Diamond Mills Hotel & Saugerties Steamboat Co.

ent above and beyond to make sure we were happy. We would absolutely recommend this venue to any couple looking for a wonderful wedding experience!

zing. She answered everyone of my emails and million of questions. She set up our wedding venue exactly how I envisioned. Our wedding day and every day leading up to it was nothing but amazing. From the initial meeting to the food tasting to the day of our wedding everything went perfect. The food on our wedding day was exceptional, we had so many guest compliment that. The venue itself is just so beautiful. The staff at the hotel was nothing but accommodating. We had the best day ever and the best decision we made was getting married at Diamond Mills. My husband and I can’t wait to have dinner in the tavern again over the summer! We can’t thank you guys enough for an amazing day!

llic and incredibly romantic - the perfect setting for a wedding. The food is delicious and very reasonably priced for all you get - but the best part is the wonderful staff and wedding coordinator Bethany Boyce whose title could easily be fairy godmother. I guarantee she will make all your wedding dreams come true. I truly could not recommend this place enough and I am so grateful that my husband and I found them - our wedding day will always hold a special place in my heart and I owe many thanks to Diamond Mills.

answered with a warm, yet professional, quick reply. Any issues that arose were handled promptly, and we were completely satisfied with the assistance we received. They are wonderful, dedicated people, and were a true pleasure to work with. Other things I appreciated about our experience with Diamond Mills, and why I would recommend it: The venue is so adaptable to the size of your wedding. Whether you want a cozy, intimate reception or a big, loud one, they have the space or they can scale it down. The food is exceptional. From the simplest menu selections to the most elaborate, their offerings are unique, delicious, and presented beautifully (I’m still dreaming about the short rib). The hotel is beautiful, comfortable, and so convenient. The bathroom floors are heated! Our guests loved staying there. The Tavern was also a perfect location for our rehearsal dinner, and again the menu was so customizable. The selections all sounded so great, it was hard to narrow it down. As I now know from experience: your wedding WILL fly by. Nothing can prepare you for how quickly the weekend/the day goes, so remember that nothing is more valuable than your time. Spend as much of it as you can enjoying your wedding. Diamond Mills was so convenient for us and our guests. And lastly, the waterfall is undeniably magical.

e- none of them made us feel unique or special (and let's be honest, when it comes to your wedding you want it to be exactly that) until we met with Brianne. She made us feel so comfortable, patiently gave us a tour while we asked lots of questions and took lots of pictures, and showed us how many things could be customized to suit our wishes. She was quick to respond to follow up emails and sent us an enthusiastic congratulations when we booked our date. We knew that this was the perfect place for us. Leading up to the wedding, working with Bethany was dream. She is incredibly organized, attentive to detail, and professional. Bethany was in constant communication with us. She never seemed overwhelmed or bothered by our questions and requests and always got back to us with a quick reply. We presented several challenges as we booked both the Tavern and the Steamboat Company for our special day, only to complicate it by having it in the middle of winter. The team was on it! They made sure fireplaces were lit, heat was turned up, and coats were checked. They worked hard to set up our decor- we didn't need much, the venues are already gorgeous on their own- and make sure everything was perfect. There was not a single moment where I felt stressed or worried about everything getting set up how we wanted it. During the reception, Bethany did a great job at keeping everything on schedule. Dinner was amazing, the cake came out perfect, and we really got to enjoy our wedding the way it should be- not focused on the timeline and making sure our guests were being attended to. We could trust that that was all being done for us. Bethany is one of the most genuine people I have had the pleasure of working with. I could not recommend Diamond Mills enough. Even our guests are still, a month later, talking about the fabulous venue and how great our wedding was! I truly believe that I would not have had even close to an experience as amazing as this if we had chosen any other venue.

e everything fun! I almost wish I could do it again lol PS the cake and food was so good, I will be dreaming about it the rest of my life!

thin our budget even more difficult. We came across Diamond Mills while spending a weekend in the area for Octoberfest. We stopped by the venue and was introduced to Brianne who was cheerful, warm and easy to speak with. After sitting down with Brianne and taking a tour of the venue, we knew this was the place where we wanted to get married. We loved coming back to Diamond Mills meet with Bethany and Brianne, they made wedding planning so easy and believe it or not - FUN! There is something to be said if the groom isn't even complaining about going to the venue for meetings. We are OBSESSED with the food at the Tavern. We lived for the wedding tastings. Brianne and Bethany was super sweet on the fact that we kept coming back to Diamond Mills to indulge ourselves with tastings. Everthing tasted amazing. Our wedding night was phenomenal!! We got married at the Tavern followed by a reception in the dining room. The staff was top notch!! All my guests were well taken care of with exceptional service. I'm still receiving compliments on how amazing the food was at our wedding. Wedding planning can be a very stressful time but we totally lucked out working with awesome people like Brianne and Bethany and the rest of the Diamond Mills staff who gave us such an incredible experience filled with nothing but awesome memories throughout our planning process. We were so impressed by the team early on that I recommended the venue to my sister who was already engaged and also was having trouble locating a venue. my sister decided to also get married at Diamond Mills in the ballroom the same year! Brianne, Bethanny and the Diamond Mills staff have been such a huge blessing to our family and we can't thank them enough for everything.

of rustic yet formal. Brianne and Bethany were the absolute best to work with, both so down to earth and personable. They worked with us to make sure we stayed within budget and still had tons of options for food, drink, setup and times. Our ceremony was inside upstairs since it was a tad too windy, but the foliage was absolutely stunning the first weekend of November for pictures. It was a little chilly outside, but they had a fire going on the inside fireplace that kept it cozy and everyone flocked to. The cocktail hour was downstairs, and the reception was upstairs again. The room and layout were rearranged so quickly, and the wait staff were so friendly and helpful. We had a buffet style dinner and it worked out perfectly, the food was amazingggg! Later on, we had a fire outside where guests could cuddle up with blankets and had s’mores. Our timeline all day and night was spot on as Brianne coordinated with our DJ to keep everything on track. Overall best day of our lives and we are so happy that we chose SSCo. as our venue!

most stressful details seem possible. I honestly didn’t have a single worry on the day of my wedding. Guests and vendors actually commented on “how unusually calm” I was compared to other brides on their wedding days. The food was absolutely perfect. Both Bethany and Brianne were incredibly responsive, answering last minute questions and e mails. Diamond Mills is becoming a very popular wedding venue and appears booked more than it’s not, but the attention you get from the staff at Diamond Mills makes you feel like your wedding is the only one that’s important. This is an incredibly hard to find and desired quality. Guests are still raving about the experience they had at our wedding at Diamond Mills.

