The Smithville Inn

in. There is Kyle and Justine but they both respond on the same email so I never knew who I was talking to, numerous times I tried meeting them in person and they never were available and the one time we planned to meet after I got off work they actually left before I got there, no email to even apologize. I emailed the list of food and specifically which entree I wanted and the following email either Justine or Kyle ( again they never mentioned who I was actually talking to in the email) was asking questions that I actually already answered in the previous email as if they didn’t even take the time to read what I wrote. Very unprofessional and sloppy in my opinion. It’s very unfortunate because it is a nice place and the food was great.

made sure that the groom and I had enough at the cocktail hour and reception. So impressed and I felt it all came at a reasonable price for what we received.

ad everything perfect done for me exactly as i hoped, from the rehearsal and dinner, and the ceremony and reception. This place will always have a special place in our hearts, thank you thank you!!!

least had our cocktail hour outside (it was just one passing thunderstorm so cleared up in the middle of our ceremony). Kyle and Justine made everything run so smoothly. I received nothing but compliments from our guests. The food was AMAZING. They even boxed up some of our cocktail hour food in addition to our dinners for us which we enjoyed the next day. I was planning from 3 1/2 hours away. This was never an issue. Justine and Kyle answered my emails within 24 hours, and made sure to have an answer for all of my questions. They allowed me to be a stress free bride on my wedding day and that was the most amazing gift anyone could have given us.

ocess went smoothly. Leading up to our big day, any question we had, they answered and any ideas we needed help with, they helped with. At the rehearsal the night before, Kyle eased all my nervous jitters. He totally has a way of doing that. When I walked into the banquet room before the wedding started I could not believe what my eyes saw. It was better than I imagined. Every detail was perfect. They took the time and went above and beyond to make our vision a reality. Throughout the day Kyle and Justine got us anything and everything we needed. They even took care of my family that arrived early. Our wedding day, ceremony through the after party was a dream come true. The team at The Smithville Inn is AMAZING! We have received countless comments about how great the planners and staff were and I am sure they won't stop for a long time. Thank you forever :)

rom start to finish. They made the planning process so easy and the end product was perfect. We opted to have a plated dinner and the food was delicious. Our guests continue to rave about every course they consumed. Many of our out of town guests fell in love with Smithville and are planning to make a weekend visit in the future. If I could give 10 stars, I absolutely would. I highly recommend The Smithville Inn.

was delicious) . The venue was beautiful and everyone who came said it was absolutely stunning. thank you for a wonderful day

ails. The staff was extremely pleasant. They decorated exactly how I requested and the whole night was amazing! Thank you for making my wedding perfect

s before the wedding. Thank you Smithville Inn for making my wedding an experience that my husband my guests and myself will never forget!

llow ups to see Kyle and Justine. Kyle and Justine made sure we were organized and ready for our event. We couldn’t have thrown such a perfect wedding without their help. The waitstaff were friendly and made sure our 140 guests were full and never thirsty. We are so happy to have gotten married at the Smithville Inn so we can go back to this special place for anniversaries. We would recommend anyone to get married there. It was an amazing experience and the staff were second to none.

, without being a barn, something romantic, without being gaudy, and something simple, without being boring. My fiancée and I looked at only one venue (The Smithville Inn) and knew it was the place for us. It was unique and beautiful. We met with Kyle (who even came in early, just to accommodate our schedule!). He answered all of our questions and made the decision to book the venue an easy one! Along the way, Kyle and Justine were available to answer any questions, offer advice, and make us feel comfortable and confident that our wedding day would be everything we dreamed of. The day of our wedding went off without a hitch. We can honestly say that we have zero complaints! Everything was exactly as we had asked for/envisioned. Our wedding guests all commented on how it was one of the best weddings they had ever been to. We didn’t have to worry about a thing, thanks to Kyle, Justine, and their team’s professionalism, positive attitude, and go with the flow personalities. We can’t thank them enough for all they did!

