The Apiary Reviews

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9 reviews
Recommended by 86% of couples
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Courtney Sent on 08/14/20225 out of 5 rating-
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Wedding beyond our dreams
The Apiary provided us the the most magical wedding and beyond what we could have ever dreamed! The venue gardens and interior are so beautiful and offer perfect spaces for every aspect- ceremony, cocktail hour, photos, reception, and send off- absolutely no need to move your guests or wedding party around to different locations. Everyone at our wedding was from out of town so the convenient location to many hotel options and after party spots made transportation seamless.
The entire culinary experience was second to none- I mean several guests mentioned the lobster roll appetizer and trout almondine we offered was the best they have ever had (including very high end restaurants). And the bar- Ty (super wonderful) worked...The Apiary provided us the the most magical wedding and beyond what we could have ever dreamed! The venue gardens and interior are so beautiful and offer perfect spaces for every aspect- ceremony, cocktail hour, photos, reception, and send off- absolutely no need to move your guests or wedding party around to different locations. Everyone at our wedding was from out of town so the convenient location to many hotel options and after party spots made transportation seamless.
The entire culinary experience was second to none- I mean several guests mentioned the lobster roll appetizer and trout almondine we offered was the best they have ever had (including very high end restaurants). And the bar- Ty (super wonderful) worked with us to create a craft cocktail menu that was just incredible. 9 months later and we still get unsolicited comments about how fantastic and up-scale the bar and cocktails were.
We actually used their in-house floral and decor option as we fell in love when visiting for dinner months before and couldn’t be happier with how it all turned out- Mea is just so wonderfully creative and she hit the nail on the head with features so unique. Ewing Anne was so helpful throughout the entire process- from our initial contact to tour the venue and providing all the information and answering all my questions throughout out the planning process, having her as a point of contact really helped make sure my vision came to life.
In summary, the Apiary is just such a special place that clearly takes pride in what they do. As an out of town bride, I was so thankful they offered options to take care of many aspects- ceremony, photo, and reception location, in-house food and bar that is second-to-none, and floral & decor that enhanced the space perfectly. It was certainly the best wedding I’ve ever been to, but I’ve heard that from countless guests also.-
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Kimberly Sent on 08/24/20201.4 out of 5 rating
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The apairy staff are
THE APAIRY is a beautiful Venue and the food is good! However, the whole planning experience was horrible!! If you make one little change plan (example) salad. plan on double the price. Poor Communication. Owner (Cooper) very rude and arrogant!! The Manager (Ewing Anne) has a resting mean face and looks like she hates her job! Zero personality! The both appear as they need to find new jobs. Miserable people! KIMBERLY HALLTHE APAIRY is a beautiful Venue and the food is good! However, the whole planning experience was horrible!! If you make one little change plan (example) salad. plan on double the price. Poor Communication. Owner (Cooper) very rude and arrogant!! The Manager (Ewing Anne) has a resting mean face and looks like she hates her job! Zero personality! The both appear as they need to find new jobs. Miserable people! KIMBERLY HALLThe Apiary's reply:
The Apiary Team values constructive critiques and are very happy to address your concerns. We are sorry to hear that you feel the planning process was not to your satisfaction. Actually, we have not found any documentation that shows where you were a part of any planning email threads, phone calls, or invoicing. I can assure you though, we had more than 150 email transactions with the hosts of the event as well as countless phone calls. Once the event planner was scheduled to start her duties with the hosts, she and the Apiary Team were in constant contact.
Unfortunately, we are not sure of your reference to the salad. All of our salads, regardless of the... -
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Miranda Sent on 11/13/20193.4 out of 5 rating
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Beautiful venue, communication needs improvement
This venue is absolutely the most beautiful venue I have ever seen and the food is impeccable. With that being said, this venue could do much better with communication. We were double booked for our rehearsal and weren't made aware until the week before the wedding, and I was never directly told by anyone at the venue. After that communication really came to an end with the point of contact which is a shame. If you are able to work past this and it won't stress you out to know whether things are set in stone or not, then I definitely recommend this venue. Personally, for me I would deal with it all again just because it is simply...This venue is absolutely the most beautiful venue I have ever seen and the food is impeccable. With that being said, this venue could do much better with communication. We were double booked for our rehearsal and weren't made aware until the week before the wedding, and I was never directly told by anyone at the venue. After that communication really came to an end with the point of contact which is a shame. If you are able to work past this and it won't stress you out to know whether things are set in stone or not, then I definitely recommend this venue. Personally, for me I would deal with it all again just because it is simply the most beautiful place with the best food, but with a steep price tag it may not be for everyone. -
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Chris Sent on 11/08/20195 out of 5 rating
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Book it Now!!
