Mankin Mansion Weddings & Events Reviews
Reviews
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Terrell Sent on 02/13/2025The wedding of our dreams
The Mankin Mansion absolutely delivered on providing our dream wedding. The venue is beautiful, the staff are super responsive, considerate, and professional. We were very impressed that all are our vendors seemed to consider it an honor to serve us at the mansion and seem to acknowledge that the venue had a certain level of expectations for their patrons. During and after our wedding, we continuously were complimented on how well organized and attentive the staff were. Many of our friends and family said it was the best wedding they had ever been to. You can just tell the owners, the staff, and the vendors with which they work care about every detail of everyone's experience. They of course prioritize the wedding couple and family.
During the planning process, they invested a lot in understanding our vision and took interest in every request we had. We can't say enough about how much we enjoyed our big day. -
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Ginny Sent on 07/12/2024Best value, most magical place
We loved having our wedding here at Mankin. The staff is attentive and wonderful and the space is absolutely beautiful. Our wedding was perfect. Would do it 100x over! -
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Emma Sent on 07/10/2024Phenomenal Planning Team and Beautiful Venue!
We could not have asked for a better wedding experience! The venue is STUNNING, but the planning team is what really takes Mankin above and beyond! My husband and I were hesitant to have a big wedding due to the stress that comes with planning, but the Mankin team made it so easy! They paid attention to every tiny detail to make sure the day went smoothly for our guests. Many of our guests commented on how blown away they were by the Mankin team, and we couldn't agree more! We did not have a single thing to worry about on our big day and we are so grateful to Mankin for ensuring everything went off without a hitch. We are so thankful to Mankin for everything they did to make our celebration so memorable and exceeding our expectations for our wedding. If you're on the fence, book it! You won't regret it--it was truly a magical experience in a gorgeous venue! -
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Gillian Sent on 05/29/2024An Unforgettable Wedding Experience at Mankin Mansion
My husband, Clay, and I celebrated our wedding at Mankin Mansion last September, and it was the best decision we made in our planning process. As a wedding planner at MM, I was initially hesitant to get married at my workplace, but no other venue came close to what MM offers! The location is enchanting, with historic brickwork, manicured greenery, and modern touches like an air-conditioned tent for reception. Exclusive access to the mansion ensured that we had privacy, and the proximity to the airport allowed convenient shuttle services for our guests. The MM team's exceptional planning process, thorough meetings, and attention to detail made our experience seamless! Highlights also included spacious getting ready suites, unique decor options, an open bar until the end, and a stunning backup indoor ceremony space. Despite the rain, MM handled everything flawlessly, allowing us to fully enjoy our day. The MM team made us feel like first-time clients, managing every detail and ensuring a perfect wedding. Book Mankin Mansion—you won’t regret it! -
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Emily Sent on 02/13/2022Best Wedding Venue in VA
Getting married at Mankin Mansion was the best choice I made in the entire wedding planning process. The space is beautiful, the planning team is incredible, and they made our day run so perfectly.
We picked Mankin because we wanted an all in one experience, to make our lives easier, and to make it easy for our guests, and they delivered. From the first meeting to our grand exit, as a bride, I knew the entire time that our special day was in great hands.
First of all, Mankin Mansion is simply beautiful. The grounds are amazing, and beautiful year round. And they fully customized our ceremony and reception in the gallery and tent to make it really come together. And the BRIDAL SUITE is to die for. Having a beautiful private space to get ready with my mom and bridesmaids made me feel like a queen. Pictures do not do this venue justice.
Second, the planning team is unmatched. Leah is outstanding. She made it all come together perfectly. She kept me on track with planning, coordinated between all of the vendors to make sure everyone knew just what to do, She made me feel like I was the only wedding she was planning the entire time! And on the day of the wedding, she seamlessly maintained the flow of the day. She even bustled my dress for me outside in 20 degree weather. I wish I had a Leah for real life.
Plus, having the music team available through the venue was so great because it was just one less thing to worry about. All the equipment is there, and they are fully involved in the ceremony and reception planning, so there was no hiccups or confusion.
