Kerri
Wedding: 12/3/11
Absolutely, 100% perfect! We chose this venue due to the professionalism of our coordinator (Katelyn Hill), the elegance of the ballrooms, and the overall charm. We honestly could not have been more pleased with everything - from the initial meeting and tour, to our menu tasting, to the way they set up for the reception, to the smoothness of our entire planning process - it was better than I ever could have imagined. Our wedding was the best day of our lives due in large part to the staff at The Villa.My husband and I highly, highly, highly recommend The Villa! If you're lucky enough to get Katelyn Hill as your coordinator, you'll be even better off!
Julie
Wedding: 11/26/11
My husband and I don't argue about anything. When looking for a wedding venue, the claws came out. Knowing we had too many guests (225) for the Sharon location, we looked anyway. They recommended we look at The Villa. We had a 1hr window with work and flew to East Bridgewater. As we blew in the door we were greeted by Angela Aguiar. My husband and I looked at each other and knew that this was where our wedding HAD to be. Angela was extremely easy to work with, professional and very accommodating. The day of the wedding was a breeze. We didn't have to think about a thing because it was already taken care of. The staff could not have been nicer and more efficient. They were always making sure we had everything we needed. The food is in a category of its own. Our guests are still talking about how incredible it was. Most people love to complain about wedding food, but not if your wedding is with The Saphire Event Group. Everything was cooked to perfection leaving people wanting more and boy, can they put on a cocktail hour. Every inch of the venue is clean and the staff never misses a beat.
Christian
Wedding: 11/19/11
Professional, Organized, Attentive, Fun to Work With, Responsive, and Upfront……these are just a few thoughts I have about our experience at the Villa. We cannot say enough about the entire staff at the Villa in East Bridgewater!From the minute my partner and I stepped into the venue, we were immediately put at ease and reassured that every idea, whim and desire we had could definitely be made a reality by the dedicated staff at the Villa.After meeting with Jennifer and Angela and seeing the Madera Ballroom, we knew without a doubt that this was the location that we wanted to have our reception. Jennifer and Angela immediately put at us ease with their vast knowledge and experience of all things related to weddings. We received nothing but great feedback and suggestions and every step was handled in a professional and very organized manner. The two were especially very tolerant of me, and my need to be very hands on and focused on the details…..yes, I am a self-admitted control freak! The Madera Ballroom at the Villa was the perfect size for our smallish wedding of about 90 people, but could have worked perfectly for a crowd double that size. The neutral colors of the rooms that the cocktail hour and reception would be held in coupled with the warm, dark woodwork, flooring and ceiling were exactly the look and feel that we had envisioned. The fireplaces at each end of the room were also a feature that immediately spoke to us. The Madera Ballroom had an enchanting glow about it that absolutely fit with the colors we had chosen and our plans to completely immerse the room in candlelight. The amber up lighting package completed the look and provided an additional level of warmth to the room as well. Since we were having a New Orleans inspired wedding, one of the very specific requests we had was to serve bananas foster for dessert. The presentation of this dessert, where bananas are flambéed in a sauce of butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, dark rum, and banana liqueur is incredibly involved to say the very least! This special dessert presentation was not once questioned by the Villa staff…..Again, they were happy to make every idea or wish we had come true!Thanks again for the incredible service and professionalism you have shown us throughout our wedding planning process and execution!Christian Young and Joe Kulle
Kelley
Wedding: 11/6/11
Our ceremony and reception were held at Saphire Estate. Sarah, our coordinator, was wonderful and we went with all her recommendations on vendors and the end result was more beautiful and went off better than I could have imagined : ) Looking through photos on the website you can see the grounds are beautiful but believe me when I say your photos will be stunning, I cannot believe how great everything looked on that day! Sarah recommended Groove Entertainment and Marcia for photography which I also highly recommend as they are also wonderful! Thanks to another suggestion from Sarah and 60 degree weather in November we held our ceremony outdoors and captured the fall atmosphere which provided amazing sunset photos on the waterfront!! I read ALL reviews I could find once we booked and before and want to reaffirm that everything was just perfect! The food is incredbile as all other reviews mention and the day went off without a hitch so I highly recommend Saphire for the service, decor, scenery, help and everything!
