Gilbertsville Farmhouse Reviews
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Joanna V. Sent on 06/06/2024Best Weekend Ever!
We are so grateful to have found the Gilbertsville farmhouse for our wedding. The venue and spaces were all so beautiful, the food was delicious and the staff was so kind and helpful during the entire process. They run like a well oiled machine while also making you feel like family. We trust them completely. Such a great experience for all of our family and friends. They all continue to talk about how beautiful, unique, and special this experience was. It truly was the best weekend ever! -
Jamie B. Sent on 07/31/2024
Best weekend ever!
Choosing Gilbertsville farmhouse as the venue for our July 6, 2024 wedding was easily the best decision we could have possible made.
My husband attended a family friend’s wedding at GF back in 2018. They shared so many stories and memories about the weekend spent on the farm. After getting engaged in June of 2023 and beginning the search for venues, I ~*stubbornly*~ tried my hardest to find something “new” and different, but something kept bringing us back to GF and we ultimately ended up booking the venue without even seeing it in person (me at least).
From the moment we booked, Brandon took complete and total care of us. Having worked in event management for years I have always struggled with letting go of control, but Brandon made it simple. My husband and I trusted Brandon from the start as he immediately reminded us of one of our hometown friends. We genuinely looked forward to our zoom meetings with him, our in person food tasting, and all of the In between conversations that went into planning the best weekend of our lives.
Truthfully thats what our wedding weekend was to us, The best weekend ever. A few highlights that I need to note, because these type of things just don’t happen at other venues - 1) our food allergy friends had rave reviews about the attentive care that went in to providing them with food all weekend, 2) Brandon took the time to make my younger sister, who was terribly nervous about giving a speech, feel at ease, and comfortable 3) During photos all my husband and I were talking about was how excited we were for a cocktail -a tequila and lemonade- Katie drove the golf cart all the way down to the farmhouse to fix us up two tequila lemonades for us while we finished our photos.
I could go on and on but these were a few “wow” moments, that makes this venue elite. Above and beyond is an understatement, the staff at Gilbertsville is flawless and, Brandon Katie John Shelby and the ENTIRE team is legendary. Thank you Brandon and Gilbertsville for the best weekend of our lives! -
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Delaine Sent on 07/17/2024If we could do have another wedding, we'd pick Gilbertsville all over again
HIGHLIGHTS:
Excellent organization by Brandon, our planner/the event director
Attention to detail
Guests taken care of – people with dietary restrictions, elderly grandparents onsite
Seamless rain backup plan
Amazing food
Unique experiences (animals, swimming, smores and bonfires, unique and beautiful spaces throughout the venue, and lots of quality time with our guests)
We LOVED our wedding weekend at Gilbertsville and are so grateful for the amazing staff who made it all happen.
EXCEPTIONAL ORGANIZATION. From contract signing, we were introduced to Brandon (your onsite planner, event director, and assistant GM for the venue) who organized EVERY DETAIL of our wedding in the 10 months leading up to the weekend. He made planning 3 days worth of events as easy as they could be – stage-gating when decisions needed to be made and then taking the reins in the 30 days leading up to our June 29 wedding (effectively passing off all our vendor communication to him.) And the weekend of our wedding, he knew all our guests, their dietary restrictions (and what food to serve them), and coached us on key moments of the wedding day. For example, right as we entered the reception for our Grand Entrance and first dance, which we choreographed, Brandon told us to focus only on each other, not to get distracted by our guests and cameras, etc. He had amazing little ‘pep talks’ for all the Big Moments and was such an important part of our weekend – we’re so grateful for him and his team.
ATTENTION TO DETAIL. The groom’s father has Celiac and needs gluten free meals prepared without contamination – the venue went above and beyond to ensure he, and other guests with dietary restrictions, had everything they needed. Our guests told us they felt very taken care of all weekend.
And the event spaces were beautifully set up and organized for everything – umbrellas in every tent, golf carts to shuttle folks around. We consistently heard from our friends and family that the venue had somehow anticipated the things they needed before they could even ask for it.
