Chateau Pomije Winery and Event Center

e is probably the most attentive and kind server I have met! CP is also willing to work with you on just about anything you want to do, as long as it doesn't damage the property. One thing to know is that communication is very slow, and several miscommunications happened in the time leading up to our wedding. I know there were some personal things happening with the coordinator, but prior to these events, the communication was very one-sided. That being said, this is still a great place to get married, just plan ahead and stay on top of things!

very step. We had some crazy ideas, but they helped us realize our dream wedding and made it that much greater with the care they took in making sure everything was perfect for us. The food was exceptional-we had several weird dietary restrictions and they worked with us on every one. They had fabulous recommendations for specialty services-we wanted a coffee bar and they knew just who to talk to, we needed lodgings and they immediately recommended places for us. They walked us through the entire process and explained things that we had not even thought of. The entire day was perfect, the staff was helpful and sweet, and the pictures came out looking unbelievably gorgeous. We had the best day and cannot thank everyone at Chateau Pomije enough for making it happen.

what you have planned for the day but it will not turn out correctly. The "wedding coordinator" has to much going on. Always looking to up your bill. Day of my wedding the "wedding coordinator" was showing the venue to other people who were interested in the venue, instead of attending for me as I was paying her for the day.

eremony and reception. With the rental fee being so reasonable, it allowed us to have the budget to make the evening very special and they went out of their way to make sure our vision came true. Our guests won't stop talking about what a wonderful time they had! Ceremony: The lake and archway made a beautiful romantic backdrop for our ceremony and the outdoor gazebo worked wonderfully in holding the string quartet. Reception: The reception hall was decorated to match our vision. It was an awesome mix of romantic and fun. The Chateau provided us: • a wonderful table of appetizers to start the evening • a custom meal to match our tastes • cake cutting • table settings and decor • a late night s'mores bar which was incredible • vendor assistance and coordination (thank you!!!!) • and all set up and take down which made our lives so easy/non-stressed. The location is a bit off the beaten path, but our guests did not mind the drive. We also provided a shuttle bus from Hollywood casino for guests as an option. We are so glad we selected the Chateau Pomije as our venue. Cheers!

or has ample space and it an overall great experience. Check it out for yourself!

area, we found out about Chateau. This place had everything we had wanted in one stop. It was rustic, which was the theme we wanted. In terms of cost, you cannot beat the fact that you get the rental of the location free with the purchase of food. So this takes care of two birds in one stone. We came up to sample some of the food after we had our initial visit and we were sold! We dealt mainly with Shelley and a little with Rachel towards the end. We live in Florida and all the time leading up to the wedding, we probably called Shelley a thousand times (it felt like it). But every time, she was patient, friendly, organized, and VERY quick to respond or find out whatever we needed. We had our rehearsal dinner, ceremony, and reception all at Chateau and the wait staff was extremely friendly. We had around 200 guests and they were all accommodated easily. The ceremony was outside, as there is not so much room inside. But with grounds like theirs, you don't want to be inside. It was a beautiful summer day (it didn't rain!) and it couldn't have been more perfect. Part of the charm, but also can be a headache, is that it is off the beaten path, per se. It's about 20-30 minutes from hotels. This is the only drawback, but you would hope that your guests would be responsible enough to carpool if they plan on drinking. We definitely recommend this venue to take some of the stress away. Shelley works on YOUR behalf to make sure the vendors are on time and know where to go. And like I said, if you can take care of the catering as well as the venue at the same time, it makes planning and budgeting a lot easier. There are no hidden fees, so you know what you are paying for. It is gorgeous and we have the BEST photos to prove it. Make sure to try all the wines, especially the Nectar Kiss! You won't regret it.

of room. The venue was beautiful and suited our "Rustic Winter Wonderland" theme. The staff is very helpful, and Shelley, the owner, assisted us every step of the way. Communication with her was clear and prompt, and she went above and beyond to make sure our day was special. Prices are very fair and reasonable; there are no hidden fees. I would highly recommend this venue!

