108 Budleigh Reviews

We stumbled on the 108 Budleigh while perusing through venues online and immediately fell in love with it. Working with Allison was easy and straightforward which was necessary since we were planning our wedding sight unseen from across the country. Allison was great with allowing our photographer in to check out the venue to look at lighting beforehand and with making sure that we had everything we needed. We chose to pay to get in a day early and were happy that we did because it was extremely relaxed. The space is bright and open with separate spaces that all blended together in a way that made it easy to use for a ceremony and reception. We loved the simple elegance of the 108 Budleigh and were extremely happy with the wedding!

Where do I begin? Our wedding was originally scheduled on the beach and with being out of state we did not have a back up plan. The day before the wedding we were told there was no way to have it outside… well 5 hours later we end up on the phone with Allison and found the GORGEOUS 108 BUDLEIGH. Allison was a breath of fresh air, she even came into town to meet us and show us around. We have only positive things to say about her hospitality and being able to help us in such a crunch. She is passionate and knowledgeable, I feel like I’ve known her for years. The event building is perfect, there is a nice kitchen, bridal and groom suites, upstairs bar, and space for plenty of people. Thank you Allison for making sure our big day was more than perfect!

108 Budleigh was a dream from the moment we toured it with Allison. The interior is stunning and the patio was perfect for photos. Working with Allison to get everything paid for and negotiated was so easy! Definitely recommend 108 Budleigh to anyone who needs a venue in the Outer Banks.

I was referred to Budleigh by a friend who got married there. I loved the venue because it had a romantic feel, loved the chandeliers, fireplaces, and just the feel of the place. It has a cute patio with lights as well. Loved that Budleigh is two stories, so we were able to use the 2nd bar upstairs and there was plenty of space for a photo-booth. Leading up to the wedding, the owners were flexible and were available when I had any questions. It does not take a lot to decorate Budleigh, as the staircase and the tall ceilings create a great atmosphere on its own. There was recently a parking lot built right down the street so that made it easy for guests to park! Would recommend this venue!

108 Budleigh was perfect for my April 2021 wedding. They were incredibly flexible so I was able to create the wedding that I envisioned at a price tag I could afford! This venue has lots of perks:

-quaint location near the Manteo waterfront (my guests loved this!)
-outdoor terrace for cocktail hour
-able to provide out own alcohol!
-lotsss of flexibility with vendors
-tables and gold chairs provided
-a restaurant grade kitchen which was so ideal for my caterer. Plus that meant plenty of fridge space for our alcohol (since we provided it!!)

One of the best perks was this: at 60 days before our wedding I was given the opportunity to tag on Friday to my contract for a heavily discounted price. Meaning that we had the venue for 2 days compared to only 1. A crew of family and friends were able to go on Friday morning to set up tables/chairs, refrigerate the alcohol, drop off any decor...etc. Being able to divide up the work over two days made the whole weekend so much more enjoyable for everyone!!

We loved 108 Budleigh! It was the perfect venue for our wedding. The seating was appropriate and the dance floor was large with a bar right off of it. It was beautiful and the fact that we were able to bring in our own caterer and alcohol made it ideal! I recommend for couples looking for some southern charm who want more control over their big day.

108 Budleigh is a beautiful venue but it was so hard to get in contact with them after the contract. There were also some sanitary problems, but they stepped up and made the best of it! Overall it was a good night

108 Budleigh was perfect for our reception on September 22nd 2018. We loved the fact that we could bring in our own alcohol and were blown away by the charm of the venue. Between the two floors, and the outside garden area, we knew we had found our venue. The staff has been so prompt and professional and we are so glad we chose this location.

This place is beautiful. Took very little decorations to make it that way. They were wonderful to work with and made my reception the best I could of asked for.

108 Budleigh is such a great space. We used it as our reception venue and it was our ceremony rain location, but luckily we didn't have to use it. We love downtown Manteo, so the location of the venue was perfect - less than 10 minutes from our ceremony venue, Elizabethan Gardens, and we were able to pop out after dinner to take some photos downtown. We initially worked with and toured the space with Bonnie, who has since retired, but was wonderful. Allison took over working with us, and while we never met her in person, she was very easy to work with.

Allison and Bonnie at the Budleigh were so easy to work with. The venue itself is beautiful and set up perfectly with a full kitchen, two bars and a great amount of space for your guests. We had about 85 guests and I think you could really fit quite a few more comfortably. I wish we could do it all over again!

We loved Budleigh and our guests did too. It’s a gorgeous location and the details/amenities inside are so well thought-out. Very little effort is needed to make this venue look amazing. We had right around 100 adults with 10 or so kids and everyone had plenty of room. We worked with Bonnie until Allison came on board, and both were helpful, responsive, and supportive throughout everything.

Our wedding fell on the same weekend that Hurricane Matthew hit and the Governor of North Carolina declared a state of emergency as the roads were severely flooded and many power lines were down. Entry to the Outer Banks and Dare County was prohibited if you weren't local. In fact, a curfew was set in place and only Emergency Responders were allowed on the roads as much as possible. Our wedding was obviously cancelled and the owner of 108 Budleigh was unsympathetic to our situation, and said "I own half of Manteo and have a flooded property I need to attend to, so I'll have to call you back later." She didn't call back, so we called, and they still felt we weren't entitled to receive half of what we paid back. Eventually, we had to file a claim for services unrendered to the bank. Most of our family are active duty military members and were literally able to come from out of state and out of country just for the wedding. It was important that they were present for the ceremony so rescheduling wasn't an option. It would have been nice if the owners were more understanding given the situation. A few days later, a family member was out and about discussing the unfortunate interaction we've had with 108 Budleigh when a local approached her and said, "I couldn't help overhearing, but the owners of 108 Budleigh are known to be nasty people, and I hope it all works out." We very much hope that future couples/families do not have to go through what we went through. We were highly disappointed and upset at the change in treatment after circumstances became difficult.

