Union Bluff Hotel Reviews

BOOK YOUR WEDDING HERE - YOU WONT REGRET IT! The planning, the food, the drinks, the scenery.... and not obscenely overpriced like others on the water. Kelsey and her colleagues are nothing short of amazing at what they do, and with this venue, you have a truly magical combination. I'm not the girl that's been planning her wedding since she was four, and the engagement was a surprise - so it goes without saying we needed a lot of help. The support from Kelsey made all the difference in the world.- she's a model of professionalism, poise and experience, and we would be lost without her. We had just the most magical day ever, and that wouldn't have been possible if she and the team were less than perfect. I truly don't know how they do it.

My husband and I fell in love with the Union Bluff several years ago when we went to a close friends wedding. We loved it so much that we decided to get married there this summer and wouldn't have changed a thing! The venue itself is absolutely beautiful, you can't beat the view. Our wedding planner, Darlene, was beyond helpful and organized. She thought of every last detail and our wedding went off without a hitch. I would recommend this venue to ANYONE - but especially to folks who have guests coming from out of town. Everything is so convenient for family and friends visiting the area. We got married on a Friday, and most of our guests stayed the whole weekend at the Hotel - so it felt like our wedding lasted 3 days! We had such a beautiful wedding here thanks to Darlene and her team at the Union Bluff.

We were lucky enough to have our wedding reception here. Darlene was an amazing coordinator with a can do attitude. Every detail was thought of and our guests had an amazing time. The food was fantastic. Thank you so much!!! ❤️ Katie and Ryan

As soon as we met Darlene when we went to visit the Union Bluff, we knew she was who we wanted to work with! Darlene, plus the incredible beachfront ceremony location, sold us on the venue. Darlene was available the entire process to answer any question promptly and fully. The day turned out to be absolutely perfect and everything we could’ve hoped for! Everyone raved about how delicious the food was - we had stations (everyone loved the pasta bar and the prime rib!). Darlene and her crew made sure everything in the ballroom was exactly how we envisioned it and it was beautiful. After hearing friends/family say they hadn’t eaten at their own weddings, I was nervous about getting food. I mentioned this to Darlene and she and the staff checked in on us through the whole event to make sure we had plenty to do eat and got to sample everything. I would not hesitate to recommend the union bluff for a wedding. There isn’t a thing I would change about our day and choosing the Union Bluff was the best move we made in wedding planning.

The Union Bluff Meeting House was a perfect venue for us. They were incredibly flexible with us as we had to change our wedding date three times, and everything was perfect on the day of. The food was delicious, and our coordinator was happy to answer any questions that came up during the process, and was with us on the wedding day. We had our wedding off season in November and had the area pretty much to ourselves.

Had the most perfect wedding day at Union Bluff! Most of our guests were from out of town and everything was really convenient. Amy was our coordinator and did an absolutely amazing job!! She went above and beyond, even helped blow dry my dress after it rained! She was calm, and kept everything on schedule. She made the suggestion for our rehearsal dinner. She truly made wedding planning such a breeze and we were so fortunate to work with her. Everything was decorated perfectly. We had to move our ceremony inside due to a storm and the transition was seamless. Staff during the reception was super friendly, they set aside food for us and made sure we were eating. Overall highly recommend Union bluff!

My husband and I got married at the Union Bluff Meeting House on 10/23/2021 and it was absolutely the best day of our lives! Amy is amazing, we toured 4 venues total and she was a huge factor in our decision. The whole planning process was seamless and fun, from the tasting to our check ins we always felt we were in the best hands. Everyone warned me to prepare for little things to go wrong on our wedding day and literally nothing went wrong. We had both our ceremony and reception at the Union Bluff and EVERYTHING WAS PERFECT. Amy and the staff at the Union Bluff are incredible and know how to execute a wedding! Even in the year 2021 when the wedding season is busier than it's ever been! Our guests raved about the food, atmosphere and the location! We had crazy little requests like our "beer boy" instead of flower girl and Amy was there to make it happen! I could go on forever, but I cannot thank Amy enough and the Union Bluff for our dream wedding. It was truly more than we ever imagined!