a good outdoor and back up indoor ceremony plan. Both the outside patio and indoor fireplace room are gorgeous ceremony options. Smithville Inn also had amazing suggested vendors that were located within the small town. Everything was walking distance to the venue – photo (Jonathon Peter Photography), florist (Pocket Full of Posies Florist), hair and make-up (Sublime Hair Boutique), hotel rooms (The Colonial Inn), and rehearsal dinner & after party celebration (Fred & Ethel’s Lantern Light Tavern). It was so nice to park your car for the weekend and not have to worry about driving anywhere! Kyle & Justine, the banquet managers are incredible! Their customer service is top-notch! They responded to every phone call and email so quickly, which made the planning process so much easier! Even our set up/take-down of the decorations was so smooth. You literally drop your boxes off and they will set up everything exactly how you want it and pack it up for you to pick up the morning after the wedding! Kyle and Justine were also the day of coordinators, making sure all our vendors were good and everything ran smoothly. They took care of every single detail for us! I couldn’t be more grateful for these guys!!!! The food at Smithville was AMAZING!! Our guests could not stop talking about it! The prime rib was huge and the shrimp and scallops were incredible! Smithville Inn gave me the wedding of my dreams! I would definitely recommend them, you will not be disappointed!!!!!

ten with numerous questions and they made great suggestions when we needed. The day of the wedding went off without a hitch. However, we were comfortable in the confidence we had that Smithville would be ready whatever situation may have arose. The food is excellent and the town is full of charm. We look forward to revisiting over the years.

hubby when we had his brother fly in from Germany and surprise him at the rehearsal dinner! Food was amazing and everyone raves about how much fun and how wonderful everything was! Will b

terally every detail. As the months went on, I found myself emailing almost every day like a nut job and they always answered quickly. When I brought it everything to be decorated Kyle knew my vision immediately and I couldn't believe how amazing everything looked. He knew exactly what style I was going for and had no problem changing things on the fly. Our rehearsal was quick and easy and his calm, happy demeanor made me relaxed. My mom and bridesmaid loved him and he directed everyone so well. Everyone at the dinner service was outstanding as well, they were lovely and kept communication with me throughout the night. They were so sweet. Oh, also, Justine was such a trooper making sure the whole night went smoothly and helped bustle my dress which took 20 minutes lol. And the food was INSANELY good, oh my god we still talk about it. Just outstanding, honestly I want everyone to get married here because of how perfect everything was. Thank you thank you thank you!!!!!

ndows. So much better than the typical country club wedding! This place has history and character. The food is sooo good and the staff is so helpful and nice. They really take care of you. So much is included in their wedding package too! They really don’t nickel and dime you like other venues we looked at. They include a beautiful and delicious wedding cake from the bakeworks in northfield also. We knew nothing about weddings when we first met with Kyle, one of our wedding planners there, but in only a short time I was certain that our wedding would be great and all our needs and wants met. As we got closer to the big day we worked a lot with Justine, wedding planner extraordinaire! She led our rehearsal, made sure all our decor was set up perfectly, and kept the day running incredibly smooth. I can’t say enough good things about Justine and the Smithville Inn. We had an amazing day and the memories will be with us forever!

lle Village in general is a super fun backdrop for pictures. The staff at Smithville Inn is INCREDIBLE; Kyle and Justine were very organized, friendly, and willing to do anything to make our day a dream come true (leading up to AND during our big day). The serving staff is just as wonderful. I wish I could relive our wedding day over and over at Smithville Inn. Thank you all!!!

t out of the park! He was there always checking on me to make sure I was good and didn't need anything. He made sure everything went smoothly and went above and beyond for us. The place was absolutely beautiful and everything we wanted. Our guests rave (still) about how amazing the food was and how beautiful the grounds were. We love The Smithville Inn and having our wedding there was pure perfection !! We'd give them 10 stars if it was allowed !

pictures. The food is fantastic and Kyle did a great job making everything run smoothly.

ceremony, cocktail hour and grand ballroom were gorgeous. All of the staff and servers catered to us and our guests the entire night and guests are still raving about the food! Smithville Inn has been one of our favorite places to go for lunch/dinner and brunch. I would highly recommend this venue for any special occasion you are having. The planners and staff were highly professional, accommodating, responded back in a timely manner and couldn't be more friendly. Our wedding was hands down the best day of our lives and Smithville Inn played a HUGE part in that. It was not only memorable for us, but for our guests as well. We cannot thank Smithville Inn enough. We love you guys!

e service impeccable. The event space is beautiful and offers flexibility from the traditional. We had a wonderful wedding here and would recommend it to anyone.

de everything just so easy! It also helped that the venue is absolutely gorgeous! My guests said it was a venue like no other, as it was so rustic and romantic. I highly recommend this place for a rustic wedding!!

