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Nestled in the mountains of the Appalachian Valley, the inviting Minerals Hotel provides the ideal setting for the wedding of your dreams. Its delightful array of guest rooms features comfortable spaces for families, friends and couples, while the selection of wedding venues is sure to please.
The expansive and stunning 11,000 sq. ft. Canyon Ballroom is perfect for large-scale celebrations of up to 420 persons. Guests will be enthralled by the room's design featuring a color palette of grays and creams plus wood paneling. A stunning bar made from vendome stone with glass shelving complements the stylish decor. When walking into the Canyon Ballroom, guests will feel surrounded by the influence of a forest, almost smelling the scent of the woods. The open midnight sky and the twinkle of the lights are reminiscent of stars. Overall, the very organic and serene color palette indicates the influence of a modern space morphing with nature.
The enchanted rustic setting you've envisioned for your wedding can be found at Sweetgrass Pavillion. This charming venue offers outdoor seating for up to 180 guests. The Pavillion’s comfortable and inviting space features breathtaking open-air natural views, creating an ideal country chic wedding location which guests will love. Couples looking for added fun throughout their celebration can incorporate the surrounding outdoors for exciting lawn games, making for a more casual atmosphere.
The chic and stylish Diamond Ballroom offers seating for up to 225 guests. This exceptional ballroom exudes an updated, modern and elegant flair. The setting includes a sophisticated reception area complete with hardwood floors, soft-seating, a beautiful leather pin-tuck bar and crystal chandeliers to add a refined touch.
For your ceremony and cocktail hour at Minerals Hotel, lush floral gardens and the gorgeous patios of our Wedding Garden are the perfect choice.
Additionally, you’ll experience a range of attractive on-site amenities such as indoor and outdoor pools, the luxurious Elements Spa, a state-of-the-art sports club, plus a family-friendly 9-hole golf course for all ages to enjoy.
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Please contact one of our Wedding Specialists for full details. Call (855) 839-7822 to learn more.
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Reviews
5.0
out of 5.031 reviews
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Minerals Hotel, Diamond Ballroom is highly praised by multiple reviewers for its exceptional service, delicious food, and beautiful ambiance. The staff, including Rebecca, Dana, and Kaya, are commended for their professionalism and attention to detail, going above and beyond to make each wedding perfect. Guests appreciate the convenience of having everything in one location, from private cocktail hours to accommodating room packages, making it a top choice for weddings and special events.Review photos
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Kimberly D
5.0
1/08/2026
Minerals Hotel, Diamond Ballroom was the PERFECT venue for our wedding day this past December. We highly recommend having your wedding or event here! It is a one-stop shop where gu...
ests are only down the hall from the ballroom making it super convenient.
The food was outstanding, and no guest left hungry! We were able to choose our stations, passed hors d'oeuvres, appetizers, and entrees from a wide selection of options and let me tell you, every single dish was delicious! It was important to my husband and I to try every dish at our wedding. The venue made the accommodation for us to have a private cocktail hour with a spread of all the chosen food dishes. They also let us try all our entrée selections during the reception. All our leftovers were kindly packaged by the venue and placed in the fridge in our hotel room.
The staff is INCREDIBLE. They go above and beyond and exceeded all of our expectations. Their attention to detail on the wedding day can’t be matched. They are professional, great with communication, and passionate about making our day and weddings in general perfect.
Rebecca gave us our initial tour of the venue, and her warm, positive energy and the cozy vibes of the hotel made it stand out from other venues. Dana was our wedding coordinator and she was professional, organized, and made sure to make our wedding vision a reality. Kaya the bridal attendant was prepared and ready to jump in wherever needed. Terry the Maître d’ made sure the reception went smoothly!
I’d also like to give a shout out to Ed and John, our bartenders. They made sure to keep the party going with their friendly attitude!
Our wedding day was everything we wanted it to be and more and that is because of Minerals Hotel, Diamond Ballroom and their incredible staff.
Tara P
5.0
12/09/2025
Minerals Hotel is everything you could want in a wedding venue and more. We chose it because we wanted a hotel that felt like an in-state “destination wedding,” and Minerals delive...
red that perfectly. It was one of the few places where we could truly take over the property — no multiple weddings happening at once, just our celebration. From the start, we were made to feel like the priority.
Rebecca and Dana were incredible to work with both leading up to the wedding and on the day itself. Our guests filled more than 70 rooms for the weekend, and the entire Minerals team was so welcoming, attentive, and genuinely excited to make our weekend special.
