Carmen's Country Inn & Gardens Reviews
Reviews
4.8 out of 5 rating
4.8 out of 5 rating
110 Reviews
97% recommend it
Awards
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Logan H. Sent on 07/15/2023
Tranquil Gardens, Great Staff
When we started visiting venues, we were shocked by the a la carte pricing and caterer restrictions. Between paying per ceremony chair, linen, etc and having to use an "approved caterer" and needing to get insurance, we weren't sure if a traditional wedding venue would work for us. In fact, we almost didn't go to our visit at Carmen's after several prior visits to other locations. However, we are so happy that we did!! Carmen's takes care of everything, included in the pricing, from food to linens to the cake.
We used Carmen's new outdoor grotto for our ceremony and Cathy opened the outdoor bar, which was favored by our guests. The gardens are beautiful for pictures. Make sure to visit the venue in the summer to see the true beauty with all the flowers and greenery full bloom.
Carmen's food is delicious. We recommend their homemade manicotti as a plated app! Kathy accommodated a couple of our guests who had special dietary restrictions. We also had boxes of Carmen's pizza for a late night snack (if you know, you know).
The venue has done a nice job updating the outside area. There is a deck attached to the dance floor, which many of our guests enjoyed after dinner. We would love to see the venue modernize the bridal room and a few little touches inside.
Overall, you can't beat the value and we are so happy that we tied the knot at Carmen's!
Carmen's Country Inn & Gardens's reply:
Hi Logan,
Thank you so much for your review.
All the best to You and Steve
Warm regards,
Cathy -
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Maddie C. Sent on 05/23/2023Everything we could have imagined
Carmen’s was actually the first and only venue we looked at. We were immediately in love with it and everything they had to offer. The food was amazing and we got a lot of compliments on it! The cake was even better, my husband was most excited to eat the cake! We are a very relaxed couple so we didn’t have many worries but we were nervous about how everyone would walk for the ceremony as well as how the ceremony should flow. Cathy immediately helped create a game plan and figure out who goes first, last, etc. She also fluffed my dress for me before I walked down the aisle which was super thoughtful. The bar and wait staff were very nice and diligent of the guests needs. Cathy was amazing during the planning process, she responded quickly to my emails and answered all my questions! We were so relaxed during the planning process and on our wedding day because of Cathy’s support. I loved that she cared and was there to see our vision and experience it with us! We truly got everything we wanted and more! We can’t thank Cathy and her team enough for all they did to go above and beyond!Carmen's Country Inn & Gardens's reply:
Thank you Maddie, for your kind words and review!
Hosting your wedding was an honor and a sweet memory I will always have.
P.s . It was my honor to fluff your lovely gown :)
Cathy
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Holly S. Sent on 05/02/2023Absolutely Perfect!
Carmen's was absolutely spot on for our wedding day! Cathy made the entire process easy and non stressful. She even helped in every way she could the day of the wedding! The Ceremony was beautiful. The reception was beautiful. Everything was perfect! The staff was amazing, the bartenders were on top of things and the food was delicious. Out of the places we looked at, I am glad we went with Carmen's. There is just so many wonderful things to say about it! 100% would recommended.Carmen's Country Inn & Gardens's reply:
Hi Holly,
Thank you so much for your kind review of our services and
venue...It was such an honor for us to host the first day of your new lives together!
Love and Happiness to you and your family Always!
Cathy -
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Lindsay W. Sent on 10/28/2022Perfect Picturesque Wedding
Carmen's Country Inn and Garden was the perfect choice when choosing an outdoor wedding in Autumn. A beautiful waterfall, greenery covered pagoda, open pavilion, and more options of where you want your ceremony or reception placed at. Our wedding host Cathy and her staff set up our decor just like we envisioned and made the day run smoothly, as well as being accommodating and professional. Cathy was a pleasure to work with!Carmen's Country Inn & Gardens's reply:
Thank you Lindsay for your kind review of our services!
We wish a long and happy married life full of Love!!
