Hawk Hollow

e aisle. SHE SHOULD HAVE KNOWN WHERE TO STAND. THEN SHE LIED AND KICKED US OUT EARLY. SHE LITERALLY DESTROYED MY WEDDING, AS DID JENNIFER, EAGLE EYE WEDDING COORDINATOR. How do you guys sleep at night knowing you destroyed the most important day of my life? Including my parents 50 year renewal??? ZERO REMORE. DO NOT GET MARRIED HERE. SEE EAGLE EYE REVIEW

re WAY better than any other venues we looked at in Lansing or Grand Rapids --not to mention we got an even better deal because of the bridal show special. The chapel was the perfect size for us and we loved the beautiful wood doors, quaint interior, lovely garden outside, and spacious getting ready area. We also loved the high ceilings, natural light, and wrap-around porch at the Lakeview Room. The food was delicious and Hawk Hollow did an excellent job caring for our guests with allergies! We liked that Hawk Hollow had in-house catering, which meant one less vendor we had to search for. The only downside of our venue was that the office staff were sometimes hard to contact. When we would call it would almost always go to voicemail, so it was annoying to play phone tag. However, Carla and Megan were typically quick to respond via email. Overall, we had a great experience and loved that Hawk Hollow allowed us to have our dream venue at a reasonable price!

pectations and exactly what we asked for. The venue was very clean, staff was organized, prepared and very accommodating to our needs. The price (comparatively) for having everything in one place was right where we needed it to be and reasonable for what we wanted. The only negative thing I would say about the event/venue is that sometimes the staff could be difficult to get ahold of. While everything worked out fine in the end, in the craziness of planning a wedding this can add some unneeded stress. The only other thing we found a bit confusing was that you work with a event coordinator up until the day of and then you are handed off to a wedding coordinator that you do not meet until rehearsal. At the end of the day, we would still choose Hawk Hollow again and would recommend them for your wedding day.

on site staff the day of were so helpful and nice. The cake was AMAZING - if you do your wedding there, I also recommend doing your cake from their on-site baker. Special thanks to all the coordinators for putting up with how absent minded and forgetful of everything I was,.

ifully. The food was delicious, the linens were lovely, and the facility was impeccably clean. They allowed us in the day before to set up because there wasn't an event and were accommodating to the issues and timeline required.

uded in their rental fees, and really it's up to you to decide what you want to pay for. The scenery is so pretty, even if you have an indoor or outdoor ceremony. We chose to have our ceremony at the chapel, since in Michigan you never know what the weather will be, and it was a great spot! The coy pond outside was great for pictures, and the inside was as well. The coordinator we had helping us for the ceremony was very good. She was professional and quite helpful, while being accommodating to our wishes. The staff allowed my mom to come multiple times prior to the day to try out decorations and look at the rooms again. The reception hall was also great, the veranda was a nice place to get some fresh air. We did a pasta buffet and the food was quite good. Had some party subs later on that everyone liked as well. They were very receptive to changing certain things (we did ice cream instead of cake) and they were helpful with planning the logistics. We did have an issue with some gluten-free options we were told would be available, but they weren't ready at the same time as the buffet (at least 30 mins later) and they only had half as many as we had asked for. However, they did recognize the severity of their mistake, and made it right in the end. To gather all the food and beverage information, they send a two-week prior final questionnaire which to me felt a little late, it made everything feel rushed and stressful while we were figuring out the small final details. So my advice would be to try to discuss things earlier, and double-check special situations with the event planner. Unfortunately, we were too busy to be on top of it at the time. I also wish we had been reminded when filling out the questionnaire for the bridal party to bring their IDs with them for the complimentary champagne toast. It was probably in the paperwork somewhere but we didn't remember, and it put a small kink in the plan. A few members of the party had given their personal items to people already in the room (I had absolutely nothing on me) so we had to defer to a non-alcoholic toast (not the end of the world, but was annoying). Those are the only issues we had, and what was keeping my rating at a 4 rather than a 5. In relation to the whole day, they were minor issues. I would still very much recommend!!!

ct! Food: excelent! (we did not have any complaints or comments at all from our guest, they even prepare 5 meals: vegetarian, chicken, filet mignon, kids menu (chicken tenders), salmon and gluten free menu! all great!) Bar: we work with open bar with them for the maximum possible hours, we pay some extra for crown royal and grey goose but totally worth it! Landscaping: the view of the room from the first floor of the golf course is simply breathtaking! we love it!. extras: they gave us 4 tickets for golfing that my husband use prior to the wedding to enjoy some golfing with family members!. Sales coordinator: George Veres , super professional .

shot in and outside The Chapel. The Chapel fit our guest well and it was such a beautiful moment for my husband and I. Thank you!! <3

of my phone calls and emails in a timely fashion (usually 24 hours or less) and seemed genuinely happy to have my fiance and I as a guest at her banquet center. We couldn't have asked for a better day! Thank you Eagle Eye!!

r sales event planner Carla was awful. We won't have an event there again if she is the one who would be planning it. We constantly had to remind her of things we had already discussed because she kept saying she didn't recall going over it. She was rude and her demeanor was always negative. We asked about our final appointment and she said she would contact us 4-6 weeks prior and we didn't hear back from her at all. We had to call just before the two week mark and then she said we have to meet the following week. Since it was so last minute at that point we were only able to meet in the evening which she wouldn't do and so we had to do it the Saturday before our wedding. It caused a lot of stress. I can understand not doing evening appointments but when it is her fault it was so last minute she should have accommodated. I was disappointed in the way we were treated and she wasn't even the one who did our final appointment. I have heard from others who are having the same issue with Carla so just beware if that is who your event planner is. Otherwise I would recommend the facilities, food and everything else!

