Garden Experiences

  • The Garden Cottage

    Beyond the Garden Gate

    This package Included several enhancements for your design of the day as well as a professional month of coordinator to ensure a smooth wedding ceremony and celebration.

    This experience includes:

    Accessibility:

    Up to 12 Hour venue rental starting at 10am with 5 hour event timeframe (half hour guest arrival, half hour ceremony, 1 hour cocktail hour, 3 hour reception ) End time no later than 10pm.

    Use of private getting ready areas starting at 10 am.

    1 hour rehearsal access

    1 hour engagement photo access by appointment.

    Spaces:

    3,500 square foot climate controlled and ADA accessible venue with indoor and outdoor gathering spaces

    Separate private getting ready cottage for bridal party and family with private restroom, soft seating area, bar cart, fridge, and multiple vanities for hair and make up preparations

    Ceremony space options including outdoor garden chapel with custom wooden pew seating or indoor vaulted ceiling gathering room with porch overlook to host up to 120 guests

    Multiple cocktail hour options in garden, covered porch or garden patios

    Window lit, vaulted ceiling gathering space featuring built in fireplace, dance floor, adjoining bar and kitchen prep areas

    Prep kitchen is the only space to serve food and includes ice, stainless steel sink, refrigerator and freezer, microwave, warmer and prep tables

    Onsite Parking

    Included Set Up:
    15- 60" round tables

    120 white folded padded chairs

    4 high boy tables

    Soft seating section with couch, chairs, coffee table

    Cake table, buffet tables, welcome tables and other accessory tables

    Wooden bar front + built in bar.

    Cocktail wagon for cocktail hour

    Patio with built in bar window, garden tables, wood burning fireplace

    1 garden fire pit , and patio fireplace includes firewood + setup

    2 additional built in ambient fireplace areas.

    Table + chair + included venue event item set up, break down, cleaning of event spaces including trash removal

    *See additional personal item set up + breakdown, cleanup fees options below

    Onsite Staffing:

    One professional month of coordinator to provide month and event day services. Communication to begin one month prior and includes initial planning meeting, final walk through meeting with key vendor team. .A timeline and ceremony walking order guide will be provided and communicated with vendors one week prior to your event. 1 hour of rehearsal ceremony walk through prior to your wedding. Day of services will include 10 hours of onsite coverage. Please see coordinator details below for additional information and add on’s

    Onsite event manager for event duration

    Security Guard (required if alcohol is served)

    Included Enhancement Accessories:
    Ivory, blush or soft blue table linens, white or ivory linen napkins

    Acrylic Table numbers 1-15

    Garden Cocktail Umbrellas for Garden Tables

    Glass bud vases (3 per table) flowers and set up not included)

    Silver, gold or clear votive candles- please see our enhancement list below (3 per table)

    Knife set + cake plateau

    1 gold card box

    Bridal Party Champagne tower glassware and set up

    Polaroid + 3 packs of film and a book to capture your event celebration

    1 event easel

    Acrylic beverage Napkin holder

    Acrylic Drink Sign Frame

    Toasting flutes for bride and groom

    Send off ribbon wands

    Day of emergency kit

    Requirements:

    Security for any packages that include alcohol

    A licensed and insured bartender and caterer is required

    Refundable damage deposit of $1,000 in form of a check due at walkthrough

    Pricing:

    Sept.-November & April-June

    Saturdays: $8,150

    Fridays: $6,950

    Sundays: $6,700

    Mondays-Thursdays: $5,700

    Dec.- March & July-August

    Saturdays: Starting at $7,150

    Fridays: $5,950

    Sundays: $5,700

    Mondays-Thursdays: $5,450

    ** Please contact for Holiday pricing **

  • Simply Wed

    This package is our base wedding package. Additional enhancements and wedding coordinator may be added.

    What this experience includes:

    Accessibility:

    12 hour venue rental. Starting at 10am and ending by 10pm

    Spaces:

    3,500 square foot climate controlled and ADA accessible venue with indoor and outdoor gathering spaces

    Separate private getting ready cottage for bridal party and family with private restroom, soft seating area, bar cart, fridge, and multiple vanities for hair and make up preparations.

