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Marriages at the Abbey

        A Wedding is a joyous occasion, a marriage a commitment of love. We at the Abbey always enjoy helping couples tie their marriage knot. We have rejoiced with many couples in their non-denominational, interfaith or traditional ceremonies.

        Here at the Abbey we try to make your wedding a little easier on you and your bridal party. We work with your planners, your plan or we'll help you create the perfect day. whether you are getting married or renewing your vows let us help you make your day something truly special.

Feel free to contact us via E-mail or telephone 706-621-6162 about your special day.

           




Classic Wedding
        The classic wedding, images of gossamer gowns and flowers in bloom. Roses, smiles and tears of joy as family and friends gather to celebrate your special day. These precious moments as you walk hand in hand will bring you a lifetime of happy memories.
        We provide the couple a copy of the ceremony book with the entire ceremony inside and a beautiful Marriage Certificate. Choose one of our special prepared ceremony's from our extensive library to reduce your wedding jitters or we will work with your wedding theme to create your perfect day. We will travel to a special place of your choosing within 100 miles of the Abbey.
        Need a venue for your vows? Consider our Abbot's lovely garden.

Local Wedding USD $100 Rehearsal (the day before)     add $25   Weddings local to the Abbey, including the cities of Athens, Buford, Dahlonega, Gainesville, Hartwell, Lawrenceville and Toccoa. Also including the many lovely Northeast Georgia State Parks like Amicalola Falls, Fort Yargo, Hard Labor Creek, Moccasin Creek, Vogel and Unicoi.

Roving Wedding USD $200 Rehearsal (the day before)     add $25   Weddings not local to the Abbey, Including the cities of Macon, Dalton, Augusta and most of Atlanta. Also including the lovely Georgia State parks of, A.H. Stevens, Cloudland Canyon, Fort Mountain, Indian Springs, Mistletoe, and Panola Mountain

Ready to book?
Need to ask any questions?
Feel free to contact us via E-mail or telephone 706-621-6162 about your special day.

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Traveling Weddings
        These weddings and events are further than 100 miles but less than 300 miles from the Abbey which means we normally overnight near the ceremony site. We do enjoy the many beautiful areas we visit on these longer trips. One of our favorites is the majestic city of Savannah Georgia. We truly enjoy time spent under the many oak trees with their sprays of Spanish moss or walking along the cobblestones of River street between the boats and the old storefronts. Savannah is simply a magical place. Not far away the wonderful beaches of Tybee Island provide a fantastic Atlantic Ocean backdrop for your special day. Whatever your venue, we will be ready to join you.
        We provide the couple a copy of the ceremony book with the entire ceremony inside and a beautiful Marriage Certificate. Choose one of our special prepared ceremony's from our extensive library to reduce your wedding jitters or we will work with your wedding theme to create your perfect day.

Traveling Package	USD $325
Rehearsal (the day before)	add $100

Ready to book?
Need to ask any questions?
Feel free to contact us via E-mail or telephone 706-621-6162 about your special day.

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Blacksmith's Wedding
        In 1754 the English Parliament passed a Marriage Act that made a number of "irregular" ceremonies illegal and placed control of marriages under the Anglican Church. One result was that couples had to be 21 years old or have parental consent. While England and Wales followed this new law, Scotland did not. So along the Scot-English border a number of small villages became an option for young lovers who desired to be married and could not for whatever reason be married in England.
        One such village is Gretna Green. It is the first town in Scotland on the old road between London and Edinburgh. A man named Joseph Paisley set up a thriving business in the old Blacksmith Shop. The couple would rush across the border to the Smithy. Once inside the "Blacksmith Priest" would quickly give a ceremony and join the lovers in the estate of Matrimony. Should the parents object and be following the couple to stop this marriage the young couple would be whisked into a small bedroom. The disapproving parent would then peek through a small window, see the couple in the bed and assume the Ceremony (and ensuing consummation) had already occurred.
        Add the magic of the Old World to your special day. Recreate the romantic rush as you are married by our Forge and at our anvil. We even wear a Scottish Half-Kilt, Linen Tunic and Blacksmith's Apron. The Forge can even travel to you!

Blacksmith's Wedding Package(Anvil & hammer only)	USD $150
Rehearsal (the day before)	add $25
Travel with Forge & Fire also	add $25

Ready to book?
Need to ask any questions?
Feel free to contact us via E-mail or telephone 706-621-6162 about your special day.

