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Cameron Estate Inn

4.7
(198)
best-of-weddings

1855 Mansion Lane, Mount Joy, PA

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Cameron Estate Inn

Located in Mount Joy, PA, Cameron Estate Inn is a charming bed and breakfast wedding venue that is perfect for both intimate and lavish celebrations. This beautiful estate is situated within a peaceful park environment that encourages all guests to truly relax and take in their surroundings. Couples who choose to say ‘I do’ at this historic venue are sure to make memories that will last a lifetime. Cameron Estate Inn can accommodate both indoor and outdoor special events. This blissful venue can host up to 250 guests and offers an array of ceremony and reception areas. For ceremonies, couples can choose between the outdoor Donegal spring garden or the quaint indoor conservatory room. For receptions, couples have the option of hosting in the ballroom or the carriage house. Soon-to-be-weds who wish to extend their special day into a romantic getaway can also enjoy a stay in one of our luxurious guest rooms that are furnished in pure decadence. Cameron Estate Inn services a wide spectrum of wedding events such as religious and non-religious ceremonies, vow renewals, civil unions, elopements, commitment ceremonies, and more. Our skilled wedding planning team will work to bring your vision to life, getting to know your specific requirements. Couples can opt to include a number of pristine event rentals for their big day such as tables, chairs, linen, flatware, and china. A selection of all-inclusive wedding packages is available with catering services such as passed or stationary hors d’ oeuvres, buffet-style meals, plated meals, and bar services.

Amenities + Details

Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
Business Attributes
Woman-owned Business
Ceremony Types
Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
Up to 250
Settings
Ballroom, Estate, Garden, Historic Venue, Hotel, Restaurant, Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Other Desserts, Destination Weddings, Destination Wedding Packages, Food & Catering, Planning, Rentals & Equipment, Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
Hall of Fame2020 Best of Weddings Winner2018 Best of Weddings Winner2017 Best of Weddings Winner2016 Best of Weddings Winner2015 Best of Weddings Winner2014 Best of Weddings Winner

Cameron Estate Inn Reviews

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Reviewed On 7/19/2022 by Devon W
To Future Cameron Estate Inn Couples, We live just outside of downtown Mount Joy & got engaged in August of 2021. Almost immediately, we hit the ground running with wedding planning and contacting vendors. When we started our hunt for a venue,...
we had a list of non-negotiables: an outdoor ceremony location (with an indoor backup), beautiful gardens for photos, on-site catering, and above all a staff that we could personably connect with to make the planning process easy. We found all the above and MORE during our wedding journey with CEI. Their wedding packages that included alcohol services, cocktail hour, way too many entrees to pick from, linens, changing suites, a day of coordinator, and dessert options made the planning process simple and decisions easy to compare. However, we were never locked into a pre-built package as they allowed seamless flexibility to trade in an unwanted soup course (heck it was too warm for soup in July) for a bonus cocktail hour appetizer! The day of coordinators took away any stress as we were able to drop off all our centerpieces, decor, & boxes of decorations the night before, and they meticulously setup following our requests & guidance before we even arrived the day of our wedding. Our wedding day was spattered with passing rain showers, but the staff of CEI were extremely patient and flexible to be sure to carry out our wedding dream even if the weather would not accommodate. Friends and family alike showered us with endless compliments about the lush gardens, historic charm of the inn, and attentiveness of the staff! You only get one wedding day and partnering with CEI we were able to trust them with all the details and focus on what mattered most — making memories and sharing our love story with friends and family! The Walters
Response from the Vendor on 07/26/2022
Devon, thank you much for sharing these kind words! Your input will surely be a huge help to others considering choosing CEI for their special day. You and Andrew were wonderful to work with and we are so happy to have been a part of your happi...
ly ever after! Please don't be strangers to us here at the inn and restaurant :)
Reviewed On 7/05/2022 by Melissa V
AMAZING, AMAZING, AMAZING. This venue is absolutely beautiful and the b&b rooms are so unique. We received non stop compliments about the venue itself and the b&b rooms. The planning process was very easy. From making an appointment to see the ...
property, to the actual wedding day itself, it was a seamless experience. Every single person involved was amazing and very prompt in answering e-mails. Shout out to Cathi who was amazing! The food is also amazingggggg. Thank you so much! We can't wait to come back to celebrate our anniversary!
Response from the Vendor on 07/05/2022
Thank you so much for the kind words, Melissa! Our team works very hard and your kind words mean a lot. We look forward to seeing you again :)
Reviewed On 6/26/2022 by Shelby L
This is by far the best wedding venue. They are accommodating, professional, and go the extra mile without needing to be asked. The service was outstanding, everything was well-planned, and the food was AMAZING. Almost every guest was raving ov...
er the venue, and saying they will definitely be telling their kids/grandkids to marry here! You cannot go wrong with this venue. Your day will be perfect.
Response from the Vendor on 07/05/2022
Shelby, thank you!! You were absolutely fabulous to work with and we hope to see you again soon :) I will be sure to pass along your kind words to the rest of the team.
Reviewed On 6/20/2022 by Meta G
The Cameron Estate Inn was the perfect place for our wedding. Cathi was extremely pleasant and helpful through the planning process, even with last minute changes due to our guest count being smaller than expected. Ashley was our day of coordin...
ator and made sure things ran smoothly and on time. Melissa was amazing as the banquet manager! Our ceremony was in the conservatory (morning of decision due to weather) and was a breathtaking space. Reception was in the Springview Ballroom which is so elegant. Our guests commented throughout the night about how great ALL the food was. Planning a wedding is stressful, but you can be sure the Cameron Estate will work with you for a beautiful day!
Response from the Vendor on 06/21/2022
Meta, thank you so much! We will be sure to pass you kind words along to Cathi, Ashley, Melissa, and the rest of the team.
Reviewed On 6/19/2022 by Alex M
Absolutely gorgeous venue! We really wanted an elegant, quaint wedding and Cameron Estate Inn went above and beyond our expectations. Our guests loved staying at the inn, the ceremony was incredible, and our guests could not stop talking about ...
the steak. The entire day went off without a hitch and it really was the wedding of our dreams.
Response from the Vendor on 06/21/2022
Thank you for the kind words, Alex! You and Jake are a wonderful couple and we had a great experience working with you :)
Reviewed On 6/08/2022 by Sarah C
I had my ceremony, reception, and catering done at this venue and it was all spectacular. My guests raved about the food and the location of the ceremony (spring garden) and the set up of the reception hall (the carriage house) were breathtakin...
g. My day-of Coordinator, Chloe, was phenomenal at making sure things ran smoothly and the room my husband and I stayed in was clean, spacious, and perfect to come back to after the event. I'd highly recommend this venue to anyone looking to have a beautiful, scenic, intimate event.
Response from the Vendor on 06/14/2022
Thank you so much for the kind words, Sarah! You were fabulous to work with and we wish you and Juan a lifetime of love and happiness! :)
Reviewed On 4/26/2022 by SIDDHARTH R
My wife & I loved the place as soon as we saw it. We just knew we were supposed to get married here. The Conservatory(Ceremony location) is so naturally beautiful & so well lit that it didn't require any sort of additional decoration. The same ...
can be said about where we had our reception, at the Carriage House. It was very important to us to have a place that provided both Indian & American cuisine. Cameron Estates was not only able to accommodate our request but the food was absolutely outstanding. All of our guests raved about the food and no one was left hungry! They were even able to accommodate a special request to save some food saved for a guest that needed to fast for religious reasons. Lisa was the first person to show us around the venue, and she was fantastic. She was really knowledgeable about the venue and took the time to answer all of our questions. Once we booked the venue, Cathi was in charge of helping us make our dream day come true. She took the time to help us plan our wedding from start to finish. She answered any questions we had; no matter how many times we called her! Our day of coordinators (Rebecca and Ashley) were amazing! They helped us set up the decorations and made sure we were taken care of the day of the wedding. They went out of their way to make sure everything was perfect. We cannot say enough about how wonderful Cameron Estates was. Our day was perfect and we would not have changed a thing!
Response from the Vendor on 04/27/2022
You guys were fabulous! We really enjoyed planning your wedding day and it was perfect! Such a wonderful day for a wonderful couple! I will be sure to pass your kind words on the staff!
Reviewed On 4/09/2022 by Kelsey L
We had our intimate wedding at Cameron Estate Inn and were SO glad that we did. Lisa, Cathi, Kat and the Cameron staff helped turn our vision into a reality in just 5 months. The Conservatory is magical and the Spring View Ballroom was the per...
fect reception space for us. Highly recommend!
Reviewed On 1/19/2022 by Samantha G
Cameron Estate was the most beautiful venue. We got married on NYE so we had a wintery vibe, but the location is so beautiful for a wedding any time of the year. The staff was extremely helpful the day of the event and the months leading up to ...
it. We also found the pricing to be very fair, given how expensive weddings can be. Some benefits: if you're planning to get married outside, they can make a game time decision within two hours of your ceremony to switch indoors if necessary, and since it is an inn, they have just under 30 rooms for your closers guests to be able to stay on site. We truly loved working with them and would very much recommend them to anyone looking to get married, no matter how big/small the party size is.
Response from the Vendor on 01/20/2022
What an absolutely wonderful wedding! It was such a pleasure to be part of your wedding day. Your guests were so very nice and you were a wonderful and beautiful bride! It was such a fabulous day - we wish you a happily ever after!
Reviewed On 1/10/2022 by Brittany H
Cameron Estate Inn was the perfect venue for our wedding, and everyone we worked with there was incredibly kind and helpful. Even in winter the grounds were beautiful but the conservatory is where it really shines. The food and service were bot...
h excellent, and Cathi, our wedding planner, was always available to help or answer questions. Our day-of coordinator, Kathleen, was also terrific and made the day run perfectly. They thought of just about everything and we couldn't have asked for a better experience.
Response from the Vendor on 01/11/2022
Thank you so much for your kind comments and we will make sure that we pass on to Cathi, Kathleen, and the rest of the team. You are a wonderful couple and we wish you a lifetime of love and happiness!
Reviewed On 1/01/2022 by Camille P
We recently got married at Cameron Estates Inn . It was truly a magical day. We were a Covid couple so this past 2 years were hard. We had to push the wedding back and change things constantly. We got married in The Conservatory and had our rec...
eption in The Springview Ballroom. The food was beyond amazing. Our guests thought the wedding was beyond beautiful and raved about the good food. These ladies at Cameron really pushed through and helped us, plan our day and made it the best day. We are so thankful for them. I want to personally thank Melissa and Cathi, you guys are the best team. Thank you again for everything!
Response from the Vendor on 01/03/2022
What a wonderful couple and beautiful wedding! You day was so fabulous! Thank you so much for your kind comments and we will make sure that we pass on to the staff.
Reviewed On 12/07/2021 by Brandi C
My husband and I got married here on 12/5/2021. We had a wonderful experience from the start, working with the staff to make sure everything was just how we wanted it. Cathi really went above and beyond to make sure everything was in place. The...
venue is absolutely gorgeous, very well maintained, and there are a lot of wonderful people that work there that made sure we had an amazing experience. We had our ceremony in the Conservatory and our cocktail hour/reception in the Springview Ballroom. The day of was seamless. The staff worked well together and went above and beyond to ensure that our family was taken care of from sewing my husband’s pants to making sure the bridal party had a snack and even entertaining our toddler. I can’t thank everyone enough for all the hard work that went into making sure we were happy. We are very happy with how everything turned out. Thank you to everyone for helping us have the wedding we always dreamed of. A special thank you to our day of coordinator, Rebecca, Melissa, and to all the banquet staff. Our wedding was truly a magical experience.
Response from the Vendor on 12/07/2021
Brandi, thank you so much for the wonderful feedback! You and Jadon are a lovely couple and we are thrilled to have been a part of your happily ever after :)
Reviewed On 11/23/2021 by Stephanie J
Cathi and the whole team was great in helping prepare for the big day. Becca, our day-of coordinator was absolutely fantastic and helped us through all of our craziness! The entire staff was great, even the waiter serving my husband and I made ...
sure to introduce himself and let us know that he would help directly if we needed anything. The venue itself is absolutely beautiful. You won’t regret working with the Cameron Estate team!
Response from the Vendor on 11/23/2021
Thank you so much, Steph! You were a fantastic couple to work with and we are thrilled to have been a part of your happily every after!
Reviewed On 10/25/2021 by Shannon M
My husband and I fell in love with Cameron Estate as soon as we stepped on the property. Judy, Cathi and their team were so great during this whole process. They gave us peace of mind, and made sure our day was exactly what we wanted. Our day o...
f coordinator, Rebecca, was absolutely amazing! She went above and beyond to make our day perfect. I can’t thank you all enough!
Response from the Vendor on 10/25/2021
Thank you so much for your kind words! Your wedding was beautiful, the colors and decorations family and friends were so fabulous and wonderful. We so much appreciated working with you as a couple - you were absolutely fantastic and outstandi...
ng together. Thank you for taking the time to say nice things about the staff - they so much appreciate it!
