You and your guests can choose from a few options for luxury accommodations at Crystal Springs Resort. Grand Cascades Lodge features a massive lobby with wooden beam ceilings and a rustic stone fireplace and four-star suites. It is situated atop a crest with spectacular panoramic mountain views. The Adirondack-inspired venue features the Emerald Ballroom, which has 300 seats for your guests. There also is an open-air rotunda overlooking the Pochuck and Kittatinny Mountains, as well as the Crystal Tavern. Outside, there are elaborate interconnecting water features that border a mountaintop garden. The wedding garden has a bird sanctuary, flowers, and sculpted landscaping. Minerals Hotel offers lots of recreation and 175 deluxe and luxury rooms.
For your wedding reception, a choice of venues is available within a five-mile radius. Crystal Springs Resort can accommodate up to 300 guests for your special day. Grand ballrooms are located at Grand Cascades Lodge, Minerals Hotel, and Black Bear Golf Club. There is an elegant pavilion at Ballyowen Golf Club. All of the properties feature outdoor wedding gardens and can accommodate both indoor and outdoor receptions. There are many options for the cocktail hour, such as the patio at Black Bear Golf Club, Owen’s Pub at Ballyowen Golf Club, or pre-function spaces at Minerals Hotel.
There is no shortage of food at Crystal Springs Resort, so tell your guests to come hungry. Twelve dining options are available, from casual to gourmet. The jewel of the resort is Restaurant Latour run by Chef Jean-Paul Lourdes. The restaurant has been given rave reviews by The New York Times and features one of the top wine cellars in North America according to Wine Spectator. Do not fret—top cuisine also is available for your wedding day. In fact, Crystal Springs Resort can accommodate themed menus, even multi-cultural menus. The culinary team specializes in African, Asian, Caribbean, Central American, Middle Eastern, Pacific Island, and South American events to name a few. The happy couple can select an in-house wedding cake or one from an outside vendor.
Crystal Springs Resort’s event coordinators can help take off some of the pressure of your big day. They work with select companies and can help couples find the perfect vendors for specific needs and budgets. Also keep in mind that they can put on your bridal shower, or engagement celebration. For a classic, traditional, garden, or rustic wedding, remember Crystal Springs Resort, located at 3 Wild Turkey Way in Hamburg. For more information, call 855-977-6473, see Facebook or visit them online.