I honestly don't understand the hype surrounding this venue. I considered it for an event, but very…read moreglad that I looked elsewhere. I attended a reception here, and that sealed the deal for me entirely. They really advertise for a much better experience than what is given in reality, including "on-Site and Transportation to and from the venue," which means that if equipment breaks down (and it did) that you are left waiting to pile onto a bus whenever they can get one to your guests. Walking into the space, all I could see was an awful slab floor. It looked as if they were still in renovation stage or something. Just awful. Your guests get one little coat rack that looks as if they bought it online, and it's in a back hallway as you make your way to the restrooms. It's a cramped space and I wonder why this place was so poorly built, but then I remembered what I call the 'benefactor factor,' and it became more and more clear. The only way that this place becomes "gorgeous," as it's been referred to in other posts, is if you spend a ton of money with a trained event professional (outside and separate cost, of course) to beautify it. Otherwise, you have a small room with a slab floor to work with. The only redeeming quality of the place is the outside deck.

Attended a wedding for my good friends. Really neat setting. The roof extension off the back porch…read morecame in clutch as it rained the entire day of the wedding. It's surrounded by trees and made for a wonderful wedding setting. About 80-90 attendees and it was a great size, more than 90 would probably overwhelm the space. Logistics and transport were not super smooth, but all was well once we finally got there.

We had such a wonderful experience at the Waddell Center for our wedding! From start to finish,…read moreeveryone was incredibly kind, helpful, and easy to work with. The pricing was very reasonable, especially for everything that was included. Only thing I wish was included was a space to get ready. We really appreciated being able to decorate and rehearse the night before -- it made the whole wedding weekend feel much less stressful and more organized. Having both the ceremony and reception in the same building was also so convenient for us and our guests. The bar service was excellent. The bartenders were fast and friendly, the coordinator and staff was amazing to work with, and Distinctive Catering did a fantastic job. Great food and Drinks, and even helpful service with buffet. We also loved the DJ they recommended through Complete Wedding + Events. The day-of coordinators were especially wonderful -- they did such a great job converting the ceremony space into a lounge area during cocktail hour while incorporating all of my decor used in the ceremony to the reception perfectly. All the little details were handled without having to ask. Overall, we couldn't have asked for a better experience and would absolutely recommend the Waddell Center to other couples looking for a beautiful, affordable, and well-organized venue!

My daughter's wedding was held at The Waddell Center a couple days ago and the overall experience…read morewas exceptional. This review is related to the bartenders. The two white, male bartenders assigned to her event were not friendly to the guests, creating an off-putting atmosphere right from the start. To make matters worse, several guests overheard the bartenders making racial comments about probably not receiving any tips. This behavior is utterly unacceptable, disgusting and was clearly racially motivated. Given that their wedding was attended primarily by Black and Brown guests we knew exactly why they said it! Absolutely a racist trope that we don't tip or tip well. Multiple guests complained to the bride, groom and/or someone in wedding party about this. It is deeply troubling that a venue they entrusted with such a special occasion would employ individuals who clearly harbor racial bias. All I will say is that minority couples need to be aware. No one should have to worry or deal with this bs on their special day nor should their guests.

Cheri and Raylin are great to work with and very accommodating. They had great ideas to make our…read morewedding even better! The air conditioning was much appreciated in the summer heat. We love the farm tables and bistro tables that are available to use.

We used this venue for our daughter's wedding reception a couple of weeks ago. It was everything…read moreshe could have wanted! Cheri was fantastic to work with! She was very friendly, answered all our questions and was available. The venue itself is beautiful with all the rustic wood, white lights, farm tables and warm atmosphere that it provides. Our daughter had so much fun on the dance floor! What a beautiful place to celebrate their marriage with family and friends! I would highly recommend checking this place out!!

