Ceresville Mansion

Ceresville was absolutely beautiful!!! And the service was wonderful!!!! Great place for a wedding!!!!

A stunning venue. We had a mid-day wedding with Easter egg hunt and cupcakes. Stephanie was so wonderful and accommodating and helpful. You get the sense that they are not just one of those churn venues that wants to get you out ASAP, but that they honestly want to provide you with the best day/experience/memories of your life. The food is fantastic. Definitely go to the tasting dinners before your wedding. They will work with you to re-craft your menu based on what you like from the tasting. The quality of food, decorations, settings, grounds, all of it was impeccable. Rave reviews from all the guests on the food (they particularly loved the Crab Bisque, empanadas, mushroom soup, and tenderloins, heck just about everything that day) and the quantity was more than enough for seconds or thirds or even fourths for all the guests.

There aren't enough superlatives in the dictionary to describe how great the entire staff was at Ceresville. They made a highly stressful time in our lives so much easier, allowing us to truly enjoy ourselves at our daughter's wedding. The ambiance, food and service were outstanding and I'd highly recommend them to anyone who wants a fantastic event and one that family and friends will be talking about (in a good way) for years to come!!! Well done!!!

Ceresville was fantastic! Our wedding coordinator was great, my "bridal stalker" was so sweet and helpful and how could I forget Stephanie! She made sure that everything was planned out to the last detail and everything went off without a hitch. Thanks so you much to your entire staff!

When looking for a venue for our wedding Ceresville was not a place I first thought of. I expected it to be over priced and not my cup of tea. BOY WAS I EVER WRONG! After going to an open house the choice was made! I am so thankful we chose Ceresville. The staff was always there to answer my questions, on top of what was to be done next and the food was delicious! I never thought I'd get married in a venue so beautiful. Many thanks to the Ceresville team!

I could not say enough great things about Ceresville Mansion. I am SO happy we chose this venue for our reception - I felt so comfortable knowing everything was taken care of and the experience and professionalism of Stephanie Norton/the entire staff would ensure me a stress free wedding day. - and it did! My (now) husband and I went searching for the perfect venue, knowing we wanted something different - not a hotel or country club - we wanted our reception to stand out, and it certainly did. The twin parlors made for a great cocktail hour, we lined the fireplace with black and white old family wedding photos and the pond outisde we lined with candles and flowers made for some amazing photos All of the personal touches and decorations we envisioned were placed perfectly before we arrived. Anything that I needed at the reception Angela, the bridal attendant took care of, and the event manager Wayne took care of. The planning process with Stephanie was amazing - she was so great to work with, responsive and caring. The food at the reception was so good! My only "complaint" was this was the only venue that carged a big fee/wasnt free (35$ per person) for the tastings - you'd think we are spending enough money trying to feed that good to 130 people that I wouldnt have to give another 70 to try it - however, they set up the tasting similar to a reception, so it was worth it in the end. Every place in the DC is pricey, and Ceresville's rates were relatively reasonable given the area. If I had to do it all over again I couldnt imagine it being anywhere but Ceresville! I had a blast!!

Ceresville Mansion was WONERFUL!!!!! I know for a fact that if I were to have chosen another venue, I wouldn't have had my dream wedding! I LOVED how they had wedding planning as part of their services saved me so much money from investing in a wedding planner. They answered all of my questions and seemed like they really cared about my wedding and putting everything together. I was very pleased. Jenni and Alison helped me. I can't imagine a bride NOT getting married here!

I was recently married October 15 ,2011 at Ceresville Mansion.
I would just like to say that Cereville Mansion was hands down the best venue for my wedding. Not only is it a one stop shop but the experience here was like no other. The staff made my day the best it could possibly be. My husband and family were so taken back at how at home they made us feel. My guest's were equally impressed with how "at home" they made them feel. I would reccomend Ceresville to anyone who is looking for that extra "wow" factor for thier wedding. They just don't come close to anyone else.

We just celebrated our wedding last night and I could not wait to write a review. We had the most easy planning ever. We found Ceresville and booked our date with only 5 months to plan. Most people would think we were crazy for doing such a short engagement but Ceresville made the entire process so incredibly easy. Our planner Jenni was so responsive, always answered all questions and got back to me so quickly. She made everything go so smoothly. I appreciate everything she did to bring me to the big day with nothing left to think about. Melissa, the banquet manager, was so organized and blasted through the rehearsal leaving everyone feeling so sure that our wedding would go without a hitch! The day of our wedding, the skies opened up and we finally had some sun. Our outdoor ceremony was beautiful followed by the most perfect reception. The staff is so attentive and on top of everything! My stalker Jess was always there to get me a drink, hold my bouquet or even help bustle my dress when it kept coming undone! Thank you Ceresville, we had the most perfect wedding and i cannot think of one thing i could complain about. My guests had a blast, raved about the food and the beautiful mansion and i know i will be bragging about our choice of venues for years to come!!!

The staff at Ceresville was outstanding! Jenni was a pleasure to work with during the planning process and was willing to help me with anything and she always responding very quickly to any questions. Mellissa my banquet manager was all smiles and made everything run smoothly. The dances should have been done earler but thats not her fault b/c it was on the timeline later in the evening. The Mansion is gorgeous and makes for a beautiful evening. I wish I could get married all over again.

Ceresville is the absolute perfect setting to have your wedding! The coordinators (Thank you Meghan!) were so quick to respond, and never made me feel like a pain, even though I asked TONS of questions. The food was delicious, and people can't compliment us enough how beautiful and perfect everything was! I really can not commend Ceresville enough for the beautiful work they do, and the way that they put brides to ease!

I cannot say enough good things about this vendor. They are a great choice and well worth the money. The entire staff does everything they can to make sure that your wedding is perfect. My coordinator was Stephanie and she was so easy to communicate with. If I had a question, I would just e-mail her and most of the time I would receive a response within the hour. She was also great with suggestions and any "timing" "order of events" etc questions I had. My day of coordinator was Melissa and she was also great. She was there from when I arrived at the venue at noon to when I left at midnight just to make usre everything went smoothly. The food was great too which is rare for wedding food! You do have to pay for a tasting, but it is really nice and we actually had a second mini tasting which was free. They are so accommodating, it is perfect for a busy bride. I would suggest it to anyone that has the budget!

I can't explain how worthwhile it was for my hushband and I to find such a great venue for or wedding. Everyone should give Ceresville a look, I am sure it will be perfect for you as it was for us.

Our ceremony and reception were held at Ceresville Mansion. Ceresville was the first place we visited when searching for a venue and after leaving Ceresville, no other place could compare. We booked our location one year in advance because Ceresville encompassed everything we wanted in one place.

Our coordinator, Alison Lyn-Elliott, was AMAZING. She responded to all emails and telephone calls promptly and professionally. Alison offered great tips and suggestions to make our event flawless and wonderful.
Wayne, the day of coordinator, kept everyone on schedule and did so with a great sense of humor.

Our family and friends are still raving about the beautiful decor, professional staff, and delicious food. I must re-iterate, the food was DELICIOUS!!!!!

Overall, we were very pleased with Ceresville and will recommend this venue.

I would recommend Ceresville to ANY bride (with 150 guests or less). Stephanie Norton was our coordinator and from the start, helped kept us organized. They send letters when upcoming payments were due (otherwise I'd surely forget!), gave us lists and forms asking us for information they needed, updated estimates constantly as things changed, etc etc! Wayne, the rehearsal and day of coordinator was absolutely on top of everything, kept things on schedule, and always let me know how much time I had until the next "event". Angie was wonderful on the wedding day, getting whatever we needed and helping us relay messages (so that we did not have to get up and run around). The venue staff helped us set everything up--centerpieces, linens, flower petals...and even helped get things packed up! It was SUCH a breeze, I really didn't need to request friends' help other than the groomsmen. I had friends asking what they could do to help and I was like "uh, I don't know...I think the staff is taking care of it". Everything just went sooo smoothly and the venue is so beautiful, and with their quality of service, there is no other place I can think of that is a better value (and near stress-free) for a bride & groom.

