Maple Shade 1785 Reviews
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75 Reviews
99% recommend it
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Renee F. Sent on 12/21/2023Better than I could even have imagined. Perfect day
I can’t say enough good things about Maple Shade. The moment I walked into that place I knew it was the perfect spot. They not only were amazing for us but my 88 year young mom said that Abby knew what I wanted before I knew I wanted it and that is extremely high praise. They give us the fairy wedding of our dreams. To add to that the response we got from friends and family is that it was one of the best weddings they’ve ever been to. -
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Kiersten Sent on 12/21/2023
Fantastic!
Yes! CHOOSE THIS VENUE!! You’ve found the right place!
We are finally getting around to posting our review about the most perfect wedding venue we could have imagined!
We saw Maple Shade November ‘22 when we were ‘shopping’ for a wedding venue; choosing it was a no brainer. The barn itself is unique and different than any others we have seen and it comes with everything. Dining area upstairs, separate from the cocktail hour, dancing, downstairs bar, lounge area, game room (this place has it all!). Long farm tables are gorgeous within themselves and need minimal decorations. And with the venue having SO MUCH on site, there was no need for us to order and prepare any other decor items like we would have needed at some of the ‘Blank Canvas’ barns we initially considered. The barn sits on acres and acres of land, giving you the option of where to have your ceremony, we chose right in front of the pond where our wedding party had a grand entrance from the large barn doors. MAGICAL!
Enough about the venue, although we hope this paints an accurate picture! Everything you could need is there!!
More importantly, Jay and Abby Wilson (owners of Maple Shade) are absolute rockstars. From our first visit and follow up phone call, we knew working together would be a breeze. They were helpful in our initial planning stages, helping us plan different details, offering extremely helpful advice. Wedding day they were like conductors of an orchestra, making sure everyone and everything were in place and running according to plan. It was PERFECT!
And when uncontrollable things don’t go to plan, they had us covered!
On our wedding day in late July, there was a high percentage of rain expected only during the time of our ceremony; Jay and Abby made the call that morning to put up a tent and made all the adjustments needed without causing bride and groom any extra stress… THANK GOD they did - it literally monsooned during the ceremony, like nothing we've seen before at an outdoor wedding! (Just a fluke storm rolling though).
They reminded us that as a bride and groom getting married at their venue, they make the same decisions for us and our guests that they would make for their own children. They are kind and caring and so fun, and certainly know how to run a wedding venue. We respected, trusted and appreciated all their knowledge and hard work. It’s definitely not their first rodeo!
As we will continue to call this day "the best day ever," we are very grateful to Jay and Abby for all of their help, attention to detail, and their ability to see and understand our vision for the most perfect wedding we could have imagined.
Ps- they made a few recommendations for supplementary vendors (catering, DJ, bartenders) and all their recommendations were also HOME RUNS! It was such a smooth operation. -
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Bailey J. Sent on 11/25/2022
Amazing Venue!
We had looked at a few other venues before we stumbled upon Maple Shade Farm. As soon as we got there we knew this was the venue for us! Jay and Abby made sure our wedding day was above and beyond our expectations. All of our guests were in awe with the venue, from the authentic barn, the amazing flowers, to the vintage decor. This is definitely a one of a kind venue! -
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Tom A. Sent on 11/22/2022Parent of bride
I am a professional musician and have played weddings for 40 years. Maple Shade is one of the best venues I have experienced. The place is so cool and “funky”. The staff made all of us feel comfortable , the food was really good and served right on time with a well coached wait staff! We never felt nervous because the owners were so prepared and knowledgeable! Great venue! -
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Madison D. Sent on 09/22/2022Best decision we could have made!
Our wedding was everything we could have hoped for and more because of Maple Shade Farm!! The owners, Jay and Abby, are also the day of coordinators and have hearts of GOLD! They truly treated us like family from the second we met them. They did everything in their power to make sure our day was exactly how we wanted it, from the ceremony location, to florals, to personalizing the decor to make it feel like us. Even when we did have a couple hiccups due to timing issues, Jay and Abby made quick adjustments to keep our guests happy. They are down to earth, flexible, understanding, and they're always adding improvements to make the barn even more fantastic.
