When my then-girlfriend and I were looking for places for a party we were planning, we stopped at Grand Oaks to see if it would be a good fit. After taking a peek inside, she came back to the car and said "it's too fancy for this party, but we ...are getting married there." It was a pretty bold statement considering we weren't even engaged yet!
When the time came, I insisted we at least visit a few other venues. But of course my bride new what she wanted and when we compared all the factors- Grand Oaks was the obvious choice. Our wedding planner was Margaret- I can't even tell you how much we loved her. I can honestly say I feel like she is a part of the family because she took care of us the way our family would. Most importantly, she convinced my fiancé to relax and let them make the wedding a success, and calming a bride-to-be is a skill all of it's own.
Our Maitre'd, Felix - knew his sh*t!! He was experienced, direct, no nonsense and we LOVED him. Not only did he constantly check on us as the bride and groom, but always made sure our bridal party was happy- he even danced with my Mother In Law. He is the perfect balance between professionalism and a good time. Even our minister mentioned that it was the first rehearsal he had done that he did not have to give any direction because Felix was taking care of everything.
Our minister also spoke during his sermon about relationships and using the wedding day as a comparison to marriage. He said weddings will never be perfect, and neither will a marriage... but you must enjoy the ride, and lean on each other when something goes wrong. Well - if our marriage is at all like our wedding day we will be the luckiest couple in the world. It was a flawless evening. We have received multiple compliments on the food & the atmosphere. We are forever grateful for the attention to detail and impeccable taste.
