Thank you Crystal Springs for my fairy-tale wedding! To the hotels credit, they did quickly work to address these issues. ns for our guests. This venue is very flexible and willing to work with you. I had to change my venue about 30 days out from my wedding to here and from the time I signed my contract to the day we got married they were incredible. First of all, our wedding coordinator, Traci, was wonderful to work with from day 1. We had Kathleen as our wedding coordinator and she blew us away! we love you guys and thank you for making it the best wedding ever!!! We also LOVED the fact that the hotel was on-site and we didnt need to worry about transportation for ourselves or our guests throughout the day and afterwards. Our guests LOVED the hotel and equally loved the venue. We loved everything about the venue. Then working with Erika from a few months before up until the morning after our Big Day was an incredible experience. JEAN initially helped us book our reception and worked very well with my parents. 217 oakhurst@fairviewevents.com Getting people to and from the ceremony to cocktail hour to the reception was handled great and they got everyone where they needed to be in a timely efficient manner. and our guests never knew! The wedding staff at the resort is exceptional. Julie helped coordinate everything for us and was a pleasure to work with, while Mike Mikulich, our maitre d was fantastic as well. Julie was so great, helping us plan the perfect day, and really going above and beyond. While the wedding day itself was all we could have hoped for, having it here allowed ourselves and our guests to enjoy an entire weekend of celebration. Can't wait to go back for a relaxing weekend just to enjoy all the other activities they have to offer as well! d so on top of their sh*t. My wedding was literally flawless because of these four. Package Prices $100-250/person Wedding packages include the rental and alcohol. Kathleen was our coordinator and my goodness she has patience! Laundry service is no longer offered. They even set up a private room for just the two of us after the ceremony to enjoy our cocktail hour food in a romantic setting! In terms of the cocktail hour, the food was delicious and extremely plentiful. It was truly a great weekend! You can also access it by clicking the menu above under Departments then [] Crystal Springs Draft Land Use Bylaw. She is very good at her job and it was a pleasure to work with her. Conveniently located in the beautiful mountains of New Jersey's Sussex Skylands, the resort's venues - Ballyowen, Black Bear, Grand Cascades Lodge, Minerals and Sweetgrass Pavillion - each offer a one of a kind setting. Additionally, they took care of all the event set up and breakdown and made the event spaces look spectacular. The day of, she did not disappoint in the slightest! I do wish I stayed sober longer so that I could have given them a proper thank you in person. Forecast called for some rain that day so we had to move cocktail hour indoors and it was just as beautiful as outside and we were unaffected by the rain in the pavilion, they even had fans inside to cool us down. They were very responsive and they made sure every last detailed was taken care of throughout the wedding weekend. Not only was she rude and condescending, but she could not tell us where our money was. You were such a pleasure to work with :) Cheers to you, your husband, and a lifetime of happiness! As for breakfast the next day, it was called from 8-10:30. Crystal Springs as a whole was the only venue we looked at and before we left that day, We got married at Minerals in June and had our rehearsal dinner/welcome drinks in the outdoor pavilion with about 130 people and our reception inside with about 165 and all of our guests stay at the resort. Throughout the entire year we spent planning the wedding, she was al 3 Wild Turkey Way, Hamburg, NJ | Venues in Hamburg, Vernon & Franklin, NJ, Rehearsal Dinners, Bridal Showers & Parties, Flower Girl Dresses and Ring Bearer Outfits. Overall, I would recommend this venue to other couples with a few reservations: a. work with Erika any chance you get (I didn't work with Nicole much but I assume she is also awesome!) It's a really fun place to spend the weekend as well, which is a nice bonus when you have guests traveling from out of town! It has the rustic elegance we were looking for in a venue with one stop shop amenities. Our guests raved about the venue, the presentation, the food, and the accommodations. Its so fun walking around the hotel and seeing your closet family and friends everywhere you turn! I have zero complaints. I am giving 4 stars because of the hotel part of this venue. He gave us space when appropriate and was right next to us when we needed something. As I said, Grand Cascades Lodge was the best decision we could have made. Skip to Content (Press Enter) To speak to a Reservations Agent please call: 855.977.6473. See all things to do. Everything from the dinner to cake to extra dessert stations exceeded my expectations. Crystal Springs is a very nice venue (Grand Cascades lodge), and we called there when we 1st got engaged just cause it was so close and convenient. ho helped us book the venue, went above and beyond to accommodate our budget since she knew it was our dream location. The venue is fully accessible, and can accommodate up to 400 guests. It provides the