Abernethy Center

. The staff was very helpful and it was such a beautiful venue, with little need for decorating in the chapel and ballroom.

a site fee discount on Facebook, it was on. I immediately scheduled a tour and booked Abernethy Center. My now husband and I loved the beauty and traditional look of their chapel or the “little white church”! As non-religious individuals, it was perfection. All the feel without the adherence to strict religious rules that wouldn’t apply to us. Our best friend was even our officiant. Ceremony coordinator Jenny kept everyone sane, protected me from any preemptive “first looks” that were not planned, kept our bridal party well fed and looked after. Kassandra was my day-of coordinator and she did her job well. While my mother has no problem expressing her upset with Abernethy, I have to say the complaints are not valid or fair. Kassandra kept her promise of keeping our wedding – OURS. She did everything she could to ensure that our plans and visions were kept intact, while also having to run a lot of interference! That was no easy task. Kassandra maintained professionalism, loyalty, and prompt communication. I never doubted where my day-of coordinator was or what she was doing. Kassandra will have your back! Our reception was a delight. The late night coffee and snacks (tots!) were a huge hit that guests are still talking about as a favorite. The bartenders kept our guests “well hydrated” and happy. Abernethy and Kassandra both ensured my new husband and I had a gorgeous send off. Our wedding day was perfection.

nd helped things run smoothly on our big day. It was our dream come true getting married at Abigail’s Garden. Thank you!

this place and the great people there.

e food was also amazing! Our guests were astounded by the beauty and food. The downsides were that they were less flexible than some venues might be. We also found that the day-of coordinator (not Kassandra, someone else who we met at the rehearsal) was a bit difficult to work with. She had a difficult time phrasing things in a way that didn't make things stressful. We also had a Jewish wedding, which she had a difficult time understanding meant things were different than the typical format or understanding what/why things were important. For example, she interrupted the ketubah signing ceremony to rush us to the chuppah (we were about 10 minutes behind). She probably didn't realize she actually interrupted what was in our eyes the MOST important part of the ceremony and the most special moment. Overall the day was a success and the time spent planning was great with the exception of one member of staff.

ork with, never giving any sense that my constant stream of emails were too much, and always answered my questions in a friendly and professional manner (even in the cases where I was sure I had already asked, and just couldn't find the answer). The actual wedding day was more than I could have hoped for. Everything went off perfectly (or if things didn't, I had no idea because they are that good). Our day of contact kept everything moving on track, was flexible with timeline when our ceremony was slightly shorter than anticipated, and was super helpful in making sure that we got some mac and cheese bites to our seat when the late night snacks were out. 110% would recommend this venue!

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eir accomadation for the rain that came to make our June wedding all that more unique. And for their patience regarding our wedding party shenanigans. ;) The venue is well kept and we felt welcome there. We like that there's a room for the groom and groomsmen to get ready too, not just one for the bride. Great experience over all!

atient, attentive, genuine, and so on top of their game! We were given all the time we needed at each of the venues, encouraged to snap photos and ask questions, and all of the venue's information was well explained. We ultimately decided the venue wasn't the right setting for our wedding - we have too many people for the smaller space venues and too few people for the larger ballroom - but the tour experience was so wonderful that we wanted to leave a review for future couples. Thank you Kassandra and the Abernethy Center Team - you made our tour with you such a wonderful experience and because of your guidance you also helped make our following tours so much better as well! P.S. Abernethy Center also provided us the sweetest moment - when we drove up to their office they had a sign on a parking space saying "Reserved for the Future Bride & Groom, Cassie & Josef", it was the first time we had seen ourselves referred to as the "bride & groom" and it felt so happy and surreal!

an answer to my questions. She’s very professional and knowledgeable. The food is expensive, but you’re not just paying for food. They include the tables, chairs, table cloths, silverware, plates, dance floor. Saves so much headache that they take care of it all for you.

