The Chamberlin
Fort Monroe, VA 23651
(map) Phone: 757-637-7200
Reviews for The Chamberlin
GUEST




The Chamberlin is an absolutely gorgeous venue and not many people know about it! You get a venue with character and elegance, instead of a typical hotel ballroom. We ran into some major issues the week of the wedding and after some discussion, they were very willing to do whatever they could to keep our day special. Everyone loved the reception and commented on how beautiful it was! Some things to work on a bit would be responsiveness and the little details i.e. we did not get our meals at the end of the night. We are very happy with our decision to use the Chamberlin and would recommend it to anyone!
GUEST




We had a terrible experience here for our wedding, the customer service was awful, I would barely call the 'Event Coordinator' a coordinator at all. She made countless mistakes and made the entire experience more stressful than it already was. The bar was not set-up in time for our cocktail hour to begin, so even though we paid for 3 hours of open bar, the bar outside was not set up for a full 20 minutes after our cocktail hour began! Super unprofessional, when it did get set up, it was in the wrong location and the line went all the way around the veranda. Many people did not get a drink until the end of the cocktail hour. The food at the wedding was terrible, as well. We had an excellent sample months before and were ensured that the food would be the same at our wedding. They served us the wrong salad, the wrong risotto and the chicken was dry and tasteless. When we asked to speak to the chef that we had been working with for almost a year, we were told he had the night off! After all of this we were told we would be compensated for our troubles, after a discussion with both the Event Coordinator and the Executive Director, we were compensated not even 2% of the $14000 we spent on what was supposed to be a magical night. Don't waste your time here, you can get a better view, better food and better service elsewhere
GUEST




I am very pleased with my event and having had it at The Chamberlin. Everything was beautiful, very well put together and Christy was very easy to work with!
GUEST




Loved our reception here. The view and the ballroom itself is absolutely gorgeous. The wait staff for our reception was quick and very personable. We have heard nothing but great things about the food from our guests and we loved it as well. I believe an additional staff person could perhaps be useful there for more responsiveness to inquiries since brides tend to have lots of random questions. Christy Tolliver was quite flexible which helped offset the delays, and was nice to not have to worry about. We had a great time!
GUEST




Overall, everything was beautiful at The Chamberlin. I felt that they could have been more helpful with setting up our favors on the tables and not rushing people to eat once wedding party entered reception. There were a couple things that happened and did not make us happy. I contacted the Chamberlin after wedding, the following day, in regards to some cards that were missing from our card box with no real care shown as to what happened to them. Our guests loved the historic setting and beautiful outdoor venues available at Chamberlin. The food was good, but a little pricy for quality.
GUEST
GUEST




Christy did a fabulous job of getting everything set up...especially given the fact that we were planning our wedding from a different state. The staff was so courteous and they all were very accommodating!! We had a fabulous wedding and everything turned out beautifully!!!! Thank you so much to everyone at The Chamberlin!!!
GUEST




The Chamberlin was an absolutely perfect place for our wedding reception. However, I was quite disappointed to be told a week prior to my wedding that the Chamberlin coordinator we'd been working with would not be present on my wedding day. The day turned out beautiful, but I felt we should have known much further in advance, and been working with the person who was available that particular day.
GUEST




I actually only had my rehearsal dinner at the Chamberlin. We were originally going to have our reception there but we had a change in plans. The rehearsal dinner was help on the rooftop solarium and it was fantastic. The food was great, our family and friends raved about the quality of the food. The service was also great. We asked for one dessert with the package and they ended up not having it so they replaced it with about 6 other types of desserts. The view was amazing and the weather was great. I would highly recommend the Chamberlin if you can afford it.
GUEST




Christy Tolliver at the Chamberlin was extremely accommodating when we were booted out of our first venue. She made everything so easy, understandable and feasible. She was accessible at all times and answered all of our questions immediately. She made our special day come to reality.
The Chamberlin is one of the most beautiful venues we could have ever imagined having our wedding. The view from the Chesapeake dining room was priceless and the food's presentation and taste was unbelievable. Our guests were in awe and impressed. We could not have picked a better place for our wedding.
GUEST




It is a breathtaking venue and the people were great to work with. Definitely recommend it.
A beautiful historic building brought back to life for the wedding industry to enjoy once again! Shay is a delight and very reliable to work with!
I highly recommend this wedding professional to future brides!
Very unique location inside and out that will have your guests talking for years! Well worth to check out!
I recommend the services of The Chamberlin to make your Wedding Day that very special day you always wanted,that will be remembered and cherished by you and all your guests for many years to come. ~~ Angela Neik, www.calligraphybyangela.com Dallas Calligrapher
We have worked with the folks at the Chamberlin on many occasions and we find them one of the most beautiful locations to have your special event.You can have your ceremony outside at the gazebo or in one of their other spaces. The ballroom is amazing with all the windows, and their decor is beautiful. Give them a call, you won't be sorry!
What a beautiful venue for your wedding reception. The waterview is spectacular and the rooms are absolutely breathtaking. Christie really knows what she is doing and does a beautiful job!!!!! Everyone I know who has hosted their reception at this facility has been glad they did!
Beautiful venu, fabulous food and a most accomodating staff
The Chamberlin is a perfect venue for weddings and receptions. It is a beautiful location. The staff is professional and the food is great. A great location for any wedding.
With it's historic charm and grande elegance The Chamberlin creates an enchanting backdrop for an exquisite wedding. This stunning waterside venue not only provides an incredible ceremony location but it's exceptional catering staff offers a simply fantastic reception experience. We highly recommend this venue.
The Chamberlin is one of my favorite places to work. Congratulations on one of the areas most beautiful places to be married. The staff is so helpful.
Beautiful venue.. perfect choice for any personal or professional event!
Beautiful venue.. perfect choice for any personal or professional event!
The Chamberlin is an absolutely gorgeous location. The food is excellent as well. We look forward to working with them again in the near future.
As professional photographers, Deb and I depend on amazing venues to capture amazing brides and grooms on their big days. We LOVE shooting at the Chamberlin because of its rich beauty and detail. And working with the staff, especially Christy Tolliver has been wonderful because they go out of their way.
The Chamberlin still has as much charm and beauty as ever. It is a most beautiful surrounding for a wedding and the staff knows what customer service means. We recommend this elegant venue to our brides.
What a classy venue.
About The Chamberlin
Spectacular Waterfront Venues for Grand or Intimate Weddings...
The Chesapeake Dining room and Ball room with Incredible Waterfront views
Veranda Overlooking Waterfront Gazebo
Rooftop Overlook and Solarium
A Feast for the Senses...
Gourmet Menu Selections
Open Bar and Cash Bar Options
Plated Dinners, Buffets or Heavy Hors D’oeuvres
Assistance with Ice Sculptures, Floral Arrangements, Cakes, and other Special Details
Don't Forget...
Bridesmaid Luncheons
Rehearsal Dinners
Spa Days for Your Bridal Parties
Romantic Waterfront Honeymoon Suite Available
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