Joseph Ambler Inn

All staff (hotel staff, chef and service staff, event planning staff, maintenance staff) were VERY responsive and clear with any and all questions throughout the planning process. The event planning staff (thank you Alli!) was fantastic. They were sure to communicate quickly by email with big and small questions. This was especially appreciated since we were planning the day from another state! The day of coordinator (we worked with Meg!) was an angel. She made sure we as the bride and groom were fed and at ease, the timeline was moving along smoothly and guests were happy. The food was amazing and we had so much fun at our tasting! Our guests and family could not stop talking about how great dinner and desserts were. Major kudos! We would choose JAI to have our wedding reception all over again! P.S. We highly recommend an October wedding in PA at JAI - the leaves and pictures are beautiful!!

on is also beyond amazing. Huge shout out to her for answering all emails over a year and half of planning and making sure it was all simply perfect. She never once made us feel like we were unimportant due to all the brides she must encounter!! I cannot thank her enough for everything she helped me with and did through out this process!!! All of the staff was extremely helpful and friendly and were all very accommodating to all needs that needed to be met! I would like to also thank Conor for all his hard work organizing the room block with me!! I would choose JAI a million times!! It was perfect! Thank you!!!

ion given to us. Needless to say, the food was wonderful and our guests talk about how wonderful everything was!

ely beautiful any time of the year (we had our wedding the end of September and it was gorgeous). The food, service, and overall atmosphere could not have been better. Wouldn't have changed anything!

othly thanks to all of the amazing staff at the Joseph Ambler Inn. My husband and I, as well as our guests, cannot stop raving about the wedding and how wonderful the Joseph Ambler Inn was. We cannot recommend them enough for your big day!

ty I have never seen in any other professional. All of the staff was courteous, friendly and did everything in their power to ensure our day went smoothly. The ceremony location was beautiful, and the weather held out so we could have our ceremony outside. Our guests were raving about the food from cocktail hour to after the wedding! We rented the Thomas Wilson house and had an after party there, which was a load of fun and super easy with JAI staff setting everything up and tearing everything down. Our wedding day was a DREAM and that is thanks to the staff at Joseph Ambler Inn!

t staff was very friendly and attentative. Booking rooms was a breeze and there was complementary breakfast every morning! The venue is so cool my bridesmaids and I made a weekend out of it and stayed the whole weekend! The property is Gorgeous and clean! We highly recommend!!!

he entire planning process so simple. We even discussed taco's a few times and enjoyed Taco Tuesday's during the summer. I also found out after the wedding, that my candles melted into squares but my vases were cylinders. Ali sat in the middle of the dance floor, blow torching the candles!!! I was completely blown away. I can't say anymore nice things about Ali. Multiple guests asked if I'd be upset if they choose to get married at JAI and I can't blame them! I sent them Ali's info. This was the best venue I could have hoped and picked for for our wedding.

ant feel. We loved all of the stone on property and the lawn is just gorgeous, especially in the Spring and Fall. All of the staff are very friendly as well! We had our ceremony on the lawn and our reception in their ballroom on a Saturday evening. It was so easy working with Alli on all of our wedding details!!! She was always so response to my emails (and I sent her A LOT of them, haha). I didn't feel stressed at all about our venue details because they made it so simple at JAI. Everything was perfect on our wedding day and I felt like we didn't need to worry about anything. We received so many compliments from our guests on the choice of venue -- from the delicious food to the ease of walking just a few feet from the ceremony to cocktail hour to the reception, our big day at JAI was wonderful. Thank you JAI for such an amazing day and an extra special thank you to Alli for all of your help through the planning process!

as helpful! The only suggestion I have is for the advertisement to be a little better! Their ballroom and space is GORGEOUS but their website and instagram does not always do it justice ! It was important for me to be able to vision exactly what the wedding would look like and it was hard with some of the photos they had online! They have such a beautiful space and stunning grounds and they need to show it off! Update their website and I think they would be even more successful! But my wedding reception was a dream come true!!

