We are still coming down from the high of our daughter's perfectly executed wedding reception at the DoubleTree in Chesterfield last weekend!
Bruce and his staff were AMAZING to w...ork with. So nice and professional. Everything from the first "fact-finding" meeting and tour, to signing the contract, to fun (and delicious) wine and menu tasting, to the the day-of, until the minute the last guest left was flawless.
Our friends and family have been calling and texting about how wonderful the reception was. We had about 206 guests. Everyone commented on how delicious the meal was (a duet of beef tenderloin and chicken piccata) -- the ample portion sizes and the fact that it was served hot.
About ⅔ of our guests were from out-of-town. We had a fantastic room block rate, and the guests have access to all the amenities at the attached Chesterfield Athletic Club. Additionally, we had access to two smaller conference rooms. One we used as a hospitality room with snacks and beverages for our out of town guests. The other was for the groom and his guys to hang out and have pictures before heading to the Church ceremony.
The bride/groom and each set of parents were also given a complimentary room for the night of the reception. And as a surprise, there were several beverages and a cheese tray in our room when we arrived. The Bride and Groom had champagne and other treats when they arrived.
The staff was friendly, polite, and efficient. The tables were set perfectly, even with the extra things we had (chargers, menu cards, and favors.) One of the guests dropped a glass on the dance floor (oops!) and a staff member was there immediately to sweep it up. Also, Bruce checked in on the "VIP" tables (parents) several times during the evening. What a nice touch!! He really made us feel so special and wanted everything to be implemented exactly as we envisioned.
The hotel is in a very safe part of town and had plenty of complimentary parking. If you are planning a wedding, or any event for that matter, you should definitely contact Bruce at the DoubleTree.