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| - I had been married 5 years ago, so I was already familiar with the wedding venue basics. My Bride to be was not. We were both fond of Nature and wanted a laid back but fun atmosphere for our wedding, something cool and beautiful but not super flashy. We also love good food and music, and like unique things that make guest's go 'Wow!'.
Finding a place that had flexibility with decor, good customer service and great food is usually challenging. After narrowing our 'To Visit' list down on the Knot, we took the 30 minute drive to Meadow Ridge. We immediately got a very warm welcome from Seneca and her family, who treated us to hot local cider that February.
We told her about the somewhat cozy theme of our wedding, plus our love of nature and good food...It seemed like we'd have a good match. She showed us the new Maple Pavilion building before it was even finished, and we fell in love immediately. You have to see it now - Giant patio that over looks a ravine that gets lit up at night, a double sided fire place, a lake as the backdrop behind the Head Table - I couldnt have designed a better layout myself. PLUS we could hold the Ceremony 50 yards away in front of a Gorgeous lake / island with Willow Trees in the background. I LOVED that vs having to make all our guests drive hours around town after a short ceremony. It was so convenient, and beautiful.
For those short on time- here's a summary:
However much you wish to customize and decorate your own Wedding at Meadow Ridge, you are free to do so. They will be in close communication from the start to finish. If you want fancy desserts or creative drink concoctions - No Problem. You can add your own signs, center pieces, outdoor games, music, extra lighting - and they set it all up for you like a 5 star establishment. The food is local and mostly organic, and expertly GRILLED over an actual charcoal grill. Make sure you get the Fresh Hot Apple Cider! I cant believe how much people loved the dark rum & cider drinks we offered. Overall, you will not find a better experience for the value you get at Meadow Ridge.
The day went by fast, but I remember her entire staff catering to us like we were rock stars. The pavilion had perfect space for our 185 guests, and the dance floor area was perfectly setup in the middle. The crowd can explore the grounds and enjoy a cigar on the chairs by the nearby beach if desired. Parking wasnt a big deal - just a big lot with a guide helping people park. The desserts and drink we bought (which will save you Thousands) were kept cold, and eveything went off without a hitch, even with a splash of rain.
The only downside I would mention is the location if you're a west-sider... But I can't fault them for that since their setup would be a lot more expensive if it were centrally located, and its more fun to have a wedding here vs a golf course. If you're thrifty, creative, and love good food in a natural setting, this is the place for you.
I loved Meadow Ridge, please feel free to ask my about any questions or suggestions if you wanted to use them.
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