Summit Manor

ents per day plus restricted when you could access the space to get ready. The only requirement was that we let them know in advance when we wanted to arrive so that someone would be available to let us in. We also appreciated that everything was included rather than a la carte. There were no extra charges for having both the wedding and the reception at Summit Manor or for them to set up chairs outside for the wedding, or for them to move the wedding inside if the weather changed, or to use the bride's dressing room or for the groomsmen to use a dressing area. The bride's dressing room was perfect. The bride, bridesmaids, flower girl, and mothers could all get ready at the same time -- even with someone doing the bride's hair and makeup and another person doing the makeup for the bridesmaids. David was fabulous to deal with. He was extremely knowledgeable and provided the guidance we needed to pull everything together. He met with us (parents of the bride and bride and groom) multiple times and kept in contact with us to keep our plans on track. He was always available to answer our questions and address our concerns, even those unrelated to the venue. David volunteered to review the vows since the bride and groom wanted to keep them secret from each other (and everyone else) before the ceremony. He was ready to provide help in writing the vows, although that wasn't necessary as both vows were perfect and complemented each other, no revisions necessary. An hour or so prior to the ceremony, we had a rehearsal. David walked us through everything and put everyone at ease with his calmness and sense of humor. He also told participants that he was going to touch them before touching them to move them into place. Since not everyone likes to be touched -- especially if they don't know someone is going to touch them -- I thought that this was very considerate -- as well as typical of the way that he conducted everything related to the wedding. One of the things that David had told us was that Summit Manor was a stress-free place; we weren't to stress about anything, he would guide everything. Rather than setting specific times for events (cake-cutting, toasts, etc), he observed what was happening and when the logical flow said it was time to move on and then he quietly rounded up the appropriate people, no announcements or disruptions. When we arrived, he gave each of us a card with his cell number and told us that if we needed anything, we should call him and not waste time/effort trying to find him. We never did need to call him; magically he was somehow right there whenever we needed anything or had a question. David requested feedback; he asked what they could have done to make the wedding better. I can honestly say that I can't think of a single thing that David or Summit Manor could have done to make the prep or the wedding better. Pat (MOB)

a great photographer and it was so nice we could book the venue and photographer together. We wanted something easy but memorable and personalized, and that's just what they provided!

eed one. David guided us through each moment, giving us excellent advice and helping us run a party with more grace and ease than we could have done on our own. Summit Manor also does all the set up and clean up of the space. It was great not to have to ask our bridal party to come early or stay late to set the scene. Furthermore, this place is much more budget friendly than you'd think. They have a venue fee and then a menu fee, but you will save a lot of money here - especially if you don't care about too much about matching décor. Here are the many ways you will save money: 1. The liquor store they work with allows you to buy your own alcohol and return the unopened cases. We provided a full open bar with opens catered towards our guests including some gluten free beer for two VIP guests. And we did it all for about $3,000 less than open bar costs at other venues. 2. They provide all linens, tableware, flowers, vases and decorations for set up and staffing. We only purchased flowers for the bridal party - and we purchased no extra decorations. They had both potted plants outside and vases of farmer's market flowers on the inside. The space is also just beautiful, so you don't need much else. 3. They have light jazz music running through dinner, so you don't need to hire musicians or a dj for dinner music. They also have many partnerships with local vendors - we got a discount on our DJ through them. 4. It's an all inclusive venue, so you can get married there and then move right into the reception. We did get married at our church - costing us a little more in space fees, but we would have saved another $1,000 just to pay the honorarium and have our priest come to the venue itself. The one thing to note is that the food they provide I would definitely describe as stereotypical wedding food - not really anything to write home about. However, none of our guests seemed to care too much about that, and there was plenty of food for people to eat, which was more of our concern. If you care deeply about the food, don't choose this venue. If you care deeply about throwing a party all of your guests will rave about, choose this venue. Finally, Summit Manor has an in house photographer. She was generous in her time, her pictures are awesome, she really knows the space - a separate review will come on her page, Amber McLaughlin Photography. Hope this helps you plan an awesome day! Cheers!

