Alisa Tongg, Celebrant

ad a number of people come up to us and say it was the best wedding ever partly in due to the ceremony by Alisa. My uncle even said it and he had just finished his daughters wedding :). Would highly recommend Alisa and will definitely be recommending her to other engaged couples we know.

er attended. Cannot recommend Alisa enough.

es of my wedding ceremony. Alisa is truly a joy to work with and I highly recommend her to everyone!

everything by us ahead of time, which we loved. When we had to pivot our plans from a big wedding into a smaller, intimate wedding, Alisa was so flexible and accommodating. She adjusted our ceremony to suit the changes, and we are already raving about her to all of our engaged friends!

our love for each other. Alisa made the process of obtaining a marriage license so easy! She touched base with us throughout our entire planning process. She was extremely professional, very well spoken, and her presence lights up the room!

l space she created was absolutely breathtaking. It’s amazing how much care and detail goes into her property and the living wall she created. She made our ceremony such a memorable experience and even provided us with a word by word copy of everything we both said, which we will always cherish. My wife and I both highly recommend Alisa Tongg as a celebrant and Promise Ridge for an elopement or wedding ceremony, you will not be disappointed!

easy with lists of recommendations for vendors and photographers. She truly takes the time to get to know each couple, asking the right questions to really make the ceremony so personal and intimate. She told our entire love story in the best words possible. I couldn’t have asked for anything better honestly. And her venue, oh my gosh! It is outdoor mountain wedding picture perfect! Every tiny detail on her property is being what I could have dreamed of! She has made her little spot on the mountain too incredible for words! If your looking for the person location for a small intimate wedding I promise this is the place! We truly can’t thank Alisa enough for opening her home and her heart and bringing out wedding dreams to a reality!

ct version of what we envisioned. Beyond that, Alisa wrote the most incredible ceremony that described our story so perfectly. When we began working with her, she took the time out to answer every question I had. The questionnaire she had my husband I complete allowed her to write our ceremony with love, intimacy, and complete authenticity. Throughout our ceremony, we laughed, we cried, and felt like an old friend who had been apart of our love story had written it. We are so incredibly thankful that Alisa opened her venue and her heart to create our dream wedding.

alongside of us through our journey as a couple. The ceremony was intimate and allowed our guests to be active participants. The ring blessing and Tree of Life Marriage Certificate Signing were just so us. Not only were the nuptials insanely special, Alisa created unique experiences throughout the remainder of our time at Promise Ridge. The crème brulee torching and marigold toss provided some of the most memorable photos of the night – all suggestions by Alisa. She thought of things we could only dream of and is truly a rockstar in this space. Officiant doesn’t fully encompass everything that Alisa brings to the table - she’s the detailed oriented glue that pulls everything together to create moments you’ll never forget. She seamlessly collaborates with your vendors and calmly works through any issues that present on your day. She really is an exceptional talent and an even better person. And shoutout to her dad Philip who brought such a peaceful energy with him. What a team they make 😊 Thank you again Alisa, we are eternally grateful that you came into our lives and positively impacted us.

had looking out into the fall colors while dancing out first dance were unmatched, the twinkle of the lights as we cut our cake felt like twinkling stars and everything seemed more special because of the intimacy that this venue creates. The ceremony was perfect. She has a certain way with words, that I certainly do not. However, she put onto paper exactly the way that Matt and I feel about each other. She honored our story, our loved ones and our commitment. We could not have asked for a more tailored service. Despite not seeing any of the aspects of the day prior, all of our vendors that Alisa had recommended pulled together our vision seamlessly. The flowers and food are still being talked about by all who were there, and others who have seen our pictures. Matt and I could not have asked for a better way to start our lives together than to have had it at Promise Ridge. Thank you for making our day a dream. It will be one we talk about for a lifetime.