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Eloping at the Abbey

        Weddings can be stressful, guest lists- bookings- flowers- cake- music.. it's a lot of work to simply say "I do." A simple wedding gives more room (and time!) for love. That's why we offer the choice for couples to just run away and get married in the Abbey's gardens. Together with the bride, groom and six guests we'll bless your marriage and let you run away to to a lifetime of love.

Elope at the Abbey	USD $75
1 hour rental of the Abbot's lovely garden	Included
No Rehearsal or Reception

Ready to book?
Need to ask any questions?
Feel free to contact us via E-mail or telephone 706-621-6162 about your special day.

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Renewal of Vows
        You have made a lifetime commitment to each other, lived and loved and every day you know you would do it all over again. A Renewal of your Vows is a very public and yet very intimate way to reaffirm the love and the dedication you have for each other.
        As with our weddings, we provide the couple a copy of the ceremony book with the entire ceremony inside and a beautiful Renewal of Vows Certificate. Choose one of our special prepared ceremony's from our extensive library to reduce your jitters or we will work with your theme to create your perfect day. We can even travel to a special place of your choosing within 100 miles of the Abbey.
        Need a venue for your vows? Consider our Abbot's lovely garden.

Local Renewal of Vows USD $100 Rehearsal (the day before)     add $25   Renewal of Vows ceremonies local to the Abbey, including the cities of Athens, Buford, Dahlonega, Gainesville, Hartwell, Lawrenceville and Toccoa. Also including the many lovely Northeast Georgia State Parks like Amicalola Falls, Fort Yargo, Hard Labor Creek, Moccasin Creek, Vogel and Unicoi.

Roving Renewal of Vows USD $200 Rehearsal (the day before)     add $25   Renewal of Vows ceremonies not local to the Abbey, Including the cities of Macon, Dalton, Augusta and most of Atlanta. Also including the lovely Georgia State parks of, A.H. Stevens, Cloudland Canyon, Fort Mountain, Indian Springs, Mistletoe, and Panola Mountain

Ready to book?
Need to ask any questions?
Feel free to contact us via E-mail or telephone 706-621-6162 about your special day.

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Lifetime Commitment Ceremony
        A dedicated, devoted and loving couple is truly a blessing. The joy of a committed relationship and the warmth of unconditional love is a wonderful thing to behold. We feel that every couple should be able to publicly declare their love for one another. We offer a Lifetime Commitment Ceremony for those couples who are unable to be married, but who still desire to live their lives with a committed life-partner.

        As with our other ceremonies, we provide the couple a copy of the ceremony book with the entire ceremony inside and a beautiful Lifetime Commitment Certificate. Choose one of our special prepared ceremonies from our extensive library to reduce your jitters or we will work with your theme to create your perfect day. We can even travel to a special place of your choosing within 100 miles of the Abbey.
        Need a venue for your vows? Consider our Abbot's lovely garden.

Local Lifetime Commitment Ceremony USD $100 Rehearsal (the day before)     add $25   Lifetime Commitment ceremonies local to the Abbey, including the cities of Athens, Buford, Dahlonega, Gainesville, Hartwell, Lawrenceville and Toccoa. Also including the many lovely Northeast Georgia State Parks like Amicalola Falls, Fort Yargo, Hard Labor Creek, Moccasin Creek, Vogel and Unicoi.

Roving Lifetime Commitment Ceremony USD $200 Rehearsal (the day before)     add $25   Lifetime Commitment ceremonies not local to the Abbey, Including the cities of Macon, Dalton, Augusta and most of Atlanta. Also including the lovely Georgia State parks of, A.H. Stevens, Cloudland Canyon, Fort Mountain, Indian Springs, Mistletoe, and Panola Mountain

Ready to book?
Need to ask any questions?
Feel free to contact us via E-mail or telephone 706-621-6162 about your special day.

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Contact us and book your special day now!







        Please Note these Terms:

• 50% non-refundable Deposit requested 30 days prior to your event date to secure our calendar.
• Events that are booked under 30 days prior to your event date can be subject to an additional 15% cost to cover last minute travel.
• Payment in full requested at time of event.
• Cash, Cheque or Money Orders Accepted.
• $45 fee on returned cheques.
• Chair Rentals, Portable-Facilities, Catering, Photography, Audio Services, Wedding License Fees, etc are the responsibility of the Bridal Party.
• Per Georgia Law, a Valid Wedding License is required before a Wedding can take place. However, other ceremonies such as "Renewal of Vows" or "Lifetime Commitments"are governed by Abbey policy and do not require governmental authorization or prior license.
• Use of our gardens for Receptions and other wedding related parties is subject to additional fees and security deposit.
• No alcohol is allowed upon our grounds.

            - Thank you.



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