As the parents of the bride, we would like to take this opportunity to share our experiences with the venue Elizabeth Furnace and their catering service the JDK Group.

Elizabeth Furnace was a wonderful historical site that has been transformed into an event/ wedding venue that was chosen for our daughter’s wedding. The property is set up for indoor as well as outdoor activities to meet your needs. Our daughter’s wedding used the indoor Charcoal Barn with its unique stone/woodwork as the ceremony room. A cocktail hour was held in the garden area where guests mingled until dinner was served. Dinner was served in the converted stables which were uniquely transformed to a reception hall. It was obvious the owner was patient, took his time, and used vision to the property to mix history with modern needs.

The JDK Group was chosen by the property owner to assist groups with planning their event. We were contacted by an event coordinator who assisted our daughter and son-in-law with food selections, table decorations/place settings, flower arrangements, guest list spreadsheet, and a timeline schedule. The coordinator was on site for the wedding to ensure the schedule went smoothly. This service was invaluable as far as making a lot of the wedding planning much easier and less stressful.

On the wedding day, the JDK team was superb with set-up in the ceremony room, garden area, and reception room. The JDK team was friendly and attentive to the needs of guests and the wedding party demonstrating their high level of customer service. Many guests complimented the food that was served. The quality and taste of our selections was noticed and feedback by family and guests stated it was delicious and the best wedding meal they ever experienced. This team worked with precision allowing us to relax and enjoy this celebration.

Our families and guests thank Elizabeth Furnace and the JDK Group for a most memorable evening and would highly recommend this venue for special events and weddings.

Jim & Jennifer Martin

Elizabeth Furnace is a spectacular wedding venue! A historic property that has been beautifully restored and maintained, it offers multiple gorgeous spaces that will make your wedding unique no matter what time of year or what the weather.

We had planned a May wedding, having visited and seen the lovely gardens in bloom. Due to unforeseen circumstances, we had to change the date to November. And it was still beautiful. We had our ceremony in the tiered garden behind the historic house. The garden is surrounded by an old stone wall and a wing of the house that is topped by a bell tower. When our vows were completed, the bell was rung to announce the the happy news. The garden is also perfect for cocktails (there’s a bar built into the stone wing, right below the bell tower) and lawn games. We had a small wedding, and the weather was warm, so we ate out in the garden as well. The stone walls were illuminated all around us, and we added some string lights over the table. It was magical. (An old stone outhouse has even been converted into two modern restrooms.)

Had it rained or been cold, we could have chosen from two great options. The stables of the property have been converted into a first-class wedding space. There’s a kitchen for the caterer, a modern dressing room for the bride with all the mirrors and comforts one could want. The smooth concrete floor is perfect for dancing, and the space, with its exposed stone walls, is lovely.

The Charcoal Barn (the property was an iron furnace that produced munitions for the Revolutionary War) is a more rustic space, but also beautiful. We would have happily used it for our ceremony.

Our guests loved exploring the historic property which offers many features that made for great photo opportunities.

EF was as perfect as any wedding could ever host. The guest were happy, the service, food and grounds were amazing. Everything was on time and stress free. It was seamless service in a beautiful setting. JDK staff pulled off a day of a life time. A spacious venue but with a cozy feel. Plus the luck of good weather, what more can you ask for?