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• Peter D. Sent on 03/30/2022
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  Gorgeous venue, best value!

  For our 3/26/22 wedding, we booked the Historic Thomas Center. We had a great experience throughout the entire touring/booking process. Kathy and Jessica provided excellent service and had timely responses to all of my questions.
  
  This venue allows you to book out different rooms/areas based upon what you need, and for what length of time. However, the venue as a whole only books one event per day, so the entire grounds are basically exclusive. We rented out the Turtle Court, Veranda, Period Room, Long Gallery, and Spanish Court for different areas, and all of the spots were clean, well maintained, and gorgeous for our guests! The pricing for this venue was also extremely competitive with others that we looked into and found that it was worth every penny.
  
  We took bridal and family pictures out in the garden. Please be advised that while the signs clearly state dogs are not allowed, there were multiple dogs in the park, and dog feces on the ground. Be careful where you step!

  For our 3/26/22 wedding, we booked the Historic Thomas Center. We had a great experience throughout the entire touring/booking process. Kathy and Jessica provided excellent service and had timely responses to all of my questions.
  
  This venue allows you to book out different rooms/areas based upon what you need, and for what length of time. However, the venue as a whole only books one event per day, so the entire grounds are basically exclusive. We rented out the Turtle Court, Veranda, Period Room, Long Gallery, and Spanish Court for different areas, and all of the spots were clean, well maintained, and gorgeous for our guests! The pricing for this venue was also extremely competitive with others that we looked into and found that it was worth every penny.
  
  We took bridal and family pictures out in the garden. Please be advised that while the signs clearly state dogs are not allowed, there were multiple dogs in the park, and dog feces on the ground. Be careful where you step!
• Morgan E. Sent on 08/31/2021
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  Very helpful and responsive

  Long story short, I had to cancel my wedding, but I did work with this venue for almost a year preparing for the event. I worked with Kathy and her coworker, both of whom were amazing!! I worked mostly with Kathy who was reassuring, extremely responsive, took time to explain things, and really put my mind at ease. She was wonderful. Plus, you can’t beat the price here!

  Long story short, I had to cancel my wedding, but I did work with this venue for almost a year preparing for the event. I worked with Kathy and her coworker, both of whom were amazing!! I worked mostly with Kathy who was reassuring, extremely responsive, took time to explain things, and really put my mind at ease. She was wonderful. Plus, you can’t beat the price here!
• Nicole P. Sent on 05/24/2021
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  Perfect Venue with Vintage Charm

  The Thomas Center holds a very special place in my heart. In my opinion, it is the perfect venue space. Located in the heart of Gainesville near downtown, it has beautiful historical charm, several photo shoot locations and to me is the most perfect venue space! My husband and I used to have picnics under the large, magical oak tree and under that same tree is where we said our vows to each other. Honestly, for us there weren’t any cons to this place. Some people may not be happy if you want to use sparkles and they do have a limit on how many people fit inside the venue space. However, those restrictions were not an issue for us at all.
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  -Ceremony and reception in the same location
  -Beautiful venue space inside and out
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  -Helpful and organized staff
  -Great network of vendors to work with
  -Reasonably priced for everything that it included
  The staff at the Thomas Center went above and beyond to make our wedding day feel extra special! Kathy Nguyen and Jessica Loveless were phenomenal to work with, especially planning a wedding with several COVID restrictions in place. They answered all of my questions in a timely fashion and helped us plan a safe, intimate and beautiful wedding during a pandemic. The day of my wedding everyone greeted me so warmly and I will never forget everything they did to make us feel welcome and comforted. From the bottom of our hearts, want to thank the entire Thomas Center staff for all of the work they did to make our wedding day a dream come true!

  The Thomas Center holds a very special place in my heart. In my opinion, it is the perfect venue space. Located in the heart of Gainesville near downtown, it has beautiful historical charm, several photo shoot locations and to me is the most perfect venue space! My husband and I used to have picnics under the large, magical oak tree and under that same tree is where we said our vows to each other. Honestly, for us there weren’t any cons to this place. Some people may not be happy if you want to use sparkles and they do have a limit on how many people fit inside the venue space. However, those restrictions were not an issue for us at all.
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  -Reasonably priced for everything that it included
  The staff at the Thomas Center went above and beyond to make our wedding day feel extra special! Kathy Nguyen and Jessica Loveless were phenomenal to work with, especially planning a wedding with several COVID restrictions in place. They answered all of my questions in a timely fashion and helped us plan a safe, intimate and beautiful wedding during a pandemic. The day of my wedding everyone greeted me so warmly and I will never forget everything they did to make us feel welcome and comforted. From the bottom of our hearts, want to thank the entire Thomas Center staff for all of the work they did to make our wedding day a dream come true!

