The English Inn

lergies "extremely seriously," they served me rolls containing "a lot of eggs" without any warning. I had spent the entire day—from early morning until an hour before the ceremony—helping set up the wedding and was starving by the time dinner came around. A basket of rolls was handed directly to my husband, who was told they were "for the whole table." Despite my initial hesitation, I took two bites. Within minutes, I suffered a Level 3 anaphylactic reaction: my throat began to close, my fingers and toes tingled and lost sensation, and I nearly passed out. When I questioned the waiter, he confirmed the rolls contained "a lot of eggs." This critical information had never been communicated to me or my sister, despite the prior notice. The severity of my reaction required an emergency room visit, where I was administered antihistamines, steroids, and saline via IV. My symptoms worsened before improving, my face, throat, and neck swelled, turned beet red, and I developed hives all over my body. This was the worst allergic reaction of my life, and I am still recovering. Had I eaten the entire roll, I could have died on the day my sister married her husband. I missed the entire celebration because the English Inn failed to communicate a known, life-threatening allergen. Their response to my complaint was dismissive, offering only vague promises of "more training." This is unacceptable for a venue charging premium prices for weddings. The negligence extended far beyond the allergy incident. Our room was barely cleaned, the maid left a bag of dirty towels inside and didn’t clean the jacuzzi tub at all, leaving it covered in grime. The bed was so bouncy that turning over would make the person next to you bounce. The walkway to the ceremony space was long, uneven, and hazardous after a day of rain, forcing many guests to be driven down instead of walking. Event coordination was a disaster. Our assigned coordinator, Adriana, was nowhere to be found—she did not communicate anything to us directly and would not answer any phone calls or text messages. We were trying to determine whether we needed to rearrange the setup to help with the rain plan, as it had been raining all day, and we couldn’t get a hold of her. We didn’t even know that the event coordinator had been switched to Logan until after the wedding was over. While Logan did a great job, the lack of transparency and communication was jarring and added unnecessary stress to an already chaotic day. Breakfast was another disappointment. The "prime rib hash" was soggy and flavorless, and as someone with an egg allergy, I had only one option for breakfast. We ended up buying our own food at a grocery store just to have something edible to eat. The English Inn may look elegant, but behind the facade, it is unsafe and poorly managed. If you or someone you love has a severe allergy, do not risk it here. Their failure to handle basic safety, communication, and service issues could have fatal consequences. Anyone booking this venue is taking a chance that a relative or friend could die on their wedding day. The English Inn had the chance to make this right. Instead, they chose to minimize their failure. For that reason, I cannot recommend this venue to anyone. Your safety and your special day deserve better.

ounds are stunning, and there are so many beautiful backdrops for photos. We also loved the hall, in particular the chandeliers and windows. After attending many fully outdoor weddings where the weather was less than ideal, it was so nice to know that our guests would be comfortable indoors.   I also cannot say enough good things about working with Adriana. She was incredibly organized, knowledgeable, responsive to all my many emails and questions, and so calming.  This was so reassuring, particularly because we were planning the wedding from Chicago.  The English Inn is so lucky to have her!   The rest of the staff was also incredible and really helped to bring our vision to life and make my husband and I and all our guests feel so special and well taken care of.  I also really appreciated the on-site catering from a restaurant that I know and trust.  It really took a lot of the stress and uncertainty out of the mix knowing that the food would be great.   My bridesmaids and I ended up booking three rooms in the main building for getting ready (the Windsor, the Bath, and the Avon), and I would highly recommend that!  It was plenty of space and nice to be able to have a corridor to ourselves, and I loved how the getting ready pictures turned out.  Breakfast was also included with the rooms, so we were able to start our morning with a delicious and relaxed meal in the dining room instead of picking up takeout.    Thank you English Inn!

e, and after service was awesome too! They gave us to go boxes to make sure we took everything we paid for. I couldn’t have asked for a better venue coordinator than Adriana that answered all the questions and doubts and made everything special for us.

This is one of the best places to have a wedding! Thank you again English Inn!

