Historic Smithonia Farm

The most perfect venue. After visiting Smtihonia Farm, I didn't even want to tour another venue. I knew I wanted to get married at Smithonia. The day was so amazing & Pam (the owner) was so helpful. She was always there to give a helping hand or make sure people knew what they were supposed to be doing. The venue is so beautiful we couldn't have imagined getting married anywhere else!

Once you see Historic Smithonia Farm, it will be hard to convince your heart to go elsewhere. HSF is the prettiest venue around and has such raw beauty that spending money on elaborate florals, decorations and rentals really isn't necessary. After growing up in Athens, I had seen the farm used for a variety of things over the years and was so happy when it was finally used as a wedding venue (I mean, a place this beautiful should be photographed as much as possible!) When my fiancee and I decided to head back to my hometown for the big day, we knew this was the right fit. After meeting Pam and discovering a handful of small world connections, it felt even more special to get to host our wedding at Historic Smithonia. From being flexible with meetings to helping with layout, rentals, etc. Pam & Dink couldn't have been sweeter or better to work with! The venue is a splurge, but one that is so worth it! Our day was beautiful thanks to this gorgeous property and the people that have helped to restore it!

Picking this venue was a no brainer! With it's beauty, flexibility(having so many different options of space) and family history(my Great Great Grandfather was the engineer and overseer of the farm in the 1800s), Historic Smithonia farm was the place I had always dreamed of! We had our rehearsal dinner there as well as the wedding. I have worked with the owner, Pam, in the past as I used to be in the wedding business and knew she was great! Pam was very flexible with my schedule and when I could meet as my schedule was crazy planning other peoples weddings. She was accommodating to our needs and the weekend was seamless. The location is just close enough to Athens where all of my guests stayed. We had buses for guests staying in Athens but of course there is plenty of parking for those who rather drive themselves. It was the perfect venue and I couldn't have asked for anything better!

I will start by saying that Smithonia Farm is absolutely gorgeous. I could not have imagined a more perfect setting for our fall wedding. Overall, I had a great experience with this venue, and I would use them again. Ability to bring your own alcohol and vendor freedom were fantastic. My critiques are relatively minor. The point of contact with the venue changed mid-stream, and the new contact person was difficult to get in touch with. I often had to email several times over a course of weeks to get a response. Additionally, much of the stuff that I had discussed with the first point of contact was not honored, so I would recommend that you get each and every detail in writing. Finally, the owner kind of hovers on your wedding day. I felt as if she thought we were going to damage/steal from the venue, and she was always kind of lurking the in the background throughout the day. It wasn't a huge deal, but it was mildly frustrating. Finally, at the end of the night, she made my family take the trash with them rather than using the onsite dumpster. This was a bit perplexing. Overall, though, it was a fantastic experience.