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The Grand Estate at Hidden Acres

4.9
(79)best-of-weddings

399 Ford City Road, Freeport, PA

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About This Vendor

Exquisite Wedding Venue/Bed & Breakfast

The Grand Estate at Hidden Acres is an elegant wedding venue located in Freeport, PA. Nestled just 30 minutes from Pittsburgh, this manor is ideal for couples seeking a peaceful, secluded place to exchange their vows. Each element of this venue, from the romantic reception hall to the relaxing onsite accommodations, has been designed to give you and your loved ones a fairytale weekend. Family-owned and -operated, The Grand Estate at Hidden Acres features 13 acres of lush, private land for you to transform into your dream day. The Tuscan-style main house offers 10,000 square feet of space and features an elegant spiral staircase for you to make a memorable grand entrance. Delicate crystal chandeliers hang from the ceiling to give your special day an enchanting glow. Inside features five luxurious guest rooms for you and your guests to enjoy a relaxing overnight stay. Your ceremony will take place underneath the outdoor gazebo, while your guests watch from the landscaped lawn areas. After you exchange your vows, you and your loved ones will then move to the luxurious reception tent, which offers over 5,500 square feet to dine and dance the night away. Up to 300 guests can be seated comfortably around the spacious dance floor and enjoy the newlyweds' celebration to the fullest. The venue's in-house team will work with you during your planning process to make sure everything goes smoothly on your big day. Tables, chairs, linens, and dinnerware will be provided and arranged into any formation you prefer. Up to 22 guests can stay onsite at the venue's bed-and-breakfast. The team will make sure each moment of your wedding weekend, from your rehearsal dinner to your day-after brunch, exceeds your expectations.

Amenities + Details

Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Reception Area
Indoor Event Space
Outdoor Event Space
Wireless Internet
Business Attributes
Woman-owned Business
Guest Capacity
Up to 300
Settings
Backyard, Ballroom, Castle, Estate, Historic Venue, Hotel, Tented
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks, Destination Weddings, Destination Wedding Packages, Food & Catering, Planning, Rentals & Equipment, Tents, Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
Hall of Fame2022 Best of Weddings Winner2021 Best of Weddings Winner2020 Best of Weddings Winner2019 Best of Weddings Winner

The Grand Estate at Hidden Acres Reviews

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Reviewed On 5/09/2022 by Samantha S
I wish there was an option to go beyond the 5 stars because this venue deserves it!! I just had my wedding on 5-7-22 and I couldn’t have pictured anything better. We had the place rented out all weekend which is the way to go!! All of the staff...
at the grand estate are absolutely amazing. They all go so above and beyond and get to know you very much well. To the point that we said love you’s when we left! They put that much love into their work. To call you days before your wedding to check up on you. It rained on my day and it wasn’t stressful at all because of them! Truly the best experience
Reviewed On 5/25/2022 by Brooke W
If you’re looking to have a fairytale wedding and one of the best weekends of your life, book here!! We chose to book the whole weekend and we would do it all over again. The venue is absolutely gorgeous with great package options. The staff is...
very professional and friendly. They went above and beyond to make sure my husband and I, along with family and friends, were taken care of. Not to mention the breakfast they serve you the next day is amazing. I highly recommend this venue to anyone!! Such a great family, thank you!
Reviewed On 1/07/2022 by Delaney H
This was the very first venue my now husband and I looked at! All other places we looked at afterwards just didn't compare. My husband was hoping for an outdoor wedding, and this all in one venue was 100% perfect. We arrived Friday at noon and ...
didn't leave until Sunday at 10am. Jerrica and her family were so amazing to work with through the entire process and the day of nailed all the details and timing making sure everything went smoothly. Everything about the property is a fairy tale, removed from busy streets and noises. It's tucked away for your own private enchanted experience. Not to mention we got so lucky with the most perfect October day that allowed us to utilize all of the space that The Grand Estate had to offer. One thing that made us all so appreciative is that my grandmother who has a hard time getting around was taken care of the entire day as Jerrica made sure she got to each spot with ease - she was amazing!!! We were able to do everything as planned even in covid times. Could not hype The Grand Estate up enough - this was a dream venue!
Reviewed On 1/01/2022 by Ryan M
The Grand Estate was the absolute picture perfect setting for our big day. This venue fell in our lap on a long drive home from the finger lakes where we were looking at another venue that wasn’t quite what we were looking for. When we saw they...
had availability we got really excited! When we met the team of the grand estate, we got even more excited! Jerrica was absolutely awesome to work with and she made the process easy. She made sure everything went perfectly and the team was on point with everything that day! The venue is stunningly beautiful and the amenities are great especially for those who stay on site. Honestly we were so grateful to have this be our venue and we couldn’t have asked for a better team for our day. Having a wedding here truly makes you a part of their family and it was truly a blessing!
Reviewed On 12/04/2021 by Allison B
This is the perfect venue to have a wedding! The entire staff was great to work with and helped make our wedding day a dream come true! It is obvious they know what they're doing because everything about our wedding weekend was flawless! We can...
not recommend them enough!
Reviewed On 10/25/2021 by Macaela R
I wish I could give this place and the beautiful family that runs it over five stars. From the moment we walk through those estate doors At our initial seeing, to the moment we walked out of those same doors as a married couple, we were given s...
o much love by each and every person at the estate. I had the pleasure of working closely with Jerrica, Who bought every single little detail to life. And who has become a very special person who I will cherish forever! Though it rained on my day, I wouldn’t change a thing, because the workers at the grand estate were quick to give my guests umbrellas, water, and anything they needed to make them feel welcomed. If you are getting married soon and are looking for a venue, I highly highly recommend this location! The scenery is incredible, and the ceremony locations are endless! The estate Is clean and very well-kept, and will make you feel like royalty for the weekend! I could thank them every single day for the rest of my life, and it wouldn’t amount to the amount of gratitude I have!!!
Reviewed On 10/06/2021 by Kelly S
Omg what a perfect wedding we had at the Grand Estate !!! Absolutely incredible in every way. Gorgeous beyond belief and so organized and efficient. The whole staff made sure that every detail of our day (and weekend) was specially taken care o...
f, and they remembered everything that needed set up and done. We can’t thank them enough and we still cry when we think of how wonderful it was. Such a blast ! Highly recommend !!! 🥰❤️💗💐🌺
Reviewed On 10/05/2021 by LEANNE V
This is a family run establishment in the best way possible. The estate is beautiful, but we felt like family. Jerrica helped us tremendously the week before our wedding with their preferred vendors when we were having a "crisis". They helped ...
set up and take down everything. Honestly, we cannot wait to go back for our one year anniversary package or someone else's wedding. YOU WON'T REGRET IT!!!
Reviewed On 10/02/2021 by Jackie N
Our day was perfect. The whole family at the estates knew exactly what to do from planning, to the day of and day after! First off let me say that place is gorgeous. We had a lot of jealous couples that wish they would have gotten married there...
. To the beautiful rooms we got to stay in and our bridal party stayed in, the man cave where the boys got ready and could watch their game, and then the beautiful set up outside where we got married…it was amazing. The tent for the reception was spectacular. I couldn’t have dreamed of a better day. We had nothing to worry about the day of, and that’s the best part. Jerrica and her sister Tia took care of it all. My mother in law had a scooter too and they took care of transferring her from the ceremony to the reception without any problems which was more appreciated than they even realize. Even last minute fixes to dresses, bustling us up, making sure we all had appetizers too so we didn’t starve. The night was perfect and even their uncle got in on it all with a fireworks show that I surprised the wife with. Everyone said it was better than a 4th of July show and I couldn’t agree more. Even the next morning we woke up to a wonderful breakfast and all of our decorations food and booze packed up and ready to go for us. My wife was so grateful to the grand estates that she cried as we left thanking them all. Thank you all again and we cannot wait to spend another night there in the future. I highly recommend this venue. Jackie and Marissa
Reviewed On 9/12/2021 by Claire L
The Grand Estate was a dream location to get married at! We opted to have the estate for the whole weekend and have our bridal party stay there with us. It was so nice not to have to coordinate transportation and making sure a bunch of people w...
ere where they needed to be on time. The staff was incredible and super helpful - Jerrica was a godsend, especially on the day of the wedding. I'm convinced she is psychic as she knew exactly when the weather was going to break and stop raining. She kept me calm and collected when there was a slight chance we would have to move the ceremony indoors due to rain. I give her credit for that fact that I felt ZERO stress on our wedding day (which was a huge surprise to me). Everything was visually stunning - I wish we could have utilized more of the outdoor locations for photos, but the weather prevented that. Luckily their indoor areas are just as beautiful as their outdoor ones so our photos are still breathtaking. Our wedding day was a dream and I give a lot of the credit for that to The Grand Estate at Hidden Acres.
Reviewed On 8/29/2021 by Ann S
Our son’s wedding was August 21, 2021 and we are still talking about what a beautiful weekend it was. Our weekend started at noon Friday. We were greeted by staff members who were busy preparing the venue for our big event. They were all friend...
ly, courteous and appeared to enjoy their job. Any question or request we had was quickly answered & taken care of. Jerrica (wedding coordinator) definitely knows her job and was wonderful to work with. She keeps everyone on task, so no detail is missed. The venue itself is beautiful and well maintained. I highly recommend you choose the package that includes the wedding party & parents staying at the beautiful house & chalet. Each room is gorgeous & the chalet is a great place for the groom & his guys to stay. The pool area is absolutely beautiful & both the rehearsal dinner & cocktail hour were held there. As the mother of the groom, I took care of the rehearsal dinner. The staff did a nice job setting it up exactly as I requested. The guests were able to enjoy the pool after dinner. Everything was perfect. The reception tent is breathtaking. Every single detail was beautiful. I highly recommend renting the gold chairs, as they complete the picture. We were getting close to running out of one of our beer options & Tia graciously offered to run to the local beer distributor for us. That allowed us to stay at the reception. She was so kind & thoughtful. Since we stayed there both Friday & Saturday, breakfast was prepared by Tia & “Grandma” each morning. It was delicious & they were accommodating by making a special request for the bride & groom. They could not have been more kind. We all want to go back as it was truly a magical weekend for all. My son & his wife will return for a one night stay celebrating their 1st anniversary.
