so stress-free and I feel like I truly got to enjoy my day as it was happening. They brought food to the bridal and groom suites as we were getting ready, they packed us to-go boxes at the end of the night, and they even fixed our plates while we were taking pictures. The food was incredible, too — all of our guests were SO pleased.The inside and the outside of Payne-Corley is gorgeous. I wanted soft and romantic and I definitely got it. We didn't do hardly any decorating during the reception or ceremony. Everything Payne-Corley had, from the linens and table numbers to the gorgeous centerpieces was perfect for what we wanted. It felt so homey and lovely, with lamps and candles everywhere, that I literally wanted to stay forever enjoying my guests.I can not say enough good things about Payne-Corley and our experience with them. They are so meticulous and dedicated to giving you such a wonderful day that you feel like you're being pampered. They also have an incredible list of vendors they work with and we chose several, which made everything even smoother. I wish I could relive our wedding day over and over again, in large part because of Payne-Corley. I can't wait to go back with our children and show them where Mommy and Daddy got married!
Reviewed on 25-04-2017
Karen Schwartz (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-04-2018
We had an amazing experience having our wedding at the Payne-Corley House. It was beautiful and elegant. Everything is included, so I did not feel nickel and dimed. Hope was our wedding coordinator and had every detail taken care of for us! Great experience!
Reviewed on 13-02-2017
Wedding Date 13-04-2018
We had an amazing experience having our wedding at the Payne-Corley House. It was beautiful and elegant. Everything is included, so I did not feel nickel and dimed. Hope was our wedding coordinator and had every detail taken care of for us! Great experience!
Reviewed on 13-02-2017
Kseniya Skrabovskaya (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-10-2016
When we first toured the house, we instantly fell in love! It was absolutely perfect. Hope was very knowledgeable about the history of Duluth, Payne Corley Family and other historic homes in Atlanta. When we started talking about the wedding details and my vision of a Mad Men style wedding with nerdy chic undertones, Hope helped my vision come to life. She was, hands down, the best wedding director and helped our special day go just right. The staff at Payne Corley helped us put on an event we will never forget. The bartenders were skilled, fast, and very knowledgeable. The chef prepared the absolute best meal. The apple salad was a hit and my family and friends are still talking about the carving station and the pecan crusted chicken. After the wedding, Hope and the chef, sent a basket of food home with us. It was a very thoughtful thing to do, especially after we spent the better part of the night dancing our feet off and were pretty hungry. :) The next day my maid of honor had a very easy time picking up a few odds and ends the wedding party left behind. Everything was perfect and I couldn't have wished for a better wedding. In fact, my husband and I are already planning to rent Payne Corley again for our 5th and 10th anniversary. Thanks, guys!
Reviewed on 10-02-2017
Wedding Date 16-10-2016
When we first toured the house, we instantly fell in love! It was absolutely perfect. Hope was very knowledgeable about the history of Duluth, Payne Corley Family and other historic homes in Atlanta. When we started talking about the wedding details and my vision of a Mad Men style wedding with nerdy chic undertones, Hope helped my vision come to life. She was, hands down, the best wedding director and helped our special day go just right. The staff at Payne Corley helped us put on an event we will never forget. The bartenders were skilled, fast, and very knowledgeable. The chef prepared the absolute best meal. The apple salad was a hit and my family and friends are still talking about the carving station and the pecan crusted chicken. After the wedding, Hope and the chef, sent a basket of food home with us. It was a very thoughtful thing to do, especially after we spent the better part of the night dancing our feet off and were pretty hungry. :) The next day my maid of honor had a very easy time picking up a few odds and ends the wedding party left behind. Everything was perfect and I couldn't have wished for a better wedding. In fact, my husband and I are already planning to rent Payne Corley again for our 5th and 10th anniversary. Thanks, guys!
