Working with the Addison to plan my daughter’s wedding was a pleasure. We had a little over a year to plan the event, and from the moment I contacted them, I knew we were in good hands. They got back to me right away, and we were able to schedu...le an appointment to go over the venue and the nature of the services they provide. Our first impression was positive and made a huge impact in why we chose them. Of course, the natural beauty of the site and the architecture made it a wonderful choice for a wedding, but the choice to have the wedding at the Addison had a lot to do with other factors such as my perception that they would provide a well-executed and elevated experience. In contrast, when I contacted certain other venues, it took at least a week for some of them to even email me back to begin the conversation, and scheduling the tours was challenging. With the Addison, I felt as though we could rely on them to take the job seriously.
The manager we worked with was Grace who was incredibly patient with us and guided us through the entire process. As a person who values organization, time management, and kindness, I cannot say enough about how thoroughly Grace embodied the perfect person for me to work with in organizing the wedding. She provided us with guidance as we made decisions about what we were planning, and recommended certain outside vendors that have worked at the Addison on a regular basis who had an excellent track record. We went with these vendors, and they all performed spectacularly. There is a certain rhythm to their operations, and the outside vendors know exactly when to arrive, the layout of the facility, and how long the jobs will take, so the ultimate result is a well-orchestrated event. She also knew just what questions to ask and gave us excellent advice.
For the actual wedding ceremony, we were tremendously impressed by the behind-the-scenes organization of our pre-wedding arrival, the procession, and the way they helped us with the timing of when to walk and where to stand. All our items such as place cards, photos, and guest book were laid out beautifully. The facility itself was clean and tidy, and all of our instructions were followed. The wedding went flawlessly. When it came time for the cocktail reception, dinner, and dancing, we were highly pleased with the service and the deliciousness of the food. Everyone commented on the quality of the food, and we had some serious foodies in our party. Standouts amongst the hors d’oeuvres included the lamb lollipops and the grilled cheese with tomato soup. Also our sushi boat was a huge hit. At dinner, we also heard positive feedback on the lamb and the Chilean sea bass. When it was time to leave, everything was extremely organized, and they provided assistance in helping us to take all of our personal items and gifts.
All in all, I was extremely satisfied with the experience and unreservedly recommend the Addison for your next event.