Everyone raved about the food, the décor, and the ambiance in the Canyon Ballroom. We feel so lucky to have celebrated our wedding at Minerals and can’t wait to visit again soon!
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Christina G
5.0
11/30/2025
My daughter and son-in-law had the most beautiful and magical wedding at the Minerals Resort on October 17, 2025. Everything from the ceremony and cocktail hour was facilitated out...
doors with the beautiful foliage which was so breathtaking like something you would see in a movie. Their reception. was moved inside to the Ballroom since the weather was so cold and windy the day before they honored this special request with one day notice to move inside from the Sweet Grass Pavillon. The phenomenal staff (Dana - Wedding Coordinator, Kaya - Bridal Attendant, and Saad - Maître. The abundance of delicious appetizers and specialty stations during cocktail hour. The magic continued into the Ballroom with the Sweetheart table having a beautiful draping cream roses flower displayed with cylinders and floating candles. There were 10 round guest tables set up with white crisp linens, gold plates, beautiful cream roses and cylinders with floating candles centerpieces on each table. The Buffet selection and display of foods was spectacular and delicious. All the guests couldn’t stop raving about how good all the food was. Also, the preferred vendors for their photographer and DJ were great. We all dance the night away and closed out the night with a sparkler sendoff for the new Mr. and Mrs., as well as a coffee and brioche Taylor ham, egg & cheese sandwich to go. We then continued with an after party at Kites. The next day, the guests were able to use the amenities.
Kaity M
5.0
11/11/2025
From start to finish Minerals was the right choice. We started working with Rebecca before we worked with Dana and then finally had Kaya as our day-of coordinator. All three were i...
ncredible to work with. They made sure we had everything we needed as we were planning the wedding. They were easy to talk to, gave good advice, were responsive to outreach, and helped ensure the entire weekend went off without a hitch. Kaya as our day coordinator made sure that we got all the food we wanted, ensured our drinks were always full, and even made sure the bride’s dress was taken care of during the reception. We were blown away by how much they clearly care about everyone having a spectacular wedding.
Mieko V
5.0
10/25/2025
We are so happy we chose Minerals Hotel, Sweetgrass Pavilion, as our wedding destination. We had most of our friends and family traveling from Long Island, NJ & Maryland/DC so this...
venue served as a mini-destination wedding. We loved that everyone could stay on property and access their rooms if needed throughout the night. The staff was another highlight - Dana & Kaya and their team were so accommodating, professional and on-top of anything that needed to be addressed. I honestly was speechless at how well run the operations were & we did not have to worry about anything day of. It shows the team knows what they are doing. We opted for the After Party Pool Party & Day-After Breakfast which were also hits. I cannot speak highly enough about this venue. Highly recommend to anyone looking to get married!
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Alexandra R
5.0
8/25/2025
We had an amazing experience getting married at Crystal Springs Resort. We did our ceremony and reception at the Minerals Hotel, Sweetgrass Pavilion. The scenery is absolutely brea...
thtaking. We also had the best wedding coordinator, Dana. She went above and beyond for us. She truly treated us like family. We could not have asked for a better experience.
Elizabeth P
5.0
8/17/2025
My husband and I were married at the Sweetgrass Pavilion at Minerals Hotel and it was everything that we wanted for our wedding! Dana and her team were magnificent. Everything was ...
organized and beautiful and the food was delicious. My husband and I and our guests all had a blast.
Dana H
5.0
7/18/2025
We got married in the Sweetgrass Pavilion and this venue was perfect for our wedding!! Everything went so smoothly. We had a meeting a month prior with Dana and she was the best to...
work with. She answered all our questions and was super helpful with all the coordination leading up to the wedding. The day of the wedding Kaya was our bridal attendant and she was awesome. She was constantly running around to get us anything we needed and knew all the spots for pictures so that helped things go a lot quicker and we were not stressed on time knowing she was there! We were also concerned about the rain on the day of but Dana assured us they would make it work with the ceremony outside. I would 100% recommend this wedding venue. The staff is amazing and the place was beautiful!
Victoria P
5.0
6/24/2025
We cannot say enough about Minerals and their team. Rebecca gave us a fantastic tour in the middle of winter and helped us imagine our spring wedding day. She responded so quickly ...
to our emails and was so patient with us! Dana kept us calm and informed about everything leading up the wedding. She was fantastic to work with! The food was absolutely delicious to the point we had a hard time deciding what to include because we wanted everything! Kaya was amazing all wedding day, helping with every little detail and taking extra photos for us! Minerals is a beautiful location (even on our rainy wedding day). We cannot recommend this venue enough. Thank you to the Minerals team, we had the best day!
