I just got married here in July and it was all that I had hoped for. I was a little worried about the price when my Fiance(well husband now...oh my god it's so weird saying that) signed the paperwork for our wedding.
My sister decided that she was going to have a December wedding at some indoor center in portland that was going to cost a lot less than Gray Gables and this irked me. But then the cost of all the extras that were included in my wedding started to add up (like them charging for a bar tender, or the set up and clean up, and the chairs, ect.) I started to feel better, i know I am horrible, but I was so picky and wanted to have a stress free wedding and that is what I got.
When I first met with the coordinator Barb she seemed a bit pushy and kept making suggestions that I felt were more for convience than for what I wanted, but I tried to keep an open mind. And I have to say, I was very happy with some of the ideas she came up with and she ended up being like a second mom. She was always looking out for me, and she works really hard to make the day go smooth. I can't describe how thankful I am that she was there.
The whole time leading up to the wedding I kept having second thoughts(as most of us ladies do) about how the day would go and if I made the right choices on flowers, and colors, and the seating arrangements (speaking of which, I found out that when the guests were welcomed to find their seats before we were formally introduced, some of my husbands friends decided to sit at the table set up for the bridal party, they complained that the staff asked them to move. I am so glad they did, I would have been mortified to see them at the main table set up for my husband and I and our bridal party. Could you imagine being separated from the people that you have there to support you! Oh my god, it still drives me crazy when I think about it.) Any way I went off track sorry.
The whole day went smooth and the staff seemed like they knew just what to do at each moment of they day. Even my photographer said he was impressed they had such good control and flow of the day (he said at some weddings the guests just wonder around and if they see the bride they go over and hang out with her and he ends up looking like an ass asking them to leave so he can get some good photos). I can't wait to see them!
All my family and friends said it was the most beautiful and fun wedding they have ever been to. I am so happy with my experience and would recommend Gray Gable to any one. Also if you do decide to check out gray gables you have to sit down and talk with Barb and you will see what I mean about being like a second mom!
Good luck ladies and I hope you have amazing weddings! ;)
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