Ceresville Mansion was a wonderful venue for my daughter's wedding. Alison, our coordinator went above and beyond and was there for us every step of the way. When there was an issue with the fabric steamer, Alison even ran out and purchased a new one and steamed my daughter's wedding dress herself! Now that's service! The food was delicious. Everyone was professional and the service there is outstanding. What a gorgeous setting. The staff at Ceresville Mansion know how to do weddings. It was a perfect day!

Ceresville was wonderful. Our wedding day went off without a hitch because their team was so incredibly helpful. The ceremony went smoothly, everything was in place just as I would have it to be. It was a wonderful memorable day thanks to this crew!

All of the staff at the Ceresville Mansion are absolutely wonderful. Each and everyone of them are poised and professional while also being excited for the big day! Jenni Meisner was absolutely wonderful during the planning process and our day-of coordinator Melissa was fantastic! Not only was the venue beautiful in July, the day went so smoothly thanks to the experienced staff! Thank you so much for making our day so memorable!

Ceresville Mansion is nothing but spectacular!!! I don't believe that I could have chosen a more magical venue for our wedding. From beginning to end they were nothing but friendly and accomodating. My coordinator Stephanie was always helpful and responsive to any request that I had. The food as wonderful, especially since they ventured out of their comfort zone and made jerk chicken a menu option for us. Our guest were nothing but please and are constantly asking us how did we find such a beaituful venue. You will NOT be disappointed if you choose Ceresville Mansion for your wedding.

We really enjoyed having our wedding and reception there. The planning was very painless as Stephanie was so nice and accommodating to all of our special needs. Everything went like clock work. They were extremely friendly and very prompt. We had a wonderful and beautiful wedding and my new wife and I couldn't have been any happier.

I can honestly give Ceresville Mansion 5 stars because the place was not only beautiful but the staff is amazing! they are well organized, they take care of everything for you! The food for the reception was amazing! Beautiful rooms. they provide a "bridal stalker" to follow you around make sure everything is going well and provide refreshments during the time your getting all ready.

First off words cannot express my gratitude to all the staff at Ceresville.

From the moment we walked into the door to visit we were memorize by the beauty if the mansion, yet it still had that at home feel. The tasting to determine our meals was amazing, I am vegetarian and they catered to me with amazing, unique dishes.

Alison was our consultant and answered all my questions and was on top of things that I didn't even think of. She was so much fun to work with, has such a fun and spirited personality. Melissa helped us the day of the event, she was so professional and made everything happen that I had envisioned that day.

It was sunny the entire day till an hour before the ceremony. Then it started to pour rain, thankful it stopped about 20 minutes before the start, the staff had everything set up, dried off, and guest the seated without feeling rushed and everything took place as planned and BEAUTIFULLY!

I have not stopped getting compliments from my guest on how amazing the food was and it was. The ballroom was gorgeous and everything was a dream.

I highly recommend this venue, even 4 weeks later, I am still brought to tears thinking about how amazing and perfect everything was. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

My husband and I cannot express enough gratitude to the people at this mansion. The wedding was perfect. Everything went so smoothly. They made my day worth every penny. The idea of getting married here was perfect. I loved the idea that we did not need to go out and rent other things like linens, caterer, place settings, and tents. Having everything there was perfect. Our planner was very sweet and kept me in line with the things that needed to be accomplished. Having a planner included was perfect. Thanks again Ceresville Mansion for a wonderful day!

We had our wedding at Ceresville, and it was an ideal venue for an ideal day.

The location is gorgeous, with a beautiful ceremony site and a luxurious, charming banquet hall. The historical presence of the mansion adds to the ambiance.

More importantly, however, the personnel at Ceresville are outstanding. The coordinators were so very helpful in helping us organize our event in the weeks and months leading into the big day. On the days of the rehearsal dinner (held on-site) and the wedding itself, the staff were courteous, professional, and friendly. The food was delicious, and even the most minute and seemingly insignificant details were attended to with the utmost care.

What can I say that hasn't already been said about Ceresville. They were beyond amazing. Any question I had along the way, Alison (our event coordinator) already had the answer before I asked it. They literally have thought of everything. These people live and breathe weddings and it shows.

We chose Ceresville for its beautiful outdoor ceremony space and the charm of the mansion itself. Unfortunately, it rained on our wedding day. This could have been disheartening, but the staff at Ceresville was prepared. Guests didn't even know that it was originally supposed to be an outdoor ceremony. The ballroom was a warm and cozy alternative to the unseasonably cold October rain outside. And when it came time for dinner, the staff had transformed the ballroom seamlessly. The food, by the way, was nothing short of spectacular.

Everything went smoothly and as scheduled. All of the details were taken care of precisely as we had planned by the staff. Alison was an unbelievable asset leading up to the wedding. Melissa made sure everything ran smoothly day of. Our bridal ninja Donna took care of our every need during the event. It was completely stress free.

Usually when people say they loved your wedding or the meal that you served them was good, you can tell if they're telling the truth by the words they choose that follow their statement. Not a single guest said they had a good time without specifically pointing out something that they really enjoyed about the day. These people were detailed in their descriptions of how much they enjoyed themselves, and I feel like that's how we know they really had a good time.

Ceresville was the perfect setting for a perfect wedding, and we wouldn't have had it any other way.

The staff at Ceresville were helpful, professional, and knowledgeable about all aspects of planning a wedding. They were receptive to new ideas and eager to make changes to accommodate all requests. They provided a very manageable timeline and were extremely reasonably priced. I highly recommend a late December/January wedding because the special they offer is wonderful! I can't say enough about the staff! Everyone was so friendly and helpful. Jenni was our very capable planner, the wedding manager, Wayne, was both patient and efficient, and our"wedding stalker," Jessica, was the person behind the scene who made it all work! The food was outstanding! Everyone enjoyed their meal! A wonderful place to have a wedding!

Ceresville is a fantastic place to get married for several reasons.

1. You can either have the wedding indoors or outdoors. Our outdoor wedding in particular had a chance for rain, but the folks at Ceresville were kind and patient enough to setup at the very last minute. In the end, we choose to do it outdoors, but having the flexibility last minute was great.

2. The Mansion can hold up to 150+ in one ballroom. This was very important to us. We went to other mansions and found that the rooms were sectioned off (50 in one room, 20 in another...). While a hotel ballroom could fit 150 in one room, having it at the Mansion was more intimate and quaint.

3. Great staff! The manager, Melissa did a fantastic job directing the whole day. Jessica the bridal attendant was always there helping out. And Jenni, the sales coordinator did an amazing job organizing the big picture. They were with us from the start to the end. Everything went very smooth and they were great at calming the stress and nerves.

4. Great price - The price was very fair and competitive to other venues.

5. In house catering - I was very happy with the food, bar and service. Lots of options, good food overall.

Overall, if you are looking for a mansion option for about 150 people in the Washington DC / MD / NoVA area, this is a great place!

My reception as Ceresville was great! It was already decorated for Christmas, so we didn't have to add much. Jenni was very helpful in coordinating everything ahead of time. My "bridal stalker" was great the day of the wedding to us, and was a lot of help to my parents packing everything up.

I cannot begin to express the level of care, professionalism and unmatched service we received at Ceresville Mansion! Aside from the venue being beautiful, the staff are AMAZING!!! tehy anticipated our every need and want - even some things that we didn't know we needed or wanted! All of the guests commented on how nice the staff was and how EXCELLENT the food was - from the hors d'eovres top the dinner! I cannot have imagined getting married anywhere else! Thank you Jenni, Melissa and Jessica (my nicest, sweetest, most attentive bridal stalker - YOU ROCK!). You helped to make this day more than I could have hoped for! Thanks again!

Perfect! Fantastic! We were able to enjoy the planning process with a lot of help and support. Every single little and big question/concern was responded to professionally, quickly, and appropriately. We had a phenomenal time and so did all of our guests. The mansion was beautiful, inside and out. The food was delicious and the staff were helpful. I would recommend Ceresville in a heartbeat.

