WEDDINGS
Celebrate your love where it feels like home
A rustic farm wedding venue at the gateway of the northeast Georgia Mountains.
Mountain Laurel Farm is nestled on 21 acres in a picturesque country setting, offering a historic colonial farmhouse for smaller weddings, authentic 1880's barn for receptions and lawn with spectacular mountain views for outdoor ceremony. The Farmhouse and the Cottage contain convenient on-site lodging for up to 20 guests. The surrounding area provides numerous local attractions, additional lodging and amenities for your guests to enjoy with Alpine Helen, GA being only 5 miles away. Many of our couples enjoy the local wineries, golf courses, waterfalls, restaurants, day spas, shopping and the southern flavor and hospitality that northeast Georgia has to offer.
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Why Couples Love Us
Let our picturesque, panoramic views set the backdrop for your outdoor ceremony and cocktail hour, then dance the night away under the twinkle lights. The farmhouse and barn wedding venues combines rustic elegance with personalized service to create an unforgettable celebration. We offer a laid back and relax vibe to celebrate the weekend with your closest family and friends.
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What's included
Packages include tables, chairs, linens, set-up, break-down, clean up so that you can just relax and be with your friends and family. We will also decorate for you from our something borrowed closet inspired by your vision.
Rent the venue, acquire your own vendors or add on vendor services as needed.
BASE PACKAGE
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Exclusive use of the Venue
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Tables, Chairs, and Linens
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Set-up, break-down, and clean up, so that you can just relax and be with your friends and family.
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Custom design & decoration service ($1500 value) inspired by your vision or ours
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1000s of decor items included from our “Something Borrowed” Collection.
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Separate Getting Ready Spaces for the Bride and Groom
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Golf Cart Assistance
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Checklists, Vendor Lists, Lodging Suggestions and Document Organizer
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Scheduled Site Visit
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Onsite Event Manager
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Access to Property for Bridal Portraits or Engagement photos (by appointment)
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Rain Plan
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Dance space
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Firepit and Corn Hole Boards
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Arbor & Ceremony Backdrop Options
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Prep Kitchen for Caterers
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Ample parking & Indoor Bathrooms
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PHOTO OPPS: Tons of gorgeous shooting locations and golf cart shuttle transportation for portraits throughout wedding day. Even with the Donkeys! (Get ready to be Instagram famous).
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Venue that genuinely cares about you
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Venue that regularly makes improvements
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No Food, Beverage or Guest Count Minimums
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Generous Time
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Lodging onsite & Nearby
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Primitive camping area near Creek & Vegetable garden.
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PASSION & CONSISTENCY: We've been at this for 6 years, and we still absolutely love what we do. Our goal is to give you and your guests the weekend of your lives! Our reviews will prove it.
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TRANSPARENCY: Our pricing is easy to understand and includes any and all fees. Nothing is complicated and nothing is hidden.
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Payment plan (25% down will reserve your date, 3 additional payments after initial payment) or 50% down for elopements or micro-weddings). All payments are non-refundable.
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Professional Day of Coordinator & Event & Cancellation insurance is Required for all events.
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Pricing subject to change until booked.
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Pandemics and/or (Covid-19 Virus):
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We will be abiding by the federal, state & local rules in regards to hosting events. At the moment:
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The Barn reception venue will hold no more than 50 guests max with 6ft of Social distancing to meet the current guidelines to maintain safety.
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The Farmhouse reception venue will hold not more than 20 guest max with 6ft of social distancing to meet the current guidelines to maintain safety.
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The venue will be cleaned and sanitized before every special event, including tables and chairs.
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Frequent sanitation of commonly used surfaces during special events as well as cleaning of restrooms during special events with EPA approved cleaning chemicals and disinfectant products.
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Team members will attend Safety, Infection Control, and Sanitation Training
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We will be asking that all vendors & team members be screened before working your event. This includes temperature check for any staff before entering the venue.
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We will require all caterers & their staff to follow strict infection control glove policy: freshly washed hands are for clean surface tasks and touching commonly used surfaces. Chefs and staff will wear black gloves to serve food. Staff will wear white gloves for bussing. Wait Staff or other vendors will wear face covering and limit contact with guests as much as possible. Will will have reduced staff.
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Hand Sanitizer will be provided for guests, in addition to well stocked restrooms.
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Appetizer and buffet service will be Chef served or individual portioned.
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Wedding cake and other desserts that are not individually portioned will be Staff served.
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Guests will be invited to the buffet by table, to allow for spacing.
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Place setting will be pre-rolled, so flatware is not exposed
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Bartender service will allow for distancing.
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There will be no self-serve beverages & bottle water will be required.
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Floor plans will be created with additional space between guests.
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Hired Coordinators will assist with ceremony and dinner assigned seating by family/co-habitating groups.
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Additional signage will be posted for health, safety, and social distancing protocols throughout venue.