There just aren’t enough words to describe how happy I am with how perfect our wedding turned out and it is all thanks to the team at HMM. They made sure every detail was handled and made it so that my husband and I were fully present with our friends and family on the happiest days of our lives.
I cannot say enough amazing things about the beautiful venue, but it’s really the team that makes Mankin so special. They are MORE than impressive. They are the ne plus ultra of the wedding industry. They are like family to my husband and I. I am so thankful for all that they did and the amazing memories I will get to cherish forever as a result of their hard work. -
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Caroline Sent on 01/25/2022Wedding Planner/Bride Highest Recommendation
I have been a professional wedding planner for several years now, and Mankin Mansion is by far one of the best venues I have had the pleasure to work with. I selected them as the venue for my own wedding because it is gorgeous, offers tremendous value, and has an incredible staff. All of our guests still tell me how beautiful it was! Martin and Gillian were incredibly professional, knowledgeable, and helpful. The overnight cottages for our guests were an incredible edition and really let guests enjoy the night to the fullest. The luxury getaway car was a great touch. Martin's son was our driver and he was delightful. It was the best wedding that I could have possibly planned because the team at Mankin Mansion are true industry professionals! -
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Aaron Sent on 11/17/2021The Perfect Venue to Celebrate Love
We knew from the moment we first visited the Historic Mankin Mansion that this was "our venue." HMM's grounds are gorgeous year-round and is constantly maintained to ensure it is photogenic from every angle. To be honest, it does not feel like you're in Richmond or Virginia when you're there—that's the best part! Historic Mankin Mansion is so unique as a venue, especially for weddings in Virginia where so many couples get married at the vineyards over and over again. HMM is special and was the best to work with. The team is small AND mighty! The owners, Paula and Martin, are with you throughout the process and know how to plan for and execute weddings. Their planners are just as amazing! We worked with Gillian and Lauren and they made us feel loved and respected and cared for throughout the many months we spent planning for our wedding... IT WAS PERFECT! We knew that our wedding was "a dream wedding" and now that we're married, we look back and can still say it was a dream that came true. The entire team is detail-oriented and cares about every moment. As a well experienced team, they share such wonderful insight and ideas for you and are candid—which meant a lot to us. Trust us when we say you want to work with a team that cares about you enough to give you candid feedback and suggestions ... they are experts at what they do!
We truly enjoyed every moment of the process and could not be happier with how our wedding weekend went at HMM. Everything was perfect! Our family and friends are still raving about everything weeks later and continue to share how much they loved our venue, the team, the grounds, and how much fun we had celebrating together. We will cherish our memories at HMM for decades to come and proudly tell our family and friends about the venue that perfectly celebrated our love. -
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Jasmine Sent on 09/09/2021Look no further
HMM is the most perfect venue you can find in Richmond. All of my guest were impressed with the area and some even mentioned how they were shocked the tent had AC/ Heat and real doors.
It also rained on my wedding day and the fact that there's an indoor option that's equally as beautiful as outside is amazing.
My overall experience was amazing and if I had to do it over again I would still choose HMM. A lot of praise goes to Gillian though, she is an amazing person and made my planning so easy; especially since I was planning from out of state. She was accommodating and was on top of EVERYTHING. I honestly feel like I didn't do much work. -
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Jennifer Sent on 09/07/2021Dream venue!
