About this vendor
We are a Wedding Venue located in the North Georgia Mountains, just an hour from North Atlanta. With ah-mazing mountain views and a rich history, we create enchanting and unique weddings for our couples in a true historical setting.
Amenities + details
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Indoor Event Space
On-Site Accommodations
Settings
- Historic Venue
- Mountain
- Tented
- Trees
Venue Service Offerings
- Bar & Drinks
- Cakes & Desserts
- Food & Catering
- Planning
- Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
5-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2019.2018.2017.+2 more.
Best of Weddings
The Knot independently assesses vendors for this award—it’s never self-reported. We base it on firsthand experiences from real couples and guests, and they must have a 4.5-star average across 7+ reviews in the qualifying year.
Hall of Fame
Earned by winning 'Best of Weddings' four or more times.
Reviews
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4.9
out of 5.081 reviews
The Ruins at Kellum Valley made our wedding dreams come true! It’s truly a magical place with stunning views and the most amazing staff. Our guests continued to talk about the wedd...
ing for months after, saying it was the most beautiful and most fun wedding they’ve ever been to. DeAnne went above and beyond, answering my millions of questions with kindness and patience. I have hundreds of favorite things about this venue, but to list a few: there are multiple ceremony site options to suit your style; the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception can all take place in different walkable areas of the property, making it fun for the guest to explore the beautiful venue; the staff is a well oiled machine, making everything run SO smoothly; a lot of the details are included in the package - the cake, catering, tables, linens, chairs, silverware, golf carts for elderly transportation, a contingent rain plan, a day-of coordinator; two designated areas for the bride and groom to get ready the morning of the wedding; and there’s an amazing prop room to help complete your wedding aesthetic. Because of the venue's amazing services, you could get away with only needing a photographer (I highly recommend The Stewarts Roam - featured in my review photos), a DJ/band, and a florist (I recommend Flowerbuds, they're local to the venue and work there all the time). I could not recommend this venue more! 10 out of 10, 10000%.
Our daughter’s wedding seems like a fairy tale, as I remember the details from May as a blur, but I will also remember the beautiful setting and loving support from Deanne Major an...
d the staff at The Ruins at Kellum Valley! The day we met for a tour of the grounds and facilities at The Ruins, Carson and Andrew fell in love with the location because of its prominent position with a soft view of the north Georgia mountains, the open field bordered with arbors of trees, the farmhouse and barns, and of course, the historic ruins and pool deck. They were sold on the location; my husband Frank and I were sold on the way that Deanne Major assured us that with vast experience, organization, and contacts, she and her staff could guarantee a lovely wedding, no matter what the circumstance. THEY DELIVERED!
Because of a history of success in the hospitality field, Deanne remained a calm and prepared whisper above the static chaos of wedding preparation! Every time I asked a “what if” question, she answered with a confident, “We take care of that!” What a relief! With that experience, staff, and director, Haili, we saw that many small details “fell into place,” as we were caught up in the joy of celebration! The collaboration with Honeybrook Catering, Cynthia Cakes and Cookies, and Flower Buds was extraordinary! We were absolutely pleased with not only the service and product quality, but the way that they worked together to create a beautiful experience! I didn’t even need a planner! All the big details were handled with competence!
We are thankful to Deanne Major for giving us the promised product. That was so important, as the time that we were planning the wedding was scary and uncertain. Covid-19 was a constant dark cloud over our thoughts of perfect plans. never wavered or questioned that everything would be lovely and as near perfect as you could deliver. We did battle through a painful year of Covid circumstances and last-minute threats (bride and groom’s house destroyed by a storm 10 days before the wedding, reports of 17-year cicada emergences, and sudden gas shortages), but the day of the wedding was PERFECT! Mask mandates had been lifted, there was enough gas in the area, cicadas did not show, and the weather was magnificent for May! It was a dream come true as prayers were answered!
It’s smart that with a limited number of weddings a year at this venue, they can ensure that The Ruins at Kellum Valley will be a part of a dream-come-true experience for some star-gazed couples!
The venue and staff were amazing the whole year while planning our wedding! They answered every single email promptly and were very organized and prepared for everything. Everythi...
ng was stress free, thanks to them. Our day couldn’t have been more perfect.
Had the most wonderful wedding day at Kellum Valley! Absolutely beautiful venue with the most friendly staff. DeAnne was amazing and answered everyone of my million questions and e...
mails in a very timely manner. The wedding day went so smoothly and I wish I could do it all over again!
