Antrim 1844

ly. Chef Andrew did an amazing job with all of our food requests. All the staff were so pleasant to work with and the day turned out to be the most beautiful day we could TLC ask for! Thank you all for an amazing day!

s and made us feel like royalty for the day and the meetings leading up to it. I would recommend this venue to anyone who would listen.

it justice. We will be coming back at a later time I’m sure just because of how lovely it is here.

o your guests! We had a cocktail hour in the mansion and lawn and the reception in the pavilion. Our wedding was on the smaller side, about 70 guests, so having the dance floor and all of our tables in the same space worked well for us. In the garden room, we had the seating chart, guest book, favors, and gifts tables, as well as some additional seating for the older guests who may need a break from the music. We planned our wedding from another state, but between emails and phone calls, and maybe two trips to the Antrim, things turned out just the way we hoped. The food was incredible and even better than the night of our menu tasting! The Boucher suite is incredible and I wish we had more time in it. All of our guests were very pleased with their rooms and hospitality. I would do this day over again in a heartbeat! Highly recommend Antrim 1844.

and helping us through the process. The wedding reception went off with out any issues, and everyone could (and cannot) stop complimenting the venue and the staff. I highly recommend this venue if you are young professionals looking for a unique, beautiful, and antique venue. Of note, the food was a direct reflection of our different backgrounds, which made everyone in both families so happy. It was great that my husband and I were provided a plate of our hors d'oeuvre at the beginning of the sit down dinner, as we spend more of the cocktail hour greeting guests. Also, it was a pleasant surprise when we got to our room that there was a dessert plate (it definitely came in handy, as we were actually talking about how badly we wanted a snack). As I mentioned earlier, I highly recommend this venue for a stress free day!

vent. Seriously, if you are planning a winter wedding, go by sometime after Thanksgiving and see what they do to the place. It'll take your breath away. We had a slight problem early on that our day of coordinator moved to a new career and didn't contact us to let us know. As soon as Abbey realized, though, she took over and made sure our day was absolutely perfect. She answered every phone call and email within 24 hours. She took the time to answer every single question we had and worked as our advocate. You can tell that you love what she does. The restaurant manager (Greg) was friendly and helpful, meeting with us multiple times to create and taste the menu. He was beyond patient with us through all of our questions. He knows his food and wine and we couldn't picture working with anyone else. Only thing we'd caution: review your room contracts very carefully. We had several issues with getting the right rooms when we wanted them. That was the only (very slight) drawback in an otherwise perfect weekend.

t right in seemlessly like they never left. We did have some issues with our rooming contract since they changed people, but the manage Jonathan Carow as well as Abbey made sure we were taken care of. Leading up to the wedding, Abbey was always so responsive in answering all my questions and if she didn't know an answer would always follow up when she had one. The day of the wedding everything went perfectly. Abbey made sure I did not have to worry about anything, from having breakfast delivered to us while getting hair and makeup done, to making sure we were on time, it was perfect. We received so many compliments on how seemlessly the day went as well as how beautiful the venue was, and all of our guests LOVED the food! When the wedding was over they set out a slice of cake from each of our tiers since we had different flavors, my bouquet, rose petals, and a small bottle of champagne for us to end the night. Antrim was beautiful to get married at and if we were to do it all over again would still go with Antrim!

ere wasn't much else left for me to do. The staff is so helpful and polite, and I cant wait to come back for our anniversary. It is the most beautiful location i could have asked for to make my wedding absolutely magical.

ou feel like you are having a very special experience. Our chef was amazing, everyone raved about the food. The service was amazing, no one waited for dinner, there were plenty of appetizers, and the dessert was brought out at a good time. I emailed our wedding coordinator almost daily a month away from the wedding and she always responded kindly and quickly. But here are a few things that I had issues with.Our assigned wedding planner left Antrim, which is normal in the industry, but no one told us until a month later after repeated attempts on my end for about a month to contact her. Our original chef left as well, but we ended up loving our new one. I'm pretty sure there was a wedding scheduled the same day as mine, after we were told they only do one wedding at a time. When the dancing started I was looking for our wedding coordinator to see if we could move some tables around to open up the floor and I was told she left, it was not that late in the night so that surprised me, I would have wanted her to let me know she was leaving and who to contact if I had issues. Overall I was happy with our experience, and it was an amazing day. All of my guests had an amazing as did I!

e able to relax and enjoy the day! Well I must say she kept her promise. The whole entire day went off without a hitch! We received so many compliments from our guests on how enjoyable the day was. I would recommend the Antrim to anyone looking to plan a beautiful wedding and reception all in one perfect setting!!

o make sure their day was exactly how they envisioned it. The food is absolutely incredible! They were able to create their whole wedding menu from scratch. If you are looking for a venue that has history as well as stunning views - then Antrim 1844 is your place!

we chose the Antrim was because the indoor rain ceremony option is also beautiful. We were lucky to have perfect weather on the wedding day but we were happy knowing both options were beautiful backdrops. The buildings and grounds are so amazing and we loved how the Antrim was a "one stop shop" for many wedding items: hotel rooms for guests, space for hair and make up, breakfast the day after, lunch for the bridal party, after party bar, and late night snacks. We mostly worked with Tammy who was very professional and responsive to our many questions! We loved how we could design our own wedding menu as opposed to selecting from a list of options. The food was so delicious and we enjoyed trying it in the restaurant before the wedding. We know we will be spending many anniversaries at the Antrim!

