The Wilds Reviews
Reviews
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26 Reviews
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Kristina G. Sent on 06/22/2023
The Wilds… WOW!
I can’t say enough good things about this stunning venue. What you get for the price is absolutely incredible. Not only is it a stunning venue with a beautiful backdrop, but the staff goes above and beyond to help you on your wedding day. You don’t need a wedding planner/coordinator or a rehearsal dinner! Our wedding was stress-free, a breathtakingly beautiful and I believe it was because we were at The Wilds and utilized many of their preferred vendors. Thank you The Wilds!!The Wilds's reply:
Kristina, we appreciate your kind words! It was an absolute privilege hosting your day and every detail was stunning. Thank you again! -
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Julie R. Sent on 05/21/2023
Best Experience Ever
This venue was beautiful. The staff was wonderful and helped keep everything on track, They were willing to help out with anything we asked of them. We had their full attention and their biggest concern was to make everything special. They had a great list of suggested vendors and we were happy with all of the vendors we used. They were helpful with the planning of every detail. I couldn't suggest a better venue or imagine there could be staff that were any more helpful.The Wilds's reply:
Julie, we are so grateful for your positive experience at The Wilds and were thrilled to be a part of your daughter's day! Thank you again for trusting us and we wish you and your family all of the best! -
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Ali N. Sent on 04/27/2023
Absolutely excellent on every level
Our experience with The Wilds venue could not have been more positive! From the incredible accommodating staff, to the “nothing is too much” kind attitude of everyone there, they made our daughter‘s wedding experience a perfect one. I’d absolutely recommend The Wilds to anyone looking for a wedding venue. As a parent, having someone else help with all the little details that have to happen at the venue and letting us enjoy the day was priceless! Thank you Claire, Hailey and all the other wonderful staff that made our daughter’s wedding better than we could have ever imagined! -
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Julie K. Sent on 04/16/2022Best place in Bloomington
You couldn't ask for a more beautiful venue. On top of that, free decorations that make your wedding absolutely gorgeous. The staff is professional and friendly and they bend over backwards to make your even the absolute best! -
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Kayla L. Sent on 09/16/2023The Best Venue in Indiana
Better late than never! We got married at The Wilds in October 2021 and it was a dream come true! From the minute we toured we knew this would be our venue. Alison (the owner at the time) was so nice! She made us feel welcome from the moment we met. She made the planning process so easy for us and she was always an email away from any questions we had. The open houses also made it easy to choose our vendors and plan out table designs, which was definitely helpful. The day of the wedding was stress free! The staff that worked to help set up was fantastic! They constantly checked in with us and got everything set up just that way we wanted! The day went so well and we couldn't have asked for more. I love this venue so much! Highly recommend! -
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Rhonda L. Sent on 09/01/2021Elegant and Amazing!
The Wilds Wedding Venue is absolutely stunning! The natural background and scenic views made for amazing photography. The facilities are stunning as well and provide a beautiful backdrop to any wedding style. The decorating packages, vendors, built-bars, and bridal lounge make The Wilds an absolutely perfect choice for any bride. As the mother of the bride, I was able to relax and enjoy the day while everything came together around us in stunning beauty. The staff is completely professional, responsive, and a pleasure to work with! I can't imagine a more perfect experience for our daughter and our family!The Wilds's reply:
Thank you for taking the time to leave us this very thoughtful review, Rhonda. I'm going to miss connecting with you at our Monthly Open Houses! Wishing you and your lovely family all the very best! -
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Haley Sent on 07/08/2021
The most stunning and romantic venue with an incredible staff!
The Wilds Wedding and Event Venue is so, so special. It first drew us in for its beauty - set on a hill on a beautiful farm, it's picturesque, absolutely stunning. It was after meeting the owners, however, that we were sure we had found the perfect venue for our wedding! Alison and Brian have created the most incredible environment for couples planning their wedding day. The open houses, endless consultations, planning templates and timelines, preferred vendor lists, and decor inventory is something out of this world! Take it from me (the Bride), a strong Type A personality, that these things really came in handy as planning began! As for the day-of, the staff didn't allow us to lift a finger. They were all incredible and so accommodating! It was truly the most magical, stress-free, and perfect day - many thanks to the staff at The Wilds. We have been so blessed by them, and we look forward to growing our friendship!
Photographer - Jessica Dee PhotographyThe Wilds's reply:
Dear Haley,
Thank you for sharing this beautiful review and these incredible photos! It was such an honor and a pleasure to host your epic wedding! Thank you for trusting us with this once in a lifetime occasion!
