Doug and Robin - September 18th, 2010

Robin was one of those special brides - We fell in love with Robin and her mother, Carol, from the start. Robin even helped us out by being a bartender at a previous wedding.The weather was hot and steamy for a day in September. There was no breeze blowing at all. Just as the guest were being seated a rain shower formed a few miles south of here - the sky clouded up and the wind started blowing - perfect weather for an outdoor wedding and not a drop of rain here. A candle burned in loving memory of Seth Hudson - we think he was partially responsible for the beautiful sky for Robin and Doug's wedding.

Our floral team had the pleasure of designing all of the flowers for their wedding. Robin's bridesmaids dresses were purple - she wanted all of her flowers in white with only a small hint of purple in her bouquet. It was simply elegant.

They chose to be married in the circle of love with their family and friends surrounding them. Their son, Hudson, joined them as they walked back down the aisle as husband and wife.

We are so thankful that Robin and Doug allowed us to be a part of their wedding day. Robin was one of the happiest brides we have ever seen and Doug was one of the most grateful grooms. Hope you have and great honeymoon and we look forward to seeing you soon.

Madalyn and Jason's Wedding - September 4th, 2010

The very first time we met Madalyn and Jason they were 20 minutes late and Jason's shiny silver pickup was covered in a layer of wet mud. They were following the directions from their GPS to find Pineola Farms.  It sent them down an old field road which had been soaked with several days of heavy rains. When the road became impassable they turned off the GPS - turned around - and stayed on the paved roads to the farm. They got out of the truck smiling about their adventure... 

It was a true southern night - the smell of low country boil (by Kudzu Catering) in the air and the first cool evening of late summer. A good-looking groom in a stylish suit and a radiant bride in a stunning white gown.

We just loved all of the elements Madalyn chose.   The details on the wedding cake were incredible - LisaMae Cakes always does a fabulous job. Burlap table overlay's, blue Mason jars, boiled peanuts, pecan pie favors, galvanized tins for the flower girls and a beautiful sunset in the pecan orchard were the elements for a perfect southern wedding.

The team of  {Two} Chics Photography captured every moment of Madalyn and Jason's day. Great work Chics and thanks for the previews!

With 3 styles of shoes to choose from, one being cowboy boots, Madalyn walked barefoot across the grass lawn to her groom.

The evening ended with the perfect Georgia Wedding dessert - Peach Ice Cream! Jason and Madalyn headed out for their honeymoon in the islands (in Jason's Shiny, clean pickup truck - No mud this time) - have a great time and relax.  We were blessed to be part of your wedding day!

One of the Ten Most Talked About Wedding Venues in Georgia - The Knot

We were thrilled earlier this year to be listed as a 2010 pick in the Knot - Best of Weddings.  Yesterday we received a call from a friend letting us know that we are listed in the fall winter 2010 issue of The Knot Georgia as number 6 in the Ten Most Talked About Wedding Venues in Georgia.  "The Cotton Barn at Pineola Farms in Peach County for an authentic southern experience"Thanks to all our great brides for kind words, and our wonderful staff who make us look good.

Philip and Jamie - May 29, 2010

Chair sashes and Gerber daisies - first glimpses of each other in the orchard - bells to ring in their love and a heart of roses. Everything is set.

The day had all of the makings of the perfect spring afternoon in Georgia - Warm, a little humid and then - a pop up afternoon thunderstorm just as we were seating the last mother. Looking at the radar 15 minutes before five we believed there was plenty of time for the service to be held in the orchard as planned. God had a different plan for this wedding.

A quick regroup and the wedding was held in the front door of the Cotton Barn with the rain falling behind the bride and groom. We have heard that a wet knot is much harder to untie... Jamie looked like a princess in her wedding gown. She designed her own cake with a princess and the frog topper. Their favors were homemade pecan and chocolate candies. kh Mason Photography got some great photos in spite of the weather. It was great working with y'all. Thanks Philip and Jamie for letting us be part of your wedding to remember!