Amber Grove Reviews
Reviews
4.9 out of 5 rating
4.9 out of 5 rating
38 Reviews
99% recommend it
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Paige Sent on 04/02/2024Beautiful Venue
Amber Grove is a beautiful venue. We had an excellent experience from the tour to the main event. John’s expertise and experience was invaluable in helping us plan and execute a beautiful wedding. Top notch staff, as well.Amber Grove's reply:
It was a pleasure sharing this day with you. You and your mother were ideal clients. You are welcome back anytime. -
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Emma J. Sent on 05/08/2023Amber Grove was the perfect wedding venue!
John and the Amber Grove team were phenomenal! I did not have a wedding planner, so John's input and guidance was perfect for a bride who needed a little more support. Amber Grove has put on over 900 weddings under John's supervision and it shows - everything was professionally done and went by seamlessly. The staff at Amber Grove seemed prepared to handle anything. The grounds themselves are gorgeous, we were married in front of the oak tree and had our reception in the tent, both were beautiful backgrounds to a wonderful evening. I would highly recommend Amber Grove! -
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Nancy E. Sent on 11/30/2022The best day ever!
John and his venue are so amazing! John was so helpful and accommodating and the venue was just absolutely perfect! John made our wedding day so easy, so much fun , and unforgettable. HE IS THE BEST!!! -
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Loren M. Sent on 08/03/2022So beautiful!
Amber Grove was the perfect place to have our wedding! The whole place is so beautiful and having our photos, ceremony, and reception all in different areas of the same location made things so easy for us and straightforward for our guests. John, the owner, is very kind and really seemed to care about us and wanted us to have a great day. He worked with us based on our various needs (food restrictions, time for photos, early arrival times, etc…) so that we had what we needed. Speaking of food, it was EXCELLENT. We had been worried since we didn’t have a chance to taste anything ourselves before the wedding but we had no reason to be nervous. Everything was a huge hit. I heard from a colleague that my boss spent several minutes on a Monday morning call just talking about how delicious the food was! And everyone had a different favorite dish (which tells me that all the dishes were pretty great). I don’t think you can go wrong here so if you’re considering Amber Grove, my advice to you (and other couples we’ve spoken to) is to just do it. You won’t be disappointed. -
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Tayla H. Sent on 04/22/2022Caring, worked with me, made sure everything was awesome
Heaways answered my emails pretty quickly always answered all of my questions I bothered that poor man way too much but he always answered and didn't mind me blowing up the emails. He made sure everything was perfect helped us with everything let me Unpack a day earlier helped me with prices and great food selection -
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Monika A. Sent on 07/22/2021
Dream Wedding Venue!
I cannot praise Amber Grove enough. The venue search process was so stressful, until we found Amber Grove. I was so tired of looking at venues that were either going to break the bank or were not what we had imagined. But then on a Monday in November, my Husband found AG and I shot off an inquiry at 9:45pm....I had a response from the owner, John, by 9:51pm. When we toured AG the next day, we knew Amber Grove was it! The venue is beyond beautiful, John is wonderful to work with (the responsiveness takes the cake!), and our day was incredible. I think the photos can speak for the beauty, but for the rest.... One of my pregnant friends told me the day after the wedding that she had a "food-hangover" because the food was so amazing at AG! The food is amazing but confirmation like that is all you need! Also the drinks...John's bartenders are SO GOOD...our speciality cocktails were Kentucky mules and john dalys and our friends are still talking about how good these drinks were! John let us bring reception supplies to the venue a day early which also saved so much stress and work on the day of the wedding. The staff even packaged up to-go boxes of food and put them in our getaway car at the end of the night!! My husband and I could really relax and enjoy the day! I am just sad that it's over because we really enjoyed our time planning with John! AG is a dream. -
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Tina H. Sent on 05/10/2021Phenomenal Experience
Our wedding event this past weekend could not have gone off better! Planning a wedding during the COVID pandemic has been quite the process. John made planning easy and stress free. We had an absolutely beautiful wedding this past weekend (May 8, 2021). John was with us every step of the way! (I am the mother of the bride and am extremely thankful for all John's guidance!) The grounds of Amber Grove are spectacularly gorgeous! On top of the normal decorations, the surrounding area was popping with beautiful greenery and flowers. The staff at Amber Grove could not have been more welcoming and accommodating. The food was not your typical wedding food, it was DELICIOUS!! I just cannot give enough praise and thanks for John and his staff! Thank you for everything!!Amber Grove's reply:
Tina,
Dani’s wedding was a pure joy for me. I am happy you felt the same. Thank you for your kind words. -
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Lindsey M. Sent on 11/08/2019LOVE working with John at Amber Grove!