they wanted! Karissa is amazing! The Ceremony Specialist Robin was so helpful and fun! Robin you’re awesome! The Event Manager Annette made sure everything flowed perfectly! The whole staff, severs, and the bartender Josh were so professional, giving above excellent service. The food is so delicious and every guest commented on how fantastic the food tasted and how beautiful it looked! Truly amazing!!! You can feel the love Abernethy Center has for their clients and their guest! Thank you Abernethy Center!

e for their weddings. For the rehearsal and day of, Jenny was just the person we needed to smooth out all the rough edges and tell us what to do and when. She was incredible and made us both feel at ease on our wedding day. Our wedding day in Abigail’s Garden was flawless, beautiful, and full of so much joy. It was perfect. We highly recommend this beautiful venue and the amazing hosts. They were with us every step of the way- keeping us on track and helping us create the wedding of our dreams<3

the day of Robin was our on-site coordinator and she made sure everything was special for my Husband and myself. The food was amazing and I had so many of my guests coming up to myself and my family saying how delicious everything was. The best part of all was just how beautiful the venue is!! I did not need to do a whole lot of decorations because the place did not need it! Due to the staff, the setup and the venue, in general, it really made the day run very smoothly with little effort on my part which took all the stress away! The Abernethy Center does it all!! As I bride planning a wedding I did not feel the stress that many told me I would have and that is because the Abernethy Center took care of all those little details! I hightly recommend them!

; their thoughtful attention to detail, prompt & friendly communication and enthusiastic energy are simply unmatched. Each of the venues on site photograph beautifully and directions as well as parking are a breeze for guests/vendors. The catering menu is also crave-worthy! I could not say enough about this hidden gem in Oregon City.

l. And don’t even get me started on the food, it’s incredible!

taff really know what they’re doing! Karissa was so understanding and genuinely helpful in executing all of Hannah and Nate’s visions. There was always constant communication from her regarding vendor suggestions, details on catering and everything in between! Being a first time Maid of Honor was intimidating, and Sarah really helped me be the best MOH by giving me tips on how to hold Hannah’s dress and how to help manage different situations and timelines. Abigail’s Garden was just incredible. Since the wedding was in October, they closed the tent walls and provided heating for us which was a much appreciated service touch. The garden is secluded from the hustle and bustle of Oregon City so you truly feel like you’re in a magical place.

f space in the chapel and ballroom. Our wedding coordinator and day of made everything run incredibly smooth. As the bride, we had a very helpful session to pin down all the details, but the Abernethy staff was extremely flexible to change things along the way. I am a food snob and the food was EXCELLENT! We did a tasting ahead of time and our selections did not disappoint. We even had numerous guests tell us it was the best wedding food they have had. Thank you Abernethy!

chairs, tables, linens for you! We loved how much they held our hand through the planning process and recommended amazing and professional vendors that new the garden inside and out! We hope to go to many weddings at this venue, as we recommend it to everyone!

he way for some of my guests with food allergies that I was unaware of . I could not be more impressed with everything about the Abernethy Center!

to make sure everything is flowing smoothly. The venue is absolutely gorgeous! My husband and I were married in the Chapel and had our reception in the Ballroom. I couldn't have imagined a more beautiful place to marry the love of my life! Abernethy Center is truly one of the best wedding venues around!

s. Could not have been more impressed!

