What can I possibly say about the Interlaken Inn that hasn't already been said? There is not much, but I can certainly add my stamp of approval to the ever glowing list of reviews.
Like many, we knew the Interlaken was OUR place immediately. W...e hadn't done a ton of searching, maybe half a dozen locations or so, but we have been to 50+ weddings as a couple and work in the industry, so we knew we were looking for something unique, and we found it. The following are just a few thoughts on what I thought made our special day perfection at the Interlaken Inn...
#1 The People
First off, the staff are INCREDIBLE. Maybe one of the nicest collections of folks I have ever been around. Many have worked at the Inn for years, and their passion for the property is very evident. If you are asking me, this is the #1 most important thing to a successful wedding day... having a group of people who care deeply for your success.
#2 Location, Location, Location
I don't need to tout the location... just look at the pictures on their website. The grounds are just as beautiful as the photos. Everything is meticulously maintained. We loved the tranquility and peacefulness of the area.
#3 The Food
A quality dinner was one of the most important things to us when picking a vendor/place. We relied on other reviews, just like this one, where we found overwhelming praise for Chef Daire and team. I was cautiously optimistic knowing how hard it is to cook for 150+ people and maintain a quality product. All I can say is, wow, did they deliver... Of course we are biased, but I truly believe our wedding had some of the best food we have ever encountered. We worked with Chef Daire to tweak a custom menu, and were beyond thrilled with the results on our wedding day. I am still in awe of the job they did.
#4 The Weather
We were incredibly blessed with what I would call the best weekend weather of the entire year. I know you cannot shop for the weather, but I will say that I had the confidence in the team that our day would have been amazing no matter what kind of weather we were facing... (see #1 above).
The Bad (?)
Well, I couldn't call this a full review if I didn't also provide the downsides, as I saw them.... Weddings are generally expensive, overall, and the Interlaken is not cheap, both for the wedding and for the guest rooms. The minimum night stay in-season was not ideal, but we made it work for our group by making it mini-destination weekend. I will say, the Interlaken Inn delivered great value for the price, they have tiered packages to accommodate everyone, and worked with us to find a package that fit our desires and budget.
The Conclusion
Book your wedding there now!! You will not regret it. I am so happy we chose the Interlaken for one of the best days of our lives. I am also so happy, in retrospect, to choose a location that I cannot wait to go visit again to celebrate anniversaries for the rest of our lives. The Interlaken made us feel like a part of their family, and we are so grateful.