our questions especially with regards to rooming since we had many guests coming from out of town. This place is truly unique and has SO much history and is perfect for anyone who wants a romantic and vintage-esque wedding. Abbey was our coordinator and was great. She was always available to answer questions and made our day go seamlessly! She provided us with a list of their preferred vendors and we ended up using many of them and had great experiences. The food was one of our favorite experiences at the Antrim. We met with the chef and worked with him to create an entirely personalized menu. Antrim includes a full menu tasting: all of your hors d'oeuvres, salad (or soup), main dish and desserts in their Smokehouse restaurant. All of our guests were very pleased with their meal and the staff's extensive knowledge of wine (check out their cellar!) and the venue's history. Our guests that spent the night were treated to a gourmet breakfast in the restaurant and it felt like we were having a mini reception :) We would definitely recommend The Antrim for any wedding!!!

her and coordinating our day and evening. My husband and I are grateful for such a wonderful wedding.

ony was in the formal gardens, and we didn't even need our own decorations, because the flowers and fountains were so stunning. We loved that we got to enjoy our dinner in the restaurant months prior to the wedding, to fully enjoy the menu- since of course we did not get to try everything during the reception! The small attention to detail was so appreciated- from the small private cocktail reception for us and our bridal party to celebrate before taking photos, to at the end of the night finding my bouquet thoughtfully placed on the Bridal Suite bed along with cupcakes from the reception. Tammy was our coordinator, and she was absolutely wonderful. Not only was she organized, calm, and in control- she was so kind. I could tell she cared about us and our special day, and she was constantly checking in on me. By the end of the night I felt like she was my own personal wedding fairy godmother :) We are so grateful for her hard work and compassionate nature. Our wedding day at Antrim was the most joyful and beautiful way to begin our lives as husband and wife. We wish we could do it all over again!

ng they could to make my day special and make sure I was taken care of. From making sure I didn't faint to making sure I had my flowers they were amazing. Abbey did an amazing job. She came in two months out when my previous planner quit and she really worked hard to make sure my vision was executed. I am a control freak so I never give up control when planning events so my husband was shocked to see that I gave everything over to Abbey. But when you have a superstar for a planner thats what you do. She delivered the wedding of my dreams and made sure I was taken care of all night long. I recommend everyone going to Antrim 1844. They have the food, atmosphere and service down 100%. We will be going back for our anniversary every year.

All of guests remarked on what a beautiful setting we had for our wedding and also on how amazing the food was!

zing time. You can't go wrong with Antrim 1844, from food selection to all the helps that you are getting from them, it definitely makes your whole wedding planning easier. There are few things to note about Antrim 1844. First is the coordinator. Our coordinator was Abby. She was exceptional. During the planning phases, she was very quick to respond to our questions and any of our needs before the wedding. And on the wedding day, she was there for everything; from helping us lined up for the walk and where to stand to coordination with all of our vendors to make sure they have everything they need for the day. The second is the food. The food is really really good. We got creative with our food selection and served duck cuisine or vegetable stack along with very interesting h'orderves. Our guests loved it. We just had really awesome experience with Antrim 1844 and its staff! Thank you so much!

d all of the details made our day so perfect. We had our rehearsal and rehearsal dinner at Antrim, so all of my wedding party stayed in the mansion the night before the wedding. We got a preview of the quality of their amazing food at the rehearsal, and then got to hang out at Pickwick Pub, where we had our after party as well. Getting ready with my bridesmaids in the bridal suite was one of my favorite parts of the day. The Boucher Suite is beautiful and HUGE, with 2 balconies and 2 bathrooms, one of which was large enough to basically transform into a salon for doing hair and make-up. We had so many cute pictures getting ready and going out on the balconies (where I could see them setting up for the ceremony!). We had our ceremony in the gardens, and fortunately the weather was perfect! But I felt better that Antrim was ready for "Plan B" if we had poor weather. The garden room in the reception hall is also a beautiful place for a ceremony. Our guests had cocktail hour in the mansion and gardens while we took our photos, and then our reception was in the reception hall. The food was fantastic, and everyone was really pleased with the bar options. Trish coordinated with all of our vendors to make everything run smoothly. We were able to provide some snacks (guacamole and macaroni bites!) and a cash bar in the pub in the mansion for our after party, which was a great way to end the night. Choosing Antrim for our wedding was the best decision we made, and I am so excited to return for our anniversary in the coming years!

e the whole event even more special. All of our guests had a wonderful time and kept commenting on how beautiful Antrim is. Also, we absolutely have to mention that the service was wonderful. Our planner, Beth, was REMARKABLE. Her ability to pay attention to detail, patience, etc. is honestly the BEST part about working with Antrim!

zing. She took care of all details, and made sure everything was done correctly. She spent a lot of personal time with us, was professional, fun, and kick-ass. We are now great friends! The food is amazing, and my guests said that this was the most fun, beautiful wedding they ever attended. I recommend Antrim for your wedding! The staff took care of us for our entire wedding weekend there. They made sure we didn't miss out on any of the amazing appetizers and even our cake, as we were so busy with photos and mingling. I love this place! Christy!

food we've ever had (which we got to handpick anything we wanted with fantastic Chef Spencer). Our guests loved it too and are still raving about the whole experience. The Antrim is one of those rare venues where everything is included in your price (and it actually is), which is not the norm for other venues. Also, you get a wedding coordinator as part of the price - we got Beth Hnatio-Pumphrey and she is AMAZING. I am an Events Planner, so I needed someone I would trust absolutely to run my wedding and she did a fabulous job. Oh, and the rooms and grounds are beautiful! There are a lot of special spots to take photos. As an Events Planner, believe me, I looked for the catch and never found it. I can't say enough good things about the Antrim 1844.

talking about how amazing the wedding day was. The food, the staff, the venue - everything was beyond my expectations! We had rain 30 minutes before the ceremony and thankfully it stopped and the staff quickly wiped down the seats. In the package you get an amazing custom dinner and a coordinator throughout the process, specifically day of. Our coordinator, Trish, was amazing. She really kept the whole day running perfectly and seemed to be everywhere at once. I wish we could get married over and over at Antrim!