us with all the planning throughout the year and was with us on our wedding day. She just made everything so much easier for us. The staff at DM were all very helpful and great to work with and we're happy we chose this venue. The venue is a beautiful space and with the Esopus Creek waterfall right there it really added to everything. Our guests loved it too and kept asking, "how did you find this place??". The food is 5+ stars. Throughout the year we visited Saugerties several times so we ate at the tavern quite a few times and the food is delicious, we've eaten breakfast and lunch here. We felt we were in goods with the food for our wedding..and we were! Our guests enjoyed all the food at our wedding, from our cocktail hour options to dinner to dessert. We had our rehearsal dinner at the tavern and that was also very enjoyable. We also loved our red velvet wedding cake! Is it bad luck to eat the top layer now instead of our 1 year anniversary?? I really want to. This is a great place for all events. Our experience was beyond what we could have imagined and are extremely happy with how everything went that day. Thank you to the DM!!! You will forever hold a place in our hearts.

in Saugerties and was familiar with Diamond Mills so that helped me be able to have my vision. Bethany was there with us for every step, worry, concern, change in plans. She was there for us and reassuring every want we had was attended to. I’m truly sad our is over, mainly because I miss Bethany so much. You’ll never have a more reassuring team then at Diamond Mills. And did I mention the photos come out amazing!!!

ew of the waterfall is breathtaking and the interior is beautiful. The staff was fabulous especially, Bethany the event coordinator. She couldn't have been friendlier and more professional. She went above and beyond to ensure everything was how we envisioned. All of our guests raved about the food from the cocktail hors d'oeuvres to dessert. So many of our guests told us that it was the best wedding they have ever been to. We couldn't be happier with how everything turned out!

definitely does not lack photo ops. Not only do you have all these benefits, the food is DELICIOUS. Even the cake, which was beautiful. I highly highly recommend it. If you want your dream wedding but don't want to sell your kidney for it, Diamond Mills is the perfect place.

the flawless execution day of --- Diamond Mills came through beyond our dreams. We are both from the area and were looking for a venue that could offer incredible views of the Hudson Valley, top-notch service and food that would wow our guests. We got all that and more at the Diamond Mills. Bethany and Brianne created a customized package for us, ensuring that everything from getting ready with mimosas in the morning to our after party in the Tavern was seamless and stress free. If you are looking for the perfect Hudson Valley wedding venue, Diamond Mills is it!

met and spoke with Bethany, Brianne, and the wonderful staff at Diamond Mills, that just solidified it. We worked with Bethany over the past year to plan our dream wedding and she is seriously incredible. I shocked all my family and friends with how calm I stayed through this entire process, but honestly, so much of that was due to Bethany! She has been so responsive, helpful, organized, and supportive throughout this process. The wedding weekend went off without a hitch and that is all thanks to the amazing staff of Diamond Mills. My guests couldn't stop raving about the stunning views and beautiful venue. Not to mention the FOOD! My husband and I are pretty big foodies so this was a big one for us- and Diamond Mills more than delivered. Hands down the best wedding food I've ever had, a sentiment shared by tons of our guests. We can't thank Bethany and the entire staff of Diamond Mills for giving us the best day of our lives! I only wish we could do it all over again!

nd a lot was included (ex: catering, the cake, etc.)

so lots of our guests came for the weekend. Bethany and Brianne are seriously top notch! Our wedding was everything we wanted and so much more!

re plentiful and delicious. The cake was gorgeous and the desserts high end. Bethany (the event coordinator) attended to every possible detail. The staff was top-notch ! I am a school teacher and I hardly ever give an E+...it has to be phenomenal to earn that grade...I am happy to give Diamond Mills an E+.

s?" (We'd had a great experience while we were there, from the breathtaking views to the stellar service). After one meeting with Brianne (the only venue meeting we ever had), we were eager and excited to secure our wedding at the Tavern for 9/22. We felt like we were in great hands from that initial meeting, and we were right. After meeting Bethany, our confidence only grew - the two of them together are a magical dream team! They were so accessible, knowledgeable, and reliable. Each email or question was handled with the utmost care, and every detail accounted for. Not to mention, they ensured everything went SEAMLESSLY day-of! They perfectly realized our vision for the Tavern for our wedding, and I am in awe of how amazing everything came out. It's obvious how talented and passionate these two ladies are. Regarding the venue itself, I can't tell you how many people commented about how beautiful it was, especially the view overlooking the falls. The service at DM was also exceptional. Every staff member we've encountered there has been so friendly and accommodating. And then there's the food... SO delicious! We knew to expect this after dining there and having a subsequent tasting, but they really blew us away on the big day, and everything tasted even better than we'd remembered. We cannot wait to return to DM next year for our anniversary, if not sooner! We cannot thank Bethany and Brianne enough for helping us pull off the wedding of our dreams!! THANK YOU!!

ny went above and beyond for us to assure that every detail of the day would be perfect, which it was! They are experts at their jobs, and their passion is evident! Our reception was in the main ballroom, which was a beautiful choice! The staff that evening was beyond attentive, and we’ve heard time and time again from our guests that the service was better than anything they’d received elsewhere! There are so many picture perfect spots to do wedding photos, and the hotel was great too for the overnight stay! Thank you for making our wedding perfect! We couldn’t have asked for anything more spectacular!!

ghout the night. Everyone said they had a great time! Our coordinator, Bethany, was truly amazing from start to finish. She was extremely organized, personable, accommodated our special requests, and clearly cared about us and our big day. The fact that she was so on top of it during the planning process really put us at ease. During the event, we had a few snafus but Bethany and her staff were flexible, kept us calm, and adjusted as needed. The food at Steamboat was exceptional. Everyone was really impressed with how delicious everything was. The only feedback we'd give is having better alignment between the wedding venue and the Diamond Mills' hotel properties. It required some back and forth to deal with the property manager and unfortunately the property right next door to Steamboat had a 3-night minimum that they wouldn't budge on. Other than that, it was a wonderful experience and the PERFECT day! I would highly recommend Diamond Mills and Saugerties Steamboat to others!

would be great (and it was!). Our guests repeatedly expressed how "epic" the wedding was because of the food, the venue, and the overall experience. Especially with having close to 300 guests, having the luxury of the ballrooms as well as the terrace, no one ever felt too tight. We most definitely recommend Diamond Mills if you're looking for a enjoyable, almost too-easy wedding planning experience with a result that looks too amazing!

s well as myself with a nut allergy, and Bethany made sure everyone got what they needed. Our wedding was perfect and we got so many compliments from our friends both about the location as well as about the food. The pictures of the ceremony space overlooking the waterfall were incredible. I could not have been happier.

it is ! Combine that with a killer view of the Creek & River, and the amazing food and beverage services offered by the Diamond Mills Hotel and you’ve got yourself a winner . Bethany and Brianne were both pleasures to work with and went out of their way to accommodate all requests. Food was fabulous and we had an absolutely amazing experience.

n priority despite them having multiple weddings every weekend. The venue, inside and out, is beautiful, romantic, and extremely well-maintained. The food and service were fantastic and we are still receiving compliments from our friends and family. I must give a huge thank you to Bethany, the event coordinator. She is kind, genuine, and extremely hardworking. Bethany made sure every detail went as planned from flowers and the timeline, to seating and keeping the bridal party on schedule! She worked so well with our vendors who had actually never been to Diamond Mills before. I cannot say enough great things about Diamond Mills, Bethany, and the rest of the staff. I would do it all again the same exact way, even in 97 degrees! Thank you Diamond Mills!

