Lovely wedding venue…read more Nice bed and breakfast on site, as well

From the owner: This 100 year old Wedding Chapel and ballroom is located at The Monastery at Forest Lake Resort in…read moreNortheast Oklahoma City. The former Mansion Home of Oil Baron and Oklahoma Governor Robert S. Kerr, (1935-1949), the Wooded Estate was also an Orthodox Monastery in the 70s and 80s. Spectacular indoor and outdoor ceremonies and banquets are held here on the very edge of Beautiful Forest Lake. And The Monastery Resort offers 5-star overnight accommodations for the bridal party and guests, which are included with many of the wedding packages.

This is a beautiful wedding venue to have your ceremony and reception... the chapel is the most…read morebeautiful part for me. My niece had her wedding at this venue on 10.9.2020 and it was wonderful. I even had a chance to chat with the owner about love stories .... I love this place and definitely recommend it to all love birds who want to have a positive experience:)

I'm not a huge fan of weddings; I see them pretty much in the same light as I do funerals and other…read moreobligatory ceremonies. (My attitude? Go to the justice of the peace and save the moolah, kiddies. Half of all marriages here end in the same year they occur in this state, for Pete's sake. Save that hard earned dough for a down payment on a house, else pay off debts. Oy gevalt. I'm a crusty old curmudgeon down to my very core.) That said, the nuptials we attended here were well attended and comparably enjoyable, and the venue was clean and well lighted. Ample parking, too. Everything went well from start to finish, and the reception was, clearly, well organized and nicely staffed by a good crew that knew what it was doing. (Judy was particularly helpful.) Five stars for the type of place I usually avoid. (That's a mouthful for me to say.) Nice.

Came here over the weekend for a wedding (and the reception was here too). It's surrounded by sort…read moreof a rustic looking atmosphere. Like there's a silo (I think that's what it is?) right outside the venue and also train tracks right outside too. It definitely feels like you are in a more or less secluded area, even though it's very much still in Edmond. The ground outside the venue was mostly large gravel up closest to the entrance, and small gravel further away (like where most people ended up parking). It wasn't the most level ground, which made it a bit difficult for those of us in high heels! It also didn't help that it had rained earlier that day, so there were tons of puddles... so many that you could barely avoid stepping in dirty water, not to mention the wetness paired with the gravel paired with tall shoes just made for a slightly wobbly walk inside. Not the worst thing ever, but if I were the venue, I'd definitely consider paving more of the ground outside to counteract this! There is a small deck type thing out of the front. They have stairs and also a ramp up to this deck which leads to the front door entrance. Inside was smaller than I expected it to be, but it definitely fit everyone that came to the wedding and the reception. It has sort of a mix of the cute country vibe and the fancy warehouse vibe thing going on. I believe you could see the bricks inside, and there were also barn doors on the windows just for example. There was a small balcony in the back. From what I could tell the only way to get up to the balcony was by stairs. Then through a hallway in the back they also have bathrooms and a groomsmen room and bridesmaids room. Because the ceremony and reception were both here, we had to all go outside to wait for them to switch from rows of chairs to tables. I'm not sure if the venue itself was in charge of doing this, or some outside third party, but it didn't take too long (maybe 10-15 minutes). Luckily, we had food and a coffee bar to keep us occupied while waiting for this switch.

This is the coolest new event venue in the whole metro area. It is located in the heart of downtown…read moreEdmond. In an area that is rapidly developing in to the hottest spot for new restaurants and other shops in Edmond and the surrounding areas. Venue102 caters to Weddings, Sorority and Fraternity Dances, Graduation and Birthday Parties, Quinceaners, And any other event you can think of. I have witnessed a number of Weddings at Venue102 and they are just Amazing.

Facility was clean, several options for where to hang out. The wedding reception was serviced by a…read morefood truck so not sure if they have a kitchen.

The absolute BEST place to have a wedding! I can't say enough of amazing things about this venue!…read moreBruce and Stephanie made us feel so loved. They welcomed us and our friends and family like we were their own family. I already wish we could celebrate our wedding again!

Beautiful venue…read more Attentive staff. Ample parking. Easy to find location right smack dab on Western Avenue. Highly recommended.