n care of. He is a master at coordinating weddings and other events in his unique venue and is there to answer every question. Another bonus: he is not afraid to give advice! He gives great advice and has great recommendations for all of the vendors. Even when the wedding was months and months away, he answered all of our questions and was always available. The day of the wedding, all of the Summit Manor staff was extremely professional. Everything flowed wonderfully! Every issue was taken care of, and it was nice to have David there who already knew our style and preferences. We are so happy with how everything turned out! Now another bonus of Summit Manor goes without saying--it is gorgeous! You will get very unique pictures, and many of our guests commented on the beauty and uniqueness of a “mansion wedding.” At first, it was hard for us to visualize, but David had great advice for what works at this venue. In addition, having a summer wedding, we wanted a space that had a place for an outdoor wedding (which Summit Manor has, and it is beautiful). Many venues we visited, however, had nice outdoor spaces, but their rainy-day backups were very sad. Summit Manor has a great back-up space on the steps indoors as well as the outdoor locations. Finally, Summit Manor will save you money. You have to pay slightly more for the venue upfront, but what we learned is that this was totally worth it. They won’t “nickle-and-dime” you. Things like cake-platters and glassware aren’t extra like at many Twin Cities venues, and they even give you free floral centerpieces! On top of that, our decorating bill was zero dollars! It is already gorgeous, so why change that? Also, as a pro-tip, some vendors that work with David have a special Summit Manor rate (Buttercream, A Ran Music Service), so check those out if you choose Summit Manor! We highly recommend that you check out Summit Manor and meet with David to see what it is all about!

mmit Manor truly brought that dream to life in a different way. This grand old mansion with all the inside and out for guests to explore and visit was so different than the drab wedding we feared. It was amazing. It is the perfect venue for those who want to "get away" and have a different experience. Our wedding was amazing under the great oak and reception was just beyond words. We could not possibly recommend them enough. Everything was done for us and we just enjoyed our day. There were plenty of planning meetings, but the day of seem to just flow. We loved moving around the mansion and the grounds talking to guests. Perfect. The food was phenomenal. ! So many compliments from guest to even count. We loved it. We had a cake from Buttercream and A Ran as our DJ. Everything was just so nice. I even took their advice and got a new suit from Heimie's. Just like other reviews have said, go with their recommendations! All were great! So much could be said, but let me just say this... as a groom you wouldn't expect so much praise, but I loved it and so did my amazing bride. Extra bonus... when we got our pictures back... WOW yes Summit Manor is the place for the most amazing pictures you could imagine.

nor and let us know they had never been to a wedding like it. Made us so proud and happy of our choice. From the first planning meeting until the moment we left for our honeymoon all was taken care of and planned. We felt like friends and family to the Summit Manor staff. On the day they took care of every detail. David our planner was there, but we also met others who just made us feel at home. We did take all of their advice and used their DJ, Judge, Bartender and Photographer recommendations and they all worked seamlessly together. We ordered a Buttercream cake and loved it. We also opted for the photo wall, really funny (and embarrassing) pictures. So glad we did. The food was fantastic! The menu choices were a bit overwhelming, but David and his staff helped us pick. We went with the Salmon and Roast Beef. Many, Many, Many compliments from our guests. Highly recommend the salmon!!!! A big thank you to David and all the Summit Manor Staff. We are so grateful.

he way of decorating. The food is phenomenal. Overall, I could not have imagined a better day. I wouldn't change a thing.

had rave reviews about the food from our guests. The day of went smoothly, and David and his staff effortlessly coordinated the whole thing.

in 2015 and we started planning the groom’s dinner, Summit Manor immediately came to our mind. We contacted Summit Manor and spoke with David, the son of Mike and Judy, and found him to be just as supportive and welcoming as his parents. The venue continued to be a place of warm elegance where David listened to our ideas, gave us suggestions, and supported us in many ways. The groom’s dinner held on October 7, 2016 went without a hitch, flowing smoothly throughout the evening. The food was delicious, the staff courteous and unobtrusive, allowing us to enjoy the time with family and friends. Summit Manor holds a special spot in our hearts – a place where we celebrated our wedding, a place that began the weekend of our son’s wedding, and maybe a place where our grandchildren will celebrate their wedding reception or groom’s dinner. I would full-heartedly recommend Summit Manor for any and all events. Thank you David and Summit Manor!

