Wedding Planning

Whether it’s your welcome party, rehearsal dinner, or wedding reception, we believe the dining experience should be as intentional as every other aspect of your celebration. Here are a few considerations we discuss with our couples as they decide which style best fits their dining preferences.

Wedding Dining, Wedding Planning

July 23, 2026

Choosing Your Wedding Dining Style

Bride and groom seated at a table with wedding guests enjoying a meal in front of the glass Conservatory at Blackberry Ridge.

Unforgettable weddings are curated at every touchpoint, from the moment guests arrive until the final farewell. We explore how immersive experiences—walking cocktail hours, interactive escort displays, curated tasting bars—turn celebrations into something guests carry with them long after the last dance.

Guest Experience, Wedding Planning

June 25, 2026

Immersive Wedding Experiences: From Arrival to Farewell

French petite cakes used for a wedding escort display atop a table with florals and a Versailles-inspired sculpture of a female head

Find your dream wedding venue with confidence — expert tips on guest flow, logistics, aesthetics and rain plans for a seamless celebration.

Inside Drake Social, Wedding Planning, Wedding Venue

December 7, 2025

How to Find Your Perfect Wedding Venue

Aerial view of The Conservatory at Blackberry Ridge at dusk

At Drake Social, we specialize in helping our clients make the most of their investment by focusing on meaningful details and intentional design. With the right approach, a sophisticated celebration is well within reach. Here are some insights for maximizing your wedding investment without sacrificing style or impact.

Inside Drake Social, Wedding Planning

September 3, 2025

Make the Most of Your Wedding Investment

Bride and groom kissing at the end of a wedding aisle inside the Gibbes Museum of Art

A well-executed wedding weekend feels effortless to guests, but behind the scenes, careful planning and attention to detail make all the difference. At Drake Social, we focus on the often-overlooked components that create a seamless and enjoyable experience for both hosts and guests.

Guest Experience, Wedding Planning

May 31, 2025

Guest-Centric Luxury: Wedding Hospitality

Guests dancing on the dance floor surrounded by reception tables with string lighting overhead

Wedding planning is often described as one of the most exciting chapters in a couple’s journey. With countless decisions to make and details to manage, it’s easy for stress to arise. Here’s how we minimize stress and allow you to focus on celebrating love and connection.

Inside Drake Social, Wedding Planning

March 28, 2025

Stress-Free Wedding Planning: The Drake Social Experience

Bride and groom exchanging a kiss under a towering tree in front of a lush vineyard

From balancing aesthetics to guest experience, discover how to prioritize what truly matters for your wedding day and create a meaningful and memorable celebration.

Inside Drake Social, Wedding Planning

January 14, 2025

Defining Your Wedding Day Priorities

Courtney Drake with a happy couple on their wedding day

When it comes to planning your dream wedding, every detail matters — right down to the beverages served during your reception. With inspiration from past weddings and trusted partners, we’re sharing how to make your beverage experience as memorable as the event itself.

Guest Experience, Wedding Planning

December 27, 2024

Mix, Sip, Celebrate: Wedding Reception Beverages

His and hers wedding cocktails garnished with lime and spices beside a coaster engraved with the couple's initials

Planning your wedding is an exciting time, filled with countless details and memorable moments. To help you navigate the wedding planning process, we’ve compiled our top ten wedding planning secrets.

Inside Drake Social, Wedding Planning

September 11, 2024

Our Top 10 Wedding Planning Secrets

Drake Social team portrait featuring Courtney Drake, Cait Madden, Marielle Matthews, Jamiyah Brinson, and Ella Vance

Aly and Adam’s wedding weekend at the Ritz-Carlton Reynolds Lake Oconee perfectly exemplifies how to elevate guest hospitality and create lasting memories during your wedding weekend.

Guest Experience, Wedding Planning

August 6, 2024

Creating an Unforgettable Wedding Guest Experience

Wedding guests enjoying a boat tour at Reynolds Lake Oconee.

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