My wedding was in 2024 at the old Arbor Loft location. Working with Erica was absolutely…read morewonderful--she was kind, attentive, and truly cared about my wedding. The venue itself was beautiful, and some of the staff members we encountered were extremely friendly. Unfortunately, despite these positives, my overall experience left me feeling disappointed and stressed. At our final meeting, all of my carefully planned details were simply handed off to someone else who did not seem invested in my day. Half of my bridal party had never been in a wedding before, and despite asking multiple times, we were unable to secure a proper rehearsal time. We later learned this was because another event was booked that night. Our "rehearsal" ended up being squeezed into the bridal suite, which was chaotic. On top of that, another bridal party was scheduled to rehearse in our space at 1:00 p.m.--just two and a half hours before my guests were to arrive at 3:30. It was very stressful and did not feel like the focus was on our wedding. The morning of our wedding, I decorated everything with the help of one friend, only to have one of my bridesmaids rush in to tell me that another bridal party was practicing in the same space we had paid for and spent all morning decorating. The new woman in charge of the wedding (I never learned her name) Came to me and asked "what my problem was" When I asked about it, I was told, "Sorry, this is just how we do things here." That response left me feeling like my day wasn't valued. I also spent the night before carefully labeling bins and creating spreadsheets for the staff as they requested. Despite this, my belongings were returned completely disorganized--items were put in the wrong bins, frames were broken, and irreplaceable family photos were damaged. I had also rented flowers from Something Borrowed Blooms and specifically reminded the staff they were rentals that needed to be returned. Instead, they were placed in buckets of water--even though they were artificial--and I was later charged for them. I've been hesitant to leave this review because I wanted to move on and focus on the good memories of my wedding day. However, I feel future brides should be aware. While Erica was wonderful to work with, and the venue was undeniably beautiful, the way key details were handled was very disheartening.

The Arbor Loft was hands down the best decision we made in terms of vendors for our wedding. From…read morethe beginning at the inquiry stage, they responded quickly and gave us all the information in a digestible manner. The loft itself is a beautiful space. It's a venue where you can decorate as much or as little as you'd like. The exposed white brick, the huge industrial windows, the perfectly appointed greenery that's already there and the adorable trendy modern furniture all make a great setting for whatever the event. The bridal and groomsman suites are amazing!! There's a photo opportunity at every corner. I loved how all my photos turned out! The Arbor Loft staff are just wonderful. We worked with Maddy first who got us to the contracts stage. She was super helpful and responded to all of our lengthy contract review comments. Then we worked with Carly all the way up until the wedding day. I cannot express how thankful we were to Carly. She responded to every email we had in less than 48 hours (I cannot say that for any of my other vendors). No matter how small or big the list of questions were, we got an answer. As a stressed out and type A bride, I can't even begin to stress the importance of receiving an answer in a reasonable timeframe. Unless you do one of their planner packages, it's important to note the Arbor Loft is not your wedding planner. They are very good however at asking the questions that make sure you are on track and have the minimum you need for a wedding day. On the day itself we worked with Autumn. She was so calming and even helped me with a fussy bustle that none of my bridesmaids can figure out. I would not have been able to do my first dance without her! For catering we used the Loft's Folk catering. They had such an interesting menu and we received such good feedback on the food. One of my picky friends event complimented on the dinner. They presented the buffet beautifully. For late night we picked a couple pizzas from swan dive, which delivered straight to the venue. This was the best food item for me on the day. The vegan pizza was soooooo delicious and I was grateful for the extra food since I didn't eat much during the day. Since Folk and Swan Dive were associated with the loft, everything was on one invoice and it was so easy when it came to settling the bill. Carly also kept us on track with payments which we were so grateful for. At the end of the wedding, the staff packed up all of our decorations for us based on an inventory list which was so helpful!! Especially when you're exhausted at the end of the night! Some tips for anyone engaged and getting married at the Loft. Attend one of their open houses. It's super helpful to see the types of furniture, linens, and rentals they offer. Don't buy anything that the loft can provide either for free or a reasonable price. The open house also gives you the vibe of when there are people there. You can also sample food from one of their caterers. And it's free! Take advantage of the furniture that's in the loft already. They have really cute lounge pieces that you can use for a photo op. Use the greenery they have in the space. All of these items can be moved to wherever you want if you just ask. The bridal suite is huge and a lovely space to get ready, use it. One suggestion I have for the loft is to have a bar sampling night. We did not get to taste test any of the drinks they offered for signature cocktails or any of their other alcohols. I'm sure they did a great job with the open bar but I think a drinks night will be super fun for everyone. I absolutely will recommend working with the Arbor Loft team at any of their locations. We had full faith in the team, this is what they do every day! Thank you Arbor Loft :) **All photos are from the amazingly talented Abigail Lynn Photography

A beautiful setting for a wedding. There are several options for the wedding ceremony and…read morereception. While the setting is very nice, it is not very handicapped accessible. Restroom facilities are in a portable trailer with steps and are a bit apart from the barn. If the ground is wet, it would probably be slippery and muddy. The barn is not insulated, and if it is warm, they run big fans, which would be pretty loud. We were there on a chilly night and it was quite cold.