Reviewed On 8/12/2021 by Calsey H
The Grand Estate is a venue like no other. There is a completely different state of mind when getting to celebrate your wedding experience as a relaxing weekend. We were able to enjoy the beautiful estate property in preparation for our big da...
y. The staff is incredibly accommodating and made sure that even with a slight chance of rain we were prepared to have our rehearsal dinner indoor or outdoor as well as our ceremony. We had a chance of sunshine during the time of the ceremony and nobody stressed out the bride about the possibility of rain but luckily we chose to have the ceremony outside and the sun shined through when we were speaking our vows. We knew at that moment that we had the perfect wedding day. The estate family works so hard to make every event go so smoothly. Everyone who helps there is so kind and accommodating. I enjoyed getting to know Jerrica and Tia throughout the process, they are so sweet and made sure we enjoyed our stay. The chandeliers at this venue are iconic but the reception tent was always my wedding dream! We were even able to bring our antique car to park in the yard because this family has a love for classic cars just like us. It was very special that we could have our family car there with us and the venue even had a garage space available for us to park it in. We look forward to coming back to the Grand Estate for an anniversary and for a reminder of where we said our vows. We want to genuinely thank the Grand estate family for everything they did for us to give us such a beautiful and memorable wedding experience.
Reviewed On 5/18/2021 by Katelyn S
I actually don't even know how to put it into words how amazing this venue is and how incredible the family is that runs it!! My wedding was a fairytale and truly everything I had ever wished and dreamed of. Jerrica, her mom, and her sister co...
ntinuously checked in on me through out the wedding day and made sure I was at ease. I love this family and I can never thank them enough for being so amazing!
Reviewed On 11/25/2020 by Erica D
STOP LOOKING ANYWHERE ELSE AND BOOK WITH GRAND ESTATE! I wish I could give Grand Estate more than 5 stars. WHAT AN AMAZING VENUE AND STAFF! We got engaged in 2018 and our original date was May 30, 2020. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19 and the re...
strictions we postponed our wedding to November. Mid-Summer we found out the state was enforcing more restrictions and our original was going to remain closed. We reached out to Jerrica about a weekend in November and she responded immediately. We toured the venue and FELL IN LOVE! I now truly believe everything happens for a reason because we were meant to have our wedding at Grand Estate. Jerrica was amazing to work with and seriously made my dream wedding come true. Throughout the planning process she was easily reachable and quickly returned emails and/or phone calls. She assisted with every detail including the ceremony set-up and reception layout. We got married on November 7, 2020- it was a perfect day with incredible weather! There was a wedding the night before and Jerrica and her staff quickly worked so hard to turnover the decorations and layout for our wedding. The girls got ready in the bridal suite located in mansion and it was the perfect space! We had such a fun time getting ready in the mansion and had plenty of space. My husband and groomsmen were able to swim in the pool that afternoon and got ready between the pool chalet and the basement (man cave) of the mansion. The ceremony was absolutely beautiful and with the weather being so nice our guests were able to enjoy cocktail hour around the pool. Jerrica and her husband assisted the photographers when we were taking pictures and drove us around on golf carts so we could take pictures throughout the property. The property is so beautiful! There are so many great locations for pictures. The reception was absolutely breathtaking. Jerrica took me down about an hour before the ceremony and it seriously brought tears to my eyes. Throughout the reception, Jerrica and Tia would check in and make sure everything was going according to plan. Our bridal party stayed overnight at the mansion and it was so much fun! It was a great way to end our wedding day! The next morning, the staff team cooked everyone breakfast! It was so nice to just sit back, relax, and talk about the wedding with everyone. So many people came up to me during the wedding and after and could not stop raving about the venue. EVERYONE LOVED IT! It was so nice to have everything at one location. I'm so happy we were able to use so much of the property because it truly is so beautiful. I clearly cannot rave about this venue more. I truly wish that day never ended.
Reviewed On 11/12/2020 by Kirsten H
I cannot even begin to describe our incredible experience at the Grand Estate. We were supposed to get married at a different venue that was just not going to work with COVID. I reached out to the venue and heard back instantly that they were a...
vailable on our date! It was a super quick and easy decision this was the place for us. From start to finish not one question went unanswered, not one request was not fulfilled, and all of the curveballs we threw were executed flawlessly. Jerrica, Melanie, Tia, and all of the staff went above and beyond the whole weekend to make us feel confident and truly like family. Everyone was BLOWN away from the rehearsal to departing. I will never be able to thank this group enough for all that they have done for us over the months. We will never forget our day and are so excited to come back to see our new extended family.
Reviewed On 11/02/2020 by Kristin V
Five stars is simply not enough! Every single part of my wedding was wonderful and easy and so enjoyable because of this wonderful venue and it's amazing owners and staff. At my first visit I knew this would be the perfect place for my big fami...
ly. The owners are the most genuine people you'll meet who care so deeply about their couples - not only on their wedding day but throughout their marriage. They instantly felt like family and we are still talking about their warmth and friendliness. The wedding itself was just flawless. They took care of everything and thought of everything - even asking me how many beautiful fall leaves I'd like to have around the property (a lot, a little, none at all?) that was something I'd never thought of before, but they were all over it! They handled all my vendors without a single issue and all I had to do was get myself ready while I was able to completely trust them to get all the pieces into place. Other little things they did were so memorable too - Jerrica brought my husband and I drinks from the bar to our table after our grand entrance along with a full plates of food from the buffet. They also let us stay in the tent and hang out, just the family, after the reception was all over which was such an awesome time to just sit and reflect together with no pressure of having to get out of the space. The whole weekend was so fun and relaxed and well, perfect. The house is also so beautiful and we all loved staying there, we honestly didn't want to leave! The breakfasts were delicious, the beds super comfy, and there's plenty of space for everyone to roam around without feeling cramped. It was such a beautiful wedding, fun weekend, and so full of love and I simply cannot recommend this venue enough! Thank you Grand Estate!!!
Reviewed On 10/01/2020 by Jeffrey J
What a WONDERFUL wedding weekend we had at The Grand Estate! From the rehearsal and dinner to the ceremony and reception, it was fabulous beyond our expectations. Their attention to details and calm demeanor made everything go so smoothly. The ...
facilities and accommodations exceeded our dreams. We wanted the best memories for our son and new daughter-in-law and that is certainly what we got. Thank you!
Response from the Vendor on 10/05/2020
Thank you so much for the review. We really do appreciate it. Emily and Daniels wedding was so beautiful. It was definitely a joy to work with you all. - The Grand Estate Team- Melanie, Aaron, Jerrica, and Tia.
Reviewed On 9/21/2020 by Christine L
I don’t know where to begin!! We had our daughter’s wedding on 9/13 (a Sunday) and The Grand Estate made it a dream come true for her in the midst of all the Covid chaos. We were so lucky to have found them early after our original venue had ...
to cancel her June wedding due to Covid. The family is so warm and wonderful and the grounds are absolutely beautiful. Jerrica and her staff which is mostly family were so accommodating and literally took care of everything including helping with our set up, drying chairs as it rained all morning, making things just perfect even last minute changes and treated our wedding like it was one of her own family member’s wedding. Her mom helped me bustle my daughter’s dress and I am forever thankful for that! They were respectful of the precautions for Covid ...although we felt such a peace about everything which is just the vibe of this beautiful place. You feel like you are in the middle of a storybook. Honestly toward the end of the night when the lights were all twinkling and the candles were all lit it literally looked like a scene from a fairytale! My daughter said it was more than she could ever have dreamed of. We had soooo sooo many compliments on the beauty of this wedding and the delicious food! We used Hoffstotts and they were unbelievable! The chef Brian was so great to work with and his staff was on top of everything and the food was delicious and hot. We had mostly filet and they were prepared perfectly! We literally got complimented on how superb the wait staff was. The bartenders nailed their signature drinks and were professional and fast so lines were never long to the bars. We were sad to not have been able to have the entire weekend as it was already booked for a Saturday wedding and they offer so much with the guest house, pool area and main house and it would have been nice to spend more time there but at least we had our one day and it was truly magical. It was worth every penny and I would not change a thing! Our daughter and new son in law had the wedding of their dreams and it was The Grand Estate that made it!
Reviewed On 9/15/2020 by Paige Q
Can I do 6 stars? The staff went above board to help us when Noah's went out of business...God's hand at work I think because Grand Estate was so much more than Noah's would have been! The Estate is amazing and it was like being at home. The...
wedding party stayed and had a wonderful weekend that made the wedding day even more special. I can't thank Melanie and her family enough for what they did for my baby girl on her wedding day! It really means so much to have amazing people participate in pulling off a fantastic wedding!!! Thank you again and again!
Response from the Vendor on 09/15/2020
Hey Paige, We were so glad we could help you guys out. It turned out to be a fabulous day. After everything you guys have gone through with family, Covid, Noahs. You all deserved to have a great wedding. I am so glad we were able to help make y...
our daughters dreams come true. We are happy you guys have joined the Grand Estate Family. Love, The Grand Estate Team-Melanie, Aaron, Jerrica, Tia
Reviewed On 9/13/2020 by Rita H
When your daughter's wedding date is just a little over three weeks away and the venue she booked over a year ago informs you they  can no longer honor their contract due the covid restrictions...What do you do. Well you try to help her impleme...
nt plan B and when that is failing you quietly go to your room and have a panic attack. Then later that day by some small miracle an Instagram post is sent your way and her wedding date of 08/22 just became available at GORGEOUS venue. From my initial phone call to The Grand Estate at Hidden Acres to the day of the wedding,  the owner Melanie Waddell and her family and staff were AMAZING to work with.  Jeerica the Event Coordinator who also happens to be one of Melanie's daughters was with us every step of the way.  She and the rest of the staff made sure our daughter and son in law's wedding day was perfect from beginning to end. Once you schedule your tour, I can guarantee the moment the venue comes into view you will totally agree it truly is a " Grand Estate". From the jaw dropping crystal chandeliers, spiral staircase, beautifully decorated bedrooms and the impeccable grounds you will not be disappointed. If you are looking for a venue that's more than ordinary The Grand Estate at Hidden Acres is for you.