e! She knows her venue so well that she was able to direct us towards certain decisions and choices that would help make our wedding perfect! She was consistent in communication, quick to respond, and so friendly. We absolutely loved spending our time with her! Our day of coordinator was Sarah. She was lovely, as well! Neither of us interacted with her very much (you will find that on your wedding day you are SO busy) but she was attentive, super nice, and was always there if we needed her. We were so happy with our Abernethy staff support! Let's talk about the venue. Two Words- ITS STUNNING! We toured both options, but went with the Abigail's Garden as our ceremony and reception site. It was important for us to have both events in one space, as well as be outside the entire time. The Abernethy opted for us to have this. It is absolutely gorgeous there. We toured it in January and loved it-- got married in September and were even more in love. If you choose either of their sites, you are sure to be pleased! Now onto the food. We are IN LOVE with The Abernethy chefs!!! If we could give 10 stars, we would to them!! We knew that when we started planning we would not want the traditional wedding food. They worked with us to create food that was special to us, unique to our wedding, and absolutely delicious. I cannot begin to tell you the number of compliments we received on our dinner. We STILL have people talking about our food and our wedding was two weeks ago. The chefs at The Abernethy Center are so talented and are willing to work with anyone to create the perfect menu for your wedding. I encourage you to think outside of the box and utilize their skills. There are unlike any other we found! Thank you, Chefs!! The reason why we are giving this venue 4.5 out of 5 stars is due to our bar situation. We had an fully stocked open bar for our entire wedding, as well has two bartenders and one bar back. We knew that our guests would be ready to drink and ready to party. After our ceremony, it became news to us that people were waiting upwards of 20 minutes for drinks, even with drinks being passed around outside of the bar line! We never wanted our guests to wait, let alone 20 minutes. With 2 bartenders and a bar back we expected to have our guests served within a reasonable time frame- especially for their first drink. When speaking with the bartenders, it appeared that perhaps it was one person's first night on the job. We are both from the service industry and have a lot of patience for this, however, it was reaching an extreme many points throughout the night. Is this enough to ruin our night or ruin our wedding? Absolutely not! It is no where near that. However, with us stressing the importance of a fully stocked bar ready to party, and then having the opposite, it was absolutely frustrating in the moment considering the finances we were putting forward to provide that for our guests. Despite our minor bar set back, we are absolutely happy with our choice to have our ceremony and reception at The Abernethy Center in Oregon City. We would do it again without any hesitation! Thank you for our making our special day a reality and many lifetime memories for us and our families!

ted a menu that was not only gluten free, but also DELICIOUS! We got tons of compliments about the space, food and services of the staff. It couldn't of been a more perfect day for us. Thank you to all that helped in making sure me, my husband, our family and friends had a fantastic night!

e! Fantastic staff, amazing communication, yummy food and a beautiful site! It was just a perfect day and we couldn't have done it without them!

ill be included, but Michaela was great to work with! They ran the reception so I didn't have to think about a thing but enjoying myself. Highly recommend.

ch as my photographers (Steele Photography), and ceremony musicians (Duo Con Brio). My husband and I were given a packet that contained info on preferred vendors, which led us to the aforementioned vendors, who contributed in our perfect day! So, you can say that the Abernethy Center was beyond helpful from the start. They invited us to a Chef's preview a few months before the wedding so we could sample delicious food, and decide on our dinner menu. We filled out a menu worksheet, which our event specialist, Elizabeth kept until our in person details meeting took place. At this meeting, we were able to discuss not only menu, but timeline/set up etc. Discussing these details in person definitely helped to alleviate some wedding planning stress, especially since we found out Abernethy was was willing to work with us on some timeline/set up issues we had come across. They were very kind, understanding, and helpful! On rehearsal day, we were greeted by our ceremony specialist, Lindsey. She was very sweet and helpful! She lined us up and ran us through our processional/recessional and let us practice until we felt confident that wedding day would go smoothly, and guess what? It did! From our arrival on site to our departure, everything went perfectly. Lindsey was there to guide us through everything and field any vendor questions so that my husband and I could relax and enjoy our day. Service from the staff was exceptional the entire day! The food was delicious- we received lots of compliments on it! We had a dessert bar, and Abernethy even worked with us and made us a Smore's bar, which was a HUGE HIT! Everyone (especially my husband and I) enjoyed our time in Abigail's Garden! Everything was SO BEAUTIFUL and turned out PERFECTLY!

r lanterns, no draping, and the affect was perfect. The Abernethy staff and coordinators were very friendly and helpful - and very responsive to my many emails filled with questions! These guys are PROS. They have a system in place and will help guide you through the entire process. Especially since this was a "destination" wedding for us, Abernethy made planning from out of state a breeze. Thank you all for making our day so special.

