Overhills Mansion

ely accessible and very responsive to email and phone calls. At first site we could see ourselves getting married here. But it wasn't until the day of during all the hustle and bustle that you realize just how perfectly placed every photo and favor made the difference. It did not require much additional decorations outside of our personal items. The venue felt warm and welcoming to our guests. It also provided for some classic shots by our photographer. The micro wedding package was also very affordable and worth every penny!

enomenal. Having a wedding in a pandemic sounds hard but not when you have Mark and Lynda in your corner. They answered every question and eased every concern. They made sure that the day went off without a hitch and if there was an issue we never heard about it! The bride and groom suites are set up perfectly! They have entertainment for the boys and plenty of space for the girls. Both suites have a foosball table and the boys even have an air hockey table (brides sneak over before they get there and enjoy haha). Throughout the whole day Mark and Lynda checked in to make sure we both had everything we needed. I can't say enough good things about Overhills!! They will forever have a piece of my heart! To Mark and Lynda - I cannot thank you two enough for all the hard work you put into our day. It was absolutely beautiful and well organized. It was everything I wanted and more!

ive individuals ever! Overhills' Caterer (Whitehouse) was amazing, our guests really enjoyed everything from appetizers to the main course. From the beginning to end they handled everything so perfectly, that if there was a flaw I did not notice. I cannot say enough good things about this place, and we would get married here over and over again if we could! The ballroom is beautiful, the outdoor ceremony space as well! The bar service was great as well! Would recommend this place a million times!

ally took the time to work through all of the details of the ceremony and reception. Our day of coordinator was Mark, and he was amazing. He worked so hard to pull everything off, and we were just so happy. We got so many compliments from everyone about how beautiful everything looked, and how much fun everyone had. It was one of the best days of my life and I’m so glad we got the opportunity to get married at this beautiful mansion.

for an indoor wedding because we were getting married in January, but their outdoor space is also beautiful for an outdoor ceremony. We are happy we chose this place because it is a beautiful Mansion, the Whitehouse Caterers employees were excellent, we still hear about how good the food was from our guests, it’s convenient to BWI for our out-of-towners, and the price was reasonable for everything the venue provided. When you book WHC you get a wedding planner, day of coordinator, bartenders, staff, linens, and additional perks such as separate getting ready spaces for the bride and the groom. Jessica was our wedding planner and made the entire process as easy as it could be for us. We met with her to plan our wedding day several months out and again about a week before the wedding to make sure all the fine details are ironed out. Rosie was our day-of-coordinator and she was wonderful! She made sure our ceremony went smoothly and made sure we were taken care of the entire night. Make sure to go to the tasting event hungry! The selection is so large that we ‘tasted’ enough food to eat about three full meals. All of the food was good, but the pumpkin seed encrusted trout, grilled cheese & tomato soup “shooter” and cannolis were our (and our guests) favorites. WHC supplies their own bartenders and partners with The Wine Bin as their liquor providers. We loved they do this because you only pay for what your guests drink at liquor store prices. It saved us about $2k on alcohol compared to venues that offer flat fees per guest and we got to choose whichever brands we wanted including some fun local beers. Overall, White House Caterers at Overhills Mansion did a fantastic job hosting our wedding and we would recommend them to anyone getting married in this area. Their employees are wonderful and the food is excellent. The price was reasonable for everything Overhills provides, as other venues we looked at were around 30% more for a similar package.

tion at the same location. Even a year later our guests have continued to talk about our great the venue was. Our wedding day was far better than anything we could’ve imagined!!

s, and everything in between. Our guests raved about the venue and the food, including our speciality donuts at the end of the night! We are incredibly grateful for the experience we had at Overhills and couldn't have asked for a better setting to start our lives together!

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but I wouldn't recommend more than that, especially in the colder months since it would probably feel cramped. The food was amazing and the staff will be able to accommodate anything you can think of. The location is also very convenient as it is so close to BWI and nearby hotels for out of town guests. I didn't give it full stars for several reasons. The main reason being that they are not great at communicating and were sometimes misleading. For example, when meeting to discuss booking the venue, we were told that it would include a wedding planner and a day-of planner. The day-of planner was absolutely amazing, but the wedding planner really was more of a coordinator in that she was able to help with some basic ideas such as linen colors and signage and making sure our vendors knew when to show up, but we still needed to do all our own research and hiring of other vendors and had to do most of the actual planning ourselves. Also, when it came to billing, they didn't send any reminders about when bills were due. We randomly got a "bill past due" notice almost a month after one of the bills was due with no prior notice. Also, you can basically only pay with check or cash (they do take paypal, but there's a fee associated with that which makes it cost prohibitive). Further, although there are beautiful rooms upstairs that would be perfect for getting ready in, prepare to get ready somewhere else. You only get 2 hours in the rooms before your event time unless you pay extra, and it seems common for there to be two events on Saturdays (a morning and an evening event), so you will not likely be able to spend the whole day at the venue. Overall, it's a really beautiful venue, convenient location with very friendly and accommodating staff and great food. Would recommend if you don't mind getting ready somewhere else and are prepared to do most of your own planning or will hire your own wedding planner to do it for you.

