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About This Vendor
Casual Elegance on the Water
The Lesner Inn is a wedding and catering venue located in Virginia Beach, VA. Situated at the intersection of Chesapeake Bay and Lynnhaven River, the beautiful event facility offers breathtaking views of the surrounding water and full-service wedding packages. Here you can enjoy a serene and sophisticated ambiance as you celebrate your momentous occasion in this luxurious beach community. Receptions at The Lesner Inn are held in the classic Lesner Hall or the open-air Waterfront Deck. The Lesner Hall is a magnificent ballroom that features hardwood maple floors, an illustrious chandelier, and romantic décor. This dining room can accommodate 300 for standing cocktail hours, 250 for seated formal dinners, and 150 for buffets. It is also attached to the Sun Deck, where you can take in the views of the sparkling water. For an outdoor dining experience, you can book the Waterfront Deck. This patio hosts 150 for cocktail hours and 110 for seated receptions. As you sip cocktails and sample hors d’oeuvres, you and your loved ones will be able to enjoy the sights of the Chesapeake Bay. In the summer months overhead fans and open windows will keep you cool, while in the winter outdoor heaters will keep you warm and toasty. These facilities can be rented separately or together for small and grand affairs, respectively. The Lesner Inn offers comprehensive wedding packages that come with three hours of event time, tables and Chiavari chairs, linens, china, flatware, and glassware. Décor will be provided and includes tables for desserts and gifts, votive candles, favors, place cards, and easels. A venue manager will also be on hand to help with your preparations and the staff will assist with setup and breakdown. In addition, gourmet catering is available and consists of hors d'oeuvres, plated and buffet dinners, a champagne toast, and an open bar.
Amenities + Details
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Reception Area
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor - Not Covered
Wireless Internet
Business Attributes
Woman-owned Business
Ceremony Types
Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
Up to 200
Settings
Ballroom, Beach, Waterfront
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Food & Catering, Planning, Se Habla Español, Wedding Design, Rentals & Equipment, Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
The Lesner Inn Reviews
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We had a wonderful time! Beautiful setting! Working with Alexis was absolutely the best experience especially since we were doing this long distance from Texas and with the added stress of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our wedding was originally sche...
duled for mid April but ended up late June. A little warm for the Waterside Deck but still absolutely wonderful! Thank you Alexis and all the staff of Lesner Inn.
Response from the Vendor on 09/01/2020
Kay!!! Thank you so much for the kind review. I loved working with you and helping you plan your big day (even from afar)! I know it wasn't the day you imagined (or on the date you originally planned), but you were such a joy to work with and s...
o positive. I wish you and Bill the best as you enter this next chapter of your lives together!
It turned out beautifully! Our day of coordinator made sure everything ran smoothly and everyone had a great time!
Response from the Vendor on 10/21/2021
Thank you for the great review! It was great working with you & Michael! Wishing you all of the happiness in the world as you enter this next chapter of your lives as husband & wife <3
First I want to say thank you!! Noelle was a lifesaver. From the minute we met I knew she was there to help make our wedding day perfect. We didn’t live in the state any longer while we were wedding planning and she put my mind as ease. My pare...
nts adopt everyone and she is know considered family. Now on to the venue it’s self amazing!!! All our guest were telling us how beautiful it was! The food on point the location in point. I will never ever forget this day not only got to marry my best friend but the Lesner Inn is now part of our family. I highly recommend them.
Response from the Vendor on 09/22/2021
WOW thank you so much for those sweet words!!! You and your family were an absolute joy to work with and I was so honored to be a part of you special day!
Everything about the venue from the people to the site to the set up was wonderful for my very small (13 person) wedding.
The staff was very responsive and was well-set-up. Thank you for a wonderful day.
Response from the Vendor on 10/21/2021
Thank you so much for the great review! We loved your micro wedding, and we were grateful to be a part of the celebration. We wish you all of the happiness in the world & the most joyful remainder of 2021 <3
Thank you so much for making our wedding day so amazing and the best day of our lives! It really was like a dream come true, and everything - from the spectacular views to the tasty food to the helpful staff - was perfect. Nothing was ever too...
much to ask for, and questions were always answered super fast. Lesner Inn was the first venue that we viewed, and we left with such excitement knowing that it was the venue that we wanted to get married at; It really did exceed all expectations of how the venue looked on the day, and how the day came together. We couldn’t have asked for a better day, or a better venue. Our wedding day and experience was truly a ray of sunshine in a gloomy pandemic year. Thank you to Alexis and her team for the most perfect day.
Response from the Vendor on 09/06/2021
Georgia, thank you so much for the kind review! We loved hosting your special day at The Lesner Inn & we were honored you chose The Lesner Inn to be a part of your amazing vendor team. Wishing you the best as you enter this next chapter of your...
lives as husband & wife!
I really appreciated the support Alexis and The Lesner Inn team provided us throughout the process. We had to move our wedding date due to the pandemic and the whole experience was seamless. Guests raved about the views and food. Thank you all ...
for helping us realize our wedding dreams.
Response from the Vendor on 09/06/2021
Vivian, thank you for the kind review! We are so honored were able to celebrate this momentous occasion with you. We wish you a lifetime of love and happiness as husband and wife
The Lesner Inn Porch turned out to be an ideal venue for our son’s rehearsal dinner. We could keep the windows wide open and everyone enjoyed the lovely view, especially my granddaughters who were entertained by waving at the boats going by. ...
We planned this long distance so we were not able to come by for a tasting, but the food did not disappoint! Everything was wonderful. And all of the people we worked with were very nice and very easy to communicate with. Thanks so much to Alexis and the rest of the staff who made it a very relaxing evening even for the mother of the groom!
Response from the Vendor on 05/05/2021
Pam, thank you so much for the kind words. It was such a pleasure working with you, even from afar, and I'm so happy we were able to kick your son's wedding weekend off with a successful rehearsal dinner! Wishing you & your families all of the ...
best!
The Lesner Inn did a TREMENDOUS job for our wedding on 4/17/21. Noelle and her team were so professional and always available and flexible for the changes that we need. You can't find a more beautiful venue. We would book again in a heartbe...
at. Thank you Noelle, for making our day so beautiful !!
Response from the Vendor on 05/16/2021
Thank you so much for you kind words Lori!! You were a dream to work with and we're so pleased to hear that your family enjoyed themselves. We loved working with you and finally getting to see the FLASH MOB!! Please extend our best wishes to th...
e happy couple!
Amazing wedding venue!!! So grateful for all they did to help make my dream wedding come to life, even during a pandemic. They were so great at communicating Governor Northam's updates (including but not exclusive to mass gathering regulations ...
& COVID restrictions), which we greatly appreciated... especially since they changed so often. From March 2020 shut down, to May Phase 1 (10 people gatherings) to June Phase 2 (50 people) to July-August Phase 3 (250 people mass gatherings) ... I thought we were in the clear for our fall wedding. But then in August Governor Northam pushed the phases back to Phase 2 (50 person gatherings) ... then back to Phase 3 from end of September through mid November... then come November, he announced we would do a 25-person mass gathering (FROM 250!). And from December-March he announced a 10-person mass gathering limit. SO, needless to say, it's been a rollercoaster ride of emotions, and The Lesner Inn was always there to help keep us calm. At any given point, I could give them a call and they'd always make me feel better, providing back up plans to a dozen hypothetical situations.
So to the Lesner Inn team, THANK YOU for all of your support and for helping make my dream wedding happen. It may not have been the day I imagined it to be, but my micro-wedding was better than I could have ever dreamed of. You went above and beyond your job description & we're forever grateful.
Response from the Vendor on 04/20/2021
Wow. Thank you so much for the kind words. It takes a village to put on a wedding day, so we couldn't have done it without our amazing team. It's no surprise that this year has been difficult for everyone, so we're happy that we're able to do o...
ur part to make planning your wedding, what's supposed to be one of the happiest days of your life , still fun & exciting -- even during a pandemic.
We wish you all of the best and can't wait to see what's to come for you both!
