Kent Island Resort

ttentiveness to every detail. From the rehearsal to the after party the entire day was one we will never forget

smile was an understatement. Everyone was so friendly! Jennifer was with us both for the rehearsal and dinner and reception and she made sure everyone and us, the bride and groom, were taken care of. There was one server at both the reception and rehearsal dinner that I can’t remember his name but he was so kind and generous and took care of anything we asked, even the 6 cannolis my grandmother jokingly asked for. Cheyenne was our wedding coordinator and she was nothing but catering and easy to work with. She did everything I asked and then some. Cheyenne was so attentive the day of the wedding and helped in every way possible. Naomi ran our rehearsal and she was just as excellent. She made us feel at ease with the new plan of an indoor ceremony (because who predicts a hurricane in November). Destiny was another one of our day of coordinators and was absolutely amazing. She decorated just about everything in that building and exactly as I asked. She even checked on us all day to make sure we were all set and did need anything. I never thought we would feel like such royalty on our wedding day but all of these people mentioned above and the rest of the employees at Kent Manor Inn were exceptional. It was the wedding and venue of our dreams and it was more than spectacular.

! They helped us customize our meal, get local beer, source local oysters for my seafood-crazy family, and they were on board with all of our unconventional ideas! The catering team was attentive and so lovely (our guests frequently said the food was great but the service was unmatched!). If we could request anything, it would be to provide a few platters of cocktail food for the wedding party while they do their photos. I sort of forced my family to walk across the property for a more private photo experience, but it would have been awesome to have some beverages and snacks. But overall, I would do it all again! They were so lovely and sweet. Shoutout to Naomi, Ashton, and Lafawn for being so incredible! I owe it all to you!

r and a big portion of the credit goes to Kent Island Resort.

e ceremony to outside 3 hours prior to the start time. The whole weekend went off without a hitch. LaFawn was also constantly around helping and making sure everything went smoothly. She constantly took care of us and had all the answers we needed. I have absolutely zero complaints. Definitely come see this beautiful property and meet the incredible team at Kent Island! You will not be disappointed.

p to the wedding left a lot to be desired and make us pause before encouraging others to hold their wedding here. We can honestly describe the management as unpleasant, unresponsive, and perhaps just not happy to be in this business. In the six months leading up to the wedding, we were assigned three different coordinators. That’s a new coordinator every other month. Each time a new person was assigned, the planning process would start over from the beginning and we were back to square one. The only true consistency we experienced from Kent Manor was the complete and utter lack of response from anyone. On approximately five occasions, we made the 30 minute drive to the venue and just walked in, in order to reach a speaking person. This is not professional and frankly, not polite. There was rarely a moment when the bride and groom felt cared for. By the time we were assigned our final coordinator just four weeks prior to the wedding, we had already given up on any help from the venue and had planned the event without them. That final coordinator, Naomi, was ultimately helpful with the execution and did a wonderful job on the day of the wedding. We appreciated her help the last few weeks leading up to the wedding. With this said, if you are willing to be left without answers to questions, if you are willing to plan the day without support from the venue, and you are willing to be treated with contempt, I will tell you that the day of the wedding was terrific and ultimately, this is what our guests and we will remember. The recommended vendors were fantastic, the venue was beautiful, and the food prep and wait staff were amazing. It was they who made the day what it was. Would we do it again? We’re not sure.

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ve family and the wedding party stay at the manor, to host several events, and to enjoy the bucolic setting! Guests commented on the beautiful manor, and loved the newly constructed Farmstead! Staff were friendly and accommodating, easily ironing out any wrinkles that popped up! The bridal party enjoyed a fantastic lunch and the reception menu was stellar! The chef delivered delicious food, as expected! Our special event couldn’t have been any lovelier!

s nothing short of amazing throughout the duration of the planning process leading up to the actual wedding weekend. We worked with many wonderful people who contributed to the day. We committed signing on with Mackenzie who set the groundwork for us in the early stages of our contract. As we got more detail focused Shawneece took the lead and worked with us very closely. Shawneece is personable and attentive to detail. She was spot on day of coordinating between staff, vendors, & setting up décor. She also has a special presence making the wedding party (bride especially) feel calm and top priority. We also want to call out LaFawn for her giant smile, welcoming personality, and coordination throughout the weekend. The chef for the amazing food – lot’s of filet mignons! The bartenders for whipping up the perfect spicy marg! Another huge shout out to Deb for coordinating all manor details for our stay. We felt at home and loved that we were able to share the weekend with close family and friends. It was perfect! We will hold onto these memories for a life-time and we cannot wait to go back for a visit!