ne is radiant, and her story telling skills truly created a dream fairytale Wedding experience. All of my guests cannot stop raving about how they have never experienced a Wedding Ceremony that was so beautiful! It brought grown men to tears, and abundance of love just overflowed from all! Thank you again Alisa for your beauty and magnificent! I highly recommend her services to everyone!

family and friends, and made it personalized and special. Alisa makes sure she gets every detail that is most important to you included in your special day, and does it flawlessly. Also, let’s not forget about how GORGEOUS the ridge is. Alisa’s property is breathtaking and unique. I highly recommend Alisa to anyone who is looking to get married either on the ridge or off, she is a special human and I am forever grateful for her!

ed me through breathing and letting the stress go(thank you for that!) Alisa, was so super sweet and I feel like she went above and beyond her job expectations. Much love for her! ❤️

to our wedding. Turns out, we had absolutely nothing to worry about. Promise Ridge was even more beautiful than the photos (we didn’t think this was possible!). Alisa made our ceremony so personal and special. She really took the time to combine Jewish and Catholic traditions to make our interfaith ceremony unique and meaningful. Our families (who originally were skeptical of our choice to have a non traditional 20 person wedding) were also blown away with no complaints-which let us tell you is not an easy task! Alisa took the time to put together a ceremony unique to us as a couple. She was so flexible with all of the personalities (and our families have a few big ones) and went above and beyond with all details.

ould not have been more warm and welcoming. The space is absolutely stunning and the photos/videos will wow you. I would take her advise and wear lower block heels, wedges or flats as to get some photos you do go off the ceremony space. My other piece of advice is that she tells your story so well, if you are writing your own vows, you can truly just write out the promises to want to make to one another. I had a little bit of story written out in the beginning of my vows that I ended up skipping because she has covered it all!

of Alisa was nothing short but exceptional! I can’t express how amazing everything about being there was.

uestionnaire and used those answers to create a script that felt so extremely personal and heartfelt. Alisa and Promise Ridge made a truly magical and dreamy experience that I will hold dear forever.

ct. The views off of the ridge are beautiful and all of the vendors Alisa works with are kind, helpful, and are so good at what they do. We are forever thankful to Promise Ridge for making our dream micro wedding come true!

emails. She crafted the most beautiful and heartfelt ceremony speech for our day, you would think she had known us for years. I don’t think there was a dry eye in the house. Promise Ridge was breathtaking. Pictures really do not do it justice. I was so nervous leading up to our day since we were not able to see Promise Ridge prior to our day, but everything went so smoothly and wonderfully. If anyone is considering a micro-wedding I would highly recommend Alisa and Promise Ridge.

mply put, she is a pleasure to work with and just a marvelous (and incredibly talented) human being. From the first phone call, she put us at ease about planning one of the most important days of our lives. Alisa captured the very essence of our 14-year relationship in a gorgeous and intimate ceremony, which speaks to her immense passion for her craft. Alisa’s philosophy on vow writing also completely and totally dissipated the pressure to write our own. In fact, it led us to sit down and candidly discuss our hopes for the future together and what we genuinely need from one another. On the day of the wedding, Alisa was a much-needed calming yet guiding presence. The forecast was dismal, but she went above and beyond by orchestrating the timing of the ceremony perfectly between storms and sneaking off to capture this gorgeous picture while we exchanged vows. As if this wasn’t enough, Alisa and her family were gracious and welcoming as we extended our celebration at their home. This review merely scratches the surface of why we can’t get over how flawless our wedding day was. Needless to say, we can’t recommend Alisa and Promise Ridge enough to any couple seeking a unique, meaningful, and unforgettable wedding day!

rything under control with the ceremony, the other vendors, and our families, which was reassuring on a day with so much going on. We kept reminding ourselves to not try to create the “perfect” day and put that extra stress on ourselves, but in hindsight we really could not have had a better day. Overall, we highly recommend Alisa and Promise Ridge.

