Vandiver Inn

I cannot say enough amazing things about The Vandiver. From the space to the service everything is exceptional. It’s the perfect hidden gem and everyone there works tirelessly to help your vision come to life. We are so thankful to have spent our special day there. 10/10 recommend!

We had the most incredible experience hosting our wedding celebration at the Vandiver Inn. Our families both live mostly out-of-state, so one of the big draws of this venue was the fact that guests could stay on-site at the inn. It could not have been a more perfect place to spend the weekend together celebrating. The inn itself is exquisite and cozy and the staff were all extremely attentive and welcoming - we felt so at home even though were there for only a few days. In addition, the inn is walking distance from the water and many restaurants and shops, which was fun and conveninent for us and our families. For the wedding itself, our coordinator, Courtney, thought of every detail and did an amazing job making sure everything ran smoothly the day of so that we could relax and enjoy the time with our guests. We were lucky to have a beautiful day, and were able to enjoy not just the beautiful inn for our celebration but also take advantage of the beautiful gardens/patios on the grounds for our ceremony, happy hour, lawn games after dinner, etc. It was absolutely the most perfect weekend and celebration, and best of all, we now have a memorable spot to visit in the future for anniversaries and other fun occasions. We cannot recommend Vandiver Inn enough!

I am still completely without words for how perfect the Vandiver was for our wedding. Firstly, Liz, I owe you such sincere gratitude for ensuring everything went smoothly, for guiding us the process, and for being so kind and understanding. We truly could not have done this without you as our coordinator!! Firstly, the aesthetic of the Vandiver is absolutely gorgeous. We have been complimented on (and we fully agree) the beauty of the venue space, how great the food was, the drinks, and the overall atmosphere. While my husband and in-laws are locals, guests on my side traveled from all over the East Coast and I cannot emphasize enough how great it was to be so close to family and friends while staying at the Vandiver, having breakfast together, and spending evenings by the fireplace. We’ve had numerous guests reach out to us that our wedding was the best they’ve ever attended, and that truly could not have happened without the Vandiver and Liz’s coordination. We cannot thank you enough & and we cannot recommend this venue more!!

I had my wedding at the Vandiver in June 2021 and it was an absolute dream come true. Actually, it was more than we ever dreamed of. The inn is breathtakingly gorgeous. The rooms are all so unique and cozy. The gardens are swoon worthy — our wedding photos are INCREDIBLE and we barely did any decorating because the Vandiver is beautiful on its own (anyone planning a wedding there, my pro tip is that you can safely reduce your decor budget, ya don’t need it!) . We had to delay our wedding due to the pandemic, and everyone at the Vandiver was so patient, kind, helpful and communicative, and really guided us through what could’ve been a stressful and fraught experience (special shout-out to our coordinator Ashley, who was our North Star through everything!). And the most unexpected part… THE FOOD. Our guests still talk about it — the hors d'oeuvres in particular are showstoppers. We had the most beautiful day. We said we wanted our wedding to be light, fun and full of love, and it was absolutely all of those things. We now have a baby who we can’t wait to bring for a night at the Vandiver — perhaps a future supper club or other gathering. I can’t gush enough about how perfect — and genuinely affordable — our experience was. In fact, the Vandiver has become such an important part of our story that a friend recently gifted us a custom commissioned watercolor of the inn that now hangs in our living room and brings us smiles and warm memories every day.

I had my wedding here on 03/31/23. My day of Coordinator Courtney was amazing and went above and beyond. Highly recommend this Venue. It includes the ceremony place, reception place and catering. And it a Inn where you can book rooms and wake up at your venue. The food here is absolutely delicious. And all the staff are very friendly!

Liz and the staff were absolutely wonderful! The venue was beautiful and the food was incredible. We stayed at the inn and got ready in our rooms for the big day. I was too much of a mess to come down and get breakfast that morning, so the staff brought breakfast to me. They noticed I wasn't there and went out of their way to make sure I had food - completely unexpected and greatly appreciated. During the wedding, my husband and I were always taken care of. They brought us appetizers and made sure we always had the drink of our choice without us even asking. They truly made our day stress free and so much fun. I could not recommend this place more.

Working with Ashley and the Staff at the Vandiver was super easy. Lots of questions to answer, choices to make, but once they were made, we could be hands off. Ashley was great as a day-of coordinator, getting us where we needed to be on time.

We had planned our son and daughter in law’s wedding originally for June of 2020. We had to postpone like so many other families did. The wait was well worth it! VanDiver Inn and especially our coordinator, Ashley, were top notch. When you’re told you’re a VIP for the day and it’s followed up on, you know you’re special. Ashley anticipated everything we would need or want and took such amazing care of the bride, her family, the groom and all of us. Choosing the VanDiver was such a great decision! The venue, location, amenities and food are so wonderful! We are so grateful to everyone involved it especially Ashley for making our son and his beautiful bride’s day so special!!

We had a phenomenal experience with the Vandiver. We had originally planned to get married in fall 2020, which did not happen for obvious reasons. The Vandiver was so good at adapting to the changes and ever-evolving circumstances of the pandemic and helping us pull off a safe and magical event in 2021. One of the best things about working with Ash and everyone at the Vandiver was how smoothly everything went on the day of the wedding. We didn't have to worry about anything. Everyone was so good at what they do and knew exactly what needed to happen and when. The food was divine, from the appetizers to the entrees. Our guests raved about it. The pavilion was perfect for a well-ventilated reception. It was the perfect atmosphere for mingling, and the garden was great for people who wanted to take a break from dancing. I highly recommend having your wedding at the Vandiver!

