The Oaks Grandview Venue

d the best experience working with Leslie through the whole wedding planning process. Leslie was very knowledgeable and always there for us when we had questions or needed any guidance. She was very responsive to emails and was AMAZING on wedding day. She knew exactly what we wanted and made it happen for us! We couldn't have asked for a more perfect wedding day! We HIGHLY recommend having your wedding at The Oaks Grandview.

turns calls promptly, “no problem” was ever a problem. ! We were truly treated like family! A very sentimental bro he was lost at the ceremony. Leslie literally crawled on her hands and knees .. and inched her way across the lawn and found it!!!! I would return there in a heart beat! Thank you all do very much for making our daughters day a stress free , memorable , great day!! Much love, Geri H

side ceremony and our guests enjoyed the cocktail hour on the patio. All the staff was professional and carried out our dream day.

nating vendors to decorating to match your exact vision, Kerry does it all! Our guests could not say enough positive things about the venue and how beautiful it was. The bar serving from both inside and outside made it a perfect atmosphere for the party! I can’t imagine my wedding day being more picture perfect than it was!

e itself is absolutely stunning from the reception room, to the ceremony area, and the back patio it is amazing. The food was absolutely amazing and all the guests raved about it. We added on the fireworks package and it was AMAZING! Our guests were so surprised and it just added a special touch to our day! Leslie and her team took care of every need and everything was seamless. We highly recommend the Oaks for your wedding you truly won’t regret it!

ver all my decorations beforehand and let her take care of it all. I didnt have to worry about a thing, it was wonderful! I was able to trust her fully. She was so good about keeping us on schedule once we were there so we didnt miss a beat and she made sure our every need was met. Not one issue arose that was brought to my attention and I was able to just enjoy everything! We didn't pick this venue for its food, but it was an added bonus because it was phenomenal! Everyone raved about it!! Everyone was also totally surpised and in awe of the fireworks! They put on an amazing show and we are still hearing to this day how perfect everything was and it was the best wedding theyve ever been to! They hunted down special ingredients so that I could have my signature drink that I requested, they made accomodations for a golf cart to drive away in after the ceremony for a moment alone, and they cleaned everything up and kept everything organized for me... They went above and beyond in so many ways to make our day so perfect and to alleviate any stress that they could. I cant recommend them enough! The bridal suite was my only hesitation but the wedding party and I ended up staying at the Stage House Inn (South Berwick, ME) and their suites were gorgeous for getting ready in. So in the end, the bridal suite at the oaks was plenty good enough for hiding upon arrival, storing our things, and using the bathroom which was all we really needed. With the competative pricing, dream team, elegant room and beautiful grounds it was everything we could have asked for and more! Thank you so much, Leslie & Kerry & team!! You made our dreams come true and it's a day we will never forget!

notch coordinator to work with. She made sure that our day ran so smoothly - during our rehearsal the night before, our family and friends kept coming up to us and saying how with Leslie by our side that they knew our day was going to go perfectly. The layout of the venue was everything I could have asked for - between the inside/outside bar, the patio area with heaters so we could step outside to enjoy the night, the dance floor - truly I cannot rave about this venue and staff enough! The food was excellent, and the staff even made sure to drop off some of the hors d'oeuvre at our sweetheart table so we didn’t miss them while taking pictures and saying hi to everyone. I cannot say enough great things about this place - I wish I could relive the night over again! Thank you to the amazing staff for the most magical night!

of wedding. They both were so attentive and supportive. Kerry made sure our day went smooth. She even made my little one feel special during the process. The venue itself is beautiful. The indoor/outdoor bar and patio was a huge hit. Guests had fun playing corn hole and sitting by the fire when they weren’t dancing on the spacious dance floor. We surprised our guests with fireworks which were absolutely beautiful and made for AMAZING pictures. Our wedding day was absolutely perfect and I can’t thank Kerry or Leslie enough for everything. ❤️