several times to go over all of the details for the outdoor wedding and indoor reception. From the first time I met Allie, she was so personable, friendly and accommodating with our requests as I asked a million questions throughout the process. Allie never made us feel like we were a bother or just a number. She was so passionate about her job and went above and beyond to make things happen. Allie was very prompt at getting back to me with the answers to all of our questions leading up to the wedding day. The Joseph Ambler Inn's rustic ambiance was simply beautiful! It had so much charm and character around the premises and was quint and quiet since there is only one wedding going on at a time on the lawn or in the ballroom. They also have rooms you and your guests can rent throughout the weekend. When it came to the hotel booking, we met with Amanda who was fabulous! Amanda gave us a tour of the various rooms we could reserve for the wedding weekend. We rented out the entire Thomas Wilson House, Bonnymeade House and the rooms on the second floor of the barn/restaurant area. It was awesome to stay on site for the weekend so we didn't have to drive anywhere. On the day of their wedding, everything turned out perfectly! The weather was gorgeous for an outdoor wedding and our event day coordinator Meg was extremely flexible, patient and helpful throughout the day. Allie and Amanda were also on site throughout the day to make sure things were running smoothly. The grounds of the JAI make a picturesque backdrop for an outside wedding. We had our cocktail hour on the grounds and back patio area of the restaurant. They did a lovely job with the set up and making sure our 150 guests had plenty of drinks and food during this part of the reception. We chose to have a buffet style reception in the ballroom. All of the entrees were excellent! We had three options for our guests: salmon, chicken and filet. The filet mignon melted in your mouth. All of the food was fresh, hot, delicious and plentiful! We had a few guests that had food allergies and the JAI worked with us to make sure they had special plates made up according to our guests' restrictions. We opted for a s'mores and ice cream bar as part of our desserts which was a lot of fun for our guests. The entire JAI staff couldn't have been more friendly or accommodating throughout the evening. We were extremely pleased with our wedding experience that Allie, Amanda, Meg and the JAI staff provided to our family during this special time in our lives. We highly recommend the Joseph Ambler Inn if you are looking for a wedding venue that provides a personal touch and not a cookie cutter or wedding factory feel that most larger venues provide. Allie and the JAI staff will not disappoint you!

r! The pub will suffice because the food is just as perfect and drinks are just as smooth! Jamie Burns was the biggest help in all of it!

s on the food and how picture perfect everything was. We could not have asked for a more picture perfect day. We are truly grateful.

The service was fantastic and they all made me feel so relaxed when it came to setting up and cleaning up. We had so many people tell us that the food was hands down the best they had ever had at a wedding. We had the reception in the dining room and it was so cozy and beautiful. We ended up switching out the butlered appetizers for stationary ones, and I guess something wasn’t documented correctly so it wasn’t how it was supposed to be. They were apologetic and served the food that was missed during dinner. That is the only bad thing that happened, which really wasn’t even a huge deal! I 100% recommend getting married here. They also have tastings so you can try the food before you decide on your entrees. We went with the salmon, short ribs, and Parmesan crusted chicken.

the night because we were able to secure The Thomas Wilson House for accommodations as well as for an after party! The venue was intimate and warm and it was a night we will never forget!

ally my favorite. Guests at our wedding still talk abut the incredible food. I will never forget how great it all was!

wedding day itself. Highly recommend!!

inner and dessert (we had our cake from the Night Kitchen, but JAI also provided other accompanying desserts). The John Roberts House was perfect for us and we had a great time. We planned our wedding remotely, since we both live abroad (I grew up in the area though). Alli was wonderful on all counts. I will admit that because the wedding planning and the hotel are arranged and managed separately, there were definitely a few bumps regarding rooms. These were sorted quickly, albeit slightly embarrassing. The wedding side of JAI is definitely much better organized than the hotel. It worked out in the end, though. On the day, there were a couple things that weren't exactly how we had arranged them to be, but only I knew that (and honestly, it didn't make a bit of difference to how beautiful everything was and how smoothly everything went). I fully recommend JAI for your wedding!! :)

if you have the evening wedding booked, even if nothing is booked beforehand. Not a very flexible place. The other major issue is the wedding coordinator is extremely passive, so you end up being both the bride and coordinating the details the day of. It was quite stressful as an overall process, so while I loved the venue and Alli, the rest of the aspects were difficult.

