My son and new daughter-in-law had their wedding ceremony and reception at The Waterview in Monroe, CT on Saturday, June 20, 2009. To begin with, The Waterview is by far one of the most beautiful and picturesque spots both inside and out to have a wedding. Ours was an evening wedding and although the ceremony was scheduled to be outdoors, it had to be moved inside because of the weather. The Waterview handled the change smoothly and without any problems. The whole affair was flawless from start to finish. The staff from the corporate office, to the event coordinator (Vinnie) down to the wait staff was superb, helpful and very easy to work with. The cocktail hour was extremely impressive to our guests (142). They could not rave enough about the abundance and assortment of the hors d’oeuvres that were served. The pasta station was a big hit as well as the great variety on the international station. The bar staff kept the line moving so no one had to wait to get the beverage of their choice. The meal was served quickly and professionally. No table was waiting for a long period of time until they were served. The food was HOT, not warm and prepared as ordered. The staff kept everything running so efficiently that we had plenty of time to party and socialize with one another. The cake (that was included with the package) was delicious. Don’t waste your money ordering a cake from a bakery. This was one of the best tasting cakes I have had. Just as an aside, we used a DJ and photographer that was on the Waterview’s recommended list and was extremely satisfied. All in all, it was a perfect night and perfect wedding for a couple that made a perfect pair.