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the vendors (ones he recommended!!) to make our day as stress free and enjoyable as possible. Guests liked the ambiance, food and the photo wall! I would highly recommend Summit Manor for an all-inclusive venue for your wedding!!

ball, and how he and his staff were "everywhere but no where" in that they took care of everything, but were not in the way or disruptive to the party at all. They literally take care of everything--if you are a couple that doesn't want the added pressure or stress of DIY'ing tons of decorations, centerpieces, and other tiny details that weigh you down, this is your spot. So many of our guests went out of their way to tell us how great the venue was, so unique, historic, great vibe, how wonderful the staff was, how delicious the food was, etc. I want to highlight the food portion--David was wonderful and flexible to work with to create a menu we wanted---we had different ideas than what we listed on sample menus, etc and he helped our ideas come to life--and made sure the price was something we were okay with. The house is historic, so while it has a lot of wonderful unique qualities, also keep in mind it is older, so if you aren't into vintage or want something totally modern, you won't enjoy this place as much but if you can appreciate the character or want that St. Paul vibe, you'll love it, and the Summit neighborhood is such a scenic backdrop for photos. We couldn't imagine our day being held anywhere else. Thank you David, and your staff, for doing your job so well!

plify things and calmed my concerns. It was great to have a person to coordinate things the day of so I didn't have to worry about it. The food was amazing and well presented. The wait staff were very professional and checked in with me throughout the day to talk about what was happening next. They made the day run smoothly! I would highly recommend Summit Manor! You won't be disappointed!!

ur wedding day surpassed anything we could have expected. We were skeptical about the food, since there is no tasting, but everyone from vegetarians to my meat-eating-only uncle loved the food! The vendor recommendations were excellent; we went with Instant Request for DJ services, and even had friends take their business cards for their own future events. They promised stress free for our April 2016 wedding, and they definitely delivered.

pon like we did at some venues. All of our questions were courteously answered. David made the process very simple. The day of our wedding everything went smoothly on Summits end. It all went as we had planned it. Our guests had a wonderful time and enjoyed the food immensely. Lathan and I didn't have to sweat over logistics the day of because the staff there took care of everything. We felt well taken care of and relaxed, which as a bride is a relief after the long process of preparation that went into making our special day a reality.

cess. He was able to provide different ideas we hadn't thought of and give us recommendations for other vendors (we used his DJ recommendation and they did a great job). Our wedding was wonderful. We heard nothing but good things from guests about the beautiful house and the excellent food. Everything went without a hitch!

harm you could hope for. We loved the low stress environment the staff constantly says it will be. Truly... we were told this no less than 20 times there would be no stress and it absolutely was a no stress all day. They take care of everything, we even found out days later things that other vendors had forgotten or missed and Summit Manor just jumped in and took care of it without even saying anything at all. They just did it. The food was great and we loved the fact we saved so much money by being able to bring in our own alcohol. 5+ Star rating for Summit Manor!

ting with David. He gave us a sense of calm and confidence that took the worry out of our lives. He listened extremely well and gave us options that made our ceremony a very personal experience and it that came off without a hitch - with the exception of us forgetting the rings in the house! The choice of having the ceremony inside or outside was great. The food was outstanding, and again our options were such that we could not go wrong on the choices. Our guests raved about the service and the excellent food. David and Amber are 'real people' that have a sense of dignity and professionalism and always acted in a friendly manner. They ask the right questions and always had our best intentions in mind. We would return to Summit Manor for any type of event and have every confidence that we made the correct choice.

ring the festivities. We couldn't have asked for a better fit than them. David always responded to our phone calls and emails and walked us through what needed to be done the day of the ceremony. The food was fantastic and we didn't have to worry about anything on our special day, everything was taken care of for us. We would highly recommend this venue to anyone looking to host a special event, wedding day or otherwise!

l I found this venue! Also, all my guests LOVED the house and couldn't stop talking about it!

