FAQS
1. How many people can I fit on the helipad?
120 for a sit down dinner including a dance floor.
200 for ceremony only.
2. Is a flip required?
No. Stone Mountain now offers different spaces for ceremony, cocktail hour and reception area.
3. Can I rent for multiple days for more set up time?
Yes. Additional set up and breakdown days are permitted for an additional fee.
4. Do you have parking available?
Yes. There are approximately 55 cars for all vendors and guests parking. Parking lot fees are based on the amount of cars expected.
We strongly recommend shuttling all guests in and out.
5. Do I need a planner?
Yes. The venue has endless potential that is only fully met with the aid of a licensed and insured Event Planning team to assist with design, logistics, and day of orchestration.
No “Day-of Coordinators” are permitted. However, the venue offers in house coordination services for smaller events.
6. What does the venue include?
All exterior access + 1 holding room (max 5ppl)
7. What are the typical vendors I will need for my wedding?
Furniture Rentals | Bathroom Trailers | Table tops | Barware | Linens | Lighting | Kitchen Buildout | Dance Floor | Sound Systems
Transportation | Planner | Photographer | Videographer | DJ / Band | Catering | Licensed Bar & Alcohol | Florals & Decor | Trash Hauling
8. Do you have exclusive vendors you work with?
Stone Mountain Estates is exclusive with some vendors. Please click here to see the list.
9. Do you have a preferred vendor list?
Yes. it is available upon request.
10. Am I required to use a preferred planner?
No. However all planners must be pre-approved by the property management.
11. What does the production fee cover?
The production fee covers all logistics and administrative duties leading up to the event to ensure each planner and client has all the information and assistance needed to accomplish a successful event.
12. Can I bring my own alcohol?
No. Clients are not permitted to bring their own alcohol.
13. Do you provide accommodations?
Stone Mountain Estates does not provide on site accommodations but we can provide a list of the best hotels near by.
14. What if the power goes out? Do I need a generator?
Generators are necessary when hiring a band or extensive lighting. While is is not mandatory for smaller event, we always recommend to rent one in case the city shuts down the power on windy days as a fire prevention.
15. Do you allow smoking?
No. This is a non-smoking venue.
16. Is the venue kid’s friendly?
The venue is not kids friendly and can be very dangerous. For their safety and liability reasons, only 4 children ( < 15 years old) maximum are allowed on property and must be under a baby sitter’s supervision at all time.
In-house nannies are required when having children onsite.
16. Is the venue animal friendly?
Yes. Pets must be under a sitter’s supervision and on a leash at all times.
Pets must be created when inside the house.
Wild animals are also permitted under a care taker’s presence.
17. What is the latest time we can go until?
10:00 p.m. on weekdays and 11:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
18. Can I bring my own caterer?
No. Stone Mountain Estates exclusively works with Pausmith Group.
19. Can we just use Ubers / Lyfts?
Due to the remote location and the one way driveway, we do not allow them.
20. Can we have our vendors come the next day to breakdown?
Yes. This option is available should there be no other event scheduled the next day. Additional fees will apply.
21. Can I have access to the property for my ceremony rehearsals?
Yes. You may have 1 hour that same week of your event.
22. Can I tent my event in case of rain?
Yes. You may reach out to Premiere Party Rents to get a quote.
23. Can I cover the pool?
Yes you can. Protection over the whole travertine surface is required before installing a pool cover.
24. Can a helicopter land on property?
Yes. Instructions will be given by one of our staff directly to the pilot. Keep in mind that the area must be completely cleared.
25. Do I need a parking attendant?
Yes. Parking attendant must be present for all venue rental hours.
26. Do I need to rent a bathroom Trailer?
Yes. When having more than 15 people on site and due to the sensitive and private septic system.
27. What is the biggest truck we can bring on site for rentals?
Trucks must be 16ft long maximum to access to the top driveway.
Trucks and vans beeping sounds to back up are not permitted on site.
28. What is your policy on open flame and cold sparklers?
Cold sparklers are permitted with a fireman supervision. Open flame are not allowed.
29. What is the earliest we have access to the venue?
10 a.m.
Furniture Rentals and the cleaning crew will be the only vendors allowed on property from 7am-10am - no exceptions.
30. Can we get ready on site?
Due to the small capacity of the inside holding room (5 ppl max), we encourage our clients to get ready at their hotel and come to venue to get dressed only.