We are Florida residents but our favorite place is “the mountains” we love the North Georgia area so much that we wanted our wedding in our favorite area. Being from Florida I actu...
ally didn’t even visit The Ruins before booking. I searched several places online and The Ruins stole my heart...and all I did was look at online photos. I actually didn’t physically see the venue until the tasting I did a tour and when I tell you the online venue photos do this place NO JUSTICE I MEAN YOU HAVE TO SEE IT TO EVEN REALIZE THAT THIS PLAVE IS SO MUCH MORE THAN PRETTY ONLINE PHOTOS. It’s absolutely stunning. The stock room with all the beautiful decor was awesome and I literally stopped buying decor after I took a look at what all they had, the food catering is some of the best food I’ve ever tasted and the cake was phenomenal. Then the wedding day came...we had Kallie(not sure of spelling) as our coordinator for the day. Let me ya if your lucky enough to have her for the day consider yourself so lucky because she was more than I could have ever asked for!!! I was truly able to ENJOY my wedding day and had NO STRESS at all thanks to her. Between DeAnne and all her staff our wedding day was beyond any expectations we could have ever dreamed. I had a vision of my wedding day and they made it happen. I would recommend this place to ANYONE wanting the perfect venue.
DeAnne and her wedding coordinator Haili were amazing. Everything was absolutely perfect, and they did not miss a single detail that I wanted included in the day. They were so easy...
to work with and some of the sweetest ladies you will ever meet. I love everything about the Ruins at Kellum and would 100% recommend it to anyone without any reservations.
DeAnne and the staff ensured our wedding was magical! They were always responsive throughout the planning phase, and day of was present when they needed to be and phased out when t...
hey werent needed. It rained on our day, but DeAnne and her crew (Amber was our day of coordinator) were AMAZING about ensuring we got into the Ruins for our reception. I would LOVE to live it all over again, and wouldnt change a thing. SO happy we chose The Ruins and Kellum Valley Farm.
The Ruins at Kellum Valley Farm not only made our special day amazing, they also made the planning as simple as possible. Everyone was fantastic to work with and always available f...
or any questions or concerns. They have all of the logistics figured out and the package/options they offer takes away so much of the challenges that come with planning. The property itself is also beautiful and immaculately maintained. It is clear that DeAnne and her team really care about the couples, the venue and making sure that everything goes off without a hitch. Our day of coordinator, Haili was also amazing - she kept everything running so smoothly even with some surprise rain showers. She had such a great attitude and had the perfect balance of fun and focused. Everything went off without a hitch and I never felt stressed or worried that it wouldn't be the way we had envisioned. The food was great, the set up was beautiful, the staff was friendly and we had the best wedding! I highly recommend this place and would love to go back for someone else's wedding! We really couldn't have asked for anything more. Thank you to DeAnne and all of her staff for such an amazing day!!
This venue is Beautiful! Everyone who came was in awe of its beauty! This was the only wedding venue we look at due to the uniqueness of it. DeAnne was amazing! She is so friendly ...
and will to answer all questions, no matter how many times you ask. If you are a go getter and can plan/coordinate the majority of your wedding then this is the place for you! Almost everything that you can think of for a wedding is included with this venue and that is so helpful, but you do not meet or are able to talk with your coordinator until the rehursal night. This was a bit stressful and hard to explain my vision to her in the hour that you get to rehearse the entire thing. The day of the wedding was breath taking and they were so helpful with getting everything exactly like I had asked and getting guest where they needed to be. We did seem to be pushed out of the bridal sweet at the end with all of our items being set outside the suite and not allowed to go back in. Drinks were served for dinner down by the pool and our older guest had to keep going down the hill to get refills. They also started cleaning up the reception site while we still had guest there and were dancing. Like I said this is an amazing venue with so much uniqueness and beauty and it was a perfect fit for our vision!
I fell in the with this venue the second I saw photos of it and I knew I had to have our wedding there. Going in person exceeded our expectations and we booked! Deanna and her team...
are amazing. Her husband was so sweet and helpful too. And Pearl (their dog) is th sweetest! We got so many compliments on the food and the beauty of the venue. Having the food and cake tied in was a stress saver too! I would highly recommend The Ruins at Kellum Valley Farms!
We chose The Ruins at Kellum Valley because of the beautiful stone ruins and mountain views. The staff couldn't have been more understanding, supportive & patient. Our guests gave ...
us nothing but the best feedback on how amazing the food was, how attentive the staff was, how smoothly everything went and how it was the best wedding they had ever been to! Thank you for making our day the best memories ever.
From the moment I saw pictures of the Ruins at Kellum Valley Farm online looking at venues, I fell in love, and the love only continued throughout the entire planning process with ...