So many of our guests have told us how much FUN they had the venue! Our ceremony was outside, dinner was in the upstairs part of the barn and the reception was in the bottom. Having everything all at one location but also having a few changes of scenery helped keep things interesting and new for our guests. If you're worried about elderly friends/family and the maneuverability of the barn, don't worry -- Jay can personally escort them in a golf cart around the property (and even inside the barn)! Throughout the night we saw guests playing lawn games, hanging out by the s'mores pit, dancing, and catching up with friends on one of the many amazing sitting areas they have in the barn. We wanted our wedding to have something for everyone, and Maple Shade was the perfect place for it.
I can't say enough good things about Maple Shade. And honestly the photos do NOT do this place justice! If you have any incline to book this venue, please go see it in person and experience it for yourself! -
Ben Sent on 09/12/2022
Perfect venue, expertly managed!
Maple Shade is a beautiful place to get married--every area of the barn and the grounds is lovely, and having the ability to move around freely (from ceremony site, to deck, indoors and back out again) makes this venue feel unique: you have the whole place to yourself, and if you don't want to dance, you can play lawn games, hang out by the bonfire, or just sit out and enjoy the view. Our guests raved about the venue--we wouldn't have had our wedding anywhere else. Abby and Jay are a wonderful team and they truly thought of everything. This was already apparent in the lead-up to the wedding, but they did so much on the day-of that still managed to exceed my already-high expectations--Abby arranged our flowers beautifully and did did a wonderful job decorating the barn and the grounds; Jay managed everything expertly and ferried people around in the golf cart as needed. We're so thankful to Abby and Jay for helping us throw our dream wedding--and we'd highly recommend Maple Shade to anyone looking for a unique and beautiful place to get married. -
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Brooke Sent on 12/14/2022
Jay and Abby made our wedding dreams come true!
Our wedding at Maple Shade truly was a dream come true. The owners, Jay and Abby, were an absolute joy to work with and made our wedding vision come to life in a way that far exceeded our expectations. They made sure that every need and concern was taken care of, even made sure our elderly guests could get around the venue comfortably and safely! We’re beyond grateful for them and this incredible venue! -
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Samantha T. Sent on 12/30/2021Our Fairytale Wedding at Maple Shade Farm
Maple Shade Farm (MSF) was the first and only venue we visited when searching for our perfect location to say “I Do”. It did not take long from the moment we pulled onto property, where the beautiful historic barn nestled in the Catskills lives, to realize our search was over. Although we toured MSF in the middle of winter, we could instantly picture our fall fairytale wedding. The heart of this beautiful venue is Jay and Abby; they are truly the definition of a dynamic duo. Despite the numerous texts, calls, and emails Jay and Abby were always there to provide reassurance, offer ideas/suggestions, and never made us feel like a bother. Jay and Abby made our vision come to life and far exceeded our expectations. Our guests were in awe and left speechless with the beauty of the day. MSF will forever hold a special place in our hearts. -
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Gilian B. Sent on 12/29/2021The Perfect Rustic Wedding Venue!
My husband and I knew going into wedding planning that we wanted to get married at a barn. When we first made the drive up to the venue over the summer of 2020, we knew right when we pulled up that this was the place. Maple Shade is a perfect barn setting with beautiful views, making all of our rustic dreams come true. Jay and Abby were a pleasure to work with right from the start and helped our vision come to life. When issues arose with our caterer, Jay and Abby quickly stepped into action and helped in anyway that they possibly could. Without them, our day wouldn't have been what it was. We highly recommend Maple Shade Farm to anyone looking for a barn venue as it has everything that you could want, including fireworks, sparklers, florals, and more! -
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Kelsey S. Sent on 01/15/2022A One of a Kind Wedding Experience
Maple Shade Farm...a truly unique wedding venue loved by all. We still have friends and family telling us how much FUN they had at our wedding and how awesome and ONE OF A KIND the venue was. Abby and Jay know how to coordinate and execute a wedding that every guest and couple won't forget. They were so helpful and understanding when the pandemic made us postpone a year. While it does take a lot of coordination and moving pieces - they will help you through each step if you need it. Once the wedding weekend hit, they made sure all the stress was gone and magical feeling of the wedding weekend was always present. When we arrived to drop off all our goodies on Thursday afternoon from when we picked them up on Sunday afternoon - we felt like we had been friends with them for years. Take a visit to see them and experience the all the feels for yourself - words truly can't express how cool of a place it is!
