fallbride028
Wedding: 10/17/2009
Reviews:
1
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Wedgewood Pines did a fabulous job on my wedding. The Director of Special Events, Kerri Macaluso, was great to work with. She is great at what she does, she is very personable and professional; and was always quickly responsive to any question or concern I had. She was a lot of fun to work with and had great ideas for planning the wedding. Kerri and her staff did not forget any detail - from printing personalized hors d'oeuvres trays to printing copies of my readings in case I forgot to bring them to bringing me a jacket to wear between pictures so I didn't freeze. There really was nothing that they didnt think of for me. They are also very flexible on timing of your event and allowing on-site pictures prior to your event should you choose. It is a great place for your ceremony location as well since they have the ability to enclose and heat the outdoor ceremony space - weather is not a concern here!! The food was awesome, and the food service was quick and all servers were very professional. Wedgewood Pines also has a great list of recommended vendors, I used them to find my minister, florist, & live music for the ceremony. I would definitely recommend having your wedding here - not one thing went wrong on my day and that is definitely due in very large part to the competence and dedication of Kerri and her staff.
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Reviewed On:
11/18/2009
Services Used:
Ceremony & Reception Venue
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AQuinn04
Wedding: 10/10/2009
Reviews:
2
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Wedgewood Pines Country Club was the perfect location for our wedding ceremony and reception! Kerri M. and her staff were extremely professional, helpful, and mindful of every little detail. Our guests have not stopped raving about the fabulous job they did. Not only was the staff amazing, so was the setting and of course the food! (We especially recommend the tortellini starter, and butternut squash shooters!) Thank you Wedgewood for a spectacular event!
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Reviewed On:
11/02/2009
Services Used:
Ceremony & Reception Venue
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Tara
Wedding: 08/29/2009
Reviews:
2
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My husband and I are so happy with our choice to get married at Wedgewood Pines Country Club and had an amazing experience from start to finish. Kerri, the wedding coordinator at WW helped us so much throughout the course of our planning. It was like getting a personal wedding planner for free! She was so available and knowledgeable and really helped ease our minds during a stressful time. She was even there the night of the rehearsal and wedding to make sure everything went smoothly. In addition, the staff at WW were equally as attentive and such a pleasure to be around. They made us, and our guests feel so special. There was not one person I encountered who did not have a genuine smile on their face and seemed so honored to be a part of the day. It really added to the night in so many ways.
Wedgewood also has many vendors they work with directly to help narrow down the search for florists and wedding cake designers. We chose two vendors that were included with our package and LOVED them both.
The food was also delicious, so many of our guests commented on how it was the best meal they had in a long time. WW also offers a tasting months before the wedding where you have the opportunity to taste different menu options, passed appetizers and can meet the vendors. With certain packages, you can bring guests to the tasting and it is really a great experience.
WW also has a beautiful covered terrace attached to the reception site where ceremonies are held. This was part of the reason we chose WW initially, because I wanted to get married outside but knew the one thing I could not control was the weather...And, when a hurricane moved in for our wedding day, they pulled down side panels and cranked the heat and I had the most beautiful ceremony ever. The rain didn't change the atmosphere on the terrace at all, it was warm and cozy and actually added to our ceremony.
Overall, I can't say enough about how great my wedding was at Wedgewood, I would not change a thing!
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Reviewed On:
09/26/2009
Services Used:
Ceremony & Reception Venue, Catering, Wedding Planning
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Janet
Wedding: 06/21/2009
Reviews:
5
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Beautiful setting! It was perfect! Thank you!
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Reviewed On:
10/19/2009
Services Used:
Ceremony & Reception Venue
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jphanscom
Wedding: 06/13/2009
Reviews:
1
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When we saw Wedgewood Pines CC for the first time we knew that it was the place that we wanted to have our reception. Once we sat down with Kerri, we were sold. They offer a very comprehensive package that has a lot of bang for the buck. Kerri was fantastic to work with! She was always available weather by phone, email or in person. We did have some requests that we thought might be difficult but Kerri took them in stride and made everything perfect!! Many of our guests commented on how wonderful the venue was!! We would reccommend WPCC to anyone!!
