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- 255 Milledge | Hardeman-Sams Estate
About This Vendor
It's more than a wedding...it's a historic moment!
We believe in history, and legacy, and leaving something behind. We believe in emotion and moments, and these events tell a story. Weddings at the historic Hardeman-Sams estate are one-of-a-kind. From vibrant cocktail receptions, to intimate garden ceremonies to romantic celebrations, our property offers a beautiful canvas to create a day full of extraordinary moments as unique and special as you are. Historical yet welcoming house, grounds, lush botanical gardens and elegant décor have made it the seat of Southern hospitality since 1910. The sense of Southern charm inspires romance, making it a worthy location for a celebration of love.
Amenities + Details
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Outdoor - Covered
Ceremony Types
Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
Up to 200
Settings
Estate, Garden, Historic Venue, Tented, Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks, Destination Weddings, Planning, Wedding Design, Service Staff
255 Milledge | Hardeman-Sams Estate Reviews
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Reviewed On 5/04/2017 by Allie F
BOOK YOUR WEDDING HERE!!!!!!! I cannot speak highly enough of this place!!! We were planning a wedding on a quick timeline (4 months!), and Ms. Kim at the Hardeman-Sams house was nothing short of an answer to prayer. Having our wedding at this ...
Response from the Vendor on 04/26/2018
Thank you so much for your kind words, Allie. We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us—and I agree, Mrs. Kim truly is THE BEST!!! Hosting your rehearsal and wedding was one of the highlights of our year! We ...
Reviewed On 11/03/2018 by Liz E
we loved having our wedding here! the gardens were lush and green with flowers in bloom - even at the end of October. The house is beautiful inside and out and I loved having the bridal suite to hang out in all day. There are so many differe...
Reviewed On 10/27/2018 by Sarah B
Not only is the venue absolutely stunning, but the staff was great to work with. Kim and Bonnie are amazing and made our experience perfect. They were quick to answer any of my questions/concerns, always available for us to stop by with vendors...
Response from the Vendor on 11/12/2018
Sarah, we truly LOVED working with you + Michael! Thank you for taking the time to recognize our team and send the kudos that are so well deserved! You made a stunning bride, and we are thrilled to have been a part of your perfect day!
Reviewed On 10/16/2018 by Shushanik H
I had the pleasure of photographing an elopement at this stunning venue and I am in love with every bit of it! The bride and groom rooms are well designed and equipped with everything you may need on your big day. There are plenty of picturesqu...
Response from the Vendor on 11/04/2018
Thank you SO MUCH for taking the time to review us, Szu, and for your kind words. We absolutely love having you at 255 Milledge and always look forward to seeing what photographic magic you create. :) We can't wait to work together again soon....
Reviewed On 7/11/2018 by Erin M
This venue is absolutely STUNNING. It has so much character and charm everywhere you look! Kim was wonderful to work with and so instrumental in making our day go exactly as we had always hoped, acting as a coordinator extraordinaire! My favori...
Reviewed On 7/01/2018 by Caitlyn K
I had my wedding at this GORGEOUS venue a few weeks ago, and it was perfect! Everything in the garden was blooming; the portico and porch are elegantly decorated; and the inside of the house is so charming. I have so many wonderful things to sa...
Response from the Vendor on 07/02/2018
Thank you SO MUCH for your kind words and for taking the time to review us, Caitlyn! It was an absolute pleasure working with you + Michael. We loved having you guys and are so happy to hear that everyone had a wonderful time. We really appreci...
Reviewed On 6/27/2018 by Kate P
We had a great experience at 255 Milledge! The house and grounds are beautiful...so many guests complimented how gorgeous the venue was the day of our wedding. Kim, the owner and manager of the venue, is a joy to work with. I had several meetin...
Response from the Vendor on 06/27/2018
Thank you SO MUCH for taking the time to review us, Kate! We are so happy to hear you had a wonderful day! We absolutely loved being a part of it. Everything was beautiful and your family & friends were a delight. We wish you and Eric a lifeti...
Reviewed On 6/27/2018 by Lorrin M
Incredible venue. Even better staff. The house and the grounds are beautiful and impeccably maintained. The new management here is very committed to restoring this venue to its original glory. All of our guests are still going on about how b...
Response from the Vendor on 06/27/2018
Aww! Lorrin! We love you and Wil and are SO EXCITED to hear that you guys had an amazing day. That makes our hearts smile. Thank you so much for taking the time to review us and for your kind words. We had an absolute blast with you, your famil...
Reviewed On 6/12/2018 by a member
AMAZING!! My bridesmaid luncheon was hosted here, and everyone could not believe how wonderful it was. This place and this staff are beyond words! You feel as if you are going to a friends magnificent house to go and stay for awhile. The buildi...
Response from the Vendor on 06/27/2018
Jessica, Thank you SO MUCH for taking the time to review us! We are so thrilled that you were happy and LOVED being a part of your wedding celebration. We wish you nothing but happiness in your new life together. XOXO
Reviewed On 4/24/2018 by Lauren S
We had an absolutely fabulous wedding at this venue and the day went perfect as planned. The owner Kim made sure I was happy with everything and she really made sure my day was everything I wanted. The bridal suite is gorgeous and the garden is...