ined for our wedding day. Kyle and Ashley in the Banquet Department were absolutely amazing. I told Kyle at the rehearsal about the decorations I brought with me and where i would like them etc. He wrote nothing down and the next day I came in and everything was set up perfectly. They also let my groomsmen ride on mini firetrucks into the reception, which they were very excited about! They made us feel like the most special people in the world and they go above and beyond to make sure everything is perfect. We are so happy we chose this venue not only for the space, but for the staff. They deserve to be recognized. THANK YOU SMITHVILLE INN!

all! Everyone there treats you like family. Best day of our lives, and we can not thank Smithville enough !!

ther was great to plan with! Always available to answer any questions. Wait staff during the reception were on it. Everytime i sat down, the waitress came and asked what i wanted to drink! Prime rib and crab Cakes were excellent. I have to mention the food again. The decoration and display of everthing i handed over to them the night before was flawless! I love all the windows. Beautiful, comfortable setting. No problems. I would reccomend this venue to everyone! Thanks so much for the best party ever!

and Heather's help. They were fantastic to work with. I would highly reckons them for anything- weddings, showers, parties, etc. cows couldn't have asked for a better day!

have paper work on you" two minutes later "we did call you and you said you didn't want the date" Please don't insult my intelligence or anyone else's for that matter. They were completely unapologetic in the matter. My criticisms were called inappropriate by the head wedding planner. Pretty sure the first job of a wedding planner is to secure paperwork on her clients. Don't believe me check Yelp I put a screenshot of the conversation with the head wedding planner. Don't give this business your money go elsewhere they shouldn't be in the wedding business. I was a frequent visitor of smithville since I was a child, this was my dream venue. But honestly, it's gone down hill. Locals have even said the inn has gone south. Please I implore you not to waste your time or money here. Unless you want to be stressed out by incompetent staff on your wedding day.

nue itself is amazing. It is the perfect rustic and shabby chic venue. The shops at The Smithville Inn add a charming element for your guests. The outdoor ceremony area is absolutely beautiful no matter what time of year. The reception room is rustic, warm and charming. I wanted to avoid a country club look and this venue was absolutely perfect. I really don't even know where to start in writing this review because everything was so incredibly perfect, so I supposed I will start with our wedding coordinator, Heather Cramer. Heather is seriously the BEST. She answered every phone call, e-mail and message in a timely manner {and believe me, there were a TON of those}. She went above and beyond to make sure that our entire planning process and wedding day went off without a hitch. She was tremendously accommodating and catered to all of our wants and needs no matter how big or small. We dropped off an obscene amount of decorations the day before and every single detail was absolutely perfect. I realize I’ve used the word perfect a lot, but there really is no other word to describe our wedding day. I cannot speak highly enough of Heather and her staff. We got married the weekend of the hurricane. We originally planned to have our ceremony and cocktail hour outside but the weather had other plans. Heather assured me that everything would work out, and boy was she right! It was PERFECT. AMAZING. SENSATIONAL. The ceremony was moved indoors and the room looked absolutely stunning. After the ceremony, our guests were moved out toward the bar area and they turned the ceremony room over into the cocktail hour in minutes. Literally minutes. I was honestly blown away at how smooth the entire process went. If you are a bride who stresses over the idea of it possibly raining, this venue is for you. The food. The food was incredible. My guests are STILL raving about the food. Often times when venues are cooking in bulk, the food tends to suffer, but all of the dishes for the cocktail hour and ceremony were absolutely delicious. Not only was the food delicious, there was plenty of it. The variety that The Smithville Inn offers cannot be matched. I really cannot say enough about this venue and all of the employees who made our day so incredibly special. I HIGHLY recommend this venue. If I could go back, there is not a thing that I would change. Even with the wind and the rain, our wedding day was absolutely perfect and I have Heather and her staff at The Smithville Inn to thank for making our wedding day so amazing.

set up exactly how we would have wished, with no surprises or problems. One of the owners was on site as well and was very nice and helpful. I would recommend this venue to anyone. The food was also fantastic, including the cocktail hour and reception.

friendly and helpful. All of our guests had the time of their lives (as did we) and the space was gorgeous - which made for great photos! I would recommend the Smithville Inn to anyone looking to plan their wedding!

ed about everything from the food to the service. Heather Cramer is the wedding planner at Smithville Inn and I can't say enough good things about her. She is so professional and organized all while being approachable and accomodating. I could have never planned my wedding without her!! I am so happy I chose Smithville Inn as my venue and can't wait to go back and visit!

nge. Everything went smooth from our planning, the food, lodging and Heather at the Inn was with us every step of the way. I would recommend this venue highly to any future couples!

een. Smithville is beyond your typical ballroom with carpets and a cut out wood dance floor, it's a vintage magical romantic setting that just cannot be compared. I can't even explain how effortless planning a wedding with heather and her team at the smithville in was for me. I would do it all again and again. Me and my husband now have the most beautiful memories and cannot wait to visit back and relive it forever.

