When my oldest daughter became engagedand was looking for a place to hold the reception, we both wanted something that would be both special and memorable. She found Summit Manor and from the day we met with them to the end of the big day they were incredible! They were easy to work with, very knowledgeable, extremely professional in making sure all the details were worked out and performed flawlessly for the event. My daughter could not have been happier with getting married in such a wonderful environment that made everyone feel like one big family and not just at some large space in a hotel. I cannot say enough about both Summit Manor (the house) and the five star people there – David and all the staff were so attentive and everyone I spoke with at the wedding had nothing but great things to say about the whole day. As the Father of the Bride I would tell you that if you are looking for a special place for that special day in your daughter's life, you must check out Summit Manor, I think you will be as happy as I am!
- Phil P (Father of the Bride) Aug 2011
I highly recommend using Summit Manor for your wedding and reception! Being a somewhat disorganized person and living out of sate, I was really worried about how I was going to plan my wedding. In fact, I was kind of dreading it--trying to coordinate multiple vendors was just NOT what I wanted to do. Fortunately I had heard about Summit Manor and it was perfect for the type of wedding that my husband and I wanted--fun, intimate, elegant, and UNIQUE. David was very easy to work with. He made the planning FUN and he was full of wonderful suggestions to help someone like me plan the day of my dreams. I had a lot of trust in David and he didn't disappoint! I didn't worry about anything. I was stress free and I was truly able to enjoy EVERY aspect of my wedding day. The setting was beautiful (despite the rain storms that ripped through the state!), the food was fabulous, and all my guests had a wonderful time. I got a lot of compliments on the venue, the food, and 'speakeasy' feel of the bar area. The cost of the wedding and reception at Summit Manor was comparable to other venues we had looked at, but I feel we got a lot more quality and peace of mind from David and Summit Manor. It was well worth every penny we spent.
- Allison & Donald June 2011
Dear David,
We really appreciate all the special care and pride you take in making Katina & Matt's wedding day a wonderful beginning of thier marriage.
Thank You!
- Steve & Erica (Proud Parents of the Bride) September 2011
David & Staff,
Thank You so much for making our day amazing!
The food was wonderful! The decor was beautiful & all of the staff was fabulous. You all did such a great job and I know our guests were equally impressed. Keep up the good work!
-Heather & Eric Sept 2011
To the Staff at Summit Manor,
Thank you for putting together our wedding reception on September 10th 2011.
The reception was beautiful and your staff did an excellent job with catering and other details.
THANK YOU!
- Tommy & Cassie Sept. 2011
Summit Manor & David,
Adam and I want to thank you for all the hard and fabulous work you did to make our wedding day special! Thank you so much for Everything!
- Briana & Adam June 2011
Classy and Flexible. They let us customizethe entire experience- they provided vases and silver spoons for our candy table, fresh flowers on each table setting, they allowed us to have a live jazz band instead of a DJ - most importantly, however, is that they were SO easy to work with! They returned my calls, answered my questions, got back to my emails, and were super transparent about fees and costs. I loved working with them and so did my fiance (now new husband!) David, who owns the place, has had that house in his family for generations and knows everything about it, and is incredibly polite and flexible. I completely recommend going for a tour if you're looking for a wedding location that's not your generic VFW banquet hall... this place is truly warm, classy, inviting, and nurtures a close family feel. It was so great! I could go on and on. Five stars!
- Laura & Wyatt May 2011
Summit Manor,
Thank You!
We are so greatful to you, Dave, and all your wonderful staff who all went above & beyond both before & during our wedding day. Everything was perfect and it all ran so smoothly!!!
Thank you for everything!
- Mike & Meagan June 2011
David & the Summit Manor Staff,
Thank you fo rmaking everything so easy and perfect on our wedding reception night. I've only heard wonderful things.
Thank You!