Reviewed On 10/03/2021 by Beth F
This is an absolutely beautiful venue. My husband and I both loved it. You will fall in love with it once you walk the beautiful grounds. The owner and staff are very friendly and helpful. We had a few hiccups during our day, but nothing that w...
as detrimental. Our day was beautiful and the food was delicious. The filet just melted in your mouth. The banquet manager was on top of everything and made sure to greet us at cocktail hour after we were done with with pictures. During pictures a staff member brought down champagne and hors d’oeuvres to the bridal party. What truly made us smile is that they made sure to also bring down an apple juice for my 7 year old son. I would highly recommend this venue.
Response from the Vendor on 10/04/2021
You are the one that deserves the 5 stars! When your officiant took suddenly ill one hour before your wedding and we let you know the situation, you handled it with grace , calm and kindness. The way the staff, family and friends rallied arou...
nd you to find an officiant within one hour was truly amazing. This support from your friends and family and your rising about the situation shows a person with a true kindness and trust it will work out. We wish you a happily every after Beth!
Reviewed On 9/19/2021 by Dale B
From working with us to reschedule 4 times due to COVID status and health issues, to making sure every detail of our special day was perfect (finally 9/11/2021), this was the best venue to work with. Everyone we encountered was an absolute ple...
asure to work with, and our guests were very impressed with the staff, the food, and the venue. We would definitely use this venue again for any activity that warrants excellent quality at an affordable price.
Response from the Vendor on 09/19/2021
Thank you so much for your kind comments! The staff really appreciates it when you take the time to say thank you! It was a pleasure to host such a beautiful couple and a fabulous wedding!
Reviewed On 9/10/2021 by Brock M
My wife and I had a wonderful wedding experience at Cameron estate. They include a very detailed planning session to ensure that all your requests and visions come to life. During the planning session our coordinator was extremely flexible in m...
eeting our needs.. They even went over those details again the week before the wedding to make sure things were perfect. Our guests had only great things to say about the day. Everything was beautiful, the grounds had just recently been landscaped. All of that plus the existing old trees made a stunning outdoor ceremony spot. My wife said the walk down to the ceremony spot was a highlight of her day. Lastly the carriage house was beautifully decorated and fit our needs perfectly. This space was also redone recently and looks fantastic. They allowed us to hold our dancing on the lower level and keep the reception on the upper. During the reception the staff was very attentive to our guests. Everyone was super polite and well dressed. The food was excellent as well and came out for quickly and orderly. Overall we would highly recommend Cameron estate for your wedding.
Response from the Vendor on 09/10/2021
The most beautiful part of the day was seeing Sally walk down the aisle to meet you at the flowered white arch in the Spring Garden. Thank you for being such a wonderful couple to work with and host your fantastic wedding day. We wish you a h...
appily ever after!
Reviewed On 8/31/2021 by A E
This venue is awesome!! The location, staff, everything was wonderful! The attention to detail... I am speechless. Judy's team is amazing! If you're looking for a wedding venue then your search stops here!
Response from the Vendor on 09/01/2021
You guys were awesome! The team thanks you for your kind words and I will be sure to pass them on. Your guests were so friendly and we were so happy to host your wonderful and beautiful wedding.
Reviewed On 7/28/2021 by Jennifer F
the Cameron Estate Inn made our day relaxed and under control yet amazingly beautiful. We only had to focus on ourselves, not the set up, not if the family would know where to go and what to do, not finding mom and grandma to give them their co...
rsages, not the dinner decorations, not the pastor, not the musician, not the photographer, not dinner, not cleaning up the tables. We were able to live in the moment while all other details were taken care of. My family later told me it was their favorite wedding they had ever been to. They said it was perfect because it was beautiful and elegant yet relaxed. We and some of my family spent the night at the Inn helping me to not worry and people drinking and driving. My personal favorite part was all the photo opportunities. Unlimited options for gorgeous memories caught in pictures.
Response from the Vendor on 07/28/2021
Thank you so much for your kind words. We really enjoyed hosting your wedding and you and your husband were an absolutely lovely couple. We wish you a happily ever after and we look forward to seeing you again soon!
Reviewed On 7/28/2021 by June H
Cameron Estates did our wedding June26, 2021. We were more than pleased with everything. Starting with the first visit and tour with Judy our experience was great The weekend of our wedding we started with the rehearsal dinner on Fri eveni...
ng. The dinner was awesome and Jordan, our head waitress was great, the service was top notch. Crystal led our rehearsal and organized everything for the wedding the next day. She was a dream to work with. On the wedding day she was on top of everything starting in the morning , stopping in the bridal suite consistently checking to see if everything was good and to see if we needed anything, brought us lunch while also visiting with the guys to be sure they were ok. As they were setting up the reception room, she took videos and sent to me to keep me assured it was set up beautifully. Then she walked us to the wedding room and guided the wedding party before and after the wedding. Everything ran without a flaw. Crystal was so sweet but kept e everything running g on time. The reception was handle wonderfully. Many guest said the service was awesome and again we had Jordan serving. Another sweet gal. Everyone at Cameron worked hard to make our wedding day so special. Crystal was with us and served all our needs through the reception. I cannot say enough good words about her. She is exceptional!!!!!’ Thank you all at Cameron Estates I certainly would recommend you to anyone that is looking for a venue for a special event. June and Frank H
Response from the Vendor on 07/28/2021
Thank you so much for your kind comments. The staff so much appreciates it when a couple takes the time to recognize their efforts! June and Frank you are such a wonderful and thoughtful couple - we really enjoyed hosting your wedding, it was...
beautiful! We hope to see you again soon for your anniversary and wish you a happily ever after!
Reviewed On 7/24/2021 by Suzanne J
Cameron estate was an amazing venue. The inclusivity of having the inn right there, catering, and alcohol service right on site was exactly what we wanted. We had to postpone our original date due to covid and we’re able to find a mutually agre...
ed upon date summer 2021. Would highly recommend using this venue for your wedding needs.
Response from the Vendor on 07/24/2021
You guys were an awesome couple! Happy, friendly, and amazing! It was a pleasure to host your wedding. We wish you a happily every after and hope to see you back again soon!
Reviewed On 7/08/2021 by Emily A
Cameron Estate was the perfect place to get married at. We held both our rehearsal, ceremony, and reception at this beautiful venue. The staff were all very friendly and eager to help us from the first time they met us. It was easy to see from ...
the second we walked onto the grounds that Cameron was the place for us. The decor was so beautiful that decorations were barely needed, the food tasted amazing and they did a great job accommodating our guest with special food needs. Our wedding was an absolute fairytale all thanks to Cameron and their wonderful staff!!
Response from the Vendor on 07/08/2021
Your wedding was absolutely beautiful! It was our pleasure to host your wedding day and to work with such a fantastic couple. The whole Cameron team wishes you a happily ever after!
Reviewed On 7/04/2021 by Cecilia B
This venue is breathtaking. We immediately fell in love with the Estate and decided to go ahead and celebrate our marriage at CEI. However, I have to say that we are unfortunately disappointed. 1) Communication with the staff became really diff...
icult three months before the event. We had a lovely planning session with one person, and the rest of the event was handled by a different staff member. In our opinion, they did not communicate with each other and planning became hard. Some examples in support of our opinion: a. During the planning session, we were told we had 3 options for the kids meal. The other staff member in charge of paperwork was not aware of that, and only offered us 2 options. b. We have communicated several times that we would not hire a DJ, and the final day-of schedule still had a DJ listed as a vendor. c. We rectified several times that the groom and his party would arrive at 1PM and this change was only partially reflected on the final schedule. d. We have rectified the arrival time of the photographer and this was not reflected on the final schedule, which created confusion for our day-of-coordinator. 2) In our opinion, our day-of-coordinator was very pushy, trying to fit our plans in their plan rather than the other way round. The only important job they had, which was to bring the bride to the ceremony and allow her to walk in at a specific time during the chosen processional song, was handled poorly, throwing out all the planning the bride and her party put in making a grand entrance. We specifically asked to have the groom wait at the ceremony location, and he was picked up (late) at the same time of the bridal party. During the event, some decisions were made based on partial information given to the couple, which resulted in things not going smoothly. 3) Despite the price of the location, the food was embarrassingly hit or miss. The hors d'oeuvre were really good, but dinner was not consistent. We ordered a Caesar salad with either hanger steak or salmon, and a vegetarian option. When we tasted the meals about six months before the event, we weren't given the option to try multiple entrees, so we ended up only tasting these two meals mentioned above and we had to pay for the taste testing. We could have tried more options, but that implied paying for another dinner in full, so we decided to go with what we tried. At the reception, most of our guests ordered the steak and it was very inconsistently cooked. Some steaks were delicious, some were bloody and rubbery. The size of the salad was very small. We didn't even know what the vegetarian option was going to be and, frankly, more of our guests would have picked that if they knew what it was going to entail. 4) In our opinion, it is unacceptable to not communicate that the bar is being moved from the cocktail hour location to the reception room after the guests have been in line for so long, and it is unacceptable to not communicate when the bar is about to close. 5) Dinner was served almost one hour later than scheduled. While we understand that delays happen, we feel we could have received better treatment as customers. Unfortunately, their delay resulted in one hour of entertainment being cut, as the reception was terminated as scheduled. We feel that since it was not our fault for the delay, we should have been able to stay and enjoy the two and a half hours of dance party as scheduled. All in all: beautiful but pricy location, for subpar service
Response from the Vendor on 07/21/2021
Thank you for noting that our venue is beautiful and breathtaking. It truly is. As noted in many other reviews our service is also outstanding. We are sorry that nearly 1/3 of your guests were late to your wedding and disturbed your grand en...
trance. Additionally, we do allow couples to choose their own vendors even though we have a preferred vendor list. However, when you choose a friend as your DJ then the event is more likely to have glitches that you experienced. We followed precisely the timeline that was developed together and signed off by you. Our execution was flawless. All said, we wish you the very very best and a happy future together!
Reviewed On 6/29/2021 by Kelsey F
My bridal shower was held at Cameron Estate and it was absolutely beautiful! All of the food was delicious, especially the chocolate chip cookies! The lunch menu they offer is truly the perfect bridal shower food. The staff was helpful and kind...
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Response from the Vendor on 06/29/2021
Thank you so much! You and your guests were absolutely delightful. We wish you a wonderful wedding day!
Reviewed On 6/20/2021 by Taylor S
Like many 2020 and 2021 brides and grooms, my now husband and I had downsized and moved venues due to Covid. We were very nervous about re-planning our wedding with a new venue and team in less than a year. Truly, it was the BEST decision we ...
have ever made. We were sold by the options for ceremony (front lawn and conservatory), and also the option of the Spring View Ballroom or Carriage house for the reception. We loved the idea that our family and friends would walk to the ceremony space from the Inn or parking lot, and then walk a stone-throw away to cocktail hour and the reception. The all-in-one location is A++. It also helps that all the rooms are STUNNING and recently updated. Our guests were raving about the venue spaces and convenience of it all. We also need to mention the grounds, because we had no problem finding spots for photography - the creek, a little reflection pool, the conservatory, the corn fields in the back (gorgeous at sunset, by the way), the stone bridge, a little gazebo, the front gate and so, so many more. We opted to do a first look at the stone bridge, and the preliminary photos are to die for. Our photographer even made the comment this was his favorite venue to shoot, as of late. The food is also a key part of any wedding venue. The food was AMAZING, and there was plenty of it! None of us left feeling like we weren’t full. If anything, a little too full. We had the option to reserve the whole Inn for our guests. If you have the opportunity, 100% worth it. My husband and I came on site the day of rehearsal, woke up on the big day, and walked across the building or parking lot to our respective rooms to get ready. The team was always checking in to ensure we were comfortable and happy. It was a game changer to be able to walk everywhere, and have a walk up the stairs to our rooms after the evening. Cathy, was on-site is an absolute doll. She helped us with last-minute room questions and requests. She also makes a killer breakfast. Crystal, our day-of coordinator was amazing. She set up our decor, and actually sent us videos of what it looked like and asked us if anything needed to be moved. It was a totally stress-free experience, which every couple can appreciate. Our honest and true recommendation is to use Cameron Estate. We are so thrilled with our decision (as you can probably tell). Judy and her banquet, event, inn, kitchen staff were absolutely top notch, professional and punctual. They were all too amazing. The whole experience exceeded our expectations. We love you, CEI team! Xoxo
Response from the Vendor on 06/20/2021
What a beautiful and amazing wedding you had. When you and Matt did your first look it took our breath away. As you walked across the lawn with your dress shimmering in the sunlight and put your hand on Matt shoulder it was so very precious. ...
The look in his eyes when he turned around was so very touching. Taylor you were a delightful bride and it was an honor to host your wedding. The entire team at Cameron wishes you a happily ever after!