    Ceremony space options including outdoor garden chapel with custom wooden pew seating or indoor vaulted ceiling gathering room with porch overlook to host up to 120 guests

    Multiple cocktail hour options in garden, covered porch or garden patios

    Window lit, vaulted ceiling gathering space featuring built in fireplace, dance floor, adjoining bar and kitchen prep areas

    Prep kitchen is the only space to serve food and includes ice, stainless steel sink, refrigerator and freezer, microwave, warmer and prep tables

    1 hour engagement photos by appointment

    site Parking

    Included Set Up:

    15- 60" round tables

    120 white folded padded chairs

    4 high boy tables

    Soft seating section with couch, chairs, coffee table

    Cake table, buffet tables, welcome tables and other accessory tables

    Wooden bar front + built in bar.

    1 garden fire pit , and patio fireplace includes firewood + setup 2 additional built in ambient fireplace areas.

    Table + chair + included venue event Item set up, break down, cleaning of event spaces including trash removal

    Ivory, blush or soft blue table linens, white or ivory linen napkins,

    Onsite Staffing:

    A venue manager will be onsite during duration of event timeframe.

    Important day of event accessories to include;

    Day of emergency kit

    *Ask about our enhancement and event accessory rental options

    Requirements:

    Security for any packages that include alcohol

    Security guard (required if alcohol is served)

    A professional and insured day of coordinator is required

    A licensed and insured bartender and caterer is required

    Refundable damage deposit of $1,000, due at walk through

    Pricing:

    Sept.-November & April-June

    Saturdays: $6,950

    Fridays: $5,750

    Sundays: $5,500

    Mondays-Thursdays: $4,500

    Dec.- March & July-August

    Saturdays: Starting at $5,950

    Fridays: $4,750

    Sundays: $4,500

    Mondays-Thursdays: $4,250

    ** Please contact for holiday pricing **

  • Garden Soirée

    Perfect for Rehearsal Dinners, Birthday Parties, Anniversary Celebrations, Showers, Graduations, Holiday Parties and all Garden Gatherings

    Accessibility:

    5 Hour Event Rental includes 1 hour for your set up, 3 hour event, 1 hour for your breakdown

    Spaces:

    3,500 square foot climate controlled and ADA accessible venue with indoor and outdoor gathering spaces

    Multiple indoor and outdoor space options vaulted ceiling gathering n room with porch overlook to host up to 120 guests

    Multiple cocktail hour options in garden, covered porch or garden patios

    Window lit, vaulted ceiling gathering space featuring built in fireplace, dance floor, adjoining bar and kitchen prep areas

    Prep kitchen is the only space to serve food and includes ice, stainless steel sink, refrigerator and freezer, microwave, warmer and prep tables

    Onsite Parking

    Included Set Up:

    15- 60" round tables

    120 white folded padded chairs

    4 high boy tables

    Soft seating section with couch, chairs, coffee table

    Cake table, buffet tables, welcome tables and other accessory tables

    Wooden bar front + built in bar.

    1 garden fire pit , and patio fireplace ,2 additional built in ambient fireplace areas.

    Table + chair + included venue event item set up, break down, cleaning of event spaces including trash removal

    *See additional personal item set up + breakdown cleanup fees options below

    Onsite Staffing:

    Onsite event manager to open and close event spaces and provide trash removal at conclusion of event.

    *Ask about our enhancement and event accessory rental options

    Requirements:

    Security for any packages that include alcohol

    A licensed and insured bartender and caterer is required

    Refundable damage deposit of $500 in form of a check

    A timeline, vendor contact sheet and coordinator contact must be provided 72 hours in advance.

    Experience- $900

    ** Please contact for holiday pricing **

  • Enhancements

    Enhancements

    Licensed and Professional Bartender: $300 ( Alcohol not included )
    Additional Bartender: $250

    Professional Month of Coordinator: $1,200 (Included in Beyond the Garden Gate Package) One professional month of coordinator to provide day and month of services through Haylan Events. Communication to begin one month prior and includes initial planning meeting, final walk through meeting with key vendor team. A timeline and ceremony walking order guide will be provided and communicated with vendors one week prior to your event. 1 hour of rehearsal ceremony walk through prior to your wedding. Day of services will include 10 hours of onsite coverage.