me. The food was delicious, the staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, and most importantly, my daughter and son-in-law felt like the most important people on earth that day. You could see on their faces how much they enjoyed their wedding ceremony and reception. Shawneece and the rest of the staff at the Inn took what the couple envisioned and made it a reality. They had such an incredible day that they will remember for the rest of their lives. Thank you!

ng your day special, I truly mean it. Every. Single. Person. I have not once felt like I am just another customer getting married here. Everyone cares, is amazingly helpful, and goes above and beyond. I have had the pleasure of working with Shawneece as my coordinator and she is an ABSOLUTE GODSEND! This place is so amazing her mom LaFawn works here as well! The two of them are an absolute dynamic duo and I always walk away in shock of just how an amazing experience I have. I am a bride that has absolutely no idea what I want other than "winter" and "good food" and Shawneece has taken my hand and guided me through this process with so much ease and experience with recommendations and insights that I don't even know what the word stress means. Now I have to rant about the food because Chef Kelly is AMAZING! The food has been stuff what dreams are made of. My mouth is literally watering thinking about the Honey Garlic Salmon, Apple Braised Pork Chop and the Crab Stuffed Mushrooms. The grounds are gorgeous, the rooms are pristine, and the Farmstead is stunningly beautiful. I of course have to shout out Mackenzie and Debbie as well for always being insanely helpful. Long story short, if you are looking for a venue that is invested in making you feel like you are the only couple in the world, has amazing food, and gorgeous EVERYTHING then look no further. You won't regret it. UPDATE Our wedding date was February 12, 2022 and ladies and gentleman, it was truly perfect. Everything hit the mark and more. Shawneece took care of everything, I did not have one single thing to worry about. The rustic simplicity of the Farmstead was truly everything I dreamt of. I still have guests talking about how amazing the food was - by the way the pasta bar and the cheesesteak egg rolls were a HUGE hit! Our signature drinks were made to perfection every time and the decorations were set perfectly. It seriously was a dream come true. We have friends of family considering the venue now because of how absolutely perfect and gorgeous the night was. Thank you so so much Kent Island Resort!!!

above and beyond to make our day a dream come true. Our wedding coordinator, Shawneece Morse, made sure that our ceremony and reception turned out to be everything we hoped for and more. She took our vision of the day and turned it into everything we hoped for and then some. Besides being beyond helpful in making our dream a reality, she and the rest of the staff at the Inn were so incredibly kind, understanding, and accommodating and we truly felt like the most important people in the world that day. There are honestly no words for how happy we are with how the day turned out and we can not thank Shawneece and the rest of the staff enough. The wedding felt like the perfect start to my husband's and my future together in the most incredible way. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you all so much! I would give more than five stars if I could.

uch appreciated. During the days prior to the wedding, we had a few hiccups as most big events do. She was there to help ensure all would come together as planned. When the time came for the wedding and reception, i could not have been happier. The whole staff was very helpful through out and the food was out of this world. As i sit here now 1 week later, i am still smiling and grateful for all the staff did to ensure my son and daughter in law had the wedding of their dreams.

received from everyone and especially from LeFawn and “her little sister” Shawneece, was fantastic. Nothing is a problem for this team. I highly recommend this choice as a wedding reception venue. 10 out of 10! Thank you for such a smoothly run, terrific experience.

about the quality of the service she provides not just the couples, but the attendees of the wedding. This care did not end with Shawneece though. Every member of the staff we came into contact with was dedicated to making our wedding enjoyable, special, and stress free down to the moment my wife and I were leaving the following morning. The chef at Kent Manor Inn also provided us with exquisite meals. I lost track of how many of our guests complimented the food throughout the night and afterwords. The chef and other staff members even accommodated my 1 year old nephew who had to come along to the menu tasting and were amazingly hospitable to myself and my family.

