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The Willows

The Willows

Cleveland, AL
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    Beverly B. Sent on 10/26/2020
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    Absolutely wonderful.

    My daughter got married here Saturday night at the barn. Was suppose to be outside, but at last moment we had to move inside due to rain. The wedding was gorgeous. Our decorations in the rustic barn setting were unbelievable. Neal and Hunter helped us every step of the way. There was no wedding planner. Neal and Hunter coordinated everything for us. They gave us suggestions, they took care of all of our problems. Not only did it look beautiful, but everyone had a great time. Highly recommend the Willows, especially the Barn.
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    Leslie Sent on 04/12/2021
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    Our wedding

    We had to postpone our wedding that was supposed to happen in 2020. Neil was happy to hold our place and was great in every step of the way. We were supposed to get married in his beautiful garden but we ended up going inside. He quickly turned everything around on a drop of a hat. He was great!!

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    Thank you for your kind words. It was our pleasure. I know you guys had more than your share of mishaps- your wedding turned out beautifully ! And you made a beautiful bride ! Congratulations
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    Lana Sent on 11/05/2019
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    Beautiful Venue

    Beautiful Venue, several options for your ceremony including the outdoor Gardens at the Gazebo, in the Ballroom, at the Barn or in the Field in front of the pond under the beautiful trees. Neal was very accommodating and we loved the release of the Chinese Lanterns at the end of the reception.....Coolest thing ever, provided at no extra charge! Affordable Venue pricing, not many "add on" charges, works well with outside vendors. Thank you for a beautiful wedding day!
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    Kailtin Sent on 06/28/2020
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    Great venue

    Our wedding was more than expected! Neal and hunter were great. We had an amazing day! Due to rain we had to have the wedding inside and if still turned out marvelous! I highly recommend great pricing and great host!😁
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    Adam D. Sent on 04/15/2021
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    Crazy Wedding - But the All-Star was Niel

    Our wedding started off bad. Tuxedoes the wrong color, photographer a no-show, wrong bouquet, lighting/thunder, Niel spread out around the venue because another wedding was going on, parents and old people wandering around lost, limo driver stuck on a bridge taken out by water ... you name it, we had it!

    Niel quickly became our coordinator, planner, photographer, grand-parent usher, parking manager, lost limo directions giver, emergency candle lighter (lol) and MOST IMPORTANTLY - He made us laugh when we were having a gloom period reflecting on how much went wrong and so sad our very expensive photographer never showed up. He genuinely had us rolling so hard laughing at a time we desperately needed it. And he never once complained about anything we are sure our parents were giving him since the wedding was supposed to be outside so the inside wasn't ready.

    But while Niel was excellent, what capped off the show was at the very end, his HUGE puppy wandered downstairs and happily met every single person. What a perfect way to end the wedding! Cutest dog ever!

    Thank you Niel. For working with me payment wise and for being such a mood brightener when things were going wrong. We went back out there with all our problems forgotten and had a excellent and fun wedding. All the mishaps and adventures that lead up to or during it made it truly memorable and will always put a smile on me and Leslie's face.

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    Thank you for those wonderful kind words - but I would like to thank you guys for being so wonderful to work with ! You guys kept your cool and laughed about all the mishaps. It’s helping people like you is the reason I enjoy my job so much . It was a honor and privilege to serve you two ! I wish you the most joyous life together!
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    Shannon L. Sent on 10/17/2019
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    Beautiful and stress free!!

    Our daughter's reception was held at Oakwood Farms located at The Willows and we could not have asked for a better venue. The entire experience from planning and then the actual day was very stress free and that is mostly in part to the great job that Neal does. He was very accommodating to our requests and truly helped to make it a special day. The guests especially loved the sparkler send off and lantern release that are provided at no charge by the venue. The facility and grounds are beautiful.
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    Nycole B. Sent on 05/26/2019
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    Wow! Thank you for making my day AMAZING

    We had our wedding at The Willows Manor and Gardens on 5-25-19 and we were completely blown away by the venue! The owners went OVER and BEYOND our expectations! We got married in the gardens and WOW is all I can say! Everything was perfectly groomed and all the flowers were just an added touch of beauty to our ourdoors wedding. The venue itself, bridal suite and grooms doom, were impeccable! You can really tell the owners take care of their venue and care about the wedding party! With the extreme heat on our wedding day, they still did everything they could to make sure we were comfortable and didn't melt in the heat. They had ice cold water for our guest that were sitting in the direct heat and sun during our ceremony. We had our reception in the ballroom and sweet Jesus, was it gorgeous!?!? Everything from the setup to the details of our Captian America theme was perfectly done! I can not thank the owners enough! On the BIGGEST day of my life, The Willows Manor and Gardens made everything perfect for me! I did not have to stress about anything other than the normal bride stuff! 😁😁 I highly recommend The Willows Manor and Gardens for any event you have coming up! We definitely will be hosting more events at The Willows Manor and Gardens in the future!!!!!
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    Casey S. Sent on 05/27/2019
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    Absolutely amazing!!!