Beautiful venue, but unfortunately a very disappointing experience due to the management and lack…read moreof communication. We chose this venue for our wedding because it is genuinely gorgeous and has so much potential. Unfortunately, the way the venue was managed before and during our wedding caused unnecessary stress and took away from what should have been one of the most enjoyable days of our lives. We were repeatedly given specific assurances throughout the planning process that were either changed at the last minute or not followed through on. This included the bridal suite access, musicians and speaker equipment, name tags, catering, parking, cleanup, seating arrangements, and items we were told would be available through the venue. The parking situation was especially unacceptable. We were repeatedly told that we had two roped-off parking spaces outside the venue. This was even confirmed during our rehearsal. We relied on that information when planning and even rented additional parking spaces because of it. Then, on our actual wedding day, we were told we could not use the two roped-off spaces we had been told were ours. This happened in front of our wedding party while we were trying to figure out where we were supposed to park. Having information that had been confirmed multiple times suddenly changed on our wedding day was extremely frustrating and embarrassing. We were also told the venue could comfortably accommodate 250 people, only to later be told that tables would need to be broken down. This ultimately affected our guests and contributed to people leaving earlier than expected. We were also told the venue had a catalogue of items available to use, only to find out closer to the wedding that certain items were unavailable or that there weren't enough of them. These are things that should have been communicated accurately from the beginning. We also paid extra for coordination, paid for the classic bar selection, and rented from the venue. For the amount of money we spent, we expected a much higher level of organization, professionalism, and service. Instead, the experience honestly felt like a rip-off. The bar service was also disappointing. The beer provided was very low quality, and the bar staff appeared inexperienced. Several of our guests commented on this as well. Another major issue was the management itself. Unfortunately, our interactions with the owner, Loren, often came across as passive-aggressive, dismissive, and unnecessarily confrontational, particularly when we raised legitimate questions or concerns. We were not looking for special treatment--we were simply asking for the things we had been told we would receive. Several of our guests also independently commented on feeling uncomfortable with Loren's demeanor and the way he interacted with or looked at people throughout the evening. Cleanup also began before 11:30 PM while guests were still present and the event was still going, which made people feel as though they were being pushed out before the celebration was actually over. We understand that no wedding is going to be perfect. Things happen, and we would have been completely understanding of minor mistakes. The problem was the number of issues, the lack of communication, and the fact that many of these were things we had specifically confirmed ahead of time. We paid for coordination. We paid for a bar package. We paid for rentals. We planned our wedding based on the information we were given. We should not have had to spend our wedding day dealing with issues that could have easily been prevented through basic organization and communication. The venue itself is beautiful, but unfortunately, beautiful surroundings do not make up for poor management and poor customer service. Based on our experience, we would not recommend this venue for a wedding. Our disappointment has nothing to do with the beauty of the property--it is entirely about the management, communication, professionalism, and the overall level of service we received for the amount we paid.

Attended my husband's company party and the venue was fantastic! Especially liked they had not only…read morecoffee available for after dessert but a variety of teas. One of the other attendees told me to check out how fancy the individual restrooms were. Nicest ones I've ever seen!

Beautiful venue and the hosts are very helpful and accommodating during the lead up to the event…read more After the event started that's where things changed. We had 130 guests and that made our event split between dinner upstairs and food / bar / dancing downstairs. While we knew this was the case before the big day, we didn't realize that meant when many of the guests moved downstairs to socialize and dance the event staff would be flipping the dining room for their next guests. This lead to concern for our belongings and decorations we had upstairs so many of us had to stop enjoying the event to go gather everything and pack it up in our vehicles. This evacuation of items cascaded into guests leaving thinking the event over to even more unoccupied areas being taken down and packed away. Our event was supposed to last till 11pm and then cleanup by midnight. Instead we had less than 30 guests left by 10:30 and the last of us left at 11:15. It was a really special day and by no means was it ruined for us, but many of our guests were not able to enjoy the entire time as we had hoped.

