Available for Weddings, Receptions,Rehearsal Dinners, and Parties. Non-Profits welcomed for meetings and seminars.
What makes Us Unique?
Inside I-285 in Sandy Springs/Buckhead
Non-members are invited to use our facility
May use your preferred caterer
May serve your own liquor
May have indoor or outdoor ceremonies in a beautifully wooded and landscaped environment
Sanctuary, reception area, and grounds are open and inviting to people of all faiths
May arrange with our minister, Rev. Morris Hudgins for a warm, relationship-centered ceremony or bring your own clergy (clergy must contact NWUUC minister)
Mixed religious services and commitment ceremonies are welcome at Northwest
No restrictions on photographers or videographers
Seating is adjustable to suit your desired configuration
Lighting is adjustable from bright to a soft glow
24 foot square dance floor in the sanctuary/reception room
Meeting spaces available to chose from to meet your needs
Sanctuary Rental
This space is very popular for weddings, meetings, and parties. The maximum seating for the Sanctuary is 175. However, for wedding & reception combinations, it’s best suited for 50 to 125 people
For parties and picnics, using both indoor and outdoor areas, there is room for up to 200 people
The facility is available Saturdays (the fee for "10-hour" weddings and parties - includes a two hour rehearsal time during the week)
Our facility is also available weekdays and evenings for business or social meetings, conferences, events, parties, or picnics
Rental includes: (some subject to additional fees)
grand piano
sound system for mood music
microphones
175 padded chairs
tables: 9+ eight foot and 9+ six foot x 2.5 foot rectangular folding tables
9 three foot square tables
100 folding chairs
kitchen: 2 microwave ovens, 2 electric ovens, range, several coffee pots
dressing room
nursery/toddler room
Chalice House room and risers for picture taking (when available and arranged in advance)
Chalice House Rental
This space is very popular for educational seminars, workshops and children’s parties. Rooms can be rented individually or the entire building can be rented.
There are three classroom spaces available. Two have tables and are ideal for meetings and another has couches for a more casual and comfortable setting.
Another room starts with no furniture (37 x 20) and can be configured to meet your needs (can seat 40 people in a circle or 67 theatre style).
For more information, rental fees and availability, contact:
Dates will be reserved only after receiving your deposit
Cancellations are subject to loss of your deposit
No cash bars are allowed, you may serve your own alcohol
No smoking indoors. Please use the butt cans outside and refrain from throwing butts into the landscaping
NWUUC staff will provide orientation/tour for caterers, decorators, and family prior to the event by appointment
No very loud music or noise to disturb our neighbors
Will need to arrange on your own set up, tear down and clean up back to original condition
Based on availability, the Congregation Sexton can be hired to assist in setting up for the ceremony, party, or meeting and resetting the facility afterwards for an additional fee of $25 per hour.
and when renting:
Recommend that you estimate your labor and materials needs, then double it
No adhesives anywhere, tacks can be used on the wood but not the walls
Bring your own dish-washing and clean-up supplies (bring plenty of wash cloths and rags)
Bring your own foil, plastic wrap, paper towels, and trash bags (55 gallon and tall kitchen sizes)
Facility will be brought back to the condition it was found
Do not put liquids into the trash bags
Church kitchenware may not be used
Watch for and clean up spills on the floor or furnishings ASAP to avoid stains. (Bring terry cloth towels or rags for this purpose.)
Northwest Unitarian Universalist
Congregation
1025 Mt. Vernon Highway, N.W., Sandy Springs Atlanta, GA 30327
770-955-1408 - officenwuuc.org – fax: 770-955-4246