Norlyn Manor

d grooms room was a huge bonus and made coordinating everyone so much easier. Would definitely recommend!

stions, concerns or suggestions. They were available to us every step of the planning process, as well as present the night of our wedding! They will set up and take down any decor you wish to use, and have it packed up for you. I would highly recommend this venue for future events!

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and we ended up booking them right away. They stayed in contact with us throughout the wedding planning process and were prompt on answering all of our questions or whenever we reached out to them. They also make their own food there so you don't need to worry about finding a caterer and their food is awesome! We had a very large wedding (about 350 guests) and Norlyn Manor fit everyone perfectly. We were able to come to Norlyn Manor the day before the wedding and tell them exactly how we wanted everything set up. They set everything up for you and take everything down for you at the end of the night which is a HUGE plus! When my husband and I walked into our reception on the wedding day we were blown away! They set everything up exactly how we wanted and it looked amazing! Many of the guests were telling us how beautiful the place was! We were very very happy we chose to have our reception at Norlyn Manor and we highly recommend it to anyone looking for a reception venue!

requests - including a head table for a bridal party of 20 people. The staff who worked our reception were wonderful. The food was also delicious - I suggest the Swiss Chicken & Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin. I would definitely recommend the Norlyn Manor to any bride-to-be especially if they want a stress-free planning process!

er had. They also have a fabulous bridal suite with a private restroom... Which is important because all my bridesmaids had to help with my dress so I could pee. 10/10. (:

st" requests :) The venue was gorgeous, clean, and a great location for most of our guests. The food and drink service was excellent, and at a reasonable price. I loved that it was a family run business; that made it easy to get a hold of someone with any questions or inquiries. And I greatly appreciated that they did all of the set up and clean up...Big Bonus! The only downside was that we did not have access to the venue until an hour and half before the ceremony, but we wanted to arrive sooner. Which we were able to do, but had to pay extra :/ Other than that, the venue and service was wonderful and I would definitely refer other brides on the East side to Norlyn. Ask for Lynne :)

it very easy to communicate and plan things. We did have somethings wrong on our contract with the venue and we noticed we were being over charged by over $1,000. We sent Lynne an email to meet and go over the charges; she fixed everything without a problem. On our wedding day and the encounters following our wedding day, the venue lost stars from me and my now husband. Issues with the venue listed below: •My husband and I paid an extra $300 to have the bridal room an extra 3 hours prior to the wedding (only 1.5 hours is included in ceremony/reception pricing). We were told by Lynne that we would have a maitre’d that would pretty much wait on everyone in the bridal room. She said, “if you forgot something and needed it, they’d go get it for you.” I saw Lynne once during pictures and she offered me the $18 round of mimosas I purchased. Then through the rest of getting ready in the bridal room up to the ceremony, I saw one woman twice who never introduced herself. She brought in a tray of mimosas and she came in one other time when we had an issue with the toilet connected to the bridal suite. •When I finally had a break from pictures, I asked two of my bridesmaids to go check on the chapel and see how it was set up since we hadn’t been back there. They told me that none of the programs or petal tosses had been passed out how I asked the venue to do days prior. My bridesmaids, now husband, and some groomsmen set out all of the programs and petal tosses on all of the chairs. •The ceremony started at 6:30, we had no one to tell us when to make our way to the chapel, no one to tell pairs to walk down the aisle, and no one of close the doors before my entrance. No one from the venue assisted during the ceremony processional. My aunt did this job and didn’t get to sit during our whole ceremony—embarrassing! •We paid an extra $1.50/person to have roast beef as one of our entrees on the buffet. I found out that the last 5 tables didn’t get to choose between chicken or beef since the venue had run out of beef. Very disappointing that we paid extra, had at least ten guests unable to make it to the wedding (but included in the numbers), and we still ran out of beef. •A tip to the venue (18%) is included in your contract/bill, yet the bar still put out a tip jar for our OPEN bar. After the wedding day, I’d give the venue four stars, but then more things happened. •My mom went to pick up all of our decorations the following Monday. When my mom was telling Lynne the issues we encountered (listed above), Lynne got an attitude and stated, “Well do you only have complaints about me? Are you just going to complain?” My mom stated that she was only the messenger and that there were amazing parts to the day, everything looked beautiful, but the venue staff were no where to be found prior to the reception. Lynne replied with, “well, you could’ve just went and found someone.” If a maitre’d is included in my price for the bridal suite, I shouldn’t have to hunt someone down to cater to me! •One of my decorations was returned to me broken. •A part of my decor was almost thrown away! (Remotes/boxes for battery operated candles) •The swag I made for the arch wasn’t returned until my mom looked for it/asked about it Beautiful venue, but lacking customer service in some areas.

