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Courtney A. Sent on 10/24/20215 out of 5 rating-
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The best location for a wedding!
Our 10/8/21 wedding was beautiful and magical thanks to The Otesaga Hotel! We could not have selected a better location for our event and Amanda Sittler was the most organized and professional coordinator to bring it all together. We chose to have an intimate rehearsal dinner followed by a "Welcome Reception" open to all guests the night before as well. Having all of our wedding events on site at The Otesaga made it easy for guests to stay and enjoy their time! It also allowed my husband and I to really get to talk to everyone who had traveled in for our wedding. Everyone had an awesome time and complimented us on the uniqueness and historical feel of the hotel and quality of service. We would recommend to anyone!Our 10/8/21 wedding was beautiful and magical thanks to The Otesaga Hotel! We could not have selected a better location for our event and Amanda Sittler was the most organized and professional coordinator to bring it all together. We chose to have an intimate rehearsal dinner followed by a "Welcome Reception" open to all guests the night before as well. Having all of our wedding events on site at The Otesaga made it easy for guests to stay and enjoy their time! It also allowed my husband and I to really get to talk to everyone who had traveled in for our wedding. Everyone had an awesome time and complimented us on the uniqueness and historical feel of the hotel and quality of service. We would recommend to anyone! -
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Samantha S. Sent on 10/15/20235 out of 5 rating
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Just do it!
The most gorgeous venue, reasonably priced, effortless planning, and great food. I booked this as a destination wedding and put my full faith in the staff to assist with wedding planning. You are provided with a day of coordinator who took care of it all! All I had to do was show up! You won't regret it!The most gorgeous venue, reasonably priced, effortless planning, and great food. I booked this as a destination wedding and put my full faith in the staff to assist with wedding planning. You are provided with a day of coordinator who took care of it all! All I had to do was show up! You won't regret it!-
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Zack V. Sent on 09/19/20235 out of 5 rating
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Perfect Wedding Day
My wife and I were married here in 2023. It was an amazing day and it was executed flawlessly. Our wedding planner, Megan, was great to work with. She was able to answer any question we had and was very responsive. Our day of coordinator, Felicia, was on point with every detail and checked in on us several times to make sure we were happy with everything. The Otesaga is a beautiful venue with great food and great all around service.My wife and I were married here in 2023. It was an amazing day and it was executed flawlessly. Our wedding planner, Megan, was great to work with. She was able to answer any question we had and was very responsive. Our day of coordinator, Felicia, was on point with every detail and checked in on us several times to make sure we were happy with everything. The Otesaga is a beautiful venue with great food and great all around service. -
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Carley H. Sent on 11/18/20225 out of 5 rating
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The. Best. Venue.
We recently got married at The Otesaga in October. Leading up to the event, I worked specifically with Amanda. She answered all of my questions (many of them silly, daunting, and repetitive) and provided me with assurance that everything would go smoothly, despite living out of state and being in panic mode as the countdown neared. She answered all of my questions, and even provided me with information on questions that I did not know to ask. She gave me input on the venue (taking measurements and providing feedback) and was extremely patient with my bazillion questions. She also provided me with referrals to vendors - and OMG, I HAD THE BEST VENDORS WITH MANY THANKS TO HER! When the wedding rolled around, she and the rest of the team DEFINITELY delivered! I swear my day would not have been the same elsewhere as many of the special touches were unique to the Otesaga vibe - both the picturesque of the resort, the staff that treated you like you were family, and not just guests, and the overall quaintness of Cooperstown for a wedding weekend filled with family and friends. It is worth also noting that EVERYONE was so great upon arrival. The doormen provided excellent advice on where to go in town, along with grabbing everything we needed when doing multiple trips! The staff at the front desk went above and beyond with everything, and all of my guests mirrored the same sentiment. The food was delicious and exceptions were made for picky eaters without hesitation. Amanda and Kayla had the reception room SO perfect and every one of my details worked out and displayed just as I would have wanted (literally could cry thinking back to that day and them putting my vision to life, without need for my involvement or check-ins). They had everything from the rehearsal, ceremony, to the end of the after-party, all so seamless. They even checked in after the event to make sure I was happy - both on site and over e-mail. I KNOW this is not the experience you would get elsewhere having talked to other brides and explored different venues. I am forever grateful for choosing The Otesaga to celebrate one of the best days of our lives, and the best part about the venue is that we cannot wait to go back each year and take in the views and reflect on our special day. Thank you Amanda, Kayla, and the rest of team at The Otesaga. You made my day perfect, let alone picture