She was in contact with us whenever we had a question, and answered everything--even those things I felt dumb asking. Without Beth, my husband and I would have been beyond lost. The venue itself was lovely. We had to move inside at the last minute, due to incredibly hot temperatures. While disappointed we weren't outside, the new ceremony location was open and still very nice. The gardens were amazing to take photos in, and the mansion itself is incredible. Our suite to get ready in, and then to stay in overnight, was amazing. The 8:00 AM muffins and coffee, while on a balcony overlooking the gardens, was a perfect way to start the morning after the wedding. The food was incredible, and my only regret is not eating more hor dourves. My coworkers are still raving about how good it all was. Our vegetarian option was gnocchi, and it was somehow better than my Italian great-grandmother's. Overall, our wedding was made perfect by the attention to detail and care provided at Antrim. I would highly recommend it as a venue to all brides looking for one!

eemed very unenthused about helping us make the most out of this day. I understand that to these people it is simply their job, but it would have been nice for her to treat planning my wedding not so much like a chore. The gravel in the rose garden made it very difficult to walk down, plus the fact that my dress had a train and kept threatening to get caught in the narrow walkway as I made it to the alter was very nerve-wracking. Our reception was also outside in the evening, and we could see guests of the hotel and people there for dinner walking around the rose garden when we were taking photos; it wasn't very charming. My last complaint is one that every wedding vendor should get, and that's the fact that so many little things are not included. Why can they not have table numbers for you to borrow, why not have candle holders that they can bring out for people if they want them, why is uplighting not a constant presence? It would not cost them much money to share these things with people, and those small touches would really be grand. That being said, it was pretty, the staff were nice, and the food was pretty good. But goodness with all those little issues adding up I can't believe we paid so incredibly much for that venue experience.

e garden. We chose Antrim as our wedding venue for a variety of reasons, from the food to the atmosphere. But the staff wound up being the most impressive aspect. When you select Antrim as your venue, there are several staff members working with you to ensure that you get a personalized experience. Chef Wolff is fantastic at creating a menu that reflects your personalities but will also work on a large scale. Lance, who is in charge of the rooming, makes the somewhat daunting guest room policy a breeze and was very easy to work with. Greg, in charge of the bar portion, spelled out our options and helped us choose drinks that would pair with our food and appeal to a wide audience. Iris, our head server (who we met during a dinner date prior to our wedding), was fantastic! She made sure all of our guests were happy and having fun. But Trish, our coordinator, really takes the cake. She was absolutely incredible. From day one she made sure I was comfortable asking questions and discussing details with her. She was always available for whatever I needed, whether it was a simple answer or a soothing pep talk. On the day of our wedding I felt comfortable handing everything over to her (a big deal for me...type A all the way). Our Big Day was everything we'd imagined and more! Trish made sure everything ran smoothly, and the entire staff made our guests feel welcomed and comfortable. The food was phenomenal, from cocktail appetizers to entrees. We had a blast and enjoyed every single second of our wedding day. This venue was worth every single penny we spent on it and left a lasting impression with us and all of our wedding guests. 3000 characters cannot express how happy we are that we chose Antrim. We have gotten so many compliments from our guests and can honestly say we have nothing negative to say. We look forward to revisiting each year on our anniversary!

nd Denise, were also a pleasure to work with, as was all the wait staff. We worked with Chef Wolff on the menu. He was easy to work with, giving us some great ideas and the food was delicious. Many of our wedding guests spent one or more nights at the Antrim 1844 Country House Hotel, allowing them the opportunity to fully enjoy the unique and special venue, while being in close proximity to the wedding. Our guests were delighted with the accommodations. My husband and I could not be happier with Antrim 1844 and look forward to future visits, to celebrate our anniversary and other special occasions.

e might not know to remember or bring up. The entire staff was on top of everything for our big day and I felt like the event could not have gone more smoothly. We are still getting rave reviews about the food, service and location! I would do it all over again!!

y of coordinator, was unbelievably helpful and took such great care of us! I trusted her advice and she literally took the reins day of. I had to make sure I got my marriage certificate to the officiant and I was able to call Elizabeth who stopped by the bridal suite to get it. A bridesmaid's dress ripped open before the ceremony and Elizabeth sewed her in! I, personally didn't want any one to see me before the ceremony and Elizabeth made sure guests cleared the way before I entered any room. She was so sweet and knowledgeable! It is honestly unbelievable that the Antrim INCLUDES a day of coordinator in the actual wedding package. Elizabeth was priceless for both me and my husband, as well as, my family. The venue itself is so gorgeous! You really can't go wrong. There are also so many different locations you can use for all of the events of the day. The options are endless. The food was delectable! I had guests coming up to me saying it was the best food they had ever eaten at a wedding! All in all, the Antrim will always be number 1 in my book! They cease to amaze my husband and I in every possible way and we wouldn't have changed a thing!

