A Chic Outdoor Wedding at the Farmhouse at Persimmon Creek in Clayton, Georgia

The Farmhouse at Persimmon Creek in Clayton, Georgia, is a restaurant nestled in the mountains of northern Georgia with breathtaking views of rolling fields, quaint farm buildings and—of course—mouthwateringly scrumptious farm-to-table food. That’s why Bevin Mercer (32 and a business development professional) and Chris Carter (33 and a private equity professional) knew they wanted to get married there from their first visit. With the help of wedding planner Denise Bluster, everything about their intimate, alfresco wedding combined laid-back farm style with chic touches. Gertie Mae’s Floral Studio brought in over-the-top floral arrangements that combined textures and vibrant colors that popped against the natural setting, ranging from a hanging arrangement of branches and greenery in their reception tent to a fruit- and flower-filled leafy garland on the head table—complete with fresh persimmons, of course. The menu and extensive wine selections were definitely memorable (and delicious): think grits bar, farmhouse vegetables and peach-glazed meats, to name a few. Another highlight Bevin and Chris loved? Their band, Back Porch Orchestra, brought the blues and bluegrass and performed everything from country to classic rock throughout the evening. At the end of the night, Bevin and Chris ran through an aisle of sparklers and sped away in a refurbished vintage Porche exit car. Buffy Dekmar Photography was on hand to capture all the pretty details, below.