From start to finish, our experience with Sapphire Estate was incredible. When we first began our venue search, we toured The Lakehouse with Madison Jarrett, and she immediately se...t the tone for what a thoughtful, professional experience should feel like. It was the first venue we toured, and we truly had no idea what we were doing, but Madison took her time walking us through everything. She asked about our vision, the other venues we were looking at, and the vibe we wanted for our wedding. Even after the tour, she encouraged us to reach out with any questions, and she meant it. She went above and beyond every step of the way. Later in the process, when we decided on Sapphire Estate, Madison gave us another tour to show the new getting-ready space, and she was just as amazing the second time—personable, patient, and so genuinely kind.
Our event producer, Kayla Caddy Williams, was truly outstanding. I sent her countless emails throughout the planning process, and she always responded quickly, kindly, and with clear direction. She kept us on track and made sure every detail was perfectly planned. On the wedding day, she went above and beyond. It was 80° outside, the ground was muddy, and our second photographer didn’t show up. I was hot, overwhelmed, and on the verge of tears. Kayla could tell before I even said a word. She walked down during photos with a drink in her hand, handed it to me, and said, “We’re going to take this last photo and then go upstairs for a quick break.” It was exactly what I needed, and I’ll never forget that small act of care.
The venue itself is stunning. There are endless spots for photos, the grounds are immaculate, and the Gatehouse getting-ready suite is absolutely perfect. It’s beautiful, spacious, and such a fun place to have your bridal party together before the ceremony.
We also had Amanda as our bridal attendant, and she was unbelievable. I joked after the wedding that I felt like Princess Mia from The Princess Diaries, and Amanda was my royal staff. Every time I turned around, she was right there handing me my bouquet, holding my drink, fixing my dress, or helping with something before I even had to ask. She truly made me feel like a princess.
The only minor issues we experienced had nothing to do with these amazing staff members. Some of our guests mentioned that the drinks were very weak, and a few ended up ordering a shot of vodka on the rocks to mix their own drinks—a little frustrating considering the bar tab was open all night. We also noticed that when guests left their drinks on the tables to go dance, they often came back to find them cleared away. Sapphire Estate had asked us to avoid bringing drinks onto the dance floor, but they weren’t strict about it. People did bring drinks out there and it was totally fine. It just seemed like the staff were being a bit overzealous about cleaning up, which led to some full drinks being thrown away.
All that said, those were small things compared to how perfect the day was overall. I highly, highly recommend Sapphire Estate, and especially Kayla Caddy Williams, Madison Jarrett, and Amanda. They made our wedding day absolutely flawless, and we couldn’t have asked for a better team or a more beautiful venue.