I’ve spent over 30 years working in hotels—engineering, grounds, and security—so I’ve seen just about everything when it comes to events. But this wedding weekend at Ballyowen Golf Club and Crystal Springs Resort truly touched me in a way I didn’t expect.

We arrived early on Friday for the rehearsal and were checked in right away. The front desk staff greeted us with such genuine warmth that it set the tone for the entire weekend. Our room was beautiful, clean, and ready the moment we arrived.

The rehearsal that evening at Ballyowen, just 15 minutes away, went perfectly. The views, the setup, and the staff—everything felt calm and under control. We returned to the hotel for the rehearsal dinner, which was wonderful and gave us a chance to relax and enjoy being together as a family.

Saturday was the big day. The women headed to the golf club to get ready, while the men stayed at the hotel, where we were served food and snacks. The shuttle service picked us up for photos, and everything ran right on schedule.

What truly moved me happened when we arrived for pictures. My 10-year-old grandson was in tears because his tuxedo shoes were painfully tight. The rental company had made a mistake and sent the wrong size. Seeing him hurting like that broke my heart. I mentioned it to our banquet captain, Mark, who brought it to Lee’s attention, and she immediately went to Walmart to buy him a brand-new pair of dress sneakers. He lit up the moment he put them on, and he danced the entire night without a single complaint. That small act of kindness meant the world to us.

After three decades in the hospitality industry, I can say with confidence that it’s rare—very rare—to see such a complicated event run so smoothly. Every detail was handled with care. Every need felt anticipated. Ballyowen Golf Club and Crystal Springs Resort operate with heart, professionalism, and a true commitment to making people feel taken care of.

I cannot recommend this place highly enough. It was a beautiful, flawless weekend we will remember forever.

My wife and I had absolutely amazing experience at Ballyowen Golf Club for our wedding. From the initial tour, planning the wedding, food tasting, all up until the day of, everything was perfect. The communication of the staff was great. They were very responsive to all our emails and questions. The rehearsal day and day of, they were extremely attentive and helpful with everything. Their collaboration with all our vendors was great. They really assisted with making sure we were following our day of timeline and staying on track with the schedule, which took a lot of stress off of us because we could just focus on enjoying the day. The food and drinks were so delicious, and this was something we really valued since we’re both huge foodies! The cocktail hour and receptions area were beautifully arranged. Our guests are still talking to us about how beautiful the day was and how delicious the food was. We highly recommend Ballyowen for a memorable wedding experience!

We were married at Ballyowen on Aug 26, 2023 and it was a dream! From the first time we drove through the gates through the hills of the course I knew this was the place.

Ballyowen has everything and it’s all right at one venue for your guests. We knew we wanted an outdoor wedding ceremony, a summer garden party feel and Ballyowen delivered. They always have flowers blooming in their ceremony space so in addition to our own flowers it looked beautiful! The backdrop of the mountains and rolling hills of the golf course was picturesque.

We were talking private pictures on the golf course during the cocktail hour but we could interact with our guests who were on the patio of the clubhouse. We heard raving reviews about the food at cocktail hour.

The reception area is so cute and intimate, seating 130 comfortably. There are glass windows around the entire room so your guests can enjoy sunset and many of them took pictures of their families out by the fire pits during golden hour.

What is so cool about Crystal Springs is that you can go up early at stay at Minerals for a few days before the wedding. We had family come in early from out of state and some guests who wanted to make a vacation out of it. We had so much fun at the many pools, bars, and restaurants enjoying some relaxing time with family and friends before the big day. We even hosted our rehearsal dinner at a local restaurant in Hamburg, 10 mins from Minerals.

If you’re looking for an accommodating, stress free all inclusive space then look no further than Ballyowen and Minerals at Crystal Springs!

Our entire wedding process was extremely smooth. From the initial tour and date selection with Julie to working with Silje, our day of wedding coordinator. The staff were professional and kept in communication throughout the months leading up to the wedding and always answered my questions in a timely manner. The day of was perfect! Our bridal suite was great and the venue was stunning. Easy transportation arranged to and from the hotel was another plus. Food and drinks were fantastic as well (well cooked steak, signature cocktails, big selection, tons of appetizers during cocktail hour, etc.). Loved having the all in one package with drinks and food. Our cocktail hour was HUGE! I also think that my vendors had a good experience with communicating to Ballyowen staff beforehand and setting up during the day. The reception was spacious but also homey feeling. Would highly recommend to anyone looking in the area.