right in town. The ballroom was a fantastic place for a reception. The getting ready room had plenty of space, the go-to woman for the day was incredibly helpful. They were so on top of everything, I can't believe how smoothly everything flowed. I know they always so that something always goes wrong at a wedding, but absolutely nothing did. We did a morning wedding, with a brunch reception and a mimosa bar. I worked with Elizabeth to put together a perfect menu, bar selection, table design, everything. They were very reasonable, and totally willing to go over things time and again to make sure that it was all just right. I cannot say enough good things about the food. We served brunch, and everything was beyond delicious. People have been complimenting me on the food ever since the wedding. Some of the best food they've ever had at a wedding. I would absolutely recommend the apple smoke bacon. I know bacon doesn't sound like a fancy wedding treat, but seriously, it was the best bacon I've ever had in my life! And the setting was just so beautiful. It looked like something out of a fairy tale. It was perfect for our morning wedding, as the sun was just coming through the leaves as the ceremony began. Several people inquired about how to book the Abernethy Center for themselves. It is seriously one of the most beautiful wedding venues in the Portland area. I cannot recommend them enough!

nside eating w/ AC and the freshest food. It truly made the venue worth the bucks paid! Unfortunately, about 5 months before the wedding my wedding specialist with venue quit and I had to switch specialists. This pretty much made me have to go over things again and might have overall impacted the quality of my day. I worked with Elizabeth for the last months, she is very sweet, professional and super responsive. They included catering which was a huge mark off my list and the food the day off was AMAZING. I have recieved nothing but great things from guests about it! For a wedding venue I would expect the following things to have not have happened. First things first, when decorating, thankfully we got to do it after rehearsal, the tablecloths were the WRONG COLOR! I couldn't believe it, and luckily it went with the rest of the colors still so I did decide to keep it, but come on people! Secondly, originally I was told my sweetheart table would be round, with a gray table and purple napkins (opposite of my other tables) I was surprised to find a rectangular table with a black tablecloth (a server table really). Thirdly and most importantly, my day of coordinator Lydia did not take her job as seriously as I would have liked. Lydia either did not insure things were done and liked to make excuses for everything. Also, there was wedding crashers or people from another wedding CONSTANTLY coming into the venue! WTF! I would think a venue or Lydia could handle something like this. Guests sat down and even signed my guest book, was a stupid mess and was not ideal. Overall, I had a great day but with most of the mistakes I felt didn't need to happen and were ultimately on the venue, the choice is up to you!

ing. My soda bar was a hit with all my guests it was a great way to add a personal touch, making our own signature drinks.. Make sure you know what you want before hand as they have so much to offer it can be overwhelming...

tely recommend this venue to everyone.

out us and wanted to help us make our wedding beautiful and special in every way that they could. We loved their inclusive service, that really set them apart from other vendors we looked at. Our ceremony and reception spaces looked absolutely amazing, the sound system worked great, not to mention that their chefs are amazing; all of our guests kept raving about the food! The staff at Abernethy know weddings inside and out. They pay attention to the little details and are attentive to the needs and wants of the bride and groom. We have nothing but positive words to say about our experience. We would highly recommend Abernethy Center!

s. Our ceremony specialist Sarah was the sweetest and she made the whole day run so smoothly. All of my guests were so impressed with the food and they thought both the chapel and ballroom looked beautiful. I can't think of anything negative to say!

t our group calm and on time. She was extremely attentive the day of the wedding, directed our vendors accordingly, offered her assistance at every turn and was just fabulous. Our hors d'oeuvres were waiting at our table with a glass of wine and water and was promptly followed by our entrees. No problem with us starving! And the food was absolutely delicious. I was worried that it wouldn't be hot, but they didn't disappoint and we received compliments all night about the quality of the food and the over all beauty of the venue. I really cannot rave enough about what an amazing and unforgettable experience we had. We have no complaints and would highly recommend Abernethy Center. Thank you!