- Julie & Mark September 2011
Dear David & Staff,
Thank You! for helping make our wedding day so perfect. Everything was smoothe, calm, professional and beautiful and we have gotten about a million compliments on the venue and "vibe". We are so thankful and appreciative of everything you did to make it fabulous.
Thanks again! - Kate & Jonathan Oct 2011
David & All the Wonderful Staff of Summit Manor,
Thank you again for makning our September 3rd wedding so amazing. It truly was everything we hoped it would be. You all are fantastic! Here's some photo's we hope you enjoy. Well Wishes!
-Heather & Eric September 2011
Dear David,
Thank you for everything you did to make our wedding go so smoothly. It was an absolutly perfect day!
- Amy & Eric September 2011
David and Summit Manor Staff, Thank you so much for all of the hard work you put in to make our day fantastic! The care you showed, even through the crazy blizzard meant so much to us. The Summit Manor and its staff will always hold a special place in our hearts! Thank You!
- Emily & Brice Dec 2010
Everything went smoothly on our wedding day. David was beyond helpful
in our planning process; he always had an idea or recommendation, but
respected what we wanted and what we considered important. If I were to do my wedding over again, it would be at Summit Manor.
Beautiful, classy location with helpful and flexible staff. Excellent. 5 out of 5 Stars!
- Leah & Luke Aug 2010
Dear David,
Thank you so much for such a wonderful wedding experience. We appreciate all your help and communication leading up to and during our wedding on August 28th 2010. Our guests could not say enough about the delicious and unique food, along with the beauty of the mansion and grounds. You and your staff made the afternoon flow smoothly and accommodated any needs our guests or we had. We definitely will recommend the Summit Manor to our friends or relatives for future celebrations. On behalf of both our families, thank you so much for making our day such a wonderful experience. Thank you again! Have a great start to your fall season
-Kitty & Matt August 2010
David - I can not thank you enough for helping make our wedding day spectacular! The house and the grounds were amazing. The food was incredible. You were so focused on making the wedding & reception flow well. It all turned out better than I could have dreamed! It was like a fairytale. The trolley and carriage were a hit too! Thanks again!
- Jessica & Chris E. July 2010
David,
We want to let you know that we Sooo appreciate all of your hard work and advise on our wedding (July 16, 2010)! The wedding was absolutely beautiful and we thank you for making it so effortless for us to enjoy our special evening! We would whole-heartedly recommend Summit Manor to any couples considering this venue! We had so many compliments and all enjoyed the evening. Again, Thank You so very Much
Chris & Steve P. July 2010
David, We can't express to you enough how the Summit Manor was the answer to our wedding day prayers. You were thoughtful and professional, and an absolute pleasure to work with. We are more than happy to add our comments to your website. Thank you!
- Scott & Hebe June 2010
David,
We had such a perfect experience with you and everything at
Summit Manor. The wedding reception was beautiful and everyone had such a
nice time. We continue to hear so many great comments on the house, the
general atmosphere, the food ... everything was great! Thank you so much
for all your work and organization, answering all my questions, and for making
our evening so low stress. We were able to relax, knowing everything
would be taken care of, and really enjoy our party! Attached are just a couple of photos Chloe took at your
house. They turned out beautifully! Again, thank you for a beautiful and memorable reception.
- Melissa & Tom - Nov. 09
David,
The
wedding completely went above and beyond our expectations! We could not
have asked for a more perfect day. One of the best complements someone
gave that day was, "This location is so beautiful and
intimate!" Beautiful and intimate was exactly what we were looking
for...I
have attached some pictures... They turned out so
great!! (Sorry if I went overboard:) Thanks
for everything, David! We'll keep you in mind for future events...
- Megg
and Jimmy
Dear David,
We wanted to thank you so much for making our wedding day
so special! You kept everything on schedule and have been more than a
pleasure to work with since day one. We love the Manor!
Thanks!