The views, the food, the atmosphere was incredible and Amy was an absolute hero! She’s a living angel, she made the day go by without any issues and all our guests were blown away by the beauty of the venue and the experience

Being a 2020 Bride who had to reschedule her wedding to 2021 due to COVID, I couldn't have asked for a better experience than I had with the wedding event staff at the Union Bluff Hotel especially Darlene Yankura. They were professional and helpful, but most importantly they cared. When we had to make the difficult decision to postpone the wedding a year, Darlene took the time to talk with us and talk through all our options. She was understanding and compassionate. When it came time for our actual wedding day I couldn't have been happier with how it all turned it out. Darlene and her staff thought of every last detail so that I could simply enjoy my wedding day and for that I am forever grateful to them!

Everyone says wedding planning is super stressful, like a second job. It was for us...until we found the Union Bluff Meeting House and chose it as our venue and we found Darlene, our wedding coordinator. Where many other venues and coordinators came from a place of "no" Darlene and her team came from a place of "yes, we'll take care of that". Darlene's advice not only on things related to Union Bluff was incredibly valuable but also her recommendations of other vendors we used were outstanding. We were happy with all of our vendors and the wedding was everything we had hoped for and more. Everyone also told us that something is bound to go wrong on your wedding day, but Darlene made sure that did not happen for us.

If you are looking to have a stress free day this is the team for you--I dropped off all of our reception decor and other items earlier in the week and Darlene and the staff at UB took care of everything. The following day everything was packed up neatly for us. We really didn't have to worry about a thing. Darlene even busted and unbustled my dress (twice!) when my sisters were intimidated by this task.

The food and service was amazing, all of our guests raved about the staff. For example, one of our guests forgot to let us know about an allergy and her meal was quickly swapped out for what she needed and the team was happy to do so.
We had many out of town guests and they appreciate the proximity of the hotel, reception venue, and ceremony to each other and the town of York, many of our families made a week or weekend out of the wedding and the location is very convenient and beautiful, right on Short Sands beach. We lucked out with the weather for our 9/21 wedding but this would be a great venue even on a rainy day. The bridal suite was great and was large enough to be comfortable for my 14! girls to get ready and have a team of hair and makeup stylists come in. It is also beautiful for photographs.
We also utilized the hotel bar and grill for our afterparty where the staff was more than accommodating and everyone had a great time. Most vendors we worked with were very comfortable with this venue and staff at UB and this working relationship was helpful and we didn't have to worry about coordinating everything. We really can't say enough positive things about Darlene, the team at UB and the venue. We have absolutely no complaints. We would make this decision ten times out of ten. You should book Union Bluff for your wedding...You won't regret it!

One of my best decisions my husband and I made in it wedding process was picking the Union Bluff for our wedding! Darlene and her group were amazing. They were very responsive and very helpful through the whole process. They literally think of everything you can imagine. The day of our wedding was amazing. My husband and I had both had a server who made sure we had the food we wanted for cocktail hour and always had a drink throughout the night and were well fed. Our guests couldn't get over how great the food was and how beautiful the venue was. Food at weddings can be hit or miss, but our guests are still raving about the food! The bar tenders were also great and efficient. I honestly can't say enough great things about them!

There are no words to express how incredible the Union Bluff Meeting House was for our wedding! Amy was our coordinator and she was amazing. Throughout the whole planning process she was so responsive and helpful, and always made time to meet with us when we were in town. On the wedding day, she came to the bridal suite numerous times to check on me and to show me pictures of everything being set up downstairs. This was super helpful! I honestly didn't feel like I needed to worry about anything because she was so on top of it. Even the staff throughout the night were so attentive, and made sure my husband and I had a drink in our hand and food to eat. We were gently reminded when we were supposed to be somewhere or do something, and it never felt like we were being dragged around. The after party at the Union Grill was also great, and the food was delicious! I could go on and on about how great this venue is, and I highly recommend it for anyone's wedding!

Union Bluff was the PERFECT venue! My guests have been RAVING about it and the wedding for the past month. The view is gorgeous. We had great weather and did an outdoor lawn ceremony. The food and drinks were great. The bar was never crowded and I had 200 guests. We did food stations rather than a sit down dinner, and they were flexible in accommodating that. Amy, Darlene, and the whole staff at the Meeting House and hotel are professional and easy to work with. Amy was great about answering all my million emails!