rry and Leslie are phenomenal, as they are so attentive to your emails and actively listen to your wedding vision! This venue is so beautiful in all lighting and for all color schemes with its neutral interior, and gorgeous view of the golf course on the ceremony green and from the covered patio. So many of our guests got stunning photos during cocktail hour with that backdrop. At night it becomes even more elegant with twinkle lights on the dance floor, votive candles in the windows, and a cozy fire pit on the patio. The chef is excellent too with consistent positive reviews from guests regarding the tuscan chicken and bourbon steak tips :) The dance floor was spacious, as there's no elevated section of flooring, so everyone could spread out and have a blast dancing! Our wedding day never felt rushed, as their timeline flows perfectly between intros, dances, speeches, dinner, etc. The biggest surprise for guests was the fireworks option you can choose with this venue, which was very impressive and made for phenomenal wedding photos! We highly recommend this venue! It truly is a hidden gem and we are so grateful to have had the most memorable wedding day :)

s well maintained with beautiful gardens and views of the golf course and fountain. They have a great patio area for guests with a bar that has indoor and outdoor access and the reception area is modern and updated! The wedding coordinators at the oaks are the best! Ours were Leslie and Kerry. They were so attentive, always checking in with us to make sure everything was perfect for us and seeing what we needed. They were also extremely accommodating to make sure everything was as we wanted for the day. The oaks offers a vendor package including photography, DJ, florals, cake and hotel stay. We were able to make upgrades within the packages to make it fit our needs. This package was really the best, stress free way to go vs. trying to find vendors on our own. All of the vendors knew the venue and did an amazing job, and it made everything really easy for us. The oaks also offers a fireworks display. After we cut our cake we slipped away to sit on one of the tee boxes and the Dj had our guests head out on the patio for a surprise. The guests were wowed by this and it was such a special moment for my husband and I. The pictures are going to be incredible! We are so happy we chose the oaks and again cannot thank our vendors and coordinators enough!!!

iendly, professional and the list goes on! They are very responsive and do all the hard work for you to make your day the best it can be! I couldn’t have imagined a more perfect place to get married from the yummy food to the fireworks and double sided bar - our guests liked it just as much as we did!

at venue, great food, awesome staff, and the worlds best wedding day of coordinator in Leslie! If you’re looking for an amazing venue and even more amazing people to share your day with, pick the oaks!

eslie, who has since been promoted to sales manager, and moved our wedding date to 2021. We received a letter from Leslie soon after notifying us she was promoted and a new day of coordinator would be taking her place. Kate has since become the wedding coordinator at the Oaks, and we could not have been happier with the level of service and attention to detail she provided to us leading up to and on our wedding day. She went above and beyond in helping us surprise our guests with fireworks after a last minute decision. She was always discrete when it was time to sneak away for the next event, and worked directly with our dj before to ensure we were all on the same page. Kate and her team helped create a seamless day for us, and she was an absolute joy to work with. I would also like to acknowledge the staff that helped run the out weddjng. All waitstaff members were well trained, efficient, and very polite. Kate and her team set up my decorations, granted I had very simple decorations, but they did an absolutely phenomenal job. They helped pack up all the decorations at the end of the night, and I didn’t even notice until we were making our grand exit! If you are looking for a beautiful venue with amazing waitstaff, food, and a phenomenal coordinator, look no further. The fireworks were worth every penny. We received many compliments from our friends and families saying how much fun they had, and that it was one of the most fun weddings they have been to in a long time. Thank you so much to Kate, Leslie, and all who helped make our day so special at the Oaks.

hly as possible! They have done an amazing job leading up to our wedding, and on the day, they made us feel more relaxed than we could have thought. The Oaks was gorgeous and everything came out so perfect! We would love to relive our big day over and over, and we would not change a thing!

azing our wedding was; how delicious the food was, how beautiful the decor was, and how EPIC the fireworks show was at the end of the night. Everything was just absolutely perfect. We are genuinely grateful to Kate, and her staff for making our wedding day/night truly a night to remember. We wish we could relive our day over and over again. Thank you, Kate!! - The Grays

a single worry in the world. The day was truly perfect and Kate was phenomenal. My 95 year old grandfather described the wedding as "the most elegant wedding he had ever seen". If that does not say it, I do not know what would. THANK YOU SO MUCH!

dinator at the time, Leslie, was incredibly accommodating and supportive with our date change. She contacted all of our vendors and allowed us to choose a new date in 2021 with no additional charges. We were so thankful for her! Then in 2021 Leslie was promoted and we were introduced to our new wedding coordinator, Kate. Kate was professional, organized and so helpful. We loved working with her just as much as Leslie! If you want a stress-free wedding, I absolutely recommend this venue and the Platinum Vendor package. Thank you so much Leslie and Kate for helping make our special day unforgettable!