Darcy
Wedding: 11/5/11
My husband and I were married at The Villa in East Bridgewater on 11/5/11. We were married in the Madera ballroom in front of a beautiful fireplace. The room has so much character. Our wedding coordinator Angela L. was a pleasure to work with. She was so accommodating and professional. Angela did an amazing job helping us to make our wedding day so special. The Villa exceeded our expectations. The food was wonderful and all the staff were so nice. The Villa also offers many opportunities for beautiful indoor and outdoor wedding photos. I highly recommend The Villa you will not be disappointed.
susieqq5454
Wedding: 11/5/11
From the moment we walked into The Villa we knew it was the place that we wanted to get married. We chose the Grand Ballroom because of its elegance and the fact that it opens up to a huge lounge/bar area with lots of comfortable seating areas and it has a very classy and modern look. This was a perfect area for people to set and talk away from the music and for the kids to play. In the beginning we worked with Lauren as our coordinator she was very informative and responsive. Katelyn took over as our coordinator, her professionalism, vision and organization was amazing! Katelyn kept us on track with timing during the wedding and she made sure we didn’t have to worry about anything. We had a small issue with our table numbers and Katelyn was very gracious and quickly solved the problem. We thought the menu selection was great and the package pricing was very fair as well. The food was amazing the guests were raving about it! We had the ice cream bar set up for desert and it was a huge hit, especially with the kids…and my Husband! I would highly recommend The Villa!
2bTaraStanton
Wedding: 11/4/11
My husband and I were married at the Villa in the Madera ballroom. We couldn't have asked for a better venue. Our coordinator, Angela, was such a pleasure to work with and she kept the day running smoothly. The ballroom is beautiful and made the perfect setting for our November wedding with the big grand fireplaces. The food was amazing and the staff was professional and friendly. We still get compliments from our friends and family on how beautiful our venue was and the amazing food. I highly recommend the Villa - it is trully worth all five stars!
Apelchat
Wedding: 10/15/11
It was my dream since attending a wedding a couple of years back to have my wedding at Saphire Estate in Sharon, Ma. The grounds are always kept beautiful, and the inside of the venue was perfect for our smaller, more intimate wedding of 115 people. Our wedding coordinator Ron Porzio was terrific, making sure we were completely satisfied with every detail. Highly recommend this venue for your dream wedding!
Mrs.KScuz
Wedding: 10/8/11
We got married at The Villa and it was spectacular. Our coordinator, Katelyn, was super helpful and patient with all of our questions and wants. She helped keep me organized when I was a little chaotic, and made our wedding look polished and kept it flowing beautifully. All of our guests had an awesome time and thought that The Villa was beautiful (and have continued to tell us so-even a month later). The food was amazing and the sliders with the shot of Sam Seasonal-huge hit! Not to mention all the awesome photo opps!
AIMEE
Wedding: 10/1/11
My husband and I had our wedding reception at The Villa, in the Grand Ballroom on 10/01/11. The all-around atmosphere of The Villa was absolutely AMAZING!! The staff was very pleasant. Our wedding coordinator, Katelyn, was extremely helpful, efficient, knowledgeable, and professional. The Villa’s landscaping provided a perfect setting for our wedding pictures. The food was absolutely amazing (my compliments to the chef and his team).Our entire experience with The Villa was simply WONDERFUL!!!We highly recommend The Villa and give it five stars in ALL categories.Aimee & Adam DaRosa
Noah
Wedding: 9/24/11
My fiance and I looked at 5-6 different venues before arriving at The Villa. From the moment we stepped into the building we were met with welcoming, friendly and unobtrusive vibes from the property itself as much as the extremely accomodating staff. The staff (specifically Jenn and Angela) were very responsive and knowledgeable and really solidified our confidence that we had made the right choice in hosting our ceremony and reception at The Villa. A lot of planning, correspondence and flexibility goes into the finished product of a wedding and that process cannot be overlooked. From soup to nuts, we felt that we had the support from The Villa to create the night of our lives.Both portions of the wedding were set in the Madera Ballroom (we found that room to have a bit more character and being smaller than the other ballroom, more intimate (which is always a good feeling to have at a wedding!)) Additionally, it offered the versatility to carry the distinctively different moods that a wedding ceremony and reception each create.I'd also be remiss not to mention how delicious the food was. We offered a cocktail reception (heavier emphasis on the hor douvres and stations and less on a sitdown / served dinner). From the lambchop lollipops to the lo mein station (huge hit, literally) to the ice cream lolliops there's no way any of our guests left unsatisified.The Villa gets the highest marks in all categories, and although it's a little bit off the beaten path (there's not a major highway too close) it's well worth it. If you choose to host your wedding at The Villa, you will be extremely happy with that choice. The Villa gets our 100% recommendation!
