The Mansion at The Valley Country Club

As the mother of the bride, I want to thank Debbie and her staff for a wonderful wedding. You guys were very professional and so attentive. Even some of my vendors commented on how nice you were. I especially loved the warmth of the fire from the fireplaces( wow 2 of them !!). Also, thank you for the gift; what a nice gesture of kindness. Continue to do excellent service !!!!
Rosemary Latney

We held the ceremony and reception at VCC. They were amazing. The mansion was beautiful on a crisp fall evening. Debbie and her staff took care of everything. They paid special attention to my husband and I, ensuing we ate & drank. Debbie's tons of experienced helped us pull together all the special details. She also makes the bride feel special. The mansion is perfect for pictures too...complete with a huge winding staircase and grand entry.

My only complaint was that the ceremony was in the mansion not outside or in the ball room (against their recommendation). It was too crowded. Some of our guests could not see us and with my HUGE ball gown, my father and husband could not walk beside me down the aisle. Again... our fault for not listening.

The food was amazing. We have received nothing but compliments. We served filet and crab cake. The appetizers were fabulous! Oh and top shelf bar too! The guys loved the sports memorabilia in the BEAUTIFUL bar.

If we ever are in need of a venue in the future, we will come back.

VCC was the absolute perfect place for our wedding and reception. We fell in love with the ornate beauty of the Mansion the first time we visited and we know we made the right choice. We got married there at Noon on 10/1/11. The day was cloudy and rain was in the forecast. Debbie & her staff had both the front lawn and ballroom set up for the ceremony and, when we made the call to have the ceremony outside (less than an hour beforehand), they immediately set to putting the final touches to the front lawn. The food was fabulous. The service was great. The staff was very attentive and respected the slight changes to the timeline we had to make as the reception moved on.

I have already recommended VCC to two of my friends who are getting married next year. One has already chosen VCC for her reception and the other will be visiting for the first time very soon to consider VCC.

Debbie, we love you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

We had our wedding Sept 25, 2011, and we loved everything! The staff was the best. It felt more like family than business! I recommend any Bride & Groom o place you wedding day in the hands of Jackie and Debbie!

We loved them... The Muirs!

The mansion is beautiful, spacious, and a great venue for any wedding. It was pouring rain just hours before our outdoor ceremony, but the valley country club staff made our indoor ceremony so beautiful, it looked like we planned it. All our guests had a blast. The food was delicious, especially the crab cakes. The staff is very friendly and worked with us to make the occasion just right and a great value. Thanks for providing the venue for a great wedding.

Valley is a wonderful venue, especially since it has that quaint feeling. Debbie and her team were more than helpful whenever we had questions or concerns. On the day of the wedding, someone was always coming up to check on me, which I really appreciated! I highly recommend Valley Mansion!!

We are so glad we picked Valley! It was the perfect venue for our reception! We have received soooooo many compliments on the venue, their food and service. All of our guests loved how unique the mansion was and not just a typical wedding hall. The antique feel of the mansion was perfect for me and the sports bar was perfect for my husband (and his groomsmen). The house is amazing and decorated beautifully to match each season. Debbie and her staff were very flexible and responsive anytime I had a question or needed something. All of our guests had a wonderful time there and so did we.

I would highly recommend Valley to anyone of my friends!

We held our ceremony and reception at the Country Club and Debbie and her team were amazing. They made sure our entire evening flowed smoothly. Once the party started, I didn't have a care in the world. The staff always made sure I had what I needed and were extremely organized. Also, the food was outstanding. Our guests could not stop commenting on how delicious the food was. We served steak and cake and the crab cakes were the best I've ever tasted. One thing my mother mentioned was that they did not serve coffee with desert but there was table set up on the corner where you could help yourself to coffee. I didn't notice this because I'm not a coffee drinker and I was too busy dancing. Also, I wish we could have had access to the mansion a little earlier in the day. The wedding before ours ended at 5:00 and ours began at 6:30pm. This gave us an hour to take pictures before the ceremony in good daylight with the mansion as our backdrop. I haven't seen my pictures yet, but I'm hoping we got enough. If the daytime wedding had started and ended a little earlier in the day we would have had more time to take the pictures I wanted outside. Overall, it was an amazing experience and a day I'll never forget. I recommend the Country Club very highly. If you plan to hold your ceremony and/or reception there, you will not be disappointed.

I cannot say enough FABULOUS things about The Mansion at Valley Country Club! Debbie, Jennifer, and the staff were all so easy and fun to work with, from start to finish. The Mansion is absolutely stunning, it really has a great ambiance and looks gorgeous decorated for your wedding. The staff made our whole event run seamlessly, our night was absolute perfection! Also, for the Baltimore/Towson area, you REALLY get a lot of bang for your buck here...filet & crabcake dinner at half the cost of Inner Harbor venues. LOVE THE MANSION!! Thank you!!!!!

