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Maneeleys Banquet & Catering and The Lodge at Maneeley's

Maneeleys Banquet & Catering and The Lodge at Maneeley's

South Windsor, CT
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    Devin D. Sent on 09/03/2024
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    Amazingly perfect day

    I cannot say enough to recommend Maneeleys. From the first meeting with Sandy to the very end of our reception, the staff were nothing but attentive, kind, helpful, and professional. Sandy was amazing and beyond helpful! The staff at Maneeley's (especially Christine) were amazing and did everything they could do to make sure the day was perfect.

    Maneeleys Banquet & Catering and The Lodge at Maneeley's's reply:

    on behalf of all of the entire wedding team at Maneeleys, we thank you so much Devin for taking the time to write this wonderful review
    it was a pleasure working with you
    wishing you all the best for many years to come
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    Amanda D. Sent on 08/13/2024
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    Yes yes yes, 10000x yes

    There truly aren't enough words to describe how incredible the Maneeley's team is. We just got married there this past Saturday and the day was absolutely perfect! We worked with Sandy throughout the planning process and we couldn't have done any of this without her. With each visit, we left feeling even more at-ease and excited about our special day. If we were to do it all again, we would choose Maneeley's (and Sandy specifically) 10000x over.

    Maneeleys Banquet & Catering and The Lodge at Maneeley's's reply:

    Amanda
    I truly appreciate your time in writing this wonderful review
    it means so much to me and is a reminder of why I chose to work in the wedding industry, taking a vision and doing whatever it takes to make it happen
    I loved working with you!
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    Elyse W. Sent on 07/17/2024
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    Beautiful Summer Wedding Reception

    We had our wedding reception at Maneeley's in July of 2024, and they were amazing. The staff go above and beyond to make sure everything is perfect and everyone is taken care of. The grounds were gorgeous for photo opportunities. The space is very accessible as well. Since we booked the venue in summer of 2023, we have always felt that we were in excellent hands with Sandy and the rest of the staff. Sandy answered every question that we had and was flexible with how we wanted our event to go. One of the main things we loved about Maneeley's that helped us decide on this venue over some of our other options was that it includes the food and bar, and they set up and take everything down for you. Having all of those things already accounted for meant a lot less work for us. We also used two of their recommended vendors for photography and DJ services, both of which were wonderful as well. The staff at Maneeley's are exceptionally professional, communicative, reliable, and experienced. We cannot say enough good things about Maneeley's!
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    Joanna S. Sent on 06/27/2024
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    Amazing, wonderful and magical doesn't even cover it.

    Where to begin, from Sandy's unwavering devotion to making our special day the most magical day of our lives, to the staff's attentiveness to us on the day. We had the most stress free experience planning our wedding because of the commitment Maneeley's provides to their couples. Even when the weather didn't want to cooperate the team at Maneeley's did their magic to still provide us with the most beautiful day. We will always remember our special day as the perfect day thanks to Maneeley's.

    Maneeleys Banquet & Catering and The Lodge at Maneeley's's reply:

    Thank you so much, Joanna
    we want to also thank you for allowing us to be a part of your wedding day journey
    Best Always
    Sandy
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    Kate V. Sent on 06/16/2024
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    Absolutely fantastic!!

    From start to finish, Sandy, Bruce and the staff were amazing. Everything was gorgeous ! We had beautiful decorations and delicious food. We highly recommend Maneeley's as your wedding venue. ❤️❤️
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    Sarah W. Sent on 06/08/2024
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    All My Dreams Came True!

    We were so happy with our wedding day on June 1st! From the beginning, Sandy was responsive and helpful in the planning process! She has so much experience and it was very helpful to ask her opinion on certain planning topics. All of our guests loved the food and everything throughout the night ran smoothly! Sandy worked with all of our vendors to coordinate setup and delivery so it was out of my hands which was great! Christine was an amazing attendant for the bridal party and we couldn’t have asked for a better day!

