Atlanta Venues

The end of the year is quickly approaching and many of us are simply worn out. Companies nationwide are trying to get the most out of their employees while they're in the office, meaning most of the employees are worn out by the time they get home. Why not treat the team to some fun activities to celebrate the year's end? Consider some alternative Atlanta venues that will not only boast employees' spirits but also awaken their inner child.

Atlanta is the perfect destination to rejuvenate your staff. Dave & Buster's is a great Atlanta special event venue where your guests can eat, drink and play. Complete with arcade games, billiards and a main dining room, there is definitely something here for everyone to enjoy.

The Atlanta restaurant gladly welcomes large groups in spaces such as the small party room for intimate events or even the entire 70,000-square-foot special event facility, depending on your needs. The showroom is a happy medium for those mid-sized Atlanta events, and it includes audio-visual equipment.

For those that have a need for speed, consider booking Andretti Indoor Karting & Games. These aren't your carnival bumper cars—your racing fee comes with helmet, race car driver jumpsuit and a once-in-a-lifetime race car experience. Andretti has two professional style tracks, pool tables, a 30-foot rock climbing wall, high ropes course and arcade games. It isn't all play and no work, of course, as Atlanta conference rooms are on-site as well. The Grand Prix Suite offers 4,200 square feet of special event space including tables, seating and audio-visual equipment.

For more information about these and other Atlanta special event facilities, visit the Cvent Supplier Network.

The Lobby at Twelve is not your run-of-the-mill hotel waiting area. There's no suitcases, bellman, or key cards here, and its patrons are not only guests of the Twelve Hotel but some of Atlanta's elite. Listed as one of the best Atlanta restaurants by Atlanta Magazine and Access Atlanta, this downtown Atlanta eatery is a city hot pot for singles and business professionals who want to see and be seen.

The tantalizing menu includes a variety of land and sea options to appease a wide range of tastes. Awaken your palate with the Red Snapper Ratatouille, BBQ Chicken Wood Oven Pizza or even the Pappardelle Pasta. For dessert, the Flourless Chocolate Cake was named among the city's best by the Atlanta Journal Constitution. Pair any dish with a glass of the finest wines around the world from its 115-bottle wine list.

Private dining in an intimate setting is available at the Cellar, an Atlanta private dining facility located within the Lobby at Twelve. Mostly larger groups, business meetings and of course wine tastings are hosted amidst the contemporary mahogany wood tables, which seat parties of 48 or fewer guests.

Many guests go to a restaurant to feed their hunger, but next time you plan an event in Atlanta, come to the Lobby to satisfy all your senses. Smell the American cuisine, taste the urban cocktails, see some of Atlanta's finest, hear your guests compliment your venue selection and feel the warmth of the staff's true Southern hospitality.

Who said going to the Opera was a bore? Owners of the Atlanta Event Center at Opera invite you to host various events—from wedding receptions, corporate functions and fashion shows—in its lively facility. With its Greek columns, luminescent chandeliers and three-tier balcony, the center makes your attendees will feel like royalty the moment they step inside.

Built in 1920 as a performing arts theater for the Atlanta Women's Club, the center has since undergone two million dollars worth of renovations to revitalize the space to its original luster. Now, the Atlanta special event facility boasts three separate and beautiful areas with their own appeals.

The Opera House encompasses a stage, perfect for performances or speaking engagements. The mezzanine level accommodates up to 450 guests, including a full service bar, private VIP sections and private restrooms.

For more intimate events, the Venetian room is an appropriate choice. Host 150 guests for a reception in this Atlanta banquet hall, which includes Victorian accents and hardwood flooring. On those hoTLANTA days or cooLANTA nights, try the Patio, offering greenery, lounge-style seating with breathtaking views of the skyline.

No need for your guests to worry about lodging or car rentals for events at the center. Several Atlanta area hotels are in walking distance, including W Midtown, Four Seasons and Marriott Suites Midtown. As food food choices, Opera provides in-house catering from Chef Jeffrey McGar, a culinary master whose meals matching the unique design and style of the venue. The chef and the culinary team at Opera recently won the 2009 Allie Award for Best Buffet/Reception Menu in Atlanta.

