| Letters from our Happy Couples |
| To all of our newly married couples ~ we wish you all the best in your many years of happiness to come... |
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| La Massaria at Bella Vista Golf Course 2901 Fagleysville Road ~ Gilbertsville, PA 19525 610-705-1855, ext. 229 |
| Thank you for taking the time to read these thoughtful letters from our happy couples. Please do not hesitate to contact us to start planning for Your Perfect Wedding Day! We can't wait to hear from you! La Massaria at Bella Vista Golf Course 610-705-1855, ext. 229 ~ Ask for Kharisa or Roy or Email: info@lamassaria.com |
| Dear Brad, Kharisa, and the rest of the LaMassaria Staff, We want to thank you for helping us plan our special day! From the first meeting, including all of the emails, to the April 25th wedding, EVERYTHING was perfect. You all shine in what you do and it shows on the final day. Thank you again! Caroline & Pat Tyrrell |
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| Hi Brad and Kharisa, Gosh, we're not sure what words can begin to describe our appreciation for ALL you did to help us put on a fantastic celebration for Sara and Mark's wedding!!! I can't tell you how many people (like dozens) over the past several days have told us how wonderful the reception was including the atmosphere, table set ups and meals (all 3 options were absolutely delicious). Here we are days later, still reminiscing on what an awesome time we had and how comfortable we, including Sara and Mark felt throughout the reception. It all went as planned right from the time we arrived until the time we left, and we also appreciate your letting us extend the party by another half hour. The avid beer drinkers also appreciated having the additional "Ale" choice at both the golf outing and reception... a nice touch! You both make a great team and you coordinate so well with the other vendors too, exactly as you described to us! We realize that the speeches went a bit longer than planned, but you and your staff worked with us and still got through everything in a timely fashion to maximize our dancing time. All in all it was done very professionally (as my father mentioned to you, Brad), and so many people were clearly impressed with the whole event!!! In addition, those who golfed at the outing on Friday also raved about that event too, including the food & drink provided. Great job! Thanks again for EVERYTHING, you guys are great!!! Sincerely, Janet and Mark Sara & Mark Poist, August 30th, 2009 |
| Brad & Staff, Please accept our heartfelt and sincere appreciation for a fabulous day for Natalie & Brian on 9/18. From the moment we arrived, you & your staff were so very attentive, friendly & courteous to not only us but to every guest. Many of our family members commented on their interactions with the wait staff. The entire affair was like a fairy tale. The weather was perfect, the ceremony lovely, & the reception terrific. The flow of the day's events went on without a hitch or hiccup. The food was delicious & was presented beautifully (please let the Chef & his staff know). The bartenders were also very attentive to both Mike & my favorites (VO & 7 for Mike & Diet Coke for me). The DJ & the flowers were awesome. The entire place looked great & we received many, many favorable comments not only that night but all week long. Most had never been to an outdoor service & were impressed by the lovely chairs with pads, the flower strewn aisle and the dignity of the entire ceremony. It was fun to be waiting upstairs and look down to see the guests arriving. Last but certainly not least let's commend Natalie & Brian for planning exactly what they wanted. Their extra touches showed through & their attention to little details added extra "wow" comments. Mike & I could not have been more pleased with the entire event. Also please send special thanks to Bea & your wife for their hard work. You run a beautiful operation & I would be more than happy to serve as a reference if you ever need one in the future . Sincerely, Mike & Helen Poysden Natalie & Brian, September 18th, 2009 |
| Brad, I just wanted to thank you for making my daughter & son-in-law's wedding day so great. LaMassaria is a wonderful place for ceremony & reception. The food was fabulous! Your staff did an excellent job, especially Bea. Kharisa was always available and helpful when we had questions or problems. And you made the day run so smooth that there weren't any issues. Just can't believe it's over. Thank you again for making it wonderful! Julie Mohr Kristen & Philip Weinsteiger ~ October 3rd, 2009 |
| Brad & Kharisa, How can we begin thanking you for all your help creating our special day. You were always willing to answer any question, regardless of how silly or premature it was. Your organizational skills and coordination takes such a burden off the couples' back. Everything about the day turned out perfect, from the weather, to the ceremony, food, beauty of the rooms and your staff! (Bea is amazing too!) When we envisioned our wedding day, because of your help you made our every dream come true. We have already recommended LaMassaria to friends and family to hold events. We received so many compliments from our family on how wonderful it was, and it was thanks to you. Thank you again for everything! Brian & Natalie Bizon September 18th, 2009 |
