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EVENT FACILITIES CONTACTS

For further information, to schedule a site visit, or to determine facility availability, please do not hesitate to contact the Carter Center Events Office.

Any of the following experienced and knowledgeable staff members are happy to assist you:

Molly Howard
Phone: (404) 420-5113
molly.howard@emory.edu

Patricia Rafshoon
Phone: (404) 420-5123 
patricia.rafshoon@emory.edu

Lisa Wiley
Phone: (404) 420-5111
lwiley@emory.edu


Lindsey Ciener
Phone: (404) 420-5112
lciener@emory.edu

For inquiries, or to tentatively reserve any of our facilities, please complete the online request form: Click here

 



The Carter Center provides an elegant venue for weddings.
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The Carter Center provides an elegant venue for weddings.



The following amenities are included in the facility rental fee:

  • Experienced and knowledgeable conference staff


  • Courtesy on-site parking


  • Setup/breakdown of all space


  • Cleaning service before and after your event


  • Basic audiovisual equipment available for use at no additional charge


  • Seated meals for up to 210 guests


  • Theater seating for up to 450 guests


  • Cocktail receptions for up to 700 guests


  • Professional assistance in program planning


  • Food and beverage provided by Proof of the Pudding, the official caterer for The Carter Center 


  • Coordination with the caterer and assistance in the selection of food, beverages, and flowers


  • Trained volunteers to greet, direct, and inform guests as needed


  • Uniformed security personnel on site during the event


  • Conference and Event Services staff on site and available during the entire event


  • Wireless Internet access


  • Beautiful wedding facilities available for your special day


  • Enchanting grounds for your guests to explore


  • Option for your guests to tour the Jimmy Carter Library and Museum


  • The Cecil B. Day Chapel, an auditorium that seats up to 450 guests, featuring state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment

    Click here for printable version of amenities.

Thank you for your interest in The Carter Center.  We look forward to working with you to plan your conference or special event.

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Carter Center Event Facilities

Welcome to The Carter Center, one of Atlanta's premier event facilities.
« Featuring exclusive catering by Atlanta's own Proof of the Pudding and located just two miles from downtown, The Carter Presidential Center offers an array of uniquely designed and decorated meeting and event spaces for a wide variety of events.

« With grand auditorium (the Cecil B. Day Chapel), an elegant lobby (the Library Lobby), breathtaking views of Atlanta's skyline, and acres upon acres of rolling hills and gardens, The Carter Center is the perfect location for hosting your next event.  From wedding ceremonies and receptions to bar/bat mitzvahs,  press conferences, seminars, corporate retreats, and social functions, we do it all! 

« With theater seating for up to 450, banquet seating for up to 210, and the ability to accommodate up to 500 people for a cocktail reception, The Carter Presidential Center is truly the perfect location for your next event.

« Dedicated in 1986, the Carter Presidential Center's timeless architecture, enchanting grounds and gardens, and simply captivating interior are sure to provide a truly unforgettable event experience.



This prestigious and elegant facility is the perfect location for an undoubtedly memorable event.


Prestigious...
 
Tucked into a rolling hillside with a skyline view of Atlanta, The Carter Presidential Center is a 37-acre retreat located just two miles from downtown. It is the ultimate business experience in an awe-inspiring setting. The latest technology, including Internet access, video conferencing, and satellite uplink/downlink, can be arranged as needed for your meeting. Our meeting and special events spaces can accommodate groups of 10 to 1,200.   
 
Elegant...
The Carter Presidential Center is also one of the top venues in Atlanta for hosting special events, weddings and receptions, and bar/bat mitzvahs. It is also a popular site for hosting visiting dignitaries, heads of state, and press conferences.   
 
Memorable...
Experience the historical ambiance of the Carter Presidential Center's uniquely designed interiors or open a door and step into the serenity of our gardens, a setting exclusive to Atlanta and unique to the world the perfect choice for your next event.  

Thank you for your interest in The Carter Center, and we look forward to working with you!

Click here for directions to The Carter Center.


Select a room from the list below for photos and specific information:

ROOM CLASSROOM CONFERENCE BANQUET RECEPTION THEATER
Cecil B. Day Chapel (includes all foyers) 150 50 N/A N/A 450
Copenhill Café & Patio N/A N/A 150 without
dance floor
250 150
Cyprus Room (includes all foyers) 100 40 210 without
dance floor
250 275
Executive Dining Room 20 24 30 30 30
Ivan Allen III Pavilion Main Foyer N/A N/A 70 175 50
Library Lobby N/A N/A 70 300 N/A
Lower Commons N/A N/A 50 75 50
Rotunda/Upper Commons N/A N/A 75 150 80
Zaban Room 40 35 50 65 65

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Support
Support The Carter Center

Contact these vendors for audiovisual and catering needs.  Facility contacts listed at left.


Lighting & Production Equipment, Inc. logo


Lighting & Production Equipment, Inc. is the exclusive audiovisual provider for The Carter Center.

Contact: Bruce Harlan

Phone:  (404) 352-0464

E-mail: 
mailto:bharlan@lpe.com

Web site: http://www.lpe.com




Proof of the Pudding logo


Proof of the Pudding is the exclusive caterer for The Carter Center.

Contact: Jane Quillen

Phone: (404) 892-2359 Ext. 114

Fax: (404) 898-1753

E-mail: j
quillen@proofpudding.com

Web site: http://www.proofatlanta.com
"The staff was very kind, professional, and efficient.  Our event was a great success!"
-Rita Samuels, Georgia Coalition of Black Women