John is so awesome to work with. He's professional and flexible to accommodate our needs and budget, and his venue is some homey and personal. We can't wait to get married there! -
Rachel S. Sent on 11/07/2021
Dream Wedding
John made everything so easy! He was a wonderful host and was great at keeping everything rolling on time throughout the day. The food was incredible- all the guests had nothing but positive things to say about the food, the property, and John! Highly recommend having your wedding here- it’s absolutely beautiful and John is constantly making beautiful improvements. You’ll fall in love just touring the property! -
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Regina Sent on 10/22/2019Professional & Kind Hearted
WE MET WITH THE MANAGER OF AMBER GROVE AND HE WAS VERY PROFESSIONAL AND KNOWLEDGEABLE. WE LOVED HOW HE TOOK TIME OUT TO EXPLAIN HIS HISTORY AND THE HISTORY OF HIS PLACE.Amber Grove's reply:
Thank you for your kind words. Amber Grove means everything to me and I love sharing it with wonderful couples like you and Steven. I look forward to helping you have a special day that everyone will remember. -
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Mary A. Sent on 03/03/2020Amber Grove was everything I dreamed of!
My husband and I got married at Amber Grove in November 2019. We had the most AMAZING experience through the whole process. John was absolutely amazing and walked us through every step. He was always available and answered all of my questions. Everyone says that planning a wedding is so stressful, but John eased all of my worries and made the whole experience a memorable one! We can't wait for future events at Amber Grove! -
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Kate Sent on 11/29/2019
Perfect Wedding Venue!
Amber Grove has everything you need to make your dream wedding come true! We chose to have our ceremony under the large tree but had comfort knowing the beautiful barn was available if it rained on our day. The inside of the house provided a perfect intimate setting for cocktail hour and guests were free to roam about the beautiful, well-manicured grounds outside the house as well. The tent was the ultimate reception location offering flexibility depending on the time of year (heat, AC, roll up sides). There was ample space inside the tent to set up the reception however we wanted. A large dance floor provided space for our guests to dance and celebrate throughout the night. Amber Grove requires the use of their food which, as we heard from countless guests through the night, was the best wedding food they’ve ever had. Everything we ate was fantastic and we’ve enjoyed eating leftovers for days after the event.
The best thing about Amber Grove, however, is the owner John McBride. John has a passion for what he does and it shows every time you talk to him. He has 20+ years of experience hosting weddings under his belt and his constant improvements to Amber Grove prove that he truly cares about every bride (and groom!) that walk through the front door. Amber Grove was the first venue we toured and none of the others we found came close to Amber Grove’s value. Take a tour and see for yourself! -
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Megan C. Sent on 02/15/2020John is one-of-a-kind. I was blown away by my entire experience.
I highly recommend this venue to anyone who wants a more personal, and down-to-earth feel to their wedding. John is an amazing host and I was and still am so grateful for him. -
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Kelly Sent on 06/22/2019Historic, cozy hospitality
We adored our wedding at Amber Grove! John McBride, the venue owner and coordinator extraordinaire, was wonderful to work with. We had no need for a wedding planner, as he served as the master of ceremonies and our go-to for all wedding needs.
The venue itself is beautiful, and has flowers blooming all through the spring and summer months. I especially loved the size of the tented reception area and the rain-safe barn option for the ceremony. Our 130 guests fit very comfortably in the space. The grounds were also perfect for yard games and for the nieces and nephews to run around.
What we heard most about from our guests was the food! Guests loved the delicious and filling southern-style comfort food we chose for our wedding. It was also reasonably priced!
Amber Grove is a well-oiled wedding venue thanks to John McBride and his team. Our wedding went off without a hitch, and we would recommend it to anyone.
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Maggie Sent on 07/01/2018I'm so glad we chose to have our wedding at Amber Grove. We had family coming from all over, so we wanted a place to have good food, friends, and views - Amber Grove knocked it out of the park. From having folks ooh and aah over the barn setup for the ceremony to continuing to remember the delicious food weeks after the event, it was definitely a hit. They were so easy to work with and made setting up all the little details a breeze. Also, pretty much all of our guests took pictures on the "bride swing" which was adorable to watch.
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Sheree Sent on 06/07/2018I can't say enough great things about Amber Grove and John. I was picturing an outdoor ceremony when we were touring venues, but it was important that the back up rain plan be functional and pretty as well. When we saw the barn at Amber Grove, we both fell in love with it and decided it would be the ceremony site regardless of weather. John was very accommodating and let us do another tour with additional family members before we signed the contract. He was always prompt in responding to my emails. We met a couple of times to go over the menu and details, and he always offered advice when I hadn't decided on something yet. He ran the rehearsal for us on Friday, and our family loved him. For the wedding he was always there when we needed him without hovering around. The food was amazing! John promised we wouldn't leave hungry, and he was right. A waiter brought us some passed appetizers right after the ceremony before we started pictures. For dinner we chose to lead the line through the buffet. We both had plenty to eat and were still so full by dessert that we could barely eat any. Several guests told me it was the best food they had ever had at a wedding. Then we had a bag of boxed food for us to take to the hotel. Neither of us was hungry still, but I was happy to see they had even packed a few of our donuts for us. Everything with Amber Grove ran smoothly throughout the day. The bartenders and staff were great, always friendly and helpful. I definitely recommend this venue!
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