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Reviewed On:
08/07/2009
Services Used:
Ceremony & Reception Venue, Catering, Flowers & Decor, Wedding Cake, Wedding Planning
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Karen
Wedding: 10/12/2008
Reviews:
5
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My wedding at Wedgewood Pines was as beautiful as you could imagine. Their wedding coordinator, Kerri, works so hard to make your day perfect. There were many little details that she does as extra. Overall, she is easy to get to with phone and email. They were efficient and organized in their billing process. The facilities are amazing and the pictures outside were fantastic for the fall. The complimentary round of golf was a great time for father/daughter bonding as well! You won't be disappointed.
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Reviewed On:
11/05/2008
Services Used:
Ceremony & Reception Venue
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LTeyss
Wedding: 09/20/2008
Reviews:
1
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Wedgewood Pines was an absolutely beautiful setting for my wedding. I had my ceremony here on the convered porch and it was so nice. The food was delicious and the presentation was lovely. The dessert buffet was a huge hit!
Kerri was absolutely amazing. She was great to work with and so very helpful. She answered all of my emails and phone calls and answered every question I had. She had wonderful suggestions and totally put me at ease throughout my months of planning. Wedgewood Pines made my fairy tale wedding come true. I am so very pleased that I choose Wedgewood for our wedding!
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Reviewed On:
10/27/2008
Services Used:
Ceremony & Reception Venue
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carol p
Wedding: 09/13/2008
Reviews:
6
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Great service, very professional, could not asked for a better wedding day. Can not say enough. All guests had a wonderful meal and great time. Wedding coordinator kept everything on course, solved last minute issues, easy to work with.
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Reviewed On:
10/15/2008
Services Used:
Ceremony & Reception Venue, Flowers & Decor, Wedding Cake, Wedding Planning
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meldom08
Wedding: 05/17/2008
Reviews:
2
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I just had the ultimate fairy tale wedding at Wedgewood Pines. If you're not getting married in a church, I would strongly recommend you get married on their covered porch. It was so beautiful and I can't even describe it. The service was excellent, the food was great, and the facility is absoutely breathtaking. Highly recommended!
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Reviewed On:
05/19/2008
Services Used:
Ceremony & Reception Venue
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Emily
Wedding: 11/04/2006
Reviews:
5
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Kerri and her staff were wonderful!! Their attention to detail and professionalism were outstanding!! Kerri made the planning stages very simple and made the logistics of the day run very smoothly - I had absolutely no worries on the big day. Wedgewood is beautiful, the grounds offer great photo opportunities and our wedding in the fall, lent itself to even more beauty. I highly recommend this venue!
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Reviewed On:
10/14/2008
Services Used:
Ceremony & Reception Venue
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scout72
Wedding: 08/22/2009
Reviews:
1
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Wedgewood Pines is a beautiful venue, and it's so convenient from Rt. 495. As soon as we drove up the private entrance road and saw the lovely landscaping and the pretty yellow clubhouse, I knew I wanted to have our wedding there. The inside of the clubhouse is just as nice, with lots of windows overlooking the golf course and the pond with the fountain. We chose to have both the ceremony and the reception at Wedgewood Pines, and the covered porch for the ceremony is perfect. You feel and see the beauty of nature all around you, but you don't have to worry if it rains. Kerri, the director of special events, was great to work with. She's very organized and professional, and she is very responsive to questions along the way. The wedding packages they offer are terrific, and besides the beauty of the venue, was one of the main reasons we chose Wedgewood Pines. We chose the "gold" package, which included the cake, centerpieces, one hour open bar, etc., and we were pleased that we could also upgrade certain items (e.g., linens) - all you have to do is ask. The staff took great care of us the day of our wedding - the Banquet manager, Dee, was terrific - they all made sure we had everything we needed. And they even helped us load the car after! We were extremely pleased with the service. The food was absolutely delicious! We got many compliments from our guests that it was the best wedding food they've ever had. We got the combo plate of filet mignon and chicken Florentine, and the meat was cooked perfectly. The preferred vendors they have for flowers, photography, and cake were great. If you choose Wedgewood Pines, definitely go to the open house tasting they have. You get a chance to taste the food and meet with the vendors (flowers, cake, photography, etc.) - it's a great way to kill 2 birds with one stone, so to speak. I highly recommend Wedgewood Pines. Our wedding there was absolutely beautiful, and everything was perfect.
