I cannot recommend how amazing this place is to have a wedding at! Lynn, director of sales, was…read moreamazing to work with, made sure we got everything we wanted and Josh, venue coordinator, helped run our day smoothly. And the food was absolutely delicious, everyone was raving about it all night!

If you haven't been to Sky Meadow Country in the last 10 months, you just won't recognize the…read moreplace! They've refurbished the ballroom, added patio bar with live entertainment Friday nights during the summer and a recently opened a steak and sushi restaurant, Prime at sky Meadow. All this on top of an amazing golf course in a beautiful setting. Members continue to rave about all the changes since Rob Parsons and his investor group took over ion May of 2021.

I cannot say enough good things about Events by Derek. Derek helped me plan a seated luncheon and a…read morelarge nighttime dance party for my teenaged daughter, with about 80 people in attendance. From beginning to end, he was calm (and remained calm, even when I wasn't), smart, full of great ideas and resources, and able to execute the plan from top to bottom. If something unexpected happened, he took care of it, leaving me free to enjoy the party stress-free. Before the big day, he helped figure out timing, layout of the venue, party staff, decoration, food and drink, a photo booth and other party activities. On the day of the party, Derek and his staff stepped in and brought our event to life! It was gorgeous - he has a great eye - and he and his staff took care of all of the details with true professionalism. 10 out of 10, would recommend and can't wait to work with him again.

From the owner: Welcome to Events By Derek! I'm Derek, the event planner and operator behind this business. I have…read morea deep passion for all things related to event planning, and I'm looking forward to going to college and majoring in hospitality. I have been planning and hosting get togethers and family events since I could talk and have recently opened my own business to plan parties and events for friends, family, and business connections. Let Events By Derek handle everything for your next event and you won't be disappointed!

Deirdre was able to respond quickly to our need for an on-premises bereavement buffet…read more Deirdre and Roger hit it out of the park!!! Thank you so much for your help. All of the food was wonderful, there was something for everyone, and even nice choices for those with limited dietary needs. When I reached The Man Cave, Deirdre had everything in full spin. With very limited space and crude accommodations she helped make the event far better than some impersonal function hall. There is no way I could have been any happier with their performance on an otherwise sad evening. I am looking forward to my next party with Slavin in the Kitchen. You should as well! BGCarter

Excellent Food and Service Once again, Deirdre created a…read morewonderful spread with delicious food choices. Her team could not have been more perfect as they were the utmost professional staff and courteous to our guests. Thank you for making this event less stressful and so successful.

Amy was so amazing throughout my wedding planning experience. We bonded over our love for Disney…read moreand my wedding vision of white flowers and greenery while bringing Disney elements to the event. I got 25 centerpieces, 10 bridesmaid bouquets + my bridal bouquet, 2 corsages, and 12 boutonnieres through CID and everything was so perfect, exactly what I always envisioned. Everyone complimented how beautiful the flowers were and how big the blooms were, and her prices were great. She made the whole experience so amazing I will definitely recommend moving forward and use for future events! :)

Amy did all the flowers for my daughter's wedding and they were absolutely amazing. We had such a…read moregood feeling after our initial meeting with her months before the wedding ... she listened to all of my daughters ideas and was very enthusiastic with suggestions to help her achieve her vision. All of the arrangements for the ceremony and reception were just magnificent! They were more beautiful than we could have imagined. Her crew arrived exactly when she said they would and set up everything just perfectly. She even coordinated with the baker since my daughter wanted fresh flowers on their wedding cake. When they say....Consider It Done ..... Amy sure knows how to make it happen!

Amazing catering service. I ordered food for a party at my house for the second time from Lenzi and…read moreeverything was fantastic both times :)

I held my daughters tailgate wedding party 17th 2025. Everything was perfect they were very…read moreaccommodating on all our needs. We had a cocktail reception with plenty of food the bartenders were great also. I was so happy and my daughter was surprised. I would not hesitate having another function there again. Thank You All!!!

(This is on behalf of members of the retreat planning team of Moishe Kavod House)…read more We had our annual retreat at Friendly Crossways. It was a wonderful place for our community to come together, be out of the city, and relax! Mary Helan was SOO very very helpful in for months in advance of the retreat, during the retreat and post retreat. She was wonderful to work with and extremely patient. The facility was beautiful and allowed for a variety of activities, including a huge outdoor field! Overall, it was a wonderful weekend, and we really enjoyed the space.