But if not for the culinary delights of miniature Cubans and mojito lamb chops, come for the scenery and ambiance of this unique Atlanta venue. Feel free to leave your falsetto at home!

View more information about the Atlanta Event Center at Opera on the Cvent Supplier Network

Atlanta has always been thought of as a vibrant city, and its heart beats strong and steady throughout its many residents. However, for some that dine at Anthony's Fine Dining, a spooky past leaves Atlantans wondering if there is someone there without a reservation...or a pulse.

Located in the heart of the city, Anthony's Fine Dining is  a true testament to historic Southern architecture. Previously constructed by the Pope family in 1797, this antebellum beauty was moved to Georgia from Tennessee in what is now much more than just an average house, boasting 12 rooms, two wine cellars, seven fireplaces, and a glass-enclosed porch. A great Atlanta special event facility, Anthony's offers several spaces for meetings and events. Book the "New" Wine Cellar" for up to 70 guests or the entire restaurant for up to 700 people. The Ladybug Room is an ideal Atlanta wedding venue for up to 250 people.

No matter which Atlanta meeting space you choose, be sure to leave room for one unexpected guest. Rumor is that Annie Barnett, a previous guest of the home in the late 1800s, can be heard at late hours in the Atlanta restaurant on the main staircase. Her presence has been felt by one journalist, whose his account is made public via the restaurant's website: "Then I heard the sound of footsteps, soft but distinct and coming up the stairs."

This notion of restless spirits keeps the restaurant booked nightly for dinner and for party and corporate reservations all year long. This Atlanta private dining facility's menu goes way beyond typical Southern delicacies, with options such as Chateaubriand for two,  Veal Anthony and always popular Filet Mignon. In lieu of the standard Halloween party, kick your Atlanta events up a notch for a real haunted dining experience at Anthony's Fine Dining.

View more information about Anthony's Fine Dining and other options for group dining in Atlanta on the Cvent Supplier Network

Got a sweet tooth? Luckily, Halloween is not the only holiday for sweet treats. There are plenty of holidays that call for celebrating. What about: Got A Promotion Day, Aced That Final Exam Day, or I Need some Chocolate in my Life day. Whatever the need for celebration (real or fantasy) may be, Atlantans have the secret recipe for successful celebratory events: the Chocolate Pink Cafe.

Located amongst many of downtown Atlanta special event venues, this cafe attracts the inner child in all of us. From the colorful pastry display case to the trendy urban design of the cafe's dining area, it's also a feast for the eyes as well as the stomach. Chocolate Pink's menu is a decadent array of gourmet chocolates, cookies, cakes and tarts, as well as beverages to complement each treat. Special favorites include the White Choc Raspberry Layer Cake, the Pink Lemonade Cupcake and the Apple Frangipane Tart.

The cozy event room at this unique Atlanta venue seats 32 of your closest friends and family for special occasions. Many brides, future moms and even little "divas" have been spotted sampling the "always dessert" menu. In fact, one recent patron was the ever-so-popular Bravo TV reality Real Housewives of Atlanta show star Kim Zolciak, who held her daughter Brielle's birthday party at the cafe last season.

Catering options are available for off-site Atlanta events. Executive chefs can tailor a delicious menu for your next Atlanta wedding, corporate meeting or even private in-home function. No matter whether you're taking a break from lunch or even from your diet, the Chocolate Pink Cafe in Atlanta is the premier choice for pastry delight.

View more information on Chocolate Pink Cafe, along with other Atlanta special event facilities, on the Cvent Supplier Network

Although Atlanta is a landlocked city distant from the Atlantic Ocean, there is hope for those planners interested in making waves at their next Atlanta event. Two aquatic attractions in the region include Stone Mountain Park and Lake Lanier. With versatile options for events large and small, both of these attractions offer your guests an escape to the water without traveling far out of the city.

