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The Lake at Apple Hill

The Lake at Apple Hill

Placerville, CA
4.9 out of 5 rating, 28 Reviews
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4.9 out of 5 rating
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
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28 Reviews
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    G Liebert Sent on 06/04/2024
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    The Lake wedding

    Wow! So good. The coordinating team was very professional and incredibly efficient. They told me I would be able to enjoy the event as they would make sure all went smoothly…and they were 💯 correct. Everything was organized and I thoroughly enjoyed the wedding day. At the end, all of my belongings were organized and ready to go. The vendors we chose were great and worked well together. Loved the wedding!!

    The Lake at Apple Hill's reply:

    We are so happy that our team went beyond your expectations and created the perfect day for your family! Thank you!
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    Lorne P. Sent on 05/14/2024
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    Great, highly recommend.

    As soon as we saw the venue we knew it was the one. Water, the forest. It was so serene and gorgeous. The coordination staff were excellent. They worked around our schedules and communicated every step of the way. I would do it all over again.
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    Erica Sent on 10/07/2023
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    Gorgeous venue, incredible team, all around perfect day.

    If you want a jaw-droppingly gorgeous wedding, The Lake @ Apple Hill is IT. My now-husband and I were on the hunt for a beautiful outdoor venue and were so excited to find this hidden gem tucked away in one of our favorite areas, Apple Hill. This venue is stunning from every angle --- from the trees to the lake to the multi-tiered venue itself, it was exactly what we wanted and so much more. Our guests can't stop talking about how it was the most beautiful wedding they'd ever been to! In addition to its picture-perfect scenery, we also loved working with the team at The Lake. Everything ran so smoothly and communication was always quick, clear, and pleasant. Would recommend this venue over and over again!
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    Haley Sent on 10/23/2023
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    This venue and their team are pure magic.

    I can't say enough good things about The Lake at Apple Hill. Planning a wedding these days is so overwhelming and once we found this venue, everything fell into place. This place is a hidden gem. Between the value, the open vendor policy, the included coordination team (which let me tell you is priceless), and the overall look and vibe of the property, look no further than this venue. Everyone at our wedding could not stop talking about how incredible the views were and how on top of everything our team was. Our wedding day did not go according to plan, between it raining and being an hour behind schedule our day could have easily been defined by these hiccups, but the rain only made the venue more magical, and our coordination team rallied to pivot on timeline and to work around the rain. They were constantly shifting decorations to make the most out of every detail we picked out, and I could not have been more grateful. Our wedding was magical because of the Lake at Apple Hill and our Courtney Lawhon Events coordinators, full stop. Do yourself a favor and see this property and book them for your wedding. The drive to the location and getting ready off site is worth it.
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    J.o. P. Sent on 10/16/2023
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    What more could you want in a wedding venue?!

    From a photographer's perspective, The Lake at Apple Hill has it all! Lush evergreens and a beautiful (clean) lake make for the backdrop of this gorgeous venue. Every time we come back, we find new perspectives and ways to showcase all that the property has to offer, which really helps fuel our creativity. We can't wait to be back for the next wedding!
    -J.O. Photography

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    Allison Sent on 09/29/2023
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    The lake at Apple Hill was amazing to work with!

    The whole team was great. They walked us through each step and gave great recommendations. My guests couldn’t stop raving about the venue!
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    Mckenna B. Sent on 10/26/2022
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    Such a perfect venue

    My only complaint is that you are required to have the month of coordinator. I personally did not have the best experience with them and it’s super frustrating considering they are almost half the price of the venue. If the venue was separate I would have absolutely no complaints the venue is stunning!!

    The Lake at Apple Hill's reply:

    Dear McKenna,

    As the owner of the Lake at Apple Hill, I wanted to personally thank you for taking the time to write a review. It really helps future clients to make solid decisions.

    We are so glad you loved the Lake for your wedding. It really is a magically peaceful place. Many of our clients love the optional "month of planning service" because it helps them with the many wedding details. However, this service is optional and not at all required. The Lake clients have the option of bringing in their own planner. I am so sorry if that was not explained to you correctly.