ed at the venue on our Magical Day, Amy and the rest of the event staff were able to walk that very fine line of always being where they needed to be, while simultaneously never being in the way. The preparation, the professionalism, and the way they always managed to keep things calm and fun, are just a few of the reasons that the Abernethy Center and it’s staff will always be the first place I suggest when anyone is looking for an event venue.

ppening and was not sure why she was yelling, something about alcohol. I looked around the room and saw no alcohol in the room. Then, after we were finished with the ceremony, the bridesmaids and I briefly returned to the bridal suite. We noticed that all of our purses and bags had been searched through, with things thrown on the floor. Apparently one of the bridesmaids had some outside alcohol in a bag, and the entire bag was taken. None of us were in the room while our bags were being searched since we were all in the wedding ceremony. Later, I asked a server if I could see the manager. I explained to her that an employee had searched through our personal belongings during the wedding ceremony. I also explained that while one bag did have alcohol in it, the rest of our bags did not and we felt like our privacy was invaded when somebody came into the room while we weren't present to search through our things. At first she tried to lie about it, and then she said "If somebody hadn't broken the policy then I wouldn't have searched through your bags and purses." So it was the manager herself that searched through our belongings! I tried again to explain that this was an invasion of privacy and her only responses were to accuse me of bringing in alcohol (it was not me) and ask why the culprit would not speak to me herself. I tried again to explain that it was not about the alcohol, but the fact that ALL of our bags and purses were rifled through. All she would say was "What do you want me to do about it now?" I have never encountered such a rude person in a hospitality environment. The strict no-outside-alcohol policy would not have been a problem in itself, but the means to enforce the policy are outrageous and violating. I would never recommend this venue to anybody after experiencing such a violation of privacy and a mentally unstable and rude manager.

enue about a year in advance if you want a decent date. I am bummed I couldn't get married here for budget reasons, but it would be great for a bride with a big enough budget.

our dinner, we had a fajita buffet and it was amazing. The food tasted great! The staff made sure the party flowed. Drinks were great too. We did margaritas as our signature drink. All of our guest have told us it was the best wedding they have been too. Was a great day and would love to do it again!!

s the most nicest person and definitely reassures you that your wedding day will be great and I would definitely recommend her to anyone that is getting married at the Abernethy Center. On my wedding day my wedding officiant was 45 minutes late and my day of coordinator Amy, made me feel at ease and not to worry that everything would be ok. Amy had the caterers serve my guests appetizers and wine before the ceremony while we waited on the wedding officiant and after the wedding my guests told me how well that all worked out and I was so happy everyone was pleased and I can't thank the Abernethy Center enough for making those changes to make my guests happy while we waited on the wedding officiant. Overall having my wedding at the Abernethy Center was a great decision and I would definitely recommend this venue to anyone!!!

the wedding (over a year time frame) and she was the absolute best. I probably asked her literally a thousand questions and e-mailed her a bunch but she was always patient with me and always got back to me. At the rehearsal and the day of the wedding, we worked with Amy who was also super Awesome :] Her and my coordinator worked very well together. The chapel and the ballroom were extremely beautiful and elegant. The staff, every single person, the coat check, servers, etc, were all polite, professional, just excellent all around. The food was AMAZING. It's like the kind of food you get at 5 star restaurants. I got the "silver birch" table runners that looked amazing with my winter theme. The lighting was perfect. It was nice that they had a projector and screen built into the ceiling, one less thing to worry about. They made sure everything flowed smoothly and went according to the timeline. I don't know what else to say, everything was just perfect.

