This past Sunday (27 February 2022) 3 Oaks Farm hosted an open house! The main event took place inside a beautifully rustic barn front and center on the property! The event organizers and owners invited all sorts of wonderful vendors to show off their stuff and meet the event attendees!
From caterers to event planners to a wonderful violinist, the variety of services was endless! The perfect team to make your wedding dreams come true, whatever they may be!
This was my second open house that I have attended and I’ve got to say, there’s no better way to spend a work day! Want to read about the first open house? Find the article here: Open House at Lilly Creek Farm
For those who do not know what I do, I am a writer. For wedding event purposes I offer vow writing services as well as custom poetry! Check out my services page to see the full range of services I offer and feel free to Send A Letter… to get in contact with me! Now, the article!
3 Oaks Farm
First and foremost I want to thank 3 Oaks Farm for hosting this event as well as tell you a little bit about the venue itself!
Their site is beautiful! It’s just 10 minutes from downtown Cumming, Ga but you wouldn’t know that as soon as you drive under their gate onto their property! A gravel road takes you directly to the barn where, inside, you’ll find reclaimed wood, a gorgeous drapery that covers the entire ceiling, and two large doors that open to a patio outside! Even in the rain that visited this past Sunday, it was absolutely stunning!
Not only that but the site is family owned and run by a staff who are open-hearted and even more excited for your event than you are!
Follow them on Instagram and Facebook as well as visit their website at 3oaksfarm.org!
Raindrops and Roses
The event itself was expertly run! Before the event, they sent an email out explaining exactly what to do upon arrival. They allowed the vendors to park along the gravel road leading up to the barn after unloading their equipment.
They had an event in the morning and had it cleared away before set up for the open house like the absolute professionals they are!
Set up began at noon and when I walked in I was immediately pointed to where I could set up and was asked by several people if I needed help. A wonderful relief for an anxiety filled vendor! Everyone there, staff and vendors included, were beyond friendly and inviting! I was so happy to walk around saying hello to everyone when I got a chance!
The event itself ran from 2-5 pm and lovely brides and grooms to be and their families came in waves. I was so excited to see the interest in the event site and vendors and everything was tied together by a DJ who played catchy songs the whole time! Of course I was dancing…even got a few other vendors in on the dancing too!
Not only that but one of the vendors was a violinist. The DJ shut off the music and allowed her to play her music for all to hear and enjoy throughout the event. The music was magical.
The event wrapped up at 5 pm and everyone headed out. Short, sweet, and to the point. I am so grateful to have been invited to attend!
Place settings, photobooths, and soap! Oh my!
(I know you’ve seen me use the title above before but it’s such a classic how could I not? I am not sorry :P)
The vendors there were absolute professionals. Everyone made it a point to walk around and say hello and share what they do with one another. They were all so friendly and I was honored to be counted among them!
Here’s a list of the vendors whose business cards I was able to snag as well as link to their social media! They’ll be in groups: Arts, Music, Photography, Catering, Event Planning/Decorating.
Arts
Wit and Bubbles – Handmade Soaps, Poppin Jokes!
Wit and Bubbles is a business that handmakes beautiful soaps! Perfect for gift giving, party favors, and personal use! Not only that, but each scent has a rockin’ or punny name to add humor to the luscious experience of using their soap! Collect them all and revel in the Wit and Bubbles of these handcrafted bars!
The owner is a bubbly, intelligent, and wonderful woman who lights up the room with her smile! She was the vendor directly to my left and she added so much fun to the open house!
Find her craft on Instagram and Facebook as well as visit the official website at witandbubbles.com
Vallure Decor – Acrylic Wedding Signs
Val Johnston is the owner and artist of Vallure Decor. She created beautifully unique acrylic signs that are sure to last your family for years to come! The signs are hand vinyled and painted with results of beautiful contrast and lovely designs.
Follow her on Instagram and Facebook!
La Bella Blu Art – Painted Pet Portraits
La Bella Blu Art is a wonderful artist who paints pet portraits! Each portrait is as unique as the pets reflected in them and the artist is an absolute joy to be around! She is so understanding and easy to talk to, she will be able to make your day as well as the perfect portrait of your furry friend to remind you of the space you keep for them in your heart! Don’t believe me? Follow the links below and check out her portraits for yourself!
Find La Bella Blu on Instagram and Facebook!
A Divine Beauty – Licensed Esthetician and Makeup Artist
A Divine Beauty is owned by Noelle Smith, a licensed esthetician and makeup artist! She loves helping brides with the perfect makeup look on their big day as well as the science of skincare! Any and all of your skincare and makeup needs can be fulfilled by this fun-loving and classy woman!
Check out A Divine Beauty on Instagram and Facebook and visit the official website at adivinebeauty.com
Music
Christie Bates – Violinist
Christie Bates is an extremely talented violinist who is sure to make you feel as if you were hosting your wedding or event in a fantasy world all your own! Her smooth performance throughout the open house was awe inspiring and it was almost impossible to stay still as she wove her tunes through the air!
