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Lesner Inn

Up to 200 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Outdoor/Indoor
Get Ready Rooms
Elizabeth
Holly
Emily
Rachel
Andrea

Recommended by 96% of couples

About this venue

Located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, Lesner Inn is a stunning waterfront venue for weddings and other special events. This charming inn has been part of the Virginia event scene for over 10 years, specializing in romantic and elegant weddings on the Chesapeake Bay. Couples are sure to enjoy their once-in-a-lifetime wedding experience at this stunning venue.

Facilities and Capacity

The exclusive waterfront venue and catering facility gracefully intersects the Chesapeake Bay and Lynnhaven River, providing picturesque, intimate water views. At Lesner Inn, couples and guests can appreciate the beauty of the local area from any of the venue’s event spaces. Whether couples choose the rustic Waterside Deck, the classic Lesner Hall, or the entire facility, Lesner Inn is perfect for any wedding celebration. Couples can host up to 200 guests, ideal for both grand and intimate gatherings.

Services Offered

From setup and cleanup to in-house catering and an on-site bar, the venue offers several accommodations to ensure couples are comfortable on their special day. Lesner Inn’s event management team is responsive throughout the entire planning process and is experienced in seamlessly executing events from start to finish. With their knowledge of local event professionals and design trends, couples can trust these wedding specialists with their event planning. Couples can also rent event items, such as altars and arches, centerpieces, chairs, tables, decor, and furniture to complete their big day. Additionally, the inn can host a range of pre-wedding gatherings, from engagement parties to rehearsal dinners, creating a dreamlike setting for every special occasion. Couples can avail of other services, including getting-ready suites, parking, and outside vendor referrals.

Cuisine

At Lesner Inn, guests and couples can savor award-winning catering from the venue’s in-house kitchen. Menus are tailored to suit the nearly-wed’s tastes and dietary requirements. From buffets and stations to cocktail receptions and hors d’oeuvres, Lesner Inn Catering Club also offers various presentation options. Other catering services provided include:

  • Dessert
  • Outside cake
  • Servers
  • Tastings
  • Plated-meals

Location

Located directly on the water by Shore Drive, the inn boasts several nearby local attractions, including Virginia Aquarium, Norfolk Botanical Garden, and Cape Henry Lighthouse. Hotels are within two miles, and the Norfolk International Airport is only nine miles away, making travel easy for out-of-town loved ones. Newlyweds are sure to cherish every moment they spend at this glorious venue.

Features

Woman-owned

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

  • 22 years in business

  • We speak English

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Weddings at this venue

Ian & Fern's wedding
Ian & Fern
55 photos
Terrell & Katie's wedding
Terrell & Katie
99 photos

FAQ

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

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Reviews of Lesner Inn

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Lesner Inn is a stunning waterside venue with beautiful views, flexible covered outdoor spaces, and excellent photo backdrops. Reviewers praised the attentive, professional planning and day-of coordination that made events seamless and stress-free, and guests repeatedly raved about the food and service. A single minor food issue was noted, but overall the venue is highly recommended.

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Lesner Inn is a stunning waterside venue with beautiful views, flexible covered outdoor spaces, and excellent photo backdrops. Reviewers praised the attentive, professional planning and day-of coordination that made events seamless and stress-free, and guests repeatedly raved about the food and service. A single minor food issue was noted, but overall the venue is highly recommended.

Weddingwire
4.8/5 202 reviews
Google
4.5/5 204 reviews
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Max C. Sent on 07/13/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The Perfect Day!

The BEST decision we made during our wedding planning was booking Lesner Inn as our venue!

At the initial stages of learning more about the venue, the Lesner team was incredibly detailed, responsive and patient, even before we were a client! That was a sign of things to come as we primarily worked with the wonderful Alexis Hionis, who has a truly unmatched attention to detail and passion for executing on your vision.

If you end up choosing the Lesner Inn, which you absolutely should, we cannot recommend enough that you use their day of coordination services. Alexis created a timeline for our day that truly left no stone unturned and made sure all of our vendors were on the same page down to the second. The best thing about our wedding was that we didn’t spend a moment on anything other than soaking in what will be one of the best days of our lives. The entire day went off seamlessly and from the second we arrived at the venue, we literally breathed a huge sigh of relief and happiness because Alexis and her team had it COVERED. During our wedding planning, Alexis was always available to talk and the communication was outstanding! She knows her venue like the back of her hand and will have super helpful suggestions.