Sincerely,
Alison & Brian -
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Joni H. Sent on 07/01/2021Kaila Shaun Wedding 2021 at the Wilds
Our daughters wedding ended up as a magical event thanks to The Wilds and the event staff who helped pull off a dream filled day! When searching for a wedding venue we wanted the ceremony and the reception at the same place. The Wilds was a perfect fit! We booked a date with Alison after a tour and informational meeting.
We were very impressed with the covered ceremony sight and the outdoor views are simply gorgeous and helped the pictures capture beautiful scenery. The ceremony was beautiful and once the ceremony was over, the guests simply walked to the outdoor patio while pictures of the wedding party were taken. The outdoor patio has its own beauty with the view, fireplace, hanging lights and the outdoor bar which was perfect for the cocktail hour where guests mingled and reconnected. Once the pictures were done the guests were re-directed to the indoor reception area where the magic continues. The farm tables are a perfect fit for almost any style of wedding, and the feel of the whole inside area is very sharp and clean with the white shiplap walls and wooden beams. The Bridal suite is adorable and the bar area is conveniently located as guests enter. The staff was very helpful and Alison was very patient with all my questions and she was always ready to help me. I can’t thank Alison enough first off for building a magnificent venue but also for her hospitality and expertise she gave to our family as we tried to maneuver through planning a wedding. We would highly recommend The Wilds to all of our friends and relatives looking to book the perfect wedding venue!The Wilds's reply:
Joni, your review is so greatly appreciated! It was an absolute pleasure getting to know you and your family through this journey. We are filled with gratitude that you and J.C. trusted The Wilds with your daughter's once in a lifetime occasion! What an incredible day!
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Millie Sent on 06/17/2021Mrs. Derringer and daughter review
The best venue!! We searched Ky, Indiana and Tenn. 2020 WAS AWFUL! Through it all, The Wilds held true to promises and offered more than we could imagine. Beautiful wedding. Excellent service from Allison and her staff. They became like part of the family. This wedding was so stress free with The Wilds involved in the special day!!The Wilds's reply:
Thank you for trusting The Wilds wedding venue with your daughter's amazing wedding day, Millie! It was such a pleasure getting to know you and your family! -
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Heather Sent on 03/15/2022Excellence
Walking into The Wilds the morning of our daughter and son in law’s wedding and seeing everything set up just the way our daughter had planned took my breath away. The venue was absolutely stunning. The wedding was in March the trees and flowers were not in bloom yet, but the hillside that the venue sits on was beautiful! Alison and her team are helpful, kind, professional, and just the best! After the ceremony, Brian was there to help clean up. We accidentally left an heirloom wedding cake topper that adorned family wedding cakes for 60 years. After we left, Brian noticed the cake topper and made sure to keep it safe until we picked it up. You really feel like a part of their family. I would highly recommend The Wilds for a wedding or other event. You will not be disappointed!The Wilds's reply:
Thank you for trusting us with your daughter and son-in-law's once in a lifetime occasion, Heather. It was such an honor and a joy working alongside of you and your family! -
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Georges R. Sent on 09/28/2020An amazing place for an amazing night
A fantastic middle ground between barn weddings and brick-modern venues, the wilds is picture perfect. -
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Pam T. Sent on 10/29/2020The Wilds Was Perfect!!!
It was a true pleasure to worth with Alison in the months preceding our son and daughter-in-law's wedding! She is very professional, accommodating, and extremely organized to keep your planning on track. (The spreadsheets and checklists in the Client Portal are great.) The Wilds venue is absolutely beautiful - and it was breathtaking on the beautiful fall day we had in October. Best of all, we were completely worry-free on wedding day! Everything was executed perfectly - from the arrival of the bridal party for hair and make-up until the sparkler exit. Alison and her team were tremendous. I can highly recommend The Wilds!The Wilds's reply:
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this lovely review, Pam. We are so grateful that we had the opportunity to share our dedication and care with Kyle, Naomi and your families. "Worry-free" is our goal at The Wilds!
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Matti D. Sent on 08/12/2020Absolutely amazing... Unmatched!
It’s been almost four weeks since my now-husband and I had our wedding at The Wilds. I’ve written and re-written this countless times, trying to find the perfect words to describe this incredible venue and its owners (Alison and Brian), staff, and associated vendors. My conclusion - there are no words!
We booked The Wilds for our wedding sight-unseen after having to postpone our originally-scheduled wedding in Illinois. I spoke with Alison on the phone in May about their open dates in July, and after just a 30-minute phone call, I instantly knew our initially (so we thought) “ruined” wedding plan was going to be such a blessing in disguise. And oh my goodness was it ever!!!!!