e ceremony she crafted for us as well as her hospitality and kindness! Feeling very grateful we stumbled across Alisa and Promise Ridge. Feeling comfortable and calm before my wedding ceremony was the best feeling ever as it allowed my partner and I to focus on each other. Thanks so much Alisa for marrying us and joining in our celebration. xo

d. As a celebrant, Alisa could not have been better. She made the ceremony so personal to us and told the story of our journey perfectly. Everything about the venue was first class - the infinity deck, the pavilion, the breathtaking views, the photos (Dearly Beloved Weddings), the food (Chef Kara’s Kitchen), the music (Penn Strings), the florist (Ruby Rivers Floral), and the service. There was not one thing we came away with and said “we wish that was better.” If you are considering using Alisa and this venue, do not even hesitate. We strongly recommend Promise Ridge, Alisa, and the other vendors we mentioned. We are so thankful to Alisa, her father and everyone who made our day unforgettable.

ect way the end one chapter and start the next! We are so fortunate to have been able to share our day with Alisa! We so happy with the brilliant ceremony she was able to give!

father, a wonderful man who conveyed the warmth and overall good vibes that I would say are what set Promise Ridge apart from all other venues. I felt so at peace when he and I spoke, it may have seemed like a small thing to him, but to me it was huge. The grounds were pristine and tastefully decorated; understated in so much as they accentuated the majestic natural beauty of the surrounding land, while still standing alone as beautiful. There is no shortage of amazing photographs of Promise Ridge, have a look for yourself, but none of them do this place justice. It's a sight to behold. As a celebrant, Alisa was eloquent, dignified, and powerful; her words and delivery reflected the time she spent getting to know my wife and I. We will never forget the beautiful vows we shared, and that is one reason we'll be forever grateful to Alisa. The weather on our wedding day was, to the untrained eye, not great; with rain and fog rolling across the mountains, but the lush canopy of the trees, some strategic deployment of umbrellas, and the good vibes abounding, we had a perfect wedding day, with pictures that truly boggle the mind. Alisa is prompt, professional, capable and honest. The venue is clean, intimate and aesthetically beautiful. Simply put, Promise Ridge a magical place. We are eternally grateful to Alisa and to the Promise Ridge team. You should have your wedding there.

or. It was expertly composed and yet very personal to us Fast forward to our wedding day and Alisa was professional, kind and a great calming presence. We could tell we were in good hands immediately and the ceremony itself did not disappoint! She conducted an impeccable ceremony that was so smooth you would’ve thought we had been rehearsing it for weeks. After the ceremony, we had swathes of guests remark on how great Alisa was and how it was the best ceremony they had ever witnessed. We could not be more thankful that we had Alisa officiate our special day and could not recommend her more!!

et up in her backyard and is the most gorgeous ceremony space for an intimate wedding. Alisa goes above and beyond to make you feel comfortable on your big day while making it seem so effortless. Her whole team along with the vendors she suggests are some of the nicest people in the business. We’re so incredibly happy and grateful to have found her, our wedding was better than I could’ve ever imagined.

estions to answer and used our answers to weave together the dreamiest rendition of our love story. It was absolutely magical. Our guests are still raving about how touching and captivating her storytelling was. One family member said Alisa didn’t even appear to be reading from a script but rather seemed to just freely tell our story as if she had been there for every step of our relationship. Prior to our wedding I had researched her on social media so I was familiar with her work and had pretty high expectations after seeing what an amazing job she did with previous ceremonies but she exceeded all of my hopes and expectations. Our wedding was even better than I ever could have imagined and we will be forever grateful. If you’re looking for a unique ceremony with all the feels and one that you and your guests will never forget, you have to go with Alisa!

ask for and felt it was made by someone we knew rather than some cookie cutter pieced together thing. The ceremony space itself is just...woah! Spectacular. We had a microwedding of 20 people and they raved about the space and food. We had the sushi, charcuterie, creme brûlée cake and bubbly and it did not disappoint. Every detail was planned and graciously choreographed. My wedding looked like it came from an Anthropologie style magazine. Alisa has a gift beyond the physical realm of weddings and this place can only be described as magical. I am SO thankful I choose Alisa at Promise Ridge.

all my pre-wedding jitters immediately, and she truly made sure that every detail was taken care of so that we didn't have to worry about anything the day of. The ceremony itself was a beautiful and personalized expression of my love story with my husband. All my guests could not stop complimenting the ceremony and the ceremony space.

