Lovely wedding venue…read more Nice bed and breakfast on site, as well

From the owner: This 100 year old Wedding Chapel and ballroom is located at The Monastery at Forest Lake Resort in…read moreNortheast Oklahoma City. The former Mansion Home of Oil Baron and Oklahoma Governor Robert S. Kerr, (1935-1949), the Wooded Estate was also an Orthodox Monastery in the 70s and 80s. Spectacular indoor and outdoor ceremonies and banquets are held here on the very edge of Beautiful Forest Lake. And The Monastery Resort offers 5-star overnight accommodations for the bridal party and guests, which are included with many of the wedding packages.

This is a beautiful wedding venue to have your ceremony and reception... the chapel is the most…read morebeautiful part for me. My niece had her wedding at this venue on 10.9.2020 and it was wonderful. I even had a chance to chat with the owner about love stories .... I love this place and definitely recommend it to all love birds who want to have a positive experience:)

I'm not a huge fan of weddings; I see them pretty much in the same light as I do funerals and other…read moreobligatory ceremonies. (My attitude? Go to the justice of the peace and save the moolah, kiddies. Half of all marriages here end in the same year they occur in this state, for Pete's sake. Save that hard earned dough for a down payment on a house, else pay off debts. Oy gevalt. I'm a crusty old curmudgeon down to my very core.) That said, the nuptials we attended here were well attended and comparably enjoyable, and the venue was clean and well lighted. Ample parking, too. Everything went well from start to finish, and the reception was, clearly, well organized and nicely staffed by a good crew that knew what it was doing. (Judy was particularly helpful.) Five stars for the type of place I usually avoid. (That's a mouthful for me to say.) Nice.

When we booked, the owner required us to sign a form saying we could not leave a negative review. I…read morelater learned those kinds of agreements aren't enforceable under consumer protection laws, and I feel it was an unfair attempt to silence honest feedback. Long story short: the owner was extremely rude throughout the process. She even told one of our guests that if the venue wasn't spotless, we would lose our deposit. We did clean thoroughly and left the place spotless, yet we still had to argue with her--only to get part of our deposit back. Her excuse? Our DJ arrived a little early to set up. Save yourself the headache and book a different venue. Honestly, we would have had a smoother wedding at McDonald's."

The Manor was the ideal spot for our family celebration! Everything was made easy and customized by…read moreTammie and all came together in the gorgeous, peaceful setting of The Manor. Every request was addressed to make the day just right. Every decoration and set up imaginable was available and tweaked to fit our theme, colors, and personalities. The usual concerns of hosting a group and having enough room for food, food prep, seating, visiting, etc. were gone leading to a festive day that far exceeded our expectations; this incredible experience made us realize The Manor would be THE perfect setting for ALL kinds of events. We cannot thank Tammie and The Manor crew enough for their care and attention!

Facility was clean, several options for where to hang out. The wedding reception was serviced by a…read morefood truck so not sure if they have a kitchen.

The absolute BEST place to have a wedding! I can't say enough of amazing things about this venue!…read moreBruce and Stephanie made us feel so loved. They welcomed us and our friends and family like we were their own family. I already wish we could celebrate our wedding again!

What an amazing place! We had my grandmothers 80th surprise birthday party here. They were so…read morehelpful and very easy to work with! THANK YOU

My high school friend had her wedding here and it was absolutely stunning. The owners are so kind…read moreand the vineyard is gorgeous. I haven't had a wine tasting yet, I am hoping to do so soon. You can expect to be greeted with a smile when you pull up the long gravel driveway. If you are looking for a day out with close friends or family, are looking for an adorable photo opp, or are wanting to get hitched somewhere beautiful, take a look at this place. You'll fall in love with it.

What a GEM!! This place is absolutely incredible, and the couple who owns it are lovely. I went by…read moretoday for a tasting after I heard rave reviews about it and couldn't have been happier. I already have planned a night this week to bring my girlfriends. There is about 8 acres of vineyards, two ponds, a chapel and then a barn for wedding receptions. If anyone is looking for a wedding venue do yourself a favor and stop by here. Also the wine is delicious! You can't get anything to compare in Ada.

We didn't actually visit the chapel, just drove by it. We came here to see the historic grounds and…read morelearn a bit about this fort and Oklahoma history. The entire property is massive and includes an old cemetery where some prisoners of war are buried from WW2. Some of the buildings are well maintained and some are in need of repair. The volunteer at the visitor center explained the various stages of renovation that the buildings and grounds were in at the time. It's free admission but donations are accepted. It's something to see if you are in El Reno, OK, alongside part of historic Route 66!

Yet another stop on our Route 66 trip west from OKC. This was a free stop that is great even for…read morefamilies. (Donations are welcome) We loved seeing the old buildings that were onsite. I learned more in the trip to this site than I did in a semester of Oklahoma History! There were neat buildings, a beautiful church, and an amazing cemetery for WWII prisoners of war. I had no idea this type of history was available first hand in Oklahoma! They also have pretty neat ghost tours to keep watching for! Historic Fort Reno, Inc., is a non profit organization dedicated to preservation and use of the historical and cultural resources of Fort Reno. Its mission is to secure funding for restoration of historic structures, Visitor Center operations and activies, educate the public through historical interpretation, and establish those partnerships necessary for the long-term stability of the organization.

the chapel and reception center was pretty. But, we bought $ 800.00 in food and we got to bring…read morenone of it home! the coridinator was fantastic. we had to buy a case of champagne not a half as we had asked. we payed 355 for the case the security gaurd and bartender...we brought none of what was left- 6 bottles. no one was able to carry any food out with them. my cake was not what i thought it would be and was nothing like the one i had picked out. so I hope that you will consider this as you pay over 3500 on your wedding, and reception. we did get to bring what was left of the cake home... i would very much reconsider this venue