Response from the Vendor on 09/15/2020
Hey Rita, Thank you so much for the great review. We loved that we were able to help make your daughters dreams come true even through this difficult time. It was truly a fun wedding. I loved watching how happy your daughter was all day. We ar...
e blessed to have you guys join our Grand Estate Family. Love, The Grand Estate Team Melanie, Aaron, Jerrica, Tia
Reviewed On 9/01/2020 by Nicolette Q
The Grand Estate at Hidden Acres was our dream wedding venue! We were able to have our close family and friends stay with us for the weekend making it much less stressful and more fun! I wouldn't trade anything, it was absolutely perfect :-)
Response from the Vendor on 09/15/2020
Hey Nicolette, I am so glad we were able to help. We feel so bad for all Noahs and COVID couples. You have a special place in our hearts. We don't like when couples don't get that fun wedding planning journey. We are so happy to be able to gi...
ve you the wedding of you dreams. We are blessed that you have joined the Grand Estate Family. Love, The Grand Estate Team Melanie, Aaron, Jerrica, Tia
Reviewed On 8/25/2020 by Danielle F
As a Covid bride, changing my venue three times, I was lucky enough to find this venue last minute. This venue gave me the most beautiful wedding I only dreamed of. Everything was perfection, from the landscapes to the INCREDIBLE staff. The fam...
ily who owns this venue, are simply the most wonderful people we have ever met, they went above and beyond to make sure things were in order, and even helped one of our wedding guests find a new dress after hers had broke during the wedding! Through this wedding process I have cried and stressed more than I can count, but finding the Grand Estate was a light at the end of the tunnel. Thank you everyone who helped make our day perfection. .
Response from the Vendor on 09/15/2020
Hey Danielle, Thank you so much for the review. We were so happy to help you guys out. Your wedding was so beautiful. It was a blast serving you guys. We are so glad you decided to go with the Grand Estate to start your wonderful life togethe...
r. We are so blessed to have you join the Grand Estate Family. Love, The Grand Estate Team Melanie, Aaron, Jerrica, Tia
Reviewed On 8/17/2020 by Janette R
What a fabulous venue!! So beautiful and the staff went above and beyond to make it perfect. As mother of the bride, I felt like I had a personal assistant all day making sure it was a perfect day. A few examples: they got me drinks, went to my...
room to get more comfortable shoes for me, anything at all that was needed, they were on it! Incredible people ❣️ They are committed to all the details and never left until it was over. It was a perfect weekend! Thank you Grand Estates at Hidden Acres. You love what you do and it shows. Also, our breakfasts were delicious 😊! Couldn't recommend it more!!!
Response from the Vendor on 08/20/2020
Thank you Janette for the great review. Your daughters wedding was so beautiful. We loved helping with all the surprises you guys had in stored for your beautiful daughter. She looked like royalty. We love serving our couples and their families...
. We do love what we do and im glad we were able to show that to you guys. Please come back and stay. We are looking forward to Marlena and Branden's anniversary stay. We love that you guys have joined our Grand Estate Family. Thanks, Jerrica, Aaron, Tia, and Mel The Grand Estate Team
Reviewed On 8/09/2020 by Samantha S
We planned a new wedding here in two months, and they couldn’t have made it any easier. We spent the entire weekend there. The rehearsal dinner around the pool was a blast. The wedding turned out better than we could have imagined. The entire t...
eam was there to help with everything, they even sewed my bustle before we walked out at the reception. Couldn’t recommend them more!
Response from the Vendor on 08/14/2020
Thank you so much for the review Samantha. It was such a great weekend. You have join the Grand Estate family and we loved having you here. We loved helping our COVID brides. Couples who have been told they can't have their dream wedding anymor...
e. We enjoyed bringing a new excitement into your lives. You guys were such a fun couple and family. Cant wait for your anniversary stay and probably another family gathering if your mom is planning it. Thank you so much for the review we are happy your wedding was better than you imagined. Thanks, Jerrica and The Grand Estate Team
Reviewed On 7/11/2020 by Olivia P
I would rate them 100/100 if I could! Every single person, detail, policy was perfection. The team quickly felt like family to us. They not only handled every curveball a rainy, pandemic wedding threw at them with grace and competency, but also...
helped us with every last detail way above and beyond anything I could’ve wished. The venue is stunning and lavish, yet has an endearing home-y feel inside and out. My husband and I, along with all of our guests, felt both awe-stricken and completely comfortable our entire stay. You would be hard-pressed to find a more incredible venue and I would recommend them to absolutely everyone! I wish I could do it all again! Thanks Grand Estate!!
Response from the Vendor on 08/14/2020
Hey Olivia Thank you for the review. You have join the Grand Estate family and we loved having you here. We loved helping our COVID brides. You can come out and visit anytime. We always say we cant control the weather but we can plan as best w...
e can so you can still have your wedding outside. We have a A,B,C,D weather plan. Thank you so much for the review. You can come back anytime . Thanks, Jerrica and The Grand Estate Team
Reviewed On 7/09/2020 by Corey S
Book this venue! I could go on and on about this venue! My husband and I wed during a very unprecedented time. The Grand Estate owners are angels on earth, they went above and beyond to make my wedding everything I wanted and more! The owners o...
f this beautiful venue are genuinely good people with huge hearts! Jerrica, went out of her way to meet all my ridiculous wants/needs during the wedding process. She is an amazing person all around and the venue is absolutely stunning. I do not have a single complaint, I wish I could relive my wedding day over and over again.
Response from the Vendor on 08/14/2020
Hey Corey Thank you so much for the review. It means so much when people post reviews. It was a lot of fun planning your last minute wedding venue change. We are so blessed to have couples trust us to make their wedding dreams come true. You ca...
n always come back and see us. You are now part of the Grand Estate Family. Thanks, Jerrica and The Grand Estate Team
Reviewed On 6/01/2020 by Derek M
Wow where to begin. Before getting married here we had our wedding canceled our salon was forced to close do to covid 19 and then canceled again. With major sorrow and sadness we still didn’t give up so we contacted these amazing people. Not o...
nly did our day become magical but they went beyond above and beyond. On our wedding day when we woke up we were told our dog went missing an hour away again we were hit with uncertainty and yet again this beauty family and business swooped in with doing things that didn’t even come with the amazing package that was given. After getting through the ceremony and during dinner as the weight of our lost dog continued to bother us we get a phone call that he was found. Jerrica one of the wedding coordinators right away offered to go pick him up and bring him to us. She drove almost an hour each way!!!! They saved our wedding and our night! Above all that they were diligent prepared and ready for anything which is exactly what someone needs on their day. Melanie, Arron, Tia, and Jerrica! There were never be enough words to describe our gratitude and appreciation for your venue and your family! I would get married here a hundred times over and will continue to support you in anyway we can! All of you made what we felt was impossible possible! With check out their Facebook page and website and contact them!!!! I can assure you disappointment isn’t a word in their vocabulary! We wish you nothing but the most success and prosperity! Yours Derek and bonsel
Response from the Vendor on 08/20/2020
Hey Derek and Bonsel, Thank you so much for the review. We love that even though there were hard time with COVID , your dog, and everything else that could have went wrong. You still showed your love for each other and your love for family an...
d friends. I am so glad we were able to help make everything easier for you. We LOVE what we do and we will do everything we can to make peoples dreams come true. I am also happy we will be able to work together more in the future.. We can't wait to help organize and plan weddings with you. We are also excited for a big reception coming in the near future with all the glits and glam you deserve. You are part of our Grand Estate Family and we wouldn't have wanted it any other way. Thanks, Jerrica, Aaron, Tia, and Mel The Grand Estate Team
Reviewed On 3/18/2020 by Dawn D
If you're thinking of having your wedding at The Grand Estate at Hidden Acres, DO IT! I've been a wedding photographer for 11 years and this is by far one of the most beautiful venues I've ever been to. Not only is it drop dead gorgeous, but th...
e staff is amazing and the entire experience of working there was fantastic. Honestly, I feel like there are no other venues like this, especially near Pittsburgh. If you get married at the Grand Estate you won't regret it!
Response from the Vendor on 03/18/2020
Thanks SOOO Much for your review! We loved working with you and your pictures turned out amazing! Thanks again for taking the time to give us a review!
Reviewed On 12/02/2019 by Nikki M
The Grand Estate at Hidden Acres was the wedding venue of our dreams. I am not sure words can properly describe how much we loved the venue. From the minute we met with Aaron and toured the estate, we couldn't get the venue out of our minds. Th...
e Waddell family went above and beyond on our big day, which was no easy task! It poured down rain on our wedding day and we had a large bridal party, but they worked with us to make sure the day went as smoothly as possible. They were there every step of the way, from holding umbrellas and shifting things around to make sure our ceremony space transitioned seamlessly into the reception - they truly did it all. Both of our families and the bridal party stayed at the venue from Friday to Sunday and that experience alone was truly worth the cost of the venue. They made us feel like family and it was so amazing getting to spend that time with our closest family and friends before and after our big day. The elegance and beauty of the reception tent is breathtaking and you can truly make it whatever you want. If you are looking for a venue that your guests will be talking about for years to come, then look no further than the Grand Estate at Hidden Acres!
Response from the Vendor on 12/02/2019
Nikki!!! Thank you so much for your review. We absolutely loved working with you and Quinn! Your wedding was absolutely beautiful and we couldn't have been more honored to host you and your families! We wish you and Quinn the best and can't wai...
t to see you for your anniversary stay!
Reviewed On 10/26/2019 by Amber P
We had our wedding ceremony and reception at the Grand Estate on 10/12/19 and it was absolutely A M A Z I N G! The scenery was sooooo beautiful (I can’t wait to get our pictures back!). Everyone at The Grand Estate went out of their way to make...
sure our day went perfect and we couldn’t be more thankful. Not only is the estate absolutely stunning, but the staff made the weekend perfect for us and we couldn’t be more appreciative! From making us breakfast in the morning to making sure my dress was flawless to walk down the aisle to returning to a relaxing room at the end of the night, they thought of every little detail and I cannot express how much I enjoyed every bit of our weekend there for our wedding! I would without a doubt recommend having your wedding at the grand estate!
Reviewed On 10/26/2019 by Parent of Groom S
Our son and daughter-in-law just got married last weekend at The Grand Estate. The day couldn’t have been more beautiful and Melanie and Aaron could not have been more amiable. They were extremely efficient, on task and executed everything with...
smiles on their faces. I cannot say enough positive things about their professionalism and would not hesitate to recommend them for anyone desiring a unique venue to celebrate a wedding or business event.
