Ceresville Mansion

My husband and I had our ceremony and reception at Ceresville Mansion. We had an amazing experience from the time of inquiry until the very end of our wedding. They were very patient as I had to make a lot of changes throughout the process due to the highs and lows of the pandemic. Our wedding planner, Kate, was on top of helping us through the planning process. Haley was our day of coordinator who helped me so much on our wedding day! I was a nervous wreck but she was able to guide me through everything. I am so happy we choose Ceresville Mansion as the venue to celebrate the happiest day of my life.

Ceresville Mansion exceeded our expectations in every way! Juli, our coordinator throughout the planning, was accommodating & amazing to work with. Hayley was our day-of coordinator and she was an absolute rockstar. She made sure everything was perfect from rehearsal, to walking down the isle, to communicating with our vendors, to ensuring our champagne glasses were full the entire evening. Ceresville also offers a Vendor Package with AMAZING vendors! We loved that Ceresville was all inclusive, including vendors. It made our planning stress free and fun! The mansion is absolutely stunning inside & out and the outdoor Terrace was beautiful even in February. Our guests are still raving about the food. The staff was super friendly and accommodating throughout the evening. We highly recommend this venue!

We were having a smaller wedding and Ceresville worked with us to provide a cost effective wedding with all of the elegance of a larger one. From start to finish the staff was amazing. Our wedding planner Juli made sure all details were taken care of and there was someone by my side the entire wedding day. We had some guests with special needs and the staff was extremely accommodating and kind. Every one of our guests made comments on the beauty of the outside wedding/mansion and kindness of staff. Our dreams came true!

We chose Ceresville after not being able to book our first choice but we are so happy we landed here! Working with Kate throughout the year was a breeze and when it came to the day-of, Amanda was amazing at making sure I didn't worry about a thing! We chose to be married in the ballroom and had our reception in the same space afterwards, the staff flipped the room in no-time! We couldn't have asked for more and we appreciate what Ceresville does in order to make each wedding day a success!

Ceresville was one of the first venues we looked at. We toured about six venues in total, but Ceresville kept being on the top of our list for the venue’s history and charm, beautiful outdoor spaces, catering already included, and proximity to a downtown area to entertain our guests over the weekend. Once we selected Ceresville for our Saturday evening wedding and started the planning process, we knew we made the perfect choice. We had about 100 guests attend our ceremony under the pergola and reception in the ballroom. Alison was our Ceresville event planner and we loved working with her. She was very helpful via email and phone by working with our budget on the menu items and signature drinks. Ceresville’s day-of team was equally amazing by making sure everything ran smoothly and we always had something to eat and drink on our wedding day. It’s such a plus Ceresville includes a day-of coordinator as well! We did a plated meal for our guests and all the food we chose was delicious. From when I arrived at our Ceresville to start my hair and makeup to the last dance on the pergola at the end of the night, we felt completely supported and taken care of by the Ceresville Team. We would 100% recommend Ceresville to anyone looking for a unique and beautiful venue in Frederick.

Choosing to hold our wedding at Ceresville is the best decision we made for our wedding. The mansion is perfectly designed for a wedding - conference layout, experienced and friendly staff, delicious food. It has everything we wanted for our wedding. Our guests are impressed by how beautiful the wedding is and how helpful the staff is. The wedding day coordinator, Amanda, is amazing. She made everything was in place, so we can actually enjoy the wedding. Highly recommended.

They did such a great job taking care of everything on the day of our wedding. The staff was wonderful and really helped take the stress out of the whole night so that we could just enjoy.

Overall had a good wedding with Ceresville Mansion. Good communication during the planning process and organized. I was disappointed with the day-of experience. Our young onsite coordinator seemed inexperienced and my family was quite upset with the manner in which they were directed and spoken to throughout the day. There was another wedding at the venue prior to ours, so we understood that it was a busy/stressful day. However, for the money that was being spent, we expected a much more professional and polite experience. Redemption Points: They were VERY accommodating and communicative when it came to the rain plan. They were prepared for an indoor or outdoor ceremony and let us wait until the last minute to make the call, allowing for a beautiful outdoor ceremony.

From the first day we visited Ceresville, till we were driving away on our wedding night, Ceresville has been a stunning location that will always have a special place in our hearts. The mansion has gorgeous historic charm that offers versatility of indoor and outdoor entertaining areas. On top of that, the Chef and his kitchen staff create the most amazing food. After our tasting we had a hard time deciding what to serve because everything was so good! Our guests raved about the beauty of Ceresville, the delicious food, and the great service from the entire staff. Robbie and Vikki were our day-of coordinators and they were a fabulous team to work with. Special thanks to Heather who made sure that we were taken care of throughout our event. Last but not least, Stephanie was undeniably amazing to work with. She was super friendly and very responsive throughout the planning process. She was always accessible to help with on-site planning and handled our changes and curve balls that came along with the wedding planning process. She prepared numerous estimates for us so we could keep an eye on the budget, and she gave us suggestions based on previous successes at Cersville. This was absolutely the best place to get married. I can’t wait too have an anniversary celebration there!