| Brad and Staff, Thank you for all your hard work and attention during our wedding. We were blessed to have chosen La Massaria for our special day. You helped create precious memories that will remain with us forever! Love, The Jaegers November 14th, 2009 |
Dear Brad and Kharisa, From the moment we drove up to LaMassaria and laid eyes on your beautiful facility, we knew our wedding day would be the most special day of our lives. When we met the two of you, we knew that everything on June 27th would be perfect down to the smallest details, and it absolutely was! In the days, weeks, and months leading up to the wedding, you were so helpful appreciative of all that you and your attentive staff did. Our guests continue to tell us how amazing LaMassaria was from the service down to the food and atmosphere. We will highly recommend LaMassaria to others in the future, and we look forward to returning for different events in the years to come! Our most sincere thanks! Drew & Andrea Hinkel June 27th, 2009 |
| Dear Brad, I want to thank you for your never-ending support for my daughters' and son-in-law's wedding on December 12th. You have been very kind, understanding and helpful since the day we met you and Kharisa. Bea, and all the banquet staff, were very kind, caring and very pleasing to everyone during and after the reception. "Florabundance" was beautiful. I had positive comments at the reception and every day since the wedding reception. Thank you again, for all you did for us, something our family will never forget. Sincerely, Joann Bloch Jessica & Andrew December 12th, 2009 |
| Hi Brad and Kharisa, Ashley and I just want to thank you for an unbelievable wedding. With out you two the night would not have been so perfect. It was the best night of our lives. All of our guests are still talking about the cocktail hour, dinner, and the beautiful décor. Your staff was amazing at catering to everyone’s request and needs. Ashley and I are still hearing from our guest how amazing the night was and how great you guys were at getting the night together. It is crazy how quick the night goes and how much preparation is put into the night. We keep telling our siblings and friends to get married there because we want to come back for another wedding there. The night was priceless and we thank you for that! We hope all is well! Thank you so much, Kevin and Ashley Moll December 31st, 2009 |
Brad, Thank you so much for all you did to make our day everything we hoped it would be. Your caring and attention to detail did not go unnoticed and we appreciated all of it. We received so many compliments on the service - everyone was pleased!! Thanks again, Morgan & John Lemen September 6th, 2009 |
| Hi Brad and Kharisa, Tim and I just wanted to say A BIG THANK YOU to you and the rest of the staff at LaMassaria for making our wedding such a success! We have had nothing but rave reviews and comments about LaMassaria. Everyone loved the food and could not say enough good things about the staff and surroundings. Bea was absolutely excellent - I can't thank her enough for all she did for us. And Brad -- thanks so much for all your hard work and for keeping things running smoothly! My only regret is that i wished it could have been longer....but i think every bride probably says that.....by the time you get into it, the night is over....can't believe the day went so fast! Anyway, a sincere thank you from Tim and I for making our special day so great. It's a couple weeks later and people are still talking about it so I know they had a good time. Please pass on our thanks to the chef and your entire staff as well. We will definitely recommend LaMassaria to any couples we know who are getting married in the future! I would love to come back and be a guest at a wedding held there! Hope to see you again sometime soon. Kim (Mahoney) and Tim Drybola May 29th, 2010 |
| Hello Brad, I want to thank you very much for the beautiful day and event!! The room was stunning and I have wonderful pictures to prove it. I have only heard awesome feedback from my friends and family. The staff was extremely nice and helpful. They were there to serve my guests and it was greatly appreciated. Kudos to the cook as well. All of the food was great. I personally missed the appetetizers, but I understand they were wonderful. I was too busy outside talking to the guests and when I was inside, I must have just missed them as they were going around. Thank you so much for all your support, you are another reason that everything went very well. I appreciate how passionate you are about your job. It was wonderful working with you. Sheri Strouse Kelli & Chris Floczak Saturday, June 19th, 2010 |
| Dear Brad & LaMassaria team, Thank you so much for making my wedding dreams a reality. Everything was wonderful and we appreciated the personal service. Everyone was just a pleasure to work with! Thank you again for your hard work. Love Always, Shelby & Dave Keller May 15th, 2010 |