Warm regards,
Cathy -
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Sara B. Sent on 09/05/2022The Clark's
The venue was absolute perfection. We couldn't have wished for anything better. The food, atmosphere, and staff were wonderful. I wish I could give them more stars. We are so grateful.Carmen's Country Inn & Gardens's reply:
Hi Sara,
Thank you so much for your kind review.
It was an honor and privilege to host your special day!
Wishing you much love!
Cathy -
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Kristy D. Sent on 10/24/2022Beautiful venue
We absolutely loved Carmen’s County Inn and Gardens for our wedding ceremony and reception. From start to finish Cathy was there to help and make our wedding one we dreamed about. The grounds were beautiful for the perfect ceremony and reception. The hall was nice to accommodate those who loved to dance or just wanted to catch up. We had the chicken cordon bleu bites and mini potato pancakes for cocktail hour. We had the chicken franchise and the beef in burgundy sauce for our meals. Everyone enjoyed the food and it had a lot of flavor. Our wedding cake was delicious and everyone loved it. We definitely will be recommending Carmen’s to everyone. Thank youCarmen's Country Inn & Gardens's reply:
Hello Kristy,
Thank you so much for your kind words and review of
our services!
I wish you much love and a beautiful life together!!
Best Always!!
Cathy -
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Jesse B. Sent on 09/02/2022We had a wonderful experience
This venue is absolutely gorgeous, and they're always upgrading and adding new features. The gardens and fountains are impeccably maintained, and I especially love the gazebo and the arbor....such a beautiful, romantic setting.
Cathy was wonderful to work with from start to finish. We were on a tight budget and initially didn't think we'd be able to afford this venue. However, Cathy personalized a menu for us that fit our budget, without skimping on quality or quantity. She even offered us a mouthwatering special menu item which she added on to our entree selections at a very reasonable price. All the guests agreed that the special menu item was a hit!! The food was delicious, the service was perfect. The ambiance was soft and romantic.
Cathy walked us through everything, which was great because we were clueless. She was extremely patient and thorough, making sure we covered every detail. She bent over backwards to make sure our day went exactly as we wanted it to. Her attention to detail is meticulous.
What was perhaps most impressive to me was that she experienced a great personal loss less than a month before our wedding date, but she never missed a beat. If it wasn't for the fact that the venue is local to us, we would never even have known this had happened because she maintained such a level of professionalism throughout, never letting on what was happening behind the scenes.
From start to finish, our wedding day was absolutely perfect, thanks largely to Cathy and the staff at Carmen's Country Inn and Gardens. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for helping us create our dream wedding!!!!!Carmen's Country Inn & Gardens's reply:
Hi Jesse,
Thank you so much for your kind review. It was an honor and a privilege to host your beautiful wedding day!!
Wishing you much love xoxo
Cathy -
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Alison D. Sent on 08/30/2022Best Wedding Venue - Carmen's Country Inn & Gardens
I just had my wedding at Carmen’s Country Inn and Gardens, I love their venue, it’s so green and flowery and beautiful. They’ve done a lot of work on the hall and it blew my guests away. I wanted a place that was comfortable and had all the amenities to throw a big party but also rustic, and woodsy similar to where I grew up in Poconos and where my husband and I met in Penn State and Carmen’s was the perfect spot to fill all of that criteria. We were married under the gazebo with their waterfall in the back of us and it was perfect. We were able to have bar tenders at the bar to the side to serve guests as they arrived, so really the party began even before the ceremony started, this was a unique benefit of the venue and several people complimented on how much fun they had from start to finish. Every area of the place got full use from our guests, including the cigar deck, the two dance floors and the indoor and outdoor bar.
I also really liked that we had the whole venue to ourselves and there is ample parking and it’s conveniently located close to hotels in the area. Our photos came out amazing with all of the greenery there and we were able to get some shots of golden hour amongst the trees on the property.
Several people complimented us on the food, we had some dietary restrictions from allergies, religious reasons, etc.. and we ended up having five entrée choices. All of the food was so fresh and perfectly seasoned. We also opted to have the chocolate fountain and Venetian table of pastries in addition to the cake and everyone loved the assortment especially the little ones. It was so sweet, my little cousin Teddy exclaimed “that cake is so beautiful!” when it came time for us to cut the cake so hopefully that gives some perspective on the decorating skill there.