The first best decision that we made when it came to our New Year’s Eve wedding was having it at Ceresville Mansion - my wife and I cannot endorse this venue enough. If you are considering Ceresville, do yourself a huge favor and book. It will be the best gift you give yourself and all of your guests. Not even a week after our wedding, and we have heard from countless people that our wedding is the best they have ever been to and that the food (served buffet style) ranks at the very top. These are high compliments from seasoned wedding-goers and foodies. Most of that praise should go directly to Ceresville and its staff. Ceresville is gorgeous and accommodating - they made it possible for us to stick to a very reasonable budget for space, food, and drink without seeming like we spared any expense. As an all-inclusive venue, they boast a beautiful house and grounds; onsite mouth-watering catering and well-stocked bar; in-house furniture, linens, centerpieces, etc. - plus at the holidays, it is spectacularly decorated. They also provide you with a wedding coordinator to walk through the planning process; a day-of coordinator; and on the wedding day, a staff member is personally assigned to the marrying couple to be sure you have everything you need at any given time. All of these elements added up to give us a wedding we could not have dreamed of without Ceresville and our personal wedding team lead by the incomparable Stephanie Lindsey. Stephanie consistently went above and beyond; she is also just a delightful person who we genuinely enjoyed getting to know. In addition, we were lucky to have Jessica and Jane as our day-of coordinator and bride-shadow. They went equally above and beyond to make sure we were thrilled with our wedding. That was a theme: everyone at Ceresville deeply wishes for you to have the wedding of your dreams and will do everything to make sure that you get just that. And we had a wedding that went beyond our dreams all thanks to Ceresville. We are eternally grateful.

We were recently married at Ceresville Mansion and I can't imagine a better venue. I fell in love when we visited and the mansion was absolutely gorgeous. I was pleasantly surprised that we were able to afford the venue at all. We had a Friday wedding in November. We worked with Kate whom my sister recommended from planning past corporate events and she was the best. She looked out for us to help us along and make sure we were on schedule with all of our planning needs. She also helped out by recommending affordable and talented vendors including our DJ, Cake Baker, and flowers. When my photographer fell through two months before the wedding she was able to suggest several excellent alternatives. In the days leading up to the wedding I felt at ease and confident that everything would do according to plan because I knew Kate and her team at Ceresville were on it. They took care of everything we asked for, and all of the things we didn't know we needed as well. The wedding itself was beautiful and so much fun. We had our ceremony there and the timing of appetizers and cocktails directly after was much appreciated by our guests. Our meal was delicious and again the timing and professionalism with which it was served were great. I cannot recommend this venue enough.

We fell in love with the venue and FELT loved by the staff. Natalie was a pleasure to work with leading up to the day of, always responding SO promptly and thoughtfully to my dozens of questions, and Robbie was at least half a dozen steps ahead of me the day of (and I am an UBER-planner, so it takes some doing!) It helped us do the one thing I was 100% convinced we'd be unable to do the day of: sit back, relax, and enjoy our day. The food was spectacular, they were incredibly helpful setting up (despite me DIY-ing a ton of the decor), and the built-in dance floor was a wonderful perk. If I had to do it again it would still be here.

I had an amazing experience with Ceresville! Stephanie was a pleasure to work with for a year of planning. She always had an answer to my questions and if I had a special request, she would go above and beyond to try and make it happen. On the day of the wedding, we worked with Robbie who was equally as helpful, professional, and wanted to make sure you did not have to worry about a thing. Aside from the amazing staff, the venue was gorgeous and the food was amazing! Seriously, try the goat cheese as one of your appetizers. Overall, I highly reccomend this facility for a stress free beautiful wedding!

We really could not have been happier with Ceresville for our 7/9 Sunday morning wedding. From the very first day we met with Ceresville staff, we were treated with respect and all of our questions, no matter how small, were answered. We are a lesbian couple and they were super-supportive of this—it never felt awkward or forced. The cost at first seems high, but compared to what you get in return it was incredibly reasonable. We had a small wedding, with about 60 guests, and instead of forcing us to pay for a minimum number of people, Ceresville gave us a minimum amount we had to hit—so we picked really nice main courses, added a sundae bar, etc, and that got us there. Another thing we liked was the “inclusiveness” of the cost. The price of Ceresville included things like tables, chairs, linens, cake stand, plates and silverware. Other places required you to bring or rent your own of these things—can you imagine having to wash 60+ dishes the night after your wedding?? Or carrying that home in your car? We couldn’t. The expense of these items adds up! On the day of, we never wanted for anything. Before we could express a need, someone from the staff was there offering assistance. All of our personal items were set up while we got ready, with no help needed from either of us. The ceremony was held on site, on the patio, and Ceresville coordinated with our DJ and officiant in an expert manor to make sure things went very smoothly. Our guests couldn’t stop complimenting the beauty of the venue, the taste of the food and the efficiency and kindness of the staff. At the end of the reception, my mother and sister-in-law were impressed because Ceresville had basically already packed up all of our things and the staff carried them to the car for them, so most of our immediate family was on the road only 20 minutes after us! It really couldn’t have been a more perfect day, and if we could give more than five stars to this fantastic venue, and it’s wonderful staff—especially Stephanie, our wedding planner, and Jessica, our day-of coordinator—we totally would. Thank you so much, Ceresville, for a wonderful day for us and our families.