hy center had a spot available for us. As soon as I toured Abigail gardens, I was instantly grateful that our first venue fell through because Abernethy jumped from what we thought would be our second-best choice to the venue of our dreams. Not exaggerating. The bare bones of the venue are enough in itself to make for a magical wedding, but when coupled with your personal style & decoration, it comes alive. Nearly all of my guests came to us at some point and said it was the most beautiful wedding they'd ever been to! I feel that a lot of that credit goes to the unfailing help & support of the Abernethy crew. During the process of planning, Elizabeth helped me through every concern and question I had. Even up until the night before the wedding day! When the day came, I was able to relax and enjoy every moment, knowing that everything was in good hands. And I think, that, is the most priceless thing for a bride. To be able to enjoy your special day, knowing that the people you hired, are professionally and immaculately taking care of every detail you spent hours on hours planning for! The reception was seamless. Thank you Abernethy center for making my wedding dreams a reality!

the day would be perfect - and it was! My favorite moment was sitting on the porch of the bridal suite with my dad, waiting to walk down the aisle. The sun was setting, and my cousin was singing, and the wedding party was preparing to walk. It was truly perfect, a moment I will never forget. I had nothing to worry about during that moment, because Abernethy Center took care of everything!

oked amazing, and the dessert and mid night snacks were wonderful. Loved that the location was very local and close enough for everyone to easily get to and from. Thanks for an awesome wedding to remember!

I connected with Laura online, I knew that we had come to the right place. I had a very specific idea of what I wanted the feel and look of our wedding to be, and Laura understood and worked hard to make sure that this image become a reality. We wanted to do both the ceremony and reception outdoors, and enjoy all the natural beauty that this venue offered. Though intimate in nature, we wanted it to be a classy event that we and all our guests would enjoy. Abernethy's team not only achieved the look that we wanted, but also provided excellent service, with great attention to detail and all served with a smile. Our goal was to enjoy every minute of "our" day, and thanks to the team at Abernethy, we achieved this. We had a wonderful wedding. Thank you Abernethy!

nd she, along with the rest of the staff, was always friendly, professional, and a general pleasure to work with. They had excellent follow-up, were efficient, and thought of details I wouldn't have on my own. (Such as offering suggestions on how to better serve the salad or cake on my wedding day, when temperatures were in the 90's.) They were also accommodating and patient with me when making decisions, as my fiancé was in another city. On our actual wedding day, the staff took care of everything, while not being at all intrusive, so my groom, family, and I could all enjoy the day. Over three months later, I'm still glad I chose this venue!

ot it. An amazing venue that people are still talking about? Abernethy Center is the place! We wanted an elegant and sophisticated wedding, and the various settings with the ceremony in the Chapel, cocktail hour in the Veiled Garden, and dinner and dancing in the Ballroom gave us exactly what we wanted. Here are our top 10 favorite things: 10. The Chapel -- from the front with the picture-perfect steps and steeple to the backdrop of the gorgeous trees behind the windows of the Chapel -- it is a dream location. 9. The Chapel bell ringing at the end of the ceremony. 8. The lush garden setting which gave a gorgeous variety of settings for our photographs and then a perfect setting for our cocktail party. 7. The elegant ballroom with marble entry, expandability, and great dance floor. 6. The food. 5. The food. 4. The food. I'm not just using up numbers here; it's really that good. All of our guests are still raving about it. It was "the quality you'd expect at a top-notch restaurant, not a wedding venue" was what we've heard said many times. 3. The extraordinary level of service. I've organized a lot of events (no weddings though :) ) and have never experienced the level of service that the Abernethy Center staff provided. They were top-notch in all aspects throughout the planning process and the wedding. 2. The staff. Every member of the staff was fantastic. Laura, our Event Specialist worked with us throughout the months leading up to the wedding and was a true partner throughout the planning process. We had several unusual elements (ice cream cart, cheese "cake"), and the Abernethy was great at working with all the new vendors. Laura was truly amazing in her efficiency, handling of details, follow-through, and professionalism. Melinda, our Ceremony Specialist, was completely professional in every minute and in every interaction with every person during the rehearsal and the day of the wedding. Her demeanor was always calm and supportive while she was making magic happen with her walkie-talkie. She had the right energy for the day, keeping everyone on task and things moving along, but then giving the reverence needed right before my father and I walked down the aisle. She was fantastic. Chloe, the Event Manager who handled the reception and the rest of the impeccable staff, was equally professional, warm, and competent. Even when we were struggling to get through the clean-up (our own fault), she was courteous and welcoming. I don't remember one misstep that day. I'm sure there were some, but I didn't know about it and no one else noticed. 1. Our wedding. No one had a better time that day than me, the bride. I don't know how many people can say that, or that they truly enjoyed every aspect of planning and working with their vendors, or that they can't find anything that they would want to change on the wedding day. I count myself very lucky to be able to say all those things, and it's because of Abernethy Center.

