We waited until the last minute to find somebody to do newborn pictures for our baby. Kellie had an…read moreopening and we jumped on it! When we got to her studio, she already had multiple looks set up and then she took over. She's very sweet and professional and the pictures came out AMAZING. Highly recommend

We did a family portrait session with Kelley while on vacation. She was in contact with me the…read morewhole time up to the shoot. She spent time getting to know us and our expectations. During the shoot our 2 year old was quite active! Kelley was great with her and remembered things I had mentioned that helps to get her to smile! Kelley really cares about her clients and I highly recommend her! I will be using her in the future!

As a wedding photographer, this venue has great lighting and the best backdrops for your wedding…read moreimages! The new chapel is perfect and adds so much to the venue! If you are looking for a rustic but classy wedding venue, you've found it! Don't even get me started on the sweetest owners!!

I went and viewed this place and the owners are so sweet and they have prices worth the tripread more

Twelve Oaks Farm Events is a very affordable and sweet outside venue. The setting, which includes…read morethe barn and the beautiful trees that surround the venue, is perfect. They answered all of my questions and were very helpful and flexible to meet our needs. Mrs. Stracner was super helpful and knew that I, being the mother of the bride, was stressed just because I wanted everything to be perfect. She calmed me and promised to do whatever I needed to help with my daughter's wedding. We had a great day and everything was beautiful. I highly recommend Twelve Oaks Farm Events. This is a family owned business that cares about their customers.

10/10 recommend this venue. As a bright and airy wedding photographer this venue is a dream! The…read moreopen air chapel is simply stunning and a great way to have a beautiful ceremony, rain or shine!

Ok. So this place was pretty spectacular. Our daughter's sorority had the parents weekend reception…read morehere Saturday night. I only wish I had gotten there during daylight to get some pictures. The genie is primarily used for weddings and it is gorgeous. Built on a sprawling 15 acre pecan orchard, there are stables, cottages and the main "pond house" where the reception was held. You have to do some driving on the backroads of rural southern Georgia to get there, but it is well worth it. Can't wait to check this place out during the daytime.

Words cannot begin to express the gratitude and appreciation we have for everyone at the Rainwater…read moreConference Center. When the South Georgia District of Al-Anon was selected to host the 48th Georgia Al-Anon/Alateen Convention with AA Participation, we were both honored and humbled. Plus it was the 75th Anniversary of Al-Anon. As the smallest district in the state of Georgia, we wondered how we could provide a meaningful, welcoming experience while staying within our budget. We prayed for the right place--and Rainwater Conference Center was truly an answer to those prayers. From our very first meeting, the staff embraced our vision as if it were their own. They didn't just provide a venue; they became partners in helping us create a weekend filled with hope, healing, fellowship, and recovery for families and friends whose lives have been affected by alcoholism & addiction. Over 300 people joined us from across Georgia, along with attendees from Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Alabama, and even California. Many were visiting Valdosta for the first time, and because of Rainwater and Valdosta Tourism, they left with a wonderful impression of our community and the genuine Southern hospitality it offers. Every person we encountered made us feel valued. Aldea, our sales representative, was there for every question, every detail, and every change with kindness and professionalism. Truly hands on deck throughout the weekend. Willie, the Operations Manager, was present throughout the weekend, ensuring everything ran seamlessly. Ray in operations worked alongside us with such dedication that he felt more like part of our convention family than a member of the staff. Carla and her catering team poured so much care into every meal. The banquet was exceptional, the lunches were delicious, and our opening-night ice cream social brought smiles to faces of every age. More than one guest said it was the best ice cream they had ever tasted! The dinner was elegant Michelle the Chef and her Sous Nathan pulled out all the stops. What touched us most wasn't just the beautiful facility or the outstanding food--it was the heart behind everything they did. Every interaction reminded us that we mattered, that our mission mattered, and that they genuinely wanted our weekend to be successful. There are moments you'll remember long after an event ends, and this weekend is one of those moments for so many of us. Rainwater Conference Center helped create an atmosphere where people could reconnect, find hope, strengthen their recovery, and build lasting friendships. That is a gift we will never forget. To everyone at Rainwater Conference Center, thank you for caring so deeply, serving so graciously, and helping make our convention far more beautiful than we ever imagined it could be. Your kindness, professionalism, and generosity touched every person who walked through your doors. If you're looking for a place to host a conference, meeting, banquet, wedding, or any special event, look no further. Valdosta is blessed to have Rainwater Conference Center right here in our backyard, and we wholeheartedly recommend it. We arrived as clients, but we left feeling like family.

This was the only downer of our trip, and unfortunately where our friends wedding took place…read more First off I will say this is a very nice place, and the outdoor option with water in the background is great. The issues lies in the execution and staff. First off they told us that they didn't have the ingredients for the Signature Drink which upset the bride, but they had premade it and then soon after brought it out. This was a lack of communication for sure. Then servers went around many times looking at the place cards for dinner options. The wedding ended at 5:30, and we were not served food until 7:00. The staff seemed very unprepared, and they even forgot to give food to some of the bridal party who had to ask for their food. Also they brought tea out, but they never served it to us. So we had to get up and pour our own tea by getting cups from the bar. It was nothing more than a complete lack of preparation and communication. This should not happen when couples are paying you good money for a wedding like this one. Anyone in this area reading my review I highly recommend that you stay away and find another venue that is more prepared and attentive.

My children seem to grow like weeds before my eyes. I am glad that we took the time to have…read moreportraits done by Gandy Photography. I cherish those pictures as they froze time and captured my kids at different stages of life. Jeff and Julie Gandy are true professionals and captured awesome images of my kids every session. They are family run and family oriented. They are great to work with and are very patient with my three boys :) They have great rates on top of it all. I can not recommend them high enough to your family!

This photographer did an amazing job on my college graduation pictures! I even did a model session…read morewith her & I loved how comfortable she made me feel infront if the camera! The pictures turned out great & reasonable fast! Go check her out for wedding videography too! Her videos make me tear up every time!