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Small Wedding Experts

Dahlonega, GA
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    Wendy Sent on 07/10/2016
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    We loved Cyndi and Rick... They were great... Our cabin wedding with gorgeous mountain views turned out very memorable.

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    Wendy-

    We had sooo much fun at your wedding! Camo, pick-up trucks, and rifles made for some of the most memorable photos ever! Thanks for letting us be part of it!
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    Alex M. Sent on 06/01/2020
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    Great experience

    They were amazing and made us feel like we were home. Gave us enough time to walk around, dress up and get ready for the ceremony. They also were very patient with our two kids, 5 and 1 year old. That meant a lot for us.

    Small Wedding Experts's reply:

    Alex- We love having children attend weddings at Cavender Castle! Thanks so much for your wonderful review and for letting us assist with your wedding. We wish you all the best!
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    Cary Sent on 09/28/2021
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    Perfect!

    Our day was made so PERFECT!!! No words can explain how special it was made by this family owned and ran business. All 20 something guest had a blast and not a dry eye in the house. It was all extremely affordable and very intimate. Thank you to Reverend Rick and his family for EVERYTHING ❤️🥰

    Small Wedding Experts's reply:

    Cary-
    The pleasure was all ours! You are a beautiful couple and we really enjoyed serving your family and friends!
    Rev Rick Durham
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    Teri Sent on 10/05/2021
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    Book them because you won’t regret it!!

    I cannot express how grateful I am to to this team. I don’t do reviews often but I feel so strongly about this one, I want it to be perfect, just like my wedding. From the first day I met with Rick, he gave us advise about the date of the wedding that completely changed how stressed we were trying to accommodate everyone. The team was organized and kept me on track the entire time. Every question I had was answered with pleasure and never made me feel like I was a burden. The day of was just amazing and they thought of everything and I was able to just worry about enjoying the day. I recommend this team with all my heart and soul. So much so, I know we will be using them to renew our vowels in the future. Until next time team! Thank you for all your hard work and making our day about celebrating.
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    April S. Sent on 07/03/2021
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    Amazing and perfect

    Every single person was an absolute delight and my husband and I could not have chosen a better, more romantic venue. And it was so affordable! It was PERFECT!!
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    Cheryl B. Sent on 08/02/2021
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    Our wedding

    It was a nice place a little run down but it was an awesome day for us. We were on a budget it was perfect for me and him
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    Jennifer L. Sent on 07/01/2021
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    Perfect Wedding

    We wanted just the two of us a couple guests and it was so perfect. Beautiful place!
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    Elizabeth C. Sent on 08/02/2021
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    Pastor and Photographer were Excellent!

    The pastor and the photographer were incredibly precessional. We had some trouble with the website, but they were happy to help over the phone. I even called and spoke to Mrs. Durham beforehand and she was very helpful with the all little questions about photography. Our wedding was small. We had family and a few friends staying at cabins on a single property. The pastor and the photographer worked together to make our little ceremony a success. The photographer even grabbed by bouquet and passed it to my mom so that my hands would be free for the ceremony. So helpful! The ceremony was beautiful. Reverend Rick Durham drew from our surroundings for his words. Following the ceremony, the photographer did a great job pulling everyone together for formal photos. The formal photos are great! But our favorite photos are the candid ones she took at the reception. Overall, we would highly recommend them and are so thankful to them for making our wedding day so special.
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    Hannah G. Sent on 11/10/2020
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    Absolutely perfect!

    We had a small, intimate wedding here and loved our experience. We chose one of the elopement packages and it was perfect for what we needed. The venue was beautiful and the dressing rooms spacious. Everyone was friendly, patient, and helpful. Couldn’t have asked for better! Thank you for the wonderful memories!
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    Ovitt Sent on 11/03/2020
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    Absolutely recommend

    I can not praise them enough did an an amazing job.
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    Melissa M. Sent on 11/04/2020
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    Wonderful wedding officiate and photographer!

    We cannot say enough great things about our experience with Rev. Rick Durham and his daughter, Delaney! Rev. Durham did such a fantastic job with the ceremony and was great about being available and responsive to any questions we had leading up to the big day. And Delaney is such a talented photographer! We were absolutely blown away by our beautiful photos when we received our "sneak peek". She really put us at ease and made us feel so comfortable during the photoshoot. They were both so kind and made our day extra special. The officiate/photography package they offer was absolutely perfect for us and much more affordable than other vendors we saw. Our wedding day was beyond perfect and we can't thank them enough. Highly recommend!
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    Neil B. Sent on 11/21/2020
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    Professional, puntual, kind, and caring.

    Reverend Rick was super nice and very professional. I highly recommend.

    Small Wedding Experts's reply:

    Neil & Andy- Thanks for letting us be a part of your cabin wedding!
    We really enjoyed working with you and meeting your wonderful families! Best wishes, Rick and Delaney
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    Shasta T. Sent on 10/28/2020
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    A stress free wedding

    Cyndi and Rick are such a wonderful couple and made our big day even better than we hoped for. The ceremony builder was such a help and made things go very smooth. There were options to include our children in the ceremony itself which was very important to us. I highly recommend them and Cavender Castle.
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    Ellena B. Sent on 10/25/2020
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    GREAT: organized, efficient, and most importantly centered on God's blessings.