Our reception was absolutely perfect!! The Lesner Inn team was amazing to work with, especially during the changing COVID guidelines. They went above and beyond and gave us more than we asked for! They helped make our dream reception come to li...
fe! Every meeting with Lesner Inn was easy, fun, and led to the most beautiful and relaxing day!
Response from the Vendor on 04/20/2021
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a sweet review, Jennifer! We enjoyed working with you and Daniel and wish you both happiness in the future together!
We had fun and had the best day on our special day! We actually cancelled our bigger wedding celebration at Lesner Inn due to pandemic and guest limit. But, we are so happy that they still accommodated us to have a wedding photoshoot. They set ...
it up like it’s our actual wedding day and I was able to wear my wedding dress. We were still able to capture beautiful memories that we’ll remember forever.
I am sure in the future, when the pandemic is over, we will choose Lesner Inn again for our other life celebrations!
Response from the Vendor on 04/18/2021
Ivy, it was our pleasure working with you. I’m sorry that the day you planned didn’t happen as you imagined, but I’m grateful you were still able to use the space for the photo shoot. The pictures turned out incredible!!
Wishing you the best!!
Our wedding at the Lesner Inn could not have gone any better. From the complimentary “Mr. & Mrs.” Moscow mule mugs to apple cider mimosas for our fall wedding, they absolutely filled our dreams. The coordinators were exceptional, confident, com...
municative and organized. The food and apps we selected for our wedding were delicious and did not disappoint. We were able to enjoy the entire wedding venue on a 75 degree day in November, the wind was gently blowing and the setting sun gave us incredible photos with views of the Lynnhaven inlet, and a night we will never forget. I would highly recommend Lesner Inn for your special day.
Response from the Vendor on 04/20/2021
Anna, thank you for so much for the great review!! It was such a joy working with you and your family on your special day, and we've enjoyed watching you and your hubbie settle down as a happy married couple since the big day. We wish you all o...
f the best and can't wait to see what the future holds for you both! XOXO
We had an amazing experience at the Lesner Inn for our wedding celebration! We chose to do brunch and they offered great options for the buffet. They even provided extra staff with masks on to serve us and keep things safer. The setting is beau...
tiful and right on the water. Alexis was a huge help with the decor and was very accommodating when we had to push back our celebration due to the pandemic. Thank you Lesner!!
Response from the Vendor on 11/03/2020
Thank you for the great review, Katie! It was such a joy working with you leading up to the big day, and then seeing all of your close friends and family celebrate your & Sebastian's love for each other on the day of. Even with COVID19 delaying...
the celebration, it was well worth the wait!! Congratulations again!
Great venue with a beautiful setting! Our wedding on the Waterside deck was perfect with a beautiful view, good food, and great staff. Kimberly was great to work with, always responsive and made wedding planning easy. Would definitely recomm...
end this venue.
Response from the Vendor on 04/20/2021
Thank you for the review, MeLanie! We are so glad you chose Lesner Inn as your venue and happy that you had a perfect day!
Our October 2020 wedding at the Lesner Inn was wonderful! If you are looking for a beautiful wedding venue in Virginia Beach and a stress-free planning experience, look no further than the Lesner Inn! Working with Alexis, Lindsey, and the whole...
team at the Lesner Inn made planning for our wedding day so easy, even during COVID, every phone call and email were always responded to so promptly and professionally. From our very first meeting at the Lesner Inn, the staff were kind, caring, and passionate about making our wedding day special. Thanks to the hard work of the Lesner Inn staff, our wedding truly was incredible, and we can’t think of anything that we would change if we did it all over again. Not only did we have perfect weather, which allowed for us and our guests to take advantage of great sunset views and pictures on the deck all evening (the dolphins jumping out of the water during our ceremony were just a bonus), but guests frequently came up to me throughout the evening to comment about the beautiful venue (outside and inside), the helpfulness of the staff, the great food, and the overall experience! Our wedding at the Lesner Inn was the best day and I cannot imagine having it anywhere else or planning it with anyone else. Alexis, Lindsey, and the Lesner Inn staff- working with you was a pleasure and we are grateful to you for making our wedding day everything we hoped it would be. Thank you for everything!
Response from the Vendor on 10/12/2020
Jennifer, Thank YOU for reminding us why we love our job so much. And thank you so much for the kind review! We are going to miss our planning meetings with you, but we look forward to hearing about your adventures as husband & wife! We wish yo...
u and Mark all of the happiness in the world! Congratulations again!!!
Being a COVID bride is hard, but The Lesner Inn made it so much easier. We had to reschedule 10 days before our original date in March. We were able to move to September with very little hassle or stress. Lindsey was so easy to work with, not o...
nly for her professionalism, but also her ability to make you feel like your wedding is her top priority.
Almost all of our decorations were supplied by The Lesner. I would highly recommend taking that route. It makes the day so much less stressful for the families and everything was beautiful! The food was great, the day of staff was so professional and fun for our guests. The whole day was an amazing experience.
Response from the Vendor on 09/22/2020
Michelle, thank you so much for the great review! There's no hiding that planning any type of event during COVID isn't easy, but we are happy to hear that we were able to alleviate some stress for you. It was our honor to host your wedding here...
and we wish you all of the health & happiness in the world as you enter this next chapter of your life as husband and wife! Cheers to the new Mr. & Mrs. Baze!!!
Lesner Inn was the perfect venue for our wedding-ceremony and reception! Everything was perfect from the food to the safety during the COVID pandemic.
The process of planning was nothing short of stressful but Lindsey, Noelle, and Alexis we s...
o helpful and calming during that whole period. They were also VERY accommodating to my families small requests with food or drinks.
The day of was perfect! We even had dolphins in the water but that was just a nice perk! The food was amazing, we can’t say that enough!! The servers, bartenders, and the rest of the staff were so nice and helpful!
This is the place you want to get married or just have a party! You won’t be disappointed!
Response from the Vendor on 09/22/2020
Thank you so much for this kind review. We have witnessed the difficulty in planning any type of event during COVID19 - and the stress that it's added to all of our clients... but we're so happy to hear that we were able to alleviate some of th...
at stress for you. Thank you for trusting us with your big day! We're so happy your dream day came to life, and that we were able to be a part of it (and so happy the dolphins made an appearance for it too!). We wish you the best as you enter this next chapter of your life as Mrs. Ehlert!
We had such an amazing wedding at the Lesner this past weekend. With all of the hurdles we had to go through with COVID protocols, Alexis, Kim, and Lindsey went above and beyond to make our day feel normal- and it was PERFECT! They were so atte...
ntive to detail and helpful with things I had not thought of during the planning process. They took care of every detail and we had nothing to worry about on the day of Our wedding except showing up. I even had some last minute changes to decor that they were able to help with. The food was amazing and the view is seriously one you can’t beat. The sunset deck is
Covered, so some rain is not a total game changer- but it also gives the guests a nice break from the reception hall (which is inside), which made our guests comfortable with spacing out during these times. Luckily our weather was perfect and the photos are literally amazing- there is no better view in Virginia Beach. I would highly recommend the Lesner for a wedding !!
Response from the Vendor on 09/15/2020
Alyssa, thank you so much for the great review! It was such a pleasure working with you over the course of the last year as we planned your big day. I know COVID changed a number of things, but it did not stop you and your closest family and fr...
iends from having the best celebration. It was our honor to host you all! We wish you the best as you and Craig enter this next chapter of your lives as husband & wife!!
If you are looking for a wedding venue stop right here and book The Lesner Inn!! Our entire planning experience and wedding was absolutely perfect. I cannot think of a single thing I would change. Thanks to Kim and Alexis, our wedding day was t...
he absolute PERFECT day. We were married on August 29th, 2020, in the middle of a pandemic, and a hurricane on the way. Kim and Alexis kept us calm, cool, and collected throughout the entire process. On our wedding day they kept our drinks full, the venue clean and our guests happy! Kim even helped me with my veil extremely last minute (like I was headed down the aisle!) which is something I'll never forget!! As a COVID bride I didn't know what to expect for my wedding day, but I seriously could not have selected a better venue with a better staff. They are all so kind, caring, compassionate, etc. We could really tell that this is their passion and they truly strive to make your wedding day flawless. Not to mention, the views are gorgeous and the sunset is just the cherry on top!! All of our guests have been raving about the venue, the food, the hospitality, and the night all together! It was the best experience ever and I am so so so thankful!!!