Reviewed on 10-02-2017
Ally Bogle (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-01-2017
Outstanding service, perfectly coordinated wedding, delicious food, and they took care of all of our needs. I cannot recommend this beautiful venue, and its staff, highly enough!
Reviewed on 02-02-2017
Wedding Date 07-01-2017
Outstanding service, perfectly coordinated wedding, delicious food, and they took care of all of our needs. I cannot recommend this beautiful venue, and its staff, highly enough!
Reviewed on 02-02-2017
Aimee Sobhani (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-01-2017
I am so glad I chose Payne-Corley as my wedding venue! The venue is beautiful-it's a 19th century house that has been converted into a wedding/special events location. It has a historic vibe that sets it apart from other Atlanta venues. Our wedding was inside (it was a January), but the outside is beautiful- as well-there's a pavilion where ceremonies can be held, and there's also a giant magnolia in the front. The interior doesn't need much additional decoration because it's already perfect the way it is. As a plus, there is a \"groom's house\" that is separate from the main house where the groomsmen and groomsmen can hang out before the ceremony, which my husband really liked!The service I got was fantastic from the start. The sales director, Hope, was SO nice and helpful. You can tell she genuinely cares about the couples who choose Payne-Corley as their venue. When we initially met, she gave us a very detailed quote, which made my decision-making process so much easier. (As a side note, Payne-Corley's prices are VERY reasonable). She was very helpful and responsive throughout the process.Day-of coordinating services are included with the venue. Krista, my day-of coordinator, was wonderful. We had two meetings (one about five months before the wedding and one two weeks before the wedding), which went very smoothly. Krista is very good at what she does and was able to answer all of my questions. She was also great to bounce idea off of. The day of the wedding went perfectly! I can't think of a single thing that didn't go according to plan. The food was delicious. Payne-Corley does food tastings for couples two times a year,, which was great because I could decide what I liked and what I didn't like before the wedding. I did the strolling reception (aka stations), which I liked because it gave my guests a lot of dining options. I would highly recommend Payne-Corley-exceptional service, amazing food, and value that can't be beat.
Reviewed on 01-02-2017
Wedding Date 14-01-2017
I am so glad I chose Payne-Corley as my wedding venue! The venue is beautiful-it's a 19th century house that has been converted into a wedding/special events location. It has a historic vibe that sets it apart from other Atlanta venues. Our wedding was inside (it was a January), but the outside is beautiful- as well-there's a pavilion where ceremonies can be held, and there's also a giant magnolia in the front. The interior doesn't need much additional decoration because it's already perfect the way it is. As a plus, there is a \"groom's house\" that is separate from the main house where the groomsmen and groomsmen can hang out before the ceremony, which my husband really liked!The service I got was fantastic from the start. The sales director, Hope, was SO nice and helpful. You can tell she genuinely cares about the couples who choose Payne-Corley as their venue. When we initially met, she gave us a very detailed quote, which made my decision-making process so much easier. (As a side note, Payne-Corley's prices are VERY reasonable). She was very helpful and responsive throughout the process.Day-of coordinating services are included with the venue. Krista, my day-of coordinator, was wonderful. We had two meetings (one about five months before the wedding and one two weeks before the wedding), which went very smoothly. Krista is very good at what she does and was able to answer all of my questions. She was also great to bounce idea off of. The day of the wedding went perfectly! I can't think of a single thing that didn't go according to plan. The food was delicious. Payne-Corley does food tastings for couples two times a year,, which was great because I could decide what I liked and what I didn't like before the wedding. I did the strolling reception (aka stations), which I liked because it gave my guests a lot of dining options. I would highly recommend Payne-Corley-exceptional service, amazing food, and value that can't be beat.
