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The First Lady of Suffolk, A Victorian Mansion Reviews

The First Lady of Suffolk, A Victorian Mansion

The First Lady of Suffolk, A Victorian Mansion

Suffolk, VA
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    Brittney Sent on 06/30/2019
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    Great service

    My wedding is next year and she has already helped me so much! Even had perks and free extra things for booking her
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    Magical Experience

    The First Lady was the second venue I toured and my husband and I fell in love with the ambiance immediately. This quaint venue holds more people than you think and the owners are very flexible in helping you have everything you imagined for your big day. Jen, one of the owners acts as your personal coordinator, she is honest and helpful, she gives you advice with her many years of wedding experience but is going to make what you want happen. The grand staircase is scenery to die for, the "getting ready" space is stocked with must-haves like water, cute backgrounds for pictures, big mirrors, and a steamer. The venue also offers catering, DJ services, and your table ensemble (tablecloths, napkins, dishware, etc.). Our wedding day was a dream and the staff at the First Lady were very easy to work with, I completely recommend this venue 100%!
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    Jenn and Mickey must be doing something they love because they truly made our wedding day special. i will not give away all the amazing wonderful things they do for you on your special day. This place is beautiful, they take all the worry away, and make for a seamless event!
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    Shannon Sent on 12/07/2015
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    A wedding at “The First Lady of Suffolk” is truly a fairy tale event. Our wedding was absolutely amazing for us and our guests. Words truly cannot describe everything they do for you. The house and venue are perfect and luxurious. The planning is amazing, with them thinking of and taking care of a thousand details that never crossed my mind. The bridal room is large with a huge room for makeup and getting ready. All through the house are wonderful decorations that make take your breath away.
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    I loved the First Lady of Suffolk and couldn't be happier that we picked this venue for our wedding. I originally had picked them while I was in the UK, and was blown away when I saw the building in person. The pictures, as beautiful as they are, simply do not do the building justice. The staff are easy going and made our special day the best that it could've been. I could pop in essentially at any time to discuss something about the wedding, and had no difficulty in getting in contact with the events coordinator. Guests have described our day as a fairy tale wedding and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a wedding venue.
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    I loved this place! You do have to use their food, but it was delicious! My Husband and most of his family are diabetics and we asked them to sweeten the tea with splenda and they totally understood. Jen was so sweet and helpful, I felt like I was talking to and working with friends instead of a business. You can also use their dj with I totally recommend because it is way cheaper, he knows how to use the equipment, and he does a great job!
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    Lamar Sent on 09/02/2014
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    Absolutely phenomenal!!! Our day was amazing and a huge success. We would like to say Thank You to the First Lady of Suffolk for everything. Ray and Jen are two amazing people. They made us feel like family from the first phone call to setup everything until the last guest left the night of our event. I have never met more loving and professional people than these two. The venue was immaculate the first day we visited it and it was even more immaculate the day of our event. They were flexible with any last minute changes or additions we needed to make. The food along with the I highly recommend The First Lady of Suffolk to anyone looking for an elegant and professional place to host your next event. Ray and Jen we love you and thanks for making our day one to remember forever.
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    Crystal Sent on 08/16/2014
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    Every thing was perfect I had a ball they made the planning easy. Every dime I spent was worth it staff was amazing.The dj is the best . They made this the best day of my life and I felt like a queen. Every one who attended told me that it was the best wedding the ever seen.
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    Curt K. Sent on 06/09/2014
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    From the 1st time that my husband and I walked into the First Lady, we knew this is where we wanted to get married. The pictures on the website did this place no justice! Jen & Mickey made our experience so easy and stress free from the beginning to end. They are great to work with and they make sure that your day turns out PERFECT! The staff was great too. They were very attentive to everyone's needs. We couldn't ask for things to have gone any easier. Thanks again for making our special day one that we will NEVER forget!
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    Melissa Sent on 12/18/2013
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    I fell in love with The First Lady from their website. When I came in to see the place with my future husband we were both in awe with how nice and genuine Jen and Mickey were and booked that day. Jen was always there for me with my TONS of questions. She helped save me money with my other vendors as well. The day of my wedding was magical. The decorations were amazing and all of my guest commented on how beautiful it was and were taking pictures while they waited. Jen and Mickey helped keep the reception on track and made sure everything ran smoothly. When I had an issue with my DJ Jen stepped in and took care of it. Love them both for making our day so magical and stress free. Oh did I mention Jen can sing, and sings very well <3
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    HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. From start to finish you feel like family. Jen and Mickey are so nice and they suggested great vendors for my wedding! The venue is gorgeous and hardly needs any decoration. Words can't describe just how great this place is, you would really need to go see for yourself. I know every time I went out to talk to the venue, I was amazed by it. The food was great! Service was terrific! We couldn't have asked for a better night!!!!! and the price is hard to beat.
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    Jatanna Sent on 08/21/2013
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    If your are looking for a One Stop Shop, than The First Lady of Suffolk is the place to plan ur event.. The place screams ELEGANCE. If you want to feel like a Ball Room Princess, you will have that feeling in this beatifully well put together Victorian Mansion. You don't have to worry about set up or clean up. they handle it all for you so that you can be worry free.
    I love the place, and the people were Awesome to work with!!!!:)
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    Jennifer Sent on 12/03/2013
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    Beautiful building and the new ball room is stunning. My wedding was picture perfect!
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    Shannon Sent on 05/29/2013
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    If I had it to do all over again I would pick The First Lady over and over! From the first time I walked in I fell in love with the venue and the owners. Jenn and Mickey were the best! They work so hard all week long and yet always had a smile on their faces for me. They make you feel like you are the only Bride on their minds even though they do events almost every day. My wedding was more beautiful than I ever could have imagined! The staff is incredibly flexible making sure that you get what you want on your special day. They even threw in some personal touches that warmed my heart so much! Go check this venue out in person because the pictures on the website can not compare to seeing it first hand. I will forever remember my wedding day, but I will also forever remember the staff at The First Lady. They were a huge part of making our day memorable.
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    Cherea Sent on 07/29/2012
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    The First Lady was the perfect venue for my wedding and reception. Jen & Mickey are both great people and are there to help in any way they can. The venue is beautiful and everyone enjoyed the food.
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    Sherri Sent on 05/29/2012
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    I had the honor of celebrating my ceremony and reception at The First Lady. The site is GORGEOUS, the pictures on the website do not do it justice.