The Vandiver Inn is the BEST place to get married. It was the first venue my husband and I looked at, and the second we entered the pavilion area and saw the string lights and decor, we were smitten. We did our wedding on December 12th, 2021 (yes…just yesterday), and I knew one of the first things I had to do when I woke up today was write an outstanding review. First and foremost, the grounds of the mansion are stunning. Given that we did a winter wedding most people wouldn’t think the outdoor landscapes at places would look nice for pictures, but The Vandiver Inn has so many nooks and crannies and staged areas. Between the patio, gazebo, porches, and courtyard, we had so many options for photos. The staff is so caring and kind! Liz helped us with the first steps and Ash took over as our coordinator. Ash is so incredible at her job. She knows exactly what a bride needs throughout the planning processes and especially the day of the wedding. She kept everyone on schedule and was so attentive to our needs. As a super OCD bride, it was hard for me to let go and let someone else organize and take responsibility, but ASH is A ROCKSTAR. The food is DELECTABLE. I recommend going to tastings because they are incredibly affordable and you get a good idea of all the menu options. The Ahi Tuna appetizers are where it’s at ;) Chef Susan truly makes food an art. Everything was cooked to perfection and tasted amazing. Our guests all raved about how good the beef tenderloin was! The serving staff was amazing and were present and responsive. Our bartender goes down as the best bartender of all time, he kept the party going. THANK YOU to all the Vandiver Staff who made this day special. I highly recommend brides to get a room the night before so you’re already here to get ready on site. All the rooms are so charming and historic. We stayed at The John Henry room and it was spacious and comfortable. I had 5 girls getting ready for me with 2 photographers and hair/makeup, and everyone still had breathing room. Use the preferred vendors list on the website if you book your wedding or event with Vandiver. Our DJ Kristin Stock was incredibly and I highly recommend her. We also got our cake through a contact with the venue, and let me tell you that apple cider cake with cream cheese frosting is where it’s at. I have nothing but positive and raving comments about the experience. All my guests loved the location and the spaces. I’ve always said winter weddings are underrated, and our wedding and Vandiver showed that winter is the new spring! The patio was a comfortable space for everyone with the heaters, and the pavilion was such a comfortable temperature. So if you’re looking for a venue with history, character, great service, accommodations and down to earth owners like John and Susan, please choose Vandiver. You will not regret it. -The Coopers

We had our small covid wedding in 2020 at Vandiver and our bigger wedding on our one year Anniversary in Aug 2021. Our coordinator Liz was great! Guests raved about food and it was a beautiful venue!

Vandiver Inn was the perfect place for our wedding! Our wedding coordinator, Ashely took amazing care of us. I had a million and one questions from the time we booked the venue to the morning of our wedding day and she answered every single one and helped so much with the planning process. I know Ashley had dozens of other couples to help but she made me feel like our wedding was the most important thing in the world! We would not have had the wedding of our dreams without Ashley. Everyone at our wedding complimented the venue and the amazing service that was provided. Vandiver was extremely flexible with us when we had to make multiple changes due to covid-19. The biggest highlight to the Vandiver was every single person we worked with went above and beyond to make our wedding day perfect. Every person we worked with really took the time to know us and help us have the wedding of our dreams. People kept asking me if the bartender was a friend of mine because of how friendly and amazing he was but the truth is that is just how everyone at the Vandiver treats you, like you are a close friend. Vandiver is a gorgeous venue and the food was truly amazing. I can honestly say that the best wedding food I have ever had was at my own wedding because everything at Vandiver is homemade and so delicious. I can not believe how much was included with our wedding. Vandiver did everything and I mean everything. The only outside vendors I had to use were photography, flowers, and a DJ! Everything else Vandiver takes care of from setting up, to the cake, to the linens, to the bar service. For everything Vandiver does the price is unbeatable. I recommend booking rooms at the Inn for your wedding! My husband and I both got ready in two of their gorgeous rooms and all of our guests who spent the night at the Inn were amazed. Vandiver Inn is a stunning wedding venue, with delicious food, and outstanding service. There is not one single thing we would have changed about our wedding and Vandiver gave us a wedding more beautiful than we ever thought we could afford.

Words cannot even express how wonderful Vandiver Inn is as a venue. The second we arrived for our tour we knew this was where we wanted to get married. The Inn is so beautiful. From the decor, to the beautiful landscaping, to the gorgeous pavillion. Liz and the team are just incredible, they go above and beyond in every aspect. Our day could not have been more perfect and its all thanks for Vandiver. We rented out all of the rooms in the Inn for our guests to stay the night of our wedding, it was just perfect. To celebrate all night and wake up with your family and friends around you, it was so perfect. The food was delicious, the staff was so helpful and waited on everyone with the utmost care and professionalism. We cannot wait to attend future dinners, events and outings at Vandiver. If you are looking for a wedding venue, look no further - this is it!

Working with the Vandiver staff was amazing. We booked this venue in April 2018 for an October 2020 wedding date and Ash and I kept in constant contact throughout that time. In preparation we talking throughly about all the option and pricing leaving nothing to the surprise. Local vendors were recommended and we ended up using most of them. All of our reception decorations and extras were dropped off the day before and the entire ceremony and reception was set up BEAUTIFULLY without any direction from us allowing me and my bridal party to spend the day getting ready without stress of setup or takedown. The bartender and servers were awesome, tending to our guest needs quickly. The rooms were beautiful and the family who came from out of town to stay there ranted about how excellent staying at the Inn was. Havre de Grace is our home town and we were already in love with the area but the photos and location are breathtaking. I couldn’t have asked for a better wedding experience.

We loved everything about getting married at the Vandiver! Having a low-stress wedding was one of our priorities, and this venue really was full-service (ceremony, reception, food, bar, lodging, and coordination). The venue and grounds are absolutely beautiful, and the entire staff worked hard to make sure that our wedding day was perfect. Liz, our coordinator, was especially wonderful. She was tireless during our early planning, a real rock when we had to reschedule because of the pandemic, and seemed to be everywhere on the day of taking care of every little detail. We also enjoyed having our families stay on site for the weekend. That gave us lots of opportunities to enjoy being together and made everything so easy on the day of. Highly recommended!