Response from the Vendor on 09/15/2020
Kaitlyn, thank you SO much for this amazing review. We loved being a part of your big day and wish you and Trey all of the happiness in the world as you enter this next chapter of your life together as husband & wife!!
The Lesner Inn is not only beautiful, but the staff are all so amazing and help planning go much smoother. Their event managers were so easy to work with and made sure we had even the smallest details checked off. Kim was incredible and so fun ...
to have as part of our process! I'm so glad we chose to celebrate our big day at the Lesner!
Response from the Vendor on 09/04/2020
Thanks so much Erin! I'm so glad you had a wonderful time and it was a blast working with you!
What can I say, the Lesner Inn is amazing! Alexis and Kim worked tirelessly to provide my daughter with a wedding experience that supassed our expectations in this difficult time. The food was delicious and plentiful, the staff attentive and ...
the ambiance was perfect. I have told everyone I know that is looking for a wedding venue the Lesner should be their first and last stop....
Response from the Vendor on 09/01/2020
Thank you so much for the kind words! There's no pretending that planning an event during COVID is extremely challenging, but helping your daughter's dream wedding day come true was such a joy. We love working with you and your family leading u...
p to the big day, and seeing everything come to life on the day of! We wish Breanna & Clayton the best as they enter this next chapter of their lives together!
I had my wedding on the Waterside Deck at the Lesner Inn and it was beautiful! It was very tough planning a wedding during the Covid-19 pandemic but the Lesner Inn was willing to work with me by following protocols but still making sure my day ...
was a perfect as possible. I highly recommend this venue! My only personal note for people looking to have their wedding on the deck, is that it is considered an indoor/ outdoor deck, so there is no AC. I recommend planning your wedding when it is not in the hottest part of summer if you want the deck! I am so glad I had my wedding here!
Response from the Vendor on 08/17/2020
Thank you so much for the kind words, Nicole! We loved celebrating you at the Lesner Inn and wish you and your HUSBAND the best! Congratulations again!
My boyfriend and I had our baby shower at the Lesner Inn on the Waterfront Deck and it was absolutely beautiful!! Kimberly was awesome and really went above and beyond to make sure that I was happy and my day was as easy as possible. I feel so ...
much more comfortable when she stepped in to help with my balloons (I was going to have a meltdown and yes it was that serious). Food was great, view and ambience was literally dreamy. So happy I had my baby shower here. Ask for Kimberly for your event. Really appreciate her.
Response from the Vendor on 09/04/2020
Thank you so much for the kind review Kaitlyn! It was great working with you and I'm so glad I was able to help in any way I could to make sure you had the most memorable baby shower! Congratulations!!
Perfect! Just Perfect. Lindsay was so helpful putting our small wedding reception together on such short notice. The Lesner Inn is the perfect place for any event.
Response from the Vendor on 07/17/2020
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review, Joan! It was a pleasure working with you for your daughter's wedding and I'm so happy you all enjoyed your time at Lesner Inn!
Wow! I honestly don’t think I can put into words how amazing my wedding at the Lesner Inn was! From the view to the amazing staff, I couldn’t ask for a better wedding venue! Alexis, Liz, and Lindsey were fantastic and extremely helpful in every...
step of the wedding planning process!
Response from the Vendor on 11/13/2019
Thank you so much for leaving a review, Brooke! We all had such a great time working with you and Micah to make your wedding day a success!
I booked my wedding venue with Lesner Inn based off recommendations from friends and family in the area. I live in Boston, but grew up on the water and was hoping for a destination wedding. Virginia Beach has proven to be the perfect spot for t...
hat! I rented the whole venue, and hired Lesner Inn for my wedding venue and catering. I also hired their in-house Coordination services - which was worth it - especially because I planned my wedding from afar. Of all the tours I went on, they were the nicest and most responsive. I met with Alexis who responded to all my emails and millions of questions within the same day, and then spent an hour with me touring the venue and creating quotes. I was so excited to host my wedding here! I highly recommend it not only for the view (RIGHT ON THE WATER!) but also for the amazing customer service! And to top it all off my guests raved about the delicious food that they served!
Response from the Vendor on 10/23/2019
Thank you so much for the kind review!! We LOVED hosting your wedding at Lesner :) CONGRATS again and we wish you the best!
Attended a wedding and it was absolutely stunning! The view was just breathtaking and don’t get me started on how delicious the food was! The staff was phenomenal and just extremely helpful and kind throughout the night. I can’t wait to attend...
another wedding here just so I can eat the food again!
Response from the Vendor on 10/16/2019
Thank you for the great review. Our chef is AMAZING!!! So I'm happy you were able to enjoy his food as much as we do!
I attended a wedding at The Lesner Inn in Sept 2019, and really loved this venue. The views are beautiful, the food was wonderful and the staff is very professional and helpful. I will be attending a wedding here in the Spring of 2020 and can...
not wait to return to The Lesner Inn.
Response from the Vendor on 10/16/2019
Thank you for the great review! We look forward to hosting you again in the Spring!!
Amazing wedding venue! The management team in their office is amazing and they’ve done nothing but make me feel confident in the fact that I chose Lesner Inn for my dream day! I hired them for coordination as well, which has taken a lot of pres...
sure off my shoulders in the weeks leading up to my big day. THANK YOU Lesner! I highly recommend the Lesner to any newly engaged couples!
Response from the Vendor on 10/14/2019
BIG WEEKEND coming up! Thank you so much for leaving us a review touching on the planning process. We can't wait to make your dream wedding come true this weekend!
We celebrated out wedding reception at the Lesner Inn the first weekend of October and everything about the venue is wonderful. All our guest raved about how beautiful it is and I had to do very little decorating because the place itself is go...
rgeous. We paid a little extra for wedding day coordination and I will stand by that it was definitely worth it. I didn't have to worry about anything when it came to the reception besides making sure anything I wanted decor wise was there for them to set up. The ladies that run the place are very sweet and extremely well versed when it comes to weddings. Nothing but great things to say about Lesner Inn.
Response from the Vendor on 10/09/2019
Kellie, thank you so much for the 5 star review and for letting us be a part of your special day! Your wedding was absolutely beautiful and we wish you both the best!
I am more than pleased with our experience working with the staff at the Lesner Inn. Elizabeth helped us plan our special day and Kim helped coordinate, the day of. They were both absolutely incredible and made the whole process so simple and s...
tress free! I would definitely recommend this venue.
Response from the Vendor on 08/21/2019
Mariel, thank you for your wonderful review! It was a pleasure working with you throughout the planning process and we're so happy that Lesner Inn could be a part of your wedding day!
The Lesner Inn was a dream come true for my wedding day. Working with Elizabeth was such an easy, fun process. She and the other staff were extremely helpful the day of; I didn’t feel clueless or off track at all on my wedding day (which appare...
ntly is a problem for other brides). The price was fair for what we did (go to an open house and you might get some free extras). Of course the view was immaculate, made for beautiful photos. Food was VERY good. Overall, everything was perfect thanks to Liz and the Lesner Inn.
Response from the Vendor on 06/17/2019
Caitlin, thank you so much for the kind review! Everything about your day was perfect and we're so glad that Lesner Inn had the chance to be a part of it!
Very easy to deal with, helped and guided us along the whole process and answered any and all questions 100% to our satisfaction.
Response from the Vendor on 05/24/2019
Thank you for your 5 star review Larissa! We're so honored to be a part of your day!
