There is a reason couples from across Northeast Georgia are drawn to Athens for their wedding celebrations. The city has a personality all its own. Historic architecture, a thriving food scene, live music, beautiful outdoor spaces, and plenty of places for guests to turn a wedding weekend into a full getaway. But planning an Athens, Georgia wedding also comes with a few considerations that couples don't always think about at the beginning. Where will everyone stay? Where will the ceremony and...

How to Plan the Perfect Wedding Weekend For a long time, weddings were built around the main events: the ceremony and reception. Now, more couples are choosing to slow the celebration down and create an entire weekend experience for the people they love most. And it makes sense because when you have loved ones traveling from all around, they typically arrive at least a day before the wedding. A wedding weekend gives everyone more time to connect, especially when many guests are traveling to...

There are a lot of moments in this business that make us stop and smile. Watching a couple walk back down the aisle as newlyweds. Seeing families reconnect over dinner and dancing. Hearing that someone toured Chapman Hill because a friend couldn't stop talking about their wedding here. And being nominated for Best of Georgia does fall somewhere on that list of happy moments. Chapman Hill has officially been nominated for Best of Georgia 2026 in the Wedding Venue category. Photo - Russell K...