y to plan with, professional, contributed their years of expertise, and handled all of the details. Food was great. Space is perfect for both dancing and catching up (older relatives have a quiet place to chat while the young'ns rip up the dance floor). The event was stress-free. Great place for a fantastic wedding!

minutes after starting our meeting with David we both knew this was the place for us. David calmly laid out everthing we needed for our big day and then offered to assist us, as much, or as little as we desired.We left everything to David and felt a huge sense of relief after we departed. As our big day approached David filled us in on the plans and everything went perfectly! Unlike our wedding ceremony which had a few glitches :-) I would recommend Summit Manor in a heartbeat.

nce we were at the Manor, we just got to sit back and enjoy the night, we did not have to do anything. David always found who was needed, and would come find us if we were needed. This was huge for us, we actually got to enjoy the evening instead of corralling family members and friends for various activities. Another great thing about Summit Manor is the great character that it is. We had so many people tell us how great it was to have the reception in a house since people could go off in different rooms away from dancing to chat, while others could be right in the action (or next to the bar!). It is such a unique and beautiful space, and really, it can be hard to describe until you go to an event there. It is just so different, but in an excellent way! David made sure all of the planning leading up the wedding was a breeze as well. They provide floral arrangements, which are simple and beautiful and one less thing to worry about. They also work with Buttercream for cakes, so that process was a breeze. The food was excellent, and one great advantage was that we did not have to tell David final numbers or food choices until a week in advance (no one else ever lets you do that!). This was great since we had some last minute changes in people coming. I really can't say enough good things about the manor. It was such a warm and inviting place (I bet it would be fantastic for a winter wedding reception!), and David has so much experience (and connections leading to discounts) in the industry, that the entire process of planning the reception was a breeze. We really did not want a place where we had to pick out each individual plate, napkin, etc (and pay for it), so Summit Manor just took out so much of the stress of planning. It was perfect and I would highly recommend them.

edding outside even though it was looking like it might rain. Afterwards we went into the Manor for a delicious buffet. David went out of his way to make sure the evening went perfect. The staff was present and courteous, not a detail was missed. We will always remember what a special day it was.

lm, cool and abundantly knowledgeable! He made it sooo easy! Almost everything is done for you from start to finish! I would easily recommend them, everyone is still talking about how lovely the wedding was, some say it was the best ever! It makes me look so good lol! I would strongly consider this venue if your looking for a lovely manor house on Summit Ave in St. Paul...and the food was delicious!! I can't say enough good things about it!

y and stress free. David was extremely organized and had all of the little details nailed down. David is a hands on guy, who will do whatever it takes to make your wedding day great. The staff are amazing and work quickly to keep the place looking beautiful and clean. Now the FOOD was absolutely delicious and I was stunned with how good it was. We got the chicken and the roast beef just amazing with the potatoes and salad. Great wedding meal that I just loved. This day I will remember for the rest of my life. I am just so blown away by the whole wedding. As a man I did not really think of how my wedding was going to be but this wedding blew all of my thoughts and expectations right out of the water. The house is gorgeous and has a great inviting feel to it. YOU MUST CHECK THIS PLACE OUT IF YOU WANT TO GET MARRIED. It is worth the time, you truly get that personalized service from David and his staff. I will remember this day forever. THANK YOU TO DAVID AND SUMMIT MANOR FOR MAKING OUR DAY TRULY THE BEST DAY OF OUR LIVES. Brides Comments: I think my husband really says it all above, the day was absolutely perfect and I fully give credit to David at Summit Manor. He is a true professional and was always willing to answer a call or email with any questions or concerns. He understands that plans change 10 or 20 times throughout the course of planning and offers suggestions for when you are stuck on ideas or decisions. I had the best day a girl could ever wish for, the location was so beautiful and stress free! If you are getting married and considering Minnesota this place is a MUST! almost a week later and I'm still receiving compliments of how beautiful the wedding was and how it felt like a fairy tale!

