The Oaks Grandview Venue

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!

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.

ken 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!

. 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.

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!

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!

slie 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.

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!

t 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!

sure that everyone had a great time at the wedding.I would highly recommend The Oaks

nt after. She also helped us move our big beautiful wedding to June of 2021. You could not do better anywhere else!

ep 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.

fiancee, and future mother in law! My husband and I loved how bright the inside of the Oaks was. We immediately fell in love with the open space, the huge windows, the perfect dance floor space, the indoor/outdoor bar, the patio, and the beautiful golf course. We were really hoping for a venue that gave us AC (it was August), but a place that also felt very outdoorsy. The Oaks hit a homerun with what we were looking for. We immediately began to plan for cocktail hour and having wildflowers in mason jars outside, we knew we wanted to make a cornhole set, our tables would have wood rounds and wildflowers- all these things I had dreamed of were able to come true at The Oaks. We LOVED how we could be inside but really enjoy the outside space as well! Our guests loved the venue. People were out on the patio throughout the night visiting the photo booth, playing corn hole, drinking, and waiting for the best surprise- the fireworks. Leslie was a dream to work with. She was super responsive to emails, she answered all of my questions (which were a ton), and made sure our dream came true on our wedding day. We were married at a church, but the second we arrived at The Oaks, Leslie was outside and ready to help us. She brought my husband and I a drink immediately, got the bridal party to the bridal suite (this was a great perk), made our vision in the ballroom come true, and stayed the entire evening to make sure all went smoothly. I loved working with her and would gladly work for her anytime! At the end of the night, our cookie bar had TONS of cookies left, and she was helping all of us package them up! Her professionalism and wonderful attitude made me feel at ease through the whole planning process. My husband and I have been married for almost three months and I constantly look at our pictures and think, "we couldn't have chosen a better place." We loved The Oaks and highly recommend it to anyone! What's not to love? An amazing wedding coordinator, a bridal suite, indoor/outdoor bar, a big dance floor, patio space, a fireworks show, and so much more!

s, and vendors. We are disappointed with her actions and are embarrassed how she treated our vendors and some of of guests. She put a large damper on our wedding day. We had heard from other friends who had attended weddings there that she could be this way but we didn’t believe it until we witnessed it ourselves.

aming of with its gleaming hardwood floors, neutral color scheme, and indoor/outdoor bar. The grounds are also beautifully maintained. Most importantly, though, was Leslie. I’m an event planner so knew I needed someone I could trust with every little detail. After our first meeting, I had no doubt that Leslie’s reputation in all of these reviews were anything but the truth! Leslie responded to every email, made sure to cover every detail throughout the planning process, and truly cared about us just as she does for every other couple getting married at The Oaks (who she fondly refers to as “my couples”). The Oaks was everything we were looking for: beautiful, affordable, flexible, delicious food, and Leslie truly is the biggest asset to this venue. 9/28/19 was the best day of our lives and we could not have asked for a better venue to celebrate!

e of the most important days of your life and Leslie will make sure that dream comes true. The food at the venue couldn't have been any better. We still have friends telling us how amazing it was. Please, if you are a bride or groom go check out The Oaks. I can promise you they will not disappoint. My day was so magical and I think of it all the time.

! Leslie is amazing! She was super helpful and patient with my thousands of questions! When I walked into the ballroom on the day of my wedding, all of my anxiety disappeared, because Leslie and her staff set it up just how I would have!

om went to look at the venue in person and I was able to video conference in, which is when I "met" Leslie for the first time. The venue is gorgeous, the outdoor space incredible, and the indoor/outdoor bar was awesome. We were able to see the venue in person a few months after booking it and it is even more beautiful in person. What I believe the star of the show is though, is Leslie. From that initial meeting I could tell that Leslie was something special, you could tell she absolutely loved her job and wanted nothing more than to help make our day perfect. Throughout the planning process she was responsive with any questions I had, was honest, and gave guidance when asked. The day before the wedding we dropped off the decorations we had and her and her team took it from there. I can't tell you how at ease I felt on my wedding day knowing Leslie and her team had everything handled. She kept things on track, let us know where we needed to be and when (without being pushy), kept an eye on the weather to make sure we could squeeze in the fireworks before it rained again, and looked out for us to make sure we were fed (all of the food was so delicious) and had whatever we needed. If there is such a thing as a "fairy wedding godmother", that is Leslie. It's now been 3 weeks since our wedding and I still believe our wedding day truly wouldn't have been as perfect as it was without Leslie and the rest of the staff at the Oaks. I only wish I had all the words to express our appreciation. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

