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Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
The Manor House at Kings Charter is a picturesque wedding venue and event property located in Mechanicsville, VA. Nestled amongst acres upon acres of enchanted, fruitful woodlands, this mansion presents itself as a sensational setting for sweet and intimate "I dos."
With red-brick walls, endless golden grasslands, and tall French windows, The Manor House offers feelings of warmth and intimacy and welcomes all who cross its threshold. A grand event venue with a capacity of 200 guests and various indoor and outdoor spaces for celebrations of all kinds, this stunning property also offers you and your soon-to-be spouse a wealth of opportunities. Kickstart your forever at the mansion's triumphant wedding arbor, encompassed by plush woodlands and lush, dense, and well-kept shrubbery. As the cocktail party champagne begins to flow, your guests can take a quaint stroll around the property and bask in the aroma of its sunlit botanical gardens. The Manor House's ballroom welcomes you with arms wide open for a glorious indoor gala. But if a reception beneath a sky full of stars is on your horizon, the estate's front lawn features plenty of open space for some festive wining, dining, and dancing.
The staff at The Manor House work hard to turn every celebration into a memorable occasion. On-site event planners are ready to take your special day by the reins, recreating your happily ever after with utter perfection. And with event rentals, you have all the equipment that a bold and daring bash requires, from dance floors to banqueting tables and ambient lighting. The venue also features on-site parking, making sure your nearest and dearest have unlimited access to your wedding festivities.
What You'll Love About The Manor House at Kings Charter
This venue delights couples and guests alike with its beauty. The staff made them feel well taken care of and went above and beyond to bring couples' visions to life. Scroll through the photo gallery to see examples of past weddings at this charming venue.
Woman-owned Business
Pricing details
Starting prices
Reception
$1,800
Reception
$1,800
Ceremony
$2,200
Bar services
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Catering
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- Couples usually spend $2,800
- Starting prices don't include service fees, taxes, gratuity, and rental fees.
- Guest count and seasonality may also affect prices.
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Amenities
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
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
Estate
Garden
Historic Venue
Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Destination Weddings
Food & Catering
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Wedding Design
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Reviews
4.9
out of 5.079 reviews
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Kelly B
5.0
1/13/2023
We had the most wonderful Christmas wedding at the Manor House at King's Charter! We loved the feel of the cozy, historic space and thought it would make for a great Christmas wedding venue. Many other people have used the beautiful garden area in the spring and fall, but we only utilized the indoor space. Kristen was our day-of coordinator and she did an outstanding job. The Manor House is a great value for the amount of charm and elegance! (Photographer: Carbone Photo Co. LLC)
Kate M
1.0
7/21/2022
I have attempted to reach out to the owners of this establishment for months with no response via email or phone call. I was supposed to get married here on 10/8/2022 and had to cancel. I was told if I sold my date I would get my money back. However, I have had numerous people try to contact them about purchasing my date and none of them have ever been contacted back. I paid $3,400 in full and now no one can answer the phone or respond to an email about refunding my money or selling my contract. This is no way to run a business or treat customers.
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Rosa R
5.0
10/20/2021
Our Wedding Day was nothing less than a dream come true. I fell in love with the Venue the very first time i toured it. Kirstine was very helpful during my planning process and she helped me bring my vision to light. Guests told us during our wedding, that it was the best wedding they had ever been to. It was a day to remember.
Kim A
5.0
10/21/2020
Having our wedding at The Manor House was hands down the best decision we made. Everything turned out exactly as we had hoped and imagined. Having Mary Jane as our "day-of-coordinator" was the reason for how amazing the day was. I put day-of-coordinator in quotations because she was not just there on the day of, she was so helpful throughout the entire process! She made sure neither one of us had to lift a finger the day of the wedding and could just focus on getting married! I could not recommend this place more, they were very accommodating and made sure all of our needs/wants were met.
Gabrielle O
2.0
7/18/2020
I was not satisfied with what happened at my reception. When I first started planning my wedding Mary Jane took over it I loved all of her bright ideas and attention to detail. When it got closer to the date we she had left and a new woman came in charge and I wasn’t so thrilled but you go with the covers thrown at you. When the date arrived it’s like she wanted nothing to do with it. Yes I know I just did my reception dinner there but she stayed upstairs in the office and only showed her face maybe a couple of times . It’s like she wanted nothing to do with anything. It’s like she was disgusted with us being there and it’s like we were wasteing her time. When we were wrapping everything up she was quick to come and make sure everything was cleaned back up and made sure it looked like no one was there for that day. I just was not please with any of the new people.
