Nottoway

gave us a recommendation for a local baker to make our cake (it was the best cake I have ever tasted). The food was delicious and so were the cocktails and ambiance! The only time we had available was right before their holiday party, but they still squeezed us in and made it an evening to remember. The accommodations in the House were amazing as well. To get to stay in a historic home right on the river was delightful. We had such a great time that we are going back again this year for a birthday event! I expect that we will find an excuse to make the trek from Pennsylvania every year!

d a million questions up until the day of, and they always answered promptly and weren't annoyed. I loved the Pavilion for my reception and even though the ballroom wasn't my first choice for the ceremony, it honestly turned out beautiful!

orked out great! I recommend making an entire week-end of it if you can!!

ng weekend at The Nottoway was more than I could ever have imagined.

us about everything coming together. I really did not have to worry at all. Nancy was wonderful especially in the final month leading up to the wedding. Once on site, she was available for all my questions and a calm guide through the rehearsal, rehearsal dinner and the wedding ceremony and reception. She helped us navigate through weather watching and last minute adjustments to locations so that everything went forward without any hiccups. She and her staff were incredibly quick thinking with a bride who became a touch over-heated during photos and got her back on her feet to dance the night away at the reception. I cannot say enough about the sheer beauty of every aspect of the mansion, ballrooms, and grounds. The guests really enjoyed their time there. In addition, everyone raved about the food. We opted for buffet style and the food was fantastic - every single dish and detail! Many guests stayed on the property before and after the event. The accommodations are great and dining options are wonderful. Our family made several trips to the cafe for gumbo, as well as enjoying several meals at the restaurant. Not only would I recommend Nottoway for an event venue, it is a fantastic place for weekend or longer relaxing stay.

come back and take pictures. Everyone was really helpful with getting my questions answered.

wedding party and families stayed on the premises and the wedding party had use of the salons the entire day of the wedding. The staff at Nottoway checked in throughout the day to ensure everyone had exactly what they needed. The food - oh my goodness - whether is was one of the planned events or just going to the restaurant for breakfast or dinner, the food was 5 star. Nottoway is a perfect choice for any bride !

ion because the price, but when we toured the grounds and the main house and contacted the wedding coordinators with all of our extensive questions, we knew this is where we wanted to get married. The staff at Nottoway Plantation are professionals at hosting and coordinating weddings. From the moment we booked to the end of the night, we had a coordinator answer every question and on the day of our wedding someone was with us the entire day to make sure everything went perfectly. They even think about things you might look over. We did some pictures on the levee and they brought us up there in a golf cart so I wouldn’t dirty up my dress. They assigned a waitress to us the entire reception to make sure we never were without a drink. Before we went into the reception they had a private dinner for us in the main house away from everyone where we could enjoy our food and take a breather right after our ceremony. If we needed anything, they were there for us on our wedding day. I was floored by the service. And the food!!! It was absolutely delicious. Everyone was impressed by how perfect everything was. The next morning we even went to the kitchen to thank the chef. Not one person had anything negative to say about the food. Although Nottoway Plantation is a little on the expensive side, you definitely get more than what you pay for. During our wedding day I felt like the whole property was all ours, they coordinated tours around our pictures that we wanted taken in the mansion and made sure no one was wondering around interrupting other photos we wanted done around the grounds. Don’t hesitate to book with this venue. You absolutely will not regret it one bit!

he also had some great suggestions which made my event a huge success! From the beginning planning stages to the day of, I felt completely comfortable and confidant that my special day would be a huge success. I actually wish I would have gotten married at Nottoway, but having my baby shower there was the next best thing for me. Thanks to Nottoway for throwing me the best baby shower I could've ever dreamed of, and thanks to Meghan in the catering office.

shower, party or wedding.

e July heat! While the venue is insanely breathtaking, the service and attention to every tiny detail is what makes Nottoway the best place ANYWHERE to tie the knot! It is a photographers dream, had the perfect suite for my girls and I to get dolled up in, and even has basketball and tennis courts to keep the boys entertained (and the bar of course). The food is to die for and my guests months later can’t stop talking about it. They worked within my budget and gave me he wedding of my dreams.