Reviewed on 01-02-2017
Michael Deleon (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-03-2018
I attended a corporate luncheon here last year and decided to give them a try at our wedding, so here it goes.The process went very smoothly with the staff, Hope and Krista. They laid out all our options and we attended a tasting to try out the food, which I already knew was very good, but it was nice to try different items. There are two location options for a wedding ceremony. We chose in front of the covered structure to the side of the building. You can also have it done under the big tree in front, but there is no walkway. The rehearsal went well, they went over the entire procedure and made sure we knew what to expect. We did not have the rehearsal dinner there though, but that is an option. We were able to bring some decorations and flowers that night also to get a jump on the next day as our ceremony was at 11:30am.For the ceremony, they set up small tables with water to drink if people arrive early and don't want to sit in the sun or in the ceremony area. The bridal suite upstairs is large and nicely appointed, as is the grooms house outside. They had a tray of cheese, fruit and snacks with water waiting in the suites. The ceremony went off without a hitch and everyone went inside to have some hors d'oeuvres and drinks from the bar. We had 62 guests at the reception and the room is plenty big. If you get close to 100 or more, make sure to consider the size. We chose the buffet for our lunch, which comes with 2 meat entrees and several other choices for salad, veg, etc. It was a good variety and everyone, and I mean everyone told us how delicious it was. We were very impressed as were all our guests. The food at most weddings is almost an afterthought, but not here. I think a much better choice than have food catered in which is usually old and getting cold. There are options for the bar also.So all in all, I would highly recommend the Payne-Corley house for you next event. I hope our next corporate luncheon is there
Reviewed on 26-01-2017
Wedding Date 26-03-2018
I attended a corporate luncheon here last year and decided to give them a try at our wedding, so here it goes.The process went very smoothly with the staff, Hope and Krista. They laid out all our options and we attended a tasting to try out the food, which I already knew was very good, but it was nice to try different items. There are two location options for a wedding ceremony. We chose in front of the covered structure to the side of the building. You can also have it done under the big tree in front, but there is no walkway. The rehearsal went well, they went over the entire procedure and made sure we knew what to expect. We did not have the rehearsal dinner there though, but that is an option. We were able to bring some decorations and flowers that night also to get a jump on the next day as our ceremony was at 11:30am.For the ceremony, they set up small tables with water to drink if people arrive early and don't want to sit in the sun or in the ceremony area. The bridal suite upstairs is large and nicely appointed, as is the grooms house outside. They had a tray of cheese, fruit and snacks with water waiting in the suites. The ceremony went off without a hitch and everyone went inside to have some hors d'oeuvres and drinks from the bar. We had 62 guests at the reception and the room is plenty big. If you get close to 100 or more, make sure to consider the size. We chose the buffet for our lunch, which comes with 2 meat entrees and several other choices for salad, veg, etc. It was a good variety and everyone, and I mean everyone told us how delicious it was. We were very impressed as were all our guests. The food at most weddings is almost an afterthought, but not here. I think a much better choice than have food catered in which is usually old and getting cold. There are options for the bar also.So all in all, I would highly recommend the Payne-Corley house for you next event. I hope our next corporate luncheon is there
Reviewed on 26-01-2017
leen Atalov (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-10-2017
Hosted our wedding reception with Hope and Stephanie, both were a great help. We gave them a very short notice of 2 months before the wedding. They were able to book the venue for us and customize a special menu for all our guests. on the wedding day, I (the bride) was so busy with the pictures, but stephanie offered the biggest help organizing and greeting all my guests and arrange all the seating. Pictures came out great, food was great, and everyone left very happy in the end.
Reviewed on 24-01-2017
Wedding Date 26-10-2017
Hosted our wedding reception with Hope and Stephanie, both were a great help. We gave them a very short notice of 2 months before the wedding. They were able to book the venue for us and customize a special menu for all our guests. on the wedding day, I (the bride) was so busy with the pictures, but stephanie offered the biggest help organizing and greeting all my guests and arrange all the seating. Pictures came out great, food was great, and everyone left very happy in the end.