From start to finish the day was perfect. It was easy to communicate with everyone involved and for the price charged, my husband and I really felt we got our moneys worth. Stunning views for a fall wedding. Couldn’t recommend this space more!!!!

My husband and I had our wedding here in June 2023 and everything was wonderful! From when we first went to view all the venues, the communication and support throughout the wedding planning, and the day of. We had the best day and all of our guests kept raving about the food and so much space to mingle and enjoy the night! Would absolutely recommend having your wedding here!

We had our wedding on 5.27.23 at the Ballyowen Golf Club venue. Silje and Julia were amazing and made the process so easy! I had a lot of questions and they always put me at ease! The venue was the easiest part of wedding planning! Our guests raved about the view from cocktail hour and even the food from the reception! Mark was my assistant for the day - and he was amazing! He was one of our favorite parts of the day! He was so attentive! We can not recommend Ballyowen enough - from the terrific staff to the beautiful venue itself! Everything went perfectly! If we could do it again, we would choose this venue over and over each time!

We couldn't have had a more beautiful and extraordinary wedding without the help of the amazing Ballyowen staff. Everything went smoothly from planning to reception! We loved it and are so happy we chose to have our reception here! Our guests gave many compliments about the venue itself, the service and the food! Special thanks to Mark for making sure we as bride and groom had everything we need while taking pictures and through out the reception! Silje, you were a spectacular coordinator and so helpful! The venue is beautiful inside and out! Very romantic!

We were so lucky to find our perfect place on the first day of searching, having toured all five properties of the Crystal Spring collection Ballyowen was the one. It can’t be said enough about how perfect our day was on June 18, 2023. From the moment we arrived for the tour to our last goodbyes that night, joy is the only word that can describe how we felt. Julie and Silje took every chance to communicate with us along the way for how to plan our event, provided a timeline of each step and helped with our final choices. The food tasting was superb as was the overall presentation, taste and abundance of food provided to our guests. They also made sure to accommodate our guests with dietary restrictions. They truly made us feel like family and still five months later, we receive compliments from our guest of how much they enjoyed themselves which was our goal. The outdoor ceremony area has such a wonderful view of the majestic scenery in Hamburg which provided a stunning backdrop to our day and I knew this was our place the moment my now wife saw it for the first time. The atmosphere of the main building is one I would call intimate with the ability of opening the main windows giving a feel of openness and warmth. There were fire pits our guests enjoyed as well as the cocktail hour having indoor / outdoor seating throughout. We had a headcount of 90 and there was plenty of space for additional tables if needed. If you desire a reasonably priced, soup to nuts fantastic venue for your big day, Ballyowen will not disappoint.

My now husband and I held our 10.22.23 wedding here. From the moment we took our tour with Julie in late fall 2022, we were determined to quickly book a fall 2023 wedding. The selling point was the gorgeous fall foliage and mountain views. The staff were all professional, responsive, and accommodating. Julie was our main contact for about six months and she was helpful and kind. Then we were connected with coordinator, Lee, who we cannot say enough nice things about. Lee was so responsive to all of our contacts and helped put our minds at ease. It's stressful planning a wedding and your mind is racing every second with details but it was comforting knowing that Lee and the Crystal Springs staff were quick to answer. Our food tasting also blew us away and we knew that the food would be excellent on the wedding day. Unsurprisingly, we received so many compliments on the setting and food from our guests! All of our items were set-up with care and the bridal suite was a blessing to have throughout the day and night to get ready in and store our belongings. We cannot forget to mention our maitre d' Nicole! Nicole was present throughout the wedding as needed and handled all the details and communication with the vendors to ensure that everything ran smoothly. She took us and our photographers and videographer out on the golf cart (in the freezing cold!) to help us capture our photos and even offered us hand warmers. Thank you, all, for an unforgettable wedding. :) Do not hesitate to book Ballyowen for any special event!