What a whirlwind day! Last Sunday we hosted a beautiful wedding under the barn on a gray day in December. You would never have known that the sun was not shining for this glowing bride. What a beautiful bride! Everyone hustled and bustled around preparing the chairs and tables. There was a beautiful grapevine arbor made by the bride's father, roses, lace and rustic touches throughout. I cannot wait to see the photos. Here are a few snapshots ...

Well today if finished and published The Farmhouse's first wedding planner!  "Your best wedding planner 2017-2018" is now available through blurb books. I hope to continue the tradition each year offering a new wedding planner with select photography from our previous year's weddings. I am including a link to where you may purchase a copy for yourself or a bride you know who is planning her wedding. I have also designed a sticker sheet available at The Farmhouse to accompany the planner. Blurb Books offers special %off discounts through out the year so be sure to like their Facebook page and get your coupon code! Right now they are having a 30% off coupon on all books!

​My sketchbook planner will be revised for the 2017 year next week.

http://www.blurb.com/b/7624635-your-best-wedding-planner-2017-2018

Rachael Goodman with Six hearts photography and Far out Galaxy, was at our our open house on November 19. She has sent us some beautiful photos and the fun we had at the photo booth. Here are the links to the  photos faroutgalaxy.smugmug.com/Portraits/The-Farmhouse/i-rkJ9tqs and the photo booth pictures We had the best time! It really adds to your party!

I have added a calendar to the website with our booked dates. Yay! If you have paid your deposit and returned your contract, your date is confirmed and booked on the calendar. Now you can see what dates are available at just a glance before contacting me. Please share with your friends looking for a venue. There are spring, summer and a few fall dates available. We unexpectedly had a cancellation for the end of October so let's get that date filled.  

November 19 from 12-3 pm we will have our second bridal showcase. Artful cakes by Julie is hosting a cake tasting at the Farmhouse. There will be other vendors like local floral designer Cindy Rose of CE Florals, two photographers on site.... Allison Little will be signing up engagement sessions and Rachael Goodman with Six Hearts Photography, will be discussing your wedding day photos and videos. TheRobot photobooth will be here to set up and show you just how much fun a professional photo booth can add to your event. So come ready to take a photograph (dress up!).  Southeastern Events and Sound will be providing us some great background music. They are providing a coupon for $ off if you book at our event. So, take a minute to discuss your playlist with Chris and John.  We will have Audrey Jones, a certified wedding planner and Travel Advisor with Georgia TLC Events. She has all the answers to your planning questions.  Her husband Mike will be there offering tux rental too.
If you will click the link below to register for the event. We need to know how much cake to have on hand. I will be showing all you brides who don't have their venue yet around the Farmhouse and outdoor areas including our new barn pavilion. We hope to see you here.

The photos are beginning to come in from our October photographers. Jenn Lennox with Mystic Moments Photography has shared some wonderful photos of our October 8th bride, Kiersten Baltus Bruce. You can see the entire album here on her facebook https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.897833570318258&type=3 

I have added a few of my favorites here. Thank you for sharing your precious moments with us!
And here is her vendor list:
​Bride- Kiersten Bruce
Groom- Jordan Bruce 
Photographer- Mystic Moment Photography, Jen Lennox
Wedding Planner- N/A (friend who is not a professional)
Florist-N/A
Cake Vendor-N/A (friend who is not a professional)
Caterer-N/A (friend who is not a professional)
Entertainment (Dj/Band) Coy Butler
Officiant- Lee Baker
Dress Designer or Bridal Boutique- Charm, than found it online. 
Bridesmaid Dresses, Dillards
Grooms Attire, JCPenny
Groomsmen Attire JCPenny
Hair Stylist- Amy McGinnins
Make-up Artist- Amy McGinnins
Invitations- Etsy, printed at Staples
Transportation- My own car
Any other Vendor who made your day special!
Videographer- Derek Davis
Tables and Chairs- Lanier Rentals 
 

Family friend and photographer from Iowa, Camie Treptau, sent me these wonderful shots of our October 1 bride Ali Avery and her Groom Walker Bengtson. I am looking forward to seeing all the wonderful photos from her photographer Carson Travers Photography's. So... more to come later.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1069599513093922/

September 24 from 12-4 pm we will have our first bridal showcase. Artful cakes by Julie is hosting a cake tasting at the Farmhouse. There will be other vendors like local florist Design House Weddings, several photographers, bridal alterations by Jill Peterson who is a master seamstress with the Gainesville Ballet, enjoy the fresh makeup design by Gracie Braselton ( she does gorgeous eyes and may just make yours over while you are there). She is bringing along a stylist for you to talk with about your favorite up do for your day too. We will have an event planner duo... Sisters Adventure. They will be providing us with some yummy treats. And that's not all they do, Reclaimed and Renewed is their Handmade and handcrafted items from pallets, and recovered lumber business. Maybe they will bring in some samples.  If you will click the link above to register for the event. We need to know how much cake to have on hand. I will be showing all you brides who don't have their venue yet around the Farmhouse and outdoor areas. We hope to see you there.

We were thrilled with the photos from our June 18th bride Mary and her groom Tony! Once upon a spark photography has the photos featured on their blog. http://oncelikeaspark.com/highlights-mary-tonys-wedding-at-the-farmhouse-in-flowery-branch-ga-with-alex/     This link will take you to the entire album! 

​Here are a few of my faves...
Mary's vendor list:
​Reception: Buford Community Center

Bride dress: Affordable Bridal in Buford

Groom/Groomsmen suits: Joseph A Bank
Ties: Etsy

Bridesmaid dresses: David's bridal

Brides hair: Matthews & Company, Flowery Branch

Bridesmaids hair: Shannanigans, Buford

Cake: Baking Grounds, Buford

Wedding Favors: 
Favor 1. -- Ground coffee in burlap bags. Burlap & poly bags brought at Uline. Coffee beans bought at Costco. Tags bought at Hobby Lobby. Custom stamp w/ our initials from Etsy.
Favor 2. -- Fresh maple syrup from Maple Glen Sugar House:
https://nymapleg.appieshost20.com/appieshop/


Wedding Planner: Sheila Rivera. Sheila.rivera2013@gmail.com

Music: Beauty and The Beat. Rddd@bellsouth.net

Makeup done by me! :)


Flowers: Bought at Kroger, Publix and Fresh Market. Put together by bridesmaids.

Stationary: Bought template online via Etsy and printed at FedEx store.

We just have 44 days until our first wedding! Every week more things are being completed. This week I will finish up the "tied the knot station" and begin to make the pottery hearts for our first wedding couple. I made up a sample using Travis and Allison's initials. This is such a cute idea! I hope you think so too.