Castleton is a wonderful place to have your wedding. They are not a hotel or country club, that happens to do weddings; they actually specialize in weddings and functions, and because of that they give you personalized service and attention, an...d really know what they are doing. I looked at 37 wedding venues before choosing Castleton. Yes, you heard me right- 37! So you know it has to be good. Luckily because I had my wedding on a Sunday, I had the venue to myself and was able to use the whole room. It holds up to 500 people so they were afraid it might look empty with my numbers (180 guests), but it actually looked great, and to me was so much more preferable than the way a divider looks. The first day I toured at Castleton, Stephanie showed us around, and from the beginning I loved her. She was just so warm and helpful. She continued to be amazing throughout the year leading up to my wedding- never getting sick of my emails, always welcoming questions and assistance, and always accommodating and easygoing. She ended up being the hostess the day-of my wedding and did an outstanding job under tough circumstances. I really wanted an outdoor wedding ceremony for my August wedding, and unfortunately there was a chance of showers on my day. We ended up going outside for ceremony, and although it did drizzle a little towards the end of it, it was not too bad. Stephanie let us wait until half an hour before the ceremony to make the call (because the florist needed the heads up to set up) and she was on the ball and professional the whole time, never letting her stress show. She really ran her butt off the whole day and worked so hard to ensure everything went smoothly. What impressed me even more is how young she is and how well she can manage weddings at her age. Dawn was often more business-like and curt when we communicated. My mom was unhappy with some of the extra charges she tried to tack on, as well. Be aware that you could sign your contract with the meal prices for one year and that those meal prices go up annually. Donna, who I communicated with less frequently, was easy to deal with and professional. One of the pluses at Castleton is that up-lights are included. The food at Castleton ranges from very good to great. The penne pasta appetizer with garlic-pesto cream sauce was delicious, as was the brownie sundae. The salmon was also excellent. The prime rib varied from person to person- some people had better cuts than others. Despite us moving around rapidly to different locations for photos during the cocktail hour, they did a great job of following us with the hors d’oeuvres, which were all very tasty, as well. From what I experienced the drinks were great, too. I think Castleton’s greatest asset is their grounds; they are so well manicured and maintained. The flowers are just beautiful and the grass is so green. It really makes for gorgeous pictures. The lobby is also really nice with the piano and waterfall and flowers. The function hall is pretty, but not spectacular. It can definitely be dressed up, though, with the right linens, flowers, and decorations. With the affordability of the venue, you should have some money left over to do this. Some areas inside look a little dated, such as the bridal suite, but they are starting to re-vamp things, and recently re-did their main sign and awning. Overall, Castleton is really affordable for the food, service, and beauty of the venue.