The venue speaks for itself and we don’t have the words to do it proper justice. We were married on June 1, 2024 and had the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception all at Lesner Inn. The day was an absolute dream. The setting itself is so magical - the golden hour as the sun is going down over the water is just unmatched! The slight breeze off the bay makes it the perfect place to have an outdoor ceremony in the summer. The Lesner Inn went above and beyond in so many little ways, from having a staff member record our ceremony on an iPhone, to having our florist add hints of our color palette to our floral arrangements. The Lesner Inn team is talented, has great taste, and is excited to do everything they can to bring the little things that make your wedding yours to life.

The food was SO good - the Lesner Inn has a plethora of options for both the cocktail hour and dinner. We upgraded our cocktail hour to have an oyster and shrimp cocktail bar, which was a huge hit with our guests. Everyone was raving about the passed appetizers at cocktail hour and the late night snacks that were brought out after dinner! The martini bar was also a guest favorite - everyone feels a bit more ritzy holding a martini glass!

We look back on our wedding day like a dream that we can’t quite decide whether it was actually real. Alexis and her team at the Lesner Inn made that dream a reality.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth Sent on 05/10/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding venue!

Sara was my wedding coordinator for my wedding and she was AMAZING!! She made my wedding day perfect and was always thinking ahead and great at coming up with solutions/ideas for wedding day when I needed help. So many of our guests were raving about how amazing the wedding day was! It was truly the best day ever and couldn’t have done it without Sara and the rest of the Lesner Inn staff. Highly recommend having your wedding here and having Sara as your wedding coordinator! The views, food, and staff is 10/10!!
Holly
Holly Sent on 12/31/2025
5 out of 5 rating

"It's one of the best weddings we've ever been to!"

"It's one of the best weddings we've ever been to!" is all we hear from guests after the incredible evening we all had at Lesner Inn. From the day we first viewed the venue to the moment we left with a sparkler exit at the end of our wedding, everything about working with Alexis and the team at Lesner Inn proved over and over what an incredible venue this is for a wedding - any time of year! Our November wedding was stunning. No stone was left unturned in planning, the communication was always clear and quick throughout the process, the food was incredible (everyone spent Christmas talking about it!) and the staff was fantastic the entire night. It was truly the night of our dreams, and we feel so fortunate to have worked with everyone at Lesner Inn. We will remember this incredible night for the rest of our lives. Professional, experienced, thorough, and truly impressive to everyone in attendance. Lesner Inn helped make an incredible evening for everyone. Even the kids (we had 10 kids ages 1 through 11 in attendance!) can't stop talking about eating the best chicken tenders they have ever had in their lives (plated beautifully for even our tiniest guests!) It's not just the view - Lesner Inn has it all. I cannot recommend this venue enough to celebrate such a special event in our lives. Thank you to the entire team for helping us, our families, and friends enjoy an unforgettable evening.
M
Maggie Sent on 12/27/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible Experience

The Lesner Inn team went ABOVE & BEYOND in every aspect when it came to the party we had here in May. The planning team was incredible, the food was amazing, drinks weren’t just great but also served by such incredibly nice and accommodating bartenders, the venue was spectacular, and honestly I could go on and on. Will host every party our family ever has in the future at the Lesner Inn without a second thought!
Emily
Emily Sent on 12/27/2025
5 out of 5 rating

May 2025 Wedding at Lesner

We had an amazing experience with this venue for our wedding. From start to finish, the coordination was seamless and truly took so much stress off our shoulders. The staff was incredibly helpful, attentive, and professional throughout the entire day, making everything run smoothly and allowing us to fully enjoy the celebration.

The only small hiccup was with the food, specifically the steak being a bit overcooked, despite mentioning our preference to the staff beforehand. That said, this was a minor issue in an otherwise wonderful experience. Everything else exceeded our expectations, and we are so grateful to the team for helping make our wedding day so special.
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Alexi Sent on 12/27/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best decision we made!