the biz. I had read many reviews about the venue and her work but I cannot even put into words how incredible she is. I had some ideas of what we'd like to do but she took everything to another level and was with us every step of the way. We ended up doing the "Stress-free" package which made me laugh because how could a wedding be stress-free, right? It ended up being one of the best decisions we made. Leslie does her research with these vendors and everyone that works with the Oaks is truly a top vendor. Even more important, these vendors knew the staff and set-up at the Oaks and they were comfortable there which allowed us to get the best pictures, music, and more. I highly recommend this package to anyone who books their day here. I'm more of a big picture person so it was SO helpful to have Leslie who could take my concept and make it come to life. I was able to drop off our decorations and she just knew what would work best where and how to put everything I was dreaming of together in a way I couldn't have ever imagined possible. She kept the day moving, made sure we got to eat but also that we were able to talk with people. We truly didn't have to worry about a single thing. We heard over and over from our guests how amazing the food was, how beautiful the venue is, how great the staff is and how AMAZING the fireworks are! If you are able to do the fireworks, you will not be disappointed. I can't recommend The Oaks enough. Our day was magical and we're forever grateful.

thing you want to be. The garden near the ceremony area is incredible for any plant lovers!! The sun stayed out for our ceremony and guests were able to use the patio during the downpour at the reception. We are so glad we chose the Oaks, thanks again Lesie and staff!

for their professionalism and quality of service. Under Leslie’s direction, every aspect of the wedding went smoothly, including the rain stopping before the outdoor ceremony! The staff obviously love their jobs as demonstrated by the excellent service they provided. We highly recommend The Oaks if your are planning a wedding or other event. Our guests are still raving that this was “the best wedding ever!”

planning process. Leslie was so incredibly understanding of our needs and was so supportive through it all. From the first meeting, we knew we were in good hands. She explained ways of getting the most our budget and all of our options. She never said no to any idea, she was always incredibly responsive, and always so on top of it! Our wedding day was nothing short of amazing, I get goosebumps every time I think about it. We are so incredibly fortunate to have had her to help us through this, we truly could not have done it without her. I explained my ideas and Leslie turned them into a reality. The wait staff were wonderful and so helpful throughout the night, the food was incredible, and the platinum vendors that they are partnered with are amazing. There are no words. We are so grateful to every person that was involved in planning/executing the BEST day of our lives. We will never forget what you have done and we will never be able to properly thank you! #mrandmrsderv #leslieforpresident

beautiful ballroom and staff in a heartbeat. Leslie, a special thank you to you. It’s obvious you love what you do and the veinote/mangano family thank you. 🙏. You are one extraordinary lady and will hold a special place in my heart (you know why) when I remember this beautiful day. Thank you! ❤️

ally show. We received so many compliments on the beautiful venue, the fireworks show, and the delicious food. Absolutely would recommend The Oaks, and I already wish we could go back and do it all over again.

g on schedule, and took care of every little detail so that I could enjoy my day. The food was delicious, the venue was gorgeous, and the topper was the fireworks at the end (I HIGHLY recommend investing the extra for them). I would do my wedding over a thousand times there if I could :)

as so many great ideas, anytime I had a question or concern, she had an answer. She is amazingly creative, and makes any space look beautiful. I honestly could go on and on, working with Leslie is an absolute joy, and I would recommend her to everyone!