perfect. You are all HOF in my book!!!We recently got married at The Otesaga in October. Leading up to the event, I worked specifically with Amanda. She answered all of my questions (many of them silly, daunting, and repetitive) and provided me with assurance that everything would go smoothly, despite living out of state and being in panic mode as the countdown neared. She answered all of my questions, and even provided me with information on questions that I did not know to ask. She gave me input on the venue (taking measurements and providing feedback) and was extremely patient with my bazillion questions. She also provided me with referrals to vendors - and OMG, I HAD THE BEST VENDORS WITH MANY THANKS TO HER! When the wedding rolled around, she and the rest of the team DEFINITELY delivered! I swear my day would not have been the same elsewhere as many of the special touches were unique to the Otesaga vibe - both the picturesque of the resort, the staff that treated you like you were family, and not just guests, and the overall quaintness of Cooperstown for a wedding weekend filled with family and friends. It is worth also noting that EVERYONE was so great upon arrival. The doormen provided excellent advice on where to go in town, along with grabbing everything we needed when doing multiple trips! The staff at the front desk went above and beyond with everything, and all of my guests mirrored the same sentiment. The food was delicious and exceptions were made for picky eaters without hesitation. Amanda and Kayla had the reception room SO perfect and every one of my details worked out and displayed just as I would have wanted (literally could cry thinking back to that day and them putting my vision to life, without need for my involvement or check-ins). They had everything from the rehearsal, ceremony, to the end of the after-party, all so seamless. They even checked in after the event to make sure I was happy - both on site and over e-mail. I KNOW this is not the experience you would get elsewhere having talked to other brides and explored different venues. I am forever grateful for choosing The Otesaga to celebrate one of the best days of our lives, and the best part about the venue is that we cannot wait to go back each year and take in the views and reflect on our special day. Thank you Amanda, Kayla, and the rest of team at The Otesaga. You made my day perfect, let alone picture perfect. You are all HOF in my book!!!-
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Mandy R. Sent on 12/23/20225 out of 5 rating
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There is no place like The Otesaga
There is no place like the Otesaga. Our wedding day was magical – the views of the lake from the lawn, veranda and ballroom are stunning, and the hotel spaces are elegant and unique. Every single member of the staff was so helpful and genuine, they went above and beyond to make the whole experience special.
(The Otesaga is a perfect wedding venue for so many reasons, including a few I didn’t expect going into planning our wedding: 1 – it has a seamless indoor Rain Plan that we came VERY close to using, and 2 – nice, accessible bathrooms with plenty of stalls)
Our wedding was on 10/14/22 with around 150 guests. We held our Ceremony on the Lawn overlooking the lake, Cocktail hour on the veranda, Reception in the Grand Ballroom, After party at the Hawkeye Grill. We also held our Welcome Gathering in the Kingfisher Tower Room on 10/13.
We stayed at the Otesaga with our family and wedding party, it was amazing to be able to have the whole weekend of events in one place. Guests in our room block had the hotel breakfast buffet included in their room rate. We arranged a shuttle from the Holiday Inn Express in Cooperstown to the wedding to accommodate more guests.
Megan Chase is the Otesaga’s event manager who gave us the royal treatment from our initial tour of the venue through the wedding day. She was always so responsive along the way, and made sure all of our details were attended to. Kayla also helped coordinate the Day Of, both ladies are fantastic to work with.
The food at the Otesaga exceeded expectations. We had a Yakitori station at the Welcome Gathering, and Megan helped us curate a menu that worked for that special event, based on the banquet catering menu.
On our wedding day we had passed hors d'oeuvres and a Mediterranean station for the cocktail hour, plus 2 signature cocktails: Dirty Martinis and French 75s. We had Filet Mignon, Chicken Scallopini and Mushroom Ravioli for the entrees. Everything was cooked perfectly and the guests all gave rave reviews. Our wedding cake was made by the Otesaga’s pastry chef, who also agreed to make Beignets to serve for dessert along with chocolate-covered strawberries.
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- The Otesaga hotel rooms book very far in advance, as do many other area hotels
- We had a 50-person shuttle, it was too large to drop guests at the lobby of the Otesaga. I’d advise to ask questions around these logistics when booking so you can ensure a seamless experience for your guests and on your wedding day.There is no place like the Otesaga. Our wedding day was magical – the views of the lake from the lawn, veranda and ballroom are stunning, and the hotel spaces are elegant and unique. Every single member of the staff was so helpful and genuine, they went above and beyond to make the whole experience special.
(The Otesaga is a perfect wedding venue for so many reasons, including a few I didn’t expect going into planning our wedding: 1 – it has a seamless indoor Rain Plan that we came VERY close to using, and 2 – nice, accessible bathrooms with plenty of stalls)
Our wedding was on 10/14/22 with around 150 guests. We held our Ceremony on the Lawn overlooking the lake, Cocktail hour on the veranda, Reception in the Grand Ballroom, After party at the Hawkeye Grill. We also held our Welcome Gathering in the Kingfisher Tower Room on 10/13.