Stone Mountain Park in all its granite glory features some of the most unique special event venues in Atlanta. Plan a party aboard the Henry W. Grady Paddlewheel Riverboat, where you and 299 guests can set sail amongst the wooded campgrounds of the park.

Your guests will find more than enough room to entertain themselves on any of its three decks, one of which is enclosed for those chilly fall nights. Invite them to partake in cocktails and delicious treats in the Stone Mountain's Golf Course Clubhouse, then hop on the boat for a fun-filled evening.

The sights are not the only thing your guests can enjoy at Stone Mountain. Catering is provided by the on-site catering staff, where the selection seems to be Fourth of July year-round. From Southern fried chicken to sliced smoked beef brisket, there's no reason why your guest should leave on an empty stomach.

Another great venue option in Atlanta for enjoying the great outdoors is the Lake Lanier Islands Resort. Comprised of over 23,000 square feet of mutlipurpose event space including 22 meeting and event facilities, the resort offers indulgent amenities such as the Legacy on Lanier Golf club, a spa, an equestrian center and a beach with exhilarating water park adventures.

Whether your venue of choice is actually on the water or just nearby, remember that although Atlanta is a land locked city it still offers several venues for impressive aquatic events!

Remember your excitement at the first time you saw a lion up close, or when you first heard a rattlesnake's tail jiggle? A trip to the zoo has always been thought of as a child's playground, a place to see the animals that you'd only known from television or the encyclopedia. Now, you can offer your event guests a renewed sense of childhood bliss at Zoo Atlanta.

This unique downtown Atlanta venue has some of the most intriguing amenities offered with an entrance ticket. Between the live shows, petting zoo and giant panda exhibit, there will be plenty of options for your attendees, whether they consider the zoo an Atlanta corporate event venue, banquet hall, or even Atlanta wedding venue.

The multipurpose function space at Zoo Atlanta is quite extensive, capable of accommodating for 20 to 5,000 guests. Check out the Chinese Plaza & Panda Veranda in which you can enjoy a meal with 100 of your closest friends amidst the panda's natural habitat. For presentations or seminars, the Coca-Cola World Studio is an excellent selection with theater seating for over 250 guests.

Packages include, if your guests are brave enough, an animal encounter (with trainer of course) with demonstrations to educate and entertain. Catering is provided by on-site caterers Culinary Sol, which serves up savory dishes including brie en croute, chilled smoked salmon and an array of dishes from around the world.

So for your next event encourage your guests to join you on an exploration of the world's finest animal treasures at Zoo Atlanta.

View more information about booking Zoo Atlanta as your next Atlanta event facility on the Cvent Supplier Network

Ever wondered where the oldest buildings in Atlanta are? Or maybe you've pondered where did that can of Diet Coke you're drinking first came from? You can find all the answers to these questions and more in just one weekend in Atlanta. If you're having a company meeting, special event or seminar, now is the best time to check out the historic and entertaining venues in Atlanta on one of several outdoor excursions.

Unlike San Francisco's trolleys or New York City's doubledecker buses, Atlanta has a fun and interesting way for its visitors to see the city: on a segway. City Segway Tours has partnered with many cities to give its visitors a unique touring option, though Atlanta is the only Southern city to offer this mode of transportation.

A typical three-hour tour will allow you plenty of photo ops of the 1996 Centennial Olympic Park onto the State Capitol. Private segway tours are also available for corporate and special events in Atlanta, for which you can select sites related to your event theme.

If segways aren't your thing, consider the Ghosts of Atlanta walking tour, perfect for this upcoming Halloween season. Offering visitors a peek into the dark side of Atlanta, the tour makes stops at haunted schools, theaters and even the haunted Winecoff Hotel, devastated by fire in 1946. This hotel is currently the site of the newly renovated Ellis Hotel (however, the ghosts, I mean guests, have had no complaints).