Ashley A
5.0
1/29/2020
The Manor House is a great place for a couple looking for a unique venue! The building is an old historic home with multiple rooms and beautiful outside gardens that can both be used for the ceremony and reception. It’s so versatile! We had about 150 people at our wedding and had our ceremony outside and our reception inside. We easily fit everyone inside for food and dancing! We made room for the dance floor by moving 3 tables out of the ballroom after dinner. Mary Jane is the optional coordinator that you can pay extra to have once you book a wedding at the Manor House. We hired her to be our wedding coordinator starting two months out from the wedding date. She handled all of the communication with our vendors, set up all of our decor, and made sure our day ran smoothly. She is amazing and has an impeccable attention to detail! Lastly, depending on what time of year you have your wedding at the manor house, it is pretty affordable. Because of the venue’s affordability, we were able to splurge on other small details that I wouldn’t be able to afford to do else-ware. I highly recommend this venue!
Karen K
5.0
12/04/2019
I cannot possibly say enough about how wonderful my experience with The Manor House was and how happy I am with how my wedding went. Getting to have the entire venue to ourselves the whole day made all the difference in the world since we DIY'd all the decorations and needed time and space to set up. The coordinator was beyond patient with my inexperience and made everything so smooth and stress-free! The house and grounds are so beautiful in photos and the dressing areas are spacious and comfortable. The house has plenty of bathrooms and parking spots (an unromantic detail but vital to the comfort of the guests!) All the recommended vendors we used were fantastic and highly organized. I'm so grateful that my memories of my wedding day (and indeed the whole weekend) are only happy ones, thanks in large part to The Manor House!
Cece W
5.0
10/19/2019
The Manor House was a great venue! There is an indoor and outdoor option for the ceremony, which is excellent in case the weather forces a change of plans. It’s specious, beautiful inside and out, and the way the ceremony and reception is set up makes the flow of guests nice and smooth. More importantly, our coordinator Jenefer was seriously amazing. She was on top of everything, and I literally forgot about a bunch of things I would otherwise worry about because she had it all handled so well. The day was a million times better because of her.
Erica H
5.0
9/30/2019
The Manor House was the perfect location for our wedding! Mary Jane did a wonderful job keeping everything organized and on schedule. She even had time to make sure my husband and I had a drink in hand at all times! If you're looking for a venue where you can flow inside and out, this is the perfect one. Would recommend to anyone planning for a wedding with 150 guests or below. Thank you Mary Jane for giving us a day we will never forget :)
response 10/02/2019
Thank you Erica! So enjoyed being a part of your day! Hope you are settling into married ...
life:) Mary Jane Spagnolo
Kathryn B
5.0
8/20/2019
The Manor House was the perfect location for our wedding reception. The gorgeous gardens, and the house's character lends itself perfectly for a relaxed wedding day. Mary Jane helped make the day run perfectly smoothly, by coordinating vendors and decorating the premises. My husband and I had a blast and didn't have to worry about anything.
Alyssa R
4.0
6/19/2019
Mary Jane was an awesome month of/day of coordinator. She was very responsive and listened to all of my wants. She was very available the day of our wedding, and was sure to make our day perfect.
Katrina R
5.0
5/28/2019
We just had our wedding on May 19 at The Manor House and we so glad we selected this venue. Jenefer and Mary Jane were wonderful to work with! The venue itself is beautiful...the house is historic with a lot of character and the grounds are beautiful! Throughout the whole process, both ladies were awesome to work with! We hired Jenefer as our day coordinator and she kept everything running smoothly and on time! We were able to meet with her several times prior to go over details and last minute items. She even accommodated the extra people who showed up! Everyone raved about the beautiful venue and lovely grounds. It was a pleasure to work with both ladies and I highly recommend this venue for a wedding or any event!
response 05/28/2019
Thanks Katrina for taking the time to submit the great review. We appreciate it!
xo,Jenef...
er
Carleigh J
5.0
5/25/2019
We had our wedding at The Manor House on 4/27/19. The venue is beautiful! We had around 145 guests attend the wedding. The property is well maintained and the house has so much character. We took advantage of the beautiful gardens and had our ceremony and dinner outside, dancing was inside. Mary Jane was our day of coordinator. She had great ideas and worked together with the other vendors to make sure everything for our big day ran smoothly! The manor house was the perfect choice for us, so happy with how our wedding turned out! Would definitely recommend this venue to couples.
response 05/25/2019
Thank you so much for the kind review! So happy your time here at the house was so specia...
l!
