Alyson's Orchard Reviews

The new management worked exceptionally hard to make our special day happen. On a popular wedding weekend they were able to manage our event like it was the only one. We received exceptional service while there. I would recommend this venue for your event. It is a gorgeous location that brings joy to you and your guests.

We got married on our 10th anniversary at Alyson's because it is the place we went on our very first date! The weather wasn't on our side, but Kelly at Alyson's was! She made some quick decisions on chair covers and hand towels to make sure our guests had a dry place to sit. She picked up decorations that the wind blew over and she got all guests settled before she came and go us to head over to our ceremony site. She did all of this with the most calm and happy demeanor and helped make what could have been a very stressful situation, calm and happy! I would also like to comment on the guy that drove the tractor drawn Carriage. I don't remember his name, but he was just the nicest person and SO helpful. He thought of details like which direction I wanted to face when I arrive, but he brought a hand towel to flip over the row boat and wipe it all down before we got in. He never made us feel rushed and was just genuinely nice to talk with! We didn't have our reception there because our guest list was so small, but the name of the reception space is literally the first & last name of my husband so it was destined to have our ceremony there!! And they gave us the entire day to do whatever we wanted and we even had the use of the bridal suite to get ready when we just paid for the elopement ceremony! It turned out so beautiful and couldn't have done it without the helping hands of everyone there! It was truly a special day! And no matter the direction you face, there is Always a good backdrop for taking photos! Thank you to Diala Photography & Film for capturing our moment!

Alyson’s gave us the wedding of our dreams! From our first tour with Fran to coordinating with Kelly, each step we felt taken care of. The orchard is beautiful and the reception hall was the perfect size. We had to postpone our wedding due to Covid and they gave us zero hassle. We got so many compliments from our guests about how beautiful everything was. Alyson’s is such a special place to us and we’re so happy we chose to get married there.

I hired Alyson's Orchard for our wedding in May 2020. Fran has been such pleasure to work with so far - super easy going, nice and very responsive in emails! So far, my experience with them has been excellent and I cannot wait to see what's to come for my big day.

Our wedding was beyond anything we could have imagined. We held our winter wonderland wedding inside the orchard room on February 15, 2020. Kelly was an invaluable asset to our wedding day - she was flexible and helpful and reassuring to all of us all throughout our year of planning and the day of. She made sure everything went off without a hitch and even made some miracles happen. We chose Alyson's for the beautiful backdrop and amazing service and it did not disappoint.

We chose Alyson's Orchard as our wedding location due to it's pure beauty! We greatly enjoyed working with Fran and Kelly to help plan the big day. Everyone was so helpful and quick to respond to any inquiries. The reception deck that overlooks the pond with the willow trees is simply stunning. Our guests loved having cocktail hour out there! The Orchard Room is perfect on its own but the magic that you can create by working with their recommended vendors (we worked with Holly Long of Naturally Elegant Designs) is other-worldly. What really sold us on Alyson's was the fact that the orchard is pet-friendly and even one of the lodges allows pets. We have a dog and it was important to us to have a place we could return to, stay at, and share in with our furry family member. We took a few days after the wedding to enjoy the grounds. We enjoyed lounging by Sarma's Pond (also where we were married). It was very special and will continue to be a sentimental spot for us as we can thrown down a picnic blanket and watch the sunset at the very spot we said, "I do".
We highly recommend Alyson's Orchard for any event!

Our wedding was in June of 2019. The venue was gorgeous in and out. Fran and her staff were exceptional. They were professional, courteous, prompt, and family like. They take great pride in making their venue the best. We looked long and hard for a venue, nothing compared with this venue. It was reasonable in price. We had 94 people attend our wedding. If we had a question, Fran had a good answer, with many options. Fran is the master in charge and does a very good job. The choices of food vendors for our rehearsal dinner and the wedding date were outstanding. Everyone loved the food and the gelato bar. It was served with experience. I used her suggestions for flowers and vera flora farms provided gorgeous flowers. Our families had great fun decorating the day before and Fran and her staff were helpful to say the least. Everything Alyson's Orchard said they would do they did with a flair. We would unequivocally recommend this venue and the people that go with it. Outstanding!

Alyson's was the absolute perfect venue for us. In the planning stages, it was quickly apparent that Fran was dedicated to making our wedding a truly special day. Her attention to the fine details is unmatched and she seemingly thinks of everything. We were prepared to be stressed with the planning stages - but thanks to Fran, that really never happened.

Our families stayed on site utilizing both wings of the Foster Farmhouse, as well as the Rochambeau Lodge. Being able to have everyone close by was awesome and made our Friday night rehearsal dinner at the lodge (for 80 people) a special event.

