As a wedding venue, we know we're biased...But starting your planning process by checking this off your list might just save you money and stress. There’s no shortage of advice when you first start planning a wedding. Some of it’s helpful, some of it’s noise, and a lot of it leans into what feels the most exciting rather than what actually sets you up well. You’ll hear about the dress. The flowers. The little touches that make the day feel personal. But before any of that comes together,...

Burgundy and chartreuse is one of those wedding trends that’s not quietly sliding into popularity. It’s loud enough to spark opinions, and right now, people have a lot of them. Some love it immediately. Some don’t get it at all. And a surprising number of people are arguing over what “chartreuse” even is in the first place. At Chapman Hill, we actually like this kind of tension. It usually means a trend has some substance to it. The ones that everyone agrees on tend to feel safe. The ones...

First of all—congratulations. If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you recently got engaged. Maybe it happened under the skyline in downtown Atlanta, during a quiet hike in the North Georgia mountains, or over dinner with family and friends. However it happened, that moment when someone asks you to marry them is unforgettable. The days right after getting engaged often feel like a whirlwind. You’re telling family, calling friends, posting photos of the ring, and hearing the same...