d not have to travel anywhere once we (and our guests) got the venue. In addition the venue takes care of many of the planning details for you such as linens, tables/chairs, table numbers, catering, alcohol, set up and break down of the decorations, the cake, etc. The venue and all the spaces are also amazing, they have beautiful grounds for an outdoor wedding, a pavilion that can be a plan b for rain or a space for the cocktail hour, and the reception hall is spacious and elegant. The wedding planning staff are absolutely fantastic as well; they are friendly, knowledgeable, organized, and flexible! We worked with Ali and Tay throughout the planning process and Meg was our day of coordinator. After I left each meeting with these ladies I felt more calm and knew that we were in good hands. On our wedding day they went above and beyond to make the day stress free and even better than I imagined! They exceeded my expectations from planning to execution the day of, and as far as I know the day went off without a hitch. Not only was the place beautiful, but the food is also amazing and our guests complimented the appetizers and main courses several times. JAI was a huge part of making our day truly the best day ever!

d did everything they could to help during the planning stages and the day of. Because we weren’t using a dj, Alli was the one who started and stopped the music for our ceremony which is probably not in her job description but greatly appreciated! Our captain for our wedding day, Meg, was SO helpful and sweet. She made sure the decorations, ceremony, and reception were everything we wanted. Our guests (as well as my husband and I) could not stop talking about how amazing the food was. Our suite was seriously incredible! The packages were very reasonable. Our reception was in the Farmhouse which created a cozy and intimate environment which is exactly what we were looking for our small wedding. Overall, our experience was amazing. My husband and I both agree that if we could go back and do all the planning again, we would still choose the Joseph Ambler Inn!

ator I booked with, left the company and no one called me to tell me she had left and to introduce the new coordinator. When I called the new coordinator informed me she was the replacement and everything was taken care of. Come my rehearsal I met ANOTHER coordinator that basically had me run my own rehearsal. This may not matter to some people but I had just spend over a year making a million decisions and I wanted to just rehearse and enjoy myself. It was incredibly frustrating because I knew nothing about how they ran a wedding there, or the 4 different options the girl gave me. I was on the spot and couldn't think because i was already furious that the girl who worked with me wasnt even there and didn't tell me she wasn't going to be. The day of my wedding there was duck poop all over the ceremony space, and we asked two people to clean it, they said they would and I guess they didn't because there was duck poop on my dress and other people said it was unsightly by their seats. Our hotel room suite had a hot tub that never got hot, even when the instructions were followed. Next day there was supposed to be a private breakfast for my guests but that also got lost in the shuffle of transferring coordinators. They did put it out, but it was after everyone had left so it was just myself, my husband and 5 friends. My guests were expecting a private breakfast and didn't get it, plus I paid for it. Still a great venue/location to have a wedding, but their coordinating/ event planning staff needs a bit more experience in my opinion. They need to be very clear with you on what you are getting and who is/going to be working with you. I had NO IDEA the girl who had helped me through the entire process wasn't going to even be there on my wedding day. Food was good but a lot of people told me their filets were under cooked while others were overdone at the same table. The staff was extremely accommodating when we wanted to extend our reception by 1 hr when we ran late, so I do give them a ton of credit for that. My wedding was beautiful but both my husband felt we ran the show more than we'd have liked to the day of, which wasn't ideal since my cost included the coordinator.

hat we had a small intimate wedding, they catered to us as if our event was large. Shoutouts to Alli, Paul, and Carol. Thanks again for making our wedding day so awesome!! We also booked a night at JAI and we stayed at the Allman Suite. Please book a room there if you can. It was a very nice suite! Our photographer was able to get awesome wedding photographs in this room too. They offer complimentary breakfast if you book a room.

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m/dining room/porch areas for your after party which was a great detail. The brunch the following morning was an awesome buffet with good service and plenty of room for our guests to come and go throughout the morning. The grounds of the Inn are beautiful too and I have heard good things from others who have taken getting ready pictures and pre-ceremony pictures outside!

