5 out of 5.0
Quality of Service:
5.0 out of 5.0
Professionalism:
5.0 out of 5.0
Flexibility:
5.0 out of 5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0 out of 5.0
Value for Cost:
5.0 out of 5.0
As a couple planning a wedding from out of town, Stroudsmoor helped make planning this wedding very simple. We held both our ceremony and reception at the Woodsgate site, Barbara was a wonderful planner. We also used the onsite florist, bridal shop for invitations, the lodging coordinator, and the onsite bridal salon and spa. We did not use the onsite photographer, but this venue allows for almost one stop organizing. They also had a helpful list of area vendors including additional photographers, DJs/musicians, florists, and officiates. \r\n\r\nPlanning: Planning was fairly straight forward. There are several venues to choose from, but wedding size may change which venue can be used. Barbara showed us our potential sites, and worked with us through the months on planning the ceremony & reception timelines, food, working with vendors etc. They have standard checklists to work though which were very useful in making sure we had captured all important aspects for the wedding. The contract is pretty strict (no outside food, additional time costs & bar minimums for example), but they were upfront with all costs and we had no surprises. \r\n\r\nFood & Beverage: There were several food & beverage packages to choose from, which could be easily customized based on your budget and taste. The reception costs are based on the number of guests and the food and beverage packages chosen, there were no additional costs for the reception venue itself, unless upgrades are chosen. There is a bar minimum in the contract, the amount varies based on the venue and night of the week. We chose the Country Heritage package, which included a cocktail hour with 25 hot and cold butler passed Hors d\'oeuvres as well as a vegetable and cheese tray in the cocktail area, an appetizer, a choice of two entrees (a third can be added for an additional cost), and the cake. Vegetarian and other dietary restriction dishes were accommodated with no issues. The cake is also included with the package, there were several cake/frosting flavor options and ways to display and decorate the cake. Custom cakes were also an option through the bakery, for an additional cost. No outside food is allowed (including food favors) as part of their contract. \r\n\r\nService: Service was great during the entire planning process, but the staff at our actual reception was outstanding. They made sure the bridal party had everything they needed; everyone was well fed and had beverages. The staff also went above and beyond for the Groom, making him a special dairy free cupcake. During planning, phone calls and e-mails were responded to in a timely manner. \r\n\r\nCost: The cost may initially appear high, but the reception costs include not only the food and beverages, but also the staff, the setup/cleanup of the room, linens, dining ware, base decorations, as well as the wedding coordinator. Tip and service charges are included in the estimates, and the reception cost varies based on the number of guests. \r\n\r\nLodging: The Inn allows for a discount with a room block of at least 10 rooms booked. The downside of the room block is that all rooms not to be used have to be released 2 months before the wedding date, and there are potential charges if the rooms are cancelled by the guests. However, without the room block depending on the weekend the Inn can fill up, so this was a better way for us to ensure that our guests could stay locally. \r\n