The Ruins at Kellum Valley Farm

I got married here on April 16, 2022 and it was the best day of my life. People always say that (and I think it's cheesy) but it truly was, and it was all because of this venue. My now husband and I couldn't thank Deanne, her sweet husband Joel, our wedding director Ashtyn, Pearl (the pupper), and all of the wonderful staff at The Ruins more for our day.

From the first email through to our sparkler lit exit, every interaction and detail was perfect. I personally am a totally type B person, so I knew handling all of the details of planning a wedding would be super stressful for me. Their inclusive package handles all of the major details, including catering, cake, decor, cocktail hour, rehearsal, and beyond. Our day ran so smoothly and seamlessly, right on schedule thanks to Ashtyn. I was truly able to enjoy all of the details and our guests because we were not at all worried about extraneous issues.

For catering, they have so many options, but we had phenomenal cinnamon apple pork, lemon rosemary chicken, potatoes, green beans almondine, and the best mashed potatoes I've ever tasted. Our cake was delicious, as well! They are able to cater to gluten free, allergies, and other special diets, too, which was important for some of our guests.

Simply put - the venue is breathtaking with the rolling mountains, manicured pool area, captivating ruins, and overall charm; there's not a thing I would change about it. Our guests are still saying how gorgeous our wedding was, and we owe it all to The Ruins. All I'm saying is, I would get married a thousand times here, if I could.

Our daughter’s wedding seems like a fairy tale, as I remember the details from May 2021 as a blur, but I will also remember the beautiful setting and loving support from DeAnne Major and the staff at The Ruins at Kellum Valley!
The day we met for a tour of the grounds and facilities at The Ruins, Carson and Andrew fell in love with the location because of its prominent position with a soft view of the north Georgia mountains, the open field bordered with arbors of trees, the farmhouse and barns, and of course, the historic ruins and pool deck. They were sold on the location; my husband Frank and I were sold on the way that DeAnne Major assured us that with vast experience, organization, and contacts, she and her staff could guarantee a lovely wedding, no matter what the or circumstance. THEY DELIVERED!
Because of a history of success in the hospitality field, DeAnne remained a calm and prepared whisper above the static chaos of wedding preparation! Every time I asked a “what if” question, she answered with a confident, “We take care of that!” What a relief! With that experience, staff, and director, Haili, we saw that many small details “fell into place,” as we were caught up in the joy of celebration! The collaboration with Honeybrook Catering, Cynthia Cakes and Cookies, and Flower Buds is extraordinary! We were absolutely pleased with not only the service and product quality, but the way that they worked together to create a beautiful experience! I didn’t even need a planner! All the big details were handled, with competence!
We are thankful to DeAnne Major for giving us the promised product. That was so important, as the time that we were planning the wedding was scary and uncertain. Covid-19 was a constant dark cloud over our thoughts of perfect plans. DeAnne never wavered or questioned that everything would be lovely and near perfect. We did battle through a painful year of Covid circumstances and last-minute threats (bride and groom’s house destroyed by a storm 10 days before the wedding, reports of 17-year cicada emergences, and sudden gas shortages), but the day of the wedding was PERFECT! Mask mandates had been lifted, there was enough gas in the area, cicadas did not show, and the weather was magnificent for May! It was a dream come true, as prayers were answered!
It’s smart that with a limited number of weddings a year at this venue, they can ensure that The Ruins at Kellum Valley will be a part of a dream-come-true experience for some star-gazed couples!

Susan M. Simpson

The staff has made us so excited to get married next spring! The tour was incredible and they were very informative and professional!