DeAnne and on the wedding day with my awesome coordinator Amber and all the staff. Once you visit Kellum Valley, no other wedding venue will compare. The catering, cake, chairs, tables, etc, and many decorations are all included, which was a breath of fresh air as it took a few things off my wedding planning to-do list, and DeAnne was so so so helpful every step of the way, always responding so quickly to all my questions with helpful responses and referrals to other venues in the area that were all phenomenal (especially Flower Buds!). I wanted a wedding day where my guests, family, bridal party, and me and my (now) husband could all take the time to enjoy the special magic of the day instead of running around stressed about the little details, and boy did the whole staff at Kellum Valley deliver. The Ruins are truly a special place, and we had the most magical, romantic, relaxing, and special wedding day! While there are a whole selection of ceremony sites, we chose to have the wedding in front of the ruins, and they made the most romantic and unique backdrop to our ceremony. Our reception for dinner and our epic dance party was in the ruins and our guests could not stop talking about the beauty of the venue. I loved the string lights and candles set up throughout the ruins during dinner and dancing. We also selected the option to have our rehearsal dinner under the tent at Kellum Valley the night before the wedding - it is a great space with long farm tables and we catered from 'Cue BBQ in Cumming. Everything about the whole weekend went off without a hitch. Thank you so much to DeAnne and the whole team at Kellum Valley - they do an amazing job!
My husband and I were married at The Ruins at Kellum Valley Farm in mid September and booked the venue a year prior. Throughout the year, DeAnne was a pleasure to work with and qui...
ckly replied to all of my frantic emails. There are really no words to explain how amazing she and her staff are at KVF. Planning was such a breeze and using their catering, cake, and staff made coordinating so simple. The food was the best, the cake was beautiful, her staff was knowledgeable and very easy to work with, and we were able to BYOB. Our wedding day was amazing and our friends and family are still calling to talk about the natural beauty of the venue and How much the loved the rustic, but elegant vibe of the wedding! My mother and mother-in-law quickly made friends with DeAnne and her husband and our wedding party spent the day playing with their sweet dog, Pearl and we are loving spotting her in the background of our wedding photos. Our wedding day was 100% perfect and I would recommend this venue to everyone!
We found our perfect venue for our perfect day in Kellum Valley Farm! DeAnne and her team were amazing to work with. From start to finish, we had a great planning experience that w...
as made easy and fun.
Our wedding was in May and the views were spectacular. The Ruins are beautiful, unique, and add a picture perfect historical charm. We also couldn't have picked better and more delicious vendors for dinner & cake if we would have done it ourselves. Our guests are still raving about our cake!
Speaking of our guests, they did have to travel from other states to attend your big day. I will be honest that I was worried about how our guests would feel about that but after the wedding, everyone was in awe of the location and understood completely why we chose Kellum Valley Farm as a destination.
On April 28, 2018, Lauryn and Andrew were married at Kellum Farms. I have to tell you, everyone is still talking about what a special day and place it was. Thanks so much to you ...
and your staff for creating such a unique and awesome day. Kellum Farms is beyond beautiful. Everyone who looks at the photos wants to know where it is. They cannot stop talking about it. Their wedding planner for the event was amazing. She nailed everything and seemed to be everywhere at once. Your son, the gentleman bartender, stole my heart. He was so cool, calm and collected even when trying to keep up with so many folks wanting things from him. He is a treasure. You made my night with the special Deep Eddy rum glass. I am so sorry it was broken, but I enjoyed it tremendously while I had it 😊
Thank you again for creating such a special place where special memories are created for a lifetime. Lauryn and Drew wanted a special day and they succeeded with your help. It is branded in my heart forever.
Kellum is a beautiful wedding venue! DeAnne is amazing! She answers all your questions through out the whole experience. My beautiful was so amazing and went smooth and perfect! It...
was everything my husband and I dreamed of! All my guests were in love with the venue! I’m so grateful to Kellum and their staff for making my big day so special! Thanks DeAnne :)
I absolutely LOVED this venue so much! DeAnne was wonderful and so professional. She has so many props/decorations that you can choose from in case you have any last minute needs. ...
The venue itself hardly needs decorations because of the aesthetic it already has with the greenery/the ruins. Haili was my wedding day planner and she was incredible! She made sure I didn't have to worry about anything that day. I highly recommend this venue to any future bride who's looking for an outdoor option. I cannot even say enough good things about this venue and the entire staff. My husband and I were so pleased with how smoothly everything went that day (especially considering it rained all day until right before the ceremony started)!