everything so easy. I am so happy we chose them for our venue.

g a wedding coordinator who thought of every tiny detail. The mansion was clean, well cared for and beautiful. The food is just as amazing at the tasting as it is the day of. And what's even better is that since we are a military family we received a discount and a surprise extra appetizer the day of!

res. We heard that Overhills is not the best place for a rehearsal dinner. We did not have the ceremony at Overhills. The staff: The staff was attentive and professional at every turn. We worked with a handful of different people and felt very cared for throughout the whole process. They provided a day of coordinator who was hospitable and thoughtful. Vendors: Overhills provided excellent recommendations for vendors. We loved that Overhills allowed us to purchase our own alcohol through a local liquor store called the Wine Bin. This allowed for a lot of customization, and saved us thousands of dollars compared to the other venues who offered drink packages. The food at Overhills was excellent, as was the cake that we chose. I would certainly recommend working with Overhills.

ake everything fall into place. Our wedding was a dream come true!

; everyone I talked to gave me their full attention and worked hard to be sure all our questions and requests were met. I highly, highly recommend Overhills for your wedding/reception/party/gathering. The place itself is so beautiful, and food was phenomenal, and their experience unmatched. Their expertise in food, service, wedding ceremony, and reception was priceless. I am still surprised that they were in our budget considering how much was included. The additional vendors (DJ, Photographer, alcohol, etc.) were all from their list of preferred vendors. Not required to use them, but it saved us so much time and hassle vetting companies ourselves. I am thrilled with how everything turned out! If I could get married to the same man every single year for the rest of our lives, I think I'd want to come back to Overhills each time. Thank you for making such a special day so perfect!! <3

alk down the aisle) because of rain. It was a perfect day and the staff made that transition so easy!

f my life. To every single staff member that assisted in any way with my wedding - I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. The steak and crab cakes were the best I've ever had (and I lost count of how many of my guests said the same). Everything ran so smoothly. No one in my family had to worry about a single thing. To Rossi - thank you for simply being you. Thank you for telling me I looked gorgeous every chance you got. Thank you for checking on me throughout the night in such a way that made me feel like you were one of my sisters. Thank you for your warm hugs and bright smile all night. Most girls grow up with a picture of what their perfect wedding would look like. But Overhills Mansion gave me a night that far exceeded any dream I've ever had of what my wedding night would be like. Again, thank you to all who played a part in creating such a magical night.

and we had to spend minimal money and effort decorating this already gorgeous venue. The food is delicious, we had so many guests tell us that this was the best food they've ever had a wedding. The staff is INCREDIBLE the go over every detail with you multiple times, they're always available to meet, they are so organized and knowledgeable, and they set up everything perfectly the day of the wedding. They made everything so much less stressful and were so organized and amazing I didn't have to worry about anything the day of my wedding. I cannot recommend this venue enough.

we paid for everything. The fact that Overhills was essentially "all inclusive" plus included pre-wedding and day of coordinators alleviated a lot of stress since it was much easier than coordinating a bunch of different vendors. My husband and I were extremely satisfied with the food at our wedding-everything tasted amazing and we got tons of compliments from our guests about how good the food was. We also can't rave enough about their bring your own alcohol policy-we saved A TON of money doing so (I would estimate we would've paid close to double if it was otherwise). We definitely recommend using their preferred sponsor of The Wine Bin if you choose to have your wedding here as well. Location was prime as well-very close to Baltimore and BWI airport which was great for out of town guests. If you're looking for a great venue in the Baltimore area, make sure to look into Overhills Mansion!

found Overhills. Not only was the space perfect but we immediately knew we found the right venue after our first meeting with Julia. She made us feel like family throughout the whole process along with everyone else that works there. I had a huge list of decorations that were set up perfectly and many (somewhat picky) requests with our day of timeline. The staff willingly worked with us until we were satisfied and were very accommodating. The food is also fantastic! We opted for a private tasting (which also made a nice date night) and the chef was very open to tweaking things until we had to menu we wanted. If we could we would get married again there in a heartbeat :)

out day absolutely perfect. We loved that the wedding package included so much but the best thing about this venue is the FOOD! Everything went so smoothly on our day, I couldn't have asked for more. Thank you again!