(ceremony, reception, amazing caterer, post-reception fun, beautiful accommodations for guests), then you can not do better than the Antrim. My guests couldn't get over how smoothly everything went and how beautiful everything was. The Antrim helped to make my day amazing.

r wedding dream come true. The food was amazing and our guests were treated exceptionally.

ded to every detail throughout the months leading up to the wedding, and of course on the wedding day. My entire wedding was tailored and planned according to how I envisioned it, and the Antrim staff far exceeded my expectations, weaving in their own touches of luxury and finesse. Everything from the excellent food, to the romantic ambiance, to the impeccable personable service, to the beautiful grounds was far beyond anything I ever dreamed of for my wedding day. The Antrim embodies classical, Victorian elegance that cannot be found anywhere else, so I would highly recommend this beautiful, historical venue to anyone. All of my guests are still raving about how amazing the wedding was, and they said they would certainly return on their own for a weekend getaway. I know my husband and I will be spending every anniversary at this magical place where we made the most incredible memories of our lives. Thank you to everyone at the Antrim for making my wedding day a fairy tale. Thank you for your commitment to fine dining, elegant tradition, and unsurpassed customer service. The Antrim now holds a very special place in my and my husband's hearts.

the wedding. (one of my favorite pictures is of her on the sideline opening up a package of bubbles for the ring barriers. She is amazing at her job) All of our guests raved about how gorgeous the property is, how delicious the food was ,and how fun the ice cream bar was.The accommodations were beautiful and comfortable. The Antrim felt like home. Thank you to everyone who worked to make our special day the best it could be. Forever thankful. Much love to the staff at Antrim. We can't wait to come back and celebrate a few anniversaries.

id when it comes to the number of people. We had a hard time getting 80 people, which was the venue minimum as well as 25 people for rehearsal brunch. We ended up paying full price for minimum amount of guests required despite being short a few guests. Some of the benefits of this venue are: beautiful scenery, and multiple picture opportunities; includes catering and day of coordinator, which are a BIG plus and a lot less headache while planning, no need for excessive flower arrangements: the venue has tons of beautiful flowers already, so very minimal decorations are needed.

cting rooms for the wedding, as their prices are higher than most others in the area, however it worked out. It was nice to have the wake up trays in the morning, and then enjoy breakfast with all of our wedding guests in the restaurant too.

e. The food was delicious- my guests would not stop complementing the appetizers, salad, and main dish. The rose garden is a perfect ceremony location and easily fit my 130 guests. I would highly recommend the Antrim!

Like" Garden Wedding! Dinner and Hor doerves were delicious and beautifully presented. We received loads of compliments during the wedding reception and after. We stayed the night and hosted a Brunch the next morning for our out of town guests. The hotel and restaurant staff were professional and helpful. I highly recommend Antrim 1844 for any special occasion and especially for weddings.

The service and food was amazing. I would definitely recommend.

te. Leading up to the wedding the Antrim staff was incredibly helpful and responsive. In particular, our day-of coordinator Elizabeth Fortier was encouraging, helpful, and a life saver. It is clear she and the rest of the staff have everything under control, and above all, are very professional. She helped us get detailed planned to a tee, leaving us feel very confident. We opted to have our rehearsal dinner on-site as well as have family stay on the grounds. Antrim again was very accommodating. We were BLOWN AWAY by the professionalism of the staff, who were also very personable and remembered us when we visited several months after our September wedding. Antrim's kitchen was also incredible, serving an unbeatable rehearsal dinner and wedding meal. Sitting down the Chef Spencer really allowed us to build a meal that used seasonal tastes (people were talking about the meal months after the wedding!). The grounds are immaculate and it is clear how serious the staff take the upkeep. We loved the small breakfast delivered to our rooms each morning, and the many spots to sit and relax outside. Antrim helped make our wedding nothing but memorable. There is no other place we could have possible considered for our wedding venue!

wanted to get married. The Antrim is absolutely breathtaking during all the seasons. The staff is very welcoming and accommodating. I've never had anything but exceptional meals at the Antrim. Trish, our wedding coordinator, was an absolute pleasure to work with!! Trish is very professional and knowledgeable. Trish was always available to answer any questions I had, was able to give great recommendations and the best part is she was super calm and was able to resolve any issues/conflicts that came up during the rehearsal and the wedding day. I cannot say enough good things about Trish, loved her!!! Rehearsal was a perfect start to the wedding weekend, food was amazing and we even were able to have a whole room to ourselves. Of course getting married on the biggest snow day of the year will always present some challenges. I had major issues with the shuttle I contracted with (no relationship with the Antrim) to bring my guests, however, Trish took care of everything and made sure guests arrived and were picked up afterwards. The ceremony was absolutely gorgeous. Chef Spencer provided amazing food, soo many guests said it was the best food they have ever had at a wedding. The reception was absolutely beautiful, the staff were amazing, Rita our bartender was an absolute gem. There is absolutely nothing negative I could say about my experience with the Antrim; I would highly recommend the Antrim, it is truly a magical place.