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completely aligned with our values and we couldn’t be happier with the overall theme and the way she incorporated so many personal stories and elements of our lives. It truly felt like she knew us our entire relationship and it showed through to our guests. We received so many compliments on the ceremony about how truly personal it was to us. Throughout the whole experience from the embryonic planning stages to the day of our wedding, Alisa was always accessible. She provided detailed, thorough information about all the aspects of our special day, answered every question, email, or phone call in a very timely fashion and was always willing to offer sage advice when we needed it. Her dedication and skill made our wedding so much easier to plan and she went the extra mile in so many ways both big and small that made our day that much more perfect. We are so incredibly thankful for all the hard work and time she put into our wedding, and are so happy that we found her and Promise Ridge. It is such a stunning property, beautifully ensconced in the splendor of the Poconos Mountains, yet so easily accessible! We could not have imagined a better place to get married or a better person to marry us! From the bottom of our hearts, thank you so much Alisa!

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& concerns, giving great personal suggestions & recommendations. She truly takes all the worry & stress away! On the day of our wedding, Nov 8th, Alisa greeted us with a huge smile in her driveway & warmly welcomed us into her home. Her backyard transformed into a mountain side oasis surrounded by stunning views and the chic style of the infinity deck, living wall & dinner/cocktail pavilion truly took my breath away. Alisa’s style is 👌. She is a true artist & storyteller putting together a touching one of a kind ceremony telling our unique love story. It is absolutely no surprise she is gaining attention (even New York Times ! ) and she deserves all the success! I would 100% recommend choosing Alisa & Promise Ridge and we hope to renew our vowels here, years from now, when we are old and gray :)

s were so personal and special, it was everything and more we could have ever hoped for. Don't hesitate to hire her. We promise you won't regret it!

125-guest wedding, I instantly felt a sense of comfort and knew we were making the right decision to work with her, not only as our celebrant but as venue host for our micro wedding at Promise Ridge. The thought of getting married in someone’s backyard at first sounded intimidating and I was concerned it wouldn’t hold as much grandeur as our original vision. However, I promise you Alisa’s venue space is beyond anything you could imagine. As soon as you walk through the arbor your heart will skip a beat as you’re instantly swept off to a dream land. Every detail is considered, the personal touches are stunning, and the backdrop of the mountains is picture-perfect. Alisa’s ceremony was pure magic. She perfectly depicted our love story and delivered a truly heartfelt and engaging ceremony for us and our 17 wedding guests that hit every emotion – she brought my 10-year old stepdaughter to (happy) tears. Alisa’s unique approach is incomparable and she embraced our need to host a virtual streaming component of our ceremony for my husband’s family in Canada, incorporating this seamlessly. As I reflect on our experience and wedding day, I’m left feeling as if I’ve been friends with Alisa for years, when in actuality I’ve spent 3 hours with her. Her personalized style and gentle demeanor made us feel as if we were the only couple she was working with, knowing full well she is busy managing celebrations for many others. In the end, Alisa gave us the best gift - the ability to spend our wedding day genuinely in the moment enjoying love while she took care of the rest. This has been a truly unique year for weddings and as a result we thought we weren’t going to be able to have our dream wedding. However, I can confidently say Alisa and her venue gave us an even better dream wedding, one we never could have imagined on our own.

ng presence. Promise Ridge is breathtaking, the pictures do not do it justice, as soon I walked in, I was blown away. A beautiful celebrant and a beautiful venue. Alisa made this day everything I dreamed and more and I will forever be grateful for that.