perfect balance of rustic, elegance, and nature vibes. We also ordered 2 bars in our reception only got one and the bartenders would not allow me and my husband to take a shot until I asked for the manager then we were allowed to. I am a producer so I am work in a similar field which can make me very picky when it comes to putting events together but I would recommend this venue with Nicole and Erika to anyone!!! ng it. We had minor hiccups throughout the day (salad was different than originally selected- but delicious, a bit of a humid cocktail hour room- to be fair though all of NJ was God awful humid this past weekend, & slight miscommunication about when to take pictures) but nothing that would ever make me regret the decision of selecting Minerals for our wedding. I truly wish that someone else I know would get married here just so that I can enjoy it as a guest and get to sit back and relax and take it all in because it was truly an amazing experience. Our rooms, events, food and the service were outstanding! On the positive side, some other items we loved included a free shuttle between Cascades Lodge & Minerals Hotel (which ran until we finished our after party), the amazing Biosphere Pool & myriad of activities for our guests to enjoy on site. We had an issue with us running out of budlight for cocktail hour (we are all budlight drinkers) and she quickly made calls and had someone grab more for us that way we would not run out. As our guests were leaving they couldn't stop telling us how our wedding was one of best they've ever attended. The wedding coordinator Laura, and the Matrie-d, Daniel, everything were AMAZING! I contemplated getting a day of coordinator separate from what CSR provides but after speaking with Kathleen I felt there was no need. The grounds are gorgeous, the sunsets magnificent and the rooms and decor all added to making the bride and groom's day very special and memorable. Due to international travel restrictions, we still ended up having a smaller wedding of about 65 people but the way the tables were set up around the dance floor the pavilion felt full and not empty which was a big worry of ours. The venue is beautiful and having the wedding, reception, and hotel accommodations all in one place took a lot of the hassle out of the day. There were several mix ups with reservations that were made months in advance that caused a lot of confusion for the bride & groom's immediate families. I sent her so many lengthy emails and she answered every one promptly and completely! A Crystal Ballroom wedding and event venue is elegance, flexibility and affordability. This was my only disappointment however, my wedding was absolutely a 5/5. before reception began. He not only took care of us but made sure our parents were taken care of whether it was with food or with drinks. If you are thinking about visiting any of the Crystal Springs properties, DO IT! She did not miss a beat! Everyone was where they needed to be for pictures, and no one felt confused as to where they needed to be and when. Get Our Wedding Planner App On Your Mobile Device. She even added special touches to make the day the best it could possibly be! It was just so convenient having everything right there! One thing that our guests could not stop talking about was the quality of the food (and service that came with it). However, what makes this venue even much better is its staff. Their all-inclusive packages are designed to fit your vision, Whether you're planning an intimate gathering or extravagant celebration. What I loved the most about this specific venue is that you really can make it a destination wedding without traveling too far. She was so helpful and truly was a crucial element in making my wedding day so wonderful! We've found some nearby venues you'll love. I wish I could go back and relive! ted. All attempts to get in touch with anyone at this hotel have proven to be fruitless. We got married at Black Bear this August! They went above and beyond to make sure everything was pe What a whirlwind we have been through with planning our wedding (and then our actually day was both metaphorically and literally a whirlwind.. so windy!) Our maitre d and wedding coordinator were there for us whenever we needed them and helped us and our guests in so many ways. They wanted $190pp for a Saturday evening in May/June, which although it is very nice, I though was very overpriced. Our guests have been raving about that room ever since. Highly recommend to all future brides!! The Springs in Magnolia is a wedding venue located in Magnolia, Texas. The groom's mother is immuno-compromised and would not be able to attend if the virus is still present. Even the cocktail hour room was decorated! We had organized shuttle to our first look pictures many months in advance with times and ofcourse that day they were no where to be found we lost an hour of outdoor photos due to this my husband was waiting in the lobby for over an hour. Everything was so beautiful and big about our to Chef John! Marcia was my bridal attendant and she rose to the occasion getting everyone where & when they were needed. Here is to you and your husband having a lifetime of good health and happiness :) The food was delicious and everyone enjoyed being back in the beautiful room one last time. This provided SO many advantages, including access to the bridal suite all day and being