The best part of the Vandiver is that everything is in one place. Second best part is the price. For what we considered a reasonable price, we were able to have an outdoor ceremony, plus reception, plus housing accommodations in one place. We were even given a personal event manager (Theresa) who kept us on track with dates/payments/decisions ahead of time, and also kept everything on track on the actual day. The food was excellent, drink packages were reasonable, and decor was cute. We only had to supply table cards, a few floral arrangements, and centerpieces. Theresa placed everything for us in the morning, so we didn't have to set anything up at all. We were able to check in early (in 3 of our 7 booked rooms), allowing time for us to get ready and take some photos before the ceremony. Since there was a passing shower, the bridal party took photos on the balconies and porches - there are so many fantastic spots to take photos at the venue as well as nearby at the lighthouse. Everything ran smoothly the day of, the staff and servers were kind and fun, and even the day after the wedding we had a delicious breakfast before checking out and heading to our honeymoon. Our guests loved the venue and its ease of access from Baltimore and Philadelphia. While we did love having our ceremony outside, the August sun was very hot with little shade overhead, so check the weather and don't be afraid to have the ceremony in the cool A/C! We can't say enough good things about the Vandiver and their staff.

The Vandiver Inn was by far our favorite venue that we looked at, it is a stunning venue that gives you the best of everything. An indoor/outdoor venue that will do whatever they can to make it everything you could imagine (and more.) We are still getting compliments on how spectacular the food was, how beautiful the event space was and how nice all the staff were. We worked with Liz for the planning and day of coordination, she was amazing! I can't speak highly enough of Liz and her team, they took care of everything from start to finish and didn't miss a thing!

My daughter had her wedding reception at Vandiver Inn on a beautiful October evening. Vandiver Inn is an exemplary reception venue. The setting at Vandiver is gorgeous. The historic inn gives the feel of going back in time, and the garden and reception space are lovely. From our first meeting at Vandiver to tour the venue, the staff was professional, knowledgeable, and competent. Through out the planning and execution of the reception our wedding consultant, Ashley, was remarkable. She was attentive and met any need that we presented. During the reception the servers at Vandiver were exceptional. Everything ran smoothly and on time. We stayed overnight at the inn, and the rooms were not only charming, but also very comfortable. The food at the cocktail hour and reception was phenomenal. Everything was mouthwatering and cooked to perfection. Our guests raved about the Vandiver and many commented that it was the best reception they had attended. Most important, though, my daughter and son-in-law had a truly magical wedding day, which was largely due to the quality of the staff and facility at Vandiver Inn.

Everything the reviews say about Vandiver is true! We were so incredibly happy we chose this venue (and it was no surprise we realized we knew 4 other people who had been married here!) The venue is perfect if you want a space that is charming and beautiful without being fussy (not to mention climate controlled which was important on the hottest day of the summer). Every staff person we interacted with was super friendly, helpful, and professional. We loved our coordinator, Theresa, who was so sweet, communicative, and on top of everything throughout the whole process and on the wedding day. The food was amazingly delicious and we were really happy that we used them for the rehearsal dinner too. Our party loved staying here over the weekend and ended up having a lot of fun doing an after party in town. There's a lot that can be stressful about wedding planning, but choosing to go with Vandiver, which is a one stop shop that really delivers on everything, was one of the best choices we made and ended up taking a lot off our plate. Everyone commented that it was one of the prettiest venues they had been to and how good the food was. A+!

I cannot express how amazing the Vandiver Inn and staff were for our wedding! They set up the space so I didn’t have to worry about a single thing that day and because they are almost all inclusive, I had so much less to worry about than many brides! The venue is the right amount of rustic for what we wanted and I fell in love the moment I saw it in person. The staff were all AMAZING every step of the way! My day of coordinator was always there for me during planning and there every time I needed her for the day of! The owners were so nice and helped to make sure the day went smooth! Every one of my guests had huge compliments on how great the food was and how wonderful the bar staff was! The inn keeper was very accommodating with cleaning my room up some during the wedding so we didn’t come back to a mess after the reception was over and helped a lot when there was a small mix up with one of the rooms for a guest. It’s more of a relaxed venue (atmosphere wise) and I don’t have a single negative thing to say about my day! I’m so glad we chose them and will recommend them in the future for events!

What a wedding venue should be!!! The Vandiver is amazing the Staff is Fabulous, the Food is delicious!!!!! We can not compliment the Vandiver enough, I majored in hospitality in college and I am sure they wrote the book on how to make your guests feel at home. We felt like we were at Grandmas house since the moment we walked in everyone was so loving. We loved the inn, the staff, everything. Very clean, attention to detail, just perfection. Thank you for everything, Josh and Lisa

Words could never express how amazing our experience was. Theresa did a fantastic job, communicated often and allowed me to take the lead and offered suggestions. The wedding was outside and reception inside. How I envisioned my decorations is exactly what I saw when we entered into the reception. OHHHHH and lets not forget the food. iI was simply delicious, the wait staff was hilarious interacting with our guests, very professional and friendly. I just loved everything about our special day ...Thank you for making my dreams come true

Seriously the best place to have your wedding. We had a short time-frame in which to plan this (military pains), and we absolutely could not have done it without Vandiver. They took care of just about everything, and our assigned coordinator (Theresa) checked in constantly throughout the whole process and made sure we had everything we needed. The food was excellent (go for the goat cheese ball appetizer -- seriously), and Theresa was attentive to our needs the entire evening. You'll have the thought that it'll be cheaper to buy your own alcohol, price out caterers, and negotiate with other companies over table/chair rentals, but the price is right here, and you have to consider the pains of actually coordinating all those moving parts on the day of. Our family and close friends could relax and have fun the entire weekend because they didn't have to worry about setting up tables and centerpieces. Vandiver staff take care of it all for you. Not only is this venue practical, but it really is beautiful. It has that great vintage charm, and it looks magical in the pavilion at night. The rooms are very nice. We could not have asked for a better location and staff. If we did everything over again, we would not change a thing.