she reassured us that even during a pandemic, we will have a beautiful ceremony. Alisa was in depth and organized with everything leading up to the actual ceremony. The morning of the wedding it was raining and I received a message saying that our ceremony would be under the pavilion. She sent us videos of other ceremonies under the pavilion and reassured us that our ceremony would be perfect no matter the weather. My husband and I never saw the venue before the ceremony in person, but seeing pictures online we knew it was going to be even more stunning in person. We had friends and family watch via facebook live during the ceremony and they all raved about how beautiful the views were and that it was a complete vibe. Without Alisa this day would not have been everything we dreamed of. We are forever grateful for her and she will always have a special place in our hearts. We are now forever friends!

e for not only us, but our children. We received many compliments from guests noting the amazing ceremony and the beautiful view!

as even better than we imagined and our friends and family cannot stop talking about how it was the best and most unique wedding they have ever been to. If you are considering a microwedding, Promise Ridge and Alisa are a must!!

icrowedding at Promise Ridge. She immediately put all of us at ease and clearly explained every step of the event - a necessity when you are having a rehearsal-less wedding. Her voice is somehow both calming AND enthusiastic. We wanted a ceremony that was not religious but still gave a deep reverence for the commitment we were about to share, and she delivered. I cannot possibly picture a different or better ceremony for the two of us. We adore you, Alisa, and whenever you start your second career reading audiobooks I will listen to every one! :)

tening during the ceremony! We held the ceremony and reception at her microwedding venue, Promise Ridge, which is the most intimate and stunning outdoor location. Alisa made sure every part of our day ran smoothly from the first look to cleanup. She even captured special moments for us on her Iphone and shared them with us at the end of the night. We cannot say enough good things about Alisa and our wedding at Promise Ridge. Tabi & Jesse

ceremony to perfection. She is indeed the Michael Jordan of celebrants.

utiful location. She is very king and accommodate my marriage within the time frame I wanted even though she has a major wedding right after us. Words can't describe how I feel about my whole event. She made the most important and memorable day of my life a huge success. She made sure that everything was flawless. To sum it up few words, It is Magical, Dreamy, Flawless and everything you want and beyond.

g. On the day of our wedding it rained, Alisa called us the morning of to discuss 3 different options of where to have the ceremony given the weather conditions. She immediately made us feel at ease with whatever option we chose and assured us it would be a beautiful turnout regardless of anything . We chose to have our ceremony moved under the paviliion and it was the most beautifully staged ceremony space we have ever seen. The views were absolutely breathtaking! Our ceremony was one of of kind, created specifically for my husband and I. It felt as if Alisa had been a close friend for years and was able to deliver our story in the most beautiful way. Alisa is truly gifted as what she does. Her soul is beautiful and energy is absolutely radiant! Our experience at promise ridge was dreamlike and seemed as if it were a fairytale come to life. We will forever be grateful to Alisa for giving us the most beautiful day and a new appreciation for rainy days!

a ceremony space. Our ceremony was last week with 16 guests and everyone said it was such a personal and lovely ceremony. One called it "unbearably adorable and absolutely beautiful." My cousin was surprised we didn't know her beforehand! Alisa was able to zero in on what made our relationship special, and we also got a written copy of the whole ceremony the next day. I can't recommend her highly enough.

he created for us was so personalized and heartfelt it felt like a dream come true. She is an absolute lovely person to work with and made the whole marriage process such a breeze even though we planned our entire wedding within the timeframe of a month, and during Covid. There was absolutely no stress on our parts when it came to planning the ceremony because she is so good at nailing everything and planning the perfect ceremony that is unique to every couple. If you want a truly memorable and heartfelt, personalized ceremony, look no further than Alisa Tongg.