hire a bartender, photographer, and gave us recommendations for a band. He helped to coordinate the delivery and setup of the cake, flowers, band, etc. The food was delicious and reasonably priced. This was an amazing experience and a great value for the amount of service that comes with the venue. We were married two months ago and our friends and family are still talking about what a unique event it was. I would (and do) recommend this venue to anyone that is looking for a truly memorable experience with as little stress as possible. Thank you, David!

y (with an easily accessible indoor backup option). 3. A location that wouldn’t require much (in any) decoration in order to make it “wedding ready.” We set up tours within our search area and while we found a couple locations we thought we could make work we weren’t really sold on any of them. That is until we visited The Summit Manor. After our tour and meeting with David we walked away agreeing that we had found our perfect location. Not only did The Summit Manor give us all three of our priorities, it also came with the ease of what I’ll call “all-inclusive” pricing. Other venues seemed to have basic packages where you’d obviously want to upgrade some things (chair covers, chandeliers, cake cutting services, etc) and then they would show you what it would cost on top of their standard fee in order to make this happen. The Summit Manor went out of their way to prove to us that they weren’t there to add on fees and that the price we were shown was the price we would pay, and in the end they were true to their word. The on-site coordinator / planner (David) was great (and of course at no extra charge!). He made himself completely accessible for any questions and concerns that we had even before we had officially signed our contract. His knowledge and experience of the wedding process constantly reassured us that we had made the right choice. Then came the day of the wedding… From the moment we arrived, to the end the night, the staff worked wonders behind the scenes making sure everything went smoothly and according to plan. Everyone in attendance had a wonderful time and we still are getting rave reviews on the wedding and venue a month later. I can’t recommend The Summit Manor enough. It truly was our prefect venue.

and people were able to eat as much as they wanted David even had suggestions for helping keep the little kids occupied and not running crazy. he is so knowledge and can tell he has been doing this for many years. The place is beautiful which made our pictures even better. My husband and i really liked that there were many rooms for people to be so everyone was able to mingle and visit. Im so happy we were able to have our wedding at summit manor and david helped to make it more then we could have imagined! Thank you!!!

ome this venue is and the staff truly helped to make my wedding day a perfect day!!

ay of, he made sure everything went flawlessly. From the cake cutting to the toasts, everything was perfect! I was able to send a box of decorations over the day before, and David made sure everything was set up when we arrived. He made himself available to everyone who had questions, including my mother. Whenever we contacted him, he would always respond quickly, with all of the information we needed. I would highly recommend Summit Manor. The mansion is gorgeous, the food was delicious, and the peace-of-mind David offered was invaluable. Perfect!

ls. We were able to enjoy the day with out any worries. I highly recommend this venue! A++

t at any time. He was always courteous and respectful when we spoke, and he was always willing to offer suggestions if we didn't know quite what to do or who to talk to. He was always willing to meet with us and did several walk-throughs with us as we were working out decor details and the flow of the day. On our wedding day, David did a great job of keeping everything on track and handling issues as they came up. He made sure to keep us in the loop throughout the day, but for the most part he was rather invisible, which we liked. We knew he was keeping an eye on things without disturbing our guests. His staff shared his courteous, discrete manner. As a venue, Summit Manor was absolutely beautiful! The historic home fit our vintage theme beautifully. It was great that we were able to have our ceremony and reception in the same place. We didn't have to worry about losing someone traveling between the two, since all they had to do was walk inside. The room that was made available to the bride and bridesmaids was absolutely wonderful. There was enough space for everyone to get dressed without feeling like they were on top of each other. There was even a bathroom attached! The guys had to come dressed, but they were able to leave their jackets and other items in the room as well. We were able to close the doors to the room to keep guests out. For guest accommodations, we loved how the guests were able to roam around the house - this allowed them to choose a place that was right for them to relax and enjoy the evening. From the speakeasy, to the main floor, to the upper floor, to the front porch, there was a place for everyone. There were several quiet spaces away from the party where people could actually carry on conversations, and there was also plenty of space for those who did want to party. We can't wait to see the photos! Not only was Summit beautiful, it was affordable too! All of the basic things we needed (tables, chairs, linens, dinnerware, flatware, glassware, etc) were included in the rental fee, so we didn't have to bring anything in from outside. We could have even used their centerpieces for that price as well, but we opted to bring in our own. The food was reasonably priced, and tasted like it was twice as much per plate as it actually was! Overall, I would say that if you are looking for an elegant yet laid back feel, are shooting for a vintage theme, and are looking to create great memories for you and your guests, Summit Manor is the perfect venue for you!