g was decadent, and generous. But the Absolute BEST part about booking Diamond Mills is their event coordinator, Bethany! She is quick to respond to questions and changes with ease; she makes everything run so seamlessly that you'd never know if there was a mishap. The flowers from the wedding the night before were still up; and with some quick thinking on her feet, Bethany transformed the wedding arch in a matter of minutes so we could make it our own. During the ceremony, my Maid of Honor left my vows in the bridal suite, but Bethany had them in her hands before anyone noticed. Bethany is hands down, the best thing to happen to Diamond Mills, and our wedding day was superb thanks to the incredible staff at Diamond Mills, including Bethany, Brianne, and the hotel and tavern staff. The guests are still raving about the wedding!!! All our love, Sarah & Adam Duff

e-mail. She was super flexible and she accommodated our needs any time that she could. Unfortunately the weather was not on our side so we couldn't have the ceremony on the terrace as planned, but we had the ceremony in the foyer and it was still absolutely beautiful and memorable. We got so many compliments on the food and the cake and once the weather cleared up, we were able to enjoy the terrace for photos and socializing. Overall, our wedding was beautiful and I'm so glad we had it at Diamond Mills!

Diamond Mills instead of a destination wedding.

I wanted! I could not believe it was included in the package. The best part about booking this venue is the incredible staff. From Gina at the hotel, Brianne in Sales and Bethany as your event coordinator you could not be in better hands. They all truly enjoy what they do and want your wedding to be an amazing one and it shows throughout the process! Creative & fun suggestions from Bethany and transparency from the sales team. No overcharging here. Truly a gem!

every request and wish. The venue and scenery is gorgeous. The waterfall is a MUST see, hear and feel kind of thing. The website pictures do not do them justice. As soon as we went for our tour at Diamond Mills we knew there was no other place that could give the same feeling. There is just something about walking out onto the balcony and hearing the powerful work of the falls. It’s a beautiful reminder of how crazy mother nature is and I think that adds to the romantic feel of this venue. The grand staircase is absolutely stunning and the ballroom is beautiful and elegant. The color pallet of the ballroom will really match anything you have in mind. The whole day was just what I imagined it to be. Such a classy venue. The food was great and even when cooking for almost 200 guests the salmon and beef were perfect and the cake moist. We are still getting compliments on the food and service. The catering and event staff were fabulous and they made sure every guest was taken care of. The team worked well with our external vendors and together created a flawless event. I have to give a larger than life Thank You to Diamond Mills' AMAZING beyond words Event Coordinator, Bethany. I think my favorite part about this place is that when you book DM you get to work with Bethany. Bethany helped me complete my wedding vision and was so attentive to every detail. She put in so much work at the venue setting up, breaking down, coordinating decor and floral drop off. Her schedule and timelines were right on and she helped every step of the way. I walked in after our church wedding and the place was transformed, organized and beautiful. We were assigned a fabulous server whose name was Molly and there was not one minute where we weren't receiving star treatment. The hospitality was above and beyond. Bravo Diamond Mills, thank you so much for giving us the best memories of our wedding day. Your team is exceptional and we cannot wait to come for our 1 year anniversary gift. To my fellow Brides, do yourselves a favor and get into Diamond Mills for a tour - this place is not your average wedding mill (no puns intended). Unforgettable! xoxo

o date on everything and her and her entire staff worked so hard to make our night outstanding. Our guests absolutely adored the place, the food, the staff, the EVERYTHING! I cannot thank diamond mills enough for helping us make such a spectacular event in just 7 months. We chose the stations food package and what a variety to choose from with such a unique selection! The outdoor area right on the river was gorgeous, and the entire venue just automatically makes for a great day. I wouldn't change a thing about my wedding at the Saugerties Steamboat Company, and THANK YOU again!!!

sweet and was so easy to work with during then whole process. The Hotel service was also good and the rooms are really clean and pretty too. After the wedding we had brunch at the Tavern and the food and service was excellent too! I had the best time! I would recommend this venue!

helpful, and genuinely interested in making our day perfect. It absolutely was. I didn’t eat anything bc brides never get a chance to, but I heard the food was amazing. And the service was awesome.

ations package and our guests cannot stop commenting about the venue and the food. We've had many people confess that it was the best wedding they've ever attended. Bethany, Gina, and the entire DM team helped to make our weekend better than we ever could have dreamed. Choosing Diamond Mills is one of the best wedding decisions you can make.

g. Unlike so many of the common catering hall type venues, DM had something special about it and we knew it was the place for our wedding celebration. On top of it being beautiful, the menu options were a cut above, Bethany - the wedding coordinator was amazing, and there was an on-site hotel and tavern! It was perfect for our vision of an after party and a place for friends and family to crash. Being the bride, it's hard to recall the smaller details of the actual evening (e.g. cocktail hour, food, cake), but I can assure you the guests were blown away. We're still hearing about it! And the planning process with Bethany was a pleasure. I had so much fun choosing all the small details, from a signature drink (sparkling rose with rock candy) to the table linens, to the apple cider donuts on the coffee table! We'd highly recommend DM to anyone looking for a special venue in the Hudson Valley.

h us on every detail that we asked for! I have had three daughters get married in the last 23 months and in three different places and Diamond Mills outdid themselves! I would highly recommend them to anyone! The views are gorgeous, the building is beautiful and the food was great! We were treated with complete respect and graciousness at all times! The grounds and the building are all spotless and beautifully kept. We gave them so many extras and they didn't hesitate to set it all up and do all of it exactly how we asked. They allowed us to leave all of our items that we wanted to take back home at the facility at the end of the night and come and get them the next day. When we showed up the next day to get everything they greeted us with everything ready and organized. I really can't say enough about Diamond Mills! Just don't hesitate to go there for your daughter or son's wedding! They outdo themselves! Thank you Bethany and all of the staff at Diamond Mills.

llroom, so we took down the hotel for the entire weekend and hosted our rehearsal dinner and welcome reception at the SSC. Words cannot express how happy we were with the entire experience. The team (Laurie, Bethany, and Gina) was top notch. Fun and professional. Responsive to my multitude of questions. Accommodating. It was hard to find a venue that fit our event size, aesthetic (inside and outside), and budget. Everyone asked us why we were hosting our wedding in Saugerties and not in NYC. Those questions stopped when folks arrived in Saugerties and saw the beauty of the town and the venue. Gorgeous views. Lovely rooms. Awesome food both in town and at the DM Tavern. We had our ceremony on the balcony above the Esopus River. It could not have been more beautiful. Many people said that they will return to Saugerties and to Diamond Mills. We certainly will. We HIGHLY recommend Diamond Mills!

nted to reception area to look and small touches I wanted included, and Bethany seamlessly made all of my plans a reality. The day of the wedding went off without a hitch; I got ready at the venue in the beautiful bridal suite which makes a great backdrop for photos, the ballroom was breathtaking, and all of our guests commented on how lovely the surroundings were and how good the food was! There is so much natural beauty at Diamond Mills which made it a big selling point, and it did not disappoint at our reception. The patio overlooks the waterfalls and it made a lovely location for the cocktail hour and for people to step outside throughout the reception, and the waterfalls made an absolutely breathtaking background for our photos. I cannot recommend this venue enough.

