Ceresville Mansion

ere 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!

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!

really enjoy it with no worries at all. Loved Ceresville!

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!

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)

elissa, 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.

y 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!!

T 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!!

r 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.

ent 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.

l 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.

d 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

ide 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!

, 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.

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! :)

finitely recommend this venue for anyone wanting the best wedding.

g 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

t manager to anticipate & fix and last minute issues that may arrive.

ve 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!

k 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!

, responsive, etc!! I loved her! Ceresville was great to work with and a beautiful place on its own!

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.

r" 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.

he 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!

rything 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.

t, 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

he 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.

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

commodating. 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!

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're telling the truth by the words they choose that follow their statement. Not a single guest said they had a good time without specifically pointing out something that they really enjoyed about the day. These people were detailed in their descriptions of how much they enjoyed themselves, and I feel like that's how we know they really had a good time. Ceresville was the perfect setting for a perfect wedding, and we wouldn't have had it any other way.

food was AMAZING, and everything was just beautiful!

even compare to Ceresville.

lives. She was always available throughout the planning process to answer questions and offer assistance when needed. Everyone worked as a team the day of the wedding to make sure this day was seamless and perfect. Thanks to all for the geat effort!

nd responsive to any request that I had. The food as wonderful, especially since they ventured out of their comfort zone and made jerk chicken a menu option for us. Our guest were nothing but please and are constantly asking us how did we find such a beaituful venue. You will NOT be disappointed if you choose Ceresville Mansion for your wedding.

pt us on track and was supportive and helpful every step of the way. Melissa was our day-of coordinator and Angie was my 'bridal stalker' who basically took care of any and everything me and my hubby needed. Melissa had everything run like clockwork, kept the evening moving on pace and kept checking the weather reports to ensure we could still have our outdoor ceremony. The pictures on the website don't do the location justice. It's so lush with greenery and flowers that you don't really need to decorate outside at all. We just had tea lights going around the water feature. The ballroom is much more spacious than it looks and comfortably seated around 150 guests with plenty of elbow room. The staff at Ceresville are very open to suggestions when it comes to the menu, so be sure to speak up about what you want to make your day special. They make every effort to have nice little touches, like food and drinks for the bridal party upstairs so that the bridal party stays fed, hydrated and comfortable before the ceremony and during the cocktail hour, there are greeters when guests come in the door, there are parking attendants (not valet) who guide people to open parking spaces and the bar is well stocked. There's tons of free parking at the location and many hotels within 12 minutes. My only critique is that they charge couples for menu tasting (around $45 per person). They do it in a group setting with other couples and cook the entire menu. If you want a one-on-one tasting, that's even more expensive! I have never heard of a single wedding location charging a couple who is spending thousands of dollars on their wedding, that charged a tasting fee on top. We just skipped it altogether and hoped for the best. It could have turned out terribly but luckily the food was great.

s excellent. We heard from our guests that it was the best wedding food they ever had. From start to finish, the staff helped orchestrate and facilitate the evening. They had all sorts of extras. Need a safety pin? Got it. Need a curling iron? Had one. Groom missing a tuxedo shirt? Miraculously one appeared averting a near disaster! It was a joyous night and a great place for a wedding.

getting married at Ceresville. The staff is all extremely helpful and professional, the terrace is GORGEOUS, and my entire wedding went flawlessly (or if there were flaws, they made SURE I didn't know about them!) We had a brunch wedding on a Saturday morning and are STILL hearing from our guests about how wonderful the food was. We are so happy we decided to stop in to Ceresville that day. We have been married for a month and wouldn't change a thing about our wedding at Ceresville! BIG thanks to Stephanie and her team for the best day of our lives!

food, bar service and decorations. Can't wait to attend someone else's wedding here!

outdoor ceremony would be poor, and the noise of traffic unmuffled. The mansion also had a rundown look in person, and the pricing was higher then the other locations we were considering, even with the off-season/off-day specials. It wouldn't have worked for us.

ered with a smile. The food was to die for, and she literally said to me, "We want to make sure that you come in here on your wedding day and don't have to think." And it was so true! I didn't worry about anything! One thing I didn't know about was my 'bridal stalker' - they actually have a staff member always nearby the bride (within calling/gesturing distance, at least!), just to cater to anything I asked for! Star treatment, all the way.

the day went off without a hitch...and if there was we never knew! I would highly recommend Ceresville Mansion! It is far, but sooo worth the drive!

y how nice the mansion was and how nice our wedding was. It rained the day of our wedding and everyone was so great to watch the radar to try to give us our outdoor wedding we had hoped for. In the end, we had the option of indoor or outdoor but everyone at Ceresville had done such a beautiful job setting up we decided to stay inside. They honestly did everything possible to accommodate everyone from my husband and me to our families and our guests. We would highly recommend Ceresville Mansion to anyone looking for a fantastic wedding in the Frederick area.

ow beautiful it was. We had the cocktail hour outside with the pond and it wad amazing. I worked with Allison throughout the process and she was so wonderful. I loved it all.

e is one amazing lady. She worked out a dessert bar for me when my bakery fell through, printed my vows and delivered them to both myself and my husband, comforted me when I was having a near heart attack, and did everything she could to make my day go smoothly. The venue is breathtaking, but the service is what tops it off so well. The food was AMAZING, my guests loved everything. They catered to the vegans, the vegetarians, the gluten-free, the lactose-free...everyone. The desserts were divine and gorgeous. The reception was set up beautifully. The cocktail hour was also divine. They also set up a "cigar section" for the smokers, away from the doors. It was perfect.

Everyone enjoyed themselves and we were able to relax and enjoy the evening! The food was excellent and everyone loved it!

ughout the planning process. On the day of, we had a dedicated staff member for the wedding party. She made sure that we got hor d'oeuvres and drinks after arriving after the guests. She also packed up everything for us to take home. It couldn't have gone more perfectly!

isle and imagine my family and friends partying the night away. My now husband loved the fact that they have a groom's room for him and his party to get ready. I liked that there were 2 bridal rooms so i could have a moment to myself before everything began. My bridal attendant through Ceresville turned out to be invaluable. She thought of everything I hadn't. Made the end of the night very smooth. We had so much fun we forgot to leave early! Me and the bridal party danced the last dance all together. Friends and family are still telling us about how much fun they had.

d not turn out better with the organization and plan of the house staff. They are professional, organized and extremely nice to you. My wedding was simple but people loved it and I still get compliments from it. It was amazing!!!

tten. The outdoor ceremony and the reception in the ballroom went smoothly. The food was absolutely amazing and we could not be more impressed with the chef. We received so many compliments about the food and how beautiful Ceresville was.