ow beautiful and well kept the venue is. I knew this was it! We set our date for October 29, 2017. From Menu selections, rehearsal planning, to wedding day, everything was perfect thanks to Julia, Lynda, Lauren and Rossi our day of coordinator. These ladies hands-down made our wedding a dream come true. I cannot forget to mention how wonderful the food was. Our guest raved about the mac & cheese bites! Even our day of coordinator Rossi made sure my husband and I got the chance to enjoy our delicious dinner which is a huge plus!! Overhills truly made us feel like family. Our guests are still talking about how Overhills venue is “absolutely breathtaking”, “so romantic”, and the “best wedding they have ever been to!” Whitehouse Caterers at Overhills Mansion made our dream wedding a reality! Definitely check them out!! Sincerely, the Remmells

t I met the staff at Overhills I knew that they would make it a lovely place not just for A wedding, but for OUR wedding. Lynda was our coordinator for our big day and she made everything go exactly as we wanted. She anticipated every need, was loved by our families and entire wedding party and we received dozens of compliments on how nicely everything flowed. I felt completely comfortable approaching her and asking her for little details like dimming the lights in the ballroom a bit more to delicate matters involving a troublesome outside vendor. Lynda was accommodating beyond my wildest expectations. Our 10 year old son is an incredibly picky eater and we are quite accustomed to him boycotting meals, but upon learning that he wasn’t a fan of his kid’s meal (which his cousins happily devoured) she had a chat with him and magically found some of his favorites from the kitchen. The food was incredible and they tailored our menu to our tastes. I loved my wedding. Every detail. I can’t imagine anyplace else as the setting for our perfect day.

an tell that they make everything from scratch. They made the planning process fun and not stressful. My wedding planner Lynda and day of coordinator Julia made sure all the big and little details were discussed, organized and executed perfectly! I got my alcohol from Dave at the Wine Bin which saved us a lot of money because we only paid shelf price and got our money back for the wine and liquor that wasn't opened. We also got to taste the food before our wedding. They have a big group tasting with a good amout to choose from. They told me that if there was something custom that I wanted to taste we could pay for a private tasting, but after going to the group tasting, the food was so good, I didn't need to do a private tasting and we still designed a custom menu and tried food for the first time on our wedding day and we were SO pleased! It was also really convenient because they set up all my decorations for me and I didn't need to bring in really anything but pictures of my husband and I because they include all the tables, chairs, white linen, 3 votive centerpieces and table numbers. One of the biggest things I learned is you get what you pay for...we paid for excellence...and our expectations were exceeded!

couldn't be any more grateful.

us stunning, the food was some of the best we have ever eaten, and our coordinator Julia was worth her weight in gold. She truly helped us created the perfect day. I could not recommend this place more.

could have ever imagined..

ld have extended to 5. Floor staff did a marvelous job taking down ceremony and setting up reception. Highly recommend.

and my family still lives in the area, my husband and I were living in Fort Worth, TX for work reasons. Despite planning from a distance with limited availability to come and actually physically meet with the venue, Lisa and Julie worked to ensure everything went seamlessly. For starters, they allowed us to have a private tasting since we would not be able to attend the group tasting they normally schedule. The food was excellent and even our guests raved about how amazing their salmon and blackberry/port-wine chicken was. We had passed appetizers of crab cakes, which were an instant hit and really gave all of our out of town guests a taste of Maryland. When I got to the reception and raved about how wonderful the crab cakes were, Lisa brought me a special plate to the bridal suite and even had a fresh plate at our sweetheart table! The bridal suite also had hor d'oeurvres for the wedding party and flavor infused water. We did need to book alcohol through a separate vendor, which we originally thought was going to be a huge hassle; however, this actually greatly reduced the cost to us since we went with their suggested vendor, the Wine Bin in Ellicot City, MD. Not only did they provide us with an excellent assortment of drinks that we handpicked, but they also reimbursed us for any unopened wine bottles. This was a great advantage to us cost-wise and our guests were pleased with everything provided. The planning of everything was absolutely effortless with Julie. She took time to get to know us through email exchanges and questionnaires, so when we actually sat down to plan the order of events, she had great ideas for everything. Frankly, we used pretty much everything Julie suggested and it was executed perfectly for our big day. For the wedding reception itself, Lisa was our coordinator and despite never having met with her, she was absolutely excellent. She made sure Eric and I didn't have to think about a thing--she constantly let us know when we had things to do, such as cutting the cake, garter/bouquet toss, and our send-off. She was also very amendable to some of our last-minute changes, which helped ease our worries as we got closer to the day itself. Overall, we couldn't have been more pleased with how our wedding reception went. From the planning stages, to the food, and our final send-off, the staff at Overhills was truly excellent and went above and beyond to ensure we had a wonderful day. Even all the way down to the little details, it was absolutely perfect. We couldn't be more grateful for the wonderful care and attention we received. We would definitely highly recommend this venue to other brides, especially if you're planning from out of town.

