Stone House of St. Charles

comfortable going into the wedding. All of their open house events were so helpful for us to pick out décor as well as other vendors. We were so glad that the Stone House team did all of the set up and take down so that we could just enjoy the day instead of worrying about logistics. The space is so beautiful and we received so many compliments. We couldn't be happier with our choice!

ning smoothly. The biggest advantage to this venue is all the decorations available to choose from. As stated in other reviews, there are very strict rules in place. We requested early entry into the groom’s quarters and were denied - my dad and now husband only had about 15 minutes to get ready before the first look. Be aware that there will not be flexibility with the rules, but otherwise the results were worth this one downside.

r this is not true. Yes, the Stone House has some rules - but we quickly learned they are all with good reason and to make the wedding day as perfect and flawless as possible while maintaining their beautiful property for other couples to enjoy. Mike and Ruth have this thing down to a SCIENCE and they truly make the day easier!! It’s so smooth, they were so responsive with every question I had throughout the planning process and our day was beautiful, we’ve gotten so so many compliments from guests. We can’t thank all of the Stone House staff enough for making our long awaited day so lovely. We will be recommending them to everyone from this point on! Thank you guys!

nd Mike were super communicative and responded always so quickly and efficiently. The tough part for me was planning my wedding all the way from Boston, so I was not able to go to the open houses due to work. I did however, plan a day trip out and Ruth happily accommodated my schedule and met with me and walked through all the decor and day of details. The bridal cottage is so cute and has all that you need! We ended up getting the bridal booze pkg from booze brothers and they stocked our fridge prior with all the goodies! My guests had a fantastic time and everything just went so seamlessly. And if there was something that went wrong, I sure didn’t notice it! If you are looking for an officiant, I would recommend Terri from Moonstone meaningful ceremonies as well! Terri and Ruth worked so well together and they both made our ceremony so special, outdoors under the pergola. I had a smaller wedding size of about 96. The only draw I would say about the venue with this group size is the reception area did feel empty in areas because I just didn’t have the budget to fill in the spaces. So if you have a similar size, maybe think about decor or pieces you could rent to fill in the area. Other than that, my day was truly magical. Thank you again Ruth and Mike! Highly recommend this venue!

oking for. On the website it says you can text the owner, Ruth, and she really does get back with you any day, all hours. We decided to have a very quick engagement and we knew Ruth could get it done for us. She is always available for questions and extremely helpful and knowledgeable about vendors. Her team was very professional, organized and takes care of everything for you on the day of. They have an entire decor closet we pulled the majority of our decorations from which was so amazing! Everything went flawlessly and we have Ruth and her team to thank. We would recommend this venue to anyone.

married. Our guests were in awe of how beautiful it was and the staff was incredible. Ruth is so organized and kept the day running so smoothly. We couldn't have done it without her!

ay was! She is amazing to work with and truly knows everything you need. We got married at a church and had our reception at Stone House of St. Charles and Ruth was sweet enough to give us some tips for our ceremony, such as the traditional and non traditional order of family walking down the aisle and how the groomsmen and bridesmaids should position their hands. It was so kind of her to discuss these things with us because we wouldn’t have known if we didn’t talk to her. We also were still able to get ready at the Stone House and it was the perfect place to start the day. It is absolutely gorgeous! Our hair and makeup stylists were also so pleased because they already had salon chairs and LED light mirrors in one of the rooms. Stone House also sets up and takes everything down after the ceremony and reception! Not to mention… they also have their own decorations you can use. I mean who else does that?! This made the day SO SO much easier. They also have an amazing DJ. One of my top priorities for the day was that the dance floor would never be empty and it definitely wasn’t because of how amazing the DJ was! We are truly so grateful for Ruth, Mike, and all of the workers at Stone House of St. Charles because thanks to them we had the perfect wedding day and all of our family and friends had an amazing time too!

e and created our most perfect day. They have an endless selection of inventory to use for decorating for the wedding. They were able to give us ideas on how to navigate the big day and options to make our celebration a success. Book with them today. You will feel VIP all the way through the event!!!

t beautiful setting for the BEST photos! HIGHLY RECOMMEND! The DJ is included, and he was AWESOME and kept the party going! The bartender Booze Brothers were so great to work with!!

