Appalachian Celebration
A Day of JOY, Not a Day of Planning!
$16,000 with photographer or $13,000 without – $400 Military / First Responder Discount
• Up to 30 guests
• Two hour rehearsal on a day before the wedding
• 12 hours of venue access on wedding day
• Only wedding booked for the day
• Ceremony Officiant
• Day of Wedding Coordinator (Directs wedding & sets out personal decor)
• Hair and Makeup for four people
• $500 Bouquet Credit at From the Heart Florist
• Three tier buttercream wedding cake
• $1200 Catering credit with either First Fruits Kitchen Gourmet to Go or Buddy’s Custom Full Service Catering
• Bartender’s services (alcohol sold separately)
• DJ for seven hours
• Option with photographer includes six hours & all images with copyright release
• No charge for optional add-on for horses running & approaching
• Completely Customizable / Ask Regina for help meeting your individual needs
More About This Package
The Appalachian Celebration at Honeysuckle Hills is for the couple that values presence over pageantry for a wedding with reception. It’s a curated collection of all the amenities you’ll need for an effortless celebration. As your planner and coordinator, I’ll work with you from start to finish sourcing your hair and makeup, photographer, florals, catering, DJ, and bartender. This package is ideal for couples who want a traditional wedding experience without feeling overwhelmed or overcrowded. Our venue’s quaint aesthetic fosters an atmosphere where everyone can genuinely connect. With our signature, minimalistic charm and historic accents, our venue is a finished canvas. We’ve styled every corner so that you don’t have to bring anything except a few items to make it feel “yours.” (pictures, keepsake gifts, or a unique guest registry) All our packages are completely customizable, so feel free to ask me for help removing or adding services to personalize your experience.
Twelve hours of venue access transforms your wedding into an immersive, lingering experience. We begin with a curated beauty session by Summer Lynn Beauty to ensure you are camera-ready and completely at ease. What follows is a thoughtfully paced sequence of artistic photography and a delicious meal. Because we limit our guest list, the night remains truly yours—giving you the space to either dance the night away or simply savor the presence of your thirty most cherished guests. As your coordinator, it’s important to me that you and your family feels seen and welcomed as I weave the threads of your wedding experience. After two decades of orchestrating grand-scale events, I have intentionally evolved my philosophy at Honeysuckle Hills. By specializing in more intimate gatherings I am able to provide a level of attention that is simply impossible to sustain in larger crowds.
Commonly Asked Questions About This Package
Can this package be used for other events?
Yes, the Appalachian Celebration package at Honeysuckle Hills can be used for a variety of other events listed below. If your event does not require a ceremony officiant, there’s a $175 discount.
• Family Reunion
• Vow Renewal (Officiant required unless you simply read vows to each other)
When is the best time of year to book the Appalachian Celebration?
The outdoor temperatures and what’s in bloom can make your special day even more beautiful.
Mid-April through Mid-May: This is our first spring “super bloom,” a perfect time for lush, vibrant photos.
Mid-September through Mid-October: Enjoy great weather with flowers still in bloom, providing a beautiful and comfortable setting for your celebration.
Mid- to Late October: This is your best chance to capture the peak fall leaf colors, creating a stunning backdrop for your wedding.
Important Considerations for Booking
June, July, and August Book these months with caution due to high heat and humidity. While our summer “super bloom” typically happens in late July or early August, it can be very hot.
November through March We pause this package during these months to allow our grounds to rest and rejuvenate for the next season
Which Ceremony Site Can I Choose?
You may choose any of our ceremony sites as long as it accommodates your guest count.
If you choose our mountain adventure site, it’s strictly limited to couples only since we drive you there in our Jeep. But no worries, we have a family friendly mountain view with an easily accessible parking area if you have your heart set on a view. Parking is limited to twelve vehicles, so carpooling is essential if your guest count exceeds 30 people. Our mountain view is only a quick, one minute drive from the main grounds.
What if it rains?
If it rains on the day of your wedding, you’ll be able to use our chapel upstairs or the Creekside Pavilion for your ceremony. In addition to those areas, the balcony and lower level of the barn can be used for wedding photographs. Clear umbrellas are provided for photos as long as dangerous lightning is not present.
