Apple orchards, mountain views, and your perfect day.

Ellijay is one of those hidden gems for weddings. The apple orchards, the vineyards, the fall foliage — there’s a warmth and charm here that makes every celebration feel intimate and special. If you’ve chosen Ellijay for your wedding, you’ve got wonderful taste.

I’m Michelle, and I provide day-of wedding coordination for couples getting married in Ellijay and Gilmer County. I’m based in neighboring Talking Rock, so Ellijay is practically next door — and I love coordinating weddings in this area.

Orchard weddings, vineyard ceremonies, and rustic barns.

Ellijay’s wedding venues are full of character. Whether you’re exchanging vows at a vineyard overlooking the mountains, celebrating under a canopy of apple trees, or dancing in a beautifully restored barn, each setting has its own personality — and its own logistics to manage.

I’ll make sure your vendors know the lay of the land, your timeline accounts for the unique needs of your venue, and everything flows from one beautiful moment to the next. Outdoor venues can be unpredictable, and having someone experienced managing the day means you can relax and enjoy it.

Small weddings deserve great coordination, too.

Ellijay draws a lot of couples looking for something intimate — maybe a 30-person ceremony at a farmhouse or a quiet elopement with just your closest people. Even for smaller events, having a day-of coordinator means everything runs on time, your photographer gets the shots you want, and you’re not the one directing traffic.

For Atlanta couples choosing Ellijay as a mountain escape for their wedding — hiring a local coordinator is one of the smartest decisions you can make. I’ll handle the details on the ground so you can simply show up and enjoy your mountain weekend wedding.

Let’s plan your Ellijay wedding together.

I’d love to hear what you have in mind. Send me a note!

Popular venues in Ellijay

Ellijay’s mountain setting makes for some wonderful wedding venues:

Venue on Whitepath — A modern event space in the heart of Gilmer County with a polished, versatile layout.
Cartecay Vineyards — A vineyard venue with mountain views and a relaxed atmosphere that pairs perfectly with Ellijay’s charm.
Penland Farm — A farm and barn venue with a scenic country setting and plenty of room for your celebration.

If you’re getting married at any of these — or anywhere else in the area — I’d love to help coordinate your day.

Planning an Ellijay wedding?

Wedding Venues in Ellijay, Georgia: Apple Country Charm — a full guide to venues, best time of year, and practical tips for your Ellijay wedding.

Questions about Ellijay weddings<\/h3>

How far in advance should I book a coordinator?
Most couples reach out 6 to 12 months before their wedding, but it is never too late. If your date is open on my calendar, I would love to work with you.

What does day-of coordination include?
I handle vendor communication, timeline creation, rehearsal direction, and full wedding day management so you can be present with the people you love. See my full list of services and pricing.

I also coordinate weddings nearby

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What couples say about working with me

“She is incredibly kind, calm and organized — exactly what you need for a crazy wedding day! Flexible, can multitask and keeps a smile on her face.”

— Jack C., wedding photographer

5.0 stars across 134 reviews on The Knot and WeddingWire.

Megan Kistler

Bride

Wedding planning is her job but she clearly works from her heart and has a passion for what she does! It's a rarity that you enjoy your vendor so much that you want to invite their husband to your wedding as well!

She has such a kind heart and is clearly passionate about caring for the well being of the couple throughout the whole wedding planning process. She was polite and considerate about making sure my husband & I's preferences were heard and communicated well.

She made sure we had plenty of quality time together as a couple throughout our wedding day, so that we didn't end up driving away feeling like everything was a blur. (We will forever be grateful for that!)

Kathryn

Mother of Bride

Michelle was the perfect choice for our daughter's wedding. Michelle was always calm yet in control. From the rehearsal throughout the entire wedding day, she made everything easy and stress-free.

Rachelle Patel

Her coordination services are the perfect option for brides who wants to be involved in the planning process but not have to worry about any of the details or execution on the day!

Bao Tran Burns

As someone who was planning my wedding from out of state, it was important for me to find someone I could trust. Michelle was very quick to respond to emails and did a great job communicating with my other vendors so that I did not have to worry about the minor details.

Russell Harper

Groom

Michelle is absolutely amazing. She was incredibly easy to work with throughout the planning process, she went above and beyond in helping us set up the venue, and she kept our wedding running smoothly and stress free for my wife and I.

Sharilyn Harper

Calm, organized, and sincerely caring, Michelle helped me and my husband feel absolutely no stress on the day. She was so patient and friendly, and made everyone feel relaxed, while also keeping tabs of the time to make sure everything was on schedule.

We had her as our day-of-coordinator, but she did so much more than just be our guide on our big day: From taking time to understand our vision, building our timeline, ensuring decorations were situated, making sure the flow of the day was seamless, and most importantly fun!

Alaine Ingram

She handled all my vendors and helped me have a stress free week before the wedding, throughout the rehearsal and all day of the wedding! She did everything while being 8 months pregnant. That is talent.

Kaitie Noller

She was able to plan a last minute switch to an indoor facility when it rained on our wedding day, and I'm completely sure our day would have been ruined (if not completely stressed) without her help.

Alex Devon

Michelle went above and beyond throughout our entire wedding planning process. Her flexibility and problem solving was especially evident when we had to re-plan approximately a month before our wedding date due to COVID-19.

Megan Adkins

Every time we met with Michelle or talked with her on the phone, she immediately brought peace into the conversation and decreased my stress with planning a wedding during COVID.

She gave us all the permission in the world to make sure this day reflected my husband and I's love, and was on top of everything!