Deirdra M
5.0
6/11/2025
We were married on 5/10/25 & I still am beaming ear to ear about my experience at Minerals Hotel. From the moment we stepped on the property to view the venue, we knew it was speci...
al. Rebecca greeted us and gave us the grand tour and made us feel so comfortable. Her bubbly personality and enthusiasm for the space and everything they had to offer really sold us. We fell in love with everything. I did not realize my experience would be getting that much better with Dana as my coordinator. She went above ‘ beyond to help us. She put accessibility a top priority- which was a breath of fresh air, answered any & all of questions, she gave me honest feedback, & always put my needs ahead of anything else. She’s a professional & a saint. My whole experience as a bride was made better from her being there for us throughout the whole experience. Our wedding day went extremely smooth & I don’t know if it would have went that way without her and her team.
Our wedding weekend was everything we could have wanted & more. The minerals hotel staff took care of everything and made everyone feel so comfortable. I cannot tell you how many people are still texting us about how amazing everything was and how they want to find more excuses to come to this hotel & have another event.
We opted for a welcome party for all of our guests the night before and offered snacks and a cash bar in the diamond room- it really set the scene for the whole weekend. Our bartender that night kept the drinks flowing and everyone had the best time. The late night snacks were really good too. We also opted for a farewell brunch the day after the wedding in the same room & it was perfect. The breakfast buffet is unmatched & was much needed after a night of partying.
We got married in the Sweetgrass Pavilion at Minerals hotel & it was perfect. Not only is the pavilion itself beautifully designed but the staff were on top of everything. They made sure that everyone had what they needed & were so organized. Our lovely bridal assistant, Kya, made sure my husband & I ate, were hydrated & even had to do a quick tailoring job for me to make my dress more comfortable to dance in haha. The dance floor was perfect for a big dance party, the chicken roulade & filet mignon were divine, & the bartenders made a fabulous lemon drop martini (my choice lol) There was not one thing I could say wrong about the whole night.
The makeup artists (Marisol and Leah) and hairstylist (Caitlin) that we hired from the salon at Minerals were INCREDIBLE. Every single girl looked absolutely beautiful. A big concern when hiring was seeing how the makeup artists worked on mature skin and hooded eyes ‘ they knocked it out of the park. These girls are extremely talented.
The cocktail hour was amazing. Everyone was impressed with the food (Kaya wrapped up all the food for us so the day after the wedding my husband & I were able to try everything we weren’t able to- it was such a nice treat) & the after party pool party was so much fun (highly recommend booking the pool, your guests, & you, will love it…& the after party churros- everyone ate those up).
After the princess treatment we received at minerals hotel, I don’t think anyone should get married anywhere else. Dana, Kaya, Rebecca, & the rest of the minerals team made my dream wedding into a reality bigger than what I could have imagined for myself. Do not hesitate, book this venue, you will be so glad you did.
Mariesa B
5.0
6/02/2025
We couldn't be happier with the experience we had working with Minerals Hotel for our wedding! From our first tour of the Venue, Rebecca N. was very professional, attentive, and ge...
nuinely excited to help bring our vision to life!
They offered a variety of packages and really helped work around our budget! We chose the Platinum Buffet Package for our wedding, and it was one of the best decisions we made!
From start to finish, the food was absolutely incredible—beautifully presented, full of flavor, and a huge hit with all of our guests! The variety offered in the Platinum Package was perfect. There was something for everyone, including options for guests with dietary restriction. My bridesmaid is Vegan and they offered great options for her, from getting ready in the bridal suite to a variety of dinner options. Every dish was fresh, well-seasoned, and thoughtfully prepared. The carving station was a standout, and we’re still getting compliments on the sides and cocktail hour—especially the Sea Food Raw Bar!
Not only was the food delicious, but the service was also top-notch. Big shout out to our Bridal attendant Kaya! She was amazing and didn’t let us lift a finger. She thought of things we didn’t know we needed and not only took care of us, but our parents as well. Everything was replenished promptly, and the staff was warm, professional, and incredibly attentive throughout the night.
We are beyond grateful to Dana Cintron for the incredible energy and support she brought to our wedding day! Not only was she incredibly organized and easy to communicate with, but she also went above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly. Both her and Rebecca were always there to lend a helping hand and answer any of our questions from wedding planning to the day of. They took care of everything, and truly let us enjoy our wedding day -especially with the forecast looking a little uncertain! Their presence was exactly what we needed—grounded, prepared, and full of good energy.