mail, phone calls or in person meetings. They easily made accommodations for every request I had and I loved how laid back they were about everything. The pricing was affordable and the venue is very elegant and beautiful. All services and food provided were above any expectations or standards we had. I would recommend Norlyn Manor to anyone not only for a wedding but any other event they are planning as well.

n, but I can get pretty anxious about wanting to control everything and "run the show." From the beginning, Joe and the event center staff were very communicative in the process of quotes, contracts, and booking. We were able to have a wonderful wedding at a completely reasonable price, which is nearly impossible in the area. All-inclusive is the way to go! Did not have to worry about a thing. The only extras we had to pay for were cake, photographer, flowers, dj, and smaller things that we wanted like guestbook. The day-of wedding staff was AMAZING. I do not give compliments lightly. I grew up in theatre and they were like the most perfect stage managers any cast or director could ask for. I did not have to worry about a THING. Even the things that I forgot, I just asked if they could do (like I decided not to change for my send-off because I was having too much fun), and they did it with the most efficiency and grace. I cannot say enough good things about them for day-of coordination. Planning a wedding was still stressful (obviously), but there were so few things I had to worry about before because of their comprehensive bridal packet. During, I literally felt like my most trusted companions were taking care of everything with the same care I would give. The food was incredible. Guests were raving about the food and drinks. We requested steak and different sides, and I can honestly say it was one of the best meals of my life. Then, they packed up the leftovers for us and we got to enjoy them all over again the next day! They have weddings down to a formula without everyone feeling like they followed a formula. Our wedding felt unique and our own. We're very grateful to the owner and staff.

eautiful and perfect! When my husband and I toured Norlyn Manor we were blown away. Every other venue we toured just didn't measure up to the incredible feeling we got from Bob and his staff. Their attention to detail is top-notch! The communication was excellent and thorough. I explained to Lynne exactly what I wanted and they delivered. They are attentive, patient, organized, and know how to throw a party! My husband and I, our parents, and all of our guests were treated like royalty the entire night. Of all the weddings and events they have there, I felt as though they treated our wedding as their top priority. They CARE, and they want your night to be special! I would re-live our wedding over again 1,000 times! Norlyn Manor definitely earned a special place in our hearts. Thank you for taking such wonderful care of us!

from the beginning and the entire staff delivered a fantastic experience. Joe was the absolute best coordinator, he went above and beyond for us and was a pleasure to work with from start to finish. My now husband, our parents and family have nothing but great things to say about Joe, Bob, Lynne and staff at Norlyn Manor!

reception. Joe and his staff are truly committed to insuring the day is a perfect as possible. As this was the first wedding we ever hosted, Joe did an excellent job in guiding through the planning process. He was patient with any question we had and really wanted to make sure that our daughter’s requests were met. Joe’s experience in this role really showed when he offered suggestions to make the day even more perfect. The professionalism of the entire staff was evident in the way they offered the food tasting, the details listed on the planning sheets, the dress of the staff the evening of the event, the quality of the food served (both during the cocktail hour and dinner), and the cleanliness of the entire facility. It was top notch all of the way. While we did have a contract that outlined the expected services, Joe and the staff went well beyond the contractual obligations. When it came time for our daughter to leave her room to go to the ceremony space, Joe personally led her through a back path in the facility to insure none of the guests (or groom) had a sneak peek at the bride-to-be. Also, while we were getting family pictures after the ceremony, the serving staff provided hand served hors d'oeuvres to our families in the ceremony room. This was all quite unexpected…but wonderful! The kitchen and wait staff did an excellent job in preparing and serving 170 meals that were just as tasty and fresh as the food provided during our food tasting meeting. Norlyn Manor is a very special place to hold a wedding. I would highly recommend that anyone looking for a 5-star facility and staff in the Dayton-Cincinnati region schedule a meeting with Joe to see what they can do for you!