GUESTS TAKEN CARE OF. We had elderly grandparents onsite with us. We worried their mobility issues would impact their enjoyment of the weekend, but everywhere we looked, there they were whizzing by in a golf cart. They had a great time.
And not just them, but all our guests were shuttled around in the rain. If anyone forgot anything, staff would run and get it for them. I left my engagement ring in a bedroom and Katie went and brought it to me during the Friday Welcome Party so I didn’t have to step away from the event.
SEAMLESS RAIN BACKUP PLAN. No one wants rain on their wedding day. We had planned for the outdoor woods ceremony but it poured all night and all day so we called it off. As disappointed as we were, the photos and video we have back from the Milking Parlor are unbelievably beautiful. The venue made sure all our vendors were re-oriented to the new plan and other than needing to find more indoor place to take formal portraits, everything happened behind the scenes and it all went great.
AMAZING FOOD. We live in NYC and eat great food all the time. Gilbertsville’s food is EXCEPTIONAL. Friday lunch sandwiches and salad were legit amazing. Rehearsal Dinner with dumplings, fried rice, baos, chicken, etc. was casually served buffet-style and delicious. People loved the smores that evening at the bonfire welcome party.
Wedding day food was out of this world (and we loved eating leftovers on our upstate minimoon in the days that followed) – y’all gotta get the sage butternut squash ravioli and Moroccan beef tagine. WOW.
Wedding farewell brunches are usually mediocre – you’re in some hotel basement lit with the brightest fluorescent white light, hungover eating powdered eggs and icy yogurt. Not Gilbertsville – farm-fresh scrambled eggs, perfectly cooked bacon, breads and jams, etc. in the Milking Parlor, which made for easy mingling and hanging out without feeling cramped in a dark room somewhere.
Our guests raved about the food to us all weekend (and since.)
UNIQUE EXPERIENCES. Ultimately, we wanted to give our guests a mini vacation and a unique experience. This was a solid 3-day party – everyone genuinely got to know one another, spend quality time together and with us, and created meaningful, joyful memories beyond just the wedding reception. We LOVED our time at Gilbertsville and are exceptionally grateful to Brandon, Katie, Dakota, and all the incredibly kind and helpful staff who made this the best weekend. -
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Carly A. Sent on 09/14/2024Best weekend wedding venue ever!
BEST WEEKEND WEDDING VENUE EVER!!!
Not only is the venue so stunningly gorgeous, the team at GF was an absolute dream to work with from start to finish. At our very first meeting, everyone we spoke to was very organized and professional, breaking down different options, explaining the reasoning behind how each service is prices, etc. which was all extremely helpful. This was the first venue we visited on our list, we ended up canceling all our other venue visits once we saw the space and met with the team - we just fell in love with it immediately and knew we had to have our wedding here! Our guests were equally as impressed with all of the spaces, you can tell how much thought Sharon puts into the design of every inch of the venue! From the glamping tents to the farmhouse suite, to the hayloft and more - everything is so elegant and rustic. Us and our guests also LOVED getting to do the goat yoga and hang out with all the animals all weekend!
THE FOOD - we can’t even describe how amazing and high-quality every single meal was throughout the entire weekend. This was probably the aspect of our wedding we got complimented on the most. When we went to our tasting, we got to try the menu options we picked out, and we had zero notes or edits for them to make. Chef Dakota and his team are truly talented professionals! Our guests all agreed, everything tasted amazing!
The catering staff was so next level, we also got so many compliments on how amazing they were. The GF staff accommodated every single person with a dietary restriction and made sure they were all taken care of. The family-style serving went so smoothly as the staff operated like a well-oiled machine. We barely even had to go up to the bar, as the bartending staff was so attentive, they noticed when our drinks were getting low from across the room and seemed to appear out of thin air with a fresh one for us as soon as ours were empty! Some of them even joined us on the dance floor which was so much fun!
We have to give a huge shoutout to Brandon, the Event Director & Assistant General Manager. We were so impressed with how easy he and his team made the wedding planning process for us. He provided us with checklists, timelines, a list of local vendors, and so much more. We barely had to do any coordinating with our vendors, as Brandon made sure he was in communication with all of them as well. He was available for any support, advice, or assistance with coordinating at any time throughout the planning process, which we so appreciated. Any stress that we were having, Brandon helped us through it and problem-solved everything that he could. He was truly committed to making sure we could stay present with our guests during the entire weekend, and not worry about the details.
