About This Vendor
Casual Elegance on the Water
The Lesner Inn is the premier catering facility and award winning event venue in Virginia Beach. Located on Shore Drive, Lesner Inn gracefully intersects the Chesapeake Bay and Lynnhaven River, displaying breathtaking, intimate waterfront views. The Lesner Inn welcomes all events, from anniversaries and weddings, to rehearsal dinners or any other social function!
Amenities + Details
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Reception Area
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor - Not Covered
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Same Sex 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, Rentals & Equipment, Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
The Lesner Inn Reviews
Share your thoughts with other couples
Reviewed On 4/04/2018 by Kayla C
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 ...
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...
Reviewed On 5/14/2018 by Kayla L
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 ...
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...
Reviewed On 4/02/2018 by Ashley B
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...
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...
Reviewed On 12/12/2018 by Michelle B
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...
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...
Reviewed On 11/30/2018 by Lyndsey T
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...
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!
Reviewed On 11/18/2018 by Samantha H
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 ...
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...
Reviewed On 11/18/2018 by Lauren C
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 ...
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 ...
Reviewed On 10/22/2018 by Kerry D
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...
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!
Reviewed On 10/01/2018 by Brook M
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...
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
Reviewed On 9/04/2018 by Kristie M
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...
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...
Reviewed On 7/22/2018 by Elisabeth W
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
Reviewed On 7/20/2018 by Kristen L
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!
Reviewed On 12/07/2017 by Greg W
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...
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...
Reviewed On 10/22/2017 by Nelson B
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!
Reviewed On 7/10/2017 by Chelsea W
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...
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!!
Reviewed On 7/07/2017 by Rio Z
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...
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!
Reviewed On 6/11/2017 by Haley R
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...
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...
Reviewed On 6/09/2017 by Kendra R
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...
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...
Reviewed On 4/13/2017 by Tanya C
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...
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!
Reviewed On 3/07/2017 by Janet L
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...
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'...
Reviewed On 12/20/2016 by Amanda C
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 ...
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...
Reviewed On 11/23/2016 by Katie S
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...
Reviewed On 11/17/2016 by Amy C
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.
Reviewed On 11/09/2016 by Nicole F
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...
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 ...
Reviewed On 10/29/2016 by Amy P
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...
Meet the Team
Event & Sales Team
Manager
Our Event and Sales Managers are dedicated to making your event feel stress free from start to finish. With several years of experience under our belts, each manager is an expert on not only the best food and beverage to select at our venue and for your guests, but also on upcoming decor trends, the best vendors in the Hampton Roads area, and how to make your event flow perfectly from start to finish. We love what we do, and can't wait to show you how special your event can truly be!