The Shepard Place

ntire venue staff was so pleasant and did their best to make it as easy and stress-free throughout the whole process!

anything she could do to help prep for our big day! The day ran smoothly because of The staff and let’s just say that this is a family business that really makes you feel like family! They are wonderfully accommodating and have endless knowledge on the inner workings of a wedding day. I’m so blessed to have found this amazing venue!

ily and everyone involved in making our day so special were incredibly helpful, professional, and ensured that our day was everything that we had ever dreamed of. I am so glad that we chose this amazing venue, and would recommend it to anyone searching for that beautiful country wedding! :)

ng the entire place looking beautiful and making sure you and your guests have the best time. From the day we toured the venue I knew this was the place I wanted to get married! Mark and Emily are so personable, they are amazing to work with. Any questions we had they answered as best as they could and they were super helpful with everything! They make sure you have everything you need & even helped us with ideas on setting up and photos! They broke my scale with a rating and I’ll recommend them to everyone I know!

ut you and stop at nothing to make sure your day is truly magical. Emily was a sweetheart through it all. Was always there to answer any questions, let me come over to make sure I had everything in order and really listened to my ideas. She was not just a vendor to me but a friend through the whole process. Mark is always there and ready to go which made the 24 hours before my wedding so much easier. I promise if you choose this place you will not be disappointed!

Place is absolutely gorgeous - I received so many compliments on the venue and how it looked! I can't rave enough about Emily, though. Whenever something went awry with wedding planning, Emily was there to help and offer advice. She was so incredibly accommodating towards myself, my bridal party, and my family and I couldn't be more thankful for her, her dad, and her beautiful venue!

after the wedding we knew this was the best decision for our daughter and son-in-law's wedding. They are a caring and loving family and want your wedding to be be your perfect wedding. The venue itself is so beautiful, from the lighting inside and the setting outside we could not have asked for a better place. I may have had some emotions as I was leaving Sunday morning once we were finished cleaning up. That is how wonderful it was working with the Geiser family. I truly cannot say enough. I tried to upload pictures of the wedding to share but was not able to.

out very early to give myself more time with vendors and less time stressing. Numerous emails/questions went unanswered until the Thursday before my wedding. I was told we would have a meeting roughly a month out to finalize everything and it happened the week before. Scheduling the call was hard because I would get texts at 8pm or 9pm asking if right then would be good to call. She asked monday night for a call but I was already asleep. When I responded Tuesday with times that worked she waited until Friday to respond and asked if Sunday worked so we got to half ass finalize plans a week before the wedding. This effected how my tables were arranged which made the table numbers wonky but we didn't get too see it until after the seating information was too late to fix. During this I was made to feel like it was my fault and I wasn't giving her and her staff enough time to plan (again booked in 21, got married in 23) I ignored all this because I understand wedding season gets busy and during my final walk through they tried to eliminate any stresses. The actual wedding night is where I have my biggest issue and where I advise everyone looking to be cautious when picking a vendor. The Shepard Place has a very pretty house which we're allowed to use for getting ready. I was under the impression (up to the Thursday before) that my getting ready stuff could stay in the house until we left the venue completely (in the contract it states 10:30am next day) Again this was not the case. I told the father that I had a reception outfit that I wanted to change into and I'd get everything out then. While getting photos taken before we even left for the ceremony Emily was moving everything to a pile and throwing away anything she deemed trash, this is when I feel her attitude started. Ceremony was offsite at a church and when we came back I was asked a few times when the girls were cleaning up from the morning. It was time for my outfit change so I brought 3 bridesmaids in to help clean and change. We got everything out and Emily locked the house, but my keys had gone missing. My girls asked to look for them in the house and Emily refused to let them back in. At one point my mom and day of person go ask to look in the house, mom even telling Emily exactly where to look. Emily lies to both of their faces and says keys were found stop asking to go in. Numerous people are looking for these keys (because they werent found when emily said) and asking to look inside. Emily is getting ruder and ruder to everyone asking. It isn't until the end of the night when my husband asks that she finally let's one of us look. She had been saying her and her staff were looking, that's why she wouldn't let wedding party look. When they walked to the house, she made a snide comment about how this would be the 5 or 6 person who looked inside. It took my mom less than 15 seconds (because they were right where she told Emily they were ALL NIGHT!) Emily just told my mom she hadn't gotten around to looking in that room yet...it was the bridal suite! So she told us she had been looking for them and never checked the room I was getting ready in. Her attitude ruined my night and many of the guests experience. I was also informed that the bartenders lied to guest about what beer was left. Guest were told everything was gone but one beer and when we went to pick up the alcohol we had 7+ cases of different beer.