Natalie
Wedding: 9/4/11
We got married on September 4th, 2011 at the Saphire Estate. From the moment we first visited Saphire, we knew that is where we wanted to have our wedding and reception. The grounds and landscaping were gorgeous, the location across from the lake was perfect and the inside of the estate was exactly what we were looking for. The interior layout with the couch sitting area, fireplace and the great lighting made it feel so comfortable and relaxed. The staff was extremely courteous and accomodating, and our wedding coordinator, Ron, was always on top of things and VERY helpful! We would highly recommend Saphire Estate- actually, we already have. Thank you for making our special day perfect! Steve and Natalie
Kerri
Wedding: 9/1/11
We got married on September 1, 2011 at The Villa. It was truly an amazing experience. We were married in the Madera Ballroom and the reception was in the Grand Ballroom. They were both beautiful, I was so excited to know the we could get married in front of the fireplace. The grounds are absolutely beautiful and we had amazing pictures taken at sunset (which our coordinator let us know exactly when the sun would be setting). They took the worry out of everything. The food was out of this world and our quest are still talking about the fact that the appetizers just kept coming. Our wedding coordinator had so much patience and walked us through every step (Angela L). Never had any doubts that everything would be taken care of, and for a bride that is a true blessing. Thank you so much the all the staff at The Villa.
Viktoria
Wedding: 8/14/11
We got married on Sunday, August 14th, 2011. Saphire Estate was the first venue I looked at and I instantly knew, this is where I wanted to have our wedding. The outside area is absolutely gorgeous. The ceremony space has impeccable landscaping, a stunning pergola, and amazing details like the fountain...and you cannot forget the area by the lake which is fantastic for photo ops. The indoor space is just as gorgeous as the outside space. We chose to have the sofa area for our guests and it made for a perfect spot to sit and rest up for the next dance! The fireplace is a stunning focal area as well. Every single person that we worked with over the past eleven months were very professional, yet laid back enough to mesh completely with our personalities. Ron was our coordinator and I cannot say enough about him. Ron made himself available to me via email and phone calls, but was not intrusive at all, he let me plan our perfect day while being there just in case I needed him[and I did!] The food was delicious! We wanted to make a custom hors d'evours and Ron worked with the chef to make the most amazing coconut chicken with mango salsa I have ever encountered! We chose filet mignon and chicken marsala as our entrees and people cannot stop talking about how delicious it was! Day of the wedding, was flawless. The moment we arrived, I was highly stress[afterall, every bride is stressed on their "big day"] and the second I arrived, Ron told me to relax and helped put my mind at ease. They all were so helpful, setting everything up for us and letting us do our thing while being close enough that if we needed anything they were there. They helped kept us on a schedule and executed the day amazingly. All of our guests have said that the wedding was such a fun wedding, and they want to do it all over again. I honestly cannot say enough kind words about the Saphire Event Group, as they helped make our day more perfect then I could ever imagine.
Sarah
Wedding: 8/12/11
On August 12th, 2011 my now husband Geron and I had our reception at The Saphire Event Group. We first chose Saphire because of it's overall romantic, intimate, and elegant atmosphere. We worked closely with Ron on the details for the night. The reception was unbelievable. Many of our guests traveled from out of the state and had never seen a place like Saphire. They were blown away. Ron was assertive, professional, knowledgeable, and sensitive to what we wanted through the entire planning process. He was easily accessible and most important to us, HONEST!!! The reception was everything we could have dreamed it would be. The food was unbelievable and presented in a timely manor. Guest wanted to order a second salmon to go!!! :-) The staff was almost unnoticeable. They were efficient and professional. Saphire allowed my guests, my family, and my fiance and I to have an unbelievable reception. Ron - we love you and could not have done it without you!!!!!!!! Thank you for making us feel at ease and taking the time to get to know us on a personal level as well. You made all the difference!!!
