Stoltzfus Homestead and Gardens Reviews
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Caroline Sent on 07/09/2025Magical Marriage!
Stoltzfus Homestead and Gardens is a magical venue with a supportive and communicative team who will do everything to make your day perfect! As you step foot on the property you are immediately amazed by the meticulous grounds, and then you look up and take in their incredible historical barns that are connected by cozy string lights. You have the opportunity to get married in their beautiful white barn, followed by a cocktail hour in a breath-taking and relaxing oasis of a garden, and then a reception in their larger grand barn with huge open doors that give your guests a unique indoor/outdoor flow. Both barns are open canvases for any decorating style that you could imagine (use Pearls & Petals for the most outstanding flower arrangements - Megan is their daughter!), and the gardens are naturally beautiful. You can incorporate levels of DIY decorating, but they have their own "prop shop" with endless options of decor from how to display flowers during the ceremony, to fabrics and centerpiece features for the reception (their son Matt is constantly creating incredible pieces, and he works carefully with you to bring your look to life!). Even more fun is the extra experiences that you can rent through them, like a photo booth in an old camper, a s'mores station at a fire pit, and a sparkler exit! They think of everything, and they're open to other ideas to make your day just as you dreamed! Their team is a well-oiled machine who walks you through the planning process with detailed email newsletter-like updates with timeline suggestions, while also always being available for questions that they answer quickly and thoroughly. On your day they're prepared for any hiccup, but they'll handle things with grace and ease, to a level that you'll never know if something went wrong for a moment. They have rainy backup plans too, but somehow their grassy cocktail gardens absorb even days of rain prior like you'll never believe. We were able to take in every ounce of their grounds just as we hoped, including first look photos in their special "secret garden" behind beautiful wooden doors, sunset photos on their hillside overlooking everything, a quiet moment on their fun large swing, and then a private last dance while guests gathered for the sparkler exit. Of course the day goes by quickly, but by hosting the whole day with them, and using their decorating services, you get to take it at the perfect pace and you're supported and cared for throughout it all. We can't wait to take every opportunity to return and relish in the memories made there; you're forever family there, and it's felt from the first time you visit! -
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Sara Sent on 10/22/2023Stoltzfus Homestead & Gardens is a 10/10!!
My husband and I were married here on June 17th. If you are considering booking Stoltzfus for your wedding, you will 100% not regret it. When I tell you everything was absolutely perfect, I mean it. From the day we booked our wedding date, Brian and Dawn (the owners) were so helpful, kind, and welcoming. Guests have been raving about how amazing everything was. The property is beautiful. There are so many little spaces for guests to mingle, play games, and enjoy their time during the reception. If you do choose to go with Stoltzfus, you will enjoy every minute of your wedding day and have absolutely no worries at all. I wish I can go back and relive our perfect day, all because of the amazing staff at Stoltzfus Homestead and Gardens!! -
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Abby Sent on 08/05/2023High Recommend! More than we could have imagined..
Simply incredible experience. Dawn, Brian, and Ginger made us feel like we were a part of their family from the get go. Everything flowed so amazing on the wedding day and the prep beforehand was thorough and made us feel like we had nothing to worry about. The property is beautiful and the amount of time they spend on the landscaping and getting the venue ready for the day was more than we could have expected. So many of our guests asked, " where did you guys find this place?! It is beautiful!!" The amount of space and different areas around the property give you so much flexibility for pictures, ceremony, and simply for guests to enjoy throughout your wedding celebrations. We really couldn't have imagined our day to turn out any better and so much credit is due to the Stoltzfus team and Ginger for everything that goes into it behind the scenes and for the way they treated us the entire time. Highly recommend!!!