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ecorated exactly how we envisioned. Heather took care of everything and it was a huge success!! We had the most amazing day and the Smithville Inn truly made it special! I would HIGHLY recommend this venue to other brides and grooms!

heart beat. The Staff here from the coordinators, bartender, and waiters and waitresses were awesome. Friendliest staff and so much fun. They truly made you and the guests feel super important. Everyone at the wedding raved about how easy going the whole night went, how well timed everything was and how attentive the staff was and friendly, they said that everyone there looked like they were happy to help! We had an incident where our groomsmen passed out during the ceremony and they were helpful to that situation even though it was a first for them. I wish I had gotten names of the staff working. The woman working our table never let me have a dry mouth! she was so sweet. Another woman helped make a bed for my three year old son who fell asleep during the reception. Just all around great service and a memorable night.

needed and Smithville was perfect. We were SO impressed with Heather, their wedding coordinator. She was always extremely friendly, organized, flexible and helpful. She answered all of my crazy emails in a timely manner and is clearly on top of her game. We absolutely loved working with her! Our wedding day was perfect and I knew we had nothing to worry about. The food was excellent - we received so many compliments. The staff was wonderful. Literally, everything about this venue is perfect. We would absolutely recommend it to anyone. Thanks for everything, Heather!

to get married at Smithville Inn. From its rustic setting, friendly staff, beautiful grounds both inside and out, gorgeous gardens, and delicious food this venue is truly unique and worth every penny! Heather was awesome!!! She always kept in touch with us, helped us with any questions along the way and pretty much gave us the freedom to have the most beautiful and unforgettable day of our lives. We had both our ceremony (outside in the BEAUTIFUL garden) cocktail hour and reception here. The staffs attention to detail made me feel like I had no worry in world that day. If you decide to have your wedding or special event at The Smithville Inn you will not be disappointed one bit! Go for a tour today and you will fall in love!!!! <3

uess you know you married the right person plus picked the right venue when everything turns out fine. Heather was very gentle with me having to be inside because of the rain but she always remained positive. Not only that but she pleasantly answered any questions I had, that day or during the whole process. I never felt like I was bothering her! Service was outstanding as was the food. We heard rave reviews (I mean of course we loved the food) and I found out later that one of the servers gave our ring bearer some ice cream to keep him occupied and the bartender kept giving my moh extra cherries in her drink! They went above and beyond. They catered to special requests (an anniversary cake for our cousins) and they even collected all of our flowers, decor, etc. at the end of the night so I didn't have to worry about it and we could pick it up the next day, which not every place does. Another perk, if this helps, is you can save a lot on decor costs because the space is so beautiful itself. We had flowers but you don't need a ton and we went pretty minimal on other details. I really don't think we could have picked a better place for us. I would highly recommend it and you know that, worst case scenario if you are stuck inside during a storm, it will be just as beautiful and magical as you had in your head the whole time!

a smaller budget, as it included the cake & ceremony (since we opted to have the ceremony at the inn). Let me be clear -- this is easily the best wedding food you'll find. Not sure? Eat at Smithville for dinner, since it's of the same quality. We had a few hitches in the early stages of planning that were initially frustrating, but Heather Cramer was unbelievably helpful and went above and beyond to make our event flawless. The property is gorgeous -- the main room barely requires any decor at all, as it's beautiful already! Not only were we thrilled with our wedding, but our guests were too. I can't even begin to explain how wonderful the food is!

verything was so well put together and the food was delicious! They really know what they are doing over at the Inn. We were very pleased and all of our guests loved the venue.

service, the venue itself all night long. Heather and Gina were more than accommodating and were extremely helpful throughout the whole process. Any time I had a question, no matter how small, Heather was so prompt in returning my emails. I felt at ease that my day was going to be nothing short of amazing....and that it was! Not only was the weather absolutely perfect, but that court yard was like something out of a fairy tale. They factor the ceremony to be 30 minutes. Our ceremony was only 15 minutes and our guests were able to go into the cocktail hour 15 minutes early. Awesome! The food was delicious! Guests were coming up to us all night telling us that they thought the food was amazing....which made us feel even more wonderful than we already felt. To hear that everyone at the wedding had an amazing time, meant that we picked the perfect venue for our special day. I recommend the Smithville Inn to EVERYONE that is getting married. If you want a flawless wedding and a wedding done right, the Smithville Inn will make sure that all of your wishes will come true. Also, stay at the Colonial Inn for your wedding. It is super clean, convenient, quaint, and just perfect for the wedding weekend. I highly recommend it!!

