Chapel In the Pines

We had a beautiful wedding at Chapel in the Pines a few weeks ago! After searching for a month for a place to have a nice but not over-​the-​top ceremony and reception, we found CIP and met with Howard, the owner. We loved that the venue already had a lot of charm and didn’t require much additional decorating. As a couple, we are not very traditional, and the CIP staff were very respectful of that and were there to answer any questions we had, getting back to us very quickly via email since we are from out of town. They even let us set up the hall the night before because nothing else was scheduled. On the big day, the staff were fantastic! They were definitely there to help, but not overbearing. We highly recommend the photo booth. Our guests had a blast taking silly pictures in addition to the more formal ones by our photographer. Overall it was a perfect day!

We just attended my brother’s wedding and I cannot say enough about our experience at Chapel in the Pines! The staff was VERY pleasant and helpful! The owners were so organized and kept all of the wedding party calm and confident. The reception — food, drink, décor — AWESOME!!! Howard, Donna and Jeff, you were all great as was your staff. Wish I had a wedding to plan so I could have it in your facility! THANK YOU ALL for a wonderful experience!!!

I recently attended a wedding there and I have to say the staff has NO CLASS. They walked around looking like they were about to go farm a field. When the bride and groom cut the cake they got some on the floor… due to the traditional shoving it in their faces! Lol anywho… the staff proceeded to whip out a steam cleaner while we were taking pictures they started cleaning! So the loud obnoxious noise finally stops and they walk away… only to come back with a huge bucket, cleaning gear and a scrub brush! They were on their hands and knees scrubbing the floor during the reception! Finally after 20 minutes of scrubbing they returned their gear and left the area. Keep in mind the carpet is NOT in the best of shape as is. Soooo… after this showing of pure ignorance they decided an hour prior to the time the bride and groom had the hall that it was time to clean up. I went to my table for my drink and it was gone! They took EVERYTHING off our tables AND had the balls to go under the table and take my purse out and put it on the table wide open! They decided it would be a good time to drag out the vaccuum once again and clean the entire reception area! Keep in mind… we had another hour and the dance floor was PACKED! We had NOTHING to drink at this point cuz they took everything away. This place is a joke! BEWARE! Do NOT have a wedding here! Pay the extra bucks and go to Gaslite Manor!

The Chapel in the Pines is a difficult one to review. As a recent guest at a wedding there, I had a lot of mixed feelings about the place. In theory, it is a nice place. Very quaint, an adorable chapel, a functional banquet hall, lovely gardens and a really lovely bridal cottage should make for a perfect wedding. However, I do have several issues with the place.
1. When we were setting up, there wasn’t enough tables set out. The staff at first tried to argue saying that it was the set up that was reviewed with the bride and groom… not realizing he was speaking to the groom. He eventually did bring out the two extra tables, but it really shouldn’t have been such an issue.
2. While the bridal cottage was awesome, they expected it to be empty by 6.15. Considering the wedding ceremony didn’t start until 5.30 it was a rush to get it empty in time. The brides friends ended up cleaning out the room in a frantic rush since she and her bridesmaids were taking pictures.
3. In the chapel and somewhat in the banquet hall there were a lot of bad silk flowers. It would have been prettier had the left the space more simple.
4. The staff member that was available throughout the evening was wearing a fleece vest. Seriously? It’s a wedding. Wear something better then a fleece vest.
Plus, now I am looking at the website today and half of the buttons aren’t working correctly.
It could be an awesome venue, they just need to step up their game