    Security:$100/hr.
    3 hour minimum. Is required for all events serving alcohol during event timeframe.

    Photo shoot rentals :$100/hr.
    outdoor use only by appointment

    Ceremony Rehearsal Venue Rental: $100,
    one hour to be determined at 90 days from event date based upon availability.

    Ceremony Only Rental: $550
    Monday through Thursday includes photography access day of event Based on availability. Can only book 3 months in advance. 3 hour maximum ( 1 hour photography, half hour guest arrival, half hour ceremony, 1 hour gathering and goodbyes + personal item breakdown) A day of ceremony
    coordinator is required.

    Gathering Room, Patio + Porch Rental :$200/hr. 4 hour minimum.(1 hour set up, 2 hour event +1 hour breakdown) Monday- Friday and Sundays only based upon availability. Cannot be rented more than 3 months in advance. *Set Up + Prep Kitchen Access not included.

    Getting ready private cottage access: $250
    Not included in Simply Wed, Going to the Chapel or Garden Soirée packages. *Add on time is additional fee.

    Prep Kitchen Access: $250
    Not included in Going to the Chapel or Garden Soirée packages. Add on time is additional fee. Caterer must be licensed and insured

    Add on set up time or early access: $100/hr.
    8 am earliest access

    Table and chair set up and break down: $250
    Not included in Going to the Chapel or Garden Soirée package

    Personal item clean up fee: $325
    Post event personal item clean up. If you don’t want to worry about cleaning up after your event, we can help.

    Overnight or weekend personal item storage fees start at $50/day.
    Fees can be pre-arranged. if post event, this fee will be deducted from your damage deposit. *All items need to be removed by the end of the night. If any items need to be broken down, this will fee and or a clean up fee will be deducted from damage deposit. Venue is not responsible for items left on property. Items remaining after 72 hours will be donated .

    Event Accessory Rentals:
    Event linens: $20 per linen, $1.50 per napkin + delivery fees and taxes. (set up included with rental)

    Farm Table (6 Feet) : $150 each

    Chair Rentals : Starting at $8 per chair

    White cocktail garden wagon bar: $100

    Fire Pit + outdoor fireplace use + wood Included : $150

    Smore’s Set Up: $50
    Includes 10 smores skewers and cart

    Garden table umbrellas: $20 each

    Lawn games ; cornhole, giant jenga, lawn bowling, ring toss: $10 per

    Bud vases: $1.50 per vase( does not include flowers or set up)

    Votive candles ( gold, silver, clear) $1.00 per includes candle

    Gauze Table Runners (Ivory, Blush, Terracotta, Sage, Blue Available ) :$10 each

    Acrylic + white table numbers: 1-15 $25

    Gold card box: $25

    Event easel: $20

    Acrylic (4) Reserved seating signs for ceremony pews: $15

    Flower girl basket: $10

    Ring Bearer Pillow: $10

    Gold Mirror custom welcome sign (easel included : $30

    Gold Selfie Mirror : $50

    Gold baskets (for Koozies): $10 each

    Acrylic beverage napkin holder:$10

    Acrylic drink sign frame: $5

  • Curating your Experience

    Curating your Experience

    Want to add more to your day? We can assist with any aspect of your wedding day or weekend - Just Ask!