able to stay at the local B&B (Colonial Inn) which is within walking distance of the venue...such a great place to stay and make a fun weekend out of it. We were all able to take advantage of the many shops and things to do right there in the historic town of Smithville. Heather and Tony at Smithville Inn were a pleasure to work with throughout the entire planning process....even down to the morning after the wedding! Each time we stopped in for a meeting with Heather, Tony always came over to greet us with a huge smile on his face! We would often take advantage of the restaurant and order a cup or bowl of the Crab Bisque and sit at the bar in their tavern...Hank, the best bar tender there, always made us our favorite cocktail (Old Fashioned). This became a tradition of ours throughout the planning process. It meant a lot to us to get married outside...it rained the night before, the morning of and throughout the earlier portion of the day on our wedding day. Smithville Inn had both the outside area set up for our ceremony and the inside area set up just in case. The rain stopped just in time to get some beautiful pictures outside/throughout the Historic Smithville area and we were able to have our ceremony and cocktail hour outside. Tony even said to me the morning after that he knew how much it meant to us to have our ceremony outside and he wanted to do whatever he could to make that happen for us! Ourselves, family and friends all had an amazing time! The food and drinks were delicious and plentiful! The bakery they use (Bake Works) also allowed us to think out of the box a bit with out cake...instead of a three tiered cake, they allowed us to break apart the tiers and we had a beautiful cake table set up with various cakes....which by the way were one of the best tasting wedding cakes we and our family and friends have ever had!!! The staff was more than accommodating! The venue itself is such a beautiful and historical setting...minimal extra décor is needed other than to personalize it a bit. We highly recommend Smithville Inn...as a wedding venue, a restaurant, and bar/tavern.

all the arrangements for your wedding so easy. They are laid back but know exactly what they are doing and are very professional. Emails with various questions were always answered promptly and accurately. By the time we got to our wedding day I knew I didn't need to worry about a thing. The day of the wedding was perfect - everything came together so beautifully. It was great to see all those little "pieces" that you spend time thinking about and planning in one place exactly how you envisioned them. Heather was great to have getting everyone lined up for the ceremony. Gina was ready to help with whatever we needed. Bartenders, servers and all the event staff were ready to help at the drop of a hat. Food, drinks, etc... were all GREAT. Food was served hot and fresh - not something you find at every wedding. You really get a lot for your money at this venue. Everything except your entertainment and photographer is included and you can't beat the prices. We are hearing great feedback from all our family and friends about the Smithville Inn and we couldnt agree with everyone more - this was the perfect venue for our wedding!! We will be back for events in the future.

remony done in the outdoor garden area before the rains came - but it didn't ruin our day the interior was decorated nicely in an autumn theme we were able to take pictures inside....My out of town family want to return to the village as a day trip and have dinner at the Inn again.

She had alot of great ideas and worked with us to make our whole vision come together. She worked with all of our vendors so the cake, band, and flowers were all arranged perfectly when I walked into the reception room. Heather is always easy to reach by phone or email. Oh and the food is amazing!

in that it was THE place! I have to say it was better than I ever could've imagined!! The reception room was set up exactly how I pictured in my head! We had forgot a few things that were supposed to be brought the day before and Heather was so understanding! I will say I was a little worried about the food since we requested a second tasting. Don't even worry about that!! The food was great and everyone was raving about cocktail hour. Heather really went above and beyond. We chose a spiked Arnold Palmer as our signature drink and she went as far as sweetening their unsweetened ice tea to make it happen! The courtyard and village are beautiful! We had reserved rooms at The Barn and The Colonial Inn so all guests could walk to their rooms. Fred and Ethel's was the perfect place for an after party. We used their bakery for our cake and it was amazing (that is coming from someone who has high cake standards)! We also used one of their recommended DJs, and he kept the party going all night. Have your wedding here, you won't be disappointed!!