I never even looked at another venue. It was dreamy, secluded, and quiet. It was incredible that you did not have to search for the 42397 details that you did not have time for be...
cause it was all included here! DeAnne was very kind and helpful and very prompt to respond to questions and needs. I think the coolest part was that they allowed us to use everything in the prop room and that was a major help in cost! I had a very large wedding 300+, and they were awesome to help us accommodate all of our guests . The food was incredible, cake was beautiful and it was a dream! I have all positives except for just a few minor things. We used the farm tables and they informed us there would be a $25 fee to move each table which is a bit silly considering anyone could do that, and informed us staff only could move the tables. I understand liability etc. but $25 to move a table is a bit much. We also at the very last second were informed we would have to have all of this burlap or table cloths on the long tables because of the candle wax. We had planned to use candles the entire time and they never said a word about it until the last minute, and that was more costs to us that we did not plan on. We also were informed that we could not be on the site until 8 or 9 I believe which is really hard for the girls because we started pictures at 11 so that would be a bit of an inconvenience for a large wedding party, or a very early wedding. Other than these minor issues that are very simple to change or workout this place is phenomenal and I HIGHLY recommend it.
Our wedding experience couldn't have been any better thanks to DeAnne and her team at The Ruins! From the planning process all the way down to the big day, we had more help than we...
could've imagined. They used their experience to give us the best possible experience we could have. DeAnne was always very available if we had any questions and was very easy to communicate with. Not to mention, the venue is breathtaking! The team at Kellum Valley Farm did an amazing job decorating and enhancing the already beautiful scenery. There was not a minute on our wedding day that we had any worry or doubt that anything would be less than perfect. DeAnne and her team genuinely care about each couple and ensuring the experience they have is one they will never forget. We were so blessed to have used The Ruins and have the help from the gracious people who work there!
My husband and I got married here in August and it was everything we ever imagined and more. From booking the venue, my 500 questions, the day of our wedding, and even after the we...
dding DeAnne was an absolute joy to work with! The venue is absolutely stunning during anytime of the year, has so many different picture opportunities and has everything that you would need. DeAnne recommended a list of multiple vendors and I was so happy with each of them! If you’re looking for a place to start your forever with breathtaking views and pictures, the ruins at kellum valley farm is the place to be!! We will forever cherish our wedding day because of this venue and the people that are with it.
DeAnne and her team is amazing! From day one, I got such positive vibes from The Ruins and from DeAnne. My parents and my now husband visited the Ruins when it was pouring, but tha...
t didn't stop us from touring the property. When I stepped inside the Ruins I knew this is the place where I wanted to get married! The place is magical, even when it's raining.
After we gave DeAnne the deposit, I was working directly with her and telling her my vision. I emailed DeAnne so many times throughout the months, about details and questions. I asked her so many question but DeAnne replied to me right away. I was welcome anytime to visit the property! Another reason why I love the Ruins is their prop room, you can use anything in that room, for your wedding! There are cake stands, many vases, bird cages, picture frame holders, chalkboard signs, and many more.
I would also like to mention that the view at the Ruins are amazing! You have so many different backgrounds for photos, you have the mountains, the southern home, woods, large pasture with horses, barns, and of course the Ruins!
The food is remarkable, you get to have a taste test before you pick your menu. If you really want something else that isn't on the menu, the chef can make it for your special day. Also the Ruins can be BYOB, which was perfect for us because my dad makes home brew!
We fell in love with this place the first time we visited and it did not disappoint! The venue is just absolutely gorgeous all on it's own, we kept decor simple and it was easy and...
perfect. The staff here is incredibly kind and helpful from the the very beginning planning stages, throughout your big day. I cannot say enough good things about this place and the people who work here, including the vendors the venue frequently works with. Our big day went so smooth and turned out exactly how we imagined thanks to all their help! PS bad storms from the recent hurricanes had come through the week of our wedding and caused power outages and lots of debris on the grounds but you would NEVER know because DeAnne, Joel and their team made sure to have everything looking it's best for our wedding! Can't thank them enough, book this place!! It's perfect <3
My husband and I got married here on June 17,
2017 and we absolutely loved this venue. DeAnne and her team took such good care of us that we didn't have to worry about anything th...
e day of. DeAnne was very responsive to all our questions and made the process very easy for us. The venue is absolutely beautiful, not much decorations are needed, and our guests just loved the beautiful farm, ruins, and views. I highly recommend The Ruins at Kellum Valley Farm for any bride and groom who wants a venue that is professional, will support you, beautiful location, and amazing food. Still to this day our guests are raving about the food.