    Maneeleys Banquet & Catering and The Lodge at Maneeley's's reply:

    Thank you so much Sarah!
    you were wonderful to work with, you covered every detail and made my job easier
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    Brianna Sent on 03/06/2024
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    We couldn’t have had a better day!

    As a type A bride, finding an affordable, flexible and beautiful venue was a high priority, and we found that and much more with Sandy and her team at Maneeleys! From each email or call or meeting, Sandy was always responsive, understanding and an amazing resource! She always answered questions, asked questions and guided us to have our best day! The venues beauty speaks for itself, but the whole package made it perfect! Chris, our day of attendant was an absolute doll, helping clean the mud off my dress and always being there if I needed something! Our day could not have gone any better and we are so thankful that Maneeleys was such a huge part and help with that!
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    Sarah J. Sent on 11/30/2023
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    Beyond perfection!

    Sandy and the team at Maneeley’s made our dream wedding come to life, and in record time!! My new husband and I decided in July that we wanted to get married November of this year (2023) and Maneeley’s was the perfect one stop shop. They answered any and all of our questions or concerns and made sure we stayed on task so that everything we needed to get done was done before our big day so there was little to no stress!! They took on all of the “stressful” stuff for us so we could just enjoy the process and that we did! They had SO much decor already available for us to use that all we did was add some personal touches & they did the rest. The food was phenomenal and they gave us the recommendations for both our DJ & photographer so that was another me thing quickly checked off our list. And the day of our wedding went so seemlessly… they just have a rhythm for how the day goes it was smooth as butter and we had such a blast on top of that!!! I genuinely wish we could do our wedding day over and over again because they made it THAT perfect for us🥹. 10/10 recommend this location for easy breezy and HIGH quality wedding planning!!!!

    Maneeleys Banquet & Catering and The Lodge at Maneeley's's reply:

    Sarah,
    Thank you so much for taking the time out to leave such kind words. We loved working with you, we hope to see you back at Maneeley's for another event in the future. Thank you for choosing us to host your special day, it was absolutely our pleasure.
    All the Best,
    the Maneeley's Team
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    Alyson A. Sent on 11/07/2023
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    Maneeleys!

    We highly recommend Maneeleys. Sandy, Bruce, Rebecca and the entire team made our day everything we could have imagined!

    Maneeleys Banquet & Catering and The Lodge at Maneeley's's reply:

    Alyson,
    Congratulations! Wishing you the best in your married life together. Thank you so much for celebrating with us!
    With Love,
    The Maneeley's Team
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    Bethany Sent on 10/29/2023
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    Great experience, great value, great day!

    We had a wonderful experience using Maneeley’s. We loved that a lot of the decor and service is included in their pricing- very transparent pricing and affordable. You aren’t sacrificing quality for affordability. They helped us and our guests have a great day! Thanks Maneeley’s!!

    Maneeleys Banquet & Catering and The Lodge at Maneeley's's reply:

    Bethany,
    Thank you so much for choosing Maneeley's to host your celebration. It was a pleasure to work with you, and we wish you the most heartfelt congratulations!
    All the Best,
    The Maneeley's Team
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    Lori S. Sent on 10/29/2023
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    Oct 14th 2023 Maneelys Lodge

    Our experience with Maneelys was a great one. From booking the date and throughout the whole process to wedding day was very exceptional! Sandy and her staff was amazing! They made it very easy and helped relieve any stress we had along the way. We cannot thank them enough for putting our vision together and making it a very memorable day for us and our family and friends.
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    Lauren Sent on 09/05/2023
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    Couldn't have been better!

    Maneeleys was the first venue tour planned of many in our search to find our perfect wedding spot, when we visited this location and met with Sandy we immediately fell in love! Sandy is so in-depth and truly cares about each individual wedding and couple! Sandy sold us immediately on the venue with her passion and all that the venue had to offer that we cancelled the rest of our venue tours and booked our wedding the same day!

    I truly cannot complain about one thing... The food was amazing, our guests raved about the food and several told us that it was the best food they have had at a wedding. The portions and quality were beyond my expectations....The decorations and cake being all included and personalized made wedding planning SO SO SO easy. This took SO much stress off of my plate.... The venue is so beautiful and I loved the options for the different ceremony locations.
    Sandy is truly the best, very knowledgeable and so accommodating!