nd at easy. The staff at the Smithville Inn was awesome!!! The bartenders were quick and made all the drinks perfectly. The Head waitress was extremely attentive to me and my husband. She made sure that our drinks were always full and that we had warm food on our plates. At the end of the night, She packed up and organized all our stuff (flowers, topper cake, toasting glasses, serving set, mirrors etc.). She put everything on a cart and put it aside so we could get it all the next day. The whole wedding experience will Smithville Inn was perfect. I would recommend this venue to everyone I know.

en during cocktail hour was my favorite. The dinner was good, the only issue I had was that the vegetarian meal we had at our tasting was not the same as the meal that was served at the actual reception. The pasts dish replacement was not as nice as the original dish. The set up was done just the way I asked, the tables looked perfect. The head server was fantastic and kept coming over to us throughout the night to make sure we had drinks and everything we needed. Overall, the Inn did everything they could to make the night enjoyable for all of our guests and for ourselves!

we loved the wall of windows that reflected the candlelight... It was So romantic! The staff is so friendly and accommodating - and they know exactly how things should flow that planning everything was a breeze! We like to go back often and have dinner - and we always have to order the shrimp app we had during the cocktail hour!! So good!!!

e we were having a great time. The food is also delicious! Our guests still tell us that it was one of the best weddings that they have ever been to. Between the dinner, dancing and beautiful atmosphere we had the perfect day! I highly recommend this venue to any future brides.

I pictured! I would highly recommend The Smithville Inn for any size wedding.

ey, effort or decor in since it was just a rehearsal dinner but they made the room look gorgeous with candles, centerpieces and even fresh flowers on the buffet. My only complaint (very minor) was that things seemed to be a bit behind schedule...they were finishing set up in the room when we arrived and dinner service was a little behind. Overall a great experience. The room (overlooking the pond) and venue are beautiful.

beautiful. We had an outdoor ceremony, right on the lake. Our cocktail hour was also held outside, and the reception was indoors. We had 105 ppl, the food was amazing, the staff was great, they were very reasonable & accommodating. Heather was more than helpful from start to finish. She really cared about what we wanted and worked hard to make sure everything was perfect. All of our guests said it was the best wedding they have ever been to & they just loved the adorable, one of a kind, little town of Smithville! Most everyone stayed right in the village, which made it super easy and fun for everyone! I highly recommend having your wedding here!!! There were so many awesome places to take pictures in the village. We had the perfect wedding !! Thanks Heather!! Xo

ed us through everything (& believe me I had alot of questions!!). The night was magical!! All of our guests felt like guests of honor. The food was hot and the drinks cold!! Every detail was accomplished to the smallest details and Heather and her staff went above and beyond. If anyone is looking for a romantic and beautiful setting they must trust Heather and the Smithville Inn to make it happen!! Thank you to all of the Smithville Inn staff!! You all made our day perfect!!

ate. While seeking a venue for my own wedding, we wanted something unique (without the tacky décor and generic ambience). The Smithville Inn was the perfect place for us to pull off our vintage/rustic/country theme. The back patio on the lake was gorgeous, but we had a rainy wedding day. Fortunately, the staff was tremendously prompt to move the ceremony inside. Honestly, the indoor ceremony space was surprisingly picturesque with the windows overlooking the garden and the cozy fireplace lit with candles. I am a very fastidious person when it comes to event planning, but there were very few items that did not exceed my expectations on our special day. We are so grateful to have had such a fantastic venue and team to work with at the Smithville Inn. PJ (& Laura)

though another reason we liked this venue is that the room they offer in case of rain, is also quite charming). The great bay room where we had the reception was beautiful-- surrounded by windows, watching the sun go down, all of our guests commented on how wonderful it was! The town itself is also nice for guests to visit :) The staff is also excelled and Heather, the event coordinator is EXCELLENT. She was very genuine and patient with all of our questions and concerns. We will definitely be going back just to visit! I loved everything about this venue and would recommend it to anyone and everyone!

mithville itself is quaint and beautiful, so we knew our guests would enjoy exploring it before the ceremony. The event coordinator, Heather, was very helpful leading up to the day and answered all of our questions promptly. On the day of the wedding, everything was beautiful and went flawlessly! Heather's assistant helped us all day and Heather walked through frequently to make sure everything was going smoothly. The waitstaff was very attentive towards me - making sure I had a drink at all times, encouraging me to actually eat, etc. which is very helpful as a bride since you have a million things to keep track of. We had compliments from our guests all day about the deliciousness of the food and niceness of the venue. All in all, the day was beautiful in every way and I have only positive things to say about The Smithville Inn and its staff. They will work to help make your day as perfect and stress-free as possible!

