Just fabulous! Worth every penny!

Every single person that works at aberdeen manor REALLY cares about making your day absolute perfection! I was planning from all the way across the country and they were on top of every single detail, every question, every request, and they are always 5 steps ahead! Denna, Jim,
Trey, and megan are not only wonderful business people but they are kind and caring! There isn't one thing I wish i would have done differently at my wedding and that's thanks to Aberdeen's amazing staff! Also, I highly recommend using any of the vendors they suggest. I used Trans audio for my DJ and Linda Monroe for my cake and it was fabulous!!!

-Lauren Cianci

So I can see all of the wonderful reviews on here for Aberdeen, hence why we booked our ceremony with them. Although, we did not have the same experience as these other brides have mentioned. We had the complete opposite experience. Let's start from the beginning, we wanted an outdoor wedding and Aberdeen is the only one who has a back up plan it if rains, plus the grounds are beautiful. So as much as it killed me to pay THAT MUCH MONEY, we went ahead and paid the $750 deposit of the $1500 for two and a half hours on the grounds for the Ceremony ONLY. So we booked the garden in July of 2010 - almost an exact year before our wedding. When we booked we were told we could have our ceremony at 1:00pm or 1:30pm only and could only be on the grounds until 3:00pm no questions asked. That was fine, so then the next question was the rehearsal and when we tried to schedule it, they asked if we were having our rehearsal dinner there as well, and when we said no, they told us we would have to wait 2 months prior to the event to schedule the rehearsal incase another Bride wants the grounds. I found this to be the opposite of what Aberdeen boasts that their brides are "pampered, appreciated and accommodated". This was not the case, clearly it was about which bride was paying the most money.

So two months prior to the event to the date, we called to book the rehearsal. Well since another bride did in fact book an evening reception that night, we could only get in the garden at noon for rehearsal....my mother in law was able to talk to them into 3:30pm because we had out of towners who would not be there by noon. So they agreed to 3:30pm but we HAD to be off the grounds by 4:15pm no later. So we went ahead and sent our rehearsal invites to the bridal party and all who needed to be there. We had several bridal party members take the day off or get off early to make the early rehearsal time.

On June 26, 2011 (two weeks prior to our wedding) we went in to do our final payment and review with Denna. So we paid our left over $750 + tax and went over all of the details. On June 27, 2011 in the evening I received a call from Denna who told me that the bride who booked the evening reception for the night before our wedding informed her just a little while ago that she was having her ceremony there too....so this meant we would have to move our rehearsal up. When we told her that we couldn't do that because not everyone will be in town yet, her reply was "what do you want me to do, have this bride change it when she already sent out her wedding invitations?" then she also made the comment - and this is my favorite "rehearsals are a courtesy, you do not pay for them". So when we called her back to tell her we would just do it at my mother in law's home, she said "thank you, I was between a rock and a hard place and wasn't sure what to do." which obviously she did know what she was going to do....cut our rehearsal because I was the second class bride.

The day of the wedding, we arrived and the ceremony was nice, they set everything up outside like they were suppose to, except that after the ceremony there was not any water for our quests as we had discussed....July + oustide + 90 degree weather should equal water as we were told, but there was not. So the groom said to Megan who was helping us "where is the water for our guests?" she replied with "I wasn't told anything about water, that isn't in our contract." So the groom walked away upset with her attitude and she came back a little later with a single cup of ice water for the groom.

All in all we had a horrible experience and would not recommend to anyone, we paid a total of $1605 for 2 1/2 hours and incredibly rude and unaccommodating service. They might have a beautiful hall and grounds but if you do not use them for your reception, you are second class and not worthy. In my personal opinion they are getting too big for their britches and have lost site of the industry they are in.....making great memories.

Note to any bride planning to use them - READ THE CONTRACT VERY CAREFULLY!

I am so pleased I decided to book my wedding at Aberdeen Manor in Valparaiso, IN. The owners and staff are so welcoming and friendly. They go out of their way to make it "your day." Not only is it an elegant venue, but they offer a chapel and a garden setting. There is an endless variety of foods to choose from for dining and lots of decorating options. They are very professional and I couldn't be happier...nor could my guests!

I cant believe how nice the venue was and how smooth everything went. I still have guests calling me to say how the food, staff, and venue was excellent. I wouldn’t have changed a thing if I had to do it again. The staff are more then accommodating to make sure everything is perfect. Plus, they had plenty of options to choose from to make it affordable. I always heard how stressful planning a wedding was but I didn’t have all that stress thanks to the help at Aberdeen. Perfect!!!

I had my wedding ceremony and reception at Aberdeen Manor on December 30, 2010 and it couldn’t have been more perfect! I had less than three months to plan our wedding so it was very important to me to find a one-stop-shop for all my needs and Aberdeen was definitely the place for that!
Every step of the way owner Denna Fyock was there to help me plan the details. I couldn't have asked for a more beautiful and magical wedding day. The Aberdeen Manor team exceeded our expectations and my husband and I couldn't be more thrilled! All of the Aberdeen Manor staff were terrific - professional, friendly and always extremely helpful! Everyone especially loved the awesome bartender!
AND, the food! The food was to die for! Everyone commented on how delicious and beautifully presented the food was!
The chapel (upstairs and down) looked gorgeous and the cocktail room, foyer & reception rooms were absolutely STUNNING!!! Like a dream or the cover of a stylish bridal magazine :)
My Aberdeen wedding was the fairytale day I had always dreamed of!

