The Waterfront at Silver Birches

guests loved the buffet stations rather than being given a plated meal. The best thing about the venue was hands down Cassidy the event coordinator. She made planning the wedding so much easier, she helped answer any and all questions, she was detail oriented and quick to respond to emails or texts. She truly made the wedding day stress free for me and I am so grateful for her help in making my wedding the perfect day to remember. I cannot recommend The Waterfront at Silver Birches enough.

ging regulations of a post-Covid world), and helped us customize every detail of our wedding. She was also there overseeing every detail on our wedding day with such enthusiasm (and we were her third wedding of the weekend)- I could not have made it through the planning without her! We had our welcome party the night prior at one of the sister properties, which was relaxed and low- key with amazing food, and continued the party through the day after with an incredible post-wedding brunch. Our guests loved being able to stay on site throughout the weekend to take advantage of the lakefront views, water sports, and live music on the patio. The food at our wedding was probably the highlight of the night- our guests were still talking about it WEEKS later! We were able to work with Chiara and the chefs and bakers to customize our menu, and it turned out even better than we could have anticipated! We've already returned for a long weekend, and can't wait to plan another event there!

o over what they would mean for our wedding. Even when restrictions suddenly changed just two weeks before the wedding, Karen and Chiara quickly figured out solutions and made sure we didn't have to worry about anything. To anyone else, who is dealing with planning their wedding during this pandemic, I certainly know how stressful it can be. Working with Chiara and her staff meant that everything turned out wonderfully in the end, in spite of all of the obstacles. A few words of advice: You will likely have guests who choose not to come to your wedding, but that just means that those who are there will be comfortable and happy to celebrate with you. Communicating with your guests about how this wedding will be different (wearing masks, not being allowed to approach the bar, having everything outside, etc.) helps to eliminate surprises and made the wedding day less stressful. We added a lot of things to our wedding after our initial planning session, due to the virus, and Chiara was so accommodating with everything. We had red, yellow, and green bracelets for guests to take upon entry to indicate their level of comfort with interacting with others, and we made masks for guests, and Chiara made sure these were easily accessible to guests. Even with restrictions, Chiara made sure we were still able to have our Pittsburgh Cookie Table, as long as we individually packaged the cookies. We brought hand sanitizer for tables, and that was all distributed properly. My husband and I had so many worries about how the virus was going to impact our wedding, but with Chiara, Karen, and their staff in control, we really had nothing to worry about. Words cannot express how truly wonderful our day was.

rovided a list of all preferred vendors that we chose from and we were not disappointed. The guests loved the buffet food we had and the environment of the lodging area. We also had a bonfire after the wedding that they helped organize which was a lovely after party. Overall we could not have been happier with everything!

we that largely to Silver Birches and their wonderful staff, beautiful views, and amazing experiences.

edding coordinator, was amazing. She responded to all of our questions quickly and easily and was very flexible with all of our requests. She made it possible to have our wedding exactly how we pictured it! The room block reservation process was a bit cumbersome as there was a lot of mix ups and miscommunications, but that was our only complaint. We highly recommend Silver Birches for your wedding!

hether it’s hanging out on the patio of the house/cottages, sitting at the firepit at night, or enjoying the outdoor games right by the lake. Family and friends are still talking about how much they loved the venue and their “mini vacation” because of the amenities (kayaking, paddleboarding, etc.) available as well. We were sold on this venue after our tour with Karen Loeschorn. She was so helpful with any questions we had and has the friendliest personality. Karen made sure we saw everything at the resort during the tour including the inside of rooms and even set us up with lunch at the restaurant so we could try the food there. Chiara Marone, our event coordinator, did an amazing job with everything. Since we live a few hours away from the area, we had many email communications and phone calls. Chiara was very responsive and easygoing. She always made sure we had our questions answered and was so accommodating with any other requests we had. On the day of our wedding, she had everything at the ceremony organized perfectly. The reception room was even better! Chiara decorated the room even better than we imagined with the numerous decorations we dropped off to her, and even brought us snacks and drinks to our bridal suite while we relaxed for a bit by ourselves during cocktail hour! We were treated with nothing but kindness from all the staff at Silver Birches, which is the best part about this venue. This truly is a great place for a wedding and the staff is fantastic. To all of the Silver Birches teams and especially Karen and Chiara, we really appreciate everything you have done for us and we are so thankful to have celebrated our big day here!