I recently attended a wedding at the Friendly Crossways and although I had a great weekend with…read morefamily and friends, I think my perspective is different than most of the previous reviewers. As others mentioned there were no other options close by in the Harvard area to stay, so we decided to stay on site (even though I tried to find alternative arrangements). We arrived on Friday and found our room, which had only twin beds (the same for almost all rooms) but were yet to receive our linens (sheets/towels/pillow cases). We did get those later and as another reviewer mentioned they were very worn. You could also not bring in your own pillows or linens (as I had brought) and the party would be fined if they saw you doing so. The bathroom/showers which I saw were pretty outdated and dingy (except the ones near the front door which appear to be newer). They weren't unclean, but were just in desperate need of some TLC. We were also informed of a strict 5 minute shower policy which there are signs posted for in the bathroom. As most have said, it is very much a DIY venue, even so far as to washing your own dishes throughout the weekend. We did help out with a lot throughout the weekend which was fun helping our friends set up their wedding and be a part of it, but many times we would need to ask Mary or Keith (the owners of the property) for assistance or direction with a given task. Most of the time they were very friendly and helpful, but not all the time. I certainly understand they have a job to do, and tasks the Bride/Groom set up for them, and that helping me wasn't on their priority list, but at least be a little bit pleasant because we are paying you to be there. I would have to agree that the food they provided was excellent, and they were able to meet the needs of many dietary issues in our group. If I was reviewing only their food it would be 5 stars, no question. They used fresh ingredients and were very passionate about what came out of the kitchen. The other issue was the firewood. We were lectured that it was to be a "camp fire" and not a "bonfire". We were only provided with about 6 tiny pieces of wood to keep the fire going for our allotted 2 hours...and NO wood was to be put on after 11pm as the fire had to be completely out by midnight... It was nice to be able to just walk back to my room after the wedding/reception. The ceremony was beautiful set back under the trees on the lawn. If you are looking for a DIY wedding where you have to do just about everything for set up and break down then this is probably your place.

Planning a wedding in New Hampshire while living in DC is no easy feat. That's why we called in…read morePhebe at Making ME Event Planning Firm and never looked back. Phebe is the queen of vintage and romantic design. She totally got the vibe we were going for, took the ball and ran with it. She had wonderful recommendations on how to save money, and even did many DIY projects on our behalf (glazing mason jars anyone?). One of her great recommendations was getting flowers from Whole Foods, which I would guess saved us at least $1,000. Phebe was always accessible via phone and email whenever we needed her. She kept us on track with checklists and reminders of things we needed to do. We had a shared Pinterest board that I kept filling with ideas, so I always felt involved. In the end, our wedding day was absolutely perfect. I didn't stress one bit knowing Phebe was in charge. Our guests are still raving about how well designed and uniquely personalized our wedding was. We owe tons of thanks to Phebe and her team for Making ME a happy bride.

My husband Mike and I used Making ME Event Planning for our wedding this past September, and I must…read moresay I honestly do not know how I could have gotten married without Phebe. This is coming from an absolute and udder control freak. Once Phebe was on our team, she kept up with my husband and I, months prior to the wedding, to make sure we were accomplishing every little detail associated with getting married and making sure our vision of what our special day would look like came out. She also kept both Mike and I engaged in the entire process, this was a HUGE plus! Alot of planners we talked to, would only talk to me, that did not sit well with Mike and I. Her professionalism and team made working with her an absolute dream come true. A few days before the wedding, Phebe came over to go over our final production list, that listed hour by hour what would be going on, where each of us should be. It really put both Mike and I at ease because we knew that we could put the entire wedding, one of the most important days of our lives, into the hands of Phebe and her team. The morning of our wedding, Phebe called both my husband and I to make sure we were up and going and if there was anything last minute that we needed. That morning while we got ready Phebe went to the reception hall to make sure everything was set up correctly, and make sure everything was running smoothly. Once we got to the church, Phebe came out to the limo to notify me of a few problems that she wanted to check with me on. Apparently the florist had dropped the ball and put red bows in place of orange bows down the aisle, and had forgotten the rose petals for a big exit. Phebe said no worries she would remove the bows, and during the ceremony she ran over to the local grocery store to purchase roses so we could still have our big exit. That exit ended up being one of my favorite photos from the entire day and it only happened because of Phebe. Phebe also ran interference on some issues that I did not even know happened until I got back from my Honeymoon, including upset guests about seating arrangements, helping me with my 62 tie bustle, making sure my husband and I were where we needed to be at all times, making sure we both ate and were well hydrated, and making sure our vendors had a go to person besides my husband and I. I could honestly go on and go for hours about Making ME Event Planning, Phebe, and her staff. My husband and I are so blessed to have had her there in our corner so we could concentrate on what was important, enjoying our friends and family on an amazing day, that was filled with love and happiness, and honestly not an once of drama because of Phebe. I cannot recommended her and her team enough! And I can promise you, if you hire Making ME Event Planning, you will understand from the first time you talk to Phebe, exactly how special and wonderful it is to work with her.

My now husband and I had our reception at Exchange Hall on 11/12/16 and we couldn't be happier for…read morechoosing this venue! From the rich history of the building itself (which has been preserved beautifully)to very knowledgeable owners ( Peggy and Glenn) whom made our wedding reception planning a breeze. We would highly recommend this venue for any event! Peggy was very accommodating and extremely helpful during our planning and organized our vendors so we didn't have to. And if that's not enough both her and her husband Glenn even helped us decorate as well as clean up after the wedding was over! Who does that?! We still hear praises from our weddings guests about how gorgeous Exchange Hall is and how much they enjoyed the atmosphere. Look no further, Exchange Hall is not only gorgeous but is run by very talented owners! Bravo!

From the owner: This grand historic building features a beautiful 2,200 sq ft open dance hall, with seven foot tall…read morewindows and a fourteen foot high ceiling. The Ballroom has been used for parties, classes, lectures, and public dances since 1860. When planning a wedding, bar mitzvah, bat mitzvah, anniversary, birthday party, dance, fundraiser, or other special occasion the Ballroom and the Victorian Room are available to rent for an afternoon or evening. The Victorian Room accommodates up to 40 people and the Ballroom up to130 people. All function rooms are accessible by elevator.