We just wanted to take some time to write about everything that Faye and Maureen, and the entire staff at the Essex Room did for Scott and I, and our families and friends, to help make our wedding day special. I don't even know where to begin,... and I apologize in advance if I start to ramble, but I just have to let you know how much fun we had!!!!
Starting with the actual site visit in the fall, these ladies made us feel like their number one clients. We were the only ones there for the appointment, and they didn't make us feel rushed or unwelcome. They took the time to answer all of our questions, gave us a thorough tour, and provided us with lots of refreshments and goodies to take home. The minute we got to our car we thought - this is the place! We had seen a few before the Essex Room, and also visited a few after, but we just knew. It was like trying on my wedding gown - it was the one!!
From that day forward, we felt like part of the Woodman's family. There was not a call left unreturned, nor an email left unanswered. I felt like I could reach out at any time, and I was immediately acknowledged and responded to. The expertise and experience that the Essex Room staff has is top notch, and I was at ease throughout the entire planning experience. After all, this WAS my first wedding (haha), but the Essex Room made it simple and stress free. They always listened to all of our ideas, made suggestions when necessary, and helped us to come up with a setup and menu that was going to really impress all of our guests!
The menu tasting was also amazing! Even though I had basically already selected my options, I was so honored to be invited and included. I also loved being able to see the venue again, it was so exciting! It really started to come together for me at the tasting, since my date was quickly approaching.
As for the rehearsal, I must have changed my mind about the time over and over, and they remained patient and flexible, per usual. It was really efficient, and we felt like we knew exactly what we were going to be doing the next day.
Then of course, on my wedding day - I am speechless!!! These ladies were everywhere and nowhere (meaning, never in the way or intrusive). I did not want for anything! Our families, along with us, were fed and watered and taken care of during prep, pictures, etc., and during the reception, Scott & I didn't even have time to open our mouths to ask for a thing! We were so pampered and catered to and taken care of. All of our hard work to stay organized and prepared in our planning stages was executed FLAWLESSLY by the Essex Room staff and I cannot say THANK YOU enough. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves at our wedding!!!
The after party was a huge hit too! I appreciate having had the opportunity to give the Trap a whirl post-reception, and I think it went really, really well! The food was awesome, and the bar staff was so accommodating.
In a nutshell, we would recommend having a wedding at this venue hands down, and we wish we could get married there every weekend! Our friends and families are still talking about how great it was, and I know we all still will be for many, many happy and healthy years to come.
We loved Faye, Maureen, and the entire staff at the Essex Room, and really appreciate everything they have done!!!
Lauren & Scott Lasker