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The Attic at Waterman's

The Attic at Waterman's

Virginia Beach, VA
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    Alexandria I. Sent on 05/08/2023
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    Absolutely Amazing!

    We knew we wanted to have our reception at the Attic when we first started planning. We loved the idea of being able to go to Watermen's and have the same meal we had at our wedding on our anniversary. Krysta was our event manager and she was just amazing! She answered all our questions very quickly and was fantastic adding last minute guests a week before the wedding. We ended up going with a cocktail hour and a platted dinner. It was almost overwhelming to choose items for the cocktail hour since none of them are on the menu for the restaurant downstairs and everything sounded so delicious. Dinner was a bit easier since nearly everything was on the menu downstairs and we'd tried it before. We were able to have our guests choose between three entrees, and they even made a special meal for my vegan guest. I don't think anyone finished their steak it was so large. The serving staff was just amazing! When we arrived we had a sampling of everything from cocktail hour at our table. We were so busy and elated that we hardly ate at the reception and the staff was amazing and boxed everything up for us so we could enjoy it when we got back to our hotel. The food was outstanding, which of course I would expect nothing less from Waterman's.

    We were able to control the open bar and offered house wine, beer, and all the crushes. The bartender was amazing and there was never a long line for drinks. The venue itself is just beautiful, it really doesn't need a lot in the way of decorations. The mirrored wall on the dance floor made for some absolutely beautiful pictures. We added the bistro lighting and when the sun went down it looked just magical in the room. We had 55 guests and I felt the room was just perfect for that number.

    The Attic at Waterman's's reply:

    Hi Alexandria, it was such a pleasure working with you!! We wish you and Nicolas lifetime of love, laugher and happiness.
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    Alexa B. Sent on 09/27/2022
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    Simply Amazing!

    The Attic at Waterman’s was the absolute perfect venue for our wedding and I could not have asked for a better venue and staff. From the time I submitted my inquiry and spoke with Courtney about booking up until the very last minute of our wedding day (and even after) everything was completely fantastic. Working with Courtney was an absolute breeze. She is extremely quick to respond and so helpful with any questions. She had so many great ideas and recommendations to make the day as memorable as possible. All of the staff working the evening of the wedding were amazing. They made everything seamless and did everything with a smile. The food and drinks were also wonderful, as always, and we received so many compliments on how great it was. Overall, I can’t say enough wonderful things about the Attic and owe them all endless thank yous!!
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    Susan S. Sent on 08/03/2020
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    Excellent!

    Excellent food, great service, wonderful venue, coordinator was on point!
    Everything was absolutely perfect even though the weather didn't cooperate with our original plans, Waterman's did a great job of accommodating our needs.
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    Debra S. Sent on 10/27/2021
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    Beautiful Space and Great Staff

    We ultimately decided to choose The Attic at Waterman's because of the beautiful space and the fact that we didn't have to hire a separate caterer. We fell in lover with the Attic at Waterman's because of the great Events Managers and their willingness to help us through the journey of planning a wedding during Covid. Our guests could not say enough great things about the space, staff, food, and drinks. Many said it was one of the best weddings they have been to and I believe that is due to The Attic at Waterman's food and drinks.
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    Kirsti Sent on 06/16/2021
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    Wonderful people to work with!

    My husband and I had started the wedding planning process with Catalina at the Attic back in August of 2020 during the middle of the pandemic. Catalina and her team were incredibly helpful and accommodating with our Covid related requests and concerns. Catalina had some wonderful suggestions to help us plan our perfect day. Our day-of coordinator, Jamie, was just as wonderful as Catalina. She helped the evening stay on track and flow smoothly. Our guests wont stop talking about how fantastic the food was as well! Definitely add the bacon wrapped scallops to your menu for your event! The lighting in this room is fantastic and all of staff who bartended, served food and parked cars were the nicest people to work with. I would highly recommend the Attic for a wedding, or any other event.
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    Kristin Sent on 09/23/2020
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    Perfect beach view wedding/reception

    I booked the attic for a reception after my wedding on the beach, but when something went wrong with the beach ceremony they let us move our reservation an hour early to perform a ceremony at the reception venue. We came to see the space hours before the wedding. They had a separate stairway for the bride and party to come up without guests seeing. They were VERY accommodating with every request I had. They had an answer for every question I had. The decorations they supplied were a great touch. They gave me a timeline of events (dinner, speeches, cake cutting, dances. Ect..) which made everything less stressful. Alex was the event manager there the whole night to make sure everything was done at the right time. She made sure everyone was happy and everything went smooth. The food was great, the beach view was great and the service from the servers were great. You will NOT regret booking with them. Courtney was the event manager I kept in touch with the most. She responded in a very timely manner and was very friendly and understanding. I wish I could relive my time at the Attic every day. I have nothing negative to say ☺️
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    Jessica Sent on 08/06/2020
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    Perfect in every way!!