dding date. We eventually reserved a tour to see the rooms & put a deposit down with no inclination from them about urgency. Since they said they had availability & we were scheduled for a meeting, we sent in our deposits & signed contracts with our band & venue. When we showed up for our scheduled tour they said that a group had come in the day before & rented the entire place for our wedding date. We were shocked & confused with the news. We had been exchanging emails regularly over 2 weeks discussing the date & availability. What did they mean they gave the dates away to someone else? You scheduled a meeting with us to tour & hand in our deposit, & you booked the entire facility the day before we were supposed to meet?!? They didn’t tell the second party that they already had someone looking into the date. They supposedly “tried to email” us about what had transpired. We never received any email from them, but received the other 10 emails just fine. I still don’t understand what “tried to email” means. My email account wasn’t closed for the day nor did my email address suddenly change. Understandably, people make mistakes & maybe there could be a communication break-down. But the real problem was they made no absolutely no effort to fix the problem they created. When they noticed the problem (i.e. “tried” to email us) , they didn’t call the 2nd party & explain how we were already interested in that date for 2 weeks already. They didn’t ask us to hand in the deposit quickly because there was a there was a second interested party. They didn’t call the 2nd party & try to split the reservation with us. They simply just took their money & screwed us over. They said all they could really do was say sorry, offer us a complimentary one night stay in the coming months, & recommend us look into a different hotel. After three more separate discussions trying to sort this thing out they weren’t even willing to call the 2nd party to say there was an oversight. They literally refused to do that because “that would create two problems”. Create two problems?!?! First off, it’s their problem they created. I don’t know why I am now responsible for fixing the problem they created. It was their mistake, their miscommunication, their oversight. I don’t know why now I have to deal with backing out of my signed contracts, fighting to get my other deposits back, finding new accommodations, a new wedding date, a different wedding venue- all because of an error they made. Any other respectful & professional company would have owned up to the mistake & took matters into their own hands to fix a problem they are responsible for. A company that isn’t willing to do that is not what I would be looking for during my wedding planning. These guys couldn’t even handle a reservation, & I would be afraid to see how they could handle a group event much less an actual wedding. Truth be told I am glad this came about & I don’t have to deal with them ever again. A company that isn’t willing to go the extra mile & “create two problems” to fix ur problem isn’t a company that I could depend on to host any part of my wedding. I would implore anyone to stay away from dealing with this facility, and I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND using them

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hitch and Meg was so attentive throughout the entire night to make sure we were being taken care of and that everything went according to our plans. All of our guests told us afterwards how much they enjoyed the unique venue and their guestrooms throughout the gorgeous property. The food is INCREDIBLE and everyone loved their entrees. This venue was perfect for our wedding and I wish we could do it all over again!

will be back for dinners whenever possible!! Food is outstanding.

(they provide heat lamps), and reception in the main ballroom. The food was absolutely delicious and our guests are still raving about it, near three months later. We attended three tastings during the year and a half we planned -- and we definitely had concerns (temperature issues and taste issues --- they don't do private tastings so with up to 100 other tasters the kitchen was spread pretty thin during these evenings). They assured us day of everything would be perfect --- and they absolutely met our expectations, in fact exceeded them! I include the tasting piece so other couples are not concerned with their day of meals. :-) Huge selection of menu options and upgrades so it was easy and fun to plan our rehearsal dinner and reception. Rehearsal dinner we did buffet with passed hor douerves (huge spread, great value, outstanding) and reception we did sit down with three menu options (equally perfect). Our ceremony was on the Inn grounds --- we had guests faced away from the restaurant and our pictures could not have come out more gorgeous --- beautiful trees everywhere. We did the champagne tower prior to the ceremony and our guests absolutely loved this add on -- highly recommend. Cocktail hour was underneath the pavilion with newly installed heat lamps that kept our guests warm. Perfect space to get the party started. The reception came out absolutely gorgeous-- we took the Inn's predominant color -- red and worked that into everything. Red roses on every table, floating candles everywhere and red uplighting --- it had the most romantic feel -- and again I can't say enough about how gorgeous the pictures came out. After party in John Roberts house where we were allowed to supply our own food and beverage. We rented one full house Friday night and two full houses Saturday night + additional rooms and every room was cuter than the next. Our guests loved how expansive the property was and their accommodations. Inn works with you to select room choices so you can group your guests -- we had a parents house / quiter house and a "party house". Awesome fire pits located throughout property where guests could gather. Wendy (main planner) Allison (hotel liaison) and Meg (day of coordinator) were absolutely outstanding in making sure all of our needs were met. Meg or your day of coordinator runs through every last detail of how things should be set up throughout your events -- so don't stress too much about the details (like I did)-- they will be covered. Wendy and Allison were with us every step of the way and couldn't have been easier to work with.