They manage every detail flawlessly and did it with such kindness and professionalism that truly set the tone for the entire day. So many of our guests complimented their work, and we’re still getting messages about how beautiful and seamless everything was. We’re so grateful to Minerals Hotel for being such a big part of making our day unforgettable.
Highly recommend to any couple looking for someone reliable, talented, and a true joy to work with!
Alyssa D
5.0
12/27/2024
We got married on December 6th in the Diamond ballroom at minerals resort and it was a perfect weekend! We wanted to feel like we were doing a destination wedding while not being t...
oo far for our guests. We had our rehearsal dinner the night before at one of the beautiful catering rooms at crystal springs resort, had drinks at Kites the night before the wedding, brunch in the Copper room the morning after, and hosted an after party at kites for our guests who were staying for the weekend. Every single person has said such beautiful things about the wedding weekend experience! The ambiance of the venue was exactly what we wanted and we felt like we were in a winter wonderland.
The staff were outstanding from start to finish- we met Rebecca who gave us a tour of the venue and we were sold immediately- didn’t even tour any other venues! Then we worked with Dana who was our coordinator, and let me tell you- the girl works MAGIC! She really made our dreams come true. We also had the incredible Kaya as our bridal attendant, but really she became our entire bridal party’s best friend! She made sure nothing went without a hitch and we all were fed, looking beautiful, and helping take out some unexpected stains lol. We truly felt like royalty the entire weekend and didn’t have to worry about anything!
There aren’t enough words to describe the amazing weekend we had, and I think everyone should check out the beauty of the resort for their wedding day!
kathleen m
5.0
11/19/2024
Such an incredible experience.
We book their new room, The Canyon, and it was absolutely fantastic. My guests had an absolutely incredible time.
The venue provides services top...
to bottom - Dana was my wedding coordinator and they need to double or triple her salary. She was essentially a wedding planner. I know friends who have spent thousands of dollars to hire a wedding planner, but Dana was that and then some. She made sure I didn't have to lift a finger the day of. She coordinated with all of the vendors and even ran interference when my hair and makeup didn't show up and wasn't communicating with me on the morning of the wedding. She handled everything.
They also provided a bridal attendant, Kaya, who was stellar. Kaya went above and beyond to make my day incredible. When the fire alarm went off in the venue and we had to wait about 10-15 minutes for the Fire Department to shut the alarm off, Kaya went to my DJ, my photographer, and everyone else to ask them to stay 30 minutes beyond the allotted time... without me or my husband even asking.
THE FOOD. THE FOOD WAS OUT OF THIS WORLD. We had over 200 people and somehow all of the food came out perfect. My guests were so beyond happy. Kaya also boxed up all of the food for me and my husband because we were having too much fun and didn't eat.
Also, this is the perfect destination/non-destination. We were able to have our guests stay at the Minerals Hotel, the Crystal Springs Hotel, and air b&bs around the property.
Allie D
5.0
10/14/2024
Our experience at Sweetgrass Pavilion was nothing short of incredible! From the moment our guests checked in until the final farewell, the entire resort offered endless activities ...
and relaxation, making it a perfect getaway for everyone attending our wedding.
The wedding day itself was flawless thanks to the phenomenal staff, who ensured everything ran smoothly and without a hitch. Their attention to detail and seamless coordination made us feel so at ease throughout the entire celebration.
The Sweetgrass Pavilion was the perfect venue to say "I do" — an open-air experience surrounded by nature, capped off by a stunning sunset over the mountains. It was an unforgettable setting that made our special day feel magical. We couldn’t have imagined a better place to celebrate with our friends and family. Highly recommend!
Angela S
5.0
9/30/2024
We got married at Minerals Hotel at the Sweetgrass Pavilion in September. I cannot recommend this venue enough. From the very start the staff were friendly and professional and mad...
e what could have been a stressful experience (planning a wedding is no joke!) easy and enjoyable. Our wedding coordinator Dana was responsive and answered all of our questions quickly. They were not only open to our sillier requests (we wanted a 12 foot skeleton at our wedding), but enthusiastic.
The day of, they made sure everything was easy and it was no-stress set up for us or our wedding party. They handled the set up and the take down and we couldn’t have imagined walking into a more beautiful room. The space is rustic and scenic, perfect for those who want an outdoor wedding without have to be anxious about the possibility of rain. The food was fantastic and all of our guests left full.
