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February 2024 by Hannah Dunn
My husband I got married at Up the Creek this past weekend and we could not wait to write this review! The UTC team exceeded all of our expectations and made our day absolutely perfect. From the first moment we toured the venue the staff made us feel at home. Each meeting was so informational and every member of their team made us feel like our wedding was the most important day, which is all a bride could ever want. With their organization and skills, our day went flawlessly! Our guests still can't stop raving about how amazing the wedding was - from the friendly staff, delicious food, STUNNING florals, and overall beauty. Many of our guests have told us this was the best wedding they've ever been part of and that is truly all because of the UTC team making it perfect.We are going to have the most amazing memories to last us forever. We are so thankful and grateful we chose to entrust our special day with the amazing UTC team.
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February 2024 by Melissa Hopkins
Thank you UTC and its wonderful staff, our elopement was simply perfect and beautiful.
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February 2024 by Yusmari Gonzalez
Thank you UTC and its wonderful staff, our elopement was simply perfect and beautiful. We wanted everything a traditional wedding has but just the 2 of us and they made it happen. Clare was great to us since day one, always answered my emails instantly and gave me detailed information on everything that we needed. Up the Creek Farms is not only gorgeous place to get married at, but the staff and vendors they recommend are very professional and helpful. We are more than happy we found this place and captured so many beautiful memories of our special day.
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January 2024 by Brooke Pestano
They created me the most beautiful rustic simple wedding I've seen $50,000 weddings that aren't as beautiful as mine was.Jesse's right on hand and there if you need even the smallest thing or have even the most basic question.I never dreamed I would see be so calm and feel like the princess in the room, but they managed to pull it off beautifully and gracefully.Thank you Jess!
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January 2024 by Alexandra Cohen
This review is so overdue. I got married at UTCF in November 2022 shortly after Hurricane Ian and Nicole rolled through. We chose the place for its beautiful grounds, and were heartbroken to know the day we picked had been cursed with a torrential downpour, moving everything indoors. Nevertheless, it was still a beautiful experience and I loved our wedding, and the relationships we built with our wedding planner and everyone involved in the process. We also received the gracious offer of coming back one day to redo some of our wedding photos in better weather, which we did, and that meant the world to us. Thank you all so much for turning every frown upside down and helping us execute our dream wedding.
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January 2024 by Jordan Biscardo
Can't say enough good things about the staff and the venue. My son's wedding took place here in December 2023, and you could say I had an immersive experience, since I officiated. Highly recommended.
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December 2023 by Jennifer Franco
Up the Creek was the first venue my husband and I toured and it was by far our first choice. The UTC venue was exactly what we envisioned for our special day. From the natural beauty and detailed touches all throughout the property, your guests will enjoy it all. The Decklan House (getting ready space) and the Boathouse (reception venue) are both stunning and unique in comparison to your tradtional wedding venue. Our guests were extremely impressed and over the moon with the food, decorations, friendly staff, and overall how well-organized the event turned out. We received so many compliments about it being the best wedding venue. Our feelings are mutual to the compliments we received; UTC accommodated all of our needs and even gave us complimentary upgrades when we received last minute cancellations from our guest list. Briana was the perfect wedding coordinator. She was timely, professional, provided us with quality service, and made the planning process so easy. She never failed to be flexible and accommodating, and she was always happy to help, no matter how big or small the request. I also enjoyed working with Clare, Lauren, and Amanda. The floral and decor team ensured that they met our vision and were so thorough during our design meeting. The catering team crafted an amazing menu (you get to customize it during food and cake tasting- appetizers too!) that everyone enjoyed and raved about. We loved our DJ (shoutout to DJ Waylon) bartending team was awesome...long story short, every single vendor and UTC team member is there to fulfill your wedding vision. The owners of the property also want to ensure that your needs are being met. They will check in with you too. We received a welcome gift and signed cards by the team. They even sent a Starbucks gift card as a treat when our wedding day got closer. Attentiveness and quality matters to UTC. From beginning to end, we were treated with kindness, given undivided attention and support, and were constantly checked in on during the year and few months we spent planning. The only thing I would change is if I could relive our wedding day :-) We are so grateful for the way they made our day absolutely perfect.Keep in mind, Up the Creek offers an inclusive wedding package but there are upgrades (i.e plated dinner instead of buffet, additional florals or decor) that will be additional costs. Yet, they are transparent about it and you can customize your package to how you see fit.
