An Affair by the Lake Reviews

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• Jennifer K. Sent on 08/29/2021
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  Couldn’t ask for more!

  Lorraine Franklin runs an affair by the lake as if she is a wedding planner. She even makes a homemade brunch for us the morning of the wedding. If you have your wedding here you will not need to hire somebody to coordinate. From the beginning she was kind flexible and has an amazing attention to detail. The property is gorgeous you cannot find a better view of Lake Champlain! I could not be happier with where I chose to have my wedding

  Lorraine Franklin runs an affair by the lake as if she is a wedding planner. She even makes a homemade brunch for us the morning of the wedding. If you have your wedding here you will not need to hire somebody to coordinate. From the beginning she was kind flexible and has an amazing attention to detail. The property is gorgeous you cannot find a better view of Lake Champlain! I could not be happier with where I chose to have my wedding

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• Carissa Sent on 09/07/2015
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  An Affair by the Lake is like having a wedding coordinator and venue all in one. There is so much attention to detail and so much concern for what the couple wants to see on their day. I really felt like Lorraine personally cared about us and what our unique style is. I really didn't have to prompt them for reminders. Everything that could be thought of was presented to us in a timely manner and over the course of the year so as not to overwhelm us.
  
  The beautiful setting was transformed into something completely unique to us and shied away from the rustic look that we wanted to avoid. Lorraine helped us achieve our contemporary, simple elegance look that blended nicely into the Vermont backdrop but didn't follow the cookie cutter rustic wedding that is associated with Vermont (although she nails that look if desired).
  
  I loved being able to use the venue from Friday through Sunday. It allowed my wedding party to relax and enjoy getting ready the morning of the wedding having spent the night at the venue. It also allowed my groom and I an official night together and morning after since we are not taking our honeymoon right away. Lorraine brings special touches like breakfasts and snacks and surprises for the couple.

  An Affair by the Lake is like having a wedding coordinator and venue all in one. There is so much attention to detail and so much concern for what the couple wants to see on their day. I really felt like Lorraine personally cared about us and what our unique style is. I really didn't have to prompt them for reminders. Everything that could be thought of was presented to us in a timely manner and over the course of the year so as not to overwhelm us.
  
  The beautiful setting was transformed into something completely unique to us and shied away from the rustic look that we wanted to avoid. Lorraine helped us achieve our contemporary, simple elegance look that blended nicely into the Vermont backdrop but didn't follow the cookie cutter rustic wedding that is associated with Vermont (although she nails that look if desired).
  
  I loved being able to use the venue from Friday through Sunday. It allowed my wedding party to relax and enjoy getting ready the morning of the wedding having spent the night at the venue. It also allowed my groom and I an official night together and morning after since we are not taking our honeymoon right away. Lorraine brings special touches like breakfasts and snacks and surprises for the couple.
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  User1905276 Sent on 11/04/2014
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  The owners and operators of Cottonwood Manor are very reliable and thorough from booking the venue until final cleanup and every moment in between! Lorraine and Cheri are wonderful at communicating, providing and coordinating local resources/ vendors, and troubleshooting every little detail that you didn't know you should think of. On top of a beautiful view of Lake Champlain, and a well-maintained lawn, the access and use if the beautiful Victorian house for the weekend is iideal, convenient, and cozy. We even needed the house for pictures, since it rained on our wedding day, and they're wonderful. If you're looking for a picturesque event with great coordinators and a beautiful place to stay, I wholeheartedly recommend An Affair By The Lake! You will have beautiful photos and nice memories for years to come!

  The owners and operators of Cottonwood Manor are very reliable and thorough from booking the venue until final cleanup and every moment in between! Lorraine and Cheri are wonderful at communicating, providing and coordinating local resources/ vendors, and troubleshooting every little detail that you didn't know you should think of. On top of a beautiful view of Lake Champlain, and a well-maintained lawn, the access and use if the beautiful Victorian house for the weekend is iideal, convenient, and cozy. We even needed the house for pictures, since it rained on our wedding day, and they're wonderful. If you're looking for a picturesque event with great coordinators and a beautiful place to stay, I wholeheartedly recommend An Affair By The Lake! You will have beautiful photos and nice memories for years to come!
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• Patrick Sent on 02/03/2015
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  From the moment my fiance-turned-husband and I met with the proprietors, I knew we were in good hands. We live in New York, so we had to place a lot of trust in our vendors while planning our out-of-state wedding. This mother and daughter duo is truly a dream team. They operate their business with the utmost professionalism and grace under pressure, all the while creating a very warm and inviting atmosphere. The natural beauty of the venue speaks for itself and the quiet elegance of the Cottonwood House only adds to its charm!
  
  Throughout every stage of planning, Lorraine and Cheri helped keep us organized and on task. They helped facilitate site visits with vendors and were able to coordinate with them while we were in New York. They were even kind enough to invite us to their home for a planning session.
  
  The Cottonwood House itself is gorgeous. It is beautifully furnished with a rustic barn and a gazebo overlooking Lake Champlain. Lorraine and Cheri even offered some of their own decorations to help put the finishing touches on our wedding day. We would both highly recommend An Affair by the Lake to anyone looking for the perfect Vermont wedding or any family affair. We can’t wait to go back and visit!
  

  From the moment my fiance-turned-husband and I met with the proprietors, I knew we were in good hands. We live in New York, so we had to place a lot of trust in our vendors while planning our out-of-state wedding. This mother and daughter duo is truly a dream team. They operate their business with the utmost professionalism and grace under pressure, all the while creating a very warm and inviting atmosphere. The natural beauty of the venue speaks for itself and the quiet elegance of the Cottonwood House only adds to its charm!
  
  Throughout every stage of planning, Lorraine and Cheri helped keep us organized and on task. They helped facilitate site visits with vendors and were able to coordinate with them while we were in New York. They were even kind enough to invite us to their home for a planning session.
  
  The Cottonwood House itself is gorgeous. It is beautifully furnished with a rustic barn and a gazebo overlooking Lake Champlain. Lorraine and Cheri even offered some of their own decorations to help put the finishing touches on our wedding day. We would both highly recommend An Affair by the Lake to anyone looking for the perfect Vermont wedding or any family affair. We can’t wait to go back and visit!
  
• Katie Sent on 11/04/2014
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  We planned our rehearsal and wedding with Lorraine and couldn't have picked a better location! Their property is absolutely gorgeous and the quality of service provided was impeccable. Lorraine went above and beyond to make sure our day was perfect, and I would absolutely recommend An Affair by the Lake for a special occasion. There are not enough words to describe how amazing this place is!

  We planned our rehearsal and wedding with Lorraine and couldn't have picked a better location! Their property is absolutely gorgeous and the quality of service provided was impeccable. Lorraine went above and beyond to make sure our day was perfect, and I would absolutely recommend An Affair by the Lake for a special occasion. There are not enough words to describe how amazing this place is!