When I got engaged I knew that I did not want to put in the work that it takes to plan a wedding…read more I wanted a nice wedding but I didn't want to have to worry about scheduling caterers and bakers and DJs, etc. - I decided that the best thing for me to do was to book at an all-in-one venue. I toured several but decided that Creekside had the best value. If I could go back in time, I would have paid more money and booked with a different venue. The customer service at Creekside is TERRIBLE! I booked my wedding well in advance, paid my downpayment, and then went about my business. I never heard from them. About 90 days before my wedding I called them. The coordinator booked a time for us to come in and at our appointment told me that it was my responsibility to contact all of the vendors. My responsibility? What am I paying you for if I have to make all of the arrangements? The coordinator said that it was my fault for not contacting them sooner and that I would need to get in touch with the vendors as soon as possible. So, I call the florist. My package included a few centerpieces so I just expected to tell him my colors and list some flowers that I like. He insisted that I come in for a consultation. I had to take time out of my work day to meet with him because he wanted to try to up-sell me bouquets & corsages - for a very hefty price. I declined and he was booked to only do centerpieces. The centerpieces were awful! I had seen this florist's ads in several magazines and he can do beautiful work. My centerpieces looked thrown together and unprofessional. Our package also included 5 dance lessons. We went to our first lesson only to have the woman try to up-sell us additional lessons. She was also very rude when we couldn't get stuff right. We decided not to go to anymore lessons. The food was probably the only redeeming thing. The caterer had lots of options to choose from and they were all delicious. Problem was - she ran out of food at the reception. I booked a weeding for a certain number of guests, I had that many people in attendance, and yet she ran out of food. The caterer also bakes the cakes. She told me to submit pictures of what I wanted and that she could decorate it however I wanted. I gave her pictures and she assured me that she could make it look just like my picture. While the cakes tasted delicious, my bridal cake looked like a four-year-old had done the decorating. It looked nothing like my picture - not even close. I didn't think that I had picked anything difficult and would have gladly chosen something else if she didn't think she could handle it. All I wanted was a white cake with a simple design piped onto each layer and she couldn't handle that. Our DJ asked me to e-mail him to give him an idea of what we wanted for music. I told him what our special dances would be and he asked me to make him a CD with those song on them. I did that and told him a few specifics - no Top 40, no country music, these are the bands & singers that we like. I heard more Top 40 and country at my reception than I did bands that I like. And, since the DJ was positioned upstairs and was inaccessible, I couldn't just walk up to him and tell him. It was disappointing. The venue is nice but I almost didn't choose it because it has a giant cross on the side of the building and in the chapel. Neither my husband nor I are Christians so this was something that we just decided to overlook because the price was so good. If I had wanted a giant cross hanging over my head, I would have gotten married in a church. They really should consider removing the religious elements as there are many people who may not be willing to overlook them like we were. Finally, I want to say a few words about their coordinator. If you want to do something in your wedding that isn't usually done then he will try to shut it down. Don't even think about trying to make your wedding unique. I wanted to do something other than a unity candle but at my rehearsal he tried to tell me that a unity candle would be better than what I had planned. I wanted to do something different to introduce my wedding party at the reception and he said, "We just don't do that here." I ended up getting to do the things that I wanted to do but I was fought every step of the way. I've had a few months to settle down before writing this review and I'm still very upset about what happened behind the scenes. All of my guests had a great time and said that it was a lovely wedding. At the end of the day I was married so that was all that mattered. However, if I could go back in time and do it over again, I would have either booked at a different venue or I would have not been so laid back and trusting. Maybe if I had been more of a bridezilla things would have gone my way.

My husband and I found The Dominion House in Guthrie by accident about 5 years ago. When we first…read morestarted staying here, it had a restaurant. The last few years it has not had the restaurant, but it is still well worth the visit! I have never stayed in a more beautiful and comfortable place than the Dominion House. The staff is always so nice and accommodating. The breakfast is amazing! Sylvia has been here the last few years and her breakfast burritos are amazing! We come here at least twice a year and feel like it is a second home to us.