From start to finish, Debbie and the staff at Valley Country Club created the perfect day for us. I was so impressed with the attention to detail, and the level of professionalism displayed by the entire team. Everyone at VCC went above and beyond to make this day incredibly special for us, and we will forever be grateful for all of their time, effort, and support. We have received so many compliments from guests on everything from the food, to the grounds, the service, and the ambiance and charm of the mansion itself. It truly was the perfect day. I would recommend the Valley Country Club to any future bride...and I would love to attend another wedding there myself!!

Debbie and Jennifer, coordinators at the VCC, are wonderful to work with. I had tons of little planning questions pop up along the way and they always quickly and graciously responded to them. We also asked to tweak the bar slightly to provide Guinness for my husband and that wasn't a problem at all! The venue is absolutely gorgeous. The parlors are nice for people to get away and chat, the ballroom was for the dancing crowd, and the guys LOVED spending time in the bar area. The appetizers and the dinner were very delicious. Debbie was so attentive the day of the wedding. I never had to worry about a thing! Mr. Donovan even stopped by to say hello to us, which made our day. I'm beyond happy with our choice to have our wedding here.

I can't say enough about Debbie Donovan and her staff. They are WONDEFUL! This was "THE" talked about event with the attendees! I have had phone calls and e-mail and even notes from our guests thanking us for inviting them. The Mansion was perfect for us. As you walk up to the door you begin to feel the magic that belongs to the Mansion alone! Inside is warm and welcoming. My daughter and husband's original date was Feb. 6th, 2010 and that was the day of the blizzard. For our event August 21st the bride had a broken ankle. The night of the event was as close to perfect as one could get. Debbie is one of those people you rarely get to meet. She is exuberant and happy. It shows in everthing she does. My second daughter's time comes wants her wedding here too.

FANTASTIC venue. We had a great time, and everything was great! Debbie is great, and her staff was exceptional. We would highly recommend Valley Country Club as a wedding venue to anyone who asked.

Our wedding was on June 12 and the ceremony and reception were both at The Mansion at Valley Country Club. Because of Debbie and her superb staff, our wedding was absolutely PERFECT! We have heard nothing but positive comments from our guests and many have told us that it was the best wedding they have ever been too. We fell in love with The Mansion on our first visit and as soon as we met Debbie, we were sold. The staff made everything effortless from day one. Debbie was extremely accommodating throughout the entire planning. She even welcomed our surprise visits to show off The Mansion throughout the past year. On the day of the wedding, we did not have to do or ask for anything. The staff was always making sure that we had a drink and something to eat. We cannot say enough about The Mansion and the staff. We love them all dearly and would reccommend it to everyone. Thank you for making our special day so perfect!

I can't say enough good things about the Mansion at Valley Country Club. The grounds are nicely maintained, and the flowers were so pretty (we had a May wedding). But the mansion is the best part! It's stunning inside! There is plenty of room for dining and dancing, but there are also more intimate parlor rooms where some of our guests could sit and talk without the music drowning out the conversation. Debbie, our coordinator, is so sweet and genuine in her desire to help create the perfect day – and she and her great staff succeeded spectacularly! Also, the catering is onsite, and the food was delicious – our guests won’t stop telling us how much they liked the steak and crab cakes! You’re in great hands with Debbie; I would recommend the Mansion at Valley Country Club in a heartbeat!

PERFECT venue for our winter wedding! We were blown away by the awesome service, delicious food, and incredible coordination of our wedding. We had 180 guests attend, and it was absolutely perfect. Our ceremony was here and our reception and I would recommend The Mansion at Valley Country Club to anyone looking for a beautiful venue with a top-notch staff. Totally PERFECT.

Debbie Donovan's shop was AMAZING! When my Fiance visited the Mansion last spring we knew this was the place for us. We found the Valley Country Club on google. We knew we wanted a more intimate setting than a hotel. We love the decor of the Mansion. My fiance being a huge sports fan loved the bar, which gives you the feel of a real Sports Bar. Debbie assisted us during the planning process by recommending vendors and giving decor ideas. Debbie customized the bar with beer chosen by my fiance and by including our signature drink. Her staff is amazing. Aturo and Ingrid where amazing during the ceremony and during our cocktail hour. The Mansion looked amazing. NOTHING WENT WRONG during our wedding. The timing of everything was fabulous and ran smoothly. The Valley Country Club is a great value in the Baltimore Area. Thank you Debbie, Jennifer and the rest of the VCC Staff.