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Rental Fees
Forget-Me-Not Package
Quick & Easy All-Inclusive Elopement or Vow Renewal for 2
2020 Saturday dates: $2,500*
2021 Saturday date: $3,000*
Tues-Thurs rates: $1,000
Friday or Sunday rates: $1,500*
*Blackout Dates Apply
Includes Base Package (where applicable) Plus:
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The Two of You plus up to 6 Guests (if desired)
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2 hours Venue Use
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Officiant
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Petite Cutting Cake
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Bouquet, Boutonniere, and Cake Florals from our Something Borrowed Collection
Additional Upgrades Available:
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Farmhouse Lodging for 2 nights $500/weekday OR $1000/weekend (Fri-Sun)
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Cottage Lodging for 2 nights $500/weekday (M-Th) OR $1000 weekend (Fri-Sun)
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Photography starts at $500
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Hair & Makeup $200
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Live Florals $185
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Grazing Table $20 per person
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2 Night's lodging for the newlyweds only in the Lana Turner Room or the Susan Hayward room $400+ tax.
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Other optional maybe available upon request.
Dogwood Package
Day-Only Package Mountain View Ceremony with Farmhouse Reception
(Max capacity 25 guests)
2020 Saturday dates: $4,500
2021 Saturday date: $5,000
Tues-Thurs rates: $3,500
Friday/Sunday rates: $4,000
Includes Base Package Plus:
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Access from Day of event at 8am until 11pm
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5 hours of event time
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Send-off departure at 10pm
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Option to add 25 more guests for the wedding reception should local, state and federal restrictions allow.
Camellia Package
Day-Only Package
Mountain View Ceremony with Barn Reception
(Max capacity 50 guests)
2020 Saturday dates: $6,500
2021 Saturday date: $7,000
Tues-Thurs rates: $5,000
Friday/Sunday rates: $6,000
Includes Based Package Plus:
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Access from 8am until 11pm
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5 hours of event time
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Send-off departure at 10pm
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Option to add 50 more guests for the wedding reception should local, state and federal restrictions allow.
Wild Azalea Package
All-Inclusive
Micro-Wedding
(Max capacity between 10-25 guests depending upon current regulations)
2020 Saturday dates: $4,500*
2021 Saturday date: $5,500*
Tues-Thurs rates: $3,000
Friday or Sunday rates: $3,500*
*Blackout Dates Apply
Local & State regulations may limit guest number.
Includes Base Package (where applicable) Plus:
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The 2 of you plus up to 23 guests allowed (no exceptions).
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4 hour of use of the venue
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Bride's dressing room and Groom’s dressing room included for 1 hour prior in the farmhouse.
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Holding area inside the Farmhouse with restrooms for guests to relax before ceremony is included.
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Officiant
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Seasonal Live Bouquet, Boutonniere, and Cake Florals
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Small celebratory wedding cutting cake for 2
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Flavored water with fruit and cheese display at mini-reception.
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Sound System for your playlist
Additional Upgrades Available:
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Barn reception instead of Farmhouse $1000
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Farmhouse Lodging for 2 nights $500/weekday OR $1000/weekend (Fri-Sun)
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Cottage Lodging for 2 nights $500/weekday (M-Th) OR $1000 weekend (Fri-Sun)
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Photography starts at $500
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Hair & Makeup $200
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Live Florals $185
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Grazing Table $20 per person
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Catering available
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Coordination $275
Magnolia Package
Destination Package with Lodging
Mountain View Ceremony with Farmhouse Reception
(Max capacity 25 guests)
2020 Saturday dates: $6,500
2021 Saturday date: $7,000
Tues-Thurs rates: $4,500
Friday/Sunday rates: $5,500
Includes Base Package Plus:
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3 days & 2 Nights (i.e. access from Friday at 3pm until Sunday at 1pm)
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5hrs. of event time on Wedding day
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Lodging for 2 nights (Sleeps 11 to 20 guests).
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Rehearsal Dinner Site Location
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Send-off Brunch Location at Farmhouse
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Option to add 25 more guests for the wedding reception should local, state and federal restrictions allow.
Laurel Package
Destination Package with Lodging
Mountain View Ceremony with Barn Reception
(Max capacity 50 guests)
2020 Saturday dates: $8,500
2021 Saturday date: $9,000
Tues-Thurs rates: $7,500
Includes Base Package Plus:
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3 days & 2 Nights
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5hrs. of event time on Wedding day
(i.e. access Friday at 3pm until Sunday at 1pm) -
Lodging for 2 nights in Farmhouse & Cottage (Sleeps 11 to 20 guests).
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Rehearsal Dinner Site Location at Farmhouse (max 25 guests)
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Send-off Brunch Location at Farmhouse
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Option to add 50 more guests for the wedding reception should local, state and federal restrictions allow.
Vendor Estimates
(based on 2019 for 100 guest)
We know wedding planning can feel overwhelming so we want to make it easier for you. We do this by being transparent and posting our venue pricing online and educating you on what couples typically pay for vendors.
Average Prices:
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Day of Coordinators start at $800+
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Florist: $1,500+ (depends on needs)
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Photographers: start at $2,500+
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Videographer: varies
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DJs: $1,200+
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Bands: $2400-5500
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Catering: $25 per person -$75 per person Buffet or Food Stations. Plated dinners will be more.
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Grazing Tables:$20 per person
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Licensed Bartender :$375+
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Officiant $250+
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Wedding & Cancellation Insurance: $175-250 www.wedsafe.com or www.eventhelper.com
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Cake: $5 per person
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Dessert Bars: $3.50 per person
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Rentals: varies
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Transportation: varies
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Photobooth: varies
This is not a guarantee of service, costs, etc. It is a rough estimate for budgeting purposes based on our couples experiences. You could spend much more if you desired. It would be challenging to spend less. Please do your own due diligence.*