cially on how nice the wait staff was. Over al, a perfect place for a wedding.

s soon as we walked into The Tavern, with its somewhat rustic, yet elegant appearance overlooking the falls, we knew that was the place for us. I simply cannot speak highly enough about the staff that worked so closely with us throughout the entire process. Bethany was absolutely incredible! She was always in close contact, worked to answer any questions guiding us through the entire process and most importantly, genuinely cared and was so excited for us. On the day of, she worked with all of our vendors and exceeded every expectation. Our guests continue to reach out to express how much fun they had and we have heard on countless occasions, “That was the absolute best wedding we’ve ever been to”. Quality service. Exceptional food. Perfect execution on the day of. Caring staff. Beautiful views! I simply cannot say enough! If we could do it all over again we would choose Diamond Mills every time! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

tion. The staff was excellent and the evening went so smoothly without any mishaps. Bethany our event coordinator is fantastic at her job, she loves what she does and it shows. Everything was organized and orchestrated perfectly and all of our needs were accommodated without hesitation. The food was excellent as well as the cake. We stayed at the hotel along with a few of our bridal party guests and Gina the hotel manager was great to work with. I would not change a thing and would highly recommend Diamond Mills for weddings or any event.

ven able to bike into the reception area following the ceremony. Guests were able to relax on the deck by the falls during the reception as well. Bethany, the amazing event coordinator at Diamond Mills, is so sweet & was extremely helpful before & during the event. Huge thanks to Bethany! Food, drinks & service were top notch. Guests raved about how much they loved the wedding & location. Couldn't have asked for a better wedding day & venue!

ing Diamond Mills so that we could say "we looked at enough places." When we drove down for a visit though, our plans changed. Bethany was the first person we met and would turn out to be the best event planner ever! She was so warm and welcoming from the first moment we met and throughout the planning humored my Project Manager ways - too many questions, my own floor plans (which made her laugh) and TRYING to do her job so she didn't have to. Our trust in her allowed me to sit back and focus on the things I needed to and let her handle all the other stuff. She was invaluable and made our wedding planning and day FUN. In addition Laurie was wonderful to work with to book the space and all the initial planning. The Diamond Mills staff was wonderful the day/night of as well - many guests commented about how there was always someone there asking if they needed anything. And the hotel staff was wonderful; accommodating guests who filled the entire hotel that night. Overall we could not have asked for a better experience and would HIGHLY recommend this wedding venue.

had the conference room overlooking the exceptional falls. They were so accommodating for my sister who came early to decorate, and our hotel room for the night was so classy and comfortable! I’ve had the honor to be one of Laurie Hicinbothem’s first students and to get married at her new place of work felt surreal and full-circle. Her and Bethany go above and beyond to make your day the best it can be! Every time an idea or worry would pop into my head (which was many, we booked Diamond Mills two years in advance!) I would email Bethany and she would take my stress away. My husband and I are so glad we chose Diamond Mills as our wedding venue. It’s such a beautiful building and the grounds are picture perfect. It rained on our wedding day, but that didn’t stop us from capturing breathtaking shots overlooking the falls. The interior is absolutely stunning; you will not be disappointed with all of the photo opportunities! The food was fantastic and you AND your guests will be treated like royalty.

off our wedding. My husband and I live in OK, but are from NY. We wanted nothing more than to come home for our wedding, but we knew the planning process would not be easy when doing everything long distance. Bethany helped to make everything as easy as she possibly could. From phone calls to emails to snail mail, she was always on top of it. My husband is from Saugerties so anytime we could make it home over the year leading up to the wedding we made sure to stop by and check up on things. Bethany was there with open arms every single time. On the weekend of the wedding she helped unload the cars upon cars full of decor, and literally read my mind on how I wanted everything set up. When I saw the reception and ceremony space all done up I was in awe. I have been to quite a few weddings and even worked in a wedding venue at one point, and I have never seen anything like what I saw on our wedding day. The staff were all there and working full force despite the blizzard outside. Diamond Mills is a beautiful venue with a unique location overlooking the Esopus River. My very large family is from Long Island, so they were fortunate enough to make a weekend getaway out of it, and the staff were so helpful. The morning of our wedding was a complete snow storm. We literally had a white wedding. The parking lot and roads were cleared, the fireplace was toasty warm, and our guests felt welcomed from the moment they arrived to the moment they checked out. The food was delicious,. Definitely not your typical wedding food. We had an abundance of options at cocktail hour, a wide variety of dinner choices, and on top of the cake, we had a Viennese table with any dessert you could think of. The morning after the wedding we had a beautiful brunch arranged in the tavern for our guests who traveled, and Santa even made a guest appearance at both the wedding and brunch. We definitely got what we wanted for Christmas this year!

perfect location, the venue is very pretty, and I thought the gold package was a good value (That's why I've given this review 1 star - because of the venue and value. If I were to base my "stars" on the service I received and my experience with the Sales Manager I would give a 0). I was prepared to request a proposal and give a deposit that day. Laurie was the least friendly sales person I ever met. She merely showed us around. When we inquired about adding a soup course - obviously an extra cost which we were ok with - she told us that would take extra time because the staff would have to clean it up. She basically was trying to sell us out of it and acted as if it would be an inconvenience. During the entire meeting she acted as if we were an inconvenience and like she didn't care if we booked or not. If this was the experience we were getting before we signed a contract/paid them money, what was it going to be like after? If she didn't care about us now, why would she care once we booked? As I stated I was pretty much set on this location up until this meeting. I was very disappointed with the experience and since then decided to look elsewhere for venues. Our wedding day is supposed to be a special day for my fiancé and me and the initial impression received at this venue was very off-putting. The Sales Manager sold us out of booking with them. I'm have read some other negative reviews about the management here which has cemented my concerns for me.

ern and beautiful views, and we wanted to be sure our guests were comfortable and well taken care of. In addition, the hotel was only 20 minutes from our venue so it was convenient for guest transportation. I emailed Gina, the hotel general manager, and she was such a pleasure to work with. She responded to all of my emails and initial inquiries and sent me a list of rooms that the hotel could block off for our wedding. Unfortunately, we weren’t having our wedding at Diamond Mills so they couldn’t give us a discounted rate but that was understandable. As our wedding day approached, the staff at the Diamond Mills made sure that we were prepared by giving us a guest rooming list and other information such as their welcome bag policy. My guests loved staying there and made sure to mention what a great hotel it was. After our wedding, the hotel immediately sent us our deposit back with no issues. It was so easy to work with them, and we really appreciated their help as it was one less thing to stress about during our wedding weekend!

uality service. You can tell that they love what they do!! Leading up to the event being an out of state bride, Bethany was always quick to answer our emails and get us all the info we needed! It was always a, "Yes, sure we can do that, no problem" response which took a lot of stress away. During the wedding the waite staff were on top of what we needed and made sure we had plenty to eat and drink all night. I was never with an empty drink in hand and was actually able to sit and eat most of my meal. The rest they sent up to our room for a well needed snack later! I cannot say enough about how wonderful our experience was, we can't wait to go back and celebrate our 1 year anniversary.