The Union Bluff Meeting House was everything I dreamed my wedding to be and more. Darlene was my coordinator and was SO organized which I loved as I am a type “A” personality. She made every detail exactly what my vision was! We had the ceremony outside which was perfect. The weather was perfect. The entire day ran so smoothly and when people asked what went wrong I couldn’t think of a thing. Darlene is the best of the best! I look forward to continuing to vacation at the Union Bluff and highly recommend their venue for any function.

If you are looking to have the most perfect venue, then you MUST book at the Union Bluff. To start out with, Amy Sallese was the most AMAZING wedding coordinator we could ever ask for. We had a longer engagement, so I was constantly emailing her with questions and advice. She always got back to me so quickly, and was the most helpful person throughout the crazy planning. She made all of my annoying questions seem like no big deal at all. On the actual day, there were so many different things going on, and Amy made sure that nothing ruined the day. She checked in with me, my husband, the bridesmaids, and groomsmen and got whatever we needed when getting ready. After the ceremony and pictures, she had food waiting for my husband and I, and of course, champagne. The food was absolutely amazing, the reception was perfect, and our guests have NOT stopped talking about how amazing Union Bluff is. The staff went above and beyond for our perfect day during the ceremony, reception, and of course the after party! I wish I could redo the whole day over again because of how perfect it was. This place is just stunning, but the staff members make it even better. You are crazy if you don't get married here!

We couldn’t have chosen a better spot. The hotel and the view are beautiful. We had our ceremony and reception in the meeting house and it was perfect - plenty of space while also feeling very intimate. A special thank you goes out to Amy who helped answer every question along the way and was genuinely invested in making sure we had the best day ever! Two thumbs up, 5/5, A++, and nothing but the best to the Union Bluff Hotel and their phenomenal staff.

Union Bluff was absolutely amazing in helping us plan and execute our dream wedding. From our first meeting with Amy, she was so professional and answered all the questions we had, honestly. I never felt like we were being pushed upsell items & they truly helped us navigate how to plan a wedding. Amy is always available through email, quickly responding to even the silliest questions I had. They were upfront about their costs & were very affordable - we did get married in the off season which helped this part. The wedding weekend was unreal. The attentiveness of Amy and her staff was something I had never seen before. Whatever we needed, we had it immediately keeping everyone’s nerves at ease. Amy made sure the flow of the night went smoothly for us and our guests. Always checking in on us & making sure we were doing okay throughout the night. The meetinghouse is a gorgeous venue & having the rooms above the ballroom was awesome. We had our own building & were able to hang with friends and family without worrying about disturbing the rest of the hotel. All of our guests raved about how beautiful the venue was and what a great stay they had in the hotel. When I say Amy & Union Bluff are top notch, that’s even an understatement. We could not have asked for a better wedding weekend & we owe so much to Amy for that!! 5+ stars!!

The Union Bluff is an outstanding location for a wedding, but location is only part of what happens that day or weekend, It's the staff involved in treating the guests from check-in to check -out and they were outstanding. Our wedding coordinator Amy was such an asset to the bride and groom from day one, She has the ability to handle all situation and "oh" keep the parents under control.

From the second we walked in to the front doors of the Meeting House we knew this would be the best place for our wedding. Our first meeting with Darlene she made us instantly feel like family. As it should be whether you are two men, two woman, a man and a women she treated us as a couple in love wanting to have the perfect wedding. Once we chose the Meeting House as our venue Darlene listened to every little detail of what we wanted. The execution on our special day was flawless (even with last minute changes). Every recommendation she made, the DJ, photographer, florist were the right choices for us. Having your ceremony on the lawn with the beautiful ocean backdrop made for stunning pictures. Most of our guests stayed at the Union Bluff Hotel which was so convenient for out of state travelers. My wife and I would recommend anyone looking for the best wedding experience to contact Darlene and her Team for your special day.