uick to answer any questions we had. Amy was on point with the day of coordination and made everything flow so smoothly with absolutely no hiccups! Our guests raved about the food, service, and overall ambiance in Abigail’s garden. I highly recommend any future couples to Abernethy Center!

is tons of space. They also offered a large selection of foods to choose from, and we were not disappointed in what we chose! I am also super grateful for Amy, our day-of event specialist. She was awesome, super helpful, and on-point with anything and everything. The only downside I kept encountering was that the person who helped us with the whole process leading up to the wedding wasn't super friendly or personable. Granted, she answered questions in a timely matter and seemed friendly over email, but whenever my (now) husband and I met with her, she always acted like she didn't want to be there and was a little short at times. Overall, I highly recommend getting married here if you're looking for a beautiful, elegant, and fun atmosphere with amazing food!

as perfect! We had about 100 guests attend. The garden is shaded by large beautiful trees, which was so nice in the 90 degree weather we had! The plants were well kept and everything looked beautiful! We were so thankful as well that the Abernethy staff provided ice water to our guests as it was a hot day. They appreciated this as well! My bridesmaids and I enjoyed the golf cart rides to and from the veiled garden as it's across the street from the ballroom. Our pictures turned out gorgeous in all the areas around the garden (the bridge, gazebo, bench, water feature). There are so many possibilities! Everything is so romantic there! The audio equipment (microphone amplification) was also flawless (thank goodness!) and we were able to just use our ipod for the ceremony music. The ballroom was also perfect! Everything was presented very nicely and the staff was kind and efficient. We really enjoyed dancing the afternoon away on the dance floor with our friends! I would definitely recommend hiring a DJ for this venue! We loved the little porch! It offered a quieter place for guests to chat and you really don't have to do much decorating. The ballroom was wonderful because it was air conditioned and allowed my guests to be comfortable! The only complaint we have is about the overall cost. The venue itself is not expensive, but food and any extra items (champagne toast, extra tables, easels) not only cost extra, but you also get a added service charge on top of that (for set up). Though it seemed silly (and a little spendy) to us, convenience was a priority and of course we paid for that! Other than that we truly enjoyed our time at Abernethy and will always have very fond memories of our wedding there!

reception tent was beautiful and well thought out. The food was incredible, and they even send some home with us to enjoy later. The best part of our whole experience though, was working with the staff at the Abernethy Center. Laura and the whole team were so helpful, professional, friendly and easy to work with that I couldn't imagine getting married without them. I could not be happier with our experience at the Abernethy Center and would highly recommend them to anyone!

il's Garden is a magical place that is perfect for a garden wedding. The grounds are not only impeccable, but you and your guests feel that you are miles away from the hectic city. Our plated dinner was delicious and we were so grateful that they were willing to adapt to our menu requests. All of our guests commented on how much they enjoyed the appetizers, dinner and wine services. The wait staff were friendly, efficient and accommodating. Our courses all arrived in a timely manner and at the correct temperatures. Our wedding coordinator, Laura was always there to answer questions and to guide us with our decisions for this important day. All calls or emails were answered promptly and and with such a helpful attitude. Our day of coordinator was also excellent. There was great communication between both coordinators, so all of our wishes were seen too. The bridal dressing room was gorgeous. The temperature in the room was perfectly set to a cool setting. One of our bridesmaids couldn't find an earring back and the AC staff searched until they found one for her. This is what you call excellent and caring service! The grooms room was comfortable and had all the preselected beverages that we had requested. Both room's had a tray of appetizers to enjoy prior to the service. I would highly recommend any of the venues at the AC for your upcoming wedding. I can't imagine a more perfect place!

