We recently got married at ever after, and it was a great experience. The staff were super helpful and communicative from day one. They were flexible and caring which really meant ...a lot, especially given our limited planning timeline. There are plenty of great photo ops, decor options and entertainment for guests.
The venue offers a decent array of decor and allows outside vendors, which were too huge pluses for us. The ability to choose from just a handful of options really reduced decision fatigue. And the fact that they set everything up before our arrival was definitely helpful. The day of decor didn’t fully match our final run through, but it was close enough that it didn’t matter much to me. If you’re more type Although and care about the little details, it might be a strong factor to consider.
There are a few sort of negatives that I’d like to point out, but they weren’t impactful enough to reduce the overall rating (Ever After still definitely deserves 5 stars). They’re more just FYI for anyone who decides to book.
-the venue is not centrally located so there’s nothing nearby; no shops, no bars, no restaurants. The closest hotel is at least 20 minutes away. If you have guests coming from out of town, definitely pre-plan accommodations and maybe even transportation.
-This is a “working farm.” The last half mile is completely dirt road and it’s bumpy. Most of my guests arrived just fine but some were concerned if they were in the right place or got turned around.
-It can definitely get buggy so don’t skimp on the bug spray. I forgot to reapply and you can see some red blotches from bug bites in my photos, manageable as long as you keep repellent handy.
All in all, we really enjoyed our experience with Salem and the team. Thank you so much guys!