is unbelievably gorgeous. When we started wedding planning, Nottoway was the first venue we looked into. We knew we wanted to get married there. We had our ceremony in the white ballroom, which was beautiful and intimate and made for just stunning photos; and we had our reception in the Randolph ballroom. The staff at Nottoway was great to work with, from the day we booked up to the wedding night they were friendly, helpful, and attentive. Having the provided day-of planner was a lifesaver, everything went so smoothly. The food and drinks were delicious and there was a great selection. I had guests comment on how good all of the food was, from the passed hors d'oeuvres to the buffet items to the cheese selection. Our wedding day was just perfect, in large part due to the beautiful venue and helpful staff at Nottoway.

great. I'm writing this review, however, to express my heartfelt gratitude to our wedding coordinator, Nancy. There are variety of beautiful places to choose for a wedding, but it's hard to find someone you can trust to make the wedding planning and implementation smooth. Nancy took care of me and my wedding really well. She's very professional, sweet and accommodating. She made sure that I had everything I needed on the day of my wedding. She was understanding and flexible enough to make the changes I had to do. She was also very patient in answering the many questions I asked her, since the first day 'til the day of my wedding. The wedding went beautifully - thanks to Nancy's efficiency. Nottoway is lucky to have a dedicated staff like Nancy. Likewise, I consider myself to be a lucky bride - having Nancy help all the way. Thank you Nottoway. Most of all, thank you Nancy!!!

ery knowledgeable and so helpful that is makes the planning process that much easier. The food and beverage selection is wonderful and the many venue locations makes it easy for you to get everything you want in one. I had a larger wedding so having access to both the Pavilion and Ballroom was perfect for all of the guests. All of our guests were amazed by the grounds, it was around Christmas time so it was even more beautifully decorated than usual. Overall it was everything I could have hoped for.

ly helpful from the first moment I contacted them. My wedding was an absolute fairy tail, and this beautiful venue made the perfect backdrop! We luckily didn't have to use our rain plan, but we had everything set up for both the outside wedding and the impromptu inside wedding if we would of had to have it. From the wait staff to the wedding coordinators, everyone was extremely helpful and nice and did everything in their power to make my day as special as it truly was!

the pressure off of myself and my mom! We wouldn't change one thing about our venue and the experience we had with Nottoway. We suggest it to any couple looking for a beautiful, southern wedding!

aff and people. We planned our wedding in 4 months- of course chose nottoway right off the bat because of the beautiful resort. Never could I have imagined that I would be waited on and catered to from the second I arrived (late at that) that morning. Verde salon (who is contracted through nottoway) did our hair and makeup while the wedding assistant Nancy catered to my every need with great pleasure. Everything was perfectly placed and I was more relaxed than I could have imagined. Lauren Kessler was my catering coordinator from the beginning and has answered every silly question I had and planned everything I asked of her. Even down to the dj and officiant who were also perfect. The food- EVERYONE raved about the food! After our perfectly intimate ceremony (85 people) my husband and I took a couple pictures then sat down to enjoy a little bit of everything we chose on our buffet- in a room in the mansion ALONE. It was private and perfect and I think this is one thing that every couple NEEDS after the adrenaline of the wedding! This venue knows what they are doing so when they recommend doing something- ROLL WITH IT. On to our reception- Kim was our FB director of the night- she was fabulous! Our guests had so much fun that when it was time for us to exit with sparklers everyone started chanting "ONE MORE HOUR"! She immediately got on the phone after the ok from my dad and directed to keep the party going for yet another hour! I would recommend Nottoway for ceremony and reception any day! Worth every single penny!!!!!

s everything I dreamed. Food was delicious, staff was reliable and everything just perfect.

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ular. The guests really enjoyed the food. We still are getting calls saying the food was great. The whole wedding planning process was so easy, thanks to Lauren. Everything ran smoothly the day of, thanks to the coordinators and interns. We stayed in Randolphs for about two hours after the rehearsal dinner getting everything sorted out. We booked a photo booth two days before the wedding and they had no problems making room for it. The staff in the ballroom were on top of everything! They made sure everything was perfect for us. They asked what kind of drinks we wanted and they even learned to make a new mixed drink! They were so sweet and went above and beyond to make us happy. I couldn't have been more pleased.

h. Lauren and Nancy are the BEST!! If I could give more than 5 stars, I absolutely would!!

d to make sure our special day was exactly what we wanted. Wedding day ran so smoothly, thanks to the coordinators and interns. The reception was a blast...the food, drinks, and service were amazing! We are so thankful for the crew at Nottoway for making our day so perfect and memorable!