ms, including a number of rooms on Saturday for the rehearsal dinner. Elizabeth was fantastic. From her patience with us and the hundreds of questions we asked leading up to the wedding to her preparedness and diligence during the rehearsal and the ceremony, she has to be the best wedding coordinator/planner ever. She managed to keep us (and our families) informed, calm, and focused on what the day was really about- getting married, spending time with the people we love, and having fun. A bonus was that she got to know us well enough that every vendor she recommended wound up being someone we were comfortable with and used- it made our lives a lot easier and reduced our stress to know that we had Elizabeth to hold our hand through the process. One of the best things about the Antrim is basically being able to pick the food and wine you want. Spencer, the chef, was accommodating and created a delicious meal for us twice (rehearsal and then for the reception). I had the opportunity to work with the restaurant manager (Greg) on wine selections and he found exactly what we wanted, including a Spanish cider that was meaningful to my wife’s family (from Spain)- and he didn’t charge us a dollar more for it. We did not have a single problem with the service we received from the staff. Perhaps the icing on the cake is that the venue itself is beautiful. We’d probably been there a dozen times before the day of the wedding and still managed to find a new nook or cranny everywhere we looked. Our friends and family raved about the wedding and how perfect it was, and many said it was the best wedding they’ve ever been to. We could not have been happier with our choice.

ing on how beautiful the venue was. And that our wedding was the best they've ever been to. I highly recommend staying at the venue in one of the mansion bedrooms. We had the mansion booked for the whole weekend for our parents and the wedding party. This allowed us to have breakfast together every morning and for everyone to already be at the venue for the rehearsal dinner. The food was excellent. Best food I've had in a really long time. Definitely not your typically bland wedding food. I know we'll be returning to the Antrim to celebrate our future anniversaries.

anticipate you will have several guests who will stay at Antrim, you may rent an entire cottage (about 3-5 rooms per cottage) so that your guests all stay together. Would not recommend for elderly guests or guests with mobility issues as there are several rooms with steep and/or narrow stairs.

tire way through the process, and the hospitality we received each time we went on property was beyond amazing. Everyone we worked with on property was kind, approachable, helpful, and extremely knowledgeable in their area. You really feel cared for as you go through the planning process! The food is the best I've ever had (our guests are still raving about it!), the property is immaculate and beautiful, and they really do everything in their power to make you and your guests feel well-taken care of. Yes, it seems a bit pricier than some other venues, but when you consider that you barely have to lift a finger once you set foot on property, and they handle the event managing, coordinate with all of your other vendors, and handle the linens, food, bar, and drinks all within your contract, it's really an amazing deal! Staying at Antrim the night of our wedding was really special, and we felt like royalty... a truly amazing experience.

op shop all-inclusive venue coordination, the ability for our guests to spend the night, the fact that they host one wedding per day, the ability for our guests to roam around the grounds rather than be stuck in one room, and finally, the hospitality of the venue. From the first visit my fiance and I made to Antrim, we were absolutely in awe with every aspect of what we saw. We were led on a knowledgable tour of the grounds by our coordinator, who facilitated day-of coordination and contact of vendors. We chose our wedding day 9 months out and never looked back. Along the way, we visited Antrim several times to plan our menu, taste the menu, plan decor, and do a logistical walk-through with the coordinator. Each time we came, it was like a dream. The wedding day was magical. The only thing I wish for is that we could have had more time in the day. But, even if there were 48 hours in a day, I would probably have wanted more! We felt totally taken care of and all of our personal touches were executed perfectly. In example, we set up a sangria bar with the restaurant manager, Greg. Our guests RAVED about them! We also gave detailed instructions on how our decor should be set up; Each instruction was followed to the "T". Everything was just so beautiful. The food was just as delicious as it was on our tasting day. There were a few hiccups along the way, however. We had one particular server during our menu tasting that was less than stellar. I had arranged in advance to pay for my parents to accompany my fiance and I to the tasting, but the server handed my parents the check, with their tabs included, and asked them to remember to tip on the full amount. I was horrified. But, the situation was immediately resolved after speaking with my coordinator and Greg. I was very appreciative for their care. There was also a grumpy front desk staff member that was less than kind to my parents the night of the wedding when they asked for an extra blanket. It was just so weird to meet these people at Antrim because EVERYONE else was just so perfect and an ace at customer service! A couple of bad eggs could not ruin our experience, though! In the end, I would not hesitate to hold my reception at Antrim again. I wish I could get stuck in a wedding purgatory, where I could do it over and over again :). My fiance and I look forward to returning there on our anniversaries.

ents about the food and location, and our wedding coordinator, Beth, always responded to promptly to our emails and did her best to accommodate our requests. I highly recommend Antrim

Antrim. She was on top of everything, gave us a timeline to help us stay on track, and made sure that she knew exactly what we wanted from our experience at Antrim. The chef was very accommodating and cooked things that were off the menu. They also organized everyone who was in the wedding party so when it came time to walk down the aisle and be introduced by the dj during the reception, we didn't have to scramble to look for anyone. They also set up the reception for us with the plans that we gave them and helped take everything down at the end. This is the place that you want to have your wedding at - beautiful location, delicious food, and responsive staff!!

rfect day for our intimate wedding ceremony and dinner!

. Our Coordinator, Delynn was the most wonderful person to work with. She was professional, sweet, attentive, amazing, calm, organized, wonderful & focused on making this day everything it could be. Guest & family are still talking about the wedding & saying it was one of the best they have ever attended. I cant recommend Antrim enough & definitely go see Delynn!!!!

C job. I cannot stress how great she was! If you use them as your venue I would HIGHLY recommend asking for Beth. The food was amazing (even though I didn't eat very much of it but everyone has been raving about it). It rained all day and night but the wedding was even more beautiful in the rain. It didn't matter at all (especially when everyone was on the dance floor). I would definitely recommend this venue to a friend. It is super convenient because everything is there. No one has to drive anywhere and its a bed and breakfast so people can stay over night. It is perfect!

