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The Good News Keeps Coming!

By Jonathan on May 17, 2012 5:17 PM | No Comments | Leave A Comment
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Now that wedding season has begun, it is always a wonderful feeling when we receive Thank You Cards in the mails from happily married brides and grooms who have celebrated with us!

Here are the latest cards from couples who celebrated at our venues and what they had to say about their experiences.

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This year, we have seen a few thank you cards after hold our Detail Appointments. Mary-Beth has received a few and now Traci has received one as well.

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We appreciate all the compliments we hear on these cards! It gives us great motivation to continue doing our jobs and putting together beautiful weddings!



Nothing beats ice cream in the summer! Adding a Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Sundae bar to your wedding reception is the perfect enhancement for those hot summer days. 

Ben & Jerry's added some new flavors to the Ice Cream they off at your reception. Here is the new list with those great additions.

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If you want some more information about this enhancement or want to add it to your wedding package, please give us a call at 860-347-7171 or send us an e-mail!


This is Great Motivation!

By Jonathan on May 1, 2012 4:08 PM | No Comments | Leave A Comment
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As wedding season starts to gear up, it is always reassuring to receive Thank You Cards from previous weddings, to let us know we must be doing something right. Hearing these kind words gives us the motivation to continue the work that we do and exceed everyone's expectations.

This first card comes from Debbie & Matt who celebrated their reception with us last November 2011 at The Barns at Wesleyan Hills.

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This next card comes from Patsy & Dave who celebrated their reception at the newly renovated Pavilion on Crystal Lake this past March.

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Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! We truly appreciate all of the generous comments you have given us. Let's get ready for an amazing 2012 wedding season!


Become a September Bride!

By Jonathan on April 27, 2012 4:22 PM | No Comments | Leave A Comment
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This just in -- if you want to be a September bride at The Wadsworth Mansion, we just had a date open up!

Saturday, September 29, 2012

Do not hesitate to contact us to book this date. It will not stay open for long! This could be you celebrating your special day at the elegant Wadsworth Mansion.

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*Thank you to Powerstation Events for sharing this beautiful photo with us! 

Please call 860-347-7171 or e-mail us today so we can help plan your wedding at The Wadsworth Mansion!


She's On A Roll!

By Jonathan on April 26, 2012 3:18 PM | No Comments | Leave A Comment
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Mary-Beth, one of our Event Planners, must be doing something right! A few weeks ago, she received an e-mail from on our brides, thanking her for her help at their Detail Appointment.

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Thank you Alicia for sharing those kind words with us! We are here to help you every step of the way!



Kathy and Mark were married with us last Spring at the beautiful Pavilion on Crystal Lake.  Even though the skies were a little cloudy that day, they were able to tie the knot inside on our dance floor surrounded by their closest family and friends.  They were even able to make it outside for some fantastic portraits!  Kathy's flowers were tulips, perfect for a Spring wedding.  These two had a ball, and they shared their day with Mark's family, who watched the event via Skype, all the way in New Zealand!

Huge thank you to Cynthia of CYN PHOTO, who captured this gorgeous event.
 


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It Is Finally Here!

By Jonathan on April 11, 2012 3:04 PM | No Comments | Leave A Comment
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You have heard about it for months and now it is time to see it... The newly renovated Pavilion on Crystal Lake!


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New carpeting, featuring earth tones, enhances the rustic feel of this old tobacco barn.

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Welcome Mahogany Resin Chiavari Chairs! These chairs are the most popular for weddings and now they are part of your Pavilion on Crystal lake wedding! 

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We are so excited and pleased at how the renovations have come out and we hope you are as well. The early returns are overwhelmingly positive!

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We welcome a new and exciting 2012 wedding season at The Pavilion on Crystal Lake!

2013 dates are booking fast ... call 860-347-7171 today to schedule your tour!






Where Does It Come From? The Beef Edition

By Jonathan on March 29, 2012 3:09 PM | No Comments | Leave A Comment
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Where's the Beef? Or more appropriately, where does the Beef come from? (A first in a series of "where does it come from" blog posts).

Our Prime Rib is Braveheart certified Black Angus Beef, the best quality Black Angus Beef available in the United States. Braveheart Cattle must be entirely black, as defined and supervised by the USDA, and must be genetically Angus. Braveheart Cattle are fed a vegetarian dies (no animal by-products here!) using corn that is local to the Midwest United States where the high quality Angus herds are raised.

Braveheart Cattle are raised on smaller farms that take a more personal interest in the humane care the cattle receive. Braveheart Cattle are raised within 150 miles of the packing house (much closer than industry average), reducing stress on the cattle, lowering out carbon footprint and helping to give you the highest quality, best tasting Prime Rib.

Enjoy!

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Ceremonies at The Barns in May

By Jonathan on March 29, 2012 10:59 AM | No Comments | Leave A Comment
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Today blog posting is for our May Barn Brides wondering what the ceremony site would look like this year. Latasha & Jordan said their "I Dos" at the ceremony site at The Barns at Wesleyan Hills. It is now time for you to envision your wedding taking place in the same location. 

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Everyone in the bridal party looks simply amazing. The colors are so vibrant against the sky and the green landscape and willow trees in the background. And now here comes the bride!

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You are now Husband & Wife!



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Latasha & Jordan had a great idea to tie the colors of their wedding together. They used the same colors for their cake and a candy bar station. It is a great trend in weddings right now.

** Thank you to Rebecca Hansen for sharing these beautiful pictures with us! 

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Congratulations Latasha & Jordan! We had a great time celebrating your wedding day with you and we wish you the best of luck in your future!



Faye & David's Wedding Reception

By Jonathan on March 28, 2012 11:38 AM | No Comments | Leave A Comment
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It feels like a blogging week so get ready for some more great pictures from the 2011 Wedding Season to show up on the blog! Yesterday we featured some pictures from Nicole & Todd's wedding at The Barns at Wesleyan Hills last May.

Today we celebrate Faye & David's special day that took place at The Pavilion on Crystal Lake last June. (*Just a side note -- the renovations at The Pavilion on Crystal Lake are complete and the venue looks amazing! Stay tuned for those pictures to follow!)

Faye & David's ceremony was off site but that did not stop them from taking some great pictures at The Pavilion on Crystal Lake before the reception.


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There are so many great places to take pictures! The landscape and scenery create amazing back drop for your wedding pictures.

Here some of the cutest flower girls and ring bearers..

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And now it is time for one of the most important items of the evening.. the food!
All of it looks so delicious!
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Always have to save room for dessert...
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Now the dancing can begin!


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And some last minute photos before the night comes to an end.
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Congratulations Faye & David!! We hope you had as much fun with us as we did with you! Good luck in your future!

And, as always, a big thank you to Airen Miller for sharing his amazing pictures with us!