Jennifer H
5.0
5/13/2019
My May 2019 wedding at this venue was absolutely amazing between the beautiful landscape and the historic house with the coolest wallpaper . I was beyond thrilled to have chosen this venue. Mary Jane ( coordinator and house manager ) was beyond helpful she really helped my day go better than I ever thought it could . She took care of everything and even helped me with some of the planning ! I highly recommend this venue !
T W
5.0
3/09/2019
We held our 40th Anniversary party at The Manor House this past February 2019. It was absolutely beautiful. Mary Jane and Jennifer are wonderful to work with. Our guest were so pleased with everything and we heard nothing but praise the entire evening. We are so thrilled we went with this venue. Everything was perfect and I can't begin to express how lovely everything was. I only wish I had another celebration soon so we could do it all over again !!!
Michael N
5.0
3/06/2019
Mary Jane was great! She helped us put on a beautiful reception! She was responsive and helpful throughout the process and helped us connect with other great vendors. We highly recommend her and The Manor House.
Becca M
5.0
12/07/2018
We held our reception at the Manor House at Kings Charter and we couldn’t have been happier with our decision. The space is absolutely beautiful, has multiple large rooms, and the gardens are gorgeous. Even at night the Manor House has beautiful lights strung up outside – it was a really beautiful place for our wedding reception!
The reception was beautiful, but we were particularly happy with how accommodating the venue was. We worked closely with Mary Jane, who is super friendly, accommodating, organized, and knowledgeable. She met with us on multiple occasions to let us see the venue, plan decorations and map the evening. We were so pleased with Mary Jane that we ended up requesting her to be our reception coordinator. We were so glad we did – she talked with me extensively about what I wanted, and then she took care of everything for the reception. The reception went really smoothly because of her help. She thought of everything!
Overall, the Manor House at Kings Charter was an absolutely wonderful place for our wedding!
Leah P
5.0
11/17/2018
The Manor House at Kings Charter is the absolute best venue for a smaller to mid-size wedding. We got married on November 3rd and I cannot thank Mary Jane enough for all of her help and patience throughout my entire wedding planning process. If you have the ability to hire her as your "Day of Coordinator", DO IT! She kept everyone on track the entire day which allowed my guests and family to enjoy themselves to their full potential. The gazebo in the back is the perfect backdrop for any ceremony. We are so thrilled with our experience here and could not recommend it more. Thank you all for everything! My wedding was an absolute dream.
Allison R
5.0
11/04/2018
The Manor House at King's Charter was the perfect venue for our intimate, 75 person wedding. It was beautiful even before we added any of our own decor, and offered plenty of space and options on where and how we wanted our ceremony and reception to be laid out. We had a lovely ceremony by the gazebo, reception in the ballroom, and beautiful pictures in the courtyard. Everyone in attendance complimented how pretty and awesome the location was.
Mary Jane and Jenefer were both amazing to work with, and Jenefer's day-of-coordination services were an absolute godsend. Definitely do yourself a favor and hire one of these ladies to help you on your big day, you won't regret it!
Courtney B
5.0
10/31/2018
We had our wedding at the Manor House on Saturday October 20th and it was absolutely perfect! It's such a gorgeous and unique venue! We had our ceremony under the gazebo, dinner outside in the lawn under the stars and bistro lights! And ended the evening with dancing and donuts inside! Mary Jane was so wonderful and worked so incredibly hard to make sure our day ran smoothly and my vision came to life! She is so sweet and helpful and every question or worry I had she was very quick to answer. I honestly do not think I would have had such an amazing wedding if it wasn't for her. So do yourself a favor and go tour this venue and see what I mean for yourself! You will be so glad you did!
Jennifer B
5.0
10/22/2018
The Manor House was the perfect location for our ceremony and reception. Such a beautiful setting and our day of coordinator Mary Jane was absolutely incredible! She helps you with every detail and goes above and beyond. Our day went smoothly and we didn't have to worry about a single thing!
Erin K
5.0
10/15/2018
From the moment we pulled up to the grounds and sat down with Mary Jane, we knew that's where we belonged. She was able to take our ideas, add to them, and remain true to the dream day we envisioned. It was absolutely stress-free, she took care of every aspect of our day from start to finish. Our ceremony went off without a hitch. Our guests were more than catered to. The venue was picture perfect after a hurricane took down a tree on our chosen ceremony site... and nobody could ever tell! She made plates for my husband(!!) and I before anyone else--we got to sit and eat at our reception! (never without a drink in hand). She coordinated the party we never thought was possible. For that, we cannot give The Manor House enough praise. We were gifted a commemorative sketch of the stunning venue that we will forever cherish! Thank you to the crew, but a very special thank you belongs to Mary Jane for being such an amazing coordinator and a true saint. You have such a gift, thank you for sharing that with all of us. Best wishes to future couples, you're going to love this place! Cheers, The Keffers!