Who would have ever thought that entertaining could be an art? The staff at the High Museum of Art invites you to enjoy their various Atlanta meeting spaces among some of the most prestigious pieces of history. This unique venue in Atlanta has over 15,000 square feet of special event space, allowing your guests plenty of room to see the art that the museum has to offer.

There are four distinct sections available for your event: the Robinson Atrium, Grand Lobby, Hill Auditorium, and the conference room.

• Robinson Atrium. This grandiose illuminated space boasts 500 square feet of gracious architecture and light. Let your guests see the night sky through its fan shaped glass ceilings, dance on top the granite flooring and traipse on the four-story ramp that leads to the museum's permanent art collection. Host a reception for 220 seated guests in this spacious yet intimate setting.

• Wieland Pavilion Grand Lobby. This space was part of the museum's recent 2005 expansion. Host your events in its 6,800-square-foot spacious setting, where floor-to-ceiling windows afford great views of the piazza. As if that weren't enough, the lobby space also has 18-foot ceilings and hardwood flooring.


• Hill Auditorium. This is the perfect setting for your next seminar, presentation or guest speakers. AV equipment is provided along with comfortable theater-style seating for approximately 200 attendees. Of course, no theater would be complete without a balcony and orchestra, both of which are on hand for your Atlanta meeting.

• Conference Room. This setting will host your next executive meeting. The Atlanta meeting room makes for a productive setting for up to 18 guests in boardroom style.

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Unlike many other cities that utilize new land and millions of dollars of funding to create special event sites, Atlanta is one of the few that transitions its "something old" into "something new." Take the King Plow Arts Center, primarily used in the 1930s as a manufacturing warehouse and now  the home of 5,000 square feet of multipurpose event space. This iconic blend of past and present allows up to 400 attendees to host their Atlanta wedding receptions, company holiday parties and a wide variety of special events throughout the year.

Adjacent to the Arts Center is the Event Gallery, which boasts over 8,000 square feet or even more event space. Enticing guests who prefer an airy venue, this unique Atlanta venue offers 30-foot ceilings, unlimited natural lighting and contemporary art reminiscent of the industrial revolution. Along with the Event Gallery is Studio 887, the exclusive private loft/breakout room, fit for up to 170 VIPs. Complete with exhibition-style galley kitchen, outdoor patio and natural lighting, Studio 887 is an Atlanta special event facility perfect for nighttime views of the city.

Catering at the center is provided by some of the premier Atlanta catering teams. One of which, Bold American Catering, strives to provide your guests with an extraordinary culinary experience. Whether your guests will prefer a Chocolate Bourbon Bread Pudding from their "Southern Inspiration" buffet platter or raspberry green tea tartlets from the "Global Inspiration" package, their tastebuds will be in for a bold retreat from the norm they are sure to remember.

As if hosting the 1939 world premiere reception for the film Gone With the Wind was not impressive enough, The Georgian Terrace Hotel hopes to be the site for your next grand event or business meeting. A night's stay at the Georgian Terrace is not just a good night's rest, but a night of history. The Atlanta hotel is listed as a National Historic landmark, but it's anything but antique. In fact, it recently underwent over $10 million in renovations to keep up with its national competitors.

Live nearby? Guests from neighboring states and Georgia residents can take advantage of this Atlanta hotel deal and enjoy a 15 percent room discount for a romantic weekend in the heart of the city. You'll trade the stale bagels at your usual continental breakfast for a freshly baked pastry from Cafe Mims. For more than a bite, guests can try the Georgian mountain trout at the in-house eatery Livingston Restaurant and Bar.

Anyone can find an Atlanta hotel with meeting space, but this venue has much more than simply a "space" for your meeting. The 16,000-square-foot conference center includes six conference rooms, three luxurious ballrooms seating 350 people, with state-of-the-art equipment available. Halogen-lighting, ergonomic seating and on-site concierge services are just the tip of the iceberg for Georgian Terrace meeting packages.

Planners can also take advantage of the hotel's Atlanta meeting promotions, such as the "Go Green" package, which includes reusable water bottles, recycled paper products and optional post-function food donation. Write your event agendas or wedding vows on the recycled paper with eco-friendly pens.

