Weddings at the Pines Resort
As we mentioned last week, our Wedding Department was recognized by the WeddingWire, the largest, global online wedding marketplace, and rewarded Couples’ Choice Award 2017 for the Best Ceremony & Reception Venue as well as Best Rehearsal Dinner location.
While many industry awards are being awarded by the host company, Wedding Wire awards are solely based on customers’ feedback. We are beyond thankful and proud to be recognized second year in a row. Thank you!
Our Sales & Banquet team, consists of many great employees and managers, like Executive Chef Johnathan Frabotta; Michelle Troutner |Banquet Manager; Tony Diaz | Ducey’s on the Lake Manager; Diane Brown | Wedding Assistant / Room Coordinator; and many more, however it all starts with Jessica Trettin | Sales Manager and Wedding Coordinator. Her commitment, hard work, attention to details and just an outstanding “can-do” attitude that ties all the departments, vendors and all the little pieces together made it all possible.
Jessica has been with the Pines for over 5 years with her 6-year anniversary approaching in July. She started her career at the Pines Resort, as the Banquet Captain and a Restaurant Supervisor in 2011. Her first day of work fell on the week of the 4th of July 2011. It is one of the busiest times at the Lake! Besides a challenging start, she knew that she loved the job and wanted to pursue her career in Events. The management recognized her efforts and willingness to grow. She was able to advanced quickly and took over the Wedding & Event department in April of 2013. ‘It has truly been an honor to lead this ever-growing department ever since!’, she said in our exclusive interview.
Here are some fun and helpful information about our unique Wedding Location, that hosted 47 weddings in 2016 and is now looking at 51 weddings for 2017 and still booking!
INTERVIEW:
- How far in advance should a couple contact you to book their dream wedding at the Pines?
I highly recommend to book your wedding at least a year in advance, especially if you have a specific date in mind. May & October are certainly the most popular wedding months, here at the Pines Resort. During those months, weekend weddings book well over a year in advance… therefore the sooner the better!
- How can newly engaged couples learn more what does the Pines Resort offer?
Our Wedding Packet is the best way to start the planning process with us, because it covers everything we offer for weddings. Furthermore, it includes the price points for all our wedding packages and catering menus. Also, try setting up a site tour with me or my assistant. During the tour, you will see the different indoor & outdoor venues and really envision your wedding day with us. Nothing beats touring in person! If this is not an option or not possible immediately, then try to find out more information from past Couples of ours. In addition, I recommend checking out various wedding profiles for the venue online at Wedding Wire, The Knot, Here Comes the Guide, Wonder Weddings, or My weddings.com – all are amazing online libraries full of pictures of real weddings and firsthand Couple reviews!!
- What location is the couples’ favorite for their wedding and why?
Our outdoor lakefront Gazebo Lawn & Deck are most definitely our Couple’s first choice! It is truly a one of a kind location unlike any other wedding venue I have been to! The Gazebo Lawn is considered the ‘secret garden’ of the Pines Resort. I have had several guests tell me they never even knew it was on property until they toured for their wedding with us.
First of all, there is only one way into the lawn area, which really does keep the space very private for your wedding ceremony. Besides, it is right on the water, which is one of my couples’ favorite things about the location . There is probably nothing like dancing under the strung bistro lights hung under our event tent lakefront either! And don’t even get me started on the lakefront sunsets most of our weddings have a front row seat for as well…most are truly breath taking.
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- Lakefront Gazebo Lawn
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- Lakefront Gazebo Deck
to be continued …
Contact Jessica Trettin at (559) 692-8837 or jmuzychenko@basslake.com,
if you want to request our wedding package pamphlet.
Interview by: Dorota Petty | Marketing & Social Media Manager
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