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.

My husband and I got married here on June 8 and the whole entire day was magical. We worked with Britne, who was an absolute angel. From the moment we first toured, she provided a wealth of knowledge, was a joy to work with, answered every question big or small, helped guide our vision, provided insights and ideas, and was just an all-around rock star. Because of her professionalism and expertise in planning, our wedding day went off without a hitch. Neither my husband nor I felt stressed or rushed on our wedding day because we knew that Britne and the Lesner Inn team had everything under control. They coordinated with our vendors to make sure everyone was on the same page, helped build a seamless timeline and kept us on track, and honestly it was just such a joy to spend our wedding day surrounded by people who are professional but also were so kind, happy for us, and fun to be with. We worked out every single tiny detail in our planning meetings, and Britne really took the time to understand how we wanted our wedding day to go. Day of, she made sure people were where they were supposed to be and when, personally made sure people with allergies had the proper meals, kept all of our vendors moving smoothly throughout the day, and I'm positive she did hundreds of other things that we didn’t even know about to keep the event running smoothly. Throughout the wedding day, she was always nearby and ready to help if we needed her. Our wedding party and families would all say the same thing - it felt like she was always in many places at once and exactly where she needed to be to help us. Truly, if Britne (and I’m sure anyone else on the Lesner Inn team) is helping you plan your wedding, you are in the best hands and are going to have the best day!!!

Lesner Inn itself is also such a gorgeous venue. The views are stunning, the space worked perfectly, and my husband and I truly felt like it fit the vibe for “us” as a couple completely. The ceremony space was incredible and had the stunning water views we were looking for. I loved that we were able to be outside, but fully covered so that we didn’t have to worry about the weather. The cocktail hour space was gorgeous and worked out perfectly for everyone while we took photos. Finally, the reception space was absolutely perfect. It was the right amount of space that we didn’t feel crowded, but still felt very intimate. I loved the views of the water through the windows and all the light it provided.

The food was great, we got lots of great reviews of the cocktail hour appetizers and the dinner entrees. We opted to have a crush bar at our cocktail hour, which was a huge hit. We loved being able to incorporate this Virginia Beach staple for all of our guests (especially the out of towners) to enjoy. The bartender staff was incredible and so efficient. We had 150 guests and two bars and I never saw a long line at either of the bars.

All in all, I would recommend Lesner Inn to anyone looking for a venue with spectacular views and an amazing team. Truly, having an elite team working your wedding is the biggest game changer. It was so amazing to have thorough planning meetings and an expert team so that we were able to show up at the venue with everything already in motion and the event being run without myself, my husband, or our family members having to lift a finger. We trusted them wholeheartedly and they absolutely delivered everything we could have dreamed of and more. Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!!

Our wedding at The Lesner Inn was truly a dream come true! We hosted a brunch wedding and reception, and from start to finish, the experience was beyond perfect. Alexis and her entire crew went above and beyond to make sure our day was everything we envisioned and more. Their attention to detail, professionalism, and genuine kindness made the planning process so enjoyable. The venue itself is stunning, with gorgeous views that created the perfect backdrop for our special day. The team’s expertise ensured that every moment flowed seamlessly, and our guests couldn’t stop raving about the beautiful setting and delicious food. We are endlessly grateful for The Lesner Inn for making our wedding day unforgettable. Thank you, Alexis and team, for your warmth, care, and for treating our wedding like it was as important to you as it was to us!

Cheers,
Sarah and Adam