My wedding was better than I could have ever imagined thanks to the Ruins at Kellum Valley Farm. They made everything so easy and stress free. Everyone had an amazing time and I st...
ill get asked about my venue! I couldn't recommend them enough for your wedding. It was perfect and all thanks to them
As a little girl, I had dreamed of my wedding day. This venue was better than anything I could have dreamed of. I LOVE the venue so much. Once my husband and I tour the property, t...
here was nothing that could compare. The Ruins are beautiful, and offer something different than the traditional southern barn wedding. The venue offers multiple ceremony sites, plenty of parking, props, linens, catering, cake, a day of coordinator, bar tenders, tons of amazing photo opportunities, and a tent as a plan B for rain. Getting married is stressful enough, and the all inclusiveness of The Ruins made planning a breeze. I cannot explain how amazing the food is. Almost everyone from my wedding has complimented the food. It is by far the best food I have ever had at a wedding. The owner, DeAnne, is quick to get back to you when you have questions. The venue is just incredible, and I am so happy I picked it for my wedding.
Kellum was absolutely amazing! Deanne and her staff were fantastic. Everything went off without a hitch. I fully recommend the beautiful ruins!
Getting married at Kellum Vally was a great experience! As a busy bride to be, they made everything so easy. The venue is beautiful. Especially in the Spring!
AMAZING VENUE, the scenery, the staff, the food. Everyone commented so many times on how beautiful and unique this place is. Plenty of parking and lots of cabins around the area to...
house everyone. It was perfect for our laid back day, we even opted for essentially no decorations or flowers and no one noticed because the nature around it all is so stunning. Having the venue, food, tables, chairs, cake, linens and decorations all coming from one POC and one source of billing made planning a million times easier. (The chef does GF, and REALLY well!)
AND we were able to have our pups right by our side the whole day!
Book this place, you will not find a better value or more beautiful location.
The Ruins at Kellum Valley Farm could not have been any more of a perfect venue. Everyone is so fantastic to work with, especially DeAnne and Joel (the owners). They are the nice...
st couple and so easy to communicate with, even when I was rapid firing off questions to DeAnne, which she always answered promptly and in detail. Everyone at the venue is so on top of things and handled everything perfectly and efficiently. The list of vendors they provide was such a huge help and every one of those that we used was great as well. We received so many compliments from guests on everything from how beautiful the venue was to how fantastic the food was to how great our photos turned out with the mountains in the background. You will fall in love with the venue and people as soon as you step foot on the property.
This venue is the best of the best! My goal in planning my wedding was for it to be stress free for everyone, including my mother. That is exactly what it was. Every detail was cov...
ered and handled. My day went off without a hitch! DeAnne is the sweetest person and has such an easy personality. With this venue you get the most amazing views and scenery in North Georgia, the most unique reception area, the BEST food ever and a stressless wedding!! I wish everyone could have the experience I had!! Highly recommend! Did I mention the pictures?? We have the most beautiful pictures from our wedding because of the scenery. If you go visit, you'll fall in love immediately.
My husband and I got married here this October. We would highly recommend DeAnne and The Ruins at Kellum Valley Farm. They did such an amazing job - DeAnne was always there to an...
swer my 5o million questions and concerns, and they really helped make the ceremony and reception special and uniquely ours. The ceremony and reception space are absolutely stunning - if you're looking for a unique wedding this is it! The only downside for us was a cold-front came through on our weekend and it was colder than we were hoping - so it is a gamble being all-outside (they do have a back-up tent and did have two heaters). The person who does the cakes is okay, we ordered extra desserts and they didn't come out that great, but the cake itself turned out beautiful on the outside and just as we asked her to make it! We were so happy with how everything turned out for us, it really is a stunning wedding venue with such wonderful people there to help you all the way through the crazy wedding process! We would definitely recommend!
If you want a venue that not only is magically beautiful, but is also filled with wonderful people to work with, look no more! The Ruins holds such a special place in my heart. The...
staff orchestrated the wedding of our dreams, and I never could have imagined how smoothly the entire day went. DeAnne is an angel, Cynthia makes the most delicious cakes, and Matilda organized everything perfectly. We love everyone at The Ruins and would recommend this venue to everyone we know! Truly do not have enough words to describe how blessed we are to have had our wedding here.
Where to start! This place is perfect for a wedding. My husband and I live in California, but we were able to arrange the wedding seamlessly with the help of Deanne and her team.