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• Marlin N. Sent on 03/02/2021
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  Gorgeous Wedding Venue at an affordable price

  Leslie Ladendorf and Jessica Loveless with the City of Gainesville and Thomas Center were so helpful and enthusiastic. They worked closely with us so we could have the dream wedding we wanted despite all the COVID restrictions imposed by the county. Leslie and Jessica went above and beyond to ensure that the event was perfect, safe, and every detailed was covered. Our wedding theme was lights and stars. Leslie and Jessica were even able to convince the city of Gainesville to allow us to keep the gorgeous Christmas lights that were in the magnolia trees around the fountain. Those lights which were blue and gold (our wedding colors), added an unforgettable feeling and made the ambiance feel like a true fairy tale. Leslie was on premises the day of the wedding making sure everything was going well. We are very appreciative of all the time and effort put forth by both Leslie and Jessica. The event would not have been the success it was without their help and support.

  Leslie Ladendorf and Jessica Loveless with the City of Gainesville and Thomas Center were so helpful and enthusiastic. They worked closely with us so we could have the dream wedding we wanted despite all the COVID restrictions imposed by the county. Leslie and Jessica went above and beyond to ensure that the event was perfect, safe, and every detailed was covered. Our wedding theme was lights and stars. Leslie and Jessica were even able to convince the city of Gainesville to allow us to keep the gorgeous Christmas lights that were in the magnolia trees around the fountain. Those lights which were blue and gold (our wedding colors), added an unforgettable feeling and made the ambiance feel like a true fairy tale. Leslie was on premises the day of the wedding making sure everything was going well. We are very appreciative of all the time and effort put forth by both Leslie and Jessica. The event would not have been the success it was without their help and support.

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• Matshia L. Sent on 08/03/2020
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  Gainesville’s Hidden Gem!!!

  This venue is BEAUTIFUL and the staff is incredible. I had my wedding here and I could not have asked for a better location. The venue provides rentals à la carte which makes it perfect for any budget. I’m so happy I went with the Thomas Center. Venues can be so crazy expensive but The Thomas Center gave me the beauty and elegance that i wanted for my wedding without the crazy price tag. Highly HIGHLY recommend.

  This venue is BEAUTIFUL and the staff is incredible. I had my wedding here and I could not have asked for a better location. The venue provides rentals à la carte which makes it perfect for any budget. I’m so happy I went with the Thomas Center. Venues can be so crazy expensive but The Thomas Center gave me the beauty and elegance that i wanted for my wedding without the crazy price tag. Highly HIGHLY recommend.

  The Historic Thomas Center's reply:

  Thank you for your kind words Matshia! Our team had the pleasure working with you and your family to create the perfect day that we hope you will cherish for a life time. Congrats on your new journey together!
• Michele R. Sent on 02/11/2020
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  Our beautiful wedding!

  Very helpful staff! Couldn’t have been easier. We had a beautiful wedding reception!

  Very helpful staff! Couldn’t have been easier. We had a beautiful wedding reception!

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  The Historic Thomas Center's reply:

  Thanks for the nice review and for sharing the lovely photos. We enjoyed working with you and were so glad we were able to help you put together a beautiful reception on relatively short notice. Congratulations to you both!
• Jennifer S. Sent on 06/13/2019
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  Friendly and helpful with a lot of info to get us started planning

  The events coordinator at the Thomas Center is fantastic! So helpful...so much information and offered ideas that we had not thought of. We ended up not even having to ask many questions. She answered everything with all of the information that she provided. I am so pleased that my daughter chose this venue! We cannot wait for the big day to get here!

  The events coordinator at the Thomas Center is fantastic! So helpful...so much information and offered ideas that we had not thought of. We ended up not even having to ask many questions. She answered everything with all of the information that she provided. I am so pleased that my daughter chose this venue! We cannot wait for the big day to get here!

  The Historic Thomas Center's reply:

  Thank you so much! I am looking forward to working with your families to create a day that will launch decades of joy for H. and J.
• Tara T. Sent on 11/02/2019
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  Beautiful venue!

