The Appel Inn Reviews
Reviews
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Rebecca Sent on 11/12/2025the Appel is magical, Laurie is great
We had our wedding at The Appel, and it was absolutely perfect from start to finish! Laurie and her entire team were incredibly accommodating, attentive, and kind throughout the entire process. Laurie went above and beyond to make sure every detail was just right — her calm professionalism and genuine care made the planning stress-free and enjoyable.
On the day itself, everything ran so smoothly that we could simply relax and enjoy the celebration. The venue looked stunning, the timing was seamless, and every element felt personal and special — a true reflection of us as a couple. Our guests couldn’t stop talking about how beautiful the space was and how flawlessly the day flowed.
We can’t thank Laurie and The Appel team enough for creating such a memorable, meaningful experience. If you’re looking for a venue that combines beauty, organization, and heart, The Appel is the perfect choice! -
Arlene Sent on 10/06/2025
Perfect place for a beautiful wedding
It was beautiful.. excellent customer service. Very good at keeping everything in order and everyone at ease!!! -
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Melinda Sent on 07/24/2024
Perfect venue for the perfect day!
The Appel Inn was quite literally the perfect venue for our June 2024 wedding! Between the circular layout, the tall ceiling with white-washed walls, and tons of windows, the building feels so open and fits in perfectly with the natural beauty outside. Our guests are still raving about how beautiful it was.
Our ceremony was offsite, but we were still able to use the She Shed for the bridesmaids to get ready that morning. We also enjoyed being able to take pictures afterwards near the creek and under the clear top tent out back. Even on a very humid June day, we were so glad to be able to use the deck for cocktail hour and loved that the bar was covered on the deck, so that guests were able to move in and out all night long. It was also lovely having a sweetheart table that was separate but never made us feel far from our guests.
We had more children than the average wedding, but with all the lawn space, wraparound deck, and fire pit, there was ample room for the kids to run around outside and play lawn games in addition to joining us on the dance floor.
Laurie was a pleasure to work with from the start. She was prompt in all our communications and even let us come back for a second tour when my parents were in town about a month after our initial visit. She recommended many of the vendors we ended up using: Nicole’s Catering, DJ Paul Calarco, Ambiance Floral, Salon 146, and even enthusiastically welcomed us bringing in the Emack & Bolio’s ice cream truck! Each vendor she recommended was top-notch and worked so seamlessly as a team with Laurie & the other vendors, and we couldn’t be happier with our choices. On the day of the wedding, Laurie’s husband Gerd greeted us first thing in the morning and happily helped us bring in all the decor & lawn games, and they were both involved all day in helping to make sure everything ran smoothly—all the way through takedown at the end of the night. We highly recommend the Appel Inn for your special day. It was truly worth every penny! -
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Sidney Sent on 08/27/2023Laurie is a dream partner for your perfect day!!!
We were so lucky to work with Laurie for our wedding - she has incredible experience, a creative, fun, and flexible touch, and treated us like family. Planning our wedding in Altamont when we were not local would have been so stressful without Laurie. We cannot recommend working with her more - with Laurie on your team, you have nothing to worry about!!! -
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Emma Sent on 02/10/2023Beautiful Location!
My husband and I had a general idea of what we wanted when we began our venue search. Something indoor for dinner and dancing, but nothing that felt constrictive. We wanted a space that had an option of being outdoors for portions of the day/night. The Appel Inn was exactly what we were looking for with a wraparound porch where the bar was set, a breathtaking outdoor ceremony site, and then the reception space. Laurie was great to work with and was honest and helpful during the planning process. The grounds have a she shed that my 12-person bridal party was able to comfortably spend time in and a smaller grooms shed. We did not get ready in the space, and I would not recommend doing so for a larger wedding party, but we did spend the couple hours before the ceremony there and found it to meet our needs just fine. The venue is naturally very beautiful and we did not need to go crazy with décor. We did really basic flowers and centerpieces and it was just perfect. There are so many incredible photo opportunities too, so find a photographer familiar with the space (Linda Conley was ours and she was awesome!) Laurie and her husband Gerd were there throughout the wedding day/night checking in and helping the night move smoothly. I found their presence to be very pleasant. Overall, my experience at The Appel Inn was really wonderful. I would highly recommend viewing this venue, meeting with Laurie, and booking this venue. -
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Dan W. Sent on 09/25/2022Fantastic!