Our wedding day itself couldn't have had better weather for a ceremony at Sarma's Pond - there wasn't a cloud in the sky! The backdrop of the pond, orchard, and mountains in the distance was picture perfect. For the reception, Fran was right there throughout to ensure the night went exactly how we had envisioned it.

Following the wedding, a lot of our guests told us how amazed they were at how perfect everything had gone. We got a ton of comments regarding how we had "thought of everything." All that credit should really go to Fran, Kelly, and the whole team at Alyson's. It was their hard work and attention to detail that really made the difference.

We had our wedding at Alyson’s Orchard on May 26th. We decided that it was the perfect place to get married as soon as we laid eyes on the rows of gorgeous apple trees. Fran and Kelly were extremely helpful from the beginning, showing us every part of the property, and continued to be helpful in telling us about vendors. They made sure that our wedding day went off smoothly, and the place looked beautiful for our special day. Our guests were very impressed with the location and told us that it was the most beautiful wedding they had been to. If you’re looking for the perfect wedding, this is the venue for you!

We just had our Wedding In May (2019) at Aylson's Orchard, and it was incredible! Fran and Kelly were so amazing throughout the whole process, in planning, meeting with us (and our families) multiple times, answering our (many) emails/calls - they made the planning process so smooth. And then the day of - they were there and helping the whole day/night! And the actual Orchard - We fell in love the moment we saw it, and the actual wedding there was more beautiful than we could have imagined. Just the spot - the ponds, and the views, and the orchard rows was just incredible! It was really a dream come true!

Alyson's Orchard was everything we dreamed our wedding could be and more! Kelly was amazing in guiding us through the process with information, advice, vendor recommendations, organizing and answering our many questions! On the weekend and day of the wedding, she was incredible in coordinating everything! Alyson's was so beautiful and special, all of our guests were in awe at the beauty and charm of Alyson's! We loved everything about our experience here!

Where do I begin?! I first found Alyson’s on the The Knot. The photos were enough for me to decide this was the place, but we still had to come by for a visit. We visited Alyson’s in June last year. We met with Fran and she was such a delight and extremely knowledgeable with everything wedding related! She gave us a tour and a packet filled with everything we would need to get started with planning our wedding at Alyson’s. Planning from California was certainly a challenge but Fran was there for us every step of the way! We also stayed at the Farmhouse during our wedding weekend, which was also amazing! We felt right at home as soon as we walked in! Our wedding day went off with no issues what so ever. Alyson’s, along with all the vendors (which are all listed on Alyson’s website) were wonderful in ensuring our day was perfect! I would recommend this place to anyone who is getting married. ALL the wedding sites are simply jaw dropping gorgeous but we went with Sarma’s Pond. I am beyond happy we chose to make Alyson’s the spot for our special day!

Alyson's is the absolute best! We had our wedding on September 7th and it was everything that we ever imagined! We had our ceremony down at Sarma's Pond and on a sunny day I don't think any location could beat it. It makes for awesome pictures, they catered to us with bringing food to the wedding site during pictures. The reception hall was just as beautiful, we had 170 people in the room and it didn't even seem packed. We could not be happier with our big day and Alyson's made it all happen, Fran is the best of the best at helping Plan!

Alyson's is the most beautiful setting. Fran was extremely helpful in planning and executing your vision. The lodging was convenient for family and the wedding party to stay close. The Orchard Room is lovely and modern. The pricing was quite reasonable. I really cannot rate this location highly enough!

We had an INCREDIBLE outdoor orchard wedding at Alyson's! Fran and her staff went above and beyond for us and made our wildest wedding dreams come true. They were incredibly professional and detail oriented the whole time, completely understood our vision, and worked tirelessly to make it possible. They dealt with impending thunderstorms while setting up our outdoor wedding - we were stunned and touched by their commitment. Despite potential thunderstorms they made everything work and were so flexible and committed. We ended up with a wedding more beautiful than we could have imagined. The pond was a magical place for the ceremony, and the orchard felt like Tuscany for dinner. Could not recommend Alyson's more strongly!!!

Alysons orchard is a very beautiful place to get married me and my husband loved where we got married and everyone was so helpful.

My husband and I had the best experience having our wedding at Alyson’s Orchard. On our first visit there, the venue coordinator, Fran, showed us around and gave us all of the information we needed. After meeting her, we knew we wanted to work with her. She was so helpful, nice, welcoming, and knew everything about weddings. Along the way, she helped us plan our entire wedding. I was able to go to her with any question or problem and she fixed it instantly. She was always available and responded right away. She was also very helpful in making my vision come to life. Anything I wanted to do at the venue, she helped me with and made accommodations for it. Since our wedding, every person has talked about how amazing Alyson’s was. It was beyond beautiful and so fun to have a wedding at. For the wedding party, the lodging is so much fun to have a nice weekend away! Our entire wedding party loved staying at the lodges together and spending the whole weekend celebrating my husband and I. Having my wedding at Alyson’s Orchard was the best decision I ever made!! I can’t wait to go apple picking or have a picnic there each year to celebrate our marriage. It is nice to have a venue that you can go back to each year.