de in the flower garden. The flowers were beautiful, it was very apparent that The Oaks takes pride in their landscaping and outdoor appearance! Inside, the Ballroom was set up just how we had imagined it by the staff. We really loved the ability to have access to the bar from both inside and outside on the patio. We had a cigar and whiskey bar outside, a killer DJ (Nick from Get Down Tonight Entertainment), and a fireworks show put on by The Oaks that made the night so magical. Kate, the wedding coordinator, went above and beyond to make sure our day was as special as possible. She was so organized, professional, and accommodating. She made sure to keep the agenda right on track so no small detail was missed! We are beyond pleased with our experience here and will cherish the memories forever.

oted and she hired Kate to replace her. AGAIN the moment I met Kate I knew she’d be just as precise as Leslie in making our dreams come true. Kate was nothing short of amazing to answering all my questions, setting up everything so beautifully and even RUNNING to the bridal room just as I was suppose to walk down the aisle because I forgot my flowers. She 100% has your back and you will have the most amazingly perfect evening with all the kind staff. THANK YOU SO MUCH LESLIE AND KATE! The Tilton’s! •09-05-21•

was always willing to address our questions or concerns so quickly and in the most professional way. The chef does an amazing job which came with compliments from so many guests. We wish we could relive our day over and over again.

off of us. Leslie and Kate were awesome and were so helpful in the months and days leading up to our wedding. Our wedding day went seamlessly and the location is absolutely gorgeous! If you have wedding planning anxiety, I absolutely recommend going with their vendor package. Every vendor we used through them was excellent: florist, DJ, cake, and hotel!

ick to respond, patient, and did everything they could to make sure our day was nothing short of perfect. The food was amazing, staff was courteous, and the venue itself looked pristine! It made it even better that the weather was perfect and we could enjoy the patio area with our guests. We wish we could go back and do it all a second time!

she immediately responded with “let’s find a date in 2021 then” and suddenly the weight of the world was off my shoulders. She reached out to all the vendors and rearranged everything. The process couldn’t have been smoother. Flash forward to 2021, we found out we’d now be working with Kate. I panicked at the idea of not having Leslie there at first!! But then we met Kate and knew Leslie left us in great hands. The day of our wedding was flawless and Kate was absolutely AMAZING. She was so on her game that we had guest come up to us and mention it. She had every detail down, including yanking us off the dance floor early for the fireworks because she was watching the radar and saw rain! It started raining the moment the fireworks ended! The venue was amazing and reasonably priced compared to other venues where multiple weddings are going on at once. We loved that the coordinator was 100% focused on us. Also worth noting - the vendor package was more than worth it. All the vendors exceeded our expectations AND if you’re debating the fireworks. DO IT. They were better than some town fireworks I’ve seen and our guests were in awe. You can’t go wrong picking the Oaks for your venue and while we may be biased, we’ve had so many friends and family tell us it was one of the best wedding they have been to. They also raved about the salmon choice we had as a meal option! Go visit the oaks you won’t regret it!!

nt. The venue refused to cancel and only offered to reschedule to 2021. They were willing to host a scaled down event but we were not comfortable with that in the midst of a global pandemic. We lost thousands of dollars and they would not provide any recourse other than offering a date in 2021. We ended up having a small backyard ceremony with our parents. We have moved on with our lives including welcoming a new child at the end of the year, so hosting an expensive wedding at this point is not an option. It is unfortunate that The Oaks showed no flexibility regarding the deposit despite the circumstances, including travel restrictions that were in place at the time. Use caution if you decide to book an event at this venue.

e were bummed but hopeful that her replacement would be as great as her. Kate was absolutely AMAZING! Her attention to detail, organizational skills, professionalism, and leadership abilities were top notch. The preferred vendors were so convenient and incredible to work with. The staff at The Oaks was professional, welcoming, and so helpful on our big day. From wait staff to bartenders and everyone in between, they were truly the best. Our guests are still raving about how incredible the food was! If you are getting married, you absolutely need to check out The Oaks, you will be blown away. We wish we could relive our day a thousand times over. Thank you to The Oaks team for everything, we will be back!

