Lanier Islands Legacy Lodge
Lanier Islands Legacy Lodge is a lakeside resort in Buford, Georgia, with wedding services offered on site and ceremonies possible both indoors and outdoors.
Lanier Islands Legacy Lodge is a resort destination wedding venue in Buford, United States, hosting 350 at dinner, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$26,000 (our estimate).
About Lanier Islands Legacy Lodge
Lanier Islands Legacy Lodge is a lakeside resort in Buford, Georgia, with wedding services offered on site and ceremonies possible both indoors and outdoors.
Couples can hold an outdoor ceremony by the lake, then move into meeting and banquet space for the reception.
Accommodation spans 22 room types, from King Rooms for two to two-bedroom cottages and lake houses sleeping up to eight, so wedding parties and families can stay together.
The resort sits roughly 65 minutes from Atlanta (ATL) by our estimate, and pricing is modelled at around 95 to 185 USD per head.
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Beautiful! The breakfast buffet was very good. Check in was super easy! Had a balcony and we could see the lake. It was a great experience.
Jennifer holton · on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Capacity
- Seated dinner
- 350 guests
- Ceremony, seated
- 350 guests
Staying over
- Rooms
- 214 rooms
- Room types
- 22 listed
The ceremony
- Chapel on site
- Yes
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About US$26,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- US$115 to US$130 per head
- Included
- Catering, a coordinator and furniture
House rules
- Pets
- Yes
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- ATL, 65 min by carAisle estimate
- Parking
- Yes
- Step-free access
- Yes
- Guest transport
- Yes
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet room
- Reception indoors
- Yes
- Reception outdoors
- Yes
- Space for dancing
- Yes
- Indoors or out
- Both
- Setting
- Lakeside, modern, elegant
The place
- Swimming pool
- Yes
- Beach on foot
- Yes
- On a lake
- Yes
- Gardens
- Yes
Services
- Coordinator on the day
- Yes
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
- Outside caterers allowed
- Yes
- Bar on site
- Yes
Venue highlights
- Lakeside resort setting with outdoor ceremony options
- Both indoor and outdoor spaces, plus meeting and banquet event space
- 22 room types, including two-bedroom cottages and lake houses for up to 8 guests
- Dedicated wedding services (weddings.lanierislands.com)
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- ATL · about 1 h 5 by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into ATL.
- Direct line
- (800) 768-5253
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
Can we get married outdoors at the resort?+
Yes. Outdoor ceremonies are available, and the resort has both indoor and outdoor spaces in a lakeside setting.
What kind of reception space is available?+
The resort offers meeting and banquet event space, which can be used alongside the outdoor ceremony areas.
What accommodation is there for our guests?+
There are 22 room types listed, ranging from King Rooms and Junior Suites (2 to 3 guests) to Deluxe Suites and villa suites (up to 4) and two-bedroom cottages and lake houses that sleep up to 8. Some villa categories do not allow pets, and several accessible rooms, villas and houses are available.
Which airport should our guests fly into?+
The nearest airport is Atlanta (ATL). We estimate the transfer takes around 65 minutes.
How do we enquire about a wedding date?+
You can call +1 800-768-5253 or email reservations@lanierislands.com. Wedding details are also published at weddings.lanierislands.com.
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Sources and booking notes
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Sources for individual venue facts
Seated dinner: 350 guests
“Perfect for weddings, receptions, and large-scale events up to 350 guests.”
Read the source for seated dinnerCeremony, seated: 350 guests
“With an amphitheater featuring a wooden stage and a beautiful arbor on the water, it provides panoramic lake views and accommodates up to 350 guests.”
Read the source for ceremony, seatedRooms: 214 rooms
“At the heart of Lanier Islands, Legacy Lodge offers 214 comfortably furnished guest rooms, consisting of King Rooms, Double Queen Rooms and King Suites.”
Read the source for roomsRoom types: 22 listed
“Queen Room with Two Queen Beds”
Read the source for room typesChapel on site: Yes
“Discover the romance of our brand-new Chapel on Lanier, perched above Lake Lanier with stunning views, elegant details, and spaces designed to make your wedding unforgettable.”
Read the source for chapel on siteOutdoor ceremony: Yes
“Offering an array of unforgettable indoor and outdoor Lake Lanier wedding venues, Lanier Islands Resort stands out as the ultimate provider of breathtaking backdrops in every direction.”
Read the source for outdoor ceremonyIn-house catering: Yes
“Our Complete Wedding Package includes everything you need for a seamless celebration - from stylish event setup and exceptional catering to personalized service and a complimentary wedding night stay.”
Read the source for in-house cateringOutside caterers allowed: Yes
“With the flexibility to accommodate outside catering, we make it seamless to honor the authentic cuisine and culinary customs that are at the heart of your celebration.”
Read the source for outside caterers allowedBar on site: Yes
“Grab a hand-crafted cocktail from Bullfrog’s convenient poolside service window, then stretch out on a lounge chair or relax in the calming waters.”
Read the source for bar on sitePrice: US$115 to US$130 per head
“Buffet: $115 per person Plated: $130 per person”
Read the source for priceIncluded: Catering, a coordinator and furniture
“Our Complete Wedding Package includes everything you need for a seamless celebration - from stylish event setup and exceptional catering to personalized service and a complimentary wedding night stay.”
Read the source for includedPets: Yes
“Legacy Lodge is also Pet-Friendly.”
Read the source for petsParking: Yes
“Complimentary resort parking for all guests”
Read the source for parkingStep-free access: Yes
“We offer ADA-compliant rooms and accessible facilities throughout the property.”
Read the source for step-free accessGuest transport: Yes
“Transportation assistance is available through golf carts, and a shuttle is available upon request”
Read the source for guest transportEvent spaces: Banquet room
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
Read the source for event spacesReception indoors: Yes
“From grand ballrooms to intimate spaces, each offers the perfect setting for your unforgettable day.”
Read the source for reception indoorsReception outdoors: Yes
“Conveniently located near Legacy Lodge, Legacy Pointe is ideal for hosting ceremonies and receptions all in one location.”
Read the source for reception outdoorsSpace for dancing: Yes
“The Carriage House is an open-air pavilion featuring a charming stone fireplace, spacious areas for dining and dancing, and accommodations for up to 150 guests.”
Read the source for space for dancingIndoors or out: Both
“Offering an array of unforgettable indoor and outdoor Lake Lanier wedding venues, Lanier Islands Resort stands out as the ultimate provider of breathtaking backdrops in every direction.”
Read the source for indoors or outSetting: Lakeside, modern, elegant
“Less than an hour north of Atlanta on the shores of Lake Lanier, Lanier Islands Resort is a destination unlike any other resort in Georgia.”
Read the source for settingSwimming pool: Yes
“Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, a heated saltwater pool, fitness and business centers, and multiple dining options.”
Read the source for swimming poolBeach on foot: Yes
“Margaritaville at Lanier Islands Waterpark with ½ mile of white sandy beach, over a dozen rides, slides & attractions and daily entertainment (seasonal).”
Read the source for beach on footOn a lake: Yes
“Nestled on the shore line of Lake Lanier, our lodge offers a serene escape that seamlessly combines state-of-the-art facilities with the warmth of a lakeside retreat.”
Read the source for on a lakeGardens: Yes
“The Chapel offers traditional, Southern architecture and a charming indoor ceremony setting, while The Garden provides an elegant outdoor space with stone walkways and a wooden arbor.”
Read the source for gardensCoordinator on the day: Yes
“Dedicated on-site event team”
Read the source for coordinator on the day