I also appreciated that several things came standard at Carmen’s (chivari chairs, linens / tablecloths, catering) where other venues you had to coordinate all of that separately.
Aside from the great food, the beauty and all of the amenities of the location, the main reason I went with Carmen’s was the coordinator there, Cathy. She went above and beyond to make sure we had everything on our special day. Her quick responses and attention to detail were such a big help in what is already a stressful process that is planning a wedding, especially considering the challenges that COVID presented which forced us to re-schedule our date so ultimately I was in contact with Cathy over 2 years to make the wedding I wanted a reality. Cathy really worked with us and I’ll always be grateful for that. That level of service stood out the most in our wedding venue search and I’m so happy we make the choice we did.
One last point I’d like to highlight to close is an experience my stepmom made me aware of where she had requested Barefoot wine for the wine at the cocktail hour and reception and it wasn’t at the bar initially. The bartender actually went out to a liquor store close by to ensure we had what was requested. So I hope that gives helpful context on the experience you’ll have if you choose Carmen’s. It’s a local family run business and venue and we really appreciated the experience of working with them which I don’t think would have been possible if we had gone with a hotel venue or big hall where multiple events are going on at the same time.Carmen's Country Inn & Gardens's reply:
Hi Alison,
Thank you so much for your kind review!
It was a honor to host your beautiful wedding day.
We know you and Prateek had to wait 2 years because of Covid.
But, we made it happen and it was a great party and beautiful wedding!! Thank you again for the privilege of hosting your wedding day!!
Wishing you a beautiful life xoxo Cathy -
Christine P. Sent on 07/05/2022
Carmen's Country Inn
What can I say from start to finish they made our wedding everything I wanted and more from food to staff and venue itself. Thank you so much for making my dreams come true.
Cathy you are amazing as well as your staff.Carmen's Country Inn & Gardens's reply:
Hi Christine,
Thank you so much for your review!
I was an honor for me and my staff to host your wedding day!
You made a beautiful bride!!
All the best to you,
Cathy -
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Stacey S. Sent on 06/13/2022
Carmen's country inn and gardens
The venue itself is stunning. It sits back off main roads surrounded by the outdoors. At Carmen's, the gardens outside were full of flowers and fountains. There was plenty of space and a multitude of benches for seating throughout the gardens. A large deck off of the main entrance overlooks the outside area from above. Inside the venue was up to date and monderized with decor and up-lighting. The main dining area was spacious. There is a small dance floor in front of the sweetheart table for the Mr and Mrs to share their first dance on in front of loved ones. This made that moment intimate and extra special. Carmen's provides a large dance floor along with a full service bar! It is also handicap accessible, including a bathroom, as this was extremely important for a few family members of mine.
The food was excellent! Carmen's offered a wide selection of home made appetizers and entrees to choose from. Also, the portions were very filling! Carmen's provided our cake included in our wedding package and let's just say I had seconds, it was that good!
Carmen's staff and services provided during the entire wedding were nothing short of amazing! Kindness and professionalism describe the staff at Carmen's. Everything was scheduled down to the minute and Carmen's did a fabulous job at keeping the guests happy!
Carmen's stood out compared to other venues because of their secluded location, very reasonable pricing, and personable wedding coordinator, Cathy. As you know, not everything goes as planned on your wedding day. While placing the mothers corsages, both broke off the wrist bands. I panicked. Cathy remained calm, called the florist we used down the road, and a worker came and fixed both corsages in under 15 minutes! Also, my handicap grandfather's transportation was running late. Once again, I was panicking. Cathy once again remained calm, adjusted the entire wedding schedule, and we were able to wait those few extra minutes for my grandfather without any issues! I will be forever grateful for that.
Carmen's country inn and gardens is THE venue to have your wedding at! I highly recommend as you will not be disappointed!
Carmen's Country Inn & Gardens's reply:
Hi Stacey,
Thank you so much for your kind words about our venue!
It was really an honor to host your beautiful wedding day!!