Response from the Vendor on 10/28/2019
Thank you so much for your Review! We loved having Scott and Courtney here, and their wedding was absolutely beautiful. Thank you so much for your kind words. The Grand Estate Team
Reviewed On 10/26/2019 by Lanae C
We had our wedding at The Grand Estate at Hidden Acres on October 5th, 2019 and I couldn't imagine having it anywhere else. When my husband and I first got engaged, we were tossing around the idea of doing a destination wedding. At this point, ...
we have been together for eight years and didn't know if the big, elaborate wedding was for us. When mentioning this to my parents, they were afraid we would regret that decision. So we went from thinking small, to thinking big. When searching for a venue to hold the amount of people we were going to invite, I just loved the charm I saw in pictures of this venue and boy did it translate in person. Aaron and his whole family were more than accommodating. When I first set up a tour, my whole family couldn't make it. SO it was just me. After I fell in love with the venue, I had to have Aaron walk through the whole thing for my family, as well, a separate time. That was just the first of many times Aaron demonstrated patience with us. Fast forward to the actual wedding weekend, we got the venue from Friday through Sunday. We were able to have our close friends and family (the people we would have invited to our destination wedding) stay with us the entire weekend. Rather than having one special day, we had an entire weekend filled that gave us memories to last a lifetime. This in itself made it worth it. AND they cooked us breakfast. Signed, sealed... they had me at breakfast buffet... With that being said, I cannot say enough great things about the Waddell family. They went above and beyond to make sure we had an unforgettable time, taking a lot of pressure off of us to figure out things.
Response from the Vendor on 10/28/2019
Lanae!!!! We loved getting to know you and Jason in preparation for your big day! I don't know if we have ever gone through as much firewood as we did that weekend! haha. You and your families were absolute dreams to work with. We can't wait to...
have you back for your anniversary stay! Thank you so much for your kind words. Thanks, The Grand Estate Team
Reviewed On 10/24/2019 by Sara S
Our wedding at The Grand Estate was the most perfect day and we couldn’t have done it with the help of Aaron, Mel, and the rest of the staff. They took the time to get to know us, what our vision was, and they did everything to make our entire ...
weekend unforgettable. I would definitely recommend this venue!!
Response from the Vendor on 10/25/2019
Thanks so much for your review. We loved having you and Gio at the estate for your wedding day. We can't wait to have you back for your anniversary stay. The Grand Estate Team
Reviewed On 10/23/2019 by Amanda S
The Grand Estate has it all! We had a wonderful time working here. Every one was extremely helpful and the venue is BEAUTIFUL!
Response from the Vendor on 10/25/2019
Hey Amanda! Thanks so much for giving us a review. You were so wonderful to work with yourself and I hope that we get to work together again soon.
Reviewed On 10/16/2019 by Briana A
Our wedding was September 7th, 2019, and The Grand Estate...absolutely PHENOMENAL! They went above and beyond for our big day, from the minute we took the tour. Aaron was very responsive and so flexible with us as our schedule was difficult to ...
accommodate at times. Aaron, Jericka, Tia, and Melanie were wonderful... they took extra time to make sure what we wanted was exactly as is. They helped us determine a timeline, had great insight into vendors, and overall kept us calm and organized throughout the process. I truthfully cannot say enough about how perfect our weekend was at this venue... we are definitely looking forward to coming back for our one year anniversary!!!
Response from the Vendor on 10/16/2019
We loved having you and Gary and especially little Quinly! We loved getting to know your family and hosting them all at our venue. We can't wait to have you all back for sure! The Grand Estate Team
Reviewed On 10/14/2019 by Jordan L
My husband and I were fortunate enough to have our wedding at The Grand Estate at Hidden Acres in August 2019. Our weekend there could not have been more perfect and truthfully was everything we could have ever even dreamed of! The Waddell fam...
ily who owns the Estate catered to our every need and made sure they made our wedding perfect in every which way. All the vendors that they had recommended were nothing but the best. Our guests were in such AWE over how gorgeous the venue was! This place holds such a special place in our hearts. The Waddell family praises the idea of "longevity" in all their couples and helps you start your marriage with the most memorable day of your lives!
Response from the Vendor on 10/16/2019
We loved having you and Jacob here for your wedding. You and your family were so great to work with and we really had an awesome party that night! We can't wait to have you back! The Grand Estate Team
Reviewed On 10/13/2019 by Katlyn S
Our wedding at The Grand Estate was beyond words! We could not have asked for a more elegant, timeless venue. The Waddells are the most genuine, caring family and they put their hearts and souls into making us feel so special. The venue itself ...
is unlike any other and we received so many compliments on how classy and beautiful our wedding was. It was also so convenient to be able to stay on the grounds from Friday to Sunday! We feel like that took a lot of stress out of setting up and tearing down and that gave us more time to spend with friends and family. We will always cherish the moments from our wedding day and the memories we made at The Grand Estate. We would recommend it to anyone!
Response from the Vendor on 10/14/2019
Hey Katlyn! We loved having you, Vince and your whole family here for the weekend. We loved all of your personal touches to everything! We wish you and Vince a great marriage and can't wait to have you back! The Grand Estate Team!
Reviewed On 10/10/2019 by Amber C
From the first visit meeting Aaron and getting a tour I absolutely loved this venue! I had wanted somewhere to get away and do everything all in one place. This venue was perfect for that! Everything turned out absolutely beautifully and I coul...
dn't have picked a better place to get married! My only wish would be that Aaron could have been there (unfortunately he was on a trip), because some of the staff running everything had never met us before and we had gotten comfortable with him! His Mother Melanie did take wonderful care of us though whenever she was there! Other than that, I would absolutely recommend this venue to any bride looking to have their fantasy wedding! Thanks again for everything you all did at the Grand Estates!
Response from the Vendor on 10/10/2019
Hey Amber, Thanks so much for giving us this review. We absolutely loved working with you and Andrew. When I got back from my trip I could not wait to hear about it. Everything looked beautiful and it looked like you had your dream wedding. W...
e can't wait to have you back for your anniversary stay, or connect with you maybe even in New York! Thanks again, The Grand Estate Team
Reviewed On 9/30/2019 by Brianne R
We had our wedding at the Grand Estate on June 22. Our wedding day was the best day of our lives. We stayed at the Grand Estate all weekend with our families and bridal party which was super convenient. Looking back there is not a single thing...
that I would change. Aaron and Mel are very nice and easy to work with. They want your day to be perfect just as much as you do. If you're looking for a venue that gives you the outdoor/indoor/classy/romantic feel you will not be disappointed in booking the Grand Estate. The Grand Estate was the perfect venue for our June wedding. Our bridal party and guests are still raving about our wedding 3 months later. Thank you for everything!!
Response from the Vendor on 10/01/2019
Hey Bri! Thanks so much for taking the time to give us a review. We loved getting to know you and Anth and the rest of your family. We can't wait to have you back for your anniversary stay! Thanks again, The Grand Estate Team
Reviewed On 5/14/2019 by Ariel D
Where are the words. From our initial walk through tour to packing up the day after our wedding, The Grand Estate was second to none. We immediately fell in love with the Waddell family and their kind hearts. It was an easy choice for us to u...
se the Estate as our venue, we felt the family was truly invested in our day and in us as people, not just clients. Over the year we planned we formed bonds and created wonderful friendships with everyone at the venue. We were honored to have them as a part of our day. (Thank you, Jerrica, for holding my hand and calming me down right before my walk down the aisle! Thank you Aaron, for everything under the sun.) The venue itself is flawless, perfectly manicured. It is not hard to see the care and pride the owners have for their venue. If you are looking for a wedding venue and are on the fence, do not hesitate to visit the Estate- it was the best decision we made during our planning process and absolutely recommend this venue to anyone. ❤️
Response from the Vendor on 05/16/2019
Thanks so much for your kind words Ariel! We absolutely loved getting to know you and Eric, and both of your families. We thank you for trusting us for your wedding venue decision and are even more thankful to call you guys friends. We will see...
you soon! Aaron, Mel and Jerrica
Reviewed On 4/26/2019 by Cory M
We had our wedding at the Grand Estate last June. The Waddell family was amazing to work with and they made our day perfect. We loved that this venue is a family business and that they were so invested in making our day special. The grounds wer...
e beautiful for a summer wedding and the staff were so friendly. We stayed at the house for the weekend which made everything so easy and our family and friends had a great time in the house and pool. Our guests commented on how beautiful the estate was and how everything went seamlessly. This is the perfect upscale outdoor venue that you can put your own spin on. We did a mixture of renting decorations from classic tent and bringing our own. We also used Schneider photography, Gardas catering, Vic and Nicolenas pizza oven for rehearsal dinner, and traveling heart productions for other vendors which were all great. Thank you for our amazing wedding memories!
Response from the Vendor on 05/02/2019
Hey Cory! Thanks so much for the review. It was so weird but I watched your wedding video from Traveling Heart Productions the day you left your review. Such great memories we had with you and Collin. We wish you the best and can't wait to have...
you back for your anniversary stay! Aaron and Mel
Reviewed On 11/12/2018 by Samantha S
The Grand Estate was everything we dreamed of for our wedding day! The staff was very attentive and accommodating especially for the fluctuating October weather. Our guests continue to complement the venue. The bridal suite was set up perfec...
tly for a relaxing night after a long wedding day. We cannot wait to come back for our anniversary stay. Thank you to the entire Waddell family and their staff for making it an unforgettable wedding weekend!! We recommend The Grand Estate to anyone looking for a complete wedding weekend venue.
Response from the Vendor on 11/12/2018
Sam and Jim, Thank you so much for sending us a review. We loved getting to know you guys and you had such great party here! We are so thankful to be a part of your day. Thank you so much for you kind words. We can't wait to see you back! Aar...
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Reviewed On 10/25/2018 by Kaitlyn S
Looking back on our day, there is not a single thing that we would change. The Grand Estate was the perfect venue, and the staff was beyond wonderful to work with. They are exactly the type of people that you want involved with such a big momen...
t in your life. It's really hard for me to pick a favorite thing about this venue, because everything just beyond exceeded any expectations we could have had. They were so flexible and accommodating to work with, and their vendor list was on point. Our vendors all said that they loved working there, and our guests are still talking about how incredible everything was. If you want a flawless event, this is where you need to go. Thank you Aaron, Melanie, and everyone at The Grand Estate, from the bottom of our hearts. -Kate and Elliott Smith
Response from the Vendor on 11/05/2018
Hey Kate! Thanks so much for the review. We loved having you and Elliott at the Estate for your big day. It was so exciting to see how beautiful your vision was for this day. We can't wait to see you back! Aaron
Reviewed On 10/21/2018 by Kirstie F
My husband and I had the wedding of our dreams at the Grand Estate. Melanie, Aaron and the whole team were incredible. They went above and beyond to make sure we had the perfect day. We loved that we could stay at the Estate for the weekend and...
had a blast. The grounds are gorgeous and our family and friends can’t stop talking about how amazing it looked. The staff is very responsive to emails/calls and answered all of our questions quickly and effectively. We couldn’t imagine having our wedding anywhere else.
