Lakeview Farms Events Reviews

We were drawn to Lakeview for its beauty… but as venue they were helpful with every aspect of the wedding from day one. They were responsive, gave lots of suggestions & recommendations & were there every step of the way! Our wedding day coordinator, Mindy, was incredible! She went above & beyond to make our day stess-free and perfect! I highly recommend using their recommendations for vendors as well! We were happy with all vendors & they were very fairly priced!!! I could not say enough about how perfect the wedding was all thanks to Lakeview & their staff.

This was the most perfect place to have our rustic yet elegant wedding. This place brings so much excitement and beauty with providing different locations on the property for the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. Lacey, our wedding coordinator was so excellent in planning parts of the event, transitioning guests from ceremony from cocktail hour, from cocktail hour to reception. We had the most amazing experience working with her and also Deb, the owner of the venue. Highly recommend this venue!

We very highly recommend Lakeview Farms Events as a wedding venue. The setting is just perfection for photographs. We had Laurie and her team as our day-of coordinator and she made sure that every detail was taken care of and exactly the way wanted it to be, from start to finish.

I would highly recommend Lakeview Farms Events to any couple looking for a venue! From the very beginning all the staff were very helpful and supper easy to communicate with. Each couple gets a day of coordinator which makes the day go by so smoothly! Tara did an amazing job reaching out to me weeks before my wedding to make sure everything was on track and lended a hand wherever she could. My husband and I had the most beautiful wedding day because of this venue. Highly recommend!!

When we picked Lakeview Farms for our venue we had no idea how perfect they would make our day! Tara and her team were absolutely incredible and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience! The amazing team made sure our day went as smooth as possible and were so accommodating to us this entire journey. Any issues we did have were handled so quickly and were barely noticeable looking back. We received so many compliments from our guest about how beautiful the venue was and how much they enjoyed their time there. I would 100% recommend Lakeview Farms to anyone who is planning their dream wedding!

This venue was absolutely Beautiful ! My Husband and I loved everything about this Venue including everyone who works at lake view, especially our wedding coordinator Tara She was amazing, catered to our every need and made our special day 100% stress free! We 100% Recommended Lakeview Farms and ask for Tara to be your coordinator if you want your day to be as amazing as ours was!

My husband and I recently had our ceremony/reception at Lakeview Farms! It was our first and last venue we looked at and new it was the one and the special place we wanted our friends and family to join us to celebrate our special day! I can’t thank everyone enough to played a role!

I cannot recommend this venue more! From the first moment my husband and I walked through Lakeview Farms we knew we found our venue. It is simply gorgeous! From the very beginning, the staff at Lakeview Farms had been patient and flexible. They explained all the features of the property and answered any questions that I had. I cannot thank Mindy (our day of coordinator) more for everything she did on our wedding day. We got married on the day Hurricane Ian hit the coast so the weather was changing by the minute. Mindy did everything she possibly do to make the day as stress free as possible. She was incredibly responsive and always had ideas to share. We were lucky enough to get a small window of sprinkling for our outdoor ceremony and she assured me that everything would be perfect no matter the wedding! I can’t say enough good things about Lakeview Farms and their team. If you are debating about booking here as your venue, do it! You won’t regret it. Thank so much Lakeview Farms and their team for being the perfect venue for my dream wedding.

From the minute we visited Lakeview Farms the first time we knew it was the perfect venue for our wedding! The property is absolutely stunning and the amount of effort the staff puts into the upkeep of it is very evident with even the smallest details. Not only is the property itself beautiful but the resources available to you are unlike any other venue we had visited. There are 2 rooms with decorations for you to use free of charge, with anything you might need from centerpieces to signs to cake/cupcake stands. It saved us SO much money to be able to almost completely decorate for our entire ceremony and reception using their things. Our day-of coordinator was Laurie and I can’t say enough good things about her. She was so organized and helpful from the start and went above and beyond to make sure every little detail was perfect. Using the plans we came up with together, she had everything set up for us on the wedding day, kept things going according to schedule throughout the day, and there was very minimal cleanup afterwards for family/friends to be stuck with which was a huge positive for us. We had a ton of guests tell us or our families that it was the most beautiful venue they’ve ever been to. If you’re looking for a venue that will not only provide you with a beautiful setting and amazing pictures, but also a stress free day where you can just focus on having fun, this is the place!!

