Bill Miller's Castle

I had my wedding at Bill Miller’s Castle this year, and I can’t say enough wonderful things about it! First off, it’s a family-owned and operated venue, and all the effort they put into it really shows. Victoria was our day-of coordinator. She was incredible! Always responsive to my planning questions (email or phone), she made sure everything went smoothly and was present every step of the way. Having her there was such a relief, she ensured that the day went smoothly. The smaller upstairs room was perfect for my bridal party and me to store our belongings (seven people total). It was spacious enough that we didn’t feel cramped while dressing, and it also provided a great private spot for my husband and I after the ceremony. It had its own bathroom, which was a great bonus! Victoria went above and beyond in every aspect. She made sure we had a highchair for a little one in attendance, arranged for a vegan meal for one of our guests even though we had chosen a buffet, and she even took photos with our polaroid camera right after we were married, capturing one of our most joyful moments. Another thing that truly impressed us was how accommodating the venue was for our elderly and disabled guests. One of our family members uses a wheelchair, and the staff made sure she could easily access the outdoor ceremony. The ramps outside made moving around so much easier for her, and we were grateful for the flat, well-maintained floors, which gave us peace of mind for our elderly guests. Since it was incredibly hot on our wedding day, having an indoor-outdoor space during cocktail hour was such a relief. Guests could enjoy the outdoors but also retreat inside for air conditioning. The bartenders were also fantastic. Even with a crowd, the line for drinks moved so quickly, and they made sure everyone was taken care of. I had requested a purple signature, and the bartender came to me with two shades of purple to let me choose the perfect color—it was such a thoughtful touch and made it feel more personal. I had several guests compliment the venue, especially the decor and antiques that give Bill Miller's Castle so much character. The food was another highlight of the night. Multiple guests came up to me to rave about how delicious everything was, and many even went up for seconds! Overall, Bill Miller's Castle was the perfect place for our wedding. I highly recommend it!

The facility is very nice and just what we were looking for when we booked it. Four months before the wedding, we notified them that the wedding had been cancelled. We were told that they would check into some sort or refund, but it was unlikely unless they could book the date. I told her that if they cannot refund (the several thousand dollars we had paid), I would like to still have a family reunion type party on that date. When she finally got back to me regarding a refund, I was told that they would not refund any money and "unfortunately after talking with the business office we are not able to transfer your payments for the wedding to a party (as per contract)." As far as I'm concerned, we paid for the facility for that date (which was a Sunday), what difference does it make what type of event we have especially since, up until that point, no meal selections had been made so where would they have been out. So, instead of actually earning the money we gave them, the facility supposedly sat empty when they could have increased their revenue by allowing us to proceed with a family reunion party. I feel that we were acting in good faith, but they certainly were not because their reasoning made no sense.