A Dream Wedding Experience!

Our wedding on June 24, 2023, at Crystal Springs Resort was an absolute fairytale, and we couldn't have asked for a more perfect venue to celebrate our special day! We first wanted to thank Kathleen, Sophia, and Hector! They helped our day flow well and took away all our stress! From the stunning Emerald Ballroom to the breathtaking cocktail hour in the Rotunda Room, and the unforgettable after-party at the Biosphere Pool and Grand Cascades Hotel, Crystal Springs Resort truly exceeded all expectations.

The Emerald Ballroom provided the most enchanting setting for our ceremony and reception. The elegant decor, beautiful chandeliers, and grand architecture set the stage for a truly magical celebration. The venue's staff was incredibly attentive, ensuring that every detail was taken care of, allowing us to focus solely on enjoying our wedding day to the fullest.

The cocktail hour in the Rotunda Room was nothing short of amazing. The space was not only visually stunning but also exuded a warm and inviting ambiance. Our guests were captivated by the breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape, and the carefully crafted hors d'oeuvres and drinks were an absolute delight for the palate. The impeccable service and attention to every guest's needs made the cocktail hour a memorable experience for everyone.

The after-party at the Biosphere Pool and Grand Cascades Hotel was an absolute blast! It was the perfect way to keep the celebration going well into the night. The Biosphere Pool area created an atmosphere of pure fun and relaxation, and our guests had an incredible time dancing and mingling under the stars. The setting was unique and unforgettable, making it a truly one-of-a-kind experience for our wedding guests.

The Grand Cascades Hotel served as a magnificent backdrop for our entire wedding weekend. The luxurious accommodations and impeccable service offered a comfortable and enjoyable stay for both us and our guests. The resort's amenities, including the spa and golf courses, provided endless opportunities for relaxation and entertainment.

Throughout the entire planning process, Kathleen and the Crystal Springs Resort team was a joy to work with. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine care for making our wedding day special were evident in every interaction. They were responsive to all our inquiries and worked closely with us to bring our vision to life.

Our wedding at Crystal Springs Resort was truly a dream come true. The picturesque surroundings, stunning venues, and top-notch service made it an unforgettable experience for us and all our guests. If you're looking for a wedding venue that offers beauty, luxury, and exceptional hospitality, Crystal Springs Resort should be at the top of your list. We wholeheartedly recommend them to any couple planning their special day.

With heartfelt gratitude,

Michelle and James

We had our wedding at Grand Cascades in December 2022 and we can honestly say that the staff and venue met and exceeded every expectation we had. The day went by so quickly but reflecting back on everything and in speaking with our guests, Crystal Springs was incredible in every way including service, food, value, attention to detail, and just the overall ambiance of the hotel and venue.

Many months prior to the wedding we worked with Jean who helped us book the wedding and do all of the pre-details. Jean was easy to work with, flexible, and answered all of the questions we had whenever we reached out to her. Once we got closer to the date we met our coordinator Kathleen, who took over from there. Kathleen was honestly a rock star in so many ways and was there at a moment's notice whenever we needed her throughout the days prior to the wedding and the wedding day. We had a few last minute emergencies/requests that Kathleen handled with grace and ease and always seemed to be one step ahead of our requests. I cannot say enough good things about her quality service and helpfulness!!!

Our Maitre D' Hector and Bridal Attendant Julianna were equally amazing. Julianna was extremely helpful and always by our side whenever we needed anything during the wedding day, as was Hector. One of our favorite parts of the night was when they pulled us from the cocktail hour a few minutes early so that we could view the reception room for the first time all decorated and prepared. After we saw the room they took us to the bridal suite where they set up candles and Champagne and gave us a huge selection of hors devours that they set aside from the cocktail hour to nibble on while we took a few minutes to relax by ourselves. This was an amazing touch that made the night even more special. Aside from this, these two were always there to fill our drinks and provide whatever we needed as the party went on.

In terms of the cocktail hour, the food was delicious and extremely plentiful. We went with the platinum package and our guests were not disappointed with any of the selections. We were able to try a few of the apps ourselves, which were delicious, but our guests raved to us about the food and how amazing it was. Our personal favorites were the raw bar, the lamb shanks, the peking duck bar, the brisket cornbread, and the lobster roll. All of the seafood items were amazing to be honest and there was a vast selection of options to choose from for literally anyone. We had a few guests who have gluten allergies and the staff was extremely accommodating and even labeled a few of the stations as gluten free upon our request.