    Most businesses make you feel like a transaction, this was not the case. Sandy and The Team made my wedding day so special and memorable, truly a day that I will never forget! They know what they are doing! 100/10 would recommend. I am hoping that I have a family member or friend book their wedding here in the future so that I can experience the venue as a guest and reminisce on the best day of my life!


    Maneeleys Banquet & Catering and The Lodge at Maneeley's's reply:

    Lauren,
    THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! This is such a kind review, we are so thankful that you took the time out to leave your thoughts. It was our pleasure to host your celebration. Not only do you and Eric make such a beautiful couple, but the day overall was just perfect. Congratulations, we wish you a lifetime of love and happiness in married life. And these pictures.... GORGEOUS!!! Thank you so much for sharing with us!
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    Kayley C. Sent on 10/18/2023
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    An amazing, stress-free and quality venue!!

    This venue is beautiful, rustic and charming. The Maneeley's staff goes above and beyond to ensure they are providing the best experience possible. They are flexible, accommodating, and organized. They supply decorations and take care of decorating day of, having a built in wedding coordinating for the day of takes a lot of stress off the couple. Maneeleys includes all the details and items for one price, so you know what you will be spending upfront. Maneeley's was always responsive and made sure they understood your vision. I have nothing but positive feedback for this venue, and absolutely would recommend them to anyone!

    Maneeleys Banquet & Catering and The Lodge at Maneeley's's reply:

    Kayley,
    Thank you so much for taking the time out to review us. This is so kind, and we loved working with you.
    Congratulations!!!
    Best wishes,
    The Maneeley's Team
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    Michelle F. Sent on 10/01/2023
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    The Best Day Of Our Lives

    9/23/23 will forever be my favorite day thus far and we can attribute this to the amazing staff of Maneeleys and especially to Sandy. She is quick to respond, professional and genuinely cares for each bride! We booked 2 years in advance and she remembered us and showed genuine care and enthusiasm for our day. We wanted a venue that didn’t make us feel like we were just another wedding coming through the doors and Maneeleys made us feel special. Sandy works hard to help make your day everything you want. The food is outstanding with large portion sizes and the only venue I have ever been to that does a first course salad AND pasta. We loved that our guests were full and happy! Our whole day ran smooth and timing was perfect! We were exactly on the timeline we created with Sandy and never once did it feel like we were rushing around. The day was just PERFECT.

    Maneeleys Banquet & Catering and The Lodge at Maneeley's's reply:

    Michelle,
    Thank you so so much for such a nice review! It was our pleasure to work with you! Your wedding was absolutely beautiful. Wishing you all the happiness and love!
    With Love,
    Sandy & the Maneeley's Team
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    Chelsea Sent on 10/22/2023
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    Best venue ever

    By far the best venue. Sandy was the absolute best! She responded very fast and was very informative and so incredibly helpful prepping for our wedding. We had the best experience ever and everyone mentioned how wonderful the staff were. Will always recommend them to anyone getting married

    Maneeleys Banquet & Catering and The Lodge at Maneeley's's reply:

    Chelsea,
    Thank you! We are so glad you had a great experience with us, it was our pleasure to work with you and make sure you had a great wedding day experience.
    Wishing you all the best in married life!
    With Love,
    Sandy & The Maneeley's Team
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    Bethany Sent on 10/29/2014
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    Thank you so much for all you hard work in making my wedding the day of my dreams!!
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    Camille K. Sent on 08/16/2023
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    So Amazing

    Great food and attention to detail, great atmosphere and staff

    Maneeleys Banquet & Catering and The Lodge at Maneeley's's reply:

    Thank you, Camille! Congratulations and thank you so much for celebrating with us!! We wish you both love and happiness in your married life.
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    Taylor K. Sent on 08/20/2023
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    Best staffing there!!

