We were married this past September at Timber Lake Camp and had the wedding (and weekend) of our…read moredreams thanks to Sandra O'Connell at Hudson Valley Ceremonies. If you don't get to the end of this review and only read one thing: Hiring Sandra was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. She is beyond dedicated to giving you the wedding of your dreams, and her ability to execute and make it ALL happen is nothing short of extraordinary. Every wedding needs a Sandra! We had the pleasure of working with Sandra from the beginning of our wedding planning journey all the way through our 3 day wedding weekend. When we were stumped looking for venues that could accommodate our large guest list AND a weekend-long celebration. Sandra approached us with a "think outside the box" venue: Timber Lake Camp, a beautifully serene summer camp nestled in the Catskills. We were unsure about the idea of a summer camp wedding but trusted her instinct - and thankfully we did. The day we visited the camp we knew it was PERFECT. 500 gorgeous acres with plenty of room to accommodate ALL of our guests, that we could have all to ourselves for an entire weekend - camp cabins, facilities, staff, and all! It truly felt like she had pulled a rabbit out of a hat and that was only the start of Sandra's magic! Throughout the entire year and a half long planning process, Sandra lent us her ear and expertise: she listened to our wishes, concerns, thoughts; guided us through a million different decisions; provided alternative options/ideas to meet our budget; and found the perfect vendors to bring our vision to life. She sat in on our calls with the coordinator at the camp, and even made visits to the camp with us - including one visit during a snowstorm! She also managed our multitude of vendors (including 3 separate caterers!) from the initial inquiries all the way through to the end of packing up after the wedding. When the wedding weekend came around, Sandra stayed on site all 3 days and made every event run smoothly - we felt like she was somehow everywhere all at once! We had multiple events, including our rehearsal, a Welcome BBQ, Karaoke Night, late night bonfire, and activities throughout the camp. If there were any hiccups, we didn't know about them! The day of the wedding, between everything she was coordinating and the multiple vendors on-site, she somehow still found time to check in with us to make sure we were okay. But honestly we truly felt at ease with Sandra running the show. Her professionalism, calmness, and get-it-done attitude made every part of the weeknd run seamlessly! And on top of it all, she made our marriage official by signing our marriage license. :) A total bonus that she is ordained and a special memory to share with her as she was such a big part of our special day! Our guests are still talking about how magical the weekend was. Many specifically commented that even with so many events and activities going on, it was one the most well-coordinated and organized weddings they'd attended. It was definitely a huge effort to pull off a 3 day wedding weekend on a 500 acre camp, but teamwork truly made this dream work! We could not be more grateful to Sandra, her team, and all of our amazing vendors for giving us a wedding better than we could have ever imagined! We can't recommend Sandra and HVC enough.

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.

Reverend Louis was was very professional and quick to respond. He walked me through any questions I…read morehad, he made our day special even in Covid times. Very memorable experience!

Our wedding ceremony this past May, presided over by Rev. Louis of Hudson Valley Officiants,…read morecouldn't have been more beautiful. It was just what we were looking for. We had decided to gather a small group of our friends and family for a semi-informal outdoor ceremony overlooking the mountains we love to hike. We thought Rev. Louis was terrific. First of all, he arrived right on time, neatly dressed in a suit and tie. He was relaxed, calming and really friendly. For the ceremony and vows, he read a heartfelt but simple script he had written that hit home for all of us. He helped to make our day even lovelier than what we expected.

Reverend Lisa Zaro was perfect for our occasion. She was very intent on identifying what our ideal…read moreceremony would look like, and was able to match her delivery exactly to our tastes. The ceremony itself was personable and eloquent.

Rev. Lisa was wonderful. She's super nice, upbeat, knowledgable, and just an absolute delight. As…read morepeople in our late 30s/early 40s who never planned to get officially married but have long known we would spend the rest of our lives together, we needed a quick, non-traditional elopement and she made it short, sweet, and absolutely lovely! Thank you, Lisa! We couldn't be more thrilled.

Rachel was amazing! From the moment I contacted her she was warm, friendly and professional. She…read moregave us a choice of many ideas for our ceremony, which was a second wedding for both of us. She provided us with a beautiful ceremony which we will remember all of our lives. I most highly recommend her to officiate your wedding!!!

From the owner: I believe that your wedding should be a reflection of you. That’s why I offer fully customizable…read morewedding services tailored to meet the unique needs and dreams of each couple. With unlimited rounds of edits, I don’t stop until every word of your ceremony is perfect, embodying the essence of your relationship.

