I'll start with the positives. I had a 4 hour wedding reception at Eiffel Society and it was awesome! I didn't want a typical reception hall that everyone has already been to for 5 other weddings. I wanted something different and memorable. Ei...ffel Society was just that, and I loved it from the moment I went to see it! It is such a great venue. I was thrilled with how beautiful it all came together - chairs, table cloths, décor etc. A little really does go a long way and it looked even better than I thought it would! Nicole (the coordinator) was very helpful and answered all of my many questions along the way, and helped with planning floor plan, menu, etc. She works hard to make sure you are happy. I would give the venue itself 5 stars.
Unfortunately, a few things at the reception could have been better. The main issues being staff/service. They would get more like 1-2 stars. The food was very slow to be refilled. In fact, when the groom went to make himself a plate in the middle of the reception, everything was empty except one item so that's all he got. The grooms father said the same thing - went to get another plate of food, and most was empty. Another complaint would be the bartenders. I was shocked to hear afterwards from SEVERAL guests that the bartenders were rude and inattentive. My father told me he had to demand to be served while waiting at the bar. Also. they refused to serve my uncle a drink at the end of the reception ( Not only is my uncle a regular customer at the Eiffel Society, but he also owns a very successful reception venue himself and was appalled by this - rightly so). I heard several other similar stories about the bartenders from many other friends and family. My last and possibly biggest complaint would be the DJ. I used one of Eiffel's DJ's because i figured that would be easier for everyone. I personally had to ask the DJ 4 times to turn the music down as he began blaring the music about an hour into the reception. The groom also asked once, and so did my brother. Thats 6 times! He would turn the music down slightly for the rest of the current song, then turn it right back up. It got to the point that when the DJ saw me walking over, he would try to hurry up and turn the music down, knowing that's what I was going to say. The bride and groom absolutely should not have to spend the time constantly staying on top of the DJ. Also, he began playing club music BEFORE I even got there. Literally, I'm walking up, and from the street I could hear the music and feel the building vibrating. So I asked for the music to be changed to traditional wedding music, but that never happened. So, if you are going to have your reception at Eiffel Society, I would suggest finding your own DJ. And just know, Eiffel Society is a nightclub, and when you have your wedding reception there, you get the same nightclub staff to work your event. And I would think most people expect a bit better service at a wedding reception than a nightclub.
Overall, I really did love having my wedding reception at Eiffel, and it was a blast. The venue truly is one of a kind. I hate to say bad things about it, but I feel like others should know fully what to expect.