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    Justice A. Sent on 05/04/2023
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    Best day ever

    Melonie and her wonderful crew were the absolute best. Ashley took every single stress away from me on my wedding day. I also received SO many compliments on the venue and the decorations. We even received a little package after our wedding which was incredibly sweet. We are so happy we went with this venue and had the most memorable day!
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    Sheronda C. Sent on 10/21/2020
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    Beautiful Venue

    My husband and I were VERY pleased as to how everything turned out for our Wedding! First, Melonie was very patient and understanding in letting us decide how we wanted things to be for our wedding. We hired her as the coordinator and this helped to create a stress free wedding day. Second, Her staff were very efficient in setting up the venue before the wedding and helping guests find their way. Third and final, the venue is beyond beautiful and helps to make the most of an already beautiful day!! THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!!

    The Bluff's reply:

    Thank you so much Sheronda for your kind words and for choosing us to help make your wedding day special. We love our couples and feel honored that we get to be a part of your wedding day.
    We wish you and Chris many years of love, joy and all the things that make you happy.
    Best wishes, Chris, Melonie and The Bluff Staff
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    Kaitlyn M. Sent on 02/04/2021
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    Absolutely amazing in every way

    You cannot go wrong with this venue. Not only is it gorgeous, but Melonie goes above and beyond to make your day special. I chose the all inclusive package where Melonie and her staff did the bulk of the work and they were beyond wonderful! Melonie communicates very well, is extremely generous with letting you use decorations that she has in storage, and she truly cares about you. She even prays for every wedding. During the day she had everything under control and I did not have to think about a thing. It was truly a stress free wedding. And even though it was 50 degrees, it was the most perfect day! If I were to do it over again I would choose the same venue. If you’re trying to decide, just go take a visit so you can meet Melonie and see for yourself how beautiful it is!

    The Bluff's reply:

    Kaitlyn,
    You are so very gracious. Thank you so much for your kind words. Wonderful people like you and your family are a treasure and we were beyond blessed to serve you and celebrate with you. I know it was so cold but every detail of your day was so beautiful and you were simply gorgeous!!
    Thank you so much for trusting us and allowing us to share in your special day.
    From all of us here at The Bluff we wish you an absolute incredible and fun journey together.
    Love,
    Chris, Melonie and The Bluff Staff
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  • Elizabeth
    Elizabeth S. Sent on 05/04/2020
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    The Most Perfect Day

    Everything was just as I had dreamed! The Bluff is picturesque and anything you want, they can make it happen!

    The Bluff's reply:

    Thank you Elizabeth. You made everything so easy and beautiful. We enjoyed celebrating with you. Blessings to you and Sherwood.
    Chris and Melonie
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    Kayla T. Sent on 07/07/2020
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    Great venue with a great view

    My husband and I got married here back in March. The weather was perfect and you couldn’t beat this view. We definitely had the night of our lives. The Staff was amazing and very flexible. If you want an elegant farmhouse wedding with a great view, this is the place to go.

    The Bluff's reply:

    Kayla and Chris,
    Thank you so much for your kind words. We are so thankful you love The Bluff.
    Kayla you and your guests did have the time of your lives. We enjoyed watching everyone dance the night away. What a fun group.
    You were stunning and every little detail you planned was simply perfect. We hope your memories and love will last forever.
    Again, we thank you for choosing The Bluff and allowing us the privilege of sharing in your special day.
    Chris and Melonie
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    Crystal C. Sent on 05/09/2020
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    Every brides dream come true

    Everything was exceptional!! From start to finish... The venue was beautiful and everyone made our day extra special.

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    Thank you so much Crissy. Sharing this special time with you and Brett was wonderful. Every detail you planned was simply gorgeous. Thank you for choosing The Bluff and allowing us to be a small part of your special day. We wish you many happy years together.
    Chris and Melonie
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    Marcella Sent on 05/25/2019
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    A perfect outdoor venue!

