101-150 guest capacity
This venue can host up to 150 guests
About this vendor
The Chimneys is your destination wedding close to home! Give us a call to come see our unique facilities and beautiful setting in the mountains. Invite all of your friends and family to come for your wedding and stay for the weekend! With the most incredible views and warm atmosphere and the finest event staff and catering you could imagine, The Chimneys at Big Canoe warms hearts year after year!
Amenities + details
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
- Commitment Ceremony
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
- Second Wedding
- Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
- Up to 150
Settings
- Ballroom
- Historic Venue
- Mountain
- Trees
Venue Service Offerings
- Bar & Drinks
- Cakes & Desserts
- Cupcakes
- Other Desserts
- Food & Catering
- Planning
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My husband and I booked this venue in March on 2020 and got married on April 17th 2021. We had an awful experience with this venue and their manager Amanda.
At the beginning, everything seemed great! We toured the venue and Amanda told us about the renovations they would be doing inside that would allow us to have 200 guests instead of the 125. Walls would be removed and painted by JANUARY 2021. We were so excited to get married here as I have had my eye on this venue for years. However, when the wedding was a few months away, shit hit the fan. Amanda was extremely hard to get ahold of and when we spoke, it was made very clear she had no idea what wedding we were talking about or couple she was speaking to.
We scheduled a tasting for the restaurant at Big Canoe and picked out a couple different dishes to try. When we showed up for the tasting (a 3 hour drive), she informed up the restaurant was closed for a few weeks and gave us menus (that we already had). This is when things got real bad. Since we made the 3 hour drive, we decided to look at the venue and see how the renovations were coming along (this was in February/March so everything should have been done). To our surprise, absolutely NOTHING had been done! So now we had the lovely task of uninviting guests and cutting our guest list to make sure there was going to be enough space in the venue! No walls had been painted or demolished to allow for the extra seating!
At this point, the wedding was a few weeks away and I was frantically texting Amanda to make sure everything was in order and ready to go for the big day. Time and time again she made it incredibly clear that she had no idea what wedding this was, how many guests we were having, etc. despite the many emails I sent reminding her of the details. At this point I was just hoping everything came together in the end!
Alright, now here's where things get REAL BAD.
The night before the wedding, rehearsal/setting up the venue for the next day. I show up to the venue and GUESS WHAT!? CONSTRUCTION WORK! Not ONLY were they painting the inside of the venue and doing construction inside the reception area, but the entire ceremony area had been dug up and there was piles of dirt and construction equipment everywhere!!!! We had NOT been notified that our entire venue was undergoing any sort of construction or that our literal ceremony backdrop was now piles of dirt! I had a complete breakdown at this point. I asked the contractors what was going on and they said "well at least you weren't the couple that got married when the lake was drained". INSANE!
Wedding day: The morning of the wedding was essentially spent undoing and redoing all the things that we had told her not to do. We said a million times that we would have no arch and there her staff was, carrying over an arch with old flowers on it from a previous wedding. On the phone she said "we are setting up for 200, right?" Nope, never once did we get close to 200 guests and we couldn't even fit 200 guests in the venue anyways??? Then we had 3 tables still without linens which, thank goodness she found some somewhere.
Reception: This went alright except for the fact that the bartenders she found left the bar unattended to party and take shots on the dance floor. We had told the bartenders that we had a guest that needed a limit and to please not let this person have more than 3 drinks. That didn't happen. BOOK SOMEWHERE ELSE!!!!
Truly a beautiful setting for our wedding. Amanda, however was not the greatest. Not good at replying to e-mails, and probably stretched too thin. Needs to hire help. Was told there would be someone there at our rehearsal...there wasn't. Didn't have things ready for us on time when we arrived (linens, tables, etc.) and was told she'd be there by 9 am Saturday...we had to call her to come open the door.
10/10 for view and venue though!
We recently got married at the Chimneys and it was an absolute dream! The venue was affordable and accommodating and the views were stunning! My husband and I had our hearts set on a mountain wedding and the Chimneys delivered. Lindsey was so helpful every step of the way and we loved everything about our big day. Highly recommended
Kyle was the absolute worst to work with. She was very rude to my husband and I throughout the whole planning process. She was very disorganized and acted like she never had time to deal with us. On the day of the wedding everything wasn’t ready for my family to prepare the reception area and she was also very rude to my family. Thanks to my family everything was wonderful, but I would never recommend anyone to work with her. It was definitely over priced and not worth what we paid. Overall I would not recommend the Chimneys unless you are working with someone other than Kyle.
