Willowdale Estate Reviews
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4.9 out of 5 rating
508 Reviews
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Awards
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Katherine C. Sent on 12/31/2023Fantastic venue and staff!
We cannot say enough good things about Willowdale Estate and their staff! We chose Willowdale for our September 2023 wedding because of the beauty of the property, amazing food, and the ability for our pup to be included in our ceremony. Our wedding ended up being everything we could have dreamed of and more.
Julia was our day-of coordinator, and we cannot express our gratitude enough for her outstanding service. From the initial planning stages to the event day, her professionalism, attention to detail, and unwavering commitment to making our day special were truly remarkable. We especially appreciated her prompt and clear communication. We had a lot of questions during the planning process, and Julia was always responsive to our emails, calls, and inquiries, ensuring that we were informed every step of the way. Her ability to listen to our ideas and provide valuable insights made us feel that she understood the vision for our wedding day.
Julia's attention to detail was incredible. From the getting ready snacks, to managing all our vendors, to dinner service, speeches, and dances, every single aspect of the day was executed as planned. One of the highlights of our experience with Julia was her proactive approach to preparing for unexpected challenges, particularly with regards to the weather. A day before the wedding, it was clear that it was going to rain. This was of course disappointing, as we had envisioned an outdoor ceremony in the courtyard, but Julia worked with us to develop a contingency plan to hold our ceremony in the conservatory, which gave us peace of mind. We ended up going with this plan, and the ceremony was beautiful, with gorgeous views of the state park as the backdrop.
In addition to great communication and attention to detail, we were struck by Julia’s kindness and dedication to making sure we had the most special day. Of note, she made sure cocktails and hors d'oeuvres were waiting for us in the library following the ceremony, helped my (the bride’s) mom bustle my dress during cocktail hour, and when she heard me make a comment about how I hoped the oysters weren’t all gone yet, she personally brought me a plate.
Our wedding at Willowdale Estate was an absolute dream, thanks in large part to Julia's exceptional coordination. We are forever grateful for Julia and the team at Willowdale for their dedication, professionalism, and the unforgettable memories they helped create on our special day. We highly recommend Willowdale Estate— you will truly have the best day of your life! -
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Brittany C. Sent on 10/31/2023Fairytale wedding
The Willowdale was the perfect venue, from the setting, to the food, and and everything in between. We worked with Alyssa as our coordinator and she was extremely helpful. If you are looking for the picture perfect garden wedding, look no further! -
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Rachael M. Sent on 08/21/2023You won't regret it
Incredible venue. We were sold when they said the food and bar were included so it was two less vendors to find and coordinate. All our guests said it was the best wedding they had ever been to. The venue itself is stunning and the team to work with are amazing and make everything as easy as possible and dare I say... enjoyable! This was a stress free wedding planning experience with the Willowdale team. They did everything they possibly could to give us the wedding that we wanted, including waiting out the rain so we could have the ceremony of our dreams outside in the courtyard. You won't regret it. -
Stacey C. Sent on 02/19/2024
The Best Decision
Having our wedding at Willowdale Estate was the best decision we made! From the venue, to our coordinator (Jeannine), the food, and the cookies.. everything was perfect. They focus on so many meaningful details to make your special day a dream. The best part was the desert table with the ice cream bar! Our friends and family still talk about it six months later. The food was 10/10 in my opinion. Everything was delicious! Jeannine went above and beyond for me the day of my August wedding. There was a chance of rain which would push us inside for our ceremony. Seeing how I was a little upset about this (also pregnant and emotional) , Jeannine set up two ceremonies in case the rain held out. I was so appreciative of all the hard work the staff did! Can’t say enough about how beautiful this venue is and how amazing the staff is. Highly recommend! -
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Mia L. Sent on 09/24/2023Absolutely Amazing, Everything We Could Have Wanted
We worked with Jeannine and I cannot say enough how much she made our day perfect. The entire staff was so professional and made us feel like we were special, even though they had done this before. It was the perfect blend of "I know what I am doing and have a lot of experience" and "your day is unique and your own, how can we get there?". Last minute things were handled with grace - as an example, apparently our cake place had messed up the delivery time and was not there when we got to the venue. Jeaninne completely handled everything about it, called them and got the cake there before it was needed - something I did not want to be doing that day.
Everyone had complimented us on how beautiful the night was and how good of a time they had. We are still shocked at how blessed we were to have Willowdale Estate and their staff. -
Mary R. Sent on 05/01/2023
Perfect wedding venue
My husband and I loved the history of the mansion and the service Julia provided was above and beyond the day of the wedding. Rave reviews about the running of the day and the food from all guests. -
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Annie G. Sent on 04/24/2023Amazing experience!
The entire team at Willowdale Estate is amazing! Our coordinator Julia really took care of us and thought of every detail throughout the evening. She was always there to help us and make sure we had food and drinks throughout the night. All the staff were quick on their feet to manage the unexpected too, so well that we didn’t even notice! The whole night was flawless. Willowdale took the stress out of wedding planning and the staff were incredibly friendly, compassionate, and professional. So many guests told us they have never had so much fun at a wedding or that it was the best wedding they have ever been to! Also the food is delicious! I highly recommend the Maine Crab Rangoons and the Zucchini Fritters – I am still thinking about them. The tomato bisque was scrumptious. I am hoping a friend of mine gets married at Willowdale so I can go back! -
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Benjamin G. Sent on 03/10/2023Amazing location and staff
We had an amazing wedding here; the staff (especially Alyssa, our coordinator) was incredibly responsive to any questions we had. The whole event ended up going amazingly and we were so happy that we chose Willowdale! The Willowdale staff took care of all of the setup and food, and all of the food was really great.
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