We searched around a lot for the right photographer, which is harder than you'd think. Even though…read moreshe lives in New Hartford, she serves the entire Central New York and Syracuse area and was happy to come to our wedding, which was in Syracuse. Lisa was fantastic throughout--very prompt to return e-mails, very accommodating. Her work was great--she got some really interesting shots of us, but also let us just be ourselves and do our thing (instead of having us do weird poses). She has great packages and did ours for the whole day--which is nice since a lot of photographers mess around with hourly rates. When she was there, she was a fly on the wall when we needed her to be (i.e., during the ceremony and the reception) and proactive when it was most important, such as helping guide my wife through the details (i.e., how to cut the cake) and get people organized for group photos. She was such a pleasure to work with!

Many couples say that their wedding photographer went "above and beyond", but for Britt that's…read moreliterally true! She hiked with for hours to the top of a mountain in the Adirondacks where we got married. The ascent was steep and it was over 90 degrees! We felt very comfortable around Britt and the pictures turned out to be magical! She is an artist who is so incredibly good at capturing love and joy - we cannot thank her enough for having joined us on our special day. Booking her was the best decision we have made (apart from getting married itself :)). We are so blown away by her pictures that we would love for her to capture all of our major future events - definitely our anniversary in 10 years! Thank you, Britt!

Wow! Really unexpected adorable little place in Morris (really small town in upstate NY between…read moreNorwich and Oneonta, NY)! Just attended a beautiful wedding there Saturday evening and was super impressed with the event venue! Modern buildings with lovely facilities (nice woodwork, nice layout, well-apportioned kitchen, modern bathrooms). Perfect for the wedding of approximately 150 people and easy parking. Limited cell service, but let's face it, this is in the middle of nowhere in upstate NY. If you logged into the WiFi at the venue though - worked great: nice perk! bathrooms were really clean and they had little toiletries and emergency products for people etc. The bridal suite was set up very nicely as well - really well done! Check out their website and Facebook! Much nicer venue than almost any wedding I've been to in this particular (very economically-depressed) area. Was super glad it was this pretty for the bride and groom who put a lot into making their wedding a fabulous one! They had Dinosaur Barbecue (which was fantastic!) catering and a cute bar setup! Very sweet venue! Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a NICER wedding or event venue in that area. https://www.thegroveofbv.com

Our daughter's wedding was recently held at the Grove of Butternut Valley. We found the Grove to…read morebe the area's best-kept secret! We were so pleased with this facility. A very fair-priced venue and from the beauty of the grounds to the quality of the buildings (a lovely chapel and reception hall), to the helpfulness of the staff, everything was superb! They set up a nice party tent outside the reception hall on the patio, for hors d'oeuvres and a bar. The Grove catered the food themselves and the meal was top notch! And what was monumental for us, was the pleasant attitude of Chris and her staff and their determined effort to make the day a huge success - which they did! As we discussed some challenges in the planning, Chris confidently said to us, "We can make it work"!! From that point I knew it was going to! What a wonderful day it turned out to be! From planning - to clean-up, working with the staff at the Grove was a joy! We highly recommend this venue. John and Linda Hunter of New Lisbon, NY

Shannon was a life saver when planning my wedding! I knew what I wanted as far as most details for…read moremy special day but failed to think of the big picture. I had no idea what actually went into planning such a large event...things like making appts, comparing costs and venues, booking a DJ, linens etc. Shannon swooped in like a event planning super hero! I highly recommend her services, she is easy to work with and willing to do whatever it takes to make your event perfect.... oh and did I mention she was our officiant as well! She can seriously do it ALL!

Wedding May 2025, Beardslee Castle, Photos by Erin Covey Creative…read moreThere's so many wonderful things to say, I hope I can cover them all. Hanna and Elle are outstanding florists and wonderful people to work with. My vision of flowers was was "pretty and lavender" and they took that and ran with it. My ceremony was originally meant to be outside but as the day got closer and the weather turned, Hanna made sure to be in touch with me and easily adjusted to doing the ceremony inside. Walking into the venue and seeing their work was incredible. The ceremony area was beautiful, the bud vases on the tables and along the mantels were so pretty and so perfect, me and my guests absolutely loved every detail. Hanna delivered the flowers to Beardslee, spent the afternoon setting up, and made sure to see me to give me and the bridesmaids our bouquets (which were STUNNING). From the initial consult all the way through to the wedding, she answered my questions, listened to my vision, and was all around amazing to work with. I can't recommend Mohican flowers enough, thank you Hanna and Elle!

