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An Elevated Wedding Experience Near Thomasville and Tallahassee
Private wedding venue featuring an elegant reception space, a charming bridal cottage, groom's quarters, and stunning ceremony sites beneath the pines.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS
GENERAL QUESTIONS
What is a Loblolly?
A pine tree! It's a pine tree of the southern US that has very long slender needles and is an important source of timber.
How many weddings/events to you have per day?
Just one event per day.
How big is the barn/ reception area?
The main reception area is 5,000 square feet. This square footage doesn't include the kitchen, grooms quarters, and restroom areas.
Do you have plenty of parking?
Tons of parking and you do not need a parking attendant unless you just want one. Parking is behind the barn.
Do we need an onsite police officer?
You do not.
How many guests can the barn hold?
About 250-275-ish, but our typical weddings are anywhere from 125 to 175.
Does the price change if we have fewer guests?
No, it doesn't matter if you have 6o guests or 200 guests...the price is the same. Our "Intimate Wedding Collection and Cake and Punch Collections have a limit on the amount of guests you can invite, but the other two collections allow you to invite as many guests as you would like.
Is the gate open on wedding days?
Yes, it's open
Can we have sparklers for our EXIT?
Yes, you just need a bucket of water or sand for guests to place them afterwards.
Can we shoot off fireworks?
Not unless you have approval.
COCKTAILS & RECEPTION
Are the chandeliers on dimmers?
Yes, they have dimmers. The switches are located in hallway near the kitchen. We recommend dimming the lights once the party really gets started. Your guests will dance the night away if the lights aren't so bright.
Do you have fans in the barn?
Yes. They come on with a flip of a switch.
Is there a fireplace?
Yes, working wood fireplace. You can have a fire with no extra cost. You would need to supply your own wood.
Can we have real candles?
Yes, but the fire from the candle has to be contained and there needs to be something to catch the wax so we aren't scrapping wax off of tables and the floor.
Can we have sparklers for our EXIT?
Yes! But do the EXIT out of the barn and please have something for your guest to put the sparklers in when finished. Maybe a bucket of sand or water.
Do you have a kitchen for the caterer?
Yes, we do! Catering can also bring their own grills, fryer, smoker, whatever. They can use the kitchen for final touches and warming. There's a refrigerator/freezer, plenty of prep space/countertops, storage under countertops, a 3 bay sink, and an oven. Yes, there's AC in the kitchen as well. There's also a big bay sink just outside the kitchen as well. The kitchen will be clean when your caterer arrives, it needs to look that same way when they leave. We let the caterer park their trucks, etc. in the back of the barn so they can get to the kitchen easily but they are the only ones. Please tell the catering staff to park in the parking area NOT behind the kitchen. 3mm trash bags are the ONLY trash bags allowed on site.
Do you have an ice maker?
Yes, we have a commercial size ice-maker for bartending or whoever needs ice.
Barn Size (The actual event space)
100 feet x 50 feet...5,000 square feet
Fireplace Mantle Size
10 inches × 62 Inches
Do you have restrooms?
Yes, two..one for men and one for women. 2 stalls in each so a total of 4. Both restrooms have AC or heat.
WEDDING CEREMONY
Do you have somewhere for a ceremony?
Yes, we do. We have three choices...an oak tree, a larger than usual pine tree, or some couples exchange vows in front of the pond.
Do you have a wedding arch?
We don't. The trees and nature are our backdrops, however you're welcome to bring in your on arch if wanted.
Is there lighting at the ceremony areas?
Yes, we have added white outdoor bistro (Edison) lights in the ceremony areas.
Do you have power at the ceremony areas?
Yes, the DJ or sound person just needs to bring their own extension cord with a dual plug at one end so they can plug into our Edison lights and then also plug into their equipment.
Do you provide ceremony chairs?
Yes, we have 100 ceremony chairs that are included in the overall price. If you need additional chairs, they are $4 to $5 each, depending on your contract.
If we use your chairs, do you set them up?
The ceremony chairs will be on chair carts underneath the reception space. The carts will help you move them to the ceremony space, you will set them up the way that you would like, the carts can go in the well house after so they aren't an eye-sore during your wedding.