Reviewed on 24-01-2017
Dory Fox (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-08-2017
Just Married! Yes, I'm the bride and I was married to my boyfriend of may years on September 18, 2016. What a perfect event. Every guest has told me something remarkable about our wedding. Several people actually said that it was the most beautiful wedding they had ever been to. Many guests commented that everything was absolutely perfect.Well, as a woman over 45 years old, who has dined and celebrated at major venues from the Waldorf to The Four Seasons , I was completely surprised and overjoyed that our wedding event was so classic, romantic, warm and comfortable. We chose Payne-Corley because we wanted to have the wedding very close to our homes in Duluth. We wanted a romantic and intimate setting, excellent food and great service and we wanted to make sure that our guests had everything that needed and more. Krista and Michael provided all that easily and so smoothly. They are completely professional, trustworthy and reliable and also friendly and easy to work with. Michael can make anything you want, and he customized our menu to fit our tastes exactly. Again, all the food was very delicious and presented beautifully. And one more thing... it rained like crazy on our wedding day. I was a little sad and disappointed that we would not be able to have our ceremony out in the garden, where I thought it would be so perfect. Well, let me tell you that inside was magical! Wow! With all the candles lit all over the room, placed perfectly, and the gorgeous flowers... it was even more beautiful. Also, I think the acoustics were better inside, so everyone was able to hear the entire ceremony. 5 stars for sure!
Reviewed on 21-10-2016
Wedding Date 05-08-2017
Just Married! Yes, I'm the bride and I was married to my boyfriend of may years on September 18, 2016. What a perfect event. Every guest has told me something remarkable about our wedding. Several people actually said that it was the most beautiful wedding they had ever been to. Many guests commented that everything was absolutely perfect.Well, as a woman over 45 years old, who has dined and celebrated at major venues from the Waldorf to The Four Seasons , I was completely surprised and overjoyed that our wedding event was so classic, romantic, warm and comfortable. We chose Payne-Corley because we wanted to have the wedding very close to our homes in Duluth. We wanted a romantic and intimate setting, excellent food and great service and we wanted to make sure that our guests had everything that needed and more. Krista and Michael provided all that easily and so smoothly. They are completely professional, trustworthy and reliable and also friendly and easy to work with. Michael can make anything you want, and he customized our menu to fit our tastes exactly. Again, all the food was very delicious and presented beautifully. And one more thing... it rained like crazy on our wedding day. I was a little sad and disappointed that we would not be able to have our ceremony out in the garden, where I thought it would be so perfect. Well, let me tell you that inside was magical! Wow! With all the candles lit all over the room, placed perfectly, and the gorgeous flowers... it was even more beautiful. Also, I think the acoustics were better inside, so everyone was able to hear the entire ceremony. 5 stars for sure!
Reviewed on 21-10-2016
Laura Welch (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-06-2016
I can't imagine having my wedding anywhere else! We got married at the Payne Corley House on 6/4/16 and it was better than anything we thought it could be. It was not jsut the reception that was great, the people that work there really make the wedding process a breeze. I have to give a huge special thanks to Hope and Krista for helping me every step of the way. They are always willing to help you and make changes to meet your wants and needs. For almost anything I asked for, the answer was \"sure, we can do that!\" During my reception I started feeling sick and I went upstairs and missed about 30min of our reception. Well, when it was time to start wrapping up the evening, the PCH asked us if we wanted to extend the night another 30min since I was not present for that amount of time earlier. That spoke measures of their commintment for us to have a great night! Another thing that I can't stop bragging about is the food! I'm not saying this just because I had my wedding there, but it was the best food I have ever had at ANY wedding I have attended! All of my guests continually comment on how great it was too. If you are still wondering if you should have your wedding/reeption at the Payne Corlye House, stop the search, decision made! Thank you all at PCH for allowing us to have a wedding we will never forget! -Laura