So when debating over venues for your next Atlanta event, why chose the rest when you can give your attendees the best? Find more information about booking The Georgian Terrace Hotel on the Cvent Supplier Network today!

Footsteps from the Georgia Aquarium is the Luckie Food Lounge. The city's hotspot "to seen and be seen," this downtown Atlanta restaurant hosts various private events and parties in its chic and sophisticated setting. The lounge has it all when it comes to hosting Atlanta events, including 25 Hollywood-sized booths and spacious patio, where your guests will delight in the lights of the Atlanta skyline.

The cuisine at Luckie is an array of Asian and American flavors artistically displayed on each platter. Whether you enjoy the Moriwase combo of sushi and sashimi or the barbecue chicken brick-oven pizza, this fusion of East meets West will surely satisfy your tastebuds. Be sure to pair your meal with one of the decadent desserts such as ginger creme brulee or bourbon pecan pie.

With stainless steel fixtures, floor-to-ceiling windows and shimmering glass tiles, Luckie has an overall capacity of up to 500 reception guests. The private upstairs Skydeck is an exclusive Atlanta unique venue for up to 150 people.

If not for events, Luckie Food Lounge is a great place to direct your attendees who want to kick back after a long day in the boardroom. Happy hour has extended to Happy Fridays at Luckie, in which patrons may enjoy selections from the $5 tapas-style menu. Or, visit Wednesday as Luckie invites Atlanta's finest to dance the night away to local DJs and celebrity musicians. You may just be joined on the dance floor by one of the many famed faces who have visited the lounge, including some of the Real Housewives of Atlanta, NFL athletes and many musicians from the Atlanta area.

Whether for discussing business plans over a plate of sushi or just enjoying the cocktails and the view, Luckie Food Lounge is sure to have guests wanting to return in hopes of catching a glimpse of Atlanta's finest.

The Atlanta History Center is a unique Atlanta venue that invites its meeting planners to host their event surrounded by pieces of the city's past. From weddings to corporate business meetings, this Atlanta landmark has the historic setting with a touch of class to accommodate your next event.

With humble beginnings in 1926, the center was combined effort of a small group of Atlantans who wanted to encourage pride in the city and establish a place for visitors and locals to learn about its roots. Since then, the Atlanta History Center has branched out to over 33 acres throughout the city and encompasses the Atlanta History Museum, Centennial Olympic Games Museum and the Margaret Mitchell House.

When hosting your next event in Atlanta, the center has many venue options for entertaining your guests. A reception or banquet in the Grand Overlook will have your guests in awe with its jaw-dropping, barrel vaulted ceilings, beautiful flooring encompassing 6,400 square feet of Brazilian wood, and 14-foot windows that afford great views of the lush gardens. 

The Swan House and Gardens is the majestic Atlanta wedding and special event site. With a private lawn surrounded by a cascading fountain, it's presents a great opportunity to take advantage of Atlanta's moderate climate and host an outdoor event. Though the house itself cannot be rented, it can be opened for attendees to tour for up to two hours during the event.

Atlanta meeting planners can also opt for group excursions to other Atlanta History Center venues. Take a moment to visit Miss Scarlett in the Margaret Mitchell House, where guests can tour the apartment in which Mitchell wrote Gone with the Wind. Then, treat guests to some bubbly—the non-alcoholic kind—at the Coca Cola Cafe. Serenity and a "taste" of Atlanta's history are present at this picturesque Atlanta landmark.

Atlanta is a third-party planner's dream city to host meetings, special events and, most of all, weddings! With its temperate climate, Southern hospitality and spacious event sites, there's no wonder why Atlanta provides is a welcoming destination for brides and grooms. One of the best venues for Atlanta weddings is undoubtedly The Trolley Barn. Maybe this is why this venue is booked almost every weekend until next fall.

