FAQ
Yes! We have a wide variety of ceremony and reception decor for couples to choose from. You can see our decor selection in person during our tasting events, which we host twice annually. You can also check out each display virtually on our Pinterest. Our team will set up your decor selections for you before the wedding, break them down after the wedding, and take care of clean up. You will only be responsible for your personal items.
Rehearsal is dependent on your date. We can sometimes host night before rehearsals, and during our busy seasons we typically host same-day rehearsals. If we need to rehearse same-day and you do not want to see your partner, your coordinator will accommodate separate rehearsals.Â
We do not offer meals for your rehearsal dinner. However, we do have several great recommendations for local restaurants and wineries where you can host your rehearsal dinner.
Charcuterie may be added to your package for $10-12 per person.
Our regular bar service allows for beer, wine, champagne, and seltzers. If you'd like to provide signature cocktails for cocktail hour we will refer you to our preferred vendor Steel Magnolia Mobile Bar. This is an upgraded price form our Summit Farm bar service. Bartender and barware are included with both. No kegs please.
Pets can be a part of your ceremony and photos. Pets are not allowed in our bridal suite, grooms den, or reception barn, so we ask that you plan to have someone to take them back to the cabin/ hotel for the reception. Pets must be leashed.
We require the use of our DJ, catering, and planning/ coordinating services. We are flexible with florists, bakers, photographers, etc... We highly recommend taking advantage of our team of tried and true vendors in our all-inclusive package.Â
We do not permit the use of confetti or fireworks. We do allow sparklers, streamers and bubbles for send off.Â
We do not permit firearms on premises.Â
At Summit Farm, we only host one event per day. A typical full-day rental begins at 10 am. Once your ceremony begins, you recieve 5 hours of venue rental time.
If you book our micro-package, then your venue rental begins 2 hours before your ceremony start time, and you receive 4 hours of venue rental once your ceremony begins. Our latest send off time is 10 pm.
Yes, this service is included in every package. Your coordinator will contact you several weeks before your wedding day. She will go over your timeline and make suggestions for needed changes. She will also be present for your rehearsal to be sure you and your wedding party are comfortable with the entire process. On your wedding day she is your "go to" person. Â
She along with our amazing team will help set up decor, pin on boutonnieres, help bustle your dress, cut your cake, light your sparklers, and take care of all the small "unexpected" things that can happen on wedding day. Â
Our team is on high alert if there's inclement weather. We work hard to watch the radar, have a rain delay, and wipe down pews for you and your guests to enjoy an outdoor ceremony. We also have a newly renovated barn for indoor ceremonies in the case of rain, or if you would like to host a winter wedding. This ceremony space can host up to 125 guests.
Yes. Please bring in snacks or lunch to eat while you get ready! However, after the ceremony, no outside food is allowed. Our team will have your appetizer & menu choices ready for your guests.Â
Our max capacity is 125. Â While we can seat 125 comfortably inside the barn we have found that indoor winter weddings are best suited for no more than 100 guests as your friends and family will spend the majority of their time mingling inside the wedding barn.
When you decide to book with us, we will set up a payment plan that works best for you. The initial deposit is $2500 to secure the venue, DJ, florist, and photographer.
Our most popular payment plan is 4 installments of 25% each. Your last payment must be paid in full 30 days prior to your wedding. When you tour with us we are happy to discuss a monthly payment plan, or discount for paying in full. We accept cash, check, Venmo, Cash App, or Zelle.
We also accept cards with the 3% fee added. You also may pay directly through our Summit Farm business platform which we will share when you tour.
The two main vendors couples book separately are their officiant and hair/ makeup artists, which we have recommendations for if needed! The main items couples bring in separately are their marriage license, beer/ wine, and specific decor items such as guestbook, cake topper, personal photos if you choose to have a memory table, sparklers or bubbles for your send off, and seating chart (we have displays available) We recommend bringing snacks/ lunch if you plan on getting ready in our bridal suite/ grooms den.Â
We do recommend wedding insurance through WedSafe, or any wedding insurance of your choice.
We have one on site accommodation, "The Lewis House", and you can find that link in the overnight accommodations tab at the top of the page. We are blessed to be located in a beautiful mountain area where we are surrounded by many gorgeous cabin rentals.  Please check out the Overnight Accommodations  tab above to see links to specific rentals that our guests have used in the past. Many of these rentals are located close to the venue. (5-15 minutes)  We do not book off site cabins for guests, but we've made it as easy as possible to find lovely cabin rentals nearby the venue, or the hotels in downtown Ellijay (15 min.)
We do provide linens for specific tables, such as the gift table, sweetheart table, memory table, etc. However, we have found that most couples love our rustic barn tables without linens. Â We do include many table runner options along with any of our decor you choose from the Summit Storehouse. Our florist can also put greenery garland on tables if you choose that in your package.Â
We only allow open flames when you opt for our floating candles in cylinder vases which our team will set up for you. All other candles are battery operated including the tall candles for brass candle sticks. Â These battery powered candles do flicker to give the appearance of a real flame. Â For safety reasons we do not allow any other open flames inside the barn area.Â
We have a 4 post arbor, 2 post arbor, cross, triangle, brass hay ring, hexagon, and circular arbor to choose from for your ceremony backdrop. Our florists know all the dimensions of our arbors at Summit Farm, so it makes choosing your backdrop design fun and stress free!Â
No. Often we have an event the next day and there is no security during night time hours so we ask that no vehicles be left overnight. Our area is rural, so we recommend having a designated driver if alcohol is being served as there is no Uber or Lyft in our area. Â If it becomes necessary to leave a vehicle for an unforeseen reason, just speak to a team member.Â
Yes, we do have recommendations for shuttle services.