My husband and I knew that we had to get married at Ceresville Mansion as soon as we walked around the grounds. Not only is the mansion in tip top shape, but the grounds are impecable as well. Our wedding was perfect at Ceresville and getting married under the pergola was amazing! Stephanie was our coordinator who answered every single tiny detailed question leading up to the wedding. She was quick to reply and help make our day the most memorable day of our lives. Melissa was our coordinator the day of the event. The wedding couldn't have gone more smoothly and perfect! We chose the filet of beef and bay rockfish for the sit down dinner. Both were phenominal! Ceresville Mansion literally made our wedding incredible! I can't imagine going anywhere else. We have gotten more compliments on our venue than anything else. Our classic and antique style wedding turned into a dream come true!

What a venue! They treated us like family and were so professional. It was like a fairy tale. I would highly recommend them to anyone!

Ceresville is amazing for any bride, with any vision. As a long distance bride, planning from Washington state, I needed some serious help and easy communication. I got SO much more here. They helped with everything. I worked with Alison and she is one amazing lady. She worked out a dessert bar for me when my bakery fell through, printed my vows and delivered them to both myself and my husband, comforted me when I was having a near heart attack, and did everything she could to make my day go smoothly. The venue is breathtaking, but the service is what tops it off so well. The food was AMAZING, my guests loved everything. They catered to the vegans, the vegetarians, the gluten-free, the lactose-free...everyone. The desserts were divine and gorgeous. The reception was set up beautifully. The cocktail hour was also divine. They also set up a "cigar section" for the smokers, away from the doors.
It was perfect.

Ceresville Mansion was absolutely amazing. Stephanie was our coordinator and sh was sooo helpful all the way up to the day of the wedding. I'm pretty sure I bombarded her with phone calls and emails the week before but she took it all in stride. The staff there the day of was spotless. The wedding party was well taken care of with our own staff member to cater to our late arrival and hungry bridesmaids and groomsmen. We received numerous comments from our guests about the beauty of the location as well as how spectacular the food was. I would definitely recommend this vendor!!

I absolutely loved Ceresville. The staff were friendly and helpful and the mansion is really pretty. We got married on the terrace with the pergola and it was just perfect, with water lilies blooming in the rectangular pool. I was initially worried about not having an exact center aisle to walk down but it was so close as to make no mind and I didn't even notice on the day of anyway! The grounds were great for pictures and I received lots of compliments on the wedding site. The amount of stuff that was included in our package was absolutely astounding and the mansion is just so beautiful, inside and out. The selection for hors d'oeuvres and entrees was wide and everything was really tasty! My planner, Jenni, was great. She always responded promptly to our emails and last minute questions and even once when she wasn't at work! Her list of deadlines for various information and suggestions about timing were immensely helpful and I am absolutely sure the wedding would not have been nearly as smoothly if she hadn't helped! She was there to see me down the aisle, which was a nice touch. My day-of coordinator/banquet manager Melissa did such a great job. She was absolutely on top of everything, making everything run smoothly and on time, giving everyone their cues expertly and even helped . My "bridal stalker" Angela made sure that everyone in the bridal party got fed hors d'oeuvres before the pictures, checked in with me several times over the night and successfully wrestled my bustle in to submission. All the people at Ceresville (and the mansion too!) helped make our wedding day amazing. I highly recommend that anyone considering them go take a visit and talk to the planners... and then book the place!

The Ceresville Mansion provides remarkable service for an unforgettable night! The venue is unbelievably gorgeous. All of the staff members are professional and friendly. They go above and beyond in everything they do. The have a back-up plan for every circumstance! All of the staffs members on the day of our wedding were knowledgeable of the time line and the personalized touches we wanted to add. The food was very yummy and was enjoyed by all of the guests. The wedding coordinated responded promptly to all my e-mails. She was very flexible when stepping up times to meet with us. She was very organized and accommodated to all of our special requests. We could not have asked more!!

They were simply amazing. Our wedding coordinator and the staff were caring and professional. They were very responsive to all of our special requests. I don’t think that any other venue could have given us the quality of service we received at Ceresville Mansion. They know what they are doing, and they do a great job at it.

They were flexible enough to meet our budget needs.

It rained on our wedding day from 2:30 to 4:00 PM. Our ceremony was to be held outside on the terrace at 6 PM. The staff at Ceresville Mansion used high powered blowers to dry the terrace and have everything dry and perfect for our outdoor ceremony. We were able to have our ceremony outside, on time, with everything dry and beautifully set up. They were absolutely outstanding in every way, and they did everything in their power to make our wedding day exactly what we wanted.

We enjoyed every aspect of our wedding ceremony and reception. Our guests were amazed by the beauty and charm of Ceresville Mansion. We had extremely positive compliments from ALL of our guests.

Ceresville Mansion was absolutely incredible in every way! We worked with Jenni (from the video!), and she was the calmest, most easygoing, flexible person ever. Nothing was a problem, everything I asked, even my silliest questions, were answered with a smile. The food was to die for, and she literally said to me, "We want to make sure that you come in here on your wedding day and don't have to think." And it was so true! I didn't worry about anything! One thing I didn't know about was my 'bridal stalker' - they actually have a staff member always nearby the bride (within calling/gesturing distance, at least!), just to cater to anything I asked for! Star treatment, all the way.

Ceresville is amazing! I had the absolute dream wedding last night and it was all thanks to their impeccable organization and attentiveness. They reall have it down to a science and my day of coordinator was fantastic. They pretty much do it all, you just have to show up and they tell you what to do every step of the way. No stressing involved. Everyone said it was the best wedding they had been to, and I was really pleased with everything. They go the extra mile to make sure your day is perfect. Oh yeah, and their food is to die for!

The Ceresville Mansion is a fantastic place to have a wedding. We had been there for a wedding a year before ours, and were very impressed. The staff is very professional and make sure everything happens the way you want it.

We had a rather large number of guests for our ceremony, which we did inside the ballroom due to weather. We really wanted to do a ceremony in the middle of the floor, which was a little unusual for them. Normally, it was hard to fit 140 people inside with that setup, but they experimented with different set-ups and finally created an "in the round" setup. The guests were comfortable and the ceremony was unforgettable. They went the extra mile to make our wedding beautiful, and did it with style.

Ceresville is a beautiful place - most people do outdoor ceremonies, but we decided to do ours indoors because of the unpredictable spring weather, and the terrible traffic noises outside. They are located next to a highway, and it gets loud. On our wedding day, April 18th, the grounds (or maybe the farms surrounding us) were freshly fertilized, so there was a very pungent manure smell. That was not the venue's fault, but be sure to ask about it before you book a spring date.

We chose Ceresville because of the price and everything it included - the in-house catering was a big deciding factor. They had a great number of menu options, and the food was delicious. Our families are both full of "foodies," and were very pleased. We also were very happy that it included a long-range planner (Jenni - thank you for everything!) who made sure of every detail, even things we didn't know we needed to decide on! ...and also a day-of coordinator, who made sure all the vendors were coordinated and we were doing everything at the times we originally wanted, without pushing us around. At the rehearsal, they gave us a little wooden miniature of the mansion to keep for memories, it was really sweet.

Overall, Ceresville is a fantastic place to get married! We liked how much was included for the price, the grounds and building are beautiful and functional, and they really work with you. We highly recommend it!

This wedding location was an amazing place. They did everything we wanted and more. They are extremely organized and make sure you have everything you need on the day of. I would definitely recommend them to everyone. The location has an indoor and outdoor location for the ceremony. There is a room for the groomsmen to get ready and one for just the bride and one for the bridesmaid. They have someone there the day of the wedding that makes sure you have everything you need.

I LOVED my experience at Ceresville! First off, they always keep the mansion looking good. Every time I went for a visit prior the wedding I was impressed and liked the place even more. The day of the wedding, they took all the pressure off me & took care of decorations, coordination of the event, & making sure the guests and vendors were all attended to. I had someone personally attending to me and my wedding party's needs, which was really thoughtful and helpful when little things came up unexpectedly ( ie. a reader was lost and needed directions to make it on time, we noted mud on my dress just before I go down the aisle.)
They had the place all decorated for Christmas the day of the wedding & it was simply beautiful! A fairytale wedding! The staff is amazing & I commend their evident teamwork!