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Allie Sent on 06/26/2023The Best Day
When searching for our wedding venue- we reviewed and saw many sites -we wanted a venue that felt like lancaster but was also modern- Stoltzfus Homestead and Gardens was that and SO much more. In the end we felt like we were part of the family. There is history on site with the tobacco barn and grand barn while also being updated and always adding something special like the secret garden where we had our first look. Dawn, one of the co owners- is personable and detailed, your wedding will go off without a hitch. When booking you have to choose one of their DJs and Caterers from their preferred vendor list-this is so helpful because it narrows down from the abundance of vendors out there while also allowing you the freedom to choose what you want to spend. closer to the wedding we worked more with Brian and Matt-they are some of the hardest workers I know-ensuring your day goes as you wish and keeping the property trim and clean. I could say so much about this venue, it truly was the perfect day and one we will reflect on for the rest of our lives. We wish we could relive our day-but writing these reviews and trips back to the site will have to do!
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Brooke Sent on 06/08/2023Incredible from beginning to end!
The staff at Stoltzfus as well as the grounds are INCREDIBLE. From the beginning they made the wedding planning process so easy and stress free. Dawn would send bi-weekly emails in the months leading up to our wedding with tasks to complete or just information such as dog sitters in the area :) The grounds are constantly being updated with new pieces or ensuring the landscaping is beautiful! They made our wedding day stress free and everything went according to plan which I credit to Stoltzfus. Cannot say enough- highly recommend! -
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Jessica Sent on 02/03/2023Simply Amazing
This place is amazing. Not only is the venue gorgeous but the owners/workers are amazing. They have everything outlined and makes it feel like big parts to plan are a breeze to do. They go above and beyond for their couples. The day of coordinator we had was Ginger and she is amazing, she keeps you smiling the whole day. We are so blessed to have found this place and to be able to call it were we became husband and wife. -
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Anna Sent on 01/31/2023The most beautiful venue!
This was the first venue my husband and I looked at and instantly fell in love! Our wedding was everything I could have imagined and more. Dawn and Brian were incredible to work with and very personable. Chela was our coordinator for the day and let me tell you that woman knew what i needed before I even knew I needed it. They also have so many props you can rent through them that give your wedding the perfect rustic touch. Do not hesitate to book your wedding here it was seriously the most perfect day and there are so many beautiful places to take pictures! -
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Bre P. Sent on 12/15/2022The BEST experience
This past July I had the pleasure of working with Dawn & Brian at Stoltzfus Homestead and Garden. From the initial meeting to look at the venue up until the day of the wedding and even after Dawn, Brian, & the entire staff at the Homestead were so helpful, kind, and answered every single of my questions and put all of my fears and concerns to rest making our day the most wonderful day. -
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Amy F. Sent on 10/30/2022Amazing Venue with Incredible Staff
There are not enough good things I can say about this venue and the amazing staff who work there! Dawn was incredible from the beginning of our booking until the day of the wedding, which ended up being unexpectedly delayed by 2 years due to covid. Dawn made every step easy, and kept me calm throughout the rocky process of trying to plan an international wedding during a worldwide pandemic. The venue is stunning by itself, and the caring staff put it over the top. I cannot recommend this venue enough! Book them now!Stoltzfus Homestead and Gardens's reply:
Amy, your wedding will always hold an incredibly special place in our hearts. Your strength and resilience was and is so inspirational. Yes, you had moments where you thought you were going to lose it, but look at what all you went through. But finally . . . after a two year delay and changing the date multiple times, you were able to have the day of your dreams. Our staff still remarks about your wedding day and the joy they felt for you as you danced the night away!!! We couldn't have been more happy for your and Darren!
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Lisa Sent on 06/13/2022If I could give more than 5 stars I would!