Alice was the  perfect officiant for our interfaith wedding. She wrote a script based on our story,…read moreincorporated both Jewish and Catholic traditions, and walked through all the logistics so we had nothing to worry about. She also helped us remain calm and present during the ceremony, when we were both full of nerves and excitement! So many of our guests told us this was the most personal, meaningful wedding ceremony they had attended. Highly recommend working with Alice!

Our experience with Alice was phenomenal, from beginning to end. Finding the right officiant who…read morewas okay with performing a non-religious ceremony was a priority for us, so we started the search pretty early. I'd seen Alice's profile before we had started to make inquiries, and made a mental note about her. Then a few months later, when I was honestly feeling discouraged by the prospects, I remembered Alice! Immediately when we met with her virtually, we felt at ease about the process. She was kind, calm, and very easy to talk to. We decided pretty quickly that we would hire her. And, importantly, she specialized in helping couples create their perfect ceremony, with as little or as much tradition as desired. We even were able to meet her in person prior the wedding, which was such a treat! And cemented the comfort and ease we felt with her. We can confidently say that our wedding ceremony was perfect. It was obvious how much time Alice had spent creating and helping is craft our love story, and it felt incredibly intimate, even with our 68 guests. Another aspect during the process that was incredible, was how many resources Alice has! She's a real pro, and has dozens of example vows that really helped us with our own. The back and forth process of editing the ceremony was also extremely collaborative -- knowing exactly what was going to be said and done before hand was huge for us. Thank you, Alice, for helping us craft our ideal ceremony, and for being just so great along the way! We HIGHLY recommend Alice -- would have her marry us over and over again.

We had the pleasure of working with Norma for our wedding ceremony and we could not recommend her…read moremore! She developed a ceremony that is better than anything we could have imagined and checked all the boxes of topics/details we wanted to include in a really beautiful and cohesive way. She takes the stress and work out of having to file your actual marriage license since this is something she will take care of post-ceremony. Her husband, Harvey, also accompanied her and passed out bubbles and programs to our guests which was so unbelievably sweet and generous. We were very happy with the value we received, the communication throughout our entire planning process, and the professionalism across the board. If you're looking for an officiant in the Hudson Valley, absolutely go with One Heart Personalized Ceremonies - you will not be disappointed! Our guests are still raving about Norma and our ceremony.

My wife and I are so happy we found Norma. Norma listened intently to what we wanted to incorporate…read morein our ceremony. She beautifully touched on all the points that were important to us and made it a unforgettable service.

My family had a great experience with Alisha's mobile notary service. It was very easy to book an…read moreappointment online, Alisha responded quickly to confirm and she also had to provide a witness for us. It was painless, Alisha was professional, responsive, and empathetic. We will definitely use her services again.

Alisha was great! Incredibly accommodating and very professional. I will absolutely call on her…read moreagain for mobile Notary services. I highly recommend.

Went here for the 2019 New Year's Eve celebration and what a night it was! Open bar (and nobody…read morefell down drunk as I could see!), reception with tasty hors d'oeuvres including a pasta, taco and shrimp station (not just cheese and crackers but those were yummy too), beautiful decor, and the tastiest filet Mignon I've had in ages for an entree. Also coffee and breakfast tidbits when you left for the night. What I appreciated about this, my first time, at the Chateau is that they thought of everything. The place was beautifully decorated for NYE, the service was impeccable for the amount of people (the bartenders were killing it!), the rest rooms were grand, there were plenty of places for photo ops, the DJ played fantastic oldies that you could actually dance to, and everyone was so nice. My only criticism would be that the event was too long, started at 7 I believe and ran through 1am. Could have started at 8 or 9 for my liking. Really delightful.

We got married at The Château in February and while the venue itself was beautiful, I'm extremely…read moredisappointed with how a serious issue was handled afterward. Per our signed contract, appetizers were supposed to be served to our guests -- they were not. This was a major part of what we paid for and an important detail during our wedding reception. After bringing this to their attention, I was offered $1,500, which I did not agree to accept, and I was told the owner would personally call me back to discuss the matter further. It has now been several months, and despite multiple attempts to follow up, I have received no callback and no resolution. What has been most upsetting is the lack of accountability and communication regarding the negligence of the maître d' and the handling of our concerns afterward. A wedding is a once-in-a-lifetime event, and while mistakes can happen, ignoring your clients after the fact is unacceptable. At this point, I am publicly asking for an owner to contact me directly to properly address this situation. I truly hoped for better customer service and professionalism from a venue with this reputation.