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Reviewed On:
08/29/2009
Services Used:
Ceremony & Reception Venue
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Alison
Wedding: 06/07/2008
Reviews:
1
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We had the most amazing wedding experience at Wedgewood Pines Country Club. Everything was perfect. The team at Wedgewood made our wedding dreams truly come true. I would do it all over in a second if I could.
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Reviewed On:
10/15/2008
Services Used:
Ceremony & Reception Venue, Catering
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Sonia/Michael
Wedding: 09/19/2009
Reviews:
1
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Wedgewood Pines Country Club is an incredible facility - a perfect place to choose as a wedding venue / reception venue. The location is ideal. The staff at Wedgewood, in particular Kerri & Dee are extremley professional and helpful. They are perfect to work with and can make a stressful event come out flawless. Everyone we talked to at the end of night said the food/venue the was incredible and surpassed any 5 star hotel in Boston. Truly a top notch event. We visited many sites before coming to Wedgewoods and I am so glad we decided on hosting our reception here. I would recommend Wedgewood to any couple seeking a location for their wedding/reception.
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Reviewed On:
10/21/2009
Services Used:
Ceremony & Reception Venue
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Winter Bride
Wedding: 02/21/2009
Reviews:
1
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My husband and I loved working with Kerri from Wedgewood Pines CC. She was very attentive in helping Ryan and I plan our perfect event. The food and service was outstanding! From coctail hour thru dessert, every guest was served by a friendly and professional staff member. The attention to detail was wonderful. Since we were planning a winter wedding, and held our ceremony on a covered terrace, I was concerned about the temperature the day of the wedding. Kerri went out of her way to rent a heater in case the built-in heaters did not give off enough warmth. They also provided a bridal suite for me and my bridesmaids to dress before the ceremony. The perferred vendors were all very professional and easy to work with. We were able to use the Club House for our professional pictures, and with the fireplace background they came out beautiful! My family and friends all raved about the venue. I would definitely recommend Wedgewood Pines to any bride seeking out a venue.
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Reviewed On:
10/21/2009
Services Used:
Ceremony & Reception Venue
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MrsDakota
Wedding: 10/04/2009
Reviews:
1
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We just had our wedding ceremony and reception at Wedgewood Pines Country Club and it was a lovely experience. I was really impressed with the way they pulled through on the day of... neither my husband or I had to worry about a thing (except from the other vendors, but that is another review). I should note that we wanted a small, intimate wedding (70 guests) for our non-denominational ceremony and reception, so this place was perfect for that, though I can see it also being fun and accommodating for larger groups.
Pros:
-The setting is secluded and lovely with all the trees. We took advantage of the fall foliage with our wedding date, which the guests appreciated. The fact that we were the only event there that day (their policy) made the venue seem like our little place for the day.
-Kerri, the venue coordinator, was incredibly helpful and helped guide me through most of the major planning details. Even when unforseen events prevented Kerri from overseeing our wedding day as planned, the venue was covered and Dee did not miss a beat in keeping things running smoothly.
-Again, for the type of wedding we wanted (all-inclusive, etc.), the wedding packages were convenient for us. We got the platinum package, which included things like an hour of open bar (top shelf liquor), reception flowers, cake, plus upgraded menu choices, round of golf, etc. So the venue coordinated with the cake person w/billing, which was one less thing for us to worry about.
-Aside from the packages, we really appreciated having several other little details covered at no extra charge. Things like them providing a card box to use, personalized trays with our names on it for hors d'oeuvres, frames we could use to insert our own pictures in lieu of table numbers (we used images of our favorite video games), plus they decorated the escort card table tastefully with stands for the favors and fall leaves. These are little things that wouldn't be a big deal on their own to plan, but they were nice touches and I appreciated not having to worry about them.
-The food was actually really good! We went to the venue tasting in February, which offered nearly all the hors d'oeuvres, several entrees, and both cake vendors (yum). So we got to whittle down the menu based on what we did and did not like. We were happy with all of our menu choices, and people loved the food... the mini hamburgers were a big hit.