    Melonie is amazing! We came by very last minute to view the property and she was so accommodating. The venue is so beautiful, right on the water and perfectly set up for ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. And the price is SO AMAZING! We were expecting it to be much more expensive with how gorgeous it is. THANK YOU MELONIE!

    The Bluff's reply:

    Thank you so much Marcella. It is our pleasure to serve you and help make your wedding day one you will never forget. We are so thankful you loved The Bluff and have entrusted us to be a part of your special day. We absolutely can't wait.
    Chris and Melonie
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    Deborah B. Sent on 02/06/2020
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    Perfect Wedding Experience!

    From the first visit to The Bluff, to the rehearsal, to the wedding day, I cannot thank the owners, Melonie and Chris, enough for making my daughter’s wedding day absolute perfection! Melonie was always available to help us with any questions we had leading up to the wedding and provided us with excellent advice. The day of the wedding we were pampered and treated like royalty. Every detail was taken care of. As far as the property, you will not find a more beautiful, coastal venue. The natural beauty of the property captured in my daughter’s wedding pictures is priceless! The Bluff far exceeds the 5 star review!!

    The Bluff's reply:

    Deborah,
    Thank you so much for your sweet review. It makes me happy to hear that you would describe Madison's day as perfection. That is definitely what we strive for. It was a blessing getting to know your sweet family. We sure wish Madison and Trey many blessings for a wonderful future together.
    Thank you again,
    Chris and Melonie
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    Alyssa J. Sent on 11/22/2019
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    Wonderful Venue!!

    The Bluff was a PLEASURE to work with. They made everything so easy and BEAUTIFUL. I live in Memphis and traveled 10 hours to get married here! You can’t go wrong with The Bluff!

    The Bluff's reply:

    Thank you so much Alyssa. We loved being a small part of your special day. You were such a gorgeous bride. We wish you and Will many years filled with love and joy.
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    Miranda S. Sent on 08/14/2019
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    Perfect Personal Touch

    I cant recommend Melonie's services and her venue enough! She is flexible and accommodating to your wants and needs but is also thoughtful and forward looking about your day/event, providing helpful suggestions to make sure it goes off without a hitch. The scenery at the Bluff is naturally beautiful with the water from St Mary's inlet coming to meet her property and the large shady oaks there is little a client has to decorate to enhance the space. Our wedding pictures were dreamy. You can tell Melonie and her family really enjoy providing a place for others to say I do. And I almost forgot about the magnificent house!! It's as beautiful inside as the venue outside and is available for the bridal party to prepare for the wedding. There are too many good things about the Bluff Venue to list them all.

    The Bluff's reply:

    Miranda,
    We are so thankful your wedding at The Bluff was everything you dreamed it would be. Our family and staff do enjoy every minute of the journey we get to spend with you from the first meeting to the final dance on your special day. Thank you so much for trusting us and choosing The Bluff. We wish you and Robert a lifetime of love and blessings.
    Chris and Melonie
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    Kaley T. Sent on 04/19/2019
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    Best outdoor venue!

    If you are looking for an absolutely beautiful outdoor venue then I highly recommend The Bluff, it was everything I wanted and more. My husband and I originally planned on having a very small ceremony with just our immediate family, but once we saw The Bluff, it made us want to celebrate with more family and friends. Chris and Melonie were wonderful, so easy to work with and couldn't have been more helpful. My day was perfect. I would choose this venue a million times.

    The Bluff's reply:

    Kaley,
    You and Alex are so precious. We enjoyed every minute of your day and are so thankful you chose The Bluff. You both have beautiful families which we enjoyed getting to know. It was such a good time watching all of you enjoy your special day. You will forever be in our hearts.
    Chris and Melonie
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    Chrissy M. Sent on 09/17/2019
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    Absolutely Amazing

    The Bluff was the perfect venue for our wedding! We had over 100 guests and every single one of them raved about the gorgeous views. No matter which direction you look, you see beautiful sights. Melonie was an absolute dream to work with. She worked hand in hand with my wedding planner and made sure everything went off without a hitch. It was definitely a day full of great memories for everyone in attendance! If you're looking for a venue, look no farther. I can't give enough stars to Melonie and the The Bluff!