would not be able to have our dream wedding. After researching outdoor wedding venues I came across Promise Ridge and instantly fell in love with the views from the mountain ridge to the living wall and all of the plants! The most stunning venue. I fell even more in love with Promise Ridge and knew this was the place I wanted to get married was after talking to Alisa for the first time. She is hands down one of the nicest people I have ever worked with! I HIGHLY suggest Alisa to any couple who wants a personal, meaningful ceremony that will make you laugh, welt up with tears, and feel the love! The wedding we had at Promise Ridge was our dream wedding! I can never thank Alisa enough for helping us make our wedding day as perfect as it was!

emony had many of us in tears as her version of our love story was a perfect depiction of us and our journey. Alisa created a fairytale for us and even after it's over, we still can't believe it's real. Promise Ridge allowed us to spend an evening focused solely on love and the exciting new journey we're taking on. It is breathtaking, intimate and so intentional with every little detail. We couldn't have asked for a better celebrant or venue! You will be blown away by everything Alisa has to offer!

enues to get married at. My only wish is that we stayed for dinner and got to be there during blue hour! Loved every moment.

how do you plan a wedding in a pandemic?!" melt-downs. In person, she is an absolute goddess with a calm and grounding presence that made our families feel welcomed and inspired the day of our wedding. Our ceremony was full of special moments that reflected who we are as individuals and as a couple. Alisa truly cares about her work, and that's evident in everything she does. Nothing felt rushed, pressured, or inauthentic about our experience working with her.  I would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a celebrant. And if you are lucky enough to hold your gathering at Promise Ridge, you will be dreaming about your wedding for a long, long time (I know I will)!!

on for us. If you're even considering having a microwedding at Promise Ridge, I'm here to tell you--do it. Not only is it the most beautiful location, you can tell that Alisa truly cares about every single couple that walks through her doors. She was so sweet, attentive, and seemed genuinely excited for us to be getting married on her property. And the ceremony! I couldn't have written more heartfelt words myself. My husband and I were both crying, and we're not the crying type. I couldn't imagine a more perfect, intimate, personalized, and beautiful way to marry my best friend. Thank you thank you thank you Alisa!!!

aken to write our ceremony truly Showed and we had a wedding to remember thanks to Alisa. I feel reviews could never put into words how grateful we are for her because she made our day that much more special. Thank you Alisa, you have a gift💕

e’s property is immaculate. Alisa is welcoming, down to earth and truly wants to make your wedding day special!

ce we saw the photos of Promise Ridge we emailed Alisa right away to book our wedding date. The venue was beautiful and Alisa was able to follow the current CDC recommendations while still making our wedding intimate and memorable. The ceremony she prepared was perfect. She is an amazing officiant that had both me and my fiance in tears before we even got to our vows. Hearing our story through her reminded us of all of the love and adventure we had been through together. I couldn't have asked for a better wedding.

uple. My husband and I were one of the many couples who had their original wedding plans derailed by COVID-19. When looking for a new, safe way to hold a small ceremony, we stumbled upon Alisa at Promise Ridge. We are so thankful to have found her, and the venue! From a business perspective, she was incredibly responsive and had all the information we needed organized and available to us upfront. Any small questions we had were promptly addressed. The ceremony she crafted was perfectly suited to us. Our guests were surprised by how unique and personalized it was. It made for what felt like a very true union of us as individuals. The ceremony and reception space were absolutely gorgeous as well. There was plenty of space to get ready, to take beautiful, varied photographs, and mingle afterwards. A note about COVID: Alisa took the time to make sure everything was cleaned. She kept fans running and windows open in the changing space for circulation. For the ceremony, she stood off to the side instead of in-between us to maintain social distance. If there is a silver lining to the pandemic, it's that you realize what vendors truly care about you and your family's well-being, and Alisa took all precautions necessary without feeling like we were in a health crisis. Everything felt very normal.