Reviewed on 25-07-2016
Wedding Date 04-06-2016
I can't imagine having my wedding anywhere else! We got married at the Payne Corley House on 6/4/16 and it was better than anything we thought it could be. It was not jsut the reception that was great, the people that work there really make the wedding process a breeze. I have to give a huge special thanks to Hope and Krista for helping me every step of the way. They are always willing to help you and make changes to meet your wants and needs. For almost anything I asked for, the answer was \"sure, we can do that!\" During my reception I started feeling sick and I went upstairs and missed about 30min of our reception. Well, when it was time to start wrapping up the evening, the PCH asked us if we wanted to extend the night another 30min since I was not present for that amount of time earlier. That spoke measures of their commintment for us to have a great night! Another thing that I can't stop bragging about is the food! I'm not saying this just because I had my wedding there, but it was the best food I have ever had at ANY wedding I have attended! All of my guests continually comment on how great it was too. If you are still wondering if you should have your wedding/reeption at the Payne Corlye House, stop the search, decision made! Thank you all at PCH for allowing us to have a wedding we will never forget! -Laura
Reviewed on 25-07-2016
Amanda Pyatt (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-07-2016
Our wedding at The Payne-Corley House was perfect! As the bride, I have to give the biggest applause to Krista, our day-of wedding coordinator. She made our wedding day flawless and stress-free! I met with her twice before the wedding day, to discuss logistics, and she gave me a lot of great ideas! When it came down to our actual wedding day, Krista ran the show so that I did not have to worry about a thing. She even snuck a bag full of dinner/cake in our getaway car, that way we had something to eat when we arrived at our hotel!The decor at The Payne-Corley House was exactly the feel I wanted at our wedding. Classic, elegant, and full of southern charm. I brought a lot of my own decorations, which I dropped off a few days early, and Krista set them up day-of. Also, the staff as a whole were very friendly and professional, never letting a plate go empty or a glass run dry! They met the needs of all of our wedding guests. During the wedding, our guests kept on complimenting on the quality of food. We selected the strolling reception with turkey/sweet potato, spring/summer salad selections, and the Mac n cheese bar. The Mac n cheese bar was definitely a hit! They serve it in martini glasses and guests can add any topping they want! That's all anyone talked about when it came to the food. Overall, I couldn't have asked for a better wedding day! Thank you Krista and the rest of the staff at The Payne-Corley House for making our wedding day the best day of our lives! Highly recommended!!
Reviewed on 20-07-2016
Wedding Date 10-07-2016
Our wedding at The Payne-Corley House was perfect! As the bride, I have to give the biggest applause to Krista, our day-of wedding coordinator. She made our wedding day flawless and stress-free! I met with her twice before the wedding day, to discuss logistics, and she gave me a lot of great ideas! When it came down to our actual wedding day, Krista ran the show so that I did not have to worry about a thing. She even snuck a bag full of dinner/cake in our getaway car, that way we had something to eat when we arrived at our hotel!The decor at The Payne-Corley House was exactly the feel I wanted at our wedding. Classic, elegant, and full of southern charm. I brought a lot of my own decorations, which I dropped off a few days early, and Krista set them up day-of. Also, the staff as a whole were very friendly and professional, never letting a plate go empty or a glass run dry! They met the needs of all of our wedding guests. During the wedding, our guests kept on complimenting on the quality of food. We selected the strolling reception with turkey/sweet potato, spring/summer salad selections, and the Mac n cheese bar. The Mac n cheese bar was definitely a hit! They serve it in martini glasses and guests can add any topping they want! That's all anyone talked about when it came to the food. Overall, I couldn't have asked for a better wedding day! Thank you Krista and the rest of the staff at The Payne-Corley House for making our wedding day the best day of our lives! Highly recommended!!
