"Dear Gilda, I am going to hope that you never tire of praise and that you never stop being a special events coordinator, because you have an amazing talent for orchestrating glorious events. You should take a well-deserved bow. Cleary the organization of George and Elizabeth's wedding done "long distance" is something you seemingly do as easily as if we lived right there in North Carolina. Our guests hailed from twenty two different states and we are accepting complements daily from "far and wide" on a beautiful and moving wedding event and feeling a bit guilty those complements really should be going to you!

George and Elizabeth had a perfect wedding in every way and it all started a year before when you kindly showed them around the Fearrington gardens and demonstrated immediately that you were the kind of person they wanted to entrust their wedding plans to - the word "unflappable" comes to mind. Every detail was seen to and I really appreciated the references to local musicians and photography services for the event. The fact that you helped in so many ways without being obtrusive is also remarkable. The physical site is beautiful but the people on your team there at Fearrington were the "icing on the cake"..."
- Mother of a Fearrington Groom, October 2010

"Dear Gilda, the first time we sat down with you at Fearrington to plan Fiona's weddings, I knew that we were in the very best of hands. Your competence, lovely demeanor and great sense of style all worked together to create an ideal partnership. As the mother of the bride, the greatest gift you gave me was my daughter's peace of mind. She has high standards and knows what she likes and your ability to instill total confidence from the beginning was no small task! Bravo. I so appreciate everything you did for us, and thoroughly enjoyed working together on this very meaningful project."
- Mother of a Fearrington Bride, July 2010

~

"Dear Gilda, words cannot express our gratitude for every aspect of our Fearrington wedding. My wife and I, and all our guests, were thrilled with the ceremony, flowers, service, accommodations, and especially the dinner. There is nothing that could have been improved. Thank you once again for making everything so easy and enjoyable. Lois and I already have plans to periodically return and relive the dream you created for us."
- Fearrington Groom, July 2010

~

"Dear Gilda and Mary, thank you for the time and attention you gave to the wedding. It was absolutely perfect...right down to the detail. The wait staff was cordial and responsive. The food was outstanding! I received many comments on the taste and preparation.

Gilda, thank you for being a great project manager and ensuring that everything was well-orchestrated and on time. Your suggestions for the evening and the flow of events were excellent. Mary, the flowers were beautiful. You chose and arranged the flowers exactly to our vision. A true artist. The colors were incredible. I also thank everyone, behind the scenes, at the Fearrington, who contributed to our special event. I know it takes a team."
- Mother of a Fearrington Bride, June 2010

~

"Dear Cheryl, thank you for all of your hard work and help through out this entire wedding planning process. We had such a wonderful day thanks to you and the staff at Fearrington. Everything was beautiful and flowed so smoothly. You are such a pleasure to work with and we had many compliments on your demeanor and professionalism. We felt like royalty for a day, the details and thoughtfulness of everyone at Fearrington was just wonderful. Thank you again."
- Fearrington Bride, June 2010

~

"We were thrilled with every detail of the wedding last week. You did a fantastic job of getting the ceremony under cover on short notice. The Garden Terrace is quite a lovely structure for a wedding! We felt lucky that the tent was available for cocktails. The barn really surprised me with its nighttime charm. Mary's gorgeous floral arrangements, the coral linens, Jill's fanciful cake and the twinkling lights created a magical ambiance which was also the perfect size for our group. The food was delicious, of course! If I had another daughter to marry, I would certainly choose Fearrington House again! Thank you and Cheryl Anne and all your staff for performing so professionally throughout the evening. It was a delight from start to finish."
- Mother of a Fearrington Bride, June 2010

~

"Dear Cheryl, thank you so much for your patience and good counsel over the past year. Everyone was very impressed with Fearrington. We couldn't have been more pleased with how flawlessly the ceremony and reception evolved. Your recommendations were excellent. What a memorable day!"
- Parents of a Fearrington Bride, May 2010

~

"The dust is beginning to settle after the "big day” and it’s strange to be talking about the wedding in the past tense. But, we will be talking about it for years to come. It is impossible for us to ever thank you, and every staff member involved, enough. I tell people that in all of the months of planning, no one ever said the word “no” to us. You all worked so hard to make our dream a reality. It was like a fairytale with the bride and groom as the main characters."
- Mother of Fearrington Bride, May 2010

~

"Dear Gilda, thank you so much for your role in making our wedding day as wonderful as it was. Throughout the planning process, you made everything so straightforward and easy and by the time my wedding day rolled around, my mom and I were completely calm and confident that everything would fall into place. Everyone at the wedding had an incredible time and for us, it was just more perfect than we could have dreamed. My mom and I have talked repeatedly about how grateful we are for all the kind and wonderful people who made the wedding possible and you are definitely at the top of that list. Thank you."
- Fearrington Bride, October 2009