Reviewed On 6/14/2021 by Jana C
2020 was a difficult year for many. We changed the date and venue of our wedding, and found the beautiful Cameron Estate Inn. What a blessing! The staff made the planning process seem so easy and pleasant! We were truly thrilled with each staff...
member we dealt with. Katelyn was our main contact, and we cannot say enough about how fabulous she is! Katelyn is professional, bright, VERY hardworking, and an all-around pleasant person to be around. During the planning process, Katelyn was always available to provide timely answers to my 1 million questions, and help us with all of the finishing touches. There is a wedding coordinator in our family, who RAVED about how well Katelyn dealt with our group on the big day. The food at Cameron Estate is really delicious! There are several choices (indoor/outdoor) for ceremony, and all are truly beautiful. If we were to do this all again, I would absolutely choose Cameron Estate Inn as our wedding venue. The whole day was perfect, and we owe a large portion of that to Katelyn and her colleagues.
Response from the Vendor on 06/14/2021
Thank you so so much, Jana! You were a beautiful bride and it was an absolute pleasure working with you and Chris!
Reviewed On 6/07/2021 by Jessica G
I had an absolutely magical wedding here! The vendors were so accommodating and helpful and made my wedding exactly how I always pictured!!
Response from the Vendor on 06/08/2021
Your wedding was absolutely beautiful but not as lovely as you! Thank you for your kind words and we wish you a happily ever after!
Reviewed On 4/28/2021 by Sarah H
Perfect day! ABSOLUTELY PERFECT! And it's all thanks to Cameron Estate! I was a COVID bride, but the staff just made everything so smooth. We had estimated and paid for 125 guests, which dwindled all the way down to 60 by the time the day rolle...
d around. They still made everything absolutely beautiful! The venue is beautiful, and the staff is SO GOOD at what they do! I couldn't recommend them enough!
Response from the Vendor on 04/28/2021
Thanks for sharing your wonderful day! You were a truly wonderful bride with an outstanding man by your side!
Reviewed On 4/25/2021 by Linda M
We toured Cameron Estates in October 2020 because my son and his fiancée were planning a wedding for 2021. The tour was given by the owner, Judy Grillo. She did a fantastic job of providing details and the history of Cameron Estates and Inn. ...
Judy also provided many suggestions and possibilities for the day of the Wedding. She explained the various options and choices that were available to us. She was very delightful and full of excitement about Cameron Estates. She explained the upcoming renovations and changes that were going to make this venue even more spectacular. Judy was very easy to work with and we made the choice to book the venue for August 2021. I have spoken to Judy several times since the tour to get an update on the renovations. We are excited to see the improvements which are almost completed. So far...the planning process has been very smooth and easy. The Property is absolutely gorgeous and we are anxiously awaiting the wedding in August.
Response from the Vendor on 04/25/2021
Thank you for your kind words! What a lovely couple we have the honor of working with! We will work very hard and ensure they have a fabulous and memorable day!
Reviewed On 4/07/2021 by Cheryl H
The property is absolutely gorgeous, with every detail attended to. Each building on the grounds retains the character of it's history while also being very elegant. I would say this venue could suit any size wedding. There are so many optio...
ns available to choose your prefect setting.
Response from the Vendor on 04/07/2021
Thank you so much for your 5-star review, Cheryl! We are thrilled to hear you so enjoyed your experience with us. We look forward to serving you again soon!
Reviewed On 4/05/2021 by Lindsey G
Short story – The Cameron Estate Inn is a beautiful venue, and our ceremony & reception date of 3-21-21 was overall still pretty amazing, even with a few hiccups! Pros: 1. Absolutely beautiful venue- perfect for outdoor and indoor photos! 2. ...
Overall friendly staff and day-of coordinators 3. They did not charge us any more money to move date to March 2021 due to Covid-19 4. Food was very tasty! Apps & main meal. Bride/groom did miss most appetizers, but luckily dinner staff was able to scrounge up some extras to serve during dinner to bride & groom upon request 5. They did décor set up for ceremony/reception which takes a load of bride and staff did a wonderful job – it looked amazing! 6. People to direct parking for guests 7. Staff fairly quick to respond to email inquiries/questions for planning purposes Cons: 1. It was a bit tedious to move our wedding date due to Covid-19, aka my husband had to push pretty hard on that 2. Emails go to a big group of staff so you are not entirely sure who will respond, and was also hard to get a question answered by phone so had to email 3. The Inn rooms themselves are separate from the wedding venue staff/management, so we were not given full disclosure on room rates etc for inn block when being sold on this perk (which we ultimately cancelled with a penalty $375 even during Covid-19 and there are no incentives offered to book the block such as free couple stay or anything either). So word to the wise, make sure to ask for all rates/policies before signing a contract!!! 4. DJ alerted to the new sound system less than a week before wedding 5. DJ was not allowed to play music for cocktail hour through main reception space doors – luckily not many guests noticed that fact NOTE-- If it were not for a two wedding day, I think some of the following snafus may have been avoided. 6. With two weddings on property, our wedding ceremony start time fell behind 20 minutes even though our group was ready to go 7. They owner was giving wedding tours on the same day of a double ceremony so lots of activity on property 8. Bride/groom not alerted to a “specialty cocktail hour food & beverage” set up in ceremony space after wedding 9. Main wedding coordinator left before night was over 10. Not all food prep notes were followed like (cheese and dressing on side of salad).
Response from the Vendor on 04/06/2021
Thank you so much for highlighting our friendly staff, delicious food, and beautiful venue! Your graciousness in understanding the challenges of 2020 was certainly noted and appreciated. We are happy we were able to postpone your wedding to a n...
ew date in 2021. It was important to us that we get you both settled on a new date with no additional fees required! We are sorry you thought you did not receive any appetizers—as you mentioned in your post, these were the hors d’oeuvres and champagne brought to you in the Conservatory for you and your husband to enjoy during your photos. While we did have another Cameron Couple at the Estate with their parents on that Sunday, their walk through was completed more than 4 hours before your guest arrival time. We genuinely appreciate your feedback and will be sure to share it with the team as we continuously work to improve our products and service for future couples. We had such a wonderful time planning your big day and are thrilled to hear you both had the wedding of your dreams! We look forward to seeing you both back at Cameron for a romantic getaway!
Reviewed On 11/24/2020 by Sarah S
Our micro-wedding was absolutely perfect at Cameron Estates Inn. I first spoke with Judy at the end of July 2020 on the phone about the idea of having our micro-wedding there – she was able to quickly get me and my now husband in for a tour. ...
We toured Cameron Estates Inn on July 31 with Judy and knew immediately this was our venue. Incredibly, Cameron had an opening for a Friday, Oct 23, 2020 micro-wedding. We worked closely with Katie and Katelyn through the whole process – emailing and phone calls. My husband and I had a lot of questions (A LOT!) and they were always quick to answer them and help us along the way. We met with Katelyn in early Oct to go through our final details and get a final tour of the property and were so impressed with the organization and care that went into our wedding details even with only 14 guests. I stayed overnight with my sister the night before our wedding and we arrived after hours, and their innkeeper met us and helped us get all our stuff loaded into our room. The wedding day was nothing short of magical. The property is gorgeous and the fall foliage was perfect that Oct weekend. The grounds of CEI are simply stunning. The food we selected for the reception was top-notch, as well as the passed appetizers and wedding cake. All of the staff we interacted with were fantastic, including the reception staff that went out of their way to make everyone feel welcome and comfortable. Katelyn checked in with me multiple times throughout the day and accommodated all my requests. The biggest one that she helped out with was allowing us to use the ballroom to have our first dance rather than in the porch where we had our reception. She even moved the flowers from the mantel in the conservatory to the ball room so we could have them for pictures. She checked in with us throughout the reception as well. Everything was set up beautifully. The bridal suite was perfect for getting ready in – even had makeup and hair chairs as well as nice mirrors. The staff were also helpful in helping us organize an afterparty for our family that stayed overnight…in fact, every single one of our guests stayed overnight and commented on what a great property it was! We loved our micro-wedding at Cameron Estates Inn!! It was more than we could have hope for!
Response from the Vendor on 11/24/2020
Thank you so much for this kind review. We thought your wedding was absolutely stunning along with the two of you! Everyone on the Cameron team is dedicated to make your day spectacular and we were so delighted to have you here. The best par...
t of the day was to see the joy and happiness you had with each other!
Reviewed On 11/23/2020 by Vanessa P
The statement below reflects our own opinion of the wedding planning experience. Our wedding day at Cameron Estate Inn was absolutely lovely. Our day of coordinator, Katelyn, was attentive and had great attention to detail and we are so gratef...
ul for her efforts. The food was fantastic and all the staff at the Inn was wonderful especially Kathy and Yani. However, our wonderful day does not negate the planning process leading up to it. We signed our contract with a previous owner and were never informed of the transition. The new owner is the worst thing to happen to this venue. We went through three day of coordinators and two sale directors during our process since the rate of employee turnover was so high—the coordinators we had for such a brief time couldn’t answer our questions since they didn’t have a copy of our original contract and had no clue what we already paid for. Getting even minor questions answered were the biggest pain with no one answering the phones and emails being responded to longer than a week later often without an actual answer. Even with COVID no consumer should need to go through what we went through. We tried to figure out their COVID protocols and plans as early as March and were told to keep waiting and things would be fine all the way up until it was too late to postpone. When we did express a desire to postpone due to a large amount of elderly and out of state guests the owner herself told us we shouldn’t postpone just because of the elderly because “who’s to say if they’ll even still be alive at that point.” The venue is wonderful, but it’s just not worth the stress, emotional pain, and disappointment you will endure during the planning process to have your wedding here. Avoid at all costs while under the current ownership.
Response from the Vendor on 12/19/2020
Thank you so much for review of Cameron Estate Inn and your wonderful wedding day. It was truly a perfect day! You guests were an absolute pleasure, and your father was so thoughtful to drop by after the wedding and provide a thank you for our ...
staff. He and your guests really demonstrated “In this world you can be anything, choose to be kind”. It was our pleasure to work with so many fantastic couples in this challenging environment, their ability to recognize and be flexible to the changing requirements was so much appreciated . We hope your fabulous wedding day is just the beginning of your happily ever after!
Reviewed On 11/16/2020 by Brooke M
I do not think I could have possibly picked a better venue for our wedding. Their team accommodated us at every twist and turn during a global pandemic to ensure we were safe and still got our day! They are flexible, accommodating, open, honest...
, and so communicative. I felt like they were truly family during planning, and I had nothing to do but enjoy myself on the day.
Response from the Vendor on 11/16/2020
Thank you so much for this lovely review. We were honored to help plan and execute your very special wedding day! You both looked amazing and your positive attitude is radiating. We are so glad you had a fabulous day and it was everything you ...
wished. THANK YOU and CONGRATULATIONS!
Reviewed On 11/12/2020 by Abigail W
We had a beautiful wedding at Cameron estate inn. The spaces were very clean and they helped us make sure we were following the state guidelines for COVID-19. All of the staff was very helpful. I really appreciated how willing they were to cus...
tomize our reception catering to match our brunch theme. All of our guests couldn't stop complimenting the beauty of the event spaces and how good the food was. Cameron estate in inn has lots of beautiful photo locations. We stayed the night in the inn and even were offered an upgrade. I would definitely recommend this wedding venue to anyone who wants an elegant backdrop for the best day of their life.
Response from the Vendor on 11/13/2020
You both were such a spectacular couple and we loved having you here. We are so glad we could make your wedding such a special day. Thank you so much for the kind review, we strive to make a unique experience for you to remember. It was an abs...
olute gorgeous wedding and we want to wish you a happily ever after!! - Cameron Estate Inn Staff
Reviewed On 11/12/2020 by Floral Designs J
As a fellow vendor, we enjoy working with the team at Cameron Estates. It is so nice that they have a day of coordinator on-site for any details that need to be relayed to make all parts of the day run smoothly. Beautiful venue with great staff...
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Response from the Vendor on 11/12/2020
It is great to have a great partner like you to make the day perfect for our special couples!
Reviewed On 11/05/2020 by Megan G
Cameron Estate Inn helped us host our dream wedding! We had to reschedule our original date due to COVID, but the team helped make this process as easy and stress free as possible. We were able to have our wedding a few months later with all of...
our friends and family in attendance. The food was amazing, the bar service was great, and the layout of the venue was perfect. The grounds for having an outdoor wedding were also beautiful! We are so happy we chose Cameron Estate Inn for our wedding venue!
Response from the Vendor on 11/05/2020
Thank you so much for your kind review. It is a pleasure to work with a wonderful couple! Your positiveness and upbeat attitude was absolutely great. It was our honor to have your special day and we wish you a happily every after!