Reviewed on 20-07-2016
Stephen Motter (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-06-2016
If you’re looking for a venue that has charm and elegance, the friendliest staff imaginable, the tastiest food around Atlanta, and an all around flawless event, then the Payne-Corley House is perfect for you! My husband and I instantly fell in love with the PCH on our first visit. We were drawn to the historic charm of the venue. The director of sales, Hope, was such a joy to work with! She made our budget work with the venue and quickly answered all of my emails. Hope was able to provide wonderful suggestions for top rated vendors and truly made our reception perfect. The PCH offered a food tasting, where we were able to try popular appetizers, entrees, and drinks. We loved this event because we were able to sit down with the chef and custom design our menu. One of our most popular compliments we get about the wedding was how delicious the food tasted! (We also love how the PCH has a restaurant called the Cottage on Main, so we can relive our wedding memories every time we eat there!)Krista, our wedding planner, and Hope took amazing care of us from the moment we walked into the door. My family was able to unwind, eat lunch, and take photos before our reception. We loved how many beautiful photo opportunities the PCH offered us both inside and outside of the building! The PCH is truly a photographer’s gem!Our reception was 100% stress-free and ran so, so smoothly! Krista made sure that my husband and I always had enough to eat and drink throughout the night. Krista was very professional and made our night one that we will never forget! To conclude, I highly recommend the PCH! Our easiest decision in the wedding planning process was choosing the PCH! We trusted Hope and Krista with our big day, and they went above and beyond our high expectations. We never once felt like a just another client to them, more like friends planning a wedding together!
Reviewed on 16-07-2016
Wedding Date 18-06-2016
If you’re looking for a venue that has charm and elegance, the friendliest staff imaginable, the tastiest food around Atlanta, and an all around flawless event, then the Payne-Corley House is perfect for you! My husband and I instantly fell in love with the PCH on our first visit. We were drawn to the historic charm of the venue. The director of sales, Hope, was such a joy to work with! She made our budget work with the venue and quickly answered all of my emails. Hope was able to provide wonderful suggestions for top rated vendors and truly made our reception perfect. The PCH offered a food tasting, where we were able to try popular appetizers, entrees, and drinks. We loved this event because we were able to sit down with the chef and custom design our menu. One of our most popular compliments we get about the wedding was how delicious the food tasted! (We also love how the PCH has a restaurant called the Cottage on Main, so we can relive our wedding memories every time we eat there!)Krista, our wedding planner, and Hope took amazing care of us from the moment we walked into the door. My family was able to unwind, eat lunch, and take photos before our reception. We loved how many beautiful photo opportunities the PCH offered us both inside and outside of the building! The PCH is truly a photographer’s gem!Our reception was 100% stress-free and ran so, so smoothly! Krista made sure that my husband and I always had enough to eat and drink throughout the night. Krista was very professional and made our night one that we will never forget! To conclude, I highly recommend the PCH! Our easiest decision in the wedding planning process was choosing the PCH! We trusted Hope and Krista with our big day, and they went above and beyond our high expectations. We never once felt like a just another client to them, more like friends planning a wedding together!
Reviewed on 16-07-2016
Deshia King (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-05-2016
The Payne-Corely House was nothing short of PERFECTION! I was a cluless bride as of where to begin planning and Hope and Jen were so helpful and organized every step of the way. The day of the wedding I didn't have a single worry. Even as it rained all up til minutes of our outdoor ceremony, Jen, my wedding coordinator, put me at ease and gave me options. They were going to move everything indoors but the clouds parted and the sun came out brighter than ever! I could not have dreamed of a more Glorious wedding as my husband and I became one! We had around 170 guest with an indoor strolling reception and a deluxe coffee bar. All my friends and family are still bragging on how beautiful the place was and the delicious food of course. Plus, they are flexible with your ideas and it's a family owned place, not a factor wedding facility. If you are the bride that wants an inexpensive wedding, planned well, with an outstanding staff that cares about you, then, PCH is the place to be:) If I could do it again, I'd have my wedding here a million times!