Lauren W
5.0
9/17/2018
From start to finish, our experience with The Manor House was wonderful. It is a beautiful and versatile venue. If you are looking for an intimate experience for your guests, I would strongly recommend looking into the Manor House. It is a convenient location and yet it still feels private. Our coordinator, Jenefer, was so helpful and always quick to answer any questions I had. They also have a wide variety of preferred caterers for all different budgets and tastes. Definitely go check this venue out.
Lisa W
5.0
7/20/2018
My wedding ceremony and reception were held at The Manor House. From the first meeting to the day of the event, Mary J and Jennifer were exceptional! They took a personal interest in my wedding and made sure every detail was covered from start to finish. They made me feel like I was the only client they were working with. My wedding day exceeded my expectations and it was in large part due to the staff at The Manor House. Plus, it’s a beautiful venue!
response 08/20/2018
Congrats to both of you! It was an honor to be a part of your magical day! We wish you a l...
ifetime of happiness together.
Mary Jane and Jenefer
Sarah B
5.0
6/28/2018
There is a reason this place has all five star reviews. We just had our small wedding of about 55 people there in June and it was the perfect day. I cannot say enough about this great venue, but I will keep it short. The grounds are gorgeous inside and out and require minimal decorations. There are several options for ceremony and receptions areas. We did our ceremony in front of the gazebo and then the reception in the main room of the manor.
Now the most important. Repeat after me. DAY OF COORDINATOR. I am not a big planner and I had to plan this wedding from across the country. Mary Jane was amazing. They offer the day of coordinator for an additional, but extremely reasonable fee. I had no stress on the day of my wedding. She helped with decorations, vendor setup, the wedding timeline, making sure we ate and drank everything we needed, and making sure after we left, all the leftovers and decorations got to the right place. She is an ALL STAR.
My day here was perfect. I highly recommend this site for your special day.
Catherine T
5.0
6/16/2018
Manor House was great! They’re easy to work with, affordable, and the venue is beautiful. They were great every step of the way, and I am so glad we went with them.
Emily O
5.0
3/17/2018
Mary Jane & The Manor House,
Thank you so very much for making our special day more amazing than we could have ever imagined!! From the very first day meeting Mary Jane at the tour she was always helpful and such a blessing to work with. We are still overwhelmed with joy and happiness at how everything turned out. The Manor House is a gorgeous, comfortable and very accommodating. We couldn't have picked a better venue to enjoy our special day with friends and family. Many thanks and love to Mary Jane for all her hard work leading up to the day and that whole day!! We would give you 100 stars if we could!!
Love,
The Riveras
Rachel D
5.0
3/14/2018
The Manor House is a beautiful venue, complete with historic brick outside structure, and a beautiful bright interior. Loved our time spent there! We had a winter wedding, and held our ~90 guests indoors perfectly through the ceremony and reception.
Mary T
5.0
11/13/2017
We loved our experience at the Manor House. Mary Jane was our coordinator and she was so helpful every step of the way, I honestly am not sure things would have been as smooth without her. It rained on our wedding day, but we had a beautiful ceremony in doors in the ballroom, and our guests are still telling me weeks later how beautiful they thought the wedding was. I would absolutely recommend this venue for any one who wants a beautiful wedding without having to break their bank.
R&D A
5.0
10/27/2017
We had our wedding at The Manor House in August 2017 and it was the perfect venue for both our ceremony and reception! The venue was beautiful and affordable and made for some incredible pictures. We had Andrea as our coordinator and she was fabulous. She was sweet and accommodating and stayed on top of things and made our event stress free. If you are looking for the best place to get married, this is it!!!
Nicole S
5.0
10/25/2017
Had our wedding here in June and had the pleasures of working with Mary Jane as our coordinator. We had a guest list of 150 people and held an outdoor evening ceremony under a beautifully decorated, shaded, and comfortable area in the back followed by an indoor reception. Mary Jane was able to accommodate to every single odd request we had without breaking a sweat. The venue has many beautiful trees and flowers outside and on the inside it has a gorgeous layout that you will have to see for yourself! Because of this, we did not have to purchase hardly any decorations to fit our ideal day however it is also a perfect place to decorate however you would like to! They are also very helpful with suggestions (especially for people who do not like making a billion decisions-like myself). I highly suggest, at the very least, to go and have a look at this venue!
