The Lake House at Avondale Estates is a historic lakeside hall for weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners, banquets, reunions and parties of up to 125 seated guests or 150 standing at a buffet. It stands in Avondale Estates, Georgia, 7 miles from downtown Atlanta and 1 mile from downtown Decatur.
Weddings and receptions
Weddings are the main use. A ceremony can take place on the lawn by the lake, with cocktails on the back patio and dinner indoors. The patio can take a large tent. A gazebo over a footbridge is also available for an additional charge. A bridal dressing area is part of the building.
Seminars and company events
The Lake House is not marketed as a meeting venue, but the site lists banquets, reunions and parties among its uses. A company dinner or a team celebration works within the same limits as a private party: 125 seated, 150 standing. The rental day runs from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and hourly rates are available on request.
Rooms and capacities
The building opens on a foyer that welcomes guests. The main room has a large wooden dance floor and a seating area. An adjoining former library leads to a wide covered porch overlooking the lake. French doors from the main room open onto the patio. A double-sided service bar stands in the main room area.
The venue states two figures. A seated dinner accommodates 125 guests, and a standing buffet accommodates 150. Another passage of the site says the house easily holds 100 guests, so confirm the layout you need before you commit.
Catering
Renters choose their own caterer and may provide their own alcohol for guests aged 21 or over. The building has a commercial catering kitchen, and the caterer has full use of it. The kitchen and bar areas must be cleaned and the trash removed before leaving. The site also keeps a list of local vendors.
Furniture is included. The venue has 22 long rectangular tables, 7 square card tables, 5 round 48-inch tables, 12 round 60-inch tables, 6 round 32-inch cocktail tables and 150 white folding chairs. Renters provide tableware, linens and glasses.
History and setting
The Lake House has been a landmark of Avondale Estates since the 1920s, and the city is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The building is a Tudor-style lakeside retreat, and 2026 marks its 100th year.
Getting there
The address is 59 Lakeshore Drive, Avondale Estates, Georgia 30002. On-site parking is available at no extra charge. Atlanta is 7 miles away, and downtown Decatur, with restaurants, shops and overnight accommodation, is 1 mile away.
Rules to plan around: nothing may be attached to the walls or ceiling, deliveries and pick-ups are accepted only on the rental date, and rice and confetti are not allowed at weddings.