Reviewed on 17-06-2016
Wedding Date 21-05-2016
The Payne-Corely House was nothing short of PERFECTION! I was a cluless bride as of where to begin planning and Hope and Jen were so helpful and organized every step of the way. The day of the wedding I didn't have a single worry. Even as it rained all up til minutes of our outdoor ceremony, Jen, my wedding coordinator, put me at ease and gave me options. They were going to move everything indoors but the clouds parted and the sun came out brighter than ever! I could not have dreamed of a more Glorious wedding as my husband and I became one! We had around 170 guest with an indoor strolling reception and a deluxe coffee bar. All my friends and family are still bragging on how beautiful the place was and the delicious food of course. Plus, they are flexible with your ideas and it's a family owned place, not a factor wedding facility. If you are the bride that wants an inexpensive wedding, planned well, with an outstanding staff that cares about you, then, PCH is the place to be:) If I could do it again, I'd have my wedding here a million times!
Reviewed on 17-06-2016
Kristina Ross-Jones (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-05-2016
I found the Payne-Corley House online -it's funny because I've lived in Duluth for about 16 years and it didn't occur to me to look into this venue. Once I stepped foot into this historic home I knew I had found the right one. I got such a \"at home\" feeling and the sales rep Hope was very thorough with answering all my questions. My event coordinator was Jennifer and she is a true joy to work with. She was sincere and responsive to all my emails/texts and worked very well with my personal wedding planner as well. Everything you need is included in the rental; however, I appreciated the flexibility to transform the space into exactly what I wanted as I rented most of my decor/linens from outside vendors. The food/drinks were delicious, the staff was friendly/helpful-The Payne-Corley House allowed me to have the wedding of my dreams and I couldn't be happier with how the day turned out. The only suggestion I would make is to ask for a private tasting because I felt very overwhelmed at the group tasting; they pick the most popular dishes to serve at the tasting so nothing I chose for my menu was there to taste and no dessert either. Other than that, excellent and I would recommend this venue to others.
Reviewed on 10-06-2016
100 Reviews, with a Rating of 4.97 out of 5.0Wedding Date 29-05-2016
I found the Payne-Corley House online -it's funny because I've lived in Duluth for about 16 years and it didn't occur to me to look into this venue. Once I stepped foot into this historic home I knew I had found the right one. I got such a \"at home\" feeling and the sales rep Hope was very thorough with answering all my questions. My event coordinator was Jennifer and she is a true joy to work with. She was sincere and responsive to all my emails/texts and worked very well with my personal wedding planner as well. Everything you need is included in the rental; however, I appreciated the flexibility to transform the space into exactly what I wanted as I rented most of my decor/linens from outside vendors. The food/drinks were delicious, the staff was friendly/helpful-The Payne-Corley House allowed me to have the wedding of my dreams and I couldn't be happier with how the day turned out. The only suggestion I would make is to ask for a private tasting because I felt very overwhelmed at the group tasting; they pick the most popular dishes to serve at the tasting so nothing I chose for my menu was there to taste and no dessert either. Other than that, excellent and I would recommend this venue to others.
Reviewed on 10-06-2016
Contact Info for Payne Corley House
| Contact | Value |
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| https://www.facebook.com/paynecorley | |
| X (Twitter) | paynecorley |
| Payne Corley House | |
| paynecorleyhouse | |
| Website | paynecorleyhouse.com |
| Phone | (770) 476-5366 |
| Address | 2987 Main St, Duluth, GA, 30096-0000 |
| info@paynecorleyhouse.com |
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Meet the Payne Corley House Team
Hope Follmer (Director of Sales) I stumbled into the wedding industry after years of working on corporate events with a luxury hotel company. I quickly realized I had missed my calling! Meeting with couples to select their wedding venue is probably the most important decision they will make and I get to be a part of that. I am also very involved in my community and manage a huge festival for my hometown each year. My husband and I have 3 children and I love to play tennis whenever I can.
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