During the actual wedding weekend, we were SO lucky to have him and Katie, the lead guest attendant, as our right hand people. Katie was so attentive to our guests, and for that we are so so appreciative. We had some elderly/sick guests that they all pitched in to help make them comfortable, and it truly meant the world to our family. The day before the wedding weekend began, we gave Brandon a document explaining how we wanted everything to look, and how we wanted everything to go. All we had to do was drop off our stuff, and the team took it from there. We didn’t have to think about it at all for the rest of the weekend, there was NO stress once we got there! We’ll never forget walking into the chandelier barn for the first time all decorated (you get to do a reception space first look which is cool), and having our jaws hit the floor! I had been dreaming up the vision of what the space would look like for months and months, but actually seeing what an incredible job they did making it happen was priceless!
The team at Gilbertsville Farmhouse is truly the best of the best and put so much effort into making sure we had the wedding of our dreams. We are so eternally grateful for them, and we hope to make it back there at some point for one of their events or retreats! -
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Sydney B. Sent on 03/07/2024
1000000/10 stars
We are so lucky to have found Gilbertsville Farmhouse for our wedding. I couldn’t have imagined a better location or a better team! They truly made our experience feel so incredibly special. Our guests were enamored from the moment they pulled into the venue grounds! The goats, the scenery, the lovely humans, and the FOOD!! Every single detail was taken care of, we were able to enjoy our wedding and have FUN! If your’e thinking about GF, DO IT! -
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Heather D. Sent on 11/10/2023Rayther Wedding 2023
One of the very first things Sharon told us about Gilbertsville Farmhouse was that if we booked them, we'd have THE BEST WEDDING EVER. Let's tell you how they came through...
From start to finish, Sharon and her incredible team made us feel like we were part of their family. It was this sentiment that made us comfortable and excited to take the plunge with them. We knew early on that GFH would be the ones to help us achieve our dream wedding surrounded by all of our loved ones in the most special place reveling in the biggest moment of our lives.
As we all know, planning a wedding can be quite the overwhelming task. Brandon, GFH's wedding coordinator (extraordinaire!) was such an instrumental part of our planning throughout the year. Every call, email, text never went unanswered and Brandon's tireless efforts and attention to detail really made the difference. He guided us, advocated for us and made sure that we were in control of our choices every step of the way. His willingness to go the extra mile to make our experience as seamless as possible was pivotal and we couldn't have done it without him.
Everything else in between from the luxurious accommodations (OMG the sweetheart tent) to taking in the stunning grounds and fall foliage and playing with the animals (Duke and Maggie are the MVP's!) being carted around the property (shoutout to Katie and Peter for being the best chauffeurs and answering every walkie call making friendly conversations with everybody, you guys are real ones too!) and last but certainly not least, THE FOOD!! Chef Dakota is a master and every single dish was delicious to perfection. Our guests just could not stop raving about it all!! The entire experience was beyond our wildest dreams.
All that to say, if you're looking for a place that isn't only breathtaking but also an inclusive and passionate team of people who'll let you be hands off at your wedding so that you could enjoy it and cherish all the priceless memories, Gilbertsville is the place to be.
Thank you so much to the entire GFH team for THE BEST WEDDING EVER!! -
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Kaitlyn M. Sent on 01/20/2024Best Wedding Ever!
We had our wedding at Gilbertsville Farmhouse this past October and it was everything we dreamed of and more! From the gorgeous upstate New York scenery, to the incredibly attentive staff, at Gilbertsville you will be surrounded by beauty and love throughout the entire weekend. Our wedding coordinator, Brandon Woodcock, put so much time and effort into curating an experience that has left our friends and family with memories that will last a lifetime. We can’t tell you how many guests have told us since the wedding that it was the most unforgettably fun wedding that they have attended and much of that we can attribute directly to Gilbertsville and their staff. The on-property lodging is luxurious while still giving you that camping/farmhouse experience. The kitchen staff does such a phenomenal job at both making sure no-one leaves hungry and every palette is more than satisfied. The rest of the farmhouse staff will be there to make sure everything is taken care of without a hitch, no matter what inevitable hiccups may arise. We are so grateful that we were able to tie the knot at Gilbertsville Farmhouse and hope that any prospective wedding venue seekers see this review as their sign to visit and experience the magic for themselves.