erson when needed, and worked with us closely on our details, budget and any other issues/priorities! As an added plus, Abernethy really came through for us when it looked like the weather was not going to cooperate for an outdoor ceremony. It was such a relief to not only have a "plan b" but for that option to be another beautiful setting! We ended up taking pictures outside, but having the lovely chapel for our ceremony - it was beautiful! I would definitely recommend Abernethy to anyone looking for a wedding venue! P.S. The catering was delicious - we got a lot of feedback from our guests on how great the food was!

my wedding here again in a heartbeat.

nd, their staff was incredible! Gently guiding me through all of the decision making-never pushing any services on me. We added a LOT of our own touches and had several vendors working throughout the evening and everything came together PERFECTLY! I love that they offer so many options to customize your special day! From the beautiful chiavari chairs and sashes, to the ivory shantung linens, the edible hibiscus flowers in our toasting flutes to the chocolate fountain-the list continues! AND THE FOOD!!! Everyone is still RAVING about the food! It was truly delectable! Having our wedding and reception at Abernethy was a dream come true! I highly recommend The Abernethy Center!

planned our wedding working with laura through email and phone calls through our 3 month engagement from san diego, it was so easy and Laura was so professional, nice, and very helpful to work with! All the staff are very friendly, works with you, and has great prices. We did not get to do a food tasting but was very pleased with the food, it was delicious and our wedding turned out beautiful. We had 80 people there and tried the buffet with the chicken and everyone loved the food! wonderful pick. We picked Abigail's gardens because we loved the outdoor venue, the plants and trees were gorgeous so not many decorations were needed, and we liked that it was an easy transition from the ceremony to the reception, unlike the veiled gardens and chapel( they are amazingly gorgeous) but we did not like that the reception room. It is located across the street from the venue and a bit confusing to find and was too dark and claustrophobic for me. The room is actually big and the outdoor patio with bistro lights is gorgeous, it wasn't my type so make sure TO WALK THROUGH the place in person. This company was wonderful, the venue gorgeous. I defiantly wouldn't get married anywhere else it was the perfect place! The only thing I did not like was that the person you work with and plan the whole wedding with and get to know IS NOT your wedding day coordinator. Bailey did a good job, BUT we met her 2 days before our wedding, it was not as personal and she did not know anything about us so it was upsetting to be transferred over to a stranger who was not as involved in our wedding. Laura was very kind and gave us a sweet parting card i thought was sweet and very nice of her to do. Overall AMAZING and wonderful and you should DEFIANTLY BOOK THIS VENUE!!! : ) - Brittany F

ckup plan in case of rain, thank goodness.

ity and ended up going with them. I had my wedding in the Chapel and reception in the Ballroom. The whole day was so easy because Abernethy takes care of so many aspects of the day. The venues are all very beautiful, and provide a great backdrop for photos. We were the only wedding there that day and were able to take pictures everywhere on the Abernethy property. The landscaping is amazing. Even the rooms for the bridal party to get ready in are very nice, and they provide snacks and drinks prior to the ceremony, which is very nice. The ceremony specialist was very helpful during the rehearsal and on the day of the wedding, helping to make sure everyone was where they were supposed to be. The food was absolutely delicious. We had several guest comment that it was the best wedding food they had ever had before. It is so awesome that they plate up food for the bride and groom and bring it out immediately so that they have time to eat and still have time to be attentive to their guests. The staff at the reception did a really great job of making sure everyone's drinks were full and dirty plates were cleared immediately. We couldn't have asked for a better day, and Abernethy did such a wonderful job of helping that happen. We even used some of their preferred vendors, which also made our day easier, and there was less worry because we knew they came highly recommended. I would highly recomend the Abernethy Center to anyone planning a wedding. The all-inclusiveness just really makes the whole process so much more stress free, it's great!