Lisa D
5.0
10/24/2017
We had our wedding at The Manor House in September of 2017. The day was absolutely perfect and everything we had hoped for. The venue is very historic and beautiful. I think it's perfect for small weddings (~ 100 guests), although you could fit more depending on where you decide to have the reception (outdoor v. indoor). The grounds are beautiful with several options for outdoor ceremonies. Mary Jane was great as a coordinator and I didn't have to worry about anything except enjoying myself on the big day. I would highly recommend the Manor House to anyone looking for a venue that has it all for a reasonable price.
Sarah D
5.0
10/22/2017
I got married here on 10/15. The venue was beautiful and affordable, with multiple rooms to use throughout the wedding. I took advantage of the coordinator service they offer with Mary Jane, and I'm so happy I did. I didn't have to worry about a single thing that day because she was on top of it! Wouldn't change a thing!
Abigail N
5.0
10/20/2017
The Manor House was the perfect venue for both our ceremony and reception! It was exactly the wedding my husband and I had in mind. The outdoor ceremony was lovely and made for some incredible pictures. The House itself was the perfect size for our ~150 guests to eat, mingle, and dance. I loved the bridal suite upstairs and it was really special being able to watch everyone I love being seated outside from the window as I got ready to walk down the isle :) Our coordinator, Andrea, did an amazing job making sure everything came together for the day! Despite being a first year medical resident (and terrible at responding to emails); Andrea managed to get everything together exactly the way I had envisioned; no detail was left unattended. I would recommend the Manor House to anyone who wants a day as perfect as ours!!
Brittany A
5.0
10/16/2017
We had our wedding at The Manor House in May 2017 and it was absolutely amazing. We fell in love the first time we visited the venue. It has the old fashioned feel but it has been kept up so nicely. The landscaping was definitely one of the biggest selling points to picking this venue. The Manor House was an incredibly reasonable price and very flexible with our requests. We had Andrea as our day of coordinator and we loved her. She was helpful from the very beginning and was constantly in touch with us months and weeks before the big day. She was so invested in making our day special, beautiful, and stress free. We were so thankful to have our wedding at such a great place. It would be an amazing option for any couple looking for a beautiful venue.
Shanea M
5.0
10/16/2017
I’m so glad that we decided to exchange vows at the Manor House. The entire process was a breeze. We hired the day of coordinator provided by the venue and it made my day stress free. From coordinating with vendors to ensuring things went as planned, Mary Jane handled it! I would definitely recommend this venue to anyone looking for a beautiful venue and stress free wedding day!
Rachel P
5.0
8/02/2017
I had my wedding here on June 11 and booking the The Manor House was the best decision I could have made! Not only is this one of the most affordable and beautiful wedding venues in the area, but the staff really goes above and beyond to make everything perfect. I also found the majority of my vendors through their recommendations. I booked Mary Jane's day-of coordination services (also extremely affordable!) and she was amazing. She even offered to pick up our lunch for us while the ladies were getting ready! I didn't have to worry about a thing and everything was set up according to my exact specifications. My wedding day was a dream and I would recommend the Manor House to anyone planning a small wedding!!!
Kagan M
5.0
6/01/2017
We had so much trouble finding a venue in our budget that fit our outdoor garden party vision. Once we found The Manor House and met Andrea, we knew our search was over. The house and grounds are amazingly beautiful and very flexible in how you use them. Our guests were absolutely wowed. The cherry on top of the beautiful home was our day of coordinator Andrea. She made sure my slightly un conventual vision was realized (and made very helpful suggestions on how to improve it based on her experience) and that the day was positively flawless. Now that my wedding is over, I miss out texts back and forth. I plan to come back and visit The Manor House and Andrea every chance I get!
Erik R
5.0
3/27/2017
If you're looking for the best place to get married this is it! Everything about our March 2017 wedding was perfect and a lot of that was because of Mary Jane and Sam Edward's catering. They made sure everything went exactly as planned and made it completely stress free. we could not have asked for a more perfect day. The house and the grounds are absolutely stunning and has so much history inside the house. We can't thank them enough for going above and beyond and making our day so special.
Molly C
5.0
3/18/2017
Loved having our reception there!
Andrea & Mary Jane are wonderful!
Sarah S
5.0
1/14/2017
Mary Jane and Andrea were AMAZING. They were always on top of things and got every detail right. I had nothing to worry about. Every single one of my guests raved about the venue and the decorations. Definitely a must have venue for anyone planning a wedding or event.
