I’m not sure where to start as I cannot say enough great things about Hollyfield Manor! I wish I could give them a 10 out of 5 stars. This is an absolutely picturesque venue and pr...ovides the epitome of a southern charm setting for a wedding! The very first time my husband and I stepped on the property, we knew this was the one! There are probably hundreds of beautiful spots on the property for photos (i.e. the historic beautiful manor, Tavern Room, bridal and groomsmen suite, the lake, the long driveway lined with trees, and the list goes on). There are two outdoor ceremony options – in front of the lake or the stunning manor home. One of my non-negotiables was having a beautiful Plan B ceremony option I wouldn’t regret in the event the weather didn’t cooperate - the reception hall is breathtaking with the high ceilings and multiple chandeliers, beautiful brick statement fireplace, and the natural light from the panoramic views of the lake and property.
Jessica, the venue coordinator, was freaking INCREDIBLE to work with throughout the entire process. She was extremely flexible and kept putting me at ease during the pandemic as we had to reschedule our wedding twice. She was always just a text or email away whenever I needed anything no matter what time it was. Wedding planning can be very stressful at times, but I never once felt worried or overwhelmed, especially the day of, because I knew Jessica had it all figured out. She truly transformed my vision into reality – I keep telling people it’s scary how perfect everything went on our wedding day.
One of the things I loved most about Hollyfield Manor is they have TONS of decorations already on site. They do offer décor which you can rent for the evening (greenery, table centerpieces, etc.) at an extremely reasonable price. Talk about a budget saver and one less thing to worry about trying to sell after the wedding. With the natural and elegant charm of the venue, when it comes to décor, simplicity is all you need. Whatever decorations I didn’t get, or didn’t think of, Jessica was able to fill the “space” and made everything look so stunning.
Let’s talk about food (drooling as I am typing). Traditions Catering is the onsite caterer and offer a wonderful selection of butlered appetizers, entrees, and side dishes. Susie, the owner, and her staff knocked it out of the park with the food. I can probably count on one hand the number of weddings I’ve been to where the food was enjoyable to eat and wasn’t overcooked or tasteless. EVERYTHING on our wedding day was delicious. Do yourself a favor and get the sweet potato biscuits and the chicken cordon bleu (according to the staff, my husband was the first groom to go back for seconds!) Susie and Jessica packed us to-go boxes at the end of the night which we got to enjoy over the next few days.
Jessica and Susie were just absolutely amazing to work with. You can tell they genuinely love what they do and take pride in their work. They will make sure you are happy every step of the way from planning, to getting ready, to walking down the aisle. I felt like I received nothing but their very best. My husband and I are extremely grateful for the entire staff at Hollyfield Manor – without their guidance and support our wedding would not have been as perfect and memorable as it was. We highly recommend!!