Warm regards,
Cathy -
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Savanna G. Sent on 06/08/2022Perfection
A typed review does not do enough justice for Carmen's. Beyond the fact the the environment and surroundings are beautiful and well maintained and updated, the service was grand. There are multiple outdoor options and areas to choose of where you may "tie the knot" on top of back up indoor options, or wonderful indoor options if that is what you prefer. The venue has a wonderful bar inside, with a spacious bridal suite, an amazing dance floor that leads out onto a patio. The dinning area is also spacious yet cozy to provide a wonderful time with your guests. Beyond appearance , absolutely fantastic service from all of the staff. Cathy, the venue coordinator made everything very simple for me, from selection to décor and more. On the wedding day I had no worries, she worked with all of our vendors , as well as family and more to ensure that the day remained smooth and went according to plan. Let's not forget about he menus options and how delicious our meals were. Our guest surely left with smiles on their faces and full stomachs. If I had to do it again, I would , without hesitation, choose Carmen's.Carmen's Country Inn & Gardens's reply:
Hello Savanna,
Thank you so much for your kind review of our services!
It was an honor and pleasure to work with you to bring you the
wedding day of your dreams!!
Warm regards,
Cathy -
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Sarah K. Sent on 07/04/2022The PERFECT wedding venue!
Cathy and her team were absolutely amazing!! No detail was missed, the grounds were immaculate and the food was delicious!! Highly recommend Carmen’s Country Inn and Gardens for the perfect wedding day!Carmen's Country Inn & Gardens's reply:
Hi Sarah,
Thank you so much for your review!
It was such an honor for us to host your wedding day!
Wish you and Andy much love!!
Cathy -
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Titus R. Sent on 09/11/2020The Best Venue in PA
Me and my wife searched for a good venue for our wedding throughout Jersey, PA, and Delaware. A friend of ours mentioned Carmen's Country Inn so we look it up and it looked promising. So we came out to view the location and it was beautiful and Cathy was such a great host. The Cost, Location and Devotion of the staff on our wedding day deserved a standing ovation. The level of professionalism was very impressive, and not to sound arrogant but coming from it means a lot. I was a Live Director of big events for a couple years, and excellence was my standard. Cathy and her staff served us in excellence. When things didn't go as planned they accommodated and if there was a problem Cathy did her best to find a solution. We absolutely loved our wedding day, and Carmen's Inn and Garden played a huge part in making it special. Thank you so much for a day me and my wife will never forget. Best Regard's TitusCarmen's Country Inn & Gardens's reply:
Hi Titus and Michele!
Thank you so much!!
We absolutely loved hosting your wedding day.
We wish you all the Best Always!
Warm regards,
Your Carmen's Country Inn and Gardens Team
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Pamela K. Sent on 11/03/2021Binderman Keller Wedding
Carmen's helped to make our wedding a memorable day. From the planning to the implementation there were no issues. The food and service were top notch!! Our wedding day totally surpassed all of our expectations. I would highly recommend Cathy and Carmen's Country Inn & Gardens!!!Carmen's Country Inn & Gardens's reply:
Hi Pam,
Thank you so much for your kind review!
It was truly a pleasure and honor to host your wedding day1
I am wishing you and Chris all the happiness life has to offer!!
Warm regards,
Cathy -
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Erica K. Sent on 10/28/2021Lovely venue!
If the beauty of the venue doesn’t knock your socks off, the service will! The waitstaff & bartenders the night of the event were spectacular. Cathy was extremely helpful start to finish. She answered every question I had & really went above & beyond to make our vision come to life.
I was so worried about pulling everything together, but Cathy made sure we checked all the boxes from décor to meals to the rehearsal. You can tell she is very experienced & knows just what to do.
Back to the beauty of this venue. We got married in October, & the surroundings are just beautiful. There are so many areas to get gorgeous shots of your special day! There are fountains & waterfalls & an open field with a beautiful backdrop of the trees. Inside is just as beautiful. The ceiling in the entryway is just beautiful. There is plenty of space to spread out your tables, 2 dance floors & a beautiful stone bar.