    We had such a great experience with the Willows when we got married there last week!! I had been so discouraged after looking at crazy expensive venues that weren’t very nice, and then my fiancé and I randomly stumbled upon the Willows. It was absolutely gorgeous, and I knew we just had to get married there but I was terrified of what the price would be. But Neal is so reasonable and we were able to have the wedding of our dreams within our budget! He also knows so many vendors and recommended a fantastic caterer and makeup artist for us. Such an easy 5 star review!
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    Sl Standridge Sent on 05/21/2019
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    Fantastic venue owner! I highly recommend The Willows for an amazing wedding day.

    Neal, the venue owner, is like having your own wedding planner. He helps you find a caterer, a DJ, anything you can imagine, he has contacts. He makes sure every detail about your special event is amazing. My daughter had an outside wedding May 18, 2019 and the grounds are beautiful. We even had fireworks! The prices are very reasonable. I’m so happy we chose this venue. I can’t imagine having a better experience anywhere else. I highly recommend this venue for any special occasion.
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    Courtney J. Sent on 05/22/2019
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    Stop looking. This is it!

    The Willows was everything I had hoped and more. The venue is gorgeous with multiple options for your perfect wedding. We had originally planned our ceremony in the garden and reception in the ballroom but due to weather we got forced inside. This would have been bad but, honestly, it was amazing in there too! The acoustics were incredible and it looked gorgeous. Neil, the venue director, is incredible too. He knows exactly what he’s doing and I couldn’t have done it without him. He had every inch of our weather contingency plan ready. You also can’t beat the price of this place. Quality that doesn’t cost a fortune. So, finally, you’re done looking. This is THE best venue hands down!
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    Jonathan Sent on 05/05/2019
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    Perfect and beautiful

    This was the first and only venue we looked at in person, and said yes as soon as we walked the grounds. The day before our wedding we had to plan for it to rain so decided to move our ceremony inside the ballroom with our reception. I was a little disappointed because I had planned so much for them to be separate. The say of the wedding was beautiful and sunny, but decided to stay inside because it looked beautiful how Neal had the tables and seats placed. After adding all my decor and table settings it looked amazing and perfect. I couldn't have been more happier and pleased.
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    Ellie N. Sent on 03/02/2019
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    Simply amazing

    We had such an amazing experience here! Neil is an amazing person and host. He made everything so easy and stress free for our perfect day. I definitely recommend The Willows!
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    Lynsey Sent on 10/21/2018
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    Absolutely amazing.

    Neil was so awesome. He made our day absolutely amazing and carefree! The venue was so gorgeous. Thank you!
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    Lauren Sent on 10/14/2018
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    Absolutely, completely recommend using The Willows as your wedding venue or any event for that matter. The venue is beautiful and the garden is even more beautiful. Neal and Hannah are so on top of things and make sure you get what you want. The venue is by far the nicest and you will not find anything like this for a better price. They offer the elegant reception hall, gorgeous garden, or the rustic barn so any type venue is available all in one place. The bridal and grooms suite are both wonderful and make getting dressed very convenient. I could write so many great things about this venue but I suggest checking it out for yourself. You will not be disappointed!!
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    Kathy Sent on 07/27/2018
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    Great venue! The gardens are beautiful and the ballroom was PERFECT for our banquet. Neal was friendly and very acomodating.
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    Wanda Sent on 07/25/2018
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    My son was married at The Willows in 2017. I was so impressed with the place and the owner that we had my daughter's Sweet 16 there. I highly recommend this venue to anyone wanting a wedding, party or any type of celebration.
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    N/A Sent on 07/14/2018
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    Fantastic place to have a wedding! Surrounded in nature’s beauty. The Willows made our wedding magical and easy. They have anything you need to decorate with and just made it easy for us. Thanks
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    Sherry Sent on 06/14/2018
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    Neal was the best host ever. The new barn is amazing. Thanks for making my sons wedding day perfect!
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    Lauren Sent on 06/19/2018
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    My wedding day was perfect!! I could t have chosen a better place. The owner Neal and his staff are amazing to work with, they work very hard to make sure everything is perfect!!
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    Misty Sent on 05/21/2018
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    Absolutely stunning property to host any type of event! Such accomadating and friendly staff! The Chinese lanterns were a gift from the owner and such a sweet memorable touch to my daughters surprise sweet 16th birthday! Will definitely be using them again and would recommend them to everyone!!
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    Catherine Sent on 05/16/2018
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    The staff at the Willows was incredibly helpful and insightful. They will work with you and go out of their way to make you day perfect. We couldn't have been happier!
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    Courtney Sent on 09/15/2019
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    Magical Venue

    An amazing venue with an even better owner! Everything was so wonderful. Thank you Neil for a beautiful experience!❤️
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    Glenda Sent on 05/08/2018
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    My nephew used this beautiful place for his wedding. The staff was absolutely amazing! They made last minute changes, and catered to our every need. They went out of their way to ensure that every ran smoothly for his special day. I'd recommend "The Willows", for any occasion.
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    Betty Sent on 02/24/2018
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    They r very nice and sweet ppl to deal with don't look no further this is your place to have ur dream wedding to come true they will have u leaving with a big smile on ur face
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    Cindy Sent on 08/01/2018
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    Neal and his team at The Willows truly want your wedding to be special. Beautiful grounds and home. They have recently buolt a barn, also.
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