From the moment we walked onto the sunset deck upstairs, we knew that we wanted the Lesner Inn to be our wedding venue. It was the first big venue we had visited, but we didn't need to see any more after we saw the view of the Lynnhaven River ...
from the deck. Having our ceremony on the Sunset Deck gave us the opportunity to have an outdoor ceremony at sunset with the protection of a covered deck (and a built-in back-up plan to have the ceremony inside in case of terrible weather). Lindsey was great throughout the planning process-- she promptly answered my (constant) questions. The all-inclusive package with linens, tables, chairs, and use of the Lesner Inn's decor was totally worth it as we didn't have to contract with extra outside vendors or bring much of our own decor in. Our wedding day on 10/19/2018 couldn't have been more perfect. Everything ran smoothly, and all of our guests are still talking about the view of the sunset and how delicious the food was. We couldn't have asked for a better venue.
We celebrated our wedding reception at the Lesner Inn. We knew we loved the venue based on the view alone. We both grew up in Virginia Beach and know you can’t beat the views from the Lesner. We rented both bottom and top levels. The day was pe...
rfect. Planning was easy with Lindsey. There were detailed descriptions and additional décor options which made the settings look beautiful. I was looking for somewhere that didn’t require me to have a lot of set up prior to the reception since I was having a church celebration prior to arriving to the reception. Everything was beautifully placed, communication was clear, and staff members were friendly and professional. We had a wonderful day and happy we chose the Lesner.
Lesner Inn is a PERFECT wedding spot! The staff is helpful and knowledgeable. The weather for our day was also perfect! Everything ran as smooth as silk! Highly recommend!
We can’t say enough about how much we loved our wedding at the Lesner Inn. Alexis, Liz, and Lindsey were incredibly helpful from the start and kept everything organized for us. We had countless guests comment on the beautiful and well-run cerem...
ony, cocktail hour, and reception. We used the Lesner Inn’s Day of Coordination services, which took off SO much stress the weeks leading up to and the day of our wedding. It was the best day of our lives and that’s largely due to the awesome staff at the Lesner Inn. We highly recommend the Lesner Inn to anyone planning a wedding.
Response from the Vendor on 12/12/2018
Michelle, thank you so much for the 5 star review and the kind words. We had such a blast helping you plan your wedding, and watching you and Dennis tie the knot! You all were such a pleasure to work with, and we're sad it's over. Thank you for...
reminding us why we love our job so much :)
We love love loved working with the Lesner Inn! Every aspect from start to finish was excellent. Their entire team is very communicative and so helpful. The venue is BEYOND BEAUTIFUL and our guests are still telling us that our evening ceremony...
on the Sunset Deck was one of their favorite wedding ceremonies they've been to. The sun was setting right as our ceremony began. It was beautiful. Cocktail hour was on the sunset deck as well and dinner was in the reception room upstairs. The food was delicious, everything was on time and the day with Lesner was completely seamless. We decided on the Lesner Inn as our wedding venue after attending their January open house. This was a well managed event that allowed us to envision our own wedding there. Cayleen sat down with us that day and ran through pricing and options. We were booked by the following week. My husband and I are so grateful to the entire staff and loved having our wedding day there at the Lesner Inn. Highly recommend!
Response from the Vendor on 12/12/2018
Lyndsey, thank you so much for the 5 star review!! We loved working with you for your special day!
We worked with multiple people from the Lesner Inn and every person was incredible to work with. From me emailing multiple times to change the seating and the linens, to them dealing with my mother asking every question in the book, they handle...
d everything amazingly. You meet with them 90 days out just to go over what you think you want, how many people you are having and the linens that you would like, all the major things, then at the two week meeting you finalize everything. I did not have a wedding planner so they pretty much took that over and told me about things that I did not even think about. It is perfect to have everything right at the venue too, we had food, drinks, tables and chairs, linens and things to decorate our tables rented from them. I would 100% recommend this venue to any bride to be!
Response from the Vendor on 11/27/2018
We're so happy to have been a part of your day Mary Ellen! It was such a fun night and we wish you nothing but happiness as you start this new chapter of your life!
The lesner inn was an amazing venue to work with. I was unfortunately unable to have my wedding due to Hurricane Florence and they were able to help with rescheduling and were so professional. The venue is beautiful and they provide all things ...
needed for a wedding. It gives you peace of mind. Our friends are all planning to get married at the Lesner Inn because they simply are the best in the area and are so accommodating. Booking at the Lesner Inn was the best decision for the wedding day, i couldn't have planned a better wedding anywhere else.
Response from the Vendor on 11/19/2018
I'm so happy to hear that your day was everything you wanted, Samantha! I am so glad to have been able to work with you all throughout the entire process. You truly made my job so easy and I just want to wish you both the best as you start this...
chapter in your lives!
This venue is beautiful and provided us with the feel of the beach with out the problems of wedding on the beach. Food was great location was great service was mediocre. I felt like it was difficult to get straight answers and was difficult to ...
navigate what the venue expected and wanted being a DIY bride. If you are going to let the venue do everything this place might be for you if you are just looking for the basics I'd go someplace else. Very poor miscommunication led to me owing a bit of money at the end of the evening. Price point is decent for what you get. Beautiful venue but I felt like just another bride among a sea of many
Response from the Vendor on 11/21/2018
Lauren, thanks so much for taking the time to review your experience with Lesner! I'm so sorry to hear your experience fell short of perfect. We pride ourselves in our great communication skills, flexibility, professionalism, and quality - so ...
we do not take reviews like this lightly. We've sat down with our management team to make sure we can prevent an experience like this in the future.
In regards to allowing the venue do everything for you - we offer the option to be a "one stop shop" (with food, beverage, and optional decorative options), but we definitely allow you to bring in your own vendors! I'm sorry you didn't receive that impression during the planning process. Again, thank you for taking time to share your thoughts about your experience at Lesner Inn and we wish only the best for you and your husband!
From start to finish, our experience with the Lesner Inn was outstanding. From the very first email requesting a tour with the venue, Alexis was prompt and professional. Scheduling appointments and bouncing ideas back in forth was done with eas...
e throughout the planning process. We chose to add day-of coordination services to our package which was one of the best decisions we could've made! Liz was ontop of everything ahead of the big day and so much fun to work with. On our wedding day, she kept everything on schedule - She was extremely professional and prompt, but never made us feel like the day was rushed. We are so thankful that we were able to host our wedding with Lesner Inn. Our guests loved the views and the food. Everything came together beautifully for a day we will never forget! Choosing Lesner Inn was the easiest and best decision we made throughout our entire planning process.
Response from the Vendor on 11/19/2018
Kerry! I can't thank you enough for letting me be a part of your special day! I loved working with you and Josh. Couples like you all are what I love most about my job. I wish you both so much happiness and love in your future together!
We had a wonderful time at Lesner for our Oct. 5, 2018 wedding. We had been in the planning process for a year or so leading up to the wedding, and actually switched to Lesner from our original venue and I couldn't have been happier with that d...
ecision. It's such a beautiful location on the water. We had about 45 guests in the Waterside Deck, and had both our ceremony and reception on site. This was a celebration of our one year anniversary since we were legally married the year before.
We decided to use the venue's day of coordination service, and I would highly recommend couples utilizing this resource! Cayleen and Alexis were great to work with. They were friendly and highly-responsive. Alexis reached out to all our vendors in the two weeks leading up to the wedding to confirm locations, times, etc. This took a lot of stress off my shoulders in the final week before the event.
Our guests enjoyed the food and setting. The only advice I would give to future couples is not to book the Waterside Deck in summer. There are ceiling fans and the windows open, but no AC. The day of our wedding it was in the high 70's and partly cloudy, and the room was still a little stuffy. This is definitely a better space for late fall, winter, or early spring weddings.
This place was amazing! I am so glad we chose this venue to have our wedding at. We went with the Sunset Deck on the upper level. The place is gorgeous, we barely needed any of our own decorations. Our day of planner, Cayleen, made everything r...
un so smoothly and made the wedding so much less stressful for us. She set everything up so perfectly. We couldn't have asked for a better planner or venue. All of our guests loved the venue and had such a great time. I would highly recommend (and not just for weddings but any type of event)!
