WEDDING VENUE
Loblolly Rise is a family-owned wedding and special event venue situated on the Georgia side of Thomasville Road, just a mile past the Georgia/Florida line. The venue offers a beautiful setting for wedding ceremonies and receptions, with ample acreage to explore and a range of facilities including ceremony areas, reception space, a bridal cottage, a groom room, and a catering kitchen. It is conveniently just 10 minutes from both downtown Thomasville and Tallahassee.
COCKTAILS & RECEPTION
The barn and front lawn are designed for your cocktail hour and wedding reception. The barn is white in color with black accents with over 5,000 square feet in the main area. Chandelier lighting inside, white drapes on the beams and in the ceiling, a wood burning fireplace, concrete flooring throughout, and edison lights over the front lawn for cocktail hour and/or your reception. The back addition of the barn includes a kitchen for catering, the grooms quarters, and men & women restrooms.
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The barn can be used as a rehearsal dinner option as well.
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Kitchen area with 3 bay sink, fridge, oven, and prepping area for caterers located in barn. Outdoor sink out back as well as plenty of space for grills or fryers if your menu calls for such.
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Commercial Size Ice Maker for Catering and Bartending
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Spacious parking area for guests
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A pond near both ceremony and reception sites.
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Ample space for rented tents if needed
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Edison lights / Bistro Lights throughout the reception area and ceremony areas.
WEDDING CEREMONY
Loblolly offers three different locations to choose from for your wedding ceremony. All 3 locations are within steps of the barn and the getting ready areas.
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The Oak Tree seems to be the most popular location. An arch is provided as part of the rental price. You're welcome to decorate the arch with draping and floral accents.
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The larger than usual pine tree is also an option. This location is used for those that want to bring in their own ceremony backdrop.
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The pond is our third option for wedding ceremonies.
THE BRIDAL COTTAGE
There is a separate air conditioned cabin for the bride to get ready. A open area completed with white decor, mirrors, living area, king size bed, dining table, full bathroom, and kitchenette.
THE GROOMS QUARTERS
Groom & Groomsmen...We didn't forget about you! There's an air conditioned room located on the back of the barn for the groom and groomsmen to get ready. Leather couch, chairs, coffee table, mirrors, hooks for hanging clothes, and more.