If you are looking for a gorgeous beach or ocean venue or trying to go for a nautical theme there is no venue more perfect! Honestly there are too many good things to say about this venue that I can't even write them. My wedding day was truly exactly what I wanted and perfect thanks to this beautiful venue and their wedding planner Darlene! Seriously Darlene takes care of everything! I can be a bit of a control freak and went to the reception to put decor where I wanted it, but I didn't have to touch a single thing. Darlene had already gone above and beyond and made the room perfect! Any wedding disaster or if anything goes wrong Darlene is on it and fixes it before you can even freak out...Every bride needs that on her wedding day! My guests are raving over how beautiful the venue was inside and out and how great the food was! Sometimes wedding food isn't the best because it's cooked in bulk, but let me tell you our food was perfectly cooked! Guests said the filet minion was best they ever had, harvest stuffed chicken was nice and moist, and the butternut squash raviolis (vegetarian) were tasty! I could go on and on about this place. So if you want the best and most beautiful venue for wedding look no further than the Union Bluff!

The Union Bluff was a dream venue for us! It had everything we wanted from a beach front venue without the enormous price tag that a lot of other vendors had. Genna was an amazing coordinator and helped us with everything about the wedding and always responded to us very promptly. My friends and family couldn't say enough great things about how beautiful everything was on our wedding day!

The Union Bluff Meeting House is an amazing venue! I got married there on July 15th, and it was such a wonderful day - all thanks to the amazing staff! Amy Sallese was my coordinator, and she went above and beyond to make sure my big day was a success. She was there for me every step of the way - with great vendor recommendations, food tastings, checklists, etc. And on my wedding day, she was there to make sure everything ran smoothly (and she made sure me and my husband ate something - that was huge!). It was a perfect day - we got married on the lawn, had cocktail hour on the patio, and had the reception in the ballroom. I highly recommend getting married here!

I am so happy we chose Union Bluff for our wedding weekend. The food was AMAZING and we're still getting compliments about it. The location is perfect. Genna was our coordinator who was super responsive and helpful throughout the planning process. There were a few hiccups at our reception (my husband and I forgot to tell the DJ I wasn't doing a bouquet toss!!) and Genna made it 100% work and was totally calm. They have tons of in-house decorations that they let couples use which is also super helpful!
If you're getting married on a Sunday be aware that moving rooms can be a bit stressful! We stayed in the main hotel on the Saturday night before our wedding and switched to the bridal suite for Sunday as the Sunday wedding can't have the bridal suite on Saturday nights. But, the Sunday minimums are VERY reasonable (as are plate prices) so it's totally worth it for brides on a budget.
My one complaint would be the hotel staff wasn't super pleasant and a few guests said certain ones were rude. But otherwise, The Meeting House, Genna and her staff were amazing. If I could do it all over again I'd choose the Meeting House a million times.

Genna and the whole UB team exceeded all of our expectations for our wedding in June 2018! From the minute I walked into the ballroom to scope out the venue, Genna was so friendly and willing to show us around and answer all our questions. Considering I had dropped by unannounced, I was surprised by the warm welcome, as this is NOT the norm, as some of you may have already experienced visiting wedding venues. It really put me at ease. At the time, we were in the middle of lengthy negotiations/contracts with another popular venue in the area and I was feeling pretty anxious and deflated by the experience so far. Once I walked into the UB Meeting House, it felt right. We scrapped our plans with the other venue immediately, and I am honestly so pleased with our decision to have our wedding at the UB Meeting House. Mid-way through the planning process my husband got an international job offer and we relocated to the London. Genna didn't miss a beat, and we still managed to complete the planning process via email and phone as needed. Everything went smoothly the day of the wedding. The food was incredible. The staff was amazing and so accommodating to our guests (many of whom were visiting from around the country and world -UK, Nigeria, India). We were able to customize the ballroom and the experience exactly to fit our vision. We also loved the fact that for a Saturday night wedding you get(or are required to book) the 8 hotel room directly above the venue. It really made it feel like our space, and it was so convenient to be able to pop up to my room to bustle the dress, change shoes etc that night of the wedding. We also hosted a wedding brunch in the ballroom that next morning, which was awesome for guests to enjoy a little more of the venue together. I don't hesitate to recommend the UB to other couples!!!! Thank you UB for everything!

My husband and I were married in June 2018 and I couldn’t have been happier with the Union Bluff Meeting House and Staff. Amy and her team were like a well oiled machine. I didn’t have to worry about a thing and everything ran so smoothly. She was very responsive to our questions throughout the process and was extremely helpful. The location is so beautiful overlooking the water and the food was also great. I highly recommend the Union Bluff Meeting House for anyone looking to get married in the York area.