Victoria Belle Mansion Blog

2011-07-21T11:28:00.000-07:00

Victoria Belle Mansion's cute new pink QR code!

2011-07-21T10:28:00.000-07:00

Try our new fun thing - our pink QR code - scan it with your smart phone and you can view a photo video of Erin & Wesley's wedding here at the Mansion. The photo video is courtesy of Julie at JE Hedges Photography located in Columbus, Georgia - thanks Julie!

It's finally here! Whiti & Zack's wedding weekend

2011-07-01T10:18:00.000-07:00

Whitli and Zack will be arriving soon for their wedding ceremony rehearsal here at Victoria Belle Mansion for their big day tomorrow. We are soooo excited because Whili and Zack's guests are going to be simply WOW'D tomorrow!
Victoria Belle Mansion is an awesome backdrop for their ceremony.
See you soon.

Victoria Belle Mansion presents award winning Chef Sammy

2011-04-20T08:25:00.000-07:00

If you haven't attended any of the cooking classes held here at the beautiful Victoria Belle Mansion in Hogansville, Georgia - You must mark your calendar for the May 17th class. The menu includes specialties of Sammy's - it's a Sauces and Pastas-Ganza! Contact us today at 706 637 4933 or e-mail info@victoriabelleweddings.com for more information and to reserve your spot. For your convenience, we accept Visa and Mastercard.

You don't have to kiss a frog to be green!

2011-03-24T10:20:00.000-07:00

OK Brides - Earth Day is just around the corner, April 22, 2011. To keep in the spirit of Earth Day - Victoria Belle Mansion has an awesome full service level that will reduce your wedding carbon footprint. How you may ask - by using our one-stop-shop you will reduce your gas usage which not only saves the ozone but your wallet. Contact us today for your personal tour of the Mansion & grounds so we can help you design your "green" wedding.

AtlantaBridal.com Victoria Belle Reviews

2011-03-10T11:08:00.000-08:00

Victoria Belle Mansion received a 5 star review on AtlantaBridal.com. Thanks to our wonderful Victoria Belle Brides and to AtlantaBridal.com.

Victoria Belle Mansion presents award winning Chef Sammy

2011-03-09T11:07:00.000-08:00

Join us 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 15th for an evening of fantastic food and entertainment. Chef Sammy will delight you not only with chef skills but he is sooooo entertaining as he instructs you on his kitchen secrets to a gourmet meal. The menu includes Shrimp Bisque, Shrimp Picatta, Salmon D'Angelo and for dessert Mango & Strawberry Daiquiri! Call us today 706.637.4933 for your reservation - seating is limited - we accept Visa and Mastercard.

Victoria Belle Mansion's Wedding/Reception 'Menu'

2011-03-09T09:05:00.000-08:00

Contact us about our Wedding/Reception options 'menu'. You have the choice of facility rental with your vendors or with any of Victoria Belle Mansion tried and true vendors. Also, the choice of Victoria Belle's full service level option which includes catering, flowers, 3 tier wedding cake, D.J. and baby grand piano, use of the Mansion & grounds. Our Wedding/Reception menu puts you in control with your selections & your budget. Contact us at info@victoriabellewedding.com or 706 637 IWED (4933).

It's Official!

2010-12-16T14:47:00.000-08:00

Victoria Belle Mansion is The Knot's 2011 "Best of Weddings"

Kim's beautiful bouquet

2010-09-09T12:58:00.000-07:00

Kimberly and her mom had her last consultation today before the BIG day. James the Floral Designer, Details of the Garden, dropped by so Kim could check out his floral creation of her bridal bouquet. It was exactly what she envisioned. We finalized the details of the menu and the order of service. We, along with Kimberly, are so looking forward to her wedding and reception in early October.

Brides, Brides, Brides

2010-08-25T12:24:00.000-07:00

3 of our brides - Jamie, Terrah, and Kristi- visited us this past weekend to meet with the Foral Designer, Minister and have a little cake tasting.

Katelyn signs the wedding contract!

2010-06-24T08:31:00.001-07:00

Katelyn with Vickie at the wedding contract signing for Katelyn and Ryan's December 18th wedding at Victoria Belle Mansion. Immediately following the signing, the wedding and reception plans started!

Lindsey and Joey -

2010-05-05T15:11:00.001-07:00

Lindsey and Joey along with Lindsey's parents Wayne and Linda are meeting with Vickie putting the final touches on their June 5th wedding at Victoria Belle Mansion.