asy. They got to know us and made recommendations we never even considered that made our day reflect who we are. Outside of my two left feet helping my new mother-in-law and I tumble to the ground during my first dance with her, our reception was executed flawlessly. The staff made us feel like royalty. Moreover, our guests continue to compliment us on how well they were taken care of at our reception. The food was DELECTABLE! You will not go wrong with anything on the menu (but good luck in trying to top ours :) - I'm only slightly biased). They worked with us to create a menu reflecting both our cultures. And, again, the guests raved about their meals. I highly recommend renting the cottage for your event. It took all the logistical headaches of preparing for our day off the table. It's well worth the nominal additional cost. (Grooms to be, trust me on this one - offer to pay for if it isn't in the budget...your bride and soon to be mother-in-law will love you for it). The staff at Overhills brings the insight and experience only true industry pro's can provide. I can't thank them enough for making our day absolutely perfect.

s both outside and inside ceremony options, and they let you wait until the morning of the event to decide if you want to deal with the weather or not (it was windy on my wedding day so it wasn't as clear cut as if it were raining or something like that, so I made the call a couple hours before the ceremony). The inside option doesn't feel like a backup plan. -Rosie was great at keeping us on schedule and dealing with requests at the last minute. She handled my unconventional wedding party (all kids, no bridesmaids, groomsman, or ushers) and other things. (day-of coordinator is built into the cost) -The vendors that are used to working with Overhills are so used to it that I know I could trust them to know exactly how to handle things. The event planner handled working with these vendors without me having to be involved in that. (event planner built into the cost) -Having to go with the in-house caterer might bother some people, but to me it helped remove one decision Cons: -The surprise fee annoyed me, but wasn't that much -Because I only had 50 guests at my wedding, the minimum catering fee forced me to buy more expensive food than I would have otherwise. But it was still comparable to other caterers either because of larger base fees or similar minimums. -Very slow to get back to me over email -They refused to schedule the rehearsal until only a week or two before the wedding -They have said the photo booth photos will be emailed right away, and I still haven't received them Overall, I'm very happy I chose Overhills for my wedding!

before and Lynda helped me with so many details and reminded me of several things I would have totally forgotten about otherwise. They held a tasting event which was so great and we were able to finalize our menu after that. Julia was our day-of coordinator and she was FABULOUS. We had a sticky mother-in-law situation when we did our rehearsal and Julia was amazing at keeping me calm and making sure that continued on our wedding day. She was constantly asking if we needed anything and made the best margarita. She set up all of our decorations exactly like I wanted and made the flow of the day seamless. I didn't have to worry about a thing! We liked that we could supply our own alcohol, which kept our cost down and we were able to keep what was leftover. We got so many compliments on the food and the space from our guests!

y regarding their policies. 1) you can't have flower petals or rice or glitter or anything like that on the tables or down the pathway in the back. Also, candle flames have to be enclosed completely in glass. I get that the flame stuff is a safety issue, but these can severely limit your decorating when choosing aisle decor and/or centerpieces and all venues don't have rules like this. 2) You have 2 choices for your event time- early afternoon or 7pm. Lunch wedding or late night; no in-between. 7pm was really late and we were pushing it to have sufficient lighting outside for pictures. People didn't eat dinner until 9pm. But no one wants to go to a 12noon wedding and party either. Also, probably the most annoying thing was that the entire event- from ceremony to the end of the reception- lasts no more than 4 hours unless you want to pay extra per half hour to extend it. We decided not to extend it and it was fine, but it was slightly rushed. 3) Scheduling a rehearsal is ridiculous. You can't do it on the Friday before your Saturday wedding because they might have events that day. So you either do it on the Wednesday or Thursday before (which sucks, because what if part of your bridal party is out of town??), or you don't do it at the mansion at all (which we opted to do). Also, they won't let you schedule a rehearsal more than a month in advance. So any out of town family in the wedding are basically screwed until they take the whole week off. 4)Also, they aren't the cheapest. Given that the whole thing lasts 4 hours tops, and I had 89 guests, I still paid about $13-15,000 for venue and food. They have a lot of fees for little things, like an energy surcharge. Overall, I enjoyed my wedding very much, and Julia the day off coordinator saved us in more ways than one. Those 3 points were SUPER irritating, but I am still pleased with my experience. Just be aware that some of their policies are overly strict.

ot have asked for a better venue or help!

