**10/10 — We would choose The Envio again in a heartbeat!**
I truly cannot say enough wonderful things about The Envio! From the planning process through the day after our wedding..., the entire experience was exceptional. We would choose this venue a thousand times over!
One of the things that initially set The Envio apart was the opportunity to bring four guests to our wedding tasting, allowing us to include both sets of parents. With a parent on each side whose ability to attend our wedding was uncertain, sharing as many wedding moments with them as possible was incredibly important to us. Getting to experience the venue, enjoy the amazing food, and get excited about the celebration together as a family was something we will always treasure and set the tone for everything that followed.
The venue itself is STUNNING. The harbor views are gorgeous, and the transition from onsite ceremony to cocktail hour to reception is seamless, with each part of the celebration feeling like its own beautiful space. Our guests couldn't stop complimenting the venue, the incredible food (both the quality and abundance!), and the exceptional service.
A HUGE part of what made our experience so special was Katryn, our wedding Director. She was absolutely phenomenal from start to finish. She made planning feel effortless, guiding us through the important decisions while giving us complete confidence that everything else was handled. And it was! We were able to be completely present and enjoy every moment of our wedding.
Our wedding was also a little unique in that several family members were involved in bringing the day together. My sister-in-law helped with decor and setup, and my brother was our DJ. We wanted them to have time to get comfortable in the space and prepare without feeling rushed given their other obligations day of. Because the space was available, the team generously accommodated early access, which made such a difference. They were flexible, welcoming, and genuinely made the venue feel like it was ours for the weekend.
The hospitality was above and beyond. We were upgraded to a gorgeous suite, welcomed with charcuterie, and returned after our wedding to champagne, chicken fingers, and desserts waiting in our room! We genuinely felt like royalty. The beautiful lobby also became a gathering place for our guests, and the team was so welcoming and accommodating as we continued celebrating late into the evening.
And the LOCATION! Downtown Portsmouth is easily walkable, making our welcome party at the Waterview Grill, after-party at Barrio, and exploring the city incredibly convenient for everyone. The entire weekend felt like one continuous celebration.
Looking back, we have ZERO regrets about choosing The Envio. The gorgeous venue, delicious food, thoughtful hospitality, and exceptional team made our wedding weekend everything we dreamed of and more.
To Katryn and the entire Envio team: THANK YOU for giving us a wedding weekend we will cherish forever!!