Response from the Vendor on 10/21/2018
Hey Kirstie! Thanks so much for your review. You guys were such a sweet couple and hold a dear spot in our hearts. We can't wait to have you back on your anniversary stay! Mel and Aaron
Reviewed On 10/19/2018 by Hayley S
The Grand Estate is an awesome wedding venue hosted by an awesome family! We have no complaints and would recommend 10/10 times. The staff is very accomodating and ensured we had a perfect day. They worked with us throughout the whole process ...
and accomodated our requests. There isnt one bad thing I would say about this venue, its a must see!
Response from the Vendor on 10/21/2018
Hayley, Thank you so much for your review. We loved spending the weekend with your family and friends. Fireworks were a great addition to your night too! Can't wait to have you back for your anniversary stay! Aaron and Mel
Reviewed On 10/01/2018 by April F
The Grand Estate and their wonderful staff gave us the wedding of our dreams and for that we are eternally grateful. We had a list of venues we wanted to look at, but booked The Estate without needing to look anywhere else. The grounds are be...
autiful, the house is immaculate and all the sites for the ceremony, cocktail hour, reception and pictures are absolutely stunning. Our guests are still complimenting us on the venue as it is completely different than the typical Pittsburgh venue. Thank you to the Waddell family and all their helpers for everything you did to make our day perfect!
Response from the Vendor on 10/03/2018
Hey April, We thank you for entrusting us with your venue decision. We loved you and Mike and we are so glad that you chose us! We can't wait to have you back! Thanks, Grand Estate Team
Reviewed On 9/09/2018 by Taylor H
My wedding at The Grand Estate at Hidden Acres was better than I could've imagined! The venue itself is absolutely stunning and the owners/staff are EXCEPTIONAL. They know the business well, made the rehearsal and wedding day run smoothly, an...
d catered to us to the whole night. They also had great recommendations for other vendors to use (catering, florists, DJs, etc.). The Grand Estate at Hidden Acres was the first and only venue my husband and I visited, and we absolutely fell in love with it. If we had to do it all over again, we'd definitely choose this venue! 5 STARS!!!
Response from the Vendor on 09/11/2018
Hey Taylor! Thanks so much for giving us a review. We loved having you and Ryan here at the Estate. We can't wait to see you back for an anniversary stay ! 😀 Thanks again, Mel, Tom and Aaron
Reviewed On 8/25/2018 by Alyssa F
They were wonderful! They were very accommodating and it was great you could stay the night before and night of your event it took a lot of stress out of everything! I would recommend!
Response from the Vendor on 08/25/2018
Thank you so much for the great review! We so enjoyed having you all here to enjoy your special day! Melanie
Reviewed On 8/04/2018 by Keri N
Absolutely loved this venue and the owners! My wedding was perfect because of the attention to detail and experience of the owners. Definitely wedding professionals! The ceremony space and reception tent were beautiful and spacious. We had to d...
o very little (they decorate the spaces for you) which made the weekend less stressful! They also provide a recommended vendor list that made it extremely easy to find reputable vendors (And they are comfortable with the estate). Also, you can rent the estate for the entire weekend and have your rehearsal dinner there around the pool or in the pool house.
Response from the Vendor on 08/05/2018
Thank you so much for the great review! We are so honored that you and Michael chose The Grand Estate to host your dream wedding day! We really enjoyed getting to know the two of you and your great families, and loved that you were able to stay...
the whole weekend. We look forward to having you back for your Anniversary Stay!! Love, Mel, Tom, Aaron and Jerrica
Reviewed On 8/02/2018 by Tammie K
I can't express how wonderful and perfect the Grand Estate at Hidden Acres is. We had our daughters wedding here and it was breathtaking! The Estate inside and out is gorgeous. We have the most beautiful pictures of the wedding, everything w...
as perfect! The bride, groom and wedding party moved in on Friday and stayed until Sunday. It was so wonderful they could spend such a memorable weekend together. They enjoyed the pool, the bocci court, the game room and spending the whole weekend without having to travel. Melanie, Tom and Aaron are amazing. Everyone at the Estate is very professional, kind, and extremely helpful. We had no worries because they are experts at what they do. They are very warm and wonderful to deal with. Any questions we had were answered immediately. The groom and his men had a wonderful time getting ready in the beautiful and comfortable chalet house. The bride and her ladies really enjoyed getting ready in the large, stunning bridal suite. We had a large bridal party of 22 and had so much room inside and out. We seriously could not of had a more perfect venue and highly recommend the Grand Estate at Hidden Acres. Trust me if you go and tour it you will not have to search further, you won't want to go anywhere else. There truly is no comparison, it is exquisite!! Thank you Grand Estate for the wonderful weekend, pictures, food and memories. You are the best!!!
Response from the Vendor on 08/02/2018
Thank you so much for the great review! We really enjoyed getting to know you and your family through out all the planning and the weekend stay. We are so grateful for the opportunity that you gave us to play a part in your daughters wedding da...
y. We definitely do not take it lightly and appreciate your feedback. Now we just need you and Tim to come stay for a Bed and Breakfast stay! :) Thanks again, Mel, Tom, Aaron and Jerrica
Reviewed On 7/15/2018 by Krista M
Right from the get go of planning our wedding, Melanie, Tom, Aaron & Jerrica made it amazing. They truly put their hearts into the weddings they hold there. They are so helpful and so very sweet. They made our day AMAZING. I would recommend the...
m over and over again.
Response from the Vendor on 07/31/2018
Thank you so much for the great review! We so enjoyed and were honored that you chose the estate for your special day! All of your details were perfect for exactly what you wanted your dream day to be and we were thrilled to assist in making it...
happen. We are looking forward to you coming back to stay at the estate again. Melanie
Reviewed On 7/13/2018 by Amanda B
I was married at The Grand Estate on May 19, 2018 and it was the most perfect day ever. The entire weekend was! Since the beginning (September 2016 is when I booked our day) Mel and Tom were so helpful in helping us plan every last detail, I ca...
n't even tell you how many emails I sent them. I really wanted our wedding to be as long as possible and a weekend event seemed like the best way to go. The Grand Estate is the perfect scenario, we arrived Friday where I could set up my own reception space and we had rehearsal there as well as dinner (amazing pizza) then we all stayed the night at the mansion and were married the next day! Melanie felt like family the entire weekend, her and her daughter helped carry my extremely long veil around and made sure it was perfect at all times. They even washed it after the ceremony in the sink for me while it was still attached to my head. I really loved the flexibility of having our wedding here and I wouldn't change a thing! Totally worth going to a walk through if you want your weekend to be a weekend long event of the year! All of our guests still talk about how amazing our wedding was and how beautiful the venue was. I wish I could have that day all over again! Thank you so much Mel, Tom and Aaron and the entire Grand Estate team for making my wedding dreams come true! I love and miss you guys!! -Amanda and Jordan Perry
Response from the Vendor on 07/13/2018
We absolutely loved having your celebration at the Grand Estate. Thank you so much for this review. We LOVE and miss you guys too, but we will see you again soon with your anniversary stay! Mel, Tom, and Aaron
Reviewed On 5/28/2018 by Julie Y
The Grand Estate was the perfect venue for our daughter’s wedding! While trying to find a venue our daughter and son in law visited many different places. The Grand Estate was the first venue they visited and they fell in love with it, but stil...
l took the time to visit other venues. They had their checklist of must haves and The Grand Estate filled each and every one of them and after visiting many other places realized that not only did the Estate meet and exceed what they wanted, the other venues didn’t come close to what the Estate offers. The Grand Estate allowed our family and friends to gather in a place where we were made to feel as if it was our own home. In many ways it felt as if we were having the wedding in our own backyard, but the most beautiful backyard I have ever seen. It truly was a weekend event! We had the rehearsal dinner in the Chalet (comfortably fitting 40 people inside). The Estate took care of setting up all of the tables, chairs and linens and made sure that everything was in place before the caterer arrived on Friday night. They came back in the evening to take away the tables and chairs and made sure that everything was prepared for our guests to use the Chalet overnight. The entire bridal party stayed in the Estate overnight Friday and woke up to an amazing breakfast the next day before we all started getting ready. The attention that was given to everyone was just amazing. The owners and their staff never left our sides all day on Saturday as we prepared for the wedding. As we were all heading to the church for the ceremony the Grand Estate staff was still there by our sides sending us off and making sure that we were all ready. It was this type of attention that again made us feel like we were in our own home, being sent off with love. Once back to the Estate, after the ceremony, we were able to enjoy the rest of the evening without any worry. The Grand Estate team was everywhere, taking care of everyone. You won’t get this type of personal attention at any other wedding venue I can assure you of that! When we entered the tent it was nothing short of magical. As we greeted our guests we began to hear that it was one of the most beautiful wedding they had ever attended. Even before décor, flowers, lighting, etc the tent itself is simply stunning. We are are so thankful for everything the Grand Estate team did for us!!
Response from the Vendor on 05/30/2018
Thanks so much for your review. We absolutely loved getting to know you and your family in the preparation for Kailey and Eli's Big Day. We thank you for entrusting us in your venue decision and allowing us to play a small part in your daughter...
s wedding. Thanks again! Tom, Mel, Aaron and Jerrica
Reviewed On 5/23/2018 by Kailey N
I cannot say enough about this venue and the owners of the venue, Melanie and Tom, along with their family. The venue is absolutely stunning, every inch of it is just absolutely beautiful. I had my dream wedding at this venue and I mean the wed...
ding was seriously breath taking. The mansion and tent are gorgeous and so so classy! You can make the tent into anything you want! You can make it as simple or glamorous as you want! Melanie and Tom were super amazing and even allowed us to put floral wreaths in the chandeliers in the tent. They want to help you in any way they can to make your dream wedding a reality. What is also amazing about this venue is that you can make it a wedding weekend. We had our rehearsal dinner at the estate in the Chalet on Friday and we stayed at the estate Friday and Saturday night. The estate provided a wonderful breakfast every morning, it was like waking up in your own home as the owners make this place feel like your home. Their hospitality is incredible. Tom and Melanie, along with their entire family, are some of the most genuine people I have ever met. They really helped in making our wedding absolutely perfect, everything ran so smoothly, and they made us all feel at home. If you want to have the wedding of your dreams and create life long friends then The Grand Estate at Hidden Acres is the right place for you! I 110% plan to go back and visit and take advantage of their Bed and Breakfast.
