The Lesner Inn

The Perfect Day! The BEST decision we made during our wedding planning was booking Lesner Inn as our venue! At the initial stages of learning more about the venue, the Lesner team was incredibly detailed, responsive and patient, even before we were a client! That was a sign of things to come as we primarily worked with the wonderful Alexis Hionis, who has a truly unmatched attention to detail and passion for executing on your vision. If you end up choosing the Lesner Inn, which you absolutely should, we cannot recommend enough that you use their day of coordination services. Alexis created a timeline for our day that truly left no stone unturned and made sure all of our vendors were on the same page down to the second. The best thing about our wedding was that we didn’t spend a moment on anything other than soaking in what will be one of the best days of our lives. The entire day went off seamlessly and from the second we arrived at the venue, we literally breathed a huge sigh of relief and happiness because Alexis and her team had it COVERED. During our wedding planning, Alexis was always available to talk and the communication was outstanding! She knows her venue like the back of her hand and will have super helpful suggestions. The venue speaks for itself and we don’t have the words to do it proper justice. We were married on June 1, 2024 and had the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception all at Lesner Inn. The day was an absolute dream. The setting itself is so magical - the golden hour as the sun is going down over the water is just unmatched! The slight breeze off the bay makes it the perfect place to have an outdoor ceremony in the summer. The Lesner Inn went above and beyond in so many little ways, from having a staff member record our ceremony on an iPhone, to having our florist add hints of our color palette to our floral arrangements. The Lesner Inn team is talented, has great taste, and is excited to do everything they can to bring the little things that make your wedding yours to life. The food was SO good - the Lesner Inn has a plethora of options for both the cocktail hour and dinner. We upgraded our cocktail hour to have an oyster and shrimp cocktail bar, which was a huge hit with our guests. Everyone was raving about the passed appetizers at cocktail hour and the late night snacks that were brought out after dinner! The martini bar was also a guest favorite - everyone feels a bit more ritzy holding a martini glass! We look back on our wedding day like a dream that we can’t quite decide whether it was actually real. Alexis and her team at the Lesner Inn made that dream a reality.

Having our wedding at the Lesner Inn was the BEST decision! The venue and people were absolutely amazing. The experience from start to finish was incredible and everything I could have dreamed of. We worked with Noelle and she helped make the process easy and stress free! Thank you for making our day everything we could have ever imagined ❤️

We used The Lesner Inn for my fathers wedding. I have been to many weddings and non profit events there. Always great. But when its your own or your fathers wedding you dont know how much the staff at The Lesner Inn really helps to give you a great event and experience.. Alexis and her staff was very helpful and was great.

Having our wedding at the Lesner was the absolute BEST decision that I made. The space is stunning and I always enjoyed every time I was there. I could go on an on about how amazing everything was but let me point out what absolutely MADE our time with them incredibly special. 1. The people. We worked with Britne and she was kind, friendly, always prompt with responding to my every question, and willing to go above and beyond to make sure we got what we needed. We live in Tampa, FL but are from VB so she was more than accommodating working around our travel schedules. The night of the wedding Britne was on top of everything, always in the mix to help with anything, and made me feel totally at ease. 2. Food/Alcohol. As someone who never dipped their feet into the wedding world before my own wedding, I had no idea what to expect. Having a venue that handles the food and alcohol is a MAJOR plus. Not only is a plus that they do it, but they do it WELL. They have sooo many fabulous options to choose from- from the hors d'oeuvres, to the dinner, to even late night snacks (I HIGHLY recommend adding some of their late-night snack to your menu. We did the chicken tenders and pretzel bites which were an absolute hit!). Anything that you choose will be delicious, by far the best wedding food I've ever had. The catering staff was also amazing. Everyone I ran into on my wedding night was friendly and helpful. The bartenders were top-notch too, we had friends go out of their way to tell us how great they were! 3. Location. We knew we wanted a venue that could host the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception at the same place. Each part of the night had its own space in the venue (if you do rent the entire space that is) and each area felt special and welcoming. There was not an inch of the venue I wasn't obsessed with. I always wanted to have everything inside because I did not want to let the weather dictate my day so I was a litttttle nervous about having the ceremony on the deck. To my dismay, it did in fact rain on my wedding day, BUT that actually turned the deck into the most romantic, gorgeous, intimate space to have the ceremony. So I can attest, even if you're wanting the beautiful sunset overlooking the water, the rain can add a special touch that will make your ceremony unforgettable (all of our guests were swooning over how stunning it was). The venue really speaks for itself. You see pictures, you can even go in and even see other people's wedding set up in there, but when you walk in and see your vision that you've been working on for months and months in the space, there's no better feeling. And it will come together working with the Lesner! You could honestly have no decorations and the space would be beautiful. 4. Rental items. We added the drapes and lighting behind our band and on the ceiling and it was....breathtaking. I highly recommend adding those two things especially if you want a band!! They have so many fun extras to choose from which made it so much easier to go through them and not have to find another vendor. 5. They KNOW what they're doing. There were times I didn't even know what I was doing and was praying it would come together, and it did. But it wasn't by luck, it was because of how hard the staff works, how well they know their stuff, and how beautiful the venue itself is. My wedding at the Lesner was a DREAM. Perfect in every way, you will be blown away working with them. Thanks again for everything 🤍

I had an absolutely amazing experience getting married at the Lesner Inn in September! Alexis was very detail oriented and everything went so smoothly. I had multiple guests/bridal party members surprised with how well everything went! The food & beverage options, as well as decor were exactly what we were looking for. We also used many of the preferred vendors recommended through the Lesner Inn and had great experiences with them all. I would highly recommend this venue!

My husband and I had our wedding at the Lesner Inn May 2023. We had a wonderful experience from the pre-planning meetings up until the last moments of our wedding day. Alexis and Britne were such a pleasure to work with. We truly felt like they cared about making our experience and wedding day everything we imagined and more! If you are considering hiring the day of coordination through Lesner Inn, do it! They made the whole process that much easier, and I knew our outside vendors were in good hands coordinating setting up on wedding day. Our guests have not stopped raving about how well planned and organized the evening was and the great food and drinks! We would recommend Lesner Inn and staff for ANY event!

Our experience at this wedding venue was truly exceptional, and we cannot express enough how much we loved every aspect of our special day. The staff at the venue, especially Noelle, were an absolute pleasure to work with. Noelle's professionalism, warmth, and attention to detail made the entire planning process smooth and stress-free. Her expertise and experience in wedding coordination were evident from the start, and she went above and beyond to ensure that our vision for the wedding was brought to life. No request was too big or too small for her, and she handled each step of the planning process with utmost care and dedication. Throughout the planning phase, Noelle was always available to answer any questions we had. Her responsiveness was impressive, and it gave us a sense of reassurance knowing that we could rely on her guidance and support. She took the time to understand our preferences, and her valuable suggestions and creative ideas truly enhanced the overall experience. What stood out most about Noelle was her ability to handle any wedding drama that arose with grace and tact. Weddings can be emotionally charged events, and it's not uncommon for minor hiccups to occur. However, Noelle navigated through any challenges seamlessly, putting us at ease and ensuring that everything ran smoothly. The catering staff , bartending staff, and the food were also exceptional. Overall, we are incredibly grateful to the venue and its staff for making our wedding day an unforgettable experience. The combination of the beautiful venue, the top-notch staff, and Noelle's outstanding coordination made it a day we will cherish forever. If you're looking for a wedding venue that goes above and beyond to ensure your special day is everything you dreamed of and more, we wholeheartedly recommend this venue. Thank you for creating memories that will last a lifetime!