x and drink champagne while getting our hair and makeup done. The men had their own room which was overlooking the falls. We had our ceremony outside which was right in front of the waterfalls. You could not ask for a better location. Our wedding photos are phenomenal. Bethany, the event coordinator, made sure every detail of the wedding matched my vision and she was there the whole night to make sure everything went smoothly. She was immensely helpful during the wedding planning process, too. From start to finish every staff member was attentive, friendly, and professional. I really felt like the staff there went above and beyond. Our guests raved about the hors d’oeuvres, the entrees, and the cake! Their pastry chef even perfectly replicated a lumberjack groom’s cake as a surprise for my husband. The entire day was beautiful and elegant. It was such a memorable experience. Many thanks to Bethany Boyce & Tom Struzzieri.

as quick to respond to emails and was very organized. She helped me throughout the planning process, and we were in constant communication to make sure that we had all of the details for the day covered. She coordinated with the vendors and made everything go smoothly. We were able to drop off all of our decorations, favors, etc the week before, and we talked about what I wanted the vision to be. She and the staff executed everything beautifully, and my husband and I had to stress, and were able to enjoy our evening. Many of our guests commented on how great the food and service was, and we were so happy to hear that. Thank you to all of the staff at Diamond Mills, especially Bethany, for helping to make our wedding the best day EVER!!!

so helpful with all of my questions. She always got back to me so quickly and she was so helpful the day of the wedding. She made my dreams come true and I am so thankful that I had her support! I couldn't have asked for a better wedding venue! Everyone should get married here :)

dining room is spacious and elegant and the patio was beautiful. We booked our wedding and Laurie worked with me to edit our package a bit to suit our needs. We choose the diamond package. A few months later we met with our wedding consultant Bethany. She was amazing from day one, very energetic, had amazing ideas and suggestions for us and I knew I would trust her to help me put together a great day. We emailed often, responses were quick and she was very accommodating, I can’t say enough about how much we LOVED working with her. We also booked the hotel on site for our guests, the hotel is gorgeous and our guests loved the views, patio and convenience. We also booked the tavern on site for a 2-hr after party; the guests loved having more time to celebrate. The bridal suite was large and worked great for my 7 bridesmaids and the moms to get ready in. The weather was perfect and we had our ceremony out on the patio. Our guests RAVED about how beautiful the venue was. We are still getting calls weeks later about our wedding. The cocktail hour food was beyond amazing. Our guests loved the Chinese take out station with food served in takeout boxes, the crab cakes were to die for and everything was great. Bethany met us at the door after the ceremony with the signature drinks for us. Dinner was great, just wait till your tasting, you will understand why I’m raving about the food so much. We also had a Viennese hour, which was excellent. I could and would go on and on about how amazing our wedding was, how great the bar staff was and how perfect Bethany was as a wedding coordinator. If you want to make a HUGE impact on your guests at your wedding, book Diamond Mills, you will be blown away about all of the amazing details the venue and staff will add to your special day.

le to move around in. The bar, the terrace, the dining room, the mezzanine, the library, etc. There were spectacular views for our ceremony on the terrace. Everyone was very impressed with the food, but even more so with the quality of the service. Bar & Wait staff were great. The on-site wedding coordinator (Bethany) was absolutely amazing, fielding questions and requests during the months leading up to the wedding, straight through to the night of the wedding. She made us feel like we were her top priority at all times. She was extremely personable, organized and on top of everything. We had a fantastic wedding here. Top notch, I highly recommend.

y fit us into her schedule any time we were in NY visiting, and even set up 2 separate tastings for us. The Chef is incredible as well! All the food was sooooo amazing - we had a ton of old Italians at our wedding and they all gave the food 2 thumbs up! Diamond Mills also provided our wedding cake which was included in the price. We sent in a photo of what we wanted and the Chef copied it EXACTLY! They even allowed us to have 2 different flavors in the cake. Diamond Mills worked with our budget and really went above and beyond what we expected. We had our own wedding planner that Bethany worked with really well to make sure our day was everything we dreamed it would be. Diamond Mills itself is just stunning. From the moment our guests walked in the door, everywhere they looked was beautiful. And you DEFINITELY can't beat the view of the waterfall!! It was very clean, and the whole serving staff on the day-of was very polity and professional. A bunch of our guests stayed overnight and were all very impressed. We had brunch there the next day at The Tavern which also exceeded our expectations. Overall, if you're getting married in the Hudson Valley and are looking for a venue with an incredible view, lavish decor, great food, and easy-to-work-with staff, Diamond Mills has something for you. We are extremely happy we chose this venue and would HIGHLY recommend them!!

he fall of 2015 which was October 31, 2015. We initially worked with Laurie and she was very helpful and informative. She kept in touch with us throughout the process until Bethany Boyce took over in late summer before the wedding. Again, she was very accommodating and made us feel like we were the only couple she was working with. We had some unique demands as our wedding was on Halloween related to our special dance, candy bar, etc and she was more than willing to work with us to make sure our vision came to life. She was so hands on and helped us during the planning process and then the weekend of- making sure the venue and decor was set up the way we had hoped. We went with a silver package with the top shelf bar upgrade and as per our guests this was a perfect amount of food during the cocktail hour and everyone raved about the dinner itself (short ribs, pumpkin ravioli, salmon) We spent the whole weekend at Diamond Mills after having our rehearsal dinner in Kingston on Friday night and the accommodations were incredible. Gina Hornbeck was amazing and met all of our requests. Again, we felt like we were the only people in the hotel and everyone catered to us. My husband and I booked the Esopus Suite for the night before and night of which the bridal party used Friday night and Saturday morning to get ready in. It was large enough to accommodate the beauty team as well as all of the bridesmaids (8) comfortably. We also booked the Tavern for an after-party which our guests loved. If you decide to order food for this, be mindful the portions are small! Overall, we could not have asked for a better setting have our wedding reception and stay for the entire weekend. Diamond Mills exceeded our expectations! A special thank you to Laurie, Bethany and Gina for making our dreams come true!!

