Chelsea S.
Yelp
UPDATE: Just got married there on 8/27!!! :D
So, when people get married, they are happy, and it is natural to feel like everything was perfect, because the couple's joy sort of just spills over onto everything...but when I say that The Edenwild is THE perfect place for a wedding, it isn't just my starry-eyed memories---The Edenwild really is the perfect place for a wedding. First off, Lopez is serene, beautiful, fun--I had more than one of my guests from out of state describe it as "magical," and that is not a normal adjective used in my family of engineers. The inn itself is simultaneously luxurious and comfortable--there is so much attention to detail in the architecture, the decor, and the "little touches"--epsom salts in the bathroom, good-sized high quality bath products, and, as others have noted, brandy in every room! The rooms are large and well-appointed (and all of them are perfect for bridal "getting ready" photos--take your pick!), and the beds are soooooo comfortable! The great room is large but cozy, the dining room is filled with natural light, and the huge wrap-around porch and patio are just wonderful! The space is large enough that you could probably accommodate a fairly large group of people (I'll leave the numbers up to Crystal and Anthony, though!), but because of the way the space is organized, you could go the intimate route without it feeling awkward and small. We had about 65--including kids of all ages--and it was perfect! If you are able to rent all the rooms (and there are only 9--I'd recommend splitting them among your bridal party, rather than leaving them open to any random guest--that way they are guaranteed to book, and you will have a lot of extra bonding time with your bridal party!), the whole space is yours--again, really making it feel like home...
And I haven't even gotten to the best part: Crystal, Anthony, their family, and staff. Seriously, these guys go above and beyond "above and beyond." They make you feel like you are the only thing that matters--they are prompt in their communications, have GREAT ideas/suggestions for making your wedding vision a reality, and they just always go that extra mile--handing out snuggly throws to the guests when it got cool at night; brain-storming last-minute plan changes when there was a burn ban so our idea about sky lanterns and a marshmallow-roasting fire were out; running around securing all the decorations and buying tablecloth anchors when the wind suddenly picked up before the ceremony....and they do all this on their own--you are in SUCH good hands, truly, you can 100% relax and enjoy your wedding, because they are ON TOP of it! And they have such a calm and positive attitude, even when things start to feel stressful...
If you are getting married, seriously, don't even waste your time looking anywhere else--this is THE place. And at first glance, it may not be the cheapest, but the thing is, as your planning goes along, you will start to see that some of the "cheap" places have a lot of hidden costs, for things that are already built-in/included at The Edenwild...we walked away spending a LOT less than most of my friends with similar quality of weddings, believe it or not! And we had such a better experience, having the whole Inn for the weekend!
We will most definitely be coming back every year on our anniversary (well, assuming there isn't a wedding going on--in which case, we'll have to swing by on a weekday instead! :)
Crystal and Anthony and family, thank you so very much for sharing your amazing space with us--we feel so honored to have worked with you!