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ch time she responded patiently and professionally. She is incredibly knowledgeable about the setup and execution of a wedding at this venue. She gave me whatever options I wanted and made it happen. She communicated with me every day two weeks before the wedding, pinning down the details of the schedule of the day, layout of the reception and minor details regarding my bridal party. She was so genuine and perfect for the job as a wedding coordinator! The day of the wedding she was always present, keeping everyone organized and calm. When my dress got ripped during the reception (a guest accidentally stepped on it) she had a Russian seamstress on staff who sewed my dress up immediately in the bridal suite. No one ever knew there was a crisis! The venue itself was absolutely beautiful. They take such pride in their events and made me feel like the most important person in the world the day of my wedding. The staff was very nice and the food was excellent. The 5 star restaurant truly is as good as people say. Every guest that I talked to said the food was phenomenal. I had a seated dinner and they got the food out to my guests as quickly as possible. You can tell the Antrim takes pride in their staff, grounds, and venue itself. Overall if you want a classy, country garden feel for your wedding day, this is the venue for you!

you can get at Antrim 1844 for the same price as a standard hotel in the beltway is night and day. First I can’t go further without saying that it is Elizabeth is a Godsend. She and I clicked immediately and she was my sanity check for the 1.5 years between the first meeting to look at Antrim and the special day. My mother and I are both very "type-A" personalities and I was first afraid that my endless questions about policies, vendors, etc. would be too bothersome, but Elizabeth welcomed them. Her communication and organization could not have been better. On the “big” day Elizabeth continued to be an amazing presence. She made the experience as stress-free as possible. We had a Jewish wedding with a lot of different parts happening all over the property and she organized all of it flawlessly. Every aspect of the day went exactly as it was supposed to. The food was amazing. Nowhere else can you custom make your menu. Everyone was talking about how good the food was. They also catered wonderfully to the few people we had with serious food allergies. The staff was also wonderful. They seemed to work tirelessly and seamlessly. The grounds and buildings are extremely beautiful. It was such a beautiful wedding because of the space as much as the planning. Our guests that stayed on property really enjoyed it and were all gushing about how picturesque and romantic it was. The whiskey bar on site is also a perfect after-party! After this long review, simply, I had an amazing wedding weekend. It was the kind that little girls dream of. It all was possible because of the beauty of Antrim itself and the amazing work of its staff, especially Elizabeth!

wanted to find a place that encompassed who we were as a couple, what we envisioned as the mood or theme around our wedding, and had as much under one roof as possible (ie not having to find a thousand different vendors for every detail.) We did a lot of research and ended up at Antrim. At first visit, we fell madly in love with the property. It was EVERYTHING we wanted for our modern wedding with vintage flair. And best of all, we didn't have to worry about vendors for catering, linens, tables, chairs, wedding planning, etc. or have our ceremony at a separate location from our reception. The entirety of our experience was generally above and beyond positive. The chef, Mike Gettier, gauged that we were passionate about food and worked with us to create an outstanding menu that people, almost a year later, are still talking about. We also invited our parents along for the tasting which was an out-of-this-world experience. The food was to die for, as was the service. Our wedding coordinator, Elizabeth, was a gem. She was hands off when we wanted her to be and totally organized and hands on when we needed her help. She worked with the few vendors we had outside the venue (music, videographer, photographer, and photo booth) to make sure everything went smoothly (which it did, the day was perfect in every sense of the word.) She was even patient enough to work with my near-neurotic opinion on some of the details like ceremony music. And again, the coordination of the day, the flow of the day, the quality of food, service, and beverages were above and beyond everyone's expectations. We all felt like royalty! And the bridal suite that we got to stay in as included in our wedding package was totally stunning. I can't wait to go back and celebrate an anniversary! I truly can't speak highly enough about this venue and recommend anyone who is looking for an easy, all-inclusive but still absolutely fabulous experience in a beautiful place with antique charm.

g- stress free! The food was incredible and everyone was so nice and helpful! The day of my wedding was soooo beautiful. The garden was magical the pavillion was glowing! I couldnt imagine having my wedding anywhere else! I would HIGHLY suggest this as a wedding venue to anyone! After the wedding, my husband and I found our room with rose petals , champagne, and slices of our wedding cake in our room. Beautiful.

venue and provides a very unique and intimate setting for hosting such a special occasion. We had a spring garden themed wedding and the venue could not have been more perfect! We held both the ceremony and reception onsite which allowed our guests to experience and move about the property to take advantage of all the Antrim has to offer. The majority of our out of town guests stayed onsite and they were blown away by the beautiful accommodations. The service at the Antrim could not have been better, whether it was during a visit when we were just walking around the property, having our tasting dinner, or the day of our wedding – the service was top-notch on every occasion. The food was exquisite and we loved that you were able to customize and create your own menu which is another main reason that we ended up choosing the Antrim as our wedding venue. We also really liked that they only host one wedding a day meaning that you are the only wedding party they are working with so the staff is 100% dedicated to you and your guests. Overall, we could not have been more impressed with the Antrim and in particular, our AMAZING wedding coordinator, Beth. She handled absolutely everything with incredible ease and in a very professional manner. I was, admittedly, a “Type A” bride and wanted to make sure that everything would be absolutely perfect. Beth was very patient with me throughout the planning process (when I would email her on a daily basis) and assured me that everything would turn out perfectly and she could not have been more right– we were blown away with how everything came together and she was 100% responsible. Beth just kept telling me that all she wanted was for everything to be exactly what we envisioned for our special day and that she would handle everything so that we didn’t have to worry about a thing. The day of the wedding people said they hadn’t seen me that relaxed in ages and I owe it all to Beth – after working with her for months we knew that we had nothing to worry about; she came to the rescue when I stepped on and tore the bottom of my wedding dress right before I walked down the aisle, made sure that all of the vendors and the wedding party was where they needed to be at the appropriate times, and then coordinated with all of the vendors when we decided at the end of the evening that we wanted to extend our reception an hour. Everything turned out better than we could have imagined and we have Beth and the Antrim staff to thank for their attention to detail, professionalism and superb event planning skills. We would strongly recommend the Antrim to anyone looking for a wedding venue. Their level of hospitality, professionalism and wedding experience all contribute to what makes them a great venue, for not only hosting a wedding but any special occasion.