When we were looking at venues for our wedding, we knew we wanted more of a country style wedding, but with modern amenities.
One visit to Appel Inn made us sure that we wanted to host our wedding there. It is a beautiful property with a creek, lawn, and nice deck that guests can meander through.
The covered creekside ceremony space let us have our outdoor wedding without being worried about rain ruining it.
The gathering space is warm and inviting and the air conditioning was key on our 100 degree summer wedding day.
A story that speaks to Laurie’s willingness to go above and beyond is when it came time to button up the bride’s bustle on her dress. The design made it difficult to find the correct buttons and loops, but Laurie patiently worked on the dress until it was correct.
Laurie and Gerd are there to make your big day go perfectly!
Thank you for everything!
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Christine Sent on 08/04/2022Amazing Day at the Appel Inn
The Appel Inn was perfect for our July wedding. Laurie is a pro and kept the day running very smoothly. My sister and I arrived at the She Shed around 1 pm for hair and makeup - while my (now) husband and his brother arrived around 3 at the man cabin ( there might be a catchier name, but I don't know it) to also get ready. We had a chance to take photos before our 5 pm ceremony on the gorgeous grounds.
Because it was SO warm (somewhere around 98 degrees) many guests lingered in the gathering space, before being encouraged to travel to the wedding site by the creek.
This was a delight, to sit in the she-shed and watch everyone walk down!
Having the clear top tent took anyway any anxieties I would have had about an outdoor ceremony.
The day was absolutely perfect and I would 100% recommend the Appel Inn. -
Sreela Sent on 11/08/2021
Wonderful venue and service
Laurie and her husband made our day beyond memorable. Not a detail was overlooked and they helped make our wedding seamless -
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Jordan Sent on 10/13/2021
Perfect venue, perfect day
We can not recommend The Appel Inn more highly. We had our wedding there on 10/10/21, and were blown away. Laurie and her husband are truly incredible, and were instrumental to making our day special.
To start off- the venue is absolutely gorgeous. You barely need to decorate it all, it is beautiful and elegant all on its own. It is classic and timeless, and utilizes natural light so beautifully. The outdoor space is beautifully maintained and is great for guests to get some air and hang out. There are heaters to keep the space usable after dark and in the colder months. We did lawn games, which were a huge hit. There is a great dance floor that doesn’t monopolize the space. The venue is gorgeous no matter the weather. Having a bonfire pit was incredible and really added to the atmosphere. The venue has a built-in rain plan as well, which was an enormous incentive for us to book and was something that we were grateful for and eased a lot of anxiety. There are so many cute little spots for photos, both for guests and for the photographers.
Laurie is an absolute godsend. She acted as our day-of coordinator, and managed our timeline so well. We did not have to worry about timing, timelines, schedules, or anything. Laurie and our DJ would come get us when we needed to be somewhere, and that was it! We were able to completely relax and enjoy our party. Laurie is fantastic for planning as well! When you sign the contract, you get a binder with recommended vendors that have worked at the venue before, which is worth its weight in gold. We chose our caterer, DJ, and photographer out of the binder, and were over the moon with all of them. Laurie has been planning weddings for a long time, and as people who have never attended a wedding before, we wanted someone who would not hesitate to tell us if our ideas were stupid or wouldn’t work how we want them to.
We truly could not have been happier with our wedding, every aspect was absolutely perfect. The Appel Inn was worth every penny, and I strongly recommend it to anyone looking for a personalized, beautiful, FUN wedding venue. It was so lovely to have space for the guests to comfortably spread out and be there in a way that was comfortable for them.
