Rachel&Jack
Saturday, the thirtieth of October, 2027, at five in the evening. Swan Lake Overlook, Dawsonville, Georgia.
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Saturday, the thirtieth of October, 2027, at five in the evening. Swan Lake Overlook, Dawsonville, Georgia.
We’ll say our vows at golden hour overlooking the lake, then celebrate into the night in the open-air hall. The venue’s namesake swans live on the lake, alongside the other animals of the sanctuary.
5:00 pmplease arrive by 4:30
Outdoors, just as the light turns golden.
After the vows
Drinks and bites while the sun sets over the mountains.
Into the night
In the open-air hall. Come ready to have the best time.
We can’t wait to celebrate with you.
A few notes to help you plan for an autumn evening in the mountains.
Suits or a jacket and slacks. Midi to maxi-length dresses or elegant separates; please skip short or cocktail-length dresses.
Our colors, if you’d like to join in:
Feel free to bring comfier clothes to change into when the dancing starts. A pair of comfy shoes might be a good idea, too.
Late October in the North Georgia foothills is usually mild by day and cool after dark.
We love your little ones, but our celebration is for guests 18 and older. We hope you enjoy a night off.
Dawsonville is about an hour north of Atlanta, at the edge of the Blue Ridge foothills. Our weekend falls during peak fall color, so book early.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL) is the closest major airport, roughly 75 minutes from the venue via GA-400 north. Leave extra time on Friday afternoons.
We recommend renting a car. Rideshares are easy to find in Atlanta but scarce in the mountains, especially for the ride home after the reception.
Swan Lake Overlook
319 Buffalo Drive West, Dawsonville, GA 30534
A gated mountain community with cabins and lake homes for rent. Great for groups who want to stay together.
A historic gold-rush town with a walkable square of restaurants, inns and tasting rooms.
A state park lodge beside the tallest waterfall in Georgia.
Hotels near GA-400 and the outlets: the closest, simplest option.
We’re working on a hotel room block and will share it here.
A mystery picnic in Dahlonega. This is how Jack proposed, so we can’t recommend it enough (read the story). With Amazing Co., you solve clues around town to collect a gourmet picnic, piece by piece, and the last one leads you to a beautiful spot to enjoy it.
Amicalola Falls. A 729-foot waterfall with trails for every level.
Dahlonega Square. Coffee, antiques and local wineries within a few blocks.
Burt’s Pumpkin Farm. A Dawsonville tradition, with hayrides and fields of pumpkins, open daily into early November.
Wine country. The North Georgia hills are dotted with vineyards and tasting rooms.
Apple orchards. Ellijay, Georgia’s apple capital, is about 40 minutes away. B.J. Reece and R&A Orchards usually have apple picking through October.
North Georgia Premium Outlets. More than 140 stores just off GA-400 in Dawsonville, if you forgot something or just love a deal.
The friends and family who will stand beside us.
Jack’s groomsmen will be added soon.
If something isn’t answered here, just reach out to either of us.
Please respond by the date on your invitation so we can plan for you.
Our wedding is an adults-only celebration for guests 18 and older. Thank you for understanding.
Your invitation and RSVP will show everyone included in your party.
Semi-formal: suits or a jacket and slacks, and midi to maxi-length dresses or elegant separates. Please skip short or cocktail-length dresses.
The ceremony starts at 5:00 pm. Please arrive by 4:30 to park and get settled.
Your presence is the greatest gift. We’re still putting our registry together and will share it here soon.
Formal invitation to follow. RSVPs will open here once invitations are in the mail.