Moving on to the reception. The room itself was decorated for winter/Christmas and we opted for table settings with mostly white flowers, lanterns and lots of votive candles, which looked amazing with the Christmas trees and wreaths that were already setup. We opted to add amber colored up-lighting, which I would HIGHLY recommend. It costed about $1,700, which is not cheap, but it made the room look amazing and I think was one of the best additions we could've added. If you're on the fence, just bite the bullet and add up-lighting.

In terms of food and service, again, everything was first rate. We had the fig and arugula salad first, which was already plated as the guests entered and then after introductions and dances we had the mushroom and truffle bisque. The salad was good, but the soup was amazing! My husband finished his whole bowl even after we ate plenty of appetizers. Our dinner options were the seared chicken breast, the steak, and the Moroccan sea bass. Again our guests raved about the food and most of the plates we saw were eaten clean. During the reception the head chef even came to our table to see how we liked the food which was an awesome touch. The steak meal was honestly the best steak I've ever had at a wedding (i know we're biased). The chef shared that all of the steaks were sous vide and then seared off to whatever temperature was ordered, and it was apparent by how delicious they were. Again, this is just another testament to the attention to detail and the overall service level of Crystal Springs.

The rest of the party was amazing and went by in the blink of an eye. Bartenders and wait staff were outstanding and kept the open bar flowing the entire night. Fun was certainly had by all who attended.

FOr our after-party we opted to do it in the Biosphere pool which I would also say is a must do. Some of our guests were a little hesitant when we told them to pack a swimsuit, but I can honestly say that everyone who came down to the pool had an after-party they will never forget. The ambiance was again amazing and was exactly what we wanted for our wedding. We partied into the night at the pool and the staff was there for whatever we needed. One request my husband had was to offer pre-purchase cigars at the bar for guests to take which they happily did without question.

The day after the wedding we held a breakfast for our guests in the Rotunda(cocktail hour) room, which was really nice as well. The food was delicious and everyone enjoyed being back in the beautiful room one last time. Definitely a good option if you're considering it.

We were also able to pick up all of our decorations, bridal suite items, and wedding "stuff" the following day from Kathleen. Everything was neatly packaged and labeled and not one thing was lost, broken, or left behind. Again I cant express how amazing the wedding staff is at Crystal Springs and I would tell anyone interested in this venue to 100% book it. Our guests LOVED the hotel and equally loved the venue. Our only regret from the weekend is that the wedding is over and we can't do the whole thing again!

After almost giving up on the long and stressful search, we stumbled across Minerals Resort and Spa through a friend who recommended Crystal Springs to us. We fell in love with the place from the moment we saw it. A few months later, on Memorial Day Weekend, we said our "I DOs" in the beautiful garden and partied the night away under the starry skies. It was the most amazing day… weekend… of our lives! This was partly due to the awesome staff at Minerals that took care of us from beginning to end. Nicole and Maria had been an integral part of our planning process and were such a pleasure to work with. They literally took care of everything concerning the venue, overnight accommodations, post wedding breakfast and much much more. The garden ceremony was gorgeous, the reception at the Pavilion was incredible. The food, the scenic backdrop, the weather, everything was perfect! The staff on the day of was extraordinary! Destiny, our bridal attendant was so attentive and took such great care of us. Our Maitre’d, Stephanie, was fantastic. She made sure everything went on seamlessly and that it was! The rest of the staff was also great. They went above and beyond to make our special day wonderful and we are so thankful for their outstanding services! Overall, it was one of the best decisions we’ve made throughout the wedding process. We had an unforgettable weekend and our guests are still coming to us raving about how our wedding was the best ever! The only downside... it went by so fast! We would, without a doubt, recommend Minerals to anyone!