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I had always dreamed about getting married out in nature, but did not go into planning knowing a whole lot about wedding venues. Although my husband is from Atlanta, we got engaged up near the North Georgia Mountains, so I was determined to get married there. After taking a trip around the are, we visited numerous venues in the area (with some being too cramped, not properly suited for a wedding, or just too pricey!). As soon as we took a tour, I knew this was "the one"..A word in favor of getting married in North Georgia-- it is not as overdone as having a wedding in Savannah nor is it full of tourists. We had a lot of family from out of town, and we ended up renting a cabin lodge. The beauty of Asheville, only an hour away from Atlanta.
By choosing the ruins, I liked that we had essentially 3 or 4 venues in one-- there were the mountains, the field/barn, the house, and the magnificent ruins. This made for great photo opportunities!
Deanne and her team were exceptional throughout the whole process. She answered every email, every question, and helpfully shared her 'rolodex' of vendors she has successfully worked with when asked. On the day of the wedding, the wedding coordinator was great and made my job very stress free.
The caterer was fabulous-- he is a great chef and uses organic and local ingredients. We had so many compliments afterwards, with many guests saying that it was the best wedding food they had.
Most importantly, we heard rave reviews from our guests, who thoroughly enjoyed the beauty of the venue and the wedding/ceremony/reception itself (which was in part due to the great organization!).
It's just a great place to get married, I could not recommend it more.
My husband and I got married this past October and let me tell you, the Kellum Valley Ruins are breath taking. It is perfect for a fall wedding! The leaf color stands out vibrantly...
among the mountains. The entire experience with DeAnne and her coordinator was phenomenal. From the first visit to the catering tasting to the final set up. She went above and beyond to make sure my day was special. She even had a multitude of props in her prop room at our disposal. For the most part everything is included (minus flowers, photographer and dj). But Cynthia did more than I could have asked for on my cake. I loved it! Not only was the cake good but the caterer speaks for himself. Everything we tried at the tasting was on point and so was our food on the wedding day. I couldn't have asked for more. You can't go wrong. Thank you DeAnne!
I couldn't imagine our wedding being anywhere else. The Ruins at KVF is a magical setting. Words cannot describe the fairytale this place becomes once the sun sets. The entire proc...
ess was pretty easy because of the owner DeAnne. She is incredibly sweet, professional, and helpful. She was so welcoming at every visit, so thorough in every email reply, and just a great person overall. I wish we could have had a little better guidance & communication from our day of coordinator during the rehearsal and wedding day. Perhaps if we could have been in contact with her a few weeks leading up to the wedding to iron out details. We had some different circumstances - I don't see this being necessary for most families, but we could have used the extra guidance. I also wish there was better phone reception. It was impossible to make or receive calls at the venue - which can be seen as a blessing and a curse. Other than those few minor problems, everything was a dream. I'll never forget our wedding day and the kind people at KVF. I would recommend getting married here to anyone looking for a whimsical outdoor wedding and reception. Thank you for everything!
My daughter was married on 10/22/16 at The Ruins at Kellum Valley. The entire experience from initial visits, tasting, rehearsal, day of and clean up was outstanding and extremely...
professional; I highly recommend this as a wedding venue because of DeAnne and the gorgeous setting at The Ruins at Kellum Valley. This is the thank you I sent De Anne:
Thank you again for hosting my daughter’s wedding at your amazing property, the ruins are stunning, as is your property; it is truly a spectacular setting. What made the day and the entire 15 month process work though, was your patience, experience and kindness. You and Joel made this stressful, unknown, complex and at times almost overwhelming process manageable. It worked out, just like you said it would. You patiently answered every small question we had, you forgave the tasting time screw up and more over, you were always gracious.
Your staff was professional and worked very hard. Every staff person was kind, helpful and quick to assist our needs. Cali expertly ran the long day, each time we spoke she was knowledgable and calm, she really wanted to make the day as stressless as possible and wanted the logistics to run as smoothly as I did. Trey ran a great bar as did the young woman ( unfortunately I have forgotten her name), they kept the drinks flowing, carded questionable patrons and always had a soda ready for me. Trey was also very helpful Sunday morning when we cleaned up our many props and decorations.
James’ food was delicious, to a person they have remarked on his delicious lasagna, I know some are scouring the internet for a recipe! Cynthia’s cake was a delight, I gave away sections of the leftover cake to family members today- they were thrilled and enjoyed it more today as they were too full Saturday night!
Both the P.... and J..... families thought the wedding at the Ruins at Kellum Valley was a unique experience. Every guest really commented on the natural beauty, history and how smooth the experience was.
