Cork Factory Hotel Reviews
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4.9 out of 5 rating
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Sarah S. Sent on 11/21/2023Best decision ever!
We had the absolute best day at the Cork Factory Hotel! As we all know, planning a wedding can be quite stressful. Our coordinator, Abby, made the process so easy and kept us on track with our timeline throughout the event. Our guests loved the venue (especially the food) and said it was one of the best weddings they have ever been to. I originally only wanted our fall wedding to be outside, but I wouldn't change a thing about having our ceremony and reception at the Cork Factory. It is such a unique, rustic, and warm space - it fit our aesthetic perfectly. Not to mention having all of our guest staying conveniently down the hall from the ballroom was so easy. I highly recommend renting the bridal and billiard suites as well for getting ready in. I know our hair and makeup team was happy about it because they have the room and set up to pamper us all morning. You are absolutely making the best decision by having your wedding at the Cork Factory Hotel! -
Kelsey M. Sent on 10/17/2023
Amazing and All-Inclusive
We had our wedding here just a week ago and I wanted to be sure to write a review because everything was amazing! The best part of CFH for us was that it was all-inclusive meaning it was the venue, the caterer, and the accommodation all in one. Every one of our guests was traveling from out of town so having enough accommodations was a huge priority for us. We didn't get penalized for any unused rooms in our block either! We held our rehearsal dinner and welcome drinks here as well (in the warehouse) which was so nice because everything was on site and it made it so easy for guests. We also were assigned a coordinator from CFH (Abby, shoutout to you!) which was amazing too. We didn't need to pay extra to have her and she was awesome to work with. She responded to my many many questions and handled so many things day of so that we didn't need to worry. She and her team handled setting up and packing up all of the décor we brought which was unexpected but so nice not to worry about. Many of our guests commented how beautiful the venue was and we definitely agree! I would absolutely recommend Cork Factory to anyone who is getting married in the Lancaster area!! -
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Briggs A. Sent on 08/26/2023
Absolutely amazing! Rustic industrial moody vibes 👌🏽
Our wedding here August 19 was amazing. Our coordinator Abby made my vision come to life way better than I could have! I loved that everything was in one place- hotel, venue, we also had our ceremony here and did a ballroom flip. Which it’s amazing what the team was able to do in a one hour flip. There were also bridal & groom suites on site we rented. Everything was great. I had the best day. -
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Jennifer B. Sent on 10/18/2023Absolutely Incredible
My husband and I got married at Cork Factory Hotel in August, and it was an absolute dream come true. From the moment we first visited the venue to the final dance of the night, our experience was nothing short of magical. Our coordinator Jen was fantastic. She was extremely helpful throughout the wedding planning process and helped make our visions a reality. On the day of the wedding, Jen and the rest of the staff ensured that everything ran seamlessly. They managed the logistics and coordination effortlessly, which allowed us to enjoy every moment of the day without any worries. Our guests also LOVED their experience at Cork Factory Hotel. Everyone loved the convenience of having everything all in one place (we did too!). They also raved about how amazing food and drinks were.
On the day we first visited the venue, I remember seeing a bride and groom walking out of the hotel the morning after their wedding. They said, "Get married here--trust me." I'm also here to say the same thing! We had the most amazing experience at Cork Factory Hotel and couldn't recommend it more!
