Simply could not be happier with our choice in venue! Hotel Versailles was magical in every way possible.
FACILITIES: The main reason we chose this venue was because we loved (1) ...the overall aesthetic and (2) the idea of not having to change locations. Most everyone stayed at HV and we had everything in the 1819 Room and hotel bar. Everything about the hotel is gorgeous. Loved that HV is ADA-friendly.
LOCATION: We chose this venue as it was semi-central for our completely out-of-state guests. Guests flying into Dayton said the Uber ride to Versailles wasn’t bad. We were initially nervous about how small Versailles is, but it wasn’t an issue at all. We had the rehearsal dinner in Greenville and hung out at HV for the most part.
SPACE: We had 81 guests including ourselves, which fit perfectly with room for a welcome table and dancing. Guests also had the option to sit on the cute patio away from the music.
SERVICE: Omg, the event staff was FAN-tastic! They were extremely responsive throughout the planning process, which my detail-oriented self SO appreciated as I planned everything myself from out of state. They let me pick the layouts for the ceremony and reception and provided great tips for flow and set-up. Their event portal is easy to use. We had initial hiccups with guests booking rooms in our block but eventually resolved it. One dream was a glass of prosecco for each guest at the ceremony. HV was so kind to let me use their gift shop shelves (later used for displaying cheesecake at the reception) — it was STUNNING! I was initially nervous about not having a day-of coordinator, but it all worked out perfectly.
FOOD: To. Die. For. This was the most complimented thing by our guests. We had apple-stuffed chicken and braised ribs, fingerling potatoes, honey-glazed carrots, and cheesecake. Great drink selection, too. They also accommodated dietary restrictions and allergies inclusively, at no extra charge. Even the tasting experience was 10/10. It was the first planning thing that was actually fun for us, and really set the vibe for what to expect at the wedding.
SETUP / TEARDOWN: HV worked seamlessly with all the other vendors, including coordinating black tablecloth rental (white comes with the room). The only things we set up and took down were signs and the personal touches for the welcome table and prosecco shelves. HV and florist did the rest! HV even shipped me the table number clips after the wedding (we forgot / clean-up staff accidentally picked up).
PRICING: PRICING: So reasonable for what we got! I love that the hotel is trying to give you a great overall experience, rather than nickel-and-dime every little thing like other wedding industry venues. We also needed very minimal decor as HV was exactly the vibe we wanted.
(The only potential improvement I’d suggest is including an hour or so of rehearsal time in the 1819 Room rental the night before. HV was upfront that they couldn’t guarantee availability unless we booked it for the full day at half-price, which is completely fair, but was out of budget for us for short rehearsal. It all worked out as the room wasn’t reserved, though!)
Guests are still talking about the classy vibe, amazing food, and quality rooms months after our wedding. I cannot thank the staff enough for an absolutely experience! We would get married again here in a heartbeat and can’t wait to visit for our anniversaries!