The coordinator, Lisa, was amazing and super helpful with our rehearsal and day of coordinating. Everything went smmoothly - couldn't have asked for anything better!

rried on a Sunday in May, and the price was cost effective. Plus Hawk Hollow allows you to use a banquet hall there or Eagle Eye.

food and we weren't happy with our food the night of the reception. We had done a tasting prior and picked meats based on that and they were not prepared the same the night of. Also, the food wasn't kept hot which is always unpleasant especially for meat. Overall we were happy with the staff, the location etc. but to spend thousands of dollars on room temperature tough meat is not a good experience.

I would recommend them to anyone and everyone!

t! We worked with Melissa from out of state for months prior to the wedding and we received prompt and informative responses every time we had a question. The food was great and served to the dining room in a timely manner. We never had any issues and realized the staff was working very smoothly to provide us a wonderful evening!

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h! They went above and beyond to make our day special - lining up golf carts for bridal party travel to name one fun thing they did! I would HIGHLY recommend them for your wedding.

hestitate to answer, so helpful. The only complaint i have is about the service the night of the wedding. There was some confusion about numerous things that should have not been issues. Overall it was a great expeirence and they helped make our special day amazing!

edible. The staff was great and very accomodating. Highly recommended!

ould not have been more beautiful, and the views are amazing. All of my guests raved about how gorgeous it was. I worked with Carla and Sarah. Both were so easy and nice to work with. They were also very quick to communicate! I had so many questions, and they always responded to my emails right away. The food was outstanding. I received numerous compliments from guests (We served Beef Tenderloin and Saltimbocca Chicken). The staff there was polite and made sure everything about our day ran perfect and smooth. The only negative I can come up with is that there was often a line at the bar. I think they could have probably used another bartender... but maybe my guests were just really big partiers :) All in all, I am SO happy I chose Eagle Eye. They truly made my day perfect, and I recommend them to all Lansing brides!

her input on what were some of our better options if we were headed in the wrong direction. On the day of our event, everything went perfect. We couldn't have asked for a friendlier staff, and the service that was provided was quick. Definitely would book more events here if we needed to in the future!

ree of charge so that some of my older guests wouldnt have to walk to the whole way to the reception. Total for reception and ceremony spots, food, cake, and bar we spent about $6500.

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to work with. Anytime we had a concern, they were quick to help, even after the wedding day was over. We also attended a reception at Hawk Hollow. Both buildings are attractive and had great parties.

ry accommodating. They helped with several things that the contract said they were not committed to do, such as helping my mom tear down decorations. Besides the service, the place is absolutely breathtaking as well. We had our reception at Eagle Eye's Grand Garden Room and it was very spacious and the dance floor is huge. Additionally, the food was absolutely delicious!! I couldn't have been happier with this venue and would recommend it to everyone.

zing and everything we'd ever hoped and dreamed of. The staff, food and venue are incredible. We wouldn't have changed a thing! Thank you!!

nly on the 'plated' menu for our buffet style dinner. Additionally, the reception is efficiently run by the meal staff-- we had 260 guests at our reception, and everyone got through the buffet line in a very timely manner. The rooms are decorated in warm, neutral colors, so that any color scheme will match, and each room has beautiful views of the golf course. Eagle Eye, in particular, allows a spectacular view of the sunset for evening receptions. The only concern with the venue is that there can be up to 4 weddings going on in the building at once -- however, while in attendance at a reception, you wouldn't even know that other receptions are going on because of soundproof walls and a staff that is dedicated to making each reception unique. Finally, the venue is well priced as compared to other comparable venues in the area -- the price includes linens, china, simple centerpieces, table numbers; and the venue is very flexible in adding as many special tables as you need, as well as varying the number of chairs at each table according to your instruction. Overall, we had a very good experience working with Eagle Eye/Hawk Hollow

heir beautiful wedding garden where we married, but their delicious food and cost were big positives in our book as well. While many venues will nickel and dime you for things like linens, silverware, etc., at Eagle Eye, everything is included. The rental costs are maybe a bit higher than other venues for that reason, but we believed we still came out ahead. One really convenient part about Eagle Eye is that you have the option of having your wedding cake baked on-site, so you don't have to worry about transporting it across town. That said, the one slight disappointment of the day was our cake, which didn't turn out quite like the picture we had given the baker. But still, it looked fine and tasted great.

reception flowing and dealt with any issue that came up without even bothering me. I would recommend this to anyone and everyone!

ave us an idea of how the food tasted and how it was displayed. They did a great job with the food on the day of the wedding and setting up everything the way that we wanted.

ll. We had no problems with the golf store being right across the hall from the reception, either. I highly recommend this venue!

s OUTSTANDING! I dealt with Sarah specifically, and she made everything perfect. All of those annoying questions that a bride has at the last minute were nothing to her - she answered with such promptness and sweetness that I felt as though I were her only customer. Plus, the food was delicious. No one went home hungry, and everyone had a fantastic time. I wish that I could throw another big event just so that I could use them again...although this will be my one and only wedding! :)