This was the first venue we visited (before we were even engaged!) and had no intention of booking anything that weekend. Needless to say, we completely fell in love with the place and called the next day to book it. We had our wedding here in September and had the BEST day! The wedding coordinators and vendors were awesome, the property looked absolutely beautiful, and the whole day was just perfect. The price is very reasonable considering how much is included with the venue. Every part of our experience with lakeview farms was wonderful and would highly recommend it to anyone!

Lakeview Farms is such a beautiful and stunning venue everyone should have there wedding at! We loved every moment of our wedding, the people working at Lakeview Farms made sure to take extra good care of us on our special day. They were super focused on our needs and everything that was going on. We couldn't have asked for better venue to have our wedding at!!

Lakeview Farms was the most beautiful venue I have been to in my search. There was a lovely outdoor Space that was very scenic with horses and the fountain lake. They have a place for everything, ceremony, cocktail hour, reception and even a place for pre-ceremony drinks, which was great because you didn’t have to worry about setting up and tearing down the same spaces. The employees are amazing to work with, they are all so supportive and helpful and just want you to have the best day ever! This venue truly goes above and beyond for your special day! It will have your guests talking about it for months following!

Amazing place will highly Recommend anyone.

Our wedding was perfect and stress free thanks to the staff at Lakeview! We could not have imagined everything going this well. The venue is even more beautiful than the photos show. 10/10 highly recommend

This venue is simply gorgeous! From the very beginning, Deb took the time to explain all the features of the venue and property. Every question I had was answered promptly and always had ideas ready to help. We were hopeful to have an outdoor ceremony, but certainly can’t change the weather, so we had to make some adjustments for an indoor ceremony. Tara S. was our day-of coordinator but she certainly did way more than just day of coordinating! She made sure during our initial meeting we planned everything exactly how we wanted it. She was incredibly responsive and always had ideas to share. We were all able to work together when the weather turned to a torrential downpour and she assured me that everything would be perfect it was just that! I can’t say enough good things about Lakeview Farms and their team. We were so honored to get married at this venue!

My husband and I had a beautiful wedding at Lakeview on 4/23/22, and received SO many compliments! There are many reasons that I was happy with our venue choice, so I’ll try to hit the main points for future brides doing research (I was you!).
Beautiful without Décor:
The owner, Deb, takes pride in the beautiful grounds and it truly shows. Beautiful hanging baskets are placed around the property. The ceremony site is breathtaking with the horses in the background. The flameless candles along the walls of the barn add the perfect ambiance when the sun goes down. Also, DO sunset pics!
Open barn:
My favorite part of this venue is what they call "Open Barn". Couples that have booked are able to show up during a specified time (I’ll let the venue disclose that information) to see how the couple that day arranged things and decorated. This allows you to see the barn several times to get ideas! This is also a great way to meet the staff and ask questions. I remember getting the "wedding factory" feel when touring other venues. At this venue, you aren’t just a number. They really want you to have a uniquely "you" best day ever. This venue is DIY-friendly… but you certainly don’t have to be DIY at all, see below.
Borrowed Room:
The borrowed room has the potential to save you A LOT of money! Essentially this venue has a collection of items that you can use for your wedding day for free! I’m talking signs, easels, centerpieces, jars, lanterns, cupcake stands, table numbers, etc. It is also organized with pictures and counts. There is really something for everyone here – all styles. This room is something that you can look through during “Open Barn”.
Flexibility:
Lakeview’s goal is for you to have your dream wedding the way that you want it. Being able to pick your own vendors is HUGE and plays a big role in your wedding budget. If you book a Saturday wedding, you have access to the property 10AM – 6PM on Friday (to include the rehearsal walk-through). This is HUGE for DIY brides. It was plenty of time to set things up stress-free. You will be assigned to a “Day-of Coordinator” and “Helper” about 2-3 weeks prior to your wedding, which are INCLUDED! I had Tara and Lacey, and they were wonderful. Quick responses to questions, very organized and experienced. Tara and Lacey were great at keeping us on track with our wedding day timeline. They aren’t afraid to take charge when needed!
Now that I told you about all of the great stuff, I want to include some things I perceived as drawbacks so you can have my true, honest opinion. But, it’s important to mention that I gave 5 stars because the pros FAR outweighed the cons. You can’t get ready on-site, or access the venue until 1PM on the wedding day. But, when you see the beautiful bridal suite, you will understand that they don’t want to risk ruining furniture with makeup, etc. At one point the barn burned down and was rebuilt, so they don’t allow any flames. Battery operated candles only, which is understandable. If it rains, the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception will all need to be inside the barn. BUT – at least there is a backup plan for rain.
Overall great experience and I would choose the same venue again!
My wedding video link is below so you can see some things discussed in this review: https://vimeo.com/704136782

