Cameron Estate Inn

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.

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!

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.

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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).

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!

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.

, and so communicative. I felt like they were truly family during planning, and I had nothing to do but enjoy myself on the day.

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.

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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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!)

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❤️

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.

obviously but I appreciated not being drenched during the reception.

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.

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.

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!!!

day of the wedding and was lots of fun to be around. I'd recommend Cameron to any of my friends.

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!

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

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!

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!

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!

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!!!

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...

lps that they give you papers to follow, but can get a little frustrating. My wedding day was absolutely beautiful at Cameron Estate Inn.

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).

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.

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!

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

absolute joy to work with. Would recommend over and over again. They made my dream wedding complete.

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!

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!

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!

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 .

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

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!!!

ly and her banquet staff were sensational, very helpful and so very nice to the quests. I would highly recommend this venue!

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!

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!

, 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.

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 :-)

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.