    Everything we wanted! Able to customize ceremony. Helpful with coordination on photos, make up/hair and dinning location. Everything was fabulous...we wouldn't change a thing! Very pleased!
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    Laura K. Sent on 09/05/2020
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    They’re so wonderful!

    Planning a wedding is chaos, and these lovely folks make it all so easy. Your wedding can be as simple or extravagant as you want. They answered every single email with patience and kindness (typically the same day!) The elegance of Out There and the deck just popped in photos and looks/feels like a fairy tale. We had some family emergencies the week before the ceremony and they offered immense flexibility in anticipation of possibly rescheduling. Once the big day came, they took care of every last detail so we could just focus on each other and enjoy it. I wouldn’t have it any other way. Cavender Castle was the absolute best option and the price just can’t be beat!!

    Small Wedding Experts's reply:

    Laura- WOW! Thank you for the wonderful review! But you are the one who deserves all the credit. First the pandemic... then a serious family illness, lots of uncertainty. You handled it all with calm and grace. Our part was easy compared to everything you were dealing with. Thank you for letting us do our thing!
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    Matt M. Sent on 08/02/2020
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    Amazing Experience

    Rev Rick did an amazing job and I would highly recommend his services!
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    Gary A. Sent on 08/06/2020
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    Small Mountain Wedding

    After visiting with Rick at Canveder Castle we knew this was the perfect spot for our wedding. They did not disappoint!!! We had small wedding but were treated as if we were the King and Queen. Rick did a fabulous job with the ceremony. Cyndi had everything set up for the reception and Delaney was a terrific photographer, very outgoing and enthusiastic. It was a wonderful Friday evening wedding that we will remember and treasure forever.
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    David K. Sent on 07/16/2020
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    Loved every minute!

    They made our day beyond memorable! They were so professional, yet so personal...they felt like family. Everything was taken care of, we didn't have a worry in the world.

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    David and Kimberly- Thank you for letting us host your wedding! As a family business, making our clients feel like family is what we strive for. Thanks for picking up on that! We wish the two of all the best! The Durham Family, (Rick, Cyndi, and Delaney)
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    John A. Sent on 07/06/2020
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    Hidden gem!

    We decided to get married spur of the moment and wanted it to be on July 4th! Rev. Rick was so accommodating and helpful in everyway! It ended up being so much more than I ever imagined! Whether your doing big or small like we did this place has it all with several options for the ceremony then you can take pictures anywhere you like! Thank you Rev. Rick and Pearl 🐾

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    Cathy & John- Thank you so, so much for your wonderful 4th of July review! It was great having you at the Castle and I am so glad we exceeded your expectations. And my owner Rev Rick just gave me a treat thanks to your great review! In appreciation, Pearl, The Wonder Dog. Woof Woof!
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    Beverly Sent on 07/28/2020
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    Disney kind of night

    Rev. Was amazing and did super on a short notice like One week before we got married I contacted the castle and they made my dreams come true.
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    Kristen L. Sent on 06/17/2020
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    Amazing Experience

    We can’t say enough good things about our experience. Rev. Rick Durham made our ceremony perfect. He put us at ease and made us feel so comfortable. He even volunteered to take pictures of us after the ceremony since it was just the two of us. Overall we had the perfect experience here!

    Small Wedding Experts's reply:

    Kristen- My family and I do our best to provide a special experience not matter how large or small the wedding. Thank you for the priveledge of doing what we do for your special day!
    Rev. Rick Durham
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    Rhondaa A. Sent on 06/02/2020
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    Absolutely loved, very friendly and welcoming and such a pretty place

    Very lovely, I'd recommend it to anyone who wants a very beautiful small wedding
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    April B. Sent on 06/02/2020
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    Very intimate beautiful wedding

    GREAT WEDDING VENUE! After covid cancelled our big wedding celebration we were able to find Cavender Castle in less than a day and book them right away with our wedding day only a few weeks away!
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    Cassandra C. Sent on 06/02/2020
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    My savors in a time of doubt!

    Just when I thought things couldn't have gone better with COVID-19 and canceling our big Florida wedding - I found Rick at Cavender Castle and they made our day the most amazingly beautiful day I could have ever asked for. Delany our photographer made my husband and I feel so comfortable when taking pictures and making memories. Our families were thrilled with how Rick performed our ceremony - so warm and personal. I truly couldn't have asked for a better team and place - this team goes above and beyond!
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    Michael C. Sent on 05/03/2020
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    Sky Valley Wedding of 4

    Exceeded all expectations! We were scheduled to be married on the same day in Breckenridge, CO with our immediate family. We changed our plans due to Covid-19, and it ended up being us and our two children in Dillard, Georgia. The weather was cold and rainy out entire wedding day. We asked if they would be willing to come back to take our photos when the weather turned, and they agreed. That made us very grateful. Very personable people and they do a great job! Recommend 100%

    Small Wedding Experts's reply:

    Chrissy & Michael- Thanks for letting us be part of your destination wedding and for being so positive in spite of the weather and Covid 19. Your children are delightful and we enjoyed every minute we spent with you all! Thanks again!
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