Friends Lake Inn Reviews
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Christi D. Sent on 08/20/2022Fairytale Storybook Wedding at Friends Lake Inn 8/13/22
Our wedding at Friends Lake Inn (FLI) was AMAZING. The entire day (and weekend) felt like a fairytale storybook wedding. We booked the entire property from Friday-Sunday with the wedding on a Saturday. The outdoor ceremony was beautiful followed by cocktail hour in the Bistro and reception in the main dining area inside. We utiized the outdoor space after the wedding for dancing and a fire. We chose FLI because of the unique and intimate vibe, beautiful scenery, fabulous food, on-site accomodations, friendly staff and the fact that it was a one-stop shop by just dealing with the wedding coordinator, Jullie. Jullie exceeded our expectations and really made our wedding weekend PERFECT. She was the glue that held this wedding together. Jullie arranged all of our vendors; Mary with Brides2Go did an amazing job on our hair, Jason Hupe Photography capured the most brilliant and beautiful photos, Rebecca's Florist did a fantastic job with all of our flowers, Friends Lake Inn Bistro Bar and Resturant served the best food and drinks and Melissa nailed our wedding cheesecakes. We had 55 guests and all of them raved about the food, the beautiful property and how this was the best wedding they've ever attended. I HIGHLY recommend having your wedding at Friends Lake Inn. My husband and I can't stop talking about how this was the best day and weekend of our lives. -
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Haley E. Sent on 11/05/2023We didn't have to do ANYTHING! :-)
As someone who had never thought she would get married and certainly never dreamed up a perfect wedding day, I was so pleasantly surprised that my wedding day at the Friends Lake Inn was, in fact, perfect! From the moment we met Julie, the coordinator, we were put at such ease with her calming presence, and we knew we were dealing with a serious professional. The communication in the months leading up to the wedding was so easy, as was all of the planning- because we didn't have to do any of it! The Friends Lake Inn provides their own delicious food, connects you to their partnered florist, bakery, hair/makeup, photographer and officiant. All of the above were incredible- my flowers were beautiful, the cake was delicious, I felt beautiful, the photographer made us feel so comfortable, and the officiant helped us put together a beautiful ceremony honoring my husbands Ukrainian culture. The day itself was so easy- my husband and I had so much fun, and had no stress whatsoever. It was the perfect location for 40 of our closest friends and family as many of them stayed at the beautiful Inn and were able to experience the beautiful Adirondacks. The staff are all outstanding- the service of the fantastic food and drinks were incredible, and many of my guests are still talking about how this was the best food at a wedding they had ever had. The value of the whole package was so worth it- I was always one that couldn't believe that people would spend so much money on weddings. We received the most perfect day for an incredibly reasonable pricing package where everything was done for us. I cannot say enough good things about this place, and my husband and I plan to return several times in the future to reminisce! -
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M G Sent on 10/30/2023The Best Day of Our Lives
My wife and I were married here and there is no question that this was the best day of our lives. I highly recommend this place if you're looking to get married. You will love your room and your family will have a blast. -
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Lisa G. Sent on 10/31/2023September wedding
Friends Lake was the perfect package of what we were looking for, for our wedding. We wanted a friendly and relaxed atmosphere for our friends and family to enjoy our weekend with us and Friends Lake fit the bill perfectly. From our welcome dinner Friday night for family and friends to our September 16th ceremony everything went as smoothly and stress free as you would like for your big day. Jullie's knowledge and trust in the vendors they work with took allot of our stress away from managing all of the details. Thank you to all the Friends Lake staff for an amazing weekend for our commitment to each other! -
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Megan Sent on 11/02/2023
Elopement for 10
We had a fantastic time getting married at the Friends Lake Inn. We were lucky to have beautiful weather and get married outside in the scenic grounds. There was a great room downstairs for me, the bride, to get changed and ready in. After the ceremony there was also an open bar and game room for everyone to relax while the dinner was being prepared. Jullie collected all of our personal decorations and the staff did a fantastic job at setting everything up. There was a slight hiccup with our menu, but the staff adjusted and made sure we all had fantastic food with plenty of options, even if it was not what we originally planned. The included breakfast was also delicious. We stayed in the cabin with a full kitchen, living area, and dinette. This was very useful since all of our guests could hang out with us, since they were coming from out of town. We finished the night outside together by the fire pit. -
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Teresa S. Sent on 02/08/2023
Wonderful!