Sarah G
5.0
10/31/2016
After visiting the Manor House my fiance and I knew that we wanted to have our wedding and reception there. It is a gorgeous venue with a beautiful inside AND out. Not only did we love our ceremony and reception space but our guests did too - we are still getting compliments. Mary Jane was our coordinator on the day-of and did such a phenomenal job. She even drove to my house while we were busy having our makeup done because I had left my special wedding dress hanger at home! I joke that in 2017 we should have a one year celebration party at the Manor House because we enjoyed being there so much! Anyways, the venue is wonderful and I wouldn't have wanted our special day to be anywhere else!
Lisa B
5.0
10/10/2016
In May of 2016, my daughter got married; the Wedding and Reception were held at the Manor House. The venue was perfect! She wanted an intimate outside wedding. We could have not been more pleased. Everything was beautiful, the grounds outside and inside the house as well. My daughter loved going to Williamsburg as a young girl, and the house is modeled after the same period.
Andrea Perkins was our wedding coordinator at the manor house. She did a wonderful job, was on top of everything. She helped us decorate the night before the wedding; we couldn't have done it without her! It was very important to her that everything be just the way my daughter wanted it to be. I would highly recommend her if you are in need of a wedding coordinator.
Nikki D
5.0
10/08/2016
The Manor House at Kings Charter was the perfect venue for our wedding! The house is beautiful and the gardens are so pretty. Mary Jane was the absolute best coordinator. She is so sweet and accommodating from the first day we met all through the months of planning and especially the wedding weekend. Our day was perfect and ran so smoothly. She made sure we were able to enjoy ourselves and even made me a plate for dinner so I got to eat before everyone else. I would highly recommend the Manor House if you are looking for the perfect wedding venue and coordinator!!
Lisa R
5.0
10/07/2016
My husband I were married at The Manor House and had our reception there in May of this year and it was beyond beautiful. The ladies there were so accommodating and made my wedding day easy for me, my mother, mother in law and all of my friends and family. The venue itself provides so many options for both the wedding and reception. I highly recommend The Manor House and the wonderful ladies who run it. Andrea and MJ are just amazing!
Lesa P
5.0
10/06/2016
Manor House – Kelsey & Grayson’s wedding: June 4, 2016
The Manor House at Kings Charter was a perfect venue for Kelsey & Grayson’s wedding Saturday, June 4th. From the very first meeting with Mary Jane, we knew all the details would be attended to with care. Mary Jane was the best and we became friends through the process! She helped us to find Sam Edwards Catering who provided quality, value, and flexibility. Mary Jane’s team approach worked well. She connected with Erica at Black Creek Flowers and with William’s Bakery. She also provided creative flexibility – from letting us use the house frames for personal photos, and our own decorations and flowers throughout the house and on the grounds. The Manor House became ours & felt so much like home during the set up and the day of. The house & catering staff accommodated our weather pending last minute decisions to have the wedding outside and the reception in doors. The suites upstairs were amply spacious for Kelsey and Grayson to have pre-wedding time to gather with their bridal party, to make-up, touch up, and pray before the wedding. It was wonderful! A sweet day to remember.
Melanie M
5.0
9/16/2016
My husband and I had a wonderful day at our wedding at the Manor House. We chose to hire Andrea as our "day of coordinator" which was a fabulous decision and definitely worth the extra money. One of the things I initially loved about the Manor House is that it is already so beautiful that there is very little that has to be done as far as décor (because let's be honest, I'm a little lazy). The Manor House has several beautiful outdoor settings for the ceremony (but in case of rain can easily switch it to inside). We were lucky enough to have our ceremony outdoors and fabulous weather. We chose the front lawn because it seemed the shadiest for our guests and we loved having the house in the background, but they also have an awesome gazebo and garden in the back which we used for our first dance. We had the ballroom for the indoor reception which was nice for the summer wedding. Andrea was wonderful. She took the time to meet with us to hammer out the details of the day 60 days out and then about 2 weeks before. She was a pro and thought of a lot of things we would have forgotten about. She took care of getting all of the decorations put out the day of so my husband and I didn't have to worry about anything. During the wedding, she also helped us with getting all of our guests to the right places (into the ceremony chairs, out to the gazebo, back in for the reception). Andrea watched out for my husband and I all night making sure we didn't need anything and never went without a drink. My husband and I truly had the best day and could not be more happy with the Manor House.
The Manor House also had great suggestions for other vendors (caterers, flowers, cake, officiants, etc). Another bonus was that because the Manor House has so many weddings, they have tons of centerpieces, etc. décor in their closet that previous couples donated (mirrors, vases, candle holders, etc).