Reviewed On 11/03/2020 by Gabby M
Where do I even begin... Let's start back in 2019... my husband and I fell in love with CEI the minute we saw the property and met the old team of coordinators. Gorgeous spaces, mature trees everywhere, history behind the inn; it seemed like a...
dream. We were greeted with kindness and assured everything would go smoothly. Fast forward to the last 6 or so months... the entire planning team changes, including the owner. We were not notified until we reached out. In August 2020, I began to panic as my international family was unable to enter the country due to borders being closed. My husband and I agreed to move the wedding to 2021, to ensure my family could come. That sparked us to talk with the new owner, Judy. In our first call with Judy, as I begged her to let us postpone (we even offered to pay everything as if it was held on schedule). She told me (and I quote), "You know, people have gotten married in wars", and "If I do this for you then I have to do it for everyone". Mind you, we were just told before this call that we were one of two weddings with international family. We also found out there was another similar-sized wedding the same day as ours (like what?) Shocked and heartbroken, my husband and I contemplated saying "screw it", and losing the money we already deposited to just wipe our hands of this place. We decided losing a small fortune was not the most financially sound decision, and carried on. But it goes on... We were constantly emailed by different people, as the cameron email goes to their whole team. We frequently waited several days for responses. Multiple items were wrong when the new team took over, and our documents were "lost" or "misplaced". Booking the inn rooms was a nightmare. To top it off, we got a call from the owner 7 days before our wedding, asking if we could move to the tent. She knew about the new covid protocols a week and a half before calling us, and when I asked her why she waited so long she said, "I thought you would be just as mad if I told you last week instead of today". The week before the wedding was a total scramble. We were fortunate to have run into Katie, who talked to Judy about working out a plan for us to keep our reception where it was originally planned for. Katie and Rachel are really the only reasons I gave 2 stars instead of none. The day of the wedding went pretty smoothly. Our coordinator, Rachel, was sweet. There were some things that weren't right, i.e. no sign at the ceremony saying no cell phones, and we somehow ended up with a sparkler send-off that we didn't ask for, but the day itself was beautiful and full of love. In summary, be cautious if you choose to get married here, unless you are ready for a Rollercoaster or have a separate planner. I am very detail-oriented, which literally saved our day from being a disaster like the last 6 months were. Covid did not ruin the experience leading up to our special day, but the owner and her lack of empathy came close to doing so. I wish I didn't have to write a negative review, but this was our experience and it needs to be shared as much as possible. Thanks for reading and best of luck.
Response from the Vendor on 11/03/2020
We have been privileged this year to work with many fine and wonderful couples that have understood the complexities that have defined 2020 and risen above them to focus on the most important thing. Each other. To be focused on what was able ...
to happen and not what wasn't able to happen. Your day was completely beautiful and so were you as a couple. It was simply a wonderful day and we are glad for your celebration. We wish you many years of happily ever after.
Reviewed On 11/01/2020 by Nicole R
When we chose Cameron, we were drawn to the beautiful grounds, inn, and the breathtaking conservatory. The reason this review has any positives is strictly due to the staff that we worked with including Katelyn, Katie, and Kathy. These three an...
d some of the other staff that I spoke with briefly were very kind, easily within reach, and worked with us to create the vision that we had hoped for despite Covid. On wedding weekend, they made us feel so special, helped the day to go smoothly, and decorated the venue just as we had envisioned. We are so grateful for all that they did for us, and recommend this venue strictly because of their presence.It is also worth mentioning that the food was truly phenomenal. Unfortunately, we did experience an unfortunate episode with a bartender. The bar was shut down 30 min earlier than was paid for, resulting in questioning as to why. In response, this bartender began cursing at my father, hitting the side of the tent, etc., which did ruin part of the mood for the evening. Emily was kind and did attempt to rectify the situation and Katie did assist us in refunding, however it should have never happened. Unfortunately, we did hit bumps in the road that were not a reflection of the staff members mentioned above. Navigating a pandemic was no easy task, (which we understand as healthcare workers), but there were issues that need to be brought to light.During our time, a new owner began. To put it frankly, this owner was too involved in the planning process. Every detail was a fight with her, and there was constant frustration after each phone call.After a discussion regarding CDC guidelines that the owner did not initially believe in and us wanting an outdoor tent (since we were unable to get out of the contract),the owner agreed to allow us to put a tent up at our cost.After securing all of these details, guidelines changed again out of everyone’s control, which forced the owner to put up her own tent.This “circus” tent that she chose was a joke, and while it was understood it had to be put up last minute in Aug, it was a long battle to have a proper wedding tent for our wedding taking place in 2 months. We were not being given a discount, so we did not find it unjust to ask for a proper setup for the amount of money we were paying.We offered to pay for extra lighting and heating of the tent as necessary. After finally getting that secured, the struggles did not end. The next round of issues included having to push to get tree stumps removed from inside of the tent, the location of the bar to prevent guests from constantly having to walk up/down multiple steps, and securing a small tent to allow for proper social distancing. This owner would constantly promise us that we could do things, and then later make her staff tell us that we could not. Had I not been so organized, our day could have potentially been a disaster with the constant back and forth. It was endless fighting to not have things ripped away from us that had been promised. After speaking with other couples and seeing other reviews, we take comfort in knowing that we were not the only ones dealing with this. For the sake of an honest review, Cameron Estate would find themselves in a much better position to have that owner take a back seat, and allow her amazing staff to do their jobs appropriately.We are so thankful to those staff members that assisted us in our beautiful day, but are disappointed at the amount of push back from the owner.
Response from the Vendor on 11/02/2020
We appreciate you taking the time to give us feedback. We want every bride and groom to have their dream come true on their wedding day. I'm glad we could accommodate you and make it special during these crazy times!!
Reviewed On 10/26/2020 by Michelle H
Our experience with Cameron has been a rollercoaster to say the least. The grounds and event spaces are gorgeous and when we booked in March 2019 we loved working with Marissa. She was responsive and always thoroughly explained things. She ende...
d up leaving and our experience changed. Our original date was set for April 2020 and we had a planning session with Victoria and Joy and it was horrendous. They were rude to us and our day of coordinator and consistently pushed us into decisions that made things easier for them instead of what we wanted. They made a really big deal when we asked if a “picky eater” adult guests could order the children’s meal even though we told them that we would pay the price for an adult and would be sure to let them know the guests age (for alcohol package). My now husband left the planning session as upset as I was and he is probably the most easy going person I have ever met. He was so done with Cameron and we instantly began dreading our wedding day. From that point on I would cry every time we had to talk to them because it was unnecessarily stressful. We even put serious thought into losing whatever money it costs to be done with the venue so we could find a new one that would respect us as customers. We ended up having to postpone due to COVID and that was another issue. We tried to reschedule for 2021, but were told that it had to be in 2020. We booked and paid for a Saturday, but only had a handful of saturdays left to choose from. They told me it had to be one of those or a different day of the week, then said they had a lot of Thursday’s available. We live in Virginia so a weekday wedding was not going to work for us or our guests. We ultimately chose a Saturday in October that worked for most of our vendors. As our date approached I was dreading getting in contact with Cameron again because of the experience we had been having with Victoria and Joy. To my surprise they were no longer at Cameron and a new team was on board for our day. We spoke with the owner, Judy, who was able to answer some of our questions- she even took time out of her vacation to speak with us. We then began working with Katie and Rachel and things turned around again. They were understanding and willing to listen to our concerns, questions and what we wanted. They made it easy to have a virtual planning session and kept me up to date on the constantly changing restrictions due to COVID. We are thankful that we had the opportunity to work with Katie and Rachel to make our wedding everything we dreamed of. They made sure to add special details to help make it extra special.
Response from the Vendor on 10/27/2020
Your wedding was truly beautiful. It was a pleasure helping the two of you achieve your dreams and be part of your special day. We wish you a happily every after and forever! The Cameron Team.
Reviewed On 10/06/2020 by Austin A
We chose the venue back in December 2018 for our June 2020 wedding. We decided to reschedule for September. We had a difficult time rescheduling. The venue wanted us to pay in full before we were able to reschedule even though our final two pay...
ments were months away at the time. We were told we signed the contract but then a manager was able to create new rules or policies whenever she felt. There was so much turnover through the quarantine and many things we decided or sent were misplaced. We were very upset with how these things turned out. As we got closer to our final planning meetings a new team was hired. That is when we started to work with Ktie Luckenbaugh. She hands down saved our wedding day and made everything okay. She worked extremely hard to try and make things right for us. The reason there are 4 stars is because Katie brought things back for us. Without Katie I'm afraid this review would not be 4 stars. I could not give 5 stars because of what happened before Katie started working with us. The venue itself is immaculate and fit our vision for what we wanted perfectly! Our day was beautiful and amazing. Katie was so helpful and amazing to work with. She was not our day of coordinator but was there on our day and worked with us all day to help where ever she could. Once Katie started working with us things started trending in a more positive direction. If Katie would have been there the entire time I am sure this would be a 5 star review. I am happy that by our wedding things were turned around. Thank you to Katie for making everything work and so wonderful for us! If you are looking to have your wedding here, the property is immaculate. Make sure you get to work with Katie at some point, she will make sure your vision of your wedding day comes true.
Response from the Vendor on 10/06/2020
Mr. & Mrs. Allison! I couldn't be more thrilled to read that your wedding day was everything you hoped it would be. As you mentioned, my team and I are trying to make all of the visions of current brides/grooms come true. With that said, I a...
m glad that we were able to pull this off for you. Thank you for your patience and kindness as we navigated through the Wedding Planning Process together. You two were a delight from start to finish in our eyes, and for that we THANK YOU! Cheers to your Happily Ever After. - Katie
Reviewed On 9/18/2020 by Shari D
The Cameron Estate Inn is the perfect venue for a wedding of any size. We chose this place after looking at many—hoping to combine historic charm with a large gathering space. Unlike most offerings, the Cameron Estate Inn delivers!!! They w...
ere able to accommodate a large group (200) in their beautiful ballroom located on the grounds of a historic mansion. Adding to the appeal was the option to rent the entire manor, providing accommodations for the large bridal party and immediate family. (Other guests were easily accommodated at a local hotel.) The charming restaurant, serving delicious food, was the perfect setting for a small-ish (40 person) rehearsal dinner. A larger gathering area was also available. Unlike most other venues that we considered, the Cameron Estate Inn combined ease and flexibility. Their extensive menu offerings met all of our catering needs, while we were free to use our own bakery, florist, photographer, etc. The setting of the Inn is iconic –absolutely beautiful and serene. The staff is experienced and wonderful to work with. This is the place to have your dream day become a reality.
Response from the Vendor on 09/18/2020
Thank you for your wonderful review!
Reviewed On 9/11/2020 by Nicole B
We knew instantly upon our first visit to Cameron Estates that this was where we wanted to say “I Do.” From the exquisitely carved marble fireplaces and sparkling chandeliers of the wedding ceremony location to the weathered brick floors and s...
trong white wood trim mouldings that wrap the large sunlit windows of the sun porch dinner location, Cameron Estates offered the traditional elegance we desired. Also, the mature, manicured grounds offered several alternatives for amazing wedding photos. We are grateful we were able to celebrate our sacred day at Cameron Estates during the 2020 COVID global pandemic. A wedding during COVID was no easy feat, but Judy and her team at historic Cameron Estates made sure our wedding day was filled with memories that will live forever in our hearts.
Response from the Vendor on 09/11/2020
Thank you so much for the lovely review! You were a wonderful person to work with and a delightful Bride. Thank you for choosing Cameron Estates on your special and wonderful Wedding Day! We wish you every happily ever after!
Reviewed On 8/29/2020 by Kimberlee M
The venue itself was gorgeous and the day of the wedding went pretty well overall...but leading up to it was a complete disaster. The special events team was terrible at communicating. There were 5 people sharing the same email address and you ...
never knew who you were talking to, and the employees didn't seem to share what info they received from us whenever we emailed. It would take days to get an email reply. When we had meetings/phone calls to make decisions for things like the menu, table settings etc, not everything was written down in our file. If I was not an organized person who kept track of everything and had notes and documents printed, etc I think we would have been missing more items from our wedding. The venue markets itself as an all-inclusive, stress free experience where brides can be more hands-off, but I think I had to be more involved in the planning and follow up than I would have if I had done a DIY venue. Therefore, appetizers that were requested months before the wedding didn't get served on our wedding day, silver chargers didn't get put on the tables, etc. There was so much disorganization that things that we paid for were not put out on our wedding day. We paid for and didn't receive a s'mores bar, podium for our ceremony, flavored waters, and we got the incorrect pasta which was completely different from the one we picked out. Also to warn you, try to guess the best you can ahead of time  for the actual guest count for your wedding day. In August 2019, we paid for 80 guests in our contract and with the pandemic, we had 50 actually show up. The venue does not give you money back for a lower guest count. You have to spend the money on other food and drink to meet a catering minimum. Therefore, we had to spend about $2000 on random over the top things that we didn't even want, like a s'mores bar or flavored waters. This made it extremely frustrating when we didn't receive these items on our wedding day that the venue essentially forced us to buy. Another thing that was terrible was that due to the pandemic there was obviously restrictions placed on events beyond anyone's control. But basically we were forced to have our wedding and were not allowed to postpone because "the state is allowing modified weddings so if the venue can legally have the wedding they would." Technically the venue could not hold my wedding if the 80 person guest count in the contract, unless it was outside, which I did not pay thousands of dollars to have my wedding in a tent instead of a gorgeous ballroom and indoor ceremony space. The venue pushed us to have our wedding and luckily with the guest count being dramatically lower as the wedding approached,  we were able to have it inside. The customer service was so bad that it took almost 3 weeks to even get a refund for those items that we paid for and didn't get at the wedding. They originally wanted to give us an estimated refund amount that they felt "comfortable" giving...so my husband and I went back through all our paperwork and did the actual calculations of how much they actually owed us, and the venue eventually agreed to that after some back and forth. I have heard other brides say that they had to hire a separate coordinator for planning their wedding there because this place was so disorganized. I would agree with that...if I wasn't hyper organized & attentive to detail, we would have been completely screwed on our wedding day, we would not have noticed all of their mistakes.