. First, we moved the reception to a day later. Second, Julia and her husband Will went above and beyond to get the staff there with many people still buried in snow. We couldn't move our wedding any further due to multiple deployments (me, my husband, my brother, friends). To this day I know there are many things that happened behind the scenes that I, as the bride, am unaware of. That is the way a bride should feel on her wedding day. Regardless of the circumstances surrounding them, the couple should feel happy and at ease. Whitehouse Caterers did that for us!!!! Not to mention working with them throughout the whole process was very seamless. I am a planner, and Julia told me upfront that I would get "bride brain" and that what I would normally have under control could get out of hand. I remembered this when working with the staff and it really helped me manage stress throughout the planning process. The food was perfect!!!!! I really can't say enough about this venue. We had such a great time and it truly made our day to have our family and friends that came in to weather the storm with us be able to enjoy a great reception just following a record breaking snowstorm. We had our ceremony at the Naval Academy Chapel and were able to get transportation to Overhills. For everything that was done to make this reception happen we will be eternally grateful to Julia, Will, and Whitehouse Caterers staff. We highly recommend this venue to anyone and we look forward to having more events here in the future.

r beforehand and day of that handle all your details, a very reasonable venue cost for both ceremony and reception, plus IT'S BEAUTIFUL! Also it has great options for indoor and outdoor so the weather never ruins your day! Only things I would make sure brides are aware of and plan for: You cannot access the venue more than an hour before your ceremony so if you are having it all there make sure you don't plan on getting ready there! (They have a great list of hotels to stay at, which is what we did!) Use their liquor guy for at least your beer because he will drop it off and pick it up. This has to be done the day of the wedding so if you do it yourself someone will be doing that right before! I have recommended everyone I know who is getting married to check out Overhills because for us it was the perfect place for us!

w decorations we wanted to add. She gladly met with us and helped us to find the perfect place for them to go. She was very communicative with us via email. Our day of coordinator Julia was beyond amazing. She made sure everything was perfect, from start to finish. She was all about ensuring we had an unforgettable day. The food was delicious! Everyone kept talking about how the food was great, the venue was beautiful, and the staff was pleasant. I would highly recommend this venue.

anning prior to the wedding. She was so patient and thorough with me. I can't say enough good things about this place. They made my wedding day an absolute dream come true. The food is great, and the service is phenomenal!

g was in December, which meant the Mansion was already decorated, and it looked absolutely beautiful. We didn't have to do much to make the space feel special, and everyone commented on how unique and historic the space was. Another great standout was the food! Overhills Mansion gave us the best price for our dinner, but after sampling the food, the price no longer mattered to me. The food was out of this world good, and I still have guests telling me that it was the best wedding meal they've ever had. We even had custom made apps that my husband and I hadn't tasted before the wedding, and everyone raved about them! Overall, Overhills Mansion made our reception. We had a fantastic time, the service and food were of the highest quality, and the value was outstanding. I would recommend this reception site to anyone who asked me. Thank you again for making us look so good!

food and beverages instead of giving you the run-of-the mill options such as the same 3 lights beers and 2 wines that almost everywhere else would serve. Overhills Mansion provided that. We sat down with the chef and he created our menu based on what we wanted. They said if there was something particular we wanted they could make it for us. The bar selection process was great because they do not sell the alcohol, they only serve it, so you purchase the alcohol from the outside vendor they recommend, but you can order whatever you want. We were able to create our own signature drinks and order our favorite beers which I think made our reception stand out from other weddings. As far as planning our reception, they guided us every step of the way. They answered all questions very promptly and were very flexible with how we wanted our decorations, the floor layout, etc. I can honestly say working with them did not add any stress to an already stressful process! They made everything run smoothly, even the day before when I was freaking out about making sure the centerpieces and decorations were placed correctly, the planner Lynda called me to double check everything. During the actual reception, the staff was great. They were attentive to my groom and I and made sure we always had a drink. During the reception the time is flying by when you have 100 people to say hi to and take pictures with, but the bridal party attendant kept track of time and kept us on schedule but allowed us to be flexible too. Even though we had planned the exact time for all the special dances, bouquet/garter toss, cake cutting, she let us change it up a bit according to the flow of the night. The food was delicious. We didn't have any issues with our dinner and we got many great reviews from our guests on the food. The one and only thing that I would say was a bit of a problem was the layout of the room. With the ballroom being divided into an upper and lower portion with it being divided by a few steps, the DJ setup had both speakers pointed toward the lower ballroom where the bridal party and immediate family were sitting, while the rest of the guests on the upper level were behind the speakers and could not hear everything- some people did not know when the special dances and cake cutting happened. I would advise anyone just to have their DJ maybe point one speaker to the front and one towards the back. But that was literally the only bad comment we got. We both thought Overhills Mansion was a beautiful and unique place to have a wedding. And by far they had the best prices and most options of any reception hall. I can truly say they took our ideas and brought them to life for us and we would highly recommend it!

