We had our wedding here this past weekend. Could not have asked for a more lovely venue. This…read morechurch is over 129 years old with original stained glass. Absolutely beautiful!!! Phil Hawkins is a pleasure to deal with. He has a great outgoing personality and he officiated our ceremony. Fun loving guy and we had a great wedding day! We even got to ring the church bells!

Oh, how I loved my wedding at Morning Star Chapel this past weekend! From the moment we saw the…read morechapel, we knew it's where we wanted to get married. With white flowers all around, we didn't need to do anything to prepare for our actual wedding. While the church itself sat everyone in pews with ease, we squeezed 80 friends and family members into the reception room for a luncheon after we said, "I do." It was a tight fit, but we made it work. I imagine 50-60 people could sit more comfortably, but we loved it, anyway. Long tables and banquet chairs are provided, but we did have to decorate this room ourselves. While we had our own officiant, John was a huge help to us as we planned and cued the music for us during our ceremony. Tucked away in a side street in Plainfield, it turned out to be the perfect location for our almost perfect day!

My wedding is in a month. We booked it in February, so 8 months ahead. Yesterday found out that…read morethey double booked and there will be another wedding for the full day. They offered outside space but I turned it down since the place will already be full with another wedding. They also offered to help find other options but I can't trust them now. They did say we will get a full refund but still this is super disappointing and now I have to rush to find somewhere else for the ceremony. Was really looking forward marrying my best friend here. Do better.

Extremely disappointed! Overpriced for what the facility…read moreoffers and the shape that it is in . There's been some upgrades since the last owner but not much . Upon entry the first thing that really grabs your attention is the worn out dirty carpet in the foyer AND sanctuary . Grooms room is extremely small with some updated furniture same for the bridal suite. There is a pungent musty odor throughout the building. There is also no sound system , you are expected to provide that yourself. After reading the owners backstory where she states that she felt it her mission to make a brides experience lovely yet affordable-- she is definitely not up for negotiation on affordability at all. We tried talking to her about omitting certain items and doing some of the manual labor ourselves in order to offset the overpriced cost for the facility and was She absolutely not budging on cost. Her response was "that's not how we do things around here ". They advertise that there is a banquet tent however they no longer offer the tent service for your reception you must now purchase/rent your own which can cost up to an additional thousand dollars and you must provide your own insurance (another cost of $100+) on top of the rental for the church. They have labor charge of $500 which is setting up tables and chairs. Again... We asked if we could do the manual labor ourselves or other ways we could offset the price we were always met with a snarky attitude followed by the answer NO . Makes me wonder if her backstory is even authentic! Also, I am surprised at any 4 star reviews. Makes me wonder if they're her friends and family- I can not see as to why they would have rated 4 stars otherwise.

Our wedding at Clayshire Castle was beautiful, but the experience with Douglas left us very…read moreuncomfortable. We rented the castle for our wedding weekend, including overnight accommodations for our family, and while we appreciated the unique setting, he repeatedly crossed boundaries during our stay. Throughout our wedding night, Douglas frequently entered or attempted to enter our rented spaces uninvited, including coming down to our side of the castle and asking us to turn off lights to save electricity. While I can understand wanting to conserve energy, several guests returned to their rooms after leaving lights on and found them off, which was unsettling and felt like someone had been in the room. We paid a significant amount for the venue, and it's hard to imagine that the cost of electricity would come close to what we paid for the event. The situation made us and our guests feel like our privacy wasn't being fully respected during what should have been a private and personal celebration. During the rehearsal and throughout the weekend, Douglas made several comments that felt unnecessary and intrusive. During the rehearsal, he told my husband and I to "act like you like each other" because he felt we weren't standing close enough at the altar, though there were much more appropriate ways to make that suggestion. He also repeatedly remarked on my hair being down, referencing medieval customs. The frequency of these comments over the rehearsal, wedding night, and breakfast the next morning made the interactions uncomfortable. Our parents and other guests also noticed how he spoke differently to the younger adults in our group, often in a condescending tone. During the reception, Douglas and Josephine helped clear plates as guests finished eating, which we appreciated. However, a few guests witnessed Douglas taking a plate of food and a cookie from our catering as he returned to his side of the castle. We weren't upset about it, but it did feel odd since it hadn't been discussed beforehand. The venue itself is stunning, but couples considering booking should be aware that the owners remain very present and involved throughout the event. Sometimes in ways that make it difficult to fully relax and enjoy your celebration.

Great experience! Beautiful castle! My husband can't stop talking about it and we are returning for…read morethe medieval faire

Our son's wedding reception was held here on July 26, 2014 and it was WONDERFUL!!…read more The size was perfect for the party, the food was very tasty, and the service was amazing. Angie was so accommodating and helpful. We had a terrific time and everything went very well - it was perfect.