I can honestly say that the Vandiver Inn exceeded all of our wedding day expectations. The venue is absolutely gorgeous, the food was incredibly delicious and the event manager and staff are positively superb. The Inn itself is beautifully quaint and elegant. Perfect place for a charming yet romantic wedding.

The Vandiver Inn is an incredible venue! From the beginning to the end, we felt taken care of. You have a wedding coordinator (ours was Liz!) who helps walk you through making your choices for the big day. You can truly customize all aspects of your day to make it perfect for you. The newly renovated pavilion is beautiful and has plenty of room for dancing. The food is extremely delicious. And the rooms inside the inn are gorgeous and was very nice to have family stay close. I would definitely choose the Vandiver again!

We had our wedding at the Vandiver Inn in May and it was absolutely perfect! Not a single thing went wrong during our special day. The entire staff was very accommodating from day 1 of inquiring about the venue and through the entire planning process and wedding. The food was incredible and all of our guests really enjoyed the venue as well. The rooms were beautifully decorated and lovely, our overnight guests loved breakfast in the morning. We would have another event here in a heartbeat! Thank you Liz and the entire Vandiver staff for helping us create amazing memories.

We had a December 2018 wedding and signed our contract more than a year in advance as we immediately fell in love with Havre de Grace and with Vandiver Inn. There is something wonderfully old-fashioned (yet with modern conveniences) about this venue. And the team - from chef, to front house, to catering to housekeeping - are so friendly, it's like you're hanging with cousins you don't see too often so you still really like them. We met with Chasi upfront who made everything streamlined and simple. Liz Lange was our coordinator, and she executed our wedding day just as we wanted... even throwing in a couple of surprises, much to our delight! We made our wedding into a mini family reunion by renting out the entire Mansion and rooms in the other two houses. It gave us the entire weekend to enjoy the time with our loved ones, making the space our own (college football in the parlor, hell yeah!) and having everyone within a stone's throw just as we wanted! The delicious food... from our tasting dinners we knew it was great but also happy to hear our guests rave about it as well. We loved working with Desserts by Rita (we did add on extra cupcakes and happy we did as they were gone by night's end!). Also, we loved having breakfast (and it's delicous!) with everyone in the Mansion on Saturday and Sunday mornings, another perk of renting the place out. Just hanging with family around the tables, swapping stories from the day before. Hands down we would do it all over again, just as it was the first time - magical and delightful. Thank you!! Ron and Darci.

Oh my gosh, where to start? The Vandiver is the only venue we looked at; we were sold before we even left our first meeting there, and I'm so happy we trusted our instincts. I don't like to brag, but our wedding was absolutely perfect, all because of them. The staff is amazing to work with, especially our coordinator Theresa. The convenience of having everything but the DJ, decorations, and photographer offered in our package was a godsend. And I don't have enough characters to rant and rave about the food the way I want to, but ever since our big day the only thing I've heard from guests is that the food was the best they've ever had at a wedding. You won't be disappointed in the slightest if you choose the Vandiver. We're already looking forward to coming back to stay a couple days!

Vandiver Inn was the first and only place that we looked at when we started our venue search because we knew we didn't need to look any further. Vandiver has everything you need all-in-one! The staff have been nothing short of amazing and very responsive. Theresa was so sweet and worked with us to make our day successful. Everything ran smooth and on-time without any problems. We had made white pumpkin centerpieces with a range of purple, teal, and white flowers and foliage coming out of the top and I didn't even THINK to do what she did and have them line the ceremony chairs down the aisle. That was a pleasant surprise! Thank you so much Theresa!! You thought of allllll the little details the day of and made everything perfect! <3 The atmosphere of the venue was historic and old-timey but homey feel. Very romantic and fabulous. I didn't feel the need to bring a ton of decor due to the venue itself being fabulously aesthetically pleasing. The pavilion is where we held our ceremony and reception which they were able to quickly flip during cocktail hour. The staff on site helped with everything under the sun and the venue provides pretty much everything you need. They provide linens in a variety of colors and utensils, tables, chairs, etc etc. I'm sure I'm forgetting other things that they offer/ help with. All of the food and alcohol services as well as the cake and Inn rooms are available through Vandiver Inn in their packages, so it made everything extremely easy and accessible to get organized and taken care of. The food was wonderfully delicious! We had the beef tenderloin and quail. Our guests are still talking about how awesome the quail was. The sweet potatoes....I can't even! They were soooooo good that I now want to eat them as I'm typing this up! <3 Very high quality food that is prepared in-house by their owner. Highly recommended <3 The cake is through their partner Desserts by Rita, which was FANTASTIC <3. They use butter-cream frosting and have a wide range of flavors, all of which were delicious! We couldn't pick a favorite flavor so we just had them put in as many flavors as they could with each layer. The design was on point as well! We had a heavy nerdy, mostly Sailor Moon themed wedding and our cake looked magical! We had a separate small cake created due to one of our guests having a severe egg allergy. They were able to easily accommodate and created an egg-free cake, which was still amazingly delicious. I'll be leaving a separate 5-star review for Desserts by Rita on their site/ vendor review/ Google reviews/ etc. One of the nicest things at the end of the night was that we could literally walk right into the main building and go to our rooms or visit family & friends and hang out after the reception (or pass out! lol). All of their rooms have at least a queen-size bed if not a king and each room has it's own character. This venue is a gem and we can't recommend them enough!

