Shady Brook Farmhouse

th the wedding planners was difficult. At first I was assigned a planner and there were no updates given to me about the process or the coordination of things. The only time I was contacted was when they were requesting a payment. There was little to no communication during this process. About 2 months before my wedding I was told that my planner was no longer with the company. Yikes! Honestly this was the most stressful thing to hear because we payed for a service and there was no communication regarding this issue until after I called. I explained my concerns and was assigned another planner. Things went much faster, however, what would have happened if I hadn't called? At one point, I even had to cc the Director of Operations just to get any answers. If customers are paying for a service that was said would be provided it's important to provide the service timely and efficiently. Management: The Dir. of Operations was in my opinion quite rude and I think others in the reviews have expressed their concerns. When I contacted her it felt almost as if I was bothering her, which is unprofessional. I do want to point out that any concern that I had was resolved quickly each time so I was appreciative of that but given that this is a customer service agency, there should be a more welcoming attitude especially from the Director who is the one that represents that agency. Rehearsal: Amanda Eggers was absolutely amazing. Amanda went above and beyond any of my expectations. She created a very detailed schedule for me so that I could review and go over to make sure everything was how I wanted it. She was very flexible and accommodating to all my request and at some point she even became an advocate for my needs during the planning process. Wedding Day: Amanda was pivotal in the success of our special day. I actually went to the venue before the ceremony to make sure everything was in order and Amanda was working hard making sure that everything I wanted was getting set on the tables and in the isles. She literally was sweating! To me this showed how hard she was working and how much she loved doing it. Amanda was ready for everything during the day! She kept me on schedule and there was constant communication between us. She knew what I wanted and made it happen. Amanda helped me with my dress, helped me with my shoes when I was dancing, and I even have a picture of her holding me steady while standing on a chair ready to throw my bouquet. I mean she is what I call a REAL WEDDING PLANNER! My parents, my in-laws, and all of our family told me how amazing, kind, and caring of a person she was and that they appreciated everything and all she did for us that day. Paradise Falls is lucky to have had her, otherwise, this review would have been completely different. Amanda, I cannot express how amazing and wonderful you were to everyone that day and your efforts made for a dreamy wedding, and for that I am so thankful. I could go on but i'll stop now. A very big thanks from all my family to you Amanda! Reception/Venue/Food: FANTASTIC! Five Stars! They don't lie about the food! Staff: All the day-of staff (servers, set up crew, etc...) were amazing and hard working! Overall our wedding day was beautiful and amazing and I will forever remember it.

worked hard with us to ensure my daughter's day would live up to her expectations. Golden was our day-of coordinator and was fantastic! Our guests had a wonderful time, and were blown away by the beauty/magical feel of this setting.

ut wedding day went perfectly with no issues occurring. We received numerous compliments regarding the venue from our guests about how special it was. Not only is it beautiful but the layout of the space is great as well -- it is large enough to have multiple areas for guests to hang out: by the bar, at their tables, dance floor, photo booth, lawn game area, cocktail tables. Additionally Lynn, the director is great to work with. The food vendor was FANTASTIC with the food tasting exactly like it tasted during our private tasting. Everything was on-time the day of and the venue worked with us to make sure everything went smoothly. Could not recommend more. If you want a magical and unique wedding venue this is the spot.

ing & reception were lovely, special and memorable and that the venue was enchanting. This is not to say that it was perfect in the planning stages. We did get assigned to a different coordinator at the beginning that did not spark joy at all and we were able to get a different person who was fantastic! (Golden lived up to her name!) I can't say enough about how remarkable she was. The venue worked with us and were pretty accommodating to our specific needs. We were able to drop off the decor the day before so that we could be there the morning of to decorate and take our time. We did not have any lost items and everything was stored safely and organized well. The cottages were helpful and fun and the wedding party really enjoyed spending that special time together. We had 8 on each side so it was a full house! The staff before, during and after the wedding were very helpful and nice. The food was plentiful and delicious! The garden and grounds were gorgeous that evening and we had perfect weather but it is nice to know that there is an inside option. Both Bride and Groom were extremely pleased and thankful for such a splendid and magical wedding event. Thank you for your magic Golden !