planning process. Our day of wedding coordinator was Kate and she was absolutely outstanding! She was very kind, patient and helpful. She made everything so easy the day of the wedding and was very organized. Kate was so much fun to work with! The venue was beautiful and our guests loved hanging outside for the cocktail hour. Our guests raved about how great the food was as well. 10/10 highly recommended!

didn’t end up touring any other venues because we fell in love with the incredible ballroom, outdoor space and of course the view. Leslie, Kate and the team at the oaks took such great care to make sure our wedding night was perfect, and it was. We opted for the fireworks and it was the best surprise for us and our guests. They seemed to go on forever, it was really an incredible way to celebrate our special evening. In hindsight, we should have gone with their Platinum vendor package, which we thought was a little too pricey at first, because we ended up spending more on the other vendors than we had expected, but everything was still absolutely perfect. We can’t say enough awesome things about Leslie, Kate, and the team at the Oaks. If we could do it all over again, we wouldn’t change a single thing.

reception everything was so seamless and Leslie and her team were OUTSTANDING. Can not recommend the Oaks enough

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erything was seamless, between the delicious food, the quick and steady pace of the wait staff, and the care that went into every detail. Leslie is the type of wedding planner any one would be lucky to have and The Oaks is the dream place to get married. I know it was my daughter’s wedding but it was, hands down, the BEST wedding I have been too and that was possible due to Leslie and the The Oaks. You made my daughter and now son-in-laws dreams come true!

taff is polite and helpful and the wedding planner is incredible and makes sure every detail is perfect down to every last rose petal and candle. On top of the great service the food is some of the best food I have ever had, not just at a wedding and the drinks are spot on. The dance floor is big and so is the space, with the accommodating patio and duel sided bar. It was a completely perfect day for my now husband and I, and our guests raved about the venue, food, and the overall experience. We feel lucky that we were able to get married at such a wonderful place and I believe any couple that gets married here will feel the same.

is the place, and I love Leslie". Each and every detail was taken care of, my daughter is very meticulous and I find Leslie to be the same way! The room looked exactly as Leslie had said and her staff was there for all our needs. Leslie is the "Bee's knees" she knows her job inside and out. Her careful attention to detail was spot on. We had THE MOST beautiful day ever for a day in March. Outside vows and very comfortable inside reception. My husband and son were even able to putt a ball around before the service! Thank you Leslie! Your truly are wonderful!

up everything and broke everything down at the end of the night. She helped us plan everything and gave great advise when needed! She is too sweet. The food is so good, the wait staff were very friendly and the location is beautiful! Highly recommend.

athtaking, from the views over the golf course from the ceremony space to the neutral color palette and elegant decor. When we first met Leslie she was preparing for an event that evening, and it was refreshing and reassuring to see her in her element, taking care of the smallest details for that day. We immediately felt a connection with her and knew that she was going to guide us to our dream wedding. Throughout our wedding planning process, which was over 2 years, Leslie was there to answer our questions promptly, reassure us, guide us, and ensure that she understood our vision for our wedding day. When COVID happened, Leslie was on top of the state guidelines and regulations, and once again was a source of calm and guidance for us. We were able to have our wedding and it was beyond perfect. Leslie is a phenomenal event planner, and the vendor package that we went through with The Oaks ensured that all of our vendors worked together seamlessly to make it a perfect and extremely fun day. Just under a month later our family and friends are still raving about the food, the location, and the entire day start to finish. We wish we could plan another wedding with Leslie! And we will certainly be looking to The Oaks for any future events that we have! SERIOUSLY, GET MARRIED HERE!

ur wedding. She made the planning process easy, and was willing to work with our outside vendors, and any ideas we had. The night of was simply amazing. The Staff was attentive and anything anyone was needed was taken care of. I have some very severe allergies to food, and Leslie and the Chef worked with me to make sure all the food served was safe and tasty! Our guests raved about the meals, service and the fireworks! I cannot recommend them enough!

t greens of the golf course and pond made for amazing photos. Leslie our wedding planner helped every step of the way while planning and when the big day came it was effortless and a great time. Would recommend anyone to get married here. The food was great the staff is amazing.

