Forrest Hills Mountain Resort

on what I wanted to say. From our first tour to our wedding in May, we worked with three different coordinators: Levi, Jackie, and Sheri. When we signed the contract, we agreed to automatic monthly payments with the remaining balance drafted two weeks before the wedding... But just three days before the wedding, Sheri called to say we owed over $2,000. I was shocked. I reminded her our contract outlined automatic monthly payments, but she claimed we’d been paying in “chunks,” which wasn’t true. She asked for credit card statements to "sort it out before Saturday." So there I was, crying and panicking, spending hours combing through statements to prove our payments. I tried calling Sheri back multiple times, but she had left for the day and no one else was available. I felt helpless and scared they’d cancel our wedding over a mistake that wasn’t ours. Eventually, they blamed Levi (who wasn’t even present when we signed the contract). Not keeping proper track of payments is a terrible business practice. Then came the wedding day. We were told we could begin setup at 8 a.m. We arrived at 10:30, and the reception hall was still dirty and decorated from a prom the night before. The ceremony gazebo still had dead, rotting flowers from a previous wedding. We had to remove old decorations and reset everything up ourselves, which threw our timeline off. My mom almost missed our first look and private vows! Throughout the day, most interactions with staff felt cold and unfriendly as if we were a burden they couldn’t wait to get rid of. I admit we were behind schedule due to the set up delays and weather, but we still left on time, and there was no need to be so cruel. A few weeks later, the owner, Michelle, called to ask how the wedding went. I cried while telling her how hurt and disappointed I was. But every time I brought up a concern, she responded with, “That’s not how my staff said it happened.” Remember she called me (not the other way around)... she didn’t seem interested in actually listening, so what was the point? The venue is of course beautiful and the food was delicious... but that was not worth the stress and awful experience. The memories of our once-in-a-lifetime day are tainted by Forrest Hills and the regret of booking with them. I’m sharing this in hopes of helping other couples make a more informed decision and avoid terrible experience we had.

eplaced with someone much less familiar with weddings, which led to several mistakes on the day (including my partner and I seeing each other before our first look). I also had to repeatedly remind the venue of details from our original contract, as I was sent revised plans with incorrect meal choices and start times. When I raised concerns, the owner (who was unexpectedly involved throughout) dismissed them rather than acknowledging the oversight. Additionally, I was told I could use the bridal salon at the reception to change, but someone unexpectedly entered while I was there, which led to an uncomfortable and upsetting moment. Our photographer and DJ ended up taking on some coordination tasks, which they did professionally, but it wasn’t their role. I later learned some vendors have had similarly tense experiences with management. If I had known how difficult communication would be—especially with the owner—I likely would have booked elsewhere. Gorgeous venue, but the planning process needs serious improvement.

end. The lodges that our family and friends stayed in created the setting of comfort and ease in visiting with each other. Being in the lodge setting helped our guests come together for casual encounters and nurturing conversations in a home setting. At night, some would use the fire pits, others enjoyed the jacuzzi. The grounds show off the dazzling wonder of the Georgia woods which were great for hiking and strolling about. All of our guests commented on how wonderful the whole wedding weekend was. They felt as if they had been on a relaxing, spiritual weekend retreat, full of love, happiness and the beauty of nature. The staff went out of their way to fulfill any and every need. Having the restaurant close by was an added bonus for our guests. It was such a joy to be together for breakfast. Levi is the “master of ceremony”! He is very detailed about what is about to happen and is quick to catch the essential details that others would miss. Not only is he very knowledgeable about who to use, Levi is also very creative in seeing what a bride’s vision is for her wedding. When my florist was failing to met the goal on my wedding day, Levi stepped in and saved the day! I feel as if I have found a lifelong friend in Levi! Bob and I are forever grateful to all at Forrest Hills Resort for giving us the wedding of our dream!

l officiant had to leave without performing my ceremony. However she made sure someone else was there to complete the ceremony, which turned out to be perfect, especially for one of the most imperfect couples 😂. The ceremony space was very cute, even though the benches for the guest to sit on during the wedding could no way possible accommodate 8 full size adults. All of my guess basically had to stand while we got married, but the good part is the ceremony was approximately 10-12 minutes from start to finish. The bi-level hotel room that we stayed in was very clean and spacious. The bi-level balcony was a major plus, even though the top balcony was shared. I just loved the fire place in the upstairs section of the hotel room. The only negative I could think of is that there is only one small bathroom downstairs, which really wasn't an issue.