If you’re looking for a classy, magical, and downright beautiful musical experience, this open and poise lady is the one to call!
Find her on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube and visit her official website at christiebatesviolin.com!
Sounds Right Entertainment – DJ and Photobooth
Want to go more modern with your music choices? Want a DJ and Photo Booth in one? Then Sounds Right Entertainment is the vendor for your event!
Find them on Instagram and Facebook as well as visit their official website at SoundsRightEntertainment.com!
Photography
Roll With Juniper – The Photo Booth Bus
This lovely and endearing couple are straight out of a Hallmark movie! Or at least that’s what I think! They have fulfilled every travel loving bohemian’s dream by creating a mobile photobooth! Take beautiful and memorable photos at your event in their vintage volkeswagon bus and remember your event for a lifetime!
You can find them on Instagram and Facebook as well as visit their official website at RollWithJuniper.com!
LaRuche Photo – Real estate, product and headshot photography
LaRuche Photo is a professional photographer! They had the coolest trifold set-up showing off their skills at the open house!
View their work on Instagram and Facebook and visit their official website at LaRuchePhoto.com!
My Stella Vision – Photographer & Videographer
Stella is a fantastically creative individual making dreams come true with her photography and videography! This bubbly and lovely lady has experience in weddings, parties, family photos, boudier, and more!
Check out her work on Instagram and Facebook as well as visit her official website at MyStellaVision.com!
The Hills Media – Wedding Photographer
A wonderful photographer with an attention to detail, Joshua Hill specializes in wedding photography and capturing the perfect photos to show the true love and dedication between a couple! His laid back and intuitive nature will have you relaxed and stress free when it comes to photos on your wedding day!
Check out his work on Instagram and Facebook and visit his official website at TheHillsMedia.com!
Jammin’ Photo Booth – Photobooth Rental
For a more modern photobooth complete with props, green screen, and a staff to make sure your photobooth experience is user error free, check out Jammin’ Photo Booth!
Find them on Facebook and visit their official website at JamminPhotoBooth.com!
Catering
Treat Yourself – Baked Goods
If Willy Wonka and the Gingerbread Man had a cousin, this would be them! Kelly Stovall’s baked goods are absolute heaven! I tried a Raspberry macaron and it had fresh jam in it and was JUST firm enough to hold but melt in your mouth. When you need some stellar baked goods, check out Kelly’s baked goods!
Find her on Instagram and Facebook and visit the official website at TreatYourselfBakedGoods.com!
Sweet Peach Confections – Licensed Home Bakery
If beautiful towering cakes and perfectly packaged proportions are what you desire for your event, check out Sweet Peach Confections! This husband and wife team make life sweet and your events even sweeter with their baked goods!
Find them on Instagram and Facebook and visit their official website at SweetPeachConfections.com!
Cassie Cakes – Full Service Custom Cake Studio
“Baking the world a sweeter place” is the official motto of Cassie Cakes! Cassie Cakes specializes in cakes, royal icing cookies, cake pops and cake-sicles, dessert shooters and cake jars, hot cocoa bombs, cupcakes, DIY themed cookie decorating kits, weddings, and more!
Check out Cassie Cakes on Instagram and Facebook and visit their official website at ThisIsCassieCakes.blogspot.com!
Event Planning/Decorating
Designs by Jenny
An actual conversation I had: “What do you do?” I asked Jenny. “I’m an event coordinator!” She replied. I shook my head, “Oh wow, that’s not stressful at all!” Her reply? “Not for me! I love what I do!” Love to see it!
If you’re looking for an event coordinator to help melt your stress away and take care of all the small details you know you’ll forget about, check out Jenny Smith! A talented, laid-back, and professional woman who will make your event what dreams are made of!
Find her on Instagram and Facebook and visit her official website at DesignsByJenny.net!
Atlanta Vintage Glassware – Event Rentals
Everyone knows that food and drink taste only as good as the glass or plate they are put in/on! Atlanta Vintage Glassware makes sure that your event looks, feels, and tastes the way it should! In addition to classy and original themes for events, some of their favorite recent themes included a Sailor Moon themed event and Slytherin House themed event! Whatever world you want to have your event in, whether it’s a world all your own or borrowed from movies or literature, Atlanta Vintage Glassware seeks to make that dream a reality!
Find them on Instagram and Facebook and visit the official website at AtlantaVintageGlassware.com!
All’s Well That Ends Well!
Despite the rain the open house at 3 Oaks Farm was absolutely divine! I am so honored to have been invited and a part of, and I am so happy I got to meet and connect with, the other vendors included in this article as well as meet future clients!
If you would like any writing services please do not hesitate to contact me via Send a letter… and if you would like to hire any of these wonderful vendors, please follow the links and message them through their socials!
Have a wonderful day and thank you for reading! Until next time!
E. Lexi Abbott 