Response from the Vendor on 11/21/2018
Thanks so much for the 5 star review!! I loved working with you. I hope married life is everything you've dreamed of, and more!! <3
We just had our wedding on 8/18/18 and we could not have been happier! We had rain so didn’t get those amazing sunset pictures but it was still a great event, Alexis answered all our questions very quickly and we had so many options to choose f...
rom to really make it our own! We are so happy we chose Lesner Inn and couldn’t imagine a better spot! If you want an outdoor feel but no mess of sand the Waterside Deck is the place to be! Our guests are still telling us how great of a time they had! Thank you all so much!
Response from the Vendor on 09/04/2018
Kristie,
Thanks so much for the 5 star review! I had such a great time working so closely with you while we planned your special day. I wish you and Ryan all of the happiness in the world as you start this next chapter of your life together!!
A...
lexis
We loved having our wedding at the Lesner Inn! It's truly a beautiful spot, and the staff was very professional and easy to work with. The food was delicious too!
Response from the Vendor on 11/21/2018
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review and giving us 5 stars!! We hope married life has been everything you dreamed it would be! <3
Loved having our wedding at Lesner Inn. They were very helpful and accommodating. I have not stopped hearing about how beautiful our wedding was and how much everyone loved the venue and food! Great place for a ceremony and reception!
Response from the Vendor on 07/20/2018
Kristen, you looked absolutely beautiful on your wedding day! Thank you, and Jarvis, for being so much fun to work with and for being so easy going. We wish you both the very best in your future together!
The Lesner Inn was a phenomenal venue to have Kayla and I's wedding. The customer service was top notch. Cayleen helped Kayla and I through the whole process. I remember the night of the wedding I asked Cayleen several times what I could do to ...
help and she told me I should just relax and have fun because she was covering everything. She was correct. She handled every extremely professionally.
We used several of the vendors recommended by the Lesner Inn and they all performed very well. It was an excellent evening. I recommend the Lesner Inn and specifically Cayleen highly to couples looking for a gorgeous venue and an incredibly memorable evening.
Thank you!
Response from the Vendor on 05/17/2018
Hi Sam! I had such a blast working with you & Kayla! Your wedding guests & wedding party were hilarious as well. Thank you both for being so easy going & care free! It makes my job so much fun to work with people who are just happy to be ce...
lebrating such a wonderful occasion with their family & friends. Good luck to you both on the big move to the West coast!
I am 150% so happy that we chose to have our wedding at the Lesner Inn. Cayleen and Alexis were so wonderful to work with and made wedding planning actually easy! Having them coordinate was also one of the best decisions we made as they called ...
our vendors, set up and broke down everything, and made sure our day went smoothly. We were even ahead of schedule the whole wedding night!!! They listened to exactly what we wanted, made great suggestions, and truly made it the wedding of our dreams. The food was absolutely amazing and we received compliments the entire night about how awesome the venue and the water views were. Thank you to everyone at the Lesner Inn for being so personable and going above and beyond to make it our best day ever. We could not say thank you enough!!!
Response from the Vendor on 04/07/2018
Thank you SO much for the sweet review, Kayla. We loved working with you, Parker, and your family every step of the way to make your dream wedding come true. You all were such a joy to work with and reminded us why we love our job so much. Than...
k you again for trusting us as your coordinators, and choosing Lesner Inn as your wedding venue. We wish you and Parker countless years of happiness <3
Working with Lindsey and the Lesner Inn was great! I planned the majority of my wedding from out of town and Lindsey could not have been more patient with my constant emails. The venue looked beautiful at the reception and my guests loved the v...
iews and the food. The crab cakes were everyone's favorite. Thank you so much to the Lesner Inn team and & Lindsey for such a beautiful wedding!
Response from the Vendor on 04/07/2018
Thank you, Ashley for such a sweet review! I loved getting to know you, Daniel, and your mom over the past 10 months while planning your wedding! I wish you and Daniel nothing but happiness and love in your marriage and future together!! - Lind...
sey
Lesner Inn helped make our special day stress-free and beyond memorable. The location/view is spectacular and staff are incredibly accommodating. Brittany, Cayleen and Elizabeth were so kind and helpful throughout the planning process. I had so...
many questions and they were always quick to respond with an answer! The day of, Brittany went out of her way to help with any issues that came up, including a wrinkle mishap on my wedding gown which she ironed out using her own steamer she rushed home to get! Food was fabulous, everything was on schedule and wait staff were on-point. Bartenders were friendly and fun while keeping the adult beverages flowing! Our day was magical because of Lesner Inn and we will forever be grateful for the perfect memories that were created there!
Response from the Vendor on 04/07/2018
Thank you so much for your review! We LOVED working with you throughout the planning process. And we're happy we were able to resolve any issues that came up on the day of (including the wedding gown Brittany ironed). That's what we're here for...
! Thank you for choosing Lesner Inn as your wedding venue, and trusting us to coordinate your big day!
From the beginning of our wedding planning process, Brittany, Lindsey, and the rest of the Lesner Inn staff were amazing. They gave us so many ideas and recommendations, and just made the whole process way less stressful. Our ceremony and recep...
tion were absolutely beautiful, despite cold and windy weather. The views are breathtaking, the staff is exceptional, the food is delicious, and we highly recommend this venue!
-Charlynn and Cameron
Really had a great experience working with the Lesner Inn group, Lindsey did a wonderful job coordinating everything and our wedding went off perfectly!
Response from the Vendor on 10/23/2017
Thank you Nicole & Nelson!! It was SO great getting to know you both during the planning process! Congratulations to you two again!
After meeting with Brittany and taking a tour of the Lesner, we were in love. Brittany was very accommodating and placed a hold on our day while we determined if it was in our budget. After a few days, we paid our deposit and The Lesner was our...
official venue for our June 17th wedding. Leading up to the wedding, Brittany and her staff were very helpful and considerate with reminders about deadlines and due dates for payment. During the wedding process things can be stressful and the time flies so it was very helpful to have the reminders. Brittany gave us different options throughout the process that made our day exactly what we imagined. The day of the wedding everything ran smoothly and as planned. Brittany and her staff worked well coordinating with our outside day-of planner. The food was delicious and the catering staff was very friendly and on top of cleaning up the mess. Our friends and family raved about the wedding. Overall, we were so happy we chose The Lesner Inn for our wedding day and highly recommend it to any couple!!! Thanks so much Lesner staff!!!
Response from the Vendor on 07/11/2017
Thank you so much for your sweet words! It was such a pleasure to be a part of your big day and we loved getting to know you and your family throughout the planning process. Congratulations to you & Brandon!!
Choosing a wedding venue was probably the easiest part of wedding planning for my husband and I. We took one look at the view from the sunset deck and knew it was where we wanted our love story to begin. My wedding exceeded my wildest expectati...
ons. It was even more beautiful than I had dreamed it would be. I owe a HUGE thank you to Brittany, Alexis, and Cayleen for streamlining every detail for me. I really didn't even have to think on my wedding day and that was priceless. All of my wedding guests are still raving about the fun they had that day. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for making our wedding memories as perfect as they possibly could be. Love you guys!! ---Mike and Rio Herbik
Response from the Vendor on 07/11/2017
Rio, thank you SO much for your sweet words 😍 We had so much fun getting to know you and Mike during the planning process. You were a stunning bride and we wish the best for the two of you in your marriage!
We were pleased with our choice in vendor and would definitely recommend to others. We had both ceremony and reception at Lesner. We did experience communication issues as I had 3 different points of contact throughout my planning process and o...
ften times their emails would go down and you could not communicate via email with them. The reception was also a bit too short (even with paying for the 1 hour extension). I wish the packages offered a longer reception option. Additionally, they did not announce that the bar was closing and I, the bride, went to the bar 2 minutes after it closed and they would not serve me another drink. They also could not guarantee early access to the venue (due to rain) until the day of the wedding which caused complications for the rain plans and we had to scramble last minute to ensure that the limo/wedding party/etc. all knew the change of plans on the wedding day. This could have been prevented if they could would have confirmed early access at least the day prior due to no other events being scheduled at the venue that day. Good food, professional, beautiful location.