    We hope the best for you in this new season of bring married. Please do come back to visit, grab an apple doughnut and take some Family Photos by the Lake at Apple Hill.

    Blessings - Team Lake
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    Justin L. Sent on 10/27/2023
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    Professional and fun!

    From the vendors to the coordination team and management, this location provides the best experience for their guests. The Lake at Apple Hill has everything you could want.
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    Tina T. Sent on 09/12/2022
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    The most beautiful venue!

    This was the first venue my fiancé and I had toured and we instantly fell in love! The lush greenery and trees, in addition to the lake created the perfect vibe we envisioned. The owners happed to be at the venue during our tour and they were the sweetest people. I just had my wedding on 9/10/22 and let me just say, it was the most amazing day!! The coordination team here is impeccable! They made my day 10000% stress free. In addition, they are super helpful and prompt when answering any questions I had. All of our guests raved about the beauty of this venue and the coordination team. If you’re deciding whether you want to book this venue, DO IT!!
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    Delaney D. Sent on 06/30/2022
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    Perfect Outdoor Wedding Venue

    The Lake at Apple Hill was the most perfect wedding venue. We loved the mixture or woods and water and we appreciated how ceremony and reception spaces all flowed together as one. Our guests and us had a great time and we kept getting compliments on our venue. We would get married here all over again!

    The Lake at Apple Hill's reply:

    Congratulations on your marriage Delaney. We loved hosting your beautiful wedding. We are so glad that you LOVED the lake as much as we do. Come back to visit us soon.
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    Elissa M. Sent on 08/06/2022
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    STUNNING wedding venue & AMAZING team!

    My husband and I recently had our wedding celebration at The Lake at Apple Hill. It was amazing and beautiful and everything I dreamed of!

    For the venue portion of our wedding, we communicated with Janet who works at The Lake, and she was so great! She was kind and friendly, and responded to all of our emails and questions in a timely manner.

    We had an accident during the set up of our wedding (really close to when guests were arriving)... the main water line was hit by a vehicle, so the water was off and bathrooms were not working. Someone from the venue (possibly the owner?) showed up IMMEDIATELY to fix and resolve the issue. By the time the ceremony was over, everything was fixed and bathrooms working which was so great for the rest of the evening.

    We were very well taken care of by the venue and our vendor team. We received so many compliments from guests for how beautiful the location was, and how it was such a hidden gem.

    The venue is STUNNING, peaceful and naturally beautiful. The lake, trees, fire pit areas, the market lighting, landscaping... all the little details help to make this location magical. The team at The Lake do such a great job at keeping the space clean, are continuing to add and improve the venue which is so great for future couples.

    We could not have found a more beautiful location for our special day!!
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    Shannon Sent on 05/04/2023
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    Absolutely Stunning

    It doesn’t get much better than this location! The trees provide not only a hidden oasis but lots of shade!
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    Christopher F. Sent on 04/26/2022
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    This place rocks!

    Janet and her team took care of everything and I mean EVERYTHING. They were patient and kind and were able to make the most out of our wedding! We were blown away by how much came together on the wedding day and couldn't imagine a better celebration! Thanks so much!

    The Lake at Apple Hill's reply:

    Chris thanks for the GREAT review. We absolutely loved working with you as well! We wish you and Cammy all the best!
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    Amanda P. Sent on 04/25/2022
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    Absolutely Amazing!

    When looking for venues, I always knew we'd get married in the woods. The calming and peaceful serenity of the Lake took the part! The Lake is stunning! Absolutely breathtaking! Worth having any special memory here. Our wedding was amazing! So grateful to have the opportunity to get married here. So happy they are dog friendly too! Everyone working at the Lake, Janet and the CLE team were so nice and helpful with any question we needed answered. Definitely worth every penny!