Response from the Vendor on 05/23/2018
Thank you so much for the review! We so loved working with the two of you and your wedding was absolutely gorgeous. We look forward to having you back to the Bed and Breakfast for sure! Thanks so much for entrusting us with your Wedding Venue d...
ecision we definitely do not take it lightly. We wish you a life full of love and happiness. Mel, Tom, and Aaron
Reviewed On 4/30/2018 by Shayne S
Having your wedding at The Grand Estate feels like you're having it in your own backyard, but without the stress! This venue is on my short list of favorites both as a wedding planner and a past bride. The venue is beautiful, extremely well mai...
ntained and clean. The staff offer incredible customer service, and are very attentive to both guest and client (and planner) needs. To top it all off, the owners Melanie and Tom and their family are some of the most kind and hard-working people that I've met within the industry. I highly recommend this location for your wedding or special event!
Response from the Vendor on 04/30/2018
Thank you so much for taking the time to give us a review. We loved working with you and look forward to working together again. Small businesses like ours thrive on reviews and we thank you for taking the time to review us. Tom, Melanie, and...
Aaron
Reviewed On 12/28/2017 by Ashley B
There isn't a single negative thing I can say about this venue and its staff. Our wedding was more than I could have ever asked for, and I'd pick this venue a thousand times over if I could. I felt like royalty throughout my rehearsal dinner a...
nd reception.
Response from the Vendor on 02/21/2018
Thank you so much for your review. I am so sorry that I didn't reply sooner. We really enjoyed getting to know the two of you, and look forward to having you back for you anniversary stay! Melanie and Tom
Reviewed On 10/27/2017 by Jessi & Robbie S
The Grand Estate at Hidden Acres could not have been any better as a wedding venue. The grounds are absolutely gorgeous, and the tent area for the reception is truly beautiful. Melanie and Tom, who run the venue, are absolutely wonderful. They ...
are extremely receptive to any concerns you may have, and their experience is evident when dealing with them. During our first look, our photographer was stung by a bee and when we went back up to the house Melanie was aware it happened and was waiting with ice and medicine. One of our cousins had a broken leg and the estate made sure to bring out the golf cart to drive her from the ceremony site to the reception. These are just two examples of how accomodating and well prepared Melanie and Tom are. As a wedding coordinator, Melanie was incredible and although everyone can be a bit anxious on their wedding day, Melanie made us feel relaxed for the big day! We highly recommend booking the venue for multiple days as well. We had our rehearsal dinner at the venue next to the pool located by the guest house, and this created a very fun atomosphere to calm nerves the day prior to the wedding! The estate house is roomy and comfortable, and the bridal suite is nothing short of magical. Our wedding was more perfect than we could ever have dreamed, and The Grand Estate at Hidden Acres deserves a huge part of the credit. We recommend The Grand Estate at Hidden Acres with 100% confidence! Thanks Melanie and Tom!!
Response from the Vendor on 10/28/2017
Thank you so much for the great review! I don't think I can express enough how much we appreciate it, as well as the fact that you chose our venue for your Magical Day! We are so honored that you all toured and fell in love with our venue. We e...
njoyed having you all here, and are so glad you were able to relax for a little while before all the excitement of the day swept you both away! Your families and guests were a joy to have and they were so respectful of the venue, for that I can not thank you enough! Please always know that we are praying for you both as you grow in your marriage together. We are looking forward to seeing you back here at the estate for an Anniversary Stay... or maybe in Florida at Disney. Melanie
Reviewed On 10/16/2017 by Sue M
My daughter Jessica's wedding was 10/7/17, it was like a fairy tale come true. Mel, Tom their family and staff were wonderful! They treated us like family. Mel even cried when she saw my daughter in her dress for the 1st time, which made my hu...
sband cry : ) My daughter and her husband had their "1st look" down by the pond on the bridge before the ceremony and they took the bride down in a golf cart. There was no detail left undone. The tent was so beautiful with the chandeliers and lights. I don't think I have ever seen a more beautiful venue. The grounds were so pretty and the out door pictures were spectacular. I was worried about small things getting done, and Mel told me to let her know what she could do to help, so I gave her my list. She took care of my details plus others I didn't even think of! We could not have asked for anything more perfect. This venue exceeded our expectations!
Response from the Vendor on 10/19/2017
Thank you so much for your review. We loved getting know Jessi, Robbie, The family, and all of their friends as well. We are so honored that you and Jessi chose our venue for the Big Day. Their "Disney" touch was a very beautiful and creative t...
ouch to the estate. Thanks again! Melanie
Reviewed On 10/06/2017 by Jillian S
The Grand Estate was the most perfect wedding venue! We cannot say enough positive things about our experience there. We had the entire estate from noon on Friday until checkout on Sunday morning, after the wedding, making the rehearsal and day...
of getting ready so easy and convenient for everyone! The owners, Mel and Bill, were absolutely wonderful to work with and were very invested in our ceremony (just like it was one of their own children). They did everything they could to make sure we had our dream wedding, and we sure did! Thank your for everything!
Response from the Vendor on 10/06/2017
Thank you so much for the great review! We were so honored you chose the estate for such a special day! You put so much hard work into planning, and it all paid off, it was definitely a perfect day and our staff enjoyed assisting where ever th...
ey could. We are so looking forward to you coming back and enjoying the estate for a bed and breakfast stay. Melanie
Reviewed On 10/06/2017 by Devney W
My husband and I got married there on July 8th and I couldn't say better things about the Grand Estate. It was simply the perfect venue, the first and only venue we looked at because we knew it was the one. From the day we chose it, Melanie and...
Tom have been unbelievably helpful and always there to answer our questions up to a perfect rehearsal dinner and a perfect wedding. Our guests were in awe from the beauty of the place. My husband and I cannot wait for our anniversary to go back and experience the B&B again. Thanks again to the Grand Estate and their staff for truly making our wedding the most memorable day of our lives!
Response from the Vendor on 10/06/2017
Thank you so much for the great review! We were so honored you chose the estate for such a special day! We enjoyed working with you both and were so happy for you that your search was a short one for the perfect venue. You put so much hard work...
into planning, and it all paid off, it was definitely a perfect day and our staff enjoyed assisting where ever they could. We are so looking forward to you coming back and enjoying the estate for a bed and breakfast stay. Melanie
Reviewed On 10/05/2017 by Annie B
My husband and I were married here on Sept. 16 and had a wonderful experience from the moment we signed our contract. We were looking for an outdoor location in the Pittsburgh area that was not overly rustic, and was large enough to accommodate...
300 guests comfortably. This venue offers an atmosphere that is elegant, yet comfortable with a refined charm that's far from stuffy - a rare balance to strike, but the Grand Estate does it unbelievably well! Many of our guests commented that it was the among the most beautiful weddings they've ever attended from the charming simplicity of the gazebo and the elegance of the sparkling chandeliers in the reception tent. While of course we wanted a beautiful wedding ceremony space and a large but still elegant reception space, it was also just as important to us that our guests enjoyed their entire experience - and we definitely achieved that here! Melanie and Tom were extremely supportive throughout the planning process and beyond. As a bride who's used to taking care of every little detail for myself and everyone else around me, it was such a pleasure (and a relief!) to know that Melanie and her staff anticipated every possible need during our wedding weekend. We loved staying at the house and opened it up also to our immediate family, including our young nieces and nephews. Melanie, Tom, Aaron, Jericha and the entire staff were so accommodating and welcoming to all of our family members from the moment we walked in the door on Friday to prepare for rehearsal. We booked the venue 14 months in advance, and while there were many, many phone calls and emails exchanged during that time, Melanie was always extremely understanding and thorough and made me feel like my calls were always welcomed, no matter how minor my questions were. She and her staff were reliable and always approachable - something that's extremely valuable for a busy bride! I recommend this venue for anyone looking for an elegant, tranquil and truly one of a kind wedding experience.
Response from the Vendor on 10/06/2017
Thank you so much for the great review! We were so honored that you had chosen the estate for such a special day! We enjoyed working with you both and having your family here. You, as the bride, put so much hard work into planning and our staff...
was very happy to assist in anyway to make you day a little more relaxing. We are so looking forward to you coming back and enjoying the estate for a bed and breakfast stay. Melanie
Reviewed On 10/04/2017 by Carly N
Where do I begin? My dream, my "'Fairytale In The Woods" came true because of the wonderful team of Melanie, Tom and there rest of their family/staff. The first question is always where is this place? And you may have the feeling of how much l...
onger to we get there.... and then you arrive!!!! The estate itself is magnificent, the grounds are very well kept and then you walk around and there is no where else like it! From the inside to the outside there are so many spots for exploring, fun, pictures and amazing memories! It's a unique experience not only because of the Estate itself but because of the people who run it! Melanie, feels like family to me and her dedication to each bride and making that day as special as she can is something you will never find at a hotel or the popular "barn spots". The tent will take your breathe away, its ceiling lined with silk draping and chandlers and then the outside openness to it its so incredible and relaxing. Everyone said I was the happiest bride they had ever seen! One because I married an amazing, wonderful man, but two because of Melanie, I had no worries as she made sure things were as we discussed. Oh, and bonus you get to stay in the most gorgeous bed and breakfast. There are not enough words in the dictionary to describe the happiness that was fulfilled on our wedding day because of the beautiful place and all the amazing/talented people that make it run! We can wait to go back on our anniversary stay next year! Thank You! Love, The Newmans ! ;) We are #happilyevernewman
Response from the Vendor on 10/05/2017
Hey Newmans, Thank you so much for your kind words. We loved getting to know the two of you over the planning of your wedding! The two things in our mind that stand out in our minds about your day was #1 the toasts given by your Bridal party. ...