Response from the Vendor on 04/26/2018
Kim and I are thrilled to hear such good feedback, Lauren, and we’re so happy that your wedding day turned out to be everything you wanted it to be! We hope you are enjoying married life! - Bonnie
Reviewed On 4/23/2018 by Shari L
This venue was the perfect spot for our wedding! The space was intimate and breathtaking. The staff was so kind and very helpful with any questions we had along the way of the entire process. They had multiple staff members present during our ...
Response from the Vendor on 04/26/2018
Kim and I are thrilled to hear such good feedback from you, Shari! We absolutely LOVED working with you and your family! We thought your wedding turned out pretty perfect! See you soon!
Reviewed On 4/21/2018 by Dylan R
Worth the money! The owner, Kim Moss, is such a blessing. She genuinely cares about your wedding day. You won't be stressed. She can work with your budget and offer you options to pay for the venue. If you book just about a year ahead as I did,...
Response from the Vendor on 07/02/2018
Thank you SO MUCH for taking the time to review us, Melinda! We are so incredibly happy to hear that you enjoyed your day. We certainly did, too! You looked beautiful and we are honored to have played a part in such a special occasion. We wish ...
Reviewed On 10/08/2017 by Kim N
This is the perfect place for a wedding!! The house and backyard garden are beautiful and provide many opportunities to take awesome photos. There are so many creative ways to arrange the ceremony and reception. Ms. Kim so sweet and super helpf...
Response from the Vendor on 07/02/2018
Kim, Thank you SO much for you kind review and for taking the time to review us. We really appreciate it. It was such a pleasure working with you and we loved all of your cute creative touches. We wish you both the best in your future together....
Reviewed On 8/14/2017 by Carolyn M
Although perfect for a wedding, this venue is not just for weddings only, but also any event you might wish to celebrate with elegance and style. After considering several locations, we booked "255 Milledge" for a 50th Anniversary reception/d...
Reviewed On 7/21/2017 by Gwen T
The HARDEMAN Sams House was an absolutely wonderful venue for our rehearsal dinner. The home is a beautifully decorated southern home that requires very little additional decoration. We were able to sit 65 comfortably for our dinner and the p...
Response from the Vendor on 07/27/2017
We just saw your review! Thank you so much for your kind words! It was an absolute joy to host your rehearsal dinner!
Reviewed On 6/07/2016 by Steph A
The Sam Hardeman's House is remarkable. The house itself has the charm of Milledge homes, with an incredible "Man Room" and Bridal Suite. The garden outside is maintained well and allows for a great wedding space, where the couple may marry in ...
Reviewed On 5/12/2015 by Brenna D
I got married on a beautiful day in April. We were planning on having the wedding outside but since it rained, we figured that moving the wedding inside would be best. It was a small wedding with about 45 people there and inside was perfect! ...
Response from the Vendor on 08/07/2018
Hi Brenna. This breaks my heart to hear about your bad experience on what should have been your most special day! In 2016 the venue gained new ownership and we have made lots of wonderful changes and pride ourselves in our Southern Hospitality!...
Reviewed On 5/22/2014 by Bridget B
The venue was absolutely beautiful! The garden area was well maintained and I loved the freedom to decorate the venue as we chose.
The only downside was that it was difficult to contact anyone at the venue. I was fortunate to have the manager...
Response from the Vendor on 08/07/2018
Hi Bridget. I am so sorry to hear about your bad experience on what should have been your most special day! In 2016 the venue gained new ownership and we have made lots of wonderful changes and pride ourselves in our Southern Hospitality! We wo...
Reviewed On 5/24/2013 by Brittany C
When my husband and I started looking at venues, we knew only two things: we wanted to get married in Athens, and we had a limited budget. The Hardeman-Sams House was the first venue we looked at and we absolutely fell in love. I will say, the ...
Reviewed On 1/03/2012 by Suzanne B
The Hardeman Sams House was the perfect venue for our wedding. The house was already decorated for Christmas so we saved on our flower budget! And I know the pictures will be beautiful with the garland. Sara was incredibly easy to work with. Sh...
Reviewed On 9/15/2010 by Melanie W
We used HSH for our rehearsal dinner and our wedding reception. The rental cost for both days ways very reasonalble. However, what we initially thought of aa lack of "house/venue rules" turned out to be overall laziness and a lack of concern ...
Response from the Vendor on 08/07/2018
Hi Melanie. This breaks my heart to hear about your bad experience on what should have been your most special day! In 2016 the venue gained new ownership and we have made lots of wonderful changes! We would love for you to swing by sometime an...
Meet the Team
Kimberly Moss
President
We believe in LOVE!
We believe in finding a hand that fits perfectly in yours and the feeling of “you just know”. We believe in building a life together, standing shoulder to shoulder. We believe in “You Wash & I’ll Dry” and finding a soft place to land. We believe that what you are doing here matters. And that the generations to come will be better because of it. We believe that timeless always trumps trendy. Because more that anything what we believe is, classic never goes out of style.