The Space
The Harper Fowlkes House is an elegant, historic wedding venue located in Savannah, Georgia’s Historic District, an 1842 Greek Revival mansion furnished with beautiful antiques and boasting a spacious garden. Set on Orleans Square in historic downtown Savannah, the house pairs genuine period grandeur with a lush, tentable garden, giving couples both a stately mansion backdrop and a beautiful outdoor setting. Filled with fabulous photo opportunities throughout, the Harper Fowlkes House offers a romantic, character-rich celebration. That combination of an 1842 Greek Revival mansion, antique interiors, and a spacious garden makes the Harper Fowlkes House a distinctive Savannah choice. For couples who want an elegant, historic wedding with a Greek Revival mansion and a lush garden in downtown Savannah, the Harper Fowlkes House is a memorable and romantic choice.
Capacity & Layout
The Harper Fowlkes House offers both an antique-filled mansion and a spacious garden, giving couples elegant indoor and outdoor settings. The tentable garden can accommodate 120 guests for an outdoor celebration, while seated dinners in the house offer an intimate setting for smaller gatherings, with access to the first floor, tables and chairs, and setup time. Outdoor events include access to the garden and back porch, along with the carriage house with its bathroom and bar. That layout lets couples exchange vows in the lush garden, then celebrate under a tent or on the porch, giving the day a natural flow with a genuine weather plan, and couples may arrange access to the garden the day before to prepare. The 1842 Greek Revival mansion, with its antiques, gives every part of the celebration a stately, historic character. That combination of a historic mansion, a tentable garden for 120, a carriage house, and a back porch suits intimate to mid-size weddings, keeping the celebration elegant and connected from the ceremony through the reception in Savannah.
Amenities
The Harper Fowlkes House pairs its historic setting with genuinely flexible amenities. Couples can bring their own caterer, since there is a professional kitchen on site, giving them real freedom over the dining, and the carriage house, with its bathroom and bar, along with the back porch and garden, provide characterful spaces for the celebration. Couples may also arrange access to the garden the day before the ceremony to set up. The 1842 Greek Revival mansion, its beautiful antiques, the spacious garden, and the Orleans Square setting give photographers a stately, romantic range of backdrops filled with fabulous photo opportunities. For the entertainment, the garden and mansion spaces give a wedding DJ characterful settings to build sound and lighting into, so the reception stays lively at a historic Greek Revival mansion in downtown Savannah.
Location & Getting There
The Harper Fowlkes House sits at 230 Barnard Street on Orleans Square in downtown Savannah’s Historic District, Georgia. That central, walkable location is a genuine advantage for a wedding weekend, since out-of-town guests can stay at nearby Historic District hotels, explore Savannah’s celebrated squares, restaurants, and River Street on foot, and reach everything easily, while Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport is conveniently close for anyone flying in. The charming Historic District setting gives guests plenty to enjoy around the wedding. Yet the house’s 1842 Greek Revival architecture, antique interiors, and spacious garden give the celebration an elegant, historic feel once you arrive. That combination of a historic mansion with a walkable downtown Savannah location is a big part of what draws couples to the Harper Fowlkes House.
Why Couples Book Dow Oak Here
You only get one reception at this venue, so it should be run by a team that already knows how to make a room like it work:
- We have actually performed at this venue, so we plan for its sound, layout, and flow instead of guessing on your night
- One team for your DJ and MC, photo booth, and custom lighting, on a single plan and one contract
- Backup DJs scheduled and on call, with your full plan shared across our team
- An online planning portal plus a planning call before the day
- More than 3,000 five-star reviews on The Knot, WeddingWire, and Google
- Transparent pricing with no hidden fees, and just $400 reserves your date
Wedding DJ FAQ
Have you performed at this venue before?
Yes. Every venue in our directory is one we have actually worked, so we already know how to set up, light, and run the room for a wedding, from ceremony sound to the last dance.
How much is a wedding DJ?
Our wedding DJ packages start at $1,500, and just $400 reserves your date. Your final price depends on add-ons like a photo booth, uplighting, or ceremony sound.
Do you provide lighting and a photo booth too?
Yes. One team handles your DJ and MC, color-matched uplighting, and a modern photo booth on a single plan.
What happens if our DJ has an emergency?
We always have trained backup DJs scheduled and on call, with your full plan shared across our team, so someone can step in seamlessly.
How do we book you?
Check your date using the form on this page. We confirm availability, send your pricing, and a $400 deposit reserves your date.
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