We did not look any further after visiting The Mansion at Valley Country Club.
Debbie was a lot of fun to work with and helped us out with all of our questions.

PERFECT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Debbie, Jen and the rest of the mansion staff are amazing! My husband and I knew immediately that this was the place we wanted to celebrate our wedding with friends and family. Everyone at Valley Mansion is extremely professional and were so accommodating. The food was amazing and I am very picky when it comes to food. We had the crab cake and filet which was cooked perfectly and our guests raved about the food. I would recommend Valley Mansion to any future brides.

What can I say that hasn't already been said...this place was awesome. From the initial open house to the night of the reception, the entire staff delivered an a-class experience. With all of the time and planning that goes into a wedding, Debbie and staff managed the reception with expert precision and allowed us to really enjoy the evening. Our guests had a great time and commented on the gorgeous setting. Reserve your date!!!

Debbie Donovan and her crew at The Mansion at Valley Country Club were amazing. The first time we stepped in there we knew it was the perfect venue for our wedding. The mansion was unique, felt like someone's home, and the sports bar area was perfect for the guys!
Debbie was with us every step of the way and is a true professional. She was able to handle requests from both sides of the family and was a great mediator when needed! The day of our event she kept the timeline moving and everything went off without any issues.
The steak and cake were absolutely fantastic--- highly recommended and they even accomadted vegetarian meals as well
Our guests were so amazed with the Mansion, the roaring fires, the fresh flowers in the garden, and the feel of stepping into an exquisite house party. Debbie Donovan truly is a mastermind with her...

Everything was amazing! It was the night of our lives and everything was perfect. The food was wonderful - we were a little worried beforehand because we hadn't been able to taste everything that was being served, but all our worries were for naught! I've gotten nothing but compliments from all of our guests for the food, the decor, and the helpfulness of the staff. It was a wonderful night and the mansion was gorgeous. Well worth the price, you cannot go wrong!!!!

Debbie and her staff at the Mansion are unbelievably amazing!! My sister got married there in 2010 and I just had my wedding there last week and they do nothing short of a fabulous job. Each bride feels like the most important person in the world to them and they make your night unforgettable. Not to mention, they are the best price in town, and they also serve GOOD FOOD! We had a band and the main ballroom still comfortably sat about 150 guests. Everything was perfect - I can't thank them enough!

The Mansion at Valley Country Club was the perfect location for my wedding ceremony & reception. Debbie & the staff took care of everything the day of so that everything went smoothly. We got many compliments on how beautiful the place was. The food was delicious, the service & drinks were great. The price was very reasonable compared to other places I looked at. So glad I chose to have my wedding here!

The Mansion was a beautiful location for our May wedding. Debbie and her staff go above and beyond to make sure that everything is running smoothly and that the bride and groom are taken care of. I couldn't have asked for a more beautiful ceremony and reception!

We were extremely happy to hold our ceremony and reception at the Mansion at the Valley Country Club. My husband actually found the venue and made the suggestion. Once we took a visit we knew it was the perfect spot to hold our ceremony and reception. Even though the weather was perfect and we could have opted for an outside ceremony taking place on the gorgous porch, we decided to stay inside. I walked down a beautiful flight of stairs and into a cozy intimate setting with my guests, bridal party, and groom all in close proximity. It was lovely. There was a cocktail hour during which time we took photos outside. Then guests where escorted into the dinning room/ballroom where we made our entrance. The service was great! The mansion looked beautiful! Our guests are still- three months later- raving about the food. My only regret was not booking an extra hour. In our opinion the price was very reasonable for the service we received at a beautiful intimate setting. Our coordinator Debbie was awesome to work with and always willing to work with our suggestions.

We had our reception on a rainy Saturday in March, and I couldn't have asked for more. The mansion was beautiful, the fireplaces were lit, and the staff at Valley Country Club made sure everything was perfect. Not only were Debbie and Jennifer wonderful to work with, but I cannot speak highly enough about Arturo. Arturo seemed to be the grease that kept everything running smoothly. If there was anything wrong at all that entire day, I have no idea. I don't have one single complaint about Valley Country Club, or it's staff. They were all very knowledgable, helpful, reassuring, and accomodating.

After visiting many sites around Baltimore City and County, we decided to host our wedding reception at The Mansion. Debbie made us feel welcome from our first meeting, and we felt that the venue had the perfect mix of a small, unique setting and a professional catering facililty. All of our guests were made to feel welcome the night of our reception, and our coordinator for the evening, Jackie, was very organized and a pleasure to work with. As with any vendor, be sure to stay organized--make sure to follow up on any questions via email, then make sure to follow up on emails if you don't hear back right away, and be sure to request any changes you make to your event in writing to make sure there is no confusion on what should be a stress free, fun filled day.

