Day
Chapel at The State Botanical Garden of Georgia
The
Day Chapel, situated in a secluded hardwood forest, is one of the premier
wedding facilities in the greater Athens area. Dedicated in 1994, the chapel was
a gift to the Garden in memory of Cecil B. Day, Sr. by his family. An eclectic
blend of architectural styles designed by Smith Dalia Architects, it is constructed
primarily of cypress and other native woods. Stunning carved mahogany and glass
doors are among the decorative features that incorporate the state bird, state
butterfly, state flower, and state tree into interior design motifs.
Other notable decorative elements include custom hand-tufted wool rugs, light
fixtures, and lectern. Geometric designs in the rugs derive from the pew fabric,
itself inspired by the Book of Kells, an illuminated 8th century manuscript. The
Belgian blocks which form the foundation and line the driveway were originally
used to pave Atlanta's Decatur Street shortly after the Civil War.
706-542-6467
E-mail us at: sbgrent@uga.edu
For a great Athens wedding, visit Day
Chapel