They were both funny and emotional. The second was how beautiful and happy you were, and that is why we do what we do! Thanks again for entrusting us for your wedding venue. We wish you all the best, Love, Tom, Melanie, Aaron and the rest of Grand Estate Staff
Reviewed On 9/25/2017 by Lori C
Held my wedding and reception here, and Melanie and her staff were there to guide us every step of the way, so no wedding planner is even needed! The grounds were beautiful, the rooms immaculate, and every detail was noticed by the staff. Melan...
ie was there to put pins in my hair to keep the veil on, and drove us down to the pond in her golf cart. The staff put rose petals in the shape of a heart on our bed, and they made sure that everything and everyone was in the right place at the right time throughout the whole day and into the late night. There are a LOT of rules, but the wedding went off as perfectly as it could have been! A huge thank you to The Grand Estate and everyone working there!
Response from the Vendor on 09/25/2017
Thank you so much for the great review! We were so honored that you had chosen the estate for such a special day! We enjoyed working with you both, and are looking forward to you coming back and enjoying the estate for a bed and breakfast stay....
You put a lot of hard work into planning and our staff was happy to assist in anyway. Melanie
Reviewed On 9/06/2017 by Jocelyne N
My son’s wedding We want to start our review by saying that I’m surprised how the people who own this place are having good ratings regarding the wedding venue. The parents of the bride picked the venue and our son gave us the impression that...
it is a great venue where he is going to have the fairytale wedding. The wedding is supposed to take place on April 21, 2018. Even though it is going to be still cold to have this wedding under a tent, still we didn’t complain about it to make our son happy. Finally, 2 weeks ago, my son and his fiancée took me to see the venue. I was ok with it and I understand that they are both excited about decorating it and stuff, I respected what they wanted. I saw two small trailers at the time facing the venue. I didn’t pay lots of attention at them. I had to take my husband the following day to see the venue. I thought we were allowed finally to check the place where my first born is going to get married. I took him inside the tent with the approval on an old lady thinking she is the housekeeper. We found out later that she is the mother in law of the owner. Then, I realized why she was rude to me when I asked her to remove the two containers; actually, there was a third single blue container too. It happens that these containers are the toilets, one for women and one for men. The single one was a handicapped one. They are so narrow. Each holds two commodes and one sink. I didn’t even ask if the toilets flush, which I think they don’t. I was so surprised that I couldn’t believe my eyes. They were filthy from the inside. They claimed afterwards that they are not clean because they had a wedding the day before. The problem is that me and my husband couldn’t believe that there is going to be 250 guests as we thought at the wedding using only four commodes in a 7 hour reception. We couldn’t help thinking about the sanitary condition. The old lady was so rude to me when I was surprised about it and I was upset that the way she dealt with me and finally I told her that it is not a picnic, it is a wedding. My husband called the venue the following day to offer extra money for us to let at least some of our guests use the guest house or the mansion’s bathrooms that we are renting for the night before since we were hosting the rehearsal dinner at the venue…The mansion anyway is being used as bed and breakfast. He offered to pay somebody to clean these bathrooms frequently during the event in case one toilet is clogged or somebody throws up in the other one. They refused. So, my husband thought we might communicate with these people whom we never met and find a solution to this mess. Instead, the owners by the name of Melanie and Tom, whom I believe became very good friends with the bride’s parents, refused to communicate with us and threatened to break the contract if we ever visit the place before the wedding or even complain and they set rules on us that it will be strictly enforced that no one including us can use the guest house or the bed and breakfast bathrooms during the 7 hour ceremony. We are not going to our son’s wedding who just turned 23 on September 1 because of how bad is the sanitation and because of the owners attitude.
Response from the Vendor on 09/10/2017
I am so sorry that I was not available for your unannounced visit to the estate. I would like to clarify that the restrooms are a Black Tie restroom facility with flushing, running water it also has heat and a/c. We are located in the country w...
here city water and sewage is not available, so our local and state authorities require for obvious reasons that we provide approved restrooms. Both the Black Tie and the ADA Handicap restrooms are approved. They are professionally cleaned out after every event as well as hourly during an event. As in the past for all of our Black Tie Optional events the guests are quite thrilled to be able to use the restroom facilities and are glad for them during all of the functions that we have had. I am certain I have never threatened anyone, I did urge them to find a venue that would please everyone, and if they did that I would reimburse them at 100%. I will not be breaking the contract with them nor did I ever say I would. Like I said in the Wedding Wire review, Fortunately, We are thrilled that your son and future daughter in law chose the estate for their special day. It is always an honor for us, when a bride has entrusted us to assist her in making her wedding day full of all of her hopes and dreams that she desires. Melanie
Reviewed On 6/22/2017 by Shannon S
The Grand Estate was the absolute perfect venue we were looking for. We wanted an outdoor wedding but of course needed a good rain plan for back up and they were completely prepared for both scenarios. The outdoor reception tent is unlike anY o...
ther tent I have seen before. Lights and chandeliers hanging from the ceiling and absolutely beautiful. And the mansion itself is extremely well kept and so beautiful. We felt like a royal family staying the night there! The staff were incredible from the moment we set foot on the property until we left, any request was met with ease! They provided both our venue and acted as our day of coordinator, which made such a big difference! They made our wedding absolutely flawless and a dream come true! We cannot thank them enough for the amazing day they gave us!
Response from the Vendor on 06/22/2017
Thank you so much for the great review. We really enjoyed the time spent with you and your family for your wedding. We appreciate the time writing this review. You and people like you are the reason we do what we do. Thanks again
Reviewed On 6/18/2017 by Shane H
The Grand Estate was absolutely INCREDIBLE for our wedding day. Melanie, Tom, Alli, and the rest of the staff were so accommodating and it is absolutely GORGEOUS. Our guests still cannot stop talking about the venue. We held our ceremony i...
n the back gazebo outside. The landscaping, flowers, and area were impeccable. The staff got all of my wedding party prepared and made the ceremony seamless and beautiful. Even things that we forgot or were not prepared for, they were prepared for, had options, and were always willing to go above and beyond to make everything perfect. We held our reception in the tent on the grounds. It is beautiful with the chandeliers, lighting, and was set up perfectly to our tastes. They simply know how to do weddings, accommodate to bride, grooms, and families. We used many of their preferred vendors, who were all exceptional. I wholeheartedly recommend you look at The Grand Estate for your wedding. I promise the experience will be worth it and it will make your wedding perfect and memorable :)
Response from the Vendor on 06/22/2017
We really enjoyed our weekend with you. We also loved the uniqueness of your ceremony with the DJ and the "Love Songs." Such a cute idea. Thank you for a great review and we don't take it lightly! Thanks again.
Reviewed On 6/14/2017 by Michael F
The Grand Estate is amazing! Not only is it a beautiful venue, but very cost effective and bypassed a lot of logistical headaches for guests and the wedding party. One of my favorite things about it was that our whole wedding party was able to...
stay at the venue the night before and after the wedding. That meant instead of seeing everyone for a just a few hours at the wedding, we got to spend the whole weekend with family. There were no complicated logistics to deal with. The guests too did not need to relocate after the ceremony. We also had a beautiful rehearsal dinner around the pool at the estate. The grounds, the accommodations, and the reception tent were all phenomenal. The staff, especially Melanie and Tom, put so much heart and attention into every detail of the wedding. I was so impressed with the extent to which they were hands on and kept things moving without a hitch. We even had to relocate the ceremony inside the tent last minute for sake of rain and they did a seamless job making it all work. My wife and I visited many venues in several states and this one was the obvious choice, head and shoulders above the alternatives. I can not recommend this venue highly enough!
Response from the Vendor on 07/26/2017
Thank you so much for this amazing review. We truly hoped that your dream wedding came true despite the rain :(. We really enjoyed getting to know you through the process and greatly appreciate the positive review. God Bless, Tom and Melanie
Reviewed On 6/14/2017 by Danielle B
This is hands down the best place to have your wedding. Tom and Melanie are so helpful, sweet, accommodating, professional etc etc! We simply could not have gotten through the day without them as well as the rest of their staff. Our day was abs...
olutely perfect and we could never thank them enough for everything they did to make our so special and perfect! Thanks Tom and Mel! We will definitely be back ☺️
Response from the Vendor on 07/26/2017
Thank you so much for the review. We look forward to having you back soon! Tom and Melanie
Reviewed On 12/13/2016 by Rosemary L
I truly cannot imagine having our wedding anywhere else. Everything was seamless (at least if it wasn't i had no idea!) Mel and Tom were absolutely amazing and you can tell love their job.. and they are good at it! From the day we toured t...
he venue, The Grand Estate team made everything easy for us. Their list of preferred vendors was very helpful. The pictures online of the tent does NOT do it justice. It is stunning. We were their last wedding of the season, 11-12-2016, and they made us feel like it was their first. I can't wait to visit the bed and breakfast again and see Mel and Tom!
Response from the Vendor on 12/14/2016
Thank you so much for the review! We truly love what we are doing with our own event location, especially weddings! It is always a privilege, honor, and a thrill for us to see a couple get married and have their reception at our location. Throu...
ghout the season every bride has taken my breath away when seeing them in their gown and walking down the aisle or the grand entrance! I can not image how the family and the groom feels during those same moments! You are correct from our first wedding through to the last, there is no difference we love it all! it was a pleasure working with you and your families to assist in such a special day! We are looking forward to you coming back and enjoying your anniversary stay here at the estate! Melanie
Reviewed On 11/17/2016 by SD E
Mel and Tom are wonderful people and just go out of their way to make your wedding weekend amazing. We rented the property for us and our guests for fri and sat nigh and everything was phenomenal. Their staff were also very helpful. They all ma...
de sure things were going perfectly the day of the wedding without being fully present to the guests. We love the venue as it is gorgeous and our pictures were amazing because of that. The mansion is to die for and is so luxurious. We would definitely recommend this venue to others! You can tell Mel and Tom really care about their business and their patrons!