Ceresville mansion was indeed everything I imagined for our wedding. The staff really came through and I really did not have to worry about anything the day of. I worked with Kate and she became like family to me. She was very caring and available during the entire process of planing for our wedding. The food was AMAZING!!! Robbie was my day of coordinator and he did an amazing job!

Ceresville Mansion was the perfect venue for us. We loved everything about it. We worked with Jenni for a year and a half. She was amazing throughout the entire process and helped us plan and coordinate everything. Our April wedding was beautiful and everyone raved about the venue.

I am so happy I decided to get married at the Ceresville Mansion! The venue is absolutely gorgeous, and everyone complimented it! I worked with Stephanie leading up to the wedding, and she was always incredibly helpful and responsive and able to answer all of my questions. Robby, our day of coordinator there, was also amazing at running our rehearsal and helping manage the logistics for that day. Everything ended up running incredibly smoothly and easily- which is what I was most worried about leading up to the wedding. One of the things I loved the most about Ceresville is that they have everything so organized and they help handle everything- they set up everything for the day and helped pack up everything after the wedding. In addition, we were able to use their votives and mirrors for the centerpieces, and while we decided not to use them, they have table numbers that you can use as well!

My wedding at Ceresville Mansion was absolutely perfect! After having a quick and tiny wedding (my husband is military) we were looking to re-do our vows on our first anniversary in front of our family and friends. After some looking we chose Ceresville and could not be happier! We decided on a Sunday wedding one day shy of our first anniversary (silly leap-year!) and Stephanie put a soft hold on our date before we even put down a deposit, since she knew it was special to us. Stephanie was amazing to work with, answering every email promptly and meeting with us whenever we needed. We moved to Texas three weeks before the wedding and I was not stressed at all knowing Stephanie had everything taken care of and was just an email away. I had a lot of dietary restrictions (including myself!) ranging from nut allergies to gluten free to vegans and the chef was able to easily accommodate everyone without blinking an eye! The wedding day itself went off without a hitch! It seriously was flawless. Every time I went to Robbie with a question or concern, it was already taken care of! Many people have said they've never seen a wedding go so flawlessly. All of the staff was super attentive (especially my bridal stalker) and I could not be more grateful! Ceresville Mansion is not only a beautiful place to hold a wedding, but a place you know you'll be in great hands!

I cannot even begin to express how grateful I am to Ceresville. Their staff, specifically Natalie and Robbie, were on top of their game both on the day of the wedding and well beforehand. Every minuscule question could easily be answered in a timely email from Natalie, who always kept an upbeat attitude. On the day of, Robbie constantly kept me in the loop with what was going on and never got flustered with last minute details or changes. The entire staff did such a wonderful job of decorating the venue, and according to my mom, clean up was a breeze. When we unexpectedly had a lower guest count Natalie helped us hit the catering minimum by adding fun items such as chocolate covered strawberries and mimosas. I am forever grateful for her insights and advice through the entire planning process. My guests were truly amazed with how beautiful the venue was, how seamlessly the entire day flowed together, and how fun the day was. I constantly received compliments about the decor and the staff's professionalism. Thank you all so much for everything you did! BEST. DAY. EVER. :)

Ceresville was amazing from start to finish. Stephanie was who we met first when we scheduled our tour and she was with us from start to finish. She is what really sold us on the Mansion. Our day of coordinator was Robbie and he made sure everything went seamless. The venue was gorgeous and people raved about the food. I really could not have asked for better!

I cannot say enough good things about Ceresville. I worked with Jenni for the past year to plan my fairy tale wedding and she was extraordinary to work with. Like most Brides I wanted my wedding to be perfect. I would call Jenni on a very regular basis to get her opinions or to have her send me pictures of random things around the mansion. It was important to me that I paid attention to all of the little details and to ensure that everything would match and look picture perfect! Whether I wanted to see plates, tablecloths, napkins or cake stands, Jenni was more than happy to personally get a picture and send it my way. Having planned weddings for years, Jenni was a great resource for information and guidance! Jenni made me feel like I was the only bride planning a wedding that year! I felt valued, appreciated and like she genuinely cared about me. Hands down my wedding day was a success because of the hard work and dedication that Jenni offered to me throughout the year. On the day of my wedding, we worked with Robby and he was just as great. I showed up with my bridesmaids and he welcomed us with a glass of champagne and a warm hug hello! After settling in I realized I had forgotten to brush my teeth!! Eeek! No problem, Robby opens a drawer and hands me a packet of toothbrushes! I cannot count the times he rescued me that evening! From searching for my lost garter, to helping to set up the mansion with my countless knickknacks, to locating the lost petals for the flower girl baskets, he put out one flame after the other, with a smile on his face, ensuring my day went smooth and was everything that I had envisioned. He was my behind the scenes lifesaver! My husband says that if Robby ever leaves his career at Ceresville, we will be snagging him to work with us! He is one of the hardest working guys, who handle’s high pressure situations better than anyone we have ever met. Ceresville Mansion exceeded my wildest expectations. I truly enjoyed working with them and highly recommend them for any function that you may be planning!