If you are a young professional contemplating getting married in the DC/MD/VA area, don't have the time or inclination to obsess about annoying things like renting chairs and tablecloths, are seeking extreme competence in your wedding vendors, and want a beautiful venue for your ceremony and/or reception, look no further: Ceresville Mansion is the place for you. My husband and I cannot say enough good things about it.

Ceresville Mansion makes planning a wedding comparatively easy... you take care of the big things: hiring a photographer, getting a cake, buying a dress, etc., and they take care of all of the little tiny things that can otherwise drive you crazy. They coordinate all of your other vendors, come with a team of extremely competent people to ensure that your rehearsal/wedding/reception run smoothly, and guide you through virtually anything you could possibly encounter during wedding planning. The amount of stress they took off our shoulders cannot be measured. And everyone there is so nice! (We worked with Allison and she was AWESOME).

Our guests were amazed by the beautiful setting, how good the food was, and how smoothly everything ran. My husband and I appreciated how willing they were to customize things for us and otherwise allow us to add personal touches to everything at absolutely no extra cost (Set up votives for you lining the path to the outdoor patio? Sure! Put family pictures around the Mansion? Absolutely! Floating candles in the lily pond? No problem!). We also appreciated the attention we received before the wedding up in the bridal and groom suites where our personal attendants steamed our dresses and tuxes without even being asked, brought us food, and were otherwise so incredibly attentive to anything we could possibly want.

This place is worth every penny if you value competence, ease of planning, and quality service. The gorgeous setting and exceptional food are icing on the cake.

I have to admit that Ceresville was not on our original list of venues to consider for our wedding. We assumed that it would be out of our price range. After visiting the venues on our list...and walking away disappointed each time, we decided to give it a shot. We had attended a wedding there before and were very impressed. It turns out that Ceresville was WELL within our budget, and was the best value for the money of ANY venue we had visited previously! Not only is the setting enchanting and simply gorgeous...but every detail is taken care of at Ceresville. Anything you can possibly imagine...they will make it happen. Having our wedding at Ceresville was truly a dream come true. :)

I can not say enough good things about Ceresville and their staff. From our first visit there to the very last moment of our big day, we were treated with the utmost care and made to feel like our day really mattered. Alison was our coordinator and I couldn't have been luckier to have such a gracious and detailed-oriented person to help our vision come true. She was always so responsive and flexible to all our crazy ideas and made us feel 100% comfortable and stress-free. Alison made sure EVERYTHING was taken care of including making calls to all of our other vendors to make sure everything was set beforehand. On our big day, we didn't have to lift a finger! Everything was set up exactly as we had requested. When we got there, we were greeted with food in our suites. There was even a designated staff member whose sole purpose was to get the bridal party whatever they wanted. Throughout the night, we were asked constantly if we were ok and given whatever we needed. The attendant even got whatever food from the buffet that our bridal party wanted and served it to them. Speaking of food.... everything was delicious! I heard multiple guests raving about how it was the best food they've ever had at a wedding! If you want a one stop shop where everything is top-notch, you have to go with Ceresville!

Like everyone else, my husband and I are extremely pleased with Ceresville Mansion. Jenni was our event planner for the months leading up to our wedding, and Phil was our wedding day coordinator. Jessi was my bridal stalker and she did a fabulous job! The staff handled everything calmly and expeditiously, even small problems that crept up before the ceremony, and NOTHING hampered our beautiful wedding day. Our guests LOVED the food, the atmosphere, and the professional courteousness of the staff. We truly had a storybook wedding. Ceresville Mansion is honestly the best venue in Maryland, just go see for yourself. But be sure to book early because their schedule fills up quickly. :)

Excellent venue. They helped us with everything. Kate Moreland was great to work with.

Kelli...

Ceresville goes above and beyond for every aspect of the wedding. Not only is the venue beautiful inside and out, but they make planning so easy every step of the way. Our coordinator was Alison, who is SO friendly, and you don't have to worry about forgetting anything during planning because she will check it all with you well before the big day. The coordinator on the wedding day, Wayne, is amazing! He will talk you through everything and get everyone organized so you don't have to worry about a thing. Also, the bridal party has there own personal helper the day of who does everything from get you food and drinks to making sure your belongings go with you at the end of the day. My guests LOVED the place, and now all my aunts and uncles want there kids to get married there too :-). Oh and of course, everyone thought the food was fantastic, and that doesn't always happen at a wedding! Good to know the money was very well spent (and reasonable)!

Ceresville was our first stop in the search for a wedding reception venue. Each venue we visited after Ceresville never lived up to what we were promised with Ceresville. Our day turned out to be much more than I could have ever expected! I didn't have to worry with coordinating any deliveries, setup, cleanup, etc. the entire day. The staff was absolutely amazing! Anything that we wanted throughout the day, they were able to provide. A special thank you to our coordinator Stephanie Norton!! She made the entire planning process such a breeze! We couldn't have asked for a better experience!! Thanks again!!

We fell in love with Ceresville just from the pictures, and I was worried that when we visited the reality wouldn't live up to our expectations. Trust me, it's even more beautiful than the pictures can convey. If you are looking for a venue that goes beyond the usual bland catering hall, visit Ceresville. The service was wonderful, and everyone we worked with could not have been nicer. Jenni Meisner, the sales manager and our consultant, made sure everything was FLAWLESS, and I don't use that word lightly. In addition to making sure everything at Ceresville went smoothly, she made suggestions about vendors when I was lost, incorporated family traditions, and made sure that we had nothing to do on our wedding day but show up. Chef Tom--wow. People are still raving about the food. He even made sure that we had a selction of appetizers from the cocktail hour sent up as we were getting ready to come downstairs again, so that we had a chance to try eveything before being overwhelmed with the guests. Everything was sensational, from the hors d'oevres to the meal, and the first thing eveything said to us was "Oh, my God, have you tried this? Uh, you look great, by the way." Our relatives mostly drove down from NY or flew in to BWI from California, and the location was not an area they knew very well, but everyone commented all weekend on how beautiful the area was, how beautiful Ceresville was, and how perfect everything turned out. Thank you so much for making our wedding perfect!

Ceresville was so great! My husband and I couldnt have asked for more. The old mansion provided such a romantic and charming atmosphere. All of our guests continually commented on how beautiful the mansion was, both inside and out. There is an amazing reflecting pool and pergola outside, which is where we were to have our cocktail hour. Unfortunately it began to rain very hard as the guests were driving from the church to Ceresville. The staff was able to quickly move the entire setup from the outside patio to the inside parlors and everything was great. All of the food was great and I loved that they served chocolate dipped strawberries with each slice of cake.

We worked with Alison Elliott-Lynn during all of our planning and she was soo amazing. On the night of the wedding Stacey Andree was there. She was great too, always keeping me in the loop about things throughout the night. Whenever I wanted something or needed something it seemed like she took care of it before I even asked.

Ceresville was very reasonably priced compared to many other reception venues in the Montgomery County area. I would very highly recommend them.

It was great that they provided a coordinator to make sure everything went smoothly during the wedding. I didn't have to worry about a thing, which made the day much less stressful than I was anticipating. The mansion is beautiful, especially the reception hall. I love that I got to have the ceremony outside without having to worry about rain, because they can easily move the ceremony indoors. They also have a very nice military discount.

My fiance and I went to about 10 other venues in the DC, VA, MD area. We decided to have our ceremony and reception at Cerseville Mansion because no other location has such a beautiful ceremony and reception location. We had a evening wedding. It was absolutely beautiful and breathtaking (my florist was To The 9's which also helped). The drinks poured were great and the food was even better! Believe me - you get your money's worth at Ceresville.

Ceresville provided a day of wedding coordinator who pretty much took care of all the details that was needed during my wedding day including calling my vendors beforehand, setting up the ballroom, placing favors on the table, placing floating candles in the pond, etc. So very helpful! My wedding coordinator was Stephanie and my day of coordinator was Stacey. Both were just so helpful and friendly. Stephanie, without any hesitation, had to change my invoice three times due to the fact my family kept inviting more people to the wedding. Stacey made sure my wedding day went as planned. Thank goodness for her, I didn't have to worry about anything. She made my day absolutely stress free.