When you book your reception with Denna at Aberdeen Manor, your worries are over. Denna and her staff want to make your wedding day the best day of your life---and they do!

Where do I start? I could go on for days and days about how FABULOUS Aberdeen Manor is! IF YOU ARE LOOKING IN NW INDIANA, BOOK YOUR WEDDING HERE!!!!!

First of all, I knew this would be the place for my wedding and reception when I fired off my first email, so full of joy and excitement, at 9pm and got a reply back in 20 minutes. I thought, WOW...THIS is customer service! The brains and heart behind it all, Denna, is such a resource it's unbelievable. She was there for me all the way from start to finish - she made every decision easy with all of her years of experience to draw upon. She listened to exactly what my vision was and made it happen. The chapel and the banquet hall were both so beautiful and a nice blank canvas to work with - making personalization a cinch both for the ceremony and reception. You could do as little or as much as you wanted in each facility, but even doing the bare minimum was enough for a stunningly gorgeous event. One of the things I liked best was the price for the reception included everything - I never felt "nickeled and dimed" on things like linens, place settings, etc. Everything was included (of course there were upgrades available but I went with what was included and it was absolutely beautiful). My husband and I both felt what Aberdeen provided was a real value for the money we spent. And having a built-in wedding planner/coordinator like Denna was a priceless value.

And the other thing to mention...is the food is so delicious. Now I know you are saying, wait...wedding food...delicious??? YES YES YES - I can't tell you how many compliments we received on the FOOD! The staff at Aberdeen were prepared, professional and catering to my needs and made me feel like such a princess on my big day.

I could go on and on but that's my two cents. If I had to do it all over again, I would be right back at Aberdeen Manor.

We had a great experience at Aberdeen. The staff took care of all the details at the wedding and more. They were friendly, responsive and practically family by the end of the day. We highly recommend them to our friends.

Great people, great service! Anything is possible at Aberdeen. They made our wedding planning so easy, walked through each and every step with us, and took care of anything that came up on the big day. Hall and chapel are beautiful, and the grounds are very well kept. Highly recommend!

Ladies - if you live in Northwest Indiana, Western Michigan or even Chicago...Aberdeen Manor is an EXCELLENT venue to consider for your ceremony and/or reception. My husband and I were married in the Aberdeen Chapel in Sep 2008 and then had a fantastic reception in their ballroom. The entire staff at Aberdeen is exceptional. They provide extremely courteous and professional service. I worked very closely with Denna Fyock (owner) on the details of our day and she was incredible to work with. She listened to our ideas and offered excellent suggestions to fine tune some things so that our wedding would be top notch! They also provide you with a comprehensive list of their preferred vendors (we used their favored DJ and one of the photographers), which saves you a ton of time from having to research the hundreds of vendors out there yourself. We received many compliments from our guests that our wedding was one of the best and classiest weddings they had ever been too. I know without a doubt that it had everything to do with the way the Aberdeen staff executed our plans. Aberdeen is full service, one-stop shopping..everything from invitations, menu cards, tuxes, jewelry, veils...you name it, they have it. And if they don't...I'm positive Denna and her team would find a way to get it for you. Planning my wedding was a ton of fun and I had zero stress. I have Aberdeen to thank for that. They know the wedding business and are superior people to work with. I could go on and on......

I had both my ceremony and reception at Aberdeen Manor and was very pleased. The owners are very friendly and the personal attention was great. My guests LOVED the fact that we had an evening ceremony and reception directly afterwards just steps away. Food was great as well. I would highly recommend this venue.

Aberdeen Manor is incredible! I worked there for 6 years while I was in high school and college which a big help while planning our wedding! The vendors associated with Aberdeen are wonderful and take care of everything. All I had to do was make the phone calls to book people and I knew the rest would be taken care of. All surpassed my expectations and we had the perfect wedding! Aberdeen offers wedding planning as well and for those of you who feel lost when it comes to planning, take advantage of them! They are experts and know all the special ways to make a wedding perfect! No details goes uncovered!

great venue and the staff was very good to work with. they made the room beautiful and i am really appreciative. would recommend to a friend

Every time I entered Aberdeen I felt like I was their only bride... I was always impressed that they remembered who I was by name. From the beginning stages of planning and preparation to the last moment my husband and I stepped out the door at midnight, Denna and Jim (& staff) were extremely helpful, professional and caring. I would recommend Aberdeen to everyone... especially so I could be a guest at a fantastic wedding venue!

Aberdeen Manor is one of NW Indiana's most beautiful reception halls. Trust me, in our reception venue search we went to everyone available hall in NW Indiana. As soon as I walked into Aberdeen Manor, I knew this would be the venue I would book, and I did!

One of the things that really drew me to Aberdeen Manor was that there is no other wedding or event going on at the same time as yours. You get the building/grounds exclusively. This is really a rarity as most places have another wedding/event going on next door to your event! They make you feel special, like a celebrity! All their attention is on YOU, and it should be!

Pros:
-They were very accommodating, as many of my friends and family are vegetarians.
-A dressing room! This was so nice! It was private and my maids and I got ready in here.
-Deena (owner) was extremely helpful and knowledgeable and the entire staff was friendly and professional.
-I was presented a photo album on my wedding night, of pictures from the reception! How awesome is it to see pictures the same night? Very thoughtful!
-Beautiful grounds and the chairs here were so gorgeous!

Things that I wish were different:
- They do not allow your photographer to bring backdrops. This would have been nice, in my opinion

All in all I was definitely satisfied with Aberdeen Manor and have and will continue to recommend it to my friends & family.