We were simply blown away by the Side Hustle Band! We'd heard good things about them, but until you…read moresee them 'work' a room, you just have no idea how really incredible they are. Every member of this eight piece band is just an incredibly talented musician, the vocals are awesome and they can literally play anything! We had invited people of all ages and musical tastes, and they had everybody up, moving and grooving! We weren't sure if we wanted to spend the extra money for a party band, but let me tell you, they were worth every penny and more! They made the party! Booking them was very easy, and they went over everything with us before the event, so they knew about our crowd and what songs we wanted to hear. They were just so professional about everything. The lighting and the sound was perfect. And the show they put on was unbelievable! Everybody is still talking about what a great job they did, and how much fun everybody had. They were so good, I'm thinking about hiring them again for a corporate event.

Man y'all, David is a fantastic DJ! He made our event so amazing. He's super easy to work with,…read morevery professional and amazingly flexible. Couldn't ask for a better partner to work with!

Donna Pahl is AMAZING!! We just got married on Halloween, and it couldn't have happened without…read moresweet Donna! From doing research for us, to proactively reaching out to ALL our vendors to make sure things would run smoothly, Donna just made it happen. Wow. She had great ideas and was one of the most responsive & detail-oriented people I've met - which is exactly what you need in a Wedding Coordinator! Even better, Donna really enjoys what she does - and it shows! She has built incredible relationships with what seems like EVERYONE related to weddings in the Athens, GA area, so her knowledge and the fact that people know & love her really helped make sure our wedding went off without a hitch. And when I say "without a hitch" I mean it! I can't find ONE THING that didn't go as planned, and we didn't have a super easy wedding... On the "day of", Donna was setting up favors on our tables, keeping the vendors straight (florists, band, caterers, and more), and anticipating anything that could possibly go wrong before anything ever had a chance to! She is an amazing person that I'm glad to have met, and I highly recommend Donna's Carefree Celebrations for YOUR wedding!

Got hired on by matt. Management told me I can start the job this weekend (Sept 22) and to wait for…read morean email. No email for two days. I call back and they said they were going to send my onboarding paperwork, again no email. Unprofessional.

I recently used Epting to help with my local Athens wedding. Since I live in California we were…read morelooking for a company that could handle a lot of the logistics for us and Epting did just that! We had Epting do the catering, decorations, flowers, etc and we were beyond pleased! Bethany was an absolute delight to work with and I would recommend her to everyone!!! Thanks Epting!

I can't begin to adequately describe how awesome this venue is for weddings. Let's start with the…read moreteam. Terry and her team do everything they can to make sure you have a great experience there. It starts with the vendor showcase sessions she has to ensure you have great options for photography, bar, catering, etc. to the items she has available for use, at no extra charge, and goes all the way through day of where a full team of people make sure everything is covered. While this may have been my first (and only!!) wedding planned I do have numerous friends who have used the same wedding planner and she (our planner) kept raving about how well of a partnership it was in working with Terry's team. Additionally, since they only book one wedding per weekend you get the entire place available for both the rehearsal dinner as well as the wedding. You don't need to "figure out" when and where to have the rehearsal and dinner. As a plus we had the rehearsal dinner in the outside patio area which made that experience feel different than the wedding even though they were at the same location. Very nice!! As for the venue, you couldn't ask for a better layout. The setting for the marriage ceremony is absolutely beautiful but that alone is selling it short. At most of the other wedding venues I have been to the lounge area (outside of the reception space) seemed like an afterthought and once the reception started all activities were in one area. This makes it difficult to separate those who want to dance and have a good time vs those who would love to catch up with old friends or relatives. At White Fox Cottage there is ample room and seating outside of the reception hall to allow for this while still holding the feeling that everyone was at the same event. I absolutely loved having the ability to float between these two areas. As you look around for wedding venues for yourself I would highly recommend you start here. I am willing to bet the bar will be set high enough that no one else will match the standards Terry and her team set.

Father of the bride here. Terry (owner) and Roxan (coordinator) were just great and were everywhere…read moreall day long tending to our needs usually before we even looked for them. Beautiful and gorgeous outdoor venue and one of the prettiest places for an event I have ever been to despite my bias as dad. Water features (manmade creek and waterfalls), outdoor activities for the guests like a small fire area and space for cornhole boards, lots of seating, large covered area with fans in case of rain. Large wooded property that is very well maintained. Really nice groom and bridal preparation areas with lots of mirrors, space to hang things, fans and a/c. Grooms area had a pool table, dart board, big screen tv, couches and place to get ready and eat also with a fridge. Golf cart also was a big help for guests we had with mobility issues. Bridal prep area had multiple chairs for the ladies to get makeup and hair done with bright lighting and mirrors. Large dance floor, lots of provided tableware and dinnerware and linens. Very nice tables and chairs. Good vendors with experience they work with available also for food and beverages. Shuttle brought guests from parking to the venue building before and after the ceremony. Never felt rushed or wanting for anything. Would 100% recommend, not too far from Atlanta and lots of nearby hotels for your guests. Thank you Terry and Roxan, we appreciate all you did for us.

