You GUYS. You are in for a TREAT with this guest blogger. Stephanie got married at Hawthorne House in the fall of 2020 and her wedding is one I’ll never forget. Her and Matt had such a positive attitude throughout the entirety of their planning (and look what year they got married in!!), always kept their eye on the price- marriage- and had a party none of their guests will forget. Be sure to check out their wedding day details at the bottom including timeline and vendor information! Without further ado…..let’s hear from Stephanie! Matt and I’s wedding venue search was EXTENSIVE. We looked at ..read more

It’s not often that I’m speechless, but I. AM. SPEECHLESS.   Okay, not really because I’m going to finish this blog. But first I need to pick my jaw up off the floor.   BECAUSE LOOK AT THESE CUSTOM INVITATIONS WE DESIGNED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MINTED!!!!   We are over the moon about this new launch. As a #HitchedAtHawthorne couple you can now utilize any design from the Minted Invitation Assortment collection if the design has enough space to accommodate the illustration and add this custom drawing of Hawthorne House to your invitation. COMPLIMENTARY.   How can I design and o ..read more

Throughout planning you’ll be asked about what song you want to walk down the aisle to, how you want to be announced at your grand entrance and what dance/diddy/jig you’ll be entering with- but what about the exit? We previously touched on the different times to host a send off as we’ve seen post-ceremony, post-cocktail hour and post-reception send offs at Hawthorne House. There are so many locations and ways to organize your send off so check out this blog post first if you’re looking for these answers! Stick around if you’re ready to click photo-ready send off ideas that are contract approve ..read more

At Hawthorne House, guest experience is a top priority for both us and our couples. One critical aspect of that experience, particularly if you are hosting family and friends who aren’t from the area, is where they’ll sleep! With vacation rentals popping up in the area and new hotels getting built, we’ve collected a handful of options within a close proximity- each with a different perk! Hawthorne House has no association or liability with the recommended accommodations. Photo credit: Elizabeth LaDean Photography If you’re looking for unique lodging just minutes from Hawthorne House this ..read more

Hooray, hooray, it’s almost time for your big day! With your wedding day just a few months (or weeks!!) out it’s time to gear up for the Final Walk Through at Hawthorne House. This meeting is the big kahuna of meetings with our team. So, what can you expect from this meeting and how can you best prepare? Let’s chat! First of all- who should you invite to the meeting? Your planning partners! Most couples at Hawthorne House opt to have a wedding planner/coordinator and you will absolutely want to make sure they are present. Their ears should be hearing all the conversations we are having fro ..read more

Venue— check! Date— check! Food— LET’S GET ROLLING! It is no secret that we are Brancato’s Catering’s biggest fan. I (Elizabeth) have used Brancato’s for personal events and will always, always always turn to Brancato’s first for any catering or rental need. Not only do we encourage #HitchedAtHawthorne couples to utilize Brancato’s for any food related service, but if you want to mix in banquet tables for guest seating, uplevel your event with a boxwood wall or beautify your place settings with gorgeous gold flatware we send our couples to…..drum roll please….BRANCATO’S! They truly provide th ..read more

Whether you're inviting 100 or 300 guests, we have plenty of room to create a personalized layout just for you. There are a lot of little decisions when it comes to the location of your tables. Think about your head table, dessert table, cards and gifts table, buffet tables, coffee station, cocktail tables, and more. Where should they go? What are the best locations? We recommend starting with your head table location and building on from there. During our final walkthrough, about 30 days before your wedding, we will work together to create a layout that works best for you. Since we're the exp ..read more

We don't like to be sticklers, but we love Hawthorne House and want to make sure it is in tip top shape for each and every couple that starts their forever on our grounds. To ensure each wedding has the same experience, we have a few regulations that will be enforced. Let’s talk guidelines Decorations Bringing your personal touch to your wedding day is so important and we certainly embrace that! We do ask that nothing be hung from walls (no command hooks, glue, nails, or tape), no glitter or confetti be used and that all candles be in a votive or a vase. In the chapel, only flameless candles ..read more

Are you wanting to do a first look or wait until you walk down the aisle? How many are getting their hair and makeup done? What time is the sun going to set that day? While they may seem like little details, the answers to these questions play a big part in how your timeline is structured on your wedding day. Wedding timelines are not a "one size fits all". Each wedding is slightly different, so you have the freedom to create the day that you want Since we do have a little bit of experience (over 25 years worth!), we'd love to give you a little guidance when it comes to building your timeline ..read more

So you’re interested in a send off, huh? We don’t blame you. They are super fun and mega cute. Oh, you wanna know what kind of send offs are approved at Hawthorne House? WOW, we heart you. We really have the best couples getting #HitchedAtHawthorne.   Photo by Kymberly Janelle Photography   We never want to be seen as party poopers, but there are a few rules and regulations in place revolving around send offs because we do want to make sure our all wood building and 11 acres of landscaping look fabulous for the next couple saying, “I do!” Generally, these rules and regulations revo ..read more