Sara
& Steve
David,
Katrina
and I would like to thank you for all the hard work and help you gave
us with our wedding reception last August. Everything was way too easy
and wonderful to be true. You and your family's house was truly a
Godsend for us. The food was fantastic, the staff courteous, and the
house (of course) was gorgeous. We got nothing but raving praise from
everyone that attended. They said they had the time of their lives!
Best Wishes and thanks again.
- Darin & Katrina S.
"David -
Thank you so much for all your help in getting us ready for
our big day! The wedding was perfect, and we received so many
compliments on our choice of Summit Manor. The staff was so friendly,
the food was delicious, and everything ran so smoothly. I've included
some pictures if you want to add them to your book or website.
All the
best, Jeff & Janet N". June 09
Everything for our
wedding was just as we had hoped!! The food was so good, I only wish my dress
wasn't so snug that I would have been able to have seconds!! Thank you for all your help in the planning an for making our
day so wonderful. I would be pleased to be used as a reference at any
time.
- Kelly
David,
You advertise a unique and simple, low-stress wedding
event, which is exactly what we wanted, and exactly what we got. In
fact, sometimes during the pre-planning I felt you were so low-key that
I wasn't sure events were going to happen! But they did. Things ran so
smoothly, just as you said they would, and everything was perfect. We
loved everything about the day, wouldn't change a thing, and we had so
much fun! So many people told us it was the most fun wedding/party they
had been to. I especially enjoyed the dance/dj, something I wasn't sure
I wanted at first.
Thank you for all of you time, commitment,
and patience. I really appreciate all of the extra meetings you had
with us, and also for accommodating additional items. You did a
fantastic job and were so great to work with. We would highly recommend
you and Summit Manor. I want to have another wedding there! :)
We absolutely loved our wedding day, and thank you for your part in it. - Erica & Alex Oct. 09
Summit Manor
David,
It was a pleasure working with you. Your calm confidence
from the first time we met assured me that everything would be
wonderful, and it was! Everything about that day was exactly what Erica
and Alex had imagined when they talked about how they wanted their
wedding to feel. I must admit that I was a little worried about how the
wedding itself would come off knowing that we were going to be so
crowded. However, even that had a special feel of intimacy as if
everyone was truly a part of what was happening rather than just
observers. Again, thank you so much for a wonderful experience. Who
knows. . . we may meet again. . . I have two more daughters!
- Leslie
(Mother of the Bride) Oct. 09
"Dear David,
Thank you to you and everyone at the Summit
Manor for
hosting a wonderful wedding! It was exactly what we wanted and we
could not imagine a better day. We appreciate how helpful you were
leading up to and during the wedding celebration - you made the whole
experience very low-stress. Also, we received numerous compliments on
our choice for the ceremony and reception - the Summit Manor created
the perfect atmosphere. Thank you again!"
- Kurt & Kate Feb.
09
More Guest Comments...
"Summit Manor - A +" - Heather & Justin Oct 09 The reception was held at Summit Manor, a beautiful early 1900s mansion. Justin and I both love the classic look and deep character of this building: hardwood flooring, big window casings, and glass chandeliers. The owner, David McLaughlin, was great to work with and very accommodating to whatever special requests we had. One of the biggest advantages of going with Summit Manor was that they took care of so many details for us and so much was included. They took care of most of the set-up and clean-up, and other than packing our things into our car, we didn't have do any work. The food was fantastic. They allowed us to bring in our own cake (from a licensed baker) and even accomodated me when I asked them to use a special recipe for the turkey. We had some odd "extras" for the reception like 150 canned jars of goodies for favors, a popcorn bar, and an interactive photo wall. They were wonderful about setting things out when they needed to go out. Many guests complimented us on the venue choice and loved looking around the three floors and exploring all the different rooms.
David,
You advertise a unique and simple, low-stress wedding event, which is exactly what we wanted, and exactly what we got. In fact, sometimes during the pre-planning I felt you were so low-key that I wasn’t sure events were going to happen! But they did. Things ran so smoothly, just as you said they would, and everything was perfect. We loved everything about the day, wouldn’t change a thing, and we had so much fun! So many people told us it was the most fun wedding/party they had been to. I especially enjoyed the dance/dj, something I wasn’t sure I wanted at first.