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Sharon K. Sent on 11/07/2023
Venue of Your Dreams!!
This spot is next level. I am so happy I found this place to have my wedding at! We got married in early October 2023 and we were hoping to have our wedding outside. It ended up raining that day and although I was stressed the team at Gilbertsville was extremely prepared and still made the wedding go smoothly and look incredible. It was so much fun staying on the property and having my wedding party and family stay there. I didn't want the weekend to end we were having so much fun! Brandon and Katie were absolute champs and always there when you needed them. Any hiccups were immediately addressed and no one even knew. I cannot recommend this place enough. Besides the gorgeous views and venue they have built over the years - the people make it. Everyone was so helpful and incredibly kind. I wish we could re-live that day over and over again!! -
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Vincent L. Sent on 11/27/2023
The Wedding of Our Dreams
It is truly so difficult to put into words just how special our time at Gilbertsville Farmhouse was. We are still glowing months later from an unforgettable 3 days - a time where we experienced breathtaking views, enjoyed the most delicious food imaginable, and made lasting memories with friends and family that we will all carry with us forever. Every single attendee we spoke with during or since the big day have wholeheartedly agreed, our wedding at Gilbertsville Farmhouse was the absolute best wedding they have ever attended! The whole experience from top to bottom was magical, the staff was so accommodating and helped us every step of the way to ensure we got to properly enjoy and treasure our time on this beautiful property. In the time leading up to the wedding, Brandon helped keep us on track with planning and saw to it that our day(s) went off without a hitch, we truly are so grateful especially for his help! We feel really lucky that we were able to bring our vision to life and have the party of our lives with those that we love, in an atmosphere that was absolutely perfect for us. The animal friends running around the property, the gazebo within the lake, all of the unique farmhouse spaces and lodging, truly nowhere else could have ever been as perfect for us as Gilbertsville Farmhouse. So - to Sharon, Brandon, Katie, Eric, Chef Dakota and the whole staff and family at Gilbertsville Farmhouse, we are eternally thankful and appreciative for all you did in bringing us the most perfect wedding we could have asked for. (And we'll see you soon at one of the retreats!)
Forever Grateful,
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Samantha C. Sent on 08/24/2023Best wedding ever
“BEST WEDDING EVER!!!” This is all I kept hearing after an incredible weekend spent at Gilbertsville with our friends and family. I don’t even have the words to explain how amazing Gilbertsville Farmhouse truly is. Brandon their wedding planner, is absolutely incredible. He was there to help every step of the way making sure I had everything done and organized so that when my weekend came he could handle it all. He truly did handle it ALL! I didn’t have to think or worry or be nervous about a single thing!!! The best part is I was able to enjoy my weekend worry and stress free. Every time I looked around Brandon had done everything I wanted and imagined. The Gilbertsville Farmhouse team is INCREDIBLE. I have so many wonderful things to say about each and every person on their team. It truly was worth every penny. The food and catering team is OUTSTANDING!! I got so many compliments on how amazing the food was, for not only the reception but every single meal all weekend!! The decor, the atmosphere, the employees, the animals, EVERYTHING!! I could go on for hours!!! I HIGHLY recommend having your wedding at Gilbertsville and book the whole weekend because you truly won’t regret it. It was the BEST weekend of our lives!!! Only warning is wedding depression is a real thing especially when you get married at Gilbertsville Farmhouse with their incredible food, staff, team, everything!! PLEASE get married there, you won’t regret it!! Love always, Gilbertsville Farmhouse’s Disney bride Samantha 8/12/23❤️❤️ -
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Kristen Sent on 12/02/2023
The most incredible weekend EVER!!!