    Planning + Coordination
    Full Planning
    Partial Planning
    Month Of | Day of Coordination
    Ceremony Coordination Assistance
    Event Design

    Add On Celebrations:
    Welcome party options
    Rehearsal Dinner celebrations
    Day after Brunches
    Ceremony only coordination

    Preferred Vendor Assistance
    Beverage concierge service
    Florist options
    Photography
    Catering options
    DJ + Live Music Options
    Rentals
    Plates, flatware, glassware +tabletop rentals

    Around Town
    Local Guest Accommodations
    Transportation
    Local Attractions

  • Vendors We Love

    Our Favorite Vendor Partners:

    Coordination + Planning Services:

    • Haylan Events & Weddings- Lindsey Bradshaw- www.haylanevents.com 404-915-2676

    • This Is The Moment Events- Sharon McMillan- 404-218-6472

    Catering:

    • Chef Cary’s

    • Quillian's Grill & Catering Company

    • Events by Dezine

    DJ + Bands:

    • Mike Jones Entertainment

    • Sifi Entertainment

    • Black Tie Entertainment

    • Atlanta Wedding Band

    • Velvet City Sound Band

    Event Rentals:

    • FoxFire Rentals - David Munoz - 248-797-3999

    • Jitterbug Party Rentals - 678-948-5867

    • Anderson Tents and Events

    • Glasswing Rentals

    • Prissy Plates

    • Southern Vintage Rentals

    • Atlanta Vintage Glasswear

    • Party Time Rents - 706-253-9777

    • The Rental Place - 770-594-9000

    Lodging + Accommodations:

    • The Limelight Inn -11 rooms (3 Kings & 8 double queen rooms) - discounts for wedding groups

    • Mountain Top Lodge - lodge and cabins (1 mile, sleeps 32)

    • Blue Door - 2 bedroom house

    • Holiday Inn Express, Dahlonega, GA - 6 miles

    • Inns of Dahlonega

    • Dahlonega Hideaway Havens - beautiful cottages (3 miles) - Peter & Karen Regan - 404-502-8529

    • Stay Dahlonega - High design rental escapes

    • Dahlonega Square Hotel & Villas - 706-867-1313 (6 miles - downtown)

    • The Haven at Hemlock Valley - (2.4 miles, 3 bdrm, sleeps 6) 404-661-8011

    • Barefoot Hills - 770-312-7342 (11.5 miles, sleep 38)

    • Dahlonega Chalet - 706-867-5831 (1 bedroom, downtown Dahlonega)

    • The Smith House - 706-867-7000 (downtown Dahlonega Inn)

    • Deerfield Cottage - (2.6 miles - 3 bedrooms -sleeps 8)

    • Frogtown River Retreat - (4 bedroom, sleeps 8)

    • Off The Grid Lodge - (4 bedroom, sleeps 10)

    • Dahlonega Estate - 706-223-3944 (luxury mountain home - 4 bedrooms - sleeps 10-12)

    • Big Canoe Vacation Homes - Lindsey & Justin Griffin - 678-910-5153

    Transportation:

    • DahloneGo! - 706-864-5718

    • Mama's Taxi - 706-482-8539

    • Crown Mountain Limo - Michael & Suzanne Monroe - 706-867-0747

    • USA Shuttle Service - 706-263-9469 - Airport transportation and wedding shuttle services

    • Sojourn Tours & Limousine - James Hunt - 678-794-3297

    • Prestige Luxury Rentals - 305-513-9711 or 888-513-9711

    • RIS Limousine & Wedding Transportation - 770-261-1110

    Cakes + Sweets:

    • Cakes by Darcy

    • Cakes by Anna

    • Shannon Turner 404-988-8805 Sweet treats as well as beautiful organic cakes

    • It Takes The Cake - 678-551-2087

    • Zell's Cottage Bakery - 470-729-CAKE

    • Cake Envy - Natalie - 678-456-8806

    • Cakes By Faith - Melba Abernathy - 706-864-0989

    • Lizel's Cake Boutique - Lizel Sillman - 678-725-6115

    • Babycakes - Resia McFarland - 770-536-7306

    • ​Not As Famous Cookie Company - 404-643-6513 - Gourmet cookie truck & cookie bars

    • ​The Baking Grounds - 678-765-6690

    Insurance:

    • Bradford Turner Insurance Group - Brittany Turner -

    • E-Wed Wedding Insurance - David Berke

    Invitations + Day of Stationary:
    Sydney Adair - Syd Makes

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Anniversaries

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Graduations

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Corporate Gatherings

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