We did an igloo for a birthday celebration. We had four adults in our party. The food and…read moreatmosphere were excellent! That's what made this place wonderful. The igloo atmosphere was excellent and something unique. We easily met the $25 min per person. The appetizers were large in my opinion. Three out of four of us ordered the steak and fries. We all had multiple drinks too. So the total for 2 hours with four adults with tip was over $400. That didn't include the rental fee that was prepaid. So the only thing that I would change would be to apply the $90 rental fee towards the food. That is the only reason I didn't give 5 stars. Other than that you can easily expect to spend $500 on dinner.

My high school friend had her wedding here and it was absolutely stunning. The owners are so kind…read moreand the vineyard is gorgeous. I haven't had a wine tasting yet, I am hoping to do so soon. You can expect to be greeted with a smile when you pull up the long gravel driveway. If you are looking for a day out with close friends or family, are looking for an adorable photo opp, or are wanting to get hitched somewhere beautiful, take a look at this place. You'll fall in love with it.

What a GEM!! This place is absolutely incredible, and the couple who owns it are lovely. I went by…read moretoday for a tasting after I heard rave reviews about it and couldn't have been happier. I already have planned a night this week to bring my girlfriends. There is about 8 acres of vineyards, two ponds, a chapel and then a barn for wedding receptions. If anyone is looking for a wedding venue do yourself a favor and stop by here. Also the wine is delicious! You can't get anything to compare in Ada.

We didn't actually visit the chapel, just drove by it. We came here to see the historic grounds and…read morelearn a bit about this fort and Oklahoma history. The entire property is massive and includes an old cemetery where some prisoners of war are buried from WW2. Some of the buildings are well maintained and some are in need of repair. The volunteer at the visitor center explained the various stages of renovation that the buildings and grounds were in at the time. It's free admission but donations are accepted. It's something to see if you are in El Reno, OK, alongside part of historic Route 66!

Yet another stop on our Route 66 trip west from OKC. This was a free stop that is great even for…read morefamilies. (Donations are welcome) We loved seeing the old buildings that were onsite. I learned more in the trip to this site than I did in a semester of Oklahoma History! There were neat buildings, a beautiful church, and an amazing cemetery for WWII prisoners of war. I had no idea this type of history was available first hand in Oklahoma! They also have pretty neat ghost tours to keep watching for! Historic Fort Reno, Inc., is a non profit organization dedicated to preservation and use of the historical and cultural resources of Fort Reno. Its mission is to secure funding for restoration of historic structures, Visitor Center operations and activies, educate the public through historical interpretation, and establish those partnerships necessary for the long-term stability of the organization.

Clauren Ridge Vineyard and Winery is a true hidden gem in Oklahoma's wine country. I didn't know…read moreabout this place until I was invited to my cousin's birthday there, and it turned out to be such a special day. The winery itself is charming, with beautiful vineyard views that give California and French vibes right in Edmond. The wine tasting experience was excellent. There are wines for every preference...rich reds, crisp whites, and some sweet selections too. Never had chocolate wine before, and I didn't know how much I needed it in my life lol. The wine flights, wine slushies, and mimosas are all worth trying, and the appetizers were fantastic alongside the wines. I also found the prices to be very reasonable. The atmosphere was delightful, and you can tell it is a family-run winery with a real passion for quality. The vineyard is well maintained, and the setting is both welcoming and picturesque. It is no surprise that Clauren Ridge is also a popular spot for weddings and other events. Our group spent time out on the veranda and patio, which made the celebration feel even more special. To top it off, my cousin was proposed to at the end of the party and got engaged. The whole experience was beautiful, and I am grateful to Clauren Ridge for providing such a memorable backdrop. If you are looking for a relaxing spot to enjoy wine with friends or to celebrate a special occasion, I definitely recommend Clauren Ridge Vineyard and Winery.

This is a beautiful venue for relaxing or large events like weddings. It was a lovely, warm day so…read morewe opted to sit outside to enjoy the view and sunshine. We purchased a wine flight and evaluated two each of their white and red offerings. We both detected that one white and one red offering had a slight 'off' aftertaste which seemed unnatural. (One in our party does not regularly drink wine, the other drinks primarily red varietals, 95% of which are from Northern California regions.) Overall we agreed the best of the group was the "Saddle Thief Reserve" blend. We would not be buyers of any Clauren wine at this time, however do look forward to returning and tasting the "slushies" on another warm afternoon.