From the moment that my husband and I walked into Ceresville Mansion, we thought it was The One. It was so elegant and had the classic, traditional feel for which we were looking. We waited with bated breath, though, because we'd had this feeling before and then found some unrectifiable detail...and then we saw the ceremony site. The amazing details of the reflecting pool, lily pads, and greenery made me swoon! Stephanie, our event coordinator, could not have been more pleasant to work with. She was open to our suggestions and enthusiastic. On the night of our rehearsal dinner, we handed over our labors of love- decorations, favors, etc- and felt comfortable that the staff would handle everything perfectly. Our day-of coordinator, as well as the woman who attended to our (me and my husband) every need were extremely attentive. Our wedding was a dream. And I keep getting comments from guests that the food was the best they'd ever had at a wedding! We added a lot of stations to the cocktail hour, but I think the biggest hit was the crepe station that we added to the dessert course. I didn't get to try them but they looked awesome!

I had a pretty great experience here. This location was all inclusive and the food was amazing. Throughout the process, creseville really worked hard to accommodate our needs. Thank you so much!

Wow! I can't say enough good things about Ceresville. They made our wedding perfect. From day one they were willing to do whatever we wanted for our big day. We had a brunch wedding, but weren't a huge fan of the package hors d'oeuvres, so we were able to customize and do ones that were more brunch-y. They took care of putting out all of the decorations and made sure that we had everything we needed that day. We didn't have to worry about anything! Having their "bridal attendant" around let my bridesmaids enjoy their day instead of having to follow me around. I would recommend Ceresville in a HEARTBEAT!

Ceresville Mansion was and is everything that we could ever ask for. The venue, and those who work there and helped made our wedding what it was is like butter to our bread. First off - we want to give Jenni a huge kudos for EVERYTHING. As an out of town bride, you can imagine how stressful planning a wedding could be. Nope. Jenni made the planning process absolutely stress free. Whether it be conducting meetings over FaceTime, or corresponding through email, Jenni was there for us from beginning to end. Second - the venue itself is beautiful, and perfect in every way. All of our guests couldnt stop talking about how breathtaking and amazing the venue looked. Also, the food prepared was beyond our expectations, and we couldnt have been more happy with our meal and appetizer choices, and how they came out. The staff at Ceresville Mansion highly succeeded our expectations and they truly made our wedding that much more special. They made sure everyone was taken care of, happy, and stress-free. Also, when it came to setting up for the ceremony and reception, everything was set up perfect and how we imagined it would be. We are so happy that we chose this venue as our wedding destination and would recommend Ceresville to anyone in the area, or out of town! Thank you!

Ceresville surpassed my expectations. They were on top of everything since the very beginning and helped me stay on track. Service is amazing, the food is to die for, and the venue is absolutely gorgeous. I was able to show up at my wedding and really enjoy it with no worries at all. Loved Ceresville!

I couldn't believe how awesome the staff was for my big day! Very helpful, hardworking, and efficient. I didn't have to worry about a thing because they were so organized and kept a smooth flow. The venue is gorgeous for an outdoor ceremony and photography. The owner is also the cook and the food is amazing! If you want a venue/catering combo where you don't have to stress over a thing (the wedding coordinators made planning super easy!), this is a no brainer!

When I was 16 I came to Ceresville for a wedding ceremony (did not stay for reception) and ever since then this venue always stuck out in my mind. I did not know the name of the venue I just remembered the beautiful pergola, reflecting pool, & atmosphere. Ever since then I wanted an outdoor wedding. When it was time to look for venues I searched and search then I asked my mom if she had remembered this particular venue. She remembered the location and looked it up and sure it enough it was the venue I had remembered. The next morning we called and set an appointment to check the venue. They were very helpful with everything. If you are military I would strongly suggest this venue. They have a great military rate. Since day one they have been so helpful. Jessica was amazing to work with, she always responded in a timely manner & made me feel comfortable asking her anything & everything! I strongly advise going to a tasting so that you can get an idea of the different & delicious food they offer. I needed a vegetarian option & they were more than happy to make the vegetarian option for the night of the tasting. The food is amazing so if you aren't able to make it to a tasting have no worries the food will be great. --The tasting night also gives one an idea of how an event will be set up. Ceresville is a very organized & helpful venue. They made wedding planning a breeze. Rehearsal could not have gone any better. It was very stress free thanks to Jennifer! Jennifer made the rehearsal & our wedding day as stress free as could be. It is nice they have an option for rain & they also let you have the choice to have it indoor or outdoor depending on the weather. It almost rained during our ceremony but we wanted to have it outside rain or shine! (there would be seats for people inside) I am beyond happy with how our wedding went & everything Ceresville in preparation for it. They made our wedding more beautiful & enjoyable than I could imagine. (We had about 100 guests)

From start to finish, Ceresville Mansion served as a fantastic venue. We worked mainly with Jenni, who is incredibly experienced in wedding planning and knows Ceresville inside and out. She put us completely at ease through the whole process. Melissa, our day-of coordinator was equally calm and collected. She was incredibly organized and made all of our family members feel comfortable during the rehearsal and the day of. In addition to being a gorgeous venue, especially for outdoor weddings, the whole staff was incredibly professional and I cannot not think of a single thing that went wrong.

