The Mackey House
A Georgian style estate on historic farmland minutes from downtown Savannah, with live oaks, lawns and a veranda that deliver the classic Low Country wedding without the long drive.
The Mackey House is a family run wedding estate built in 1997 on a portion of Red Gate Farms, land that has been farmed since the 1930s. The result is a property that feels established and gracious, with indoor and outdoor spaces that let a celebration move from a ceremony under the trees to a covered reception, with a rain plan already in hand.
It suits a couple who want a Southern estate wedding close to the airport and the historic city, with the practical comfort of a venue that has hosted weddings for decades. The honest caution is the Georgia summer, which brings real heat and humidity to an outdoor day.
The Mackey House is a Georgian style wedding estate on historic farmland just outside Savannah, Georgia, with several indoor and outdoor spaces that together host up to around 300 guests. The venue fee runs indicatively from around USD 6,600 to USD 19,600 in 2026 depending on the season, with catering and bar charged separately per guest. Spring and autumn are the comfortable seasons, since summer is hot and humid. The estate is a short drive from downtown Savannah and the airport. Confirm capacity, the current rates and what the fee includes directly with the venue.
Live oaks, a veranda and a real rain plan.
Style and setting
The Mackey House is a Georgian style residence set among lawns, ponds and the Spanish moss draped oaks that define the Low Country. The estate offers several spaces, including a grand veranda, a pavilion and a terrace, so couples can hold the ceremony outdoors and the reception under cover. The feel is gracious and Southern, polished but unstuffy, and it photographs beautifully in the warm light of the region.
Capacity
Across its indoor and outdoor spaces the estate hosts up to around 300 guests, with the grand veranda suited to around 150 and the pavilion and terrace to around 200. That range makes it flexible for a mid size celebration or a larger Saturday party. Confirm the exact seated figure for your chosen spaces with the venue.
How it runs
The venue fee typically covers around four hours on the day, planning meetings, time for engagement photos, a rehearsal the day before and a diagram of the layout, along with a rain action plan and a couple's suite for getting ready. That structure suits couples who want a clear framework and an experienced team rather than a blank canvas.
What it costs
As an indicative 2026 guide, the venue fee runs from around USD 6,600 to USD 19,600 depending on the month, with peak spring and autumn dates at the top of the band. Catering is around USD 40 to USD 75 per guest and bar service around USD 30 to USD 40 per guest, charged separately. Treat every figure as indicative and confirm the current pricing directly with the venue.
Ask about The Mackey House.
We will check availability for your date, share a realistic all in cost and introduce a planner who knows Savannah. We reply within two business days and it costs you nothing.
A Savannah estate rewards a local team.
The venue runs with an in house structure, but couples still benefit from a planner who knows Savannah's florists, bands and transport, and who can manage a guest list arriving from out of state. We will introduce a planner experienced in the Low Country who fits your style and budget.
Wedding planners in the United StatesThe Mackey House, answered.
How many guests can The Mackey House host?
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Across its indoor and outdoor spaces the estate hosts up to around 300 guests, with the grand veranda suited to around 150 and the pavilion and terrace to around 200. Confirm the exact figure for your spaces with the venue.
How much does a wedding here cost?
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As an indicative 2026 guide, the venue fee runs from around USD 6,600 to USD 19,600 depending on the season. Catering is around USD 40 to USD 75 per guest and bar around USD 30 to USD 40 per guest, charged separately. Confirm the current pricing with the venue.
Is there a wet weather option?
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Yes, the estate has covered spaces and provides a rain action plan, which matters in a climate that can deliver an afternoon storm. Talk through the wet weather layout with the venue when you book.
How far is it from downtown Savannah?
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The estate is a short drive from downtown Savannah and from the airport, so guests can stay in the historic city and travel out for the day. Arrange transport to keep arrivals and departures smooth.
When is the best time to marry here?
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Spring and autumn are the comfortable seasons for an outdoor day. Summer is hot and humid with the chance of storms, while winter is mild and quieter. Choose the season first, then the date.
Photography is licensed stock from Unsplash, shown to evoke the setting. It does not depict the venue itself.
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