So many great things to say I'm not sure where to start! From top to bottom Elle and Hanna…read moredelivered exactly what we've been looking for countless times. I highly recommend them for any of your flower needs. Very reasonable pricing for the quality and beauty of their product. These two are truly artists.

Morris tents saved our wedding season not once, but twice. When the tents we had borrowed for the…read morebridal shower were not sufficient for the expected weather, we were able to get a tent delivered and set up that day! Then, when a catering fiasco the day before the wedding required a whole new plan, Morris Tents was able to deliver plates, cutlery, napkins, and glasses within hours. We will absolutely be utilizing them for all future party rental needs!

We used Morris tent rentals for our wedding in Cherry Valley NY. I worked mainly with Tracie who…read morewas amazing! I planned the whole wedding myself and I had many questions and last minute changes. Tracie was always reachable and extremely helpful. She even came in on a Sunday when they were closed to show me and my husband their serving bowls! The men that came to set up and take down the equipment were great too! They were very friendly and efficient! I enjoyed talking with them. I don't have a single complaint from my entire experience working with this company. I would highly recommend!

My girlfriend, ten-year-old son and I stayed here for two nights over Memorial Day Weekend, and…read morethoroughly enjoyed our stay. The room was spacious and clean (though a little musty when we first arrived). We couldn't get the tv to work, though not a big deal (and I'm sure they would have been helpful had we asked about it). The property itself is the real draw. High in a valley, it is surrounded by forest and has great views of the valley below. We enjoyed the heated pool and hot tub, and made a fire one night in the fire pit with wood they provided. They also have two gas grills and picnic tables, though we didn't use these. The breakfast was pretty basic but still filling, though seating is limited inside and the screened in porch is not heated. Overall a great place to stay when visiting Cooperstown and the surrounding area. Can definitely recommend to others.

August Lodge in cooperstown was a friday date night destination. My mother in law resides in…read morecooperstown so we dropped the little one off early and had a day to ourselves at this beautiful mountain getaway. Reading previous reviews we were on the lookout for a gravel unpaved road leading up to the lodge. To our surprise, the gravel road folks grumbled about in previous reviews has been paved into a proper road with lights on the left side of the path to guide your way in the evening. as it was a Friday in August most of the families that stayed for the week for dreampark had checked out and I believe there were 20 rooms booked for the weekend. We were greeted by a friendly young man who was courteous and enthusiastic. The lodge was more than accommodating with an early check in (we called ahead to confirm it was ok) and we were given a room with 2 king sized beds, a kitchenette and a spacious bathroom. As our experiences with hotels this summer was less then spectacular I was pleasantly surprised at the cleanliness of the room and that the filters in the air conditioning unit seem to be regularly cleaned. No musty odors, cobwebs or dust to be found in the room. the kitchenette was spotless with 2 electric stove burners, microwave, sink, and mini fridge. I checked in with the yelp app (they have free wifi) and noticed there was a 15% discount upon check in. I went back to the front office and asked the young man who seemed confused and said he'd inquire. Quite honestly at this point I couldn't care less. If we got it, great but the experience and the lodge already proved themselves to be worth the price. Our next stop was the hot tub and pool. Outdoor and overlooking a stunning mountain view it was hard to pry ourselves away after a couple of hours to shower and go eat. We talked with the young man at the front desk regarding the dinner options in the area and decided on the red shed. I would have checked in at the red shed but there was no reception in the area. After dinner, we came back to a lighted path leading us to the lodge and found another equally as pleasant young man on the night shift. we inquired about the fire pit and if there would be one that evening. He jumped up and led us outside and got a fire going! Sitting outside in adirondack chairs sipping wine in cooperstown on a clear night has got to be one of the most awe inspiring view my eyes have ever witnessed. There isn't a constellation in the sky that hides from your view. You feel both amazed and a part of something much greater than your own existence. We were truly grateful at the chance to witness such a beautiful site atop the mountain. Our beds were as comfortable as they appeared and the room was equipped with directTV for our viewing pleasure. In the morning we woke up early to see the sunrise over the mountains (pics posted), had coffee and a continental breakfast in their main area behind the check in area. it was quaint, relaxing and had a screen room with rhododendron chairs that were comfortable and funky. I couldn't recommend this place more for a relaxing stay. Side note: they do have a game room with a couple of coin operated games and an air hockey table along with a swing set for the kids out front. We didn't get to utlize the spa, but heard the masseuse was good at her craft. *After leaving we received a call from the sister of the young man who checked us in. She figured out the yelp discount and applied it to our account. Thank you August lodge for not only the great relaxing stay but the follow through. worth the visit, just make sure there's availability as it fills up during peak baseball season. highly recommended for dreampark families.

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