of event coordinators who we had not met was put in charge. Everything still turned out very well in that regard. The little issues we encountered were that you can't book the rehearsal until one month out from your wedding or event date, which did present problems for us in booking the dinner (elsewhere) in general. Fortunately it worked out. The staff requests your event favors in alphabetical order by last name, which I did, but then they were put out incorrectly somehow, creating a bottle neck getting people into dinner. Whoever was responsible for doing so, did not unpack one of the items my usher's needed either which, in the end, was just fine, but it was noted to them. This venue comes with it's own wholesale alcohol resource. There is not an option to use someone different and unfortunately, we did not have a good experience with this person. He was hard to get a hold of, and believe it or not, kept avoiding us paying him. The venue told us he was distracted because he has been in the process of selling the business to a new owner so I imagine this won't be a future issue at all. Despite any of the items just listed, we LOVED the day of the event. The location itself is beautiful and the staff works hard to make sure your decoration is just as nice, the food was tasty, the staff is wonderful and we really did have the wedding of our dreams because of their hard work.

to respond to emails, which wasn't a huge deal to me, though there were times where it was very annoying. The day before the wedding, our coordinator Julia had told us she would be there the next day (Saturday) and that she would make sure our ceremony was set up (we did a paint ceremony, so we had a canvas and 2 small bottles of paint that needed to be emptied into a vase - she said they'd handle it so I didn't need to risk getting paint on my dress, also we had a tissue paper flower backdrop to be hung. It was all tied to dowel rods, so it just needed to be sat on top of the alter). She told me that she would take care of the setup and even bring in flowers to hang behind our sweetheart table. We were told that there would be someone to come into our rooms to let us know when the groomsmen were to go outside and someone to let us ladies know when you leave... Day of the wedding - Julia never showed up. We never knew this until everything ran late. Luckily for us we did a first look, and at 10 minutes before guests were to arrive and the ceremony had still not been set up we rushed to get everything up in time, and I had to pour the paint into the vases myself. Since there was NO day of coordinator, everything ran very late. Guests were not ushered out to their seats in time, the ceremony was about 15 minutes late before our family and the best man had to step in and organize the event. After the ceremony, we were waiting for introductions. No one had told the staff that there would be any, so that ran about 20 minutes late by the time our best man got everything moving. As for the food, it wasn't horrible it wasn't great. For as inexpensive as it was, it was what we expected. We had NY strip and teriyaki chicken. The chicken was not tossed in the sauce. It just laid on the plate with a thick zig zag of sauce on top - unlike the tasting where it was mixed. It was kind of gross, so I skipped that part of the meal. PROS: The fact that the location is BYOB saved a LOT of money for us when it came to alcohol. The partnership with the liquor store was great, the owner of the store made a few trips over with more types of wine and beer and there were no issues with that. Also, the catering staff was great. The people that actually showed... They were attentive and worked with us so that we could get things moving. Overall, had we known that we would need to organize the majority of the day of events AHEAD of time, we probably would have still gone with Overhills to save money. But figuring it out after your ceremony is already running very late, it is completely unprofessional. Especially since they only have a 7-11 window for the evening location, with everything running late and no coordinator to organize anything we only had about an hour of dancing which was really upsetting for me, since that was what I was really looking forward to. We would not recommend this location anymore. Our families are beyond disappointed with how the managing staff of Overhills handled the day. We even had high hopes since my mother-in-law knew the people who were supposed to be organizing everything. As a bride, this location is not worth the stress.

our experience would be to have a staff member assist with the progression of the evening. I was told there would be a floor manager to inform us of the time for each event throughout. We were not assisted at all in this manner. I was approached by a staff member that told me we were running late on one occasion but offered no assistance to remind us to initiate the activities(cake cutting, bouquet toss, etc). Suggestion: Brides, assign someone to communicate with staff during your event and keep events moving along. Overall the experience was a great one, and I would recommend it to any couple looking for a romantic classic setting.