I am not going to try and describe our experience with the Apiary. It was simply magical. Cooper and his staff are world class. You will not find a better venue to host your event/wedding.I am not going to try and describe our experience with the Apiary. It was simply magical. Cooper and his staff are world class. You will not find a better venue to host your event/wedding. -
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Elizabeth Sent on 09/03/20195 out of 5 rating
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Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating
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Amazing wedding venue!
The Apiary is such an amazing venue! The staff was very friendly and very easy to communicate with. We loved having our wedding here! They made sure everything was perfect and exactly how we wanted it to be.The Apiary is such an amazing venue! The staff was very friendly and very easy to communicate with. We loved having our wedding here! They made sure everything was perfect and exactly how we wanted it to be. -
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Stephanie Sent on 08/19/20195 out of 5 rating
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Incredible venue with incredible people!
The Apiary is an incredible event venue. I'm getting married there in a few months, and they have been so patient, helpful, and supportive of our process! Everyone on staff has been willing to answer any and all questions, and the venue itself is beyond stunning. Couldn't be happier!The Apiary is an incredible event venue. I'm getting married there in a few months, and they have been so patient, helpful, and supportive of our process! Everyone on staff has been willing to answer any and all questions, and the venue itself is beyond stunning. Couldn't be happier! -
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Rebecca Sent on 01/09/20194 out of 5 rating
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Unforgetable
As a bride, seeing the tulips in the garden during my final walk--through gave me chills. The Apiary is gorgeous, filled with perfect details, and the service is impeccable. My friends and family have raved about it being the most beautiful wedding venue they have ever been to. (I have to say, I agree.) And the food and cocktails... incredible.
I will say Cooper (in charge of the menu and layout) and his wife Mandy (in charge of appointments, paperwork, and billing) are particular about how they prefer to be communicated (Cooper exclusively uses phone and Mandy exclusively uses email). Because of this, at times I had to repeat what I discussed with one to the other....As a bride, seeing the tulips in the garden during my final walk--through gave me chills. The Apiary is gorgeous, filled with perfect details, and the service is impeccable. My friends and family have raved about it being the most beautiful wedding venue they have ever been to. (I have to say, I agree.) And the food and cocktails... incredible.
I will say Cooper (in charge of the menu and layout) and his wife Mandy (in charge of appointments, paperwork, and billing) are particular about how they prefer to be communicated (Cooper exclusively uses phone and Mandy exclusively uses email). Because of this, at times I had to repeat what I discussed with one to the other. They are extremely busy with other events so it often took a couple days for them to respond to emails.
Additionally, Cooper was particular about which other vendors we used (in some cases recommending, in other cases insisting). That said, he has incredible taste and this ensured that our wedding day was perfect.
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Michel Sent on 10/21/20155 out of 5 rating
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Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating
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The Apiary offers an extraordinary experience. We booked with them before the location was even completely built to serve as both the ceremony and reception venue. We were able to visit, see the progress, and discuss our ideas with them well in advance. Mandy and Cooper are so gracious and professional. The food is amazing--our guests are still commenting and raving two weeks later. Their staff are incredibly professional and well-trained. Mandy was always willing to discuss any questions and details, and Cooper offered excellent menu ideas and variety. The Apiary is a true gem in our city!The Apiary offers an extraordinary experience. We booked with them before the location was even completely built to serve as both the ceremony and reception venue. We were able to visit, see the progress, and discuss our ideas with them well in advance. Mandy and Cooper are so gracious and professional. The food is amazing--our guests are still commenting and raving two weeks later. Their staff are incredibly professional and well-trained. Mandy was always willing to discuss any questions and details, and Cooper offered excellent menu ideas and variety. The Apiary is a true gem in our city! -
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Christy Sent on 02/05/20155 out of 5 rating
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Quality of service 5 out of 5 rating
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Working with Cooper Vaughn was a pure delight! The taste, Quality and presentation of his food is First Class. He worked with both my daughter and myself to accomplish everything we wanted for the wedding reception. EVERY person kept telling me how great the food was before, during and after the wedding.Working with Cooper Vaughn was a pure delight! The taste, Quality and presentation of his food is First Class. He worked with both my daughter and myself to accomplish everything we wanted for the wedding reception. EVERY person kept telling me how great the food was before, during and after the wedding. -
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