ith Laurie and Bethany. Bethany was hired only a couple months prior to the big day and we were apprehensive to have such a big change so close to the day. Bethany turned out to be one of the best parts of having out event at Diamond Mills. She was attentive to every detail, including at one point holding the 3 year old ring bearer while his mother prepared to sing for the ceremony. Bethany greeted every question with a smile and ensured that our requests were not just met but exceeded. When considering this venue make sure you get a chance to meet with Bethany. She is a major plus. Laurie over sees the big picture and is very organized. She is approachable and made us feel welcome at the tasting and during all the meetings preceding our event. She is an excellent person to do business with. Morning of the event the venue was opened to us at 10am. This gave us plenty of time to get settled and prepare for the day ahead. We brought all of our decorations to the venue and dropped them off to Bethany. Bethany quickly came up with great ideas on how to assemble our table markers and the decorations we provided. My wife and her bridal party were treated to a beautiful bridal sweet. My groomsmen and myself were also given a room down the hall which doubles as a conference room. This gave us ample spaced to get ready and have a few drinks to settle in. Gourmet cheese and cracker platters were provided with champagne. Staff was very attentive as soon as we walked in the door, offering to get us drinks, food and basically anything we could need. The ceremony was conducted on the terrace of the venue overlooking the waterfall. We couldn’t have asked for more of a breath taking view which gave us amazing pictures. The cocktail hour started immediately following the ceremony. Food was ready right on time and wait staff were on point. The reception following the cocktail hour was excellent, dinner service could not have been better and each table had their own waiter/waitress. The food was A+ from the vegetable and cheese table to the entrees there isn’t a single criticism to be heard about the food. The food was so good that my wife and I have made the Tavern a go to spot for dinner on a consistent basis. After the reception ended the party moved to The Tavern, my wife and I opted to have an after party. The after party was the selling point for myself when we first looked for a venue. For a minimal charge we were able to enjoy an extra two hours with our guests while enjoying a few drinks and some food to pick at. The bartenders went above and beyond for our guests. Hotel was a little pricey for our guests so most stayed down the road. We were given a room at a discount and it was really beautiful. The hotel staff made sure we had a chilled bottle of champagne and desserts from the wedding waiting for us. The hotel is on site and a 100 yard walk from the tavern which is a very convenient amenity. Diamond Mills is amazing. It is affordable, while providing above and beyond service. Bethany is friendly, upbeat and will work make your day what you’ve always dreamed of. HAVE YOUR WEDDING HERE!

ved our guests during the cocktail hour and reception were above par! They were outstanding! We have gotten so many compliments about the beautiful venue and the amazing food! My only complaints are having to pay for our food tasting. As out of state clients, we had to make a special trip up to NY for a food tasting and were charged for something that is usually a complimentary service, especially since we had already booked the venue and paid a deposit. I understand that they provide an event once a month for a tasting, but my husband and I never could take time off of work to travel to that event. I also had a hiccup with the bridal suite being available earlier in the morning to us in order to have our hair and makeup done for a First Look. You have the bridal suite 12 hours prior to the end of your event so we had the suite starting at 11:30am, but we needed it at 8:30am in order to have our hair and makeup done and ready for pictures. Diamond Mills did accommodate me by giving us the suite at 9:30am, but we needed to have all of our belongings out of the suites before the reception started so my bridal party had to cart all of our stuff out of the bridal suite before the ceremony started and put things in our cars. Later, we went back upstairs and the suites were still not cleaned and un-used so we could have kept our things in the suites after-all. The bridal suites should be available to the wedding party the entire day of the wedding! You are paying to use the venue and girls need to get ready very early in order to be ready for pictures and it is nice to have the suite during the reception to keep our things there so we are not worry about it before the ceremony begins. Apart from those 2 minor things, Diamond Mills was wonderful! I am so happy that we had our wedding at this venue and we do it all over again if we could! I worked mainly with Bethany the last few months before the wedding day and she was an absolute dream to work with! She was so friendly, responsive, accommodating and just a sweet-heart! Thank you Diamond Mills for providing an amazing venue and wonderful food/service for our wedding day!

ick building, the giant staircase, the beautiful rooms - it was all just amazing. Laurie had been extremely helpful throughout the entire year and a half and her calm energy especially helped us (me) when we got closer to the wedding. From the food tasting to all of the random times my husband and family wanted to stop in to take a look, Laurie was gracious and helpful. She responded very quickly to emails and it was all just an easy process with her. Our ceremony overlooked the waterfall and we had Laurie and Bethany working so well with the DJ (Donnie with Your Event Matters who is amazing) to have us enter the ceremony at the perfect moment. My father and I came out to a specific moment in a certain song and Bethany had us walk out at that exact moment - making the entrance perfect. Since I may be a little crazy, I created a layout of how I wanted everything to look (favors, guest "book", pictures, etc.) and Laurie and Bethany set it up perfectly. The food was absolutely delicious (especially the short rib) and the cake (which I heard could be dry) was moist and amazing! We got the red velvet. While the price of the actual venue and wedding itself was very reasonable, I will say the price of the hotel was pretty high. We had booked half of the hotel with our guests so we felt a little bad having them pay such a large amount for one night, but we didn't hear any complaints from the guests. Apparently they loved the heated floors in the bathroom - which I wish I tried! However, Gina (at the hotel) was great to work with. Overall, I am SO happy we had our wedding at Diamond Mills. It isn't your typical venue and that's what I love about it. I really wanted a venue that was fairly new and something our guests have not seen before - and Diamond Mills was just that. It was exactly what I pictured and had in mind when we got engaged and to have our wedding there was a beautiful dream. It felt so surreal the entire night because it all turned out to be perfect. I HIGHLY recommend Diamond Mills!

at we looked at because we loved how beautiful the grounds were, the waterfall in the back, the open terrace for guests to enjoy, and we had dined there before and knew the food was amazing. After our first sit-down with their coordinator, we knew we had found the place. They accommodated every single request that we made and were extremely professional throughout the whole planning process. It may sound strange, but even the tasting a few weeks before the wedding was something my husband and I will never forget because it was THAT good. They paired each dish with a wine that could be offered the day of our event and it made the entire meal that much better. Open bar is included in each of their packages with many different options for upgrades. The cake is also included and there are an endless number of ways to make it your own (for example, we had alternating layers of vanilla and chocolate with fresh strawberries in between) and all of the guests loved it! I could go on and on about our wonderful experience with Diamond Mills. We drove 45 minutes from the church to there because we felt it was worth it. We are so very glad that we chose Diamond Mills for our venue!

ble grounds at Diamond Mills we could not have been happier!!! When planning our event we found it very easy working with Laurie and she had answers for all of our questions. She helped us create a time line for the day and and design the layout for the ceremony and reception seating. Gina, the hotel manager, gave us a large room block at a fair price and comped our suite, which was awesome! The detail in the hotel, grounds and doing areas bring a lot of added value to the overall experience. Next, I must address the fantastic food, the Chef and his team! My husband and I and our guests could not get over how delicious and plentiful the food was. There was fresh fruit and danish sent to my room while I was getting ready, there were platters waiting in the bridal suite during cocktail hour prior to our entrance filled with all the food served during cocktail hour, and an unbelievable dinner served family style followed by the presentation of our beautiful wedding cake and a very large vienesse display. People were raving about the food, how every dish they tried was great! I am a pastry chef, my husband a chef, my executive chef was in attendance as well as his sous chef (my good friend) and everyone was raving about the food. The service was spot on, no one had empty glasses or dirty plates piling up. Nothing but compliments from all the guest on how wonderful the service was. Even the owner was there chatting with guests and giving my parents a hand at the end of the night gathering everything up. Our wedding was awesome and we absolutely loved every minute of it! A huge thank you to Diamond Mills and their team for helping us create a day we will always remember!

