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Unique Venues Create
Magic Memories
Making plans? You’ll find everything
you need for a magical
wedding, family gathering or special-
day celebration in the North Georgia
mountains — from scenic, upscale
venues to photographers, florists,
rental centers and caterers.
For a touch of history, Enotah
Valley Event Center near Vogel State
Park is a great choice. From 1933-
1935, the lodge served as the recreation
hall for the “boys” of the Civilian
Conservation Corps (CCC). There’s a
wonderful outdoor wedding site, as
well as a 2,200-square-foot lodge with
a stage. The historic Reece Farm nearby
features a lovely outdoor pavilion,
and scenic walkways and settings
along the banks of Wolf Creek.
For a memorable lakeside gathering,
The Ridges Resort & Marina on
beautiful Lake Chatuge sets the bar.
Or, consider the Union County Community
Center overlooking beautiful
Butternut Creek Golf Course. You’ll
find mountain views, plus a caterer
and full bar onsite. For an unforgettable
rustic wedding, McDowall Acres
features a two-story barn with a patio,
pond and sprawling fields adjoining
the National Forest. And don’t miss
the annual Wedding Expo at The
Hackney Warehouse in nearby
Murphy, NC, where you can find
more great ideas.
To help feed your guests, contact
local catering companies Amazing
Grace Catering & Events and Epic
Catering, as well as many of our local
restaurants. For custom cakes and
desserts, check out the sweets offered
by Dixie Confexions, Melissa’s
Custom Cakes and Made by Mamz.
You’ll find wedding and party
supplies, such as tables, dinnerware,
tents and lighting, available from
Mountain Elegance. Of course, you
can always turn to the professional
event planners and organizers at
Unique Events for a stress-free day.
PUT YOUR GUESTS UP IN STYLE
Need comfy lodging for out-of-town guests? Put everyone up at the Comfort Inn
of Blairsville. Or send them to Seasons Inn on the Square, the Best Western
Milton Inn or Lake Chatuge Lodge. Plenty of scenic rental cabins, bed &
breakfasts and resorts are also available nearby, including Paradise Hills Resort &
Spa. Cabins at Highland Falls features luxurious cabins perched along scenic
Coosa Creek. Alpine Cabins, Kilin Tyme Cabins, Enchanted Mountain Retreats
and others offer pet-friendly accommodations. For guests arriving in their “rig,”
Crossing Creeks RV Resort & Spa offers five-star amenities, including a fitness
center and clubhouse. Be sure to check pages 52-53 for a complete list of cabins,
cottages, resorts and other accommodations.
Union County Community Center
Paradise Hills Resort
Mountain Elegance table settings
Picture perfect weddings