Venue: The venue is as stunning in real life as it is in all the pictures. I can't really say more than that. The "Wow" factor is real. Major kudos to the entire staff of The Addison for being to be able to handle the Covid-19 protocols and safety measures with such grace and style that it doesn't take away from whatever event you're having. Even in our ballroom we were socially distanced but it doesn't feel like it. All the staff stayed masked, gloved, and extremely professional. Our guests felt very safe.
Food: I think the only thing outshining me (the Bride) at our wedding was the food!!! Oh my goodness, they do not disappoint! Jessica and Max really helped to put together an amazing menu that wowed our guests. We were able to request a specific wine that we really love and make sure that we had a vegetarian option for our daughter. The appetizers (get the lamb chops!), the salad (get the spinach salad with goat cheese!) Sea Bass, and Filet disappeared so quickly you would have thought our guests hadn't eaten in days! We even worked out a little late night menu with Mini Rueben's, Chicken Sliders, and French Fries. Make sure you do a tasting before the wedding. It is worth it. We decided on things we hadn't considered before simply because the taste was phenomenal and the presentation adorable.
Service: The Addison hires some of the best people I've ever seen in the service industry. The bartenders and servers were like Ninjas. They magically reappeared to fill glasses, clear plates, and make sure every guest was attended to. My personal bridal concierge for the evening was a pure angel named Jennifer. She was ready at every corner with ice water, a fan(!!!!), and cocktails if we wanted. Appetizers appeared in the suite so we didn't miss out. She also managed to schlep my train all over the property for all the shots the photographer wanted to take. Somehow she was never without a glass of champagne at the ready for us and balancing my 15lb bouquet all with a smile and a laugh. She was a blessing!!
Planner/Coordinator: Jessica was our planner and I can't possibly put into enough words how fantastic she was throughout the whole process! We never once felt pressured to pick anything we didn't want/need/or wasn't our style. Instead, Jessica guided us into finding exactly what we wanted and helped us create the most beautiful wedding of our dreams. As a second wedding for both of us, we knew what we wanted and came armed with firm ideas of colors, menu wants and needs, and Pinterest goals that we attainable. She understood our need to keep our wedding fall themed without going down the pumpkin and burlap route. We ended up with the most gorgeous linens, place settings, and menus to match. Throughout the whole process Jess was always available by phone or email. I'm sure she probably had a million other brides she was attending to, but she always managed to make my husband and I always feel as if she were our own personal coordinator!
Cost: You get what you pay for. No matter what size your wedding (ours was less than 30 people) Jessica and Max and everyone in the office will work to lay out exactly what each piece of the process costs. There is no hidden agenda or add on fees. They work very hard to be transparent on the costs of each ballroom, evening versus afternoon wedding, and menu choices. You can have a lovely and simple event that is equally as fantastic as a 200 person extravaganza. There is no way you can go wrong in booking with The Addison. A small or large or event will be gorgeous and you will feel spoiled as a client or a guest. The budget is up to you and they will do their best to work with it. You will not feel pressured to make a wrong or costly choice. read more