Alyson's orchard was a beautiful place for my daughters wedding. Fran and her staff were amazing making sure all of the small details were met for my daughter and daughter in law. Right down to the food and "Tom" and his crew taking down the outside decorations. Could not have asked for a better organization to help with this celebration. Thank you all

Alyson’s was amazing for our wedding. It was as stress free as could be. The location alone is perfect. Fran helped in every way possible and I everyone at the orchard was accommodating and helpful. We chose most vendors from their preferred list which made everything very simple. We also stayed at the Rochambeau lodge with our wedding party and it was perfect. Definitely a weekend to remember and wouldn’t change a thing!

My now husband and I were lucky enough to win this amazing venue at a bridal show hosted by Alyson's Orchard themselves. From the day we started working with Fran we knew that we were extremely lucky, not only were we saving a huge cost, but we got an AMAZING venue, and worked with some really great people. Fran and her team of staff were above and beyond anything I could've imagined. Every silly little question I had or moments of panic and stress, Fran was right there answering me promptly and always reassuring me that everything was going to be great. As for the Orchard itself - it was BREATHTAKING. I'm still getting compliments from guests on how gorgeous of a venue it is! There are so many ceremony sites outside to choose from, and they are all equally so beautiful. Our wedding was everything I wanted it to be and so much more thanks to Alyson's Orchard!

We drove up to Alyson's on a cold wet day with no idea of what we were about to see.
When we walked inside the building we knew it was the place for us. Meeting with Fran was great! She knew what to ask us and to kind of guide us through the whole thing, THANK GAWD, cuz we had no idea what we were doing. She had one of the guys bring us around by wagon to all the ceremony sites and we were in love!!!
As luck would have it, it rained only about three times all summer, and our wedding day was one of them. But no worries, we talked with Fran that morning and we just moved everything inside. It came out wonderfully!!!
There is a suite for the bride to get ready, upstairs, away from all the guests and groom. This is AMAZING to have!!!
Heidi was our person of contact for the day and she was GREAT! She even made sure I didn't have lipstick on my teeth before I walk down the isle! What service!!!! Seriously, they were there helping to make sure the whole day, and night went according to plan. This isn't a place where you just rent a room and good luck, they make sure everything runs smoothly and truly help.
They take the worry, well most of it, out of so much! They make you feel like you are family and welcome you in.

Alyson’s Orchard was the perfect venue for our September wedding. My husband and I are minimalists at heart so during our venue search we were looking for a place with such breathtaking beauty, minimal decorations would be required and Alyson’s was our place. With panoramic views from wherever you are in the orchard, our photographer captured some truly amazing shots. The reception hall was just as gorgeous, a post and beam design and a lit up back porch over looking a pond that our guests would not stop raving about. Alyson’s also has some lodging on site which we rented for labor day weekend. We were able to have all of our closest friends and family stay on site making this a weekend for the books. Fran, the event coordinator, was great in providing recommendations to vendors, ensuring we were on the ball, and was very flexible in our planning process. I would recommend this venue to anyone! Can't wait to visit for apple picking every year!

I couldn't think of a finer venue for our special day! When we set out to find our venue we only knew we wanted to have our wedding outdoors. After meeting Fran for the first time, we realized having the ceremony outside was the key for us, having the reception in an air conditioned hall was an even better idea in the heat of summer.

From Fran's helpfulness throughout the entire process (we live out of town, and every recommendation Fran had for a vendor was spot-on) to the natural beauty of the orchard grounds, to the ease and affordability of the lodge and farmhouse accommodations -- we couldn't ask for more. It was a fantastic experience and everyone was so kind and helpful. We were even able to have our baker use the in-season fruit from the orchard for our dessert bar. There were so many little details that allowed us to customize our day and it really added up to a wedding weekend that was uniquely "us."

My favorite part is that we get to go back and visit Fran and the beautiful orchard in season. I really can't speak highly enough about the venue, the helpful staff and the wonderful lodging -- which was a real bonus for us with so many folks coming in from different regions.

You will love this venue. Fran is amazing. Her staff is the best. They even made sure our wheelchair ramp was updated for our handicapped family.

The property is beyond beautiful. This is the best venue in NH.

Fran and Heidi made our day absolutely perfect! Fran helped us plan all the details and was always very responsive when I emailed her a million questions! Heidi helped us on the day of and made everything run smoothly. Overall we had an amazing day! Plus the venue is absolutely breathtaking inside the reception hall and all over the grounds at Alysons!!!