Lighthouse On the Cove

We really enjoyed our wedding at the Lighthouse on the Cove. They were very responsive via email and never minded setting up a meeting. The food is amazing and the venue is adorable! They are not very flexible, but they do have a lot included that you are able to use.

Words cannot explain how happy we were with everything at the Lighthouse On the Cove. Beverly and Randy are two of the most easy going, relaxed, helpful, honest business people I have ever met. These two really took out all the stress and planning that goes into a wedding. Every girls dream is to have the best most beautiful wedding money can buy, but when the BIG question is asked and the planning begins, cost can have the final say. If you are looking for a beautiful place to get married on a budget this place is it!! No corners were cut by Beverly and Randy their service, staff, location, recommendations were perfect. There is no hidden agenda or cost. Beverly is up front about everything. She was willing to sit down with us and lay everything out and answered every call and email I had. When we got closer, if she was going to be out of reach she would check on me to see if I had any questions, to not leave me hanging. Almost a month before the wedding she drafted and sent me a schedule of events for the day of the wedding, which I gave to my wedding party. I like order and when I am under stress I do not communicate will. The schedule was so helpful. I was able to pass it on to the DJ and photographer as well to keep the events going and keep us on track for the night. The day of the wedding we were give full use and range of the facility, minus the kitchen obviously. I didn’t feel like someone was watching me like or breathing down my neck. The food was out of this world!! All the leftovers came with us and we got to enjoy them on our honeymoon. Randy managed the bar for us and he was so much fun. Our family and guests L-O-V-E-D him!!! The decorations provided really set the mood. I loved the simplicity. I can’t say enough positive things. I got way more than I paid for.

Our wedding was perfect! We thought it was a little pricey at first but it was well worth the money. We had our tasting and were kinda rushed because they had to open for their dinner service, but overall the food was good! Beverly was very fast in answering any questions that I had. They were very flexible. I had a harpist and they provided her with a chair and a microphone/speaker. My mistress of ceremonies said that everything she asked of them they were fast and effecient. I would recommend this venue! It is beautiful and the service is awesome!~! I even got money back from the bar because I didn not go over my aloted alcohol.

Absolutely STUNNING venue! The staff was fantastic. Very willing to work with us and they did everything they could to make our wedding unique. We couldn't have asked for better! DEFINITELY recommended :)

If your looking for a wonderful setting, fabulous food, and wonderful staff, this is the place. Randy and Bev will walk you through all the steps and keep you informed. We had many compliments about the setting, food, staff. The head chef will not only cook the great food, but also takes care of you during the entire night. Could not of been happier. We had 115 happy people. Thanks.

A lovely location, i had a great experience here. The food was amazing and the staff was awesome. Everyone was so impress on how Beautiful it looked. The pricing was very budget friendly. The only thing that kinda rude was they were trying to pack up earlier then we were told. We had the place til ten but yet around nine they got kinda pushy:(.,
Still a lovely place and Beverly and Randy were great
Beatrice Rowles

Everyone RAVED about how nice this venue was. It was beautiful,especially with the perfect weather! The food was awesome I must admit! The price seems outrageously budget friendly, but then you get nicked and dimed. The people who own it are nice enough. The service from the head waiter is excellent! Not always a quick response. Not very flexible at times. Was quite upset when I wanted to get my own chairs. Dance floor very small. BUT I wouldn't change a thing.

We had our April wedding at Lighthouse on the Cove in Virginia Beach. It started out as a nice experience. Beverly and Randy were very helpful in the beginning before it began to get closer to the wedding. I think the fact that they charge $200 for an hour rehearsal the night before is crazy (if its even available!). They would not let us book the rehearsal until 2 weeks before in the chance they get another event.

When i got closer to the event, they began taking longer and longer to respond to emails, a few I never got a response for. We were also the first couple to use the "aqua stage" which was nice, but barely complete. The random picket fence siding made it harder for guests to see and the carpet looks tacky in pictures.

We left our hydrangea centerpieces at the lighthouse the night before to make it easier the day of. The day of the wedding, they had obviously been left under some kind of heat source because all of the flower were WILTED and looked sad.

the food was the WORST PART! We did our tasting in sept and were very happy with the quality of food. When it came down to the day of, the quality was horrendous. The crab stuffed mushrooms were full of shells which made them hard to even eat. We had selected the garlic lime chicken and shrimp scampi with linguine and squash. EVERYTHING WAS COLD! it took forever for everyone to get to go to the buffet! When they got there, the chicken was nothing even close to what we had tried. It ended up being a low quality chicken breast with red pepper. I didnt touch it.

After the honeymoon, i emailed Randy to ask about the chicken since it wasnt remotely similar to what we had tried at the tasting, and he stood by it saying it was the same. He also through in there about the use of the aquastage, etc. and how that made up for the food.

Beautiful location, BUT SOOOOO NOT WORTH THE MONEY!!

The location was great, the view amazing, but the buck stops there. There was limited flexibility in what I could offer my guest. I felt like there was a lot of uncertainties-You MIGHT be able to have your rehearsal dinner at the sight (for extra cost) you MIGHT be able to use the yacht,We MIGHT... They were strict on the times, 11:00 on the dot, lights up and get out. Just keep in mind you are paying for the place and that's about it. You have to provide everything else including clean up.
Again, great location if that's what your looking for this is your place but it'll cost. I had a great wedding and my guest comlplimented the views. The outside decks are nice too.

This location was beautiful for my wedding and reception. The location as well as the yacht were immaculate and created the perfect romantic backdrop for my ceremony and reception. the panaramic views were exquisite. things to look out for are the fee to rent the place for your rehearsal, which is not included in the rental price. Overall excellent experience with this location would recommend to any bride who wants something above and beyond the regular hotel reception. your guests will definitely be impressed with this location!

Beautiful venue! Our guests loved the location and views. It's expensive. We wanted to extend the party time and it was not allowed, plus if vendors and cleanup was not done and everyone out the door by a certain time we would have been charged for it. Basically the cost was for the location and table/chairs. We expected to have the entire building to roam since that's in the contract; however, when it came time to dance, which was downstairs, they would not let guests stay upstairs or go back upstairs for any reason except to get their belongings. We had over 100 guests and downstairs there were only 4 tables and 20 chairs. So the last few hours were harsh more our older, non dancing, guests. They did offer a yacht departure for an additional fee which was pretty cool. The ride was nice and peaceful.

I loved Lighthouse! The reception was amazing, and we got so many comliments off the area and site. It was beautiful!

Our wedding reception was held her. At the time, there was not a caterer at the venue, so we had to hire an outside caterer. The price for the venue without the caterer was a little high, I think. I can't imagine a more perfect venue, however. For 160 people, it was a little crowded, but we invited more tahn we should have. 150 would have been perfect. The scenery was amazing, as was the coordinator. The upstairs was set up beautifully, and the downstairs had cocktail tables and a dance floor. This venue was gorgeous, exceeding all of our wishes. I highly recommend it, as there is no other place I would rather have had my reception.