able to take advantage of the hotel bar on-site for a causal after party without any extra cost to us. Since the mid 80s, this catering company has been providing families exceptional food and services all over the San Francisco Bay Area. We requested that the doors of the rotunda be open as it was a nice day and we wanted things outside as much as possible. Our Ballyowen reception was magical with spectacular views of the s We absolutely loved our wedding at Crystal Springs (Grand Cascades) and our friends and family still say great things as well, a year later! Couples are spending between 40-50% of their entire wedding budget on the ceremony and reception venues at an average of $10,500. Dana did a fabulous job setting everything up exactly how we pictured, if not, way better than we could've imagined. ssible, answering all our questions, offering recommendations for vendors, and assisting with setting up on the day of. While my husband and I and our guests headed to the bar, the staff made sure to bring the centerpieces ( I wanted to keep some), and all other wedding supplies up to our room. Weddings. Both were very easy to work with and took time to understand what we wanted in our wedding. to be really helpful. I can't thank them enough for their services. Our wedding coordinator, Sara McManus was extremely helpful and attentive to our needs, especially as the day drew closer. She deserves an award for her attentiveness and willingness to go above & beyond her duties. In the months leading up to our wedding, we were designated with Sarah as our wedding coordinator. r every text/call/melt down I had and made my vision come true. Would highly recommend this venue to anyone! In reference to table decorations, wooden table number spelled out were what was ordered; acrylic numerical signs what was given. He made the day flow smoothly and had food/drinks for me and my husband before we asked. We are so grateful for the staff here for helping us achieve our perfect day. d out in our room block and we never sold out of our room block. Our wedding was everything we imagined and more! I mean could she have been any more perfect!? I am SO happy I decided on Crystal Springs (Grand Cascades Lodge) for our wedding day. Every detail was set up to perfection. We also were able to get shuttles to take guests to the pavilion, which was beautifully decorated by Dana and our florist. We are so grateful! Jean originally helped us and was so helpful in explaining everything Crystal Springs had to offer, pricing & package options, etc. ascades Lodge, the staff, the delicious food and the beautiful scenery. Everyone happily danced the night away! Before wedding day I spoke primarily with Nicole and Dana who were also amazing. Additionally, these venues each host one wedding per day, with a dedicated banquet and catering team offering uncompromising attention and personal service for every detail on your special day or weekend. Without her, I dont know that our day could have run so smoothly. orated perfectly to reflect our exact vision. Our wedding was the weekend after, and the staff went above and beyond to decorate as much as possible before our wedding. The weekend of the wedding, Dana was literally "on call," readily available for any last minute issues. We had our rehearsal dinner there the night before and a breakfast for our guests the next morning. We loved the convenience of having the ceremony, reception, cocktail and hotel all in one place for our guests. We had our daughter's wedding in May and we can't say enough about the se EVERYTHING I COULD HAVE EVER ASKED FOR! You will have to be a little patient at first, especially if you have people staying overnight at one of their hotels. Would recommend 100%. Even the morning after breakfast at Grand Cascades was so beautiful and delicious. Sara was our coordinator and was so responsive and helpful in each step of the planning process. Erika really made an impression the day of, she was very attentive and took care of everything without any issues. Our guests couldn't get over the food at the cocktail hour and in the Rotunda room. When I got engaged back in May 2021 and started searching for wedding venues, my husband had one criteria and one criteria only Not get married in a "typical NJ wedding venue". eep my wedding day organized, beautiful, and fair. Finally 1 door was opened. My amazing photographer (shout out Stephanie Massaro) and bridesmaids quickly swept in and handled Kristine to ensure everything was set as we had originally planned. Kaia, the bridal attendant, also deserves immense praise. Total perfection!! Our guests loved him! I cannot thank Nicole, and Marcia enough for all of their hard work and attentiveness My husband and I got married in the Pavillon at Minerals Hotel and the entire wedding weekend was amazing. Email. We really wanted our ceremony to be outside and were so lucky that we got the only sunny day of the week. The steak meal was honestly the best steak I've ever had at a wedding (i know we're biased). Daniel helped not only me, but my wedding party and family members happy, and gave them 5-star service, while keeping us on track throughout the day. Sales Manager, Wedding . Enjoy each other. They raved about how beautiful it was, they enjoyed all the amenities and were beyond impressed with the delicious food and cocktails. Nicole and Kaya made my entire