ores was our wedding planner and she was Awesome! Covid had changed up our wedding plans significantly and we shifted gears and made a new plan for an intimate family-only gathering. It couldn’t have gone more PERFECTLY! She made everything so easy with her supportive & kind demeanor. She was there ALL weekend - checking on our every need. We didn’t have to worry about anything! The staff was Amazing...Specifically LaFawn, who attended to us beautifully! She took care of Everyone! LaFawn is a True Love & every guest just couldn’t say enough about her service & care! The food was DELICIOUS! The grounds are Stunning & the entire staff is Top Notch! We didn’t want the day to end! We all left feeling like we made lifelong friends! And we CANNOT wait to go back every year on our Anniversary (and more weekends) to celebrate what an Amazingly Perfect Day & weekend we all had!Thank you!!! Thank you!!! Our hearts are SO Full!

o loved hanging around the fire pit after the reception ended. All of the staff members were incredibly nice and professional as well. They handled every aspect of our day for us and made it extremely stress free.

tained curtains hanging from the ceiling and no area for a bar- we were told on the tour the bar would essentially be a card table. Avoid this. I can't believe I drove hours to tour this venue.

ion included an outdoor ceremony with the option to host an outdoor reception in a tent. We were going for a rustic feel while blending in traditional Hindu/Indian traditions and KMI was the perfect place to bring our vision to life. It was large enough to host a 350+ person wedding without any issues, which is something that limited us while searching for an outdoor venue. It's been 3 months and we are still hearing from our guests that our wedding venue was so incredibly beautiful. It definitely helped that we luckily got the best weather (sunny & 70's) for our spring wedding! The entire wedding planning process was a breeze after we booked our wedding day with KMI. Their team did everything they could to answer our millions of questions in a timely manner. They suggested some great vendors (ranging from party/equipment rentals to transportation to bakeries and even babysitters)! Everyone from KMI was pleasant to work with and it's evident they did everything they could to make our day special. They had hosted a handful of Indian weddings in the past, so I felt more at ease knowing that they understood the different traditions and intricacies of an Indian wedding (i.e baraat, official welcome, long ceremony, etc.). Since we had a pretty large wedding, KMI worked with us closely to ensure there were enough chairs, tables, restrooms, etc. for our guests. Really appreciated their help with this so my husband and I didn't have to worry about it. In the months leading up to our wedding, KMI staff worked with all of my vendors to ensure they were all on the same page so things ran smoothly. Some of my vendors visited the venue beforehand to check it out and there was always someone from the Inn willing to meet with them and take them on a tour/answer their questions. On the day of, everything ran smoothly and I have no complaints. The day was beautiful and everything we could dream of. We also rented out the entire Inn for our guests to stay and had a great experience with that, as well. I worked with the Inn to assign rooms to our guests, they were able to call in with the CC information and received email confirmations quickly. The rooms were all great as well - each one has it's own personality and the bathrooms were modern and clean. The bridal suite was perfect for getting ready and allowed for some great photos. Overall, we absolutely LOVED our experience with Kent Manor Inn and can't say enough great things about them. I would highly recommend this venue to anyone looking for a gorgeous outdoor venue!

are so happy we choose Kent as our venue. You will not be disappointed at all with Kent Manor Inn!

eat weekend outdoors on the beautiful grounds, but it poured rain for days on end, and many adjustments had to be made. Fortunately, the folks at KMI were absolute professionals and shifted things with ease--keeping us calm & supporting our celebration with humor, warmth, and smiles. We loved having so many of our guests stay in the Inn with us, and the KMI was accommodating in countless ways--from offering a cash bar & happy hour as guests arrived on Saturday (letting our party take over all the common spaces on the ground floor!) to decorating the Garden House exactly as planned (thank you, Ashley et al!) to checking in with the bride & groom (and their parents) to confirm things were going as hoped (indeed!). The location and the staff absolutely made the weekend--our guests couldn't say enough good things about everything and everyone!--and we are so pleased we chose this venue for our wedding. It offered the perfect balance of intimacy (for our friends and family to get to meet and enjoy one another's company!), laid-back Eastern Shore charm (love the building and the beautiful views from the porches!), and specialness (I got butterflies the first time I stepped on the grounds of this historic venue, and they were there every time I returned, especially on our beautiful rainy wedding day!). My husband and I have said (more than once and with great sincerity and gratitude) that we cannot imagine our wedding anywhere else. We loved our venue and all the ways it shaped our wedding in exceptional ways; we will always hold the KMI in a special place in our hearts.