Laurie immediately after the proposal and we quickly snatched up NYE as our date. We chose to have our ceremony in the foyer area which is not typically where weddings are held - the staff was eager and excited to take a risk and help us have our wedding on the staircase. The reception turned out to be incredible and all of the vendors that DM recommended truly over delivered. The food is amazing and our guests were blown away by the view and incredibly hard working staff. We also had our rehearsal dinner in the Tavern and filled the hotel so you could say we kind of took over the DM for a few days which made the whole experience that much more fun! We are looking forward to visiting the DM again in the near future.

what we encountered: 1. When we first met with Diamond Mills Laurie was our contact person. We worked with her for approximately eight to nine months prior to our wedding. However, a week before our wedding, we went for our final walk through at which time we were told an entirely different woman, Josephine, would be handling our wedding and Laurie would be on vacation. Why this information was only provided a week before the wedding is beyond me. Nevertheless, Josephine was a nightmare. 2. We told Laurie from the start of our planning that we wanted to have our ceremony outside on their large deck/patio area with the falls as a backdrop. I told her we did not want a tent if it rained as we would move the ceremony inside if need be. The Wednesday before our wedding (wedding was on Saturday) the same day she was to leave for vacation we were told that the tent would be up on the day of our wedding and that there was no way for them to take it down. After making a formal written request they finally agreed to take it down the morning of our wedding. Then Laurie left. 3. The day after, we were scheduled to have our wedding rehearsal at DM. After receiving the confirming email about the tent Josephine proceeded to give us an ultimatum saying that if we chose to have my ceremony outside and it rained the day of they would not move the chairs inside and either there would be no ceremony or our guests, the chairs and we would be soaked. She told me we had to decide by Friday at 2p.m. where the ceremony would be (24 hours + before the ceremony – which is not customary). After being forced to make a decision we deiced to move our ceremony inside just incase. It did not end up raining. 4. Josephine situated the chairs for the ceremony in a position that was not conducive to the ceremony and refused to move them and threatened liability if we moved them ourselves. 5. When the groom arrived there was no food and refreshments for him or the groomsmen. If not for some beer in one of their cars they would not have had anything. The groom was then accosted by a waitress while getting changed & ready on his own for the ceremony, to pay for a round of drinks that another guest had ordered. Fortunately he had the cash ($50 for 5x shots). 6. Once the ceremony began, the temperature in the room was very high, to the point that the groom (and reverend) were sweating profusely. A request was made to turn down the temperature which was refused. To add to the uncomfortable atmosphere we had to contend with loud noise from the nearby kitchen, which could be clearly heard by the wedding party and guests. This carried on throughout the process of the vows and being addressed by the reverend. 7. There were issues with the booking of our rooms at DM. We were instructed that if we could fill out a block of 10x rooms before a set date, we would get the bridal suite for free. However, we couldn’t fill out our block before the set deadline and were therefore paid full price for our room ($600+). By this time we had 9 rooms booked out for the event and were eventually allowed the bridal suite at half price ($300+).

The staff working the wedding reception were wonderful and very attentive. All the food (from the wedding party suite, cocktail hour, dinner and cake) was perfect. We had pass around hors d'oeuvres, open bar, salad, dinner, mini pastries and our cake (part of the wedding package), a Champaign toast to start the evening and wine poured at the table throughout the dinner service. Everything was delicious. All of our guests were first time visitors to Diamond Mills and all were highly impressed. We stayed 5 nights at the hotel and were treated great by the staff. The room overlooking the falls were spacious, clean and we were given turn down service (and chocolate) each evening. Congratulations to everyone at the hotel for a job well done! We highly recommend Diamond Mills to anyone planning an event.

es, our wine list, some extra special requests, and just in general keeping us on track. The cake is included and was amazing and gorgeous. We filled all the rooms at the hotel and our guests LOVED IT! Amazing venue - all rooms have a balcony. Laurie was a pleasure to work with, ran the rehearsal extremely efficiently and just in general was able to help us pull off an amazing event. Also, because of the space we got some great photos too! Outside, in the bar, on the stairs - great choices! Have fun! Highly recommend this venue for your special day.

ring many questions, and she was always very patient with our many questions and requests. I loved that she always tried to get to 'yes'. She was very easy to work with, and as the time drew near, her experience and professionalism was very reassuring. She was on top of all the details including reviewing the rental chairs we wanted as they were being delivered. The service staff was excellent. The setting was amazing, with the ceremony on the patio overlooking Esopus Falls, and the guests came back out through the evening to enjoy the sunset, smoke cigars and enjoy the summer night and floodlit waterfalls. On the day of, Laurie was very calm and in charge and we didn't worry about anything, and they took great care of the bridal party. The food was outstanding! All our hotel guests were thrilled with the venue as well: great bedding, clean and pretty rooms, patios overlooking the falls, and very friendly and helpful hotel staff. There are many wonderful opportunities for wedding photos here including the Tavern bar where the bride and groom hosted drinks after the wedding. We cannot say enough wonderful things about this venue/vendor and highly recommend Diamond Mills!

10 rooms at the hotel and also chose to keep the tavern open following the reception so our entire wedding was with DM. We worked with Laurie H. throughout the year for our wedding planning. Laurie was always very kind, helpful and communicative when we had questions/concerns. We were able to go to DM several times to get a better feel for our special day and plan decorations and set up, Laurie coordinated all of this. About 2 months before our wedding we were contacted by Josephine, saying she would now be taking over our wedding and would be reaching out again as we got closer to the wedding. We did not hear from her again. This was confusing and concerning as final details were still not discussed. Thankfully, Laurie continued to coordinate. Josephine was present the day of the wedding, however, Laurie ended up being our main go to person and we were very pleased and thankful for this as Josephine does not seem to have great people skills. Several of our guests asked who she was and noted she scowled most of the night and/or was rude to them. Gina, the hotel manager was of similar kind. There was a mix up early on with regard to hotel reservations and although it was corrected, Gina was unpleasant, rude and talked down to my parents several times even though it was the hotel staff’s mistake which needed to be corrected. There was a sense that because were were not reserving the entire hotel that we were not good enough to be treated with the same respect. Additionally, the Gold Package is supposed to include special hotel rates, however, apparently this only applies if you book the entire hotel. I wish there was another hotel around that we could recommend instead, however, this was the most convenient and in the end they allowed us to check in early which was a plus. You also can’t beat the view and the rooms are definitely top notch. The ceremony was perfect. Again, Laurie was there to walk us through each step as we went through it as we did not have a rehearsal prior to the big day. This was a bit nerve-racking for me, but Laurie was calm, organized and this was greatly appreciated. The Gold Package provided just the right amount of food (we are Italian) and we were very pleased. The cake was beautiful (the chef took the lead on the design and matched our colors perfectly!) however we had a difficult time deciding on the flavor as we did not really like any of the choices we sampled at the tasting. The assorted pastries, we heard were delicious, however, they were only left out for about 30 minutes and taken away before many people were able to sample. DM allows you to have a signature drink and this allowed for no back up at the bar, which we had seen at many other weddings. Table wine service was superb, I don’t think anyone’s glass was ever empty, whether it was water or wine, the waitstaff was EXCELLENT. Keeping the bar open at the tavern was a bit disappointing financially. In hindsight we could have continued the party up at The Pig instead and saved about $300, tax and gratuity were tacked. Again, overall, we were very pleased with our wedding and would recommend DM because of the beautiful location and the elegance the venue provides.

