Smith-Gilbert Gardens - Knowlton Meadow & Pavilion
Kennesaw, GA
| Venue type | Garden & Conservatory |
| Location | Kennesaw, GA |
| Published price | From $1,050 |
| Capacity | Up to 50 guests |
| Setting | Outdoor |
| Event type | Ceremony and reception possible |
What the venue publishes
Knowlton Meadow & Pavilion rents for $450 per hour with a two-hour minimum ($900), Tuesday-Saturday 9am-4pm, capacity 50 guests, includes covered pavilion and tables/chairs for up to 50 people. A $150 cleaning fee applies to all rentals (bringing the 2-hour minimum total to $1,050). A refundable $500 damage deposit and an optional $250 dressing room fee also apply. Smaller options: Event Lawn $350/hour (2-hr min) and Little Theater in the Woods $250/hour (2-hr min), same capacity/hours. For elopements of 10 or fewer guests, the garden asks couples to email for custom pricing.
$1,050 is the lowest published rate for this space. Day, season, and residency can move it up.
Included per the venue's site
- Covered pavilion
- tables and chairs for up to 50 guests
The Carriage House ($100/hour) is explicitly listed as not available for weddings.
Published on smithgilbertgardens.com, checked August 2026. Fee schedules change, so confirm before booking.
Where this price sits in Atlanta
$1,050 is the 15th lowest published starting price of the 20 venues listed in the Atlanta metro. The metro median starting price is $175, and 5 of the 20 listings publish a higher starting price than this one.
What the capacity costs per guest
The source publishes a capacity of 50 guests. At $1,050, filling the space works out to $21 per guest for the site fee alone, before the license, an officiant, food, or rentals. The median published capacity across the 12 Atlanta listings that publish one is 80 guests, so this space is smaller than the metro median.
Cheaper published prices in Atlanta metro
These listings in Atlanta metro publish a starting price below $1,050.
| Venue | Published price | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Stone Mountain Park - Pavilion RentalStone Mountain, GA · State Park | $350 to $500 | not published |
| Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lakeside Ceremony OnlyLithia Springs, GA · State Park | $200 | not published |
| DeKalb County Parks Pavilion RentalDecatur, GA · Park & Pavilion | $150 to $230 | 100 guests |
Marriage license in Cobb County, GA
The venue fee above does not include the license. Kennesaw sits in Cobb County, GA, and these are the terms that county publishes. Checked September 2026.
| Issuing office | Cobb County Probate Court, Licensing Division32 Waddell Street, Marietta, GA 30090 |
| License fee | $56$16 with proof of pre-marital counseling |
| Waiting period | None |
| Same-day issue | Issued the same visit |
| Ceremony at the office | Offered at no feeCobb County Magistrate Court holds free group wedding ceremonies Monday through Thursday at 6:00pm only, and at noon and 6:00pm on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and County holidays, at Building D, 3rd Floor, 32 Waddell Street, Marietta. Couples report 30 minutes early. |
Source: cobbcounty.gov, cobbcounty.gov, georgia.gov
Couples who need a license on the day of a weekday ceremony must arrive at the Probate Court Licensing Division by 4:30 PM.
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