is amazing! Meghan and Nancy were also a wonderful help with details. The staff was great and of course the venue was gorgeous! We had both ceremony and reception held at Nottoway. We couldn't envision a better place. Thank you!! P.s. Make sure you get the crab and brie soup!

ort. Everyone loved the plantation access and the restaurants are phenomenal. The staff made things go off seamlessly , they definitely know what they are doing and how to run a wedding! I had no stress and Megan & Nancy were so nice and amazing!

tars is because of troubles with guest rooms. We blocked off several rooms multiple times and with respect to the blocked room contract, guests planning to stay overnight were told that no rooms were available when in fact there were. Also, a family member was charged for a room when he in fact cancelled his RSVP. Besides the RSVP situation everything else was in fact perfect. Guests still rave of the food and experience and even though we had inclement weather that day for an outdoor wedding, plan B was perfectly executed. Nottoway will forever hold a place in my heart. <3

and we ended up on a search for a venue 9 months before our wedding. Nottoway was the only plantation we found available for our very popular date at the time we wanted to get married. So, we booked them! I was so excited through out the entire process, but things went sour pretty quickly. We blocked off every room for our guests and paid a hefty deposit to do so. Our guests would call to make a reservation under our room block and were told there were no rooms available when there were plenty. The ladies at the front desk were zero help whatsoever in getting it fixed so we ended up in constant contact with the hotel manager. She was amazing at getting everything settled, but unfortunately, we were in weekly contact with her to get everything done right. This should NOT be the bride & groom's problem. I understand that there is a minimum for food & beverage costs at the venue. We were not verbally informed of the 22% resort fee at booking that would be added on to every single penny spent at Nottoway. This increased our price for the food & beverage by SO much, it was ridiculous. I don't understand the point of the resort fee, though. To me, it's just a sneaky way for them to make more money when they are already charging a small fortune. The food WAS amazing though. During the planning process, I didn't feel like our coordinator really cared for any of our ideas. She made sure to let me know whether something was the norm or not. I was thankful when the other girl was our coordinator for the wedding day. She was outstanding and listened to everything I wanted. After the wedding was over, we went to the mansion bar to hang out with our guests. When we were ready to go to our honeymoon suite that was reserved for us, we were surprised when we walked in on another couple in our room! Some how or another this room had been given to someone else and the night manager was zero help at all. The bride and groom's room was given away for their wedding night. It was unacceptable. Thankfully, I had reserved another room to get ready in that day instead of the bridal suite so we had somewhere to stay. However, that room had a massive water leak in the ceiling and the air didn't work in the bedroom. All in all, the wedding & reception was beautiful, but the hotel portion severely lacked.

and made wedding planning a breeze. If you are considering a southern plantation wedding, look no further. Nottoway is the most beautiful plantation you will find. We got married on the beautiful grounds underneath the giant oak trees right outside of the mansion. We then held our reception at their pavilion tent only steps away. What a gorgeous reception it was! I always said that I wouldn't of cared if it rained because a ceremony in that area would have been just as gorgeous! A lot of family and friends stayed at the plantation in their beautiful cottages and rooms on the grounds. Very convenient and a safe option! I wouldn't of done anything differently. Meghan (wedding coordinator) and her staff were unbelievably awesome. What a dream come true!