I don't even know where to begin in praising Ceresville Mansion for how beautiful of a venue it is, how wonderful all of its staff members are, and for how incredible the food was. I found Ceresville in a search on this site and was immediately struck by all of the fantastic reviews it received. From the moment we arrived at the Mansion last September to tour it, I have had nothing but wonderful experiences. We were immediately greeted by Chef Tom, and were directed to where we were to meet our wedding coordinator Jess. We knew at that initial meeting that we were going to have our wedding there. We had toured countless other venues, and no other place quite compared to Ceresville with the quality of service received for the cost, the warmth and sincere personal interest the staff seem to take for your wedding, and for how beautiful the venue is. Throughout the entire planning process, I was in constant contact with my coordinator Jess. She always returned emails within a few hours (literally!) and was always more than willing to go above and beyond to help me in my planning (e.g., she emailed me photos of the votive candles that the Mansion supplies so that I could compare them to what my florist was considering on bringing). I also was in contact with Jess on several occasions to alter our initial contract, and all of the changes were accommodated with no issue! For example, we requested to move our ceremony time up by half an hour so that we would have more daylight for photos, we requested to extend the open bar for an extra hour but not do the super premium bar package that automatically comes with the Saturday evening wedding package, we requested a bowl of crab dip to be provided to the wedding party at the beginning of cocktail hour so that we could eat some before we went outside for photos, and we requested to be allowed early access (3.5 hours early) to the Mansion so that my bridesmaids and I could get hair and makeup done there. On the day of the rehearsal, I met my day-of wedding coordinator Jen, who ensured that we were where we supposed to be at all times. She was absolutely wonderful!! Finally, on the wedding day itself, I can say with utmost confidence that EVERY single staff member at the Mansion helped to ensure that I had the fairy tale wedding of my dreams. Whenever I needed something (a drink, help with re-bustling my train on my dress), there was a staff member within earshot to assist. They even helped my Maid of Honor and parents pack up our car so that when we left for the night all of our stuff was already in the car and ready to go. I would 100 percent recommend this venue to any bride who wants to have a minimal stress wedding planning experience. I could not imagine having my wedding anywhere else, and can only hope that I have some other large event or party to host in the future that I can have at the Mansion because it was truly that wonderful!!

I fell in love with Ceresville from the first time I visited and I didn't even look at other venues. They have great service and take care of every detail. It was pricey and I wish I had more time there on my wedding day.

The first time I saw the mansion I knew I was in love! It is just BREATHTAKING! All of the rooms were just gorgeous and when I saw the pergola and fountain on the terrace, I was completely SOLD. If you are looking for a lovely, romantic, PERFECT venue, this is the ONE! The staff at Ceresville were so accommodating and helpful with all the planning and preparations! Jenni, my coordinator blew me away at how fast she always responded to my emails, even when I'd have about 50 million questions! They seriously go above and beyond for their brides over there. I don't have a single regret with choosing Ceresville for our big day. Everyone that was there to make sure our day went off without a hitch! I can't thank you guys enough!!

Our wedding was in early October and the event turned out to be more than I could have ever imagined. The weather was awesome so we still were able to have the outdoor wedding we planned even though the venue is ready for any last minute weather back up plans. I didn’t even use a wedding planner because with Alison Lynn's help I was able to plan every detail to a T. and every step was executed perfectly the day of. The food was excellent, the service was amazing and everyone enjoyed themselves young and old. My husband was military then so we used the military package which was everything anyone could need as far as value is concerned. Not to mention Frederick was a world away from our hometown in Baltimore city, so the weekend turned in to our own local "destination" wedding per say. Our guests took advantage of the small town amenities, and tourism and 2 years later it’s still an event my friends and family rave about.

The Ceresville Mansion is a very elegant wedding venue, and their staff are very very professional. Because we live out of state, we had to organize our wedding at a long distance. Our event coordinator Stephanie was really helpful and efficient in helping us organize the wedding. The food there was great, the outdoor ceremony location is very beautiful (especially in summer). Everybody had a great night there. BTW, their suggested vendors are also very good.

As soon as we got engaged, my fiance and I loved Ceresville. The location is gorgeous, the food is amazing, and the staff would be hard to beat. Our guests LOVED it, because there was plenty of room to roam and mingle, and their non-professional pictures were stunning simply because the grounds are impeccable. Having the upstairs retreat area for the bridal party was actually more important that I had expected - it's amazing how tired and overwhelmed you can become and the space to catch your breath is a welcome relief. There were a few miscommunications about a few details on the day of, but they were minor and easily rectified. The "bridal stalker" was really quite helpful. I would also highly recommend taking Ceresville's advice about other vendors, as they really are partners rather than just vendors.

