You pull off Roswell Road — that busy commercial corridor linking Marietta to Roswell and downtown Atlanta — and suddenly the traffic noise fades. The building announces itself before you’ve even parked: clean white brick, modern lines, Edison bulbs glowing through tall windows even in daylight. This is not the typical Georgia wedding venue with columns and magnolias. Brick and Ivey feels like something you’d stumble upon in Brooklyn or Portland, transplanted to suburban Atlanta with just enough Southern hospitality to make it work. The courtyard greets you first — white lattice fence, cobblestone underfoot, a putting green (yes, really) tucked to one side. Through the glass doors, that pristine white brick continues for six thousand square feet, punctuated by polished concrete floors that catch the light just right and those Edison bulbs strung overhead like a constellation of warm amber stars. It’s industrial without being cold, modern without being minimal, and versatile enough to bend to nearly any aesthetic you bring to it. Poppy has designed Brick and Ivey wedding flowers for 4 celebrations here, and each time we walk through those doors with our buckets and foam and garden roses, we appreciate all over again how this blank canvas lets florals do what they do best: transform a space into something unforgettable.
About Brick and Ivey
Brick and Ivey opened its doors as part of the new wave of Atlanta wedding venues that reject the plantation aesthetic in favor of something cleaner, more urban, more now. Located at 1440A Roswell Road in Marietta — just one mile from the historic Marietta Square and about fifteen minutes from downtown Atlanta — the venue occupies a sweet spot of accessibility without the chaos of intown traffic. You can get here easily from I-75, and there’s a generous parking lot that never leaves guests circling or vendors unloading on the street. For couples hosting out-of-town guests, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is a manageable 30-35 miles south, and the surrounding East Marietta area offers plenty of hotel options along with the charming walkability of Marietta Square for a rehearsal dinner or post-wedding brunch.
The design philosophy at Brick and Ivey is intentionally restrained. Those white brick walls — exposed throughout the 6,000-square-foot main event space — create a gallery-like backdrop that allows your design choices to take center stage. The polished concrete floors add an industrial edge while remaining practical for setup and teardown (no carpet stains, no delicate parquet to worry about). Modern cross-back chairs, farm tables, round tables, linens, and glassware are all included in the site fee, which is a significant advantage for couples trying to manage their budget. The Edison bulb lighting — both indoors and strung across the outdoor courtyard — provides ambient warmth without the heaviness of traditional chandeliers.
Beyond the aesthetic, Brick and Ivey operates as a full-service venue with exclusive catering provided by Southern Charmed Catering. Off-site caterers are permitted but incur an additional fee, so most couples opt for the in-house team. Bar packages start at $23 per person and include options from house beer and wine to full open bar with specialty cocktails. The venue requires liability insurance from vendors, which is standard practice and something Poppy maintains as a matter of course. One logistical detail worth noting: the venue staff does not set up DIY décor, so if you’re planning to bring your own signage, favors, or decorative elements, you’ll need to coordinate with your planner or a trusted friend to handle placement.
For florists, the load-in and setup process at Brick and Ivey is straightforward. The venue opens at 10:00 AM on the wedding day, giving vendors a full window to work. There’s easy access from the parking lot to the main space, and the venue coordinators are communicative and organized. We’ve never encountered issues with setup timing or logistics here, which speaks to the professionalism of the team. The one element that requires advance planning is coordination with the in-house caterer on table setup timing — you’ll want your centerpieces placed after linens are down but before final place settings go out, and that typically happens in a specific window in the late afternoon.
Event Spaces & Floral Opportunities
Main Event Space
Capacity: 180 seated
Setting: The Main Event Space is the heart of Brick and Ivey — a sprawling 6,000-square-foot interior with exposed white brick walls on all sides, polished concrete floors that reflect light like still water, and Edison bulb string lights crisscrossing overhead. The ceiling height is generous without being cathedral-like, which creates an airy feeling while keeping the space intimate enough for conversation. Modern cross-back chairs and a mix of round and farm tables come with the venue, and the climate control means this space works year-round regardless of Atlanta’s notoriously unpredictable weather. The white brick is the defining feature here — pristine, textured, and photographically perfect. It reads as a true neutral, which means florals in any color palette will pop against it without clashing.
