5 Rustic and Romantic Venues to Get Married at in McDuffie County

McDuffie County has several unique sites that are ideal for a variety of events. Weddings, receptions, holiday and tea parties, reunions, brunches, baby showers, equestrian events and more can be accommodated in Southern style and grace.

Rustic weddings are a favorite among couples thanks to the cozy, intimate feel — and what better place to celebrate your rustic-themed big day than at a local farm in McDuffie County? And you don’t have to rough it! No matter the venue, we can provide elegant southern style, eco-friendly details, cafe lights strung from branch to branch, and Mother Nature as your perfect backdrop.

If you are looking for an authentic, rustic barn venue for your wedding, reception, or party, The Barn at Sanderlin Horse Farm may be your perfect place. Tucked away in Appling, Georgia, the property has beautiful landscapes, a cabin for bride and bridesmaid prep, a chapel barn to get married in, and a walk up reception area. The horse stalls, a covered porch and lawn can be arranged with tables and food for an evening of celebration. You and your guests are bound to dance away into the evening. Under the stars and in the light of candles it will be clear that a wedding at the Barn at Sanderlin Horse Farm is infused with love from beginning to end.

Vows & Venue at Whitaker Farms, located in Harlem, Georgia, is a beautiful 275-acre farm comprised of open pastures, a pecan orchard, old barns and silos, as well as aromatic lavender & wheat fields. In the early 1950's the farm was first used to raise dairy cattle. In 2015 it became a full time event venue, offering: rental from Wednesday to Monday to give you time to decorate, access to a 3 bedroom apartment upstairs, the barn is over 6000 sq ft with concrete floors, outside areas under pecan trees for outdoor ceremonies, newly renovated bathrooms for guests, and tack room for caterers to use Throughout time the land has been used to throw many celebrations for birthdays, graduations, and weddings.

The Ashton Cole Place Weddings and Events Venue is a beautiful, natural setting featuring a beautifully landscaped area for your ceremony, and a 5600 sq. ft. barn pavilion with a 20×20 dance floor that includes plug in’s for a band or DJ. There is access to a prep kitchen with refrigerator, sink and prep counter space and a cocktail house that can be used for serving light refreshments while the wedding party is finishing their photos. Whether you are planning the wedding of a life time, renewing your vows, an anniversary, birthday, reunion, or corporate event we are ready to serve you. We treat each and every event as a once-in-a-lifetime celebration.

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The Wrightsboro Methodist Church is an old-fashioned charmer with a magical setting for your wedding. Nestled in a historic area that once was a Quaker settlement, this pretty church seats just 100 people for an intimate gathering amidst the romance and rustic splendor that recalls the original Quaker meeting house that once stood near this site.

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The Thomson Depot, built in 1860, is perched alongside the railroad tracks and charmingly landscaped and accented with black wrought iron railings and park benches. It makes for a perfect venue for any type of gathering—birthday and anniversary parties, wedding receptions, meetings and more. The large events room inside the old depot has a maximum occupancy of 200 and features original hardwood floors, exposed granite walls, a commercial kitchen and a large covered pavilion area adjacent for outdoor gatherings.


For more information about the Thomson area, contact the Thomson-McDuffie County CVB at 706-597-1000 or find us on Facebook or Instagram at @VisitThomsonGa.