The 228 in Sterling

. We had around 45 guests and it was just perfect. The staff was so helpful throughout the entire process. Items were available for rent and the staff set up everything exactly how we wanted! I would definitely recommend this venue!

decor and beyond. We maxed out the barn capacity, so we rented a tent for the dinner portion and had the dancing portion in the barn. We were able to bring (or rent) lawn games, have s'mores by the fire, and cocktail hour on the patio, so there was something for every guest's preference! There are some sound restrictions due to the neighbors, but it didn't end up being a problem at all for our reception - the music and microphone were the perfect volume for a fun night of celebrating and dancing. There was a drought, so the grass wasn't green for our August wedding reception, but that couldn't be helped (and we still managed to get beautiful photos :D) The day-of staff was very attentive and helpful too. Overall, the 228 in Sterling helped us keep our venue cost reasonable without sacrificing quality and beauty!

come wedding day was more then impressive. I'm sending them flowers as an extra thank you :) We trusted them with so much and they did that and more! Our guests are still talking about it. We have nothing but rave reviews and would suggest anyone to celebrate at the 228 Tell them the Milo's sent you!!

l, and abrasive. Her and Sharon forgot about THREE of our meetings with no apology or attempt to make it right. One time they were 20 minutes late with no reply to my email and when they did get there, it was clear that they came for a meeting with a different couple, not us. On the night before our wedding during setup, Maria was rude not only to me but my guests and family who were helping. She was incredibly passive aggressive. I was incredibly embarrassed and offended that she treated my family this way. Totally uncalled for. Being that way towards me, which she was throughout our whole experience with them was one thing, but acting that way to my guests and family is completely unacceptable. They also double booked our rehearsal so that was stressful and concerning. I would recommend getting EVERYTHING in writing because she loves to go back on her word and change things up. Up until the week before our wedding, I would be the one reaching out, asking questions, etc. During our wedding, we were trying to find Maria or any worker at different times during the night and no one was to be found. It seemed they had disappeared for chunks at a time. They only care about you once the wedding is around the corner. Neither Maria or Sharon took accountability for their mistakes, there was always an excuse about being busy or having a bad week. We are all busy and have bad days but it became a pattern, it's just excuse after excuse. Their communication skills overall are horrendous as are their decorating skills. However, the one thing they did well was clean up at the end. Book at your own risk.

of the night. Thank you!

always be open-minded and answer them for you. Highly highly recommend!

All their recommended vendors were perfect.

e still keeping everyone safe. They made sure my wife had everything she wanted out of the venue and let's be honest happy bride happy wedding. If you want two people who genuinely will make your wedding their utmost priority this is the place for you ! We shopped around before at 4-5 different venues nothing else compares to the beautiful scenery and services Sharon and Mariah provide for you and your partner. They also were extremely accommodating to my wife's grandparents during the ceremony. Bottom line, what makes this venue stand out is these people cares and it shows!

ur rehearsal dinner and setup there the night before, which was a huge help for making the wedding day as stress-free as possible. Sharon, April, and the the rest of The 228 team were also wonderful. They were easy to work with, responsive to communication, flexible, and overall super helpful. You can really personalize your wedding and work with them to make the day exactly what you want. Sharon even brought a Gandalf costume for our officiant to put on during the reception (we had a hobbit/LOTR theme)! That made for some amazing photos and memories. The prices are also very affordable. We added on additional items to suit our needs, like the firepit and patio heaters, and it was great to have those options. Their recommended vendors were also all fabulous. It's an excellent value overall. Thank you to Sharon and her team for making our day so special!

ide and (mostly) outside. Sharon and staff worked with us to make sure that all of the bases were covered as far as who was going to set up decor, and take care of all of the other details that go into the wedding, such as clean and breakdown, etc. We had about 4 hours to set everything up, and because I wasn’t there, I don’t know how it was executed, but it was executed perfectly. Sharon worked closely with us to understand what we wanted the place to look like, and she was on top of things for the whole day. We had some stress revolving around our rental company, so we had to have a lot of “plan B‘s” in place, a lot of which was covered by Sharon. Our wedding coordinator and Sharon worked very well together to make the day happen. We also had Sharon staff the bar, which was great because we didn’t have to think about anything as far as the bartending. The grounds, and the barn are gorgeous. The weather ended up being one of the nicest days of the summer. Us, and are guests, were not big dancers, in fact, most of the time when you would normally see an open dance floor at a wedding, that time was spent outside socializing, playing yard games that we rented, and just enjoying the beautiful weather. The venue was so wonderful in this regard, because you’re not sharing the property with other events or guests, like if you were to get married in a hotel or function hall which has other events or weddings going on. It was completely private. The bottom line is that Sharon and her staff put in a lot of work at every event, and she really makes the day happen for you. We can’t thank her enough for the effort she put into our day.

ould be to hire a day of coordinator. There is no way everything would've worked out if there wasn't someone there to direct everything and everyone.