Floral approach: The white brick walls are your greatest asset for Brick and Ivey wedding flowers. This is a space where color commitment pays off — whether you go moody and romantic with burgundy Rip City dahlias and Café au Lait dahlias, or fresh and modern with white O’Hara roses and ivory lisianthus, the backdrop will amplify your choice rather than compete with it. We favor three approaches in this room. First, lush, low centerpieces on the round tables — think garden-style arrangements in matte ceramic compotes or brass footed bowls, packed tightly with Quicksand roses, white ranunculus, hellebores, and trailing jasmine vine, sitting at eight to ten inches so sightlines stay clear. Second, dramatic garland runners on the farm tables — a base of Italian ruscus and seeded eucalyptus with clusters of Romantic Antike roses, spray roses, and astilbe woven through every eighteen inches, interspersed with taper candles in brass holders. Third, a statement installation at the head table or behind the sweetheart table — either a large-scale floral backdrop (think five feet wide by four feet tall, with a lush, asymmetrical garden composition) or a suspended installation that plays off the Edison bulb lights overhead. The concrete floors can handle the weight of large urns, so flanking the entrance to the space with oversized arrangements — Sahara roses, white hydrangea, pampas grass, and olive branches in aged stone vessels — creates a grand arrival moment. One often-overlooked opportunity: the green hedge wall that the venue uses for signage can be enhanced with floral clusters or left as-is to reduce your overall floral footprint and stretch your budget toward the guest tables.
Outdoor Ceremony Courtyard
Capacity: 180 seated
Setting: The Outdoor Ceremony Courtyard is where Brick and Ivey reveals its softer side. Enclosed by white lattice fencing and original brick walls, the cobblestone patio is partially covered, offering protection from light rain or harsh sun. The courtyard opens to views of the surrounding lawn and that whimsical putting green, and Edison bulb string lights continue the aesthetic from inside to out. The white architecture creates a clean, almost European backdrop — it’s reminiscent of a Spanish courtyard or a French garden, depending on how you style it. The space flows naturally into the main event area, making it ideal for a ceremony-to-reception transition without guests needing to leave the property.
Hoyles Social Room (Game Room & Cocktail Space)
Capacity: Flexible, depending on setup
Setting: Hoyles Social Room is the wildcard space at Brick and Ivey — a separate room adjacent to the main event space that serves triple duty as groomsmen prep area, cocktail hour venue, and late-night after-party room. The design leans into entertainment with billiards, shuffleboard, foosball, darts, and large-screen TVs, giving it a lounge vibe that’s deliberately more casual than the main space. There’s access to a covered patio from this room, extending the usable square footage when weather permits. The room has its own bar setup, which makes it particularly effective for cocktail hour service before guests transition into the main event space.
Floral approach: The Hoyles Social Room doesn’t need — or want — heavy floral treatment. This is a space where less is more, and where florals play a supporting role rather than starring. For cocktail hour, focus on the bar and a few highboy tables. A single large arrangement on the bar — something textural and loose, like blushing bride protea, white king protea, burgundy scabiosa, and eucalyptus in a dark ceramic vessel — adds a focal point without interfering with bartender workflow. On the highboy tables, small arrangements in bud vases or low compotes with three to five stems each (spray roses, wax flower, eucalyptus) provide color and polish without overwhelming the games and conversation. If the room is being used for groomsmen prep earlier in the day, a simple boutonniere display on the bar or a small arrangement near the mirror adds a thoughtful touch for getting-ready photos. One Poppy tip: if you’re doing a late-night after-party in this space, consider moving a few smaller arrangements from the cocktail hour setup to side tables rather than ordering additional florals specifically for this phase of the evening.
Wedding Flower Ideas for Brick and Ivey
Modern Minimalist
This concept embraces the industrial aesthetic of Brick and Ivey with clean lines, restrained color, and architectural blooms. The palette is monochromatic white and cream — O’Hara roses, white ranunculus, ivory lisianthus, white tulips (when in season), and white anemones — punctuated by structural greenery like eucalyptus, olive branches, and maidenhair fern. Vessels are key to this look: think geometric brass containers, matte white ceramic cylinders, and clear glass cubes. The arrangements are tightly composed and symmetrical rather than loose and organic, and each bloom is pristine and picture-perfect. On the long farm tables, run a garland of seeded eucalyptus and silver dollar eucalyptus down the center with clusters of white votives and white taper candles in modern brass holders, then place a single statement arrangement at each end — a low, tight cluster of white garden roses and ranunculus in a matte white compote. For the ceremony arch, a simple structure adorned on one corner only with white phalaenopsis orchids and trailing amaranthus makes a sculptural, modern statement. This look works beautifully in the Main Event Space where the white brick amplifies the monochromatic palette, and it photographs like a dream — crisp, elegant, and timeless.
