The Hudson Manor

ood, service and venue all exceeded our expectations. Mother of the bride Dec 2022

2021. Melissa's attention to detail made everything beautiful and the day could not have ran more smoothly. Spectacular! We have received a ton of feedback from our guests at how enjoyable and gorgeous everything was and the food especially was amazing. The all-inclusive feature really makes for stress free planning, my only regret is that it went so fast! My daughter and now son-in-law's first choice was to have an outdoor wedding, however a storm blew in for an hour right at ceremony time so we had to move into their lovely chapel on-site and honestly, it was just as beautiful. It is so convenient to have this option when weather turns. Cannot say enough good things about Hudson Manor.

the set up was classy with the natural effect we sought. Everyone complimented this choice of venue. Melissa went above and beyond as she patiently helped me through some anxiety at the beginning of our event in a way no one even knew. Thank you again Melissa for a spectacular event! Your knowledge, patience, advice and choices offered are outstanding!

ms were included with the venue (linens, centerpieces, etc.), and it was convenient to have parking on site and everything in one place between the ceremony, a built-in ceremony rain plan site, and the reception. The day mostly ran smoothly, thanks to our AMAZING vendors (which were all preferred vendors for the venue). Ultimately, we had a beautiful day and there is no doubt that the venue played a role in that. Unfortunately, we didn't feel that we could honestly give a 5 star review as a result of many frustrations we had leading up to the wedding and on the day of the wedding. We had issues with the price of food being raised (which is allowed per the contract, due to industry prices increasing), but this was done without any notification to us. When you're spending thousands of dollars on food, it is important to know what you'll be spending. We also found the venue owner to be unorganized, and we repeatedly had to tell her the same details about the day over and over again. She also made payment difficult and was quite rude when we were trying to work with her. However, all of that could have happened without us lowering our review. The real reason that we felt we had to deduct two stars was because the owner was rude to us, our families, and our guests. For example, while we were getting ready there were some flower petals on the floor. She yelled at my mother and my husbands mother to pick them up, so they had to get down on their hands and knees - in their dresses, hair, and makeup - to pick them up. My husband forgot to bring his pants to the venue (which is a funny story now!), and even though there were already groomsmen going back home to get the pants, she felt the need to lecture and talk down to my husband. The rushed our guests out of the venue for both the rehearsal dinner and wedding in a very rude way that everyone told us made them uncomfortable. The worst incident was when she barked at my husband and I as we were having our private final dance - our last impression of the evening - that we needed to be by the door waiting for our sparkler exit. Our final dance had been on the timeline from the start, and guests were not even ready with their sparklers lit yet. Dancing with my husband on our wedding day, in one of the few moments we had alone together that day, is not the time that I want to be yelled at and have to argue. It definitely soured that moment for us, and it was something that we had been looking forward to for months. The venue is beautiful, and of course we had a very happy wedding day, but the owner is rude and far from professional. I would caution brides to get to know the owner and ensure that they are comfortable with her before booking this venue.

what Mother Nature was going to through at us, we were going to be covered (literally) at the Hudson Manor. Melissa was prepared to run with the ball and give us a wonderful ceremony and reception. However, our Chaplain and I wanted a specific format for the wedding itself and Melissa stepped back and let us do exactly what we wanted. For the reception, we were thrilled to let Melissa coordinate it all. She knew what things we wanted to do and executed it flawlessly! My husband and I were thrilled that she gave us exactly what we wanted and it went as smooth as silk. I cannot recommend Melissa, her talented chef (her hubby) and her extraordinary staff, highly enough. Thank you Melissa and Hudson Manor!

venue is absolutely beautiful and had everything we wanted for a southern elegant wedding. I can't imagine having our day go any other way or use any other venue. Professional, helpful, knowledgeable and organized!

most amazing experience that I will never forget.

step of the way to help with everything. The all inclusive package is the way to go! My dream day was perfect!

with Melissa, we knew that is where we wanted to get married! The grounds are beautiful, the house is spectacular, and the area is quaint and quiet. Within the week of booking, Melissa had already locked down our photographer (Chris Nieto) and DJ (Taylormade DJ service), whom she highly recommended and we were not disappointed with either! Throughout the whole planning time frame she would check in and keep us on track with what needed to be done and when. She took the guesswork out of it, which was such a relief, as it can be stressful when working full-time and taking care of a farm. Planning a wedding during Covid also threw some unknowns in the mix, but Melissa was always the first to reassure us that it would still be the best day of our lives and it truly was. On wedding day the nerves kick in and you just want everything to go smooth, and be perfect and it absolutely was. Melissa walked us through every aspect of our day and it went off without a hitch. I COULD NOT have wanted it to go any other way. We had multiple friends and family tell us this was the best wedding they had ever been to. Melissa's husband is the chef and the food was to die for. She was genuinely happy for us and thinking back on the day, it was absolutely the best day of our lives! I 10 out of 10 recommend Hudson Manor for your big day!!

tter experience, and we are so grateful! The wedding was so beautiful, and they were careful to follow mandates without making us feel like we were in the twilight zone - a lot of care and thought behind every decision. We highly recommend this venue for its beauty, value, and truly excellent service.