ant, with the venue doing the cake, flowers and figuring out the music, or you can swap vendors for these services as you would like. David is such a gem with which to work, and made this process genuinely FUN and relaxing. Whatever advice he gives, do it. He knows what he's doing and is always right, I swear. We followed his advice down to having the top of our wedding cake for breakfast the next morning, and loved every idea and suggestion he made before that.

e achieved that goal. The planning for the ceremony and reception were very easy, as David responded quickly to each email and call. He is very organized and had all the answers. I love the low-stress planning as Summit manor takes care of all linen, tables and seasonal flowers. He also was very flexible with some unique requests I had for our reception. I was initially worried about not being able to taste the food before the reception. David assured me the food was good. I have to say the food was outstanding. All of our guests were impressed with the food and many people went back for seconds. The Buttercream cake was great. David was there the day of the ceremony and reception and coordinated everything well. I highly recommend The Summit Manor for special events. It is a classic location for an elegant event.

ork out the details of the big day. He even took the lead on booking our bartender so we didn't have to worry about it. David was there on the wedding day to help guests, keep the staff organized, and keep everything going at a good pace from dinner, to the speeches, to the first dances. Having a wedding reception in a historic house instead of some big open space with no character is definitely something you won't forget and neither will your guests! We absolutely loved having our wedding here and would do it again in a heart beat. Also included in the fee- a beautiful flower arrangement on every table!!

s on all floors were decorated with beautiful flowers, the selection of menu choices were immense, and the food we selected was amazing. The location was cozy and felt like home. The ability for guests to spread out in many areas was wonderful.

didn't have to worry about a thing! Also, the food was delicious and they had a great variety of menus to choose from. Most of all, the owner, David, was SO accommodating, flexible and helpful!!! We had several special requests and he helped us with every one of them. Also, he was very helpful in planning the entire evening and helping our vision of the evening come true!! This is a beautiful place to have a wedding reception or any special occasion. It was perfect because people could be and do whatever they wanted throughout the evening. They could be outside or on the front porch talking and enjoying the beautiful weather, in the main room dancing, upstairs playing games or downstairs at the bar enjoying a drink! Absolutely EVERYONE enjoyed themselves!! Also, the cost is VERY affordable! There are several perks like they don't charge you to cut and serve the cake, you can bring in your own alcohol and they provide all the center pieces. Plus, you don't need to decorate because it is already such a beautiful setting. I would HIGHLY recommend using Summit Manor reception house!

vice was very personable. So much was included in the package, they really took care of us. I know we saved a lot of time, stress, and money having the wedding reception of our dreams here.

t for everyone. He really went above and beyond when the original DJ my fiance and I booked essentially "disappeared"- David quickly located a great replacement for us within a day. Our guests were completely taken care of during the wedding and really seemed to enjoy the many locations throughout the house and yard. We would highly recommend the manor to anyone looking for a classy place with true character!

verything went so smoothly. David and the staff made us feel like it was our home for the day. I would definitly recomend that everyone should have their wedding there. In anything we needed David was there to help us. I really appreciated that he took care of our wedding like it was his own... like we were family. Thanks David.

We were married in the yard and had the reception after here. We really didnt have to worry about anything but enjoying ourselves. I'd Highly recommend it! Our guests raved about our choice of venue too

ommend Summit Manor to other couples who want an amazing location for their wedding as well as stress free!

ant yet relaxed. I loved the low key approach to planning and really felt I could trust you, David, to make sure everything ran smoothly. I was a project manager once and understand all the work involved with having an event come out as expected let alone better than expected. We have even talked of holding some sort of party---really any excuse would work--to enjoy your hospitality again. We tried to select pictures that showed off the manor. I hope you and your staff enjoy them! Thanks again! Cheryl

who made the night unforgettable!