My husband and I were recently married at Ceresville. We did a lot of researching about finding the perfect venue for our day, and Ceresville fit all of our needs. The ceremony space is absolutely breathtaking, and all of our guests continue to gush about how beautiful the mansion is. Ceresville provides you with an event coordinator that takes care of all the details of your day so that you don't have a thing to worry about! The food is unbelievable, and the amount that you get for the price is a fabulous value. There are also no hidden costs like at a lot of places - i.e. no hidden "cake cutting fee," parking fee, wine uncorking fee. You know all of your costs upfront. I also loved being able to arrive at the venue on my day and not have to worry about who was taking care of all of the little details - I knew that the staff at Ceresville had a handle on everything! I love their "MyEvent" program online that lets you make a list of all your items and directions to go along with them, example "favors - to be placed at each place setting, programs - to be placed at the front hall, etc" and there is someone whose job it is to make sure that those things got where they needed to be! It is also how you communicate with your event coordinator and they are super speedy about responding to you! Another perk was my day of attendant. There was a fabulous lady that was "assigned" to me for the day - she got me water, champagne, snacks when I needed it and was the sweetest! When my husband and I look back on our day, I could not imagine it being anywhere else. The staff at Ceresville were so attentative and professional, and made our day the wedding of our dreams!

Ceresville Mansion was the perfect setting for my garden ceremony and reception. The entire staff is wonderful (a special thank you to Jenni, our coordinator who was never annoyed or exasperated with my incessant e-mails) and the food is spectacular. There�s not much that I can say about Ceresville that hasn�t been said already � it�s worth every penny and is a great value for the price.

Ceresville Mansion is a beautiful place to get married and the staff could not possibly have been more friendly or accomodating. They are extreemly experienced and walked me through all the various options multiple times, answered questions thoroughly and promptly, were understanding of last minute changes, coordinated events with all of my vendors, and provided every convenience. I had both the ceremony and reception at Ceresville and both were very well coordinated. The familes and guests all thought that the service was flawless and the food was very good. A big benifit for us, was that we wanted the ceremony to be outside but could have been moved inside at the last minute in case of bad weather. Snacks and drinks were provided for the family and wedding party while we were getting ready and there were people on hand to ensure that my groom. I can't say enough great things about the location or the staff! Thanks Ceresville!! :-)

The Ceresville Staff is just amazing. They made planning my wedding so easy and enjoyable. The mansion and grounds are so beautiful and suited for weddings. My guests are still raving about how wonderful the wedding was.

I cannot say enough about how happy my husband and I are with our wedding at Ceresville Mansion! My husband is from PA and I'm from FL and we live in VA. That being said we searched high and low for a place that we could afford for a wedding of about 100 people in the greater DC metro area. We stumbled upon Ceresville on WeddingWire and decided to investigate online. We read dozens of glowing reviews and thought well there are some really good reviews but could this be too good to be true? It took one visit to Ceresville to realize that all the good reviews were true! We had many concerns about planning a wedding in Frederick, MD (an hour away from our home in Alexandria, VA) but as soon as we met Stacey we knew everything would be okay. She took care of all of our planning needs and looked after every detail of the wedding. She made me feel like a calm bride (not easy to do considering I was planning a DIY wedding and was doing everything myself and by hand) and I never worried about a thing. In fact, the entire staff is amazing! We had an event coordinator the day of who literally ran the show for us. All we had to do was get dressed and enjoy our day. We had special rooms to ourselves and a lovely attendant who made sure we had everything we needed (she made sure we had drinks, food and she was our eyes, ears and feet the day of since we chose not to see each other before the wedding). The food was DELICIOUS! I am still getting compliments (in fact three people from my office asked if the mansion had dinner service so they could eat there again!). The Chef is also an owner of the mansion. He has such pride and passion for making every event there amazing and we were so impressed when we met him. He was there on our day making sure every last detail was perfect and he was always smiling!

The house itself is so charming and beautiful. My guests felt very at home and comfortable. The mansion has a wonderful history and is very elegant and tastefully decorated. The grounds are well kept and there is a stunning pergola and reflecting pool outside. We were lucky enough to have our wedding outdoors and it was so romantic. The reflecting pool is also a koi pond and looks amazing when it is lit with candles and covered in rose petals. In the spring/summer there are beautiful blooming lilies as well (although ours was a winter wedding so we settled for floating candles). The pergola is also covered in blooming vines in the spring/summer. We were able to bring our own garland and decorations (something a lot of other venues would not let us do) since the flowers had not yet bloomed. My wedding pictures are stunning because of our beautiful setting.

The last thing I want to say is that Ceresville took care of everything for me and that was something that made my wedding perfect. The only hitch was a missing unity candle (but they had a spare and it was just fine). I made everything (menus, programs, escort cards, centerpieces) myself and I was allowed to bring the stuff over early to make sure it would be there for the day of the wedding. So many other places I looked at wouldn't even let me bring my own things (especially flowers) and I would have paid a lot more for outside vendors to do it for me. Ceresville provided all my linens and tables and chairs and I didn't have to pay for a single rental. On th day of my wedding, my parents were shuttling supplies to the mansion and were running really late. As soon as they arrived the Ceresville staff unloaded the car and set everything up perfectly in no time at all. I sat in my bridal room drinking champagne and thinking about my future husband while the staff did everything. My parents were helping and my mother told me that they were so kind and helpful. We had also gone over everything during the rehearsal and our even coordinator made sure everything was in place according to our instructions.At the end of the night, we all left feeling like we had the time of our lives and none of that would have been possible without the staff and the beauty of the mansion. The spotlight was on the bride and groom from the moment we arrive until the moment we left and we will always remember our day!

Ceresville was the first place my fiancee and I visited when looking at ceremony/reception locations. I fell in love with it! My fiancee made me look at a few other places, but my mind was made up! My whole wedding was prefect, and I have Ceresville to thank! Stephanie, our event coordinator was FABULOUS!!! She was very accommodating and allowed me to be as hands on as I wanted. The food was also incredible. I know many other places do not charge for the tasting menu, but it was worth it. They fill you up!! It really helped when choosing what we wanted for the wedding. All of our guest loved the food and said it was some of the best they've had. No one left hungry, including me!! I'm very embarassed because I cannot remember the name of the lady who was with me the day of the wedding, but she was wonderful. She was there to give me champagne, help me walk up and down the stairs, and kept all my girls happy! Even though we were married in early December, we did not expect the snowstorm! Many of our guests arrived late, including our minister, which caused us to have a late start. Ceresville was very flexible and allowed us some extra time at the end, however there was a charge. Many friends and family have previously been to the mansion for wedding, and all I've ever heard are positive reviews. I'm so happy I choose Ceresville and cannot image being married anywhere else!

Originally when we started looking for venues, we wanted something near the water. When that didn't pan out we started looking at historic houses. We live in Alexandria, VA, and it just so happened that Ceresville was having an open house during the week so I convinced my then fiance to go check it out. We were impressed from the very beginning and ended up cancelling all the other appointments we had with other venues and booking the next day. Jenni was wonderful and worked with us from beginning to end. They really are service oriented and we didn't have to worry about anything on our special day because we had a "stalker" that did everything for us! They even packed up everything we brought and all our gifts before we had to leave. We got married on a Saturday afternoon and the weather was kinda iffy and they set up the chairs outside and about 15 minutes before the ceremony was supposed to start, it started pouring! The staff didn't miss a beat and set up quickly inside. I would highly recommend this venue! I have never seen the level of service that they provided at any other place and they really give options for weddings on any budget!

We loved Ceresville Mansion and had the perfect Wedding Day! Everyone is so helpful and so nice.

To explain how extraordinary this venue was for my wedding would require more than the space provided! Stacey and the staff at Ceresville made my wedding day more than a dream come true! They were so professional, personable, and very attentive. Even my guests were so impressed at how careful to detail they were! And I can't even begin to say how breathtaking the place was! My husband and I have been told countless times how it looked like we took 2-3 years planning this perfect wedding when in fact we actually carried it out in less than 3 months! And largely due to this venue! Ceresville Mansion is the place to have your dream wedding! It is the one-stop shop, having everything that you need to make your wedding beautiful, memorable, and timeless! I love this place!