Response from the Vendor on 09/09/2020
We are truly sorry that you were not satisfied with your experience. We strive very hard in all times to provide the best possible experience for our couples. In looking at our records we can see that you did not sign off on either your State...
ment of account or Banquet order. We take responsibility for that and have put several processes in place to avoid that happening in the future (1) at least two employees must individually view and review the signed copy by the couple of both the SOA and BEO (2) the SOA and BEO will be compared to each other and reviewed by the team to ensure they are the same (3) since many times there are last minute changes, we will verbally review the signed banquet order with the couple a few days prior to the event to ensure its accuracy as a last and final check. Additionally, we have recently hired a very experienced department manager for all couples to have easy access to and quick response. We thought you were an absolutely wonderful couple – truly a delight. We wish you every happiness that marriage can bring!
Reviewed On 8/03/2020 by Michelle F
We had a lot of family coming from out of town and not only utilized the venue but the Inn as well. Planning a wedding during a pandemic was difficult as things were constantly changing. But CEI changed with us and met every need we had!! They ...
were thoughtful, kind and beyond helpful during this time and worked with us to ensure everything went off perfectly. The venue is exquisite and all any bride could ask for.
Response from the Vendor on 08/04/2020
We're so glad to read that you had a wonderful evening! Thank you for your kind words, but it was YOU who made our jobs easier by being so flexible. We appreciate your feedback and hope our paths cross again in the future!
Reviewed On 3/05/2020 by Tessa B
Marissa, Victoria and the team at Cameron Estate Inn literally saved our wedding. There are no words that I can say to truly thank them enough for the role they played in our experience and for making our dreams come true. We were booked at a d...
ifferent venue for over a year and had an absolute nightmare experience. 50 days before our wedding we determined that venue was no longer a viable option and we had to change venues. I was panicked and called CEI on the recommendation of my photographer and was connected with Marissa. I will remember that call for the rest of my life. I explained my situation and before saying anything else she said “Okay, well first off, I want you to breathe. We have your date available and everything is going to be just fine. We’ve got you.” I can still remember the weight that was lifted off my shoulders in that moment because of her. She assured me that even though we were 50 days out, it was plenty of time to re-plan the wedding of our dreams. Sure enough, within 3-4 weeks we had toured, fell absolutely in love with the estate, booked, had our planning meeting, tasting, sent out venue change cards and were on our way as if we were never booked elsewhere. Every time we were at CEI we were greeted by Marissa with a smile and giant hugs as if we were life-long friends. We only got to enjoy being a Cameron Couple for 50 blissful days, but even still, they felt like family and gave me the planning experience I had always imagined. Marissa was there the entire day making sure everything was on track and perfect while also making sure I didn’t have a single need that wasn’t met. I am an event planner and former wedding planner, so I am naturally always thinking 12 steps ahead and have a list in the back of my mind of things that could go wrong and how to fix them if they do. But on our wedding day I was totally relaxed. I honestly knew that they had things handled and everything was going to be perfect. The true, honest and genuine support and guidance you receive from Marissa and Victoria from the first email to the last second of your wedding I do not believe can be matched by any other team at any other venue. Their entire team, from Marissa and Victoria to their culinary team to set up/breakdown are five star. Combine this with the truly breathtaking and magical grounds and venue spaces, sets any couple up to have the most memorable and amazing day of their lives. We will recommend CEI to anyone we meet for the rest of our lives. Marissa and Victoria, from the bottom of our hearts, thank you SO much for treating us like family and giving us a more perfect day than we could have ever imagined.
Response from the Vendor on 09/09/2020
Thank you for your kind words! It was a true pleasure hosting your wedding and we wish you the very best happily ever after!
Reviewed On 11/29/2019 by Samantha B
CEI was probably the best thing I did for my wedding. Victoria, Marissa, and Elle are just amazing. I highly suggest going on a tour and meeting the ladies. They help you step by step, answer emails fast, and keep you on track throughout the pr...
ocess. These girls will go above and beyond to help your day go as smooth as possible. Keep an open mind, communicate with them, and they will make sure everything will go as planned. The ladies helped me with so much. They moved my one flower arrangement from the fireplace to the reception hall. Another small but VERY helpful thing was the wedding party gifts. I didn't want to drive myself to my wedding, and I didn't want my girls to see their gifts prior. The night of the rehearsal, I asked Elle for some help in setting them up in the rooms. She had it all ready to go in the suit when we walked in! The other thing was that even though I did not stay at the inn the night before, Victoria allowed the girls and I to have the suit earlier than stated in the contract. Marissa helped keep my dress off the ground when walking to the Conservatory for the ceremony. They straightened my train out and gave me a pep talk before I walked down the aisle, which was the most helpful and calming part of my entire day. Ladies, thank you a million times over for making my day the most beautiful day ever. (rain and all!)
Reviewed On 10/30/2019 by Olivia M
I got married in September of 2019 at Cameron Estate and I can’t even begin to put into words how I feel about this place. I toured 10 wedding venues total and Cameron was my first one. From the second I stepped foot onto the property I was ama...
zed. They had everything I wanted for my wedding day. I loved all the different venue areas on the estate so my guests didn’t feel like everything was just in one room: our ceremony, cocktail hour, reception and the after party were all in different rooms. We really got to use the whole venue throughout the day and night. Victoria was amazing from the first meeting to the last. Marissa and Elle were so amazing as well and helpful with all my constant messages and phone calls. They were all there for the rehearsal and the day of the wedding. I honestly can’t tell you how much I appreciated everything those ladies did for me! There were two main things that stuck out for me that made my choice a lot easier when picking my wedding venue and it was the fact that it was an all inclusive venue which made everything so much easier and also the fact that they had onsite accommodations for us the night of the wedding. I would 100% recommend this wedding venue. And I can only hope to one day be invited to attend a wedding there❤️
Reviewed On 10/24/2019 by Kelsey S
I would recommend Cameron Estates to couples looking for a venue for multiple reasons. First and foremost, the staff is phenomenal! We toured the grounds with Victoria who was newer to the team at the time but I wouldn’t have known unless she t...
old us! Shortly after putting our deposit down, Marissa was hired as Victoria’s assistant and let me tell you, these two make a fantastic team! They genuinely care about their couples and do everything they can to make the wedding planning process as stress free as possible. As if it couldn’t get any better, Elle became a part of the team about a month before our wedding. and was our day-of coordinator. She is truly amazing and made my day run so smoothly, everyone who met her that day absolutely loved her!!!! I cannot day enough positive things about those three (the rest of the staff is also great, but I spent most of my time working with them!) If you need any other reasons to book Cameron as your venue, the its dog friendly so our fur baby could be a part of our day and it honestly wouldn’t have been the same without him. Our guests raved about the food and everyone who stayed over night enjoyed their rooms and breakfast the next morning.
Reviewed On 10/24/2019 by Steve W
My wife and I attended a wedding here a couple weeks ago. The bottom fell out and it started pouring. We were unprepared. A staff member carried an umbrella in both hands and kept us both from getting soaked. I cared more about my pregnant wife...
obviously but I appreciated not being drenched during the reception.
Reviewed On 10/24/2019 by Beth B
Cameron Estate Inn is so beautiful. It is the perfect place to host your wedding. Our daughter was married there recently. It was exquisite. The food was delicious. I cannot thank Elle, Victoria, Marissa and all the staff for all their he...
lp and support planning the wedding and attending to our every need on the day of the wedding. Thank you!! Highly recommend this venure for your wedding.
Reviewed On 10/24/2019 by Ashley C
My sister and I attended a wedding here in September. To be honest, we had never heard of Cameron Estate Inn. We were aware of the many venues in this area & had figured it would be a rustic barn setting. The venue itself is really beautiful - ...
you would have no idea that this great place exists among the trees. Favorite part - the floors in the reception space! Oh and the chandeliers - stunning.
Reviewed On 10/22/2019 by Tori S
What a special place. If you are looking for a beautiful event venue with the nicest staff that will handle everything for you while saving you lots of time and money, stop looking. You have found it at CEI. Cameron Estate has been nothing bu...
t helpful and fun to work with throughout our entire engagement period. The ladies in the wedding office and super responsive, and always make you smile. I cannot wait for our big day!!!
Reviewed On 10/21/2019 by Megan D
I could not be happier I had my wedding at Cameron Estate. The grounds are absolutely breathtaking and the ladies there are terrific. Special shout out to Elle, our wedding coordinator. Elle was AMAZING! She kept everything running smoothly the...
day of the wedding and was lots of fun to be around. I'd recommend Cameron to any of my friends.
Reviewed On 9/27/2019 by Breckan E
We had an amazing experience with Cameron Estate Inn from day 1. Victoria, Marissa, and Elle were so attentive and helpful, supporting us through every step of the wedding planning process and making sure that we didn't have to lift a finger on...
our big day. The venue is absolutely GORGEOUS, the food and drinks are delicious, and the whole staff is great. My husband and I also stayed the night at the inn over our wedding weekend, and our room was very comfortable and cute. We highly recommend Cameron Estate Inn!
Reviewed On 9/26/2019 by April A
We booked a complete package with Cameron estate Inn, everything met expectations or went beyond expectations. From the big things to the tiny little itsy-bitsy details everything was on point we had a wonderful time and would recommend to any...
body that has a small budget or a large budget this was perfect for us and we will never forget the time that we spent there. I look forward to our first year anniversary and visiting again
Reviewed On 8/18/2019 by Maribeth Y
This place is AMAZING!!! We had the best day at Cameron Estate Inn and will be recommending this place to everyone, even if it is just for dinner. The event staff ladies and everyone else were amazing and so helpful. Victoria and both Marissa's...
were so amazing. Elle is a new addition to the event team and is seriously amazing! She went above and beyond with everything we asked of her and had a smile on her face the whole time! The venue is gorgeous! Highly recommend!
Reviewed On 8/08/2019 by Kalie E
We had a great experience! Everyone was so sweet and helpful. The coordinators are wonderful, they were patient, understanding and really wanted to make sure I was happy and the day was perfect. They made the process of planning a wedding so ea...
sy and enjoyable. Any question I had was answered right away. The day of the wedding was coordinated so well that I felt completely relaxed and was able to enjoy the time with my friends and family. The staff on the day of the wedding was also wonderful- you could tell they really enjoyed being there and wanted to make our experience special. My friends and family especially loved the bartender! The venue is so pretty too! There are so many different beautiful spots to take pictures. I highly recommend Cameron Estate!
Reviewed On 8/03/2019 by Lindsay R
My husband and I were very happy with Cameron Estate Inn. It was really convenient having the ceremony, reception, catering, bar, and lodging all in one place. Special event staff Victoria, Marissa, and Elle were there every step of the way hel...
ping us plan and coordinate things. Elle went above and beyond on wedding day making sure we had everything we needed. The venue itself is also beautiful. Our guests loved it!
Reviewed On 2/11/2019 by Faith H
I don't even know where to start... My wedding at Cameron was honestly a dream come true. From the staff to the location, it was beyond magical. I had saw someone on FB post about Cameron and once I saw that BEAUTIFUL fire place, I knew back in...
2015 I wanted to get married at Cameron! Fast forward to 2019 and it all came together. I worked with Victoria and Marissa and they are the most adorable and helpful planners! Planning a wedding is stressful, BUT Victoria and Marissa had my back the whole time and checked in on me the whole time. They helped so so so much and put my anxiety at ease. The day of my wedding ran so smoothly thanks to the staff and I felt like a winter princess throughout the day! I cannot thank Cameron enough for helping to make my Winter Wonderland come to life. If you are looking for an outstanding venue and want a beautiful wedding, choose Cameron Estate Inn! Thank you Cameron!!!
Reviewed On 11/07/2018 by Jan J
I wanted to love this venue but I just like it for a few reasons: Cons: Our wedding planner changed during our time working with the venue but no one informed me. I felt they nickle and dimed us down to the penny. They try to have as many eve...
nts on the property to the point of excessive and impersonal. You are not made to feel like a unique event/person at the venue or Inn. They have weird timeframes to be in the reception space that can be difficult on the wedding day. You are told “no” for a lot of requests that really are typical of a wedding venue. They do not communicate well as a facility. One person says one thing while another says differently. They have a form for everything, it’s gets exhausting! Pros: Venue is historic and beautiful. Inn staff are very nice, especially, Jess. Food is very good and they accommodate allergies or things you don’t like (may be an up charge though). Guests loved the venue and reception space. Springview ballroom is modern and chic (carriage house has weird 1980’s mirrors). Many vendors have knowledge of the space. Easy to travel to. Secondary hotel close by (SureStay). Overall, if you don’t care about the $$$ and want a romantic, historic space then it’s a lovely place. However, if your watching your budget and get annoyed with excessive rigidness then maybe this isn’t the place for you and your fiancé. I am hopeful once they get some things smoothed out it will be improved but until then no rose petals on the floor...