sh was absolutely incredible and I honestly don't think I could have said that, had it not been for Leslie and her team. Although a wedding is a very happy time for a couple, it brings with it a lot of stress as well. Leslie took all of that stress from us and created the most beautiful day of our lives. Whenever we had a question, concern, or a 3am lightbulb moment, Leslie was always very punctual in getting back to us as soon as possible and putting us at ease. She always made me feel like I was the only bride she had. That, to me, was irreplaceable. The food at the Oaks was delicious and our guests have been talking about it for months. We had a choreographed first dance, and Leslie offered to have us come in a few days before the wedding to practice on the dance floor. We were able to drop all of our extras off at the same time and they were set up to perfection when we arrived for the reception. I could honestly go on and on about how wonderful this day was. If you are reading this and considering booking the Oaks as your venue, I would tell you to book now, because you've found the best of the best. Thank you Oaks. Thank you staff. And thank you Leslie for creating the wedding of our dreams and memories that will last a lifetime.

s beyond amazing she always helped throughout the process, she mostly worked with my mom and I never heard of any issues she was very accommodating. She went above and beyond on our big day, everything ran so smoothly. I can not thank her enough and we were so happy with our venue choice, it was the first one we looked at and we just knew!!! ps, the stress free package was really stress free! all vendors were AMAZING!

y the older ones) who don’t like to dance were able to go outside and chat and smoke cigars away from the noise. Everyone complimented the food and the bridal party all complimented how helpful and nice Leslie and her assistant were. I would absolutely make the same choice to book my wedding at the Oaks if I had to do it again. A++

than the stunning venue). We knew this was our place from the moment we walked into the foyer. Leslie was there for us during every step over the two years of planning. She always got back to us immediately via phone/email, made us feel at ease and always greeted us with a smile. Anytime I had a worry or concern it was wiped away immediately by her reassuring me. Her experience was evident during our big day. When I walked into our venue on our day and saw all my decorations and ideas brought to life, I teared up.. she totally understood our vision and made it an absolute fairytale. She kept us right on schedule the entire day to make sure we enjoyed each step of the night. She & Autumn made sure we always had a full drink in our hand at all times. She made sure we ate dinner AND had time to greet our tables. I loved that during pictures and cocktail hour my wedding party and I were able to have our own table of food & servers for drinks. If you are looking for a venue with staff and a coordinator that will guide you and direct the entire day, you've found your place. You truly cannot get better than Leslie and her team. Leslie, we cannot thank you enough for all you did for us. The memories of our day and all the special touches you added will last a lifetime! We love you!!

ea overlooking the golf course and beautiful garden were huge selling points for us along with the beautiful ballroom and indoor/outdoor bar area. The preferred vendor package which included the food, cake, DJ, florist and photographers (all of whom were FANTASTIC) made the planning so easy and not to mention the surprise we had for our guests at the end of the night, fireworks! No other venue has this option! Also, no other venue has such an amazing wedding coordinator like Leslie. She is more than fantastic and took care of every detail for us. She took great care to make sure that everything ran smoothly and that we had the most amazing wedding that we could have ever hoped for. I honestly cannot say enough great things about her and her dedication and knowledge to make our wedding the best night of our lives. Do not hesitate to book this venue. One visit and you too will know this is exactly where you want to be married, just like we did!!

alism and guidance of Leslie, the wedding planner. Her input was invaluable during the planning process, and throught the entire day of the wedding. Leslie was generous with her time and patient with a nervous mother of the bride. On the wedding day, Leslie gracefully orchestrated the event, kept the pace of the day moving, and took time to ensure the Bride and Groom’s needs ( and mine and my husbands) were met. Leslie and her staff are intuitive, helpful and professional. As a result, my husband and I could truly enjoy our daughters wedding. Many thanks to Leslie and her terrific staff.

was offered was a complete life saver for us and the vendors were spectacular. The Big Day went beyond smoothly for us, Leslie made sure we always had a drink in our hand, checked in with us frequently to see how everything was doing, including making sure we ate! Our family and friends couldnt stop talking about how awesome the place was especially having the option of opening the doors and having the guests enjoy the patio on the cool evening. And of course to top of our evening....The Fireworks! Beyond amazing and every guest LOVED the surprise. The Oaks and especially Leslie made our wedding day absolutely the best time of our lives.

