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The historic John Oliver Michael House is a charming 20th century farmhouse surrounded by beautiful oaks. Sitting atop a knoll bordered by its own farmland of forty acres. It offers a very peaceful and private atmosphere for any occasion. We are located in Oconee County, 4 miles from Hwy. 316, 12 miles west of Athens, and 48 miles east of Atlanta. It is our pleasure to offer you the opportunity to host your wedding ceremony and reception at our historic home place.

The John Oliver Michael House has put together a pallet allowing YOU to achieve whatever style is yours':
A quant farmhouse decorated in a classic look that is timeless. Walking from the front porch of the John
Oliver Michael House you will meander along an antique, brick pathway leading you to many options for
your choosing for your ceremony and reception.

Beautiful oaks surrounding the farmhouse and "Oliver's Nest. Some of the oaks are draped with outdoor
lighting showcasing a beautiful outdoor setting for your ceremony and reception.
Oliver's Nest, a fun place to host your reception (should you prefer the indoors). We named it such as it
sits nestled in the shade of beautiful oaks. Once indoors, it's absolutely magical:
Hanging pendants and chandeliers.
Draped lighting from the wooden beams.
Black rod iron sconces along the white, washed walls.
A beautiful antique, brick ?replace.
Perfect for any Wedding Ceremony and/or Reception.

Our Wedding Arbor is cascaded in wisteria vines and showcased with strings of lights making a beautiful
setting for your ceremony. Or you may use the arbor for other uses making it unique for your personal style.
Everything is surrounded with ?elds of tall grasses (sometimes with a few hay bales in the distance).
It's your wedding, it's your day, "Make it Your Own"! And, we will help you "Make it the best"!
Now take a look at our photos and see what we have been talking about.

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Frequently asked questions

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

No

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

Yes

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

$500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Event Planning
Linens
Set Up
Tables

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

Cake Cutting

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Farm/Ranch
Historic Building

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception

What event services do you offer?

Event Planner
Event Rentals

What event items are available?

Chairs

What food and beverage items are available?

Linens

Reviews of John Oliver Michael House

Lisa
Lisa Sent on 02/15/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Simple Elegance with Every Detail

The John Oliver Michael House was the perfect venue for my daughter's January wedding. Her desire was for her wedding to be "Simply Elegant". This venue made that wish a reality. Doreen, Ned and the staff at John Oliver Michael House were so easy to work with. From the beautiful home for the bridal party to dress in, the meticulously manicured grounds, and the lovely barn, every detail was perfect. Our vendors had plenty of space to work, our guests were comfortable and cared for, and the bride and groom were well celebrated. I highly recommend John Oliver Michael House.
User1154266
User1154266 Sent on 05/06/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Best wedding I've ever been to and it was my own! The JOMH is so beautiful and a stress free atmosphere. Brittany and her family make sure everything runs smoothly. The venue is a great setting for some beautiful pictures as well! I would recommend the venue to anyone!
Erica
Erica Sent on 10/16/2008
5 out of 5 rating
When I saw this venue I knew immediately that this was the place for our wedding. I wanted a rustic, fall, outdoor wedding and the John Oliver Michael House is perfect. The Michael Family are some of the nicest people you'll ever meet. They anticipated my every need, I didn't worry about a thing. The event coordinator there, Brittany Wardlow, is now a good friend of mine. She's also the grand daughter of the builder of the home. She asked all the right questions, put my mind at ease throughout the entire event and whenever I turned my head to look for her she was by my side in a moment to answer whatever concern I had (which were few). I didn't follow their traditional set up at the JOMH and they seemed to be thrilled to do something different. Whatever I requested they made it happen. With their new reception hall, I never worried if it was going to rain, we knew we were covered.
My family was blown away with the setting, so romantic, so rustic and so right! Thank you so much Michael Family. I am so pleased with my wedding location.
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Awards

28
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2009 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Spotlight Productions Spotlight Productions Wedding DJs

As a fellow vendor, I have worked at the John Oliver Michael House multiple times. The outdoor area has been configured in a number of different ways for both ceremonies and receptions, and they all flowed seamlessly! If you're looking for a great outdoor venue, make sure to look at the John Oliver Michael House!

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John Oliver Michael House frequently asked questions

John Oliver Michael House includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Linens
  • Set Up
  • Tables
John Oliver Michael House includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
The space offered by John Oliver Michael House for wedding events is known for:
  • Farm/Ranch
  • Historic Building
John Oliver Michael House offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
John Oliver Michael House offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
John Oliver Michael House offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
John Oliver Michael House offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
John Oliver Michael House is recommended by 99% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in quality of service, 5 in value, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism and 4.8 in average response time.
John Oliver Michael House currently offers 1 offer promotion for wedding services.

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