Inn itself – stunning dining rooms and an antique-style pub connected to a spacious outdoor terrace – to the expansive grounds adorned with flowers and meticulously maintained shrubs that lead to the Grand River, there isn’t a single corner lacking in charm. Not only were my guests in awe of the venue’s beauty, but they also couldn’t stop raving about the food! We chose Prime Rib and Lemon Chicken for the main course, which came with a house salad and dinner roll. Guests who stayed at the Inn also enjoyed breakfast the next morning in the main dining room. The portion sizes were just right, and everything was prepared and plated with care. Having attended weddings and heard horror stories about bland, cold, and disappointing food, I was initially worried. However, I had absolutely nothing to fret about! The meal was flawless, and I wouldn't have changed a thing. The service on our wedding day was impeccable – both my guests and I were served promptly and with warmth. The staff truly contributed to the delightful atmosphere of the day. One of my favorite aspects of the venue is that my friends and family were able to stay at the Inn or on its grounds the night before and the night of the wedding. There is a variety of room options, whether you prefer to immerse yourself in the antique charm and history of the Inn or enjoy a more modern setting. We stayed in the Essex, which was spacious enough to comfortably accommodate our wedding party, photographer, hair and makeup artists, and a few close friends who had traveled from out of town. It was both convenient and a truly memorable experience. Lastly, working with Adriana was an absolute pleasure. She was highly receptive to our ideas and incredibly responsive to emails. She put so much effort into ensuring our day was exactly what we envisioned, and her dedication was one of the key reasons everything went so smoothly. As members of the LGBTQ+ community, my wife and I initially felt anxious about how venues and coordinators might treat us. Adriana made us feel completely accepted and never made us feel different from any other couple hosting their wedding at the English Inn. That was an experience we will forever cherish. The charm, affordability, exceptional staff, and wonderful experience with Adriana made our wedding unforgettable. I can't recommend this venue highly enough – it will undoubtedly be the best decision you make for your big day!

for guests and the wedding party made transportation an absolute breeze. The ceremony location, along the Grand River, was absolutely beautiful. We loved being able to have our photographers take photos all around the grounds of the Inn while our guests enjoyed cocktail hour in the downstairs of Medovue Hall. The Hall was set up beautifully and made for a memorable reception. Getting the food and drinks set up was so easy, especially due to the great communication with the events coordinator, Adriana. She reassured us and helped us stay calm and collected every step of the way. She was easy to communicate with and did everything possible to accommodate our wishes for our wedding day. I would recommend The English Inn for a wedding for anyone! It was truly a magical place to have such a special day with our friends and family, and we’ve received countless feedback from our guests raving about all elements of the day. Thank you to Adriana and The English Inn for making our wedding day so very special!

it a beautiful event. It's been almost a month since the wedding & I'm still hearing kind words from guests about how wonderful everything was. Adriana was AMAZING; she was great in coordinating everything for us as we planned the big day. We appreciated being able to stay onsite in the cottages so the whole weekend was as smooth as possible. The food was delicious - they were able to make all the dietary accommodations we needed, and being that me & my husband are both vegan - they did a top-notch job. Our other guests loved the filet mignon & chicken. Being able to have the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception all in one location was exactly what we wanted and The English Inn is definitely the best in the area, especially at their price point! You will not be disappointed if you choose here :)

or us. We received so many compliments ranging from the beauty of the venue, the professional staff, and the plated dinners that everybody LOVED! I would encourage everybody to get married here. Having on site hotel rooms & cottages was a major perk for our guests, and every single room was beautifully designed with historic charm throughout. The grounds of the venue were so beautiful- flowers, lush green grass and mature trees surrounded us as we were married next to the river. The Medovue Hall (cocktail&reception hall) was stunning!! I wouldn’t change a thing about The English Inn. If you decide to get married here, you won’t regret it. There was not one hiccup throughout the entire process, all thanks to Adriana!

plies back to us. I never had a single issue during our wedding.

o many children attend the sprawling hills made everyone feel comfortable and relaxed. Every single guest left absolutely full from the impressive appetizers and plated meals. Did not end up being an issue for us but I would ask beforehand if you have questions regarding handicap accessibility specifications (there are elevators in the reception hall and I believe there is at least one handicap accessible cottage). Adriana is exactly who you hope is on the other end of your emails and phone calls as a bride. She was patient and knowledgable but still very engaged while we were planning our reception. Overall I would absolutely recommend having your reception here and hosting as many of your guests as you can at the Inn (breakfast was fabulous and the ambiance in the morning was adorable).

