Established 2017
BECAUSE LOVE ISN’T ON HOLD
You fell in love and you made the decision to profess to the world that this is it, but you really don’t want to wait to get married. Don’t worry, we still have some 2023 availability and we would love to help you start your journey! Planning a 2024 wedding? We are booking weddings for 2024. Availability fills quickly but we are ready to help you plan your most special of days.
And whether you’re planning to walk down the aisle surrounded by family and friends or you’re planning something more intimate, we believe that your love deserves to be celebrated.
For a super easy but absolutely stunning option, check out our Pop Up Weddings! (Option 4)
Photo Credit Scarlett Michele Photography
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Micro Wedding (Tiny Wedding)
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couples who want an elaborate wedding with a smaller guest list
A micro wedding typically includes a smaller guest list (up to 40 guests). Even though the guest count is smaller, this type of wedding is often planned. Many couples choose choose to spend their full wedding budget – just on fewer people. Think: beautiful wedding dresses, elegant florals, candlelight dinners and open bars.
Requirement of a day of coordinator is waived IF our preferred vendors are used. You can find those vendors HERE
2023 Customized Micro Option
Up to 40 guests, six hours at the venue, ceremony site, reception space, restrooms, dressing rooms before the ceremony, lawn games, some decor, tables and chairs.
$3,650 Monday through Thursdays excluding holidays
Pop Up Weddings
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couples who want to celebrate their union with close family & friends
A minimony, or Pop Up, is even smaller than a microwedding and typically includes no more than ten to twenty guests. Although smaller, minimonies typically include many of the traditions found at a larger wedding.
Think: a commitment ceremony, florals, a catered meal, beautiful portraits and Insta-worthy style. Our Posh Pop Up options are perfect for this! Our Pop Ups take the planning and stress out of the equation and include the following:
3 hours of rental time at the venue, Professional Photographer (1 hr), Up to 20 guests, Expertly styled ceremony decor, Professional celebrant, Ceremony music & coordination, Catered individual meals, Individual desserts, sodas & water & a photo wall for your guests. All designed to provide you with a stunning backdrop for beautiful and instagram-able photos.
*Does not include exclusive access to the property.
2024 POP UP SCHEDULE:
April 11 Lover
June 6 Midnights
July 11 Love Story
September 5 Enchanted
November 7 Wildest Dreams
Enhancements
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Customizing your intimate wedding
$100 Per pet (limit 2) We love when you include your fur babies in photos! Bring them along with you for your special day.
$175 Enjoy a glass of champagne and Daniel Boone Coffee Shop’s celebrated donuts on an expertly styled table with vintage china after your ceremony. Must be 21 or older. Champagne for two and 1/2 dozen donuts. Additional servings extra.
$175/hr. per room (limit 2 hours) Take some time to rest & relax before the ceremony in our well appointed dressing rooms. Plenty of room to dress, relax and prepare for the day.
$400 Allow us to create a beautiful backdrop for your ceremony from our decor inventory. Simply send us your inspiration photos and we will base your decor off of that with what we have in stock.
Elopement
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couples who want an intimate ceremony without the fuss
This is probably already a term you’re familiar with. A couple can’t wait to be married and they want to skip the traditional ceremony, so they find a witness and someone to conduct the ceremony. Think: Pam & Jim at Niagra Falls in The Office. These days, elopements might be spur of the moment but they may also be planned. Romantic locations, beautiful attire and intimate images of the two of you. We offer a few different options for you to choose from.
All Inclusive Hemlock Forest Elopement
$2,100 One hour in the Hemlock Grove ceremony site with up to fifteen guests, a professional photographer, an officiant, ceremony coordination, and pre-recorded ceremony music. Available Monday through Wednesday excluding holidays.
Forest Elopement
$1,000 One hour in the Hemlock Grove ceremony site with up to 15 guests, ceremony coordination and pre-recorded ceremony music. Available Monday through Wednesday excluding holidays.
Short & Sweet Ceremony Only
$600 One hour in the Hemlock Grove ceremony site with up to 15 guests. Available Monday through Wednesday only excluding holidays.