G as Ruth had the event meticulously lined out. We thoroughly enjoyed every minute without worry. It was refreshing! The bride and groom were very happy with their special day at Stone House. Thanks again!

o enjoy to day stress free.

dible. Ruth was there from the very beginning to the end and every step in between to make sure everything ran smoothly. Aside from the amazing staff, the venue is unbelievably gorgeous. You can tell that Ruth and Mike have poured their hearts and souls into making this property a place that people dream of getting married at. We cannot recommend the Stone House enough!

hat we got married in front of in August. The temperature of the venue was something I was worried about with the wedding being in August, but it was cool and Ruth assured us that air would not be an issue. The Bridal Suite (Stone House) was PERFECT to get ready in. As the bride, my bridesmaids, mom, MIL and I were able to arrive early in the morning and did everyone's hair and makeup there. There is a kitchen with a working oven and huge refrigerator/freezer that was great for breakfast/lunch. There is also a ton of space to lay out hair, makeup, stash bags and dresses and just hang out. It was so nice not having to transport from one place to another and loved hanging out with the girls there. As for the Groom's Quarters, I personally did not get to experience it much, but heard that it was a fun place to hang for the guys. I do wish the guys could get into it earlier (only allowed 3 hrs. before ceremony start), but I understand that not everyone in the past has followed the rules that Ruth lays out. It would be nice for the guys to get there earlier for picture purposes. Ruth and Mike have it all figured out in the wedding venue world and run a tight ship. Rightly so because they have several weddings a weekend that are very successful. I will be honest in that I did not get the warm and fuzzies from them when planning my wedding and understand that it is a business for them, but I wish they would understand that this is the one day a bride has and cut back on the harshness via email. If you are someone wanting those warm and fuzzies in which you want the vendor to make you feel like your wedding is of the utmost importance, I would not work with Ruth and Mike. It worked great for us because we followed the rules and listened to what she had to say so there were no issues. When having our final planning meeting two weeks before the wedding, we were interrupted by other people who were coming for their rehearsal, which did not bother me, but communication did not seem to be in line and caused a disruption for our final meeting. Other than the lack of personableness and disruption to our meeting, working with the Stone House staff went smoothly and the actually wedding day was great. Again, they run a tight ship but it works.

convenient as the bridal suite, grooms quarters, and reception hall are all on the same property. The property is also so beautiful and perfect for any vision. 1000% recommend!

irls to get ready in was perfect. The grooms quarters are very nice! Although, we do wish they would have allowed the groom & groomsmen a little more time on site before everything got started. But understand that not everyone follows the rules. Choosing from the decor they have on hand was a plus as well.

s down the isle on time), DJ, set up, etc. was done by their team. I didn’t have to lift a finger or even think about our vendors on the day of the wedding because they took care of it all. If I had to do it all over again I would ALWAYS always always pick them.

ff of my plate. Ruth does a great job at making the Stone House into every couples dream wedding location.

hen there is so many things happening at once. She did a great job keeping our timeline on track. The bridal house and grooms headquarters were beautiful. Our guests could not stop talking about how amazing the venue was the entire night.

home into a beautiful place for bride's to get ready for one of the happiest days of their lives; or the detail, thought and craftsmanship that has gone into an incredible structure for a couple to exchange their vows and celebrate with their loved ones into the evening; but also for everything you both did throughout the day to make sure it went by without a hitch. I had complete confidence we were in good hands going into the day and I wasn't disappointed. I'm sure I wasn't the most organized bride you've worked with and despite my ability to procrastinate - there wasn't a single thing that came your way you weren't able to handle. You have quite the talent for this - thank you for sharing it with us! It was, genuinely, more than I could have ever imagined. I'm over the moon with joy and love and thank you both so much for all your help in making it possible!

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ure our day was flawless! Because of the snow storm we didn’t do a rehearsal, however Ruth is so on top of things that our wedding party got in and where they needed to be for the ceremony without practicing. Ruth and her crew did a great job meeting our expectations for decor, the tables and hall looked beautiful. Mike was amazing, he was out the whole day shoveling and making sure the outdoor area was clear of snow and perfect for outdoor pictures and to ensure our guests could enjoy the outdoor space safely! During the reception Ruth was attentive and it was great knowing she was there coordinating with the venders to make sure things behind the scenes were running smoothly. Their DJ was awesome! He played a great mix of music that got all our guests out dancing and our flower girls loved that he even played their requests. Everyone had so much fun from start to finish! We really appreciated how transparent Ruth was with her expectations. She was honest, open and upfront when we had questions or concerns when we first toured the venue and were making our decision about where to have our dream wedding. We are so happy we chose Stone House.