rooms on the charming property and options to rent out a whole house with 10 guest rooms, 2 common areas, and a beautiful large covered porch..after party!! The whole experience was better than we could have dreamed. Highly, highly recommend!!

able. Wendi, Dan, Meg and the rest of the staff worked with us throughout every detail and everything came out so beautifully! They made things so easy for us throughout the planning process, and especially on the day of our wedding. We were able to attend a couple food tastings to choose our entrees and hors d'oeuvres, and we had a hard time deciding because everything was so good! We had many guests tell us it was the best food they ever had at a wedding. The grounds are gorgeous, with a country-type ambience that we just loved for our fall wedding. The hotel rooms are so cozy and comfortable - better than any other hotel room we've stayed in. We had an after-party after our reception ended where the staff displayed our food and drinks so nicely. Our ceremony was held outside at their beautiful pavilion that looked gorgeous in the evening when it was all lit up. We also had a great breakfast the morning after the wedding in their restaurant. We even received all of the leftover food from our buffet in boxes when we checked out, which we didn't expect. It was the wedding we had hoped for and more, and we'll be forever grateful to the staff for making our day so memorable. We can't wait to go back and eat/stay there again!

for our pictures. we opted for an outdoor ceremony between the trees on the lawn, thankfully we had great weather, and it was beautiful! the food- oh my goodness, the FOOD!! we got so many compliments on the food. we decided on the buffet and chose filet mignon (requested to be cooked MR as to not over cook the meat-it came out perfect!), parmesan crusted chicken and chilean sea bass. most of guests said 'it was the best food they've ever had, and shocked that it was buffet style'- woop woop!! we had 150 guests, and did not want to have buffet set up on dance floor, so the joseph ambler staff split the 2 buffets and placed them in back of the room. we worked mostly with wendi, she was amazing!! she worked with us to make sure every little detail was perfect. if we had a question (or several :) ) we'd email wendi and have an answer same day or next day. we can't say enough good things about the behind the scenes staff. the bartenders, waitstaff, and set-up crew were all fabulous. it seemed that everything moved seamlessly. we had a lot of decor, and all the staff needed were post-its to label what the item was and where it goes. they did a wonderful job setting up! i would highly recommend the joseph ambler inn!! they have been doing weddings for several years and it shows--they are a well-oiled machine. we looked at 2 other wedding venues and hands down, the joseph ambler was the perfect place for our wedding!!!!

f was very accommodating to us, and promptly responded to our requests. The food and service was complimented by all our guests, especially the cocktail hour. It was very nicely done. We stayed upstairs overnight before and after the wedding in the Farmhouse, and it was very convenient. I would only say that the rooms are rather tight and a little noisy. But the old world authentic atmosphere is part of the charm of the Inn. The breakfast is very good. Overall fit our needs perfectly!

odating your needs and questions; they make you feel like you are their ONLY bride (even though they are booked every weekend). The venue is very unique in that it is an intimate and unique setting, perfect for our "destination" wedding. The inn coordinates a room block for you and your guests and even allows you to choose who is in which room. The rooms are lovely, spacious and updated with spa bathrooms. The actual reception room is charming and fits well with the overall theme of the inn. The food is delicious and Wendi works with you if there are any special requests. There are many food options for all tastes and they do coordinate a tasting before the wedding. As I was a bit of a DIY bride, the staff arranged all my decorations perfectly, no need for a coordinator when you book with the JAI. The staff also helps to coordinate an after party on their property and set up all of your food and drinks. Overall, this is a wonderful choice for a wedding venue, everything went PERFECTLY, I cannot recommend the Joseph Ambler Inn more!

come bags, and providing wonderful service the entire weekend. Keenan (hotel manager I believe) was extremely helpful- he emailed me updates with room assignments and reservations, helped guests find spas and hair appointments, and things to do in the area. The Joseph Ambler is absolutely gorgeous, with completely updated rooms, a beautiful setting, and a great restaurant! Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a great place for guests to stay with a true country feel in a top quality place!