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Alyssa K. Sent on 10/18/2023Absolutely incredible venue
It took me a long time to finish writing this review because I had so many high points of my experience with Cork Factory Hotel. First, when looking at different venues, Cork Factory Hotel stands out from the crowd. Kerri was a fantastic tour guide for the gorgeous venue and the photos speak for themselves. The wedding guides they provide make it really easy to run comparisons and figure out your estimated cost/budget right from the start, with clear prices per head and all taxes and fees included in those prices. We loved how beautiful the whole place was, and how everyone could stay right on-site in lovely rooms that were reasonably priced- with a free parking lot on site making that part a breeze for guests staying overnight and guests coming only for the wedding. Fast forward to booking and planning the remainder of the wedding. I was assigned Jennifer Noel as my coordinator and she could not have been nicer or more helpful through the whole process. With about year and a half to plan from the time I booked the venue, I sent emails to Jenn the whole time (usually when thoughts ran through my head on Friday nights- sorry about that Jenn), and I have no idea how she kept up with all the weddings happening that week and month and then mine that was far off in the distance but she maintained incredible files, answered all my questions, and knew exactly what was going on with my wedding all along. Cork Factory Hotel was really accommodating for everything we wanted to do and every idea we had. We held a meeting maybe 6 months pre-wedding where Jenn got a lot of information from us and let us know exactly what decisions were left to be made, and she very kindly accepted our decisions on a pretty rolling basis as we got our plans together. We loved the whole place so much that we held our rehearsal there too and Jenn was there to make sure everyone knew what to do for that night and for the wedding and keep it all running smoothly. For the day of the rehearsal and wedding, it made what would have otherwise been a lot of stress for me to gather all of our decorations and everything so easy. Jenn got the welcome bags from my mom and a huge box (maybe several) with all my decorations for the rehearsal and wedding, and I just needed to show up to the rehearsal and see everything looking incredible. Same for the wedding- Jenn and Cork Factory Hotel kept some flowers in vases from my rehearsal and had them all ready to go with the rest of my decor for the wedding. The morning after, it was all in boxes ready for me to just carry it out. That was all so appreciated. The wedding day itself—could not have run more smoothly. Jenn and everyone at Cork Factory Hotel had us running exactly on time and I never had to worry. We took so many pictures during cocktail hour but returned to find Jenn there waiting for us with a huge plate of our hors d'oeuvres for the two of us to get a couple of each one. She had all the answers all the way through so we could relax and enjoy as much as you can during the rush of a wedding day! Honestly could not recommend Cork Factory Hotel and Jenn more.. it is a stunning place with absolute professionals who have everything under control, treat you so kindly and like you matter, and pull off the most beautiful and fun events. Thanks again Jenn, Kerri, and the rest of Cork Factory Hotel. Hope you pick this place – you will not regret it!
Food & Drinks- Everything was prepared by Cork Factory Hotel. The food was so good and the wedding cake was beautiful We arrived to our room after the wedding and after party to find extra cake to enjoy as well as the tier boxed up for our first anniversary. They really made everything SO awesome and easy.
Additional details- A lot of the little things are totally covered. They're ready to help with everything. The linens are all included, I used their table numbers, and I had a really cool cork box that I used as the guestbook, having guests sign a cork and throw it in the corkbox. I bought sharpies but didn't even think about needing a bowl or something to hold the corks and the markers. Jenn had an ACTUAL CORK MATERIAL little pencil holder and bowl that we put the sharpies and corks in... seriously. So amazing.
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Jordan D. Sent on 09/22/2023
Absolutely beautiful
The most beautiful rustic and elegant venue in Lancaster, especially if barns are not your thing! Abby Forney was amazing to work with. She always communicated with us and responded quickly, even when she was on vacation!
I honestly don’t know what we would’ve done without her, or a coordinator at all. She kept everyone in line and knew the timeline of the night. She even knew where and how I wanted certain decorations and made sure it happened.
Cork is an all inclusive venue so they handle everything from food, alcohol, service staff, cake, set up and cleanup. They make it extremely easy for everyone to just show up and enjoy themselves. Everything went smoothly and we will cherish the memories forever!
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Amy F. Sent on 06/04/2023Petite wedding
My husband and I really wanted a small intimate wedding. We also wanted a venue where guest could stay the evening and make a weekend out of our celebration. We were so happy to hear that the CF could accommodate a smaller wedding in their warehouse (55 guests). We were able to enjoy the beautiful hotel, gorgeous venue , and get ready suites but on a smaller scale. Despite being a smaller wedding party , we never felt “less” !
The coordinators (Jennifer & Keri ) were amazing and so patient with alllll of my questions! We made the best choice selecting this venue and have no regrets! -
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Courtney F. Sent on 01/25/2023Our wedding day at the Cork Factory was a fairytale!