Over a year ago I came across the Chimneys on "The Knot" and noticed that there were no recent reviews. This made me a little nervous but I still made an appointment to go and take a look.
This place is truly magical! My husband and I got married here this April during the peak of Cherry blossom season. The mountains provide an amazing back drop. The venue feels homey and the staff are truly amazing. We had a thunderstorm the day of the wedding and Kyle worked with us till the last minute to make sure our day was perfect! Even the weather jumped on board for a few hours for pictures and the ceremony.
Words can not describe how beautiful this place is. If you are looking for a mountain retreat, where all your friends and family can have a great, relaxing time, Big Canoe is where you need to go!
Kyle and her team really are rock stars!
This venue is so stunning! We had perfect weather with the light coming through the trees so perfectly. The venue is beautiful and the staff (especially Kyle) was so helpful through the planning process and dealing with a date change - so much more than we could have ever asked for. Our guests raved about how great the food was - from the appetizers to the bar service to the dinner. Everything about this venue is perfect and I could not recommend it more.
We had a perfect wedding reception at the Chimneys at Big Canoe!! The space is beautiful, complete with gorgeous views and multiple areas for guests to eat, dance, and hang out. Talk of the Town catering at the venue also provides excellent food and service. My husband and I definitely recommend this venue to anyone looking to have their wedding in this area!!
The venue is gorgeous, especially during fall. We got lucky timing the color change perfectly. Working with Talk Of The Town and Big Canoe was a pleasure, although I was a little displeased with getting a new coordinator 4 times.
The Chimneys was a beautiful venue for our July wedding. The venue price is very reasonable especially if you opt for a less popular month (e.g., not June or October). We had planned to have our ceremony outside and reception inside, but had to move the ceremony inside at the last minute. It was still beautiful! I was so impressed with everything along the way with The Chimneys staff and Talk of the Town catering. Everyone was extremely helpful and kept us on track throughout the planning process. Our guests all had an amazing time and everyone loved the venue. My only complaint in the slightest was that it was often difficult to get in touch with the rental house manager and most of our guests were coming in from out of town. Everything worked out fine in the end. I highly recommend The Chimneys!
The Chimneys at Big Canoe went above and beyond! While a few things were confusing leading up to the wedding, they answered every question and made planning super clear! I used most of their recommended vendors which were all amazing, and we had the best day! I was floored by how much they cared, with the property manager even fluffing my dress before I walked down the aisle! The food was incredible (people were talking about it weeks later), and it was gorgeous. I can't recommend them enough. Do yourself a favor, book with Chimneys.
I found this venue through The Knot. I knew that it was the place that I wanted to have our wedding once I saw photos from previous weddings. We initally dealt with Karen Gramlich, the previous venue manager, who was great and easy to work with. She helped us choose the perfect date for our wedding so we could be married under the cherry blossoms. Our coordinator, Elizabeth Vickery was very helpful. We couldn't have pulled it off without her. Everyone loved the food and the staff did a great job. We loved that they include rentals and other things that you would normally have to be outsourced through different vendors. It's the BEST pricing with almost everything included. We can't recommend this place enough.
The Chimneys at Big Canoe was the absolute perfect choice for my wedding! My husband and I knew we wanted a venue that had water - a lake, a river, a waterfall, something - and ideally in the mountains. On the other hand, almost all of our family was coming in from out of state, so we didn't want to be too far from Atlanta. When we came up to visit the Chimneys, we were instantly in love. The venue was gorgeous, the food was amazing (still hearing about how much everyone loved it 90 days later), and Karen helped make sure that every single thing ran smoothly.
The Chimneys is semi-all-inclusive, but totally you can change things to match exactly what you want. Bringing in your own alcohol was also a HUGE cost savings!
We rented houses for the bridal party, and most of our family and friends also rented houses for the weekend. We had our Rehearsal Dinner at the Swim Club and were able to spend a weekend relaxing and having fun. I can't say enough wonderful things about this venue choice. All of the preferred vendors/ included vendors were top-notch. Karen made sure we kept on track with planning everything, and our wedding ran so smoothly. If there were issues, I certainly never learned about them!
We had about 110 people at our wedding and the space was perfect for us. We had an outdoor ceremony and then took full advantage of the air conditioning for the reception indoors. One thing that stood out to me was that as I was talking to other vendors, every single one had a similar reaction to hearing that we were going to be at The Chimneys. Every reaction was a variation on "Oh that's such a wonderful place to get married" or "They are so great to work with" or "We love working with the Chimneys! It's so beautiful there!"