My husband and I just recently got married at Ballyowen Golf Club and were completely blown away. From first being in contact with their wedding sales manager, Julie, we knew Ballyowen was the perfect venue for our big day. Julie is very knowledgeable, personable and patient. She answered about 100 questions from us throughout the planning process before we were introduced to our wedding coordinator, Taylor, who was equally as amazing. Taylor unfortunately parted ways with Ballyowen about a month before our wedding, which is when we were introduced to our new coordinator, Lee. Lee did not skip a beat and after our first call with her we knew we were in great hands! She had all of Taylor’s detailed notes ready to go and not even one minor detail got lost in translation. That brings us to the big day. Julie and Lee were both there all day long, attending to all of mine and my bridesmaids’ needs. Everything was set up meticulously and beautifully. They both made sure to watch me walk down the aisle and held on to both my dress train and veil to make sure they didn’t blow away on a super windy day. We were then introduced to our Maitre’D for the evening, Mike. Mike was our right hand man for the rest of the day. From bringing us plates of food and champagne in the bridal suite for some alone time after the ceremony, to making sure our band had enough time to play, to keeping us laughing all night long, Mike was absolutely phenomenal. I truly feel like Julie, Lee and Mike are now family. We’ve received endless compliments about how beautiful the venue was, how amazing the food was and how much fun every one had. The icing on the cake was how affordable Ballyowen was compared to other venues we inquired about with less than Ballyowen’s top notch service. If you are thinking about booking Ballyowen as your wedding venue, just know that they will completely exceed all of your expectations!

My 8/30 wedding was beyond expectations because of the team i had behind me

My husband and I got married at Crystal Springs at the end of April and they exceeded all expectations. There were roughly 216 guests and 70 rooms booked between Grand Cascades and Minerals Lodge and had a lot of out of state guests- which made this venue very convenient for our needs. Our rehearsal dinner and a welcome party was the Friday night before for over 100 people. Lastly, we also had an after party at Crystal Tavern immediately after the reception which served about 100 people. We also had 5 foursomes of golf the day before, which was booked through the pro-shop which went smoothly. Needless to say, we did all wedding events at Crystal Springs- all executed perfectly.

Sarah was our wedding coordinator who reached out to us at the end of January to schedule a detail meeting a tastings. Sarah was more than thorough covering every aspect of the day including the church which was off-site. She was so gracious with our long lists of questions and looked into everything we asked. We continued to email and speak on the phone up until the wedding day.

As soon as we got back to the venue from the church Daniel escorted us (including bridal party) to the Willow room which was stocked with snacks, drinks, champagne, and beer as we waited for photos to begin and any waiting time.

Cocktail hour was absolutely stunning in the grand rotunda room. Stations throughout (all tastefully decorated) and all passed h'orderves nicely presented. All workers were professionally dressed. The food was raved by all guests.

We couldn't have been luckier than to have Daniel that night. He was personable, fun, professional, and organized. He stuck to the schedule graciously and always had food in front of us and a drink in our hand. He was an attentive collaborator with the band for the flow of the evening. Everything ran smoothly.

We had our wedding @ the Black Bear Golf Club it was within our budget and it was everything and more we could’ve hoped for. They allowed me to set up the day before since I DIY my wedding. The staff, the food and environment was great and it made our special day amazing and beautiful!

We got married at Grand Cascades and it was the wedding of my dreams. Crystal springs continued to surprise me with their generosity and making every moment special and perfect. Sara, our wedding coordinator was absolutely incredible. She made everything go so smoothly and made sure our day was perfect. Our bridal attendant Michael was glued to my side the entire day and he was amazing! I cannot recommend this venue enough. Thank you for everything crystal springs!!!!

My (now) husband and I were pretty picky with where we wanted our wedding to be. We knew we wanted it to be outside or at an outdoor venue (we got married in June 2019), but we also didn't want our guests having to use a Porta-potty. When we saw the Minerals Hotel pavilion - we knew it fulfilled every single one of our wishes! It's an incredibly beautiful space and Erika and Nicole were SO incredibly helpful throughout the entire process! We were planning things from another state and they were so accommodating and just truly wonderful to work with. I don't know what we would've done without Erika the day of. She helped put out all of our decorations and even saved a few disasters from happening (like when our limo to the church didn't show up). The food was great and everyone of our guests kept on raving about how it was the best wedding they've ever been to. You won't regret choosing the pavilion!

PHENOMENAL RESORT and STAFF!!! WOW so happy we choose to get married at Minerals Crystal's Springs, The staff the food the LOCATION everything was over the top and everything we wanted for our Magical day. Danielle, Kathy Stephanie, Shaun were the most amazing people they made our Wedding day perfectand just AMAZING! Can't wait to go back to crystals Spring for vacation or just a weekend getaway:)