Words can not express how grateful we are to have had our wedding at the Vandiver Inn. I may be biased, but it could not have been a more perfect and flawless day. The staff are so organized and thoughtful, the space is gorgeous, the food is UNREAL, and the cost is so reasonable. We were so glad to be able to offer unique lodging to our guests and work with a team that was so experienced and able to adapt based on the weather and any last minute changes. Amazingly, even though they do this every weekend, we felt that the whole team was still personally invested in our wedding and it wasn't 'just another weekend' for them. You truly will be treated like family! The location is fantastic, right near the water with a picturesque lighthouse and boardwalk, and there are local vendors nearby (florist & cake) that are very familiar with the venue. Theresa Tyson was our wedding coordinator and she could not have been more wonderful. By having our wedding at the Vandiver Inn we have established a lifelong bond with this beautiful venue and the amazing team. We can't wait to visit for our anniversary!

The Vandiver Inn staff from the very beginning of booking our wedding was very smooth. The staff is very accomidatting. The food was out of this world. The Vandiver Inn made our wedding day memorable the experience was amazing.

Was perfect location for our wedding! The entire staff was great to work with. The food was awesome. Our guests enjoyed being able to stay at the venue. Everything was perfect!

This venue is historic, beautiful and very easy to work with. The staff my fiance and I met (Chasi) was friendly, informative and willing to go the extra mile. We did not go with this venue due to our budget, but would recommend for others. Especially if you have out of town guests or a smaller guest list.

3500 characters and 5 stars allowed for this review are not enough to describe our experience for our daughters wedding at the Vandiver Inn. From the initial consultation and planning to the end of a phenomenal weekend cannot say enough positive things about John,Susan, Chasi and especially Theresa and the entire staff at the Vandiver. We discovered this gem 5 years ago and immediately decided that if we were fortunate enough for our daughter and her boyfriend to marry, the Vandiver would be the perfect place and we were 100% correct. In addition to the incredible Vandiver staff, the vendors they recommended and have close relationships with were awesome too. DJ, florist, photography and cake were amazing and we were extremely happy with them all. One of our many hopes for the wedding was that the bride and groom , the bridal party and parents could sit back, relax and enjoy the day and not worry about micro managing everything. That’s exactly what happened as Theresa and the staff took care of it all leaving us with nothing to do but to have a truly great time and dance the night away. With ceremony, cocktail hour, reception and lodging all in one location the Vandiver was definitely the right choice for us and the work of the staff made it that much more right. We find ourselves searching for more superlatives to describe our experience, how happy we were and how highly we would recommend to anyone looking to enjoy a magical wedding day or any kind of event to have it at the Vandiver Inn.

I loved EVERYTHING about Vandiver Inn. The food was amazing and I had so many guests compliment the food. Liz was my wedding coordinator and she was fabulous, she handled everything from putting my shoes on right before I walked down the aisle, to cleaning up wine off one of my bridesmaids, to calmly organizing my whole day. I could not have asked for a better day of coordinator for my big day.

From the first time we visited the Vandiver Inn through now (almost a month after our wedding), my husband and I have never had less than EXTRAORDINARY experiences with the staff! Every time we have been on the property, we have been treated like family. The owners and staff are just truly lovely people who are great to work with! Chasi, the sales manager was a delight and answered all of our questions (and there were a lot) to make sure that we were comfortable with our decision to have our wedding there. Theresa was assigned to be our coordinator and we could not have been happier with that assignment! She made everything so easy! The day of the wedding went off without a hitch. Theresa handled any issues or questions from others. She made sure we were hydrated before and after the ceremony and that we ate during the reception. There aren't enough adjectives to describe how much we appreciated all of her hard work. The bar manager, Holly, was so helpful and kind the whole weekend of our wedding and she made sure our guests were well taken care of during our reception. My priorities for my wedding were for my guests to have fun and love the food (because let's be honest, that's what people remember). I could not have chosen a better location for that. Vandiver Inn offers a complimentary tasting to help pick your menu. My husband and I thought that would make our decision easier... instead it was harder because all of the food was so delicious. Susan, the chef and owner, does an incredible job with the food, no matter what you choose, you cannot go wrong and your guests will be raving about it! Nearly every one of our 110 guests has complimented us on the venue, food, and overall atmosphere of our wedding. We chose the perfect location and recommend the Vandiver Inn to anyone who wants the perfect, stress-free wedding day that is sure to impress their guests! Thank you to the Vandiver staff... I will always cherish my wedding day because of all of you!!

Working with Vandiver Inn for our wedding 5/5/18 was everything I anticipated and more. They made the process so easy and relaxing that I didn't have to worry about anything. Staying on site was wonderful, all the rooms are gorgeous and spacious. Liz was great to work with and managed everything on the day flawlessly. The food was fantastic. Everyone that I've talked to since has complimented Vandiver Inn and said how much fun they had - especially the few of us who stayed out late and got in trouble for being too loud (sorry!). We toured several venues before finding Vandiver, but this was the only place that really felt welcoming and warm from the very beginning. You can't go wrong choosing to have your wedding here!

The Vandiver Inn is a wonderful place. Theresa, our day of coordinator handled business on our wedding day and all the planning up until the wedding. She is awesome and so is all the staff at Vandiver. I loved that all our bridal party and out of town guest could spend the weekend at the inn, from the rehearsal to morning after breakfast. Our wedding day was everything we dreamed of and the Vandiver was the perfect setting for us! If you want to have great food, good service, beautiful scenery and work with wonderful people then definitely consider this venue!

