As a 50-something couple planning a smaller wedding on a budget, we were looking for a venue that would still make our day feel elegant, special, and memorable — and the Coral Ball...room at the Days Hotel by Wyndham absolutely delivered.
Ultimately, we had 43 guests, and somehow the space still felt lively, glamorous, and magical all day long. The modern hotel glam atmosphere, blue uplighting, beautiful ballroom decor, and thoughtful layout made the reception feel much larger than it actually was while still keeping the intimate feel we wanted.
The ceremony space was beautifully partitioned from the ballroom, which created a lovely reveal for guests afterward. The white and silver chair coverings tied everything together perfectly, and the floral setup at the altar looked stunning.
One of the highlights of the entire experience was working with Lauren, the maître d’, and her team. She truly acted as both maître d’ and day-of coordinator. While I was getting ready, she coordinated vendors, guided the ceremony order, ensured our florist, string trio, DJ, and videographer were exactly where they needed to be, and even helped elderly family members get comfortably seated. Knowing someone competent and caring was handling everything allowed me to actually enjoy my wedding day.
When we arrived at the ballroom for the reception after our DJ entrance, I was blown away by how beautifully Lauren and her team incorporated our personalized decor with the hotel’s decor. The sweetheart table especially looked incredible and perfectly matched our color scheme. The entire room looked cohesive, elegant, and dreamy.
The food was another huge success. Cocktail hour featured an impressive variety of hot and cold stations, hors d’oeuvres, cheeses, breads, vegetables, pasta, and buffet selections. The mini spanakopitas and mini reubens were guest favorites. Dinner was delicious — my husband and I had the grilled NY strip steak, which was cooked perfectly. The trays of mini desserts passed around with the cake topped off the dinner perfectly. Guests also appreciated that vegan and vegetarian meals were thoughtfully accommodated. Additionally, our package included a night owl snack offering, which was available for the guests upon leaving the reception. The snack included mini-hoagies and mini-pizzas, as well as cold drinks, all of which were perfect for the ride home or a late-night snack.
The bartender and wait staff were also wonderful and attentive throughout the evening.
We did have one small hiccup involving table numbering and seating placement for my parents’ table. Lauren did try to accommodate us once the issue was discovered, but because guests were already seated, we ultimately decided to leave things as they were to avoid confusion. Thankfully, it worked fine in the end and did not impact the overall experience.
Overall, we truly could not have asked for a more beautiful wedding day. If you are looking for a venue that is ideal for a smaller wedding but still gives you the elegance and atmosphere of a much larger event, I would absolutely recommend the Coral Ballroom at the Days Hotel by Wyndham.