Waldenwoods Banquet & Conference Center

rful! Went above & beyond to make our day perfect. Was always able to get ahold of them pre wedding if we needed something. & we were able to get ready on-site which was marvelous. The bridal suite was great. They even provided lunch for us! The food for dinner was AMAZING!!! Not to mention the price was just right. I could not be more pleased with waldenwoods & its staff!

very helpful during the planning process. They provided us great information – including a list of local vendors that they regularly work with and recommend. Most of our vendors came off this list and we were pleased with all of them. The event staff was great on our wedding day – Adrianna and Jenna made sure our processional at the ceremony went smoothly. Janet and the rest of the bartenders and reception staff did a great job throughout the night. So many of our guests commented on the beauty and atmosphere of the venue as well as the delicious food! If you are looking for a stunning, all-inclusive venue, I would highly recommend Waldenwoods.

y quickly during planning and let us make the night our own. My only tiny, tiny complaint is they don’t keep in touch unless you reach out. We had no reminder on when payments where due or when to schedule our rehearsal and they do one tasting instead of a private one. Which I understand but because the menu is so big they don’t have everything to taste. Over all the staff was AMAZING!

to have our wedding here. Also, their food is SO good. Highly recommend.

venue that knows how to do weddings. Really everyone we had contact with (Janet, Ann, Courtney, and Amanda) was spectacular.

work with an all-inclusive venue like Waldenwoods and not have to worry about catering, linens, reception extras, you name it--because Waldenwoods took care of all of it for us. They offer such a wide range of options and you are sure to find exactly what you want. We also had our rehearsal dinner there the night before and a celebration brunch the next morning! Plus, their lodges and property are absolutely stunning. Our wedding was in the winter and our guests were perfectly comfortable and loved the whole aesthetic and vibe of the venue. I would recommend Waldenwoods to anyone planning a wedding or event.

was delicious, and there were so many great options to choose from when crafting the menu. They were so accommodating of dietary restrictions, even my vegan friend with a chickpea allergy (she said their vegan lasagna was amazing). Plus, their Personal Touch service is great so you can focus on yourself instead of setup, and no one has to stay late to clean up after the reception. They even have a fair amount of decor items that you can rent, which I hadn't seen elsewhere. Having onsite lodging was another bonus, although it is someone rustic, but we love that. We ended up renting one of the villas for the night before and night of the wedding. With its spiral staircase, fireplace, and indoor hottub, it was the perfect getaway and so convenient. Fair warning: there are multiple consultants working at this place, and they share a communal email address. You may not always be talking to the same person, so sometimes you have to remind them of details. The person who does your rehearsal also does your ceremony coordination, so there's at least that continuity. I kept notes and communicated mostly through email so it wasn't a big deal to me, but could be to some. Finally, the cost for this place was an amazing value, and I wouldn't be surprised if it becomes much more expensive as word gets out about how great their weddings are. We got so many compliments from our guests about how beautiful the venue is.

tic and very accommodating for dietary restrictions and allergies. Both my husband and I and the bridal party got ready onsite which was something we both wanted.

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room is a joke 2. Requires a minimum guest count even during COVID 3. Not very communicative pre-wedding

ked the Sunshine lodge for our guests, and almost every one of them had trouble reaching the venue to provide their credit card information and book the room. The voicemail was usually full so there was no way to leave one. Aside from that, they were really great to work with and made the day beautiful and everything we wanted it to be!

ou’re in good hands.

itself, so easy. Amanda is a true professional and made sure everything was on track and ran smoothly.

