Fern Hill Barn by Wedgewood Weddings Reviews

We scheduled a tour to visit Fern Hill Barn, and from the start to the end, we had a wonderful time. Hannah took us on our tour and she was so kind, knowledgeable, and thorough. From the first few minutes of our tour we knew this was the place for us, and the team for us. The grounds were beautiful, and had everything we wanted. While we worked with Hannah the most, we also met with Carly and Alyson, who were both amazing also! Knowing these three ladies would be there to take us through every step of our wedding planning process, put our minds at ease and sold us on the venue. Once we had booked, they put together a binder for us, which Carly met with us to review. It was so detailed and helpful.
We were recommended to the venue by a friend, Ayla, who works there. She said so many good things about it that we decided to check it out, and thank goodness we did. Without her I don’t think we would’ve found our dream venue.

We got to meet with Carly for our tour and she was an absolute ray of sunshine and really clicked with us. She was so ready to make several quotes for us to experiment with all of the options the venue had to offer. She also went out of her way to call us a week or two later to check in. At that point my fiancé and I had already decided on the venue but needed another couple weeks to make the down deposit and she was able to come up with a flexible plan for us to have exactly that time frame we needed financially but still lock in our date so it wouldn’t be taken from us. We couldn’t thank her enough for making that call to keep our date.

Later we had a meeting with Alyson for picking up our planning binder and she was very knowledgeable! She was patient with our questions, let us walk away and enjoy the venue for a moment as we thought of anymore questions and everything was able to be answered. She helped guide us through what to expect in terms of timeline and feel really confident.

Both of them have shown us nothing but warm welcomes and being in our corner throughout the whole process, and as a lesbian couple, we didn’t feel the same with a lot of the other venues we toured. They know what they’re doing, clearly passionate about the same little details we are and it makes the whole process feel like we’re a well oiled team. We couldn’t be happier and can’t wait to be able to stop by again soon for other appointments.

We can't say enough about our incredible vendor team. We didn't have to worry about a single thing on the day of our wedding. Our vendors were communicative, knowledgable, and highly reliable. Zukas was the perfect choice for us - you cannot beat the value this venue delivers. We worked with Alsyon on every detail and she made the wedding truly so easy for us. She truly met every single request and was highly communicative and flexible throughout the process. She even accommodated a few changes the week of. The food was amazing, the bar tenders were fantastic, and the setting was just gorgeous. We are so grateful we went with Zukas and don't have a single regret.

What a gem we were lucky to find in Spencer MA. Our daughter's wedding was magical - and our guest traveled from different parts of the state and the country - and all were in awe of this magical hilltop spot - called Zukas. Alyison, her staff - all made our daughter's wedding extra special. The food was excellent too- just a perfect day !

Zukas is not only a beautiful setting. Alyson and her team put together a perfect night. Everything was just easy and the food! The food was delicious! Everything you need is on site. The food, cake, ceremony, perfect setting for pictures, even the spa and an over night suite. They took care of everything so we could just have fun with our guests. Alyson was so helpful! She answered questions quickly and she's just a pro. She made us feel so comfortable and we didn't have to worry about a thing. We were also surprised at the end of the night with a breakfast basket, such a sweet touch.

Zukas is such a beautiful location. Gorgeous views and grounds that make for stunning photos! Alyson was absolutely incredible and extremely responsive to every question we had! She helped us make sure our day was perfect and beautiful! She executed our vision perfectly. We have been told so many times by our guests that our venue was spectacular! Our guests were highly impressed by how gorgeous the grounds are, how good the food and desserts were, and how friendly and helpful the staff was. Alyson worked so well with all of our vendors to make sure the day ran smoothly! Zukas and Alyson are both highly recommended!