Ashley H
5.0
9/01/2016
The venue was absolutely gorgeous! My wife and I just got married there on Sunday the 28th and we couldn't have asked for a better day. We had about 100 guests in attendance. We also hired Andrea as our coordinator and I'm glad we did! She was on top of everything and kept the day going smoothly. We didn't have to worry about a thing! The gardens were beautiful and the decorations inside were set up exactly how we wanted them. Everything turned out even better than we had expected! I would definitely recommend this venue to anyone!
5.0
8/15/2016
Our daughter's June wedding at The Manor House at Kings Charter could not have been more perfect. Mary Jane and Andrea made the whole experience a delight; you would've thought the bride and groom were their own children by the attention they lavished on all of us and their effort to assure everything ran smoothly. I highly recommend having a "day of" coordinator; this service is a bargain and Andrea was a gem! The setting is just beautiful and they did a fabulous job with decorations, organizing, coordinating with caterer, photographer, etc. I received nothing but compliments from guests the entire evening. We are still basking in the joy of this wedding experience two months later!
Elizabeth W
5.0
8/07/2016
The Manor House at Kings Charter was perfect for our May 2016 wedding. The gardens, grounds, and whole house are beautiful, and Andrea my day-of-coordinator was amazing! From the first time we met, she went out of her way to make sure our wedding day turned out exactly how we imagined it to. We could not be more pleased with how everything turned out!
5.0
5/12/2016
The Manor House was the perfect setting for our intimate January wedding. With only 30 guests, we had hoped to find a place with warmth and charm, and the Manor House fit the bill. I can't say enough about the help we received from Andrea.................she offered insightful advice from music, to desserts to an outstanding caterer. It was a perfect day start to finish, and we would recommend the Manor House to any couple planning to get married.
Patti & David (January 2016)
Jacquie R
5.0
3/29/2016
I had my March wedding here, and I couldn't have asked for a more perfect venue!!! For one, it's beautiful- inside and outside. There are multiple options you can choose to have your ceremony; as well as space for your bridal party to get ready the day of. What really sold me on using The Manor House was one of the coordinators, Mary Jane. Right from the beginning she was very intentional about returning my calls, remembering the smallest of details, and overall making sure our wedding day ran perfectly- which I'm so blessed to say it did. I have nothing negative to say about this venue. Do yourself a favor and book it for your wedding!!
Katherine M
5.0
11/20/2015
We had our wedding on October 17th, 2015 at the Manor House at Kings Charter and I honestly can't say enough good things about the venue and the staff. From the moment we walked into the Manor House we knew that we had found our venue. It's conveniently located right off of 95 and 295 (about 15 minutes from Richmond) and has tons of hotels and restaurants within a 5 minute drive (perfect for out of town guests). The venue itself, a historical, colonial, style house and
gardens are absolutely beautiful and make an incredible backdrop for a wedding ceremony and reception (the pictures on the site don't do it justice, it is even more incredible in real life). The pricing for a venue such as this is great and comparable venues cost two or three times as much. We were very pleased to learn that they only host one wedding a day (some venues try to stuff two or more into a day) they have a very reasonable pricing structure (based on number of hours you need the venue for) and they have different pricing depending on what day of the week you want to have your wedding and what time of the year (obviously Saturday during wedding season is most expensive). We decided that we did want to have our wedding on a Saturday so we paid the full rate of $3,000.00 (which includes a refundable $500.00 deposit) but for the size, quality, and service you get this price is incredible and one of the best prices we found in the area. Mary Jane and Andrea were so helpful, kind and genuinely interested in helping you plan and execute a beautiful wedding. They had tons of amazing ideas that they shared and stayed in touch with us every step of the way while we planned our wedding. We had several meetings with them where they helped us plan the wedding and reception and even had a meeting with the caterer to go over the dinner setup and timeline. The venue itself is perfect for having an indoor/outdoor wedding and we decided to have our ceremony outside at the gazebo and then have the reception inside (we had 78 guests). We also loved the fact that they came up with a "bad weather" back up plan which would move the ceremony into a room in the house if it rained. This plan took the stress off of our shoulders about worrying about the weather or having to buy a tent. The house can accommodate 150 people but I believe that would be a tight squeeze and you would have to break the party up among several of the rooms in the house (they wouldn't all fit in the main room). But for our guest count it was perfect as we were able to fit everybody in the main room for dinner and then moved a few tables to another room to make the dance floor a little bigger. The additional perk of being able to hire either Mary Jane or Andrea (we had Mary Jane as our day of coordinator for a small fee ($200.00) was worth every penny. She is an absolute pleasure to work with, as is Andrea. The day of the wedding she was one step ahead of everything (she did all the decorating, coordinated with the caterer, photographer, dj and helped the guests). The wedding and reception were spectacular and I am so happy we decided to go with the Manor House as our venue. We visited dozens of other venues before settling on this one and for the price, amenities, service, and just sheer prettiness it is worth every penny.