ustic. We weren't exactly sure what a micro wedding entailed, but after speaking with Alisa, we quickly realized that Promise Ridge and everything Alisa offers was meant for us. Alisa was very helpful when we first reached out to her. She was funny, personable, bubbly and very well spoken. We knew that a small, intimate wedding was personally the right choice for us to begin with but talking with Alisa helped us solidify that decision. After we set a date, Alisa worked with us every step of the way to make sure we got everything we wanted out of the night. She always gave us honest opinions, recommendations and suggestions - all of which made our micro wedding the perfection that it was. You are blindly trusting her to make your night perfect and she most certainly delivers. Alisa does it all just so you don’t have to - she does everything from the planning to the decorating to the officiating (it’s worth noting that our ceremony was BEAUTIFUL.. so well-written, meaningful and intimate) AND she plays event coordinator to make sure your time spent there flows nicely. You can tell she enjoys providing all guests with awe and happiness as well as peace of mind for the bride and groom. Her experience really shines in every way. Everyone who attended our wedding (including us) were beyond impressed with this venue and how our micro wedding played out. The pictures that you can find online are stunning but do not do the venue justice - the scenery is absolutely breathtaking in person. We had a sunset ceremony combined with the prettiest overlook of the mountains. If you enjoy the outdoors, you will not find a nicer venue!! Our guests all had the same question which was how did we find this place and our photographer (who had never been there previously) kept saying how she loved it there and wanted to photograph more weddings there. There is so much potential for great pictures left and right. To any couple out there debating on having a micro wedding here, at Promise Ridge, in comparison to a bigger wedding, we will say this - this wedding day was truly about us. In every way. We have both been a part of weddings where the bride and groom are preoccupied with anything and everything wedding related except for what the day should be about - them. And then they look back on that day and it was all a blur. If you choose to get married here, you will have the special day that all couples deserve. There is no worrying, no people pleasing and no stress. Your limited guests that are attending are the true people you choose, who love and support you. It is safe to say that when we look back on our wedding day, we will always be happy with our choice in Promise Ridge for these very reasons. You won’t regret choosing this venue!!

e, our wedding was perfection. Do yourself a favor and hire her immediately!

were able to personalize the day to what we wanted. Alisa took time to get to know us and wrote an amazing ceremony for us that was personal, heartfelt, and captured exactly how my husband and I felt about each other. After the ceremony we had a delicious happy hour, followed by a scrumptious cake. The whole experience was made better by a magical setting that Alisa has created in her backyard. We couldn't have been happier with the whole experience and would wholeheartedly recommend Alisa and Promise Ridge for anyone searching for a personalized, micro wedding.

he whole space was let alone the views. Alisa was helpful and insightful from start to finish. She was able to help with every little question we had especially at a time of a lot of uncertainty. Arriving at the venue on my wedding day I had very little to worry about. The flow of the event we customized from start to finish was seamless. Alisa has a way with words that with knock you out of your seats. The way she captured us as a couple and as a family was outstanding. Guests were commenting all night on her ability to portray us so well. My dad, who was full of nerves and tearful at times, comments on her peaceful and calming nature and how it breathed into the entire ceremony. The promise ridge far exceeded our expectations and we couldn’t recommend a better venue and celebrant to share your special day with.