We stayed at the Otesaga with our family and wedding party, it was amazing to be able to have the whole weekend of events in one place. Guests in our room block had the hotel breakfast buffet included in their room rate. We arranged a shuttle from the Holiday Inn Express in Cooperstown to the wedding to accommodate more guests.
Megan Chase is the Otesaga’s event manager who gave us the royal treatment from our initial tour of the venue through the wedding day. She was always so responsive along the way, and made sure all of our details were attended to. Kayla also helped coordinate the Day Of, both ladies are fantastic to work with.
The food at the Otesaga exceeded expectations. We had a Yakitori station at the Welcome Gathering, and Megan helped us curate a menu that worked for that special event, based on the banquet catering menu.
On our wedding day we had passed hors d'oeuvres and a Mediterranean station for the cocktail hour, plus 2 signature cocktails: Dirty Martinis and French 75s. We had Filet Mignon, Chicken Scallopini and Mushroom Ravioli for the entrees. Everything was cooked perfectly and the guests all gave rave reviews. Our wedding cake was made by the Otesaga’s pastry chef, who also agreed to make Beignets to serve for dessert along with chocolate-covered strawberries.
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- The Otesaga hotel rooms book very far in advance, as do many other area hotels
- We had a 50-person shuttle, it was too large to drop guests at the lobby of the Otesaga. I’d advise to ask questions around these logistics when booking so you can ensure a seamless experience for your guests and on your wedding day.-
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Brittney M. Sent on 10/01/20225 out of 5 rating
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Breathtaking event!
The Otesaga went above and beyond for our wedding day. Our wedding day was extremely cold but, the ceremony still was 100% perfect and the reception afterwards was amazing. We had guest flying in from all over the world and everyone made sure to tell us that this was one of the most beautiful venues they had every seen. The food was also out of this world and everyone from the coordinators to the day of staff was perfect. We even had a slight emergency the following morning (husband had to go to the ER) and the staff was extremely helpful with getting all of our stuff gathered and making sure we were doing alright. I could not recommend the Otesaga enough to any bride looking for the perfect wedding!The Otesaga went above and beyond for our wedding day. Our wedding day was extremely cold but, the ceremony still was 100% perfect and the reception afterwards was amazing. We had guest flying in from all over the world and everyone made sure to tell us that this was one of the most beautiful venues they had every seen. The food was also out of this world and everyone from the coordinators to the day of staff was perfect. We even had a slight emergency the following morning (husband had to go to the ER) and the staff was extremely helpful with getting all of our stuff gathered and making sure we were doing alright. I could not recommend the Otesaga enough to any bride looking for the perfect wedding! -
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Katherine R. Sent on 10/11/20225 out of 5 rating
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Highly Recommend!
This venue is absolutely stunning and provides the most amazing service! This venue really does it all from providing a place to stay on site for our out of town guest to even hosting the rehearsal dinner, welcome party, ceremony, reception, and even an after party! You really do not have to leave the venue at all which is amazing! We got married at the Otesaga on 9/3/22 after two years of planning due to the pandemic and had the pleasure of working with several coordinators – Amanda, Brooke and Felicia. Each of the coordinators were so easy to work with, responded quickly to emails, and really took care of everything on the day of the wedding for us. Even from the moment we arrived at the venue for our wedding weekend, the staff here really catered to us and made our wedding weekend feel so special. We were lucky enough to be able to check in early and the bell hops outside were able to help us unpack our car quickly and even brought all our wedding stuff to a closet to be stored for the day of the wedding. They really made the weekend as stress free as possible! As the bride, I can honestly say that I got to sit back and relax on the day of the wedding. The coordinators took care of everything for me and were constantly checking in to see if I needed anything at all. It was truly amazing and everything ran so smoothly without any hiccups.
We had the rehearsal dinner at the Otesaga outside on the veranda of the leatherstocking golf pro shop. The food and service was great! The coordinators even worked with the chef to come up with a buffet menu that our guests and us really enjoyed. We also had the welcome party located outside the Hawkeye Bar, where half the fire bar was reserved for our guests. It ended up being a colder night than expected and dipped into the low 40s, but the coordinators were nice enough to bring out blankets for our guests to keep warm without us even asking! Even the after party in the Hawkeye Bar after the wedding reception was amazing. The venue hired a DJ for the night who was amazing and our guests loved and the party continued until the bar shut down.
We also asked our guests for feedback about the wedding weekend and they could not say enough good things about the staff and service provided here, it is really top notch! Our guests said that the staff came up to the tables frequently during the reception and dinner and asked guests if they could get them any drinks from the open bar as well.