~

"Hi Gilda, first off - thank you to you, Cheryl, Mary and Jill and the rest of the Fearrington crew for coordinating such a fantastic evening for us. We enjoyed every moment of it and we have heard many, many complements on the food and on the Granary. It all worked out so well! Thank you again for everything and we will certainly see you around the Village as we stop by Fearrington in the days and months to come."
- Fearrington Bride, October 2009

"Cheryl, we want to personally thank you for all your assistance! You went above and beyond in order to make our day a success. If we were to do it all over again we'd chose Fearrington in a heartbeat!"
- Fearrington Bride, November 2009

~

"On behalf of everyone, I want to thank you for your assistance in the lovely wedding celebration at Fearrington House. It is such an exquisite setting! Although the weather didn't cooperate, with your wonderful help finding the tend on such short notice, the Garden Terrace was enchanting....I know that all our guests we impressed with the room and the food! Cheryl, thank you again for all your help."
- Mother of a Fearrington Bride, October 2009

~

"First of all, let me tell you what a wonderful time we had at the wedding! It all came together and everyone had a fabulous time. We decided that having the ceremony at the Garden Terrace was a blessing in disguise. The surroundings were so pleasant and comfortable and by being "contained", it allowed us to focus on the prayers, vows, and scripture - and of course the joy of the bride and groom! The barn looked so beautiful! The layout worked very well and the food was absolutely delicious. The wines were delightful as was the beautiful pink champagne which was served perfectly on time.

I also was amazed at the man(/woman!) power for our event. All the staff were working and helping and buzzing around; what efficient division of labor! Everyone was so kind and happy to tune into whatever I asked. And to you, Gilda...thank you for your professionalism, your advice, and your communication with me. Also your kindness and calmness was most helpful!

Once again, thank you to everyone for one of the best times my family has ever had. That day was very important and obviously everyone at Fearrington "gets" it. We are grateful."
- Mother of a Fearrington Bride, July 2009

~

"I didn't think it could get much better than this weekend, but hearing feedback from our family and friends has really been fun, too! Without exception, everyone LOVED being at Fearrington and they describe the wedding with words like "perfection", "incredibly wonderful to the last detail", "best I've ever been to" and other such superlatives. You accommodated our every need with such graciousness, you provided guidance that was absolutely on target with respect to food and beverages - everyone thought the house wines were great and the dinner was superb. You direct the "action" with a gentle assertiveness that is effective and reassuring and anticipate needs way ahead of our awareness! Take care and thank you again."
- Fearrington Bride, June 2009

~

"I cannot thank you enough for making our wedding celebration at Fearrington so perfect. It all unfolded just as we had envisioned and hoped it would. Every aspect of Fearrington’s fabulous hospitality resonated throughout the evening. The grounds and ceremony site were beautiful. The food the chef prepared was perfect. The dessert table was decadent and the candy bar adorable. The room with Mary's flowers and candelabras was twinkling and frankly Gilda so was I! Your wait staff was courteous, efficient and friendly. Every detail we asked for was executed to perfection.”
- Mother of a Fearrington Bride, June 2009

~

"We can't thank you enough for making our wedding day absolutely perfect. Your guidance, support, leadership, and thoroughness made our wedding day one of the most special days of our lives. Our friends and family continue to talk of the wonderful details of the venue, ceremony, and reception. We know it never would have been so beautiful had it not been for you."
- Fearrington Bride, December 2008

~

"I want you to know how much Jonathan and I appreciate everything you did to make our wedding perfect - and we mean that from the bottom of our hearts. From our initial meeting, I knew we would be in the best hands – I appreciate your style of conducting wedding planning so much – simple, matter-of-fact, with authority for confidence, but gracious and sincere as well. Our friends from CA to MA to Dubai were blown away. Thank you for your perfection with grace!"
- Fearrington Bride, September 2008

~

"We want to thank you and your entire team at Fearrington for an extraordinary special wedding day. The event from the beginning to the end could not have been more perfect for the wedding couple, the parents, and the guests. It was a pleasure working with you during the planning stage where you presented all of the many details in just the right way. Your continual communication over the past months gave us the confidence that everything would be provided for – and it was. Your sense of what is appropriate, tasteful, and fun matched ours to a T. Your management of the wedding day was superb – assisting the wedding party with their preparation, escorting the guests to the ceremony, having everyone in the right place at the right time, and making mid-course adjustments. We have heard from many family and friends who describe the day as the “best wedding they have ever attended.” Thank you sincerely. We look forward to a return visit to Fearrington."
- Parents of a Fearrington Bride, July 2008

~

"We would like to thank you and your staff for a beautiful wedding reception last Friday. Every aspect of the reception was truly beyond our dreams of the perfect night; from the lovely new Garden Terrace and beautiful gardens surrounding to the superb food and service and gracious service staff, nothing was left undone."
- Mother of a Fearrington Bride, June 2008