rocess. We fell in love when we toured this venue last August, but meeting Leslie sealed the deal for us. She is the absolute best you will find. We have received nothing but compliments about the venue, the food and of course the fireworks!!! We could not be happier with how everything turned out and the Oaks (especially Leslie) were a joy to work with! Do not hesitate to book your wedding here - you are in the best hands!

as short and sweet but gorgeous. The reception was so fun. I left it up to Leslie to place my centerpieces and decorations and she did not disappoint! Our guests were wowed by the beauty of the venue, the deliciousness of the food (chicken piccata and lots of steak tips that were all SO good w/generous portions. I had a huge piece of baked haddock that was incredible!) and of course the fireworks! We are still getting complements on everything. We choose the platinum vendor package and let me say as someone who works two jobs, it made my life so much easier. This package included the florist, the cake, dj and photography! All of which were super easy to work with and delivered exactly what we wanted. The vendors were - Photography- A Photographic Memory Florist- Celebrations by Heidi DJ - Get Down Tonight - DJ Gregg Cake - Jacques Pastries The Oaks even paid for our hotel for our wedding night under this package! Last but not least, Leslie! She is a powerhouse who knows exactly how to make your day as special as it can be. You can tell she really cares about her couples and wants to see them happy. I was joking around with my husband when we first met her and said “I would trust her with my life” and now it’s no longer a joke. I would definitely trust her to plan any event for me, or even just advise me in life. We can’t wait to go visit The Oaks and Leslie on our anniversary!

s craziness with the pandemic. She went out of her way to make sure that everyone had a great time at the wedding.I would highly recommend The Oaks

on site for just immediate family with dinner at their restaurant after. She also helped us move our big beautiful wedding to June of 2021. You could not do better anywhere else!

of the day, they are just another business trying to make and keep your money. Our wedding was for mid-May 2020. Half the estimated total was paid in deposits and all was on track until about mid-March when COVID-19 got serious in NH. The wedding coordinator emailed us suggesting that we reschedule early and offered to provide some available dates. We asked for the dates, but also wanted her to clarify if postponing was now required or if we could keep our date so long as the headcount was under what the gathering size limit would be. We also let her know we were working on various guest lists with counts at under 50, 25, 10, etc. Her email back had the dates, but she also said they could not have any events of more than 50 people until early May. Our rescheduling question got ignored along with the fact we had just said we can shrink our guest list as needed. With the given dates, a reschedule couldn't work so we let her know that and re-asked about group size. She then said if our gathering met all the safety mandates on our date, we could still have it. We let her know that we'd keep the date and also explained the main reason we couldn't reschedule was that there was a terminally-ill grandparent and that their passing would affect other family being emotionally/physically present for the wedding. We repeated that we'd reach out to guests and shrink the list as needed, but asked about a partial or full refund of our deposits in the worst-case scenario that they could no longer host us regardless of headcount. This time her response ignored the refund question. So we re-asked and got back another useless email mentioning rescheduling at no extra charge (which we already said we couldn't do) and stating that all April and May weddings may be affected. Nothing on a refund… We kindly reminded her about our situation and re-asked about a refund, but her last email ended up being the last we'd hear from her. The manager emailed us in late March around when the stay-at-home order was issued. He told us he was aware of our situation and that we were now the only event still on for May, but that he'd explore options for our day and just needed time. And then 30 days later and 3 weeks from our date, we still hadn't heard back. We emailed him for an update and his one-sentence response said that they're awaiting the governor's stay-at-home order update. That Friday, the stay-at-home order got extended to May 31st and then on Monday he told us that they could no longer keep our date and told us to reschedule--while STILL ignoring the refund inquiry. We wrote back quoting the refund part of the contract and how it clearly applied to our situation. He wrote back just saying we'd only be credited towards a rescheduled event. We were happily able to put together a small wedding ceremony elsewhere with our parents, siblings, and a couple of groomsmen there. It was decorated nicely and we still used our DJ and photographer. We have video of it to look back on and several nice post-wedding photos at a park overlooking the water. If you got this far in the review, know that they will likely do a good job for your event if it's not canceled. But sadly, the pandemic exposed that they're a business first and that your event will always come second to lining their pockets.