The Hayloft — Attraction in Milford Township

My review as Mother of the Bride. The location is amazing! The scenery beyond stunning! The Florals were breathtaking! However somethings I feel need improved. The grooms cabin is entirely to small and was full of wasp nests so the Groom and Groomsmen did not get ready there and had to make other arrangements for that. They ended up getting ready at a campsite at Hickory Hollow campground. The Brides area was much nicer but was lacking air conditioning, we did ask for a fan and the wedding coordinator was able to oblige but it just wasn’t enough in August. The food was okay, nothing memorable. Now let’s talk about something’s that are absolutely UNACCEPTABLE when paying $15K plus for a wedding venue. The Owner (the Mrs to be exact) yelling at your photographer that you are not able to take any more photos because you have “angry caterers” (drink in hand). Only to find out she then tells the Photographers assistant that if any of her clients are booking a wedding there to tell them she is busy/booked because she’s not welcome back to The Hayloft. Then towards the end of the night she approached one of our wedding guests and the best man shouting "Tips! Tips! Tips! Who is writing the tip check for the bartenders?" As they were very confused, she proceeded to say she was looking for a 20% tip check (of the alcohol bill) for the bartenders because "you are known for the bridal party that doesn't tip". Logically the Bride and Groom approached her respectfully (along with his Mom and the best man) to see what was going on to which she lied straight to the Best mans face about ever even approaching him said she "doesn't know what you're talking about" (drink in hand). She stated that the bartenders didn't make any money and that our guests didn't tip - the 20% check is completely voluntary and that it is written in the information binder (which is not in there). She questioned if they tip their waitresses when they went out to eat and basically degraded them and made them feel like awful people. Problem here is a he approached wedding guests - not The Bride & Groom, the Coordinator, or the Parents. No one who had anything to do with payment. She wouldn't listen and kept repeating herself "You must of missed it" "no big deal - they just don't make any money I guess" Other things that happened: owner making herself drinks, owner packing up to-go boxes of our food - for who?, having to search high and low for the extra food and liquor which was apparently not going to be given to us unless we asked for it. The owner left my daughter in tears and the groom upset, family upset, and overally ruined the last half hour of their wedding. All happening while guests were still there. The Hayloft is beautiful, the day was beauitful, but the owner we believe was intoxicated or just simply rude and inconsiderate, but absolutely out of line. May I add, there were at least 10-15 other workers, including her husband, who never once approached or said anything to anyone of us - nor defended...

Absolutely beautiful property. Was in awe over the location and venue! My fiancé and I fell in love with it as soon as we toured it and could see our special day being here. The venue price itself was not bad, but everything else was way way over priced. Everything was an up charge. You HAVE TO use their caterer, Dj, dinnerware, bartenders, wedding planners, etc. The prices to me were just absolutely ridiculous. The caterer per person PLUS dinnerware was just way too much. Not everyone wants to use their caterer, dj, dinner wear etc. There are about 10 wedding planners, just not a very personable experience. What we thought was going to be an affordable wedding, turned out to be astronomical! The owners were great about communication and respond and even worked with us some, but we just could not see ourselves spending 15-20k. They said we could cut guests off and cut back on other things. At this point I had already skimped on so much I didn’t even know what else I could! My fiancé and I are by no means cheap, but we just could just not go forward with spending the amount of what they were asking. I’m not saying the people were rude or ignorant, that was not the case. Our case was that the prices, fees and other things that you HAVE to use shouldn’t be like that. Not everyone wants that. Other than that the property is beautiful, just be aware you will not spend a reasonable amount here. We ended...

Gorgeous location. A photographers dream when having an eye for character and detail. Unfortunately, if your planning to book here make sure in the contract with the owner you have an addendum added that the owner isn’t to attend the event and that you will have a wedding planner handle it all. Let me first say that; I don’t know if there has been something traumatic happen in her life as there are a plethora of great reviews in regards to this place. However, what I do know is that the wedding I attended in August of this year (2019). The owner was NOT an invited guest, was seen drinking the alcohol at the reception, eating and taking the food. As well, as saying inappropriate things to those working at the venue. Not to mention “flicking” a helper in the head. At the end of the night had the bride crying and yelling she needed more money because people weren’t tipping the bartenders. However, this is untrue. As the very large jars, probably about 12”high/6” round, reminded me of the large pickle jars that you buy in bulk foods were emptied and set back out. They were filled with all different $ amounts. Again, beautiful location but, definitely have an addendum added to contract for owner to stay...