ood floors, white chairs, stunning landscaping, and the one of a kind indoor/outdoor car (that our guests LOVED!!) but you also get THE MOST amazing, hardworking, detail-oriented, badass wedding planner there is, Leslie Santiago. When I say my wedding day would not have been even close to what my dreams were without this women is an understatement. Leslie did not miss a beat. She took my vision and ran with it and it was better than I could have ever imagined. Your wedding day you want to be present and enjoy every second and she does this for you. So many moving parts and Leslie took care of each and every one of them. So many of my guests stated all night that it was the best wedding they’ve ever been to. I cannot say enough wonderful about the staff, the venue and the vendors that the oaks work with. THEY ARE AMAZING! Also - who else does a fireworks show that are better than the 4th of July?! AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

y easy to work with and listened to all of our needs. We were so blessed to have had her as our wedding planner. She deserves 20 stars! I would highly recommend Leslie and the Oaks if you would like to have an amazing wedding day.

lie even had the great idea of my husband riding into the ceremony on his motorcycle! My dad and I also had a dance that we wanted to do and it was no problem to go into the ballroom at any point to practice. The bridal suite is a great added touch and was perfect for storing all of my things along with the bridal parties things as well. Our family and friends could not say enough great things about the food at the wedding and how organized everything was. Leslie checked in with my often during the reception as well to make sure myself and my husband had everything we needed. The fireworks were absolutely amazing and are a must if you are wondering about whether to have them at your own wedding! I wish I could give Leslie and her staff more than 5 stars because they deserve a million! Thank you again Leslie for everything and for making my dream wedding a reality.

for making our day so perfect. My husband is a man of few words and he even said it was the best day of his life. We had a storybook wedding here, everything flowed so perfectly. The staff, the food, the beautiful garden for the ceremony, and the ballroom for the reception were stunning! I am a detail-oriented, high strung engineer, but having Leslie and Kerry there to handle everything allowed me to truly enjoy my day and just take it all in! All our guests raved about our wedding here and how beautiful it was. I will truly never forget it, thank you to everyone at the Oaks, especially Leslie and Kerry, you are wonderful!!

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owed smoothly and we did not have to worry about any of the little details. The venue itself is spectacular inside and out and the food was fabulous! We had a perfect day and beautiful wedding for our daughter and her husband!

rehand), Leslie made sure the night ran as smoothly as possible with the 150 guests I had. Leslie decorated the place beyond my expectation and made it clear to me the whole night where I needed to be and what time I needed to be there. The scenery is well worth the price and the food was absolutely fantastic.

sk of them. The night went off without a hitch, the food was PHENOMENAL, and the venue was perfection. It was the best night of our lives, and we couldn't imagine a better place to get married. Although this is on a golf course and there are golfers around the venue, it offers an amazing amount of privacy that you don't even notice them! I would absolutely recommend this venue to any couple looking to get married!

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ons and with that we had an amazing time. Our guests are still talking about our special day and how “perfect” everything was. A special thanks to all of the staff at The Oaks for their impeccable service! P.S. The Fireworks are definitely worth it!!!

ways available for me when I had one of my panic moments. She had everything under control from the very beginning and everything went so smoothly for us. I don't know how many times she said "morgan, I got this-you are the bride don't worry about this" she took so much into her hands and let me be the bride and enjoy my day. She has a job to do and she gets it done with ease. I wish I could relive this night over and over again. I am so sad it's over but I'm glad that we can truly say our night was perfect because of how awesome Leslie is. The food was amazing, the decor that they set up was perfect and just Leslie's presence makes everything better. Thank you to the Oaks for giving me and my HUSBAND the wedding of our dreams! We also had our rehearsal dinner there and I have nothing but good things to say about that as well!

ully set up and decorated. Both the bar and wait staff were pleasant and efficient. The food was delicious! Most importantly, the event coordinator, Leslie, was great to work with, professional, experienced and organized, made the planning really easy for us. I highly recommend this venue for any event.

