255 Milledge | Hardeman-Sams Estate

helpful with all the details and the changes that had to be made. Matt was amazing with the florals, even when we had to make some adjustments the week of the wedding. He gave us confidence that it would be beautiful and it was. I highly recommend 255 milledge and the staff there for the best wedding experience. Everyone there is kind, professional, and desires to make your wedding dreams come true.

VID-19 it was originally going to be in 2020 however we ended up having in April 2021. Kim was very understanding of the situation and helped us reschedule without any trouble. We did floral/decoration/full wedding planning/bar tenders with them and it was amazing. Matt did a wonderful job with the flowers and all the decoration. Leigh helped us so much with all the little details we had and was always available and ready to help whenever we needed her. The day of our wedding was a full rainy day, they handled the situation so well. They had several rain plans in place 1 week before the wedding and the day of the wedding they were so understanding of our needs and what we wanted. They had a rain plan to do the wedding inside the house but at the last minute the rain stopped for about 2 hours and they changed everything for us to be able to have our fairy tail wedding outside in the garden. They also handled everything so well accommodating our guests. They basically made our dreams come true and we ended up having the most wonderful wedding and it was the best day of our lives. We are so thankful/grateful with the whole team. We recommend it with our eyes closed 100%, if you are looking for a dedicated team to take care of your special day then 255 Milledge will be the place to have your wedding.

f response. When they eventually responded, many of our questions still went unanswered. This became a recurring theme. We had questions about the property, the rentals they offer, their bar packages, etc and had to email them multiple times to get any information. You would think they'd want to tell us about their rentals and bar packages up front as a selling point (more $$ for them)? It felt like pulling teeth to get this information. Once we finally got the info we requested, we noticed differing prices from what they sent to our wedding planner vs. what they sent us. We confronted them about this, and they told us they accidentally sent an old version to the wedding planner but would honor that price anyway (as I respectfully thought they should). When the wedding day arrived, rain and inclement weather impacted our event. After a 15 minute downpour just before the ceremony, the garden was flooded and we were told the ceremony could no longer take place there. When the rain stopped, my son-in-law took it upon himself to find a squeegee and clear the water from the garden, as the venue staff stood by and watched. When the reception began, we quickly discovered the bartenders we hired through 255 Milledge were inexperienced and did not know how to make basic drinks. Guests were showing them what to do which was very embarrassing. The bartenders also did not have some of the mixers that were included in the bar package we purchased with 255 Milledge, so they were unable to make some drinks entirely. My biggest advice if you are considering this venue: read everything they send you very carefully and get EVERYTHING in writing. We were told that many things were included with the venue that ultimately were not. It felt like they were nickel and diming us for each little thing we asked them as the wedding day drew near. We were also told that if there is another event the weekend of our event, that the two brides could share the cost of a tent since the rental companies usually drop the tents off on Thursday and pick up on Sunday/Monday. As wedding day got closer, Kim told us there wasn't an event on Friday, so we wouldn't be able to 'tent-share.' She failed to mention that there was an event on Sunday and she would be providing a tent, decor, stage, bar, and shelves for them. (OUR tent, decor, stage, bar, and shelves.) She even had the nerve to post photos/videos of this event on the 255 Milledge Instagram page, so that we could see our rentals and decor being used at another event the very next day. To say we were angry is an understatement. When we called Kim to discuss this inconsistency, she was extremely defensive and hostile. She refused to compensate us for the use of our tent or even have a respectful conversation with us. It was our hope to not have to leave a review, but we were left with absolutely no choice. My daughter works in the wedding industry, and knows the value of reviews, both good and bad. She and I agreed that brides and their families deserve to know about our experience with Kim and 255 Milledge. Despite the beautiful setting, we could not recommend this venue in good faith to any family choosing a location for one of the most important days of their lives.

day. They offer in house coordinating and florals and decor, both of which we used and I would recommend to absolutely everyone. Bonnie and Kim helped us throughout the entire planning process and were so welcoming and helpful. Leigh was our coordinator and made everything so easy for us and our guests, the entire wedding day flow was flawless and so enjoyable. I didn’t have to worry about a single thing. Matt did my florals and decor and WOW, he is talented and so creative! We had so many compliments from our guests on how much fun they had and how friendly the staff were. We loved having our wedding at 255 Milledge!