Summing up our experience at the Cork Factory is nearly impossible. It was a dream come true! This was my one and only venue I wanted to get married in. I toured with them in the summer of 2021 and booked immediately for January 7th, 2023. I don’t know where to start… Abby, Erin, Daniel, Mike, and everyone at the Cork Factory – I have so much appreciation and love for you all. Cork Factory has everything you need for your big day! I recommend booking the bridal and billiards suites! We got into our suites early (you can go in as early as you need) to set things up. It was so nice that my hair and make-up team traveled to Lancaster. I just had to set back and (try to) relax. The Ballroom without any upgrades is beautiful itself. We added lights and drapes from Shumaker and flowers/candles from The JDK Group. I loved the terrace and the parlor which were just outside of the ballroom. It created so much space for our guest to walk around. The food was so delicious. By far the best food I have ever had at a wedding. I promise I’m not only saying that because it was my wedding day. I still dream about the mashed potatoes (lol) because they were so darn good. We had a buffet style for our dinner. We served grilled chicken, salmon, short ribs, and beef tenderloin. Our late-night snack was a tater tot bar!! Oh, and the cake was so delicious! Abby was our wedding coordinator, and she was so lovely to work with. I would've been lost without her. I was truly heartbroken at the end of my wedding knowing I wouldn’t be in communication with her much. I felt like one of my best friends was moving away. The pre-planning went smoothly, and we appreciated her attention to detail, all of which gave us confidence in our wedding day going as planned. The day went by perfectly and Abby was a big part of making sure that happened. All my vendors said she was a pleasure to work with! You will be very lucky to have Abby as your coordinator. Erin helped us create the most beautiful wedding invitations with Diana from Letters to Rose. My family and I had the pleasure of meeting Daniel when we went to our food tasting in May of 2022. We had stopped in at the Cork & Cap for a quick drink before the tasting began. Daniel was our bartender and we instantly hit it off with him. I emailed Abby that night asking if we could have him bartend at our wedding. Fast forward to January 5th, we arrived at the Cork Factory a few nights before our wedding, went to the Cork & Cap, we saw Daniel and he shared the news he was going to bartend our wedding – which he usually doesn’t do!! We were over the moon!! Everyone talked about Daniel and how friendly he was. If you're to meet him, you will instantly love him. Mike was our server for the night of our rehearsal dinner. He was a blast! He laughed and joked with us as if he was a member of the family. I could go on and on about our experience. It’s only been a few short weeks and my guest are still texting me about how beautiful the day was. This wouldn’t have been possible without the amazing group of people at the Cork Factory. If you’re on the fence about choosing this venue this is your sign to have NO DOUBTS because it will be a fairytale wedding for you, as it was for me!! -
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Meghan Sent on 01/24/2023A one stop shop for a PERFECT Wedding
We just had our dream Christmas wedding on 12/23/22; it was perfect. If you are looking for a one stop all inclusive wedding package/venue/team please look no further as The Cork Factory Hotel is spot! Their packages and prices are straightforward and fair, which allows you to have a wedding that is customizable to your vision and budget. Almost everything about your day and related to your day is taken care of from planning, ceremony rehearsal, decor set-up, food, drinks, coordinating, and decor tear down. Before our wedding, we met and talked with our fabulous coordinator Abby on multiple occasions and every time we felt comfortable and confident that our vision was being heard. She took so many notes, asked so many great questions, and made so many amazing suggestions. This was our first time planning anything like this and she made it easy. The Cork Factory Hotel even provided a list of recommended vendors which made finding our DJ, photographer, and florist a breeze. All their recommendations had great reviews, and most importantly these vendors have been to this venue dozens of times, ensuring you will have a seamless day. While looking for our venue, one of our top priorities was connivence for our guests. Abby helped set up our room block, ensuring we had plenty of rooms for our guests. Abby even helped reserve special ADA accessible rooms for some of our guests, an extra step that did not go unnoticed. Having everything in one location was just so comforting. We did not have to worry about transportation or fear if someone had too much to drink. While I know a lot of venues have beautiful outdoor spaces for the ceremony and then a separate barn or space for the reception, you need to think about your guests and the logistics of all that. We used the ballroom for both our reception and ceremony and the event space flip went seamlessly. While everyone was enjoying cocktail hour, the Cork Factory Hotel Staff went to work and transformed the space. We received so many compliments on our wedding day; everyone absolutely adored and enjoyed our venue, from the food to the vibe/atmosphere. Huge credit goes towards the staff and our Abby for making the day perfect. We may need to get married again, have a vow rental celebration or something just so we can have another huge party at the Cork Factory Hotel. I'm serious! Photographer: Olive Eye Photography -