e takes care of every detail. They even have decor you can incorporate into your design (lanterns, votives, bird cage for cards, etc.) and the price they quote you includes everything: food, open bar, the wedding cake and all taxes. There are absolutely no hidden fees. But by far the best thing about Silver Birches are the staff. Everyone we dealt with was so friendly and helpful. Our day-of coordinator, Karen, was amazing. She took such good care of us on our wedding day; from bringing us drinks during photos to even giving me a hair tie at the end of the night when I desperately needed it. It’s the little things that go a long way and make all the difference. I looked at a ton of venues both online and in person, and nothing compared to Silver Birches. If you’re looking for a stress-free wedding at a reasonable price, in a gorgeous location in the Poconos - this is it!

on the deck for cocktail hour and Joe and I made it outside with our photographers during dinner for some stunning lakeside pictures. Oh..and the food was amazing!! Ashley was there to answer questions every step of the way and was such a supportive part of our day. We would recommend Silver Birches to anyone!

ren made us feel comfortable and confident that everything would go smoothly on our wedding day. We got married a year and a half after booking Silver Birches, Karen answered every e-mail throughout that time in a timely manner. When our wedding got closer we were introduced to Ashley who continued to answer my multiple e-mails(which increased exponentially as the wedding date crept up). Ashley met with us a few days before the wedding to answer last minute questions and to organize our additional decorations. Ashley was there to answer any questions at our rehearsal (we had our rehearsal dinner at the Boiler Room which Ashley and Karen helped set up, it is BEAUTIFUL there). On our wedding day the staff at Silver Birches arranged our decorations beautifully and Ashley walked me to the ceremony. Everything ran without a hitch. Our guests raved about the location and the food(we did buffet), which was delicious, we actually got a chance to eat. We rented the three houses on the property and our guests rented cabins and rooms. Houses cannot be reserved until January of the year you plan to rent as guests from the previous year get first dibs on the houses. The only complaint I had about this was that I was given Jenna's phone number and e-mail, we were very anxious about renting the houses so we called and e-mailed as it got closer, with no return phone calls. When I addressed this with Jenna in person and said she had not responded to my e-mails she replied "that sounds about right". I thought that response was a bit rude, as someone spending a lot of money at one place for the biggest day of our lives. After we did get the houses we had called frequently to check on our room block, the staff at the front desk at The Resort at Silver Birches was awesome. My now, husband called a little more frequently than he should have and they started to get to know him. Our experience renting the houses was amazing and we plan on visiting Silver Birches in the years to come!

rything on-site is easily accessible yet spaced out enough where you don't feel cramped or crowded even with other groups of people there. We had our rehearsal dinner on Friday in the Starboard room and even with another wedding going on at the same time at Silver Birches, service or the large number of wedding guests we had attending were not affected. The reception room is perfect for a large wedding, and the staff decorated it with our decor perfectly. As far as accommodations go, they have been updated beautifully, and our guests were pleasantly surprised at how nice and spacious they all were, and most of them are very affordable. Jenna, who is in charge of booking there, was so pleasant to work with. All of the staff at Silver Birches is more than accommodating. Our main wedding coordinator Ashley took care of every detail without ever adding stress to the planning process. She was very kind and thoughtful, and made our wedding day run very smoothly. I am so thankful for her! Karen was very helpful as well. The main comment we heard from our guests was how awesome the food was! You don't typically expect exceptional food at a large wedding, but it truly was. I would recommend Silver Birches to anyone seeking a naturally beautiful venue with staff who goes above and beyond to make your wedding perfect.

worked hard to ensure we stayed on track with our timeline without making us feel rushed. The banquet staff was quick! We had a kiddo throw up and a dropped glass and they were there ready to clean up before anyone even knew what happened. From day one, meeting Karen and being given a tour of the property through the day after our reception, everything was perfect! Ashley made the planning process so simple and easy - honestly, no stress!! The food was incredible - we did the buffet, so many food choices - everyone raved about it! The cake was amazing! The other big thing for us was allowing everyone to stay on site for our wedding, since all families were driving 3+ hours. The Inn and lodging staff at Silver Birches was incredible and accommodating as well! Thank you all for making our wedding weekend absolutely spectacular and all we imagined (and more!)