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Kristina Sent on 01/04/2021
Perfect Wedding Venue and Team
When my husband and I started our wedding planning in January 2020, we knew we wanted to get married in the Fall of 2020. Working with such a tight time frame was difficult, added in with the pandemic that hit us right after we secured all our vendors.
Jay and Abby were the perfect people to help us through all our wedding planning and anxieties throughout the months leading up to it. They were realistic, but had a 'can-do' attitude that really helped us through the planning process while keeping the event covid friendly. If it weren't for their connections and resourcefulness, we would have had to postpone our wedding day. They helped spearhead last minute tenting, heating, and finding new servers since our original caterer could no longer commit to staffing the wedding. Jay and Abby went absolutely above and beyond expectations.
We loved Maple Shade Farm from the moment we stepped foot into the barn and saw the large plot of land they had. The outdoor space allowed us to set up a tent for outdoor dining with social distancing. We were able to have our cocktail hour outside, and with beautiful views that our guests were able to enjoy.
Maple Shade Farm is far more than just a wedding venue. With it, we had Jay and Abby who were able to provide us wedding planning, florals, rustic tables and chairs, antique decorations, day of coordination, and complete peace of mind. They set everything up on the day of including all decorations. All we had to do was drop off any personal touches such as personal photos and party favors. We trusted them whole heartedly with our day and they surpassed all expectations.
Maple Shade Farm hosts the Taste of the Catskills annually, and we cannot wait to come and start a tradition of coming back to the farm! -
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Kayla H. Sent on 11/28/2019Rustic, Romantic, Relaxed
The Wilson Family was a blessing for our wedding! My husband is in the Army and I did most of the planning and preparation for the big day while also attending grad school. Abby and Jay elevated my ideas and remembered the little things that I forgot. They are extremely flexible and really know how to transform their gorgeous barn and grounds to match your vision. We had a magical day and I could never thank them enough for all their hard work and care! -
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Jessica Sent on 11/22/2019Absolutely Amazing
Maple Shade Farm is unlike any other venue my husband and I visited. Its uniquness made it impossible for any other places to compare. We had around 180 guests and we still felt like we were at an intimate gathering. Jay and Abby are phenomenal at their jobs they took so much stress off of my husband and I when it came to planning. The things they can make a reality are unbelievable! Our guests have not stopped talking about how wonderful it was. -
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Chelsea S. Sent on 12/11/2018Bride and groom
We had a fantastic time working with Jay and Abbey to plan our perfect wedding. Jay was so helpful with getting information for vendors, and Abbey was amazing with decorating and planning! We got so many compliments on how beautiful the barn was! We highly recommend this venue! -
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Trisha Sent on 12/14/2018Dr. Patricia gitto
Want a wedding that your guests will still talk about for months after? Jay and Abby at Maple Shade farm have you covered. After searching many barns in many different states maple shade was the only one that had everything you need. Already decorated with beautiful farm tables and chairs both the upstairs and downstairs have the perfect amount of space to congregate large groups while at the same time giving you areas of privacy. The best decision you will make is having Abby make your flowers. I can’t wait till my daughter gets married, the only place I will pay for is Maple Shade -
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Chelsea Sent on 10/31/2018Fantastic All Around
Maple Shade Farm was the perfect setting for our wedding. The combination of the rustic old barn, scenic backdrop, and new features that had been recently added (like a nice deck) made for an amazing wedding. Most importantly, the owners (Jay and Abby) were an absolute pleasure to work with. They made the entire process from when we first booked 2 year prior, through the wedding day absolutely smooth and stress free for my wife and I. They know how their property flows and what may work best, but they also ensured that our vision became reality. The result was an epic wedding, which many guests have reported back as the most fun they have ever had at a wedding and the location seemed universally loved as well. I highly recommend Maple Shade Farm for any out there who are in the market for a great venue.
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