We had a great stay at the beacon hermitage. Terrific location beautiful grounds. Close beacon and…read morecold spring. Jim is a terrific host, friendly and very accommodating. We won't forget our stay and looking forward to our return.

Had a lovely stay! Highly recommend. Everything was very clean, the grounds were gorgeous and Jim…read moreserved lovely coffee, muffins and fruit. Do keep in mind the blue room is a full size bed, which can be a squeeze for 2, and the bathroom is shared.

Wow such an incredible team. Jay especially was so nice to my mom with his gracious and patient…read moreattitude

I thoroughly enjoyed working with Sandra O'Connell or Hudson Valley Ceremonies. Not only did she…read morestreamline the bride's "to do" list by recommending musicians and florists, her excellent knowledge of wedding-day requirements helped ,  my Daughter in Law Amanda immensely, saving her lots of computer search time and false-starts.  Her help walking us through the rehearsal was vital, getting us organized the day of and "on our spots" at the right critical time. It's all such a whirlwind of activity. And the logistics at our farm were challenging, to say the least. I also greatly appreciated how, during the actual wedding and party afterward, Sandra and her assistant were there, in the background, keeping the caterer happy, moving tables, shuttling slightly inebriated guests to their cars, (thank you, especially for that. I think I would still find people walking the horse pasture fence, looking for their cars.) And for doing the behind-the-scenes things that rarely are noticed, unless they're not done. (For example, one of the porta potties malfunctioning). Sandra handled that with quiet speed. And mostly I appreciated how she took care of Amanda's mother's doilies, the family mementoes, tucking things away in the pool house for safe keeping. And for a good, general tidying up at the end of the night.

I do not know where to begin with Jacqueline and Darryl. As the groom, my Involvement did not much…read moreexceed the food tasting and tux fitting. To be honest, I was pretty useless. However, as the groom, I absolutely did not have to endure a 'bridezilla.' Jacqueline and Darryl were the primary factors for this. Jacqueline was at every dress fitting, and the bridal shower. She helped form the strategic plan, but was on point with the smallest of details. The contacts they had for every imaginable service made planning a breeze. Although they are very busy (for obvious reasons), they promptly replied to every email, text message and phone call. They went above and beyond to serve as referee, counselor, mediator, and fixer. I cannot accurately describe how reassuring it is having a go-to (or two) to put out any fires or better yet, prevent them before they started. For brides-to-be, you will not find a better planner with more solid contacts in the industry. For grooms, cut the check! In retrospect I would have paid triple what they charged for the quality of life and piece of mind leading up to the events, and for the smile on the face of my beautiful bride on the day of. Stop searching, you have found your people!

I cannot recommend Jacque and Lifetime Events by Jacqueline highly enough! From start to finish,…read moreJacque went above and beyond to create an unforgettable winter ski getaway and an incredible 50th birthday celebration at Whiteface Lodge. Every detail was handled with precision and care--from crafting a daily itinerary of winter activities like skiing, ice skating, and dogsledding, to orchestrating a spectacular birthday bash complete with shuttle service for guests, stunning décor, catering for food and beverages, a fantastic DJ, photographer, and even fun photo booths. The list of what she managed is endless! What truly stood out was Jacque's professionalism and calm confidence throughout the entire process. Even when things were uncertain, she never wavered. Jacque made me feel completely supported, as if I had a trusted partner who always had my back. Her ability to anticipate needs, solve problems quickly, and keep everything running smoothly ensured that I could relax and enjoy every moment knowing I was in good hands. If you're looking for someone who combines creativity, organization, and grace under pressure, Jacque at Lifetime Events by Jacqueline is the one. She turned my vision into reality and exceeded every expectation. I am beyond grateful for her hard work and dedication! Thank you Jacque!! Keisha Grant-Heslop

Working with Cathy was amazing! Cathy helped us every step of the way and really helped to relieve…read morea lot of stress throughout the whole process. Cathy was incredibly organized and made sure we thought through every detail and provided input when we needed help making a decision. On the day of our wedding Cathy made sure everyone and everything was in the right place at the right time. When another vendor made a few mistakes, Cathy made sure we got a full refund from them and that we did not have to worry about it at all on the day of our wedding. The day after our wedding my wife and I joked that the worst part of the wedding being over was that we wouldn't get to work with Cathy anymore. We can't recommend her services enough!

Multiple times during our wedding planning process, we looked at each other and wondered out loud…read morehow any of this would be possible without Cathy. Working with her made any alternative completely unthinkable. There are not enough positive adjectives to describe how fantastic she is, both personally and professionally. Cathy and her staff were incredibly helpful and informative throughout the entire process, and were always able to respond to our many, many questions quickly and correctly. We met Cathy through The Farm at Pond Lily, but would unreservedly recommend her for any event of any size. Her wealth of knowledge about wedding planning is unparalleled, and she worked seamlessly with every vendor we used. Her reputation preceded her with everyone we contacted, all of whom had nothing but good things to say about her. Although the planning process can be overwhelming, Cathy remained helpful, comforting, and down-to-earth about everything. Her organizational prowess is awe-inspiring. Simply put, she gets shit done. Why are you still reading this? Go hire Cathy now.

Wow, who knew you can get what you paid for and more! I'm so grateful for G's All Around Production…read moreand the owner Geraldine (Geri) she was so helpful and so great with us. We were planning our wedding and we cut cost tremendously! It looked like I spent a lot of money and I got compliments about our wedding. We were so happy!