that Silver Birches was the perfect location for our wedding day! Throughout the process, we worked with Karen and Ashley to plan what was, in our opinion, the most perfect wedding day. They were always prompt with responding to our inquiries, gave us checklists to keep us on task, gave excellent recommendations for vendors, and did an amazing job of setting up the ceremony and reception spaces with our decorations. Our family and friends still rave about the beautiful location and the delicious food every time we see them! We couldn't have been more happy with our special day, and we owe a lot of that to the staff at Silver Birches.

ort. Ashley and Karen helped every step of the way while we planned and answered all questions big and small. Our wedding day went so smoothly without a hitch and I have to thank Ashley for paying attention to every detail. I didn't really have any decorations for the ceremony or the reception, but the ceremony space speaks for itself. They have a beautiful arbor at the altar and it's right on the water with a beautiful view of the lake. The reception space is where my expectations were well beyond exceeded. We went with the centerpieces that the venue supplied and they added a ton of special touches to compliment our favors which were potted succulents. We gave everything to Ashley the night before and they set everything up perfectly. The cake was the showstopper. I had only given ideas and pictures of examples, and it looked perfect. The food and cake tasted amazing, we only got great compliments from our guests. After the reception ended we were able to stay on the property because everyone stayed there. A bunch of family went up to the bar to continue the night and others went out to the bonfires. I definitely recommend getting the "Big House" for your wedding party. The girls got ready upstairs while the boys got ready downstairs. It was the perfect place to come back to after the wedding to hang out and celebrate some more. If you want a stress free day on a beautiful lake with a spectacular crew, then book your day sooner than later! It's well worth it!

oncerns we had through the planning process. I will say we were a bit hesitant to have a same-sex wedding in the Poconos; however, those reservations quickly went out the window after touring the venue and knowing that we were not the first same-sex couple to tie the knot here. Everything leading up to the day of our wedding went smoothly. We attended a group tasting which was an event within itself where we had the opportunity to meet vendors and taste all of the food. The day of our wedding went seamlessly. Ashley, Karen, and the entire staff was phenomenal. They continually checked in on us and went the extra mile to make sure everything went well. Although it rained on our big day, our indoor ceremony was great and we were fortunate enough to have sunset pictures! If you are looking for a beautiful waterfront and affordable venue, Silver Birches should be on your short list. The quality of the food is second to none, and they offer an intimate resort atmosphere which you can also host a breakfast or rehearsal dinner (highly recommend the breakfast buffet) and your guests can stay on site. Thank you to the entire Silver Birches family for making our day special!

s done and If it couldn't be done they made sure another alternative was in place. Everyone was professional and welcoming from the bar staff to the wait staff and the wedding coordinator herself. I couldn't ask for a better team to help me on such an important day. Ashley made me feel like the only bride she had to work with this year, when really I know she has dozens to work with this summer alone. She was the glue that held everything together. She was always just an email or phone call away and that is extremely comforting as a bride. The venue was breathtaking. The lake of course, but it was very apparent the staff worked very hard to up keep the grounds as well. I felt like I had my own little world for my wedding. I wish I could relive this day over and over again, that is just how special and wonderful The Waterfront at Silver Birches worked. I thank everyone and I encourage all brides to indulge themselves in this venue, worth every penny is an understatement!

uch an amazing time and experience! We will recommend Silver Birches to anyone and everyone. Thanks for making out day as perfect as it was! <3

edding and everyone couldn't stop commenting on how beautiful it was and how great the food was. We also loved that Silver Birches isn't a wedding factory and really embraces your style and tries to make your dream come true. Enough great things can't be said about Silver Birches. Look no further, this wedding venue is drop dead gorgeous. Thanks again!

ole process. Definitely request to work with her! Everything ran smoothly, perfectly, and the staff was so helpful and kind throughout the whole night. The food was to die for, the drinks were wonderful, and there is no better scenery than right on the lake.