Suzanne T
5.0
11/09/2015
I had my wedding at the Manor House and it was absolutely perfect! Our wedding coordinator, Andrea, did an outstanding job setting up, running our special day and making sure everything was how I could imagine. Andrea is one of the kindest and sweetest people I have ever met. She truly loves her job and wants brides to be happy on their special day. She made my day care free and I was able to enjoy every minute of it!
Besides the amazing staff, the Manor House grounds are gorgeous. They truly take care of the house, and gardens making it an amazing place to have a wedding.
5.0
11/02/2015
I had the pleasure of photographing a Wedding at The Manor House last weekend. What a great setting. My view of a location is based on the Bride and Groom's reactions - and they loved it.
Cassidy B
5.0
10/28/2015
My husband and I had an amazing experience at The Manor House. We got married on March 28, 2015. Everything was so perfect! Working with Andrea at The Manor House was so easy. She is just the sweetest person and was helpful every step of the way. Andrea was able to refer vendors and help me plan with the caterer and DJ. She helped me with decorations and just made everything run so smoothly. I couldn’t have done it all without her! She has so much experience with weddings and is very knowledgeable.
Also, the house is just beautiful! We had our ceremony outside under the gazebo and also took pictures outside before and after the ceremony. The reception was inside the ballroom. We had about 85 – 90 guests show up. It was very intimate but also the perfect amount of space for a guest list of our size.
I highly recommend The Manor House as a ceremony and reception venue. I also recommend working with Andrea and hiring her as a day-of coordinator. We had the best day of our lives!
Whitney H
5.0
10/27/2015
From the first time I saw The Manor I knew it was the perfect place for us to get married. The house and the landscaping were stunning. We had the ceremony and reception at the venue and it worked perfectly. My wedding was Saturday and there was also a wedding Friday and Sunday. Due to the busy weekend, I was slightly inconvenienced and the limited set up time caused me to have to change some of my decorations. While I understand, the communication wasn't ideal. However, overall everything was perfect! The Manor is an amazing value for the price and have many decorations they loan out. I would highly recommend this venue!
5.0
10/27/2015
We just had our family wedding at the Manorhouse and it was everything we hoped for and more. Mary Jane the manager and one of the wedding coordinators was amazing and goes above and beyond to ensure everthing goes to plan and is stress free. It was wonderful for the bridal party to have their own dressing room and the grooms party to have theirs. The grounds were beautiful, it was a magical outdoor wedding and fantastic reception indoors with plenty of space for tables, dancing and a beautiful buffet in the dining room. Highly recommend!
Valerie H
5.0
10/15/2015
We got married here in the middle of September on a beautiful weekend. Mary Jane was a wonderful coordinator that made the last 18 months so much easier and stress free! We had the best time and all of our guests did too! We highly recommend this venue and Mary Jane to anyone in Richmond! -Valerie and Matt Pridemore
5.0
10/14/2015
My husband and I live in Kings Charter and can see The Manor House from our home. When we were planning our April 2015 wedding, we looked at vineyards and gardens and other "popular" venues, but nothing felt right. Then we decided to took a closer look at The Manor House and realized what a treasure it is, almost literally in our backyard! From the first phone call to the end of our reception, the entire experience was calm, enjoyable and fun. Mary Jane was our wedding coordinator. She showed us this incredibly beautiful property, which is nestled into a private setting with well-maintained gardens, and has an atmosphere of elegance and warmth. Our guests raved about the beauty of this venue! We had planned an outdoor 5:30 pm wedding in the garden, but when it rained all morning, the backup plan was seamless to move the ceremony indoors. It was comfortable and not at all crowded, and Mary Jane made it seem like that had been the plan all along. We weren't at all disappointed by the rain because she went out of her way to make everything inside so perfect. In retrospect, I am so glad it happened that way. ***Bottom line, if you are looking for a really unique, beautiful, relaxed and warm place to celebrate your special wedding, you need to consider The Manor House! You will be made to feel as though you are getting married at an old family home. As other reviews said, pictures cannot do the house or gardens justice, you have to see them to appreciate them.
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