Lastly, our vendors for the wedding included DJ Vinney Vin (Non Stop Music); florist: Jackie Hull (A Rose is a Rose); Hair/Makeup: Timeless Salon; Photobooth: T&T Photobooth; officiant: Bishop Christopher Richard; photographer: Erin Camp Photography; Videography: Nostalgic Innovations; and Transportation: Leatherstocking Trolley. All these vendors did an amazing job and we also cannot thank them enough for making our dream wedding come true!
This venue is absolutely stunning and provides the most amazing service! This venue really does it all from providing a place to stay on site for our out of town guest to even hosting the rehearsal dinner, welcome party, ceremony, reception, and even an after party! You really do not have to leave the venue at all which is amazing! We got married at the Otesaga on 9/3/22 after two years of planning due to the pandemic and had the pleasure of working with several coordinators – Amanda, Brooke and Felicia. Each of the coordinators were so easy to work with, responded quickly to emails, and really took care of everything on the day of the wedding for us. Even from the moment we arrived at the venue for our wedding weekend, the staff here really catered to us and made our wedding weekend feel so special. We were lucky enough to be able to check in early and the bell hops outside were able to help us unpack our car quickly and even brought all our wedding stuff to a closet to be stored for the day of the wedding. They really made the weekend as stress free as possible! As the bride, I can honestly say that I got to sit back and relax on the day of the wedding. The coordinators took care of everything for me and were constantly checking in to see if I needed anything at all. It was truly amazing and everything ran so smoothly without any hiccups.
We had the rehearsal dinner at the Otesaga outside on the veranda of the leatherstocking golf pro shop. The food and service was great! The coordinators even worked with the chef to come up with a buffet menu that our guests and us really enjoyed. We also had the welcome party located outside the Hawkeye Bar, where half the fire bar was reserved for our guests. It ended up being a colder night than expected and dipped into the low 40s, but the coordinators were nice enough to bring out blankets for our guests to keep warm without us even asking! Even the after party in the Hawkeye Bar after the wedding reception was amazing. The venue hired a DJ for the night who was amazing and our guests loved and the party continued until the bar shut down.
We also asked our guests for feedback about the wedding weekend and they could not say enough good things about the staff and service provided here, it is really top notch! Our guests said that the staff came up to the tables frequently during the reception and dinner and asked guests if they could get them any drinks from the open bar as well.
Lastly, our vendors for the wedding included DJ Vinney Vin (Non Stop Music); florist: Jackie Hull (A Rose is a Rose); Hair/Makeup: Timeless Salon; Photobooth: T&T Photobooth; officiant: Bishop Christopher Richard; photographer: Erin Camp Photography; Videography: Nostalgic Innovations; and Transportation: Leatherstocking Trolley. All these vendors did an amazing job and we also cannot thank them enough for making our dream wedding come true!
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Alicia T. Sent on 11/11/20215 out of 5 rating
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Gorgeous venue, flawless day
We loved working with the Otesaga from start to finish. We worked with Gordon as our coordinator and we was exceptional - hugely professional but very personable at the same time. The lake views here are unbeatable. The food and beverages were incredible. Staying on site made everything so easy for our wedding party. Could not say enough great things! We will be taking many anniversary trips back here.We loved working with the Otesaga from start to finish. We worked with Gordon as our coordinator and we was exceptional - hugely professional but very personable at the same time. The lake views here are unbeatable. The food and beverages were incredible. Staying on site made everything so easy for our wedding party. Could not say enough great things! We will be taking many anniversary trips back here. -
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Alexis K. Sent on 09/28/20215 out of 5 rating
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Magical day with the best events team!