My comments are undoubtably not the first time you have read such praise, I wanted to thank you though and let you know that I am truly grateful and appreciative for all your efforts on our behalf.
Sincerely,
Dee J.
Mother of the Bride
My husband and I have been married for almost 6 months now and it still is hard for me to put in words how much i absolutely love this place. I will i could relive my wedding again...
. Everyone always says something always goes wrong at wedding but i can honestly say it was 100% perfect. DeAnne literally took care of everything. The bridal room was very comfortable and easily accommodated my bridesmaid and family. The ruins was literally straight out of my dreams. If i custom a perfect location to be able to get married this would be it to the T. We had our ceremony in the front of the house facing the mountain view and it was breathtaking. My guest kept telling me it was the most gorgeous wedding they have ever been to. So if you are looking to have a mountain view, southern wedding with people who you can trust to make your wedding a perfection DeAnne and her team at kellum Valley are what you are looking for.
What a wonderful experience! My husband and I knew the first time we visited Kellum Valley that it was the perfect place for us to get married! DeAnne was easy to get in touch wit...
h whenever I had any questions during the planning process and we came to visit closer to the wedding day and Joel showed us around the grounds to give us a better handle on our ceremony location. (They have so many ceremony location options!!) They made my wedding day completely worry free! The day of, they did everything! I picked the props I wanted and they made it happen without me saying anything and it was BEAUTIFUL and rustic which was just what we wanted! I used all their recommended vendors and everyone was phenomenal! The catering they provide is so, so good! I have so many compliments from guests about the food! I can't say enough great things about my experience prior to and the day of. The setting and people at Kellum Valley Farm were excellent. I can't recommend them enough!!
The Ruins at Kellum Valley Farm is absolutely the most beautiful and special place in the area, and it's beauty is only enhanced by the staff that works there!! My husband and I we...
re able to achieve the wedding of our wildest dreams with the help of the wonderful staff - the best part was we barely had to purchase decorations because the venue is naturally incredible! DeAnne answered every question (sometimes without being asked) incredibly fast, the caterers went above and beyond, Cynthia makes the tastiest desserts, and Matilda captivated my family/guests and helped the day go by without a single kink!!! They all made us feel so very special and celebrated from the moment we chose the venue until the moment we left as one. I will recommend this place and these people a thousand times with complete confidence!
I got married in May 2016. It is a beautiful breath taking location with an amazing mountain venue! It is unique and that is what my husband and I were looking for. DeAnne, Joel, a...
nd staff members were very nice and accommodating! All of our guest talked about how beautiful and magical the venue was! Highly recommend it!!!!
Kellum Valley was the perfect choice for our wedding! We were looking for beautiful scenery in a somewhat unique setting, and Kellum had just that! We looked at 10-15 venues, and k...
new immediately when we visited Kellum that it was exactly what we were looking for. The grounds and view are breathtaking, the ruins are unique and DeAnne and Joel were so helpful and very easy to work with. They were very laid back and easygoing, but made sure we got everything we needed. It wasn't stressful, and DeAnne answered any and all of our questions in a very timely manner. The day of the wedding we left the guestbook, our favors and a few other various decorations and the team at Kellum set everything up with very little (if any) direction. All in all, it's the perfect venue if you're looking for a gorgeous, peaceful and unique setting in the mountains. We had guests keep telling us after they had never been to such a unique and charming venue.
Words can't describe how truly grateful we are for DeAnne and the rest of her staff! I probably turned into their worst nightmare for them on my wedding day since there was a threa...
t of rain, but I still wanted my vision of everything set up in the ruins. So, naturally, we got our first dances in and then it started pouring down rain. Every single person working there then moved tables and chairs down from the Ruins into the tent and made sure our night was not ruined by the rain! I don't know how to ever fully show how thankful we are for each person who helped us out on our day. As much as I wish we had perfect weather, it still will be one to remember and we would re-do it at Kellum all over again...even in the rain! Thank you all so much!!
When my husband re-proposed to me and told me he wanted us to have a real wedding (I had open heart when we got hitched), I knew two things - my photographer and venue. As a weddin...
g photographer myself, I really wanted to work with someone who I knew would hear me and be a delight to be around. Everything was perfect from the meetings, DeAnne's patience with all my questions, the FOOOOD omg, the decor and the sweet Georgia mountains we rested under. DeAnne and her staff are incredible and you feel like family the minute you meet them. I adore everything about my experience with Kellum Valley and recommend it to anyone getting married. So thankful for these beautiful people and their help in creating my perfect wedding.