GETTING READY QUESTIONS
BRIDAL COTTAGE
Do you have an area for the bride to get ready in?
Yes, we do. We have a rather beautiful bridal cottage that's steps away from the ceremony & reception area.
How big is the bridal cottage?
It's an open floor plan. So the living area, the kitchenette, the king
size bed, and dressing area are all in one room...sort of like a studio apartment. There's also a private bathroom with a shower and two sinks. The bridal cottage has air-condition.
Can we bring our snacks and drinks into the cottage?
Of course! There's not an ice maker in the cabin however there's a refrigerator, a Keurig coffee maker, and a microwave.
Do you have wine glasses and coffee cups in the cottage?
Yes, we do...but very few. We recommend you bring drinking cups such as wine or solo cups as well.
Are there plenty of plugs for curling irons, etc.?
There are a total of 6 plugs in the main part of the cottage and two more in the bathroom.
Are there plenty of mirrors? LOTS!
Do you have air conditioning and heat in the cabin? Yes, both.
Can we move the furniture around in the cabin?
If you need to do so, but please move it back before leaving Loblolly.
Can we spend the night in the cottage?
Sure! There's a king size bed with linens as well as clean towels and washcloths. There is an extra fee associated with the overnight stay however, ranges from $150 to $250.
*Getting Ready in the cabin is included in the overall price, spending the night in the cabin is an extra charge.
Do we need to strip the bed when we leave?
Nope, we got it.
Other...
*Don't forget your bluetooth speaker so you can have some tunes when you get ready!
GROOM'S QUARTERS
Do you have an area for the groom and the groomsmen to get ready? We do! It also has AC, lots of mirrors, hooks for suits and clothes, seating, etc.
REHEARSAL QUESTIONS
Can we have a rehearsal the day before our wedding?
As long as we don't already have an event booked. And please keep in mind we could book a last minute event at any point.
IF you book our Intimate Wedding Collection, a rehearsal isn't included in the overall price. You can still do one, but the coordinator will not be there unless you want to pay an additional fee.
Do you charge extra for a rehearsal?
We don't. Rehearsals are free of charge IF we have the day open.
How long do we get for our rehearsal?
One hour. We need to know your window of time so that we can open and close the main gate.
Where do we park for the rehearsal?
In the parking area which is located behind the barn.
Can we drop stuff off in the barn and the cottage while we are at the rehearsal?
Possibly…just ask us.
RENTALS FROM LOBLOLLY
Chairs:
We have both reception and ceremony chairs that can be used, please refer to your contract to see how many chairs are included and what needs to be rented.
Heaters:
7 Heaters...$60 each. You can let us know the week of your event if you want to rent the heaters or not. Each one comes with a full propane tank.
Overnight Stay in the Bridal Cottage:
Depends on the night. Ranges from $150 - $250
OUTSIDE VENDORS
Do you require certain vendors?
We welcome any and all vendors at Loblolly. We have suggestions
of course but again you can use who you want. We have vendor list we can email you, just ask!
Catering
We have an air conditioned kitchen located in the back left corner of the barn. You can access the kitchen from the back of the barn and also from the main area of the barn. Catering, please park directly behind the barn. We have a refrigerator, oven, sink, microwave, and stove. The kitchen is for final preparations and warming, not necessarily for cooking all day. There's also an outdoor sink area as well as plenty of space for grills or fryers if your menu calls for such. We have a large ice maker as well.
Do you require a wedding planner OR day of coordinator?
We don't require one, but it's definitely recommended.
BOOKING YOUR WEDDING OR EVENT
How do I reserve a date?
To reserve a date, fill out the contact us form (click here) or email us at loblollyrisebarn@gmail.com saying you are ready to book "XYZ" date if it is still available. We suggest you email us stating you are ready to book your preferred date and then include a backup date in case your preferred date is unavailable. Prior to booking a date, we hope you are able to come out in person to visit Loblolly. You can request a tour (or a FaceTime tour if you live out of the area) but an in person tour is not required prior to booking a date. Dates are reserved on a first requested basis. We block out dates based on what you've indicated on your contract, so please be sure you're filling out your contract correctly...some clients choose one day, while some choose two days, etc. We only go by what's listed on your contract, NOT emails, verbal conversations or invoices.
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