I need more than 5 stars to accurately reflect just how fantastic the Vandiver Inn was for my April 2018 wedding. From the moment I first corresponded with Chasi to ask about pricing and availability, I was met with a warmth and kindness that was carried through all of my experiences at the Vandiver and with everyone who works there. Liz Lange was our coordinator, and she executed our wedding day exactly as my husband and I sketched out with her in advance. She was wonderful to work with during the planning process and at our actual wedding. Highlights from our wedding that make the Vandiver worth more than 5 stars: Renting out the entire Mansion and rooms in the other two houses for bridal party and family members -- It gave us the entire weekend to enjoy the time with our loved ones without the hustle and bustle of traveling to/from hotel and venue; Having the food made in-house, and having Susan as the chef -- Not only are guests telling us that the Vandiver served the best wedding food they've ever had, but we are also hearing some say that they ate the best filets of their lives at our wedding; Having the wedding cake and baker included with the venue; Benefiting from the property's aesthetics -- Every space inside and outside looks different, which results in incredible wedding photos; Working with kind people who made us and our guests feel at home during our wedding weekend -- The staff is simply outstanding. Get married here! :) 10/10 my husband and I would get married here again, and we even joke about having a second wedding at the Vandiver because we enjoyed ours so, so much.

Our wedding at the Vandiver Inn was amazing! Our coordinator, Theresa, helped everything run smoothly throughout the wedding planning process. We had so many compliments on the food! The site itself is beautiful and made for incredible pictures. It's also minutes away from the water where the wedding party was able to sneak away for additional photos. We decided to continue the party at Lagom after the reception ended which was super convenient to be within walking distance for our guests to stay at the Vandiver that evening. Overall, we are so grateful to the Vandiver staff for making our day one that we will remember for the rest of our lives!

5 stars does not do the Vandiver Inn justice! There is not enough I can say about this place. Not only was it the perfect place to have our wedding, it will be a place my wife and i frequent from now on! The constant feedback we got from our guest was WOW! From the moment we booked our wedding here we were treated like family, always welcome to look for decorating ideas or to just chat about our vision. We could not have felt more at home! And the food...was, is and continues to be out of this world! There is truly something special about this place and i cant recommend them enough!

My son's wedding was so easy at the Vandiver. They handled all the details and I could relax and enjoy myself. I highly recommend them!

My husband and I got married at the Vandiver Inn on 3/24/18 and the moment I walked into the Vandiver for the first time I absolutely feel in love with the place. Upon seeing the pavilion I could immediately picture getting married there. The entire staff from Chasi who was willing to meet with me multiple times before I even committed to getting married there, to Liz my wedding coordinator, to Kim the innkeeper, the entire staff was extremely welcoming and accommodating. They made us feel like we were part of the family and not just guests. Chasi and Liz were always very responsive and willing to answer any questions that I had. It was extremely helpful that the Vandiver has everything you need in one place. They literally take care of everything and their preferred venders list was very wonderful when it came to picking venders for services they don’t provide (DJ, photographer, hair and make/up...). All of the venders on the list were amazing and had worked at the Vandiver a million times which made for easy communication and coordination. They worked their timelines out with each other instead of me having to do it, which reduced my stress and allowed me to just have fun and enjoy my day. The venue is gorgeous and the food was delicious. Our entire wedding went off without a hitch. It was a wedding out of a scene from Gilmore Girls!! Our experience couldn’t have been better and my husband and I are already planning to return to the Vandiver just to spend the night and enjoy its charm!

The best place to have a wedding!! My husband and I just had our wedding here in January and my family can’t stop talking about it. The atmosphere, the beauty, and hospitality was impeccable! We worked with Chasi who helped us during our consultation then LIZ who was our coordinator was absolutely amazing! The food is EVERYTHING!!If you’re looking for a place that’s very family oriented, cozy, and hospitable THIS IS THE PLACE! You won’t regret your choice.

I can’t say enough wonderful things about the Vandiver! The location and Inn itself are stunning but it’s the people that take it to a whole new level! Liz did a phenomenal job! Not only the day of but the days and months before the wedding. She was so great at answering my 100’s of questions and responded quickly. The day-of staff were so great too. Honestly, they make you feel like you’re the only guest at the Inn and spoil you! Lastly..the food! That food is so yummy and we received tons of compliments from wedding guests. I wish I could relive my wedding day over and over, and that’s very much thanks to the Vandiver Inn!

We got married October 20, 2017 at the Vandiver Inn which we had both our ceremony and reception there. From the beginning, Chasi (who was in charge of sales for the venues) was awesome working out a contract for us for the big day. She left no question unanswered. She was always quick to respond to her emails and made us feel we could contact her at any time. Each wedding gets assigned a day-of coordinator. Our wedding coordinator was Liz. Words can’t describe what a vital role she played in making our wedding day beyond perfect. For almost a year of planning, she was there answering all of my many questions. She was so organized and made sure she knew all of our wishes/goals for the day of. We even chose to hold our rehearsal dinner at the Vandiver. Which Liz organized perfectly for us as well. I️ had a lot of decor for our wedding, Liz and her team set it all up perfectly - just like what I️ had imagined. She was there from morning until night directing us and answering questions so the day would go seamlessly- and it did!! It was beyond perfect! All the staff were excellent! Even the Innkeeper Kim was so so friendly to us and our guests. The bridal suite was so cute and perfect for us girls to get ready in! The food was AMAZING. Every one of my guests have been telling us just how good the food was! I️ can’t thank the staff at the Vandiver enough for the perfect wedding we had. They host many weddings, never did I️ feel as though we were just another wedding. They made it their job to make ours feel so special.

Theresa was AMAZING and the venue was beautiful!!!!

Me and my wife got married here recently. We had a great time. The staff was very helpful and friendly. We had an amazing time and my wife was very pleased with everything. The food was great and the old school feel of the venue was just what we were looking for.

