A Wedding Venue Near Atlanta for Metro Atlanta Couples

A Wedding Venue Near Atlanta for Metro Atlanta Couples

Pristine Chapel Lakeside is a full-service wedding venue on 30 acres in Jonesboro, Georgia, about 30 minutes south of Atlanta. You can say “I do” at the lakeside waterfront gazebo or in the indoor chapel, then celebrate in a reception hall that seats 300, all on one property.

Quick answer: Pristine Chapel Lakeside (7541 Mount Zion Blvd, Jonesboro, GA 30236) has been hosting weddings since 1979 and won Best of Zola 2026. It offers a lakeside waterfront gazebo ceremony for up to 250 guests and an indoor chapel that seats up to 300. The reception hall also seats 300 with a dance floor. Wedding planning, catering, cakes, florals, DJ and décor are all in-house, interest-free payments are available, and the venue is 15 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Since 1979Making wedding dreams come true
Best of Zola2026 winner
30 acresSecluded lakeside grounds
300Seated in chapel & reception hall
15 minFrom ATL airport

Pristine Chapel Lakeside at a Glance

Venue typeFull-service wedding venue with a lakeside waterfront ceremony site, an indoor chapel and a reception hall
Address7541 Mount Zion Blvd, Jonesboro, GA 30236
Setting30 acres of secluded land with a lakeside gazebo and gardens, plus a rustic fireplace pavilion
Outdoor ceremonyLakeside waterfront gazebo ceremony for up to 250 guests
Indoor ceremonyWedding chapel seating up to 300, with a historic altar, marble center aisle, chandelier and sound system
ReceptionReception hall seating 300 with a dance floor
Getting readyPrivate dressing rooms and lounge areas for the bride, groom and wedding parties
In-house servicesWedding planners and on-site coordinators, catering, cakes, florals and décor, DJ, and tables, linens and chairs
CateringAppetizers and plated dinners from $30–$52 per person, depending on selection (FAQ)
AlcoholBring your own. For a fee, Pristine provides the bar, ice, glassware and bartenders
Parking & accessFree parking with 165 spaces; chapel, reception room and gardens are handicap accessible
Payment25% down payment at signing reserves your date; interest-free payments available
LocationAbout 30 minutes south of Atlanta, a few minutes from I-75, 15 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Choose Your Ceremony: Lakeside Waterfront or Indoor Chapel

Pristine gives you more than one place to say “I do” on the same property. Choose the lakeside waterfront gazebo, the traditional chapel or the rustic fireplace pavilion, depending on your style and season.

Lakeside Waterfront Wedding Venue Near Atlanta

Exchange vows under the garden gazebo with the lake behind you. This is an outdoor lakeside waterfront wedding for up to 250 guests, with in-house planning and a reception hall on the same property.

Explore outdoor lakeside waterfront weddings »
See the lakeside gazebo & gardens »

Indoor Wedding Chapel Near Atlanta

The indoor chapel features a grand historic altar, a marble center aisle, a chandelier and a sound system. It seats up to 300 guests and includes music and floral decorations.

Explore the wedding chapel »
View the chapel gallery »

Ceremony and Reception at the Same Venue

Because your ceremony and reception happen on the same property, guests don’t need to drive to a second venue.

  • The reception hall seats 300 and has a dance floor, with tables set with linens and china. See the reception hall gallery.
  • Pristine provides the tables, linens, chairs and décor, including table centerpieces.
  • Dinner can be served three ways: plated entrées, buffet style or chef-attended carving stations. See food & beverage and 4 catering styles to fit your wedding’s style and budget.
  • For drinks, you can plan a cocktail hour, open bar, champagne station or soda and punch table.
  • The in-house DJ plays music for the whole evening.
  • Cleanup is handled. Once the reception is over, the staff cleans up everything.

Explore full-service wedding receptions »

What Does a Full-Service Wedding Venue Include?

A full-service venue brings the space and the core wedding services under one team. At Pristine that includes:

Wedding Planning

In-house wedding planners and professionally trained on-site coordinators. The benefits of hiring a wedding planner »

Wedding Planning

In-house wedding planners and professionally trained on-site coordinators. The benefits of hiring a wedding planner »

Wedding Planning

In-house wedding planners and professionally trained on-site coordinators. The benefits of hiring a wedding planner »

Wedding Planning

In-house wedding planners and professionally trained on-site coordinators. The benefits of hiring a wedding planner »

Wedding Planning

In-house wedding planners and professionally trained on-site coordinators. The benefits of hiring a wedding planner »

Wedding Planning

In-house wedding planners and professionally trained on-site coordinators. The benefits of hiring a wedding planner »

See also the preferred vendors list and the everything else gallery.

How Much Does a Wedding at Pristine Chapel Cost?

Your total depends on your date, guest count, ceremony setting and the services you choose. Several things help keep costs manageable:

  • Catering: appetizers and plated dinners run $30–$52 per person depending on selection, plus 8% Clayton County sales tax on food and beverage.
  • Bring your own alcohol: Pristine doesn’t sell alcohol. For a fee, it provides the bar, ice, glassware and bartenders.
  • Weekday specials are available.
  • Interest-free payments, with 25% of the contract due at signing to reserve your date.

More budget help: plan a budget-friendly wedding and 7 tips for planning a wedding on a budget.

Get pricing for your date and guest count

Tell us your date, guest count and ceremony choice, and we’ll prepare your quote.

Secluded Lakeside Grounds, 15 Minutes from the Atlanta Airport

Pristine sits on 30 secluded acres in Jonesboro, about 30 minutes south of Atlanta and a few minutes from I-75. It’s also 15 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, which helps when family is flying in.