    The Bluff's reply:

    Chrissy,
    Thank you for choosing The Bluff and allowing us to share this beautiful time with your sweet family. Every detail was simply gorgeous. We are thankful you have wonderful memories of your wedding day to remember forever.
    We enjoyed sharing your wedding day with you and wish you a blessed and happy marriage.
    Chris and Melonie
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    Amber Sent on 01/23/2019
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    Awesome staff, Gorgeous venue, what more could you want

    My husband and I had originally only booked The Bluff for our reception because we were going to be married in our *tiny* little church, but as planning progressed and our guest list grew, we knew that our church would never hold all the people we wanted to share our big day. Perfectionist that I am, the thought of having to exclude people my husband and I love totally stressed me out. When I shared my plight with Melonie she told me to just let them handle everything for us. It was such a simple answer that I can't believe I let myself worry over it! With a few minor changes to the details (like which arbor do I like best and do I still want pew decoration now that we have chairs instead) my wedding was back on track to being the best day ever.
    From the time I arrived (and Melonie shooed me away from fiddling with the decorations and upstairs to the bride's suite with a "Today is supposed to be for you to relax and have fun. Let us worry about the details.") until the last gift was loaded in the car, everything went so smoothly I would swear it was a dream. And I can say with confidence that it's all because of Chris, Melonie, and their staff. They are a godsend! I recommend them to anyone who is planning to have an amazing wedding day because you definitely will if they've got anything to do with it! They make dream weddings come true!

    The Bluff's reply:

    Amber thank you so much for your kind words. We are so thankful you and John allowed us to help make your special day all you dreamed it would be. I’m so happy that you were able to let go and enjoy every little detail. It was gorgeous!!! Thank you for choosing The Bluff. We enjoyed celebrating with you. We wish you and John so much happiness and many years of love.
    Chris & Melonie
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    Haley Sent on 12/26/2018
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    Absolutely Perfect!

    Our wedding at The Bluff far exceeded mine and my husband’s expectations for what the perfect wedding could be. Melonie and Chris were a dream to work with. Planning with them was smooth and effortless as they were accommodating, quick to respond and had a great lineup of recommended vendors in the area which is the best any bride could ask for. We truly hit the jackpot with this venue and especially the owners and staff; they care about their clients and the quality of the experience. The natural beauty of this secluded venue is breath taking with its expansive views of the Crooked River and the surrounding property. Thanks to the staff our ceremony and reception went off without a hitch. Our guests were in love with the venue as well! We are grateful for the impressive service we received and recommend this venue to anyone looking for an outdoor venue.
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    Chelsea N. Sent on 08/30/2019
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    Married on 11/10/18

    The Bluff is such a breathtaking, stunning venue. Holding our ceremony in front of the beautiful coastal views was amazing! Our photos and reception were absolutely incredible. Melonie, Chris and their whole team helped to create the most magical day for us and were one step ahead of us making our whole experience completely stress free and such a happy fun and love-filled time! They were truly such a pleasure to work with!

    The Bluff's reply:

    Chelsea,
    We appreciate your sweet words about our venue and staff. We absolutely enjoy making fun and lasting memories with our couples. It's such an honor to get to celebrate such a special time.
    You were a stunning bride!! Every detail of your wedding was simply gorgeous. We loved how so many people came together to make your day extra special. It was wonderful.
    Thank you so much for choosing The Bluff and trusting us to help make your wedding a beautiful memory.
    We wish you a lifetime filled with unlimited blessings.
    Love to all of you!!
    Chris and Melonie
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    Brooke C. Sent on 12/29/2018
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    Beautiful, Amazing, & STRESSFREE!