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Indoor occupancy in KY is currently 60% with unlimited outdoor seating. That means we can seat up to 70 people indoors and an additional 55 seated on the veranda which is covered. Additional uncovered seating is available on the front patio. At this time, we can accommodate groups of up to 150.
There sure is! Cedar Creek Cottage, Bedrock, and Hemlocks Over Muir are the closest places to stay and are within 5 minutes from the venue. Within 10 minutes you can be at the Cliffview Resort or Scenic Heights cabin developments. Within 15 minutes from the venue, you’ll find some Canopy Crew Treehouses and the Lodge at Natural Bridge State Park.
We have an open vendor policy so long as they are insured. Having said that, we can provide you with a long list of vendors we LOVE and we think you’ll love them too!
Due to the type of liquor license we hold, outside alcohol is strictly prohibited. We are able to provide beverage service with everything chilled to the proper temperature saving you the work of hauling tons of liquor, coolers, ice and still having warm beer.
We book weddings and events daily, and while we encourage responsible drinking and making arrangements for transportation, we cannot be responsible for vehicles left past the end of the rental period.
Hiring a professional day of coordinator is a requirement and is one of the best investments you’ll make for your wedding day. We genuinely want you and your guests to enjoy the experience and that’s hard to do if you’re busy all day. Take it from us; coordinating and prepping for your wedding day is hard work!
You don’t have to hire us for this service, and we are happy to give you a list of our FAVORITE coordinators (aka lifesavers)
Current KY COVID guidelines limit indoor seating to 60% with unlimited outdoor seating.
All food MUST be served by a licensed food handler wearing gloves and a mask. Self-service is not permitted at this time.
When it is not possible to socially distance or while indoors, masks must be worn.
Day of event insurance is a requirement of our insurance company. Most of our couples purchase a policy from www.wedsafe.com or www.eventhelper.com Their rates are very reasonable and
In order to limit our exposure and keep our clients & families safe, will not be at the center of the dance floor (don’t worry, we’ll don’t need to be close to capture amazing dance shots!)
All posing will be no-touch and we ask that you limit group photos to no more than ten people at a time.
While coverage will look a bit different, our clients have not noticed a difference in the quality of the images we produce on their wedding day. If you would like to see a wedding photographed during the pandemic, just send us an email!
As long as we are in a location that does not legally require masks and we are socially distanced, a mask will not be required during photos.
We know postponing a wedding is not an easy decision. If you find yourself in this situation, we ask that you let us know ASAP so that we can work together to find you a new wedding date.
We are still shooting engagement sessions. During the session, we’ll maintain a safe distance and do our best to choose an outdoor location that does not legally require masks.
At this point, our couples have not noticed a difference in the quality of their engagement session images.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
“There’s nothing quite like having the barn doors open, looking out over the mountainous vistas and night sky, and dancing the night away!”
– Ginger
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
“She’s so amazing we had her photograph our wedding last year and this year”
– Amy & Paul
RESERVATIONS
READY TO WORK TOGETHER?
The first step to booking our venue is to schedule your tour. If you’re out of town, we can set up a virtual to for you.
From there, everything can be done from your phone to complete your booking. Seriously. It’s that simple.
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Planning a Wedding During COVID
If wedding planning wasn’t stressful enough, now we have an added level of difficulty with COVID. I’ve come up with 5 tips for helping keep the day as safe as possible during this crazy time.
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4 Tips for cutting your guest list
Regardless of where your wedding is, the general consensus is that wedding guest counts probably need to be cut. Here are our 4 tips for helping you cut your guest list.
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to reschedule your wedding or not?
Right now you might be thinking, maybe we should just hold out and reschedule our wedding until this is all over. In this blog you’ll see my thoughts on this.
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The COVID-19 pandemic may have shaken the world, but it doesn’t need to shape up the start of your marriage. We’re proud to offer CDC guideline adherent intimate wedding coverage for couples who aren’t letting 2020 rain on their wedding day plans.
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