Buckhead Wedding Venue
103 West weddings
Two separate ballrooms on Buckhead's West Paces Ferry Road across from The St. Regis, near the Atlanta History Center. Each has its own pre-function room, built in bar and adjustable lighting, so cocktail hour stays apart from dinner. The whole building can be bought out for 500 or more guests.
Ceremony And Reception Spaces
| Space | Guests | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Ballroom | 300 seated without a dance floor, 220 with one | On the lower level with its own pre-function room and oversized fanlight windows. It holds 350 cocktail style without a dance floor and 300 with one. |
| Buckhead Ballroom | 200 seated without a dance floor, 150 with one | On the upper level with its own pre-function room, built in bar and banquette seating. It holds 300 cocktail style without a dance floor and 250 with one. |
How It Photographs
The Grand Ballroom has oversized fanlight windows, which give it daylight that many hotel ballrooms lack.
Venue Details
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Catering | Approved Caterer List, Or An Outside Caterer For A $2,000 Kitchen Use Fee With License And Insurance. In House Bar Packages Are Required. |
| Phone | 404-962-8700 |
| Website | The venue site |
| Address | 103 West Paces Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30305 |
Facts from novareevents.com, novareevents.com, read November 2026.
What The Venue Publishes
- Chosen ballroom and its pre-function room for the rental
- Hosts weddings, mitzvahs, corporate events and social celebrations. Each ballroom books only one event per day, and a whole venue buyout holds 500 or more.
How I Would Photograph A Wedding Here
A big open room is a blank page, so the light is whatever we bring and whatever the windows give us. I photograph the room before the guests come in, then bounce my light off the ceiling during dinner so faces stay soft and the brick, wood or plaster keeps its color.
Big windows are the best light indoors. I would put the two of you near them for the getting ready photographs and for a few portraits if the weather turns, and keep the room lights low so the color stays clean.
A big outdoor wedding needs a plan more than more cameras. Photo and film work as one team, we agree on the family photo list ahead of time, and we place ourselves before the procession so nobody blocks the aisle.
Ask where you will get ready. A bright room with a big window makes the dress, the details and those first quiet minutes look their best, and if it is close to the ceremony spot it saves time on a hot day.
Questions To Ask 103 West
- What is the food and beverage minimum for our date, and what does the package include?
- Is there a suite for getting ready, and does it have a big window?
- Where is the shade at the time of our ceremony, and can the chairs face away from the sun?
- What time does outdoor music have to stop, and is the space private to us all day?
- Which areas of the grounds can we use for portraits, and when is the last call for the rain plan?
Send me the answers and your date, and I will plan the photographs and the film around them. Check your date.
What 103 West Publishes
More Spaces At 103 West
| Space | Guests | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Whole venue buyout | 500 plus | Both ballrooms can be reserved together for 500 or more guests, with pricing by inquiry. Each ballroom can host only one event per day |
What Comes With A Wedding Here
103 West lists these with a wedding on its own pages.
- 4 hours of event time, 3 hours of vendor setup and 1 hour of breakdown
- Night of event manager, 2 back of house staff and 1 security officer
- 60 inch round tables and stylish high tops that need no linens
- Silver Chiavari chairs
- Use of the chosen ballroom and its pre-function space, both with built in bars
Catering, Bar And Vendors
Approved caterer list in the Novare packet, with an outside caterer allowed for a $2,000 kitchen use fee plus a business license and certificate of liability insurance. In house bar packages are required and liquor shots are not allowed.
Timing, Music And Load In
Rentals include 4 hours of event time, 3 hours of setup and 1 hour of breakdown. A wedding with ceremony and reception adds a $2,000 ceremony fee that covers an extra hour of load in, an hour of event time and a rehearsal hour. Ceremony rehearsals are scheduled around other events. December, holiday, prom and citywide dates carry higher rates, and Sundays of some holiday weekends such as Labor Day, Memorial Day and July 4th use Saturday rates.
Decor Rules
Sparklers and confetti are not allowed and neither is colored smoke.
Where Guests Stay
No rooms on site. Novare lists recommended hotels in its information packets.
Getting There And Parking
Address is 103 West Paces Ferry Road NW, Atlanta 30305. The parking lot carries a flat $500 fee and valet can be quoted.
Rehearsals, Welcome Parties And More
The venue also lists mitzvahs, corporate gatherings and social celebrations.
Touring And Booking
Guided tours run Monday through Friday from 9.30 am to 4 pm by inquiry. Standard and December price tables are in the 2026 packet.
From novareevents.com, novareevents.com, novareevents.com, read November 2026. Policies change, so confirm each one with the venue.
Plan The Day
A Wedding Day At 103 West
103 West is an indoor venue, so the light inside stays the same all day and the sunset is a bonus, not a deadline. I plan twenty minutes right at sunset for the two of you outside the doors, and we time the toasts or the first dance so nobody misses dinner.
The times below are worked out from the sunset in Atlanta on the 15th of each month, with daylight saving included. Move everything earlier in winter and later in June.
| Month | Ceremony | Portraits Begin | Sunset | Blue Hour Ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | 6:25 PM | 7:10 PM | 8:10 PM | 8:40 PM |
| May | 6:45 PM | 7:30 PM | 8:30 PM | 9:00 PM |
| June | 7:05 PM | 7:50 PM | 8:50 PM | 9:20 PM |
| September | 6:00 PM | 6:45 PM | 7:45 PM | 8:15 PM |
| October | 5:20 PM | 6:05 PM | 7:05 PM | 7:35 PM |
| November | 3:50 PM | 4:35 PM | 5:35 PM | 6:05 PM |
Getting ready photos usually start about two hours before the ceremony, so book hair and makeup to finish thirty minutes before I arrive.
Compare
How 103 West Compares
At up to 500 guests, 103 West sits in the middle of the 65 venues here that publish a capacity. Like most venues here, it does not put a full price online. 26 of the 80 venues in this guide do. Other loft or ballroom venues in this guide are Guardian Works, The Foundry at Puritan Mill, The Stave Room.
Questions About 103 West
How many guests fit at 103 West?
103 West publishes up to 500 guests. Ask the venue which space fits your plan.
Can we bring our own caterer or bar to 103 West?
Approved caterer list in the Novare packet, with an outside caterer allowed for a $2,000 kitchen use fee plus a business license and certificate of liability insurance. In house bar packages are required and liquor shots are not allowed.
What time does a wedding have to end at 103 West?
Rentals include 4 hours of event time, 3 hours of setup and 1 hour of breakdown. A wedding with ceremony and reception adds a $2,000 ceremony fee that covers an extra hour of load in, an hour of event time and a rehearsal hour. Ceremony rehearsals are scheduled around other events. December, holiday, prom and citywide dates carry higher rates, and Sundays of some holiday weekends such as Labor Day, Memorial Day and July 4th use Saturday rates.
Where can our guests stay near 103 West?
No rooms on site. Novare lists recommended hotels in its information packets.
How do guests get to 103 West and where do they park?
Address is 103 West Paces Ferry Road NW, Atlanta 30305. The parking lot carries a flat $500 fee and valet can be quoted.
Are candles, sparklers or petals allowed at 103 West?
Sparklers and confetti are not allowed and neither is colored smoke.
Will you photograph our wedding at 103 West?
Yes. I photograph and film weddings all over Atlanta. Check your date and tell me about your plans.
Found Your Venue
Tell me where in Atlanta you are getting married and I will tell you how I would photograph it.