We just got married here on 2/03/23. It was amazing and so easy. We planned on having a small wedding and I personally wanted to be as hands off as possible and this was the perfect fit. Jullie (wedding coordinator) was very easy to work with, helped with the planning and the day of coordination. the inn itself is lovely. The food at the wedding was delicious and all of the vendors were great as well (cake, flowers, hair and makeup). The vendors reached out a few weeks prior to the wedding to get my input on certain things and that was the extent of work on my end. All of our guests loved the food and the rooms they stayed in. The staff was excellent as well - the bartenders and the servers!! Would absolutely recommend for an elopement or small wedding!!! Awesome locations for pictures too, indoor and out.
The final price we paid was $5274 which includes the tab of an open bar we had from 2-9 (came to $717 if I remember correctly). The package we chose was the Adirondack petite wedding package which includes 14 guests. -
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Arielle F. Sent on 10/19/2022Have your wedding here!!!
If I could give them 10 stars I would. First of all, their packages are extremely comprehensive and affordable. I didn’t have to worry about finding any of my own vendors (and the vendors they work with are top-notch). Jullie, their wedding coordinator, was a dream to work with and made sure everything went smoothly and perfectly on the day! I truly would not have changed a thing. And the food is absolutely fantastic!!! -
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Brian N. Sent on 10/20/2022A Dream Come True
Friends Lake Inn made our dream wedding a reality. The location is scenic, the staff is accommodating, and every detail was accounted for. I want to thank Jullie and the wonderful folks behind the scenes at the Friends Lake Inn for their help with our petite wedding.
We chose a wedding package that suited our needs, and we were able to add or subtract amenities as needed. The Arch and wedding area are absolutely gorgeous, with every portion of the property set up for picture perfect moments. The Inn itself has gorgeous rooms for guests with lots of space, and plenty of privacy in the cabin as needed. Friends Lake Inn also partners with fantastic local vendors who all exceeded our expectations.
We had an amazing wedding and absolutely wish that weekend wouldn't end. We can't wait to come back to visit and relive the memories made at Friends Lake Inn all over again. -
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Alexis R. Sent on 10/11/2022
Amazing experience for all involved, the perfect day.
We were treated like the top guests for our wedding. Anything and everything we wanted was accommodated. The location and rooms are beautiful. All of our guests want to stay there again for their own mini vacations. Would totally recommend this option for the bride and groom looking to spend quality time with the people who matter most to them. -
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Mollie M. Sent on 10/07/2022Couldn’t have asked for more!!!
The team that helped pull off our wedding was exceptional! The food was amazing and raved about, the staff made sure we had everything we needed throughout the day, and it was beautifully decorated! The weather was rain in and out and yet somehow I hardly noticed! They were prepared for anything and that was superbly impressive! My husband and I were so thankful to be able to spend two nights at the Inn afterwards and that was just perfect! Everyone was so kind and breakfast was great too!!! Jullie, our overall coordinator, was the sweetest! She was so helpful and ran the show smooth!!!! All of our guests had an amazing time together and agreed, it was a beautiful choice for us to get married and unite at Friends Lake Inn and I would recommend it to any future Mr and Mrs!!!! -
Jenn M. Sent on 08/11/2022
Wonderful, relaxing, perfect getaway.
We had a great time. They took care of everything the officiant, dinner, cake, flowers 💐 We were able to just sit back relax and enjoy. We stayed in the beautiful private cabin. -
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Josh&Lacey S. Sent on 10/11/2021Perfect Wedding Perfect Setting
If you're looking for a petite wedding venue that does it all, look no further! From beginning to end, there wasn't a single need or want that wasn't addressed expertly and professionally.
To start, Friends Lake was just another venue on a long list of options for us. We were looking for a small venue on a tight budget and a tighter time-line. Nothing seemed to fit our needs, until we came across Friends Lake Inn. An afternoon talking with Jullie (event coordinator), and a lovely dinner for two was all it took to sell us on having our country chic wedding with them. Not only was the price super affordable, but we were able to customize everything! From family style dinner, to what we wanted served at the bar!
