Note: I only give out 5 stars to surprisingly EXCEPTIONAL, best-in-class establishments.
I attended a wonderful wedding here today. My lovely wife was the Matron of Honor for her best friend.
The property has a large amount of space, but I am not convinced that the space is used very well. There's an outdoor gazebo and lawn space, perfect for a wedding ceremony of no more than 150 people. The lawn is synthetic grass, so you won't have to worry about grass stains, sprinklers or discoloration in photos. There's also a life-sized metal/plastic horse and carriage that looks a lot like something from "Cinderella." There's a spot where kids can play in an area where water spouts from the ground, similar to something you would find at a water park. On the floor of the "water park," there's an image of Mickey Mouse from "Fantasia." Under a ginormous tent, there's a wonderful wooden playground for kids, complete with safe swings so they don't pinch their fingers in the chain. The property has a small miniature golf course, half court basketball or volleyball, clubhouse with pool table and video games and a reception building with three beautiful chandeliers, stage and central dance floor.
I thought the wedding was great, but the property owners need to make adjustments to ensure better future experiences.
1. The sound system by the gazebo needs to be better tuned so that microphones don't squelch as much.
2. I'm not sure if it's an issue, but the numerous Disney references (even the name of the place, "Enchanted Forest") and characters on the property (a Mickey Mouse image on the "water park" and silhouette on a weather vane-looking thing) might actually be a trademark infringement since I am pretty sure Disney hasn't endorsed this place.
3. Some of the desert-themed decorations come across as pretty weird and random, so more fine tuning in the landscape artistry may be needed.
4. Trash receptacles were non-existent, unless the owner wants litter all around the property some should be procured and placed strategically.
Overall, the property has tremendous potential, and is a lovely place for a small wedding or birthday party. That being said, I had a wonderful time, and I noticed that all the kids loved it as well. The wedding was gorgeous (I'm sure photos will be great as well), the staff was courteous and friendly and the facilities were clean and welcoming. With future improvements, experiences at the "Enchanted Forest" can only get better, and I am quite sure you'd agree with me when you see what I'm talking about. In this case, the "A" for effort and "C" for delivery equal out to a generous "B-" until improvements are made. read more