Ceresville Mansion is fantastic and the staff are excellent. Alison at Ceresville was great, helping plan our wedding reception, dinner & dancing. She had good advice about vendors and was very professional. The place was beautiful, easy to work with, food was great and overall one of the best choices we made for our wedding. Our guests are still talking about what a great time they had.

The Ceresville Mansion was a beautiful setting for my wedding reception. The staff takes care of every detail you can imagine. My bridal party was able to get there early to get ready in their bridal suite, which is amazing. Ceresville was offering a great Spring Package that made it quite affordable (also my wedding was on a Friday evening). The staff is very flexible and lots of fun to work with. I wouldn't have changed a single thing about my wedding! Everyone at the wedding had a wonderdul time and raved about how beautiful the whole house is, especially the ballroom and outside areas!

Our wedding was amazing because of where we had it. We have gotten so many compliments on the event. People who attended our wedding LOVED the food. If you decide to get married there, ask for Allison Elliott-Lynn, she is FABULOUS!!! I loved working with her. The owners' (Chef Tom is terrific) were both very involved with my event which helped to put me at ease. They allowed me to be creative with many of the aspects of my wedding which helped to make it a very unique event. We even decided to hold our rehearsal dinner at Ceresville and they provided us with delicious food and an amazing strawberry shortcake. Getting married at Ceresville gave me the opportunity to have my dream wedding; a Princess Wedding with a down-home twist. I would absoultely recommend Ceresville.

Ceresville was my dream wedding location. Everyone there was so helpful and knew everything there was to know about weddings how they should work. I don't know what I would have done without the knowledgable staff to help me through my big day. I didn't have to worry about everything they were completely prepared for every little detail. We had to have our wedding inside because it was cold but I wasn't disappointed in the least, the ballroom made a gorgeous ceremony area and I couldn't have been happier! For the reception it was transformed into an even more beautiful place. I highly recommend this site to brides who dream of getting married in a historic mansion. I can't say enough good things about their staff!!!

I cannot recommend Ceresville Mansion highly enough to other brides! We had both our reception and ceremony at Ceresville and the service was top notch! Jenni Meisner acted as our coordinator for wedding planning and Matt Curtis was our day-of coordinator. Their services and expertise are included in the price. I feel like we should have paid extra - everything went so smoothly, there were so many people asking us if we needed anything, the facility manager Philip made the setting so beautiful I was in tears. The line at the bar was never too long, the food was fabulous (and we received many compliments on the brunch from our guests), and the ballroom for the reception was just beautiful. Ceresville was very accommodating with all vendors and special requests - we rented a photobooth for the reception and the logistics went very smoothly. Jenni always got back to us right away and was always flexible about meeting. The only negative thing I'd mention was that if you want to attend a tasting there is a fee - totally worth it in my mind but I know some people might be surprised by that. I really can't recommend this place highly enough - it is a bargain for the level of service and peace of mind provided by the entire Ceresville team.

Ceresville Mansion was a wonderful place. The staff really works with you to get exactly what you want for the wedding day. I highly reccommend them.

Anyone looking to get married at a mansion please visit this vendor. I kept looking at other mansions and nothing compared to Ceresville. It's a historic mansion, but very elegant. I got married outside on the terrace and it was gorgeous. The ceremony was followed by a cocktail hour which was sophisticated and classy. The ballroom where the reception was, was amazing. The entire staff is friendly and VERY helpful. The girl I worked with was named Kelly. She coordinated everything and I don't think I could have gotten through it all without her. People still to this day are still raving about how good the food was and how beautiful our wedding was, and I know much of that was because we had it at Ceresville.

We had an absolutly beautiful wedding here and I would suggest any bride looking for a unique and wonderful wedding experiance use Ceresville Mansion. The staff is proffessional and so helpful even in the most stressful of times. They also help you plan your menu to your budget and tastes. This is a truely great place to get married!

They were outstanding! Their staff was helpful and very accommodating. When things got busy around the wedding time our wedding planner was quick to send reminders.

Amazing, amazing, venue. Jenni and the rest of the Ceresville staff took care of our needs from the time we first visited at an Open House, to every last detail after the last guest departed. Jenni was very responsive to all my emails and always had helpful suggestions. There is nothing bad that I can say at all - we had a beautiful wedding (the weather even cooperated to allow us to have an outdoor ceremony in March!!) and I had nothing to worry about because they took care of EVERYTHING.

We had a plated dinner and the food is delicious and they have huge portions! The venue itself is gorgeous so we didn't have to spend extra on decor/lighting/floral. The wedding was fully staffed so I didn't have to recruit relatives or friends to handle any tasks - although if I'd wanted to include them I could have. They even had people to help clean up and load personal items and wedding gifts into cars at the end of the night. It made my day worry-free and all my guests and relatives were able to enjoy the night instead of executing logistics. Soooo glad we chose Ceresville for our wedding!!!

Seamless from begin to end>Very helpful staff and a beautiful garden wedding>I can not think of one thing that I would change

Ceresville was the perfect venue for a wedding. Everyone there is extremely professional and willing to do whatver it takes to make your wedding day perfect. The mansion itself is beautiful and a great choice for either an inside or outside wedding. I could not be happier with my venue choice and I would highly recommend them.

We thought Ceresville was a fantastic venue! We absolutely loved the outdoor ceremony area...the pergola, the lily pond, the ballroom and the mansion itself were all very beautiful and made for a picturesque wedding! The staff was great and very responsive. Stephanie was our wedding coordinator onsite and she was just wonderful to work with! The staff was very attentive to the bridal party the day of the wedding as well. My husband and I were pleased with Ceresville and would definitely recommend it.

My husband and I had our wedding reception at Ceresville Mansion this June. The event was very elegant and classic, and we had so many compliments from guests on how beautiful the venue was. Ceresville Mansion was the perfect place for our intimate wedding reception of close friends and family. The house is beautifully decorated, and the ballroom is gorgeous. All of the rooms - especially the bride's room - are beautiful. The gardens, pool and pergola are perfect for photographs (especially with the lily pads and goldfish in the pool!). The whole house gave our wedding reception the "old world charm" and elegance that we were looking for. Our planner, Stephanie, was always quick to respond to our every inquiry. The staff was amazing on the day of the event, and everything went smoothly. The food was delicious. The newly renovated bar area was also a hit with all the guests. The one downside was that you are required to order 2 stations and 3 passed hors d'oeuvres for the cocktail hour, even if the cost for those is not included in the advertised per person price. Also, the menu options and prices changed very close to our wedding date (however, we were still able to get a great meal in the end). Thank you, Ceresville!

Ceresville Mansion was amazing!! They were worth every penny!! They were so professional, they took care of everything, and made our wedding day perfect! On the day of our wedding, it was raining all morning, and I asked if there was any way our ceremony could be moved back outside if it stopped...and they did it! 15 minutes before the ceremony began, they rearranged everything for us! And they kept the guests occupied at the same time! It was so beautiful and perfect. The mansion, the grounds, the rooms were spotless. They were willing to work with us and answer all of my questions along the way. Thank you Stacey!! During our wedding day they handled everything, all the details, all the food (which was sooo good!), and even loaded our car with all the gifts and flowers after the wedding! We didn't have to worry about a thing, we could enjoy our day! Our guests are still raving about how beautiful and intimate the wedding and reception was...and how good the food was!! Thanks Ceresville!!

I agree with all of the other brides... this is THE BEST venue in MAryland and I looked. I called/emailed over 100 venues and visited almost 30...including those on the other side of the Bay Bridge...I am 34 and had waited long enough to get married and I wasn't going to sacrifice... wedding planning almost became a full time job...

