Wedding Advice

Brilliance of Getting Married on a Monday

Posted 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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How Much Does an Oakleaf Cottage Wedding Cost?

Posted 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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How to Have a Sustainable Wedding

Posted 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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Five Ways to Make Your Guests Feel Comfortable

Posted 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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Stories Behind Our Closed Catering List

Posted 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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Remembering Loved Ones at Your Wedding

Posted in Past Weddings, Wedding Advice on Jan 31, 2025

Weddings are one of the major life events where we invite all of our loved ones to be together to celebrate with us. But often, someone dear to us is missing. What are some tactful and beautiful ways to weave them into your wedding? We've compiled a list of ideas we've seen in the past few years that make the individual feel a little more like they are there in spirit (and most likely they are!). A favorite color: Blue was the favorite color of one of our past bride's fathers, so we used light blue glassware at dinner in his honor. Another couple chose claret napkins in memory of a bride's gra...
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Why People Don't Remember Their Wedding

Posted in Wedding Advice on Jan 20, 2025

Over and over in a tour or in passing, I've had someone say they don't remember their wedding. They know they were happy, they might remember some small details here and there, but the overall day is a complete blur. So easily, wedding day schedules can get so very full trying to do all the things. Our lives do the same. How well do you remember yesterday? How about last Monday? What do you remember most in the past month? What if you could change that, not only on your wedding day, but in more of your life? For years, my team and I have counseled our couples to build in a few "breather" mo...
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Welcome Drinks for Guests Set the Stage

Posted in Wedding Advice on Aug 29, 2024

Welcome drinks set the stage for your wedding, be it formal or casual! Showing your guests you've thought of their immediate comfort is a fabulous way to let them know you're so glad they've come to celebrate your wedding with you.
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When Should You Book Your Wedding Venue

Posted in Wedding Advice on Jul 20, 2024

How far in advance should you book your wedding venue? This varies by location and season -- so we've decided to share what will work best for our venue and to an extent, the Chattanooga area to help you snag the date and season you really want.
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How to Prepare for a Wedding Venue Tour

Posted in Wedding Advice on Jul 16, 2024

Many couples have a little nervousness around their first tour -- what should you expect, and what questions should you ask?
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