My now husband and I were lucky enough to get married here Sunday October 8th 2017. And to say that it was amazingly perfect is an understatement. We could not have gone with a better location than we did. Liz and the team at The Vandiver made our wedding seriously the most perfect day of our lives. From beginning to end it was amazing. We have been working with Liz for what seems like forever now and she was always on top of everything and willing to help. She made the day possible and made it run so seamlessly. We could not have done it without her. And honestly she is probably the reason I was so calm the morning of because I knew that I could trust that it was going to be perfect. On top of being amazing at all she does she is seriously the sweetest person. And I am super grateful that we had her. All around the team at the The Vandiver made the day of amazing. The service was fantastic, the rooms were beautiful, and the food was impeccable. I definitely do not have enough words to describe how amazing the food was. And while I may be biased we are still hearing from our guests how amazing they thought the food was. The Vandiver seriously made our wedding day even more amazing and magical than we could've ever asked for. I am so grateful and thankful that we chose them and will highly recommend them to everyone. I cannot wait to celebrate future anniversaries here.

We got married at the Vandiver Inn Oct 14, 2017 and could not have asked for a better wedding experience!! We absolutely loved every minute and every detail of our wedding. The staff at the Vandiver are so friendly and wonderful and were there to attend to our every need. Our wedding planner Liz was amazing!!! Thank you to Liz and all the staff at the Vandiver Inn for making our special day one we will always remember. And to Kim at the Vandiver Thank you for your hospitality!!

We got married October 7th at the Vandiver Inn. Liz was our wedding coordinator. She was absolutely amazing. She went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. Absolutely great venue and amazing day thanks to the Vandiver crew!

My husband and I had our wedding at the Vandiver Inn and it was without a doubt the best experience we could have hoped for. The Inn itself is very charming and the outdoor pavilion is equally so. Whether you choose to have your service indoors or outdoors, you really can't go wrong. The food was out of this world, Chef Susan really outdid herself. We still have guests tell us to this day that our dinner was the best food they've ever had at a wedding. The wedding cake is also included in the package and you won't be disappointed! Above all else, John and Susan couldn't have been more helpful on the day if they tried and everything, and I mean everything, went off exactly as planned because of their attention to every last detail. I highly recommend the Vandiver Inn!

We got married in late June 2017, and I cannot recommend the Vandiver Inn more highly. The wedding coordinators are all so on the ball and seriously make your wedding day incredibly seamless and stress-free. It felt like magic - everything went perfectly. All of the staff treat you so well, and the innkeeper even learned all of our names. They made things feel so personal and specific to us, even though they have weddings there regularly. It felt like the whole place was there just for us. The food was incredible - definitely above average for a wedding. I'd recommend when you pick your menu, stick to the more simple items. They have fantastics simple dishes. They even adjusted one of the dishes as per our request (they switched out a sauce that was listed on the menu with a dish for a sauce my husband loves). I was actually a bit nervous because I had sent so many details of the day-of via email and then I had a few more in person the day before. I couldn't believe that the coordinator actually remembered each and every one of the notes I discussed with her. It was absolutely incredible. When we got back from our after party, we had cake and full plates of food in our room. We were treated so incredibly well, and the venue itself is beautiful. It looks gorgeous in photos. The venue feels personal enough and is already decorated enough so that every photo looks lovely, and you don't really have to bring any decorations with you! It's good to go as is. They also had a very reliable, high quality vendor recommendation list. I relied on it, since I wanted to use vendors that were as close to the venue as possible (didn't want to have to contemplate the possibility of a vendor getting caught on traffic on 95 or something) and they all were fantastic. Beautiful, wonderful venue. Book here and you'll have a load off your mind.

We could not have chosen a more perfect venue for our wedding. It was the first place we looked and 5 minutes into our meeting with Chasi I knew our wedding would be at the Vandiver! The entire staff goes ABOVE AND BEYOND to make sure everything is perfect. I was not stressed whatsoever and I attribute that to Theresa, who answered every email I sent regardless of how silly the question was. She took my vision for the decorations and brought everything to life perfectly! Our guests are still talking about what a great day it was, and my husband and I will be back for every anniversary!

I highly recommend the vandiver for Events. We got married here in August and it was absolutely perfect! They went above and beyond with literally everything.

After a year and a half of planning, we can honestly say that no other venue would have compared to the Vandiver Inn. The staff is exceptional - starting with the food - everyone raved about chef/owner Susan's cooking, especially the crab cake! We knew after our tasting that we were in for a treat, and all of our attendees were delighted. They also are very courteous in catering to those with food allergies and restrictions. They made sure myself and 3 other speciality guests were taken care of without problem. Then the coordinating.. Liz is an expert and made our wedding run smoothly and look beautiful from start to finish. I bombarded her with emails towards the end of the planning process, and she made sure all of my concerns were taken care of and she knew just how to handle any issues that arose. She handles SO many details and logistics behind the scenes and makes it look simple! She was really a huge help in making sure our day was wonderful. The venue is located in a beautiful town that is within walking/driving distance to the water and lighthouse. The history and different rooms inside the Vandiver is enough to keep guests occupied while staying overnight or mingling during cocktail hour. We held our wedding and reception under the covered outdoor area - a perfect pick for our rainy and 60 degree September wedding day. If you are looking for a unique venue with charm, the Vandiver is the perfect pick that will keep your guests talking! Thank you to John, Susan, Liz, Kim, and the entire Vandiver team!!

We had the most amazing day thanks to everyone at the Vandiver Inn! It was the perfect venue for our intimate day with family & friends.