The venue is beautiful. We had both the rehearsal dinner and wedding at 255 Milledge and they made sure the 2 nights felt different enough for the guests who attended both. The bridesmaids suite and groomsmen room were both perfect for getting ready. Our wedding was absolutely perfect and ran smoothly. I can't thank 255 Milledge enough for being the best venue for our wedding! I will forever recommend 255 Milledge to any brides!

t recommend this venue enough!

ommend them enough!

helped us through all of the complications with covid with ease! The team had a way of bringing calm to everyone around them. I highly recommend them for any event!

ordination services, along with florals & decor. Matt created the most beautiful arrangements - better than what I ever had envisioned for our day! Leigh quite literally held my hand throughout the final steps and ensured the day went off without a hitch. The entire team truly helped bring our dream to life and I am so thankful for all the memories they helped create for us!

day the best it could be despite not being what we initially had hoped for. Kim and her team were great day of. Definitely spring for the day of coordinating. I used Matt, their on staff florals, who was great! Highly recommend!

was beyond accommodating when our original date was pushed back due to the pandemic. The venue supported us the entire time..allowing us to reschedule and providing safety measures to make our day beautiful and safe for all attendees.

oom were very convenient to host friends and such. The entire premise is also spectacular! Matt was very creative in floral decorations and other parts. The garden was vast and well-decorated! The guests loved the cake and food! If you are kind of an indecisive couple, let them bring you some alternatives. You will probably go with that! Without a doubt, we highly recommend this Venue for couples who plan to get married in Athens, GA and surrounding neighborhood.

r friends and family. The owner is one of the most accommodating, understanding, and easy to work with people I have ever met. Since we had already been married, we didn't need to have a ceremony or do some of the typical "wedding day" things, but we still wanted to celebrate and pull in the parts that meant the most to us. The owner was so helpful in the planning process to help us figure out how to make the most of the gorgeous venue and our day. The venue is absolutely beautiful - inside and out - and is also such a relaxing place to spend your big day. It was so comforting to know that no matter what mother nature threw at us that day, we were ready because we had picked the most beautiful venue. The owner and her team are constantly finding ways to make this place more and more beautiful, and if you're not sold on the pictures alone - I HIGHLY recommend going to visit this place just to see how beautiful it truly is. The owner and her team are also so helpful in creating the aesthetic that you have envisioned - both inside and outside. They have so many décor options that are sure to fit the bill for any couple. The location of course speaks for itself. You are so close to downtown Athens, so close to hotels for guests with all different budgets, and on the most beautiful part of Milledge Ave. Any time of year, this place is where you want to be. The staff was also UNBELIEVABLE. Everything was just taken care of in the most stress-free way, and I can't imagine there is a better staff around. The owner was SO HELPFUL in the time leading up to our day - she was available at any time to discuss décor ideas and help us truly visualize the finished product, she helped us with selecting vendors in the area that she knew would do a phenomenal job, she helped coordinate all of the different vendors on the day of, she provided solutions when some vendors created problems. I cannot sing praises of this venue loud enough and often enough. I would recommend 255 Milledge to anyone. The venue itself, the staff, and the location just cannot be beat.

nd the flow of the day was perfect. The staff is so accommodating, kind, and truly a joy to work with. We got so many compliments on the venue and staff from our guests! Kim and Hannah Leigh were there for the day of, and they went above and beyond for us to make sure everything was perfect - a special thank you to both of you ladies! Their attention to detail is impeccable - my girls and I had so much fun getting ready in the bridal suite! Our wedding was magical, and I wish I could do it all over again!

y only have wonderful things to say about 255 Milledge!