at hideous green curtain! But my coordinator told me everything would be alright and that she would make the place look pretty. So we sat down to make the menu and she kept insisting that I do the finger tenders (they call it some other fancy name) but I specifically told her I did not want chicken fingers at my wedding. So we agreed on the chicken breast! Well what do you suppose I had at my wedding...(you got it) CHICKEN FINGERS!!! I was so upset...she apologized but it was too late then the damage was already done! Then when I was the place it was hot in the hall. I asked will it be this hot when we have the reception, and she assured me that it would not be and that she would make sure the air is on. She told me it was hot because the place had been closed up all day and I believed her. What do you think happened at the reception...ppl were fanning themselves with their napkins!!! So they brought out FANS!!! They ran out of plates for the horderves...my girlfriend said ppl just started put them in cups!!! They didn't have a wheelchair ramp for my sick aunt to use. We had to have several ppl help her up/down the steps to enter and exit! It was very small and cramped and very little room for a dance floor! This was the most horrible and embarassing experience for a bride to go through on her big day! So I would suggest to never, ever, ever ever use this place for a wedding reception. The only reason I rated them an one is because I had to put something...other than that they would got a ZERO rating!

r than those 2 things the day was perfect and they were great to work with.

e found the one we went with. They do have contracts with hotels near the airport and shuttles are provided from these hotels, which is a plus. The thing I did not like about this was seeing an energy fee on our estimate that wasn't discussed during our appointment. Aside from that, we really liked this place and would have chosen it until we feel in love with the venue we used.

The guests were marveled and in awe of the venue. If given an opportunity I would enjoy another day at Overhills Mansion..... May be my anniversary ....... :)

aced it on a tale for my guests to serve themselves. Some of my guests never got cake because of this reason.

us to be married in the garden, the ballroom was just as amazing. We were so fortunate to have had sunshine long enough to get photos outside, and the staff was wonderful with the guests during cocktail hour inside, as well as dinner afterward. The food is also amazing, such great choices. A few of our guests were gluten-free and it was no problem at all to have food on the menu for them too. This venue is worth every penny, wonderful ambiance and there is no better setting for a Victorian-esque wedding.

avy bride, they were able to provide us with a low budget cost for an unbelievable venue. I have no bad words to say about this vendor, and will recommend to anyone and everyone who decides to tie the knot!

was stunning! Our initial event planner at the Mansion was polite and organized, but our day-of coordinator - Julie - really knocked it out of the park. She was phenomenal! She was not only super-efficient with time management, she is also a lot of fun and kept everyone in the bridal party - including the brides - from getting stressed out or worrying about details. The food was very good (buffet style) and guests raved about the meatballs in particular. Overall, we had a wonderful Wedding at Overhills and highly recommend it as an intimate venue - especially if your guest count is under 100.

lly. The planning process was easy and well organized. Lynda (the event planner) and Bob (the menu planner) were both very easy to work with. Brandy (the day of coordinator) was very nice and hardworking as well. I recommend adding an extra hour (maybe 2) from the start when signing your contract, especially IF your ceremony is also taking place here. The time seriously flies. Overall, Overhills is a nice place to celebrate your marriage. Hope you enjoy, too!

ions. I was extremely happy with this venue.

edding ceremony (outside) and more of a party type reception and we accomplished that with this venue! The staff were great during our event, especially Julia and Monica. Bob, the person who assisted with the menu was very friendly and followed up as needed to keep us on track. Linda, the event planner (included when you book the venue) assisted with all of the little details, even things I never would have thought of! They were very flexible about making changes, and also had a payment installment plan that was helpful throughout the process. The food was great and one really great thing was that they used a local alcohol vendor to provide the bar instead of charging an arm and a leg for an "open bar" to provide to guests. This process was much less costly and just as easy-we contacted the alcohol vendor about 3 weeks before the wedding and told him what we wanted and he gave us quantity suggestions and pricing then delivered it all cold on the day of the wedding. Anything unopened that we did not use, we were able to return for a refund or we could take it home if desired. All in All, this place was great! Throughout the process, the staff was responsive and helpful but at times, my husband didn't feel that everyone was very friendly. I had no issues with that; however. Our guests are still complimenting us on how beautiful the venue was! Finally, this venue says they can accommodate up to 200 guess; however; we had 128 plus a DJ and 2 photographers (and 2 little kids) and I couldn't imagine squeezing more people in there. It was perfect for our size group-especially with the additional outdoor space.

y. We taste tested several times until we came up with the foods and toppings we wanted. Our only negative comment is that we selected a lovely mango salsa for our chicken and it came with some white sauce on it. So that was disappointing. After the affair, we never received a f/u call to ask how we thought the event went which I was surprised about as well. But all in all we were pleased.

