Boston gal getting married in Southern NH--recommendations/reviews please!

booboo1978

Hi all!
I'm a Boston Knottie who's site fell through over the weekend, and we are now looking for comparable pricing, which led us to NH sites.
We are over the next two weeks looking at the following sites, and if anyone has any feedback, reviews and recommendations, I'd love to hear from you! Good, bad, ugly, anything, please share!
We are looking at Castleon, Brookstone and Granite Rose.
Thanks so much for your feedback and advice!

Biotechick620

One of my BMs got married at Brookstone this past April.  Everything was beautiful and the food was good!  Jenn was the wedding coordinator and she was like superwoman!  I feel like Jenn might have left, though, so I'm not sure how the service is to date.  The grounds are gorgeous and the entire site is relatively new.  I thought their prices were very reasonable.

I remember having a prom at the Granite Rose years ago and I don't think much has changed decor-wise.  I still believe they have the early 90s pink and floral decor.  It was just too much for my eyes ;P

dhdaydream

I'm getting married at the Granite Rose in August, and they have redecorated from the floral pink stuff.  It is now a neutral tan color.  It is so pretty there! FI and I can't wait for our garden wedding! Jenna has been great to work with and their packages include a lot.  Hope this helps!

FireDancer04

Welcome! I've never been to any of the mentioned places, mostly because I'm not from around here and they weren't on my list to look at. But Brookstone is the newest one of the 3. But like the Granite Rose, not near any hotels. You'd have to go to Salem for a hotel.

HTH, a little at-least. 

JennLaura

I'm not getting married at any of those places, but if Atkinson Country Club never came into my life I would have gotten married at The Granite Rose.  Great packages, great price and nice grounds for picture taking.

DirtyWater

I went with Castleton, because it was the best price and the best reviews food wise I've heard from tons of people.  I love that its on a pond because I really wanted a Boston wedding on the water.  But this will do just fine.

Granite Rose and Brookstone were way over my budget so I'm happy I found Castleton.

Dawn and Stephanie are amazing to work with.  Dawn actually is the owner and I love them both so far.  Stephanie is younger and very down to earth and very helpful and prompt with getting back to you.

chelley599

I got married at Castleton on Oct. 2.  I can not say one bad thing about it.  The ladies that I worked with were incredible.  I dealt with Dawn prewedding....she is the one that runs the place...the owner's daughter.  She was always quick to answer my many many questions.  Rebecca was my DOC...she was amazing.  The venue was gorgeous and the picture opportunities were perfect. 

As for the food.....it was absolutely delicious....people couldn't stop raving.  Our menu was as follows:

Cocktail hour (all based on 100)
Cheese and cracker display
Beef satay scewers
spanakopita (spelling)
mozzerella sticks

Main Meal
choice of either Apple Cranberry chicken with veggies and roasted potatoes
                                            or
Roast Prime Rib with veggies and roasted potatoes

Also came with salad, bread, and a fruit dish

For dessert we added chocolate covered strawberries with our initial in white chocolate   along with french vanilla ice cream and strawberries with real cream

Strawberry garnish added to the champagne

For 90 people less that 6000 total including tax and tips

Like I said, it was perfect.  I can honestly say not one thing went wrong.  Not even a tiny issue.  I highly recommend them.

chelley599

Only drawback with Castleton I have to add is that they don't offer all inclusive packages but it wasn't an issue for me because I knew the vendors I wanted to use and it actually ended up cheaper in the long run.  I liked having complete control and not being tied to a particular vendor

MrsR0511

I am also getting married at the Castleton and it is gorgeous and reasonably priced. Dawn has been great to work with. Another place up in this area that may have openings depending on if you are ooking for a lasr minute date is Black Swan Country Club. It was formerly the Georgetown Country Club that went out of business. It has since been purchased and renovated and because they just opened they have some openings. HTH. Good luck! 

booboo1978

Thanks everyone!
I can't wait to see the places!! I really want to have a date nailed down soon

jmccormack82

Hello! I am getting married at Promises to Keep in Derry, NH. It's funny because it was a place that I heard about last minute, but when I went there I absolutely loved it. The rooms and grounds are beautiful and they are reasonably priced. Everyone who I have delt with so far there have been awesome! Castleton was our second choice... that was a beautiful veue too. Hope this helps!

Jenn

mrsk1112

My aunt got married at Castleton and it was gorgeous. A friend of mine got married at Granite Rose and I thought it was awful. The food just wasnt very good to me, plus we were one of the last tables and it was cold.

lkimball83

Castleton was my second pick, I am getting married at Promises to keep. Pics at caetleton should be great though.

Jamie_Berwick

I am getting married at Castleton as well.  The grounds are what got me! They are so beautiful. The prices are really great too.  As the other ladies have said, I have heard nothing but good reviews from people and the staff have been fantastic!!

booboo1978

Hi all!
Thanks for all of the input!
We are booking Brookstone. We fell in love with it and absolutely love the coordinator, the food, everything. 
3/31/12 here we come!
Thanks again!

lmcgowan

what about Sky Meadow CC in nashua... We have a lot to offer..

kmmur259

Several people have mentioned it but you should really check out Promises To Keep.  Its in the same area and price range.  Their gardens are beautiful and the people there are wonderful to work with.