ample of how they go above and beyond: I had a different idea for the head table and they offered to set it up for us one weekend to come in and see if we liked it before making the final decision. Additionally, I brought in decorations and centerpieces and they set everything up beautifully! Adam and I had ideas that Leslie was able to bring to life and look better than imagined. The rest of the staff was friendly, helpful, and fantastic. The food was superb and Leslie made sure that Adam and I were actually able to sit down and eat (something I have heard is a luxury for most brides and grooms). The picturesque venue is perfect for indoor and outdoor. We chose The Oaks knowing that if it rained we would be happy no matter where the ceremony took place...I cannot tell you how happy I was with that decision. When it started raining a few hours before the ceremony, I did not feel one bit of stress. At The Oaks, they truly are amazing and talented at what they do and I never worried for a minute what it would look like that day or how the day would go. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

e hoped for anything more beautiful for my daughter! The wedding coordinator Leslie, and her assistant Kerry, are lovely people and so easy to work with. Leslie has a wealth of knowledge and experience . She made sure every detail was attended to and that everything went according to plan. Both Leslie and Kerry are extremely kind, thoughtful and helpful!They went above and beyond to make sure that my daughter had the wedding of her dreams. They genuinely shared in our joy and happiness. All of the staff at The Oaks are friendly, helpful and professional! The venue is visually stunning and speaks for itself. We loved the indoor/outdoor bar and the patio that overlooks the golf course. The patio has very comfortable stylish furniture and there are flowers everywhere! The gardens are stunning! The ballroom itself is unbelievably romantic, airy, spacious and charming. Our guests could not believe how beautiful it was! The garden ceremony was so intimate and so gorgeous with that stunning view of the golf course as a back drop. The food is delicious and there are many options so you can make sure to have the menu you desire. Chef Charlie is awesome and so personable! As if it could not have been any more magical, my daughter and her husband added fireworks to cap off their reception! Words cannot fully describe how lovely the fireworks were with the reflections in the pond below. I highly recommend The Grandview Ballroom at The Oaks! You simply have to check it out and see for yourself what a hidden gem it truly is! ~ Mary H Mother of the Bride

ok like a fairytale, and it did, thanks to Leslie! Not only did she and her crew decorate the reception hall perfectly and exceeded my expectations in that respect, but she met all of the vendors on our wedding day and organized each aspect of the wedding so that it went off without any complications. In addition to this, we felt supported during each part of the wedding; she gave us directions and tips for how to cut the cake, where to view the fireworks, and so much more! Throughout the entire day, I felt like I was in good hands and that Leslie cared immensely about our day being perfect. She made us feel like our wedding was not one out of hundreds that she has organized; we felt special. Overall, my husband and I would not have changed a thing. Everything was a dream, and everyone at the Oaks was helpful and kind. Our guests had tons of fun and raved about the entire experience. I am so unbelievably glad that we chose the Grandview Ballroom at The Oaks. Thanks, Leslie! We will miss working with you :)

ny problem that came up and made our wedding more beautiful than we thought it could be. The food was delicious and everything about the venue was wonderful. Guests loved having the patio and the indoor seating to spend time. The fireworks exceeded our expectations as well. We definitely got our money's worth. The wedding and reception were wonderful and it was a stress-free day because of Leslie and the wonderful staff at The Oaks.

r fireworks show is worth every penny definitely a great surprise for our guests. I highly recommend the Oaks to all engaged couples that I know it was by far the best choice.

d envisioned... her Dream Wedding! And if anyone was curious... the fireworks are definitely a must!! I am just sad that I can only give a 5 star review.... Leslie and her staff deserve a higher rating! The venue is so beautiful and elegant and the food was so delicious! I received so many compliments on the food! One of our guest is a chef at a high end restaurant and she said the presentation, temperature and taste of the food was all Excellent! As the Mother of the Bride speaking to other Mothers of the Bride... putting one of the most important days of your daughters life in the hands of Leslie, I promise you will be one of the smartest decisions you will make in the whole wedding process! Again Thank You Leslie, You ARE the BEST!!

ing for breathtaking photos, the food (oh my!) is delicious, and Leslie was truly amazing! You really get the whole package at The Oaks when you work with Leslie and the team. They have packages to pick from, making the planning process a breeze and they're responsive to any questions you have in the process. I can confidently say that when I came in for my wedding I didn't feel stressed- I knew I was in good hands. They took care of absolutely everything and exceeded every expectation I had. My husband and I are beyond grateful and consider ourselves to be very lucky to have had the opportunity to begin this chapter of our life together at The Oaks.

