BY CAROLINE EUBANKS

601 E. Bay St., Savannah; (912) 238-1200; 

Located in the center of Savannah’s National Historic Landmark District, this urban oasis is one of the city’s mustsee sites, thanks to its poolside garden and dramatic solarium-styled space complete with a stunning serpentine glass wall. An on-site planner ensures your wedding will go off without a hitch, but our favorite amenity includes a seasonal promotion that involves complimentary champagne ice pops and discounted room rentals during the summer months.

1065 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta; (404) 745-5000; 

Situated just a few minutes from Atlanta’s sprawling Piedmont Park, this 414-room luxury hotel offers to-be-weds access to some of the city’s most stunning ballrooms. With its lofty location on the property’s 14th floor, all of the event spaces come equipped with a view, and rooms like the Ellington boast enough space to comfortably accommodate up to 1,200 guests. For alfresco affairs, book the open-air terrace, which measures a spacious 4,800 square feet.

4 North Second St., Cumberland Island; (904) 261-6408; 

Settle in at Greyfield Inn, a remote 16-room property that’s the epitome of secluded sophistication. Eighteen miles of untouched beachfront and winding, oaklined paths make the inn ideal for intimate gatherings of 50 guests or less. Hold the ceremony in the beach gazebo, on the front lawn or in the island’s First African Baptist Church—the same charming spot where John F. Kennedy Jr. wed Carolyn Bessette in 1996.

295 E. Dougherty St., Athens; (706) 549-7020;

Formerly a run-down iron mill, The Foundry at the boutique Graduate Athens hotel is a reimagined venue that features over 12,000 square feet of flexible event space, making it perfect for your “I dos.” Reserve the rustic Galleria II, with its exposed brick walls and floor-to-ceiling windows, or drape the airy outdoor Pavilion with market lights and gauzy fabric for an unforgettable alfresco fete.

126 W. Bay St., Savannah; (912) 200-3700; 

Thanks to a sprawling terrace, rooftop bar and sweeping vistas of the Savannah River, a wedding at The Cotton Sail Hotel will feel less like a traditional hotel affair and more like an elevated night out on the town. Couples can opt to host their nuptials in The North Star Room, an open space that features floor-to-ceiling windows and enough room to comfortably accommodate up to 120 partygoers.

260 W. Washington St., Madison; (706) 342-7040; 

The James Madison Inn, a charming bedand- breakfast located in the antebellum town of Madison, is a rural retreat and welcome departure from the popular urban sites of Atlanta and Savannah. There, you’ll find a variety of versatile venues, including the 2,400-squarefoot James Madison Hall (200 guests) and Round Bowl Springs Gazebo and Event Lawn. We’re partial to The Variety Works—a century-old manufacturing facility turned event space that boasts wood-lined walls, concrete flooring, rustic sconces and refined chandeliers.

Since opening for business in 1911, the luxe Georgian Terrace Hotel has hosted the likes of Elvis Presley and F. Scott Fitzgerald, further solidifying its role as an iconic Atlanta mainstay. Exchange vows among crystal chandeliers in one of the hotel’s three prominent ballrooms— including the light-filled Mitchell Room (150), ornate Piedmont Ballroom (200) or exquisite Grand Ballroom (300).

Escape to Georgia’s tranquil lake country for a celebration on Lake Oconee at this premier Ritz-Carlton property, home to three private cottages and seven unique venues. Head to The Forest for a ceremony among the trees, or host your vows overlooking the Oconee Golf Course before moving the party to nearby Sandy Creek Barn—a rustic venue with a stacked stone fireplace and outdoor terrace.