Brick and Ivey

stent communication throughout planning made things far more stressful than necessary. Pros Fair pricing for the space and amenities Convenient location with ample onsite parking All-inclusive package options that simplifies decisions Lovely cocktail area with great indoor–outdoor flow — guests moved comfortably between spaces Option to extend for an after-party at a reasonable cost Accessibility-friendly for all ages and abilities Two bridal suites — perfect for getting ready and relaxing pre-ceremony Charming courtyard entrance that makes a great first impression Cons Communication was the biggest drawback. We often had to chase down answers that should’ve been shared proactively. Lack of communication about price and policy changes: We booked over a year in advance, and several pricing and policy updates occurred without notice. Menu prices increased, and our rehearsal time was changed without any communication — forcing us to rearrange plans for our rehearsal brunch at the last minute. Scheduling overlap: Rehearsals and tours were booked during other peoples' wedding days, frustrating for two sets of couples. Venue tours also took place while we were setting up — intrusive for a supposedly private, premium event. The possibility of tours is mentioned in the contract, but the venue should communicate them if they wind up being scheduled. Last-minute delivery policy change: We were initially told linens could be delivered directly, only to learn near the event that deliveries were no longer accepted. We ended up picking up, setting up, and returning the linens ourselves on wedding day with little help offered. Unclear expectations around setup and teardown: It was never made clear what tasks the venue staff would handle versus what fell on us. As a result, we (and our family, wedding party, friends, and guests) ended up doing most of the setup and cleanup ourselves — which caused us to miss a significant portion of our after-party. Groom’s space lacking: Men are given no true getting ready space — they are expected to just chill in the game room and dress in the bathroom. Most men will be fine with this, but it feels under-thought and unbecoming of the occasion, especially compared to the bridal suites. Poor signage: Guests had difficulty finding the correct entrance. Without clear signs, multiple guests entered through the cocktail space, accidentally seeing the wedding party before the ceremony. Coordination confusion: We paid for a coordinator through B&I but later learned the service was subcontracted. While the coordinators were ultimately good, the lack of transparency created confusion among us and our vendors about who our main contact actually was, or when our final coordinator would take over. Overall Impression Brick and Ivey is a pretty, affordable venue capable of hosting a wonderful wedding — but it feels like it’s run on autopilot. You’ll need to be proactive and double-check every detail as your date approaches. If you’re organized and comfortable managing logistics yourself, it can be worth it. But if you want a hands-off, fully guided experience, this isn’t the right fit.

hing happened in one beautiful location. I was even able to get ready on-site with my bridesmaids and the hair and makeup team, which made the entire day feel relaxed and seamless. I arrived that morning and didn’t have to worry about going anywhere else—just enjoying the day as it unfolded. A huge part of that smooth experience was thanks to our incredible day-of coordinator, Leslie Boyd. She had answers to questions I didn’t even know to ask and guided me through everything with such calm confidence. I felt completely taken care of, and multiple guests and vendors praised how organized and seamless the day was—all because of Leslie. The catering was also fantastic. Guests couldn’t stop talking about the appetizers, and it truly felt like there was plenty of delicious food for everyone. My husband and I loved the options we chose, and the team even packed up some entrees and slices of cake for us to take home, which was such a thoughtful touch. If you’re looking for a venue that takes the stress out of wedding planning while still delivering top-tier service and coordination, this is the place.

3 month in house coordinator option. We had Leslie as our coordinator and she was fantastic! She helped me go through a list of things I never would have thought of, she reached out to all my vendors for me, and helped up set up the day before and during. She was so easy to work with and very understanding.Our day would not have been as special without her! We had our my parents in law go to the provided food tasting and they said there were dishes they liked and didn’t like, so I was anxiously for how the food would turned out but it was all so delicious! We didn’t the mesquite chicken, steak medallions, green beans and fingerling potatoes. The catering service, especially the bar tenders were so nice and made sure we never went without. The only thing I would suggest to the venue is to do better up keep with their landscaping in the Terrace area.