Flowery Branch's The Venue At Friendship Springs Brings Big-City Wedding Elegance To Buford, Gainesville, & Oakwood, GA

ATLANTA, GA - September 8, 2025 - The Venue at Friendship Springs , a privately owned event and wedding destination in Flowery Branch, is inviting Atlanta-area couples to“design the day their way” with a suite of modern, flexible spaces-headlined by an 8,000-sq-ft auditorium-and a bring-your-own-vendor policy that keeps creative control (and budgets) in the couple's hands. Opened in 2016 by the Wayne family, the 40,000-sq-ft facility blends a sleek, neutral aesthetic with pro-grade audio, lighting, and video to make planning both stylish and straightforward.

Located just northeast of Atlanta, the venue accommodates everything from intimate ceremonies to large receptions. The Wayne Family Auditorium features 26-foot ceilings, a polished concrete floor, a 2,000-sq-ft stage, two 16'x9' projection screens, multiple microphones, and a production manager-ideal for“I do's,” live bands, and high-impact grand entrances. Reception style capacity reaches up to 500 guests (600 theater-style). Three additional banquet rooms (Carlisle, McDonald, and Davis) offer floor-to-ceiling windows, color-tunable LED house lighting, and configurable layouts for rehearsals, cocktail hours, or smaller celebrations.

Weddings book with key essentials included-tables, chairs, and LED lighting-plus optional upgrades like Chiavari chairs, linens, dance floors, and more. Backstage comforts include a Green Room and six dressing rooms with mirrors and vanity lights, giving wedding parties ample space to get ready and relax. A spacious lobby supports welcome moments and guest flow, while on-site loading and a covered drive-through simplify vendor access regardless of weather.

In a departure from many venues, The Venue at Friendship Springs welcomes insured and licensed outside vendors, while still offering recommendations on request. The ownership's philosophy is simple: the venue supplies the canvas; couples paint the picture. As the family notes on its site,“The Venue at Friendship Springs is a clean canvas for any client.”

For couples who want atmosphere and production to work as one, the site's in-house tech lists read like a touring rider: DiGiCo S-31 console, Meyer mains and subs, Shure wireless systems, touch-screen lighting control, and Panasonic 10k-lumen laser projectors-capabilities that elevate everything from vows and speeches to first dances and send-offs.

About The Venue at Friendship Springs

The Venue at Friendship Springs is a 40,000-sq-ft, family-owned event center in Flowery Branch, GA, featuring a show-ready auditorium, flexible banquet rooms, conference space, and a commercial kitchen. Designed with a neutral, modern aesthetic and pro A/V throughout, the venue hosts weddings, receptions, galas, corporate events, concerts, and more for up to 600 guests. Open vendor access (with insurance/licensing) gives clients maximum choice and control.

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