How many guests does Hays-McDonald Farm hold?

Published figures put Hays-McDonald Farm at about 250 seated and 250 standing. Tell us your guest count when you check your date and we will size the sound and lighting to the room.

Can you cover the ceremony and reception in different spaces at Hays-McDonald Farm?

Yes. The spaces at Hays-McDonald Farm include Barn, covered porch, bridal suite, groom's loft. Ceremony sound is its own setup, so we can run the ceremony in one space and the reception in another.

Can you cover the ceremony as well as the reception?

Yes. Ceremony sound is its own setup rather than a speaker borrowed from the reception rig, and a lapel mic is included for your officiant.

Do you bring a photo booth to Hays-McDonald Farm?

Yes. One team handles the DJ, the photo booth and the uplighting on one contract, so there is one load-in and one point of contact instead of three vendors coordinating with each other.

How do we book you for Hays-McDonald Farm?

Check your date using the form on this page. We confirm availability and send pricing, usually the same day. The wedding pricing page has the packages and the payment terms.

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Hays-McDonald Farm wedding venue

Hays-McDonald Farm is a family farm in Jefferson, farmed since 1908 and a venue since 2016. The 5,200 sq ft barn has a covered porch, a bridal suite, a groom's loft and a built-in dance floor.

A built-in dance floor in a barn is a good start. We set up on it.

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Hays-McDonald Farm capacity and layout

Seated 250

Standing 250

Spaces Barn, covered porch, bridal suite, groom's loft

Amenities at Hays-McDonald Farm

Setup, linens, fire pits and decor included. Prep kitchen for caterers.

On our side, we are on site 2 hours before the ceremony and out within an hour after the last song.

Getting to Hays-McDonald Farm in Jefferson

Jefferson, in Jackson County.

1145 W H Hayes Rd
Jefferson, GA 30549

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Party mode

The last hour is the one your guests talk about the next day. We plan the whole night at Hays-McDonald Farm so the floor is full when it gets there.

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Why couples book us at Hays-McDonald Farm

Every DJ is trained in house, so the standard is the same whoever plays your wedding.
Friendly on the mic and off it. We read the room and keep the floor full without the cheesy hype.
One team for the DJ, the photo booth and the uplighting, on one contract and one load-in.
A backup DJ on call every event day, already up to speed on your timeline and music.
A planning portal and a call with your DJ a month before the wedding, so every song, name and cue is locked in.
Every price published on the pricing page. No packages you have to call to hear about.

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Your wedding DJ in Jefferson, GA

We DJ weddings in Jefferson and across north Georgia. DJ, photo booth and lighting come from one team on one contract, and every price is published on the wedding pricing page.