Glenview Mansion Reviews

The venue was beautiful and staff was very helpful and responsive when we had questions

Glenview Mansion was the first venue we immediately said yes to. It is a gem in the middle of Rockville that makes for a beautiful experience like a wedding. All of our guests complimented us on the venue. There is plenty of space for different activities like a bouncy house, and a lot of green spacewalks for people to enjoy. The inside of the house was great because it gave us space to enjoy and relax as well as beautiful art space for people to look at. The overall dining and dance floor space were perfect for the flow of our wedding and the aesthetic of a classy and elegant style. Overall A+

We fell in love with Glenview Mansion immediately, and throughout our experience we were continually impressed with the staff (especially as we all worked to navigate a wedding during a pandemic). Due to the pandemic, we wanted a way to hold the ceremony in a beautiful outdoors setting and the Glenview gardens were perfect for that. While we primarily focused on the outside space, the interior of the mansion could easily accommodate a lot of different wedding plans. One of the things we like most about Glenview is the art gallery upstairs, which we got to enjoy with our wedding party while we got ready, but would be fun for guests as well. One of the things that we like most about Glenview is that, as a public historical site, we can go back and visit (unlike some of the other private historical houses we considered). Throughout it all, Glenview's staff was responsive, professional, and flexible (including rescheduling due to the pandemic). They have a great deal of experience and were able to help us understand our options and make decisions. Overall, it was a great experience, and Glenview will always be a special place for us. We look forward to going back to visit often, and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it as a wedding venue.

I say this without any hesitation at all, Glenview and the staff MADE my wedding. Our guests could not stop complimenting its beauty - and Sandra was a dream to work with. She kept me calm, cool, and collected throughout the whole planning process. As a bride, you obviously want everything to be perfect, and you can hung up on the little details - once I signed the contract with Glenview, I knew I, and our wedding day, were in safe hands. We had planned an outdoor ceremony because, it is GORGEOUS in their gardens, unfortunately the day came, and it called for rain. Instead of forcing me to make a decision of either moving the ceremony inside, or chancing the rain - they set up both ceremony sites so we could switch it the minute it started to rain (which it did - and was still beautiful). I cannot recommend Glenview enough, from the support staff, to the breathtaking scenery, to the mansion itself. It honestly was the highlight of our wedding.

I just had my reception here two weeks ago and it was an absolute dream. I am so pleased that my husband and I selected the mansion for our reception. The mansion staff are always pleasant and go out of their way to address your needs (Sandra Christian is wonderful to work with). The final walk-through which occurs thirty days before the event allows all vendors to meet at one time to ensure logistical accuracy for the big day as well. Unfortunately, the fire alarm went off during the event and all of our guests had to stand outside for over thirty minutes in the rain...was not too pleased about that but that was not the mansion's fault.

Word of advice - block off the second floor (art gallery) for only a period of supervised time then close off the entire second floor for the remainder of the event. There are too many areas unsupervised that could cause potential issues with your guests or mansion staff. Also, do an inspection of the facility beforehand to ensure no equipment is broken, etc and notify mansion staff. No red wine allowed on the premises as well. Other than these points, the mansion is like a fairy tale and I would not have changed any bit about my reception. I am very pleased with how it turned out and would write much more to rave about my experience if I had the time.

A special thanks to the wonderful Glenview Mansion staff who enabled my wedding day to be even better than expected - my husband and I will forever be grateful, and will have that special memory for the rest of our lives :-)

Glenview Mansion was the perfect backdrop for our fall wedding. The beautiful gardens and unique stone work added a romantic touch to our wedding. Susan and her staff were extremely professional and great to work with. Susan always got back to me immediately about questions I had. She also was very helpful during the planning process.