Who will officiate my wedding?
You may choose from our list of preferred officiants, based on their availability. “Legendary” Phil King is a favorite for Christian services & country lovers. Regina, Miss Santana, and Jim Eastin officiates our LGBTQ ceremonies with love. We also offer a retired Methodist pastor, a conservative cowboy preacher and a “mountain man” persona for your wedding. All are listed in our venue resource guide.
Can I bring my own officiant?
Yes, you may use your own ceremony officiant at Honeysuckle Hills and we will provide a $175 discount on your all-inclusive wedding package.
How Do I Get my Marriage License?
We have an entire “how to” section in our Honeysuckle Hills Venue Resource Guide, along with a helpful blog article.
Who counts as a guest?
Anyone of walking age except the two of you counts as a guest. Yes, children especially count!
Can I bring more than 30 guests with the Appalachian Celebration package?
At Honeysuckle Hills, we believe the true value of your wedding lies in the love shared and the meaningful exchanges between guests. That’s why we prefer to keep our guest counts at 30 or fewer. With our quaint and charming aesthetic, we find that smaller groups create a special sense of belonging, rather than getting lost in a crowd
In the months of April, May, September, and October we will welcome up to 40 guests and cautiously allow up to 50. Please note your catering bill will rise when you have more guests to serve. The actual cost is dependent up on the menu chosen.
What if I go over or under budget for the bouquet and catering credit?
If you go over or under the allotted budget, we will either add or subtract the amount from your wedding invoice.
Which Caterer is the best?
First Fruits Kitchen has home-made recipes by the renowned Chef Tony, who was our full service caterer for over a decade until he retired. Thankfully, he missed cooking so much that he has returned with gourmet to go! “Chef T” enjoys helping you personally by email or phone call. He will arrive in time to set up your tasty meal in chafers, and your coordinator will handle clean up later.
Buddy’s Custom Catering has the most economical pricing. More often than not, you’ll come well under budget with their menu. They offer all-American comfort food. (And yes, they have much more than barbecue!) As your coordinator, I will submit your menu choices for you and the caterer will arrive on time to set up, maintain the buffet, and clean up afterward.
Is Alcohol Included?
Your bartender’s services, insurance, ice, coolers, plastic cups and mixers are included in this package, but alcohol must be purchased separately. Your bartender, Julie, is happy to assist you with your choices.
If you choose to have a dry wedding, we can remove the bartender’s services and discount your package by $900.
How do I choose my Photographer?
If you choose a package with photography, Honeysuckle Hills has a preferred list of professional photographers to choose from, based on their availability. We have carefully selected them over the years based on their excellence in customer service and creative photography skills. Getting on this list is not easy! Our couples mean the world to us, so we recommend only the very best.
If you choose a package without a professional photographer, you are welcome to use anyone you wish. If you take advantage of the session with our horses running and approaching close enough to touch, your photographer must provide us with a copy of their liability insurance listing Honeysuckle Hills, LLC, as additionally insured.
What areas can I use for photos?
You may use any areas at Honeysuckle Hills for photos as you wish.
It takes an average couple in full wedding attire approximately three minutes to walk from the barn’s exit on our main grounds to the swing in the sycamore tree. There are photo locations all along this walk.
If you begin your journey from just inside the barn you’ll find, in order:
• An antique stove in the barn’s entry
• A rustic chandelier near the barn’s exit doors
• Red barn walls & concrete steps used for posing
• Covered Balcony
• Creekside pavilion with chandelier
• Turning Waterwheel
• Horse field with an old truck (and horses!)
• Stone archway & seasonal flower gardens
• Hobbit house in a wooded area
• Willow tree
• Creek that runs the entire length of our property
• Willow tree bridge
• Miniature pond waterfall
• Wooden arbor & seasonal gardens
• Swing in a sycamore tree
Allow at least 5 to 10 minutes at each photo location listed above, depending on your photographer’s vision, attention to detail, and skill level. Keep in mind sometimes photographers see an entirely unique perspective and may use an area no one else has even thought of. Give them some creative liberty!