-Our group photos were during cocktail hour down on the lower level, and they had a cart set up with chilled beverages and trays of hot hors d'oeuvres for us and the wedding party! It was a very nice touch, especially after hearing all the stories from friends and family who had to forfeit eating their own wedding food because of taking pictures. I didn't really eat much because I didn't want to mess up my lipstick, but everyone else really enjoyed the refreshments.
-We benefited quite a bit from having a Sunday wedding here. First, the venue rental fee was waived, and we did not need to meet a minimum for guests or budget (which was helpful for our small wedding). We got to use gold chavari chairs (MUCH nicer than the ugly burgundy criss-cross fabric ones they usually have) for free because they had been rented for the events earlier in the weekend. Usually they are a couple bucks per chair to rent. Also, a lovely birch chuppah from the previous wedding had been left on the premises, and so we got to use it for our cocktail hour on the terrace.
-The service, at least for my husband and I, was wonderfully attentive and friendly. The servers helped keep me calm prior to the ceremony when a glitch with our DJ caused a major delay in us walking down the aisle. Then during dinner the servers were always checking with us wherever we were in the ballroom, offering drinks, making sure we knew we had food at the table and offering to re-warm it for us (which I think they did but we still didn't make it back to the table to eat!). They gave us our wrapped entrees at the end of the night, which we were thankful for later, as we got to heat them up at the hotel and finally eat our wedding dinner together. They also packed up not just the top layer, but all of our un-cut wedding cake, and it was a lovely surprise to find huge chunks of delicious cake in our fridge the next day!
-The balance owed to us for the consumption bar was mailed like a day after the wedding, with an updated invoice and letter. We were very impressed with their expedience and no hassle way of dealing with this.
Cons:
-Though we appreciated the secluded location of the venue, it is very hard to find for those who are not familiar with Stow or with driving through heavily wooded neighborhoods with questionable street signs. We have lived in MA for years and still almost got lost every time we drove to the venue, and were concerned with guests being able to find the place. All of our guests made it generally on time, so we lucked out.
-Kerri was very helpful, but was not super-responsive in the beginning of the planning stages. Sometimes it was a week or so before I would hear back from her, though she was always apologetic. I am aware that she handles all special events at this venue and is very busy. She was, however, increasingly responsive once we got closer to the wedding, and would respond to my emails or calls within a day.
-The way the venue is set up is such that the brides have to wait in their car/limo in the parking lot until all guests have arrived, then get out, grab their flowers, and walk down the aisle, otherwise guests would see them (the front entrance is also the entrance to the terrace and we were not allowed to dress there early, despite our requests to do so). So we couldn't take pictures there (with bridal party) prior to the ceremony, which would have been a time saver later, and we had to get dressed off site and then pile into a car in preparation to walk. This is not so much the fault of the people at the venue as its building structure, but it was still not ideal.
-We were "strongly encouraged" to do a receiving line out front after our ceremony, even though we don't care for these and wanted to use the time to take the BP pictures we couldn't take earlier (see above). We did this so that the staff could have time to break down the terrace from ceremony mode to cocktail hour mode. So my husband and I just had a brief receiving line with the two of us to accommodate the venue's timeline. We were given the option, but didn't want our guests otherwise standing about in the hallway waiting for cocktail hour to begin, which would have happened if not for the receiving line.
-The covered terrace is lovely for ceremonies, and to shield people from the elements, they have those drop-down, white tent sides with French "windows." It was a bit chilly but sunny on our wedding day, yet they still left the tent sides down over the length of the terrace and opened up only the zippered door part in the guest entrance. The tent flap behind the front of the aisle was completely lifted to allow views of the trees and golf course (and stay out of pictures), which was nice, but I wonder how the tented entrance will look behind me in pictures of me walking down the aisle. I wish all sides had been up for our wedding day, but they said they make a "judgment call" in the morning, and decided to leave it partially tented. I imagine summer weddings probably do not have this issue as much.
Overall, we really enjoyed our experience at Wedgewood Pines CC, and found it accommodating for our small wedding. Despite a few negative aspects, my husband and I have lovely memories from our day there and all of our dealings with them throughout the past year. I would highly recommend them for a wedding event.
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Reviewed On:
10/10/2009
Services Used:
Ceremony & Reception Venue
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4.7/5.0