here do I begin.....my daughter knew Stoltzfus Homestead and Gardens was the place she wanted to be married the second she stepped foot on the property. The grounds are immaculate and beautiful, full of color and texture, just stunning. The two restored barns for the ceremony and reception are breathtaking. The wedding just took place this past Saturday and I could not wait to share my review. If you are thinking about having your wedding here, DO IT!! Their team is so professional and knowledgeable and everything happens without a hitch, they have their system down! I want to mention in particular Dawn who was so helpful along the 2 year planning process. Brian who was just calm and amazing the day off for both property and bartending. Chela who was our day of coordinator, don't know what we would have done without her and her pleasant and calm demeanor and her ability to keep everyone straight and on the timeline. I have control issues, LOL, but, didn't even think twice once explaining my daughter's vision for her decor and then handing off our decor. I couldn't wait to see how they utilized it and decorated everything and boy, it did not disappoint. All of our guests commented about how stunning everything was. As I danced away on the dancefloor, I looked at the tables and not one single person was still at their table, they were dancing, playing lawn games, walking the beautiful property or relaxing around the fire. That is the sign of a GREAT reception. I will end with saying that the entire day from start to finish was stress free, perfect in every way and truly magical.
Stoltzfus Homestead and Gardens's reply:
Lisa, seeing your smiling face on your profile photo makes me smile!!! What a mom!!! From the very beginning we knew your were the kind of supportive mother that brides long for. Fun, creative, organized and energetic - that's you! We truly appreciated the opportunity to host your daughter's wedding at the Homestead. She was so fun!!!! She took great delight in everything that happened throughout the day and didn't miss a thing, but instead soaked it all up to treasure for a lifetime. We will miss the two of you so much! You were on our calendar for so long and now we can't believe the wedding day has come and gone. We wish only God's very best as your family celebrates their first holiday season with your daughter and son-in-law as Mr. and Mrs. !!! -
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Emily Sent on 12/31/2021Amazing venue!
We had our July 2 wedding at Stoltzfus Homestead & Gardens and it was everything we dreamed of! The indoor/outdoor feel of the venue was perfect for a summer wedding. So many of our guests commented that they loved that there was something to do for every guest whether it was dancing, playing lawn games, drinking by the fire, walking the beautiful grounds, etc. Almost every guest we’ve spoken to since said that our ceremony was one of the most beautiful and sentimental they’ve ever witnessed; a lot of credit due to the Tobacco Barn and the magical environment it creates with its tall, white, wooden beams. Brian & Dawn, as well as our Day-of coordinator Chela, were amazing. They had everything from rehearsal to the last song of the night running perfectly. We didn’t have one worry that day - which is how it should be for the bride & groom! We couldn’t recommend this venue enough!!! Emily & NickStoltzfus Homestead and Gardens's reply:
Emily and Nick,
What a delight it was to work with the two of your and your families as you planned and prepared for your special day. You are so right - your guests just thoroughly enjoyed themselves! Many of them commented to our staff that the entire day was gorgeous and beautiful, yet fun and relaxed. That's exactly what we work so hard to accomplish. We are so happy you both had such a special day. May the memories you created, last a lifetime. All the best to you both! -
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Corey Sent on 09/19/2021Beautiful venue, friendly and helpful staff
My (now) wife and I knew we had found our wedding venue within minutes of arriving on the property. It was exactly what we were looking for - historic, unique, authentic (i.e., not decorated with stuff from Hobby Lobby like others we visited), and something that would "wow" our guests. Stoltzfus Homestead & Gardens checked all of those boxes and more. The buildings and grounds were beautiful and well kept. The staff was well organized and helpful. All questions were answered within a day, and usually within an hour or less at all times of day.
One thing that especially stood out was how well the venue handled the rainy weather that unfortunately plagued our wedding day. They were well-prepared for the multiple changes of plans that were required as the rain came and went. The whole process of switching from Plan A to Plan B was seamless and I'm sure our guests didn't even know that last minute changes were enacted. I especially appreciate Brian's empathy and sense of humor as he sensed that my wife and I were both stressed and disappointed by the weather.
Thank you, Stoltzfus Homestead & Gardens, for a memorable wedding that was exactly what we were looking for.Stoltzfus Homestead and Gardens's reply:
Corey,
I know I have said this before, but it is worth repeating. When it rains on a wedding day, something incredibly special happens. The staff, bridal party and guests go the extra mile to really CELEBRATE the couple. It's like double doses of love and support get poured out on the bride and groom and they just bask in it all day!!! You received a special gift from your family and friends. We are so glad you felt so loved!!! We treasured working with you both and it is always our most sincere commitment to do everything humanly possible to make wedding day a day that neither the bride nor the groom will every forget! So glad we accomplished that!!! All the best to you both! -
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Brittany Sent on 08/31/2021Could not be happier that we chose the homestead for our venue!