Erin's wedding hairstyle

2010-04-29T14:25:00.000-07:00

Erin, our September 4th Bride, had a run through for her hair style today with Vickie - owner of Victoria Belle Mansion as well as master cosmetologist.

Checking out Victoria Belle Mansion

2010-04-29T14:22:00.000-07:00

Katelyn and Ryan visted the Mansion for their December 18th wedding. They are such a sweet couple we hope they choose Victoria Belle for their wedding and reception.

Dana -our May 15th Bride

2010-04-29T14:05:00.000-07:00

Dana met with Pastor Ron Daniel to go over the wedding ceremony details - not long now Dana!

Love Quote of the Day

2010-04-09T11:12:00.000-07:00

Love at first sight is easy to understand; it's when two people have been looking at each other for a lifetime that it becomes a miracle.
Amy Bloom

Love Quote of the Day

2010-04-08T12:31:00.001-07:00

Absence sharpens love, presence strengthens it.

~Thomas Fuller

Victoria Belle Mansion's Quote of the Day

2010-04-02T07:44:00.000-07:00

Grow old along with me, the best is yet to be.
~ Robert Browning

Victoria Belle Mansion's quote of the day

2010-04-01T14:38:00.001-07:00

Quote of the day -
How on earth are you ever going to explain in terms of chemistry and physics so important a biological phenomenon as first love?
Albert Einstein (Who knew he was so romantic)

Brides Atlanta/Brides.com Event

2010-03-26T11:55:00.001-07:00

Thanks so much Suzette for a wonderful event Wednesday night. We are still talking about it and how much we enjoyed it. We made such wonderful contacts and saw some old friends.

Ashley & Evan chose Victoria Belle!

2010-01-27T09:43:00.000-08:00

Ashley and Evan chose us to host their Fall wedding and reception. The date they confirmed is Saturday, September 25th. We start the planning in early February!

October 10, 2010

2010-01-08T09:59:00.000-08:00

Ashley and Evan dropped by to visit us here at the Mansion. We hope they choose Victoria Belle Mansion to host their wedding and reception in October, 2010.

The Troup County Chamber of Commerce

2009-12-11T09:51:00.000-08:00

The Chamber enjoyed their last meeting of 2009 at Victoria Belle Mansion. They enjoyed the breakfast cuisine of Chef Sammy of Pappa Grassos's.

New photo gallery for Victoria Belle Mansion

2009-12-10T09:50:00.000-08:00

Setting up new photo galleries for everyone to view - it is a work in progess - but check it out and let us know what you think http://www.flickr.com/photos/victoriabelle/sets/

Complimentary Open House and Bridal Tasting

2009-12-04T08:46:00.001-08:00

Put it on your calendar - February 28, 2010. We are hosting our early Spring Open House and Bridal Tasting. Victoria Belle Mansion's Bridal Tastings are always so much fun and informative - in attendance will be the majority of our vendors so you will have the opportunity to see, hear, taste, and smell how your wedding day maybe before it happens! The event is complimentary but you will need to register. It's soooo easy - you may register at http://www.eventbrite.com/event/435988052. Please call us at 706 637 IWED (4933) or e-mail at vbelle1897@aol.com for more details. You don't have to wait till February to visit us - call or e-mail to schedule your personal tour today.

Lindsay and Joey - June 05, 2010 wedding @ Victoria Belle Mansion!

2009-11-11T10:30:00.000-08:00

Lindsey has an appointment this afternoon to begin the exciting process of planning her wedding day schedule. Looking forward to getting the planning started Lindsey!

2009-11-06T09:01:00.000-08:00

Victoria Belle's newest Bride - Leslie Thompson booked with us October 23, 2009 and was in just yesterday to put the final touches on her wedding scheduled at Victoria Belle Mansion November 28, 2009.

Weight Watchers' Celebration at Victoria Belle

2009-10-29T08:28:00.000-07:00

Dori Talbott, Territory Manager for Weight Watchers of West Georgia, chose Victoria Belle to host the territory Weight Watchers annual Celebration meeting. They enjoyed a wonderful tea with all Weight Watcher 'friendly' cuisine followed by their awards meeting.

Summer's Wedding Rehearsal @ Victoria Belle Mansion

2009-10-09T11:22:00.000-07:00

Summer (in purple) along with her family and Wedding Consultant, Vickie Brown( in teal), just before the wedding ceremony rehearsal.

