a Modern Backdrop for Any Event

Host your next soirée on the shores of Lake Lanier.
Overview

A Venue Built for Variety

Whether you’re throwing a birthday party, bridal shower, office event, a retreat, or anything in between, we are ready to welcome you to our space and help bring your vision come to life. Use as little or as much of our complex as you’d like, customizing each area to fit the unique needs of your event.

Our team at The Oakley is here for you every step of the way. We love when our clients reach out to us with any questions or concerns they might have so we can be an active part of making their special moment nothing short of perfect.

Love Letters to The Oakley

Our wedding at The Oakley on the Lake could not have been more perfect. The venue itself is absolutely breathtaking every corner is picture-worthy! From the lakefront ceremony space to the open and airy reception hall, the entire layout flows beautifully. Our guests loved how each space had its own charm, yet everything felt connected and seamless throughout the day. Angela, the owner, was an absolute dream to work with. She was kind, professional, and incredibly attentive from start to finish. You can tell she truly cares about each couple and wants their day to be exactly what they envision. She made the entire experience stress-free and enjoyable. We received endless compliments from our family and friends on how stunning the venue was. The Oakley truly has it all amazing views, thoughtful design, and an owner who goes above and beyond. We couldn’t have chosen a better place to celebrate our day!
Choosing The Oakley as our wedding venue was, without question, one of the best decisions we made for our entire wedding. From the moment we stepped onto the property, we were in LOVE!! We booked it on the spot! We had no idea just how extraordinary the experience would truly be. The venue itself is absolutely breathtaking. Every single detail is a perfect 10—the architecture, the layout, the bridal suite, the grooms suite, the flow of the ceremony and reception spaces, the patio, the lighting, the grounds… all of it. It’s clean, well kept, elevated. It’s literally immaculate! We got so much great feedback from our guests on how much they loved our venue. A fun detail I loved is they had a grandparent suite for elderly guest, who did not love the loud music during reception. The venue itself is very quiet and has great privacy, which is obviously what anyone would want on their wedding day if it rains, you are covered! The bridal suite is every girls dream- So much space, and so girly! The grooms suite was perfect and they loved getting to hangout in there. Not to mention they have the best photo spots! But what sets The Oakley apart—what genuinely puts it in a class of its own—is the TEAM 🩷 I don’t even know if stellar is the right word, because they are beyond that. Angela (the owner), Sarah, Megan, and everyone else behind the scenes- They are exceptional in every sense. Every person on their staff treated us with a level of kindness, professionalism, and generosity that we will never forget. They went above and beyond for us in ways they absolutely did not have to. They anticipated needs before we even voiced them. They handled details we never expected them to take on. They made our day feel seamless, peaceful, and so deeply cared for. Choosing the right venue and team can make or break your wedding day experience and it is so important to pick the right one. We are so glad we did and we felt so confident in their ability to take care of us and have our backs the day of our wedding! We felt valued, supported. That is something money can’t buy—and yet The Oakley gave it so freely. 🥰 They serve their couples with heart, with excellence, and with a genuine love for what they do. It shows in every touchpoint, every conversation, every moment of the wedding day. I have never been so thoroughly impressed by a business or a team! Five star service & I can honestly say a team of this caliber and genuine kindness is extremely hard to come by in the wedding industry. To anyone searching for a venue: book The Oakley. Truly. Every bride & groom should have the chance to experience what we did. It is worth every penny—and honestly, worth far more than that. The Oakley gave us the wedding of our dreams and memories we will cherish for the rest of our lives. I cannot recommend them enough. ❤️
Amazing! This was our first and only venue that we toured because it was perfect! Angela was amazing the whole time and the venue is just beautiful. Even months later I still get comments on how beautiful the wedding was. Angela and her team made sure the day went without a hitch and we are so thankful for that. We couldn’t have picked a more incredible venue. Highly recommend!!
The best venue!!! We booked our date when the venue still had a mud everywhere and under construction, and we trusted the vision! Best decision ever. I can’t say enough good things about Angela and her team 🙂 From the very beginning we had our tour and it was raining and muddy and Angela made sure we came back on a sunny day to get to really visit the venue site. This venue and the team are everything we could have asked for. Communication was amazing, any questions I had were answered same day, overall a great experience! We can’t thank Angela and her team enough for creating a space for our guests and making them feel welcome. Overall, it was a great time, and I was probably a lot calmer than I should have been but knowing the venue had an amazing team there was everything! If you are looking for a venue, book with them 🤍
The Oakley on the lake is a very special venue. I love how it’s a family business and how they treat every couple getting married here like family! I felt like I was one of Angela’s long lost daughters. You can tell that blood, sweat, tears and a lot of prayer and faith went into building this venue so brides like myself could have the wedding of their dreams, stress free. Also the venue is BEAUTIFUL! The bridal and groom suite is to amazing and decorated so nicely. I love that we got to get ready at the venue! Everything about this wedding venue is amazing and perfect.

FAQ

The Oakley offers a variety of amenities, including a 12-hour rental on weekends or 8-hour rental on weekdays, 30 tables, 500 Chiavari chairs, custom bar, indoor and outdoor event spaces, and a team onsite throughout your day. You’ll have access to a bridal suite, family and grooms’ suites, an outdoor ceremony pavilion, cocktail hour space, and even a golf cart for lakeside photos. Additional features include a caterer’s prep kitchen, outdoor heaters/AC units, and a list of our preferred vendors.

We have a preferred vendor list, but we welcome licensed and insured outside vendors.

We have paved, on-site parking with four handicap-accessible spots.

We are pretty flexible within reason. We do not, however, allow anything to be attached to the walls.

We have a three-bedroom house on our property that sleeps eight people.

We are BYOB, but require our bar service “Oakley on the Rocks” to pour. We are now offering a bar package as well.

We love our furry friends and are happy to have them be part of your event, but they should be supervised at all times to ensure everyone has a great experience!

We will be happy to reschedule to a later date, pending availability. If you need to cancel your event, the amount you’ll be responsible for depends on how close it is to the event date, ranging from part of the deposit to the full rental fee.

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We can’t wait to play a part in it.