t, with somewhat "dated" processes and this was difficult for us. We are very laid back people but when it came to our wedding we found ourselves holding JAI to the same standards we hold ourselves to in the work place. Their main point of contacts, contract formats and overall vision seemed a bit behind the times. That being said, our entire weekend turned out beautifully and PERFECTLY. We blocked out the entire property which I would absolutely recommend doing. They were 100% willing to work with our creative ideas and after some discussion, were very flexible and understanding of our needs. If you are looking for more hands on service and communication during the planning process, I would hire a wedding planner. This really helped me feel more valued and on top of things especially with the venue. Now, I have some high-maintenance family members and they were FLOORED by the service and constant attention they received from the staff. The housekeeping and banquet staff probably spoke to every guest at some point during the weekend. One of the ladies even brought over extra buckets of ice and glasses to my dad and his friends while they were on one of the porches having drinks. This was without having been asked but was very much appreciated. The food was AMAZING. I have so many pictures of plates licked clean. If you have any reservations or questions I would be more than happy to help answer anything. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU to the Joseph Ambler Inn for being a wonderful and crucial part of our big day!

ast was very helpful. We had some issues for a while with the rooms that guests were staying in and he took care of it once it was brought up to him. They did a great job at making sure things were taken care of for us. One problem I had was we were told we had one of the houses all day to find out that there was a wedding there in the middle of the day. Although the grounds are incredibly beautiful, the Ballroom does not have the same old farmhouse feel. Wendi, the woman who managed the ballroom, was difficult to work with. Luckily someone else took over for the night of our wedding.

Thanks Joseph Ambler!

e and named after historical people/places in the area. The staff at JAI was incredible throughout my wedding planning process. Wendi, the wedding coordinator, answered every email and phone call either immediately or within 24 hours. She completely understood my vision for the ceremony space and the reception; she even asked that the Inn's December holiday decorations contain silver instead of gold because she knew my color scheme for the space. Keenan, the house manager, went above and beyond to make sure my guests had everything they needed. He was just as obsessive about the little details as I was, and offered us a fantastic discounted rate for our guests to stay on the property. Even the head housekeeper checked in on me and my bridesmaids when we were getting ready, to make sure we had enough towels and make-up remover. The food (breakfast, appetizers, dinner, and dessert) was delicious and well prepared - not your typical wedding food. I can't say enough about the Joseph Ambler Inn's hospitality and dedication to making my wedding the most amazing day of my life. Everything went smoothly and was executed perfectly. Five stars!

vendors for flowers, cake, ceremony, musicians, etc., and responded back to all of my requests and questions within a few hours of me sending them to her. On the day of our wedding we worked with Meg. Meg had been fully briefed on everything by Wendi, and I didn't have to worry about a thing. Meg did a great job of managing the pace of the night... The cocktail hour was fun, and she checked with me to see if we wanted to hold off a dinner a little longer since everyone was mingling and getting to know each other. She was there every step of the day and any time I needed her, and yet she didn't interfere. As for the location itself, I can't say enough. It was absolutely beautiful and intimate... it was exactly what we wanted. The grounds allowed for some gorgeous pictures (and we even got married in December), and they have a great "getting ready" room for the bride and her bridesmaids!! Last but not least... the FOOD! Everything was really delicious!! Typically I go to weddings and don't expect the food to be anything special, but everything was amazing!

ept getting so many compliments about the food weeks after my wedding was over. I was so happy with everything that was done and everything ran smoothly! If you rent one of the houses on the property, you will not be disappointed in doing so, we continued the party into the morning and had a blast with family and friends who had stayed!

ch allowed our guests to pay a flat rate no matter which room they ended up in. Also, we were very lucky that the common areas were not booked during our weekend so we were able to have our run of the whole house! The sitting areas were so cozy and we had access to a full kitchen. When the reception was over, we were able to come back and continue our wedding celebration with our guests until the early hours of the morning. All of our guests really enjoyed the ambiance of the house and the historic feel of the whole estate. The staff was always happy to help out with anything we asked, from setting up Welcome Bags in each room, to locking up our food and alcohol in storage prior to our stay (really lightened the car load! thanks!). We couldn't have asked for a better place to stay for our wedding weekend!

y to not have to drive and they have enough rooms to accomidate over 50 overnight guests! The food and drinks were great and they even have fireplaces in so many different rooms too!!

d. We did a bar on consumption and the drink prices were pretty high so it worked out that we should have purchased an hourly package. This place has some great locations for photos too!