Kharisa & Brad, Our wedding day was absolutely perfect – a true fairytale! You catered to our every need – the service, staff, food, ambiance & attention to detail left us speechless! We felt like absolute royalty! Our guests can’t stop raving about our reception and the lavish cocktail hour; Chef Randy did an EXCELLENT JOB tying our visions/ideas together! Thank you for providing THE BEST of everything and making sure everyone had the experience of a lifetime! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for all of your hard work throughout the entire planning process. You were so professional throughout the entire process; you catered to our every need and made sure that every last minute detail/question was taken care of. Our families have been to a lot of weddings and have high standards. You and your entire staff at La Massaria far exceeded our expectations –THANK YOU! Please do not hesitate to use me as a reference - you have a fan/cheerleader for life! : ) Anna & Dan Fazio (formerly Yocum) 6/12/2010 |
Brad, Thank you for all you did to make our wedding day special. Everything was amazing. We greatly appreciate it. You and your staff went above and beyond Thanks! Chris & Kelli Floczak June 19th, 2010 |
| Brad & Kharisa, Just wanted to thank both of you for making our daughter's wedding (Natalie Vitabile) like a fairy-tale. Everything was perfect. Outstanding service, food was great! Everyone is still talking about it. The guests have said its the best wedding ever! Thanks again, Mark & Sandra Vitabile Vitabile-Dixion Wedding, August 7th, 2010 |
| Hi Brad and Kharisa, I just wanted to tell you how amazing everything was on Saturday. I couldn't have asked for a better experience. Out of everything involved in planning this wedding dealing with you guys was the best part. Everyone was super friendly, very helpful and right on point. Even with the lil' hiccup on Wednesday with the sprinklers everything worked out perfect. I just wanted you all to know how happy we are with the turnout. I will most definitely be referring you guys to EVERYONE. Not that I ever plan on get married again but if we ever have another reason to throw a big party you guys will be the first ones I call. We had a blast! Thank you again for making this such a wonderfully amazing day for everyone involved!!!! Cheers to you and your staff! You guys are the best. Thank you, The new and improved Cagliola's! :) Saturday, September 25, 2010 |
Dear Brad & Staff First of all thank you so much for making my daughter's special day even more beautiful than things - but you and your staff made the day complete. When Jessica and I first met you we had a very comfortable feeling about your place. Never could we have dreamed that everything would be so organized. I can't tell you how many people complimented us on the wedding and the food. I guess they all thought that we worked that hard to make the whole thing work but all the credit comes back to you and all the wonderful people that were there helping. If you need any referrals or if anyone has any questions you can certainly have them contact me. My only child had the wedding of her dreams and it was all because of you! Again..thank you for EVERYTHING!!! Cindy Weil Jessica & Travis Heebner October 9th, 2010 |
| Hi Brad and Kharisa, Andy and I wanted to thank you for making our wedding day absolutely perfect! At our first meeting, I felt completely comfortable and confident that you and your staff would make the day go smooth and more importantly, keep us stress free. Your service exceeded our expectations ten fold. You provided a peace of mind that I think every bride desperately needs on her wedding day. After all the planning and preparation, I was able to simply enjoy every moment of the day. Brad, with your experience and direction, the events of the day unfolded seamlessly. Bee was an absolute blessing to have attending to me and my bridal party and I know you took very good care of Andy and his groomsmen as well. We have been showered with compliments from our guests on the entire evening from location to atmosphere, food and drinks, and superior service. Please extend our thanks to your whole staff for an unforgettable evening! Warmest regards, Andy and April Scarpa November 5th, 2010 |
| Dear Brad, Thank you so much for the wonderful wedding reception for Mary & Ray on October 23rd. Every detail was perfectly executed; it is so apparent that you have a fine staff to attend to your guests' every need. Bea was especially thoughtful and helpful. My friends and family were blown away by your facility. As I told you before, we don't have anything like it in Lancaster. It was just the perfect setting for such a special occasion. The food was exquisite. Everyone loved the potato dish, and my friends who ordered steaks commented on how it was perfectly cooked. The wait staff was attentive. Although I doubt you need recommendations, I would be happy to share our experiences with your future brides. Please feel free to use my name and number as a reference. Thanks again, Karen Good |
Dear Bella Vista Staff, Thank You! Everyone was amazing and Robert and I were taken care of. It was great to know I didn't have to worry about anything. We will recommend you always. Love, Aubrey & Robert O'Byrne October 30th, 2010 |
| Dear Brad and Staff, Now that the wedding is past and the holidays are over, we wanted to send you a Very Big Thank You. It was the most special day for our daughter. You and your staff made it that way. When we met with you, you would put our minds at ease with all the things that bride's and their mom's worry about. Bea was terrific. She helped us any way she could. Scott and Mary were the very best also. La Massaria was decorated beautifully. The food and service was beyond excellent! Everyone said it was the most beautiful wedding they ever attended. Thanks again for everything!!! Glenn and Janell Fretz Michele and Brandon Ottaviano December 4, 2010 |