(catholic mass) but you wouldn't be able to tell with how smoothly things still went. The Oaks has the most beautiful ballroom that was decorated to perfection! Lastly, because we got married in the winter we did out first look photo shoot at the Oaks prior to our ceremony (so we could use the daylight). The Oaks kept the grounds (walkways) perfectly groomed (shoveled and clean from snow) which made for the most beautiful outdoor pictures out on the snow-covered golf course. Lastly our midnight firework show was perfection!! Best New Years Eve wedding we could have asked for!! Thank you Lauren & Oaks staff!!!

eeds and, most importantly, makes the day of run as smooth as can be. There were no hang ups. I always wanted fireworks and The Oaks and Leslie made my dream wedding come true. It was perfect! Thank you, thank you, thank you to both the venue and the amazing wedding planner. If you are considering The Oaks, do not hesitate! You will not be disappointed!

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ly say that this was even better than I could have imagined! The Oaks was beautifully decorated with a tasteful fall theme, there was plenty of room for dancing (with my guest count at 190), and all of the staff was helpful and friendly! Leslie and Lauren kept the night running smoothly and Leslie took care of every little detail! Every single guest is still talking about how much fun they had and how impressed they were with everything. The food was excellent, drinks were great, and I did not have to worry or stress over anything, just one quick email to Leslie and Lauren and it was answered quickly! We chose to do the fireworks which was a perfect added touch for our guests to enjoy and a great photo op for my husband and I! I cannot speak highly enough of the Grandview Ballroom at The Oaks and of Leslie Santiago! If you are looking for an elegant yet relaxed venue to have your dream wedding at, look no further!

e had a vendor, suggested by our coordinator Leslie Santiago, put on a fireworks display. Everyone went out onto the patio to watch the display and it added a very romantic, Disneylandish touch to the affair. Everyone loved it.

received about our wedding to Leslie. Leslie made sure to dot every "i" and cross every "t" to ensure a smooth ceremony and reception. From our very first meeting with Leslie, we knew we were in good hands- an experienced and knowledgeable coordinator, she was so helpful and willing to answer any and all of our questions leading up to the big day. A lot of our planning was done during the week, so I would send emails off to Leslie and always received a speedy reply back with helpful and honest feedback. Our ceremony was held outdoors at The Oaks overlooking the beautiful, perfectly manicured lawns. We were fortunate enough to have a comfortably sunny and warm September afternoon and the area was perfect for our group of about 115 people. My husband's family has a tradition of building and decorating an arch and Leslie was amazing for letting us bring the arch over prior to the wedding day and even offered to help keep flowers cool. Following our ceremony, cocktail hour was held both indoors and outdoors- the Oaks has beautiful and picturesque property, our wedding photos look like a fake background! It's so stunning and our guests were so pleased with the outdoor bar/patio! The interior of the Grandview Ballroom is everything I could have wanted. It's completely open and perfect for a reception of our size- we had a mixed number of round tables (people were seated very comfortably at up to 12 people per table!) and also has an indoor bar which contained excellent drink variety! The dance floor was also spacious and left plenty of room for our guests to celebrate :) It felt perfectly open and was so wonderful to see everyone in the room from our sweetheart table. Among every detail that makes The Oaks a perfect wedding venue, they offer a package (at a very reasonable price) for a fireworks display to wow your guests at the reception! Leslie helped do all the coordinating and suggested we keep it a secret to guests- which we did and are so thankful for, because everyone was completely blown away! I've never been to a wedding that had a fireworks display and we were so happy to be the first for many of our guests! It was so much fun to secretly hop into a golf cart (Leslie drove us down!) and head down to the green for a front row view- simply stunning, talk about a fairytale wedding!! My fiancé and I did our wedding ourselves and never could have pulled this off without the help and support of Leslie Santiago. Being newly engaged and starting your venue touring can be so overwhelming- we must have looked at 5 or 6 venues in New England, and we just kept coming back to the Oaks- it's beautiful in every season (we saw it for the first time covered in snow and ice and still fell in love) and also for Leslie who we knew would have our backs and take good care of us, which she certainly did. The entire staff for the evening was wonderful and kind to me and my fiancee, along with our families, doing everything they could to make us feel comfortable and ensure we were having the best day ever :) Make sure you take time to check out The Oaks as you begin your quest for the perfect wedding venue! Your mind will be made the second you step into Leslie's office! THANK YOU LESLIE!! :)