Southern Garden Romance
This concept leans into Atlanta’s lush, humid summers and the romance of Southern garden parties. The palette is soft and verdant — blush Quicksand roses, peach Juliet and Romantic Antike garden roses, ivory spray roses, white hydrangea, blush ranunculus, white cosmos, blush astilbe, and plenty of greenery including Italian ruscus, lemon leaf, and jasmine vine. Vessels are natural and organic — terracotta pots, wooden boxes, vintage brass compotes, and ceramic urns with a slightly aged patina. The arrangements are lush, loose, and overflowing — the kind that look like you gathered them from a cutting garden and just barely tamed them into containers. For centerpieces on round tables, use low, mounded arrangements that spill over the edges of their containers, mixing different bloom sizes and textures for visual interest. On farm tables, create a garland runner with a base of lemon leaf and Italian ruscus, then weave in clusters of garden roses, spray roses, and hydrangea every twelve inches, finishing with trailing jasmine vine and scattered blush petals. The ceremony arch should be abundant and asymmetrical — one side heavily laden with blooms and greenery, the other more sparse, creating an organic, just-picked feeling. This style shines in both the courtyard (where it complements the white lattice and cobblestone) and the Main Event Space (where the white brick provides the perfect neutral canvas for all that soft color and texture).
Urban Jewel Tones
This concept plays with the industrial edge of Brick and Ivey by introducing deep, saturated colors that feel both modern and luxurious. The palette is rich and moody — burgundy dahlias (Rip City, Black Satin), deep red roses (Black Baccara, Red Piano), plum-toned ranunculus, burgundy carnations (underrated and stunning), dark scabiosa, deep purple lisianthus, and accents of dusty pink (Quicksand roses, Amnesia roses) to lighten the intensity. Greenery is equally dramatic — dark ruscus, burgundy-toned seeded eucalyptus, and trailing amaranthus. Vessels should be elegant and substantial — matte black ceramic compotes, aged brass urns, dark gray stoneware, or even mercury glass for a hint of shimmer. The arrangements are dense and lush with a painterly quality, where colors bleed into one another rather than sitting in distinct blocks. For the Main Event Space, alternate between tall arrangements on clear glass risers (so the stems and water become part of the design) and low, tightly packed arrangements that sit directly on the table. The contrast in height creates visual drama without blocking conversation. On farm tables, a lush garland runner in deep jewel tones becomes the entire tablescape — no need for additional centerpieces when the garland itself is the statement. For the ceremony, a full arch or chuppah in these deep tones creates an unforgettable focal point against the white brick and lattice. This look is particularly stunning for fall and winter weddings at Brick and Ivey, when the richness of the palette complements cooler weather and golden-hour light.
Seasonal Considerations
Atlanta’s climate is humid subtropical, which means hot, sticky summers and mild winters with occasional cold snaps. Understanding the seasonal rhythm helps you choose flowers that will not only look beautiful but also hold up through your wedding day.
Spring (March-May) is one of the most popular wedding seasons in Atlanta, and for good reason. Temperatures are mild — typically in the 60s to 70s — and the humidity hasn’t yet reached its summer peak. This is peak season for some of the most coveted wedding flowers: peonies (available late April through early June, though prices drop as local supply increases in May), ranunculus, tulips, anemones, and sweet peas. Georgia also produces gorgeous local dogwood branches in April, which make stunning additions to large-scale arrangements. For Brick and Ivey weddings, take advantage of the temperate weather by using the outdoor courtyard for the ceremony — spring flowers like Sarah Bernhardt peonies, French tulips, and Italian ranunculus will hold up beautifully without wilting. The white brick interior stays cool, so even delicate blooms like sweet peas can be used on guest tables without worry. One note of caution: Atlanta spring weather can be unpredictable, with sudden temperature swings and afternoon thunderstorms. Always have a rain plan for outdoor ceremonies, and communicate with your florist about timing — we typically deliver ceremony flowers as close to the ceremony start time as possible to ensure everything looks fresh.