I just got married this October and Kellum Valley Farm made it a truly amazing experience. My husband and I both lived out of state during our engagement which can make planning qu...
ite difficult but DeAnne and her staff went above and beyond to help pull everything together and and were extremely flexible with our schedules. I couldn't have asked for a better venue and can't thank them enough for making our wedding so wonderful. (plus it is absolutely gorgeous!)
Kellum Valley is the perfect rustic, mountain retreat to host any type of wedding year-round. DeAnne and Joel are pleasant to work with. Matilda is the backbone serving as the day-...
of coordinator. Her lively spirit and passion for weddings truly shows as well as her expertise. Without Matilda running the show, I couldn't have imagined things going any smoother. I am grateful for Matilda and her team making our wedding day extra special. Keep in mind this venue is semi-all-inclusive and their ability to bend to customizing your event isn't as flexible as I had hoped BUT overall, our day was perfect thanks to the DeAnne, Joel, Matilda, and their staff at Kellum Valley.
Kellum Valley is the best place to get married! DeAnne and her staff are amazing and everything went flawlessly! They even let me be a psycho bride and wait until the last min to s...
ee if the rain would stop to have my wedding outside!! Everything about this place is beautiful! We had the best experience and would do it all over again here if we had too!!
I can't express how amazing Kellum Valley was. The entire property is gorgeous and would be a great backdrop for any ceremony and reception. DeAnne, Joel, Matilda and the entire st...
aff went above and beyond answering any questions we had leading up to the wedding and the weekend of they blew us away. The weather was not the best and everyone was so flexible and made the best out of a not ideal situation. Highly recommend this venue if you are looking for a beautiful outdoor space.
I had my wedding ceremony and reception at Kellum Valley Farm on September 5, 2015 and I could not have asked for it to go better!
I found this venue on The Knot and planned my ...
wedding there from out-of-state, which can be quite cumbersome, but this burden was significantly reduced by the responsiveness of the owner of the venue, DeAnne. She was wonderful beyond words, responding to all of my questions and concerns, always treating me and my family members with a warm and welcoming disposition. I shared with her my ideas and she made every one of them happen! Not to mention that when I did happen to be in town for one thing or another, she made herself available to meet with me. The prop room had a variety of beautiful pieces that helped make my wedding appear exactly as I had imagined it would. Set against the incredible backdrop of the farm, which is nestled in picturesque mountains, my pictures turned out beautifully. The day-of, it all went so smoothly, and I had nothing to worry about but getting myself ready and walking down the aisle.
Of particular concern to me was finding other vendors in the area, but DeAnne took care of that as well:
- The caterer she works, James, with was phenomenal - my guests all raved about the food (which is rare at a wedding), and the caterer even made some dishes not normally on his menu at our request with no additional hassle or charge.
- The baker DeAnne works with, Cynthia, was equally amazing. I've never had such moist, delicious cakes and cupcakes, and they looked stunning. Each cupcake flavor had a different color frosting and Cynthia arranged them so beautifully that the dessert table could have been featured in a magazine.
- DeAnne also referred me to her usual florists, Flower Buds, who were creative and also produced magazine-quality arrangements on a jaw-dropping flower budget.
In the end, all of this was accomplished with my $25K budget for a 100-person wedding, which included all of my travel and accommodations both for the wedding and scouting trips. I cannot thank DeAnne and her staff enough for helping to create my dream wedding. If you are looking to have a vintage-inspired, rustic outdoor wedding like mine in North Georgia, look no further - this is the place!
I don't think I could ever imagine a better venue than Kellum Valley. It is not simply a beautiful setting, nestled in the North Georgia mountains, but also accompanied by the most...
amazing staff that is determined to make your big day be the absolute best it possibly can. I don't think I could ever thank DeAnne and her staff enough for making my husband and I's big day go off without a hitch. They took care of every detail-- the food was magnificent, the cake was superb, and I was never worried on what to do next because they had it covered. This venue is more than just a beautiful setting to me. It's an entire experience within itself, all thanks to the wonderful people who own and work at this venue. I could not have imagined a better place to hold the most special day of my life!
My husband and I knew the day we met with DeAnne that Kellum Valley was the venue we wanted for our special day! Kellum Valley is so beautiful and DeAnne is awesome. She made me fe...
el so good about everything and I knew she would make sure everything would be perfect!
Everything ended up being so perfect and I could not have asked for anything better. I have had so many compliments on how beautiful the venue was. I am so happy that we chose Kellum Valley! I was very impressed with everything DeAnne and her staff did to make everything beautiful and so perfect. I did not have to worry about anything!
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