Also, a special shout out to Kaya who was our bridal attendant and “best friend” for the day. She made sure we were stocked with food and drinks throughout the day, drove us around in a golf cart for pictures, and helped us get what we needed the day of. Cannot overstate how helpful and sweet she was, she is truly a credit to the wedding team at Crystal Springs.
Our wedding day was perfect because of this team and we can’t thank them enough. 10/10 would recommend!
Christie H
5.0
9/30/2024
I don't think there will ever be enough words to describe how incredible my experience with Minerals Hotel was for our wedding. We got married on 9/6/2024 at Minerals Hotel and had...
our reception in the Sweetgrass Pavilion. After going to 20+ weddings over the years, we had a sense of what kind of wedding we wanted to have; accommodations on site, elegant rustic vibe, outdoors if possible. We met with Rebecca, who greeted us with kindness, excitement and a huge smile. She walked us through everything Minerals had to offer, including the Sweetgrass Pavilion. Our eyes lit up when we saw the Sweetgrass Pavilion. It had so much charm and we could envision our wedding night there. Rebecca helped us through all of the sales logistics and organizing our room block - which was super helpful because we kept adding more rooms as we got closer to the wedding. For all day of logistics, Dana, our wedding coordinator, was a true rock star. She answered ALL of our questions and really put our minds at ease leading up to the wedding. I would text her first thing in the morning when something came across my mind (or in my nightmares) and she would get back to me right away. She literally made magic happen. The day would not have been as perfect as it was without her care, support, organization and hard work. Now, let's get to Kaya, our bridal coordinator and my right hand gal the day of the wedding. Kaya was absolutely incredible and went above and beyond throughout the day. From making sure we were all fed, driving me and my husband around on a golf cart to take pictures, lint rolling my dad's jacket before walking me down the aisle and to putting SO much food back in our room after our reception. Between Kaya and Dana, I didn't have to stress about the little things the day of the wedding and was able to be completely present. The entire staff was so accommodating and wonderful to us and our guests. So many of our guests reached out to us after the wedding to let us know how amazing of a time they had, excellent food, stunning venue. Our wedding day was nothing but perfect and we could not have done it without the amazing team at Minerals.
Greg & Carolyn M
5.0
9/27/2024
We can’t say enough about the service, professionalism, cuisine, and staff at the Sweetgrass Pavillion and Minerals Hotel event staff. Everyone, from Dana our wedding planner, to ...
Kaya our bridal attendant, to the maitra D, bartenders and table bussing folks, was so helpful and attentive. Every one of our gusts has raved about our daughter’s wedding. And the Sweetgrass Pavillion is a stunning and unmatched outdoor setting. Minerals, thank you for making this memorable occasional even more unforgettable.
Kalena B
5.0
7/09/2024
We cannot compliment and thank Minerals and Dana and Rebecca enough for the amazing day we had. We got married October 7, 2023 but booked Minerals during Covid in early 2021. Worki...
ng with Rebecca and Dana over the years was great. They were both very responsive and kind throughout the entire stressful wedding planning process.
We got married at the Sweetgrass Pavilion and it was truly a beautiful day. The team put together a beautiful spread of food and everyone said it was great and are still talking about it! The venue is extremely beautiful, we had our cocktail hour in the beautiful area inside and reception in the pavilion.
We had our after party upstairs in the restaurant. Everything from beginning to end was truly magical. The staff the day of was amazing as well. Even at the end of the night, we came back to our room and Rebecca had left rose petals outside and inside the room and had champagne on ice waiting for us. I will never forget the special day we had an again, am truly grateful for the team!
Amanda B
5.0
6/30/2024
I can't express enough how much I love this venue and the staff. We got married on June 1st at the Sweetgrass Pavilion at the Minerals Hotel. It was the most beautiful venue. The p...
ictures on their website don't do it justice. On top of the venue being so beautiful, the staff was INCREDIBLE. Dana, our wedding coordinator, went above and beyond the days leading up to our wedding and on the day of the wedding. She responded quickly to any questions we had leaving up to the wedding. She made the wedding planning process so seamless. Kaya, our bridal attendant, was amazing as well. She went above and beyond on our wedding day to make sure we were taken care of. She made sure that we had everything we needed throughout the day. She even took video throughout the day and made us a little video of our day with the song I walked down to in the background! It was the perfect memory from the day. I didn't want to worry about one thing throughout the day because of Kaya & Dana. Also, I surprised my now husband with our puppy as the first look. I wouldn't have been able to pull that off without Kaya and Dana. For the rest of the staff, they were so friendly and attentive all night. We had our guests telling us after the wedding about how nice and wonderful the staff was. I can not recommend this venue enough.