Response from the Vendor on 06/20/2017
Thank you for your four star review and we are so glad that you enjoyed your overall experience with us! Our event staff works as a team and we love getting to know our couuples. We try our best to keep you with the manager that you book with b...
ut unfortunately we cannot always guarantee that the sales manager that you book with will be available on the day of your event. We do try to inform our brides of any change as soon as we know of them though!
We definitely agree that we wish parties could go on all night but unfortunately 11 PM is the latest that we can hold our events. DJs are in charge of making the announcement for last call and are asked to give it 15 minutes prior to the bar closing so that everyone has a chance to get their final drink.
We are so glad that we didn’t have scheduled appointments on the day of your event so that we were able to grant you early access to the venue. When we have several appointments throughout the day, we want to ensure that we give our undivided attention to them just as we do for you and the rest of our clients
We’re glad that you enjoyed your experience with us, and we wish you and your husband the best in your new life together!
The Lesner Inn was the 2nd venue I looked at, it appealed as it has the perks of a beach wedding (being on the water), without the worry of the sand or rain conditions. I was downstairs in the waterside deck. Everything was beautifully decorate...
d and arranged so the day of I had no worries except getting myself ready. The venue was beautifully decorated, food was amazing and staff were very friendly and helpful. My wedding cold not have been any more amazing.
Response from the Vendor on 07/11/2017
Kendra, thank you so much for your sweet words! It was such a joy getting to know you and your family throughout the planning process, and seeing it all come together on the day of. We hope your first month as husband and wife was nothing short...
than a dream, and that every month to follow is the same! <3
From the minute I walked into the Lesner Inn, I knew that it was where I wanted to have my wedding. Choosing them was one of the best decisions that I made! The staff was nothing but helpful and easy to work with. They responded quickly to emai...
ls and made all of my planning easy. Alexis and Brittany both were amazing! They made all my visions come true and helped make my day perfect!!! I would recommend the Lesner Inn to anyone looking for an awesome venue for the most important day of their lives!
Response from the Vendor on 07/11/2017
Thank you so much for the kind words, Tanya. We had such a great time planning your wedding. We hope these first few months as husband and wife have been nothing short of a dream, and that every month that follows is the same!
We had a wedding rehearsal dinner at The Lesner Inn in February 2017 and I can't say enough great things about it. Cayleen was wonderful to work with. We are not from the area and she made it so easy to plan this event. The decor was beautiful...
and the food was delicious. The bartender and staff did a great job. It was a wonderful experience and a great way to start the wedding celebration. I highly recommend Lesner Inn.
Response from the Vendor on 03/08/2017
It was such a pleasure working with you to make your rehearsal dinner the perfect start to your son & daughter in law's wedding weekend! I knew that every time I had a call come in from Mrs. Janet Lee that I would be smiling from ear to ear! I'...
m so glad I was able to be a part of this experience with you all, and please consider us for any future events in the area!
Our site coordinator Alexis was amazing! She was so helpful during the planning process and always responded quickly to my emails, even emails I was sending the night before the reception with last minute changes. Our reception was held in the ...
Waterside Deck and Lynnhaven Room, which was the perfect amount of space for our 75-person reception. The only decorations we had were our centerpieces, the space does not need more decorations than that. The food was amazing and many of our guests said it was some of the best food they've had at a wedding. Our only complaint was that when the bar was closed, they also took away the jugs of water, even though the reception still had 30 minutes left. Other than that our experience with Lesner Inn was amazing and stress-free!
Response from the Vendor on 07/11/2017
I'm so happy to hear you had such a great experience with your wedding at the Lesner Inn! I can't believe it's already been over 7 months since you got married here - time flies! We had such a joy hosting your wedding and reception here. We lov...
ed all of the little touches you included in your wedding, including the snapchat filter!
Where Can I start? From the beginning our experience with the Lesner Inn was perfect. Emails were responded to in a timely manner and responses were informative. We were advised by our Coordinator (Brittany) that there was an open house with ve...
ndors and door prizes. We went and ended up winning the Main prize which was a free room rental. We moved forward with the process of booking our date. The entire time, Brittany was MORE than helpful. She really stuck to our budget and helped us in anyway she could. We were aiming for a laid back, intimate sunday- funday brunch wedding, which is exactly what we got. We loved that we did not have to leave to take pictures because with that view of the water, there was no reason to. Everything was perfect and went smoothly. All of our guests loved the laid back vibe of the downstairs Waterside deck. It is the perfect mix of elegance and relaxation when you walk into that room. The Lesner Inn was the number one best choice we made in our wedding process. They really know what they doing and make the planning process so much easier with the different options for decor, linens, and other "extras" to choose from. We are SO thankful for them and their professionalism.
What a magical day! Brittany and her team at the Lesner Inn worked so hard to make our wedding flawless. From start to finish we could not have asked for a more perfect day. We will for sure be coming back for other events down the road.
From the minute we visited the Lesner Inn, we know it would be the perfect venue for our October wedding. We wanted something that was able to be outside, but didn't rely on a "Plan B" option for bad weather. The Lesner's upper deck was a fan...
tastic choice - our ceremony took place right as the sun went down and couldn't have provided a better backdrop. The food and staff were amazing, and all of our guests said it was hands down the best wedding they had attended!
Working with Cayleen to coordinate everything was absolutely amazing - she was always responsive and helpful and provided great inside guidance into planning. I would recommend this venue over and over!
Response from the Vendor on 11/09/2016
Nicole, you and Mike were a DREAM to work with! I'm so happy for you both, and of course I'm thrilled that I was able to meet and be able to work with you through such an exciting process! Thank you so much for your kind words, and we wish you ...
all of the best in this journey together!!!
We had our ceremony and reception here on a Sunday afternoon in Oct 2016 and could not have asked for a better wedding venue! The Sun Deck and Lesner Hall are beautiful and look amazing in our pictures. The food was delicious (they even had a...
gluten free menu for my sister with Celiac). All of the staff was professional, fun, friendly, and incredibly helpful.
We were from out of town so I was looking for a venue that included packages for ease of planning. We used their new ABC Day of Coordinator service and centerpieces so we really only had to add some small personal decorations to make it our own. They were very accommodating of the details we cared about and took over the ones that we didn't. We had to do most of our planning over phone and email since we live out of state, but they did such a great job organizing everything that I had nothing to worry about on our big day except remembering to say "I Do!"
The moment we attended the Open House my fiance and I knew that this would be where we would have our ceremony and reception. The water view was amazing and fit our style. I loved the idea of having my ceremony and reception in the same place. ...
I also loved that this venue is beautiful and didn't need a lot of decorations. Table linen is included along with tables, chairs, plates and cutlery. The venue also handles the catering so it's just a matter of choosing what you want. This made planning easier for me. I worked with Brittany and she was great. She answered all my questions whenever I asked. The cocktail hour and reception went smoothly without any issues. We actually had a vegan guest that I was not aware of and hadn't planned for. Brittany was able to accommodate the guest immediately. The only negatives are the venue is not solely yours for the day and there are food/beverage minimums. The venue can accommodate 4 weddings in a day - 2 in the morning and 2 in the evening. It is possible that another wedding or event could be happening at the same time as your event. Also, you are on a tight timeline and have to be done by a certain time. We chose to have a small wedding - 75 people. For us the best option was a Friday morning at 11:30. I was a little concerned about the early time but I was very happy with my wedding. It was amazing and everyone had a great time. I would highly recommend this venue!
Just following our wedding at Galilee Episcopal on August 20th 2016, we held our reception at Lesner Inn and are so glad we did!! We are water/beach lovers and our wedding theme was of that. We used the Waterside Deck and Lynnhaven Room for the...
reception from noon until 3 pm. It was just perfect and we wouldn't change a thing! Table setting and layout were just great, dance floor roomy, bar convenient, buffet great, cake cutting toast services fantastic! Brittany was awesome and so accommodating from our first call and subsequent countless meetings. She was so patient with both of us, including a real Groomzilla wanting things perfect and they were. Her other staff was fantastic as well! Our guests, mostly from out of town as well as some locals, commented how great and unique the setting was as well as some very tasty food and drink! Thanks again Brittany and all the staff at Lesner Inn! We highly recommend Lesner Inn!