I got married at Ceresville Mansion on Friday and it completely exceeded my expectations! I couldn't be happier with the venue I selected to host the most important day of my life thus far. Originally, since I am from Baltimore, I had settled on a venue in my mind years before even becoming engaged. My husband and I decided to scope out some other options though. Venue visit after venue visit, we kept coming back to the idea of Ceresville Mansion because it was so beautiful and the staff was fantastic. Since I recently graduated with a degree in Historic Preservation, the historic home really appealed to my senses. The food was incredible and guests have not stopped raving about the experience as a whole. I cannot say how grateful we are to the staff who completely made us feel at ease and removed all stresses of the day. Just before the wedding was to begin, it was discovered that there was the issue of a missing wedding cake! When the bakery was less than helpful in resolving the issue, Ceresville stepped in and ensured we had a beautiful, delicious cake. Although I am sure I am missing some praise, I cannot thank the staff enough for a beautiful venue, and wonderful time. Ceresville Mansion is perfect and should be considered by any couple seeking to have a ceremony and reception that is beyond anything you could possibly imagine

My husband and I got married at Ceresville Mansion on May 24th 2013. We couldn't have chosen a better venue. Not only is it a beautiful place for a wedding (inside and outside) but the staff who help plan your wedding are incredible! I was a bride who didn't really know how to plan a wedding at all, but our advisor, Jenni, made sure that everything was taken care of! At first I was stressed about planning our wedding, but with the help of Ceresville- there was no need to stress! We went through FABnet to pick our vendors which made it so simple to pick out vendors! Plus, we got upgrades through our vendors because we chose 3 vendors off the FABnet list! And the vendors we chose from there were all amazing. Literally, no complaints. So Ceresville steered us in the right direction! They even kept in contact with our vendors up until the wedding! On the day of our wedding, the weather wasn't the greatest. They said I could wait and see by a hour before the wedding if I wanted to have it inside our outside! How awesome is that? We ended up having it outside and the sun picked through right as the ceremony started! The food was amazing at Ceresville as well- hors d'oeuvres and entrees! On the day of the wedding, we had a "wedding/bridal stalker" who was always there if we needed anything-drinks, food, even super glue when we needed it! Our wedding day was truly the best day of our lives! Thank you, Ceresville Mansion!

Jenni and the staff at Ceresville Mansion have provided two weddings now for our family. My older daughter was married there in 2007, and the younger one in May of 2013. Both experiences were a pleasure from our very first meeting with Jenni, to the final goodbyes as they helped us to load gifts and flowers into our car at the end of the evening. The staff at Ceresville are highly professional, skilled, flexible and very pleasant to work with. They provide a level of support that leads to a beautiful wedding with a minimum of stress. I always felt that they were working in the background to ensure that nothing fell through the cracks or was forgotten. This allowed us to just relax and enjoy this highly memorable celebration with our guests. I especially appreciated the wonderful working relationships that the Ceresville staff have developed with other local wedding vendors, such as the DJ, limo company, florist, etc. This made everything work so smoothly. And the food is fantastic! We received so many compliments from friends and family who felt that Ceresville Mansion provided a venue with just the right combination of elegance and fun.

I could go on and on about how excellent Ceresville was from the very beginning of the wedding planning process until the very end (they even sent a personal "Congratulations" and "Thank you" card after we got married this past March.) The process of planning a wedding that is going to be everything you hoped it would be is a daunting and stressful task. But through every step of the process from the very first day we went to check out the venue Jessica and the staff at Ceresville were nothing short of outstanding. My husband and I were totally put at ease every time we interacted with Jessica or another Ceresville employee (especially Wayne our event coordinator the day of!). Jessica was also able to recommend some GREAT vendors to us through FABNet. FABNet is a life saver and DEFINITELY worth looking into. I am so so so thankful I happened upon Ceresville Mansion for our wedding and would absolutely recommend it to anyone. Simply put, if you're getting married and looking into venues -- STOP -- and book your date at Ceresville! :)

What awesome staff here at the mansion. On my wedding day everything came together and the staff here at Ceresville made it a wonderful experience. From the moment we arrived to the moment my last guest left, they were right there helping. I definitely recommend this venue for anyone wanting the best wedding.

Professional and courteous staff;beautiful location; delicious food; seamless organization

Ceresville Mansion/Meghan Butler (Event Planner): The Ceresville Mansion staff was exceptional in every way. Everything from event planning, to rehearsal run-through, to the culinary expertise was top notch! Our wedding guests are still raving about the reception food. Our event planner, Meghan Butler, was professional, detail-oriented, and assisted us every step of the way through personal meetings, emails, and phone conversations. Meghan was always available when needed and promptly returned answers to our questions. From initial pre-planning meetings to final detail appointments, Meghan was able to answer all of our questions, alleviate our typical bride/groom stressful concerns, and happily make accommodations for our special requests. She walked us through the entire process every step of the way and took the pressure off all of the detail work. She was always there to greet us with a smile from our initial meeting...until the time we left the mansion as husband and wife. Thank you to Meghan and all of the Ceresville Mansion staff...you made the whole wedding process a fun and enjoyable experience! Sincerely ~ Travis & Teresa

The Ceresville staff welcome you upon your first visit to the mansion. There is no contest in the local area for a venue with better service. The event coordinator walks you through every step in the process and you have your own day of event manager to anticipate & fix and last minute issues that may arrive.