al meetings, to the very fancy and detailed tasting dinner, everything leading up to the wedding made things easy and stress-free. We were blown away by how much Waldenwoods was willing to work with us during the pandemic. They helped us reschedule our wedding twice due to the pandemic and there were no ramifications for this. In addition, Waldenwoods took other COVID precautions to make sure the guests felt safe. Some of my favorite things about getting married at Waldenwoods were the diverse options for reception add-ons to make the day extra special, such as the bridal cottage, outdoor ceremony, and beautiful decorations that came with the Cromaine Lodge. The property was beautifully maintained and getting married outside under the pergola was perfect. There were also a lot of great spots for a first look and bridal party/family pictures. Regarding the service, the staff did a wonderful job helping to ensure that the event ran smoothly, and they went above and beyond to make us feel well taken care of and special. Overall, the food was very good. In particular, we really liked the salad and appetizers. We appreciated how many choices there were when selecting entrée options. It was truly a day we will never forget, and we thank Waldenwoods for all they did to help us make this memory. There were a few things that we were disappointed about, and that we believe could be addressed to make the wedding experience of future couples extra special. During our ceremony, loud pop music could be heard playing out on the lake/beach. We were told that the staff was going to attend to this, but it never happened and created a distraction during the ceremony. We were also disappointed in the cleanliness of both the Cromaine Lodge and the Sunshine Lodge. It was clear when we showed up on Sunday for our wedding that not much was cleaned. The bridal cottage that we were getting ready in was very dirty and parts of the reception hall never got cleaned prior to our wedding start time. We felt very similarly about the Sunshine Lodge. Much of it was not clean and multiple guests reported problems with their room, including not being given the right key, burned out light bulbs, and uncleaned linens. check-in. There were a few issues with the dinner as well. Mostly, we felt that it took a long time to serve the food and the staff did not serve our prioritized tables first. Our parents were actually served last, despite that we indicated otherwise. We were told that there were not enough staff, which did not seem like a great excuse. We also felt like the portions were small, especially the chicken dish. Further, for guests with allergies they were not given a substitute food, rather they were just given less food. For instance, we had multiple guests with garlic and onion allergies; rather than make potatoes without garlic and onion, the chef did not give them any starch, which is not what we paid for.

dding ceremony and reception were flawless as the staff went above and beyond what we could have ever expected. Several guests also stayed in the lodge. I have no complaints whatsoever and nothing but gratitude for the phenomenal experience our family had using Waldenwoods. We highly recommend this venue.

r a small number of guests and short number of hours. And wow was it great! I was disappointed that they left some of their vendor advertising pieces out in the bar room, but it was a small detail that I could let go. I was really just so thankful to have had Waldenwoods to pick up the pieces of our broken wedding dreams with only a month before our wedding day. The food was absolutely incredible (I was concerned about this with us not having time to do a tasting) but our family is still talking about how good it was! The service was also great and I appreciated how the wait staff was always checking in to see if we needed anything. Our day was really more than I could have ever hoped for and will forever be thankful for all that they did for us.

lls and emails were ignored, or when we did talk to someone we ended up having to call/talk again because the changes were never written down. Also the day of the ceremony the wouldn't come and clean the goose droppings from the outdoor site until guests were already being seated. - They lost some of our decorations that we were to pick up the next morning after the personal touch service.

few months of ups and downs with our wedding and personal life due to Covid we decided for multiple reasons that we were not able to continue with the reception next year at Waldenwoods. When we contacted the property to explain the situation we were left with a response of pretty much “sorry, nothing we can do. good luck”. Given the situation we were willing to be flexible but were hoping the property would have been more compassionate and understanding in these times. We have sent multiple emails and made multiple calls over the past 3 weeks and have yet to receive a response from someone from upper management. The lack of communication, professionalism and overall message from this venue is astounding. My husband and I are in businesses were we are forced to be flexible with customers due to Covid everyday. More importantly though we understand a customer is not just a number, they are a relationship and during these times, we need to take care of them. If you are thinking of planning a wedding in the next few years, stay far far away from Waldenwoods. You will end up being a contract, not a bride.

wait staff, we were so impressed. The food was great and the tent turned out to be such a special place to celebrate. The scenery made for a great view of the sunset and a backdrop for amazing photos & videos.

sunshine lodge could use some work. Everyone at our wedding seemed to enjoy the food. We had a beautiful sunset to add to the ambiance. All in all, it was a great choice and I'd recommend it.

ring our planning process. The wedding day was flawless. The room beautifully decorated and arranged. The food was INCREDIBLE and our vegan guests even loved their entrees. The wait staff was friendly, efficient, and professional. I would highly recommend Waldenwoods! Their attention to detail, professionalism, and quality of service makes them stand out!