Testimonials
We wanted to thank you for making our wedding day truly perfect. We were married on April 18, 2009 and could not have asked for a better day. Kate, our catering manager, was a pleasure to work with and we cannot begin to express our gratitude. The amount of time, effort and work she put forth to make our day a dream was incredible. There was absolutely nothing we had to worry about. She went above and beyond her job and we could not have asked for a better catering manager.
Scott, our banquet manager, was very attentive during the reception and was always available to assist with any request. He was well prepared and definitely is an asset to the Hamilton Park staff. The entire evening was run very smoothly.
The entire staff at Hamilton Park was more than accommodating to all of our family and friends. Everyone complimented on how nice the staff was and how well the entire weekend went.
One thing that cannot go without mentioning is the food. We got so many compliments regarding how great the food was at the cocktail hour as well as the dinner. This is something that we felt was very important, and it could have tasted any better. Everything was well prepared and exactly how we asked it to be.
Our wedding day was everything we could of imagined and more. It has been 6 months since our wedding and our family and friends still talk about the great time they had. It truly was a day to remember for all of us, thank you!
Cortney and Michael Piccolo
Joanne, I can't thank you enough for your assistance in planning our wedding. In visiting other reception halls, the welcome was cold and impersonal - but with Hamilton Park, it's as if you become part of a family. Everyone worked to make the day go off without a hitch and I can't tell you the countless compliments we received regarding the beauty and comfort of the location, the delicious food, and the friendliest staff. Everyone who participated in the evening deserves a special thank you, and I hope you can pass along my gratefulness.
It was a weekend event, and from the moment we entered the hotel, our friends and family were treated as royalty. If we had a question, it was answered. If we needed something, you were able to provide it. The dedication, accountability and pride the staff at Hamilton Park exudes made the experience unlike any other. Every detail was covered to the last inch. I was even pleasantly surprised to see that the extra centerpieces were saved for the morning breakfast and paired with perfectly matched tablecloths - what a special way to carry over the most perfect evening into the next day!
Thank you again Joanne, and everyone else who contributed in making our wedding so memorable and PERFECT!!
Sincerely,
Laura & Andy
Jason and I would like to thank Kate, JoAnne and all the staff at Hamilton Park who made our wedding reception absolutely wonderful. Everyone was fabulous.
We were married Sept. 19, 2009. However, we started researching possible locations for our reception nearly a year prior. When we met with Kate, we found her extremely friendly. She went over the packages available, all our options for dinner, as well as the set up of the ballroom and the beautiful garden area we could use for the entire cocktail hour and reception. Kate was so attentive to our needs and our desire for the reception to reflect our wishes that she made our decision to choose Hamilton Park a very easy one.
Whenever I had a question, my emails to Kate always received a prompt response. Several months before the wedding, Hamilton Park invited us to a food tasting, which really helped us with our menu choices. Kate also put us in contact with their excellent wedding cake baker.
About a month before the wedding, JoAnne stepped in to assist with the final wedding plans. She too was very helpful in answering all of our questions and also improved our menu to accommodate some last minute menu upgrades.
When we arrived at Hamilton Park on our wedding day, the first person who was there to greet us was JoAnne, who was all smiles. She and Scott took us to the bridal party room, which was truly a great room to relax before greeting our guests and getting ready for pictures. Scott was also very helpful in assisting us in getting ready for our garden pictures. We were able to enjoy our cocktail hour with our guests and then Scott came to take us to see the ballroom. The staff had set it up beautifully. They set up a beautiful table with our digital picture frame and other special items that guests would see when they arrived. For the reception, they moved the digital frame to the gift table.
The reception was wonderful. The flow of dinner went really well, giving people enough time to relax after the cocktail hour and enjoy the music. The food was fabulous. The salad was excellent and the chefs were very accommodating to the food allergies people had, providing several people with salads without cheese. The entrees were delicious. The dessert trays were fabulous as well. One common thread from everyone who attended our wedding was that the service was outstanding and accommodating. The staff was also very attentive to Jason and me, making sure that anything we needed was taken care of even the smallest details, like taking care of my veil. Everyone loved how the wait staff kept their drinks filled and how accommodating they were to make sure their needs were met. Friends with food allergies had their dinners adjusted or created to fit their needs.
After the reception, our family proceeded to Vanderbilt's. Everyone enjoyed the bar and great table games they could play. It was a great place for a post-wedding gathering. After the wedding Scott and the rest of the staff packed up the rest of our favors, candles, and gifts as well as the items we had stored in the bridal room and brought them to the bridal suite for us. Jason and I proceeded to the Presidential Suite and were amazed at how large the suite was. Unfortunately, we were only spending one night. But having the suite also helped because some family members were not old enough to be admitted to Vanderbilt's. So the suite was put to good use. We were sad to leave it the next day.
JoAnne and Kate helped to organize a post wedding breakfast. They reserved a section of the restaurant for our family. The food was excellent and the breakfast staff was very nice. They did not rush us to leave the breakfast room either. Everyone was very happy with everything Hamilton Park had to offer. It was a wonderful way to end our wedding weekend.
