Flowerfield Celebrations — Local services in Town of Smithtown

This venue is the PERFECT place to have your wedding. We were married here two months ago, and the staff here truly went above and beyond to make sure we had the best day ever!

It all started with Lauren, our banquet manager. She was extremely easy to work with throughout the whole process. Not only was she prompt in responding to us if we emailed or called and left a message, but Lauren was also very polite and always willing to help out. We also got married at an extremely busy time of year, and even in the weeks/days leading up to the wedding, she always made time for any questions we had or if we ever wanted to just run through things. When we dropped off all of our decorations, favors, etc the day before the wedding, Lauren took extreme care to make sure everything was taken care of....even when we picked everything up the day after- our belongings were all neatly packed...with some amazing leftovers to take home as well!!

Our maitre'd was Andy and our bridal attendant was Deb. I cannot say enough about how amazing these two were. As maitre'd, Andy did everything he could to ensure that the day ran smoothly. Though I'm sure most of his job is more "behind-the-scenes", Andy stepped in at crucial moments to help my husband and me with whatever we needed. Whether it was a tissue to wipe my tears after our first dance, instructions regarding the ceremony, how to cut the cake properly, presentation of our dinner...you name it, Andy was there to take care of everything. His demeanor also kept us at ease - he told us what we needed to know, when we needed to know it, and did so in a way that was clear and calm. At the end of the night, he also paid us the sweetest compliment...and you could tell he truly meant it from the heart.

Our bridal attendant, Deb, was practically a magician. I'm serious. There's nothing she can't take on or fix. After our outdoor photos, my dress had gotten a little muddy. Deb got all of the spots out no problem! My sister-in-law also sat on a chair that must have had some chocolate on it...Deb got that out, too! Deb also had drinks ready for my husband and myself (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic) every time we turned around. We got married on an extremely hot day, and after we came inside from the heat, she had ice cold washcloths ready for us and our bridal party to help cool down before the ceremony. She even held one for me on my back! Throughout the night, she kept my lipstick/liner/gloss and my flip flops on her at all times so that she was prepared whenever I needed anything. Deb pretty much anticipated what I would need before I even knew I needed it - she was absolutely amazing!

Not only was the service we personally received just stellar, but ALL of our guests reported being treated exceptionally well...it's two months later, and people STILL keep talking about how amazing the food was. Everyone was SO impressed with cocktail hour - they couldn't get over how many stations there were and how different the food was from every other wedding they've been to. Everyone pretty much knows what to expect when they go to a wedding, and so many of our guests have been to so many...but everyone was gushing about how amazing our wedding was. If you're looking for a wedding that is far from cookie-cutter, this is your venue.

As if all of that isn't enough, the grounds are just spectacular. We first visited the venue in the winter and we still couldn't get over how beautiful it was. I have to admit we were a little nervous about the price since the venue is one of the first things we booked, but it was ABSOLUTELY worth it. There were no mistakes and everything went smoothly...they are extremely professional and know their business inside and out. Flowerfield and their entire staff gave us the wedding out of a fairytale- we can't thank them enough for making one of the most important days of our lives so...

Google Maps shows the "Thomas Helme Mills House" as "Flowerfield Celebrations". There is a different satellite image for two separate buildings. I am reviewing this home as if it were a business, but there is no evidence to support this. The inside is completely empty.

This review is about a big, historic, empty house that Suffolk County wants to rent, whatever their motives. There may have been catered events here in the nearly recent or distant past, but not at present.

On the plaque by the front door reads: "Thomas Helme Mills House". Edit: I did a very brief bit of research to discover that he lived closer to the 20th century than the 18th and his wife, Miss Helme, died at age 17. Was her family the owner of the house and it was given as a dowry? Interesting. I need more information The house is deceptively expansive, but in reality a small, old house, about 1,200 square feet, built in 1719. Who then were the original residents 300 years ago, to be exact? It is now up for rent as just mentioned (April, 2019). There is nothing fancy here regarding architecture; just plenty of old and outdated features cobbled together with modern indoor plumbing and porcelain oddities we call TOILETS (from the 1960's it seems). A big brick fireplace for roasting Redcoat soldiers is boldly on display as well as baseboard heating. The theme: Shabby Chic or Scooby Doo Colonial is my uneducated guess. The cultural definition of "modern" certainly does not apply to this house. Kitchen and toilets are indoors. Countertops in the kitchen. A laundry room...not a washboard and wringer. If this were to be on the Historic Register, I can't imagine what amount of plastic surgery it would need to be an appropriate period example. Maybe that's why it is being rented, but how did the County become owners? You can Google info about the Councilwoman rescuer who was heavily involved in saving this place. If I had a budget these questions would be answered. After studying this structure, as well as the dilapidated outbuildings/shacks, I found obvious and predictable maintenance issues to be remedied. Side shingles that look like steps on the lower roofline. The not so delightful sloping floor of the upstairs bedroom.

This home is seemingly large yet only about 1200 square feet. Old outbuildings are behind the house (as previously mentioned) and a stone ruin is off to the side. You see the tranquil looking Nissequogue River in front of you. The ruin seems to be a granary due to the depression in the ground and the appearance of a demolished doorway. This area was under the control of the British close to the time construction commenced (If the date on the door is correct). Only the ghost of old man Mills knows the truth! Perhaps a historian and/or a professor at SUNY Stony Brook knows a few tidbits and can elaborate

Great views are to be had of the Nissequogue River flowing beyond the back yard. The photos I posted tell the some of the rest of the story. As I learn more, the information will be...

Where do I even start. I had my wedding this past October and it couldn't have been any better. I handmade many of my wedding projects so it was difficult for me to trust someone to make my vision come true without setting it up myself. Flowerfield did not disappoint, they did everything EXACTLY how I asked and I couldn't have been happier. The staff - my goodness, over and above would be an understatement. Pam Winkler is a true trooper, I must have asked her about 100 questions throughout the entire process and she took the time to answer each one, no matter how small. Pam really listens to what you want, she has got you covered from all angles to make sure you have the best day. Dani was my bridal attendant and OMG was she the BEST. Literally a lifesaver. One of the elastic pieces on my bustle broke from people stepping on my train, without hesitation she got down on the floor with her sewing kit and stitched me up not once, but THREE times. A true angel I tell you. She was so attentive all day to anything I needed. Johnny was equally as amazing, he made sure every single thing was the way I wanted and that the day flowed smoothly and on time. He always made sure we were fed and had enough drinks. People say the day goes fast, but with such great staff running everything so perfectly, we truly were able to enjoy ourselves. The food was OUT OF CONTROL - so good, they have a very talented staff in the kitchen. My wedding was almost two months ago now and our guests are STILL talking about how amazing the day was. That's when you know you picked the right spot. Not to mention the property is absolutely stunning. We took our pictures there and they came out gorgeous - just another perk! The day after when we picked up our items, I couldn't believe how organized the interior of my storage bins were. You could tell they took such love and care of each item, being sure it was wrapped/stored properly. That meant a lot to me since I spent so much time putting it all together. Long review short, BOOK THEM. I'm telling you, you will not be...