set pretty high. Promise Ridge pole vaulted so far above my expectations, to heights that I didn't know a wedding could reach. Heck, a guest even told us that Promise Ridge "shattered [his] expectations for weddings." I found Alisa Tongg and her elegantly curated backyard venue out of sheer luck on an Instagram search with the hashtag "microwedding". My husband and I dreamt of a teeny wedding but still craved the thrill of the outdoors blended with an elegant dinner--something where we didn't have to rush, pretend that we love dancing, or ask my 82 year-old father-in-law to hike up a mountain. Promise Ridge somehow blended all of our desires and more. It's rare to find a place that makes you smile every time you turn your head. Sure, the beautiful mountains are breathtaking. But if you keep looking, there's the pavilion with custom tables, cement floor with the gold Delaware Water Gap etched into it, and the most spectacular chandeliers. There's the living wall with plants cascading down the backdrop of our vows (so nice to not have to go crazy with a flower budget because of this). There's the Spanish moss installation. The mural room. The string lights. Down to the fork, each detail is so thought out that I knew I was in good hands. Everywhere you turn, and every work of Alisa's customized ceremony, is so intentional and specific that you'll think the space was just created for you and your spouse. I didn't have to go into work mode and take over producing an event; the professionals at Promise Ridge are masterful event planners that make their guests feel loved. Another thing that I know too well from my work is that it's one thing to run great events when things go smoothly, it's another to run great events when things are not as smooth. A global pandemic delayed our wedding. Promise Ridge was excellent and open with communication the entire time, and made our guests feel welcomed and safe during our rescheduled date, abiding by excellent health standards. Look, truth be told, even if I got married in a paper bag in my backyard, I'm sure I would have talked about my wedding for years. But the fact that I got to host some of my nearest and dearest at Promise Ridge means that I know that they ALL will be talking about this wedding for years. It wasn't just a celebration of my husband and me. Promise Ridge made it a celebration for all of us.

to take full advantage of the amazing venue. It was pouring an hour before our ceremony but the rain cleared and we were able to have our ceremony in front of the living wall, the steam coming up from the base of the valley gave us a stunning backdrop for photos. Her unique ability to make everything special made our very tiny wedding very special. The love that radiates from her is really a special thing, there is no one like her, she helped my wedding dreams come true. I cannot recommend her enough.

fe together with those closest to us. While searching wedding venues, Promise Ridge came up and immediately spoke to us. I will admit that I am extremely detail oriented and very much a planner so not being able to view Promise Ridge prior to our wedding day was difficult for me, however, we took a leap of faith and it was the best decision that we have ever made. The setting is gorgeous. The pictures online are beautiful but do not even do it justice! Everything from the views, landscaping, furniture and finishes are extremely elegant and feel luxurious. Alisa is pure magic. There is no other way to describe her. You feel as if you have known her forever after your first conversation. She is a master storyteller and our ceremony was written in such a way that it told our love story and also involved those in attendance. We opted to extend our time at Promise Ridge to include Lite Bites in the pavilion and a cake cutting ceremony. Everything was amazing! Every last detail was organized perfectly and Alisa made sure that the event ran smoothly from start to finish. I even had a request for a gluten free option for the lite bites and Alisa was more than happy to make a special plate for my friend. Our wedding day was magical because of Alisa and the enchanting paradise that she has created at Promise Ridge. If you are considering having an event here I urge you to do it. It was the best day of our lives. ❤️

re perfect. We were so nervous at first but Alisa was so helpful ensuring that our day flowed smoothly. The venue itself is gorgeous, I am so thankful that we found her and this venue!

ire wedding planning process she helped with every detail including where to stay, choosing a photographer, and choosing a florist. I can't express enough how happy I am to have chosen Alisa Tongg and Promise Ridge for our day.

tely felt perfect. If you love nature and appreciate the outdoors and plants, you'll be captivated by the magical space she has made for microweddings. The design and mountain views create the perfect atmosphere and look beautiful in photos. Alisa was friendly, helpful, patient, and very responsive from the first time I contacted her and throughout the entire year before my wedding. She crafted a genuine, emotional ceremony that shared and celebrated our unique story. It solidified our bond and helped us feel the weight of our personal vows to each other. Our guests were incredibly moved and repeatedly commented on what a special, meaningful ceremony and reception it was. If your union with your partner is truly the most important aspect of your wedding, hiring Alisa will help you focus on that. And, because I always felt I could trust her good judgment and taste, Alisa also helped me find great floral and photography vendors whom she had previously worked with. I am SO grateful I trusted her with such an important moment in my life!

it justice. It's an absolutely breathtaking venue. Alisa was such a gracious hostess. Our families fell in love with her because that's how immediate and personal she makes your time there feel. We can't imagine our wedding having been any other way.

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r wedding day for all the years to come. Thank you, Alisa! You are meant to do what you do!