Sofia R
5.0
5/15/2024
We had our ceremony in the wedding garden and our reception in the Canyon ballroom. It was truly a magical day. Everyone was so helpful and professional. Huge shoutout to Saad and ...
his team, Dana, Kaya, Terri, and everyone else behind the scenes. The whole process of having our wedding at Minerals Resort was organized, professional, and seamless. Would highly recommend planning your wedding here. Such an excellent team!
Sarina J
5.0
2/18/2024
Our experience planning a wedding at Minerals Hotel was, in a nutshell, seamless. The administration was accommodating throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and allowed us to push the w...
edding, 2 times, during those uncertain times without question. We were finally able to have our big day in May 2023 and it was truly our dream wedding. Every member on the Minerals Hotel events team was crucial in making our vision come to life. From Nicole and Dana who guided us throughout the planning process to Kaia, Terry, the chef, kitchen and waitstaff who ensured the day of details were executed, it was an amazing team to work with. Overall the team is organized, communicates effectively, and cares to make your event a success.
It was important for us to find a hotel venue with beautiful grounds that could accommodate a large welcome dinner, the ceremony, an outdoor reception, and an after party – and Minerals Hotel checked all the boxes. The hotel, property, and Sweetgrass Pavilion are beautiful and well maintained. We held our reception in the Sweetgrass Pavilion, which allowed us to have the security of an indoor wedding (in case of rain), but with the outdoor feel we wanted. Dana, her team, and our wonderful floral designers, Stephanie and Jesse Williams from Whisper and Brook Flower Co. decorated the Pavilion beautifully, again, executing our vision perfectly. The timeline we planned was followed, and even though it rained on our day, the team seamlessly pivoted to move cocktail hour and pictures indoors. Our reception was still able to be held in the Sweetgrass Pavilion.
The food at the welcome dinner, cocktail hour, and the reception was absolutely delicious and plentiful. Typically at weddings, we have found that the food at the reception is nowhere near as good as cocktail hour, but that was absolutely not the case here. Since the wedding, we have received many compliments from our guests about the food and their overall experience staying at Minerals Hotel, with more than a few people saying they plan to go back to Crystal Springs Resort for a weekend getaway.
Now, no wedding is perfect, there are so many moving parts it's foolish to think everything will go off without a hitch. Our one criticism is that we did not receive back all of the items we brought to the venue (e.g., extra blankets left by guests in the pavilion after the reception, rechargeable fairy lights, decorative glass bowl from the amenity basket, etc.) and were missing approx. $250 worth of items. We were told if the items were found they would reach out but we never heard back. A minor hiccup in an overall very successful event.
We loved our experience planning and hosting our wedding here and highly recommend checking out Minerals Hotel, Crystal Springs Resort for yourself.
Julie E
5.0
1/29/2024
We got married in the Sweetgrass Pavilion on 10/20/23 and it truly was a magical night. They went ABOVE AND BEYOND for my husband and I. From start to finish I worked with Rebecca ...
and Dana who answered ALL of my questions in a timely manner. Dana, the wedding coordinator is a GEM. She is extremely thorough and organized, no stone gets left unturned. She made me feel so confident in all of my decisions, making sure that everything I wanted wouldn’t go unnoticed. Kaya was our bridal attendant and this woman sewed my dress 3 times in the night because my straps kept ripping. She is literally your angel for the day. They offer SO much in their packages, the cocktail hour was amazing, the drinks were great, outdoor ceremony is beautiful and the wedding staff was wonderful. Also, there is nothing better than being able to walk to your room after a wedding than having to wait for a shuttle. This was something we wanted for our guests for everything to be on the same grounds and they were appreciative of that! Not to mention, a lot of people made it their own weekend getaway because there is SO much to do at the resort and in the area of Vernon.
Kaitlin S
5.0
11/22/2023
We got married this past July and it was beyond perfect. The property itself is gorgeous and the Sweetgrass Pavilion is stunning. Saad and Dana took care of every detail to make su...
re that our day was perfect. Ed and John were phenomenal bartenders and kept the party going! Kaya was an absolute professional and took great care of us throughout the day as our bridal attendant. Staying on property was so convenient for our guests and for us throughout the day. I cannot say enough about the day; it was truly the happiest day of my life thanks to the Minerals team.
