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A picturesque setting in southeast Georgia among lakes, fields and forests is where you will find Forrest Pond Lodge Wedding Venue & Lodging located one hour from Savannah, St. Simons Island, Statesboro & Jacksonville, Fla. It is conveniently nestled in Ludowici, Georgia on Hwy 84 with private gates and surrounded by one hundred acres of water. The authentic log venue will serve up to 200 guests with modern or boho vibes, vintage rustic & rich elegance. Steps away is an upscale five bedroom lodge to accommodate large wedding parties and overnight guests. Forrest Pond Lodge is the ideal venue for a wedding and reception with storybook charm. Inquire today how to make it your own for the weekend!

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$5,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$5,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

No

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$5,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$5,000

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Parking
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Limited Bar

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

2

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

6

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Campsite/Cabin
Farm/Ranch
Garden
Inn/B&B
Park
Resort
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Outside Alcohol

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Chairs
Dance Floor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

March
April
May
June
September
October
November
December

Reviews of Forrest Pond Lodge

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Forrest Pond Lodge receives glowing reviews for being the ideal wedding venue, with picturesque views and well-maintained grounds that helped create unforgettable wedding weekends. The owners, Patty and Thomas, are commended for their exceptional service and support throughout the planning process. Couples highlight the flexibility, convenience, and beauty of the venue, including the lodging options on-site, making it a highly recommended choice for dream weddings.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Forrest Pond Lodge receives glowing reviews for being the ideal wedding venue, with picturesque views and well-maintained grounds that helped create unforgettable wedding weekends. The owners, Patty and Thomas, are commended for their exceptional service and support throughout the planning process. Couples highlight the flexibility, convenience, and beauty of the venue, including the lodging options on-site, making it a highly recommended choice for dream weddings.

Taylor
Taylor Sent on 01/23/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Bargeloh Wedding

We cannot put into words just how glad we are that we chose Forrest Pond Lodge as our wedding venue. The amount of care, attentiveness, and love that Patty and Thomas pour into the venue and their newly weds is absolutely unmatched.

Our wedding was on a Saturday and Hurricane Helene had made its way through the region on Thursday night. Friday morning, we left our powerless house and made our way to the venue. We weren’t sure what challenges we’d be facing due to the hurricane, and arrived to find that Patty and Thomas had already been working on the property for HOURS with a team of helpers. The venue was without power and water due to the storm, but Patty and Thomas made sure the property was SPOTLESS. From our photos, you never would have been able to tell that there had been a hurricane in the days before!

As we navigated several vendor challenges due to complications from the storm, Patty was in contact with everyone throughout the weekend and kept us updated to the best of her ability. So much was out of our control, but Patty and Thomas had our back through every hurdle. They poured blood, sweat, and I’m guessing a few tears, into trying to make sure our wedding was as close to everything we could have dreamed of.

Amidst our candle-lit rehearsal dinner Friday night, the power and water was restored at the venue!! Seeing the lights all come on during our bridesmaids versus groomsmen “Friends” style trivia game, was a moment we will never forget. I’m honestly not sure who was more excited — us or Patty!

The beauty of Forrest Pond Lodge is something even the best photographs (courtesy of Steph Powell Creative) can’t fully capture. We received countless compliments from our guests about how gorgeous the property was. One of the best things about FPL though, is the ability to rent the property for the whole weekend and provide accommodations for your wedding party. For us, the fact that we had access to the venue for the entire weekend was absolutely ESSENTIAL to making our wedding day happen.

Our wedding weekend seemed to throw curve ball after curve ball, but we can honestly say that Patty and Thomas were one of the few dependable constants. We had prepared ourselves for things to go wrong during our wedding weekend, but absolutely nothing in my extensively planned wedding guide could have prepared us for all the challenges of this hurricane. You don’t have control over what will go wrong when it comes to your wedding, but you do have control over who you choose to face those challenges with — and there is nobody we would recommend more than Patty and Thomas.
Carole
Carole Sent on 01/22/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Forest Pond Wedding

Forest Pond truly checked all the boxes for my daughter’s perfect wedding weekend. The picturesque setting is unparalleled. We continually heard comments from our guests about the beauty of the venue and surrounding grounds. I can remember the feeling I had when I woke up at the lodge the morning after the wedding thinking, “Wow, we just had the perfect wedding weekend!” It was a wonderful feeling! Thank you, Forest Pond!
Cali
Cali Sent on 01/21/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect venue!

We had the BEST wedding weekend at Forrest Pond Lodge. Everything about the venue is perfection. Mrs. Patty was always there when we had a question and let us tour anytime we needed to, to make sure our dream wedding vision could come to life. She literally feels like family to us now. All of the grounds at the venue are well taken care of at all times. We rented the venue for the entire weekend and the lodge had plenty of room for all of my girls to stay the night before and to get ready! We had a Christmas wedding and we could not have picked a better venue for our special day. It was more than we ever dreamed of! I highly recommend Forrest Pond Lodge! You won't regret it!

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