Response from the Vendor on 11/17/2016
Thank you so much for the review! We truly enjoyed spending the weekend with you and your families! We do love what we are doing and more importantly the great people that we get to meet and assist with the most important day of their lives! We...
are looking forward to you coming back and staying for your Anniversary Stay! Melanie
Reviewed On 11/05/2016 by Nathan R
First and foremost, the following is solely based upon our experience at the estate. That being said, I hope that it serves as a cautionary tale for anyone who is potentially considering hosting their wedding or any other event here. Do not b...
e fooled by the beauty of the Estate, which I can assure you is entirely wasted on its current management. We had our wedding here on October 29, 2016 as well as spending the entire weekend there, and from the moment we stepped foot onto the estate, we and those of our friends and family staying in the house (~25 people) felt more like unwelcome house guests than well-paying customers. We spent over $13,000 to host our wedding weekend here, not including what we spend on outside vendors, decorations, etc. and I can say that even if it were free, I would still have flabbergasted by Melanie and her staff's lack of hospitality and disregard for customer service. Throughout our entire wedding reception, the only time that they checked in with us was Melanie getting into a disruptive and unprofessional verbal altercation with one of our bridesmaids at our sweetheart table over the money dance "shots", after the money dance had just concluded, and we were in the process of taking them away. Other than that, the staff, save the outside vendors, were no where to be found. Our DJ was fantastic, as were the caterers, and did more throughout the night than the owners of the estate. If you have the extra money to hire a wedding planner, I urge you to do so if you are set on having your wedding here. The staff at the estate will only cause you grief. It is one thing to have things that aren't how you expected, but it is quite another to not have things how you were promised by someone providing you a premium service. And again, it is quite another to not have your concerns addressed at all. Melanie chose to ignore all of our concerns throughout our stay. I can only imagine that she had her $13,000+ in the bank, so it didn't bother her how our experience was. My only solace is to write this review in the hope that those reading it avoid the same mistakes we did. From the water not working intermittently throughout our stay, including when the bridesmaids were attempting to get ready, to them scooping ketchup, whipped cream, and other condiments back into their container after they had sat out for communal consumption, to their overall and complete lack of hospitality during our stay, we are entirely dissatisfied with our choice to have what should've been the happiest day of our lives at the Grand Estate at Hidden Acres. I have sent a detailed e-mail to the owner, Melanie, to which she has yet to respond. We did nothing to hide our dissatisfaction with our experience, and when I spoke with Melanie upon check-out, all she could manage was a non-apology in the form of "I'm sorry you feel that way", completely avoiding all culpability in the situation. Melanie, As I mentioned in my e-mail, I hope that you recognize the emotional distress and hardship that this has caused us by ruining what should've been the most memorable day of our lifetime. Since you chose not to address our concerns throughout our stay at your property, and with the e-mail I sent you 4 days ago, we are giving you yet another opportunity to do so now, but simply an apology is too little too late at this point. Please do something to try to make this right.
Response from the Vendor on 11/07/2016
We appreciate the opportunity that you have given to us to service your wedding. I apologize that this response is coming to you later than you had expected, but we were out of town the days following your event. I believe there were several...
breaches of our contract that I pointed out in my email to you. If the only resolution is for a return of funds, we already attempted to reimburse your mother in law to which she refused the necessity of taking any returned funds, except for the security deposit and the one night anniversary stay. We did appreciate the comments made by your reception guests on how beautiful the venue was an the exceptional service that we had provided. We are a family owned business and we strive to provide the best care possible in every one of our customers. A business like this thrives on positive reviews. All this being said, I apologize for anything that our staff may have said or done that hindered your experience. I wish that you and your wife would have enjoyed your stay as much as the previous twenty-nine couples that have been married at our facilities this year. We are sincerely sorry for your experience and rudeness that you experienced with our staff. Tom
Reviewed On 11/02/2016 by Lauren R
If you want a venue where you become family with the owners this is your place! Tom and Melanie and there daughters were beyond what I could have imagined! Always helpful and so genuine. They are on top of helping your wedding be the best day y...
ou have always imagined. Mel was there for the rehearsal and through the day of to make sure nothing went wrong and to keep us running smoothly. I have so much respect and gratitude for all that they did and for giving us the opportunity to have our dream wedding at the estates! We put a lot of faith in being the first wedding ever to book with them and boy am I so glad I did! I not only had an amazing wedding but I also gained a great friendship in the Waddell's! The estates is beautiful! Seemed surreal to have the honor get to stay for the whole weekend with my family. We had so much fun and would recommend anyone getting married to rent the whole place for the weekend! It was so relaxing and I had no stress at all! I honestly have nothing bad to say!
Response from the Vendor on 11/02/2016
Thank you so much for the review! We really enjoyed having you stay with us at the estate for your weekend wedding event! We do really enjoyed every moment of your weekend. It was a pleasure and an honor to assist, we did feel like family throu...
ghout the entire time. I am sure we are not as perfect as you have said but we sure do strive for excellence. We are looking forward to coming back and staying with again for your anniversary stay! Melanie
Reviewed On 7/20/2016 by Knottie1469016615
We had our dream wedding at the Grand Estate! From the moment we went to look at the venue, we fell in love. I didn't want to have the wedding anywhere else. Melanie and Tom were very accommodating. They allowed us to do what we requested to do...
and didn't push anything on us. If a problem arose during the rehearsal/wedding, they handled it. Having a wedding here makes it more of an experience instead of just a one day/night thing. Staying in the mansion just adds to the elegance and glamour of it all. Our photos are fabulous. The guests also enjoyed taking photos at all the great spots on location. I wished we had rented the mansion out the following day too! As if I thought the wedding couldn't get any better, my parents surprised us with a firework display towards the end of the night. It was amazing! I am so happy with my wedding. It was truly the best day of my life. I would highly recommend having a wedding here to anyone, especially because it is so different from a typical wedding. I would also enjoy attending a wedding here and going back! We can't wait to go back for our anniversary stay! My family is considering holding other events here in the future. Thanks for everything Melanie and Tom!
Response from the Vendor on 10/25/2016
Thank you so much for the great review and more importantly allowing us to assist and share in your special day! We are looking forward to you coming back and staying at the estate again soon! Melanie
Reviewed On 6/05/2016 by Knottie1465153601
Absolutely Amazing I can not thank Melanie enough for making my sons proposal to his girlfriend PERFECT .. She decorated the gazebo with flowers candles and lights!! It was more beautiful than the Cinderella Story it truly was a fairytale even...
ing ! I highly recommend this venue for weddings it is first class place and the owners are the BEST.. Thanks again Melanie for making Billy & Kristens a night to remember Elizabeth OBlock
Response from the Vendor on 06/07/2016
Thank you so much for the great review and allowing us to assist with your special day! We were so excited ourselves about having the engagement here! We will be looking forward to seeing you all again in the future! Truly great people to work ...
with!
Reviewed On 6/02/2016 by Cath F
Emily and Tyler's wedding was on May 7 2016. Can't begin to even cover all of the amenities that were provided by the owners Tom and Melanie! There experience in the rental business made the transition into the Venue/ Bed and Breakfast just s...
o professional, personal and down right Amazing! The Estate was the 1st venue Emily and Tyler looked at and it quickly became clear that The Estate "Had It All". From the beautiful grounds(awsome photo opportunities!) to the Georgeous Estate and Bed and Breakfast! Rooms for so many guests to stay the wedding nite! The swimming pool was beautiful! And the Gazebo for the Ceremony was exquisite! The Elegant and Huge Tent with chandeliers and dance floor and ambient lighting were such a beautiful setting for the reception! Melanie is the type of person who could immediately be your bestie! And question is too small and she answered my e-mails within the day! I couldn't say one thing that I didn't thoroughly enjoy and was pleasantly surprised at each and every meeting we had at the Estate. They just thought of Everything! The Harpist was just such a Touch of Class! And there is even a dog boarder close by for those who want their four legged friends in the wedding! The Florist Bettis Floral Design, Amazing! And the Caterer Suggestion Hostoffs Restaurand was just Too Die For! If you live in the Pittsburgh Area I highly recommend you take a look at The Grand Estate at Hidden Acres! Will never forget how we were treated with such care! Thank you So much Tom and Melanie for giving Emily the wedding of her Dreams!
Response from the Vendor on 06/02/2016
Thank you so much for the great review! We totally loved having you all at the estate, enjoyed working with you all! Emily has great tastes and that came through with all of her decisions! We are looking forward to you coming back for a stay! ...
Tom and Melanie
Reviewed On 12/04/2015 by a member
I had my wedding shower here and it was breathtaking! So beautiful and elegant, everyone LOVED it!
Response from the Vendor on 12/05/2015
It truly was a pleasure having your shower here! You, bridesmaids and family had everything arrange perfectly and decorated so elegantly! We are looking forward to you coming to the Bed and Breakfast for a stay! :)
Reviewed On 9/09/2015 by Jamie M
Perfect Day! Perfect Venue! The Estate is truly perfect for weddings or any other event. The grounds are beautiful. The house was perfect for our family to stay and prepare for our daughters wedding. We woke up to a delicious breakfast that eve...
rybody loved (even our vegan daughter:) After the wedding was over, family members swam and when we got out of the pool Melanie had towels waiting for us!!!! It was not a planned swim so we were not prepared and we needed a lot of towels:) The tent area was so beautiful with the chandeliers and ceiling draping. The tent was large enough for food, dancing and a lounge area. The bride and groom even spent the wedding night there and they LOVED it. Like I said "Perfect Day- Perfect Venue" Thank you again for the wonderful service!!!!
Response from the Vendor on 09/10/2015
Thank you so much for the great review! We totally enjoyed having you and your family stay at the estate and feel privileged to have been part of that special day for your family! It was so nice to see a family that is so closely knit together!...
I loved the colors and the brides dress was beautiful!Looking forward to a visit from you again. Tom and Melanie
Reviewed On 8/06/2015 by Jenalee P
This is the place to have your wedding! Or anything for that matter! Its beautiful, stunning, and the comfort level is out of the this world. The owners are the best ever and make you feel so comfortable. There is no need for a wedding planner ...
with this place as well!! We were the first wedding there and it was flawless! That is us in the profile picture! Thank you so much for everything!
Response from the Vendor on 08/06/2015
We so enjoyed helping make your Wedding Weekend Event just what you had imagined! Thank you for the great review we are looking forward to many more weddings and events here at the estate as well as your return stay for your Anniversary! :) Mel...
anie
Reviewed On 4/16/2015 by Amanda M
We just started wedding planning and toured a view venues, The Grand Estate being one of them. We just went back for a second look with our parents and booked it for our 2016 wedding. I just wanted to write an initial review because so far Me...
lanie and Tom, the owners, have been so welcoming, warm, and accommodating for my fiance, myself, and our families. We're so much looking forward to working with them within the upcoming year on our wedding because I know that it will be exciting planning it with them. Thanks Melanie, Tom, and the Grand Estate for your wonderful hospitality so far!
Response from the Vendor on 04/17/2015
We are honored that you have chosen our venue to begin your life together! It will truly be a pleasure working with you and your family for this wonderful wedding event! I honestly teared up when we were taking pictures in the foyer! My plan is...
to never loose that same excitement for our couples as they begin their journey!

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