The Lady Mary Inn

Our wedding at The Lady Mary Inn was everything we dreamed of and more. From the stunning Victorian charm of the inn to the beautiful garden ceremony, this venue was the perfect backdrop for our special day. The entire event was an amazing mix of time on the gorgeous covered porch, standing in the garden surrounded by so many blooming flowers, and mingling in the many different rooms inside where people could sit and chat. The entire day was gorgeous, intimate, full of love, and better than I could have ever imagined!

We worked closely with Ryan, the inn’s incredible owner, and we truly cannot say enough wonderful things about him. He went above and beyond to bring our vision to life, from helping us to find amazing local vendors for rentals, florals, and even my dream wedding cake, to designing and cooking the most unforgettable menu we've ever tasted. He was there to help with the entire planning process and even hosted our welcome dinner at his farm down the road!

Instead of a sit-down dinner, we hosted a cocktail-style reception with heavily passed hors d’oeuvres, including lobster rolls, beef wellington, chicken satay, shrimp cocktail, and so much more. Our guests are still raving about the food! This did not feel like traditional wedding food, it was like eating in a gourmet restaurant. Ryan helped us design our menu and made sure we had everything we wanted!

One of the most special parts of the weekend was having our families stay together at the inn
in the 9 truly breathtaking rooms. This made the entire stay feel special and it wasn’t just one day of celebration, but the entire weekend. We were able to enjoy sit down breakfasts together and got ready for the wedding upstairs in the suites which made the day flow so easily and felt even more intimate and memorable. It was such a gift to have that time together before and after the big day. The remainder of our guests took a trolley ride from a local hotel which was so fun!

Every detail we had in mind, Ryan and his team brought to life. Booking our wedding at the Lady Mary Inn was the best decision we made, and I truly could not have had a better day. I only have the best memories of the day, and I am so grateful we were able to get married here! I would recommend to anyone who would listen to have their wedding here because it is a magical place!

As the mother of the bride, planning from 1000 miles away, I reached out to Ryan just looking for a few rooms for our immediate family and the bride and groom for the wedding weekend. We already had a venue for the 200 guest event and had hotel blocks, welcome party and rehearsal plans in the works so I hadn’t considered any of the other offerings. Ryan called me back within hours and was very gracious with his information and time. We arranged a tour during our next family visit to the area. We showed up with family in tow, and Ryan gave the whole crew the tour of the stunning home with all the beautiful suites and gardens, explaining the rich history of the Inn and its restoration. When the bride, groom and I sat with him to discuss which rooms would work best, Ryan mentioned the “Full Manor Rental” which at the time none of us thought we needed since other plans were already in place for the events surrounding the big day. As the planning progressed, we started thinking about the Inn as a potential central gathering place, but it seemed like a luxury expense, not a necessity. Boy, were we WRONG! After countless calls and emails with Ryan, we ended up reserving “The Full Manor.” Ryan offered us a greatly reduced rate for the nights leading up to the weekend which for us being from out of town, allowed us, the bride and groom and some extended family a homebase and place to stay together. (It also allowed us to have the grandkids stay. (They felt like they were in a storybook castle!) That together with the four additional non-suite quest rooms that come with the Full Manor rental, allowed us to house some of the wedding party and family traveling the farthest, it actually saved money on accommodation! We had a small wedding party gathering on the coast Thursday evening, and having the Inn as a homebase, many guests arriving in town were able to come join us after at the Inn. That was the most unexpected benefit of having the whole Inn. That evening the porches and sitting rooms were full of old friends reconnecting and meeting folks from other parts of the bride and groom’s life. It was full of laughter, joy and connection and it was really special! That same spirit continued at the Inn Friday night after the rehearsal and guest welcome events. Dozens of folks joined us back at the Inn to visit and help prep for the big day. Ryan and his team hosted lunch for all of us and the entire wedding party on Saturday amidst the bouquet making on the porch, hair and makeup in the Dogwood suite, wedding tattoos in the dining room et al, all being documented by the photographer. I cannot speak highly enough about how Ryan and the team handled the wedding chaos and just felt like part of the crowd! We ended the weekend with a lovely causal farewell brunch, again filling the porches and dining room with laughter and stories of the epic night before! ALL of those that stayed with us at the Inn and many others that joined us throughout the weekend commented on how beautiful the Inn was and how much it added to the experience. With so many traveling from so far away, we had 4 days of gathering and connecting which is so hard to do at such a large reception. Of the many things I am grateful for from that beautiful weekend, having the Lady Mary Inn is high on the list! If we were to host a small wedding I would do the entire thing there! Ryan once answered a request of mine with “Yes. We can do anything.” He and his crew did not disappoint!