Response from the Vendor on 11/08/2018
Thank you for your feedback. The name associated with this review does not match the name of any of our recent clients, so we are not certain as to whether this post is written from a guest’s perspective or not. As with any business, there is...
the possibility of turnover and change in employment. Our management team notified each and every CEI client individually of the changes in employment at the very soonest they were able to. Phone calls, emails, and in person consultations were offered to each and every client as an opportunity to get to know their consultant at the convenience of the client. The individual that assisted in the initial tour for a couple was not a wedding day planner; therefore there was no staff member, or contractual attendant, lost during this transition. Our venue is all inclusive; we do not offer a site fee as most venues in the area do which our clients love! This aids in making CEI a very affordable venue for our couples to host their dream wedding. There are certainly opportunities to enhance and/or upgrade your specific package, and these upgrades may have an additional fee. We are saddened that you feel you were not made to feel special. However, each and every guest at Cameron Estate is a priority and we aim to please all. We are thrilled that we did so in your case as your guests expressed their love for our beautiful property, reception space, and location. We are happy to hear you enjoyed our staff—we all love what we do and hope to put smiles on the faces of everyone who enters the Estate. Please feel free to contact the Inn directly if you have any concerns or feedback you would like to share about your personal experience at our property. We thank you for taking the time to write your review, and we hope to have the opportunity to serve you at our fine establishment again!
Reviewed On 9/18/2018 by Megan K
Beautiful venue! Plenty of room for the ceremony and the reception in completely different sceneries. Made it so easy for my guests to go from one place to the other. Very organized and friendly staff, but very strict on their guidelines. It he...
lps that they give you papers to follow, but can get a little frustrating. My wedding day was absolutely beautiful at Cameron Estate Inn.
Response from the Vendor on 11/08/2018
Thank you so very much for your review, Megan! We absolutely loved working with you and Ryan and hosting your special day. You are exactly right--your wedding day was BEAUTIFUL! While we are sorry to hear you found our informative paperwork to ...
be slightly frustrating, we certainly appreciate the feedback. As you indicated, we use these forms to assist our couples who may need additional guidance in the planning of their wedding day. Your feedback is important to us, and we are always happy to hear ways in which we can improve our products and services for future couples. We wish you the absolute best in your new life together as Mr. and Mrs.!
Reviewed On 9/14/2018 by JoyAnne F
Customizable and lots of freedom. But they are not flexible about event times. 6:30-midnight is a bit too late in the day.
Response from the Vendor on 11/08/2018
Thank you for taking the time to post a review. We are happy that you like the customization we allow in our event packages. Event times are definitely something we have flexibility with--it all depends upon dates and times of the year, as w...
ell as the type of event being planned. Please contact our Director of Sales if you have any questions at all regarding this or any other concern. She will be more than happy to assist you with the customization of your special event!
Reviewed On 8/13/2018 by Julia A
We chose Cameron Estate Inn for two reasons - we are both big history buffs, and there was no venue fee. Instead, clients pay for the catering services in order to use one of the two reception locations on the grounds, with a small fee to hold ...
the wedding in the conservatory. The setting is gorgeous. We also opted to stay at the Inn (as did some of our guests) which was fantastic. The rooms are unique and lovely (said all of our guests!) and the morning breakfast in the Inn's restaurant is a nice perk. We got off to a bumpy start because of some personnel issues the Inn was (is?) having. Updated estimates were inconsistent, information was incomplete or just wrong, but most concerning was the lack of interest by our wedding coordinator with the Inn. Luckily, a personnel change corrected ALL of that, and we started working with Victoria - she could not have been more accommodating, enthusiastic, generous, kind, and professional. Paperwork and information was delivered correctly and when promised, and she even tossed in a few amenities for our previous trouble. She was an absolutely delight, and we highly recommend her. Similarly, the banquet coordinator, Ahna, who takes over once the reception begins was on-site early, visited my maid-of-honor and I in our hotel room, didn't like the lack of cool air (it was July 26) and so quickly adjusted the A/C and brought in fans as we got ready. She also made some requested changes to the set up that improved the overall flow and space of the reception. Both ladies helped me secure the train/bustle for my complicated dress so that I could dance, and both were present in the foyer of the wedding space to help. The wait and bar staff worked efficiently but never intrusively. We were very happy. My husband and I have both commented on how much MORE this place could be with a few tweeks. For example, the website is a plethora of grammar and copy/paste errors. The Spring View Ballroom (where we held our reception) is fairly new (18 months?) bit not even mentioned on the website, yet is head and shoulders more beautiful that the larger original reception space. The layout of the Inn first floor is a little weird - there is no front desk to greet visitors, and the restaurant is nearly defunct as a separate entity as near as we could tell. We were told that two parties on a weekend night was considered busy (!!) That space could be far more functional and lovely given another purpose. We'd strongly recommend Cameron Estate Inn for functions, weddings, and as a place to stay in Lancaster county (Mount Joy).
Reviewed On 6/15/2018 by Katie F
WOW!!! We had such a great time. Cameron Estate Rocks. We had our wedding on June 8th. Rented all the rooms and had the rehearsal dinner on site. All our guest enjoyed their stay and the Breakfast was great. We worked with Victoria. She wa...
s wonderful and dealt with our questions and request very respectfully. She even gave us some helpful ideas for the wedding. We came up from Philly where most wedding are $30 more a person. So the pricing was great. Cameron Estate works with many vendors but they gave us a sheet of their preferred vendors who rocked. Their preferred flower vendor was cheaper then what we found on our own. They went above and beyond with their service. Every staff member was nice and said hi. We are happy that we can go back for anniversaries.
Reviewed On 5/28/2018 by Jenna H
Our wedding at Cameron Estate Inn was like a dream. We only looked at one venue site and instantly fell in love with its picturesque woods and buildings full of character. Once we viewed the conservatory, we decided on an indoor ceremony. We ha...
d 70 guests on a Friday evening and we rented out the rooms to stay over. Therefore, we were able to have an after party with tacos and margaritas and breakfast the next morning with all of our out-of-town guests. The food was incredible, so we had our rehearsal dinner there as well. It really is an all-encompassing venue. They took care of every single tiny detail with ease and the day flowed so smoothly. The only suggestion I have is a better way to taste the food- we had to eat at the restaurant and order full portions to try out the food (it was delicious and fun, but it got pricey trying different entrees). Overall, Cameron Estate Inn is worth the money and needs very little decorating. A few fresh flowers is all that was needed. We would recommend this to everyone looking for a moderately small, intimate wedding with tons of character. Our guests will remember the food and the atmosphere and we have all of the beautiful pictures to keep forever!
Reviewed On 4/02/2018 by Audrey M
We had a wonderful wedding experience at the Cameron Estate. Dakota was on top of everything leading up to the wedding, and Dave was spot on the day of. He checked in on me at least 5 times before the ceremony, and brought my husband and I hors...
d'oeuvres during our photos at cocktail hour. The food was outstanding and the service was fast for dinner. I made a point to read my contract and knew exactly what was included in my package - if you book here, or anywhere, I suggest you do the same. We used the conservatory space for our ceremony, and it is the most beautiful space we could have found. We are so happy we chose to get married here!
Reviewed On 3/15/2018 by Brendan L
We got married in December 2017 at Cameron Estate Inn, it was beautiful. Our ceremony was in the conservatory and reception in the carriage house. The food was amazing and the patience of the staff was wonderful. Leading up to the wedding, they...
help you organize it, patient with the millions of questions/changes. Jessica was our day-of coordinator. She did a wonderful job! The day of the wedding went smoothly. Sure, many people complain of the cost of the venue/food, but you get what you pay for - fancy food and a beautiful wedding location with help from the coordinator. Of course there are a few changes I would have made looking back. One was that we would have had more access to the location on the day of the wedding. CE is very strict with their timeline, which is good and bad. I understand why but for a perfectionist it was stressful with decorating. We were one of the lucky few that were able to get into the carriage house the day before to decorate. If that wouldn't have been the case, I wouldn't have been able to help decorate for my own wedding. To some, that doesn't matter. But for a perfectionist like myself, I had to be there to put my final touch on it. So that is something to keep in mind if you are considering CE. Secondly, it took the wait staff forever to serve each course during the meal. It took way too long, which messed up our reception activities. Make sure you tell them to be prompt with following the timeline that was agreed and signed upon. No one wants to be sitting at their table all evening. Third, make sure you know which rooms you will be in the day of the wedding. Ask to go visit prior the wedding. We were clueless as to which rooms we were to be in. Fourth, the day of coordinator only helps with general information/details on the day-of, they do not help decorate or assist with the execution of the day's events. They are very hands off, which can be good or bad. They just like to make sure the timeline is being followed. However, she checked in on us several times to make sure we didn't need anything. Overall, CE was a beautiful and perfect location for our wedding. We couldn't be happier with our choice of venue and our coordinator!
Reviewed On 2/13/2018 by Kari B
We had our wedding at Cameron Estate on 12/31/17. Our wedding day was beautiful. However, it was largely due to the vendors that we hired for our event and not the CEI staff. We hired a day of wedding coordinator because we wanted to make sure...
that someone would be in charge all day long. Cameron makes it seem like they have someone that does this, but they do not. Our ceremony was lovely and everyone continues to talk about the reception and how beautiful everything was at the venue. However, our day was soured when we were given a final bill two weeks after our wedding saying that we owed almost $3,000.00. We are still trying to figure out why we received this bill. Cameron is a beautiful venue but we struggled with communication with their staff throughout the whole process. Not to mention, when I discovered our day of timeline that they created was completed incorrect. I had to contact them to schedule planning meetings to make sure that we were on the same page due to all of the errors that were made on Cameron's end.
Reviewed On 1/23/2018 by Gina R
When we were looking for a wedding venue for our December 2017 wedding, we were looking for some place private and where we could have both the ceremony and reception at the same location in the wintertime. We loved the beauty and charm of Came...
ron Estate, so we booked it over a year before our wedding date. Throughout the entire planning process, Dakota was great to work with. However, the new ballroom was finished shortly before our wedding and we found out the week of our wedding that they were holding another wedding there overlapping ours. The new ballroom has no bathrooms, so the other wedding guests were constantly coming into the Inn (which we had entirely blocked for the night and should have had private access to) to use the bathroom. They were in our way for our scheduled pictures, which we had to delay. We also had to delay decorating the ceremony room (and could only get into it 2 hours before the wedding). Their guests even made comments to our bridal party about us being in their way. Parking was a nightmare as well as their parking lot if not large enough to accommodate two weddings. It was apparent that Cameron Estate was trying to make as much money as they could in one weekend instead of giving us the wedding experience we wanted and payed a lot of money for. It was very disappointing the day of the wedding and caused us unnecessary stress and frustration on what should have been the happiest day of our lives. It's such a shame because we had great experiences working with all the staff there, but clearly the owners are only interested in making money. If I had known they would hold two wedding in the same day once the new room was finished, I would have gotten married somewhere else, especially since privacy and intimacy were big selling points for us.
Reviewed On 12/16/2017 by Lindsay K
We had an absolutely beautiful wedding on 11.10.17 at the Cameron Estate Inn! We had booked our wedding date in June of 2016. Cameron Estate was the only venue we checked out and we were sold on it right away. Having both the ceremony and recep...
tion on the same property really made the day effortless. We loved that Cameron Estate offers a wedding coordinator and that the coordinator helped us with everything from the entree selection to the day of timeline. Our guests absolutely loved the food and the venue too! My husband, parents, and I would highly recommend the Cameron Estate to other couples looking for a beautiful and romantic wedding venue.
Reviewed On 11/16/2017 by Michelle G
The Cameron Estate did a wonderful job of helping us plan our wedding! I was so thankful for their knowledge during the planning process and their guidance during the event. With their help, everything went smoothly and I didn't have to worry!
Response from the Vendor on 11/18/2017
We want to thank you for your review, Michelle. We are happy to provide our professional experience with you to assist in planning the day of your dreams at the Estate. Thank you for sharing your positive experience from your recent wedding. We...
hope to see you for your 1 year anniversary!
Reviewed On 10/18/2017 by Ashley W
If I could give this venue a zero, I would. But since I cannot, consider the one star to represent the beautiful venue itself. If all you care about is the photos, book this venue. If you want your planning experience, the day of to run smoothl...
y, and to receive everything you were actually promised at signing, LOOK ELSEWHERE. Never in my life have I dealt with such an impossible company. We signed with a different person, and then she was let go (BIG MISTAKE ON THEIR PART,) and had to work with another staff. We had to fight tooth and nail to receive the service we were promised, THE WEEK OF OUR WEDDING. Then, the day came and we STILL did not receive everything we should have. We were not given a chance to dispute charges before they were charged to our credit card (I understand we signed an agreement that if the balance was not paid, it was automatically taken out of the credit card we provided at booking, but they seemed to find more items to nickle and dime us with at the end of the planning.) Overall, this was a terrible experience (and continues to be as the staff continues to answer emails I send to the management, even though I have explicitly asked that she stop communicating with us.) There are so many other venues in the area that are just as charming; check out those locations before being taken advantage of by this venue.