    We could not have picked a better venue for our wedding on 7/23/20. Catalina was amazing in every way possible! She was so kind and helpful! She helped us put everything together in less than 2 months and even allowed us to move the ceremony to the venue last minute because of pop up thunderstorms.

    The venue space is beautiful and has everything you need. The food was so delicious! I’m still having guests tell me how good it was!

    This is a perfect space for a smaller wedding! I literally have nothing bad to say. All of the staff was extremely helpful and helped in making our day perfect! So thankful for everything they provided! Especially the orange crushes 😉
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    Lydia M. Sent on 06/15/2019
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    Best venue ever

    Courtney and staff are amazing and was very easy to work with when I was trying to nail down a date
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    Melanie Sent on 10/20/2019
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    Wedding on the beach

    It was a pleasure to work with Anne over at The Attic at Waterman’s. On the big day the venue was set up beautifully. The staff was great at meeting our needs. Our guest just loved the venue.
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    Linda Z. Sent on 08/05/2019
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    Excellent job ‼️

    Surpassed our expectations ‼️
    Would highly recommend this venue to anyone looking for a casual first class experience ‼️
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    Jen Sent on 11/05/2018
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    Beautiful venue

    We had a blast at the attic, the staff was very friendly, the food was amazing. Everyone has been talking about how great it was for days.
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    Katie Sent on 08/04/2018
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    We selected Waterman's to host a rehearsal dinner for approximately 50 people. The room was spectacular with the views of the ocean and the table setup. The staff were exceptional tending to our every request and making our guests feel special. the food was served hot and was delicious. Many of our guests remarked on the quality and quantity of food and the attentiveness of the staff. Overall the evening was a home run and I would return to Waterman's for any event between 20 people and 100 people. I highly recommend and believe you will be more than happy with your selection.
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    Liz Sent on 06/19/2018
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    Sarah at Waterman's is AWESOME! We planned our wedding "welcome reception" for about 100 people at Waterman's from across the country, and Sarah patiently handled my one million questions. She is kind, excited about your wedding and super responsive. When we finally arrived in Virginia before the wedding, Sarah walked us through every detail and made us feel so relaxed and excited. On the actual day of the event, she checked in with us regularly, made sure everything was done flawlessly and gave great advice on whether we needed to order some "emergency" food as our guests gobbled up what we had ordered (we didn't - we were just panicking over nothing!)! Our guests seriously raved about the event. The space is gorgeous, the staff is unbelievable and the food is delicious!
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    Sarah Sent on 06/12/2018
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    The Attic was the perfect venue for our wedding. The staff was so attentive, professional and kept the drinks flowing. The food was amazing!!!! We worked with Courtney B and she made sure everything was exactly the way we wanted it. Highly recommend the Attic for your event!
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    Krissy Sent on 06/19/2018
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    Courtney was amazing to work with through our entire wedding planning! She was very quick to respond to any questions or concerns I had. Our reception was perfect! The food was amazing! Lots of our guests told us it was the best wedding food they have had.
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    David Sent on 05/01/2018
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    The ENTIRE staff at Waterman's were amazing! It was my daughter's wedding and she wanted a beach wedding. We started looking for a venue and Waterman's was recommended by friends. The usual back and forth with "negotiations" leading up to the wedding can try the patience of anyone, but Catalina followed up with ALL my daughter's concerns. The big day arrives and the restaurant was very busy and I thought it might be difficult for her to walk down the stairs (through the restaurant) and onto the beach but the crowd all cheered and clapped for her making it a great start for the ceremony !!!!!
    The reception was tremendous! The food/drinks and service were 5 star !!
    Thank you for making my daughter's special day even more special !!!
    David Barber
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    Wayne Sent on 05/08/2017
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    The best decision I made, other than proposing to my wife, was having our rehearsal dinner here. Since my wife basically did all of the wedding planning, I took care of the dinner. I worked with Courtney B. on getting everything planned. She was very informative, up front about everything, fast to respond, and also gave me suggestions. She made this so easy for me it was like having cheat codes compared to what my wife went through planning the wedding. We didn't have to do any setup or cleaning (although we could have decorated more if we wanted). I worked with Malina and Charlie the night of. They too were super down to earth and very professional. Charlie was a trooper putting up with my drunk friends and family. The food was incredible! I personally liked it better than the food we had at our wedding, don't tell my wife... On top of all that you can't beat the view. Obviously it wasn't cheap. But considering the location, service and value (and that nothing wedding related is ever cheap) I felt it was worth every penny.
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    Kristina Sent on 12/14/2016
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    Searching for a venue for your wedding can be so overwhelming but once you view The Attic at Watermans, you will stop your search! The space is wonderful with a great view of the oceanfront. The meetings with Catalina Diaz were very detailed and on point. I am a first time bride, at age 50, and I did not know what to expect. I had many questions and she answered every question with a smile. I also e.mailed her frequently and they were answered promptly. Absolutely great service! The last sit down meeting I was sitting there thinking "wow, everything is taken care of, I just have to show up!" The day of our wedding was absolutely perfect! Ms Diaz made sure everything we discussed was taken care of. I honestly had the best day ever! You will not be disappointed with this venue, great food, great service and all the employees took care of us as if we were family.
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    Leigh Sent on 10/30/2016
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    My Husband and I were not planning on having a wedding & reception - but then we met Courtney W. and saw The Attic at Waterman's and everything changed! Our PERFECT & memorable reception was held on 10/22/16. There is really no combination of words to describe the quality of service, food, and atmosphere that Waterman's provides. From the minute we had an interest in The Attic, Courtney W. answered any and all of our questions, before even booking the space. She was beyond patient, kind, friendly, and fun! Even after we booked the space in The Attic, more than a year out from our date, Courtney was always checking in to see how our planning was going and how we were doing and asking if we needed anything. To say we have made a new friend is an understatement. Working with Courtney W. was wonderful and relaxed - she helped us so much in our reception planning. My Husband and I live in Tampa, but were married in VA Beach, and when we came to visit The Attic the week before our wedding, Courtney walked through everything with us (several times!) and even suggested a few different layouts for our reception that was not planned and they were happy to accommodate us for anything! Even a week out!! It was so much fun planning with Courtney - her excitement for us really helped us avoid any "pre-wedding stress"!