Choosing this venue was hands-down one of the best decisions we made during wedding planning. From our very first tour to the wedding day itself, the entire experience was seamless, organized, and genuinely enjoyable.
The space is absolutely beautiful and set the perfect backdrop for our day, but what truly sets this venue apart is the team. They were responsive, thoughtful, and incredibly knowledgeable throughout the entire process. Every question we had (and we had a lot!) was answered quickly, and we always felt supported and guided rather than overwhelmed.
On the wedding day, everything ran so smoothly that we were able to fully relax and enjoy every moment. Our guests are still talking about how stunning the venue was and how amazing the food and service were. We felt so taken care of, and it made all the difference.
If you’re looking for a venue that is not only beautiful but also run by a team that truly knows how to host an unforgettable event, this is it. We couldn’t recommend it more.
C
Catherine Sent on 12/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely incredible wedding venue: Top notch style, waterfront views, food, and staff.

We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect place to celebrate our wedding. The venue exceeded every expectation, and the staff is truly exceptional. Alexis and Noelle were our wedding planner and day-of-coordinator, and the planning process and execution went above and beyond in every possible way. Alexis, Noelle, and their team were attentive, organized, and genuinely invested in making our day flawless. We initially chose only the day-of-coordination package, and later added the full planning and design package. Worth every penny! I was spending countless hours trying to bring all the elements of my vision together cohesively. With Alexis and Noelle’s services, the colors, textures, styles, and materials flowed seamlessly, and my vision was brought to life. This alleviated so much stress, and allowed us to actually ENJOY the planning process. They were also incremental in walking us through decisions on design elements to optimize our budget. Lastly, the weeks and days leading up to our wedding were far more peaceful with Alexis and Noelle handling all vendor coordination and communications!

We’ve received several compliments from our guests, many saying it was the best wedding they had ever attended. That wouldn’t have been possible without this amazing team and venue. If you’re looking for a place that delivers peofessionalism, heartfelt service, and an incredible experience, look no further. We are forever grateful!
Rachel
Rachel Sent on 12/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

BEST waterfront venue!!!

We couldn’t have imagined a more perfect setting for our wedding than The Lesner Inn! The venue is absolutely stunning. Alexis and her staff were incredibly attentive, professional, and genuinely caring—they made everything feel seamless and stress-free. We could not be more grateful for The Lesner Inn team making our wedding day absolutely perfect!!!
Andrea
Andrea Sent on 11/16/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Highest recommendation!

The Lesner Inn was honestly the perfect place for our wedding and I can't recommend them enough! Working with them took so much stress off our shoulders. Noelle and Laine were especially amazing! They walked us through every detail and made sure everything was timed out great. On the day of the wedding, they more than knocked it out of the park, they went above and beyond! The setup was amazing, the decorations beautiful, the food tasty, and the staff so coordinated and proactive. Laine and Noelle even helped the me (the bride) with a dress malfunction. We got so many compliments from guests about how great our wedding was and we never would have been able to pull it off if not for the Lesner Inn and its amazing staff.
Alexis
Alexis Sent on 08/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Exceeded expectations!

As someone who plans events for a living, I had high hopes for my own bridal shower — but The Lesner Inn exceeded every single expectation. I asked for one thing: a “Romantic Comedy” theme… and what I walked into was an absolute dream. Every detail was thought out to perfection — from the florals to the signage to the perfectly timed surprises. The space was stunning, the food was so delicious, the cocktails were spot on, and the service was incredible. I cried (more than once), laughed until my face hurt, and felt completely overwhelmed in the best way. It was magic — truly one of the most meaningful days of my life — and I’m endlessly grateful to the team at The Lesner Inn for making it all happen. 💖 If you’re thinking about hosting your shower, rehearsal, or wedding here… do it. This may be biased, but I promise you, it will be everything!
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Awards

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Team

Alexis Hionis
Alexis Hionis
Director
Noelle Magnuson
Noelle Magnuson
Event & Sales Manager
Albert Mills
Albert Mills
Venue Manager

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Elena Skaya Photography Elena Skaya Photography Wedding Photographers

Lesner Inn is one of the most beautiful venues we've worked at. Managing staff is so welcoming and they care so much about couples and vendors. We highly recommend Lesner Inn as your wedding venue as you get a very beautiful imagery and overall wedding experience is top notch

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I love playing the music at the Lesner Inn. It is a beautiful setting and top notch catering!

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Lesner Inn frequently asked questions

Lesner Inn includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Lesner Inn includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Lesner Inn includes:
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
The space offered by Lesner Inn for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Waterfront
Lesner Inn offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Lesner Inn offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Lesner Inn offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
Lesner Inn offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Lesner Inn is recommended by 96% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in flexibility and 4.8 in value.
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