From the owner: Planning, coordinate, and decorate weddings and events, brunches, birthday parties (children,…read moreadults) , social events, re-pass, church functions, seminar workshops and launching parties as well. Any event you can think of we can do it to fit our customer's unique imagination.

SED did an Amazing job helping me plan my husband's surprise 30th birthday. Kay was delightful and…read morea pleasure to work with. She is professional and easy to collaborate with. She has terrific ideas and takes what the client wants into consideration. My husband was surprised and loved the work that she did to make his birthday extra special. I would HIGHLY recommend Signature Event Design to plan your next event. I will be using them again!

From the owner: Signature Event Design, LLC (SED), specializes in unique and creative event planning. Whether…read moreyou're planning your special day, a blowout birthday bash, graduation party, baby shower, or a momentous anniversary, we can help you design and plan your one of a kind celebration. Your special celebration should be a reflection of you, and Signature Event Design wants to bring all those details to life. Signature Event Design puts great care and attention into coming up with the perfect mix of all the details' the invitations, the cocktails, the music, the flowers and the menu. If you can imagine it, Signature Event Design can make your party idea a reality, handling every aspect from planning to execution. Please contact us to discuss for pricing for your social occasion.

So thankful I found Paula! She married my husband and I in September and it was perfect. She is…read morevery informative and easy to work with everything was just great!

From the owner: What my clients love about my Officiant services is that I'm professional, flexible and able to…read morework with their budget. I go out of my way to make the day easy for the couples so that the stress level is minimal. I Officiate Weddings as well as Life Celebrations and love it all.

Where do we begin? Megan, Kenneth, and Georgia are seasoned pros. From the moment we reached out…read morefor inquiry we were met with timeliness, professionalism, and warmth. Their process is seamless and not at all overwhelming so leading up to the day you feel organized, ready, and on track. They are full of helpful suggestions and truly work with you to build and execute your vision. What we appreciate most is that they're just lovely people who really want to help create a magical day for you. We had the pleasure of working with Kenneth and Georgia for photography and videography the day of our wedding and they were fun, intentional, and professional. They stepped in, even during moments they weren't obligated to, just to make the day run more smoothly for us. Our guests loved them! We never once felt rushed and they even made sure to carve out opportunity for us to slow down and be present. The final edited photos and videos were so beautiful we can't watch without bawling our eyes out. They worked so hard to capture each special moment, RAIN OR SHINE, and made them even more magical with their talents. We now have enchanting keepsakes that we are so proud to share with our family and friends. We are so grateful we chose Megan, Kenneth, and Georgia for our special day and we know you will be, too!

Megan and Kenneth have been our go-to photographers for many moments of our relationship -- because…read morethey're so good that we keep coming back!!! Years before we got married, they photographed us in a staged shoot and made such an impression that we hired them 2 years later for our engagement and wedding. The photos they capture bring out so much more than the obvious beauty of the moment. Somehow, they evoke emotion so effortlessly. The only time you remember they are even photographing you is when they are complimenting you & hyping you up. What I love even more is that they pop over to show you how good you look on camera. There is no time to feel self-conscious when they are behind the camera because they make sure you feel as good as you look. Some of our favorite things about them include: - There are two of them!!! Which means more perspective and better shots. - They have such an insane eye for detail and creative vision. You can just focus on being present, knowing they've got it handled. can't stress this enough: the hype. They make you feel like the main character of your life. - The finished product!! They can walk the walk. Their photos are just stunning. Their editing style feels natural and vibrant but also tailored to the couple they photograph. - Their generosity. They feel like more than photographers in the room. They become your friends and your cheerleaders. Never in a million years would I have imagined that my guests would still be talking about our incredible photographers months after our wedding, but people remember them!! They remember how much fun they are, how kind they are, how freaking cool they look while they're trying to get different angles of the shot. Our wedding will definitely not be the last time we work with them. We can't recommend them more highly. They are indeed the best investment you can make for your day. 100 out of 10.

I recently hired Bianca to help plan our 15 year class reunion. Bianca responded on the very same…read moreday that I emailed her. She made herself available for a phone call within the next day, and got me a quote the day following. While all of that sounds like maybe it's standard, I called other planners who took days to reply between exchanges, if they replied at all! Bianca's timely communication continued as we worked together. She quickly made progress in getting quotes from caterers, reserving fun activities for kids, and setting up systems for RSVPs. Bianca was also extremely reasonable on price and quick to come up with fun but affordable ways to make our reunion feel special. She was also just really cheerful and pleasant to talk to. Sadly the reunion ultimately got canceled (absolutely nothing to do with Bianca's work, just internal disagreements among alum about the plan) so we didn't get to see her work come to fruition but I'm confident it would have been great. Upon my canceling, Bianca kindly and unexpected refunded me some of the deposit I had paid her, which I thought was above and beyond. If I ever need to plan another event in Dutchess County I will be calling Bianca. Thanks Bianca!

From the owner: As Day of Wedding Coordinators, we're there to make it happen. Our goal is to have as much…read moreknowledge as we possibly can about your details, logistics, and dreams for the day. We are the main liaison with all the vendors. We are your voice when a question arises and have your best interest at heart in all decision making. We put out fires before they even happen. It's our duty to ensure your vision is implemented and managed the entire day so you don't have to!