if interested in a plantation wedding. With that being said, I am writing a practical review of my experience for other brides. FOOD: There is no outside catering, and the is not an issue as the Nottoway Food and Beverage team do an amazing job! I was naturally worried, as I had never been to a wedding Nottoway. After our wedding, we were welcomed by to go boxes in the honeymoon suite - so we could actually taste the food. It was great! Some of the best wedding food I have ever had. Our menu consisted of the Crab and Brie Bisque - it was amazing. A must. The chicken pasta with white sauce, red beans and rice, the salad was delish, meatballs (were ok, our least favorite), the filet minion bites (wonderful) and the mashed potatoes. Our drinks consisted of select cocktails, beer and wine. Guests raved about the cosmo and Pimm's Cup. VENUE: This place is breathtaking. If you want to your ceremony and reception in one location with RAIN backup options, Nottoway is perfect. Not to mention the White Ballroom for first looks if you are doing one. There is no real need to over decorate, because the venue itself will keep your guests in awe. Also, BLOCK ROOMS EARLY or else there will be none. The rooms are beautiful and the employee in charge of room blocks, Lauren, is out of this world amazing. She will go out of her way to assist brides. BUDGET: $$$$ Nottoway is worth every penny. Try getting married on a Friday or Sunday during off season if you have a modest budget. Also, be upfront with them about the budget - they will work with you as best they can. SERVICE: Up until the day of the wedding, the service was a 10 ++++++ I cannot begin to describe the level of kindness and professionalism displayed by the young woman who is the food and beverage coordinator and the other main wedding coordinator. The food and beverage coordination, Meghan is obviously very experienced and has a solid handle on the day. The day of my wedding I had a last minute issue with lighting and she immediately contacted the vendor and fixed the problem, one she nor Nottoway had created. Work with this fantastic planner if you can - I would highly recommend requesting her. Kaitlyn, who I conversed with during planning was equally fabulous. I cannot brag about them enough. Always classy and polished. They maid the planning experience pleasant. The only con: However, on the other hand, Nottoway offers a day of wedding coordinator and bridal assistant to help the bride with "her every need" - this was not the case for me. I would have hired someone had I known I would only see my bridal assistant twice that day. I had bridesmaids and my mother running back and forth doing odd jobs I had assumed we had paid the day of coordinator to do. I would hire my own bridal assistant - as the bridal attendant assigned to me stated she was also in charge of a rehearsal dinner that night as well as prepping for another event that next day. Overall, my experience with Nottoway was wonderful and I only can praise the overall experience. Best Day Of My Life.

he wedding day! All our guests were so impressed with the venue, the food, and the service. Thank you for a beautiful, personal and fun experience which helped our children to have their dream wedding.

hly as possible. She also did an amazing job working with my budget to make sure I could have my wedding. She made sure everything was taken care of to make my day the best day I could have asked for. The food was excellent and I have received so many compliments on my wedding ceremony and reception. It was also nice to be able to have accommodations at Nottoway for all of our guest. The only let down was rooming because a tour group was there the same weekend as my wedding so we didn't have enough rooms for everyone who wanted one. Overall Nottoway was the best place I could have ever asked for and everyone who works there did everything they could to make my day special.

cocktail hour in the white room before we had our reception in the pavilion and ballroom. Nottoway made all my dreams come true. They were so attentive to details and truly truly cared that you had an amazing wedding. If a southern belle kinda wedding is what you are looking for, you can't get much better than Nottoway plantation!

mpliments. The staff are amazing, and Meghan (one of the coordinators) was awesome!! A little pricey (hence the 4 stars) but if it fits your budget, it is worth every penny and you won't be disappointed. They have a plan B in case of rain, offer discounts for room blocks, and can put you in touch with a great florist, photographer, and hair/make-up. And the food was awesome! I could go on and on. This is one happy bride :)

shlyn (my wedding planner substitute) and the officiant were so helpful. They helped to decorate and organize the ceremony space and Ashlyn helped me get dressed. She was so sweet and willing to provide whatever service I needed. She was my stress reliever. I am so happy I had my intimate ceremony at Nottoway and would recommend them to anyone.

this beautiful plantation, I knew I would have my wedding here. The coordinators here Meghan Simms and Kaitlynn Stechman are just amazing to work and cater to your every need. Throughout my wedding I emailed them almost daily and there were quick to respond and helped me so much through the planning process. The day of my wedding was incredibly perfect, the setting, the workers, the coordinators, the food was TO DIE FOR, the service is like none other! Although, be prepared to shell out some money if you want the full experience. I have too many wonderful things to say about Nottoway. My wedding was everything I dreamed of and more. Thank you Nottoway!

ght of having my wedding there. The day of was phenomenal! The wedding coordinator was there all day, I had two girls (bridal attendants) that were there for whatever I needed AND my girls and I had access to a huge, beautiful bridal dressing room, which took the stress off of getting ready in a small area. Our wedding was in the White Ballroom, which hardly needs decoration at all considering how magnificent it looks. Our reception was in the Cypress Ballroom, which was exquisite. The food is UNBEATABLE!!!!!! If you want delicious Cajun food paired with a southern castle, Nottoway is a perfect choice. Loved every second of planning with them, touring the plantation with my family and enjoying every single millisecond of my wedding day (and night in one of their adorable, modern cottages)!

that were requested. It was a great place for a rehearsal dinner.

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