Historic Mankin Mansion was a dream venue and we highly recommend it! Every time we visited for a planning meeting, we were in awe of its beauty, especially the gardens. If I had to summarize the vibe of the venue, I would say garden party, with Great Gatsby glamor. We initially heard about HMM in our search for a wedding venue that allowed dogs to be a part of your wedding, which, they do! It made our day so much more special and fun to have our dogs there. The most amazing aspect about this venue, however, is all that is included: a wedding coordinator/planner, DJ, tent, dancefloor, all the tables/chairs, and lots of décor, to name some of the bigger things. These are all huge items on your planning checklist that you get to cross off all at once. Additionally, packages include a hotel block (the hotel is only five mins away) with a free shuttle to/from the hotel. To not have to worry about guests drinking and driving is massive. Also, the bridal party getting ready room is stunning, and the groomsmen getting ready room has TVs, a pool table, foosball, and other games, which is a nice/fun touch for your day. This is a maybe silly detail but was important to me- another thing I absolutely loved about HMM is that you do not have to settle for a yucky backup space if you have rainy weather because their indoor ceremony space is just as stunning as the gardens. The entire HMM team was delightful to work with and the planning team thinks of EVERY detail in the planning process- you can just show up the day of your wedding, know that everything is well taken care of, and savor the day!! -
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John Sent on 08/18/2021The Best Kept Secret in the Commonwelth!!
The Historic Mankin Mansion is the best kept secret in the Commonwealth!! From the first time that I arrived unannounced to look at the venue in anticipation of our daughter's wedding, Gillian Zehr (who became our wedding coordinator) treated me with kindness and answered my every question. Martin and his team have built an amazing all inclusive wedding venue, but as good as the grounds and physical plant are, the staff and team are the stars of the show. Our wedding coordinator, Gillian Zehr, was an angel sent from heaven. This lady is an absolute professional in every way. She was ultra responsive and communicative, she literally thought of everything, she is kind, a good listener, and nothing rattles her. This lady took so much much pressure and stress off of our family, because we knew that she always had everything under control. I have been in the business world for over 30 years, and Gillian is one of the best that I have ever dealt with. Book this venue NOW, because their calendar fills up fast....and now I know why!! Bravo and thank you so much!! -
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Rebecca Sent on 05/18/2021Beautiful Venue with Great Staff
Mankin Mansion was the perfect venue for our wedding, and I would recommend it ro anyone looking for a fun space and a great team. When we were looking for a space, we wanted a spot where we really felt we could host a celebration with all our friends and family. With its tent, patio, gardens, indoor area, and more, Mankin was that spot for a great time. It was the most expensive spot we looked at, but ulitimately we decided to book because we loved the venue and so many things like the DJ, coordinating services, and decorations were included. This was the right choice! Even though we paid more money upfront, we saved money in the long run with all the services Mankin provided. They also were so incredibly easy to work with and we avoided a lot of the nightmares other couples experienced due to COVID. We had to rebook twice, and the venue with so flexible and supportive as we tried to figure out our best options. Our coordinator Gillian was absolutely fantastic, along with the rest of the Mankin team who supported her day of, and she made everything flow so smoothly so we did not have to worry about the little details day of and just have fun. Their DJ also did a fantastic job. My husband has very particular tastes about music and was worried about whether or not the music would align with our vision, but Martin hit it out of the park. We had a beautiful wedding that everyone enjoyed thanks to the Mankin team. -
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Nichole Sent on 09/10/2020We love Mankin
First of all, the venue itself is breath taking! This was the only place we went to due to falling in love with it the moment we stepped on the grounds. Words cannot express how wonderful they are to work with. The planner we worked with, Lauren, was such a huge help throughout the process! She was so responsive to any questions we had and made our day so perfect! I promise you will not regret working with Mankin Mansion for your wedding!! -
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Christina Sent on 11/02/2019Amazing!!!
This venue is amazing! There are so many little nooks to take great pictures and the landscaping is perfect 24/7. The staff is incredible. We met with Martin for our tour and were hooked! Madison, our planner, was amazing and so patient and accommodating during the planning process. We loved using the Aisle Planner tool that they provided to help us stay on track with planning. Amazing team. Amazing service. Amazing venue! -
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Danielle Sent on 09/04/2019Amazing Experience
It was a rainy Sunday last July when we toured the Historic Mankin Mansion. It was the fourth venue we looked at and the third in the rain, despite the rain we instantly fell in love with it. The grounds were absolutely beautiful and the amenities it included were well worth the money. The Mansion comes with a coordinator throughout the planning process who is there for the day of and a DJ which of course are two big ticket items. There are two options for a ceremony space as well as cocktail hour and one for the reception all of which are gorgeous and naturally beautiful. The grounds also include spaces for both parties to get ready and hang out before the ceremony.
