Questions

frequently asked

  • Join us for our wedding in Lakemont, Georgia! The ceremony and reception will be held at the Lake Rabun Hotel’s Forest Lodge Wedding and Retreat Center, which is less than a five minute drive down the road from the hotel.

    Guests are responsible for getting themselves from the hotel to the venue.

    There is parking available on-site at the Forest Lodge.

  • Please RSVP by July 15, 2026.

    The RSVP link will be available for guests to fill out once formal invitations have been sent.

  • We are still working out the exact times, but will keep you all posted with updates here, and on the formal invites.

  • We are excited to be having a small, intimate wedding with our closest friends and family.

    Only those listed as having a “Plus One” on the formal wedding invitations can be accommodated.

  • If you are flying in, the closest airports are Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP), both are equidistant from Lakemont, where the Lake Rabun Hotel is located.

    *If you are flying into ATL, we strongly urge you to take Atlanta rush hour traffic into consideration. As residents of the area, we have experienced it and would NOT recommend starting off a fun wedding weekend with jaw clenching, rage-inciting bumper to bumper traffic to kick off the celebration.

  • We have the entire Lake Rabun Hotel blocked off for our wedding weekend for guests from Friday, September 4th to Monday, September 6th so that you can enjoy all that Lake Rabun has to offer!

    The Lake Rabun Hotel was built in 1922 and in 2008 the hotel was carefully restored by preservationists to maintain its historical charm, while adding modern amenities.

    Each room at the Lake Rabun Hotel is unique, and they have either one queen or one king bed, a private bathroom, and can accommodate up to two people. Complimentary continental breakfast is included with your stay.

    Reservations for the wedding room block will become available for booking in April. We will keep our guests informed of when they will be able to book their rooms.

    Please note that as a historically preserved hotel,The Lake Rabun Hotel does not allow children under the age of 10 to stay at the hotel. If you plan to bring your kids, please read below.

    If you are coming as part of a larger party and all want to stay together or with children, there are tons of VRBO and Airbnb options in the area.

    You can stay directly on the lake and enjoy the stunning views from a private boathouse or a little ways down the road in the mountains of the Chattahoochee National Forest.

    There are also several hotel options within a 15-minute drive of the venue in Clayton, GA.

  • This rural Blue Ridge hideout in North Georgia’s Chattahoochee National Forest is an outdoorsman’s paradise. From hiking in the heavily forested mountains to Ben’s favorite - trout fishing in one of the clear water streams, there is no shortage of adventures to be had at and around Lake Rabun.

    Enjoy a swim in the lake, a day at the beach, or explore the quaint town of Lakemont, GA.

    As many of you know, we love the great outdoors and a good ol’ fahsioned adventure off the beaten path, so we hope that all of our guests also get to enjoy what Lake Rabun has to offer!

    Here are a list of our recommendations:

    • Bring a fishing rod and explore. Downstream of the Blue Ridge Dam of the Toccoa River, rainbow and brown trout are stocked annually while wild rainbow trout can be found in the tributary streams, such as Rock Creek. Pro tip - if you ask nicely, Ben might just give up his secret spot for special guests…

    • Hike Angel Falls. This trailhead is just a few minutes down the road from the Lake Rabun Hotel and is a popular spot! This wooded trail winds through the mountains and past streams to a terraced waterfall at the top.

    • Hike at Tallulah Gorge State Park. This is one of Ben and Olivia’s favorite hikes in the area. Expect to see breathtaking views of waterfalls, a gorge, a suspension bridge, and plenty of overlooks. there are a variety of trails suitable for different hiking levels.

    • Enjoy Lake Rabun. Rent a boat, kayaks, canoes, or simply enjoy the view from the Lake Rabun Beach Recreation Area for picnicking and swimming. The weather is still relatively warm in September so pack a swimsuit!

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  • With Olivia as the resident “horse girl” and Ben hailing from cow-country Colorado, it should come as no surprise that the wedding vibe is country/Western. Ben and Olivia will be rocking their dress cowboy boots and hats at the reception, and they’d love for guests to join in the spirit however they see fit.

    For those who own a bolo tie and boots, don't be afraid to dust them off and wear them with pride for this non-traditional occasion.

    If you are more city-slicker than down-home country, we won't force you to join in. Just be ready to listen to a lot of country music and drink some whiskey.

    Either way, no need to wear a full suit of a floor-length gown. We are more concerned with everyone having a great time and being ready to jump in on a line dance…or two.