(and neither did most of our guests) were the crab cakes. However, I would highly recommend this venue. Lynda (the event planner) was particulary organized, pleasant and helpful. I cannot say enough nice things about our experience.

he reception. We dropped off all of our decorations and other items and they set up everything for us. I would hold another event here in a heartbeat....AND....it was the most cost effective place I could find! You use their liquor wholesaler and buy the beer, liquor and wine outright. They deliver it and pick it back up....best of all, if you run out they replenish during the ceremony AND they buy back anything unopened.

to drop off our supplies early and when we walked in the next day it was absolutely beautiful how everything was displayed. We couldve been happier, the space and layout of everything felt very cozy and intimate which is exactly what we wanted. The floor manager was awesome and always around, the bartenders and food servers were always friendly and smiling and the food was delicious. They were on point with everything and cleaned up very quickly without rushing us when everything was done. Would definitely recommend to other brides but make sure your guest count is under 130 so it doesnt feel crowded. Exceptional service and definitely more than we expected.

fer a solution to any problems we encountered, and super flexible. We were a little worried that the food wasn't going to be up to snuff, having had two tastings with them, but on our wedding day we were extremely pleased with what we were presented with. The day-of banquet manager was AMAZING as well, she was on top of every single detail and I didn't have to worry AT ALL that day. You will be in great hands if you book here. Just keep in mind that you can tweak any part of the menu you want, and that you can of course order outside linens etc.. if you want to (we did and the room looked that much more awesome!). Make sure that you clearly understand what is and what is not included in the contract (there are so many things to remember as a bride), and everything else will fall into place. =)

rfect location for any wedding. Lynda is was a pleasure to work with and was very helpfully working with us to stay within our budget. They have many options for any budget. Lynda also made sure to remind us of details that we may have otherwise not thought about. Brandi was extremely flexible and helpful on the day of our wedding! We had a wonderful experience and could not imagine celebrating our day anywhere else!

choices and still save money. This was more affordable than many other choices and convenient to BWI. Power was apparently out until right as guests started to arrive but they pulled everything together. Only minor complaints we got were handicapped ramp was in need of repair, they forgot to open the wine we left on the tables for dinner, and there were not nearly enough appetizers placed in the bridal party waiting room. This was more than made up for by the quality of service and food, and their flexibility. We liked this place and would recommend it easily. The steak was really tasty but we heard complaints about the chicken being really dry. That's typical of banquet food, but this place was really good for the price.

it was and we are so grateful! The staff at the Mansion - especially Lynda - really show great flexibility and cater the venue to suit you. They make you feel as if your event is special and unique, while also offering very afforadable menu options (we did the Traditional plan) and a beautiful outdoor setting. Everyone who attended our wedding couldn't stop raving over how beautiful the venue was and out photographer said the place was a gorgeous place for photographs. The only thing I would warn anyone of the space limits - we had around 145-150 people and the dance floor was definitely tight-ish. Also, the air conditioning at this venue can seem non-operative; we had guests leaning against the air conditioning vents and fanning themselves (thank God we had wedding program fans!) throughout the reception. All in all, I would do it all again at the Overhills Mansion!

xibility, you can only go there for planning Monday through Friday 9am -4pm. Seriously, it is super inconvenient. Next, the day of the wedding no one told me who was my coordinator, I had no number to call to say "hey one of my guest has brought someone", I had no idea who to talk to...on my wedding day!!! The food is what you would expect for something this cheap, if your a foodie dont even try here.

ur store since they have to outsource the bar. We also had to order more alcohol and never went over $600 for 140 people to drink full bar. The appetizers went fast because everyone loved them. No one went hungry.

love how there is a special room for the bridal party to get ready and also wait during cocktail hour and relax! They provide a very inexpensive open bar option (anything unused is sold back!) My only con is that after the cake was cut nothing was announced, and we wound of taking a good portion of it home. I recommend this venue to ANYONE!

our wedding, and since we were giving guests the choice between two entrees, we couldn't send our invitations out until after the tasting was done so they went out a little later than we would have hoped. The night of our reception, a few people said their food was cold (mine wasn't though). The mansion itself is beautiful, and we loved having the outdoor patio directly off the ballroom.

later for the food. There are all kinds of fees, including complicated bar fees and a 20% service charge that doesn't count as the gratuity. We had to ask for clarifications several times. It was all a bit confusing because they charge a rental fee, but then the "service charge" is supposed to cover the tables, linens, place settings, etc. There are lots of rule about what you can and can't do to decorate and their bridal ready room is only slightly larger than my closet. Not recommended if you and your bridesmaids plan to get ready at the venue. Ultimately, the beautiful property couldn't overcome the difficult staff and disappointing contract.