The Colonnade Reviews

We had our October 8, 2022 at Millsite Lodge and could not have imagined a more perfect weekend! Ranae and the Millsite team was available for every question and every detail to make sure our wedding day was a success. The grounds are gorgeous, especially in the fall, and our guests felt right at home in the on-site accommodations. Our wedding guests are still raving about the food, catered by The Colonnade. The cupcakes were a crowd favorite! If we could relive our wedding weekend at Millsite Lodge over and over again, we would!

Our experience with The Colonnade was excellent. They offer many options from a plated dinner to several levels of buffet. The entree and side options are plentiful and unique. I did not want to stray too far from tradition, but I didn't want the typical wedding dinner either. There are also many add ons to make your experience one of a kind as well. We chose to offer a sushi station during our cocktail hour, as well as late night sliders during the dancing part of our reception. Everything was delicious and worth it!

We had a Sunday morning wedding with a brunch reception in August. Breakfast foods and drinks aren’t your typical wedding menu. The Colonnade catered our event and it was AMAZING!
They cared about all the details for our menu and made sure we had exactly what we wanted. They went above and beyond. Everyone was talking about how yummy everything was and how fun it was to have waffles, parfaits, biscuits, mimosas, and bloody Mary’s at a wedding reception. Thank you, Chef Heidi for the delicious food and super cute display stations! Everything was perfect!

The team at the Millsite Lodge and Colonnade made the wedding of our dreams possible. They worked with us and our budget to make it possible. The food was amazing, the team was so amazing and the decorating turned out better then I could have imagined. I would recommend them to any bride that’s looking for an easy stress free way to have your wedding experience.

Make The Oak at Millsite Farm your wedding venue!! We are so thankful the Lord led us to The Oak at Millsite Farm. Our experience with Jewel, Tim, Beth and their team turned our daughter and new son's "special day" into a very special weekend! We had our rehearsal dinner on-site. The wedding party stayed at the guesthouse, which was very convenient! The wedding was outside under the oak tree (which has a branch that forms a lovely natural arch), and the reception was in the barn, with additional tables set up outside the barn. The barn was breathtakingly beautiful. The team transformed it into a charming, elegantly rustic hall. And the upstairs loft (perfect for the groom and groomsmen) was stunning! Jewel and her designer captured our daughter's vision and executed it perfectly. Beth made sure the food was beyond delicious! We heard (and have) high praise for the Pot Roast, Chicken with Red Pepper Sauce, Garlic Cavatappi and Spinach Artichoke Dip!! This is more than a business for this family. They genuinely care about what matters to you, and about YOU! Our guests still remark to me about how perfect everything was - food, decor, atmosphere, everything. Several have told me it was the best wedding they ever attended, for which all glory goes to Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, with thanks to Jewel, Tim, Beth and their team. We were blessed to work with them, and you will be, too!!

Just got married at The Colonnade on 5/22/2021. Seriously the best day of my life! Everything was absolutely perfect!!! Wedding planning is so stressful and just a lot of work so I fell in love with the idea of no set up or clean up! And they make it so beautiful!!! You won’t get the service they provide anywhere else! Beth, Jewel, & Carla were such a pleasure to work with and helped so much!! I wouldn’t change a thing about our wedding!

We had our wedding at the Colonnade in April. Beth and Jewel were sooo helpful! I planned my wedding while living in alaska and they were more than accommodating. They took all the stress away of wedding planning and I had nothing to worry about on the day of. Everything was so beautiful and perfect. It was exactly what I imagined !

Our son's wedding was on December 12th. We booked the venue in February before the Covid Pandemic started. We had been so stressed as what to do and if we should cancel. We worked with both Beth and Jewel during this time. We had the wedding and a set down dinner for the wedding party only and rescheduled the reception for next year. Beth and Jewel were amazing to work with. They assured us we would have an awesome wedding on the 12th and dinner afterwards. They were truly amazing throughout all of the planning, answering any and all questions withsuch caring and kindness. We had the most relaxing, wonderful wedding. It was decorated so beautifully. They really went about any expectations we had. The venue was perfect. Our daughter-in-law got her perfect wedding. It was so great to see the bride and groom so happy. The dinner was absolutely amazing. The food was fantastic. We received so many compliments. Than you again for an wonderful experience.

Ranae and Danny were tremendous hosts throughout our entire stay! They worked with us to ensure the health and safety of our family by social distancing and following strict safety measures.

The venue on it's own is gorgeous, the rooms were spotless, and the food (generous portions) was divine. The outdoor space for our ceremony was lush and the perfect backdrop for gorgeous photos. Our guests loved spending time exploring the property, enjoying the fire pit and riding bikes all around. They accommodated all of our requests, adding such special touches that made every aspect of our event and stay memorable.

Ranae and Beth responded to every one of our emails within hours if not minutes with emails or phone calls, answering all of our questions, and asking us additional questions to ensure our big day was perfect. We booked our event, sight unseen, 3 weeks before our wedding, and the property far exceeded our expectations; the photos don't do it justice.

There aren't enough words to thank Ranae and Danny, we are so grateful. Millsite will hold a special place in our hearts forever.

My mom found this venue through a google search, reached out for more info and heard back immediately! We saw the venue the next day and knew it was the one!! Booked 2 days later after a return visit with my fiancé! So far everything has been amazing and Beth has been fantastic! Cannot wait for our big day and working together!!

The family and staff of Millsite Lodge went above and beyond to give us our perfect fall wedding. The first time I met with Ranae and Beth I felt so comfortable with them. They answered all of my questions with such kindness, they calmed my nerves and I fell absolutely in love with Millsite Lodge.

My husband and I are from Cleveland and I never thought we would drive an hour outside of our favorite city to get married, but Millsite is such a special and beautiful place.