From the moment we signed on and started gathering our other vendors as soon as we would tell them where our wedding was being held they told us that they had no further questions for us if we had none for them as we were in such good hands. We quickly learned this to be true as our coordinator Lauren made the whole process seem so easy.
The Mansion has a required list of caterers to choose from and also gives a list of preferred vendors to help you get started. I later learned that our photographer was on that list and I found our florist on the list. The planning process with the Mansion includes a few meetings and little bits of homework to keep the couple on track with the things that need to get done. The process kind of takes care of it self as our planner Lauren walked us through each step and was always an email away if we ever had any questions.
The reputation the Historic Mankin Mansion has in the community speaks for itself and we had the best experience using them. We had a beautiful day and we're so happy to join the ranks of Mankin couples. -
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Cidnye Sent on 08/24/2019Best Venue Ever!!
From the very first moment I stepped foot at the Historic Mankin Mansion, I knew it was the perfect wedding venue for me! We booked the full week weekend package and I HIGHLY RECOMMEND it!! Everything was so perfect and flawless and stress-free because of this venue. From having a wedding coordinator built in to the package (shout out to Lauren!) to providing cottages for up to 16 overnight guests, they really have thought of everything and give you a lot of bang for your buck! At our very first meeting to tour the venue, we were greeted by Martin (one of the owners with his wife Paula) and offered heart shaped cookies and beverages. That alone shows that they go the extra mile to make you feel special and cared for during your time on their property. They do such a great job planning and coordinating with you and your vendors, on the wedding day you pretty much just have to show up and let them run the show! Lauren, Madison, Martin, Paula and the entire team truly made us feel welcome, loved, cared for and completely at ease during the planning phases and the entire wedding weekend. I swear when I needed a straw during the wedding night they found me a straw within 2 seconds! Their level of professionalism and customer service is high quality and our guests couldn’t stop raving about how amazing the venue was! If you’re getting married you should really consider this as a top contender for your special day!! -
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Martha Sent on 07/15/2019totally recommend
My daughter's wedding was held here and it was a perfect experience. My only advice would be that you ask for the ac/heat in advance since we thought it would be on if more than 80 and that didn't happen, it got a little worm under the tent. -
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Katie Sent on 07/12/2019Perfect Summer Wedding!
Our June wedding at Mankin Mansion was nothing short of perfect. We were blessed with a beautiful 80 degree day, which allowed us to truly take advantage of all that the venue has to offer. The grounds were so lush and green, and the flowers were all in bloom. We kept the doors of the tent opened, which encouraged our guests to wander back and forth between the dance floor and the twinkle lights and cocktail tables outside.
Madison and her team made the day run so smoothly. Leading up to the event, she asked thoughtful questions and made sure that we had thought through all of the little details. She successfully wrangled our fun-loving bridal party and ensured that they knew exactly where they needed to be. We appreciated her ability to keep us on schedule but also allow us to enjoy the moment. She also did a great job of coordinating with our vendors and allowing us to focus on our friends and families. Martin, the DJ, kept the dance floor packed all night. He seamlessly incorporated all our off-the-wall requests with songs that were sure to keep the crowd engaged.
As a natural planner, I also appreciated all of the tools and resources that Mankin provided us throughout the planning process. It was helpful to have a website where I could upload/edit information, keep track of the "to-dos" I needed to accomplish and plan my seating arrangements.
All and all, we loved the venue and would highly recommend it to future brides and grooms! -
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Trielle Sent on 02/26/2019The Best of Everything!
I love this place & cant wait for it to be the backdrop to the most special day of my life! -
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Amanda Sent on 05/08/2018Historic Mankin Mansion is the whole package. In addition to being the most stunning property I’ve ever witnessed, their team is knowledgable, experienced, and always ready to help a bride in need. Booking with HMM was truly the best decision we made in our whole wedding planning process. We not only got access to all of the beautiful grounds, but we were provided with a planner, DJ, and table and chair rentals included. (This is among all of the additional add-ons for upgrades—we did the fire pits, which were awesome!)