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Kendra Sent on 09/03/2021The Appel Inn is a Total Hidden Gem
Wow, my husband Ethan and I could not be more happy, with the not one, but two weddings we got to host here at the Appel Inn with Laurie and Gerd. After venue shopping in the summer of 2018 we locked in with Laurie for a July 2020 wedding. We ended up working with Laurie that spring and she allowed us to host a 25-guest ceremony in her gorgeous ceremony space so we could still be married on our original wedding date. We pushed our bigger wedding and reception to our one year anniversary and were able to transfer all of our deposits to that date. This past July, things could not have been better! The she-shed and grooms room are so much fun to hang out in. We are in love with the the ceremony space which allows for outdoor ceremonies even in the rain! The Gathering Space is perfect, we had 75 guests and it felt so spacious and open, even with everyone inside. We loved having the deck space for the cocktail hour and the bar. Although the dance floor looks a bit small when it's empty, even with most of our guests dancing, it never felt too crowded. Laurie and Gerd are sooo accommodating and flexible with any requests you have, even day-of. Laurie is also super in the know in the wedding business, so a quick email to her and you've got your officiant, DJ and florist all set! The Appel Inn seriously is a magical space, I would hands down book it again next year for a third time! -
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Jamie Sent on 05/17/2021Amazing experience!
We LOVED this venue. The venue owner, Laurie, was so helpful and had great communication with us. The place was absolutely beautiful, and Laurie coordinated everything perfectly. She is also helping us with our honeymoon! We had a great experience here. -
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Rachael Sent on 08/18/2020Our Dreams Came True
As you can imagine, planning a wedding during a pandemic was pretty stressful. We faced some challenges having to change our date and then our original venue fell through 2 weeks before our wedding date... then the Appel Inn made our dreams come true when they took us on.
The Appel Inn was SO perfect. We're so glad we ended up having our wedding here. My bridesmaids and I got ready in the "she-shed" all morning. It was spacious, filled with natural lighting that bounced off the white wood, and had space for changing into our dresses. Oh and it even has air conditioning!
They have a beautiful wooden boardwalk that leads right from the she-shed to the ceremony space. When it was time, we walked right out to the ceremony. The space itself has a lovely clear covered roof so it works rain or shine. It includes a rustic wooden beam for the arbor that you can decorate however you'd like. The white pebbled flooring was unique and beautiful.
The large circular reception hall is breathtaking. So spacious and grand with its high ceilings and rustic feel. The room is full of glass windows and doors to allow lots of natural light. The doors lead out to a very large wrap around porch where we danced the night away safely spread out from one another.
After the sun goes down, the property is full of twinkling lights in the trees, on the deck and on the tall beams. It was seriously so beautiful, our guests couldn't stop complimenting the venue. I 100% recommend this space. The owners are very friendly, accommodating and went above and beyond for us. -
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Patti Sent on 10/15/2019
The Appel Inn
My daughter had the beautiful wedding of her dreams, thanks to the Appel Inn. Their suggestions for vendors, and their beautiful setting, made everything perfect. Her day was a day they'll remember forever, thanks to Laurie. -
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Katelyn Sent on 01/06/2018The venue is absolutley beautiful and cozy! It is a mixture of rustic and elegant with so much romance. Laurie knows her stuff and has a beautiful planning vision
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Amanda Sent on 12/07/2017The Appel Inn has the most beautiful grounds around and they can accommodate many layouts. Whether you're going for an outside or inside venue, the Appel Inn is the most versatile we've ever seen! They were even happy to work with our non-traditional Day of the Dead/Celebration of life themed event.
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Christine Sent on 05/31/2012Laurie and staff were wonderful in helping us create the wedding we wanted. We loved the informalness and country setting for our ceremony and reception and the flexibilty should we have had to move inside due to rain. Laurie was invaluable and always responsive to all of the many questions and last minute changes we had. We had a gorgeous day and everything went wonderful. Our guests are still talking about the wonderful location and setting and how organized and professional and helpful Laurie and staff were. We could not have had a more perfect venue! -
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Laura Sent on 11/23/2010The Appel Inn was the perfect location for our fall reception. We fell in love with the beauty of their large space. You are able to choose from 4 caterer's which was a nice option! The day of the wedding, Laurie (the owner) was flawless. She took care of everything so we did not notice any problems. She even fixed my bustle on my dress without asking her! She was extremely attentive on our day! Her and her husband are very friendly and welcoming. She was very helpful and quick to respond with her email throughout the planning period. Although Laurie has her own opinions, which sometimes did not match ours, she was and is always concerned about the well being of your big day and making sure that you have a memorable wedding celebration! She made our day very special. On top of that, we had Laurie decorate our fireplace mantel, behind our sweetheart table and it was beautiful. She allowed us to bring in our own decorations and we were able to rent some from her. She had many options and ideas for us. In the end, I would recommend the Appel Inn to any couple looking for that unique reception site!
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