The venue includes uplighting (can change to match your color scheme), & meals & cake are included in the price! This really stood out to us in our searches, as we didn’t have to hire a caterer &/or bakery. We also took part in a WeddingWire promo. with this venue, & got a free dessert table full of cookies, brownies & pastries! Everyone was pleased with the food & desserts all around!
I really could go on & on. We were so thrilled with how our wedding turned out, & a lot of it had to do with the ease of working with Cathy & her wonderful team.
Thank you, Carmen’s Country Inn & Gardens!
Side note: Professional photos haven’t been received yet, so what’s attached are just what I took after we set up the night of the rehearsal! There are a few guest photos included from the day of as well.Carmen's Country Inn & Gardens's reply:
Hi Erica,
Thank you so much for your kind words!
It was such a pleasure and honor to host your wedding day.
Wishing you much happiness in your new married life !!
Warm regards,
Cathy -
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Steven C. Sent on 10/22/2021Amazing and highly recommended!
We were very nervous, like I'm sure everyone is, about choosing a venue for our wedding. From the very start we felt like we were being treated as though it was the venue's own family having their wedding day. Kathy was amazing always answering our questions in a timely manner. I would expect days for answers but they came in hours if not minutes. The food was amazing not what you would expect for a wedding venue. The staff the day of the wedding was also amazing and very attentive. Kathy made us feel like it was her own daughter or son that was getting married. Everybody that came commented on how good the food and service was and how beautiful the venue was. There were some guests planning weddings and are going to look into Carmen's as well they liked it that much. I would highly recommend anyone to use Carmen's for any event you may have.Carmen's Country Inn & Gardens's reply:
Hi Steven,
Thank you so much for your kind words!
It was an honor and a privilege to host your wedding day!
We wish you and Sara all of the Best!!
Warm regards,
Cathy -
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Christopher D. Sent on 09/18/2021Our Perfect Country Wedding at Carmen's!
Before we got married my wife and both agreed there couldn't be a better place to get married than Carmen's in the valley. I had grown up in Drums and knew it was a beautiful area first hand, but we were blown away by the beauty of everything Cathy and her staff have done to make this the perfect venue for a gorgeous country wedding.
We had a lot of setbacks the year we were supposed to get married due to the pandemic, but Cathy worked with us to ensure the delay was handled smoothly and displayed professionalism and grace every step of the way.
When our big day finally arrived my wife had several fitting issues with her dress that left her rattled and upset, and Cathy went above and beyond to calm her down and assist her in getting together, and she was overwhelmed and eternally grateful for that help!
We enjoyed everything about our special day, from the excellent food and service to the friendly staff, all the assistance and guidance we received and the warm, welcoming feeling you get when you're there. Despite any hitches that came along, our day couldn't have gone any better!Carmen's Country Inn & Gardens's reply:
Hi Chris and Kerri,
Thank you for your kind review! It is always such an honor for myself and my staff to host such a special life event! We are so happy you enjoyed yourselves and will have a
wonderful memories of your wedding at the Country Inn to reminisce about in years to come.
Wishing you all the Best!!
Cathy
Carmen's Country Inn and Gardens
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Rebecca G. Sent on 09/10/2021
Amazing venue, great food and huge portions
Cathy and her team were amazing. We had our original wedding planned for 8.29.2020 but due to Covid we had to postpone. Cathy was so gracious to offer the venue for our ceremony in 2020 and worked with us to pick the perfect date for this year. This year they built this beautiful pavilion in front of their second waterfall which we chose for the ceremony. From rehearsal to day of, Cathy was attentive and ensured everything went off without a hitch. Our guests were so impressed and complimentary of the venue itself, the staff and food. The portions were very large and a lot of our guests took Togo boxes home because we had so much food. I truly cannot thank Cathy and her team enough for the most perfect day. She exceeded all expectations for us and our guests. You would be crazy not to choose this venue.Carmen's Country Inn & Gardens's reply:
Hi Becky,
Thank you for your kind words. It was a honor to work with you to bring that wedding vision into reality!!
I was so happy to see you finally tie that knot!!!!
Wishing you all the best
Warm regards,
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