day/night. ones that were, were tented. We felt so relaxed knowing she was in charge of making sure our day was perfect. Kristen and I appreciate everything this venue and our vendors provided us. Visit website. Thank you for making my day so perfect and amazing! Every time we turned around she was there to see if we needed anything. Our guests LOVED the resort and had such a nice time enjoying the activities around the resort during their downtime. The team set up all of our decor and made it easy to transition between the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. The resort was lovely and we all had a great time that weekend. The cocktail hour space was lovely inside, although it got a bit warm and humid inside with all our guests. From the second I contacted Minerals for a tour to right now, I have had only amazingly positive experiences. We are so glad you chose us to host such a special occasion. Nicole and Dana made the planning process easy and worked with us as we waited to find out if our international family would be able to join us. We got married outside in the wedding garden and had our reception in the pavilion and it was just beautiful. Celebrate your nuptials with breathtaking sunsets and mountain views, followed by an unparalleled cocktail hour and extraordinary reception serviced by our award-winning culinary team. The whole staff from our initial tour to checking out were so friendly and welcoming by the end of the weekend we truly felt like they were part of our group. We got married two weeks ago, and everything was absolutely wonderful. Even though the end of July can be very hot and humid for an outdoor wedding, the mountain top venue is breezy and a little cooler than where we're from in Hunterdon County. I cant thank my wedding coordinator Jenna enough. HeBS Digital. Learn More. Would definitely recommend getting married here, it was truly perfect! The venue (Sweetgrass Pavilion) is absolutely beautiful, the food was delicious, and the pavilion was great for dancing the night away. Perfect for a wedding weekend. Sara literally grabbed the landscaper who was on site to help cover the dirt areas with grass the day of! Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU! Kim was our Maitre d and she is a rock star! #BestWeddingEver. We had a few last minute requests that Kathleen handled with grace and ease and always seemed to be one step ahead of our requests. It was seriously the most perfect day due to the AMAZING service we received from everyone at Mineral Springs. However, as my wedding approached I was moved from Nicole being my coordinator to Kristine who is solely responsible for pulling down this review. Crystal Springs Resort's amazing 53,000 sq. She was accommod Nicole, Dana, and Kay (and all of the staff), were AMAZING during our wedding process. Give us a call or send a request for information so we can secure one of our remaining dates! Our wedding coordinator Sarah Mugavero was incredible and made the entire process so much fun. The Pavilion was beautiful and arranged just as we asked. But other than that, everything was just perfect. We wanted a mini-destination feel and this venue certainly did not disappoint! Any obstacles that came during the event, she helped us resolve the issue calmly. Around 18,000 new flower bulbs are planted each year in the immaculate . I didn't want a traditional ballroom so the pavilion was perfect. oordinator, absolutely crushed it! I cannot tell you how many compliments I received from my guests - everyone was raving about it! We met Laura, our wedding coordinator in March and were extremely impressed with her attention to every detail. 5 Wedding Venues. We kept all of our dresses, details, accessories, steamers etc. We are so thankful, and our friends and family are so thankful that we booked Crystal Springs for wedding. different wedding related events we hosted there. We also wanted somewhere that we can have a full wedding weekend of fun with family and friends without breaking the budget. Again, this is just another testament to the attention to detail and the overall service level of Crystal Springs. When we went to pick the new date (June 2021 --now 2 years after booking), we were told the deposit requirement would suddenly be changed to 42%, and that we would not be refunded anything more than that amount. We loved the secluded rustic venue, the unbeatable view, and the wonderful service we got the day of. Thank you for choosing Ballyowen for your wedding! st minute change to outdoor sunshine. The food is also amazing. r me the whole day and night. We are so glad we had our wedding there! The accommodations in the bridal suite were wonderful and our bridal attendant, Sharon, was so attentive and kind. Thanks for the unforgettable night! My guests have talked constantly about how much fun they had, how great they were treated, and how perfect the day was! Where else can you have a wedding & end the night by going down a slide in the most beautiful pool? Sara, our wedding coordinator, went above & beyond to make our day so special. She understood what we wanted to execute and she helped us set up the right event framework. Again, shes amazing! All of our guests said it was one of the coolest and funnest weddings they've ever been to (we had a cigar bar which a lot of the guys really enjoyed) and I loved how we could all just walk back to the hotel