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Hays-McDonald Farm

4.8 ★★★★★ 45 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Jefferson, Georgia

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Picturesque, spacious wedding venue featuring a charming farmhouse, lush gardens and rolling fields.

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  • Capacity couples mention 100–100-guest events in reviews — ask the venue for their stated maximum
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  • Phone +1 770-891-7865
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Hours

Monday 9 am–6 pm
Tuesday 9 am–6 pm
Wednesday 9 am–6 pm
Thursday 9 am–6 pm
Friday 9 am–6 pm
Saturday 9 am–6 pm
Sunday 2–6 pm

Most venues show the grounds by appointment and close the calendar on event days — book a tour rather than dropping in.

What couples say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 45 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

stunning venue & grounds 12 mentions

“Beautiful grounds, plenty of room and the staff is incredibly accommodating and go the extra mile to make sure things are running smoothly.”

From the reviews

Beautiful venue and the wedding we attended was as well. Nice spacious outside areas & inside was plenty of room for dancing and tables. It was a bit of rain in forecast so ceremony was inside and amazing still.

★★★★★ — Melissa, Nov 2022

We booked our wedding for November and we had to change it indoor at the last minute because of the rain but it still turn out beautiful. Great location, beautiful place, amazing setup, and reasonably price. It will host about 100 people very comfortably.

★★★★★ — Pheng, Jan 2023

My daughter was married at Hayes McDonald Farm during Covid-19. We were originally scheduled for April and then moved it to July. Amy, the wedding coordinator was so helpful throughout the process.

★★★★★ — Tammy, Sep 2020

Great knowledgeable people at Hays-McDonald farm. They were patient, and informative with every aspect of the wedding. I would recommend them to anyone wishing to have a wedding done in a professional manner. The short version is, IT WAS GREAT!!

★★★★★ — Steve, Nov 2023

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Getting married at Hays-McDonald Farm

Hays-McDonald Farm comes up for weddings, going by their listing and couples’ reviews. Two things make the tour worth it. First, see the garden at the time of day and season you'd actually get married — a garden that glows at golden hour in June can look very different at noon in March, so ask what's in bloom for your date and walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move, and does it hold everyone?), shade and bugs for a summer afternoon, the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular garden dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.

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Where to find Hays-McDonald Farm

1145 W H Hayes Rd, Jefferson, GA30549

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