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Megan H. Sent on 12/22/2022A Seamless All-Inclusive Planning Process
Cork Factory Hotel was the perfect venue for our October 21, 2022 wedding. From the initial visit to see the venue to the wedding day and even after, every person that helped us with our day was incredibly professional and so kind. Our guests loved the uniqueness of the ceremony/reception spaces and the hotel - all with a unique 1920's industrial feel. The staff made the planning process so easy! Our package included the ceremony/cocktail hour/reception space, cocktail hour apps, bar package, 3 meal choices (1 vegetarian), cake, our wedding night hotel room, a room block for our guests, linens/dinnerware/napkins, wedding coordinator, tasting event, and SO much more all with a very fair per person price. For the amount and quality of the offerings, it felt like a major steal!
I was a very type-A bride, but CFH made everything PERFECT. Not a single thing went wrong or was out of place on our day thanks to our coordinator Mary. It was truly the best day ever. Our guests were so impressed with the food, the service, and the hotel. We plan to come back every year to celebrate our anniversary. -
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Heather B. Sent on 11/27/2022Effortless
There are not enough words to explain how perfect our wedding at the Cork Factory Hotel was. We got married 8/26/22.
We attended a wedding here a few years ago, after getting engaged this place was top on our list. After touring other locations, we knew this place was it! Everything they offered to us during the planning process and the day of the wedding, no one else could beat. Since we live in Maryland, it was such a breeze planning our event.
The weekend of our wedding was nothing short of AMAZING! Abby, our coordinator, was on top of everything. Ensuring our day went smoothly and keeping everything on time. I dropped my decor off the day before the wedding and they set it all up just as we had discussed. We also booked and used both the bridal and groom suites for the morning of the wedding. HIGHLY recommend this as well! We had many guest comment on how the space is timeless and beautiful, the food was great and the service was out of this world. There is simply no other place I would recommend to a couple searching for the perfect venue. -
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Morgan S. Sent on 07/16/2022
Wonderful inside and out!
I would recommend the Cork Factory to anyone who is engaged! In fact, I did recommend it to my two closest friends, and they are BOTH getting married here next year (February and April 2023) after being bridesmaids in my wedding in June 2022.
Lauren was my wedding coordinator and she was LOVELY and very professional! Lauren was very organized in our wedding planning and took very detailed notes on what I wanted in our wedding. She coordinated the entire day perfectly while also including small details to make sure we felt special! I highly recommend Lauren!
The Cork Factory is the perfect venue for a bride who doesn't want to do too much work, but also wants flexibility to have her small touches included! The venue has delicious food, alcohol (including signature drinks!), your beautiful wedding cake (so many flavors to chose from!), a wedding coordinator, a hotel for guests, spaces available for a rehearsal dinner, fun spaces for bridesmaids and groomsmen to get ready, and a beautiful space for a wedding ceremony and reception! All the couple needs to do is invite guests, pick what food you want, and book a musician, florist, and photographer. It does not get easier than that!
The price is surprisingly very affordable for everything that is included! I did a lot of shopping around, and this was by far the best value!
Overall, I am extremely grateful that I chose the Cork Factory. All of my guests loved the venue, food, and atmosphere. My husband and I cannot be any happier!
I should also note that my original wedding dates was December 2020. When Covid started, the Cork Factory was so incredibly professional. My deposit was secured, and they were very accommodating to allow me to pick a new date. I have heard horror stories about brides losing thousands of dollars. Not with the Cork Factory!
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