The homestead was the first venue we visited! I could not believe how much I loved it- it was definitely love at first sight! We went to visit another venue right after and the entire time I could not stop thinking about the homestead and called them right away to book our date! I am so happy we did. The venue itself is beautiful. It was so nice to have the ceremony in the tobacco barn and the reception in the grand barn. What really sold us on the venue was the outdoors. We loved the setting for cocktail hour and the outdoor activities that took place the rest of the night, such as the game package and camp fire. So many guests told us how beautiful they thought the venue was!
Dawn, one of the owners, was wonderful to work with. She answered all of my questions the entire year leading up to the wedding and provided me with an abundance of helpful information. The homestead also provided us with our wedding coordinator, who also was named Dawn. She made everything run smoothly and flawlessly on our wedding day. There was so many things that needed to be done and she helped the day keep moving! She decorated the venue exactly how I wanted it. I came to her with very specific ideas and visions and she made the venue look better than I could have ever imagined! In addition to that, she was there handling any bumps in the road the entire day and handling things that I didn't even know needed handling! Dawn handled so many different tasks throughout the wedding so that we could truly enjoy the day with all of our family and friends. She really took away a lot of the stress for us! All of the staff at the venue were amazing to work with. The homestead provided me with some vendors that they recommended I use and I am so glad they did. It made my life easier to find some vendors I knew had good reputations and I was so pleased with everything the homestead recommended. I cannot recommend this venue enough- I knew right away that I wanted to get married here and will forever cherish the memories we made at this venue. -
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Caitlin Sent on 05/25/2021Impeccable!
I cannot say enough positive things about Stoltzfus Homestead and Gardens’ Wedding Venue. From the opening tour, impeccable communication throughout our entire planning to process, to our actual event day, nothing could beat our experience. The venue is absolutely stunning with two beautiful eclectic barns, an outdoor lounge, firepit, and flourished grounds. The staff at the Homestead are professional, down to earth, and talented. Every need was anticipated both before and during every minute of our special day to help things run smoothly without fret or stress. Our consultants ran everything so smoothly behind the scenes; it made the day fly effortlessly! Our guests showered us with compliments on the beauty of the venue and the incredible atmosphere the Homestead provided for a beautiful, relaxed, and enjoyable event. The prop shop was such a wonderful addition to our celebration simplifying our planning process and making the day fit together beautifully. The staff helped us have wonderful collaborations between our vendors and offered many different options such as décor and alcohol pack-it-up packages at the end of the night. The Homestead is an incredible venue with impeccable staff; I would recommend this venue to anyone and everyone. -
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Emily Sent on 12/03/2020We love stoltzfus
Stoltzfus Homestead and Gardens is the perfect venue to get married. The property is beautiful, the owners and staff are extremely kind, and the memories are unforgettable. Many of our guests told us it was the best wedding they had ever been to, and this is largely in part to Stoltzfus. Thank you so much for giving us the best day! -
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Rachel Sent on 12/02/2020Made Us Feel Like Family
It has taken a while to put into words what The Stoltzfus Homestead and Gardens and their staff mean to my (now) husband and me. We knew immediately after our first visit that we wanted to have our special day there. The fabulous owners, Dawn and Brian, made us feel like part of the family from the moment we arrived. The facility itself is stunning; it’s clear how much care and dedication go into the property down to the smallest detail. From the barn beams to the flowers, it is simply beautiful. We booked our Spring 2020 date back in Fall 2018 because my father needed a double lung transplant, and we wanted him to have plenty of time to heal. Each time we talked to anyone at Stoltzfus, they asked about him and our families and reminded us how excited they were for our wedding. It always felt special, like they genuinely cared about us.
