Serenbe, Georgia

Last year when we were thinking about places to get married, one of our top contenders was the Inn at Serenbe. I had never seen it in person but one of my photographer friends suggested the location after shooting a wedding there. Her photos of the Inn were stunning, and it felt like a perfect place for a rustic outdoor wedding. But after we decided to elope in Colorado, we never made it out to visit.

A year later, David had to attend a charity golf tournament for his work. Having never really played before, I wanted to help out by getting him a golf lesson that would teach him the basics so he wouldn’t embarrass himself in front of potential clients. I stumbled upon a Groupon for a golf lesson that was actually located near Serenbe, so I planned an afternoon to finally see the town.

It was a small, quiet town where literally everyone knows each other. The main street comprised of boutiques, galleries and a few restaurants. We decided to eat at The Farmhouse for lunch, which serves delicious southern food with ingredients from the restaurant’s own garden. After lunch we explored the Inn, which was absolutely beautiful. It was country elegance – from the gardens to the petting zoo, everything was picture perfect. But… it wasn’t enough to make us regret our decision about eloping in the Rockies.