Debbie, Jennifer, Jackie and everyone at Valley was easy to work with. You get great service, food and decor for the price. I chose them because of the location and cost and I was not disappointed. The mansion is beautiful and needs no extra decorating. The food is delicious! I had guests commenting all night about how beautiful the mansion and outside areas were. The staff was very attentive all night long. They all helped make our wedding perfect!

Debbie, Jackie, Jennifer and the entire staff at the Mansion at Valley Country Club were wonderful to work with during the entire planning of my daughter's wedding. They were always very responsive and when it came down to the wedding day, they made sure that everything ran smoothly and on schedule. The food was amazing, as good or better than you would get in a fine dining restaurant. Everyone raved about the steak and crab cake as well as the side dishes and hors d'oeuvres that were served. Many of our guests also loved the fact that Artie Donovan was in the bar and got to talk to him and take pictures. Our daughter really wanted a venue with a unique feel and vintage atmosphere and the Mansion at Valley Country Club definitely delivered!

Debbie is the venue coordinator and has a great staff to make sure the day of runs smoothly. There was no food tasting but we served the Filet and Crab Cake and it was phenomenal. The venue was absolutely beautiful and had so much more character than a hotel would have. I also felt like their prices were very reasonable considering it included a full open bar. Despite having a few bumps during the planning process, the day of went off without a hitch and we had an amazing wedding here!

This place really speaks for itself. The minute we walked into the Mansion at Valley Country Club, we knew it was where we wanted to host our wedding reception. My husband and I wanted a non-conventional venue that fit our personalities and this place fit the bill. We had an evening reception in November and the ambiance was perfect, the fire was rolling, there were candles everywhere, and our guests could mingle between the front-rooms, the amazing bar and the beautifully decorated reception room. The service was excellent, the food was delicious, and for the price, it could not be beat. Debbie was very easy to work with and she made the planning process leading up to the big day pretty seamless. I have just one complaint. As a rule, VCC does not allow red wine at their events. We were disappointed at first, but we could understand their reasoning, given the irreplaceable furnishings in the house. (They may make exceptions to this rule, but Debbie was definitely reluctant and there would certainly be a price.) The thing that really bothered me though was that when my guests asked for red wine at the wedding, the bartender told them it was not available due to “bride’s choice”!!!! I don’t mind if they have that rule, but don’t blame it on me! They made it seem like I was a crazy bride that didn’t want her guests to have red wine because they might spill it on my dress or something ridiculous like that. I realize that this may seem silly, but I just felt that it was very unprofessional on their part and they could have just as easily explained to my guests the real reason they would not serve them red wine. Despite this small detail (which I thankfully did not hear about until days after the wedding), I would say that all-in-all, this is an amazing venue and if I had to go back and do it all again, I would go with VCC.

Debbie Donovan and the whole crew at The Mansion were really great. Extremely flexible too, which we appreciated for all wedding vendors. And we searched high and low and they were half the price of comparable vendors in Baltimore city. We had slight issues contacting the mansion right away, usually you have to leave a message and wait for a call back, that's the only negative thing. Otherwise, every guest at our reception was raving about the quality of the service at The Mansion and now want to do bar/bat mitzvahs and Christmas parties there. Would definitely recommend.

We are so glad we picked VCC! It was the perfect venue for our reception! We have received so many compliments on the venue, their food and service. All of our guests loved how unique the mansion was. The antique feel of the mansion was perfect for our vintage wedding and the sports bar was perfect for my husband, groomsman, uncles, etc. The house is amazing and the working fire place adds the extra touch. Debbie and her staff were very responsive, anytime I had a question or needed something. All of our guests had a wonderful time there and so did we.

The Mansion at Valley Country Club was the only venue that I visited and I would have been disappointed to be married anywhere else. It is very elegant and historical venue. Our appointment before the wedding was disappointing because the owner didn't seem to care very much and wasn't very patient, my mother was very upset afterwards. Also, I had a few instances where I had made an appointment or sent a fax/email and it wasn't received and then I had to do it again. I guess there are a few organizational problems. However, on the day of the wedding everything went smoothly. We got married in the reception area and I was worried about how it would look but it was absolutely gorgeous. During the cocktail hour everything was moved into place for the reception. During the cocktail hour I was treated like royalty (my immediate family and bridal party say the same), the staff was completely attentive to my every need. The food was delicious and the open bar a hit, overall an excellent value for our money. Many of our guests have said it was the most beautiful wedding they had ever been to.

