Although a relatively lengthly review, I think the best way to capture all of the amazing things about our wedding was to list them:
1. This is just an amazingly beautiful venue;... sometimes couples feel as though they have to bring it so many "extras" to enhance venues, but we did not feel that way at all. We didn't hire any additional up-lighting, sound system, extravagant flowers, etc. to make the Yacht Club beautiful.
2. We had our ceremony at a local church, and the reception at the yacht club and it served us perfectly. The docks were the perfect backdrop for our pictures, and the club has a bridal suite which was perfect for us to touch base before the reception and take a few breathers throughout the night!
3. Layout: We really liked how all seating was together, as opposed to a more traditional set-up with half of the tables on either side of the dancefloor. We sat at a sweetheart table and one of my favorite moments of the entire day was sitting there at dinner and looking out at all of our guests.
1. COVID Rescheduling: Unfortunately, we had to reschedule due to COVID. Taylor and her team could not have been more amazing in the whole transition. Our initial pricing was honored despite the date change, no additional fees were added, and the entire staff was genuinely supportive through the whole process. Taylor was very responsive, accommodating, and Taylor and her team were genuinely great people to work with from start to finish.
2. Taylor and her team pay such close attention to all details during planning. Taylor had specific questions and details they wanted to make sure were covered, and fielded my very detailed (and sometimes lengthy) emails with such care! Lastly, Taylor and the entire staff and very flexible and totally willing to do whatever you are envisioning for your event!
3. For the reception décor, the attention to detail during set-up was unmatched. I was only required to drop off whatever decorations I wished to have for the reception, and Taylor and her team took it from there! The entire staff listens to whatever specific items you'd like to have set up during the reception and makes sure that happens exactly, but they also did a fantastic job of just filling in the blanks themselves. During drop off, there were many things that I said for Taylor and her team to decorate as they see fit, and I couldn't have done a better job myself-everything was absolutely beautiful.
4. The flow and timing of the reception was literally flawless, and the service was exceptional. Taylor and her team were always making sure that my husband and I had what we needed. We truly just showed up and followed their cue--they did not miss a beat! Prior to the wedding, many times people would warn that the bride and groom usually don't eat enough, which was literally not possible for us! The bridal suite was stocked with food and drinks, Taylor and her team made us both massive dinner plates, and they made sure that hors d'oeuvres were on our sweetheart table as well.
Lastly, my husband and I received such great feedback from people days after the wedding. Many guests (of varying ages) said that our wedding was one of the best they had ever attended, and I attribute almost entirely all of that to the entire Yacht Club Staff and all of their hard work!