    The Lake at Apple Hill's reply:

    We are so thrilled that your wedding day was everything that you wanted! We love helping make dreams come true. Thank you for taking the time to leave such a kind review.
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    Alyssa B. Sent on 03/23/2022
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    Easy, flexible, professional, prompt

    Me and my husband just got married on March 12th, 2022 and Apple Hill/ CLE was an absolute breeze to work with. They were very organized, thorough, and so helpful. They made the entire wedding planning process extremely easy for me and they displayed everything exactly as I imagined. We had sooo many compliments from our guests on the ceremony, the venue, the decor, and the setting in general. I did not hear a single negative criticism from my guests about out entire wedding and that makes me feel so fulfilled and proud. I highly recommend this venue to anyone who wants that gorgeous outdoor forresty wedding. It’s elegant with the perfect touch of rugged that we were going for, and all at a really affordable price.

    The Lake at Apple Hill's reply:

    Hello Alyssa,
    We are so thrilled that you had such a stellar experience with the planning, wedding day and venue. We work really hard to exceed the expectations of our clients and we are thrilled we were able to do this for you!
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    Hannah M. Sent on 08/10/2022
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    One word - dreamy!!!!!

    The lake at Apple Hill is an absolute dream. The owners & their partnership with CLE is a match made in heaven. My husband and I are so thankful for the accommodations this team made to allow us to first visit the venue at last minute, to send us various details throughout the planning process, and support us while planning a destination wedding. The lake at Apple hill gives you all the romantic, pine tree, notebook vibes all in one. We got to dance under the trees and stars, enjoy privacy with our guests due to the secrecy and exclusivity of the venue. The lake at Apple hill is such a great value & allows the couple to bring their vision to life. The lake allows you to utilize vendors that meet their criteria while also meet your individual and personal needs for your special day. Trust me when I say it’s worth it to use their recommended vendors to have the piece of mind that everything will go smoothly. This venue also has such beautiful sites & opportunities to further celebrate with your guests throughout your wedding weekend. Including downtown Placerville, apple hill, several breweries or wineries, Tahoe just an hour away & then bigger department stores just 30 min to an hour away for all your last minute needs! If you and your fiancé are wanting an intimate wedding, a big wedding, a covered reception, an uncovered reception, a beautiful backdrop for your ceremony & romantic shots, an absolutely dreamy first dance spot or all of the above book the lake, you won’t regret it!!!!!
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    Ruth G. Sent on 08/30/2021
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    Effortless and magical

    The venue and coordinating team literally made our dreams come true! From the tiny decorative details to schedule our engagement photos, The Lake at Apple Hill was by our side the whole time. Super flexible, accommodating, and understanding. If we could get married again just to have another wedding, there's no one else we would choose.

    The Lake at Apple Hill's reply:

    Ruth your wedding was magical. Thank you for choosing to have it at the Lake! We are so glad that you felt well taken care of. That is our goal.
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    Char P. Sent on 10/20/2020
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    Natural Beauty

    I feel in love with this location! Out in the middle of the woods with a lake view... magical!

    The Lake at Apple Hill's reply:

    Char thanks for taking the time to enjoy the lake and to write such a sweet review. Your photos make everything beautiful. Come back soon!
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    Morgan Sent on 10/17/2021
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    Gorgeous Venue

    The Lake at Apple Hill was the perfect venue for my wedding. I got married in May of 2021 and was originally booked at a different venue that sadly closed due to COVID. It ended up working out for the best because I happened upon this gem when they were just getting up and running and happened to have my exact date available as they had just began booking weddings! The venue is breathtaking with views of the lake, gorgeous landscaping, and the perfect canvas to build your wedding your way! All of my quests could not stop telling me how gorgeous the venue was! I loved that I was able to have all of my own vendors, and was able to purchase the alcohol for my event (as long as you get a licensed bartender). I was even allowed to have my pup in my wedding, which was huge for me and my husband!
    The site owners were very amenable to my requests and last minute needs due to unexpected cooler weather. They were very kind and followed up with us after the wedding to make sure we had a great experience. Would recommend 100%. Also the coordinator they have for their site, Courtney, was the most amazing blessing to my wedding that I didn't know I needed at first, but couldn't have survived without!