Fast forward to March 2020, when COVID-19 hit, we were devastated, confused, and terrified about what it meant for our big day. Dawn was a ray of sunshine; she was always cheerful and continuously kept us in the loop with new procedures and protocols, which helped ease our fears and anxiety. She worked quickly to help us rebook within the same year (in November), keeping our fingers crossed that the pandemic would subside. As the day grew closer, we thought about safety and ultimately downsized our guest list to only immediate families and bridal parties. We started to feel like maybe it wouldn’t be worth it to have our big day in such a beautiful space with such few people, and that perhaps we would have an intimate ceremony in a park, save our money, and pick a new date for the future. When I spoke with Dawn about it, she refused in the best way possible. She extraordinarily offered us the use of their venue for a lesser price than we had initially signed our contract for two years prior. Her words were, “We have all waited so long for this, and we want you to be blessed and have a beautiful wedding day at the homestead.” They cared so much about my fiancé and I that they were willing to offer us the use of their stunning facility for less than we had initially agreed. The wedding industry is a multi-billion dollar monster. I’ve heard horror stories of venues closing and mistreating couples just because they can…this is not the case at Stoltzfus Homestead.
These people genuinely care about their couples and families, and we were honored and blessed to be married on November 20th. It was a perfect day, with warm (for November) weather and sunshine. Our 25 person wedding was everything we could ever have dreamed of, my father was able to walk me down the aisle, and the attention to detail was just as precise as it would have been for a 250 person gathering. We will always be incredibly grateful to Dawn, Brian, and Ginger (our wedding coordinator, who is an absolute JOY) for saving our wedding. They helped us coordinate with a streaming service so our extended family and friends could watch live and even allowed us to have a bonfire during our reception. We felt like we were dealing with family during the entire process, and when something is as stressful as wedding planning, you couldn’t ask for more. Thank you, Dawn and Brian, you’ll never know how grateful we are for what you did for us, and we wish you the best and hoped that you are incredibly blessed.
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Anne Sent on 12/01/2020Beautiful!
We had the best wedding and Stoltzfus made it all possible. Could not recommend more! -
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Stephanie Sent on 10/28/2020Once I saw SHG, I stopped looking...
Stoltzfus Homestead & Gardens was the only venue we visited when looking for a wedding location. We had planned to visit several venues before making a final decision, but once we met with Dawn and walked the grounds, we fell in love and knew that nothing else would compare. THEY DID NOT DISAPPOINT! Two months later and I'm still getting messages from friends and family telling us that our wedding was the most beautiful and relaxing wedding they'd ever been to.
If you're looking for a venue that treats you like family, takes impeccable care of their grounds, has this whole wedding process down to a science, and literally makes you feel calm and that everything is under control, then SHG is for you.
Trust me, you don't want to miss out on their magic.
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Meghan Sent on 10/18/2020Dream wedding!
We had the most amazing dream wedding at Stoltzfus Homestead and gardens! Dawn and Brian are the most perfect hosts. Our coordinator Ginger was absolutely amazing - we couldn’t have gotten through the day without her! Courtney was our officiant, she made our ceremony so memorable. Both her and her husband are such beautiful people and took care of us that day! Each of them paid such close attention to detail and took care of everything from beginning to end. The grounds are stunning and very well-kept. The day flowed very smoothly and we are so very grateful. If you are looking for a rustic barn wedding with an elegant touch.. look NO further. Stoltzfus is a dream come true! -
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Anna Sent on 10/13/2020Best venue ever
Stoltzfus homestead and gardens is such a great venue for your ceremony and/or reception. Me and my husband got married 9/5/2020. It was the most perfect day I could have dreamed of. Dawn and Brian make the whole process so easy as well as the rest of their team! We got married in the tabaco barn and it was completely stunning as well as the rest of the venue. Dawn and Brian really know what they are doing and will go above and beyond to make your day everything you hope for! -
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Megan Sent on 01/30/2020Took me 4 months to write review!