Anyway... Ceresville and the staff (the entire staff but especially Alyson my planner, and Stacey who coordinated for us the day of) made it my fairytale wedding. I remember everything...I was able to relax (and so were my parents) and enjoy it because EVERYTHING was taken care of...I truly did not have to worry about a thing! That is what you want on your day... a professional staff that makes your vision come true and takes care of all of the details so you can enjoy!

I used a lot of vendors from their preferred list and Ceresville and my vendors did all the work and we were able just to enjoy every moment. It was so stress free!!! My fairytale wedding happened...it was perfect... we met several times before the wedding, emailed when we needed to, went to a tasting, had a final meeting to secure details and they took it from there and it was PERFECT!!!

You are making a really BIG mistake if you don't choose Ceresville (and my pictures are stunning and getting comments on facebook etc... because everyone wants to know where my beautiful wedding was held!!

Choose Ceresville!!!

I don't think I could have asked for a better venue. Ceresville Mansion ended up being everything I wanted it to be. They went above and beyond to make sure my dream became a reality. Meghan was my coordinator and she was always very attentive and responded to my emails and communicated everything to me in a prompt fashion. On the day of our wedding it was raining and cloudy but some how they managed to keep the wedding outdoors. During the ceremony we were fortunate enough that the rain let up. Everything was perfect. Wayne was our day of coordinator and he was professional and explained everything to us. He made sure we stayed on schedule and made sure the guest were well attended. Everyone at the mansion was so nice and you could tell they all worked so hard to make the venue look like we had imagined it would be. The food was great. I highly recommend the crab cakes! Angie was my bridal server. She was amazing she made sure that my husband, I and the entire bridal party had everything they needed. She made sure we ate, that we had our drinks and at the end of the wedding she made sure that everything was packed in the appropriate vehicles. I can’t say enough about Ceresville Mansion and their entire crew! You all made it happen and we thank you all for being exceptional.

Our ceremony and reception at Ceresville were perfect. The staff was amazing from planning through our special day. The food was excellent, and wait staff were second to none. It's a beautiful venue with amazing service to match. I'd highly recommend them to anyone who can afford this venue.

My wedding at Ceresville was "A Bride's Dream"! Every detail was planned and remembered on our special day. When I first walked in and saw all of my personal items set up, just the way I had dreamed, I lost it!

Jenni was my planning coordinator and she was wonderful to work with. She was always friendly, helpful and had lots of advice to give about the venue. She was very good about giving friendly reminders and being flexible. She also remembered details that I told her months ago that I had even forgotten about!

Ceresville is uniquely beautiful in it's own way. When my future husband and I looked there, I knew it was the venue. It truly does not need to be over decorated, because the beauty of the pergola, the pond, the mansion and the grounds speak for themselves.

The only things that were not so good for us, was that there was no air conditioning in the groom's room where they got ready, so they were very hot and uncomfortable, which meant that they moved into the hallway area, and me and my bridesmaids could not go out and sample the food freely that they set out for us because my husband and I did not want to see each other before the wedding day. The other thing that I was unhappy about was the responsiveness and service of our bridal stalker. She did not introduce herself to me and concentrated all of her time on the groom and groomsmen. My bridesmaid and I were not offered a drink until about an hour-1/2 hour before the ceremony started and one of my bridesmaids had to go downstairs get a drink for us herself. Even during dinner I was not offered one drink and my husband had to go get me a drink from the bar!

Other than that, everything was perfect! My guests cannot stop telling my husband and I how perfect everything was and how beautiful the mansion looked! Ceresville is a truly unique and professional venue for your wedding! You really don't need to look much further!

My experience with Ceresville was amazing. Jenni and Melissa were extremely helpful, cooperative, professional, and responsive to all of our needs prior to the wedding and the day of the event. Ceresville included so many amenities and the cost was extremely reasonable. I cannot thank these ladies enough for making the best day of my life remembered by family forever. If I could do it all over again, I would choose Ceresville every time.

Absolutely the best choice for a venue! We had the pleasure of working with Stephanie for our wedding and she was the best! She worked with us every step of the way and catered to our every need. The mansions itself is beautiful, the food was spectacular and our helper Jessica and coordinator Wayne were so helpful on the day of. The only complaint is the AC- on the day of our wedding, the compressor broke in the reception area so it was extremely hot in there (not their fault, it happens) but they did their best to set-up fans to help with the ventilation. Other than that, everything was perfect! We're still hearing rave reviews about our wedding :) Thank you Ceresville!

Ceresville offered exactly what I wanted, exactly when I wanted it. Kate Moreland became not only my wedding planner, but my sanity and my refuge, as well. She was the perfect and lovely combination of professionalism, class, and a sense of humor that brings a bride back to the real world when the timing is just right. She's an excellent communicator, flexible when she can be, and firm in any area that she need be to protect the well-deserved Ceresville reputation for being the best wedding venue in the area.

I had been to many reception places and I finally made up my mind after I went to the Ceresville Open House. They offer special rate from time to time and it is the best deal you can get for the level of services and food catering. We had our ceremony, reception and food catered by Ceresville mansion plus support/advice from a group of professional wedding coordinators. They offer me great suggestions and very detail oriented. You won’t even have to hire anyone else to coordinate your wedding. I would definitely recommend them to any one looking for a great wedding service!

When my "Bridezilla" chose to look at a venue in Frederick, MD I was less than happy. We live in Potomac and Frederick is not exactly next door. In addition I have hosted or co-host several events at locations like The Four Seasons, The Washington Hilton, The Bethesda Marriott, and Strathmore Hall so I assumed we would pick one of those venues. I COULD NOT HAVE BEEN MORE WRONG! This location was absolutely fantastic. Though it is not next door, it actually took less time to get from Potomac to Frederick than it takes to get into downtown DC with traffic. First of all, the staff are a great group of people who's goal is simply to serve and make your event that "special day". Our planner (Jenni), the Chef/Owner, their coordinator literally blew away any level of service I've received at any other location I've ever used. I went a little overboard on the food but needless to say: It was 5 star restaurant quality and a BIG surprise given it was a service for 150 people. The ambiance of this location for me is in the outdoor venue which is stunning if you're having a twilight or evening wedding. The indoor component is very nice and what you'd expect from a mansion type venue. I highly recommend this location.

The bridal servant took good care of us. She got us anything we needed or wanted. They moved the ceremony inside at the last minute and it worked beautifully.

Ceresville was great - responsive, accommodating and knowledgeable. Jenni was great for recommendations of other vendors and suggestions on wedding details. Food was delicious and my guests were impressed with the setting. Highly recommend.

This place is great. Everyone had a great. Everything went perfect and they made sure of it.

Ceresville Mansion is the most intimate, elegant, and reasonably priced venue I found in my search for my perfect day. Their outdoor patio/pergola is unmatched by anything else I've seen at any other venue. It is so gorgeous that in spite of the rain sprinkles, I still held my ceremony outdoors. The sprinkles just made everything a little sweeter-just like an ice-cream sundae!
Ceresville Mansion is not just a gorgeous venue but, the service staff is phenomenal!!! The staff was so attentive and polite, from the minute I walked into the mansion until the moment our wonderful day ended!!! Stacey, our coordinator was awesome. The food was great as well. EVERYTHING we ate was delicious and our guests still talk about how delicious everything was, especially the crab dip. Chef Tom even adds extra flair to your dessert by providing deliciously dipped chocolate strawberries with your cake- and they were decadent! Every bride says that once their day is over they would change something; I can say that this may be true, but I would NEVER change my choice of having my wedding at Ceresville Mansion.

Ceresville was the first place we looked at when beginning our search for a venue. I didn't even want to look other places, but felt like I had to, and ultimately after touring 15+ other places we ended up right back where we started! The location is beautiful and the event staff are exceptional. My husband and I, nor our guests, had to ask for a thing the entire evening. They also patiently guided us through the cumbersome process of planning a wedding - recommended fantastic vendors, assisted us with menu selection, and much, much more. I can't say enough about how smoothly our wedding went and how much a part of that Ceresville and their staff contributed to our wonderful day!

The whole team was great and worked with us when problems arose. They made the actual wedding day relaxed, comfortable, and carefree. They catered to the bridal party and were eager to help when needed. Highly recommend for a truly unique and different experience!