spectacular. Everything was planned to a "T" and she had the place set up exactly how we imagined. It happened to rain on our wedding day but that does not take away from this place at all. They quickly get things organized in the front of the pavilion and because it is basically a giant window, it is still just as beautiful. With the gardens as the backdrop, it turns into a very quaint, romantic ceremony. Then there's the food. Chef Gettier lets you prepare whatever menu you would like. With hand passed hors douvres and a custom menu, how can you go wrong? Everything was prepared well and the guests could not stop talking about the food. We had some guests stay the night and everyone said how beautiful the rooms were. There really is no choice if you are in the area, the Antrim should be your venue.

nse, we knew that Antrim was the place to have our wedding. Caitlin made us feel comfortable and relaxed during every part of the planning process. She went out of the way to help us find what we need. For example, we were trying to find an appropriate room for my 90 year old grandmother to stay in. She took us through all the available rooms until we found one that my grandmother would feel comfortable in. From our very first visit there, you could tell this was a friendly place. The employees all were smiling and saying hello to each other as they passed by. (This was something that was very important to us.) Second we loved the facilities. All the houses and the rooms at the Antrim were absolutely beautiful. It's a historic venue, but the rooms were amazingly warm and beautiful. You could hear a few creeks during the night (It was windy the night before our wedding) but that just added to the charm of our experience. All the fireplaces were on and it was just the atmosphere that we had hoped for. Finally, the food was amazing. One of our favorite parts was sitting down with the Chef Michael Gettier and planning our meal. He was so helpful and helped us just relax and enjoy it. We LOVED our meal from the appetizers to the amazing butternut squash soup to our Sea Bass dinner. It was absolutely amazing and we're hoping to go back again (to try more on the menu.)

the beautiful grounds during our ceremony and cocktail hour before going inside to enjoy a wonderful meal and celebration. The grounds were so beautiful, and made for such a perfect backdrop for our photography. We needed few decorations to make the ceremony site complete. After our ceremony, we easily transitioned into cocktail hour, where we were met with champagne and the opportunity to visit with our guests prior to being taken away for a few additional pictures. I was worried about this transition, but Caitlin managed each and every one of our rowdy guests with ease. We then entered into our reception site, which was set up just as we had envisioned. Our guests raved and ranted about the service and the food, which is a main reason that we chose Antrim. Caitlin was always a few steps away, and ensured that our wedding was organized and staying on our proposed schedule. This was much appreciated for a type A bride! Caitlin truly has an art, for although she had a huge job of ensuring that us, our guests, and our vendors were organized and enjoying themselves, she carried herself confidently and relaxed. Again, thank you Antrim, Caitlin, and everyone else who made our wedding day such a success!

also was not very good with responding to my emails, which was my preferred method of communication during the week due to my long work hours. This made it difficult for my parents, fiance, and me to work with him. Then, two weeks before our wedding, we find out Daniel no longer worked at the Antrim and we were assigned a new coordinator (Beth). I was nervous being assigned a new coordinator so close to our wedding, but a few days after we got the news, Beth spent 3 hours with us discussing everything about the wedding and how the day would flow. She was much more organized and detail-oriented than Daniel, and it made me feel a lot better about how the wedding would turn out. Despite taking over a number of new weddings at the last minute, Beth did a good job of handling our wedding and made sure everything was taken care of that day, so I did not have to worry about anything. The Antrim is a very popular wedding venue with weddings Friday, Saturday, and Sunday during the busy "wedding" months. We had a Saturday wedding in October, so it was very expensive. The Antrim also has a few strict "rules" wedding events need to follow that make your options for ceremony/reception times and wedding block reservations a little rigid for the amount of money you pay to have the event. The food was excellent and the grounds were beautiful. But, after all the issues we had leading up to the wedding, it is difficult for me to justify the amount of money we paid when I look back on the poor service we had to deal with the first 11 1/2 months of our wedding planning. I would recommend the Antrim as a wedding venue with the understanding that it is expensive. I would also recommend getting referrals for the wedding coordinators before picking one. (FYI - I can recommend Beth Pumphrey).