Response from the Vendor on 10/27/2017
If you are taking the time to read this response thank you so much. As you can imagine there is always two sides to every story and all we ask is that you read the rest of our wonderful reviews. This will give you the full picture of what we ca...
n do for you and your wedding. Thank you and we look forward to the opportunity, to work with you. -CEI Management Team.
Reviewed On 9/17/2017 by Katie C
We had the most perfect September wedding at the Cameron Estate Inn. We booked the venue in March of 2016, and we fell in love with the Inn itself and the accommodations available for our friends and family, along with the stunning grounds and...
scenery. The day came together better than I ever could have imagined, due in large party to Dakota's commitment to making our wedding day perfect. We initially started with another coordinator, but she left shortly after we booked the venue, and then we began working with Dakota. She is so incredibly professional and responsive, and she really cares about her customers and the experience that they have at the Cameron. She literally make all of our visions into reality, from our outdoor ceremony in the Spring Garden, to late-night tater-tots as a parting gift to our guests. We cannot say enough great things about what a pleasure Dakota is to work with. Every member of the staff at the Cameron was professional and friendly, the food was amazing (all of our guests raved about our meal and the food at the cocktail hour), the bartenders were fun, and again the grounds are so beautiful, we truly had a perfect day. We also had our rehearsal dinner in the new addition, which was completed just in time to host our event. The new space is stunning, and the rehearsal dinner was also fabulous. Can't say enough great things about the Cameron - my husband and I plan to go back for our anniversary, and plenty of our guests have also said that they can't wait to plan a weekend getaway there!
Response from the Vendor on 10/24/2017
The team here at the Cameron Estate Inn is thrilled to read your wonderful review, Katie. Our entire team is honored we were able to work with you and your family to plan and execute your big Wedding day and overnight stay in our Inn. We hope y...
ou will return to visit us on your 1 year anniversary!
Reviewed On 9/13/2017 by Brittany G
We recently got married, 9-1-17! Everything about my wedding day was perfect. Cameron Estates made it easy and enjoyable throughout the whole process. Always quick with responses, helpful with questions, and detailed oriented! The staff is an ...
absolute joy to work with. Would recommend over and over again. They made my dream wedding complete.
Reviewed On 8/14/2017 by Annie N
We got married at the beautiful Cameron Estate Inn on June 30, and we could not have been happier with how our day turned out! The venue's coordinating team made every step of the planning process effortless and stress-free on our behalf. On th...
e day of our wedding, our event manager made sure our needs were met and our timeline was followed perfectly! Any worry I had, he took care of it! I recommend this venue to anyone planning their wedding!
Reviewed On 8/02/2017 by Natalie P
From the moment my husband and I first booked our wedding date, about 2 years out, the Cameron Estate Inn was extraordinarily helpful. Dakota, the venue's wedding coordinator, is extremely knowledgeable, responsive, and just generally clearly a...
dores her job. My husband and I dealt with what felt like a uniquely frustrating situation in that we are both the oldest children in our families, are relatively young and the first of our friends to get married out of college but have a large wedding, and came from very different familial backgrounds. This all led to a lot of confusion on our parts and constantly-changing demands from our families that we had to relay to Dakota. She met these demands with nothing but grace, and her helpful nature always made us feel much better and more in control. On the day of the wedding itself, we were astounded by the lengths to which all of the other staff members went to ensure our day ran smoothly, and we could relax and enjoy it as well. The banquet manager consistently did everything in her power to ensure we were able to eat, from saving cocktail hour hors d'oeuvres, to pushing back dinner until we were seated. When our wedding cake collapsed, the servers all got together to determine how best yo serve the guests in a manner that would appear presentable and keep the occurance a secret. I can't say enough wonderful things about our experience. We'll forever remember our wedding day as the best of our lives. Thank you!
Response from the Vendor on 10/24/2017
Thank you for your wonderful and honest compliments to our staff. Dakota is a wonderful asset to our team here at the Estate. The priority of Dakota along with all of the banquet staff at the Estate is to quickly problem solve when something un...
expected occurs. This is exactly what the team did with your wedding cake. We hope you will return to the Estate to visit. We are honored to be apart of the memories of the best day of your lives!
Reviewed On 7/21/2017 by Lauren B
Cameron Estate was an amazing place to have our special day! We had our ceremony in the conservatory and the pictures turned out BEAUTIFUL! It was wonderful to have everything in one place so that no one had to travel anywhere after the ceremo...
ny to go to the reception. We had a longer engagement and so a lot of staffing changes were made during that time which made communication a bit difficult because we were unaware of the changes. We also booked the Inn for the night after our wedding which was nice because all of our bridal party and family could stay there. The breakfast in the morning was a bit unorganized but the rest is good! They will work very hard to meet your needs and make sure you are getting what you want out of your wedding as long as you are diligent with communication. Dinner was served in a timely manner and the filet steak and crab cake is amazing! It is wonderful that there is no rental fee here you just pay per person for dinner and whichever alcohol package you choose! Our wedding day was wonderful!
Reviewed On 7/12/2017 by Kaitlyn H
Our wedding day was July 1, 2017. We looked at a bunch of venues in the Lancaster area but ultimately decided to go with the Cameron Estate Inn for multiple reasons. We loved the fact that they had a great outdoor and indoor space that could be...
used for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. It made our lives so easy knowing that they would take care of all the food and alcohol services and that we wouldn't have to add that on top of everything else that goes into a wedding. Our wedding ended up having to be inside because of a thunderstorm but the indoor ceremony space is absolutely beautiful so we were not too upset. Everyone who came to our wedding kept saying how beautiful the venue was and how great everything turned out. The staff was great to work with and the food was amazing!! We also have to give a big shout out to Dakota who made our day and dreams all come true. She was so great about answering all of our questions and meeting all of our accommodations. She also met with us multiple times and allowed us to see what other couples were doing on their day, which was so helpful! The day went so smoothly and Dakota went above and beyond our expectations to make our day run flawless. We would recommend the Cameron Estate Inn to any couple looking for a fairy tale wedding .
Reviewed On 7/11/2017 by Michelle S
I know that my husband Mark and I absolutely loved everything about having our wedding at Cameron Estate Inn on 6/25/17, from working with Dakota and team, right down to the very last detail of the reception! But it was also very important to ...
us that our guests had a great experience, and they did! More than once we had friends and family members tell us that it was the best wedding that had EVER attended. And THAT says it all! The food was delicious, the planning went so smoothly (thanks to Dakota!), the grounds were stunning (I can't wait until our formal pictures come in, because even the photos taken with personal cameras were spectacular), and the attention to detail was amazing. My husband and I stayed there the night before and the night of our wedding. Even when the reception was over, it was so awesome to have one of the associates stop up to our room and ask if we needed water, an adult beverage, etc. (We accepted both!). Questions throughout the process were answered in a timely manner and professionalism throughout the process was top notch. I would absolutely recommend this venue for your wedding, or any other event. It was a beautiful weekend that we will always cherish xoxoxo
Reviewed On 6/17/2017 by Rachel C
What a fairtytale day we experienced at the Cameron Estate Inn! The grounds and property are stunning and made the perfect backdrop to the classically elegant feel we were going for. Our guests were wowed by the beauty of the Conservatory where...
we held our ceremony, and the elegance of the Carriage House where we had the reception. On top of atmosphere, the food was absolutely delicious and so many of our guests raved about it! We offered several options to appeal to all tastes and everyone was satisfied. The open bar package was the right choice and we weren't disappointed by the quality of the drinks made by the bartender. What I loved about this venue is that they made it easy - everything is done in one place, so it cuts down on the number of vendors you need to interact with and the amount of work you need to do on your own. Working with Dakota, our coordinator, I felt at ease and reassured in her knowledge of the process. Our wedding went 100% as planned, if not better, and I couldn't have asked for a more perfect day!
Reviewed On 6/15/2017 by Sara E
We looked at several venues in Maryland, Delaware and Pennsylvania. When we saw Cameron Estates we knew that this was the perfect place. The beautiful grounds and stunning conservatory were perfect backdrops for a beautiful ceremony and celebr...
ation of my daughter's wedding and reception. Our wedding planner, Dakota was wonderful to work with. Every detail was taken care of. Emily the banquet coordinator was so helpful and always with a smile.
Reviewed On 6/14/2017 by John R
First of all, I find it amazing that out of 100+ reviews this place still receives a perfect 5 star rating. It doesn't even seem possible that not one person has an issue with Cameron Estates. Anyway... The best thing about Cameron are ...
the people. Dakota did a great job showing us around and providing all the options. We planned an outdoor ceremony and they had a marvelous indoor venue in case of inclement weather. We also used their recommended officiate, Dave, who I simply cannot give enough accolades too. I was extremely pleased with the abundance of wonderful photo opportunities around the entire estate. What I didn't like: They would not negotiate the beverage costs. I had several +21 non alcohol drinker guest who they still charged full price for. There are different options available. One was consumption based, but because they still charge a minimum and for a bartender it did not save us hardly anything. I could have also just bought wine and beer, but after a ridiculous mark up and the $200 bartender fee, it was not worth it either. I was also completely underwhelmed at the portions size and quality of the dinner. For the ~$60/plate, I expected much much more. We got the Limon Chicken, which was tiny, a small ice cream scoop sized mashed potato and some beans that I could have counted on my fingers. Sorry Cameron, our dinner was a complete fail. The approximate cost per person was $114/person. While I estimated that going in, I don't feel I got what I paid for.
Response from the Vendor on 06/17/2017
Thank you for taking the time to post a review of your experience with our venue. We appreciate your kind comments and are pleased that you were so happy with the venue and especially with our staff. We are very fortunate to have Dave and Dakot...
a on staff. Our many other positive reviews attest to their professionalism and courtesy as well. They do an excellent job and really do go above and beyond to ensure our clients have a great experience with us. Yes, the venue is lovely but without our people we would just be a pretty place. We provide a broad alcohol offering with a variety of packages where the host can pay based on consumption or a flat open bar price. Additionally, we offer cash bars where the guests can pay for their own alcohol. There is a package that suits every group’s needs. We try to make the liquor packages as affordable as possible and if you shop our competition you will find that our packages are priced well below the other venues in the area. Our packages are very flexible and we only charge for the guests of legal drinking age where most other venues charge based on the full attendance at the event. To be fair with all groups we only charge for the guests over 21 years of age. And yes, some guests drink very little or nothing at all but we have found that most groups have a few guests who more than make up for the few that don’t drink. That is why we average the consumption across the entire group which allows us to keep our prices as low as possible. The $58/plate you paid includes not only your entrée with the accompanying starch and vegetable but a salad, ice tea and water, a choice of 3 to 4 hors d’oeuvres as well as all the linens, and setup/teardown for the event. We do not charge a room rental fee as most of our competition does. Again, our packages are extremely affordable when you sit down and do the math. And our portion sizes are generous as attested to by the many other positive reviews. You obviously did your homework and have a firm grasp on the overall and detailed cost for your event. With your sharp analytical skills we are sure you also shopped our competition and realized what a value our packages represent. Otherwise you would have booked your event at another venue. We are glad that you picked us and again want to compliment you on what a nice family and friendly group you have. Our entire staff enjoyed working with you and your group. Again, we appreciate the time you took to write a review and the many compliments you paid us. We hope you keep in touch and come back and visit us on your anniversary. Congratulations and we wish you many years of happy wedded bliss!
Reviewed On 5/26/2017 by William Scott B
May 8,2017 we had our elopement wedding at the Cameron Inn. So many details were taken care of so we could just concentrate on our special day. The location, accommodations, on site venues, staff and food were all excellent. While the estate mi...
ght be well suited to typical size weddings, they did an equally excellent job providing us with the small intimate wedding we had wanted. It was beautiful and we can't recommend them more highly.
Reviewed On 5/23/2017 by Caitlin Z
I had my wedding at the Inn on the weekend of May 6th 2017. The whole weekend was perfect and I can only thank the staff at Cameron Estate Inn. Our planner was Dakota and she was beyond helpful and made the whole process smooth and enjoyable. D...
ay off I didn't have to worry about a thing and the staff was fantastic! The venue is just beautiful and the food was delicious! I plan on coming back in the future just for a stay and to eat at the restaurant.
Reviewed On 5/11/2017 by Nichole G
We had our ceremony here this past weekend. The satff was great and accommodated our needs down to the small details. They made the planning of a wedding simple and stress less. We plan on celebrating our anniversary at the inn.
Response from the Vendor on 05/12/2017
Congratulations and thank you for allowing us to be a part of your special day. Our entire staff truly enjoyed working with you and your family. We would like to wish you many years of love and happiness!