eathtaking. We went with their diamond package, reserved the entire day, had our ceremony and reception there, and reserved cottages for multiple nights. Their event coordinator, Adriana, exceeded our expectations with so many details it’s difficult to list everything. One special, beyond expectation moment was how she helped coordinate our marriage certificate signing within the library, complete with champagne and hors devours from the cocktail hour, for an intimate moment with our immediate family members. All staff made great impressions on us and our guests. We had many guests stay at the Inn for the weekend, and all of them were highly impressed. The grounds and estate have been very well maintained, including being freshly mowed the morning of. We’d also like to highlight the kitchen crew and bar staff; they were on top of it! Everyone enjoyed their meals and couldn’t get enough of the specialty cocktails. Overall, we feel and heard from our guests that our wedding was magical, and we know a great deal of that came from the hard work of The English Inn and its staff. It really isn’t possible to write out all the positive feedback we feel and heard from our guests – without writing a book!

ept and the riverfront was a peaceful backdrop for our ceremony. The on-site rooms allowed us to keep our immediate family and closest friends close which made for the perfect wedding weekend. We had great locations for getting ready which made for excellent photo ops. The staff was so friendly and considerate and went out of their way to make our weekend special. I can't thank everyone enough, especially Adriana who addressed all of my emails in a friendly, timely manner. She was constantly checking in throughout the wedding and ready to address any issues that arose. We're looking forward to spending many of our anniversaries here for years to come.

educed just by being in their capable hands. We loved having our ceremony on the beautiful grounds outside, cocktail hour was a blast on the patio outside the reception hall, and Medovue was nice and spacious for the reception. (Plus, we loved it as a backup location for the ceremony in case of bad weather.) We're thankful for all the staff's help throughout the day, and everyone LOVED dinner. We loved having our wedding here, and you will, too!

ughout the entire experience. If you're looking for a gorgeous venue and a flexible team, the English Inn's got it.

ctly what we wanted and took the stress of coordination off our plates. She and the entire team at the venue made us feel so special and taken care of the whole weekend. Everyone was friendly and helpful to us and all of our guests, and made not only the wedding day but also the rehearsal dinner perfect. We stayed Friday-Sunday and felt so comfortable the whole time. I would recommend this venue to anyone who wants a stress free, full-service and beautiful place to host your special day.

ds are simply beautiful, such a hidden gem! Adriana was a huge help, and really took care of us and our guests. Thank-you English Inn for making our reception a real dream come true :)

s exactly what we wanted. Adriana, the coordinator on site, helped answer all of our questions from the day we booked our date (over a year in advance!) up to our wedding day. She was extremely kind, helpful, and answered all our emails in a timely manner. Next, the venue is absolutely stunning at any time of the year (and I know because we visited multiple times!). There were so many spots for pictures around the property with the bridal party and for photos of just me and my husband. Finally, the waitstaff were incredible the whole evening! As soon as the ceremony was over, waitstaff came down to the Pergola to bring the bridal party cold glasses of water since it was a hot day in July. The food was exquisite and I got so many compliments on 1) how good the food was, and 2) how fun the waitstaff were. It was the perfect day, and we can't wait to go back and visit for future anniversaries. Thank you Adriana and the English Inn!!

d I couldn’t have asked for a simpler process to get everything done. The staff at the Inn is absolutely top notch, making sure my guests had full drinks and full bellies. I wouldn’t have changed a thing, and am so happy we went with the English inn for our small wedding. Having the ceremony and dinner in one place really made it easy for our guests to relax. We were able to stay well within our budget and the whole day was absolutely perfect!

sponsive, knowledgeable, provided valued suggestions, and was patient with my never ending questions I had while planning a wedding during COVID-19. My husband and I, along with our guests, had a wonderful time. Everyone raved about the food (we went with the duck) and the beauty of the location. I appreciated the flexibility of the staff during the many changes that came up with planning due to COVID. We chose 4 out of 5 stars for 3 reasons: (1) we were disappointed to find out at our reception that craft beer wasn’t actually included like we thought with our bar package when we stated from the beginning how that was important to us; (2) despite knowing for some time that the reception had to be moved outdoors for COVID compliance, we weren’t told a tent was recommended until 3 weeks prior and that entire cost was our responsibility; and (3) our wedding package stated we would have a day-of coordinator which was critical for us and we interpreted that to mean someone would serve as “point” during the day’s events to keep things running smoothly however that was not the case. We didn’t see our day-of coordinator until she was leaving to go home for the day (after the food was served at the reception). Despite what may have been miscommunications or misinterpretations, we still recommend the English Inn and are excited to return for our 1 year anniversary.