We got married at Otesaga on 9/5/21. And it was nothing short of amazing. The grounds are breathtaking. Feels like it's stuck in time. The events manager, Gordon Clarkson, is the absolute best. I knew I didn't have to worry because Gordon and the team at Otesaga knew exactly what to do. The decorations were set up perfectly. The memory table was beautiful. It rained but we pushed forward with Gordon's encouragement and I'm so glad we did. The ring bearer didn't have the rings and Gordon quickly pivoted and got the rings to the altar without anyone noticing the mix up. We would get married at Otesaga every year if we could. It was the best wedding and weekend we could have imagined. Look no further, Otesaga really is the perfect venue.We got married at Otesaga on 9/5/21. And it was nothing short of amazing. The grounds are breathtaking. Feels like it's stuck in time. The events manager, Gordon Clarkson, is the absolute best. I knew I didn't have to worry because Gordon and the team at Otesaga knew exactly what to do. The decorations were set up perfectly. The memory table was beautiful. It rained but we pushed forward with Gordon's encouragement and I'm so glad we did. The ring bearer didn't have the rings and Gordon quickly pivoted and got the rings to the altar without anyone noticing the mix up. We would get married at Otesaga every year if we could. It was the best wedding and weekend we could have imagined. Look no further, Otesaga really is the perfect venue. -
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Kayla Sent on 06/24/20215 out of 5 rating
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Beautiful Day, Beautiful Venue
While this venue was our dream, it would not have happened without Amanda Sittler (event planner/ manager). She made sure ever detail was planned and correct through the entire day. I don’t have enough kind words to say about her and the way she runs this place. I know i will look back forever and cherish these amazing memories this venue created.While this venue was our dream, it would not have happened without Amanda Sittler (event planner/ manager). She made sure ever detail was planned and correct through the entire day. I don’t have enough kind words to say about her and the way she runs this place. I know i will look back forever and cherish these amazing memories this venue created. -
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The PERFECT Wedding Venue
Having our wedding at the Otesaga was the best decision we could have ever made. It is HANDS DOWN the most magical place for a wedding in the upstate NY area, and the only thing more beautiful than the venue is the unbelievable team that works there.
Working with Megan Chase, the Event Manager at the Otesaga, was such an amazing experience. She was the definition of “calm, cool, and collected” no matter what, and made even the most stressful moments of wedding planning feel like a piece of cake. From beginning to end she was helpful, caring, communicative, hard-working, and an absolute pleasure to coordinate with.
The food, the staff, and the venue itself are all exceptional and exceeded every expectation — they truly allowed us to have the wedding of our dreams. I could not recommend the Otesaga more!Having our wedding at the Otesaga was the best decision we could have ever made. It is HANDS DOWN the most magical place for a wedding in the upstate NY area, and the only thing more beautiful than the venue is the unbelievable team that works there.
Working with Megan Chase, the Event Manager at the Otesaga, was such an amazing experience. She was the definition of “calm, cool, and collected” no matter what, and made even the most stressful moments of wedding planning feel like a piece of cake. From beginning to end she was helpful, caring, communicative, hard-working, and an absolute pleasure to coordinate with.
The food, the staff, and the venue itself are all exceptional and exceeded every expectation — they truly allowed us to have the wedding of our dreams. I could not recommend the Otesaga more!-
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Katie Sent on 07/20/20195 out of 5 rating
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The PERFECT Wedding Venue!
There are no words to express how truly wonderful the Otesaga Resort is as a wedding venue. My husband and I had our welcome event, ceremony, reception, after party, and morning-after breakfast at the Otesaga, and we could not be happier with how amazing everything was! The staff were incredible, the service was impeccable, and the views were breathtaking. Brooke was wonderful to work with and made our wedding vision come true. The decision to have our wedding at the Otesaga was the best decision we could have made and could not recommend it more highly to other couples. Look no further for your wedding venue, as the Otesaga is the perfect place to have your dream wedding! My husband and I look forward to celebrating our anniversary at the Otesaga in years to come!There are no words to express how truly wonderful the Otesaga Resort is as a wedding venue. My husband and I had our welcome event, ceremony, reception, after party, and morning-after breakfast at the Otesaga, and we could not be happier with how amazing everything was! The staff were incredible, the service was impeccable, and the views were breathtaking. Brooke was wonderful to work with and made our wedding vision come true. The decision to have our wedding at the Otesaga was the best decision we could have made and could not recommend it more highly to other couples. Look no further for your wedding venue, as the Otesaga is the perfect place to have your dream wedding! My husband and I look forward to celebrating our anniversary at the Otesaga in years to come!-
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One of the best decisions we made.
Megan and the team at the Otesaga are amazing. First class service and an amazing venue. Our guests loved the hotel too. We can’t wait to go back for years to come.Megan and the team at the Otesaga are amazing. First class service and an amazing venue. Our guests loved the hotel too. We can’t wait to go back for years to come. -
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Theresa E. Sent on 12/06/20185 out of 5 rating
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Perfect Wedding Venue!!