The Mansion at The Valley Country Club is beautiful. It is the perfect place to have a wedding. You have the entire place to yourself, and the entire staff. It feels as if, it is a exquisite, and elegant house party, where everyone caters to your needs. The food was delicious and the bar was amazing.

Valley Country Club was EXCELLENT. There were a few speed bumps but in the end our day was wonderful. The staff on hand the day of could not have been any better. They attended to every need and did it with a smile.

A very well kept Mansion. The grounds are beautiful along with the inside. The lighting is amazing and the ballroom is beautiful. Both my ceremony and reception was great and beautiful. I was suppose to have my ceremony outside but it rained so they were able to move it inside with no additional cost. There is a great variety in food choices and the food is awesome. The staff was wonderful.

This is a beautiful venue. The food was great, the china is gorgeous as well as the table linens. The dance floor was large enough for everyone to move around and enjoy.

The only complaint we have is that Debi, the owner and coordinator was not available the entire night. She left halfway through the reception and was contracted for the entire 5 hour reception. The toilets in the women's upstairs bathroom were also backed up.

I really loved this venue! It is absolutely beautiful and the package offered is very reasonably priced. I did find dealing with the staff before hand make sure everything runs smoothly is difficult they don't check email on a daily basis and getting them to answer phone is tough too. I made last minute changes in seating chart that they did not reflect and really screwed up alot of people's seats.

Overall Opinion: The Mansion at Valley Country Club is an absolutely beautiful venue, however the management is HORRIBLE. I would not recommend using the Mansion at Valley Country Club for your wedding unless it comes under completely new management.

Pros: The Mansion is beautiful and very well kept for the age of the building. Despite the numerous issues and mistakes I had to deal with from the Mansion, my wedding planner Rachel Hoffberger-Shaw was still able to pull off our wedding with minimal mistakes.

Cons: The management for the Mansion is absolutely horrible. Debbie, the owner, while being a very nice and sweet lady is not the sharpest tool in the shed. Unfortunately, Debbie hires other women who are equally as dim. Almost every time I talked to Debbie, Jennifer, Kaitlyn, or Jackie they were so thick that I had to repeat myself or explain the same thing in a different way numerous times until they would finally begin to get some idea of what I was talking about. After our conversations, I still was never sure that they even understood me. And I was talking about typical wedding topics, such as a venue walk through so that I could explain what decorations I wanted to be placed where. The Mansion does not do a physical walk through, so it comes as no surprise that decorations where NOT correctly placed around the Mansion even though I had given them a detailed diagram. Another issues was that the Mansion lost my table assignment paperwork, even though I had sent it to them three times by the due date. I received a phone call four days before my wedding asking for our table assignments - dealing with lost paperwork for something that important is not what a bride should have to deal with that close to her wedding. A third issue was that our final meeting with the Mansion was with Kaitlyn and our wedding planner, Rachel. I explained all of the details for how we wanted things set up and the reception timeline to Kaitlyn who was barely taking any notes. On the wedding day my wedding planner and I discovered that Kaitlyn was not even working that day! Debbie didn't have Kaitlyn's notes or the timeline Rachel had sent them - so they had no idea how things should be set up or the timeline for dinner. Rachel had to go over the entire timeline with Debbie and Jackie at the last minute. Rachel also had to have them redo the set-up for things, such as our cake table because they had done the linens incorrectly due to not having Kaitlyn's notes. Luckily removing the cake to fix the linens did not damage our wedding cake. A fourth issue was that everyone had champagne for the wedding toasts except for my husband and I. How does a reception venue forget to give champagne to the bride and groom?! We had to pour some of the champagne from the best man's glass into our glasses before the toasts began. Finally, I was the most upset when Jackie worked our wedding. Jackie was so unprofessional on the phone when talking to me about our contract throughout the month leading up to our wedding that she caused me to cry several times. Therefore I specifically requested that Jackie NOT be present on the day of our wedding - but she was the first person to greet me when we arrived. Jackie was also extremely rude to our wedding planner, Rachel, the entire evening and I was actually able to overhear the rude things Jackie was saying so it wouldn't surprise me if our wedding guests were able to hear Jackie too. These are just five of the biggest issues we had to deal with from the Mansion - we had to deal with many, many more problems from the time we contracted with them in April 2010 until our wedding in August 2011. Dealing with all of these issues caused a lot of unneeded stress during all of our wedding planning and I was very unhappy with the way things turned out with the Mansion on our wedding day. Therefore, I want to stress that I do not recommend using the Mansion for your wedding unless they get completely new management.