I can't say enough good things about Ceresville Mansion. Everyone that works there is friendly and helpful, and I felt that the whole event was truly an amazing experience with them. Aside from the absolutely beautiful venue (and you just have to visit their website to see how amazing it is) and the wonderful service Ceresville also has the best food I have ever had at a wedding. My guests are still talking about it almost a month later. (I was also impressed with how thorough they were with taking care of one of my guests allergy restrictions.) And almost every person I've talked to since the wedding has told me they loved the chocolate-dipped strawberries they served with our cake! Most importantly, not only did they make my husband and I feel special on our wedding day, they really go out of their way to make the whole family feel special. We all had a wonderful, stress-free day!

My wedding day went so smoothly because of them. They were on top of everything and know what they were doing! They followed all my directions and ideas perfectly. I couldn't have asked for it to turn out better :) Stephanie was the best to work with. I must of emailed her a thousand times and she always responded quickly. She is supper sweet and patient. Customer service alone is why you should book your wedding here!

I love this place!! Everyone in my wedding said how beautiful everything looked and how good the food was! I was thrilled with Ceresville! They made my day complete! I had Stephanie Norton as my event planner and she was wonderful, professional, responsive, etc!! I loved her! Ceresville was great to work with and a beautiful place on its own!

Ceresville Mansion is a top notch venue from our first contact with them to the very last detail of our beautiful wedding. The staff are professional, caring experts who will orchestrate your wedding perfectly. They have done this for a long time and they plan every detail for you. They assig n you a wedding consultant who becomes your wedding planner. She will meet with you and go over everything, map it out, give you drawings and schematics to take home with you so you can do the things you need to do. If you want to put alot of work into your wedding, decorating, favors, colors, and all the extraneous details, you can do all that or you can make the basic decisions and have a very simple but elegant wedding that they can take care of for you. The food was outstanding and the service was impeccable. It was luxurious, completely. We had our wedding in early May, 2012 and the weather was perfect to have the ceremony outside by the pergola. We had our cocktail hour outside and then we went inside to the ballrooom for the reception. It was awesome. Everyone commented how it was the most elegant wedding they had ever attended. Their prices are very competitive with the major hotels and the effect of Ceresville is very homey but elegant. Hotels seem so public and sterile. You can call them or email them anytime and they will help you with any detail you need help with. If you plan an outdoor wedding they have a rain plan and they will wait until 15 minutes before the ceremony to see if the weather will clear up. If it won't, they move everything inside and set your wedding up in the ballroom. Then they quickly change it over while the guests attend the cocktail hour in the bar area and the two front roooms. Totally amazing. At least visit them and get an estimate. You will see that the value of this venue comes out on top.

Everyone at ceresville was amazing and so helpful.Meghan was excellent!!! The food was delicious and I couldnt have been happier with my wedding. Everything was perfect!

I couldn't have picked a better venue. Ceresville is beautiful, cost effective, and the staff ensure you don't have a single worry on your wedding day. I thought they could have charged me like $5000 extra for the time that my "wedding planner" took to sit down with me, but it was free!! All of my guests were so amazed and said that the staff was just great. The scenery is beautiful, it's not possible to have any ugly backdrops in your pictures.

My husband and I were married this past June 16th at Ceresville Mansion and it was a beautiful and perfect day! Ceresville was more than I could have ever imagined! Everyone was so kind and wonderful. I was lucky enough to work with Jenni and she was the most patient and kind person to deal with . She made sure I was happy with every detail of my wedding. The day of my wedding Ceresville made sure I had everything I needed throughout the day. I am so happy I choose this venue. It's a day I will remember forever!

perfect venue for us. extremely organized and attentive to the details. loved that we had a personal server that basically followed us around on wedding day to get us anything we needed. beautiful.

When I was looking for a wedding venue, I knew I didn't want it to be in some restaurant or hotel. So, I found Ceresville. It's a beautiful old mansion. We had a ceremony outside by the pond with the lilies. Our wedding was in September, so everything was green and beautiful outside. The stuff was great and very helpful. We didn't have to worry about anything during the wedding. I had a lot of compliments on the place from our guests. It was a place and a wedding from a fairy tale. The price was also very reasonable compared to other similar places.