The moment we walked into the reception hall of Zukas Hilltop Barn, my now-husband and I knew this was where we wanted to get married. And we definitely made the right choice! Besides being absolutely gorgeous, Zukas as a venue includes food, drinks, linens, decor setup, and the assistance of their amazing event coordinator, Alyson. For an extremely reasonable price you can also book their bridal suite for the night of the wedding, and hair and makeup services for the wedding day. This made planning the wedding so much easier! Alyson the coordinator is beyond attentive, helpful, and organized. The day went completely smoothly--our ceremony actually started exactly on time, and all the details were perfectly arranged and setup by the time I walked in. Not to mention--the entrees and desserts are phenomenal. Not only was the wedding cake the best cake I have ever tasted, several guests said it was the best wedding food they've ever had! The chocolate fountain and mini ice cream cones were also a huge hit! And they made sure I actually got to eat all of the food I wanted to as the bride. The bridal suite at the venue was just beautiful, and they even included a complimentary breakfast basket for the morning after the wedding that included two extra slices of our wedding cake. I had the best day of my life here, and I couldn't recommend it more enthusiastically.

We had a magical wedding day at Zukas. We felt completely taken care of throughout the entire planning process thanks to Alyson and her wonderful, friendly, accommodating staff. Talk about someone who is good at her job... she answered every question nearly instantly, remembered every detail and request, and was a delight in making the day run smoothly. The food was spectacular, and they worked with us to create an awesome raw bar that was a hit with our guests. The grounds are stunningly beautiful, the bridal suite was the perfect, peaceful getting ready location for me and the girls, and every detail was above and beyond more perfect than we ever could have imagined. Do yourself a favor and book this venue!

We cannot recommend the Zukas Hilltop Barn highly enough!! The venue is absolutely gorgeous, with views over nearby hills, two gazebos, a pond, and a beautifully manicured garden (this year it had a wall of sunflowers, too.) The food is great (that cake!) and uses some of the produce that they grow there in the garden. Best of all, the coordinator Alyson is amazing—completely organized, answers emails quickly, and so friendly and calm that she puts you at ease immediately. It made the wedding day itself as stress-free as possible, not to mention the months of planning. They also have great recommendations for local vendors, meaning that you get wonderful and very professional people who have often worked at Zukas many times before and are well coordinated with each other. Altogether a great experience—we would do it again in a heartbeat!

Zukas Hilltop Barn was the PERFECT place to have our rustic springtime wedding. Alyson was so helpful and attentive, and certainly helped to calm my jitters on our big day. At the rehearsal, Alyson allowed me to drop off my decor, and she held onto my every word as I told her how I would like everything to be set up the following day. The grounds are beautiful, the food was delicious, and the outdoor ceremony space by the gazebo is unbeatable. 10/10 would recommend Zukas Hilltop Barn. Our day was perfect!

We are so happy that we chose to have our special day at Zukas Hilltop Barn. Not only is it absolutely beautiful but the team there really know how to run things smoothly. We can’t thank Alyson, the coordinator enough for being so professional and sweet throughout the entire process. People were raving about the food and still are in awe of how beautiful it was up there. We want to relive the day over and over because at Zukas everything was so stress free!

Beautiful! Absolutely love it there! Can’t wait for our wedding!

Our experience with Zukas was great. Alyson was so helpful and easy to reach for the entire year leading up to our wedding. We were planning from across the country, and we had zero stress from anything having to do with the venue. When the day finally arrived, everything went so smoothly and the room (we had an indoor winter wedding) was decorated impeccably. I had provided the decorations and some general instructions about where I'd like what, but they really made it look wonderful. We also received many compliments on the food and cake (which were fantastic). They were very flexible and happy to accommodate the vegetarian and vegan guests we had, and even offered to come up with an off-menu vegan meal since the ones offered didn't really fit the theme of the other meal choices we had picked. It was, hands down, the best vegetarian wedding food I've ever had. The service was also very efficient and well paced. No one felt rushed, but everything was served promptly to leave us plenty of time to dance afterward. One small warning, when we went to the tasting/expo event they do for all the couples hosting their weddings within the year, the food was only okay and the service was eh (must have had something to do with how much variety they provided/service style/volume, which were not at all how a wedding is normally run). Don't be nervous if you feel the same way! I am so happy we chose Zukas for our wedding reception! It was perfect.