! It is a great place to have a wedding! Thank you again for making our day special it was beautiful! Absolutely perfect!

cial. The food was delicious and we had so many compliments from our guests. It was so neat to be serving our guests wine from the very vineyards that were outside. We were unsure of the spring weather, so upon short notice we were able to have our wedding outside like we had hoped! I would highly recommend this venue to anyone.

wasn't on their menu just for our wedding. Only hiccup was a little wait time for guests getting food at the buffet when it needed to be switched out.

that I did not notice! Would recommend this venue to anyone!

s the eye can see. I made arrangements for my big day and set a "save the date" with the coordinator. That was on a Sunday. I was told they would be in touch in me that following week to review all my choices and arrange for the payment of my deposit. I contacted them via email the next day to ask a question I had forgotten to while on the tour. I received no reply. I emailed them once on Tuesday...no reply. I left a voicemail for them on Tuesday evening to return my call the following morning. I never got a phone call. I emailed again on Wednesday and got no reply. I emailed again on Thursday and was told that they would have Christine contact me. I received no email or return phone call. I sent an email on Friday and still was greeted with no response. So on Saturday I finally called and left another voicemail thinking maybe there were issues with the internet provider. I asked them to call me back and stated I had a deposit due on Sunday, had tried unsuccessfully to contact them and needed to speak with them. I did not receive a phone call or email back. I talked to friend who is getting married before me and she said she had the same experience with them. I will never recommend them to anybody again.

he patio is gorgeous! the only reason the i took away a star was b/c the red wine wasn't quite as good as it was at the tasting. maybe a different batch? the however was great! it seems some caterers find it difficult to serve tender, juicy meat, but they got it perfect! we had the citrus pork and burgandy beef tips! delicious!

akes care of the clients. Their in-house caterer (Destiny's at Beckitt Ridge Country Club) has excellent food.

dvance and serving both pies and cake at the wedding. They also found space and put out a million flowers vases they let us arrange there. My only complaint is that they were hard to reach. They only answer the phone weds. to sat. and took over a week to answer emails and didn't always answer your questions. but overall i am very happy with the venue!

ination wedding--but realized many of our family would have missed out. Chateau Pomije was the best of both worlds! Christine and Mary were helpful--Christine had a very good system set up in which I had very little to stress or worry about!

alize things to make it feel like my own place. Pet Friendly outside for my dog ring bearer and flower girl really made my wedding. Only down side was that the music system outside cut in and out when I walked down the aisle. May want to bring your own if you plan on using your iPod for the ceremony music. Thanks SO much CPW!

t. They also did allow room for negotiation on some of the fees for dinner/reception. My husband and I had a beautiful ceremony outdoor next to the lake. When we came for our "30 day walk through" before the wedding, the landscaping had not been "weeded" and tended to. Plants and shrubs were overgrown as well as the lake was surrounded by "cat tails" and was not well mowed or maintained. Considering the price of using the winery and vineyards for our ceremony backdrop, we were very dissapointed. Since it is a ceremony site, we would've assumed it to be well groomed and maintained by June. So, we actually hired a professional landscaper to come in and clean everything up. (the winery did eventually reimburse us, however) I don't believe that it is anyone else's job, but the vendor's, to make sure the place is presentable. Unbelievable! We also had our reception there, in the winery banquet room. It is beautiful and serene, especially with the large windows overlooking the lake as the sun fades away. First of all, throughout the entire planning process, the wedding coordinator/winery representive said she would be on site the day of the wedding, helping things to go smoothly. Um, well...let's just say, my now husband, was asked to move a big container of our centerpiece flowers for her (in his tux a few hours prior to ceremony) and needless to say he ended with yellow flower stamen stained on his pearl colored vest!! Why did she ask the Groom!! We were able to have the flowers, bouquets, and corsages dropped off the day before and stored in the kitchen refridgeration. The groom and groomsmen, along with our parents were there first to get pictures. The coordinator did not help get the flowers out of the kitchen, nor was able to be found to find our where they were! So we ended having some pictures of the guys and parents without them! Then, once I had arrived, my mom and mother-in-law found them and dipersed them. (again, it would be ok if I needed to have a designated person to handle this stuff, but she acted like it would be handled) Isn't that what staff are hired for, at least!! That's unheard of! But wait, there's more! Once we were ready for the champagne toasts, I had to go the the bar/kitchen and specifically request for them to bring it out!! This was also after the coordinator said she would be on stand-by to ensure we had it at the time we had designated. Wow! Seriously, this place is (was beautiful) and we made it a wonderful day to remember, but I definitely recommend hiring your own wedding coordinator for help on your special day.