n. The venue is beautiful, the food is amazing, the service during dinner was efficient, and all of the staff was accommodating. The venue really did everything they could to make it as stress free for us as possible. As an out of town bride, they made it easy for me to contact them by phone and email whenever I had a question. I would definitely recommend Norlyn Manor for both ceremonies and receptions. I couldn't have asked for a better venue.

ess free. Second, the service was wonderful. They took care of every detail that we went over. Third, the food was great and the price was reasonable. If you are looking anywhere on the east side of town, make sure you check out Norlyn Manor before you make up your mind.

d was terrific. Everything went so smooth, and my family was able to relax and have fun rather than worrying about anything.

thing might not get done on time. But, everything was done exactly at the time we had asked and exactly the way we wanted. All of our guests kept commenting on how beautiful and nice everything was. We truly had the perfect wedding.

wedding they have ever attended. Which kind of allows me to talk about everything and relive the day over and over again. If you have not looked at the Norlyn Manor for your wedding, do so before you book anywhere else.

nd go over and above any expectations. Their food is wonderful and the service is better.

e our wedding was going to be. The Gazebo and surrounding area are so nice. We really wanted to get married outside, and we did, and the pictures turned out so well. The food was great, and the service was excellent. Our bartenders did such a wonderful job. All of our guests had a super fun time. You guys are great.

ad to worry about it. If you are looking for a wedding venue, I highly recommend you check out Norlyn Manor before you book anywhere.

The wedding was beautiful! The Manor is beautiful, the staff and the food was amazing. I can't say enough about it. I heard a lot of compliments from our guests about everything. The bridal room was so nice for the girls to get ready in. Thank you for making our day so special! I am happy to give a personal review as well.

ed was set up correctly and looked amazing! We were in GREAT hands the entire day and all the time leading up. The reception was perfect.

erns and answering questions in a timely manner. They made things a lot easier. (..and helped me be a lot less stressed) Joe was wonderful the day of the wedding. He made sure things were going smoothly and was happy to accommodate for us. The venue is absolutely stunning and elegant. Pictures don't do it justice. It is far more beautiful in person. Excellent price! We looked at other venues that were on a similar price range but didn't include nearly as much or were not as beautiful. I had a spreadsheet to review 30 different venues and Norlyn Manor was by far the best. The food and drinks were wonderful and our guests really enjoyed the unlimited beer and wine. Overall, we had a wonderful experience! Thank you Lynn, Bob and especially Joe!

was wonderful. Our guests were all complementary of the entire evening. I would completely recommend them.

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e sure the wedding day went flawlessly. The food was delicious and the venue offered all the amenities we needed. I would definitely recommend the Norlyn Manor for a wedding.

o get married. Joe, Bob, and Lynne are some of the nicest people that you will ever meet! Lynne has this calmness about her that will put any nervous bride at ease. Joe was wonderful with all of the little details of our wedding from setting up our place cards to greeting our guests! They are your built in wedding planners as well. They offer indoor and outdoor ceremony options. All of our guests raved about how beautiful the venue was and how unique and special. Everyone said it was one of the most intimate, romantic weddings that they had ever attended. I would highly recommend Norlyn Manor to anyone looking to have an intimate wedding. I PROMISE you will not be disappointed. I loved it so much that my husband and I hope to go back soon for one of their other events!

n they had and how this was the first wedding where the bartenders kept up so there was not a 30 minute line. The food was great and so was the service, thank you so much.

