The French Estate

Dec 1st, 2023

Aug 30th, 2023

As a wedding planner, I've had the pleasure of collaborating with numerous venues, and I must say, my experience with the venue coordinator Alyssa was absolutely wonderful. They just changed ownership the day before my client's wedding, but the staff is all the same. Alyssa's attention to detail, and responsiveness were great and she was easy to work with. Her proactive approach truly set her apart as one of the best venue coordinators I've had the pleasure of working with. Just a few tips for those looking at this venue: - The wedding has to be done by 9pm, so it's not for late night partiers - This venue is open for DIY and has some light decor of their own that you can use - It is cheaper than many other venues (prices are on their website) - if weather looks like it might rain, make sure RENT A TENT which my client had to do. It still looked beautiful with the twinkle lights - get a day of coordinator at least. It is not the venue coordinator's job to plan your wedding
Mar 3rd, 2024

We recently celebrated our wedding at the French Estate and it was an unforgettable day. The place is just beautiful and provided all the options we needed for our special day. Sarah helped to guide us throughout the day, starting with the rehearsal earlier than the normally scheduled booking time (thank you!), through the ceremony, leading into the first dance, and the reception to follow. She helped us organize a bartender (Ross did a great job as well), waiters, rental heaters, gave input on the schedule and nudged us in the right direction throughout the event. It all fell into place without us really having to look after much at all, which was quite refreshing for a DIY venue. Everything went seamlessly and allowed us to lightheartedly enjoy a wonderful day we won't ever forget.
Oct 8th, 2023

From my experience, it was false advertising from the website to meeting in person. There are people that live in the house, that is NOT presented at the meeting when booking the event nor is it stated in the contract.Those residents were walking into our photo shoot, watching our ceremony and walking around with their dog as we were trying to clean up. Our rehearsal was "overlooked" and was disregarded to have another event booked at our rehearsal time. On our wedding day, The hostess allowed a couple to walk around the property even though we paid in full to have our wedding private. Those individuals, walked in on my Maid of honor and 11 year old daughter getting dressed in the bridal suite. That all could have been avoided if the wedding hostess Alyssa guided the " much needed tour " and let us know out of courtesy that strangers were allowed to roam a private event! When we found out about this, I immediately contacted Sarah Pearson with the list of mishaps, the concerns of my daughter and MOH being exposed . Sarah was very insensitive, put down my wedding, guests, decorative pieces, vendors we hired and said we were trying to compensate not for the situations that arose, but to regain money off of a " lack" of attendance . Sarah is unprofessional, does not care about the well being of her clients. The property is pretty, but our day is tarnished due to those mishaps. Beware, she offers $200.00 "good faith and sympathy " check as she accuses you & your vendors of being " creepy " and out for money. Please don't book here. Our day when we look back was ruined, by the way she conducts her business, its false advertising and when things happen, she trashes & disregards you as a person.
Sep 25th, 2023