Bonnie was wonderful! The Budleigh is the perfect place for a wedding in beautiful downtown Manteo.

108 Budleigh was the perfect choice for our wedding reception. It has such a timeless style and effortless elegance that adds a layer of beauty and grace. It has such a simple vintage vibe that requires a minimal amount of decorations so your guests can focus on just how romantic it is. Bonnie was great to work with. I loved how excited she was for us to get married and did an amazing job at responding to last minute emails when we decided we wanted to pop over for a walk through when we were in town! The best perk too is that choosing this venue meant the gold chivari chairs, bistro tables, round dinner tables, and outside veranda and lawn areas were included. We had plenty of room to spread the reception out and transition to multiple areas without feeling crowded!

108Budleigh is the place too book if you are looking to have an elegant/classy wedding reception. We had an outdoor wedding ceremony and then had our reception here. Bonnie is the absolute sweetest to work with. We booked 108 before booking anything else. From there, we started booking all of our vendors. Bonnie is always available for questions or recommendations. Once I saw 108 decorated for my wedding, my heart melted. It was the exact look I dreamed of having. You can't go wrong with 108Budleigh!

This is the most beautiful wedding venue in the outer banks. So much space, and so much character its absolutely gorgeous. We loved that we were able to bring in everything we needed to completely customize our wedding to fit our personalities. Bonnie is so awesome to work with as well!

We decided to book with 108 Budleigh for our wedding reception. My husband is from the outer banks and was familiar with the area, where I had never seen it. It was pretty stressful for me to try to order decorations for a place I have never seen, but Bonnie was very kind and the place is just beautiful. Once we arrived in NC, we (I) wanted to stop by and take a look at the place. Bonnie wasn't able to meet us at the time we were hoping to get in to the building, but arranged for us to get in anyway. The place has a old, elegance feel to it. It is beautiful on its own and doesn't need many decorations. The reason I did not give it 5.0 stars was that we were notified only the week before our wedding that the sound system was not working- we did not get a dj and were just going to play music from an ipad. Luckily, we were able to get everything working, without having to rent more equipment, it just would have been nice to know as soon as they found out. They did not have a microphone, so we had to purchase one, but have left it there so anyone using Budleigh from here on out would be able to use it. There is an outside veranda area that we had strung up globe lights and set up cornhole boards for people to play with. Although it was only used for our reception, it was our rain plan. I'm sure the ceremonies that are held there are just beautiful!

Bonnie is fantastic! Although, my wedding is not for a year, we just booked with 108 budleigh in march 2015 for next year and she is great. Very down to earth and flexible. Extremely responsive. The venue is very intimate, simple, and classy. There isnt a lot of decpration needed because the style of the venue is so intimate and sweet. There is a lawn outside where you can have the ceremony but i think 50 people max could fit comfortably. I am going to use that area for cocktail hour along with the outside area that has lattic and plants growing on it. When i visited, it was too cold for full blooms but i think the plants on the lattice bloom some flowers. All of the vendors that i have dealt with so far have nothing but great things to say about 108 Budleigh. The Good Life Gourmet stated that this is their favorite venue to cater to. Almost all of the venderos near by have catered to this venue and all have a great relationship. OH! There is also 10% military discount!! No other venues offer it!

Haven't had the wedding yet, but love the venue. The owners have been outstanding to work with. They will allow access anytime if prearranged. My son hadn't seen the venue and they gave me the access code. The also rent out a house nearby, which is great for family and wedding party.

This venue may seem pricey (and I'm speaking as a bride on a very tight budget), but all I can say is LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!! This venue is gorgeous, and Bonnie, the woman I dealt with during our wedding, was so amazing. Our only complaint was that the bridal room was like a sauna. Bonnie assured me that had we called HVAC (a number provided on site), the problem would have been resolved, but I didn't even think of that on my wedding day as I was dressing. Overall, I was pleased with this venue. It's unique, historical, and there are so many amazing Inns for your guests to stay in, and they are all within walking distance. It is ROMANTIC!!!!!! I also really appreciated the fact that Bonnie kept in constant communication with me, leading up to our wedding day. She is very kind and professional.

Wenloved the atmosphere. It was a perfect place for us to get married.

108 Budleigh is an absolutely stunning venue. My husband and I held our 95 person reception here and it was the perfect space. Bonnie and her staff were highly professional and made our planning so easy!

The inside space has a very warm feel to it, and we found that minimal decorating was needed. The property itself is so beautiful.

We used the outside terrace for cocktail hour and the entire downstairs area for dinner and dancing. There was plenty of space and guests enjoyed the open space outside.

Our caterer raved about the kitchen and bar areas.

This venue is a must-see if you are looking for an Outer Banks wedding venue!

108 Budleigh is such a gorgeous venue and the fact that you can make your wedding your own is even better. Bonnie was awesome to work with and I was so happy with the outcome of our wedding!

Loved, loved, loved our venue. It was the perfect size that could accommodate all 130 of my guests. The inside is so pretty already, that we did not need to spend a lot of time and money on additional decor. Bonnie was so friendly and personal and helped us with every question we had. No complaints!