he following: throughout the planning process, up until the night before the wedding at the rehearsal, we struggled to ensure that all the details were in order because every time we would communicate with someone at the venue it was a different person so a lot of small details were lost in translation and it took my mother (bless her heart!) having a moment at the rehearsal to ensure that the venue would be set up the way we requested and paid for (and were promised). The biggest issue we suffered with Norlyn Manor was when we showed up for the rehearsal all of our decorations and rented items were set up in the wrong room, the room that would hold the reception had not even been touched with our decorations, and only one person was there to begin the process of moving all the chairs, equipment, decorations, center pieces, chair covers, etc to the correct room and we were told it couldn't all be completed that night and they would finish setting everything up the morning of my wedding. With that being said, everything ended up being set up perfectly come 5:30 pm on the day of the wedding, however, I spent a good 2 hours of my purchased 4 hours of bridal suite time running around the venue making sure everything was set up the way I wanted it and I felt like I lost precious time that I could have been spending relaxing with my bridal party and making memories. Again, we truly enjoyed ourselves at our wedding and would recommend Norlyn Manor because there were so many GOOD things! The food is AMAZING! Lynn is very accommodating in regards to special requests from the bride and groom. The venue offers a place for a ceremony and a reception (the most important thing for us!). The venetian room is a perfect size for a reception of about 150 people, any more than that and it will be a little crowded, even though they advertise that more would fit in that room. A few last minute things to note: you have to pay for a rehearsal time outside of regular business hours (we had ours on Friday night at 6pm since it was out of town and most wouldn't have been able to be there during regular business hours, Norlyn Manor "closes" at 5pm), most of the bridal packages include 1 hour in the bridal suite prior to a ceremony, if you plan to have your hair and makeup done on site you'll have to pay for additional time (we booked an additional 4 hours in the bridal suite and it ended up working out perfect, other than I spent a lot of time running around making sure everything was set up correctly, and I had hair and makeup artists come to the bridal suite, I LOVED THAT!) Thank you Norlyn Manor for providing a beautiful venue for the wedding of my dreams! My guests are still talking about how much fun they had, how beautiful it was, and that it was "the best wedding they had ever been to"! XOXO

ould have a matridee for the evening but they were no where to be found but luckily we had a schedule printed for all our venues so there was no need for them anyways. The food was amazing, and the venue was great for pictures! overall i would definitely recommend them to a friend

n that. The food was terrific, they were super easy to work with, the service was great, and everything was beautiful. We had our wedding outside at the gazebo, and even the weather was perfect. We went with most of the vendors that they recommended and those people were wonderful as well. When they told me that they were trying to make it a stress free day for me they were not kidding. The room captain or maître d was wonderful and made sure everything was exactly as we had talked about. All I can really say is that if you are getting married do not book any place until you check out the Norlyn Manor. The price is really reasonable and everything about the place just screams elegance. You will not be disappointed.

bsolutely wonderful to deal with. My sister had her wedding elsewhere and after she signed a contract no one wanted to talk to her, my experience could not be more different. If I can update my review after my wedding I will, but the other reviews here are true, they are wonderful.

with Lynne, Joe and Bob was a wonderful experience. The minute we walked in it was as though they had known us for a long time and treated us like family. After all it's run by a family. I was a bit of a picky bride and never once did Lynne seem as though I was bothering her with my calls or emails. She was always so happy to hear from me and help me make our day wonderful!! On our big day Joe was running around making sure everything was happening without a flaw. He even took that time to make sure I had a drink before the wedding party was introduced. He brought enough drinks for me and my new hubby and the wedding party. He was also so patient with us when we got behind on our schedule. We received so much wonderful feedback on the food. that is were Bob coame in. We had a sit down dinner and within 10 minutes everyone was served and the party had started. The wait staff was amazing and kind. Our cake was supposed to be severed to everyone but it didn't make it out to everyone. I was a bit disappointed but everyone still got to enjoy the ckae. I would certainly recomend Norlyn Manor to anyone looking for a place to have their wedding!

questions I had throughout the planning. On the day of, the service was awesome and they did more than I expected. The hall is beautiful including the gazebo outside for my ceremony. All my guests loved the venue and complemented us on it as well as the food. They are flexible and will work with you to make sure your wedding is how you want it to be. Thank you Norlyn for helping to make my wedding beautiful!

ldn't do enough for us. Thank you Norlyn Manor for making our day a day of wonderful memories.

they had ever been to. I just recently got engaged and saw the review section and told her I would review Norlyn Manor for her. It was really a wonderful event and I can see why everyone says they have the best food in the business.