Fall (September-November) is the other peak wedding season in Atlanta, and it’s easy to see why. Temperatures cool down to the 60s and 70s, humidity drops, and the light takes on that golden, slant-angle quality that photographers dream about. Fall brings a new crop of locally grown flowers — dahlias are at their peak in September and October (Café au Lait, Café au Lait Rosé, Peaches and Cream), along with zinnias, celosia, and late-season roses. This is also the season for dramatic foliage — Georgia sweet gum branches with their burgundy and gold leaves, oak branches, and even cotton stems for a true Southern touch. For Brick and Ivey weddings, fall is the season to embrace rich, warm color palettes that complement the Edison bulb lighting and white brick. Think burnt orange, deep burgundy, rust, mustard yellow, and chocolate brown. The outdoor courtyard is at its best in fall — mild temperatures mean guests will actually linger for cocktail hour, and ceremony flowers will hold up beautifully. One logistical note: fall is also football season in Georgia, and weekends with major college games (UGA, Georgia Tech) can impact traffic and hotel availability. Plan accordingly if you’re hosting out-of-town guests.
Winter (December-February) in Atlanta is mild compared to northern climates, but it’s unpredictable. You might have a 60-degree sunny day in January or a rare ice storm that shuts down the city. Winter weddings at Brick and Ivey benefit from the venue’s climate-controlled interior and covered portions of the courtyard. Floral availability shifts in winter toward more tropical imports and greenhouse-grown flowers. Roses, carnations, lilies, and chrysanthemums are reliable and affordable. Amaryllis, paperwhites, and tulips (forced for winter availability) bring a seasonal feeling. For a holiday wedding, incorporate evergreen branches (cedar, pine, fir), eucalyptus, and berries (hypericum, ilex) into your designs. Winter is also a great time to play with texture — add velvet ribbon, dried elements like pampas grass or lunaria, and candles to create warmth and depth. The white brick at Brick and Ivey looks particularly striking with deep winter colors like emerald green, burgundy, and navy. One advantage of winter weddings: flower prices tend to be more stable (you’re not competing with peak wedding season demand), and local Atlanta florists often have more availability for custom work.
Poppy’s Expert Take
The white brick is your friend, not your competition. We’ve seen couples worry that the white brick walls at Brick and Ivey are “too plain” or need to be “covered up” with excessive florals or drapery. This is a mistake. The white brick is a feature, not a flaw. It provides the perfect neutral backdrop for your florals to shine without competing for attention. Lean into it rather than fighting against it, and you’ll end up with a more cohesive, elegant design that photographs beautifully. If you want to add dimension to the walls, consider a single statement installation — like a large floral backdrop behind the head table — rather than trying to cover every surface.
Plan your ceremony and cocktail hour timing carefully. One of the logistical challenges at Brick and Ivey is coordinating the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception when you’re using both the outdoor courtyard and the Main Event Space. If you’re doing an outdoor ceremony followed by an indoor reception in the same space, you’ll need to plan for a cocktail hour in a separate area (the Hoyles Social Room or the courtyard if weather permits) while the main space is flipped from ceremony to reception. This flip typically takes 30-45 minutes, and it’s not a time when the floral team can be in the space — the venue staff and caterers are moving chairs, setting tables, and placing linens. Communicate with your florist about which ceremony flowers can be repurposed for the reception (ceremony arch florals moved to the head table, aisle arrangements redistributed to the bar or gift table) to maximize your budget and avoid having ceremony florals sit unused after the vows.
Don’t underestimate the power of greenery. The Edison bulb lighting at Brick and Ivey creates a warm, romantic ambiance, and lush greenery plays beautifully in that light. You don’t need to load every arrangement with expensive blooms to make an impact. A garland runner of Italian ruscus, seeded eucalyptus, and olive branches with just a few clusters of garden roses and spray roses woven through will look abundant and elegant while keeping costs in check. The green hedge wall the venue provides is also an opportunity — enhance it with a few floral clusters rather than ordering a full floral backdrop, and you’ve just saved yourself several hundred dollars that can go toward guest table centerpieces.
Time your deliveries around Atlanta traffic. Roswell Road can be a nightmare during rush hour, and I-75 is unpredictable at best. For Brick and Ivey weddings, we typically schedule our delivery and setup for late morning or early afternoon on the wedding day, after morning traffic has cleared but before evening rush hour begins. If your wedding is on a Saturday, traffic is less of an issue, but Sunday weddings can be impacted by church traffic in Marietta. Build in buffer time, and communicate with your florist about traffic patterns. Also, be aware that the venue is in a suburban area without much late-night food delivery — if your vendor team will be working through dinner, plan accordingly.