Joey and his son did an amazing job at our wedding. Knew exactly how to balance getting wonderful…read morephotos with spending time with family/friends. Loved all the locations we shot at. Has a true eye for great photography and was always keeping us smiling. Would highly recommend!

Love the activities and the octagon house! Great holiday reenactments too!!! I have been many times…read moresince I was younger.

I loved the event that highlighted fire flies and had activities for kids to partake it…read more For the fire fly event, it was on a Friday. The kids were allowed to make a glow stick fire fly. They could also make a smore before the great adventure. We were briefed about walking across the street and given a container for the fire flies as well as a net. Then we walked across the street. Be warned, after you get across to the field the event is self-led and you can walk around the field and find lightning bugs are your leisure. It was a nice evening with my son (he's 7) and my best friend.

Wonderful hosts for GRASPs Vegas Night! There was ample room. The wait staff were attentive and…read morefriendly. The food was delicious. Everything was clean and inviting. Thank you do much for opening your doors for this important event!

We had Easter Brunch today at Chef's for 12 family members. We thoroughly enjoyed the food and the…read moreexperience. The staff was very professional and the food was delicious. The inside has been totally refurbished since we were there a few years ago. The little kids enjoyed getting photos with the Easter bunny and the Easter hunt.

There are multiple venues at this building. The building is spacious and clean. Highly recommend…read moreespecially during the Fringe Festival in September!! Some ereas are very tight and small for a performance but most performances are great!

Did you know you can rent out the School of the Arts for events? Now you know. Because I told you…read more We hosted Upstate Social Sessions here in 2015 and 2016. The venue was a great place to host this annual social media conference because it's an educational space in nature and allows for the right accommodations for a day-long event. It's an affordable fee, which you can coordinate with Adele, who helped us with the venue. They have staff that cleans post-event, they're equipped with several tables, and there are two auditoriums available. The first year we utilized the main auditorium, and the second year, we used the main one, the 2nd (smaller) auditorium, and a class room for a few breakout sessions. There are lots of stalls in the bathrooms so little to no lines and the atrium is perfect for mingling during breaks. The staff are wonderful to work with and very helpful and communicative, which is the best when planning a large scale event like this. There's a good amount of parking nearby, including on-street. We organized food trucks for lunch, and it's walking distance to other coffee shops and restaurants nearby. A win! We'll keep it here until we max out the space. P.S. the auditorium can fit up to 450.

If you're looking for a photographer who is not only technically skilled but also truly passionate…read moreabout their craft, look no further! I'm so grateful for her work and would book her again in a heartbeat!

You-nique Photography was a great experience! Rebecca was extremely helpful with picking out…read moreoutfits and giving advice on what would look best. She really took her time during the photoshoot and the pictures turned out amazing! I usually do not enjoy getting my pictures taken, but Rebecca made it really fun and easy.

My husband and I had our Wedding Reception at Glendoveers on 9/22/2024. I would highly recommend…read morethis Venue to anyone. We couldn't have asked for a better experience. I can't express enough how beautiful, warm and inviting the atmosphere was. The staff was very welcoming and accommodating, and the food, absolutely amazing. They made sure that every detail was of the utmost importance. The servers did an amazing job, from helping set everything up, serving all the food (appetizers, dinner and dessert) and keeping everything clean and well organized. They made clean up at the end of the evening a breeze, helping us to pack up all the decorations and everything we brought in. The Bartender was on the ball. He was fast, friendly, quick witted, but most importantly very good at his job in keeping everyone happy and well hydrated. Last but not least, the Cooks...every one of our guests raved about the food and how delicious everything was. Kudos to you guys for all your hard work and dedication and for the exceptional job you did. Thank you all for such an incredible evening. We will cherish these memories for ever. Cheri Carpenter-Hinz & Dennis Hinz

We went to Glendoveers for an event and I was very impressed with this facility. The food was…read moreexcellent and they have done a lot of renovation to the building. The staff was exceptional. They were very friendly and attended to your every need. They had a few craft beers I. Tap and the liqueur drinks ($5 beers and $6 drinks) were not watered down. I would highly recommend this place if your looking for a place to host a party or event.