Summer & Wade's wedding day approaches

2009-10-08T09:36:00.000-07:00

We are in the final preparations for Summer & Wade's wedding & reception scheduled @ Victoria Belle Mansion this Saturday. Summer has chosen gorgeious fall colors of Chocolate and fushia. The Fall weather will be beautiful for their outdoor wedding in the front of Victoria Belle Mansion.

Summer's visit to the Mansion

2009-09-03T11:58:00.001-07:00

Summer and her mother Diane had a consultation today with Vickie - they discussed details about Summer and Wade's weddings here at Victoria Belle October 10, 2009. Among the topic of discussion - the candy station, wedding cake and groom's cake designs and ceremony music.

Ashley tries out wedding day hair and makeup

2009-09-03T11:37:00.001-07:00

Vickie is not only Ashley’s Certified Wedding Consultant but also her Master Cosmetologist. They tried different makeup colors and hair styles to suit Ashley so there won’t be any surprises on her wedding day September 26 at Victoria Belle Mansion.

Victoria Belle's Fall Open House & Complimentary Bridal Tasting

2009-09-02T10:21:00.000-07:00

You have the opportunity to view the future - touch, see, hear and taste your wedding day experience at Victoria Belle’s Fall Open House & Bridal Tasting. All Brides, Grooms, and Wedding Planners are invited – please e-mail or call for your complimentary reservation. You may also RSVP on FACEBOOK.

Ashley's final wedding & reception preparations

2009-09-01T08:31:00.001-07:00

Ashley and her mom Beth are here at Victoria Belle Mansion today taking care of the last minute details and preparations for her September 26th special day. She's using beautiful colors of apple green & chocolate with a touch of pink.

Amy and Brad

2009-08-28T11:26:00.000-07:00

It's getting very close to Amy and Brad's date of September 19th - we are meeting with Amy this Sunday to review the final details. Looking forward to see you Sunday Amy at Victoria Belle!

Dana & Bryan

2009-08-28T11:20:00.000-07:00

Dana has an appointment @ Victoria Belle Mansion this weekend in preparation for her May 15, 2010 wedding and reception here. We will be discussing her flowers for the wedding - looking forward to it Dana!

Mary and Josh's August 8th Wedding and Reception at Victoria Belle

2009-08-14T10:46:00.000-07:00

Make a Smilebox slideshow

Mary & Josh's Wedding Rehearsal & Dinner

2009-08-07T07:53:00.001-07:00

We are busy putting the final touches with champagne toast and all on Mary & Josh's dinner this evening @ Victoria Belle immediately following their wedding rehearsal.

The Groom has arrived from Kuwait!

2009-08-04T12:02:00.000-07:00

Josh (the Groom) & his parents, Gail & Ron, along with Mary (the Bride) arrived at the Mansion for a "look see". Josh has not seen the Mansion - he and his parents loved it. We will see them again Friday, August 7 at the rehearsal. Ron & Gail are hosting the rehearsal dinner here at Victoria Belle Mansion.

Mary & Josh

2009-08-04T11:14:00.000-07:00

Our August 8th Bride, Mary, is on her way to the Atlanta Airport to pickup her Groom, Josh, arriving today from Kuwait. They are dropping by the Mansion this afternoon so Josh can see it.

2009-07-24T08:39:00.000-07:00

AMY & BRAD ARE GETTING MARRIED @ VICTORIA BELLE 09-19-09. They were engaged July 17, 2008. Brad proposed on Amy's birthday on front porch of her parent's home. He did the whole romantic thing - the kneeling, the proposing and of course, tears of happiness from the both of them! They currently live in Lakeland, Florida where he owns a Chick-fil-A and she is the Marketing Director of his Chick-fil-A - even more romantic. Amy will be visiting us here at Victoria Belle July 27th to start finalizing details of her wedding & reception. Stay tuned.

Dana & Bryan are getting married @ Victoria Belle

2009-07-17T10:49:00.000-07:00

Dana and Bryan were engaged Labor Day weekend, 2008 during a romantic weekend in San Francisco - Bryan proposed at the Conservatory of Flowers. Their wedding and reception is scheduled May 15, 2010 at Victoria Belle. Visit our blog at vbelleweddings@blogspot.com

Althea & Mark's June 27th wedding

2009-07-15T09:50:00.000-07:00

Make a Smilebox slideshow

Alyson & Jeremy married June 20, 2009

2009-07-09T10:24:00.001-07:00

Welcome to our Blog

2009-07-09T08:16:00.002-07:00

We're setting up a blog today .. woo-hoo! :-) Visit our websit at www.victoriabelleweddings.com.