e hosted our rehearsal dinner here and it was the MOST FABULOUS night! Kim worked very hard to accommodate us and went above and beyond to make sure we were pleased with all aspects of the night. She had a fantastic working relationship with the other vendors we used that night which made the whole ordeal that much more relaxed! The Hardeman-Sams Estate was already decorated for Christmas and looked so beautiful even before we added our touches for the rehearsal dinner. Kim Moss truly cares about her clients and works very hard to be sure that your special occasion is flawless! 5-star rating PLUS! HIGHLY RECOMMEND for any event!!!

had all the information and help we needed to have a smooth wedding day. The venue is gorgeous and has soo many cute details in every corner. We are so happy we had our wedding here. It was everything we ever wanted and more!

wedding party and guests with great customer service and created such an inviting environment on wedding day! She is so good at providing a memorable space. The indoor and outdoor spaces were perfect for our fall wedding. Kim has such a passion for making your wedding day so special and she makes it happen!! All of her staff were so hospitable, attentive, and flexible. I was put at such ease on wedding day! This is a GREAT place to get married, I would highly recommend it!!!!

dated without losing its charm and character. The grounds are beautiful, well designed and maintained. The pictures do not do this venue justice, it was perfect!! Bonnie and Kim were so easy to work with and they accommodated all of our wishes and worked so effortlessly with all the vendors so our day into night went off without a hitch!!! Also, the location is great because you are just a few blocks from downtown Athens. We could not be more pleased with Bonnie, and 255 Milledge!!

sitting in the dark in silence because when the venues power went out, the lights and sound from the band went out. This happened twice. We lost an hour of time from our reception. It was a NIGHTMARE. No staff at the venue knew what to do. The groom literally had to search for breakers and outlets in the bushes. He is the one who fixed the power - not the venue staff. Yet when the owner showed up to the venue later, she said this had happened FOUR PREVIOUS TIMES. WHAT?! If you know you have electrical issues, why is your staff not trained on where the circuits are and how to fix the power outage? The venue ruined our reception. If you still plan to book here, bring a couple generators as a backup. We have emailed the owner about this issue and no one from the venue has responded to us.

he house are stunning – there are so many places for gorgeous photo ops!! Now I must also mention the other great part of booking here: the dynamic duo of Kim and Bonnie!! Wow, they are truly the best in the wedding business when it comes to The Big Day!! When we first toured, Kim (owner/manager) sold me right away- she was so hospitable, friendly, honest, creative, and you can tell she has a passion and love for her venue. Bonnie and Kim also always got back to us so quickly with every question – via email or phone. And they happily toured us around the house multiple times on different dates when we wanted to show our mothers, our wedding planners, our photographer, and our siblings!! (honestly, the place is great and the people are great, so why wouldn’t you want to show it all off?) On the day of the wedding, a few hours before the ceremony, they do not allow cars to park in or near the house, they have to park in a back lot away from view – their reason: so that your photos aren’t ruined by all the cars!! Details that you don’t even think of like that show you that THEY. GET. IT. They think of everything and they make sure things get DONE. Our wedding day went so smoothly and I knew it would because from the start, we had THE BEST TEAM at the BEST VENUE. THANK YOU SO SO SO MUCH!!! We LOVE you guys!!! :D

e bridal suite is to die for, as is the service. Thank you Kim & team for making our wedding Day amazing!! We love you guys!!!

short phone call or email away. We even had a short window of time when we were in town for our engagement photos, and there was nothing but rain in the forecast. Kim very graciously allowed us to take our engagement photos inside the venue! On short notice too! We even booked our day of coordinator, Kathy, through 255. She was AMAZING. I will always be so very thankful for the ladies of 255 Milledge!

t the process and gave us honest, reasonable expectations when we met about our dinner. Too, she provided creative ideas and worked diligently to make the night very special! I’m very glad we chose 255 Milledge. It was wonderful night!

ve been updated and are gorgeous! Kim Moss and her staff made the whole process a dream- every detail reflected the picture I had of how I wanted our big day to be. I loved everything about having my wedding here and would 100% recommend 255 to anyone looking for a romantic garden wedding venue- it is perfect!