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What to Ask Your Venue About Sustainability

Posted in Sustainable Wedding Tips, Wedding Advice on Aug 04, 2026

When you are wanting to ensure your wedding doesn't leave a footprint for thousands of years, knowing the right questions can make a difference. The questions below can help you see how green your wedding venue is, and show you where you might be able to make adjustments in your planning to enhance it's sustainability efforts.
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10 Years Ago: An Idea Forms

Posted in 10 Year Anniversary on May 06, 2026

...our closing date on what was to become Oakleaf was set for Monday June 20, the Summer Solstice, the first full moon on a summer solstice in decades. This last happened in 1967 and will not happen again until 2062. I hadn't known that until I was listening to the radio on my way to work that morning. It felt like a sign.
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10 Years Ago: Seeing Oakleaf for the First Time

Posted in 10 Year Anniversary on Apr 21, 2026

*This is the first in a series of posts talking about how we found, purchased, and renovated Oakleaf. We are still deciding how much to share that we haven't before. When people talk about "blood, sweat and tears" we have that plus a few miracles. Here we'll share a little bit of the miracles behind creating a dream we hadn't really dared to dream about.*
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Herbal Sodas

Posted on Mar 12, 2026

Yesterday I shared a couple of photos of herbal sodas I was making — I don’t usually share much about anything in our lives/focusing entirely on the venue and weddings and eco-important things instead. But on a lark, since I know the world feels heavy, I shared those photos and asked if anyone wanted to know how to make an herbal soda.
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Brilliance of Getting Married on a Monday

Posted in Wedding Advice on Feb 10, 2026

We've noticed a trend in inquiries looking for a Monday wedding. It's truly brilliant.
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How Much Does an Oakleaf Cottage Wedding Cost?

Posted in Vendor Info, Wedding Advice on Jan 10, 2026

How much is a wedding at Oakleaf Cottage? Wedding costs can vary widely, all based on our couple's budget and the detail desired.
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Oakleaf Cottage FAQs

Posted on Sep 13, 2025

Where is Oakleaf Cottage Located? Oakleaf Cottage is located in Northwest Georgia, a few minutes south of Chattanooga Tennessee. What Makes Oakleaf Cottage Sustainable? Oakleaf Cottage is certified sustainable by GreenSpaces in Chattanooga. Food waste management, recycling services, low-flow water fixtures and attention to energy uses is all part of the certification process. Is Oakleaf Cottage a Forest Wedding Venue? Yes, Oakleaf Cottage is surrounded by forest, bordering Cloudland Canyon State Park on two sides and sits on 32 wooded acres. Is Oakleaf Cottage actually in the woods? Yes, Oakl...
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How to Have a Sustainable Wedding

Posted in Sustainable Wedding Tips, Wedding Advice on Aug 22, 2025

*Sustainability isn't new, but in this world of fast-fashion, single-use everything, how can one navigate something as monumental as a wedding?*
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How to Get on a Venue's "Vendor List"

Posted on Mar 02, 2025

New to the wedding industry? We know the advice given to any new wedding vendor is to get on a venue or planner's preferred vendor list. Unfortunately, nobody makes suggestions for HOW you get on that list.
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Five Ways to Make Your Guests Feel Comfortable

Posted in Wedding Advice on Feb 14, 2025

Your wedding guests are your special people, the ones you love most in all the world. You want them to feel comfortable and loved back on your wedding day. What are five easy things you can do to make them feel that love in return?
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