they didn't call an ambulance they called the police and tried to have her arrested!! During pictures the owner told the best man he needed to leave because he attempted to walk past a red rope to get where the pictures were being taken. Telling him to go to another door (that was broken and the MIL was not able to open as he was saying to him to go to that door). They not only need a customer service class, but they need to learn how to be a kind and helpful human. They are very aggressive and try to creat altercations. Total power trip! No water glasses on the table during dinner, and some guests didn’t even have forks. Don’t even get me started on the music. It would randomly start playing during the actual wedding ceremony!! I have worked in the service industry (weddings and receptions too) and I’m shocked at how terrible the service was. Do yourself a favor and stay far away from here.

hter. They are two very rude people. When you have a complaint about one of them Ruth makes excuses for them supporting her family member instead of her client. She just assumes you are the problem. My complaints were completely discounted. I was the mother of the groom and the one paying for the event. Almost as soon as we arrived at the reception Mike began yelling at my guests (I mean YELLING and cursing) because they were using the incorrect door. When I spoke to him about it he was smug, condescending, and rude. His daughter (supposedly our lead for the night) had my daughter in tears after calling her a racist. The vibe we got was that they assume their guests are all a bunch of drunks at the outset (we are not) and should be treated as such. I would never recommend this place. It is beautiful but these people do not belong in the hospitality business. I could go on. It was a horrible night. I won’t subject you to everything. There is too much. This might have been just another wedding to Stone House but it’s the only one my son and new daughter will ever have. FYI I’ve seen how they answer poor reviews on other sites. They will try to say we were the problem (this alone should be a clue). We were not.

le events throughout the year where couples can come and look at decor and get ideas for what they would like use for their own big day. The space is kept immaculate and any concerns you have are addressed well before your big day arrives, making the day of as stress-free as possible. The venue was priced incredibly well, and the DJ who is contracted to the venue and included in pricing is so professional and fun to work with. I truly have no complaints- everything was wonderful.

Ruth and Mike did a great job answering all our questions and making sure the day was stress free. Stone House handled all the important day of coordination like contacting vendors and setting up and cleaning up the reception hall. Plus the DJ was included and he was great! They made sure everything went smoothly so my wife and I could enjoy our big day. This venue is truly one of a kind and so is the staff. The only downside I can think of is the courtyard is so beautiful I barely spent anytime on the dance floor!

think of everything and make sure that you think of everything and have everything covered for the day of. They were a complete joy to work with! Ruth and Mike made planning and organizing the wedding day SUCH a breeze- they were extremely organized and communicative through the whole planning process. They made sure the day ran smoothly and along the schedule/timeline we had planned. I will say, the only "bad thing" that happened was that the groom's quarter's was opened 10-15 mins. after we were told it would be which left the groom and groomsmen standing outside with their suits, etc. for a little bit. Other than that, no complaints! NUMEROUS wedding guests commented on the beauty of the venue and stated that our wedding was the best that they had been to. Ruth and Mike truly cover it all and make sure you have the best day ever as well as your guests. Book a tour, book the venue, you will NOT be disappointed!

ing Wonderland Cakes from preferred list of venders they all were fantastic. The D J was great and Booze Brothers quenched everyone’s thirst! Ruth and her team surpassed my daughters dreams of her perfect special day!

ine and got everything done! Our wedding day here was a fairytale dream come true!

Stone House was the beautiful facility - there were so many compliments from our guests and our photos are beautiful. Stone House allows you to use decor items that they already own which is not only helpful to your budget but it made our day so much easier that many of the items were already on-site when we arrived. Additionally, we did not have to do any of the set-up/tear down. We are so grateful that the staff took care of everything and allowed us to just enjoy the day! We highly recommend The Stone House of St. Charles.

ption building are all so unique and beautiful. Decorations and DJ are included with the booking and we were able to make our wedding look and feel personal and fun. there are so many amazing places to get pictures. Guests moved inside and outside all night long, everyone had a great time! I would recommend Stone House to anyone looking for a venue, look no further! Thank you Ruth and Mike for helping make our wedding perfect!

on Ruth and Mike’s ability to create such a warm and gorgeous reception, their professionalism at working in tandem with all other vendors, and their expertise with making that once in a lifetime day fall into place so beautifully, one knows this is not their first rodeo...

uarters made getting ready for the big day a dream. We had originally planned an indoor wedding, anticipating a hot, humid July afternoon, but staff were accommodating and allowed us to opt for an outdoor ceremony to enjoy the unseasonably beautiful weather. We used the decorations provided by Stone House which helped alleviate a lot of stress or added costs if we had to take care of them ourselves. The DJ was amazing and had the guests dancing all night. Ruth had us feeling at ease during our final walk through, and everything ran smooth and efficiently on our wedding day. I highly recommend, without reservations. Thanks Stone House of St. Charles for making our special day so perfect.

