Weddings at Elkhorn Lodge in Murphy, NC
Elkhorn Lodge is the perfect venue for a lovely garden wedding. Located in the beautiful Apalachia Trails Estates. The ponds, waterfall and mountain scenery is something straight out of a picture book. Tranquil and peaceful setting by the pond area with the sounds of the waterfall in the background. Can accommodate weddings and reception as small as 50 guests to as large as 500 guests. Views of Apalachia Lake, a remote mountain lake in the Smoky Mountains and Southern Blue Ridge near Murphy, North Carolina. This is the ideal setting for your wedding offering privacy and a lovely tranquil setting by the pond and waterfall.
Wedding Cakes
The Cake Lady Sherry Moriarty is a member of the International Cake Exploration Society (ICES) and a member of the Georgia Chapter Cake Society. She specializes in cake art and carvings as well as wedding cakes and has experience in all areas of cake techniques. She is in continued education where world-renowned cake artists share their techniques from around the world in new cake designs. Phone 706.745.6777
Melissa's Custom Cakes Melissa specializes in Custom cakes and goodies with fondant and elaborate designs. Located in Blairsville, GA 30512 (706)781-1687
Wedding Florist
Ducktown Florist a local wedding florist 140 Main Street Ducktown, TN 37326 Toll-phone 423-548-2000 or 1-888-)486-1160
Wedding Officiant
Reverend Thomas Johnson performs wedding cermonies in the North Georgia Mountains All types of ceremonies from formal to informal, traditional to contemporary, religious or civil and also renewal of vows. Phone 770-963-7472
Party Rentals
Tents Tents Tents specalizes in you guest it tents for weddings located at 305 Atlanta Road in Cummings, GA Phone 770-887-6142
Cleveland Tent offers party rentals for events. They will help plan what you will need for your entire event or provide "day of" coordination services. They have everything needed for your wedding, from tents, tables & chairs to dance floors. Cleveland Tent is located at 2355 South Lee Highway Cleveland, TN 37311 Phone: (423) 478-2724
Wedding Photography
Blue Mountain Photography Weddings are Alex’s favorite photographic works. Traditional or contemporary, you are sure to get excellent results of your picture perfect day. With his ability to put together a coffee table book , you will get the attention to detail you deserve. Alex has also branched out from wedding portraits to succeed in other photographic endeavors.
Celebrations Photography Laura Nixis a local photographer that specalizes in wedding photography and captures the moment in a natural setting. She can be reached at 706-676-1820
Hawkins Photography local wedding photographer 25 years of experience located at 1007 Valley River Ave Murphy, NC 28906 phone (828) 837-5908
Wedding Planners
Unique Events offers affordable wedding planning services in the most beautiful surrounding in the North Georgia Mountains. This local company, provides professional event planning. They will help make your most special day reflect your wishes for a dream come true! Phone 706-851-9106
Catering
Sterling Mountain Lake Events Jerry Dilts and Associates is a special event caterer based in Atlanta, Georgia that loves to go on vacation, and it is a vacation for them to cater elegant or casual events in North Georgia. They can create the perfect menu idea from casual BBQ to Chateaubriand. You can have a country picnic riverbank wedding or elegant sit down meal. If you are having an event in the beautiful mountains of North Georgia , whether a special event, party or wedding at your home or another venue, call Jerry Dilts and Associates for a consultation now. If you have always dreamed of a riverfront wedding or other event, we can make that happen too. Located at 1122 Old Chattahoochee Avenue Atlanta, Georgia Phone 404-352-0611
Events By Dezine is the exclusive catering company. Events by Dezine offers a wide array of menu options for all types of events and for all budgets for more information phone 770-889-3239
View of the pond area
View of the steams and waterfall area
View from the air of the pond area at Apalachia Trails Estates
Wedding Bands
Lethal Rhythms has over 100,000 songs available and are considered to be the best phone 678-480-9845
Dove Releases
Lovely Doves of Rome offers dove releases, White Doves represent peace, love, fidelity and new beginnings. They mate for life and are symbolic of a wedding. A wonderful touch for every wedding from the most intimate ceremony to the grandest affair. Serving NW Georgia area phone Cherry and Tony Warren at (706) 235-5900 or 706-252-5733
Wedding Harpist
Harpnotes by Lisa andman a professional harpist plays elegant harp music completes the magic touch for your very special day. It sets the mood with ethereal sounds being heard throughout your ceremony.
Carriage Rides
Wedding Venue Rates
Wedding Venue | Rates |
Wedding Venue Grounds Only 3 day event (up to 50 guests) | $1,500 |
Wedding Venue Grounds Only 3 day event (51-100 guests) | $2,000 |
| Wedding Venue Grounds Only 3 day event (101-200 guests) | $2,500 |
Wedding Venue Grounds Only 3 day event (201-300 guests) | $3,000 |
Wedding Venue Grounds Only 3 day event (301-400 guests) * For weddings and events greater than 400 guests please call we can handle very large gatherings around the five acre Elkhorn Lake area. This is a very special private estate that can handle hundreds of guests. | $3,500 |
Additional Wedding Venue Event Information: Day 1- Set Up, Day 2 -The Event, Day 3 - Clean up Day * This is for a wedding venue only does not include rental of equipment, catering, music, flowers. Event planner must be on site during set up, the day of the event and during clean up * Porta-potty's required as the venue does not include use of the vacation home * Wedding Venue Rate does not include cleaning fee, taxes or additional damage security deposit for the event. | |
| Vacation Rental during the Wedding Event * includes overnight accommodations for the bridal party 3 nights up to 12 guests. Does not include cleaning fee, taxes or security depoist | $1,800 |
Honeymoon Package
| Honeymoon Package includes | Rate |
Honeymoon Package - High Season Seven nights in luxury Accommodations in the River Ridge Lodge Honeymoon Suite with King Size Canopy Bed and large jaccuzzi tub. Fondue Pot with cheeses, fruits, decadat chocolates and champagne or sparkling apple juice. Rate includes taxes and cleaning fees | $3,450 |
Short Stay Honeymoon Package - Low Season Only Two nights in luxury Accommodations in the River Ridge Lodge Honeymoon Suite with King Size Canopy Bed and large jaccuzzi tub. Fondue Pot with cheeses, fruits, decadat chocolates and champagne or sparkling apple juice. Rate includes taxes and cleaning fees | $1,050 |
| Honeymoon Package - Low Season Seven nights in luxury Accommodations in the River Ridge Lodge Honeymoon Suite with King Size Canopy Bed and large jaccuzzi tub. Fondue Pot with cheeses, fruits, decadat chocolates and champagne or sparkling apple juice. Rate includes taxes and cleaning fees | $2,850 |