    My family has known Sandy for a while and has hosted many events at Maneely's so when it was time for my wedding, we knew we had to have it there. The venue is stunning and the staff is amazing. Sandy is an amazing director and gets the job done. Ariana was my bridal attendant and was amazing as well!! She was very attentive to me and what I needed to make my day perfect.

    Maneeleys Banquet & Catering and The Lodge at Maneeley's's reply:

    Taylor,
    Thank you so much for leaving such kind words. It was our pleasure to host your wedding day celebration, we are so glad you enjoyed your day. Wishing you the best in married life!
    With Love,
    Sandy and the Maneeley's Team
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    Johnathan V. Sent on 08/18/2023
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    10 out of 10

    THEY MADE EVERYTHING PERFECT. Everyone had a great time.

    Maneeleys Banquet & Catering and The Lodge at Maneeley's's reply:

    Congratulations Johnathan! It was such a pleasure to host your celebration. Thank you and we hope to see you again in the future for another event!
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    Emily T. Sent on 07/23/2023
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    Relieved so much stress with wedding planning

    Sandy and the rest of the staff at Maneeley’s made us feel better every time we met with them during the planning process, which was especially impressive because we were coordinating most of it from out of state. The venue was beautiful and decorated according to our instructions, and they made sure everything went smoothly. True professionals!

    Maneeleys Banquet & Catering and The Lodge at Maneeley's's reply:

    Congratulations Emily!!
    Thank you so much for celebrating with us. It was such a pleasure to work with you, and wish you so much love and happiness in married life!
    With Love,
    The Maneeley's Team
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    Amanda D. Sent on 07/07/2023
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    Best day ever

    Maneeleys gave us our dream wedding! Everything I envisioned and wanted, Sandy was always one step ahead of us and made everything better than I even imagined. She ensured the day went smoothly and was extremely responsive, always quick to relieve any anxiety I had. The venue was gorgeous and the staff was extremely attentive to us and all our guests throughout the night. We have guests still telling us how much they enjoyed the food and venue. We couldn’t be happier with Maneeleys and Sandy, truly the best night of our lives.

    Maneeleys Banquet & Catering and The Lodge at Maneeley's's reply:

    Amanda,
    Your and Dan's wedding was so beautiful!!! Your first look made us cry, it was so sweet. We enjoyed having you celebrate with us so much! We are so happy to hear that you had such an excellent night. Congratulations!!!
    With Love,
    The Maneeley's Team
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    Joanne L. Sent on 06/30/2023
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    5 Star Venue

    My Daughter was married last weekend at Maneeleys. The day was beyond perfect. Sandy and her staff treat you like family. The food was amazing and the venue was magical. A 5 Star for sure.

    Maneeleys Banquet & Catering and The Lodge at Maneeley's's reply:

    Joanne,
    Thank you so much for your kind words. We were more than happy to provide our services for your daughters wedding.
    Wishing them nothing but happiness in married life.
    Thank you!
    The Maneeley's Team
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    Hailey L. Sent on 06/28/2023
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    The BEST wedding venue ever!

    Maneeley’s is the most perfect venue we could’ve asked for. Sandy and her team absolutely killed the entire thing from start to finish. She was quick to respond, awesome to work with, made it stress free. Our guests CANNOT stop raving about the food. It was everything I could’ve wanted and more!!!!

    Maneeleys Banquet & Catering and The Lodge at Maneeley's's reply:

    Hailey,
    These photos are GORGEOUS!! We so enjoyed working with you, and thank you so much for celebrating with us! Cheers to many years of love and happiness!
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    Caitlyn Sent on 06/21/2023
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    Highly recommend this venue!

    The moment we walked into the grand lodge at Maneeleys we knew it was the perfect venue for us! Sandy was absolutely amazing and made the entire experience so much better for us! Our family and friends were raving about how pretty the lodge is! Can’t recommend it enough!

    Maneeleys Banquet & Catering and The Lodge at Maneeley's's reply:

    Caitlyn & Andrew, we love you guys! Congratulations, your wedding was absolutely beautiful! So much love to you!
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