    Jen and Mickey who own the venue are gems to work with and make sure everything is perfect and will accommodate and work with the bride and groom to make your day wonderful. We had over 120 people at the venue and it was plenty of space. We also used their catering and everyone raved over how delicious the food was. The best part, although they have set menu's to choose from they will work with you to build your own.

    The First Lady is the perfect 1 stop shop as they covered our venue, catering, tables, chairs, linens, and had a bridal suite upstairs that allowed us to get ready there.

    We did not have a wedding coordinator or planner and in all honesty did not need one. I recommend The First Lady if you are looking for a classic place that is a jaw dropper. The entire home is already decorated vintage and antique meaning the less decor you need! Some table centerpieces and viola, you are covered.

    A true hidden gem.
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    Amy Sent on 05/06/2013
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    The whole staff at The First Lady made this a wonderful experience from our first meeting with Jen to the end of the Wedding evening!
    They catered the event and the food is fantastic!
    We would highly recommend anyone looking for a unique venue to go take a look at this place and meet the people who work with you to create memories!
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    Elizabeth Sent on 05/20/2011
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    The First Lady was the perfect choice for my wedding. Jen and her family are amazing and do their best to make sure everything is perfect.

    For the price you pay, it is a steal. Jen acts as an unofficial wedding planner, and makes sure everything gets taken care of. They also do in-house rentals for tablecloths, chair covers, even centerpieces. In fact, I brought in my own flowers and she created all my centerpieces for me. This was all for a very low price that you wouldn't be able to find anywhere else (every other venue will charge you at least 100% more). They also set up everything for you and take everything down.

    Also, the in-house catering was great, and the staff working at my wedding was completely professional. For a very small fee you can also get a bartender, all you have to do is provide the alcohol, mixers, and one-time ABC license. This makes for an extremely cheap open bar. The bartender was hilarious and kept my party entertained.

    You can't get anything like this for anywhere close to this price, or maybe even double the price.. it is a new venue and is quickly growing in popularity (for good reason). If you want a reasonably priced venue that will take care of everything for you, this is it.
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    Jennifer is extremely helpful and makes you feel like your so special!!
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    Great place to have wedding and ceremony. Professional staff, flexible, and cater to clients need.
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    Lee A. Sent on 10/24/2014
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    Beautiful location! Food was good. Guests were dazzled by house and staff. My only issue was communication with the team but was always quickly resolved. Hubby and I very happy with everything!
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    Nick Sent on 11/30/2013
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    I could not have imagined my wedding anywhere else. The scenery of the Grand Ballroom was extravagant. The staff was very friendly and on the ball. Jen and Mickey are awesome! The food was amazing. Normally I go to weddings and the chicken is dry or over cooked due to them making such bulk of food, but this food was perfect. I have no complaints here what so ever. I hate a seated meal and I had around 140 guests and they fit just fine. After eating we did have to get rid of tables to open up a dance floor but it was a smooth transition. Overall I had a great experience. Very highly recommended.
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    Blair Sent on 11/05/2012
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    I could not have asked for a better experience than what I got from the First Lady. The owners, Jen and Mickey are beyond amazing. The venue is stunning~the pictures on their website do not do it justice. They provide almost everything and there is almost nothing to worry about on the day of. The value is amazing, the place is all day rental so you dont have to worry about rushing to get it all down in 10 minutes. If I could do it all over again, I would still pick the first lady.
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    The first lady is a magical venue. We fell in love at first sight and didnt look at any other venues after for our vow renewal. Jenn and Mickey were totally flexible with us and you can tell that they have a ton of experience. There were minor communication issues the year leading up but nothing that wasnt quickly alleviated especially once we got closer within the 60 day window of the date. The vendor list is a courtesy so you can either use it if its in your budget or get your own (except for food and linens which has to be done by them. This worked for me). I took my mom here to do a walk through months before the event (she is from out of town) and she couldnt stop raving about it. This is truly a one stop shop, budget friendly, family owned place and you are made to feel like family the whole way. Im looking forward to a magical event!
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    Amanda Sent on 10/11/2015
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    I fell in love with this venue as soon as I stepped foot inside. It was perfect for my fairytale themed wedding. Ray was wonderful and handled everything perfectly. He kept the wedding running smoothly and was available to help with anything we needed. It is a very pretty place that many don't know is around and I am happy to have found it!
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