    I completely recommend The Bluff to anyone looking to get married! The owners, Melonie and Chris, made the whole day so easy and wonderful. Melonie was also my wedding coordinator for the day and made sure we had everything we needed and made sure that we kept on schedule. Melonie also took a huge weight off my shoulders by contacting all the vendors to coordinate with them when and where to set up and take down. They also contacted us several times before the big day to check if we had any questions or concerns, or needed any help with anything. If you're looking for a beautiful area and a stress free environment to celebrate your big day at, check out The Bluff! Once you see the property you won't be able to pass up this beautiful place.

    The Bluff's reply:

    Brooke,
    Thank you so much for your kind words. You and Stephen will always have a special place in the hearts of all of us at The Bluff. You were the first to say “yes” and book with us for your wedding. Thank you again for choosing us and for allowing us to be part of your beautiful day.
    We enjoyed every minute of celebrating with you and loved helping you with the details. We pray God will bless you with a lifetime of love and joy.
    Thank you again,
    Chris & Melonie
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    Sara C. Sent on 12/26/2018
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    Amazing! Five Star Experience!

    When planning for our wedding my husband and I were looking for a venue on the water that also held a southern charm. When we saw the bluff we instantly fell in love. From our first tour through the end of our wedding, Chris and Melonie and the rest of the staff made our planning and wedding day more blissful than we could have dreamed. They were very kind, organized, and thoughtful when it came to coordinating the wedding and decorating for our special day. They went above and beyond in every aspect! We can't thank them enough for all their hard work and dedication. It was a dream come true and we highly recommend their venue and wedding planning services!
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    Linda Sent on 08/29/2018
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    We had our wedding at The Bluff in May and it was wonderful. The venue is absolutely gorgeous because it’s right on the river and the view goes on for miles. It’s simply breathtaking. Chris and Melonie provided so much help. It surly made our day special.

    The Bluff's reply:

    Thank you Linda & Larry for your kind words. We enjoyed celebrating with you and wish you many wonderful years together.
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    Ashley H. Sent on 11/01/2019
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    Absolutely beautiful

    There are not enough words to truly explain how beautiful this place really is. Full grooms and bridesmaids suites, plenty of space for guests and with all the possibilities for the ceremony to take place it could be arranged to fit any brides special day.

    Also would like to mention Melonie, the owner of the venue and how helping she was during the whole process. She was just starting her business when I first toured the property and to see her vision come to life is amazing. She has an eye for these things and also helped to coordinate my day!

    Her staff were all very helpful and professional as well.

    Perfect southern spot on the marsh, forever dreaming of my wedding day.

    The Bluff's reply:

    Ashley you are so sweet!!! I still think about your beautiful wedding as well. You were absolutely gorgeous and every detail of your day was perfect. It was like watching the sweetest fairytale ever.
    Thank you for allowing us to be a small part of your wedding day. We all enjoyed celebrating with you and your family. We wish you and Evan all the happiness, love and joy one could ask for. Blessings to you,
    Chris and Melonie.
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    Sheena Sent on 05/24/2019
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    breathtaking views

    Melanie and Chris were very easy to work with.From day 1 , they made sure our needs were met and helped this entire wedding planning process very easy.This venue was breathtaking. The owners helped our day go smoothly and we will be forever grateful for that.If we could have a do over we would chose this venue a million times.Absolutely, loved this place and staff.

    The Bluff's reply:

    Sheena,
    We are so thankful you and Elmer had such a wonderful day. It was gorgeous and you were stunning. I love the way y’all danced up and down the isle at your ceremony and continued that fun and excitement all the way through your reception.
    We wish the two of you a lifetime of love and fun times just like the day of your wedding. Thank you so much for allowing us to be a small part of your perfect and special day.
    Chris & Melonie
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