Alison could not have been more gracious or genuine from the start. With just two months from booking to wedding day, she was SO organized and helpful in every single aspect of planning. Her recommendations were top-notch (One World Catering and Upland Brewing were amazing!!!) and her timely communication and willingness to answer ANY questions we had were unmatched. She and her team at The Wilds provided us with so many resources and ideas that I hadn’t even thought of that were so helpful when it came to day-of worries.
Alison, Brian, and their entire staff welcomed us with open arms from the start, without even knowing anything about us - and when we first met Alison and her husband in person the morning of our wedding day, I felt like we had already known them for so long. These people are seriously the BEST!!! If nothing else, book them just because they’re great people that will make your entire experience as amazing as possible.
Now to talk the venue itself. Honestly, just google “The Wilds” or scour their website and social media pages and let the pictures do the talking. The entire venue and surrounding scenery is absolutely breathtaking. No detail was overlooked when it came to the building, patio, huge ceremony pavilion, the bar, the bridal suite… even down to the gorgeous bathrooms! Every single guest at our wedding commented on how beautiful the whole place was. Our July 17th ceremony and reception couldn’t have been more perfect.
I know I’m leaving so many things out, and I’ll read this tomorrow wishing I would have said more… leave it to me to still write a book! BUT, I couldn’t recommend better people to work with, a better place to have a wedding, a better experience overall. The Wilds puts YOU at the center and your needs and desires over anything else. They truly want your day and entire wedding experience to be about YOU.
Having worked with a previous venue for 6 months prior to making the last-minute switch, I can tell you without a doubt that The Wilds is truly second-to-none. Nothing is hidden from you from the start. An open and honest… I don’t even want to call it business, because they make you feel more like family than just a client with a checkbook. Every step is taken to make sure your experience as a bride, groom, family member, or even guest is seamless and unmatched. The Wilds knows what they are doing, and I highly recommend them in every single aspect of what they do. 5 stars! 10 stars! 100 stars!!!!! -
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Lauren L. Sent on 09/26/2020Dream venue with dream staff/vendors
Covid bride alert! My original wedding plans involved getting married in Chicago. I had all my vendors lined up and then... covid came, which quickly sent my wedding planning into a complete tailspin. We realized our Chicago plans for a 250 person wedding summer 2020 were not going to happen, so we started looking elsewhere. Enter Alison. Where do I begin... this woman is amazing. From the moment we did our virtual tour of the Wilds we were sold. Not only because the venue itself is breathtaking and beautiful in every way, but Alison is one of the kindest, most caring humans I have ever met. She just has this way about her that is so calming. And let me tell you as a covid bride, she was my light on the darkest days. She was always a phone call or text away and I would tell my fiance at the time, that every time I spoke to her, I instantly felt better. I can tell you that after planning a wedding twice in two different states, I have met A LOT of wedding venue owners/ event coordinators, and I have never come across someone like her. I cannot recommend this venue enough. Leading up to the day, Alison has an AMAZING online planner and resource guide which I used for every step of the wedding planning process. These are also resources I have never seen from another venue. I couldn't have planned this wedding in 2.5 months without these guides. On the day of the wedding, Alison and her team made sure every single detail was perfect. And it WAS. I will forever be grateful that Alison and the Wilds came into my life at a time I needed them most. My wedding was not the day I originally planned, but actually it was even better. Thank you Alison, Brian and team for giving my husband and I our dream day!!!! Our hearts are so full. -
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Megan L. Sent on 06/28/2021Absolutely amazing!
Alison and team are absolutely magical! We are lucky enough to work with them routinely, and their knowledge and skills for this industry are just out of this world. As a vendor, they help to make sure we can do our job as seamlessly as possible and it shines through for all couples that walk through their doors. You will not be disappointed in choosing this venue and will have memories that last a lifetime! -
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Erin C. Sent on 03/10/2020Best Day Ever!
Wow! I knew our day would be special, but I didn’t expect it to be SO perfect! Our wedding felt like a fairytale, a dream come true. Alison and her team worked their magic and our wedding day flowed effortlessly. The venue is stunning, their rental collection is amazing and Alison is THE BEST! She was there for us throughout the planning process and had awesome recommendations on everything - from vendors to finding solutions for all of my questions. Thank you for creating this beautiful venue for Tyler and I to start our forever & ever after.The Wilds's reply:
What a perfect start to the next amazing chapter of your story together! Thank you for the honor of hosting your amazing wedding at The Wilds! -
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