I know the HMM team deals with multiple weddings at one time and even multiple per weekend, but my now-husband and I always felt like VIPs from our very first meeting. There’s nothing like being greeted with a glass of red wine to plan a wedding after a long day at work!
The wedding day itself went off without a hitch as far as I know. If something didn’t go as planned, I was and am blissfully unaware because everything ran so smoothly. The staff was extremely accommodating to our crazy family of Western New Yorkers and Salvadorans, and I’ve heard from multiple guests (both in English and Spanish!) that they felt like they were at home during our wedding. Kudos to the Mankin team and especially to Paula and Martin Ramirez—they have done a magnificent job with the property and their commitment to excellence is evident in everything that they do.
My husband and I are so grateful for all of the hard work that went into our wedding, and we feel as if we are a part of the HMM family. Thank you for all that you’ve done for us—we are so very appreciative of it!
PS - I wish I could put up more pictures to show off how gorgeous it is, but there's a 10MB max and most of ours are larger. Just check out their website for all the beauty! -
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Kelsey Sent on 01/14/2017We got married at HMM on New Years Eve. From the first time I contacted them to the wedding, (and since the wedding!) the staff of the Mansion has been exceptional. Despite going through two transitions with different coordinators, staff were always responsive and helpful. Katie made sure that all of my questions were answered and day of I was completely calm because I knew everything was taken care of Martin, Paula, Katie, and the rest of the staff went out of their way to make sure we had everything we wanted and needed for our day.
We got married in the newly renovated gallery, which was breathtaking. our ceremony required no extra decorations. The grounds and main house are also stunning. We are still getting compliments on the venue from our guests. My husband and his groomsmen loved the game room for getting ready.
The Mansion was the perfect place to have our wedding, from the atmosphere and decor to the amazing staff. I would recommend to anyone and everyone! -
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Jennifer Sent on 10/02/2014My husband and I had our dream wedding at the Historic Mankin Mansion! Our guests could not believe what a beautiful venue we had chosen, from the ceremony to the cocktail hour to the reception. The grounds were well kept and breathtaking, while providing comfort and ease for our guests as our events were on the same grounds. This was very important to us, as many of our guests were from out of town. From the moment we sent our deposit, we were assisted with every step of the planning process. We received a list of highly reviewed vendors and many of them contributed to our perfect wedding experience. We met throughout the year with our Mankin planner, who provided advice when asked, suggestions when needed, and important information that we may have overlooked. Our wedding weekend was purely magical and stress free! Everything was meticulously executed to ensure our fairy tale wedding. If we had to do our wedding all over again, we wouldn't change a thing! The mansion was a great value for our picture perfect day! -
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Holly Sent on 08/07/2010I don't even know where to start. How do you even begin to thank an entire venue for making your wedding day even happier, easier and more beautiful than you ever thought possible?
The owner Paula thought of every detail so I didn't have to. She went above and beyond, even adding some gorgeous personal touches to the site to compliment the wedding look. Her heart is as beautiful as her smile!
The owner/DJ Martin knew just the right song for every moment and got the guests dancing all night. The new lighting he brought in was gorgeous. Put simply, he rocks.
And the coordinator Mary-Catherine was my angel. Every time I needed something, she was already standing next to me, as if by magic. She calmed me down with one look, and I knew I didn't have to worry about anything with her in charge. She even wore orange and green to match my colors! She made the day more than perfect.
Thank you to all the Historic Mankin Mansion staff who made everything run seamlessly! I won't ever forget it!
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Angie Sent on 06/22/2008Absolutely incredible site for a wedding weekend!!! My wedding was a fairytale and everyone at the mansion is fantastic to work with. It is wonderful that everything is right there for the entire event including the DJ and we were able to accomodate our wedding party on site in their accomodations. The location is absolutely beautiful!! I would highly recommend this site to everyone!!! :)
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