The wedding venue was extremely important for me; we looked all throughout the DC area, with nothing that seemed to fit both the type of wedding we wanted, as well as stay within our budget. I stumbled upon Ceresville, and after the first visit, we knew it was the place for us. The mansion was perfect on so many levels, from the private feel (as opposed to a wedding venue, with all hotel guests around), the beautiful setting to the food. They are extremely efficient, and on top of every detail! I also have to give a shout out to Angela, my 'bridal stalker' who was phenominal. She was quietly around my husband and I the entire night to ensure we had anything/everything we needed. I think just about every guest at my wedding commented on how beutiful the mansion was, and they are still raving about the food. Most people in the area look towards DC, but, if you are looking for something more personal and at a great value, I absolutely recommend Ceresville

Ceresville will make your wedding day as stress free as possible. It is a lovely place and we got lots of great comments about the location. My only complaint is that you do not get Jeni for your organizer. She made me feel it was all about the money and once she got it she did very little to help. Any scheduled event I went to I had to deal with another organizer because Jeni was always busy with what appeared to be a new couple plus Jeni had nothing to do with the wedding day itself. One thing to ask for is food left over for peopl who did not show up. I had five people no show and Ceresville kept the food and the money. Overall I would recommed it even though they kept my deposit and I would advised any couple to not expect their deposit back.

Let me begin by saying I loved this venue and do not regret having chosen it for our Wedding, neither does my Husband, the Mansion and Mansion grounds were absolutely stunning and all of the staff were attentive (in a lot of ways). The food is gourmet and so delicious, I can't even put into words how yummy all of the food was. Their prices are reasonable, as far as the costs of Weddings in the United States are concerned and our Bridal Stalker, Maureen, was the absolute best even though it was her first night being a Bridal Stalker! However, I am going to do for you what I wish someone would have done for us, it is the only thing that makes me mark this venue down and I really didn't want to but it not only left a bad taste in my mouth but motivated me to ensure I completed my review so that other Brides are more educated on things we learned the hard way. To ensure a smooth Wedding, from start to finish, make sure that you put in writing, in your contract, that you want to be reimbursed either financially or by way of plates of food being packed up to go, for all of the guest that RSVP they are coming but then are no shows. Also, ensure you write, in your contract, to be reimbursed financially for the cost of alcohol for all guest that RSVP they are coming but then are no shows, also write in your contract, to be reimbursed for children that RSVP as coming because you should not be being charged for them since they obviously will not be drinking alcohol (which we were charged. Finally, make sure that during your actual Wedding, you stay on top of the Ceresville staff like hawks, (or designate someone to do this like your Wedding planner or Maid Of Honor) the entire night, for the food you want packed up and the cake slices you want cut up on each tier of your cake and for all of the cake slices to be given out to all guest to take home the entire night of the Wedding because after we asked this be done, it was not and they actually packed us up the wrong cake and we did not notice until we were out of town on our Honeymoon. We paid nearly $1600.00 for a 4 tier cake so were not happy with their mix up or with receiving two uncut layers back. We'd actually typed up, on our final write up, for them to cut up all layers of the cake for guest to take home slices and they didn't do this which is why I said stay on them that entire night. Finally, be prepared for nickel and diming, bickering back and forth via emails (as if you are not customers who’d just paid them over $10,000.00 for your Wedding) and snide, sarcastic opinionated comments. I told them this and I'll repeat it here, none of us are perfect, mistakes happen so it's not about the mistakes but rather how you handle the mistakes you make. What we expected was a courteous apology and a prompt fix to the obvious mistakes they made. What we got however was nastiness and unprofessionalism before we FINALLY received a reimbursement to the plates they forgot to pack up. That was all they would reimburse us on and that took nearly two months after the Wedding to receive back. They would not reimburse us the amount we paid for the premium alcohol where there were no shows as well as children that obviously did not drink (but were included in our final alcohol count) and they denied to the bitter end having packed up the wrong cake for us although we have pictures, from the night of the event, proving that the cake we received was not the cake we paid $1600.00 for and the ca

THey made our dreams come true!

I knew the moment that I got engaged that my wedding was going to be held at Ceresville Mansion. I loved everything about it, from the architecture (The mansion was built in 1888) down to the table linens. The staff was extremely helpful and accommodating. My husband and I are both WVU Alums. The chef and kitchen staff did a wonderful job of making a "Flying WV" ice sculpture for us so that WVU could be a part of our special day! The food and ambiance were to die for! The staff went above and beyond to make our special day even that much more special. I would definitely recommend Ceresville to anyone planning a wedding, elegant party, or business event!

All I can say is love at first sight!!! My husband and I loved everything about Ceresville Mansion. They took care of everything for us.

What can I say that hasn't already been said about Ceresville. They were beyond amazing. Any question I had along the way, Alison (our event coordinator) already had the answer before I asked it. They literally have thought of everything. These people live and breathe weddings and it shows. We chose Ceresville for its beautiful outdoor ceremony space and the charm of the mansion itself. Unfortunately, it rained on our wedding day. This could have been disheartening, but the staff at Ceresville was prepared. Guests didn't even know that it was originally supposed to be an outdoor ceremony. The ballroom was a warm and cozy alternative to the unseasonably cold October rain outside. And when it came time for dinner, the staff had transformed the ballroom seamlessly. The food, by the way, was nothing short of spectacular. Everything went smoothly and as scheduled. All of the details were taken care of precisely as we had planned by the staff. Alison was an unbelievable asset leading up to the wedding. Melissa made sure everything ran smoothly day of. Our bridal ninja Donna took care of our every need during the event. It was completely stress free. Usually when people say they loved your wedding or the meal that you served them was good, you can tell if they'r