Four months ago we had our absolute dream wedding at Gilbertsville Farmhouse!!! Words can not even begin to describe our experience!! We have not stopped hearing from our friends and family….”that is was the most incredible wedding they have ever been to” or how “magical” it was. My husband and I still talk about it almost daily, how we had the best time of our life!! We give the highest praise to Brandon Woodcock!!! He is the wedding coordinator at Gilbertsville Farmhouse. Brandon made everything possible!!! His attention to detail is like no other, he did not miss a beat!! Brandon made sure that our weekend went off without a hitch. He was meticulous in helping us plan and coordinate EVERY single detail! If we forgot anything, Brandon had our back and was there to figure it out!! His dedication and love for his job shined thru every thing he did to make our wedding absolutely perfect!!! Then….there was the rest of the staff who were also incredibly attentive and accommodating, ensuring that every detail was taken care of…Katie, Shelby and Lily. Two huge fan favorites were Peter and Eric, our golf cart drivers. Peter, Eric and Katie knew where everybody was, who needed what and really made sure all our family kids were safe, sound and were they needed to be!! The kids adored Peter and Eric!!! By the end of the weekend everyone there felt like part of our family!! The venue itself is stunning, with beautiful grounds and a picture-perfect backdrop for our ceremony. The catering by Dakota, Marcy and Roman was top-notch, and our guests are still raving about the delicious food. We couldn't have asked for a better experience. If you're looking for a magical place to say 'I do,' look no further than Gilbertsville Farmhouse. We got married there in this lifetime and we would get married there again in EVERY lifetime!!!! -
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Christine A. Sent on 07/13/2023Once in a lifetime experience!
What an amazing wedding experience! The minute my husband and I saw Gilbertsville Farmhouse we knew that this was the only place where we could see ourselves getting married and after our wedding, the same sentiment held true.
It was incredible being able to spend a weekend with our closest people! The food was AMAZING (no exaggeration, we had multiple guests come up to us commenting on how wonderful the food was), the team was so attentive and great to work with, and the goat yoga/ beer burro was such a rememberable experience.
We left many of the details up to Brandon, the event manager/day of coordinator, and it was so liberating to just sit back and relax because we knew that the team had our backs. Every space was GORGEOUS and beyond anything that we could have envisioned by ourselves.
We feel so lucky to have found such a special and unique place to get married. Our guests had just as nice of a time as we did, which was something so meaningful and important to us. We miss it already and will definitely be back for a weekend retreat.
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Jillian M. Sent on 07/12/2023
The absolute best place to get married in NYS!
My husband and I got married at Gilbertsville Farmhouse in 7/1/23. We had all of our closest family and friends at Gilbertsville for the most incredible weekend celebration. I cannot recommend this venue enough- they provide the most unique and unforgettable weekend EXPERIENCE for you and your guests!!!
Full disclosure, I planned my entire wedding weekend at Gilbertsville Farmhouse from out of state (Colorado!) and I did not physically see the grounds until I arrived for our welcome/rehearsal dinner day! I was so blown away by the beauty of it all that I cried. It is truly spectacular-- the pond, the rolling green fields, the mountains, all of the beautifully decorated and comfortable glamping tents and structures on site for our guests, the adorable farm animals!!!
I was able to get away with planning from afar because the owner Sharon and head coordinator, Brandon Woodcock, are absolutely amazing. When they say they make it easy for their clients, they aren't kidding. Brandon was always available to answer questions, alleviate any anxiety that one might have prior to their wedding day AND ensured that everything was set up as envisioned. He communicated with all of our chosen vendors (florist, DJs, photographers, hair and make up artists, transportation etc.) to ensure everyone was on the same page, on time and ready to roll. Things could not have gone any smoother.
I am an outdoor enthusiast and wedding photographer myself. I've attended hundreds of weddings as a photography vendor and have seen many beautiful farm and nature-inspired venues. My expectations were HIGH and Gilbertsville blew us away. Every single one of our guests were RAVING about our time at Gilbertsville, literally saying it was one of the best weekends of their lives.
The food was so delicious and our guests raved about this as well. This place really has everything dialed so that couples and their guests can show up and just have the best time ever. Honestly, if you are contemplating this place and you aren't sure, I am here to tell you that this place is WORTH IT and one of the best wedding venues in New York State especially if you are an outdoorsy person or wanting to do something different for your wedding! We felt like we were on a destination vacation.