    For the actual reception dinner - it was excellent, incredible, and delicious! The Waterman's team took excellent care of all of our guests and we are still receiving calls, texts, and emails about how wonderful it was and how much everyone enjoyed their time! If there is such thing as a perfect wedding reception, our reception in The Attic at Waterman's was it! From the food, the team, the atmosphere, THE VIEW, and the flexibility of menu & dietary needs - Waterman's, The Attic at Waterman's, and their entire team gets a TEN-STAR vote from us any day of the week!
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    Natalie Sent on 10/20/2016
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    We had our wedding reception in the Attic. We had a blast, and everything was executed seamlessly. Courtney Brough was great to work with. She was friendly, polite, helpful, and responsive to phone calls and e-mails. On the day of our wedding, Catalina and the staff at Waterman's were wonderful. We heard positive feedback from our guests about the Attic itself, as well as the food and the service. We are so glad we chose the Attic for our wedding reception space. We are thrilled with how everything turned out, and we wouldn't have changed a thing about our wedding. Thank you to Courtney and her team for doing such a great job and for making us feel special on our wedding day!
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    Alex Sent on 10/10/2016
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    We LOVE Courtney Whitby, Catalina, and the staff at Waterman's! The Attic hosted our rehearsal dinner on a Friday evening and our cocktail reception on the following Saturday night in July 2016. The venue is beautiful, the food is delicious, the service is exceptional, and don't get me started on their Orange Crushes (all of our guests loved them!). Courtney consistently worked with me throughout the planning process to make sure both events matched our vision and budget, and she even followed up with all of our vendors (i.e. the photographer, the band, the cupcakes, and the photo booth) to make sure everyone was on the same page. Then Catalina took care of us on the days of our events. Everything was executed flawlessly! They even surprised us with a drink station with water, lemonade, and iced tea for our guests! Catalina was also super accommodating when I needed a break from the 100 degree weather that we had experienced during our beach ceremony. I had started to feel sick from dehydration so one of the bartenders, who is also an EMT, came to help! They kept the ice cold water coming, got me a fan and some fruit, and quickly thought on their feet on how to get the food out to the guests while I was recovering in the room that had currently been holding the hot food. They were truly amazing! Thank you, Waterman's, for your hard work, great attitudes, and support with making our wedding weekend more fabulous than we could have ever expected!
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    Worked with Courtney for an absolutely perfect wedding. Lots of feedback from our guests on wonderful food.
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    Mary Sent on 01/04/2016
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    We held our wedding and reception at Watermans. Courtney Brough, the event planner at Watermans, was so nice helping with all the arrangements and answering all my questions in a very timely manner. Initially the wedding was suppose to take place outside but Hurricane Joaquin changed that! Courtney was wonderful in getting everything re-arranged so we could hold our service indoors, including bringing our wedding arch indoors. The space was perfect for our 75 wedding guests. Everyone loved the beautiful view of the ocean!. We had an hors d' ourve reception and the food was wonderful! It was the most perfect wedding I could hope for!
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    Ashley Sent on 10/11/2015
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    Courtney and Courtney were an excellent team that provided my husband and I with a memorable evening we shared with our friends and family who could not make it to our destination wedding in the Caribbean. Our guests commented on how great the food and drinks were, and the service was excellent.
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    The Attic at Waterman's is the perfect location to host your rehearsal dinner. Anne and her staff were so friendly and easy to work with in planning the event. The venue has a stunning view and was set up beautifully for the rehearsal dinner. The food was delicious, and most importantly, it was served hot and to all of our guests at the same time. The staff that night was very professional and courteous. I would definitely host another event there!
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