iful white chapel with a pretty red door), a reception area, a getting ready area, and a patio. It can accommodate outdoor weddings in summertime. We were married in November, so we didn't end up seeing that. We LOVED having an option that had a chapel and reception on one property. There were paved paths in between and an easy parking area. We wanted to do a Star Wars wedding, and she was totally willing to work with us on that front. She sent decoration suggestions and helped offer the decor they had. We had a few out there suggestions too, and she was really willing to work with us without making us feel strange about it! The chapel was gorgeous, and we were easily able to seat our 65ish guests. It was cold, but the patio had warmers and seats for people who wanted to hang out after dinner to get away from the noise. The food and service was excellent. They were very on top of clearing, passing hors d'oeuvres, getting drinks, etc. Day-of, she was responsible for taking care of us, the couple. We felt very significant because of the attentiveness of her and her staff. For dinner, we had roast beef and herb chicken with sweet potatoes, Yukon potatoes, green beans, and salad. The menu variety was wonderful and she was willing to offer us suggestions about how to tweak it. The venue also had a tasting event, which we were able to attend on Valentine's Day ahead of time so we could get a feel for what the food might be like. It was all excellent. The apps were great too. We especially liked the bacon-wrapped filet bites and spring rolls during the cocktail hours. What a variety we had to choose from! Also of note, on the menu items we had to meet some kind of minimum for the package we were offered. However, our guest count kept changing (we are military) and she was very flexible with changing up our food options to help us meet minimums without being pushy or making us buy an excess of food. She even mentioned once not wanting us to buy things just to meet some price point. That was really awesome. Additionally, she was willing to work with all of our other vendors to take that stress off our plates. She did offer preferred vendor options, but was not only cool with but also willing to work with other vendors from other places outside her preferred list. We did find a few vendors on our own, but once we secured them Melissa really worked with them, which made it much less stressful than it would have been otherwise. The venue is a little out of the way, but because of that it is beautiful countryside views all the way around, even in wintertime. Highlights for us: chapel/reception in one place, willing to be flexible with vendors, great variety of food options/choices (we both got something we loved), ease of process throughout -- she was willing to take as much or little as we wanted. Couldn't recommend more! If we have friends in the area, I will totally suggest sending them out this way!

highly recommend!!! Their help w/ coordination and planning is a huge benefit!

everyone! Melissa is great and super helpful! Definitely book here!

ome, there is a chapel and reception hall right on site, which provided my guests with the ability to transition from one to the other after the ceremony. This was especially important for our elderly family members who have a hard time moving around. Melissa, the owner of The Hudson Manor also doubled as the coordinator for the day. She provided me with vendors from a preferred list while approving some of my own choosing as well. She is on top of her game and was extremely helpful in assisting me organize the ‘day of’ timeline. She coordinated with each vendor and kept my mom (a.k.a POC) up to date, which was key to making sure the day went smoothly. We simply cannot say enough about Melissa or The Hudson Manor. It is definitely worth the trip out to Louisburg.

s available to hold the ceremony. They have an onsite chapel that can be used as a rain plan instead of a hideous white tent. The food is taken care of by Melissa's Husband and man was it good! Melissa is more than just the venue owner. She was basically my wedding planner! She handled all the contracts, deposits and details. We simply told her which vendors we wanted to use and she handled everything! She is easy to get in touch with and very prompt with emails. She ran our rehearsal and made sure the wedding day ran smoothly and on time. She definitely looks out for the bride and groom and the vendors she has on her preferred vendor list are some of the best. If you're looking for a stress free wedding experience, then look no further. Hudson Manor is your venue!

lly just relax and enjoy the day. Her staff was kind & helpful and made sure my husband and I got plenty to eat and got to enjoy our cake. My mother and I wanted a lot of little details and Melissa allowed us to come into the venue and make sure everything was set up how we wanted it. The grounds were lovely even though a few days leading up to the wedding we had several bad storms. I recommend this venue for someone who wants an easy wedding planning process all in one very pretty location!

ng venue and the professional attitude and creativity of the owner, Melissa Cogliati. She had so many ideas that we didn't even think to think of, but all of our guests noticed and enjoyed. We received personal comments from each of our guests about how it was the most beautiful wedding they had ever been too. This was all thanks to Melissa. She captured my vision, and took care of the details. As the bride, your nerves can already be everywhere, but she calmed me down each time. When I arrived to the venue on the day of, my heart was overflowing with how she captured everything I had ever hoped and dreamed of and more. My bridesmaids and family thoroughly enjoyed the bridal suite (7 bridesmaids and 4 honorary bridesmaids, mothers and grandmothers) and the groomsmen enjoyed their manly den ( about 20 guys in their total). Our photographer was able to capture the most stunning pics due to the landscape and beauty of all the surrounding elements. All of our 200+ guests were fed and content. Many had comments about how wonderful the food was (And it was delicious). Melissa made sure my husband and I ate and got to enjoy each detail of that day. We all had a wonderful time. Melissa made sure all the guests were kept hydrated before the ceremony and that everyone knew where to go. Its hard to keep things organized with such a crowd, but she did a superb job and the wedding went on without a hitch. I thoroughly recommend this venue to any and every bride. It comes with everything you desire: A bridal/groom suite, a beautiful plantation house, a reception hall, a beautiful terrace, a garden ceremony site, a view of a lake, a chapel, I mean everything! Because of the Hudson Manor, our wedding was a dream come true! Thank you Melissa!

ran very smoothly. The DJ was wonderful. Her staff was very polite and professional. The compliments on how lovely everything was poured in. We were very pleased as was our daughter and son in law. We would highly recommend this venue. Lovely setting!

cious. Plantation setting, with a view of a lake and pasture in the garden area. We choose an outdoor wedding, but were comforted in the fact that we could also use the chapel located on the grounds if needed. The food was excellent and was prepared by a chef on site. The staff was very courteous and very attentive to our needs. Our director, Melissa Cogliati kept us informed of each step of the process as needed. I would highly recommend The Hudson Manor for any bride who is choosing a wedding venue. We are certainly happy we did!

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throughout the planning process, she always made my husband and I feel like we were the only couple she was working with. The guests were impressed with how pretty and well put together my wedding was--this would have been possible without The Hudson Manor. My husband and I highly recommend--you won't be sorry!