Thank you so much Gilbertsville. We are forever grateful for your hard work and dedication to excellent service. You made our experience truly unforgettable. -
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Alexandra M. Sent on 06/19/2023
Camp samp wedding
Where do I even begin.
I called Sharon at Gilbertsville Farmhouse 8 days after Dave proposed to me. I was a bride on a mission with a vision and I knew (even after just looking at pictures online), that this was the place that would host the most special weekend of our lives.
Sharon - first and foremost thank you for absolutely everything. You have a vision for design like no other and a heart of gold that shines through. To say that we love you is an understatement and I feel like we will be family forever. (Me and dave will be back every year don’t you worry).
Brandon…where do I even start with you!?! Thank you for dealing with my type A personality and excel sheets seamlessly. I don’t know why things happen the way they do but I know for a fact that you were supposed to be apart of our big weekend. Thank you will never justify how we feel about you and like I already told you l, I’m never deleted our group chat because we are in fact best friends. Every couple is lucky to have you and I thank god every single second for the over the top and outstanding emotional support you provided to us. (LOL)
KATIE! You are just magic, this place would not be the same without you there. I don’t know how you do what you do with such ease but I truly smile at the thought of you. I don’t want to brag but one of my favorite moments (besides the little dress flashing) will be you walking me down the aisle. I don’t think many people will be able to say that and I am honored.
Chef Dakota - I will never be the same after eating your masterpieces (yes masterpieces). Food brings people together and that is exactly what you did. (That salmon - I could just die).
GFH team - my goodness I love you all so much. The wedding blues are worse than normal because your team is not normal they are EXTRAORDINARY people. I will never forget this weekend and all the hard work you put into it to make sure our day was perfect, regardless of the weather.
Maggie and Duke, I miss you more than you know.
We love you all so much. Brides and grooms don’t hesitate on this magical place. RAIN OR SHINE they show up and show out for you. I literally walked down the aisle in the rain and I couldn’t have imagined it any other way.
Side note: Queen Victoria - I’ve only seen a snippet of the photos you took and if they were the only ones I ever got I would die happy.
Family forever.
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Rhett G. Sent on 06/13/2023Most Impressive
The Gilbertsville Farmhouse is by far Ther Gold Standard for Wedding Event Venues in Upstate NY. Very Impressed by their Facilities and Professional Staff.
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Kristen P. Sent on 10/04/2023
The best weekend of our entire lives.
I’ve worked in the wedding industry for 8 years and I’ve SEEN IT ALL..... until Gilbertsville Farmhouse!!!!
The second my fiancé and I got engaged, we knew that we wanted a wedding day that was extremely unique, a full weekend "getaway" experience, filled with amazing food, family, & friends... and WOW did Gilbertsville Farmhouse deliver!!! First off, Brandon is the BACKBONE of the show! He is so kind, sweet, thoughtful, detail-oriented, and WONDERFUL. From the second we met him, I knew we were in the best hands, and he surpassed my expectations by miles and miles (and I have VERY HIGH standards!). :)
SHARON is the GOAT as well as the entire staff and family of the farm!!!
The food is unbelievable. Every single meal was absolutely incredible and they made sure all of our guests on-site and off-site with allergies and restrictions were treated like royalty every single chance they had.
Our guests just kept saying “HOW DID YOU FIND THIS PLACE?!?” because of how unbelievably surreal and perfect everything was.
I truly cannot speak enough on how lucky I feel to have found this venue for our wedding day. It is the most magical venue your friends and family will ever get to experience!!
Thank you 1 million times over to the ENTIRE STAFF!!!! We love you so much, and will be back for years to come!!!!
xoxo Kristen & Casey Baker -
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Shannon S. Sent on 07/07/2023Dreams came true
Everything I ever envisioned for my wedding…AND MORE!! So much communication and support throughout the process. Everyone loved it and made it such a unique experience! We told ourselves we couldn’t make it happen and we’re so glad to find a place that did! JUST DO IT! -