Thank you for all of you time, commitment, and patience. I really appreciate all of the extra meetings you had with us, and also for accommodating additional items. You did a fantastic job and were so great to work with. We would highly recommend you and Summit Manor. I want to have another wedding there! :)
We absolutely loved our wedding day, and thank you for your part in it. – Erica & Alex Oct. 09
David - It was a pleasure working with you. Your calm confidence from the first time we met assured me that everything would be wonderful, and it was! Everything about that day was exactly what Erica and Alex had imagined when they talked about how they wanted their wedding to feel. I must admit that I was a little worried about how the wedding itself would come off knowing that we were going to be so crowded. However, even that had a special feel of intimacy as if everyone was truly a part of what was happening rather than just observers. Again, thank you so much for a wonderful experience. Who knows. . . we may meet again. . . I have two more daughters! - Leslie (Mother of the Bride) Oct. 09
Hi David, We just arrived back from our honeymoon on Saturday night, and I had planned to send you an email today expressing our appreciation for all of your help and support in making our wedding so unique and memorable! It really was a pleasure working with such cordial and flexible hosts; we had a wonderful wedding day in your beautiful mansion! The food was delicious, and everything went incredibly smoothly. The conga line was my favorite part!! We will definitely recommend your outstanding services to anyone looking for a wedding or event venue.
Warmly, Charity & Mike Oct. 09
"David - Thank you so much for all your help in getting us ready for our big day! The wedding was perfect, and we received so many compliments on our choice of Summit Manor. The staff was so friendly, the food was delicious, and everything ran so smoothly. I've included some pictures if you want to add them to your book or website. All the best, Jeff & Janet N". June 09
Dear David, My Son and his new wife just had their wedding at Summit Manor and I want to thank you and your staff for the wonderful time. The food was great, the staff was so nice and the only bad part of the day was the rain! :) Once again Thank You!" June 09
"Hi David, I really appreciate all of your help, thank you very much. We had a beautiful wedding and a wonderful reception. Levell and I really enjoyed ourselves, so thanks again" - Johanna & Levell May 09
"Dear David, Thank you to you and everyone at the Summit Manor for hosting a wonderful wedding! It was exactly what we wanted and we could not imagine a better day. We appreciate how helpful you were leading up to and during the wedding celebration - you made the whole experience very low-stress. Also, we received numerous compliments on our choice for the ceremony and reception - the Summit Manor created the perfect atmosphere. Thank you again!" - Kurt & Kate Feb. 09
"David Our wedding just happened and we had such a good time that you will get nothing but 5 star glowing recommendations from us. EVERYONE who was at our wedding says it was the best wedding they ever attended. Relaxed, happy, joyous, easy, and fun. You made it happen. Thank you a thousand times. Cheers," - Molly & Nick
"Dear David, We wanted to thank you so much for making our wedding day so special! You kept everything on schedule and have been more than a pleasure to work with since day one. We love the Manor! Thanks!" Sara & Steve
"Dear David and the Staff of Summit Manor, Thank you for helping make our wedding ceremony and reception so easy, relaxing and enjoyable. All our guests had a wonderful time, and we had the happiest night of our lives. The indoor ceremony worked out perfectly, the food was great and the staff was very helpful. Keep up the good work!" - Collin & Liza
"David - Thank you for the wonderful evening. It was a pleasure working with you and your staff. Your professional manor and attention to detail helped create an evening we will never forget" - Ken & Sue
"Hi David, I wanted to drop a quick email to say that things went absolutely perfectly at our reception. I've had so many compliments on the food, the staff (especially the bartenders), and the beautiful mansion. When I walked in that night and saw the house with all of the lights, people, and music, it felt absolutely magical. Thanks to you and your staff for doing such a wonderful job!" - Sara R.