ly. heather was completely absent and had no integrity throughout the entire process leading up to our wedding- she ignored us and missed appointments and was barely present the night of our wedding...just present enough to make my husband's grandparents, who have some mobility issues, walk around the entire building to get to the back where our private ceremony was, telling them that nobody could walk through the reception room without talking to me or my husband. ali went out of her way to answer calls, emails and always got back to me in a timely manner. she knew we were on a budget and even saved some flowers for me from the night before to put on tables during our cocktail hour. to me, that is what customer service is...going that extra mile. thank you, ali. i appreciate everything that you did to make our night a success.

eception I could not have been more satisfied with my big day. Heather & Ally were wonderful & so accomodating - I was always easily able to get in touch with them to address issues. The venue itself is amazing - beautiful & rustic, a perfect setting for an intimate affair. My husband & I have received numerous compliments about the food during both the cocktail hour & reception as well as the service. The most popular compliment - "The filet was like BUTTER; just absolutely cooked perfectly!" I would definetly recommend the Smithville Inn to any South Jersey bride looking for a unique, intimate setting.

to face meeting. Heather was good at reminding us of certain things, & decisions, we didn't really know what we were doing & at times we thought she was too relaxed, but it worked out perfectly, so trust her she knows what she's doing. When time came closer to the day she walked through everything w/ us that we needed for the day of, in great detail. We got married Octoberfest weekend & were planning to stay at the Colonial Inn there, about a year before the big day Heather found out we hadn't reserved our rooms, & some rooms were booked. She called us right away and made sure we blocked out the rooms we needed ASAP. She saved us a great deal of anguish as it booked up quickly b/c of the festivities. Heather was accommodating in substituting out one of the imports with my favorite beer at no additional costs. Don't be afraid to ask about changing something - they were willing to accommodate anyway they could our preferences. The weekend of we worked with Heather and her assistant Ally - and everything went very smooth. Rehearsal was great - Heather & Ally were great in taking control of our large group & going over everything with us. The day of, Heather & Ally were always around. I needed someone to cut my dress (it had ripped a little on the bottom), Heather was right away with scissors. Ally was always coming up to me and my hubby and making sure we were okay, that we had a drink in our hand. She always made sure I had my Guinness! She had a waiter bring some food to the bridal suite for me and my hubby when she realized I hadn't been eaten much during cocktail hour. The service was just fantastic. I have had several of my guests tell me what excellent service they had and how polite the wait staff was. We never hard a dish fall the whole evening, I barely noticed the wait staff either - They were so good and quick at bringing out food and clearing dishes. The food was excellent too. Smithville set up our center pieces, table escort cards, ceremony stuff, our guest sign in tree, baskets for the bathrooms. They did it all perfectly and we picked up everything from them the next morning. We asked if we could decorate the arbor for the ceremony, & they let us do that as well. Our shuttle ran late, Heather held up the ceremony The change from ceremony to cocktail hour (in the garden patio) was flawless. Within moments, table & chairs were out and our guests were getting food & drinks. The area for reception is plenty big, and although the dance floor was packed all night, we had room to shake and move (over 100 guests). The reception is cut off from the rest of the restaurant, even the bathrooms our guests use, so your party is really a private affair. Especially since everyone enters/exits from the side of the Inn. I am not a fan of those places who do several events/weddings at a time. This was very intimate, personal, unique, homey and beautiful. We were permitted to take pics anywhere on the grounds, although the festival did affect that, we made the most of it. We felt like King and Queen of Smithville, everyone at the Smithville Inn treated us like royalty that weekend. I think staying at Colonial Inn helped enhance our experience too.

end this place and for the price? Perfect.

e service was outstanding. The food was superb and although we missed the cocktail hour due to taking pictures people raved about it. We were blessed with a perfect fall day so the pictures and ceremony were outstanding - a nice added feature we had was a Harp Player. Our pictures are priceless and the fact that the guests can stay in the Village was awesome. This in a way was a destination wedding without the flight. We had a cupcake tower instead of cake which everyone loved and we revolved around the fall theme. We cant wait to celebrate our 1 year anniversary here in a few weeks and look forward to seeing Heather. They are very accomodating and the price is worth what you get. Heather paid attention to every single detail and they even made accomodations to hold some things as we went down to AC with our family. I can't say enough about the ambiance and the CARE that the staff gives you. If you want an amazing wedding that people will talk about for years to come have your wedding at Smithville INN - your not just a client you become family. Thanks again to Heather and her staff - they made our day like a fairy tale come true.