We had both the wedding ceremony and the reception at the Otesaga in Cooperstown, and the entire experience was really wonderful from start to finish! All of the staff were so helpful, professional, calm and kind through the entire planning process as well as during the event itself. Every step along the way, from the flurry of nervous emails coming from me in the weeks leading up to the wedding weekend, to the beautiful onsite dressing rooms for the bridal party to get ready in, to the cuing us along during the ceremony, to the fantastic food and fun reception, there was some one there to make sure everything was going exactly as we wanted. Add all of that amazing service to the incredible scenery of the gorgeous lake and the breathtaking venue itself, and we could not have asked for a more perfect wedding! We are forever grateful to the lovely Otesaga and could not more highly recommend it to all engaged couples that are making their wedding plans. We are looking forward to returning to The Otesaga to celebrate our wedding anniversary and will cherish our memories there for years to come!We had both the wedding ceremony and the reception at the Otesaga in Cooperstown, and the entire experience was really wonderful from start to finish! All of the staff were so helpful, professional, calm and kind through the entire planning process as well as during the event itself. Every step along the way, from the flurry of nervous emails coming from me in the weeks leading up to the wedding weekend, to the beautiful onsite dressing rooms for the bridal party to get ready in, to the cuing us along during the ceremony, to the fantastic food and fun reception, there was some one there to make sure everything was going exactly as we wanted. Add all of that amazing service to the incredible scenery of the gorgeous lake and the breathtaking venue itself, and we could not have asked for a more perfect wedding! We are forever grateful to the lovely Otesaga and could not more highly recommend it to all engaged couples that are making their wedding plans. We are looking forward to returning to The Otesaga to celebrate our wedding anniversary and will cherish our memories there for years to come! -
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Melissa D. Sent on 11/26/20185 out of 5 rating
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Excellent Experience!
Megan was our Event Manger and she was great to work with. The wait staff was amazing. The food was superb. We couldn't have been happier!Megan was our Event Manger and she was great to work with. The wait staff was amazing. The food was superb. We couldn't have been happier! -
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Eleanora Sent on 01/31/20195 out of 5 rating
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Such a beautiful venue and the best experience ever!
We cannot say enough nice things about our experience with The Otesaga. We, and all of our guests were treated like royalty during our wedding weekend and it was wonderful. They made the experience seamless and truly the best day ever. We worked with Brooke, and she came onto our account two months before our wedding due to some personnel changes and she was a rockstar! She handled all questions and issues and especially during the wedding day she directed our families and wedding party to come to her with any questions which was such a relief for us! We love The Otesaga and can't wait to go back to celebrate our anniversaries!We cannot say enough nice things about our experience with The Otesaga. We, and all of our guests were treated like royalty during our wedding weekend and it was wonderful. They made the experience seamless and truly the best day ever. We worked with Brooke, and she came onto our account two months before our wedding due to some personnel changes and she was a rockstar! She handled all questions and issues and especially during the wedding day she directed our families and wedding party to come to her with any questions which was such a relief for us! We love The Otesaga and can't wait to go back to celebrate our anniversaries!-
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Cindy Sent on 10/31/20185 out of 5 rating
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Our Wedding Day Was Perfect!
Our wedding day was better than we could have ever imagined. The venue itself is stunning and the food is amazing. We were lucky enough to have a sunny fall day, so our ceremony was outside on the east lawn. Our cocktail hour was held on the east veranda, and our reception was in the main ballroom. There were other weddings at the hotel that day, but you couldn't even tell. It still felt very intimate. The flow of the entire day was perfect, all thanks to our coordinator Brooke. She was SO amazing to work with throughout the entire year. She had such great ideas, helped us through all stages of planning, and even ironed out details with our vendors as our wedding got closer. Our officiant was a first timer, so Brooke even helped us plan our ceremony details. She went above and beyond in so many ways and was there to help until the end of the reception. We cannot thank her enough. Our vendors were also incredible and we would recommend all of them. We went with A Rose is a Rose Florist -- Jackie is the BEST and the absolute sweetest. Her flowers lasted 3 weeks! Our DJ was Vinny from Non Stop Music. We are STILL getting compliments about the music, so definitely check him out. He also works with Outside the Booth Photobooth, which our guests loved. Our photographer was Katie from Clark + Walker Studio. She's super familiar with The Otesaga and had awesome ideas for places to shoot. Some of our guests stayed at the Holiday Inn Express, so we used Oneonta Bus Lines as our shuttle service. We highly recommend them as well. Long winded review, but we honestly had such a perfect wedding day and we owe it all to Brooke, The Otesaga, and our vendors.Our