Abrille M
5.0
11/14/2023
My husband and I got married at Sweet Grass Pavillion on 10/08/23 and it was a dream come true. Rebecca was very helpful booking our wedding. Dana was very helpful the week leading...
up to our wedding and the day of! She even gives you her cell number which was super helpful! She decorated the pavilion beautifully and made it so us! Kaya the bridal attendant is literally the best. We were lucky enough it did not rain on our big day but it was chilly. She got blankets for all the elderly people at our wedding. She set our room up and it was so sweet and cute!! I cannot say enough amazing things about her! We both didnt really eat much as the day just flew by but everyone said the food was some of the best wedding food they have ever had! Minerals hotel was amazing, all the staff were very nice and our guests did not have one complaint! We truly had the best day ever!
Lauren K
5.0
11/11/2023
When looking for a venue, we knew we wanted to be able to have the ceremony and hotel in one place. We looked at probably 15 venues throughout NY / NJ and Minerals and the Sweetgra...
ss Pavillion were far and away the best - particularly when considering the price point! The Pavilion is such a unique space. The grounds were beautiful, we got married in late october and the foliage was at its peak for our wedding, we had guests who didn't know New Jersey could look so much like New Hampshire. We were blessed with amazing weather, but we had no weather worries on the big day, because we were the only wedding at the venue so could have easily made the call to move everything indoors to the Diamond Ballroom if we needed to. Dana, Rebecca, and Kaya were absolutely amazing to work with, they are true professionals that made the day run so smoothly, for us as well as our vendors. They brought a great fun energy to the day, and took such good care of us, along with all our friends and family. And that extends to all the staff at Minerals - Chef Andy, Joe at Kites, the bartenders who worked our wedding all went out of their way to ensure we were taken care of. The food was delicious and beautifully displayed - from the cocktail hour, to the reception food, to the everyday food at kites. After the wedding we stayed a few extra days with family at the resort and it was so nice to have that time all together, enjoying the pool and all the amenities, there's so much to do here, both indoors and outdoors.
We can't recommend Minerals and the Sweetgrass Pavilion enough! We came in confident that the day would be amazing and the team here beyond exceeded our expectations. We could not have asked for a better day and the Minerals was a huge reason why. Can't wait to go back for a long weekend for our anniversary :)
Samantha P
5.0
11/09/2023
By far the best choice in choosing the Minerals hotel for my wedding (diamond ballroom). The ceremony to reception was absolutely perfect and beautiful. They treated me and my husb...
and like absolute royalty but also my entire family. Dana, Rebecca and Ky were incredible to work with and I have nothing but excellent things to say about them/the venue.
Brittany N
5.0
11/05/2023
Our wedding was absolutely stunning! We had our wedding at the Sweetgrass Pavilion at the Minerals Hotel and it was so beautiful. The foliage was at its peak and the weather was go...
rgeous. We couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful day and evening. The pavilion is gorgeous especially during sunset. It’s very picturesque with the Mountain View and everyone was raving about how beautiful & breathtaking the venue looked. This venue and Crystal Springs resort in general, is such a wonderful place to get married. It feels like a destination wedding without all the hassle and gives your guests the opportunity to make a vacation out of your wedding. There is so much to do at the resort, both Minerals Hotel & Grand Cascades Lodge. Our guests truly enjoyed themselves!!! So did my hubby and I! Also, it’s all inclusive & the prices were very affordable! The staff at the minerals hotel were so friendly, and professional. Dana was our coordinator and Kaya was our bridal assistant. They were PHENOMENAL! They went above and beyond to make our day so special and exceeded our expectations. We were planning our wedding for 2 years and communication with Dana and the entire team at the Minerals Hotel was so effortless and wonderful. They answered every question that we had and even made time to meet us in person at the venue and/or virtually via Google meet or FaceTime. Dana is a rockstar of a coordinator and every bride will be in good hands with Dana. Kaya was such a sweetheart and took care of me all day and evening. She went above and beyond and I truly appreciated everything she did for me from making sure I looked great in pictures, fixing my veil as i walked down the aisle, keeping my glass full, and more!!! She truly did any & everything to make sure I’m happy and taken care of. Dana & Kaya took the time to make sure that my husband and I were taken care of, as well as, our bridal party & immediate family. Everyone was so pleased with how they were cared for. Now the food….it was AMAZING!!! My guests kept raving about the food, especially the prime rib & the mushroom truffle ravioli. Cocktail hour was a hit as well! For an all inclusive venue, we had SO MUCH food during cocktail hour and the reception (we chose buffet which was to die for)! Everything was delicious. The bartenders kept everyone happy all night and the drinks were on point. The maître d’ was awesome as well! He was so friendly, and made sure that everything went according to plan, and it did! We had our after party at the kites restaurant in the Minerals Hotel and that was such a fun time! The after party was not an additional cost which was a plus! Also, The hotel provides a shuttle for guests that are staying at the Grant Cascades Lodge, which was super helpful. Overall, I couldn’t have picked a better venue! Future brides, this is the one! My husband and I wish that we can relive our wedding again. It was perfect and it was everything that we could ask for and more all thanks to the staff at the Minerals Hotel for making sure that our day was perfect in every way, shape and form! We are forever grateful!! THANK YOU!!!!!