My fiance and I chose Zukas Hilltop Barn for our wedding because of the awesome package deals and beautiful location. Zukas really makes everything easy, and Alyson (the coordinator) helps with every step of the process. All of the food is delicious, and they are very accommodating to guests with allergies. I also had Zukas make the cake for our wedding (it was included in the package we selected) and it was a great decision! We had many compliments on the food and the cake :). From setup to tear down, the Zukas' staff was awesome. I would highly recommend Zukas to anyone. I would also recommend looking into the spa services at Zukas as it made the wedding day morning very relaxed and easy :). All of the girls hair and makeup came out beautiful.

Husband and I had our reception at Zuka's 3 weeks ago. We loved Zuka's from the moment we toured it, especially the tent with the bistro lights. Throughout the wedding planning process, everything with Zuka's was straightforward and well organized. Huge perk when planning a wedding. Alyson was attentive, kind, and incredibly responsive. The service for the guests during the reception was top notch. Everyone could not stop talking about the appetizers; the bbq pork on cornbread was a huge hit! So glad we took the time to enjoy our own dinners, they were fantastic. Cake was beautiful and also delicious. Thank you, Zukas!

I cannot even say enough about Zukas; what a wonderful venue! Everything about the venue is just beautiful; the grounds, the building, the tent, the suite, the greenhouse...I could go on and on. The food was fantastic, the staff is extremely friendly, and Alyson was just amazing. She answered all of my questions in a timely manner, and I asked a lot! Everything was set up beautifully. I even noticed that they filled in for little things I had forgotten, such as a "sign our guestbook" sign. We stayed in the bridal suite for the night, and the staff gave us a breakfast basket, which was just so sweet. I can't even tell you how many compliments we received on the beauty of the venue and the amazing food! Thanks to Alyson and the Zukas team, I was able to enjoy day without any worries, and I can never thank them enough.

We recently had our wedding at Zukas and everything was perfect from the time we booked until the end of our wedding night! The grounds are absolutely beautiful, all of the food is delicious, the staff is wonderful, and Alyson is by far the nicest person and most prepared coordinator. She responds within minutes to emails and was there every step of the way! Our wedding was an absolute dream in every way! Thank you so very much!!

From the pictures online to Alysons quick responsiveness, To the first time my husband and I first pulled up to the grounds, Zukas Hilltop Barn far exceeded our expectations for a wedding reception venue! Alyson worked with us and answered any and every question. She is extremely professional and she is so knowledgable. Her calm demeanor made the entire experience less stressful when we began to worry about sonething. A few things stand out at this venue. 1.) the grounds--they are simply breathtaking! No need to go spend thousands on flowers to decorate they are already there (we did do some indoor cocktail tables and all our centerpieces) but the grounds are just beautiful!!! 2.) Alyson, the wedding coordinator does not just sit back and watch the event happen that day to ensure things go smoothly. Alyson goes above and beyond by delivering and passing out dinner plates with her wait staff as well as serve the bridal party with drinks during cocktail hour and pictures that are being taken. 3) Zukas only has one wedding a day and the entire grounds are YOURS! I may be bias, but seriously this venue is a hidden gem and affordable or as lavish as you wish!!! 4) The food is amazing. Most people say no one remembers the food, but their vast menu options and quality of food was great. I would highly recommend this venue for anyone looking for a rustic/ tented venue for a summertime wedding! We had our ceremony at Mary Queen of the Rosary in nearby Spencer, MA as well. There aren't many places to stay for sleeping accommodations, however there are a few hotels in Sturbridge, MA only about a 16 min drive away! 5 STARS!

Ashley and Nate Sears- 8/7/16

Our wedding was absolutely perfect thanks to Alyson and all the staff at Zukas! Not only is it a beautiful venue but the food was the best food I have ever had at a wedding (no lie!). We got A LOT of compliments from our guests about how good the food was, including our white chocolate raspberry wedding cake (amazing!). I could not have hired a better coordinator if I wanted to. Alyson was always super quick to respond to any questions we had leading up to the big day, but she was very professional and kept track of every single detail of our wedding to perfection! During the wedding itself she was constantly checking on my groom and I and offering to fill our drinks and take care of anything we needed. She even helped my MOH bustle my dress! I cannot say enough good things about Zukas Hilltop Barn - There was not a single part of our wedding day that wasn't absolutely perfect and I am so happy we chose to get married there! If you are looking for a beautiful and rustic, classy, but quaint wedding venue, this is your place!