I got married at the Homestead back in September. It has taken me 4 months to write a review because I feel like everything I write doesn't do this venue enough justice. How can i put PERFECTION into words? From the FLAWLESSLY manicured grounds, to the BREATHTAKING tobacco and reception barns, everything about this venue is perfect. And if the actual site wasn't enough you can throw in the fact that Dawn, Brian and our day of coordinator Ginger went above and beyond at every turn. Throughout the process I was concerned that my wedding day wouldn't turn out the way I always pictured it would. But with the help of the amazing staff at the Homestead my day exceeded every single one of my expectations. On my day I expected to be running around stressed but everyone was always 20 steps ahead of me. Which helped me be able to sit and enjoy getting ready with my girls without having to think about what was going on behind the scenes. I will never be able to put into words how amazing my day was or how thankful I am to Dawn, Brian, Ginger and the Homestead team for making my every dream come true. -
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Jill Sent on 12/08/2019Beyond Our Expectations!
Highly highly highly recommend this venue! Besides the ground being absolutely gorgeous all season long, they staff were go above and beyond to make sure to make sure that day runs smoothly - this starts the day you book the venue! They follow along to ensure that no detail gets missed! With having two barns and the gardens on the premises it allows for so many different options for the ceremony and cocktail hour! They also contract with some of the best vendors in the area! -
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Emily Sent on 11/27/2019Absolutely incredible
Our wedding at the Homestead was perfect. From the very first time we set foot on the property to the very last second of our wedding day, the staff at the Homestead made everything run smoothly. Brian and Dawn treated us and our families as if we were family. They are so incredibly kind! The grounds are immaculate, the barns breathtaking, and the props and add-on services were fantastic! I cannot imagine having our wedding anywhere else. The Homestead helped to make our special day truly magical. -
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Sara Sent on 10/29/2019Wedding. Venue. Goals
This wedding of ours turned out to be a million times more breathtaking and awesome then I could have ever envisioned. The support received from the coordinator, Dawn, was beyond helpful. She made it painless to get married well over 2 hours from home. Dawn provided us with every recommended vendor we could imagine. She gave honest suggestions, and really is the #1 reason our wedding was as amazing as it was. The wedding was smooth and flowed seamlessly. Day of, Dawn helped bring all of our visions come to life. I wish I could re live this beautiful day forever!Stoltzfus Homestead and Gardens's reply:
Sara, what an incredible wedding with family and friends that were so delightful to host! You and Nick were so much fun and we LOVED how you both just embraced the day and enjoyed it from beginning to end. We will miss working with you, but we couldn't hope for anything more for the newlyweds than a perfect wedding day and future filled with bright hopes and dreams! -
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Sarah Sent on 09/12/2019Incredible August Wedding
The reviews don't lie... Stoltzfus Homestead and Gardens and their entire team, particularly Dawn and Brian, are incredible. From the second we visited their venue to our wedding 8 months later, Dawn and her team were responsive, professional, incredibly knowledgable, and supportive. 90% of our guests came from out of town and had never been to the area, and they won't stop raving about how beautiful the venue was. We were concerned about the heat in August, but it proved to not be an issue as a result of a casual dress code and cooling units (and an ice cream truck didn't hurt). We were also concerned about rain, and while it did rain for ~20 minutes it honestly enhanced the day. Dawn's husband Brian kept us in the loop on the weather schedule, and the beautiful sunny downpour (and rainbow) that followed made our day even more special. SHG is a well oiled machine, but they still work individually with each couple and work to make each wedding authentic to the couple. I could not recommend the venue highly enough, and we're so grateful to the SHG team for a wonderful, unforgettable experience.Stoltzfus Homestead and Gardens's reply:
Sarah, What an incredibly special day! You did an excellent job planning and preparing for you day. I appreciated that you had a vision in your mind from the beginning and it was rewarding seeing it all come together. We appreciated your family and friends and loved watching all of the fun everyone had on your wedding day. You and Neij are such a special couple. May you carry the memories of your wedding day throughout all the many, many years of your future together! -
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