One of the best things about The Chimneys is that we can go back to Big Canoe for anniversaries and quick weekend getaways. In fact, part of our bridal party is already talking about planning another trip back!
This was the perfect setting for my July, summer wedding. The atmosphere is relaxed and serene which made the big day more calm as well. The staff is beyond helpful from beginning to end. After my family setup the reception pieces, I came back to find extra tweaks and added pieces that made everything just that much more beautiful. This location was ideal for my out of town guest who had many cabins to rent from and then the community to enjoy before and after the wedding.
The chimneys is a beautiful place to get married!!! They have a great outside venue and a beautiful inside reception/ dinning area!! They are very helpful when planning your wedding. Karen is fantastic. Would recommend them for anyone wanting a mountain/ outdoor wedding. They also have a wide variety of food options for your wedding. The hamburgers and hotdogs are great.
The Chimneys at Big Canoe was the perfect wedding venue! There was so much natural beauty that we only needed minimal decor to have a stunning wedding. Everyone from Talk of the Town was so helpful and professional, from the early planning phases to the bartenders and servers day of. Most of our guest stayed on the Big Canoe property, and it made for a really nice weekend. It gave us the opportunity to hang out with them outside of just the wedding evening. Another big plus for the Chimneys is that you get the venue for the whole day. This makes setting up so easy, and there are so many different ways you can arrange everything, so you are really able to make the venue feel unique and your own.
I am beyond happy that I chose this venue. They were easy to work with and always available for questions. The coordinators are topnotch and helped put my frazzled mind at ease. Everything ran smoothly on the day of (even though i was a wee bit late). They did such a great job with the catering as well. The food was sublime!
Thank you for being a part of my day!
Perry/Whyte
The Chimneys at Big Canoe was the perfect venue for our wedding day. We knew we wanted a destination wedding just outside of Atlanta and Big Canoe was exactly that. The Chimneys is a beautiful venue with a gorgeous patio covered by a large cherry tree. Indoors is a grand dining room and ballroom. Their caterer is Talk of the Town Catering who provided delicious food with an incredible staff. Karen, the on-site coordinator, was extremely helpful throughout the entire planning process. She was always available to answer questions and give advice. On our wedding day everything was perfect. Every detail was taken care of and looked amazing. The staff took great care of us and made sure everything we needed was taken care of. I couldn't have asked for anything more.
The chimneys is a beautiful venue and really accommodated everything we wanted to do. There are a lot of extras included that other places charge for which we appreciated on our tight budget. All of our guests could not stop talking about how great the food was!
The Chimneys is affordable and fantastic! The indoor and outdoor accommodations are beautiful, full of light and charm! We got married in the chapel at big canoe and had our reception at the chimneys. It was the Fourth of July and it it wasn't too hot, the sun was shining and the mountain was green! The Talk of the Town staff who you work with are so accommodating and professional, I wouldn't have asked for more! And their food was fantastic! Everyone loved it! Stop searching for a venue, this is the hidden gem of GA wedding venues!
I can't think of a single less-than-glowing thing to say about the Chimneys. Not only was the price better than any venue we looked at within a 50 mile radius of Atlanta, but the service, attention to detail, and atmosphere were all excellent. The venue also includes Talk of the Town catering which was incredible and something our guests couldn't stop talking about (especially the shrimp and grits)! Tara was amazing to work with and was constantly in communication with me throughout the planning - I don't think I ever had to wait more than a day for a response (if that). The planning and actual event were all seamless - couldn't have asked for anything better for our perfect day.
After much research The Chimneys of Big Canoe in Jasper, Georgia was a perfect fit for my vision, budget and guest count. One of my main requirements for the wedding weekend was to find a venue that was either local to hotels or held accommodations for all of my out of town guest. Much of my family was traveling for out of state or out of country. The Big Canoe community offered several options for home rentals, which were equally priced with the cost of a hotel. The second most important detail to my wedding was the theme. I chose a rustic theme for the ceremony and reception. The outdoor ceremony was located on a stone patio that overlooked the golf course. The receptions was held indoors, with room that had giant chandeliers. There was plenty of room for the 115 guest that we hosted.
Tara Welch, Talk of the Town coordinator, was absolutely wonderful. She was extremely responsive via email. I chose not to outsource a coordinate, however Tara did an amazing job running through the detail and rehearsal with us. The venue is owned by the catering company, Talk of the Town. They provided us with an extensive menu with exceptional pricing and taste.