  Erica and Kathy were great in helping me with venue decisions for my wedding.
  I was a little complicated and wanted an all outdoor wedding in the gardens. They happily helped me write up an outline and everything.
  We had a tropical storm come through the day of my wedding, but the staff was really great about helping us move everything inside.
  My wedding day went sooooo smoothly--thank you to the staff who helped set up the room as well as worked with my coordinators. You did amazing!
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  Erica and Kathy were great in helping me with venue decisions for my wedding.
  I was a little complicated and wanted an all outdoor wedding in the gardens. They happily helped me write up an outline and everything.
  We had a tropical storm come through the day of my wedding, but the staff was really great about helping us move everything inside.
  My wedding day went sooooo smoothly--thank you to the staff who helped set up the room as well as worked with my coordinators. You did amazing!
  Thanks!
  Photos are from June Rose Photography

  The Historic Thomas Center's reply:

  Thanks so much for the kind review. A little tropical storm is no match for us! We loved working with you and your coordinators to make the day memorable in every possible way. Thanks for the beautiful photos!!
• Darian Sent on 10/30/2019
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  Great Choice!!

  We loved everything about the Thomas center. Although we got rained out and couldn't have the outside wedding that we wanted. Our wedding was still beautiful. Our guests are still talking about it!

  We loved everything about the Thomas center. Although we got rained out and couldn't have the outside wedding that we wanted. Our wedding was still beautiful. Our guests are still talking about it!

  The Historic Thomas Center's reply:

  We are so glad that the rain didn't dampen your joy. We are pleased to know that your whole group will have happy memories of the entire day. Congrats to you both!
• Tatyana K. Sent on 10/01/2019
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  The Thomas Center is a beautiful location!

  I really enjoyed having my wedding here. The space inside and outside is just gorgeous. I was able to take beautiful pictures and have plenty of space in side for food and dancing the night away.

  I really enjoyed having my wedding here. The space inside and outside is just gorgeous. I was able to take beautiful pictures and have plenty of space in side for food and dancing the night away.

  The Historic Thomas Center's reply:

  Thanks so much for letting us be a part of it. We are really glad the experience met all of your expectations. Best wishes for a happy life!
• Mpena1127 P. Sent on 06/26/2019
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  Beautiful!!

  The venue is beautiful! Working with Erica Chatman was a blessing. She was very accommodating; she even made some adjustments we had the day before the wedding. The Thomas Center is very well kept, with many beautiful areas. Would definitely recommend this location for weddings and any other gathering.

  The venue is beautiful! Working with Erica Chatman was a blessing. She was very accommodating; she even made some adjustments we had the day before the wedding. The Thomas Center is very well kept, with many beautiful areas. Would definitely recommend this location for weddings and any other gathering.

  The Historic Thomas Center's reply:

  We have enjoyed working with your family . . . twice! Both weddings we have assisted with have been a pleasure and we are happy you chose the Thomas Center. Best wishes to all!
• Kellie Sent on 06/02/2019
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  Perfect Venue!

  The Thomas was amazing for our whole wedding experience! We had the change the date six months in, and they were so accommodating and understanding. Erica communicated with us every step of the way and was super helpful! The day of our wedding we couldn't have asked for a better set up. The best part of using the Thomas Center was the value and not having to worry about a thing! They took care of set up, break down and clean up after everyone had left. We truly encouraged our wedding there and couldn't have asked for a better day.

  The Thomas was amazing for our whole wedding experience! We had the change the date six months in, and they were so accommodating and understanding. Erica communicated with us every step of the way and was super helpful! The day of our wedding we couldn't have asked for a better set up. The best part of using the Thomas Center was the value and not having to worry about a thing! They took care of set up, break down and clean up after everyone had left. We truly encouraged our wedding there and couldn't have asked for a better day.

  The Historic Thomas Center's reply:

  Thanks, Kellie! You are so kind! Our team enjoyed working with you to create an experience you would always remember fondly. We are so happy that we succeeded! Congrats on a bright new future!
• Jerri Sent on 04/16/2019
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  Beautiful Ceremony!!

  First, I must say that the Historic Thomas Center was a beautiful location for our ceremony. We used the Turtle Court and we didn’t have to decorate much as it was an already gorgeous space. We worked with Erica Chatman to reserve the space and she was pleasant, communicative, and thorough. She made sure that we had everything we needed. This place is a gem in Gainesville and I am so happy that we decided to make it a part of our special day!

  First, I must say that the Historic Thomas Center was a beautiful location for our ceremony. We used the Turtle Court and we didn’t have to decorate much as it was an already gorgeous space. We worked with Erica Chatman to reserve the space and she was pleasant, communicative, and thorough. She made sure that we had everything we needed. This place is a gem in Gainesville and I am so happy that we decided to make it a part of our special day!