EVERYTHING was perfect. From the houses we stayed in for the weekend, the beautiful rehearsal dinner (the caramel apple cheesecake dessert I still dream about), the wedding morning breakfast, Devon and his team that did our beautiful decor and the Colonnade who made our delicious wedding food! I cannot say enough how many people still tell us how amazing our wedding food was! The chicken marsala was out of this world!

I cannot thank Ranae and Beth enough for such a perfect wedding weekend!

I met with Beth in January and booked this venue on the spot! I’ve attended wedding receptions here before and I cannot wait to have mine here at The Colonnade in Milan, OH!!!

Very responsive, courteous, professional. Amazing decor. Good food. Great pricing for Sunday event.

it was obvious from our first meeting with Beth that the Colonnade was the venue for us. We could tell by her enthusiasm and pride that this wedding business was not just a job. It was her passion and she loved it. We worked with Kate as the wedding date got closer. She listened to every request and vision that our daughter ever imagined for her wedding. She was organized, professional and kept us calm when we had concerns.
The final results exceeded our expectations!. Walking into the reception was breathtaking! It seemed to sparkle and glow with hundreds of candles.
The food was delicious too. We got many compliments all night about the buffet and appetizers.The staff was phenomenal and made everyone feel well taken care of.
We want to thank Beth, Kate and their staff for making the reception a stress free, magical celebration that we will always remember.

Bob and Lynda Bungard

Absolutely amazing is the only possible way to describe Millsite Lodge and the Colonnade! From the first time I met Beth and Renae they made me feel like family and deciding to book our wedding at Millsite Lodge was a no brainer. After driving down the pine tree lined driveway I knew there was no other place I would want to have my winter wonderland wedding! Not only is the venue stunning to begin with, but the decorations done by the Colonnade were absolutely breath taking! I honestly could not have pictured a more perfect setup for both the ceremony and the reception!

Kate Volz is a GODDESS!! From the first time I met with her she was always there to answer any questions and help with whatever we needed! From last minute officiant cancellations to flowers and midnight questions she was always right there! She truly made our special day perfect and unforgettable!

A five star review truly would not cover the way we feel about The Colonnade. Our 10/26 wedding was truly magical and more than we ever imagined it could be, all thanks to Kate and Beth. Kate made all of our dreams come true and allowed us to be the most extra and over the top couple! 😂 she was better at remembering the details of our day than I was, and I could always count on her for her attention to detail, her support, and her expertise. The decorations were beyond stunning and when they say it’s a full service venue, that is an understatement. The day truly could not have happened without her and her team. We owe all the beauty and smooth flow of our day to you. Thank you times a billion. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

As an indecisive bride, the team really helped me narrow down what I truly wanted - From the menu to the color scheme. Kate did an amazing job staying in communication with me and answered any questions myself or my family had.

Kate's business card says event planner but it really should say fairy godmother. She was there for me at all hours of the day and listened to all me crazy ideas without judgement. She and the entire Colonnade staff were able to make our dream wedding a reality. The ultimate decor package is worth every penny. Their stock of decorations is amazing to pick from and we didn't have to worry about what to do with items after the wedding. When I dropped off a few personal items on Friday before the wedding the room was set up and looked amazing, more than I had even dreamed of. I have helped friends set up the day before and it is always a mad house of moving tables, rearranging decorations and people frustrated with each other. I almost felt guilty it was so easy as I went to lunch completely stress free.

Our friends and family have also not stopped raving about the food. The appetizers and buffet were amazing. The clean up service all night was on point and there was never a line at the bar. The Colonnade's service can not be beat!

I would recommend and book the Colonnade again and again if I had to. Our big day would not have happened and been as magical as it was without the Colonnade.

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You.
Lindsay & Anthony

If you're worried about guests enjoying your food, this is the caterer to use! They will take that worry away. Their food was phenomenal. I heard from multiple guests how delicious it was. They take care of everything and take the food and drink worries away when planning your wedding. They even cut, served, and packed up our cake from an outside caterer. They also took care of the bar and did a great job of keeping our guests happy :)

Looking forward to our big day!

The reception venue was just beautiful. There was absolutely nothing that i would change about how it looked and even the food was just amazing and had so many flavors. Everything was gorgoeus. I will definately keep this place in mind for future events. Most definately deserves 5 stars all the way around.

I had my wedding reception at the Colonnade this past weekend and it turned out beautifully! Beth and Katelyn made the planning process so simple and stress free! When the day finally came, Katelyn and the rest of the staff did WONDERFUL. The food was amazing, the staff was so friendly and never stopped moving and everything was so well decorated for us. We had Disney hats for the guests in honor of my grandfather who passed away and it warmed my heart that the staff had Mickey ears on as well! I love that if you purchase their decor package, highly recommend by the way, they go off your Pinterest page to make sure your reception is what you have always dreamed of! I am so glad we chose to go with the Colonnade for our big day. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making it extra special.
-Lauren Neidler

The Colonnade did a beautiful job with our wedding. They have packages for everything you could want (including decorating), and they work with you from start to finish. When the night finally came, everything turned out amazing. The staff were great, and the planner made sure that everything went smooth. I highly recommend them!

Beth and team were very helpful throughout the whole process! She was quick to respond to questions. The decorations surpassed all expectations and the attention to detail was amazing! Would recommend for any event!

So happy we chose Beth & the Colonnade Banquet Facility for our wedding reception. Beth made planning easy, as we met with her weeks before the big day and picked out all of the decorations we wanted. The Colonnade team took care of the rest! We also got to pick extra fun things such as up lighting, a photo booth, and frozen drink machines...all things that our guests loved! The food was also great, and we had more than just a few compliments on the selection we had chose. Overall the Colonnade is a beautiful venue, even before all decorated and was the perfect place for our wedding reception!