Northeast Georgia Factory Wedding Venue Blog

Are you recently engaged? Congratulations! Now, you’re on the hunt for the perfect place to take engagement photos near Gainesville, GA. There are so many incredible locations to take engagement photos from industrial to natural to historic. To make the search easier for you, we’ve listed some of our favorite places to take photos near Gainesville, GA. 

Check out our list of the top five places below!

Most Recommended Places to Take Engagement Photos Near Gainesville, GA

Atlanta Botanical Gardens Gainesville

You’ve probably heard of the Atlanta Botanical Gardens, but did you know they also have a location in Gainesville, GA? This sprawling garden has limitless photo opportunities, including woodland trails, ponds, waterfalls, manicured gardens, and more. The Gainesville Botanical Gardens make a gorgeous backdrop for summer, spring, and fall engagement photo sessions. You can learn more about booking an engagement photo session here. 

The Chair Factory

If you are looking for a gorgeous historic backdrop for your engagement photos, you will love The Chair Factory. This historic chair factory turned wedding venue has original wood floors, exposed brick walls, and vaulted ceilings. The dark antique fixtures create a moody, elegant aesthetic while the many windows bring plenty of natural light into the space. Outside the building, you can also take photos near the historic industrial park with more exposed brick and metal backdrops, capturing amazing photos of you and your future spouse. Learn more about The Chair Factory here. 

Engine 209 Park

Are you looking for the best of outdoor scenery and historical background for your engagement photos? You’re going to want to check out Engine 209 Park. Set along the Midland Greenery just minutes from Downtown Gainesville, it is the home of the antique train Engine 209 (which operated from 1930-1959) and its caboose. The open-air park creates amazing photo opportunities with the train engine and caboose, but the fun doesn’t end there. You’ll also want photos with the public art installations and along the lush greenway. Check out more about Engine 209 Park here. 

Downtown Gainesville

Even with modern boutiques and restaurants, Downtown Gainesville maintains a historic charm that creates an excellent backdrop for engagement photos. Start with the tree-shaded lanes, brick pathways, and eclectic buildings. Then, venture into the center of the square where an antique monument stands, or head across the green to an industrial pedestrian bridge for some unique backdrops. Learn more about the unique offerings of Downtown Gainesville here. 

Lanier Point Park

Lanier Point Park is a great option if you want the great outdoors without the manicured look of gardens. Gorgeous lake views, a covered bridge, and hiking trails create dozens of different backgrounds for your engagement photos. And, if you and your fiance are sports fans, you can take some photos on one of the four baseball diamonds, either in gorgeous daylight or at night under the field lighting for some unique photos. You can learn more about Lanier Point Park here. 

Looking for a Wedding Venue?

After taking your stunning engagement photos, you’ll be looking for a North Georgia wedding venue for your special day. We would love for you to consider The Chair Factory. We are a historic wedding venue in Gainesville, GA that has helped many couples celebrate their love in style. 

Our all-inclusive wedding venue is also perfect to help you select the best caterer, photographer, coordinator, DJ, and more to create your best wedding day. No matter your tastes, we have an eclectic list of wedding vendors to select the best ones to make your day everything you’re dreaming of. Contact us to learn more about our unique industrial wedding venue and view our Venue Features to see details!