nd kind. The food was fabulous! All of our guests have been raving about the atmosphere, the ambiance, the food, the staff...we couldn't be happier!!!

he Smithville Inn that we knew we'd found our spot (don't get me wrong, we were still torn between Smithville and one other place, but we decided to pull the trigger on Smithville--and we are SO glad we did). Nestled within the historic town of Smithville (about 10 minutes from AC and an hour from Philly, where we live) the Inn used to be an old stagecoach stop (the one room is still very much functioning too!). As the years progressed, more was added on and it eventually became a delightfully quaint restaurant (though it isn't as if you'll see a restaurant patron the whole time during your event, it's completely in a different area of the space). The actual town of Smithville has a "kid friendly" side (which we didn't use much) and an adult side (think: winery, record store, lingerie shop, antique stores) so there was stuff for our guests to do once they arrived and before the ceremony started. The venue really could not be more comfortable and beautiful. Heather, our wedding planner, was with us the whole time and always got back to our NUMEROUS questions within a day or so (who the heck knows what they are doing when they get married? I sure didn't!) All of her recommendations for florists, bakeries, etc, were spot on (definitely go to Pocket full of Posies and Bakeworks, they are just as great to work with and their services are top notch). I got so many compliments on the ceremony site (Heather even had a new gate and pergola put in weeks before our ceremony which really made the photos pop). Another thing I'm still hearing about is the FOOD. Ohmygod THE FOOD was a huge hit. Honestly, considering the location, ambiance, and staff, I didn't expect that the food would be that good (and was willing to take the hit) but it does not disappoint. It was even better at the actual event than at the tasting too. For the price of the plate, you also get tons of passed appetizers, cold stations and a chef station at cocktail hour. Not to mention AMAZING soups/salads and out-of-this world entrees (get the Filet, it does not disappoint and is worth the few extra dollars). The bar was full stocked with whatever we wanted--no questions--and the bartenders and staff were beyond helpful and attentive. Honestly, book this place now. The price was at least 30$ cheaper per head than anywhere else we looked and we got so much more (and the quality is not comprised whatsoever). Book your wedding here before the prices go way up--because they will. The Smithville Inn and their staff are a real gem. I feel like tearing up just writing this review and I'm not a crier at all. Just go visit. Meet with Heather, feel relaxed and enjoy the ride. There are too many decisions and things to do when you plan your wedding that can stress you out. Don't let your venue choice be one of them. It's a no brainer really. If you want the stylemepretty.com or DIY vibe without all the WORK, pick the Smithville. It's a magazine spread waiting to happen. Much love to the Smithville folks. We'll be back year after year for anniversary dinners I'm sure (and will one day hopefully bring our future kids and check out that kiddie side of the town!)

lf has so many awesome photo opportunities. I heard lots of compliments on the food, though I did not eat a lot of it myself unfortunately! Our bartender Jose was great! Everyone loved him : ) The price of the Smithville Inn was actually one of the more reasonable in the shore area that I found but I know for sure that it has gone up $4pp since I booked last Oct : ( My parents were pretty disappointed about cocktail hour. They were busy trying to mingle with our guests and never got to have any of the hors d'oeuvres! It would have been nice if the servers made sure the parents of the bride and groom got to experience the hors d'oeuvres without having to go and seek out the servers. Sadly, our "signature cocktail" that we requested was never served and I didn't even think about it at the time. I realized the next day. It might have been my fault as I didn't make a framed sign to put on the bar or anything...but if that were the case, it would have been nice to have been told I needed to do that. One thing I think is pretty lame is that they have these awful, old, mauve chairs. You are pretty much forced into paying the extra $5 pp for chair covers : ( They really should update their chairs but I am sure this is just a way to squeeze a little more out of you. One other thing...when we arrived in our trolley we were instantly greeted by Heather (the wedding coordinator) which was great but then we never saw her again. My bridesmaids and I had to ask the hostess in the lobby how to get to the bridal lounge (which by the way, you have to go through the cocktail hour to get to it). I know I have complained about a lot of things on here, but have no fear...I am very pleased that I had my wedding here! I guess I'm just being a picky bride now that its all over. For the money, I was hoping everything would be perfect. Heather was very receptive to my million emails before the wedding : ) If you fall in love with the look and feel of the Smithville Inn, like I did—go for it!