Choosing to have our wedding at Glenview mansion was the best wedding decision we made. Glenview is like a dream – the house and gardens are unbelievably beautiful and make for an amazing backdrop for a wedding! There are so many nooks and crannies, and so many gorgeous photo opportunities. Our friends and family are still raving about how our wedding was the most unique and gorgeous they had ever been too. If you are looking for something different from the typical, boring hotel/ballroom set up, you will love Glenview! We had about 100 guests and a buffet set up and there was plenty of seating all over the house where people could disperse and mingle. Our guests loved exploring the art gallery upstairs and the gorgeous gardens. We worked with Susan Klise who is absolutely wonderful. The staff is polite, responsive, and extremely flexible – they even let us store our alcohol and other wedding supplies in the basement the day before our event. Any wedding at Glenview is a beautiful wedding by default!!

My husband and I had our wedding and reception there. The mansion is historic and the grounds are absolutely stunning. We had a gorgeous outdoor wedding there. The staff responded quickly to any questions and were courteous. Although the mansion doesn't allow you to move furniture or serve red wine, this wasn't a concern for us because we did not serve alcohol and had no desire to rearrange the furniture. It worked out perfect for us. Future brides couldn't pick a better location! 5 stars all around!

I’m a wedding planner and my client had their wedding at Glenview Mansion. It’s a gorgeous venue with lots of beautiful places to take photos. They were very easy to work with.

Glenview Mansion is a true hidden gem, a breathtaking wedding venue on beautiful parkland at a great price point. We fell in love with it immediately during our tour with Sandra. We did our late afternoon ceremony in the formal gardens - a dreamy location with big trees and lots of shade from the summer heat. Our reception was indoors, taking advantage of the mansion and its historic charm. Each room is unique and beautiful - from the grand staircase in the foyer, to the wood paneled dining room, to the green marble floored conservatory (used for dancing - one of my favorites)! Sandra was so helpful from day 1 and was available for any questions we had. Her venue walkthrough was professional and thorough and we knew we were in good hands. On our big day everything was set up ahead of schedule and the staff were present in case of issues but did a good job being behind the scenes. We LOVED Glenview Mansion. If you're looking for a venue, you can't find better. 10/10, would get married here again, but hopefully won't have to!

The staff and the venue were amazing! Besides, just saying your event is at “The Glenview Mansion” has a fantastic ring to it. We can’t wait to have another gathering here.

We sadly had to postpone our destination wedding because of COVID but couldn't wait to get legally married so we decided to try to find somewhere that wasn't the courthouse that we could get married just the two of us. Sandra and the entire team at Glenview Mansion were AMAZING. They worked with us to plan our minimony and let us choose wherever in the garden we wanted for the ceremony, use the little carriage house to get ready, as well as full access of the property for a small photoshoot after. Sandra went above and beyond and got together a little bouquet for me for pictures which totally didn't even cross my mind to bring. It's a GORGEOUS property and the bright side of postponing our wedding was that we got to have our first ceremony at Glenview Mansion!

Best vendor for pictures or wedding. You won't be disappointed. Between the grounds and inside you feel like royalty when your here. Truly amazing experience.

Elegant yet relaxed, comfortable venue with beautiful grounds and porches, very friendly and helpful staff. Location is very convenient for guests, with plenty of on-site parking, including handicapped.

This venue was a steal compared to others that were similar. They honored their weekday price, even though it was Memorial Day, during one of the most popular wedding weekends, while other venues would not. The chair/table prices were reasonable. The space itself is gorgeous & recently renovated. Our wedding was outside, so we were able to take advantage of the lovely expansive gardens & fountain, which our guests could explore both before and after the wedding. As a bonus, the mansion has the unique feature of an art gallery upstairs, which our guests were able to enjoy. The staff was always available to answer questions & show the space, was instrumental in helping me find the best caterer ever & in designing the event layout. There are specific constraints on where chairs, the bar, etc., can be placed due to the age & materials in the mansion, but we were able to work through them with the experience and advice of the mansion staff & the caterer. It drizzled the morning of the wedding & the staff offered to let us use the tent that was set up for another event adjacent to the garden where the wedding ceremony was to take place so that we could still have the wedding outside, even though our contract required us to have the wedding inside in case of rain. Luckily, the rain cleared up by the time of the wedding, so we weren’t affected by the rain, but we were so appreciative of the offer of the tent. However, even if the ceremony had to take place inside the mansion, it would have been fine. Apart from the art gallery upstairs, the mansion itself is gorgeous, with several cascading spaces, large light-filled rooms that open to outdoor verandas, & a beautiful back porch structure that runs along the back of the mansion. The reception took place inside & out, so we were able to take advantage of all the wonderful spaces that the mansion had to offer. (Some venues offered inside/outside only prices or a price to use both spaces. Glenview includes inside & outside for one price.) Also, the parking lot is huge, while other similar venues I looked at had limited spaces and one place suggested that we tell guests to double up in cars or that we hire a shuttle to an offsite lot! The warming kitchen is huge, so the caterer had more than ample space to stage the reception, etc. Overall, I would advise anyone having any type of special event (but a wedding in particular) to consider Glenview Mansion. You will make a very special memory at a very special place.