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November 2023 by Kristen Noonan
I had my wedding here on 10.21.23 and it was truly the most magical day. From the gorgeous setting to the delicious food to the DJ who let my husband live out his entertainer dreams. The entire UTCF team is truly there for anything that you could ever need. They were there for me for the entire year long planning process and even now still check out one to make sure married life is treating me well. Could not recommend Up the Creek enough!
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November 2023 by Rod Cooney
Nice setting..attended a great wedding..BUT management is all about the money.Plastic cups at a wedding? Exception was wine glasses and those were pulled away after 2.5 hours...literally pulled away per management along with the cloth dinner napkins..before dessert..really? This caterer wanted to be out the door when the music stopped..Go through the detail & fine print if you book this place..again nice venue..management / caterer is all about the money.
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June 2023 by Victoria Davis
We had the most amazing wedding at Up the Creek Farms this past April (2023). The staff took the best care of us from the first time we toured the venue through our wedding day. The location itself is stunning and I couldn't imagine a more perfect place for a ceremony then under the beautiful old oak trees. Our fabulous planner Briana helped take the stress out of the planning process and made sure for our wedding all we needed to do was show up and enjoy the day. We live out of state and loved how inclusive the package was. It was very helpful not to have to research and find too many vendors on our own. At the same time the vendors Up the Creek works with did an excellent job of making our visions for the day a reality. The food was delicious, the flowers and décor just how we pictured it, and the DJ kept our party dancing for hours. We wouldn't have changed a thing about the day and can't thank everyone at Up the Creek enough for creating the wedding of our dreams.
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May 2023 by Sade Jelani
Up the Creek Farms was the perfect venue! All inclusive made everything so effortless and stress free! Briana was so great and helpful, she answered all of my many questions and took care of everything we needed! Clare is so sweet and helpful and Amanda too! We had the perfect wedding day that we will cherish forever!
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May 2023 by Amber Paoletti
Had our wedding here June 7 2021 and we wouldn’t change it for the world. The property and amenities are perfection.
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April 2023 by Nicole Auger
From the moment we first saw UTCF, we knew it was the most amazing venue to have our wedding. Not only did the team over at UTCF exceed our expectations in every aspect, but they made it possibly the smoothest event planning process possible. Both my husband and I have backgrounds in large scale events, hospitality- and chaos. From the moment we met with our wedding coordinator Briana, it was effortless and enjoyable. Briana and the team listened to exactly what we had it mind design wise, and went above and beyond.The process was so fluid from signing the contract, understanding our budget and planning, payment schedule, vendor meetings, and selections. Honestly it was so smooth at times I felt like I was forgetting to do something! Their planning site is also the easiest to use and communicate ideas to the team every step.The property was originally the #1 reason we picked the venue- we wanted a good outdoor ceremony with nature being top of mind. The grounds are the most manicured and welcoming- yet not too stuffy. The oak trees are the true savior to Florida weddings offering the most shade for the ceremony a bride could hope for in sunny florida weather. All of our family kept saying they were amazed at how breezy and nice the weather was under the oaks and during the ceremony for a March wedding. The property offers plenty of shade, and indoor options.**I do highly recommend getting photos in the less seen and hidden areas down by the creek. It was less traditional than a lot of the photos I had seen on the property from previous weddings- and kudos to our photographer for capturing the most amazing light and trees down there.Our floral designer Amanda, is the real MVP. She was able to capture exactly what I had envisioned with my floral selections that were a little "less traditional" in my mind to common floral designs. I cannot tell you how many people have complimented the amazing floral designs on our tables and bouquets.The team from Executive Catering was also another HUGE hit. From the moment we met Kristin we could tell we were in good hands.The food menu had so many good items to choose from from the start- it was hard to narrow down. Our guests loved our apps, dinner, and then even late night snacks- popcorn bar and pizza station. (Definitely recommend late night snacks if you're debating it} The servers and bartender were so very personable, attentive and talented at what they all do. Our cake was from cake Krush- and was so tasty!Our Dj Waylon was so great and he listened to what we wanted to have played throughout the whole night. The meeting with him was so fun to get to know our wants and needs, he was definitely was a huge hit.Bri and Clare were amazing the actual day of- having spent the day getting ready in The Decklan house on property. The house is very accommodating for bridesmaids to get their hair and makeup done- staying separate from the groomsmen with ease. The house is emaculate inside, its character and charm ease your wedding brain. I highly recommend utilizing it for your wedding.Overall, everyone who helped plan and execute our wedding on the UTCF team was above and beyond the best in the business. We were taken care of from day one-every step of the way. The owner Jess- was extremely hands on and helpful at any moment you needed. The team made you feel like the most special wedding, and also a VIP member.I would highly recommend having your wedding at UTCF. They have so many options for what you want to achieve, and are by far the best in the business.