    Photography by @lumierevisualarts *Natally Nita*

    The Lake at Apple Hill's reply:

    Hello Morgan,

    Wow. Thank you for taking the time to leave such a stellar review! We appreciate the time you took to leave a detailed description of your experience. Choosing a wedding venue is a really big deal and your story helps our next clients to make a solid decision.

    We are so glad your day was perfect. Please come back to visit with your family.
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    Julia B. Sent on 09/21/2022
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    A Truly Magical Place

    This is the perfect spot if you are looking for a beautiful outdoors, woodsy venue! We wanted to have our wedding in a place with truly natural beauty, that wouldn't take copious amounts of decorations or lighting to be magical. This was exactly that. The lake was the perfect backdrop for our ceremony, and our wedding pictures turned out stunning. There was plenty of space for our 100 person guest list, with unique areas for us to set up separate spaces for drinks, dinner, lawn games, and dancing. The dance floor was perfect and everyone danced the night away. We got so many compliments on our venue choice! We were worried about a massive heat wave and the Janet helped us think through all of the options, and answered all our questions throughout the process. She was helpful and patient and we couldn't be happier with our choice.
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    Nastaran Sent on 09/21/2020
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    amazing lake view

    This is beautiful place for your small ceremony or wedding ceremony.
    People here working so hard to make your dream wedding come true. Highly recommended.

    The Lake at Apple Hill's reply:

    Thank you Nastaran! We are thrilled you were able to have such a beautiful wedding! We are so grateful for Courtney Lawhon Events that are so professional and make all things beautiful.
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    Aya K. Sent on 10/16/2020
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    Great venue, stunning location, endless potential!

    The Lake at Apple Hill has by far one of the most beautiful natural backdrops I’ve seen in this area! Looking over the lake leaves designers and clients with endless options to bring their vision to life. Jen and Courtney were great to work with and we can’t wait to go back!

    The Lake at Apple Hill's reply:

    Hello Aya,

    We are so glad that we were able to host your small group in the middle of these crazy COVID days! Your event was stunning with excellent design and a very professional vendor team. You are welcome back at any of our Walker Land Co properties. Stay safe.
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    Brady W. Sent on 05/21/2024
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    Above our expectations!

    We absolutely loved our venue! it's truly a unique space and gave the perfect setting for our day. You cant beat overlooking the lake and the space provides great versatility as far as how you set things up. For us, it was just elegant enough to feel fancy, but you are also right in the middle of nature, so your country type guests won't feel out of place ;) Janet and her team were very very helpful, kind, and responsive to our needs which made things so nice. I would recommend The Lake at Apple Hill to anyone who asks. Jesus was so very present this day and He gets all the glory! We want to do it all over again! (without the planning part)

    The Lake at Apple Hill's reply:

    Thank you so much for the photos! they are wonderful!! I am so glad everything lived up to your expectations and was executed so perfectly!
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    Kayley A. Sent on 10/24/2021
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    Uniquely Beautiful and Customized

    My husband and I cannot say enough kind words about our wedding day experience and our entire time working with The Lake at Apple Hill! If you are looking for a uniquely beautiful and customized wedding experience, then you will love love love working with Courtney (Wedding Coordinator) and enjoy a day more perfect than your could have ever imagined. Courtney suggested incredible vendors, offered invaluable support when environmental conditions put the venue availability into question, and created our dream day! Our guests and vendors continue to comment on how beautiful the location was and “can’t believe how smooth” the day went! We highly recommend the The Lake, and wish we could have spent more time there!

    The Lake at Apple Hill's reply:

    Hello Kayley, We are so glad that you got to enjoy all the benefits of getting married at the Lake! It is our goal that our guests receive the same "invaluable support" that you did. Thank you for recommending the Lake at Apple Hill to others! We are so glad to be here to share this beautiful place with others.
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