ve what we need, answer questions, and give us direction when needed. The barn is beautiful, and you can see the pride they take as owners to provide a clean space for all events. Mark gave me a history of the barn my first visit, and it was so neat to hear the story of how the barn was transformed. It's truly one of the best run facilities I have ever had the pleasure to work at.

of so much stress. I am extra thankful for the amount of décor the venue already has and lets you use if you'd like. The staff was so helpful and responsive to all of our questions and concerns. It was such a beautiful and magical experience from start to finish. Thank you Shepard place :)

ing wouldn’t have been able to run so smoothly! Such a beautiful venue! I would redo it all again in the same place if I could!!!

h about how great this experience was! Do yourself a favor and schedule your appointment to view this beautiful venue asap, I’m sure you will be booking it that day.

made my daughter feel like a princess!!

contract, to the day of the wedding, they were there every step of the way. They have several props/back drops/ extra decorations they let us use (included in the standard price) and the barn is beautifully decorated already and does not require much. From one bride to another, you will not regret booking this venue. Our day wouldn’t have turned out as beautiful as it did if it wasn’t for this venue and the wonderful people that own it!

tress that could’ve come with the day. The venue and staff are everything we could’ve hoped for and more. We absolutely loved the rustic aesthetic and rural atmosphere. Our wedding day was beautiful and we couldn’t have done it without such an amazing venue.

er they can. Our son and DIL’s wedding & reception went off without a hitch, everything about the day was perfect!! We can’t recommend The Shepard Place highly enough! Our DIL and her family hosted a fabulous day of celebration!

little to no decorating, aside from the things we personally brought to give it the look we envisioned. Emily and her family are so thorough. From signing the contract to allowing us to come in and tour the venue whenever, she really made us feel like we weren’t just “another bride and groom”. The night of our wedding, Emily drove us around her property at midnight & had us take photos with twinkle lights, which was the perfect finish to the wedding. They even have so much extra decor & are willing to really take your ideas and help with whatever they can. It helped us out when our decor coordinator forgot half our decor the night before the wedding & Emily pulled out several of her own items and let us use them, which really helped us out. We had the venue Friday- Sunday. We got ready in the house in which the family resides and even just their own personal space is beautiful & well kept up. It gave it a homey feel. She even kept our groomsmen in check while the ladies were getting ready to make sure that every one was on the timeline that we set. From start to finish, our whole experience at the Shepard place was one I’ll never forget. The only regret I have is that I won’t be working with them again as a bride. I really loved them & the venue & how magical it made my wedding. 10/10 would recommend this venue.

lay out and let me see the venue a few times. They were not bothered with all of my questions and were more than willing to answer them. I wanted an outdoor ceremony and the staff helped ensure there was a handicap accessible aisle for my mom who is in a wheelchair. That meant a lot. Highly recommend.

one call to answer any questions we had. We visited the venue several times throughout the planning process. One of the many perks of this venue was that Emily had a TON of decorations that she allows brides to use free of charge. They do not nickel and dime you like a lot of other vendors. It's great since there was an indoor and outdoor option for the ceremony since we can never predict the weather. Unfortunately, my flower vendor did not deliver the flowers that we were promised and paid for. Emily and her mother went out of their way to go out and buy things out of their pocket hours before the wedding, so I would have the flowers that I was supposed to have. If you are looking for a stress-free day and a beautiful venue that has everything you need, you definitely should get married at The Shepard Place. You won't regret it!

the venue EVERYONE knew this was going to be the place for their wedding. The family that owns and runs this venue are the most AMAZING people I've ever dealt with! They made us feel comfortable from the moment we met. They are so professional and sincere in wanting to make your day something you'll never forget and they DEFINETELY delivered! I can't say enough great things about them and how much we appreciated everything they did for us. We couldn't have asked for a better wedding for our kids and we will forever be grateful for that❤

helpful in finding other vendors for food, makeup, entertainment, etc. I could not have planned my wedding/ gotten through the actual day without all of their help. I love this venue and those who work so hard running it! ❤

the venue for us thanks to the helpful staff here. Our day went perfectly and I can’t say enough good things about this family and this beautiful venue. I would recommend them over and over! Wish I could replay our big day all over again!