Allow at least 10 to 15 minutes for pictures inside the field with the horses & old truck. There is no extra fee if the horses are in the background ONLY. There is an additional $299 fee if you’d like the horses to run around you and approach close enough to touch, and you must either use one of our recommended photographers or yours must be able to provide a copy of their liability insurance.
Family Group Photo time averages between 15 and 45 minutes, depending on the outdoor temperature, number of people, how well they pay attention, and your photographer’s skill level.
Our mountain view areas are a quick, one minute drive from our main grounds. One mountain view location has its own parking area, but the adventure site is for couples only and we’ll drive you & your photographer up the hill in our jeep.
Allow at least 20 to 30 minutes for photos at any of the mountain view locations, including the travel time & getting in and out of your vehicle.
Allow at least 30 minutes for fine art photography sets such as lighting fire, spraying water for “rain,”setting up multiple props, etc.
Can I add more photography time?
Yes, more photography time can be added to any package.
If you are using one of our preferred photographers in your package, add $500 per hour for each additional hour of photo time.
If you choose the option to use your own photographer, simply hire them for as long as you wish.
Can I bring extra decor with the Appalachian Celebration package?
Yes, you may bring any of the following and your day-of-coordinator will set them up for you:
• Unity (handfasting, cross, sand, etc.) & We’ll set it up on one of our tables
• Welcome Signs, and we’ll use our easel or yours
• Memory photos for the entry way or a ceremony chair
• Full size petals to toss
• Candles with votives
• Loose flowers for the stone arch or wooden arbor & we’ll add them to the greenery
• Garlands for our hexagon or cross, but MUST be light-weight silk with long zip ties for application but we’ll put them on the arbor for you
• Wedding Favors
• Guest Book
• Reception Table centerpieces (we’ll replace ours with yours)
• Essentially, any item that can be lifted by hand and does not require longer than two hours to set up.
What duties will my included day of wedding coordinator perform?
• Direct your rehearsal on a day before the wedding
• Greet & welcome as many guests as possible as they arrive
• Implement a timeline, ensuring the day runs smoothly
• Assist with small errands if needed while you’re getting ready
• Make sure vendors arrive on time
• Set out the approved extra decor described above
• Set up chairs for your ceremony
• Tell guests when to be seated
• Assist with ceremony music on our bluetooth speaker
• Tell the wedding party when & where to walk
• Encourage an uplifting, joyful environment
Is a rehearsal included in the Appalachian Celebration package?
Yes, a two-hour rehearsal on a day before the wedding is included for your parents and the wedding party.
What does a typical timeline look like for the Appalachian Celebration package?
The times below will vary depending on sunrise, sunset, and other personal preferences
10:00am Access to dressing areas for hair & makeup
Staff from the Summer Lynn Beauty team will meet you here (unless you remove their services)
4:00pm Average time photographer begins (details & getting ready)
Recommended time for guests to arrive
5:00pm Ceremony
5:30pm Family Group Photo Time
Bar opens
6:00pm Photo time for wedding couple on our main grounds
6:30pm DJ Introductions
6:35pm Cake cutting photo opp (cut and served later by our staff)
6:40pm Reception Buffet Opens
7:00pm Speeches or Toasts
7:15pm First Dances, followed by open floor dancing
7:30pm Photos of wedding couple at the mountain view
8:00pm Couple returns for dancing & socializing
9:15pm Last Call for Alcohol
9:30pm Bar closes
9:45pm Last Dance of the evening
9:55pm Sparkler or other “exit” for photos
10:00pm Time ends / couple may change & gather personal belongings10:45pm Lights out / Parking lot vacant
Didn’t see your question? Text Regina or read more here: Commonly Asked Questions about the Honeysuckle Hills Venue
Honeysuckle Tradition
I’m Regina, and I look forward to helping you plan your special day! Couples just like you have helped me carry on a legacy of love for the past 20 years. At one time my venue was a working farm where my Daddy raised cattle and tobacco. As much as I enjoyed growing up here, I sure do enjoy weddings more than farming!
My venue’s down-to-earth love for the simple things in life attracts outdoor lovers, travelers, adventurers, hunters, fishers, hikers, all skin colors, faiths, LGBTQ, and free spirited souls with an abundance of respect for diversity.
I can’t wait to celebrate your unique love story!