Julia
Wedding: 8/7/11
I wanted to thank you and your staff for the excellent experience we had with having our wedding at Saphire. The food was amazing, and my compliments go to the chef and his team. We were extremely satisfied and for days after the wedding we are still getting compliments from family and friends on how well prepared the filet mignon was. In fact, my mother was so moved by how many compliments on the food we recieved that days after the wedding, she actually went back and gave the chef a tip. All of our guests were impressed with the venue and the space and they all said that they had never been to wedding as classic as ours. We would recommend the Saphire and your services to anyone we know that plans a wedding in the future.
Donna
Wedding: 7/22/11
Our daughter got married at Saphire Estate on July 22, 2011. As soon as she and her then fiancé walked in (on a very cold and dreary day in November), they knew that’s where they wanted to get married. So much so, that they took the only Friday night left in the summer and gave up their wishes for a Saturday night wedding since there were no dates available. Although it was the hottest day since 1926, the ceremony was amazing! The outside area landscaping is unbelievably beautiful. We didn’t add anything to it except for some tulle on the gazebo and aisle markers on the chairs. The water station set up for the guests as they arrived was super and the outside couch and chair seating arrangement was wonderful for the older people that didn’t want to stand around chatting before we got started. Our photographer likes to do unusual settings for pictures and found some excellent spots around the grounds, not to mention the gorgeous setting at the lake. Earlier on the day of the wedding we unceremoniously dropped off several boxes of our “stuff” for the event. Ron and his crew did an awesome job of putting it all in the exact spots we wanted and the room looked amazing when we got there! Ron and crew made it so easy for us to just come in, get ready and enjoy the night. Just when I thought I would melt, Ron showed up after the ceremony with chilled towels for us all. The food was outstanding – as good as many of our favorite restaurants- and not something you usually hear about wedding food. Our guests are still commenting on it a month later! We chose the sea bass and filet duet. The chef was so accommodating for those that either didn’t want fish or meat, and we had also chosen a vegetarian dish for a few that we knew would need it. The word that keeps coming up in comments from our friends is “elegant”. Just what we were hoping for! My only complaint is that the night went by too fast! If you haven’t been to Saphire, make you sure you go and check it out in person – as pretty as the pictures are, it’s even more beautiful in person.
Lena
Wedding: 7/16/11
We got married at The Villa on July 16, 2011. From the initial visit, through the planning process, to the wedding day, the entire experience with The Villa was amazing...I will not forget what our wedding coordinators, Lauren DeVasto and Katelyn Hill, did for us as we planned an extremely important day in our lives. They made themselves available whenever we had questions and didn’t hesitate to accommodate us when possible. The grounds are well kept, especially the ceremony space outside. Our pictures came out beautifully! Most of my guests had never been to the venue and loved the cocktail and reception space. Everyone is still raving about how delicious the food was and the wonderful food station options. The staff are friendly and were very helpful throughout the night. We appreciate their hard work. We highly recommend The Villa and look forward to attending another function. ~ Lena and Andre Silva
Stephanie
Wedding: 6/11/11
My husband and I got married at the Villa on 6/11/11 and it was honestly the best day of our lives! Choosing the Villa was the best decision we made. From the second we saw it, we looked at each other and instantly knew this was where we would get married. Both Lauren and Angela made our whole planning process simple and stress free. They are truly one step ahead and knew what I was going to ask, or knew what I was trying to describe before I even said it! And on top of that, I felt like they were almost as excited as we were! The ballroom was gorgeous, and they made it look even better than we had envisioned. Our guests are still raving about the food, the entire atmosphere, and how smooth things flowed all night. I can't that you all enough! It was truly amazing. If you're still looking for a venue, you HAVE to go see the Villa. You will fall in love :)
mishdifu0521
Wedding: 5/21/11
We recently had our wedding at Saphire Estate and it was a dream come true! Everything was absolutely perfect! The staff at Saphire was superb. They went out of their way to fulfill every request and often responded proactively, knowing what we needed before we knew we needed it. The room set-up was absolutely amazing and our guests are still complimenting the food and its presentation :) Saphire provided a picture perfect setting for our outdoor ceremony and the pictures came out beautifully! The landscaping is pristine! We could not have asked for a better day! Two weeks later, we still have friends and family calling to say what a wonderful time they had! We are thrilled with how everything came together and owe that in large part to our venue! We would highly recommend Saphire Estate to anyone looking for the perfect wedding venue. Thank you Saphire :)