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Cathedral of St. Philip weddings
The Episcopal cathedral on Peachtree Road expects that one of the couple, or a parent, is an active member, and the member rate needs at least one year of membership and a pledge. Members of other Episcopal churches in the Diocese of Atlanta may ask through their own priest. Only an Episcopal priest may officiate, and weddings run only on Saturdays at 2, 3, 6 or 7 pm. Book 90 days to one year ahead.
Ceremony And Reception Spaces
| Space | Guests | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Cathedral nave | Ask the venue | Full Cathedral with balcony and the Aeolian Skinner organ. |
| Mikell Chapel | Ask the venue | Smaller chapel with a short aisle, only altar flowers and two candelabra allowed. |
How It Photographs
No flash during the service. Photos of the wedding party at the altar are allowed for 20 minutes after the church empties, and pictures before must stop 30 minutes ahead as guests arrive. Video sits in the balcony or behind the reredos, and in Mikell Chapel the photographer may stand only at the back.
Venue Details
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Published Price | Active, pledging members, Cathedral $3500 and Mikell Chapel $2465. Cathedral members and Diocesan Episcopalians, Cathedral $5000 and Mikell Chapel $3875. (source) |
| Phone | 404-365-1000 |
| Website | The venue site |
| Address | 2744 Peachtree Road NW, Atlanta, GA 30305 |
Facts from cathedralatl.org, cathedralatl.org, cathedralatl.org, read November 2026.
What The Venue Publishes
- Priest fee and premarital counseling for members
- Organist
- Wedding guild directors
- One acolyte
- Basic altar flowers
- Use of the Cathedral or chapel for rehearsal and wedding
- The Parlor opens two hours before the wedding. Hair and makeup should be done before arriving, and groomsmen arrive dressed.
- A $750 add on records the service on the in house multi camera system. Choir options run from $2500 to $5500. No aisle runners, petals or rice, and guest books and signage are not allowed.
How I Would Photograph A Wedding Here
In a church I learn the rules before the day. Many sanctuaries limit where a photographer can stand and whether flash is allowed during the service, so I meet the officiant or the wedding coordinator early and plan the long lens angles from the back and the balcony. The procession, the vows and the walk out are the moments I protect.
Ask where you will get ready. A clean, bright room with a big window makes the dress, the details and those first quiet minutes look like a magazine story, and it saves time on the day.
Questions To Ask Cathedral of St. Philip
- Can we bring in an outside caterer for a cultural menu, and is there a fee?
- Where can we take portraits, and are any areas off limits on our date?
- What time can the vendors load in, and when does the music have to stop?
- Is there a hotel nearby you work with for out of town guests?
Send me the answers and your date, and I will plan the photographs and the film around them. Check your date.
Plan The Day
A Wedding Day At Cathedral of St. Philip
Cathedral of St. Philip is an indoor venue, so the light inside stays the same all day and the sunset is a bonus, not a deadline. I plan twenty minutes right at sunset for the two of you outside the doors, and we time the toasts or the first dance so nobody misses dinner.
The times below are worked out from the sunset in Buckhead on the 15th of each month, with daylight saving included. Move everything earlier in winter and later in June.
| Month | Ceremony | Portraits Begin | Sunset | Blue Hour Ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May | 6:45 PM | 7:30 PM | 8:30 PM | 9:00 PM |
| October | 5:20 PM | 6:05 PM | 7:05 PM | 7:35 PM |
Getting ready photos usually start about two hours before the ceremony, so book hair and makeup to finish thirty minutes before I arrive.
Compare
How Cathedral of St. Philip Compares
Cathedral of St. Philip does not publish a guest count online, so bring your number to the first call. It is one of 9 venues in this guide that put a price online. Close by in Buckhead you can also look at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church, The Westin Buckhead Atlanta, Buckhead Theatre by SCANA Energy.
Questions About Cathedral of St. Philip
How many guests fit at Cathedral of St. Philip?
Cathedral of St. Philip does not publish a capacity online, so ask the venue directly.
How much does Cathedral of St. Philip cost for a wedding?
Here is what the venue lists online. Active, pledging members, Cathedral $3500 and Mikell Chapel $2465. Cathedral members and Diocesan Episcopalians, Cathedral $5000 and Mikell Chapel $3875.. Prices change, so confirm with the venue.
Will you photograph our wedding at Cathedral of St. Philip?
Yes. I photograph and film weddings all over Buckhead. Check your date and tell me about your plans.
Found Your Venue
Tell me where in Buckhead you are getting married and I will tell you how I would photograph it.