the grounds, the fireworks and the food. The experience I had with The Oaks was impeccable from start to finish, and that is because they have the most amazing wedding coordinator you could ask for. Leslie is professional, smart, caring and a perfectionist. From the first day I met her I knew we were in good hands. She helped us along every step of the way, took care of everything once we arrived, kept the wedding party in line and the wedding was executed flawlessly by her. I admire the work she does and I would recommend Leslie and this venue to anyone. Thank you for the most amazing wedding we could have asked for! Love, Jesse & Jessica

designed with clean lines and soft colors. Everything was classy and elegant without being overpriced or cheesy. Located right on the golf course, the ballroom was open with tons of natural light. Definitely not stuffy or outdated like most of the other venues I looked at. And to top it off, Leslie was absolutely amazing to work with. She's organized, knowledgeable and HELPFUL! She allowed me to design my ideal wedding while providing advice and guidance without being pushy or rude (as some other wedding coordinators I met were when asked how I could make my wedding unique and special). She's truly a professional at what she does. Everything ran according to plan down to the very last minute thanks to her. Without her, I don't know what I would have done. Not to mention, all the staff working the night of our wedding were also very professional and friendly. The food was spectacular & the outside was perfectly manicured (for an August/Summer wedding). I would highly recommend any bride searching for a wedding venue to go see Leslie at The Oaks! I promise you won't be disappointed! It was a night that I will never forget and I have Leslie to thank for being to patient and dependable throughout the entire planning process.

he terrific wedding planner! The attention Leslie gave us made us feel as though we were the only couple she had to work with! Leslie's passion for what she does truly shines, and her work ethic is clearly top-notch. We appreciated the friendly staff the day of our wedding. The Oaks will always be our number one recommendation! -Abby and Abram

p to wow your guests. Leslie, the wedding coordinator, was an absolute dream to work with! She is truly talented and passionate about what she does! From initial contact all the way through the wedding day, Leslie was professional, knowledgeable and went above and beyond for our special day.I thoroughly enjoyed working with her. Anytime I had a question or concern, Leslie was there to answer my questions and she was always patient and attentive. If you are looking for a breathtaking venue with an exceptional wedding coordinator, The Grandview Ballroom at The Oaks is the place for you! Thank you Leslie for putting our wedding together flawlessly. Very satisfied newlyweds, Valerie & Tyler Warburton July 31, 2015

ly gorgeous. There was a lovely private bridal suite for my girls and I which was so convenient. The one thing that really sealed the deal for us was the lady in charge, Leslie Santiago. Leslie was born for this job. She took care of everything, down to the last detail, and thought of things I forgot. Knowing that Leslie was coordinating everything for the reception made any worries we had about it melt away. She even got down on the floor at my reception to help me fix the bustle on my dress and made that stressful situation into a tiny hiccup so I could start enjoying the wedding reception. My fiancé and I were truly blessed by Leslie and everyone at The Oaks and would only recommend this venue to anyone looking for a beautiful reception. We can't thank you enough Leslie and everyone at The Oaks! -Dave and Hannah MacLean

he tasteful décor, room size and layout, outside views and the menu. The menu sampling experience months before the reception was excellent but not expected to be repeated when serving 200 guests. We were pleasantly surprised that the quality was as-good as the sampling. None of this happens without the right people. Your professional manner, knowledge of the business and ability to communicate that enthusiastically gave us the confidence and assurance that our needs would be well taken care of. You even took care of a last-minute request to arrange for a slide presentation without getting flustered or upset. We commend your staff too who were genuinely courteous, accommodating and friendly. We will happily recommend you to anyone we know looking for a reception venue. Sincerely, Ollie & Annie Sexton PS We loved witnessing Hannah’s delight throughout the process and thank you for your part in that.