Beyond our wildest dreams! We were married at The Lesner Inn Saturday, August 20th 2016 and is was FLAWLESS! Everything that could go right went right! It is all thanks to Cayleen and the staff at The Lesner Inn that helped make our night th...
e most magical night of our lives! We have not stopped talking about how wonderful they are and what a perfect night it was! Our family and guests raved about the service, professionalism, and beauty that Cayleen and the Lesner Inn provides. Thank you for making our dreams come true! - Stephanie & Scott
We had a good experience with Lesner Inn. They were always there to make sure our event ran as smoothly as possible, they worked with our schedule and made themselves available whenever need be. Cayleen was our event manager and our day could n...
ot have been what it was without her. She is so great at her job, very experienced and knowledgeable, was able to answer any and all questions or concerns we had. Cayleen would always always reply to my emails promptly and allowed all the time I needed to make any decisions. She was very understanding when it came to constantly changing my mind about this or that or going back and forth between certain decisions. She was there to help if I didn't know what to do. These are the kind of people you need to help you as your planning such a stressful event, you want to make the planning process as easy and possible and the Lesner can do that for you!
My son and new daughter in law chose this venue for their wedding in July 2016. My family and friends raved about the food, view and service. Only minus was the heat, but that was Mother Nature's doing, not The Lesner Inn. Beautiful venue.
The Lesner Inn was a beautiful venue for our wedding and we continue to hear compliments on our venue choice. I'm glad our guests had a wonderful evening after the nonsense we dealt with from our account manager, Cayleen. Every time we sat do...
wn with her to discuss details and look for advice when making decisions, she seemed extremely irritated to be dealing with us or like she just didn't care. It was as if she couldn't be bothered with us. On several different occasions she had to be corrected with my now husband's last name for paperwork, which seems to me like a silly thing to mess up since it was ALWAYS printed at the top of the cover page. Before our rehearsal she e-mailed to confirm our time saying, "See you on Friday." Therefore when we arrived we assumed we would be seeing her. She was nowhere to be found and was actually on her way out. When we had questions she wasn't there to assist. Luckily, one of the other women there, Brittany, was available to assist us and answer all of our questions and actually did so with a smile on her face.
On our wedding day, Cayleen put out a sign to direct traffic upstairs to our wedding using my last name instead of my husband's. Considering the fact that we had JUST corrected her again at our recent meeting this was upsetting. To top it all off, we woke up to an e-mail while on our honeymoon addressing us as Mr. & Mrs. (my last name). This was upsetting since I was divorced very young and my last name was my ex-husband's.
Cayleen was absolutely awful to work with and I would recommend specifically asking for someone else there, such as Alexis or Brittany, if you choose to have your wedding here.
Other than our horrible customer service experience, everything else was pretty great and at the end of the day I married my best friend.
It is no easy task being a bride! I am so glad that I chose the Lesner Inn for my wedding Venue. The location is absolutely beautiful and I couldn't have pulled it off without my helpful assistant, Brittany! Wow, she was answering emails past 1...
0:00PM and always knew the answers to any questions that I had. I would highly recommend having this talented lady help you through the process. We had a beautiful wedding and I couldn't be happier with how everything turned out. Thanks Lesner Inn!
Best day ever!!!! Our wedding was amazing. The staff,the food, the VIEW were all incredible. Alexis made the wedding planning so easy...not a detail was missed. All of our guests commented on what a wonderful place the Lesner Inn was and what ...
an excellent job was done by all. Thanks to everyone who made our day so special.
Such a beautiful venue and a very helpful staff. Everything went off without a hitch, the very few questions that arose the day of were handled quickly and easily. Alexis was very helpful during the planning process, answering all of our questi...
ons and explaining where to start with the parts that we had no idea about. The decor options are beautiful and set the exact mood and feel that I wanted. Less expensive than neighboring venues with the same value. Overall WONDERFUL experience, and I would highly recommend it.
Lesner inn is such a beautiful venue and I was not disappointed. Everyone was so great to work with and really helped to put my anxiety at ease. Thank you Lesner for creating such a beautiful space for my wedding. I will cherish it forever.
Brittany did a fantastic job making sure the planning process for my wedding reception was stress free. She was very accommodating and incredibly professional Her relaxed demeanor really helped me feel more at ease with the planning process, es...
pecially when everything starting getting stressful. The day of my wedding was absolutely amazing. The Lesner Inn was gorgeous, the food was delicious, and the staff was incredibly organized. I am so glad my husband and I chose to have our reception at the Lesner Inn. The atmosphere created by the venue and the staff was exactly what we were looking for! It was perfect!
Alexis and her team at The Lesner Inn were very helpful throughout the entire process! We had a fairly small wedding (30 people) and the Lynnhaven Room provided a wonderful view for our ceremony and reception. Everything was set up exactly as ...
we discussed and the food was absolutely delicious! I highly recommend The Lesner Inn!
We held a Girl Scout event here but I just had to let everyone know how absolutely wonderful this venue is. I have attended events here before so I knew the food was delicious but the service is what puts this place over the top. We worked wi...
th Brittany who was so helpful, always quick to return emails or calls and most of all, incredibly patient. Every time we requested a change, and then another change, and then to change some thing back, we were met with a smile. Her professionalism and helpful advice with all the decisions made our event a huge success. All the staff we worked with were awesome and even though we had bad weather, the view was still wonderful. This place takes the stress out of planning a large event and is worth every penny!
They were very professional in all of their communications. Representatives were able and willing to answer all of our questions and really work with us. The space was wonderful, it was set up amazingly and looked great. They cared about our in...
put and worked hard to make sure we got what we wanted. Additionally, they worked well with other vendors and made everything go smoothly.
The Lesner Inn team helped make our winter wedding spectacular. From the food, the added decor, the ambience of the water and a friendly staff-- our guests had an amazing time at our wedding reception. Alexis was super helpful and informative t...
hroughout the entire planning process and helped ensure the day went well. We are so appreciative to the Lesner Inn team and would definitely recommend this venue to brides and grooms looking for an awesome venue! :)
The reception at the Lesner was absolutely amazing! The food was delicious! The staff was amazing, I couldn't have asked for a better reception venue!
Wedding date: 11/14/15
Lesner Inn was a great venue for our wedding! Alexis and all the other staff were very helpful throughout the entire wedding planning process. Our wedding was on 10/24/2015, and although we haven't received our professional pictures yet, all ...
the pictures from the guests have been perfect! The sunset was beautiful during the ceremony, and the weather was great throughout the night. Also, everyone loved their food during cocktail hour and dinner! We definitely recommend Lesner Inn for your wedding or upcoming event!
Response from the Vendor on 11/05/2015
We had such a great time working with you, Ruby! Thank you for the kind words. We wish the best to you & Duane!
I got married at The Lesner Inn on Saturday, October 24th & it was so beautiful. All of my guests had such a fantastic time - and the majority of them had never been to a wedding at The Lesner Inn & they all loved it. The food was delicious (I...
100% recommend the mini chicken quesadillas and the asparagus wrapped in phyllo for your appetizers - so good!). The staff was great too. The night went so smoothly & I wanted to take the time to thank them for all of their help. It was a pleasure working with all of our vendors! I definitely recommend Lesner Inn to any future brides!
Wow. I don't know where to begin in showing my thanks to the Lesner Inn for helping me achieve my dream wedding! I worked with Cayleen in preparing for the big day and cannot be more pleased with her willingness to go above and beyond for my fi...
ance and I. Everything was just as I imagined it. The decor was great, food was amazing, and the staff was all smiles! Thank you Lesner!
I attended a wedding at the Lesner Inn this past month as a bridesmaid, and have nothing but good things to say about this venue! Not only was the view breathtaking, but the staff was so attentive to all of our individual needs! The food was by...
far the best I have had in comparison to any of the other reception I have attended! I highly recommend the Lesner Inn to anyone looking for an elegant evening on the water!
