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in 10 Year Anniversary on May 06, 2026
...our closing date on what was to become Oakleaf was set for Monday June 20, the Summer Solstice, the first full moon on a summer solstice in decades. This last happened in 1967 and will not happen again until 2062. I hadn't known that until I was listening to the radio on my way to work that morning. It felt like a sign.
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in 10 Year Anniversary on Apr 21, 2026
*This is the first in a series of posts talking about how we found, purchased, and renovated Oakleaf. We are still deciding how much to share that we haven't before. When people talk about "blood, sweat and tears" we have that plus a few miracles. Here we'll share a little bit of the miracles behind creating a dream we hadn't really dared to dream about.*
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on Mar 12, 2026
Yesterday I shared a couple of photos of herbal sodas I was making — I don’t usually share much about anything in our lives/focusing entirely on the venue and weddings and eco-important things instead. But on a lark, since I know the world feels heavy, I shared those photos and asked if anyone wanted to know how to make an herbal soda.
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in Wedding Advice on Feb 10, 2026
We've noticed a trend in inquiries looking for a Monday wedding.
It's truly brilliant.
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in Vendor Info, Wedding Advice on Jan 10, 2026
How much is a wedding at Oakleaf Cottage? Wedding costs can vary widely, all based on our couple's budget and the detail desired.
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on Sep 13, 2025
Where is Oakleaf Cottage Located? Oakleaf Cottage is located in Northwest Georgia, a few minutes south of Chattanooga Tennessee.
What Makes Oakleaf Cottage Sustainable? Oakleaf Cottage is certified sustainable by GreenSpaces in Chattanooga. Food waste management, recycling services, low-flow water fixtures and attention to energy uses is all part of the certification process.
Is Oakleaf Cottage a Forest Wedding Venue? Yes, Oakleaf Cottage is surrounded by forest, bordering Cloudland Canyon State Park on two sides and sits on 32 wooded acres.
Is Oakleaf Cottage actually in the woods? Yes, Oakl...
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in Sustainable Wedding Tips, Wedding Advice on Aug 22, 2025
*Sustainability isn't new, but in this world of fast-fashion, single-use everything, how can one navigate something as monumental as a wedding?*
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on Mar 02, 2025
New to the wedding industry? We know the advice given to any new wedding vendor is to get on a venue or planner's preferred vendor list.
Unfortunately, nobody makes suggestions for HOW you get on that list.
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in Wedding Advice on Feb 14, 2025
Your wedding guests are your special people, the ones you love most in all the world. You want them to feel comfortable and loved back on your wedding day. What are five easy things you can do to make them feel that love in return?
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in Past Weddings, Wedding Advice on Feb 07, 2025
For all vendors outside of catering, we help you locate a vendor that fits your needs. We've met SO many talented photographers, florists, musicians, DJs, videographers, entertainers and more over the years, and we love helping to match up the right team for your wedding.
So... why the closed list on catering?
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