Built in 1889, The Trolley Barn is a local landmark with beginnings that were anything but an Atlanta special event facility. Originally built to service first railway line through the city of Atlanta, it has transitioned through time into a premier site for events. Recent renovations have assisted in maintaining its historic architecture, which make a perfect site to accommodate professional and festive events.

The main hall of this Atlanta unique venue can host 250 guests for seated dining. With its grand 30-foot ceilings and classic mesquite wood flooring, the hall is the perfect spot for the couple's first dance.

Off-site catering is welcomed either indoors in the approximately 2,800 square feet of vintage venue bliss, or on the outdoor patio, which can be tented for the winter months. If your guests need lodging, there are several Atlanta luxury hotels fewer than two miles away. These include the Ritz Carlton Buckhead Atlanta hotel, W Hotel Downtown, and the Emory Hotel and Conference Center.

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The movie theater has always been seen as the hotspot for a Friday night date. However, with the changing economy, many moviegoers are opting to make Fridays a movie rental night. Even with major motion films such as Transformers and Twilight released this year, theaters are barely breaking even. 

Multiplexes across the Atlanta area are seeking ways to fill in the gaps. Make their loss your gain for your next meeting, seminar or training session.

Fathom Business Events has partnered with various movie houses including AMC, Regal Cinemas and United Artists Theaters to make theater meetings and events happen. Fathom makes it possible to host your next Atlanta event red carpet-style, taking advantage of the very reasons why we go to the movies: stadium seating, large projection screens and surround sound.

In Atlanta, a trip to the movies is much more than a ticket and a box of popcorn, it's an urban retreat. Theaters have to do much more than premiere a film to increase ticket sales; they need to offer extra perks to entice guests. Regal Cinemas, located in Midtown Atlanta's Atlantic Station, has 16 screens, approximately 3,600 comfortable seats, and, best of all, free validated parking. The newly renovated AMC Fork & Screen in Buckhead offers tasty in-theater dining for its guests, who enjoy dinner & a movie simultaneously. Whichever theater you chose for your next production, it will surely be the next Box Office Hit!

To find more movie theater event venues in Atlanta, make sure to visit the Cvent's Atlanta venue directory.

Think out of the box, better yet think out of the office. Managers of corporations worldwide rely on meetings in order to maintain communication and disburse information to their staff. Thus causing employees to dread the inevitable lunchroom meeting in the conference room. In hopes of creating new energy and positive feelings, third-party planners should encourage clients to hold meetings off site.

For smaller meetings, Roam Atlanta invites members to utilize their low cost hotel alternative meeting space for whatever your needs might be. Whether your team requires a place for brainstorming, business development, or just extra office space, this Atlanta event venue has rooms available to service your needs. Roam Atlanta also invites frequent visitors to join the monthly payment membership program to guarantee meeting space availability. With eight varying sized Atlanta meeting rooms, on-site restaurant Roam Cafe, and a spacious patio and lounge area, this is the perfect location for off-site gatherings.

If your event budget allows for hotel accommodations, then by all means try to secure a location that has both lodging and meeting facilities for your guests. Atlanta meeting venues extend to each end of the perimeter, giving various options for site selection. Since opening its doors in 1995, the Emory Conference Center Hotel has been the premier conference center in Atlanta. New renovations were completed this year, boosting its inventory to 26 meeting rooms of about 35,000 square feet with an additional 6,000 square feet of meeting space.

As a bonus, in lieu of the usual lunchtime chatter around the water fountain, your attendees can check out the conference center's six lane bowling alley complete with a full bar and game room. So the next time you are challenged with the task of planning the next company meeting, be sure to prepare your out-of-the office reply message and leave the building!

"I had a great time." "I learned so much." "I wonder what they will have planned next year." These are the responses that should be heard after your next annual company meeting. Take your clients from the dreaded and mundane conferences to an educational retreat that will exceed their expectations.

The city of Atlanta is an awesome host city for your next company meeting, offering both indoor and outdoor special event facilities within city limits. For indoor meetings, consider the Atlanta conference center, The Loudermilk Center, complete with 17 multipurpose meeting rooms encompassing 15,000 square feet, in addition to a ballroom, an executive boardroom and an amphitheater.