Hell or high water was not going to stop our wedding. After 6 months of hard work for our farm wedding at Brewer's Farm we stood in about 6 inches of water from hurricane Joaquin and the bride. We had to search for a new venue to have our wed...
ding in 24 hours prior to the event. Through a google search I found Alexis at the Lesner Inn who said let me see what I can do. She called me back within about 10 minutes to offer some ideas. We showed up at the Inn as quickly as we could and Alexis started making accommodations for our wedding right away. (We even saw dolphins jump out of the water from the windows outside the venue.) She was fabulous and worked out every detail from the ceremony to the reception within a half hour we were preparing for our big night. Her staff was amazing and accomodating in every way. The night could not have turned out more perfect. Alexis thank you for your smile and your expertise, it made a mother from Ohio and her family feel at ease during such a stressful time. Your venue is beautiful and you and your staff are professional and wonderful! Our God is definately a God of second chance. Blessing to Alexis and all her staff at Lesner Inn.
Response from the Vendor on 11/05/2015
Thank you so much for the kind review. We were so happy to help you on your wedding day! Hurricane Joaquin couldn't stop us from throwing your daughter-in-law's wedding!! We were so impressed at how well you decorated the space, & we can't wait...
to see the photographs. Congratulations again!
YOU. ALL. ROCK.
Having worked in the wedding industry, I find that the venues' hard work are often overlooked & under-appreciated. Lesner Inn staff was incredible from start to finish. From the second I toured with them, through all of our m...
eetings, until the day of our actual event, everything was perfect. Thank you for making my wedding one that was so memorable & thank you for being such a great team to work with.
Future brides: Lesner Inn's view is outstanding. But that's not all... the food is incredible. Make sure to do a tasting - it's well worth it.
We were very pleased with the Lesner Inn! We had a Sunday evening cocktail hour and reception upstairs on the deck and in the hall indoors. We had 160 guests and had the cocktail hour outside and the rest of the reception inside. We had Alexis ...
as our coordinator from the beginning of the process. She was great and very helpful. Also if I called and changed things or had questions throughout the process she was very helpful. We built our own menu which was way cheaper than the packages that they offer. The wait staff was fantastic and were they for us every time we needed anything. They made sure the entire bridal party was taken care of. We did not hear any complaints from the vendors. We did not pay to rent out the downstairs and we had some issues taking pictures on the stairwell because of the other wedding and missed our cocktail hour because of it. If it is in your budget I would recommend renting out the downstairs as well. My only small complaints would be....They did not have out the card holder that we paid to rent. My sister-in-law noticed and had to ask for it. We also were supposed to have votives on the tables that we had set up with them and we had to ask for them to set them up last minute. Also the bathrooms upstairs are not marked well and only one stall in each so the guests ended up going downstairs a lot to use the restroom. Overall we were very very happy with the venue!
Our daughter's wedding was held on June 6, 2015. The venue was chosen because of the water view location. However, we experienced drink spills, table place setting mistakes, loose deck boards and uncooked chicken. The cake was carried downst...
airs to cut and then brought up by slices which resulted in a long delay getting cake to the guests. The food for the cocktail hour was much better than the sit down meal. Unfortunately, as parents of the bride, we were
confronted with problems all during the evening but fortunately, most of our guests were not aware of the many problems and enjoyed themselves.
Lindsey and The Lesner Inn Crew,
Thank you so much for everything you did to make our BIG DAY flawless! The planning was easy and painless, the venue and location are breathtaking, the food was A.M.A.Z.I.N.G., the staff was excellent and our ...
wedding was perfect! We cannot thank you enough and can't wait to refer others to you-You Rock!!
-Jenn and Nicole Johannesen
We had the most amazing and dream-like wedding at The Lesner Inn this past month. The service was AMAZING. We did a plated meal, and probably complicated things because we had gluten free meals & vegan meals on top of the 3 other meals we offer...
ed but the management team & staff was more than accommodating. All of our guests raved about the excellent food & service. I had the chicken and my husband had the salmon and both were delicious!!! Thank you Lesner Inn in helping make my wedding the best day of my life!
I had my wedding in the upstairs hall and deck, and it was ABSOLUTELY perfect. The staff was incredible from the coordinator to the servers, to the set up crew. They ensured that everything was up to standard, and presented to guests correctly....
The venue overall had plenty of space for 120 people. We had the ceremony outside on the deck, which was gorgeous. The reception was in the indoor upstairs banquet hall. The tables were well spaced, all linens and dinner ware were perfectly placed, and our plated meals made it to the tables flawlessly. The servers were kind and accommodating, and the food was incredible.
I would recommend this venue to any bride who wants a beautiful, relaxing wedding day. We could not have chose a better location.
As 30-50 per mile winds hit the day of our wedding the weather was memorable...we unfortunately got very few pictures outside but it didn't matter to us. The venue at the Lesner speaks for itself it is so beautiful. Our first look was on the st...
aircase and our first kiss was on the waterside deck. The Lesner inn will always have a special place in my heart. The food, the service, and the ladies who run this operation are all so wonderful. They make you feel as if your wedding is the most important one of the year. Even if they have 3 weddings that weekend alone. I would highly recommend this venue. I t was amazing and everything was beyond my highest expectations!
Thank you Lesner Inn for making my dream wedding come true! Everything went so smoothly. We had both our ceremony & reception there, and it was beautiful. The food was delicious too!
THANK YOU AGAIN! You all are awesome and I would recommen...
d this venue to anyone looking to get married soon!
I got married at the Lesner last Spring (in March) on their Waterside Deck (on the first floor). It was simply amazing. To this day, my husband and I still hear compliments on how great the night was (and how delicious the food was)! We particu...
larly loved the space, because we were able to have our ceremony there also - so we didn't lose any time. Thanks a million to Lesner Inn staff!
As soon as I walked into the Lesner, I knew it was the place. The views are beautiful and the venue rooms are elegant with tons of natural light. Definitely not the soul-less hotel ball room. Fair warning, you definitely are paying for that bea...
utiful view. The food was delicious and the staff very professional.
The only negatives were the cost and some of their rules. You cannot bring in any outside alcohol, and no shots are allowed. The initial venue price only includes 3 hours, you have to pay extra per person, per hour. And you have to be out of the venue by 11pm.
Other than that, it was absolutely perfect and I still receive compliments on my wedding venue and food. Definitely get the champagne punch!
We had a great Experience with Lesner! We dealt mostly with Meredith and she was always quick to respond to emails or calls, with answers to all our questions. They were one of the cheapest in the area and in my opinion one of the most gorgeous...
venues! We also had Maria and Mary as coordinators and they were hands down, the reason I stayed sane through the whole experience. The only issue we had was that some of the tables were set up with the wrong amount of chairs and people had to find other available seats. Other than that, it was absolutly perfect! Everyone is still talking about our wedding!! Great food, people and venue!!
Two days ago we had our ceremony and reception at the Lesner Inn. Anytime we had an issue or possible concern, it was addressed with care and a smile. I felt at ease the entire time, and after a year of planning my entire wedding myself, that w...
as greatly appreciated. The staff was quick and professional, and I could not stop getting remarks from guests on the views and the food. Everything was perfect, perfect, perfect. It was worth every penny. I can not wait to see my professional photos so that I can have help remembering every second and every angle of the event. I have absolutely nothing negative to say. Even during the months leading to the big day when we would experience hiccups they were more than willing to be flexible. I would actually plan another event at the Lesner Inn in a heartbeat. Thank you so much, Lesner staff!!
My husband and I chose Lesner Inn for our wedding for several reasons. We were looking for a venue that was elegant without being stuffy. Lesner was just that! The staff was friendly and helpful, the view was to die for, and we were relieved to...
know that we could have both the ceremony and reception in one place. We were also happy to know that we would not have to look for an outside caterer! The food did not disappoint. We opted for a buffet style dinner, and everything was hot and delicious! Overall, we were very satisfied.
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As soon as we walked into the Lesner, we knew it was the place for us. We had a nautical theme to our wedding, and the Lesner is located right on the water. The food is scrumptious and the waitstaff superb. It really was a spectacular and easy ...
experience from beginning to end.
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3319 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach, VA
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