Great place to work with and the wedding coordinators are awesome. You can't find a better place that is more attentive to a bride!

This was such an awesome vendor! they were so accommodating and did such a beautiful job. This was a the best part of the wedding for me. I loved it

Ceresville was booked on my wedding day, so we did not use them. But they were very nice and I would always recommend them!

Ceresville is a gorgeous venue with an attentive (although never underfoot) staff and planners who are dedicated to making your wedding dreams come true. I can't recommend this venue highly enough!

It was a good marriage place. The antiquity is good looking, and restored to perfect condition. Buying it cost some money, but it was still worth it. The staff were great, and looked very professional.

The venue was beautiful and elegant. The price of the venue includes a day of planner that works the vendors, catering, and rentals. I had a wonderful experience with them and the day went extremly smooth.

Ceresville is a beautiful venue where we help both the ceremony and reception. The staff was very helpful and made sure that everything ran smoothly on our day. Thank you for helping us have a wonderful carefree wedding.

Beautiful indoors and out!

Great location, great staff, and good food and photographically a great place to take pictures.

At Ceresville, you'll find the perfect combination of location and planning. Jenni and Stephanie, you represent exactly what Brides should expect on the most important day in their life. Wonderful venue, wonderful people. Thank You!

A beautiful location to host a wedding. The food is wonderful, the atmosphere is perfect and the staff are top notch. Highly recommended!

We have had the privilege to work with the team at Ceresville at many events in 2011, and we truly look forward to seeing and working with them more in the years to come! Stephanie is so very helpful, kind, and considerate, and truly has a passion for what she does. I'd recommend this beautiful venue, and incredible team, to anyone looking for a top-rated venue in the Frederick area.

Ceresville Mansion is a lovely venue for either a wedding or a reception. I had the pleasure of providing flowers for a wedding reception this past October. The staff was helpful and courteous to us and extremely accommodating to our requests.

Ceresville Mansion is a beautiful location to have your wedding. We love all the staff there, they are easy to work with and every event is always catered to perfection.

I've photographed several weddings there and it's an amazing venue! The grounds are gorgeous, the staff is great and the mansion is amazing.

Ceresville Mansion is a beautiful location where the staff makes you feel pampered and cared for. There's a picture worthy space wherever you look.

Attentive staff, beautiful grounds as well as the perfectly restored mansion, exception menu choices. Ceresville is the perfect choice, Sunday brunch to New Years black tie, the attention to detail is second to none. Ceresville is a must see venue.

My daughter was married at this quaint, beautiful venue. Highly recommended!

Beautiful mansion. Very photogenic. A great place to have a wedding.

When a bride tells me that they are getting married at Ceresville Mansion, I always smile and tell them that they made an excellent choice. I have had the honor of providing floral services at Ceresville Mansion for years and the same knowledgeable and professional staff are there to deliver quality customer service not only to the bride but to their guests as well.

What a BEAUTIFUL facility! The venue that Ceresville offers its couples is so stunning. The pond, the ballroom, the dressing rooms.... it's all so detailed and VERY unique from other venues. The staff is great, and the couples I have had there have all been quite pleased.

I have officiated many weddings at Ceresville Mansion. The venue is wonderful and the staff is top of the line. It is one of the few venues that I have worked at that truly provides you with a day of coordinator. One of my favorite venues!!!

What a beautiful and romantic location for a wedding. I had the pleasure of shooting video for the wedding of Eboni and Jerry Crenshaw on July 31, 2010 at the Ceresville Mansion. The staff was "on the spot" for every moment. Not only was the staff at the Bride's side for anything she needed, they informed me of the times and details of the days events. I was delighted to receive a meal during the event, which was a delicious chicken and crab cake dish. There are so many picturesque areas for shooting such as the parlors, the bride's room, the staircase, the meadow and of course the pergola. I hope to have many more opportunities to work again with this experienced staff. I am using the video footage from the Ceresville wedding as one of my samples because of the exquisite backdrop (and gorgeous couple). I give the Ceresville Mansion my highest endorsement and 5 Stars!!

Ceresville Mansion is the class of Frederick County. Every wedding I have photographed at Ceresville has been seamless in its flow, elegant in its style, and attentive to its details. They know how to do weddings the right way. Feel completely comfortable trusting your wedding day to the pros at Ceresville Mansion.

Ceresville always does a wonderful job of keeping the client first. We love working there!

Ceresville Mansion is a beautiful place to hold any event! I loved working at this venue. We installed chair covers there for a wedding last weekend. The staff was very knowledgeable, friendly and professional. I look forward to working there again.

Looking for a classic outdoor wedding venue? Look no more. Ceresville Mansion offers everything you could possibly want. They have extremely helpful wedding coordination, gorgeous scenery, indoor and outdoor options, great chef, a friendly staff and all of that without having to drive for hours off of the beaten path.

Ceresville is one of the very best venues in the area for a wedding. The food is always great, their staff is well-trained and well prepared, and they are extremely easy to work with. Highly recommend!

We have been photographing weddings at Ceresville Mansion for over 20 years. The house and grounds are so beautiful, so many perfect settings for photographing a Bride and Groom. They have such a creative Chef and kitchen staff, that create the most incredible faire to make any occasion special. The whole Ceresville Mansion team is dedicated to make every event memorable.

Ceresville Mansion is one of the most beautiful locations for a photographer to cover a wedding. The outdoor reflection pool and lily pond is a favorite along with the outside exterior of the striking mansion house.

Ceresville is a beautiful place to get married. I am a local wedding coordinator/planner and would highly recommend this venue to anyone looking for a place to get married.

The staff is great and the Mansion is a beautiful, classy setting for a wedding ceremony and/ or reception. There are also many photographic possibilities at this wonderful venue.

We are delighted to have a wedding album that shows the many possiblities of this wonderful venue. The staff is gracious and helpful to a fault. Really consider Cresville as a wedding locale it offers endless photo opportunities to the bride and groom.

MorningStar Photography
Columbia, MD

Ceresville Mansion is a beautiful location unlike any other in the area. The staff is very friendly and great to work with and the food is amazing. Great place to celebrate one of the most important days of your life and know that everything will be taken care of. A must see!

I love officiating weddings at Ceresville Mansion. The food is excellent (making their chef my kind of people). Ceresville staff takes care of everything. So all I have to do is show up for the rehearsal (which is well executed) and the wedding. Therefore, I recommend this venue for those in the Baltimore Metro area.

Love working at Ceresville...great staff and lovely venue for string ensemble music (outdoors and indoors)

I have performed ceremonies at the lily pond...perfect for a sunset wedding ceremony....

We have been working with the folks at Ceresville for many years now, and simply can't find enough good things to say about them. The location is beautiful, the facilities are unique, and the level of customer service they provide is above and beyond what you might expect.

This is especially true if you are having your ceremony there as well as your reception. The outdoor garden area is a beautiful, idyllic spot for a ceremony. We have done a wedding there where Mother Nature decided not to cooperate and put a damper on the outside ceremony. This didn't deter anyone for a moment, and the ceremony was moved into the ballroom with ease. Most impressive of all was the speed at which the ballroom was turned around for the reception after the ceremony, while the guests were enjoying cocktails in the adjoining room.

Friendly, efficiant, inviting, and beautiful. What more could you ask of a site?

I love working at Ceresville - it has beautiful grounds outside and the mansion is beautiful inside (important from a photographer's perspective!), the staff is extremely pleasant and helpful, and the food is always to die for. I even made a sample album from a wedding I photographed there because it showcased so many wonderful aspects I like to convey to my clients. I'd highly recommend them!

I've played the harp for several weddings at Ceresville Mansion, it's such a beautiful and elegant location, plus the staff are fabulous and very helpful!

Ceresville is a stunning venue! A venue of this calibur makes a Wedding Planner's job much easier. I would be thrilled to work with Ceresville Again.

We love working at Ceresville Mansion. The ceremony and reception locations are beautiful, the staff is friendly and professional, and the food is outstanding. We would work there every weekend if we could!

We always look forward to events at Ceresville Mansion. Great staff and beautiful location