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March 2023 by Sarah Schuld
Words cannot sincerely express how much we loved hosting our wedding at Up the Creek Farms. It is with such a grateful heart that we write this review. First and foremost, the owners, Jess & Tim, are absolutely amazing and they genuinely make you feel welcomed like family. The scenery of the venue itself is breathtaking, and simply cannot be beaten. Wherever you go to take photos, the landscape poses itself for the perfect background. The space is easily customizable to your vision. They make it easy for your wedding vision/Pinterest board to come to life with rental options through Crystal & Crates. The whole staff at Up the Creek Farms is friendly.We are from New York and Up the Creek Farms made it easy for us to plan from afar. There was never a time in the planning process we felt stressed, and it was all thanks to Erin. Erin was our wedding coordinator, and she is truly a gem of a human. Not only did Erin help plan out all the details of our day, but she also extended herself to suggest restaurants, nail salons, places to hang out, etc. She always made herself readily available to talk when needed. On the rehearsal and the day of, she was exactly the person we needed to keep us calm and collected. We are so grateful she was able to be a part of our special day, she was just simply the best. Throughout the whole planning process, she was kind, patient, and passionate.The process of designing a picture-perfect day was made easy with the help of Amanda, Clare, Lauren, and Briana. These lovely ladies helped us pick out and navigate through our choices of design. During our design meeting, they were all so personable, making us feel comfortable. Amanda is simply brilliant and is able to put together beautiful, timeless floral pieces. She was able to make my floral vision come to life, even when I wasn’t exactly sure what I wanted. Clare was able to be a part of our big day as our Bridal Attendant as well, and she was sweet, welcoming, and there for whatever we needed. She was so sweet and another calming energy we needed in addition to Erin. Overall, I could go on and on and on about how phenomenal the staff is. I promise you will not find better people to help coordinate your day.The food vendor, Executive Catering, was absolutely amazing. Kristin was attentive and compassionate. The food was delicious, and it was challenging to pick what food we liked best. People keep raving about our food and appetizers. The day of catering staff left people stunned by how hospitable they were. The bakery used, Cake Krush, blew us away at how good their cakes were.Overall, we are left with nothing but positive memories of our wedding day. The only complaint we have is that it went too fast. If you are thinking about having your wedding or event at Up the Creek Farms, you cannot go wrong. We would choose this venue over and over again and wish we could relive our day.
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March 2023 by Katie Piens
My husband and I had the wedding of our dreams here! Up the Creek Farms did a phenomenal job making the wedding planning process simple for us, and exceeded our expectations with the design, planning, and execution of our wedding. We could not be more appreciative of the awesome team that brings these magical days in our lives to fruition. The venue is absolutely gorgeous and the team is even better - you can tell each person has a true passion for what they do, which makes the process even more enjoyable. I was extremely impressed in how detail-oriented everyone was, and how they were able to make this day even more special that it already was. I would highly recommend this venue for the perfectly curated wedding of your dreams!