Outdoor exercises and excursions can be held at some landmark Atlanta attractions such as Centennial Olympic Park and Piedmont Park, both of which are home to various concerts, festivals and, eventually, your next seminar or meeting.

Chateau Elan has the luxury of both well-equipped, modern Atlanta meeting space and a picturesque setting. With over 3,000 acres of business and pleasure space, this resort is the premier choice for planners who want variety.

In between the lectures, annual report reviews and breakout sessions, great events should also have a time for team building exercises in the agenda. Retire the ol’ "ice breakers" and "catch me when I fall into the crowd" drills in favor of new and innovative sessions that will keep employees learning.

No idea where to begin? That’s alright. Companies such as Atlanta Team Building Training & Events have expert facilitators on hand who are ready to cultivate a plan tailored to your client's corporate culture. From adventurous rope climbing to team survival workshops, the employees will leave you Atlanta events with a rejuvenated sense of camaraderie.

For more great options for your company retreats, make sure to visit Cvent's Atlanta venue guide.

There are over 300 special event venues in Atlanta, many of which can be the location of your next event. From the Biltmore Hotel Ballroom to the Georgia World Congress Center, many of these beautiful facilities will be booked by the next best third-party planner, without the Three R’s to success: Respect, Referrals and Reminders.

In order to stay afloat amidst this tough economy, incorporate these ideas as you plan your next Atlanta event:

Respect your client’s position.

Clients essentially have an idea as to what they would like to have at their event; however, it is your vision that gives the event life. Take their ideas and use them as inspiration to design the most organized and creative affair they have ever been a part of. Use your proposal to show them that their idea has not been ignored, just enhanced.

Reviews from customers are the premier source of not only a repeat client, but also future gigs.

Various companies encourage their clients to utilize popular social search engines such as Yahoo, Google and Kudzu to write reviews of their work. That is merely "scratching the surface." 

Sometimes it helps to go back to the basics. Remember you have other promotional sources such as newspaper articles (the wedding announcement section still exists), YouTube (video footage invites guests to join previous events), and most of all word of mouth (client referrals are best because people trust their family/friends). Leave them with something to tell others about.

Remind them that you are the professional and they hired you for good reason.

Keep track of birthdays and other special events in your client’s life. Send anniversary gifts to your clients from last year’s nuptials. A holiday card at the first hint of snow may bring holiday party clientele. And of course, always send a thank you gift after the event as a token of appreciation for them using your services. If you maintain positive relationships with your clients, you will go from a one-event wonder to lifetime achievement planner.

Opening its doors in November 2005, Atlanta's Georgia Aquarium is the world’s largest aquarium. With approximately eight millions gallons of water and 500 diverse animal species, the Georgia Aquarium is a two-for-one deal for your guests.

A blend of aquatic sights and flavors, this is a unique Atlanta venue for anything from a wedding reception for 100 guests to an annual corporate function for 2,000 employees. Incorporating 16,400 square feet of function space into its intricate architecture in the Oceans Ballroom, there is more than enough "sea" room to create your next special event.

On-site catering at the aquarium is provided by international chef extraordinaire Wolfgang Puck. Assembling entrees to entice all of the senses, the catering team has an extensive menu from which to select: Taste the Adventure invites guests to sample between surf & turf, including oysters and clams on the half shell and chicken and sausage etouffee with white rice. The Tuscan dinner buffet takes your guests to the shores of Italy in a matter of spoonfuls. This includes Sauteed Cavolo Nero (sauteed pancetta) and Homemade Strozzapreti Pasta (slow-braised wild boar).

The Georgia Aquarium is not only a visual spectacle for tourists but also your premier downtown Atlanta venue of choice.

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Planners looking for unique venues in Atlanta will not have much trouble finding stunning meeting spaces full of charm and character. From university conference centers to zoos, check out some of the following posts when considering booking an Atlanta special event facility:

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What are your suggestions for great Atlanta special event venues?