Seriously the most beautiful venue ever!!! Everyone loved the venue and raved about how pretty it was! The owner Debbie was so wonderful! I had Mindy as my day of coordinator and she was such a help! Everything went smoothly and I couldn't have asked for a more beautiful wedding! I highly recommend getting married here 😍

We had our wedding scheduled for May 30th at Lakeview. Obviously, that could not happen due to COVID-19. They were extremely empathetic and did everything they could to help us reschedule our special day. Everyone who works there are very helpful the entire time and get back to you very quickly. We loved it and HIGHLY recommend it to anyone looking for a beautiful venue.

I booked Lakeview for my ceremony and reception venue. Deb and Joanne were absolutely wonderful to work with! Anytime I emailed Deb with a question I had an answer by the next day. Joanne answered all of questions via text messaging almost instantly no matter how many times I had already asked the same question. They were both fun and easy to work with. I'd categorize Deb and Joanne as relaxed professionals. They were very helpful and knowledgeable about their venue and what items/decor work where. Lakeview also had all of the necessary things I was looking for: a bridal suite, a groom's room, indoor restrooms, a water source I could access and plenty of space. For my dessert, the Dallastown Historical Society provided waffles and ice cream and Lakeview accommodated them in the corn barn. This was a great option because the Historical Society needed their own space for their appliances and they were under cover in case it rained. Lakeview was the perfect fit for my husband and I. We thought it was a beautiful property and we couldn't have asked for more personable people to work with!

Wonderful venue! Deb and JoAnne were so helpful! Definitely recommend! Guests loved it!

Lakeview is a hidden gem in York County especially if you are looking for a country wedding. The property is absolutely gorgeous and well maintained and the staff is friendly and responsive. They were very helpful with all the steps of planning and we couldn’t have been happier with choosing this venue!! Highly recommend them!!

This venue is so gorgeous. If the weather allows, I highly recommend using the ceremony site overlooking the pond. They have an awesome set of old doors that add a great effect to the wedding. We had a scheduling issue with the place that we wanted to have our rehearsal dinner and Lakeview was really accommodating to work something out so we could hold it there. The day of was super easy. We paid extra for a day-of coordinator and it was really helpful. We actually started the ceremony right on time, which I've heard is not very common. Everything flowed really well that day and any hiccups that were encountered were taken care of quickly.

You need to book really far in advance!

Lakeview Farms Events was perfect for our special day! My husband and I looked at only two venues for our wedding and I knew right away that this was the place. This venue books up very quickly and we were lucky enough that they had one date that worked for us! I'm not much of a planner so I love the fact that the owner allowed us to decorate Thursday evening, Friday for the majority of the day and have the event on a Saturday. She even gave us the option to clean up on Sunday. The property offered some fantastic scenery for photos! Everyone I talk to says how much they loved the venue! Deb and her team was very helpful during the wedding!
Thank you!
Ashley and Dan