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Megan Sent on 17/11/2024Magical Wedding at The Briars
We had our wedding at The Briars Resort on October 18, 2024. We had the most amazing time at our wedding and are so happy we chose this venue. The team at The Briars put in a lot of work to make the day special, and Sharmaine was a fantastic venue coordinator. The floor supervisor, David, was personable and professional and he checked in with us frequently during the reception. We absolutely loved the grounds and were able to get beautiful photos by the lake, in front of historical buildings, and with the fall colours. The food at the reception was very good, which was one of the reasons we chose the venue so we weren't surprised!
We chose the front lawn of the manor house for our ceremony, and it felt elegant to start the processional from the front doors and down the steps. The grounds were well manicured and the venue even allowed us to park the father of the groom's old Model T car to be in the background of the ceremony. Sharmaine coordinated the timing of our ceremony well and was a very calm presence throughout the experience.
Our reception was in the Garden Court and it was absolutely magical once we had our decor and tables set up. There is something really special about this place and you can feel the history and elegance when you're there.
We do have a few pieces of feedback for the venue, mainly around the dinner and hotel services. Our guests were served striploin as the main, but oddly were not given steak knives - the floor supervisor did come up to us (the couple) and provided them for us, but this was not offered to the rest of our guests which left them struggling with butter knives. The bartenders were really friendly and approachable, but they did seem to have limited knowledge of mixed drink options (to be fair, they said they normally serve beer and rum & coke, so I believe they don't get a lot of cocktail requests typically). The front desk reception was lovely, but our guests did have a few issues - some rooms weren't ready at check-in time, one room wasn't cleaned (but they did get an upgraded room as a result, so in the end they were very happy). However, none of these things had much of an impact on our day overall and we found that the venue was quick to address concerns when they were notified - one table did get steak knives once they asked for them.
We received many compliments from our guests on the atmosphere and the beauty of the venue. Again, Sharmaine did a wonderful job coordinating and was very responsive and flexible to changes or details we wanted to add to the day. Our room (the Blue Room in the manor house) was fantastic, great size, clean, and lots of windows. It was used as the bridal suite since we stayed over the night before, and it was perfect for this with all the natural light. Buffet breakfast the next morning was delicious!
We loved our wedding day so much, and we are so thankful to The Briars for giving us such a wonderful experience. -
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Colleen Sent on 26/07/2025HUGE Disappointment!!!
My fiancé and I just toured this venue with high hopes this would be the one for us (I was sold based on the website). When arriving the grounds looked unkept and the “resort” was dead on at Saturday. Also nothing about this place is remotely “spa like” We love historical buildings but this property is just not well taken care of and it’s such a shame. It has amazing potential. It only got worse when we walked in… the smell was awful and it felt so muggy and hot inside. When I asked she said the AC was broken. I went downstairs to use the washroom and it was gross and falling apart and everywhere you looked something was broken. Read the reviews of Trip advisor. I would never want my family to spend their money staying there as it was dirty and appeared understaffed. I my self would not feel comfortable stayed there. Also in my opinion I didn’t get a good vibe from the wedding planer, they were unprofessional in my opinion, didn’t seem prepared and did not talk about pricing with us even when we asked. The tour was extremely satisfactory. Whoever owns this place either needs to dump tons of money into this or sell and get new owners who will actually take care of this place. I’m sorry I don’t want to be rude I just am so disappointed and want to share that I think brides and grooms shouldn’t waste time touring this venue. -
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Erica Sent on 12/11/2024Horrible experience-do not recommend
The briars wedding coordinator Sharmaine that was assigned to the bride was the worst. She added a lot of hidden fees and stopped communicating with the bride after the final payment.
Everything that was planned during final details meeting was not done on day off. The briars wedding coordinator did not coordinate the day off and did not provide the bride or wedding party with appetizers.
Taking pictures the door was locked and the bride and wedding party were locked out of the reception venue after we took pictures after the wedding.
Wedding coordinator was very unprofessional day of the wedding, had a scowl on her face the entire day, it made the bride feel very uncomfortable. Especially because the briars wedding coordinator did not speak to the bride at all day off until the end of the night when she was going home, she gave the bride a glass of wine.
There is no bridal suite and the rooms and cottages are disgusting (bugs/hair) especially overpriced.
The venue was beautiful outside and inside. Just get your own wedding planner!! And make sure don’t get taken advantage of over fees. -
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Abby Sent on 31/10/2021Our dream wedding
The Briars is not only a beautiful resort but also a dream venue. The rustic decor and charm is unmatched to another venues. The staff are amazing and made our weekend so much more amazing.
Michelle is amazing and it was so nice to work with her, and Jame the chef is UNREAL! Everyone loved the food!!
My husband and I can’t wait to go back! We have decided every year we will go back for weekend on our wedding anniversary!
The briars gave my husband and I our dream wedding! -
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Michelle Sent on 10/10/2021They saved our wedding!!
I can't say enough good things about the Briars. We got married there in October 2nd, and the entire staff was incredible!!! First, they went above and beyond to ensure that our "COVID" wedding was just as special while still adhering to all regulations and ensuring all our guests were safe. Second, the staff was incredible!!! Our bar tender knew his stuff and was so fun; all the wait staff was kind and helpful. I can't say enough about them. Third, the food was out of this world!! Everyone of our guests talked about this being the best meal they have had!!! My hat goes off to the chef. When we realized we would be married during a pandemic, our hearts sunk, but everyone who helped us at the Briars (Dave, Michelle, the wait staff, the chefs, the bartenders, etc.) made sure that we had a wedding that far exceeded our dreams. We can't thank them enough for our lifetime of memories!! -
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Charlotte Sent on 30/08/2019Gorgeous Venue and Excellent Staff
Overall, the experience with the Guild Inn was wonderful. Our coordinator Cassandra was great to work with since we booked the venue in January. In the 8 months we had to plan our wedding, she was very responsive and informative. She communicated all questions and details to our planner and cc'd us along the way for transparency. Our 'Day-Of' staff was excellent. I can't remember the Hall manager, but she was super helpful and friendly. She provided any help to our guests and vendors. Meyer was AMAZING! He was great to work with and coordinated between our AV supplier, the band/DJ and our MC. The music and speeches sounded great, and the lighting was beautiful.
The food was delicious, even though my wife and I didn't get a chance to get a lot of it as we were non-stop running around! Our guests mentioned they really enjoyed the main dining meals, hors d'oeuvres and drinks. Depending on your bar package that you select, there may be limited variety of liquors so make sure to double check with the venue before you choose your package.
The bridal suite was great, there is a sink and plenty of natural light, coffee table and couches around. However, it would've been nice to have a bathroom stall available as well, as people had to change in the public bathroom next door. A few of us had to use the accessible restroom to change/freshen up - not a huge deal though just not so much privacy. It would also be nice to have a hook or a rack for keeping our dresses/suits/change of clothes organized and easy for changing/steaming. They gifted us chocolate dipped strawberries which was a nice touch. It would be nice if there was larger mirror (full length would be ideal) and more counter space or table to place stuff on.
We had a wonderful time at the Guild Inn. We would highly recommend the venue to anyone looking for a beautiful space to get married or hold any special event. The space and public park behind the venue is really special and the staff was excellent and accommodating. Thank you Guild Inn all your effort this past year with helping make our special day feel perfect. -
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