and not have to worry about people driving anywhere or providing transportation. Our wedding coordinator, Dana Mankin, and Maitre D, Daniel, went ABOVE AND BEYOND to ensure our wedding day was perfect. Wedding coordinator assigned to us by venue left the job the day before our event. We wanted a mini destination wedding and Crystal Springs delivered just that. Overall it was such a magical evening and it was so worth every minute of stress of replanning a wedding during a pandemic. We had our wedding at Grand Cascade Lodge on May 7th, 2022. This venue was FANTASTIC! The process leading up to the wedding I dont think could of went any smoother. She made sure every detail was perfect -- from all of the pictures and decor items I brought, our camp-fire s'mores set-up, and our requests for the outside set-up post ceremony. The venue is beautiful, having food, hotel, shuttle, coordinator, maitre d, all handled by a small group of people was really convenient for me. We had originally planned to have our wedding here in July of 2020, but had to postpone to July 2021. Both events were as terrific as the wedding. They gave us 15 minutes alone to just relax and take everything in. Crystal Springs truly gave us the wedding of our dreams! If you prefer sticking closer to the lower end of that figure, don't worry. We went with three of the four entrees we tried at the tasting, but we truly believe we wouldve been satisfied with any of the choices we would have picked. Perfect photos! Im still texting her asking her random stuff (sorry!). She made sure my husband and I both ate and had a drink in our hand at all times. I HIGHLY recommend having an after party in the biosphere! We had our wedding at Grand Cascades and enjoyed every second. We specifically worked with Kathleen Conlin and Jean Van De Ree. We continue to receive amazing feedback from our guests about how great the staff was, how delicious the food was, how beautiful the venue was, how nice the hotel rooms are - I could go on and on. The best outdoor covered venue ever! Jean, w Minerals Resort and Spa - My fiance and I were looking for the perfect location for an outdoor, fall wedding. She was there on the day of our wedding to finish last minute touches with an icy blizzard outside, and everything looked absolutely stunning. Ill start with coordinators Kristine was rude and very unorganized. The true magical moment and what I talk about the most from our wedding night is after we saw the ballroom, Daniel brought us back to our cleaned up bridal suite to a table set for 2. with this amazing team. It took us over 4 months to get in touch with someone who finally promised us a refund. I am writing this review to let other couples know that if they are also being treated poorly by Crystal Springs, there is still recourse. Everything was absolutely perfect and we could not have asked for anything more. The salad was good, but the soup was amazing! :) The food was incredible, the views were incomparable and everyone had such a great time. I didnt even want to look at any other venues and I actually booked Ballyowen without my fianc seei We just had our wedding on 7/17/21 at Minerals hotel sweetgrass pavilion and it was amazing! We contacted the Better Business Bureau and even had an attorney write a letter. When we got back to the bridal suite after the reception the room was set up so beautifully with the bouquets, rose pedals and my vail laid across the headboard plus a bottle of champagne waiting for us. Golf Courses. The restaurants were amazing including Latour, which we enjoyed in the wine cellar for the rehearsal dinner and the Chefs Garden, which accommodated our group of 14 people (with Jessica's assistance getting a reservation) and blew us away with their fresh farm to table food & fun ambiance. This means that the average costs of wedding venues are close to $6000, with some couples spending upwards of $20,000. Nicole with booking, Dana with planning, and Kaya during the day of! Thank you Ballyowen for being a gorgeous backdrop for our amazing day! You made every facet of our experience more perfect than we could have imagined. From day one, our wedding planning experience was seamless. This wedding team knows how to host a stress-free wedding! We want to specially th We held our rehearsal dinner, welcome party, ceremony, reception & farewell breakfast all on site at the Crystal Springs Grand Cascades Lodge. We recently got married end of September and the flowers, landscape, nature were all captured in our photos. Special items, such as memory table items were misplaced and not available for the wedding, This included the picture of the groom's deceased brother, which was later found and returned. Sara quickly grabbed my DJ and got them set up to play the music for the ceremony. She was so helpful, organized, and just a genuinely lovely person. We are still getting compliments from everyone who attended our wedding on the quality of the food, the venue, and the staff. She went above and beyond for us when it came to how the centerpieces and favors would be displayed as I made my own as well as getting back with us in a more than timely manner whenever we had questions. They are kind and showed us great hospitality for seven Gorgeous venue, amazing food! During the reception, every time we needed a drink, Daniel was there!

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