wedding day was better than we could have ever imagined. The venue itself is stunning and the food is amazing. We were lucky enough to have a sunny fall day, so our ceremony was outside on the east lawn. Our cocktail hour was held on the east veranda, and our reception was in the main ballroom. There were other weddings at the hotel that day, but you couldn't even tell. It still felt very intimate. The flow of the entire day was perfect, all thanks to our coordinator Brooke. She was SO amazing to work with throughout the entire year. She had such great ideas, helped us through all stages of planning, and even ironed out details with our vendors as our wedding got closer. Our officiant was a first timer, so Brooke even helped us plan our ceremony details. She went above and beyond in so many ways and was there to help until the end of the reception. We cannot thank her enough. Our vendors were also incredible and we would recommend all of them. We went with A Rose is a Rose Florist -- Jackie is the BEST and the absolute sweetest. Her flowers lasted 3 weeks! Our DJ was Vinny from Non Stop Music. We are STILL getting compliments about the music, so definitely check him out. He also works with Outside the Booth Photobooth, which our guests loved. Our photographer was Katie from Clark + Walker Studio. She's super familiar with The Otesaga and had awesome ideas for places to shoot. Some of our guests stayed at the Holiday Inn Express, so we used Oneonta Bus Lines as our shuttle service. We highly recommend them as well. Long winded review, but we honestly had such a perfect wedding day and we owe it all to Brooke, The Otesaga, and our vendors.The Otesaga Resort Hotel's reply:
Thank you for your amazing review. We are extremely proud to have been a part of Your Special Day and helping create a lifetime of memories! -
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Lindsay Sent on 07/19/20185 out of 5 rating
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The Otesaga is absolutely stunning and did a spectacular job with our wedding ceremony and reception. The ambiance, professionalism, and service are impeccable. Ashley was very professional and knowledgeable throughout the planning and made the process enjoyable. She executed all events throughout the day perfectly. Everything was better than expected. All of our guests complimented us on the venue and stated it was the perfect location for a wedding.The Otesaga is absolutely stunning and did a spectacular job with our wedding ceremony and reception. The ambiance, professionalism, and service are impeccable. Ashley was very professional and knowledgeable throughout the planning and made the process enjoyable. She executed all events throughout the day perfectly. Everything was better than expected. All of our guests complimented us on the venue and stated it was the perfect location for a wedding. -
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Lucille Sent on 06/23/20185 out of 5 rating
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We got married at the Otesaga a few months ago and it was nothing short of spectacular! From the food, to the service and incredible scenery, our guests have told us it was the best wedding they’ve ever been to. Our day of coordinator, Megan, was absolutely wonderful. She didn’t miss a beat or forget one tiny detail over the 1.5 years of planning. Thank you so much for everything!!!! We couldn’t be more happy about how everything turned out.We got married at the Otesaga a few months ago and it was nothing short of spectacular! From the food, to the service and incredible scenery, our guests have told us it was the best wedding they’ve ever been to. Our day of coordinator, Megan, was absolutely wonderful. She didn’t miss a beat or forget one tiny detail over the 1.5 years of planning. Thank you so much for everything!!!! We couldn’t be more happy about how everything turned out. -
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User3265650 Sent on 10/20/20175 out of 5 rating
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Our wedding at The Otesaga was literally perfect, and I don’t abuse the word literally. I wouldn’t have changed a single thing. Between the ceremony on the flawlessly manicured lawn overlooking the water, the appetizers on the veranda at sunset, and the absolutely stunning ballroom, our guests had a wonderful time. Megan was amazing. She helped us with a tasting to narrow down the menu. She was always there to help with our unending stream of questions. And her staff executed everything exactly as I had envisioned it…better actually.Our wedding at The Otesaga was literally perfect, and I don’t abuse the word literally. I wouldn’t have changed a single thing. Between the ceremony on the flawlessly manicured lawn overlooking the water, the appetizers on the veranda at sunset, and the absolutely stunning ballroom, our guests had a wonderful time. Megan was amazing. She helped us with a tasting to narrow down the menu. She was always there to help with our unending stream of questions. And her staff executed everything exactly as I had envisioned it…better actually. -
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Amy Sent on 04/10/20175 out of 5 rating
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We cannot say enough wonderful things about The Otesaga. It was the perfect wedding venue for us and our guests.
We all had the best weekend! Gordon, his team, and all of the staff at the hotel were FABULOUS!!! Everyone was extremely responsive, easy to work with and willing to do whatever they could to accommodate our needs and requests. The venue is absolutely gorgeous, the hotel rooms are beautiful and comfortable, and the food was fantastic. We will definitely be making it an annual trip to return to the Otesaga to celebrate our anniversary.We cannot say enough wonderful things about The Otesaga. It was the perfect wedding venue for us and our guests.