Thank you, Sandra! We loved having our wedding at Glenview Mansion. The venue is spectacular and made for a beautiful and unique reception. Sandra is also amazing to work with. She's friendly, professional, flexible, and knows Glenview in and out. I really appreciated how flexible she was from beginning to end. Sandra is solution oriented and truly cares about each event. We had a wonderful wedding at Glenview and can't thank Sandra enough!

We loved having our summer wedding at Glenview. Absolutely stunning grounds and gardens, and the team supporting us was so helpful from Day 1. Including stepping up to the plate when our tent company couldn't get into the property to set up -- at 7am on our wedding morning -- the Glenview team was on it and so helpful down to the last detail. Thank you Sandra for making our wedding day so perfect!

This venue was absolutely wonderful. The setting is gorgeous on its own with flowers blooming all over the property. Minimal decorations made it look wonderful. The area for the ceremony fit our guests perfectly. We worked with Sandra who could not have been more accommodating, quick to answer, knowledgeable, and kind. She helped us with absolutely every last minute request and made the day absolutely stress free. She knew every answer to questions and made it such an enjoyable experience. Highly recommend this venue and Sandra!

Our event went off without a hitch and we were grateful for all the care and help we received from the staff when booking the Glenview Mansion. The party we threw was for my father's 60th birthday party and it was a grand event and was made all the more perfect by this venue. Thank you!

Sandra was great. And accommodating even with last minute changes. The venue was perfect and met all of our requirements and made our event that much better

I have always been impressed with the professionalism of the individuals at the Glenview Mansion who seek to make the client and patrons experience great. Sandra is a valuable asset , very knowledgeable. She and Nanette made sure we were aware of the Nature Center and all of the options going into our event, Family Retreat Day for the Childhood Brain Tumor Foundation. They also provided us with great event staff. We had worked with Brenda before and they accommodated us by having Brenda and Sandy available. The families that came to our cost free day really loved the atmosphere and it was conducive to learning while feeling at home. The children that attended enjoyed the day and also loved the Nature Center. CBTF and the nurse practitioners that organized the event were delighted with the outcome of the day. Sandra is very dedicated to providing excellent service and is very congenial. I can send photos later, they are on our main camera.

It was a small event, but the place made it special. Glennview team was very supportive and worked with us in of our requests and needs. It is beautiful, clean, and well organized.

I loved having my wedding at Glenview! I would recommend it to anyone. I planned my wedding long-distance (I live in Utah), so I relied on Sandra Christian to answer all of my questions via email. She was always kind, prompt, and willing to take time to address my concerns. Also, the venue is gorgeous. We had a lot of guests and it still felt roomy and comfortable. I would recommend Glenview Mansion to anyone and everyone.

Glenview was an absolutely beautiful venue for our wedding. We barely had to do any decorations, since the venue does most of the decorating for you. The real highlight for us was Sandra, who was incredibly helpful throughout the process. Not only did she make it easy to work with the venue itself, she helped us pick three of the other vendors we ended up using, and they were all stellar recommendations. We definitely recommend Glenview, and especially Sandra!! <3

My son and his bride had their wedding reception here on the coldest night of the year. It turned out better than we could ever imagine. It was a wonderfully welcoming space with room enough for dancing and visiting. The staff was flexible, kind and helpful. It honestly couldn't have been better.