I am absolutely thrilled that we chose The Chimneys of Big Canoe as our venue. We spent the weekend relaxing in the mountains and the venue met all of the vision requirements. Our September wedding weekend was absolutely beautiful!!!
I 100% recommend this venue. Peggy and Tara and the rest of the staff were so helpful and everything went smoothly for our July wedding.
The Chimneys at Big Canoe was a HUGE hit! The scenery is spectacular. We had an outdoor ceremony with an indoor reception. With the view from outside, we didn't need any decorations because the view was enough (which saved us some $$!) On the inside, it's very spacious and was accommodating for our 75 guests. They have a beautiful set-up of everything you need (tables, chairs, tablecloths, silverware, plates, urns, etc) all included in the price (which saved me a lot of stress!) If you love the outdoor country/rustic look, then this is the place for you. It is absolutely beautiful, and AFFORDABLE! Not to mention, (also included in the price) is a wedding coordinator. Peggy was our coordinator for the wedding, and might I say, if you can snag her to help with yours, DO IT! She is beyond amazing. I never had to worry about anything because she was on her game the entire time before and during the wedding. I don't think a full 24 hours went by that she did not answer one of my million questions in email or by phone. She is literally there to help and wants to make it the best day for the bride. I cannot thank her enough. The Chimney's at Big Canoe is blessed to have her.
The Chimneys at Big Canoe is an absolutely beautiful setting!! We got married in April at Big Canoe and the site was amazing. The flowers in bloom, the weather was perfect, and our outdoor wedding was perfect. Even if the weather had turned south, the reservation included the option of an indoor wedding, and Talk of the Town was prepared to move everything. The site was ours for the entire day and was perfect. I would recommend this site to anyone looking for a wedding in the Appalachians!
We loved the wedding and reception at the Chimneys. An outside wedding there is so beautiful. Peggy was so easy to work with and the food they served was great. We were able to bring our own alcohol which saved us some money.
This was a fabulous venue! Peggy is amazing and truly went above and beyond for my wedding. She was flexible, professional, and extremely helpful! This is a beautiful venue on its own and the set up is so stress Rees. We had a small wedding and instead of looking too small it looked wonderful! Talk of the Town catering was amazing and everyone raved about the food. Peggy gave me a list of preferred vendor and I used all of them except the photographer and they were all wonderful! I loved all of my vendors. If you are looking for an affordable and beautiful place to get married you have found it! I can't stress how great my wedding turned out and a large part of that was due to Peggy, Michael, and the wait staff! Thank you!
We loved The Chimneys. It is a beautiful place to have a reception, and the staff is great. Peggy Echols took care of everything and made the whole evening worry free.
The chimneys at big canoe is beautiful year round. We got married in March about 2 weeks before the trees bloomed and it was so beautiful! The porch overlooks the patio and the patio is perfectly framed between the trees overlooking the lake. I knew as soon as I stepped onto the patio that we had to get married here. I wouldn't change a thing!!!
Big Canoe is a wonderful place to get married. Set in the mountains of North Georgia it is gorgeous. Rustic and charming
The Chimneys was the perfect setting for our rehearsal dinner. With a wedding in Big Canoe, we loved that we were able to have our rehearsal in the same location but not at the same place as our reception. Peggy and her team were wonderful throughout the entire process, and the food was amazing!
The Chimneys is an amazing venue for a wedding. I had an outside wedding in April and the cherry blossom trees were gorgeous. Our ceremony overlooked the lake and golf course. Everything was perfect.
My experience with Peggy (Talk of the Town- Catering & venue) and jB JAMS Entertainment (Dj/MC/Coordinators) was unbelievable. After I saw Big Canoe, I KNEW we had to get married there. It is a bit out of the way, but well worth the trip! Both of my main vendors worked well together and Jack & I didn't have to worry about a thing.
The ceremony was perfect on the patio with great music and coordination by jB JAMS. Afterwords, we were directed inside to enjoy cocktails and awesome appetizers. They were all true professionals who delivered EVERYTHING we wanted from announcements, to direction, great food, and FUN dancing all night long!
Big Canoe is beautiful, if you haven't been there, please visit before you choose your venue!
We got married at the chimneys this fall. Peggy Echols with talk of the town catering runs it, and she does a fabulous job! She took care of everything and it really lead to a relaxed atmosphere the day of the wedding. The food was great, and everyone loved coming up to rent cabins and stay during fall!
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36 Wolfscratch Village Circle, Jasper, GA
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