to anyone and everyone. If you want a beautiful wedding with help from Leslie, a true friend now, the Oaks is a perfect place!, Thank you Leslie and all for a wedding that was perfect! Fulton and Lisa Mountain

oordinator at The Oaks. She is truly amazing and makes you feel like you are the only wedding she is doing. She has great insight and tips to make your day the most special day. The venue itself is great. The ballroom is a great space that makes the room not appear too large, although it could easily fit more than the 135 guests we had. We especially loved the fact that the bar was open on the inside and the outside, so that guests can mingle outside before dinner. Everything is decorated so beautifully attention to detail is apparent. The food is also so delicious! It was not easy to pick our food selections at our tasting, as everything was amazing! The bottom line...our guests loved everything about our wedding and the venue! And this was mainly due to Leslie and the hardworking staff at The Oaks. We couldn't thank them enough!

alking about how beautiful the venue was. The indoor/outdoor bar was important to us and the outdoor seating area. If people aren't much of a dancer they had an area to hang out in without just sitting at their table. Thank you for making our day so special and easy for us!

ll as patient. She always made herself available and put me at ease time and time again while I was planning the particulars. I definitely recommend this venue!

licious and was loved by all!! We searched for weeks for the perfect venue and I can not imagine choosing anywhere else for that special day. I planned my wedding from Florida and Leslie was very accommodating to let us make appointments to meet with her when we were home! She even let us take a chair, vase, and napkin home to test idea's out for my decorations! Leslie and her team made our day, they think of all the small things and so much comes with the venues wedding package! I HIGHLY recommend this venue for a wedding!! I hope that every bride and groom gets to have an amazing day like my husband and I had at our wedding day. -China and Adam

r ceremony and for wedding photos. I also loved the outdoor patio area for the cocktail hour and for people to hang out during the reception. The ballroom is absolutely beautiful and provides a perfect clean palette for any wedding. And Leslie was amazing to work with! She is so organized and was always available to answer any questions I had. She worked so hard to make our day super special.

any questions and we had many meetings before to make sure I was comfortable with everything that would be happening. The venue is absolutely gorgeous with the flowers, indoor outdoor bar, and beautiful interior. All of my guests raved about the venue and the food! Food is always an iffy part of weddings but there was not one complaint from my guests only rave reviews. Leslie thinks of everything and makes sure everything goes off without a hitch. My mom happened to forget my garter and without even thinking about it Leslie fashioned me one out of a ribbon! The Oaks is an amazing venue in every single way and you really can't go wrong choosing it as the place to have your big day!

She made sure everything was perfect and I felt so relaxed knowing she was there to help if any problems arose. During the rehearsal dinner I dropped off all of my supplies for my wedding. Never showed her what anything was or how to set it up. When I saw the venue my jaw dropped. She had arranged it perfectly! Better then I could have ever done on my own. Secondly, right after I walked down the aisle, it started to rain. She was on top of everything and every guest was inside or under the awning from the patio before it really let go. Thankfully it only lasted 5 minutes and Leslie and her team had everyone seated and the ceremony resumed within 5 minutes after it stopped. During the picture time, she had food set up for the wedding party and had two waiters grabbing us drinks, which was so wonderful. All the food (besides dessert) was provide by The Oaks and it was incredible. I had so many compliments from my guest saying that it was the best wedding food they ever had. We also opted to surprise our guest with some fire works and the show was 15 minutes long! It was amazing! Looking back on my wedding, there is not a thing I would change about it, and I know that Leslie and her team are a major part as to why I feel that way. I highly HIGHLy recommend this venue to anyone and everyone. The ballroom is so beautiful with many windows and hard wood floors. The decor of the ballroom is simply and elegant and can go with many different themes and color schemes which allow the the brides vision to really be able to show.

sure who could actually fulfill my needs. Leslie did more than that she was 110% on top of everything! Everyone in my party and also my quests complimented on her all night and also the next day. Even friends that were recently married could not believe how on top of everything she was. She decorated and also cleaned up as we finished out last song. Leslie would check in, but she was invisible all night. she was running around back and forth making sure everything was perfect and I can tell you it was. The oaks was absolutely gorgeous. hard wood floors beautiful landscaping and scenery, new paint and a homey warm rustic feeling. I would recommend any bride to be if you want a kick butt organized coordinator with a beautiful affordable venue the Oaks is your place. Thank you Leslie for making my wedding the best and smoothest wedding I have ever been too (I had 4 before mine). I owe it up to you for making this the best memory of my life. Amanda Ashford (wedding 8-2-14)