We didn't know about Hamilton Park before our search. But we will always be thankful that we found it. The staff not only helped create a spectacular wedding, but made my husband and me feel like a king and queen. I would recommend Hamilton Park to anyone who wants a worry free wedding.
I recently had my wedding at Hamilton Park Hotel, and thought it was necessary to write a letter of appreciation. Kate Springmeyer was my point-person at the hotel, and she was absolutely amazing. Every question I posed or detail I mentioned was handled in a very timely manner. I feel as though Kate made the entire planning process run smoothly, which is a huge help when creating such an important event.
The wedding ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception were all exactly as I expected, if not better. One of the main comments I've heard from a lot of my guests is in regards to the attentive catering staff. My guests felt very well take care of, which was something I hoped would happen.
The entire event was wonderful and I know that Hamilton Park Hotel staff is to thank for the beautiful day.
Warm Regards,
Ann-Marie Clader Strong
After our beautiful wedding at the Hamilton Park Hotel on Saturday August 8, 2009, we wanted to thank everyone involved at the hotel and also spread the word about what a wonderful experience we had there.
When we first met with JoAnne to tour the Hamilton Park Hotel, we were so impressed by her that the thought of working with her to plan our wedding made it easy to choose the hotel for the reception. Making decisions from out of town turned out to be simple with Joanne and the Hamilton Park Hotel. Several times during the planning process, I emailed JoAnne with random questions and I had an immediate, kind response every time.
We met in Joanne's office a few months before the wedding to choose the menu, cake and finalize other details. The menu choices were fabulous and our guests later raved about the food, especially at the cocktail hour (the lamb chops, mini cheese steaks and strombolis were the biggest hits!) The hotel also provided a large selection of table linens, different chair cover ties, and a binder of different cake designs. The hotel also printed out menus for every place setting at the reception and had small vases of flowers and candles on the cocktail hour tables. JoAnne addressed every detail with a smile, and it was truly a joy to work with her. We never once felt nervous that we had forgotten something.
On the day of the wedding, the bridal party arrived at the hotel for the reception, and we were greeted immediately and escorted to a private room (with food and a full bar). Before the reception started, we took photos in the beautiful hotel courtyard that was in full bloom at the time. Those photos turned out to be the best of our entire wedding day.
Both the cocktail hour and the ballroom were beautiful for the reception. We loved that JoAnne snuck us away from the cocktail hour to catch a glimpse of the ballroom before the guests filed in. Our guests really enjoyed the outdoor patio bar during the cocktail hour.
For the entire length of the reception, we felt like we had a personal staff member assigned only to us. Our drinks were always re-filled, napkins were refolded every time we got up from our seats, and every request was kindly granted, even those guests who requested vegetarian meals. Our guests told us that they were blown away by the impeccable service and attentiveness of the staff!
Our guests also commented on how comfortable the rooms were. Those that stayed for the weekend took full advantage of the pool and those that took the train from New York were also very impressed with the ease of the shuttle service from Convent Station. The reception desk was happy to recommend local restaurants for our guests as well.
Vanderbilt's Bar was another reason that we chose the Hamilton Park for the wedding. Having several out of town guests that would be staying at the hotel, we loved that the bar was big enough to be a gathering place for everyone on both the night before and the night of the wedding. In fact, the staff at Vanderbilt's helped us to arrange a pre-paid drink special for our out of town guests the night before the wedding and it was a huge success. We stayed until closing time both Friday and Saturday night, none of our guests wanted to leave!
Finally, the "executive / bridal" suite was phenomenal. Had we known how enormous and luxurious it was, we would have wanted to spend more time there! We were sad to have to leave the room early in the morning to greet our guests at breakfast the day after the wedding. In addition, all of our gifts were transported to our room by the staff the night of the wedding, and we had a dessert tray and bottle of champagne waiting for us. We were completely spoiled!
We look back on our experience at the Hamilton Park Hotel and realize that there is absolutely nothing we would change. The service from start to finish was impeccable, the hotel was beautiful, our guests raved about everything, and we had a wonderful time. We hope that other brides and grooms in the area realize what a hidden gem the Hamilton Park Hotel is for a wedding.
Just a quick email to let you know how appreciative we are of everything you did for us before and during our wedding. Thank you also for the champagne and yummy desserts waiting for us in our room when we got back!! That was so thoughtful of you.
I also wanted to ask you if you could send me Scot and Jessica's email addresses?
Also, could you tell us again the name of the woman who took care of the smaller room for the bridal party? She was wonderful! We also would like to know whom we can send a letter to let them know how wonderful all of you were. If you could pass that on, it would be greatly appreciated.
We really cannot believe that our big day is over! Our guests are still talking about all the amazing food, attention, and atmosphere Hamilton Park had. That is in huge part to you. We can never thank you enough for all you have done to make our wedding day so perfect. You have gone above and beyond what was expected of you and you should feel so proud. I know you have been doing this for a long time, but it is so refreshing to see you so "new" at your job. Everything worked out so seamlessly.