We had a wonderful experience here! Danielle and Bryan accommodated us so generously. My son and…read morehis now wife were supposed to be married June, and due to a medical condition they wanted to get married sooner. Barn 1888 normally doesn't have winter weddings here but they accommodated them so it could happen. Bryan and Danielle were so kind and helpful to get the place ready. They allowed us to come in and look at how we could decorate before the day of since we were changing seasons. This place is gorgeous and already decorated perfectly, so we didn't need much for decorations to make it beautiful. Many of the guests talked about how nice it was and the ambiance was wonderful. The bridal party was large and the bridal suite to get ready in was great, it fit all of us. The room for the guys is a little snug, but guys don't really need much to get ready so that is fine. They have an amazing room of decorations so you already have a great start on ideas. You may use what you want of theirs or bring your own. Bryan and Danielle are there if you need help but they aren't hovering over you. If I could give 10 stars I would. They are very easy going here and willing to work with any and all questions you have. During the reception they were still readily available for any questions or help we needed. Their kindness and helpful attitude did not go unnoticed! If you are looking for a barn wedding venue with owners that are great at helping support you through the planning process and day of the event I would highly recommend Barn 1888!

I can't say enough good things about Maddalenas! Book them! Amazing food, great value, and…read moreclient-focused! They were on our wedding venue's recommendation list, along with five other caterers. We narrowed the options down to two (Distinctive and Maddalenas) for tastings and Maddalenas killed it! The citrus salmon, airline chicken, and truffle glazed sirloin were all amazing... and affordable!! Amy was a great host and communicator all throughout the planning process. Covid restrictions unexpectedly forced us to delay, then ultimately cancel our wedding for quick overseas nuptials... and they offered to refund our deposit, no questions asked. Times like this show a company's character for better or worse and I can't believe how great and understanding they were! Definitely booking them for my next event!

My now-husband and I chose Maddalena's Catering company as our covid plan B wedding caterers, and I…read morecouldn't have been more happy with my experience with them! First off, Amy, the catering manager, did everything she could to serve us in a short notice, even though they had other wedding that day. We met with her and got an in-person menu explanation, then taste testing with the chef, Matt. He was so knowledgeable about what meals travelled well and when my husband didn't like the topping on the chicken (since he doesn't like mushrooms, even though I LOVE mushrooms), the chef was willing to switch the sauce with the one we both loved. Highly recommend their sirloin and airline chicken! The week of the event, Amy and her assistant came out to my private resident venue (yes - my covid venue) and scoped out the best spot for the buffet line and serving stations. She dropped off the linens for us prior too and was willing to pick them up after the event was done. On the day of the wedding, Amy offered to get my husband and I our plates so we didn't have to stress about waiting in line! HOW AWESOME! Seriously they went above and beyond. Also, to top it off... they have the option of doing late night pizza delivery... which we did and it was amazing! 10/10 recommend them, and sooo glad I did my "Covid wedding" because it was better than my original plan thanks to them!

1530 Events is an exceptional venue with stunning modern, contemporary architecture and a layout…read morethat works beautifully for any type of event. The team is incredibly organized and detail-oriented, ensuring every aspect--from décor to room transitions--is executed seamlessly. We had the pleasure of working there as a Photo Booth vendor, and their level of professionalism truly stands out. The chef delivers outstanding, high-quality cuisine with amazing flavor, adding even more to the overall experience. The outdoor patios, complete with fire features, create a perfect space for guests to relax, get fresh air, and stay comfortable. Every element of the venue is thoughtfully designed, and the staff is consistently accommodating and a joy to collaborate with. A truly top-tier event space.

The food is amazing and fresh! The server was knowledgeable and friendly! The clam chowder and…read morebread was amazing. Love the pasta too. Every meal is delicious!

We only dined here for dinner and didn't stay at the hotel…read more It was casual, relaxed atmosphere with live musician playing outside. Food was good and the service friendly. The 8$ for all wine glasses on Thursday is a great deal!