As for the package deal, they cover everything and everyone. Chef Josh and crew were on point in the kitchen since day one of choosing them. Every single guest commented on it being the best meal they've ever had at a wedding. Not just flavorful, but locally sourced as well. The florist met our color scheme needs. The photographer was incredibly nice and even got us a sneak peak of some photos before the day was even over! The baker covered some dietary restrictions at NO extra cost all the while making a delectable cake and extra matching cupcakes. And the real kicker, all of them work regularly with Friends Lake. Well acquainted with everyone, knew the venue in and out, no hiccups no problems. Even Holly, the officiant was recommended by Jullie.
The inn itself is a perfect setting on its own. A quiet, scenic, rustic charm of a setting nestled in upstate NY a stone throw from the Lake George area. The rooms were elegant but cozy. And not to mention romantic. Nothing like a king size bed, a roaring fire place and a mountain breeze at the window to melt away any woes.
All in all. We could not thank Julie and everyone else at Friends Lake Inn for providing us with our dream wedding.
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Harper Sent on 11/03/2020Amazing microwedding!
2020 was the most stressful year of wedding planning, but the second we changed our wedding to a micro wedding at Friends Lake Inn, the stress almost evaporated. They took care of everything. Brittany was amazing to work with and helped us plan every aspect. She was available to contact at any point in the day, and the open communication was huge for us!
The property of Friends Lake Inn is beautiful. The bridge behind the ceremony site with the weeping willow tree is just beautiful. I cannot stress how beautiful it really is. Your photos will be AMAZING. And, they have access to Friends Lake, so after the wedding you can walk down there and grab some shots by the water!
Dinner... Dinner had the best food I have ever had. Every guest loved their food. The presentation was spectacular and the taste was worth every penny. The food was above and beyond our expectations.
I think what we loved most is how this Inn really felt like a home. Every person was so kind and friendly. The rooms are beautiful. Every guest enjoyed themselves in this wonderful atmosphere.
If you are considering a wedding here, do it! I cannot say enough about this place. It will always hold a special place in my heart! -
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Carly T. Sent on 07/29/2021Wonderful Elopement Experience
So happy we chose to elope at Friends Lake Inn. Easily the most bang for our buck, and everything worked out beautifully. Dawn was our coordinator, and we couldn't have asked for better. The weekend was as stress-free as possible, and we only planned it a few weeks prior. The fee listed on the website includes everything except hair/makeup and photographer. Dawn took care of everything - rooms, meals, officiant, flowers, cake. The rest of the staff made us and our 2 guests feel special and welcome. We were able to customize our mini cake, bouquet and boutonniere. Our room was so lavish and comfortable, with a king size bed, jacuzzi and fireplace, and an outdoor sauna steps away. The food was delicious, and we had a dining room to ourselves after our ceremony. I was even able to get ready in a private bridal suite. We chose to have our ceremony under the weeping willow in the garden, which was lush with flowers and provided great photo ops. If you're looking for a turn-key, low-stress elopement that feels special and intimate, I would definitely recommend Friends Lake Inn. -
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Alicia A. Sent on 06/27/2022Excellent experience
We had an incredible wedding at Friends Lake Inn! They had a great bundle that took the anxiety out of finding other resources! We paid Friends Lake and they paid all the vendors! Incredible! Breath taking! Accommodating! Stunning! An amazing time and experience! As a bride, I’d choose it again and again! Amazing stay, food, open bar, scenery, bride and groom rooms and service! So much more for an unbeatable price and experience! -
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Kelly B. Sent on 11/02/2020Beautiful Fall Elopement
Friends Lake did a fantastic job of putting together our elopement! We had to postpone our big wedding until next year because of Covid. My husband and I still wanted to get married on our original date--a tall order, given that we moved to New York state three months before our wedding. We knew no one here, and we knew nothing about the wedding industry here! I lucked out and found Friends Lake on Google, and they put together the most beautiful elopement for us. They handled everything for us (exactly what we needed to happen, after planning, then postponing, our other large wedding), and the entire weekend was beautiful. The staff was all lovely (our breakfast server, Mary, even served as our witness!), and Brittney did a fantastic job of coordinating our flowers, meal, photographer, cake, and the gifts that our family and friends sent us. The inn is beautiful, and we had a great time canoeing and walking on the private trails the morning of our wedding. I couldn't have asked for a better elopement!
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