For out-of-town guests and wedding parties, the Bridal Airbnb is a 4-bedroom cabin next to Pristine’s lakeside facility. Ask about booking it for a rehearsal dinner or for gathering your bridesmaids before the wedding.

An Atlanta Wedding Venue for Couples Across the Metro Area

Pristine Chapel Lakeside welcomes couples from across Metro Atlanta. Here’s what couples in each area are usually looking for.

Wedding Venue Near Jonesboro, Stockbridge & McDonough

For couples in Jonesboro, Stockbridge and McDonough, Pristine is a local option for a lakeside waterfront ceremony, an indoor chapel wedding and a full-service reception. You get one property and one planning team.

Wedding Venue Near Fayetteville, Peachtree City & South Fulton

Couples from Fayetteville, Peachtree City, South Fulton, Fairburn and Union City searching for an outdoor or lakeside waterfront wedding venue can hold the gazebo ceremony and the reception on the same 30-acre property.

Wedding Venue Near Atlanta, East Point, College Park & Decatur

For couples in Atlanta, East Point, College Park and Decatur, Pristine offers secluded lakeside grounds about 30 minutes south of the city and 15 minutes from the airport. Want some city flavor too? See 4 ways to add Atlanta vibes to your wedding celebration.

Wedding Venue Near Conyers, Covington & Stonecrest

Couples from Conyers, Covington and Stonecrest who are comparing chapels, outdoor venues and reception halls can find all three at Pristine: a lakeside waterfront gazebo, an indoor chapel and a reception hall that seats 300.

Wedding Venue Near Douglasville, Smyrna & Marietta

For couples in Douglasville, Smyrna and Marietta, Pristine puts a dedicated chapel, lakeside waterfront ceremony grounds and a full reception hall together on one property, with in-house catering, cakes and florals.

Wedding Venue Near Alpharetta, Roswell & Sandy Springs

Couples in Alpharetta, Roswell and Sandy Springs looking specifically for a lakeside waterfront ceremony or a traditional chapel, with the reception on the same grounds, can find both at Pristine south of Atlanta.

Wedding Venue Near Griffin & Jackson

For couples in Griffin and Jackson, Pristine offers a full-service Metro Atlanta wedding venue in Jonesboro without a downtown location.

How to Tour and Book

  1. Request a quote on the wedding quote form.
  2. Tour the venue. Tours run Monday through Friday at 10:00 am, 1:00 pm or 3:00 pm, or Tuesday evenings at 6:30 pm. Book a tour or call (678) 565-2900.
  3. Taste the menu at one of the food tasting events, held 4 times a year.
  4. Reserve your date with a 25% down payment at signing.

Before you sign anywhere, read 3 things to do before signing the contract for your wedding venue and tips on how to pick a wedding venue. Just engaged? Start with what to do first, then choose your wedding date.

Atlanta Wedding Venue FAQs

Pristine is at 7541 Mount Zion Blvd, Jonesboro, GA 30236. That’s about 30 minutes south of Atlanta, a few minutes from I-75 and 15 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Yes. Couples can hold an outdoor ceremony under the lakeside gazebo for up to 250 guests. See outdoor lakeside waterfront weddings.

Yes. The indoor chapel seats up to 300 and features a grand historic altar, marble center aisle, chandelier and sound system. Explore the chapel.

Yes. The ceremony locations and the reception hall are all on the same 30-acre property.

The chapel seats up to 300, the reception hall seats 300 with a dance floor, and the lakeside gazebo ceremony accommodates up to 250 guests.

Yes. It has in-house wedding planners, on-site coordinators, catering, cakes, florals and décor, a DJ, and tables, linens and chairs.

Appetizers and plated dinners are $30–$52 per person depending on selection. Clayton County sales tax of 8% applies to food and beverage. Request a quote for full pricing.

Yes. Pristine doesn’t sell alcohol, so all alcohol must be provided by the client. For a fee, Pristine provides the bar, ice, glassware and bartenders.

Outside food and beverage isn’t permitted. Outside DJs are allowed but must provide their own music library, cords, tables, equipment and microphones.

The down payment is 25% of the total booked contract, due at signing to reserve your date. Interest-free payments are available.

Yes. Food tastings are held 4 times a year and feature the chef-selected items clients request most. Register for a tasting.

Yes. The Bridal Airbnb is a 4-bedroom cabin next to Pristine’s lakeside facility.

Yes. The chapel, reception room and gardens are handicap accessible, and there’s free parking with 165 spaces.

Couples come from across Metro Atlanta, including Jonesboro, Stockbridge, McDonough, Fayetteville, Peachtree City, South Fulton, Fairburn, Union City, Atlanta, East Point, College Park, Decatur, Conyers, Covington, Stonecrest, Douglasville, Smyrna, Marietta, Alpharetta, Roswell, Sandy Springs, Griffin and Jackson.

Tours run Monday through Friday at 10:00 am, 1:00 pm or 3:00 pm, or Tuesday evenings at 6:30 pm. Book a tour or call (678) 565-2900.

More questions? See the full FAQ, about Pristine Chapel Lakeside or the wedding blog.

Find Your Wedding Venue Near Atlanta

Walk the lakeside waterfront grounds, step inside the chapel, see the reception hall, and talk with a planner about your vision, guest count and budget.

Pristine Chapel Lakeside · 7541 Mount Zion Blvd, Jonesboro, GA 30236 · (678) 565-2900