s talk about the grandeur of the home and the polite, professional staff. They also talked about how the layout worked so well for mingling, dancing or enjoying quiet conversation. In looking back, my husband and I appreciated how low stress it was working with David. He is very professional and thoughtful in all aspects of planning. Friendly and courteous, he made himself available for calls or visits to Summit Manor. He genuinely treated us as a unique couple - interested in who we were and how we wanted our big day to be. Afterwards, he followed up with us to congratulate us again - something no other vendor has done. I cannot say enough about David and the rest of the staff at Summit Manor! Thank you!!

ordinate multiple vendors was just NOT what I wanted to do. Fortunately I had heard about Summit Manor and it was perfect for the type of wedding that my husband and I wanted--fun, intimate, elegant, and UNIQUE. David was very easy to work with. He made the planning FUN and he was full of wonderful suggestions to help someone like me plan the day of my dreams. I had a lot of trust in David and he didn't disappoint! I didn't worry about anything. I was stress free and I was truly able to enjoy EVERY aspect of my wedding day. The setting was beautiful (despite the rain storms that ripped through the state!), the food was fabulous, and all my guests had a wonderful time. I got a lot of compliments on the venue, the food, and 'speakeasy' feel of the bar area. The cost of the wedding and reception at Summit Manor was comparable to other venues we had looked at, but I feel we got a lot more quality and peace of mind from David and Summit Manor. It was well worth every penny we spent.

in my opinion. I did love all of the side dishes, though. I loved the fact that you could purchase your own alcohol and then pay a bartender fee. If I had to do it all over again, I would go to the same place! :)

me). The whole place was absolutely beautiful, inside and out. And, as other reviewers have said, this venue is an excellent deal. No hidden fees, and a reasonable price for great service and a beautiful house. I would highly recommend Summit Manor to any couple, especially for a fall wedding. The big gorgeous tree with gold leaves that we got married under will be in our memories forever.

s all evening. We had a trolley give shuttle service to and from the hotel and also tours around the historic area. The food was incredible and we had many compliments. People definitely went back for seconds! David was great about coordinating the day and keeping us on track. Overall I couldn't have had a better experience. Thank you for a most memorable and fairy-tale wedding experience.

aces on Summit Ave. and went with Summit Manor because of its beauty, and because it was SO easy to work with David. We loved that we didn’t have to pick linens or flowers, and we liked the easy fee structure (no hidden or meaningless fees), and David was so accommodating and had great ideas to make our reception even better. -- Staff: Every time I emailed David he responded within 24-hours. The night of our event the staff was wonderful: our friends loved the bartenders and hardly noticed the folks clearing tables. David was around when we needed him but pretty much left us to our guests. Our guests raved about the house, and even raved (unsolicited) about the food. We also loved the food. And yes, we ate. We had a little sweetheart table in front of the fireplace and if we would have had time we would have went back for seconds and thirds. One little thing I noticed is that our photographer and David have worked together and when I saw them joking around at the reception I asked her about working with Summit Manor and she had nothing but great things to say about it and David. -- About the money. I can’t emphasize enough how reasonable the rates are at Summit Manor. Also, I appreciated how David walked us through cost scenarios before we booked with Summit Manor, and how he met with us to walk us through another scenario as we got close to a guest count. There were NO surprises. We had about 150 guests total. -- A few other details. We used our own cake provider, not Buttercream. It couldn’t have been more simple. When we got to the site the cake looked beautiful, and David worked all the logistics with our cake provider. We also provided our own DJ equipment and had friends run our 100% planned music mix off an iPod. We were adamant about creating our own dance mix. David gave us great tips, cautioned us appropriately about all the things that could go wrong with this set up, and then let us go. It worked out great! At our reception he worked with our friends on the music timing so at the end of the night our dance could end exactly how we wanted it-with a packed dance floor full of happy guests.

reasonable; it was so nice to have a flat, hourly fee to rent the manor, instead of having to worry about being nickel and dimed with cake cutting costs, etc. Plus, my husband and I are vegetarian, and David worked with us to have an all-dessert reception. It was a wonderful day!