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  The Historic Thomas Center's reply:

  Thank you for your feedback. We loved working with you and are so pleased that everything turned out as you imagined it would. Congrats on a lovely event. May you enjoy many, many happy years together.
• Svitlana M. Sent on 01/16/2019
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  Wedding celebration

  We were happy our wedding ceremony was in this historical place. We invited up to 25 people, but the created atmosphere was incredible. Although our ceremony was in the evening, we were still able to take some wonderful pictures. It is really beautiful and magic place.

  We were happy our wedding ceremony was in this historical place. We invited up to 25 people, but the created atmosphere was incredible. Although our ceremony was in the evening, we were still able to take some wonderful pictures. It is really beautiful and magic place.

  The Historic Thomas Center's reply:

  We were so happy to be a part of an event as lovely and genuine as yours. We hope you and Dave will make the Thomas Center a part of your future for a long time to come.
• Dan E. Sent on 12/26/2018
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  beautiful wedding

  Beautiful wedding and setting, responsive and professional staff, amazing experience

  Beautiful wedding and setting, responsive and professional staff, amazing experience

  The Historic Thomas Center's reply:

  It was fabulous working with you! Your families are a joy and we wish you both many, many happy years together.
• Annette B. Sent on 12/10/2018
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  Incredible wedding experience. A very special day that we will cherish for a lifetime

  Our wedding day was beautiful and will forever be a precious memory etched in our hearts and minds. An all around awesome experience.

  Our wedding day was beautiful and will forever be a precious memory etched in our hearts and minds. An all around awesome experience.

  The Historic Thomas Center's reply:

  Congratulations on planning such a lovely event. We are proud to have been a part of it! We wish you both the very best.
• Shannon Sent on 10/08/2018
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  This venue was absolutely stunning. I couldn’t be happier that we chose The Thomas Center. The event coordinator, Erica Chatman, was so helpful and the day of the wedding was very organized. Thank you!

  This venue was absolutely stunning. I couldn’t be happier that we chose The Thomas Center. The event coordinator, Erica Chatman, was so helpful and the day of the wedding was very organized. Thank you!

  The Historic Thomas Center's reply:

  Thanks for sharing the lovely photos! We enjoyed working with you these last few months. It was our pleasure to help in creating a wonderful beginning for you both. Congratulations!
• Andrew Sent on 10/21/2018
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  Excellent communication and wonderful space

  We can't thank Erica and the whole team enough for how easy and carefree they made our celebration. Everything was setup perfectly and on time, staff was very courteous and accommodating. The space is, of course, beautiful.

  We can't thank Erica and the whole team enough for how easy and carefree they made our celebration. Everything was setup perfectly and on time, staff was very courteous and accommodating. The space is, of course, beautiful.

  The Historic Thomas Center's reply:

  Your families were a joy to work with (and sneaking a peek at your first-dance Tango rehearsal was just a bonus for us). We are happy to hear that the experience was carefree! Congratulations to you both.
• Barbara Sent on 09/23/2018
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  Beautiful, historic venue and really good price for the area that gives you option of inside/outside ceremony. Would definitely recommend.

  Beautiful, historic venue and really good price for the area that gives you option of inside/outside ceremony. Would definitely recommend.

  The Historic Thomas Center's reply:

  Congrats to you both! Our staff enjoyed working with you and we're so glad you had a terrific day!
• Christine Sent on 09/17/2018
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  Erica was the fastest to respond out of all my vendors to every email. The venue was the least expensive of our options and also looked the most expensive. Great staff, great venue!

  Erica was the fastest to respond out of all my vendors to every email. The venue was the least expensive of our options and also looked the most expensive. Great staff, great venue!

  The Historic Thomas Center's reply:

  Thanks! We do pride ourselves on offering a service to the community for a reasonable price. We're so glad everything turned out well for you. Best wishes!
• Weier Sent on 09/12/2018
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  I really enjoyed having the Thomas center As our wedding venue. The staff were really nice, and the coordinator was always responsive and answered all of our questions. The Spanish court is especially beautiful in the evening. The added benefits are that many wedding vendors in Gainesville are familiar with the Thomas Center, It is city and so it is cheaper than private venues, end it is big enough to have both the ceremony and reception at the same venue. We had our ceremony at the fountain which was nice, but the water was pretty loud and made it hard to hear our voices on video tape. They Recently cleaned the fountain which was great because it looks a lot better. The other great thing is that if the ceremony is outdoors and it looks like it will rain, the staff will be happy to remove the outdoor chairs up to an hour before the ceremony and not charge for that outdoor chairs.