onderful job transforming our space from ceremony to reception. Karen and Ashley are absolutely wonderful. They were with me every step of the way and I couldn't have done it without them! We received countless compliments the night of or wedding from the food, to the venue to the staff. All of our guests loved it. One of the questions we were asked most often was "how did you find this place?". Silver Birches is truly a hidden gem. The grounds are absolutely beautiful and my husband and I are already counting the days until our return.

another "job" for her. She really does care about each and every couple and makes it her personal prerogative to ensure you have the best day ever! She is very friendly and personable and will do everything in her power to give you the day you dream of. She bent over backwards a few times for us to accommodate our wedding day needs. One example is we originally had our date set for August 2017. Circumstances changed and my groom and I had to move up our wedding date to this April. I went in early March to talk to Karen about different options for a wedding ceremony and she immediately found us a date in April and hopped on the phone to call around and make arrangements to make this wedding a reality! She coordinated with our wedding cake vendor and the cabin room's contact for our guests to stay in. We sat in her office and planned my entire wedding in an hour. She got every one on board and I was able to plan a wedding in 1 month! That is what I mean when I tell you Karen does not take her "job" lightly. You are not a job to her. You become family when you sign that contract and you WILL be taken care of as such. As for the serving staff, my guests could not rave enough about their excellent service! After the wedding, my guests gave me personal accounts of when a server went above and beyond their duty to help them with something. To give you an example, one of my guests was looking for a fork on the table. A server immediately, within 2 seconds of my guest looking, came over and said "I saw you were looking for something what can I get for you?" I mean wow! That's service you find at an all-inclusive 5 star Caribbean resort or Disney cruise line. My guests also raved about the quality of food! They must have sent back a dozen compliments to the chef on the taste and portions! My wedding day was perfect because it seriously was stress free. The Ehrhardt's staff set up our ceremony inside because of cold weather, then served the appetizers to smoothly move guests to the bar area so they could quickly set up the dining room with my centerpieces and favors included in maybe a 15 minute time frame. I've never seen a room transform so quickly and beautifully. This staff knows their stuff and all the rules of hospitality. The staff was very friendly and helpful towards my guests and made our night so enjoyable because we felt like we were taking care of at all times. Karen kept our wedding timeline punctual. She smoothly transitioned us from ceremony, to reception, from introductions to first dance to dinner to cake cutting to dancing. I never had to talk to any of my service people because she took care of everything and kept my photographers, videographer and DJ all on the same page and timeline. We had to have the ceremony inside which at first I was a little bummed because I wanted it outside on the lake. But the way Karen set up the inside, it really felt like we are on the lake. The back wall is all windows and she puts you on a raised stage so you can still see outside and see the lake. The lake was in every picture! Which was exactly what I wanted. I cannot thank Karen and her staff enough for our perfect wedding day! You will not be disappointed if you decide to get married at Ehrhardt's!

wedding and the food! Even though it rained and we couldn't have our ceremony outdoors, Karen made sure everything ran smoothly and that our day was perfect. We are a same sex couple and we really appreciated being treated with such courtesy and respect. Many of our friends and family stayed overnight and enjoyed the accommodations. We have nothing but good things to say about our experience!

s beautiful, and the food was outstanding. Since it was off-season and the guests could stay on-site, it became not only a wedding but a weekend reunion, and many guests said they'd like to return. We are so happy they chose an off-season date! In short, the most common comment we heard was "Best wedding ever!" Thanks again for everything!

and I kid you not...we didn't have to think about anything on wedding day except enjoying ourselves because the staff there took care of absolutely everything. Everyone was so professional, and so genuinely nice to be around. All of our guests were from out of town, and they're all talking about how they can't wait until the summertime to go back to Ehrhardt's to visit because it was such a great experience. Not one single detail was overlooked, including things I never would have even thought of. I really recommend Ehrhardt's to anyone who's looking for a venue. And I can't even wrap my head around the food. I have been to tons of weddings, and never have I had food that was so consistently good as at Ehrhardt's. Everything was delicious, and every single one of our guests commented on it being the best wedding food they've ever had.