I loved the fact that we did not have too many grooms in each session, which allowed for much more time for each groom to discuss his questions and ideas or to add his feedback for someone else’s comments.  I was also pleasantly surprised by the level of interest that each groom showed with making his wedding better and more unique.  I was completely overwhelmed by the positive feedback I received from each and every groom at the end of the sessions!

While I was certainly there to promote my services, my primary goal was to get grooms thinking about their brides before they say or do anything.  I believe that I have accomplished that goal because every groom came up to shake my hand and requested a business card at the end of both sessions.  I know now that their weddings will be much more memorable and their brides will be happier too!

As a follow-up to the Groom’s Workshops, I am getting the details lined up for a Wedding Planning Workshop to be open for engaged couples sometime after the 1st of the new year – stay tuned for more details!!!

What prompted this meeting was that I have had a number of customer consultations within the past few months for wedding receptions that will be held there at Eden Resort in 2010.  Since it has been a little over five years since I have performed a wedding there, I wanted to meet the new Wedding Sales Manager as well as have a look around the facility; especially since I have been hearing so many good things about the recent renovations.  I contacted Tina and she took some time out of her busy schedule to meet with me one afternoon.

Upon entering the facility, I immediately noticed that the lobby looked nothing like a typical hotel.  It was a large, open area with plenty of comfortable seating around a big central fireplace; the whole look and feel reminded me more of a cozy lodge somewhere in the Poconos Mountains.  In fact, the best way I can describe it is that it almost felt like I was relaxing at home!

So after I test drive some of the comfortable seating in the lobby, I stopped by the main desk and the friendly staff working there directed me to one of the office areas with even more friendly staff.  I made some idle chat with the women working there until a few minutes later when Tina arrived.  She showed me to her office to chat for a bit in order for us to get to know each other, then she took me on a brief tour of the facility.  And the ballrooms were every bit as beautiful as the lobby.

All I can say is WOW!  Not only was the new look of Eden Resort Inn breath-taking, but the level of commitment to customer service that Tina and the rest of the staff displayed impressed me even more.  She was very courteous and generous with her time, which says a lot since I am a vendor and not an actual customer.  I feel completely confident in saying that I have no reservations about recommending this facility and Tina as one of the primary considerations for having a wedding reception.  I look forward to developing our professional relationship and I feel relieved knowing that my clients will be in good hands with Tina and the rest of the staff at the Best Western – Eden Resort.

If you are looking for a great location to have your wedding reception, be sure to talk to Tina at the Eden Resort!

Charles E. Snyder III,
Certified Master of Ceremonies
Extraordinary Weddings
717.718.5218