  I really enjoyed having the Thomas center As our wedding venue. The staff were really nice, and the coordinator was always responsive and answered all of our questions. The Spanish court is especially beautiful in the evening. The added benefits are that many wedding vendors in Gainesville are familiar with the Thomas Center, It is city and so it is cheaper than private venues, end it is big enough to have both the ceremony and reception at the same venue. We had our ceremony at the fountain which was nice, but the water was pretty loud and made it hard to hear our voices on video tape. They Recently cleaned the fountain which was great because it looks a lot better. The other great thing is that if the ceremony is outdoors and it looks like it will rain, the staff will be happy to remove the outdoor chairs up to an hour before the ceremony and not charge for that outdoor chairs.

  The Historic Thomas Center's reply:

  Congratulations on a lovely event. We enjoyed working with you and appreciate your kind words. We wish you many happy years to come.
• Benjamin Sent on 07/16/2018
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  This place is amazing! We did our ceremony at the Baughmen Center and then did our reception at the Thomas Center. It is beautiful and Erica is amazing to work with! We had around 100 people at our wedding and it was the perfect size. Would high recommend having an event here :)

  This place is amazing! We did our ceremony at the Baughmen Center and then did our reception at the Thomas Center. It is beautiful and Erica is amazing to work with! We had around 100 people at our wedding and it was the perfect size. Would high recommend having an event here :)

  The Historic Thomas Center's reply:

  Congratulations! We are thrilled to hear that it all turned out just as you had hoped it would. Thanks for being terrific clients! We look forward to crossing paths with you both again someday.
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  From start to finish, all staff that I came in contact with was helpful, friendly, and professional. They definitely helped me have the best wedding day I could have ever hoped for.

  From start to finish, all staff that I came in contact with was helpful, friendly, and professional. They definitely helped me have the best wedding day I could have ever hoped for.

  The Historic Thomas Center's reply:

  Congratulations! We are so thrilled that everything turned out just as you wanted it to. We enjoyed working with you and wish you the best!
• Rebecca Sent on 05/29/2018
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  Had our wedding at the Thomas Center in the spring and it was wonderful! Erica and the rest of the staff were great in accommodating everything. Price was very reasonable. A couple tips I would give for anyone looking- we had about 85 guests and anything more than that would have been a little too crowded. Also, it is a public park, so be prepared for a couple people from the public to be on the grounds. Also: no kegs, no candles, and no rice/confetti/anything that is thrown. But overall, such a great venue! Especially for our daytime wedding with the light coming through the skylight.

  Had our wedding at the Thomas Center in the spring and it was wonderful! Erica and the rest of the staff were great in accommodating everything. Price was very reasonable. A couple tips I would give for anyone looking- we had about 85 guests and anything more than that would have been a little too crowded. Also, it is a public park, so be prepared for a couple people from the public to be on the grounds. Also: no kegs, no candles, and no rice/confetti/anything that is thrown. But overall, such a great venue! Especially for our daytime wedding with the light coming through the skylight.

  The Historic Thomas Center's reply:

  Congratulations on a lovely event! We enjoyed working with you too. Best wishes to you both!
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  Our wedding on 7/15/18 was so incredibly amazing. All of our out of town guests were amazed by the beauty of our venue! We received so many compliments. It provided great value to us because it had so much beauty and character on its own that we could be very minimal with our decorations. Everyone we spoke with at the Thomas Center in the planning process was helpful, responsive, and detailed. They are experienced and made the process easy for us. It's difficult to beat the natural and historic beauty and amazing location. This is truly one of Gainesville's gems. We couldn't be happier with the entire experience working with the Thomas Center. I will always look back with so much happiness on the memories made there. I feel so lucky that we found such an amazing spot to celebrate the start of marriage with all our family and friends. I sincerely recommend the Thomas Center!!

  Our wedding on 7/15/18 was so incredibly amazing. All of our out of town guests were amazed by the beauty of our venue! We received so many compliments. It provided great value to us because it had so much beauty and character on its own that we could be very minimal with our decorations. Everyone we spoke with at the Thomas Center in the planning process was helpful, responsive, and detailed. They are experienced and made the process easy for us. It's difficult to beat the natural and historic beauty and amazing location. This is truly one of Gainesville's gems. We couldn't be happier with the entire experience working with the Thomas Center. I will always look back with so much happiness on the memories made there. I feel so lucky that we found such an amazing spot to celebrate the start of marriage with all our family and friends. I sincerely recommend the Thomas Center!!

  The Historic Thomas Center's reply:

  Wow! Thank you so much! I love the idea that we might have actually exceeded your expectations and not just met them. We've been making memories for over a century and we are proud to add you to the Thomas Center family and to our staff's Thomas Center memories. Best wishes to you both!

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