We all had the best weekend! Gordon, his team, and all of the staff at the hotel were FABULOUS!!! Everyone was extremely responsive, easy to work with and willing to do whatever they could to accommodate our needs and requests. The venue is absolutely gorgeous, the hotel rooms are beautiful and comfortable, and the food was fantastic. We will definitely be making it an annual trip to return to the Otesaga to celebrate our anniversary. -
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Mike Sent on 10/25/20165 out of 5 rating
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I am not sure that I can say enough positive things about the Otesaga. Our wedding was absolutely perfect and they made it easy through the entire process. Our coordinator Megan responded quickly to emails, accommodated everything we asked for, and made the day seamless. Sadly the weather did not cooperate for an outdoor ceremony, which was a bit sad, but the venue is so unique and beautiful on the inside as well, that we had a beautiful and intimate ceremony inside. Food during cocktail hour was delicious and seemingly never ending and we had nothing but praise for all of the food/drinks and serving staff who were so attentive and helpful to all of our guests, including young children. Our waitress for the sweetheart table (April) remembered what we had bene drinking and had drinks waiting for us, boxed up our 1/2 eaten meals (they were delicious, we were just too busy socializing to sit for long), as well as our cake and other desserts for us to take back to our room. Everything was set up beautifully without us having to do anything on the day of the wedding, they literally took care of it all. We had rooms for both the men and women to get ready in as well as a babysitting room. The venue is so special and beautiful and everyone who works there makes sure that all guests feel special and have a great time. All of our guests had such a great time we are really grateful for the entire staff.I am not sure that I can say enough positive things about the Otesaga. Our wedding was absolutely perfect and they made it easy through the entire process. Our coordinator Megan responded quickly to emails, accommodated everything we asked for, and made the day seamless. Sadly the weather did not cooperate for an outdoor ceremony, which was a bit sad, but the venue is so unique and beautiful on the inside as well, that we had a beautiful and intimate ceremony inside. Food during cocktail hour was delicious and seemingly never ending and we had nothing but praise for all of the food/drinks and serving staff who were so attentive and helpful to all of our guests, including young children. Our waitress for the sweetheart table (April) remembered what we had bene drinking and had drinks waiting for us, boxed up our 1/2 eaten meals (they were delicious, we were just too busy socializing to sit for long), as well as our cake and other desserts for us to take back to our room. Everything was set up beautifully without us having to do anything on the day of the wedding, they literally took care of it all. We had rooms for both the men and women to get ready in as well as a babysitting room. The venue is so special and beautiful and everyone who works there makes sure that all guests feel special and have a great time. All of our guests had such a great time we are really grateful for the entire staff. -
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User2667307 Sent on 06/29/20165 out of 5 rating
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Amazing amazing amazing!!!! My wedding was absolutely perfect because of this place and all the people that work there! All my wedding guests enjoyed staying in Cooperstown for the weekend. This venue is absolutely breathtaking!! You will not be disappointed if you get married here. I highly recommend the Otesaga! I just want to re-live my wedding day all over again because of how amazing it was here!Amazing amazing amazing!!!! My wedding was absolutely perfect because of this place and all the people that work there! All my wedding guests enjoyed staying in Cooperstown for the weekend. This venue is absolutely breathtaking!! You will not be disappointed if you get married here. I highly recommend the Otesaga! I just want to re-live my wedding day all over again because of how amazing it was here! -
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Chelsea Sent on 12/16/20155 out of 5 rating
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The Otesaga speaks for itself with overall character and beauty. The setting right on the lake makes for a gorgeous ceremony rain or shine. The rooms and interior are unbelievably beautiful from the tall ceilings the molding and the decor to keep a modern historic look to it. It was everything we were going for, a vintage romantic look. The staff at the Otesaga was amazing from dealing with rooms, to Brooke who helped us plan almost everything. They do wedding all the time so they were always there for advice when needed. They were always adaptable. Working in customer service I know how much they really go through just to make their clients happy. Our wedding at the Otesaga resort was more than fairytale it was magical!The Otesaga speaks for itself with overall character and beauty. The setting right on the lake makes for a gorgeous ceremony rain or shine. The rooms and interior are unbelievably beautiful from the tall ceilings the molding and the decor to keep a modern historic look to it. It was everything we were going for, a vintage romantic look. The staff at the Otesaga was amazing from dealing with rooms, to Brooke who helped us plan almost everything. They do wedding all the time so they were always there for advice when needed. They were always adaptable. Working in customer service I know how much they really go through just to make their clients happy. Our wedding at the Otesaga resort was more than fairytale it was magical! -
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Alexandra Sent on 10/19/20155 out of 5 rating
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Amazing venue! Yes Cooperstown is a bit out of the way, but it is worth it once you get there, and there is nothing more you could want out of a venue like the Otesaga. Super professional and helpful staff that will accommodate any request. The view and setting is so awesome, its like something out of a movie. All of our guests are still talking about how amazing it was. You will not be disappointed with this venue!Amazing venue! Yes Cooperstown is a bit out of the way, but it is worth it once you get there, and there is nothing more you could want out of a venue like the Otesaga. Super professional and helpful staff that will accommodate any request. The view and setting is so awesome, its like something out of a movie. All of our guests are still talking about how amazing it was. You will not be disappointed with this venue! -
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