Zukas Hilltop Barn was the absolute best wedding decision we made! Right from the start Alyson was welcoming & professional-we knew our wedding was in good hands. She responded quickly to every email & worked with our vendors to create a seamless event. Everyone tells you that some things go wrong with every wedding, but there is not one thing I can think of that didn't go perfectly!

We had a 1-hr rehearsal the night before & dropped our decorations off at that time as well. The next day Alyson had everything set up beautifully-better than we imagined. The moment we drove onsite I felt calm & happy-it was definitely a plus having the ceremony and reception in the same place, knowing there would be no rushing to get anywhere once we arrived! We got ready in the bridal suite & the grounds provided a great backdrop for pre-ceremony photos. We were lucky enough to have a sunny, warm September eve & the ceremony site was bathed in summer light with the hills in the background. Alyson kept everything running on time-we didn't have a worry in the world! She even brought out cheese & crackers while we were having our photos done & saved us a plate of our passed appetizers to eat at dinner so we wouldn't miss out on them. We got so many compliments on the food! The tent was gorgeous with the white lights & uplighting. The non-dancers loved the fire outside! At the end the staff gathered up our belongings onto one table, which really made cleaning up quick & easy. These thoughtful details really made all the difference.

We stayed in the bridal suite overnight-it was amazing to just walk across the parking lot after a night of dancing! The next morning we were treated to a breakfast tray, including pieces of our cake (which was the best surprise since it was the flavor that I had missed out on at the reception!).

Thank you so much Alyson & everyone at Zukas for a night we will never forget.

We could not have been happier with the place we chose to have our wedding! All the staff were great, especially Alyson - who was there for us every step of the way! Amazing food, service, and venue!!!

Zukas was absolutely AMAZING!!! Not only is the venue itself breathtaking, but the people there so wonderful. We recieved so many compliments on every single thing that went on during our wedding, from the ease of the venue (we had lots of kids who were able to run around and play), to the responsiveness of the staff. Words cannot describe how happy we were to have had our wedding here. The minute I thought of something, Alyson was there already taking care of it. Just truely a remarkable venue and I am so thankful for everyone there! The day after our wedding, I told my new husband that we would definitely be renewing our vows there someday. I can't say enough great things!!!!

Great place to have a wedding. The food was incredible, Alyson is awesome to work with. I had a great time. All the guests stated this was the perfect venue to have a wedding! Thanks again.

As a wedding photographer, I have photographed in Massachusetts for years and know all of the venues very well! For me, my "must have's" in a venue were: beautiful, memorable, great food, and people who care. Zukas has all of that and more! We reserved the date with them before they booked it and never second guessed ourselves.

They were amazing to work with. Zukas is family-owned and their entire staff feels like one big caring family! That makes a HUGE difference to me when choosing professionals. Ours was not just another wedding. Zukas did everything and even MORE than expected to make sure we had everything as we wanted. They even did things better than I had envisioned - such as the table card decorations and the favor placement at each table. They really go above and beyond. All of our guests keep talking about Zukas and how pretty it was and how nice everything looked. Mostly, they are still talking about how amazing the food was!! Zukas is well-known for their awesome food and it was so nice to know they can offer elegant beef dishes, salmon, chicken, vegetarian, etc... and they were all exceptional.

We chose to rent the bridal suite for the night and for getting ready. I LOVED this part of the day!! We also had our ceremony on site, which we loved!!! Our formal photos had such great backgrounds of rolling hills and trees... such a beautiful location.

We highly recommend Zukas for your event. I wish I could do it all over again and I would not change a thing about Zukas! They truly made it perfect for us and we cannot thank them enough.