rations, or wonder what the next step of the day was. The DJ was amazing too. All of our guests enjoyed the music and had a great time dancing at the reception. We can't say enough good things about Stone House of St. Charles though. Our wedding felt totally stress free, and we greatly attribute that to Ruth's attention to detail, planning, and accommodating nature.

parents to make everything special and exactly how you want it. The ceremony was so beautiful even in the heat and ran so smoothly! You don't need a wedding planner - they help with everything! The venue is absolutely gorgeous - all the guests kept saying "where did you find this place?" The added special touches of the lights, the DJ, the music, and the sparklers brought everything together!! Relaxed and had the best time thanks to Ruth and Mike!!

plus so much more. One of the amazing things about the Stone House is decor and DJ are included so there is no hassle with finding two key components to the wedding. Also having a place to stay on property to get ready was wonderful. All of the wedding party was able to get ready there and just hang out until the wedding, no driving around the entire day. I definitely will recommend The Stone House to anyone…in fact my little sister is getting married there this year also! Can’t wait!!

something out of disappointment. I wanted to think about what I really should share. Let's start with the good. This is a GORGEOUS venue, and I loved it. Still do. Not to mention all of the free, beautiful décor that Ruth has to use. Amazing! Saved us a lot. The pictures ended up stunning. We were able to use all of the caterers we wanted minus one. You have to use the owner's sons' booze business, which is a bummer. We didn't have alcohol at our wedding, and they were really expensive. The size was fantastic for the guests we had and all the guests had a great time. Everyone stayed safe, and it was beautiful. I'm not sure if it was because we were one of the first weddings after lockdown or if we were a Sunday wedding, but the day started off with Ruth showing up SUPER late and announcing to my wedding party that she "hadn't brushed her teeth" and to stay away from her in case her breath stunk. She seemed totally disoriented. I was particularly disappointed in her professionalism because she told me in the meeting before the wedding that I could have a coordinator but that they didn't really do anything. She usually handled everything. Well, she was not put together. My rehearsal was a mess, and she was so not on top of things. My coordinator was running all over the place to figure things out the entire day that Ruth should have taken care of. That was pretty shocking considering how professional she had been at our run of show meeting. Ruth's DJ messed up my music during the ceremony and the reception and seemed totally put off by my music list. He admitted to not preparing before the day of, and he was putting music together 45 min before the ceremony. The groomsmen and groom were locked out of the dressing area until after Ruth's approved/set time for whatever reason (they refused to unlock it) and stood outside sweating like crazy 30 min before photos. We couldn't understand why they couldn't go in at the approved time. The house the girls got ready in had not been cleaned well. Hair, dirt, dust, etc. was all over the floors before we even entered the building. I was shocked to find it like that during COVID. It was obvious the place hadn't been thoroughly cleaned between weddings. After the ceremony, the groom and I were taking photos, and I needed help with my dress. I was looking for my MOH or mom and couldn't find them. Ruth was constantly around and didn't leave us alone to do our photos and was telling me "you look fine, you don't need them". It was really frustrating because I didn't care about her opinion AT ALL. And she shouldn't have been around us anyways, she should have been running my reception. We also had a video to play before the reception while people waited for us to finish photos, and Ruth and her team never got it up and playing. During the reception, she and the DJ kept coming to the groom and I about timing. It was really frustrating. Overall, FANTASTIC buildings and photos. Absolutely beautiful. Very unprofessional service from Ruth throughout my entire day, and she honestly put a damper on my whole wedding day by her behavior. Luckily none of our guests picked up on the mess!! And I have a lot of happy memories too!

de a point to personalize our reception. The best part was the decorations were included! It took a huge stress off my shoulders!

they already had all of the decorations (and a wide variety). It was as easy as telling Ruth what I wanted, and my vision came to life. Stone House was easy and fun to work with, I definitely recommend checking them out if you want a unique and fun wedding!

olutely worth it especially when you take into account all of the decorations that they include. They have a large selection of centerpieces, signs, etc that are available to use day of which saves us a lot of money. In addition to including decorations for us to use, the staff also includes all set up and break down. Because of this, we were able to have everything on site and enjoy our day rather then having to worry of our tables we're set up. The day was beautiful and relaxing. We really enjoyed our day and would highly recommend Stone House of St. Charles.

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