ken. But then, I found the English Inn! Adriana made my day a fairytale and I cannot thank her enough! She was so helpful, quick with responding back to every little question that I had (and I had a lot), and she made the day ran so smoothly in every regard! We booked the rooms upstairs and they were beautiful! We had the Thames room for the wedding and it was picturesque. The food was AMAZING and the scenery was so quaint, beautiful, and a perfect fairytale. Everyone working there was kind, professional, and so accommodating and I would recommend the English Inn for any event you are planning!

enue property was a perfect site for wedding pictures!

e! The setting is beautiful, and the customer service was beyond expectations. The staff is so incredibly helpful, and the delivery of drinks/meals was so seamless. I had so many compliments after our wedding about the beautiful venue, and how prompt the staff was. The whole ceremony and reception was perfectly timed and planned out, largely thanks to our coordinator Adriana. We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day!

spot on. The venue was beautiful the wait staff impeccable and the food was delicious. Cooked to perfection and Service was fabulous.

dresses concerns in a timely manner. The owner Eric is just as accommodating. The staff there are super professional. The food is AMAZING and if you can get a room there it makes for the perfect wedding!

g the uncertainties of Covid, was such a joy and a great amazing experience from start to finish! We loved that family could stay on site and were able to spend the entire weekend together! We also can’t wait to come back to visit in the near future for anniversaries! The English Inn is a truly magical place you can only understand once you experience it’s beauty in person. It was such a perfect venue!!!

e. The reception hall is beautiful and the food was absolutely delicious. We had so many guests raving about their experience and how lovely their weekend was. The staff was professional and attentive right from the beginning. They were on top of every detail which helped us relax and enjoy our day. Thank you so very much Eric, Adrianna and your team! We highly recommend The English Inn for any event!

and full of flowers. The food (steak and salmon dinner option) was outstanding. Adriana, our wedding coordinator, was not only very experienced and organized, but extremely pleasant to work with to build a ceremony and reception that fit our needs. We looked at multiple bakeries and the English Inn’s Pastry Chef options surpassed the competition (chocolate cake with raspberry filling and a tiramisu groom’s cake). Finally, we stayed onsite at the Inn the weekend of the wedding. Being able to get ready onsite and then unwind after the wedding at the pub with friends and family made the weekend. Our day felt like perfection at the English Inn. The only call-out I have is book the venue and rooms early. We booked one year out and only one Sunday was available for the three weekend options we were considering. No Saturdays remained.

ial occasion! The staff was very kind and accommodating!

et options, this is the place for you. All of our guests raved about the food, drink, cake and enjoyed the Inn and grounds. I planned my wedding from out of state (military) and Adriana, our coordinator was always so responsive to calls/emails. It made wedding planning a breeze. It truly was the perfect day.

moothly. All staff were professional and fun! The grounds were so beautiful for the ceremony and pictures. It was so nice to have the ceremony and reception all in one spot. It’s just the ideal spot for a wedding!

k with, she helped tie everything together for us! And answer my sporadic questions whenever I needed. We received so many compliments on how beautiful the venue was, how much everyone enjoyed the food, and how the service and staff was excellent. My bridal party got ready in the cottages on site, which was extremely helpful and fun for everyone! The Essex is a perfect spot for this. We loved everything about having our wedding at the English Inn!!

to ensure that our event went smoothly and our guests were taken care of - like royalty! Rebecca personally maintained contact with me ensuring our happiness; she and her banquet team were spectacular and professional in every possible way. Our guests raved about the food, as the meal was phenomenal!!! Every aspect of the planning process, rehearsal, rehearsal dinner, ceremony, reception and throughout the wedding day and our nights stay was perfection. It will be a day/experience we will always remember fondly, with gratitude to English Inn staff. Adriana, the special events organizer, was a joy to work with. She made the planning and execution of our event a pleasant and joyful experience. The English Inn is blessed to have her on staff. She is an incredible representative of the English Inn and the event services they offer. If I could I would give them a 10 star rating!!! I highly recommend you choose the English Inn for your special occasion!

fessional. She wanted to make sure we had the wedding of our dreams. Of course it was also convenient that they have rooms on site so we could get ready right there and guests didn't have to travel after the reception. And everyone got to have breakfast together the next morning. We received so many compliments from guests all night and days later. We can't wait to go back to celebrate our anniversary.