Simply could not be happier with our choice in venue! Hotel Versailles was magical in every way possible.

• FACILITIES: The main reason we chose this venue was because we loved (1) the overall aesthetic and (2) the idea of not having to change locations. We (and most guests) stayed at the hotel, and then had everything in the 1819 Room and hotel bar. (We considered a ceremony on the private patio, but ended up being so happy we did it all indoors as it was hot and rainy on the wedding day.) Everything about the hotel is gorgeous. We also loved that the hotel is ADA-friendly for our guests. First thing guests told us was, "I can see why you picked this place!"

• LOCATION: We chose this out-of-state venue was it was semi-central to guests coming from MI, NY, GA, SC, CA, and WA. Guests flying into Dayton said the Uber wasn't bad to Versailles itself. We were nervous about how small of a town Versailles is for "things for guests to do" but this really wasn't an issue at all. We did the rehearsal dinner in Greenville and hung out a the hotel for the most part.

• SPACE: We had 81 guests including ourselves and that fit perfectly with room for a welcome table area and to dance. Hotel and florist flipped the room during cocktail hour. Love that guests had the option to sit on the private patio away from the music if they wanted.

• SERVICE: Oh my gosh was event staff was FAN-tastic! They were extremely responsive throughout the planning process, which my detail-oriented self SO appreciated as I planned everything myself from out-of-state. They essentially let me pick the layouts of the ceremony and reception with the most helpful tips for flow and set-up. Their event portal is easy to use. We had a few initial hiccups with guests booking rooms in our block, but we eventually got that resolved. One of my dreams was a glass of prosecco for each guest at the ceremony. The hotel was so kind to let me use their gift shop shelves for this (which was used for displaying cheesecake at the reception) -- it was STUNNING! I was initially nervous about not having a day-of coordinator, but it all ended up perfect.

• FOOD: To. Die. For. This was the most complimented thing by our guests hands down. We went with the apple-stuffed chicken and braised ribs for main options, fingerling potatoes and honey-glazed carrots for sides, and cheesecake for dessert. Great selection for drinks. They also had great attention to dietary restrictions and allergies, making all the dishes inclusive at no extra charge. Even the tasting experience was 10/10. It was the first planning thing that was actually fun for us, and really set the vibe for what to expect at the wedding.

• SETUP / TEARDOWN: They worked seamlessly with all the other vendors, including coordinating black tablecloth rental (white comes with the room). The only things we set up and took down were signs and the personal touches for the welcome table and prosecco shelves. Hotel and florist did the rest! They even shipped me the table number clips after the wedding (we forgot / clean-up staff accidentally picked up).

• PRICING: So reasonable for what we got! I love that the hotel is trying to give you a great overall experience, rather than nickel-and-dime every little thing like other wedding industry venues. We also needed very minimal decor as the hotel was exactly the vibe we wanted, which saved us on that part of wedding expenses as well.

(The only potential improvement I could recommend is including an hour of so of rehearsal time in the 1819 Room rental for the night before. The hotel was upfront about letting us know they couldn't guarantee no one else would reserve the space, which is completely fair. We could've booked it for the full day at half-price to guarantee it, but it was just a lot of money for 30-60 min of rehearsal time (didn't need the day before for set-up). It all worked out as the room wasn't reserved though!)

Guests are still talking about the classy vibe of the hotel, the amazing food, and the quality of the hotel rooms months after our wedding. I cannot thank and commend the staff enough for an absolutely perfect day and overall experience! We would get married again there in a heartbeat, and we can't wait to have a place to visit for our anniversaries!

My husband lived in the next town over (I'm from MI with years in NYC). We decided to look around him and I was floored at this gorgeous hotel. We ate there the night before our appointment because I'm gluten intolerant and I was stunned. Local farm to table but NYC quality made my NYCer heart sing.

We couldn't have been happier with our decision to have the wedding at Hotel Versailles. They couldn't have been better about helping us plan and being BEYOND accommodating. The entire staff has become like family and we absolutely love coming back.

My friends and family from NYC, SF, Scottsdale, even the Netherlands were floored at the beauty of the art deco hotel, the quality of the restaurant, and hospitality of ALL the staff.

We did a weekend event and rented out the entire hotel. It made it extra special.

The beverage director Samantha connected me with a hair stylist (that worked at the hotel!) and she made my dream come true of an opera singer for my ceremony - also works at the hotel! Just from asking if there was anything else we needed to secure in our planning.

Jordan helped us coordinate the event like an absolute pro and Brittany...holy moly with boots on the ground and every detail. Brittany has moved on but Tina was just promoted from within and she's a rockstar.

Part of writing this review was also because I wanted to share that this quaint and rural community really has it all. There are musicians and talent everywhere.
- Sidney Flower Shop (111 E Russell Road) - Betsy and team did amazing flowers for us and my husband has been going there for 20+ years. They even pulled lavender from their own garden to put in my bouquets!
- Make Up - Local make up artist Trista Noe is spectacular (IG: tristanoemakeup)
- Photography: Kristin Allen is a phenomenal Photographer in Sidney OH (IG: kristinallen_photography)
- Opera Singer: Look up George Brahler on YouTube - former Air Force trumpet player and singer extraordinaire!!! Holy chills Batman!
- Cake: Our daughter has her own bakery and did the cake/cupcakes, located in Sidney. She even made them out of an organic flour from Italy to avoid allergen issues for me and several of our guests. (IG: Chronically_sweet_bakery)
Dress: From a donation shop in Ann Arbor that is a charity. Proceeds go to help cancer patients in the area. The link at the bottom gives the story as posted by our photographer and tags the shop. (IG: thebridesproject)
Dress and Tuxs: We had already paid for tuxes from MW. :( When I was trying to find hair and makeup, I called Heidi at Antionette's Bridal, right across the street from Hotel Versailles. She was the kindest person even though I already had my dress. She also has connections for tuxes and local vendors. A long time local, former hair stylist and a kind soul, I cannot thank her enough. She helped connect me with Trista and helped me source more locally. She also started sending donations to the Bride Project after I told her about it. LOVE! (Website: antionettebridal.com)
DJ: My husband's ex-wife and her husband actually DJed our wedding. He came out of retirement to help us out but there are local DJs. Ours was July 6th and we pulled it together quickly so it was hard to find someone who wasn't booked or on vacation.

I cannot recommend this venue more. It's a gem we want to be there for decades to come.
Link to pics and dress story: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DCfAJBoykKL/?igsh=OHFzdjB0MTRhOWh5