Jordan G
5.0
10/05/2023
Getting married at Minerals Hotel was the best decision we could have made! I wish I could give it 10 stars! Dana and her team made our day beyond perfect. From the gorgeous venue ...
to the attentive staff Minerals Hotel is the perfect place to hold your wedding! Our guests were treated to a full weekend of events and everyone was raving about the entire weekend. If you’re lucky enough to have Kaya as your bridal attendant your day will be even better. The food was excellent at each event, especially the wedding. My husband and I left saying we wouldn’t have changed a thing. Thank you to the entire Minerals team for giving us the best day of our lives.
Danielle D
5.0
9/30/2023
We got married at Sweetgrass Pavilion and it was everything we dreamed for and more! We were blessed to have worked with Dana, Kaya, and Terry - those 3 ladies are a powerhouse and...
will make sure you have absolutely everything you need and more! They were on top of very detail and knew what we needed before we even did! From the start to finish everything was 10/10. We had or ceremony in the wedding garden- the natural greenery and landscaping was stunning! The way the ladies decorated the pavilion was jaw-dropping. We are truly so grateful that we booked with Crystal Springs. It was the best night of our lives all thanks to the amazing team that comes along with booking. I cannot express enough how wonderful our experience was!! We highly recommend booking with Crystal Springs!
Allison F
5.0
9/27/2023
We got married at the Sweetgrass pavilion at Minerals Hotel. We only toured two venues and knew that this was the one for us. We wanted an outdoor event at a resort where it was an...
“all in one” vibe. The beautiful wooden pavilion was a romantic unique reception space. Our coordinator Dana through the venue and the bridal attendant Kaya were exceptional in helping make our day as perfect as possible for us - despite weather affecting parts of our day. We had to last minute move our ceremony indoors due to a storm and they both worked so well in what could’ve been pure chaos. Our day ended up so great thanks to the help of the staff. The communication of the wedding team was always excellent. The food and drinks were also so great and our guests all raved about it. The hotel accommodations went smoothly and the views are awesome. Dana even went above and beyond and utilized some of the sites decor as well as my own that I brought in order to bring all of my visions to life with the rest of my vendors. They were also a fairly priced venue. We highly recommend Crystal Springs (especially Sweetgrass Pavilion at Minerals) for your event. It was a romantic, rustic yet elegant dream come true.
Sharrie W
5.0
7/23/2023
Our wedding at the Minerals Hotel in July 2023 was amazing! The reception at the Sweetgrass Pavilion was magical. Many of our guests commented that it was the best wedding they've ...
ever attended.
The Sweetgrass Pavilion for the reception was enchanting. The stunning backdrop of the mountains, the gorgeous gardens, the wooden bar, and the warm lighting made it a fairytale-like atmosphere. Despite it being a hot summer evening, the night felt relaxed and vacation-like, and the fans inside the pavilion kept our guests comfortably cool. We were initially concerned about space for our 170 guests at 16 tables, but it was perfectly comfortable.
Due to the summer heat and full sun in the garden at 5:30 pm in July, we had to move the ceremony and cocktail hour inside. While we were sad to not have the ceremony in the beautiful garden, our guests were grateful for not having to sit in the hot sun, and it was still lovely and beautiful inside.
The staff at Minerals Hotel were outstanding, and we owe a huge thank you to the exceptional planners and attendants, Rebecca, Dana, and Kaya. They were an absolute pleasure to work with, taking care of every detail flawlessly, and going above and beyond to make our day special. Their efforts made the entire planning process and the event itself stress-free, allowing us to fully enjoy our day without any worries.
The food was simply delicious, and our guests raved about the menu, especially the mac & cheese bar. Everything came out on time and was presented beautifully.
If you're searching for a wedding venue that will surpass your expectations and create an unforgettable experience, the Sweetgrass Pavilion at Minerals Hotel, Crystal Springs Resort, in Vernon, NJ is the perfect choice. Our wedding day was nothing short of perfect, thanks to this amazing venue and its fantastic team!
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