mayo2911's reviews

A definite highlight from our reception. We have our photobooth scrapbook in the living room and get lots of "Oh, I wish we had done that!" It gives your guests something to do while you are doing your pictures and throughout the evening. Attendant was helpful and we did not have any trouble. Scrapbook choices were excellent and they even provided a "hat box" that the guests thoroughly enjoyed (nothing like seeing a shot of your groomsmen with boas and 1920's hats!)
It is an indulgent splurge but I think it is well worth it.

I had the extreme fortune of having my wedding at the Gardens of Cranesbury View in July 2009. Amy is the owner/wedding coordinator/flower extraordinaire/your "honorary maid of honor"-- she is absolutely 100% amazing and you can tell how much she truly enjoys her "job". Having her own venue has been her dream for 20 years and now that it has come to fruition, she does everything possible to ensure that each and every couple get exactly what they want. Every time I was around her I felt like I was with the Head Cheerleader because she was SO excited about my wedding! :-) I was Amy's 5th wedding since they opened in June 2009 but you would not have known it by the efficiency of the establishment.

As for the facilities itself, just go visit. As previous reviews have stated, the European style house provides an excellent Bridal Suite for prepping before the wedding. We had our wedding outside where Amy has lovely white chairs and a beautiful gazebo. The courtyard is an excellent "spill-over" area for guests to relax. We had our bar set out there with our photobooth (that was fun) and guests enjoyed visiting out there. The reception hall easily accommodated our 160 guests with a decent size dance floor in the middle.

Last but not least, Amy did my flowers as well and I could not have been happier. They were arranged exactly as we agreed and very fresh.

If you are looking for a romantic ceremony & reception hall combo then simply visit and you will have your location. Having just opened in June 2009 and already being completely booked for 2010, the venue and its "Amazing Amy" speak for themselves.

Cari did my engagement pictures for me. That afternoon spent taking pictures is one of the highlights of my wedding prep memories. She was very helpful during the shoot, helping us feel comfortable and giving us suggestions when needed. She was patient when we were acting silly (which was a LOT). She does an excellent job with angles, lighting and placement. She took over 700 prints that day and I was able to view them extremely fast. I had an incredibly difficult time picking my favorites. I used the prints for my bridal shower thank you cards, my photography guest book, and as my centerpieces. Each table had 4 hand painted picture frames with 1 of 24 prints (like I said, I had a hard time picking my favorites) that the guests could take home as wedding gifts. We have a large 10x20 print framed in our house and have received multiple compliments on it. Cari truly enjoys photography and working with people. Her prices are very reasonable for the quality and service that you receive. I highly recommend her for all your wedding needs.