f vendors and always wonder if they were ever exaggerating about the vendor. And if you are, trust me when I say Antrim could not be beat! Like everyone else has said, guests were blown away by the food, the service, and the beauty of the property. Many have complimented us saying that it was BY FAR, one of THE best weddings they had ever gone to! Even with the distance (and a lot of my guests were from VA) they said it was totally worth it! The food, incredible! Where can you go and completely customize your menu to include split lobster tail wrapped around a crab cake?! If you are a foodie like me and want to impress your guests, honestly, what better way than with fresh tuna wontons, duck egg rolls, scallops, and thats just to name the h'ordevres! Im talking so much about the food because I know when I was reading reviews, I really wanted to know what was included in the price and packages and no one ever discussed the food per say, except that it was great! So that was just a little tidbit I wanted to throw in. But honestly, they make you feel so special and so important there and what better day than your wedding day to be treated so fantastically?! I am a part-time wedding planner and could go on and on about how fabulous they are. But just trust me when I say, you will NOT REGRET having your wedding here!!! And Elizabeth, such a Godsend! She was absolutely amazing through the entire planning process and could not be more thankful to have worked with her! Shes the sweetest person ever and will genuinely care about you and your wedding! Chef Michael, amazing. A true culinary master. All Antrim staff members, hospitality at its finest! Truly the best people you could ever want to work with!!!!

eased with how smooth things went. The decorations were gorgeous and the food was very awesome. Everyone at my wedding said it was one of the most beautify weddings they had ever been to. Everything was awesome!

by Chef Gettier is a pure pleasure. The day is yours and yours alone, with only one wedding at Antrim each day. Had we not been blessed with perfect weather, a lovely indoor option for the ceremony was available. The guest rooms are carefully tended and interesting...not for those who want a chain hotel experience. As MOB I liked that there were no surprises...Antrim delivered on their promises. They do a LOT of weddings, and suggest an event flow that worked very smoothly. The vendors they recommended (e.g. Bradley photographer) were spot-on. I'd have to say what was best from my perspective was knowing that an experienced and skilled wedding coordinator, Elizabeth Fortier, was there on the wedding day to smooth out any bumps along the way, which left me free to enjoy visiting with people I love and see only occasionally. Elizabeth's eyes were everywhere. She radiates joy in what she's doing, makes every effort for a magical day, and is tough and competent enough to handle the unexpected. An aside...not about Antrim. A wedding is an enormously complex event. My word of advice to engaged couples and those supporting them is that you don't need all that's being sold to you by the websites...think about what is really important to you, and focus on just those things. Stay flexible...expect a few bumps and stay calm when the unexpected happens. (I didn't get 100% on this!) Venue can be key to your day, and Antrim is a terrific choice.

kily the weather cooperated with us and we were able to have our ceremony outside and it was everything I had dreamed of. Our wedding coordinator was Elizabeth Fortier and she was amazing. She was easy to keep in touch with and she answered all my crazy questions. The day of the wedding went perfectly. The only crisis we had (my train getting dirty before the ceremony) was quickly fixed by Elizabeth and the magic of club soda! The food there truly lives up to all the reviews. I've never had wedding food that tasted that fantastic before, it was truly incredible, and I think all of our guests' cleaned plates attested to that as well.

(EXTREMELY IMPORTANT). There is nothing like calling and talking to the SAME PERSON EVERY TIME! We were lucky to have Lee. She was AMAZING! I never had to worry about anything with her. We have gotten so many compliments on how this was THE BEST wedding everyone had been to...I know that had so much to do with the venue, Lee, and the food. My only complaint is that it was pretty pricy and they weren't awesome about giving you and your guest deals on the room. (Our room was free on our wedding night and we had a choice of any room on the property). They really helped make my wedding day a day I will NEVER FORGET. :)

would look decorated for the winter holidays or how beautiful the gardens and outdoor activities would be in the spring and summer seasons. I would highly recommend the Antrim for a weekend getaway. I cannot wait to go back for our anniversary next year.

find different venues in the area. We did not have a set date when we started to look at venues because we knew that it would be difficult for us to find our exact date prior to speaking with venues with only a little under a year before our wedding. (we started looking in Dec 2010 and knew that we wanted to get married in Fall 2011). When I called Antrim I knew NOTHING about it except for the online pictures. I thought "hmm, this looks nice." And then I was put into contact with Elizabeth. After many other phone calls to different venues and a few on site visits, Elizabeth was the FIRST person to congratulate me on my engagement (come on, this is a huge thing!!) and wanted to hear “our” story. From that very moment I was hooked because I knew she care and that we’d be taken good care of! That phone call was followed up by an initial in person meeting with Elizabeth to review the grounds (which I was even more hooked after that!) and gradually lead to a signed contract and the wedding planning began! Elizabeth was always so kind and caring to ALL (I had a lot) of questions. She provided suggestions for other vendors (DJ, hair, make up, etc), helped us work with our planned budget, promptly answered all emails and phone calls, and made sure that our day was just as imagined. We were thoroughly impressed by the quality and quantity of food provided for our party (110 people) and received an enormous amount of compliments from every one of our guests about the venue space and food. The only problem that we had was there was an issue with our decorator and Elizabeth in setting up the tables/table numbers. Basically, Antrim set up the tables correctly with the correct table arrangement and number of chairs, but our decorator accidentally reversed the table numbers. This was not double checked by Elizabeth so when our guests went to sit down there was a lot of confusion and rearranging of place settings to make everyone fit. Our guests stated that they didn’t mind or even notice, but for me, the bride, this was a huge upset because it took so much time and energy into making that seating chart work! Other than that – everything was perfect and I truly felt special on our wedding day. We also absolutely adored the free night’s stay in the Boucher Suite and complimentary breakfast at our door and with our family in the dining room the next day. It’s like you’re royalty and since we‘re waiting to take our honeymoon it was much needed! We highly recommend Antrim 1844 as a reception venue!! They’re above and beyond the rest!