Use the two bridal suites to your advantage. Brick and Ivey provides two separate bridal suites for getting ready, which is a luxury at this price point. This is a perfect opportunity for getting-ready photos with your bouquet and bridesmaid arrangements beautifully displayed. We typically deliver personal flowers (bouquets, boutonnieres, corsages) to the bridal suites first thing in the morning so they’re ready for photos, then return later in the afternoon to set up ceremony and reception florals. Communicate with your photographer about timing so they can capture detail shots of the florals in the bridal suite — a bouquet hanging on a pretty ribbon against the white brick, bridesmaid bouquets arranged on a vintage tray, boutonnieres lined up on a marble surface. These shots add value to your floral investment by capturing the designs before the chaos of the wedding day begins.
The living hedge wall is a budget-saver in disguise. That green hedge wall in the reception space is already included in your venue fee, and it’s a ready-made backdrop for signage, the gift table, or even the head table. Before you invest in a large floral installation for that area, consider how the hedge wall might already be providing the greenery base you need. We’ve created stunning designs by simply adding floral clusters to the hedge wall — three or four spots where we’ve tucked in garden roses, hydrangea, and trailing greenery — rather than building a freestanding floral wall from scratch. This approach can save you $500-$1,000 while still achieving a lush, photo-ready backdrop.
What Poppy Couples Spend on Flowers Here
Based on Poppy’s experience with Brick and Ivey wedding flowers, couples invest an average of $2,788 on their floral designs, though we’ve created beautiful celebrations at a range of budget levels. Here’s how floral budgets typically break down at this venue.
$1,800 - $2,500 | The Essentials
At this level, you’re covering the must-haves: bridal bouquet, bridesmaid bouquets (4-6), boutonnieres (6-8), and corsages (2-4) for personal flowers, plus guest table centerpieces for the Main Event Space and a single ceremony focal point. For centerpieces, choose either low, lush arrangements on all guest tables (mix of rounds and farm tables) or a garland runner on the farm tables with low arrangements on rounds only. The ceremony focal point might be a moderately sized arch installation (focusing florals on one quadrant rather than covering the entire structure) or a pair of substantial urns flanking the ceremony site. Skip the cocktail hour florals and instead repurpose ceremony arrangements to the bar and entry table for the reception. Use the venue’s existing green hedge wall as-is without floral enhancement. This budget requires prioritization, but it’s absolutely possible to create a beautiful, cohesive design. Work with your florist to choose blooms that give you volume for your budget — roses, carnations, and hydrangea stretch further than garden roses and dahlias. Consider greenery-heavy designs with fewer blooms, and lean into the white brick and Edison bulb lighting to do some of the decorative work for you.
$2,500 - $4,000 | The Full Picture
This is the sweet spot for Brick and Ivey weddings, and it’s where most Poppy couples land. You’re covering all the personal flowers (bridal bouquet, bridesmaid bouquets, boutonnieres, corsages, flower girl flowers) plus comprehensive reception florals and a statement ceremony installation. For the Main Event Space, this budget allows for centerpieces on all guest tables — either low, lush arrangements in varied vessels for visual interest, or garland runners on farm tables with complementary low arrangements on rounds. You can add impact with a pair of large urns flanking the entry to the main space, a substantial arrangement on the bar, and floral enhancement to the hedge wall (three to five floral clusters tucked into the greenery). For the ceremony in the outdoor courtyard, this budget accommodates a full arch installation (asymmetrical organic style or symmetrical traditional coverage) plus aisle markers (every third or fourth row). You’ll have florals for the cocktail hour as well — arrangements on highboy tables in the Hoyles Social Room and a focal piece on the bar. This budget level also allows for more premium blooms like garden roses (Patience, Juliet, Keira), ranunculus, and seasonal favorites like dahlias or peonies. You have flexibility to choose a more complex color palette and incorporate special touches like a floral hoop for the flower girl or a boutonniere with a unique bloom for the groom.
$4,000+ | The Full Experience
At this investment level, Brick and Ivey becomes a floral showcase. You’re covering all the elements from the previous tier, but with elevated scale, premium blooms, and additional installations that transform the space. Think oversized arrangements on guest tables (mixing low and elevated designs for dimension), dramatic garland runners on farm tables that are wider and more densely packed with blooms, and multiple large-scale installations — entry urns, bar arrangements, gift table, escort card table, and bathroom flowers. The ceremony installation becomes a true showpiece — a fully covered arch or chuppah with lush, organic florals cascading from top to bottom, complemented by substantial aisle arrangements on both sides every other row. In the Main Event Space, you might add a suspended installation above the dance floor or head table (working with the existing Edison bulb structure), or a full floral backdrop behind the sweetheart table. Cocktail hour gets the full treatment with arrangements on every highboy table, the bar, and additional florals throughout the Hoyles Social Room. This budget allows for premium, locally