The gorgeous Vandiver!!!! Can I give it 6 stars? There is a reason there is a wedding at the Vandiver basically every weekend, it's beautiful. A historic house in the center of adorable Havre de Grace? Seriously!! They have two ceremony spaces: outside in front of a rustic-looking gazebo or inside the heat/cooled "pavilion". The word pavilion does not do it justice! It is the breezy extension of the house, with beautiful brick flooring, gorgeous light fixtures, and charming accents. It is a comfortable space in any weather and is flexible to accommodate small and large weddings. We had 100 guests, and it was perfect! Enough space to mingle or dance, your pick! Outside of the pavilion are some small gardens, benches and firepits for your guests who would prefer quiet conversation. The Vandiver is also an inn, the rooms are beautiful and extremely charming. And the food is out of this world!! Their "tasting" is a full dinner with other Vandiver couples, including some who have already been married there! They are there to share there experiences with you and answer questions while you enjoy the delicious food, seated in the pavilion just like your guests will be! It makes it so easy to visualize your upcoming wedding day. There has been no end to the wonderful compliments I have received on our wedding and the Vandiver was such a huge part of that. It was the perfect choice for us!

Our situation was rather unusual and quite stressful, as my daughter's original wedding venue closed its doors two months before her wedding! However, once she decided on a new date and chose the Vandiver Inn as her new venue, we felt we were in very capable and caring hands and that everything was going to be alright, after all. They say everything happens for a reason and this situation is proof-positive, as everything from beginning to end was absolutely PERFECT (after having only 5 months to pull it all together)! Even the weather cooperated, as we were blessed with spring-like temperatures and sunshine on February 18th!!! The food was delicious and the table settings were beautiful. Liz, our wedding coordinator, handled everything flawlessly and professionally. I would highly recommend the Vandiver Inn to anyone who wishes to have a very beautiful and unique setting for their wedding, one that brought rave reviews from all of our guests and bridal party!!

Choosing the Vandiver as our Venue was the perfect choice. We made the decision to go with them after an amazing "tasting dinner". We felt so comfortable and had so much fun at that event and that was how we wanted our guests to feel at our wedding. And that is exactly what was accomplished!! All of our guests had fun and loved the atmosphere created by the employees. We were married in January, so the ceremony and reception were in the pavilion. Everyone, including myself, was amazed how the space was transformed during the happy hour, it was magic. Personally, I believe that the best thing about the Vandiver is that it is really a family owned business. Every employee that we encountered really cared about us and made our wedding guests feel welcomed. We had many guests with dietary restrictions and I had several of them tell me later how they were impressed with how the wait staff would check ingredients for them and inform them which hors d'oeuvres were free of gluten, soy, dairy, etc. Our wedding coordinator, Holly, was indispensable. She really did the work of 5 people on our wedding day. She made me (the bride) feel pampered all day, made sure that my husband and I had enough to eat and drink and even wrapped up 2 slices of cake and dinner entree for us so that we could snack when we returned to the room that night. She and another coordinator Jo made the wedding planning process much easier, responding quickly to many emails! It was a perfect venue, the food is great, and the staff is first class.

We had an amazing experience having our wedding at the Vandiver Inn. We wanted a smaller, rustic wedding and the Vandiver perfectly fit our needs. We knew we had found our venue in our first meeting with Chasi. We loved the charm of the inn along with the pavilion. Just as important, Chasi laid out exactly how much everything would cost, which was a huge help as we were just starting to figure out our budget. One thing that really stuck out to us was that the Vandiver included everything in their initial estimate. We didn’t have to worry about outside vendors for linens, chairs, food, etc. Everything was taken care of on-site. They even provided the cake. From the food tastings to the open house to finally our wedding day, we were taken care of extremely well by the staff at the Vandiver. We cannot recommend highly enough the job that Liz Lange–the event manager assigned to us by the Vandiver–did in making our day happen. She was very warm and professional and quickly responded to all of our emails in the months leading up to the wedding. She walked us through the whole process and gave us confidence that all of the details were covered. On weekend of our wedding, there were two other weddings at the Vandiver (we had ours on Sunday). As an example of how Liz went above and beyond, she met our wedding party at 9:30pm the night before our wedding (after working a wedding that day) to walk us through the rehearsal. On our actual wedding day, Liz had everything covered. She made sure we were fed, our glasses were full and that all the details were taken care of. She worked very hard to make us feel special and appreciated on our big day. In addition, as the reception was going on, she placed my suit jacket and my wife’s vail on our bed, so we had a nice little surprise once we got to our bridal suite later than night. The food was amazing (the owner of the Vandiver is the chef). We are still getting a compliments on how good the food was, two months later. The cake was extremely tasty as well. Overall, we had an amazing experience at the Vandiver and Havre de Grace. It was the perfect setting for wedding weekend.

I don’t know where we should start. The food? Beyond amazing! Everyone said it was the best wedding meal they’d ever had. The property? So many of our guests and family were blown away by how beautiful the property was. I cannot even tell you how many times people asked me how I found the venue, as if I’d stumbled upon some secret society. The staff? If anything went wrong we didn’t find out about it. Which is exactly what you want on your wedding day. Attentive, thoughtful, and friendly…just wow! The ‘day-of coordinator’? This is where I start to get emotional, because Jo who was our day-of coordinator was beyond amazing and went above and beyond any expectation I had in my head. Even my photographer said she wished she could clone a Jo for every wedding she worked. Among all of the things I expected out of our wedding experience, I did not expect to walk away with feeling a loss knowing I no longer had an excuse to bother Jo. She is amazing! And Vandiver Mgmt, if you’re reading this, you need to know that though the property and the food were amazing, it was Jo that helped make our day be more perfect than we could have imagined. I cannot gush enough about her…so I should probably stop! Prospective brides/grooms…if you’re searching for a venue that feels warm, has delicious food, and truly cares that you’re happy in the end, look no further than the Vandiver Inn!

They literally took care of everything for me on the day of my wedding; they were so prepared and on top of things, they made me feel very at ease. Everyone was a complete professional and my wedding coordinator was a lifesaver. Couldn't have done it without everyone there, they made my wedding a perfect day!!