I did put a lower rating on the service, I felt as though this was lacking. The bar ran out of beer by 8pm and instead of getting more just told our guests they didn't have anymore, I was not made aware of this issue until after the wedding was over, but I feel as though if was made aware I, as the bride should not be left to deal with the issue. I felt as though the waitstaff went above and beyond for our guests, although we were supposed to have a personal waiter and they did not seem to be around asking if we wanted drinks or anything. Management here needs to step up their game. The first unfortunate event happened when guests were trying to sign the guest book and the pens I had bought we're not working. The management staff told the guest after she asked for new pens "that's the pens they brought, so what do you expect me to do about it?" I was mortified to find that this is how one of my guests was spoken to I feel as though it should have not even been an issue to get some pens for the guest to sign the book. As I was saying goodbye to my guests the lights were on and we we were rushed out, they we're actually vacuuming around me as I was trying to clean up. I do understand that they had a wedding the next day, but I feel as though they should have waited to clean until we had all of our things out, and my husband and I did have everything out of the ballroom by 10:30pm. I was left at the end of the night in my wedding dress cleaning up after my wedding. As was promised in the contract we would get our centerpieces and anything we brought, out of the venue, instead of the staff helping they were busy telling my guests where to take things and letting them know what was left to move. I feel as though their staff should be there to help move things out of the ballroom so they can clean. I was also told by a guest that one of the management staff said "I hate confetti" unfortunately, it is a wedding there will be instances where there is confetti. The next morning we went to brunch and were treated very rudely by one of the managers in the tavern. We had a large party and told the manager that we would split up. The manager told us only parties of 4 were allowed, and we asked if there was any way a party of 5 would be ok? The manager then replied "you can do that but it will be pushing the envelope". One of the party members replied "ok we will push the envelope". The manager then replied "fine, but if you have a party of 5 your service will suck!" I actually could not believe the words came out of his mouth! We ate breakfast and the waitstaff again were amazing and our service was just fine. After the fact I guess the same manager was rude to other guests as well, but I am unclear on those details. So over all diamond mills is a beautiful venue, the food was amazing, the waitstaff was amazing, but I feel as though there are many improvements that can be made with customer service on the management end. I feel as though we dealt with a lot of different people throughout our wedding process and the staff has a very high turnover. Overall our wedding was wonderful, but I feel it was due to a lot of work by myself, my husband and friends.

ything was still so beautiful it blew our friends and family away. Laurie was so very accommodating she helped is in any way she could and any time I had a question I could email her and get a response right away. According to our guests, during the cocktail hour there was always multiple trays of food available and no one went without. During dinner we had many people coming up to us and telling us how wonderful they thought the food was, how beautiful everything was, and what a good time they were having. It was such a perfect evening and I wish we could live it again.

wered any and all my crazy questions and requests! = ) She definitely goes above and beyond to make your day a dream come true. From the service to the food to the fantastic view of the Esopus Falls this was truly a fairy tale wedding. Even Gina and the Hotel Staff makes you feel like royalty. Diamond Mills makes it look effortless. My now Husband and I are truly lucky to have chosen this Venue to celebrate our Marriage. Run to this place immediately if you want the wedding everyone will talk about for years!

r, to be easy to work with and accommodating to our wishes. On the day of, she was very helpful in making sure everything went smoothly and as planned. Our guests had nothing but great reviews of the food, service, and overall quality presented by Diamond Mills, with several people saying it was the best wedding they have attended. Our only critiques are as follows: There is no wiggle room in terms of extending the reception by any amount of time. The times in your contract are all that is allowed. Also, the DM Tavern bar closed at 11:30pm for our after party. So, regardless of how many guests were there, closing time is closing time and that's that. The hotel manager is very Type A and you have to play by the rules or she can become difficult to deal with. We found the catering manager to be very Type A, as well. We heard a few comments from guests that the staff, including leadership staff, were a bit brash; however, we felt that their job was to ensure that our day went perfectly (and it did). Lastly, there was no discount offered on any rooms to wedding guests, nor for the bride and groom. As bride and groom, were we well taken care of? Yes. Did we feel special in any way? Aside from a few extra chocolates on our plate for nightly turn-down, not really. It would have been nice after having spent a lot of money to receive, at the very least, a discounted room or an upgrade. Overall, we would say that having your wedding at Diamond Mills is money well spent and you can trust that they will make the day as valuable as possible for the bride and groom.

all of our guests to wear some little accent of pink. Some wore socks, ties, nail polish - you get the picture. Laurie herself participated by wearing a beautiful pink dress. That's how personal the attention you get is. She made the entire process stress free and made sure everything went a off without a hitch. We can't say enough about her. The hotel manager Gina is awesome. Not a problem or issue she can't solve. The entire hotel staff rocked. The rooms are beautiful, clean, so inviting. So easy to go from your room to your event just a few steps away. The food was out of this world, mouth watering. The entire staff, servers were unreal. So attentive to all of our guests. The banquet manager Lucie rocks. The Tavern manager and staff could not do enough for you. The after hour party was unbelievable at the tavern. They made sure everything flowed. We ordered subs for the after party for our guests, Laurie knocked it out of the park. The response was overwhelming from our family and friends. The brunch we arranged the next day for our guests was outstanding. The staff remembered most of our guests names. The Venue is beautiful. The falls outside, breathtaking. There's not enough words to describe the Diamond Mills. They made our wedding a huge success. Our only regret is that it's over.......If you're looking for a place for your wedding please please call Laurie and check out the Diamond Mills in Saugerties, NY....You'll be happy you did........

re prefect place to have our wedding!

ally don't even know what my wedding cake looks like?" I had already picked my package (silver), made menu choices, sent a picture of my cake to Laurie H. (Event planner) and picked out my table linens, but other then that I felt as though I didn't know exactly what was going on! Well let me tell you, the wedding was more beautiful then I could have ever expected. Upon arrival, my bridesmaids and I were brought to the beautiful bridal suite and greeted with delicious hor d' oeuvres and champaign. The groom and groomsmen were also greeted with the same in another room. The staff was AMAZING. Cocktail hour hor d' oeuvres were passed around and offered to everyone, drinks were flowing and people raved about it! Then the main course was served and was not only hot but delicious! The cake was exactly like the picture I sent and also one if the best carrot cakes I've had! Again I can't explain how great the staff was. Plates were picked up promptly, drinks were filled continuously. They were wonderful! After the wedding we went to the tavern where we were welcomed with smiling faces and served quickly. From there we went to our room which was gorgeous and overlooking the beautiful creek. The bed was like sleeping on a cloud and there was a continental breakfast in the morning. It was overall a great experience and so relaxing, I trusted Laurie and the staff at the Diamond Mills to put on a beautiful wedding, and they were able to do that and exceed my expectations. My husband and I plan on celebrating our 1 year anniversary there!