"David, Katrina and I would like to thank you for all the hard work and help you gave us with our wedding reception last August. Everything was way too easy and wonderful to be true. You and your family?s house was truly a Godsend for us. The food was fantastic, the staff courteous, and the house (of course) was gorgeous. We got nothing but raving praise from everyone that attended. They said they had the time of their lives! Best Wishes and thanks again." - Darin & Katrina S.
"David & Judy, We are so pleased we chose beautiful Summit Manor for our reception. Everyone enjoyed the gorgeous atmosphere and excellent hospitality. Thanks for being so on top of the details! You made our day unforgettable! - Lisa & Jay B.
"David... First of all, thank you! I think I speak for all when I say that we had a wonderful time at our holiday party on January 13th! The food was excellent, the house was amazing! I think everyone really enjoyed it! Thank you all!" Sue M.
"Judy, you and your staff were wonderful. We can not Thank You enough for all of your help." - Chuck & Heather
"Our reception was everything we hoped and much more." - Barb M.
More comments about Summit Manor
Judy, We want to thank you so very much for making our wedding so perfect. The food was excellent, the setting perfect and your really went our of your way to do this. Our friends and family were all very impressed and it was wonderful. Thank you so very much! - Dave & Patty
Mrs. McLaughlin, We just wanted to take a moment to thank you for helping to make our wedding a fabulous one. We received countless compliments on the food, service, and setting. I always felt very 'at ease' - confident that every thing was being done so I could enjoy myself. Very important on one's wedding day! Best Wishes, Steve & Dana
Dear Judy, Our family and we would like to thank you for providing a wonderful buffet for us. The service was excellent and everything was set up just beautiful. We enjoyed having our 50th anniversary reception at Summit Manor Reception House. Your home is beautiful and you provided a wonderful atmosphere. We were very pleased along with our family and guests. We had a wonderful time and will have many fond memories of our special day. - Joe and Donna
Dear Judy, We would like to thank you and your wait staff for all your hard work on our wedding day. We were very happy with the way things turned out and we've heard nothing but positive comments about both the food and your beautiful home. Robyn & Kent
Judy, We can't say enough to tell you how happy we are about our reception. It will be one of our greatest memories of our special day! And everyone else's! We heard nothing but great things and we want to thank you very much for making our special day that much more special and memorable. Everything was perfect! The food was great and plentiful. The atmosphere was very enjoyable and cozy. Just what we were looking for. Everything was put together beautifully. Thank you with great respect and appreciation. - Randy and Mary
Dear Mrs. McLaughlin, Thank you for the part you played in our daughter and son - in - laws wedding day. WE know there was added work because of the storm and yet everything was ready and well planned. Thank you so very much. Respectfully, Larry and Linda
Thank you again for your part in our wedding and Reception. The food was delicious, the atmosphere perfect. Both Glenn and I appreciated everything you and your staff did. Thanks again. Sincerely, Linda
Judy: Thank you so much for making our wedding reception a wonderful, memorable event. All of our guests said the Summit Manor was beautiful and the food was great - everyone had a great time! Thanks again for all of your assistance. - Kathy and Timothy
Dear Judy, Thank you so much for the use of your beautiful home for our ceremony and reception. The place was perfect and the food received rave reviews from our guests. I would highly recommend your facility to anyone, so please feel free to use us as a reference for any nervous brides / grooms to be. Thanks again, Chris and Tom
We cannot tell you enough how happy we are with how every - thing turned out for our ceremony and reception The house was beautiful, food was great and service was super! The whole thing went perfect. Thank you very much! Fondly, Judy and Mike
Dear Judy, Thank you so much for the fine service on our wedding day. We have had compliments about the food and punch! The house is simply elegant and we enjoyed every minute in it. Thanks too, to your courteous staff. Thank you for a day we will always remember. Sincerely, Tim and Karin