Brad, From the moment we saw Bella Vista and met you we knew we'd have our reception there. Your facility is beautiful and unique. Your staff is incredible, especially Bea. Thank you so much for making our day so special for us. Sincerely, Mary & Ray Good October 23rd, 2010 |
| Brad, Thank you for a wonderful evening. We were so proud to hold our daughter's reception at your venue. Your excellent staff, food and restored "barn" made the night all the more special. Thank you, Cheryl & Hal Alderfer Amanda & Alex Renteria ~ November 20, 2010 |
| Dear Brad & Kharisa, Thank you so much for making our wedding so special. La Massaria is so beautiful on its own, but the two of you make it extraordinary. We had the most wonderful ceremony and reception with your great attention to detail and care. We will always be grateful to you! Much love and thanks, Drew & Jennifer Eisenhofer April 9th, 2011 P.S. Looking forward to seeing you at La Massaria events! |
| Hi Kharisa and Brad, I wanted to thank both of you for all of your hard work and time in making our Wedding Reception so special for us! In addition to all the time and attention to detail you both provided, I wanted to also thank Chef Randy and Bea from LaMassaria. You all provided Excellent Service in all areas from the food selection to helping us with the details and questions we had throughout our planning process including the attention we received the day of our wedding. We received so many compliments on the delicious food and your beautiful facility and grounds at LaMassaria. We will be sure to recommend LaMassaria to our family and friends. You may see us there at the Markley Grille where we know the food is awesome! Kind Regards, Jeanne & Joe Fryday Saturday May 21st, 2011 |
| Brad & Kharisa, Thank you so much for helping make our wedding day so special! You both were so helpful and patient (especially with my 1,000 phone calls/emails) and words really cannot describe how thankful we truly are! Scott & Jenn Keller Saturday, May 28th, 2011 |
| To the LaMassaria Staff, We just wanted to thank all of you for making our wedding day so special. All of our guests raved about how excellent the service was. Brad and Kharisa went above and beyond their duties in the months before our ceremony as well as the day of. Brad took care of everything and made sure it all went smooth. Brad and Kharisa always made sure they were available if we needed anything or had any questions. Bea was also very attentive. She became my extra set of hands that day. She went out of her way to make sure Don and I were taken care of, through the ceremony and reception. Thanks again for making our day so special and something we will never forget! Sincerely, Don & Danielle Musso September 25th, 2011 |
| Dear Brad and Kharisa, What an emotional day it was on Sunday. It is hard to imagine how things could have worked out better and a good portion of that credit belongs to you. It was such a pleasure working with you and getting everything just perfect for the big day. Your attention to detail separates you from the rest. The staff works like a well-oiled machine. Many of our guests commented on how special they made them feel. They were extremely professional, cordial, patient and kind in tending to everyone's needs. They genuinely seemed interested in making sure everyone was happy and comfortable. Bea was especially attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. The planning process ran so smoothly thanks to your prompt responses to questions and your guidance that allowed us to make clear and informed decisions. The weather was perfect, the venue was stunning, the food and beverage delicious - everything exceeded our expectations. Thank you seems inadequate to express how we feel and for all that you did to give Melissa and Brady a wonderful day to remember as they start their life together. We will remember the day, LaMassaria and you! Shelley & Dave Filer October 9th, 2011 |
| Hi Brad & Kharisa, We've been meaning to write sooner, but life has been busy. Jon and I wanted to thank you for everything you did to help make our wedding wonderful!! The food was delicious, the service was great and the place was beautiful. We are so happy we chose LaMassaria as our venue for our ceremony and reception. We had so many lovely compliments from our guests about the place. The two of you were wonderful to work with. Your attention to detail made the planning process easy, you put a bride's mind at ease!! We would recommend LaMassaria to anyone and would love to use the place again in the future. Thank you again Brad & Kharisa. Sincerely, Jonathan & Melissa Beyer July 22nd, 2011 |
| Hello, I just wanted to send a formal thank you to you and Roy for the wonderful job you did helping to plan and organize my wedding. I've received nothing but compliments about the beautiful facility and wonderful food. I am especially grateful considering how the weather turned out. Who could have predicted that much snow in October. : ) Thank you again for everything! Corinne & John October 29, 2011 |