Brooks Balloons did an amazing job! was on point from start to finish, and she really paid…read moreattention to detail. I appreciated being able to share my ideas and opinions throughout the process, and everything turned out beautifully. This was for a private Valentine's Day gift setup at home, and it was absolutely loved -- HE LOVED IT! Such a great experience overall. Highly recommend!

Alas, my wedding photographer has retired her camera, but the company that she worked for at the…read moretime still seems to be going strong. I believe that her assistant is now one of their featured photographers now as well. I found them to be reasonably priced, fun to work with, and, most importantly, artistically interesting. I've had a lot of people tell me that they've never enjoyed looking at someone's wedding album before. I also just love looking at these photos -- and I've seen them a million times. I can't recommend a particular photographer from Zoomworks' crew, but I trust that this is a company where you can find a photographer who will make you as happy as I am with the photos from my wedding. Since they are the only thing that you're really going to have for the rest of your life from your wedding day (aside from the spouse, of course), the photos are worth investing in!

BEWARE of Shannon @ Shannon Leigh Studios. My sons newborn shoot was February 2nd, 2022. I was…read morereally excited to get his photos done because we'd gotten our first sons pictures done by her and they turned out absolutely amazing and we had a pleasant experience at that shoot. However, this shoot was far from pleasant. It was to the point Shannon was down right RUDE & NASTY towards my 14 day old baby!!!! It was insane her attitude the entire shoot!!!! She had to be joking right???? My first son was bottle fed and took a pacifier and clearly didn't mind being put in poses, however, our newest addition was breast fed and never had a pacifier, so he easily woke and didn't necessarily like being posed. This seemed to ANNOY Shannon and oh boy did she act ANNOYED during the session!!! For $1000 for this session you'd think she would show a little more professionalism! She didn't!! She was patting his back extremely hard, getting frustrated and pulling away from him, pulling down her masks and making snide comments, and even on the last shot my son moved out of place and she slams her camera down and yells I'm done!!!! I thought to myself "you're joking right?" She was seriously upset with my 2 week old baby! It was very uncomfortable and my brother who accompanied me noticed. Like lady get some patience!!! Not all babies are the same and some may be a little more of a challenge to shoot but this is your profession, she claims to have been doing this for over a decade, and she's compensated very well for this!!!! I was highly upset & didn't say anything until now because I didn't want it to affect the turn around time of my pictures!! But I am done with Shannon Leigh Studios. I will no longer patronize this business or refer anyone here. She DOES NOT have the temperament to work with babies! Also, she'll tell you she was a daycare/kindergarten teacher for years & I feel awful for those poor children if she acted the way she did in this shoot to those babies as well! BEWARE!!!!!!!

Shannon is an amazing photographer!! She and her husband were a delight to work with. They were…read moregreat with our babies and very professional. She took her time with my twins to get the perfect images. There's no need to bring outfits or props as she has everything in house at her studio. My family and I are over the moon with the photos!! She emailed sneak peek photos the same night as our session and had the full shoot uploaded and beautifully edited within 3 weeks. With Shannon Leigh Studios you get a copy right release as well making it easy to print as many photos as you'd like. I am highly impressed with her work and professionalism and recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer that will make sure to get the perfect shot. Shannon is very creative and clearly takes pride in her work. I can't express how incredibly pleased we are with our photos and the overall experience.

Our stay here was an absolute dream ! Edward and Cynzia were such a joy to meet and our ceremony…read morewas everything and more. I truly cannot thank our hosts enough for their warm presence. They made a huge impact on our day and left a memorable connection between our families. We had a more intimate, private ceremony that we set-up ourselves and Edward & Cynzia both did not hesitate to give us an extra hand. The ceremony in the barn and dinner on the front porch was stunning. The rain became a part of our day and my husband and I wouldn't change a thing. We were surrounded by so much love, talent, support, & beauty that our stay here at the Gillen House has become one of our fondest memories. Edward & Cynzia are crazy talented and creative !! The house and grounds hold so much history that they both worked so hard to preserve yet tastefully elevate. I love their thrifts & art. The house is full of pieces they have collected and created themselves and you can find yourself lost in them. Such a serene & beautiful place. We hope to stay close and will be coming back here! Thank you so much Edward & Cynzia ! - John and Fahmida (& her siblings) p.s breakfast was so delicious! Edward's french toast was amazing! The dining space was so peaceful and perfect for our morning after!

If I could rate this more than 5 stars, I would!! My partner surprised me for my birthday this past…read moreweekend. The decor, landscaping and all things were built a with love. The pictures do not show how amazingly beautiful this BNB is. We are going back in October! This will be a quarterly staple for us! Edward and Cynzia were amazing hosts!!