irst meeting with her, she was supposed to email us a list of vendors for other services and organize a date for our tasting. I never heard from her and we ended up having our tasting three weeks before the wedding, after I contacted her. She never apologized for dropping the ball. She also chose that time to tell us that their day-of coordinator had left and she would be training a new one on the day of our wedding. We found out on the day that our wedding was literally the first day of work for the new day-of coordinator (she was lovely and I actually felt sorry for her because she was so sweet and had been completely thrown in the deep end). The staff was also supposed to light the fire pit outside the garden house right after the reception and they just didn't. No explanation. My guests ended up lighting it themselves. Throughout the process, I honestly wondered what I could be doing wrong to make Ashley so awful. Was it the fact that we were having a relatively small wedding (85 people) on a Friday and weren't paying as much as some clients? She just made us feel so un-special. It seemed the nicer I was when I emailed Ashley, the less likely I was to get a response. My now-husband finally emailed her to tell her we needed her to be more responsive. Only then did things improve. My sister-in-law, who is a wedding planner in LA and was a bridesmaid, ended up stepping in to run the day. I don't know what I would have done without her. Kent Manor Inn really is beautiful and I would just recommend that if you do want to have your wedding there, get your own planner to run things on the day and coordinate with the venue. It is a beautiful location but it would alleviate a lot of stress to have someone else deal with the staff and make sure they stay on top of venue-related issues. I will say that the food was wonderful and Bunny, who coordinated that, was great. We had to go back there to pick up some things the next week. I saw that some of our flowers were displayed on the reception desk. When I pointed them out, one of the owners told me that they were from a wedding they'd had the week before. When I said that was our wedding, they just blinked back at me. To me, that said it all. They just don't care that this is one of the most special days of someone's life. We were just paying customers. We had our rehearsal dinner at The Inn at Chesapeake Bay Beach Club and the way we were treated there could not have been more different. They were so on top of things, professional, and kind, and they really made us feel special.

s delicious (particularly the crab cakes). I hate to post a negative review about anyone - especially regarding my own wedding - but I'd really love to provide some honesty to hopefully help other brides, particularly out-of-town ones like me. The venue's team really dropped the ball from start to finish. We are completely aware that they handle tons of weddings and that ours was no different on the large scale - and that was made crystal clear. This is not what I wanted for my wedding on an emotional level, but especially not for the cost of this venue. From the start, we had issues. We were contracted to have the Inn for Friday and Saturday nights for our many out-of-town guests. It wasn’t until 2 months after booking when our save-the-dates went out and guests were trying to book rooms that it was discovered the the venue was actually double booked for Friday. It was embarrassing and irritating. They did attempt to rectify the situation and offered some solutions due to the effort of our wedding planner, but the negative tone was set. Aside from that issue, there was a major communication gap throughout the planning process - emails went unanswered and it took multiple days/attempts to get anything. The last straw was when we arrived for check-in on our rehearsal day. There was, again, a double-booking issue with the Friday night rooms that we had been able to reserve for family. We ended up short a room the first night and with an extra booked the second, resulting in a lot of scrambling around an hour before the rehearsal dinner (on the other side of the bridge) and cramming groom/best man into their parents’ room to get ready on the wedding day. To note, these rooms were all confirmed in the months and weeks leading up to the wedding. None of us understood why it was so hard for them to communicate to each other or us, and effectively book a 24 room hotel. What frustrated me the most out of round 2 was the lack of care and the attitude from the staff. There were 4 people behind the very small desk staring at the computer and us, seemingly trying to prove us wrong. They had the gall to ask me for proof of booking, which I had. Then, my credit card was apparently not on file for the rooms they did reserve, so I'm not sure what happened to that information when it had been given over the phone 10 months before. Lastly, they also were not really willing to take/hand out guest gift bags upon guest check-in until my sister took it upon herself to leave them at the front. All small things, but they added up. The saying that people will forget the things that happen, but never forget the way you make them feel completely applies here. So, while I would recommend this venue for the setting and the ability to pull off a 130-person event, I would not recommend it for the lack of organization and care. We could not have pulled it off without our wedding planner, who went above and beyond to rectify the issues, and made the effort to stay in communication and get answers from KMI. For the price of the event and venue, I expected a lot more out of them.