This was such a wonderful place. I was there for my Best friends wedding and the day was amazing…read more The building is beautiful and they decorated it all so very beautiful. The people in charge of everything was polite, patient, and understanding. They had everything set up just right to ensure a smooth ceremony and reception. To the Lucky Couple looking for a venue for their wedding I HIGHLY recommend The Righteous Oaks.

Pros: Communication between when we booked the space and…read morewhen we arrived was great. They happened to have changed owners during that time and our original contract was honored with no problems. Nice large space can accommodate about 70 people downstairs with plenty of room to walk around. You gain access to the space beginning at 1pm on friday and ends Saturday evening or Sunday morning depending on if there is another wedding. Space for bartender Beautiful barn Lake up the hill is beautiful to take pictures Secluded, not much road noise Cons: When we arrived, they filled every space in the loft of the barn with tables and chairs, leaving no clear space for a dance floor. They didn't ask about how we wanted the upstairs arranged, only the downstairs. We wanted to put the dance floor in the loft, because that seemed the most logical space for dancing. So, we rearranged the tables upstairs to make a space for a dance floor and we carried the chairs from upstairs to outside during the reception. Most chairs were used to sit around the bonfire, because there were only three small benches to sit on out there. The coordinator from the barn arrived at 10PM and started badgering us to clean the space up right away. They wanted us to put every table and chair back where it was when we arrived (again, they never asked us how we wanted the space to be arranged). We carried most upstairs, but they badgered us about 10 more they found instead of taking 2 trips to help us carry them back upstairs. They also made us move the tables and chairs back into the same positions they were in when we got the space. Some of their heaters didn't work. Our wedding planner had called several times about the heaters being out of gas. They should have left some propane tanks to use as extras, because it was freezing! The countertops in the kitchen were filthy. We used a Lysol wipe on it and it was black with one wipe. Utility area was just cluttered leaving us no room to store anything. Several gnats outside, should maybe consider spraying. The refrigerator wasn't plugged in and therefore wasn't cold when we arrived, so that we could put our food, desserts, drinks, and flowers in the fridge. They have a very small hand sink in the kitchen making it hard to wash up stuff. They don't have potable water, and they don't even have signs that say that the water isn't potable, we had to make, print and bring our own. Some of our guests drank the water before our signs went up. Oops! There are no outlets in the hallway. Some could be added to that food or drink warmers could be plugged in.

I attended a wedding here recently and was very surprised by this place. Sitting in rural Brown…read moreCounty, you wouldn't expect for such a place to exist as you wind your way along Hoover Road looking for the location, but when you least expect it, it appears around the corner. It's not well marked AND the road is very curvy (having a light at the entrance would have been appreciated). The venue itself is an old barn (hence the name) that has been beautifully restored. Although simple, it's tasteful and easily able to fit to anyone's wedding colors. The inside of the barn was decked out in tables for a sit down dinner for around 100 people with a small dance floor on the west end of the barn. It was a little tight walking around with the tables, but everyone managed without any troubles and nothing was spilled that I saw. The wedding ceremony was outside. Wooden benches and a stage under the trees made for a very pretty venue, but since this is about the venue and not the wedding (although fantastic).. it should be pointed out that the bugs were awful here. There was bug spray available that looked like it came from the wedding party, but it didn't do much of anything. Fortunately someone had some of the "good stuff" and it was passed around to everyone and liberally applied. Seriously, make sure if you have an event here that you pack extra strength bug spray.. something I wouldn't have thought of until being here. One other item to point out... the mens restroom. It's a single use bathroom (meaning one at a time). For me, I was pleased with this. For the others standing in line, I heard some grumblings. If you're looking for a rustic venue for a wedding of about 100 people, this is the place I'd pick. Absolutely lovely.

This place is amazing! They have cider flights which is great when you want to try them all! The…read moreservice was top notch and everyone made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. They have live music from different artists and overall it was a great experience. We will be back!

Urban apples does a ton of fun events and we finally came to check them out for a hot air balloon…read morenight. We came on a Friday and although it was busy, it was overall easy to find a parking spot and table. A lot of people bring their own chairs or blankets which could be helpful in the future When we came, there were a lot of food trucks to choose to so can't speak on the food at urban apples, but their ciders were tasty! I got a flight and enjoyed trying different flavors. I wasn't a huge fan of their "regular" cider but I enjoyed the raspberry one and mixed berry. The cinnamon one was also tasty! There is a huge outdoor area and our kids loved playing in the open field and going down the tunnel slides. There's also a play area and other things we want to check out the next time we come. Definitely a fun spot to hang out with the family!