Reviewed On 5/09/2017 by Kyle M
After being engaged for nearly a year, my wife and I decided to have a getaway for Valentine's Day. We found ourselves at The Cameron Estate Inn B&B for the weekend. While we were there, we took a tour with Dakota and LOVED everything that we s...
aw. Employees were kind and accommodating to all of our needs. Our wedding day was no different! Every detail about our wedding went off without a hitch because of their helpful suggestions and detailed wedding planning guide. Any questions we had were answered quickly. After working with Dakota for the planning process, we had Emily as our event coordinator for the entire day. She was always asking us if we needed anything or just to make sure things were going as planned. On the day of the wedding, so many guests were in love with the location, that many chose to stay the night. We, of course, were there for the night as well in a room with a whirlpool tub. (HIGHLY RECOMMEND!) And with a complementary breakfast, they make you feel right at home. As for the location itself, the property is beautiful. Our pictures turned out amazing because of the variety of indoor and outdoor scenery they offer. Truly a great place for any time of year. We would highly recommend Cameron Estate.
Reviewed On 5/03/2017 by Lauren S
Our wedding was on 4/21/2017. Before choosing Cameron Estate, we visited a handful of other venues, but none of them had the impact that Cameron Estate had on me. I fell in love from the moment we pulled up to the main entrance and I knew it wa...
s where I wanted to get married. Once we chose Cameron Estate I knew without a doubt we had made the right choice. Not only is the property beautiful and incredibly well-maintained, but the staff is friendly, the rooms are comfortable, and the event coordinator is great to work with! The day of our wedding was relaxing and comfortable as the Bridesmaids and I got ready in one of the rooms at the Inn. The staff supplied us with anything we needed from glasses and champagne, water, lunch, even scissors! The ceremony and reception sites were spectacular. Even though we were rained out and couldn't have an outdoor ceremony, the conservatory is breathtaking with the chandeliers and giant windows. The Carriage House is a great venue for the reception, plenty of space and great acoustics for the DJ. The floor was clean and the room was clearly well taken care of. The food was AMAZING!! I would absolutely recommend Cameron Estate Inn for your wedding without any hesitation! 4/21/2017 was the Best day of my life and a lot of that had to do with the perfect venue!!!
Reviewed On 3/30/2017 by knottie79e28124247eb93b
We recently held my daughter's wedding at the Cameron Estate Inn. The wedding planner Dakota was exceptional in helping us have the beautiful wedding my daughter envisioned and helped us keep within a budget that we had set for the event. Emi...
ly and her banquet staff were sensational, very helpful and so very nice to the quests. I would highly recommend this venue!
Reviewed On 2/04/2017 by Mac M
I cannot share enough positive words about our recent New Year’s Eve wedding at the Cameron Estate Inn. As anyone can see from the pictures, the venue is beautiful and exudes a certain class that made us both comfortable and proud to welcome ou...
r friends and family. We had our ceremony indoors in the gorgeous Conservatory, our reception in the Carriage House, and rented the entire Inn for the night to accommodate our closest friends and family. The ability to rent the entire venue allowed for privacy from outsiders and freedom that would have been difficult to achieve elsewhere or far beyond our budget. The Cameron Estate Inn was flexible in working with our vendors of choice and adjusting to our out of the ordinary requests. In a short eight weeks, we went from not having any idea of what our wedding plans would be to walking down the aisle and enjoying the perfect wedding experience. While we initially considered eight weeks to be a daunting challenge, Dakota – the Wedding and Special Events Coordinator at the Cameron Estate Inn – not only streamlined the process to ensure simplicity, but the attention she paid made it clear that she cared about our wedding as much as we did. Her professionalism and experience is unmatched by anyone we have ever worked with before. She went above and beyond to fulfill any request we may have had, advocated for us as we attempted to figure out our plans or finances, and no concern we had was too big or small for her to devote her personal attention. She is not only fantastic at her job, but also a fantastic person. Our experience was so positive that we would be willing to do it all again next New Year’s Eve, and will certainly be back in the future to enjoy the bed and breakfast and to visit Dakota!
Reviewed On 12/12/2016 by Kim J
Let me start by saying you will not regret having your wedding at the Cameron Estate Inn! From start to finish our wedding planner Dakota was on it. She is extremely organized and professional and her communication is impeccable! She is also ve...
ry friendly and is always patient, even if you ask a million questions (which I did!). The grounds are absolutely beautiful, the mansion is gorgeous (and has an amazing history), and everything is kept very clean. I did not feel the need to hire an outside planner with all of the help I received from Dakota and the other CEI staff. In the months and days leading up to the wedding Dakota thoroughly answered any and all questions I had and made sure I was comfortable and confident with the wedding day timeline. The day of the wedding Dakota and Emily made me feel like a queen! They were there for me from start to finish with a calm demeanor that put me at ease. Emily checked up on me and my husband many times during the reception to make sure we had everything we needed. I have been to many weddings and am a huge foodie myself and I have to say, the food at Cameron Estate Inn is absolutely delicious! The bistro steak is my favorite! The drinks were great as well, having an open bar is definitely the way to go! Thank you again to the Cameron Estate Inn for helping to make my wedding day one of the best days of my life!
Reviewed On 12/06/2016 by Lauren C
The Cameron Estate Inn was amazing! We could not be any happier with picking them for our wedding. The B&B is beautiful, and the ceremony locations are even better. They are very good at responding in a timely manner if there are any questions...
, and always had very thorough answers as well. I am sad already that it is over, and I'm ready to do it again. All the staff is there to help and make sure that things move slowly. We had lots of compliments from our guests about the staff and the place itself.
Reviewed On 11/14/2016 by Ashley K
Everything about Cameron Estates was amazing! We had our wedding here November 4, 2016. From the very first tour to the morning after our wedding, I had nothing but an amazing experience. We worked with Dakota, and she was nothing but sweet, a...
ccommodating, and helpful! The grounds are beautiful, the food is delicious, and the staff is very professional. We stayed at the inn and had a porch party, as well, and we got to reminisce on the night the next morning at breakfast. Emily, the banquet manager, also did an amazing job making me, my husband, and family feel so special! I would recommend this venue to anyone who wants to have the best wedding. We got so many compliments from all of our guests! I can't rave about Cameron Estates enough :-)
Reviewed On 11/05/2016 by Cassie M
Cameron Estate Inn was wonderful for our wedding in late October. We worked with Dakota while planning, and she was fantastic. She was always prompt to respond to emails, usually within 24 hours. If she was unable to personally respond for what...
ever reason, another staff member would do so, letting us know Dakota was away and would get back to us ASAP. She did an excellent job answering our questions and clearing up any confusion. Emily was our banquet manager on the day-of, and she was also excellent! She was very attentive to us, always making sure we had what we wanted. She even stepped in at one point to help bartend! We felt that CEI was upfront all the time with the different fees, and we ended up coming in under our budget. Food was excellent, as were the accommodations in the inn itself. Overall, working with CEI to plan our wedding was a blessing – things could not have gone better!
Reviewed On 10/25/2016 by John H
Our daughter got married at Cameron Estate Inn and could not have been more pleased. We had the ceremony in the beautiful Conservatory and the reception in the Carriage House. Danielle and the other staff were so great to work with. They wer...
e responsive to our requests and everyone was very professional. Our meal was excellent and the staff got the food served in a timely manner. This was a great group of people to work with and we were completely satisfied with Cameron Estate Inn.
Reviewed On 10/19/2016 by Katelaine F
Cameron Estate Inn was one of the first places I found when searching from our dream venue. The property is so gorgeous and breathtaking!! They have such a beautiful outdoor venue selection as well as a gorgeous rain / indoor location. It was e...
verything I imagined for my dream wedding. I also loved their outlook on pricing and keeping all the costs combined into a price per person instead of complicated add-ons and sneaky fees. We worked very closely with Dakota. She was great and very quick to respond and answer all of my questions. All of our guests continue to complement our perfect day. From the location, the weather, to the food, everything provided by Cameron Estates was great. We chose to rent out the inn for the night, and my guests loved the rooms and the breakfast in the morning was delicious. We did have a few minor hiccups on the wedding day, but our event coordinator was fantastic and helped keep everything running smoothly so no one even noticed. I would recommend that anyone having a wedding here hire a wedding coordinator or planner or their own for the rehearsal and day of. Dakota did tell us this, but I overlooked that minor detail. Thankfully my cousin stepped up for the role and was very crucial. She helped keep everything running smoothly and on time in pair with the event coordinator from Cameron Estate. I would highly recommend Cameron Estate to anyone who is getting married. I wish I could relive our wedding day over and over again!
Reviewed On 10/05/2016 by Janique W
I used the elopement package and had 30 guest. My wedding was beautiful and the staff were awesome. I booked the venue solely based on the conservatory or wedding location. It is beautiful. So i was nervous about the other details. I did not do...
a taste test of the menu or wedding cake offered in the package in advance. I was very satisfied with the food from the reception. We selected the filet mignon and crab cake, with mashed potatoes and green beans. The food was delicious. No one complained about the meal. I loved the cake, it was very tasty. Our waitstaff, Dave and his team were wonderful. I would have provided five stars except for the following reasons. This was my first over night stay at a BnB, my room was on the third floor and it was not cozy to me. The bedding was old. The room itself reminded me of an old relatives home. Very dated. We were also able to hear the conversations of people to the right and left of our room. My husband actually requested that we forgo the overnight stay and just go home. It was late so I urged him to stay. So, it could have just been the room we were in. We ate breakfast in the morning. It was good. Overall not a bad package for the price.
Reviewed On 10/04/2016 by Kilene S
Our wedding was 10/01/16 at the Cameron Estate Inn. I contacted over 50+ venues and ultimately we chose the Inn. It was the best decision. Not only is it gorgeous, the staff are so wonderful and truly care about your day! From the very first da...
y, they provide you with so many options and tons of information to help get your wedding process started. They are always there to answer questions or assist with concerns. We used the grounds for our engagement pictures because we just couldn't get over how beautiful it was! Dakota is just amazing. She pays attention to every detail and constantly works to make sure everything will be perfect for your day. Mary is so organized and extremely sweet. She will ensure all of your guests are satisfied from the moment they book until they check-out. The food was delicious. Most of our guests can't get raving out how yummy everything was. The reception staff were all so friendly and helpful. One of the best things we did was rent out the entire Inn for the weekend. After the reception we were able to have a porch party for our friends and family. This gave us a change to unwind and reflect on the day. Definitely worth it! The breakfast in the morning was so good and gave us a chance to say goodbye to all of our guests. If you're looking for an intimate setting that provides that WOW factor for your guests, please look no further. This is the place for you! Thank you again to everyone at the Inn for making our dreams come true.
Reviewed On 9/24/2016 by Ruby D
We got married on September 10, 2016 and everything turned out so wonderful. We had a small intimate wedding with less than 30 guests and Cameron estate inn was the perfect venue to accommodate our special day. My husband and I live in Indianap...
olis but decided to get married close to my hometown where my family lives in Lancaster County. We booked the venue three months before our wedding and it was great that our ceremony, reception, and catering was all taken care of in the same place which made planning so much easier. The grounds are so unique, special, and the inn itself has so much character. From the beginning, Danielle worked with our budget and maintained great communication with us throughout the entire process even being far away. The day of, everyone was SO helpful from the moment I got there to get ready to the moment we left. We had our ceremony outside at the garden gazebo. Dave, the banquet manager was absolutely amazing and was so helpful getting everyone together to walk down the aisle for the ceremony and smoothing out all the little details. They were flexible and service during the cocktail hour and reception was great. Everyone especially loved the hor d'oeuvres. The dining room where we had the reception felt so comfortable and inviting for our small group. I couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out.
Reviewed On 9/15/2016 by Knottie1473952462
Our daughter's wedding was just held at the Cameron Estate Inn on September 9, 2016. The venue, the staff, and the food were exceptional. Dakota, our wedding specialist, was wonderful! She was always available for questions and gave us recom...
mendations when we needed her assistance. She also made herself available to meet with our vendors on-site and answer their questions. Dakota took special care to ensure the bridal party was well taken care of the day of the wedding and that everything was perfect. The ceremony was held in the Spring Garden and was exactly as our daughter had imagined upon our first visit to Cameron. Dave, the banquet manager, was also outstanding. He made sure everything was set up and served per our request. The food was absolutely delicious; filet mignon and chicken chesapeake were our dinner entrees. Dave even served drinks to our daughter and her husband during the cocktail hour as they were busy with the photographer and not able to join. Mary, the Inn Manager, was very accommodating and helpful as we reserved the entire Inn for the evening. She made sure the rooms were assigned correctly and even assisted with the breakfast service. Breakfast was also very delicious. We continue to receive compliments from our guests on how amazing the venue, food, and overall experience was at Cameron. From our first visit through the day of the wedding and even afterward we have only great experiences to share. Cameron is a truly lovely location, with delicious food, great accommodations, and most of all friendly and professional staff. I can't say enough about how wonderful our daughter's wedding was at the Cameron Estate. We highly recommend the Cameron Estate for a wedding venue.

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