hout the rehearsal dinner and reception we were told how beautiful the venue was. And I can't say enough great things about the staff! Emily went above and beyond to make sure our wedding day vision came to life. She was so easy to work with and talk to and made sure there wasn't any detail unthought of! With so many moving parts in planning a wedding it was so comforting to know The Shepard Place was continually working in the background to make sure it all blended together! The scenery around the barn was just as amazing. With so many different spots to choose from, it looks like we traveled to multiple places in our photos! The location is just far enough away from Troy to not have lots of traffic driving by during our outdoor ceremony but it was still close enough to make last second errands and family traveling very convenient. The perfect location!! I would recommend The Shepard Place over and over again. They were the perfect venue for my husband and I as well as the perfect staff to work with when it came to planning a wedding!!

kind and friendly. When we were shopping around for venues, I felt like The Shepard Place was the only place that treated us like friends and not just customers. The pricing was very fair, and the owners were straightforward and honest with us about costs. The owners and staff were amazing as well. Emily has been awesome throughout this whole process, and she even went above and beyond to make things right when we had a vendor cancel on us at the last second- even though it was no fault of her own. She kept things running smoothly on wedding day, and I can’t speak highly enough of her. Marco and his family did a great job running the bar, and they were so much fun to be around! The venue itself is absolutely beautiful, and there is a great selection of decorations available to use at no additional cost. We received so many compliments about how beautiful everything was. The Shepard Place was the perfect venue for my wife and I, and once again we can’t recommend them enough!

ble! Ever since we signed our contract, they worked with us by answering emails, texts, and allowing us to come visit several times throughout the summer. We loved that they offered Friday rehearsal, Saturday until midnight, and pick up items and vehicles Sunday morning. They even have quite a bit of decor you may borrow. They were incredibly accommodating, and you won't find another venue that has so much to offer at their price point. The place is stunning. You can tell they put so many hours into maintaining their barn, lawn, gardens, and farm house. They allow you to choose your own vendors and provide bartenders. They do have a list of recommended vendors if you are having a hard time deciding! The week of the wedding we were in close contact, and by the day of the wedding they had everything perfect. Our wedding day was everything we wanted and more. Every one of our guests were amazed and even over a month later, we are still getting so many compliments about our wedding. If you choose this venue, please be respectful to their beautiful home that they allow you to get ready in and offer up kindness in return for all of the amazing things they will do for you! I promise you, you will not be disappointed!

ork at the venue go ABOVE and BEYOND to make you feel like it’s your day and no one else’s. From day one they are there to answer and questions. The amount of decorations they offer, set up (and cleanup) is a breeze. Please check this place out!!

d to make every single detail and the entire day run as smoothly as possible. They think of anything and everything to help accommodate just how you would like. They are truly one of a kind! Book them for your venue I promise you won’t be disappointed!

ce, I wanted to have the ceremony outside, but I kept my options open with a backup plan in the barn if I needed which was a huge plus. There were so many ways to customize the wedding with outdoor activities, a fire pit, arbor and flowers to decorate for the ceremony and reception, and a third floor loft. SO many wonderful photo ops for both my husband and I but also for the guests! The biggest thing that drew me to this venue were the owners. They were all so kind, helpful, and accommodating. By the end of the night, I felt like I was celebrating with my family too! If I were to do this all over again, I would do it with the Shepard Place again 100%. If you are a bride trying to decide between venues...BOOK THIS ONE ASAP!!

ful. They are helpful from beginning (starting with the daybwe looked at the venue) to the end of our day and truly did help make our day completely perfect!

erfect!! The Shepard Place owners go above and beyond to insure your wedding weekend is perfect for not only the Bride & Groom but for all the wedding guests. This treatment starts at the first conversation, continues to the viewing of the venue and goes until well after the wedding. They are there to answer any and all questions throughout the entire planning process making the entire experience stress free. I can’t say enough food things about The Shepard Place and family who owns it.

and during our big day. They have so many amazing antique pieces to incorporate in your wedding ceremony/reception. They have amazing outdoor ceremony locations as well as a perfect, separate level in the barn to hold the ceremony! Wouldn't have had my wedding any place else!!

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o make sure that your special day is as perfect as you've pictured it! They have so many decorations that they let their brides use and even a house to get ready in on your special day! The venue itself is beautiful and everything I could have hoped for! If you're looking for the perfect barn venue, this is it!!

m they are working with and made us feel right at home. The barn is stunning, and the house is a dream! We're so excited to have our special day at Shepard Place! 💕

how beautifully they handled everything. It is a perfect place for a country wedding!