About this vendor
Southeast Georgia’s premier lakeside weekend wedding venue with accommodations is located one hour from Savannah, St. Simons Island or Statesboro. Conveniently nestled in Ludowici, GA with private gates & surrounded by water, the entire premises belong to you & your guests for a uniquely private weekend experience. The Venue, of authentic logs, serves up to 250 guests in simple elegance. Steps away enjoy the luxury & convenience of overnight accommodations at The Lodge, an upscale five bedroom cabin sleeping up to 14 guests. Find a romantic setting for your new beginning with our endless ceremony locations with storybook charm. Lush lawns, majestic woodlands, massive stone steps, lakeside or indoors…a wedding should be a reflection of the bride and groom. See our website for details today
Amenities + details
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Liability Insurance
Wireless Internet
Settings
- Barn
- Farm & Ranch
- Beach
- Waterfront
- Estate
- Historic Venue
Venue Service Offerings
- Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
- Destination Wedding Planning
- Food & Catering
- Planning
- Destination Wedding Planning
Awards and Affiliations
2026 'Best of Weddings'
Best of Weddings
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Reviews
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5
out of 5.014 reviews
Forrest Pond Lodge was an absolute dream location for our wedding ceremony and reception! From the moment we visited, we fell in love with the breathtaking scenery. The beautiful p...
onds and peaceful outdoor setting created the most picturesque backdrop and made our day feel truly magical. Mrs. Patty and Mr. Thomas were also wonderful to work with throughout the entire process. They were kind, accommodating, and genuinely cared about making our wedding day special. If you’re looking for a stunning outdoor venue with incredible natural beauty and amazing owners, Forrest Pond Lodge is truly a dream come true. We couldn’t have imagined a more perfect place to celebrate our wedding!
I cannot say enough good things about The Forrest Pond Lodge. Our wedding was in April and it was the perfect outdoor venue! The venue offers several locations on the property to h...
ave the ceremony, we choose under a beautiful live oak with Spanish moss offering shade for guest and a view of the pond. The reception area had plenty of space for all of our guests, and they include tables and chairs!
My girls and I also stayed at the lodge overnight and it was outstanding. Plenty of beds and bathrooms with a large comfortable living and kitchen area.
Patty and Thomas went above and beyond in helping me plan the wedding. They are the kindest people and always willing to help with ideas and have several resources and recommendations for vendors in the area.
I highly recommend having your wedding at Forrest Pond Lodge!
When your daughter tells you her wedding was perfect even through the rain, it melts a mother’s heart. This was the perfect place for our daughter’s wedding. We will forever be tha...
nkful for this venue. So many sweet memories were made that weekend. Everyone had the best time! We definitely will be using this venue again!
Forrest Pond Lodge will always be so special to me. I got married here in December of 2024 and it was the Christmas wedding of my dreams. The venue was absolutely perfect for what ...
I wanted. It is well maintained, clean, and neat. The lodge was perfect for all of my girls to stay the night before and get ready the day of. There’s plenty of things to keep the guys occupied too! Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Patty are the sweetest people and help in any way they can. We consider them family now. If you are a bride looking for a venue, I would definitely recommend checking out Forrest Pond Lodge. It can be decorated in so many different ways to make it the venue of your dreams. You won’t be disappointed!
Mrs. Patty & Mr. Thomas are wonderful! They are easy to work with and very effective communicators! Mrs. Patty is super helpful and has a list of vendors if needed. Mr. Tomas makes...
sure to have the place looking pristine! Highly recommend this venue!
We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect place to say ‘I Do’. Forrest Pond Lodge was everything we dreamed of— beautiful, welcoming, and unforgettable. Truly the perfect backdrop...
for the best day of our lives!
Forrest Pond Lodge is absolutely the most beautiful wedding venue in southeast Georgia. My husband and I had the best experience planning our wedding here and the owners, Mrs. Patt...
y and Mr. Thomas, are amazing and extremely accommodating! We could not recommend this venue more and have gotten so many compliments from all of our guests and people who have seen our pictures.
As the mother of the bride, Forrest Pond Lodge was the perfect venue. The setting was stunning, and Patty and Thomas were so kind and helpful throughout the entire process. Everyth...
ing ran smoothly, and our guests loved it. Highly recommend for a beautiful, stress-free wedding day!
Thomas and Patty are amazing people to work with. Truly caring individuals who want to know about each one of you! Very dependable and great communication during the whole planning...
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Looking back at my daughter’s wedding day, it was perfect. Forrest Pond Lodge provided everything we were looking for… from the Lodge, where we (all the girls in the wedding party)...
stayed the night before to the Venue, where every detail has been thought through, to the gorgeous grounds, with surrounding ponds and beautiful trees. FPL is truly unique and Patty and Thomas are wonderful to work with. They can make great suggestions but are happy to try and accommodate your biggest dreams for your special day. There are several different locations on the property where the event can be, so there is a spot for everyone. Call and schedule a tour… you won’t be disappointed.
Having our wedding at Forrest Pond Lodge was absolutely amazing! The venue is beautiful and well-kept with endless perfect picture locations. Patty was amazing to work with and we ...
loved everything about our experience! The Lodge slept our whole party comfortably and we really enjoyed being able to spend the extra time together there. If you're looking for a beautiful wedding destination in south GA, this is the place to go!
Forrest Pond Lodge is an absolute fantasy! My wedding and reception turned out so beautiful because of this amazing location! And the owners are great to work with!
We could not have chosen a more perfect venue. The owners were so nice and very helpful, and the venue and lodge are gorgeous. Our guests are still talking about how beautiful our ...
wedding was on the front lawn, and how beautiful the reception was inside the venue. Highly, highly recommend!!
I remember the first time I saw Forrest Pond Lodge, located remotely off of Highway 84 between Ludowici and Jesup. I never could have imagined that somewhere that beautiful and ser...
ene could have existed in such an ideal location. If you think you might be interested in this venue, I would absolutely recommend you set up a time to see it in person. Although, my wedding photos are beautiful, they can't do justice to Forrest Pond Lodge.
As a very critical person who rarely gives anything a perfect score when reviewing, it is easy for me to break those habits for our wedding venue. So many brides have to worry about logistics (parking, tables, chairs, refrigerator, bathrooms, etc.) and I am so thankful that on the most important day of my life, those were not any of my concerns. Not only is the scenery idyllic, the actual venue building is perfect for a ceremony or reception. We had our reception in the large room (spilling out on to the porch and picnic table area underneath) and we had our ceremony behind the venue surrounding by lakes and beautiful trees. Forrest Pond Lodge comfortably fit over 150+ guests and offered us enough room to have yard games (cornhole and ladder golf), a photobooth, dancing and eating simultaneously. Thinking about a rain plan if you're interested in an outdoor wedding? Forrest Pond Lodge has one built in with the beautiful venue space in the actual building. The infrastructure of the building is wonderful. It includes a kitchen, three bathrooms and a dressing area for the bride and groom. Also, there is plenty of room for storage if that is something you're worried about.
Another huge plus to working with Forrest Pond Lodge is the ease of scheduling and the kind nature of the owners. I have to say I enjoyed my overall experience working with them and I would recommend Forrest Pond Lodge to anyone!
Contact
4288 Howard Bo Warren Pkwy., Ludowici, GA | Southeast Georgia & Northeast Florida
Forrest Pond Lodge Wedding Venue & Accomodations