Signed in November for a $3k micro wedding (50 guests or less) and 16 days before the big day (April 16th) we were told there's a new law in Dorchester County that requires a cop to be present if alcohol is being served. Got in touch with the county and was told that is not the case. Of course not unusual for a venue to require this, but wasn't told this at signing. After bringing this to Andrea's attention it turned into a town of Summerville requirement and that she had been having issues with previous wedding parties so it is now a requirement. Along with an $800 refundable check as long as there were no damages done to the property because she had a previous party destroy a bathroom. This was all presented, along with a completely new contract, 16 days before the wedding. Naturally a stressful situation to be in so close to such a big day. Day of we were told we are responsible for all trash, how it is stored and taken away; as well as no candles can be lit unless enclosed. I wouldn't say any of these requirements are unfair, they all make total sense actually; but the lack of time left for me to prepare for the above left me feeling blind sided and stressed out. The trash in the bathroom wasn't emptied from the previous party and there was no soap or toilet paper in either bathroom for my guests or bridal party. Again, little things that I just wasn't anticipating having to prepare for. None of this goes without saying, the property speaks for itself. It's beautiful and Andrea was polite with me through it all, by no means rude, it just felt unorganized and the last minute surprises had an impact on our big day that weren't necessary had they just been in the original contract.
Please note; I went to google first and the response I got was less than appropriate - she changed the contract. I made zero changes to my decisions from signing in November of 2021 and I was forced to hire a coordinator 16 days before my wedding (HUGE SHOUTOUT TO RUBY DESIGNS & EVENTS), but the officer that was allegedly stated to be there wasn't, his name was Frank and I cut a check for a man named James that arrived an hour late, left an hour early, and asked for food . Again, by no means an issue but once again no heads by Andrea, the wife of the owner of Lovegrove. read more