The Farms Country Club — Local services in Wallingford

About a month later I’m finally able to sit down to write a wedding venue review for The Farms. Our day couldn’t have been a more wonderful experience. If you’re looking at wedding venues that have it all.... this is your place. Planning was a breeze with Richard and his ability to answer any question and mind you, very QUICKLY. I sent him an email once and he called me and said do you have my cell phone, please text or call here I will answer immediately&any time of day, he wasn’t lying.

We decided to have our rehearsal dinner at The Farms as well the night before the wedding and if that was any indication of how the following day would go, we were in for a treat.

On the day of, we showed up early in the morning for what we thought would be needed for setting up centerpieces and the arbor, the dessert table, etc. WRONG. To our shock everything was taken care of and the details were set up better than I could have done myself! Maggie was by our side all day long, lucky her! She was beyond accommodating to our group of girls hanging out, getting ready in the BEAUTIFUL bridal suite. Having that space to be in the morning of was actually what made me calm; it was peaceful, elegant and comfortable at the same time.

Our outdoor ceremony was set up absolutely perfect, even if it did drizzle a little bit, but the country club even made a point to say they’d been watching the radar and we had a small window of time before the big rain was headed our way. These are the details you need on the day of, your venue and someone else to worry about that, not the bride!

Needless to say, we had a quick ceremony and proceeded to shuffle the guests inside just as the skies opened up for cocktail hour. Having the covered deck for this part of the day was extremely accommodating. People were still able to hang out and enjoy the hors d’oeuvres and cocktails outdoors but not worry about the rain. I should mention when we looked at the venue the first time, they didn’t have the covered deck, to our surprise when we showed up for a tasting one night, they had added the cover and it absolutely just added to our perfect day! A detail, again, we didn’t know we needed.

Our reception went off perfectly from the set up of the table layout, the food being absolutely phenomenal and the service we received from all the staff. Still a month later when I see people who were guests at my wedding, we always talk about the food and how wonderful it was. I was super skeptical to have a buffet for my wedding but it was the best way to have the most options food wise for all to be happy with. We couldn’t have loved our food choices and options more. We even had dishes on the buffet and hors d’oeuvres that weren’t necessarily options on the guideline menu but again, they accommodated us for what we loved.

The Farms was a perfect venue for our big day and we wish we could relive it all again! Wedding planning can get out of hand, based on details and even money, but if you’re looking for a venue that has it all but doesn’t exactly break your wallet, please consider this venue. You only have one shot at your big day, THE FARMS will be there to make it beyond what you could imagine.

Thank you to Richard, Maggie, and all the staff...

I got married on April 3 at The Farms, and I can honestly say that everything was phenomenal. From the service to the food, there is not one negative thing my husband and I could say. We would give more than 5 stars if possible! We first toured the place with Lisa (who is no longer there) and we fell in love and didn’t look anywhere else. The staff was courteous and friendly. The multiple options for ceremony sites (including the option of changing the site location up to 2 hours before the wedding due to weather) was an added bonus.

There are multiple menu options, and at our tasting, we were advised by the chef we can make requests and they would do their best to accommodate. I ended up requesting broccoli rabe as the main veggie and they came through.

I ended up communicating with Kristi and Bridget while preparing for our big day. Kristi was very prepared, professional, and full of awesome ideas. She helped us arrange our timeline and gave great feedback where I needed it most. Bridget was also very organized, insightful, and always ready to help. Both Kristi and Bridget were a huge help in setting up our arbor for the ceremony, as well as arranging my decor very nicely. I had no idea how I wanted things arranged and I felt 100% comfortable in letting them make the decisions. Everything was beautiful.

The day of the wedding, it ended up being freezing and raining, so we ended up moving the ceremony inside. I had a wedding of almost 60 people and there was plenty of space to add more. The owner was on hand day of and ended up overhearing that I needed some ice coffee after my ceremony and he had it ready for me as soon as we walked back up the aisle. Kristi did an awesome job of managing the wedding party, schedule of the day, and guests. Bridget was an absolute warrior making sure we got to eat during cocktail hour. We ended up doing our photos then and she was right there with staff handing us food and drinks in between photos. She even went out in the rain with a staff member to bring us food!!! This did not go unappreciated. She also made sure the bridal suite had everything we needed and was very prompt.

Though all the staff did an amazing job, I had Courtney and Justin who were tending to me and my husband and I cannot rave about them enough. Courtney noticed immediately my steak was not to temperature and took it back to the kitchen. Both her and Justin did a phenomenal job in making sure we had a fresh drink and offered to get me anything I may need, including dessert. By the end of the night, everything was packed up and ready to be placed in cars for transport without making us feel like we were being pushed out. We cannot thank the staff at The Farms enough for the awesome experience that we surely...

The Farms Country Club was perfect for my wedding venue! You don't have to be a member to have your wedding here, but they treat you like a VIP! So many venues quote the "price" per guest, then add the note that this does not include taxes or gratuity. The Farms quotes all costs up-front, as the price. There was no need to do additional math. No hidden fees. Throughout my entire time planning, Kristi answered all of my questions. She helped with special requests like a table needed for the ceremony, an easel needed for a sign, did they have any hair/makeup/bakery suggestions, suggested table layout, etc. Anything I was unsure of, Kristi was happy to talk it over with me! Richard was kind and welcoming when we toured the facility. Once we booked the venue, my (now) husband and I got to have a date night to try the food. It was DELICIOUS. We choose a plated dinner for our reception. Another thing I appreciated about the wedding package from The Farms was that it included the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. They don't nickel and dime you on setup or tear down. They are EXTREMELY helpful throughout the entire day. Stephanie was available to help me the entire day, like my own personal assistant (Kristi was busy handling the setup, coordinating The Farms staff, directing my vendors as they arrived, and making sure everything went off without a hitch). I cannot tell you how much myself, my husband, and my friends and family appreciated ALL of the help The Farms gave us throughout the wedding day. Everyone we interacted with was professional, kind, welcoming, so pleasant to be around. The club members were a hoot, too! They congratulated us, wished us well, and made us feel just as welcome. It's an absolutely wonderful place to be, honestly. The food for dinner was out of this world. We had multiple guests with dietary restrictions, and they handled them all beautifully. The one or two minor food requests that were missed were corrected immediately, with no fuss, as soon as requested. Therefore, I don't see this as a negative - we're all human, there is a LOT going on, and the minor things needing adjusting were taken care of in a polite and timely manner. This is a POSITIVE. I couldn't imagine my wedding day without all the support The Farms provided for us. They are phenomenal. I'd choose them over and over again. All my guests told me how much they loved the venue, the food, the atmosphere. I cannot say enough good things about using The Farms as my venue. I'll sing their praises over and over again to anyone who...