Lesner Inn Open House 2019

It’s that time of year again.  The time of year where our creative and motivated event and sales managers begin planning our annual Open House!  We are so excited to kick off 2019 with some of the top wedding vendors in Hampton Roads, but the only thing that could make it better is seeing the people who make it all possible… you!  Whether your planning a big or small wedding stop by to ask us how we can make it possible at Lesner Inn.

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 Everyone in attendance is eligible to receive booking specials from Lesner Inn and participating vendors, and even win raffle prizes.  You will taste complimentary hors d’oeuvres and specialty cocktails while overlooking the Lynnhaven River to receive the full guest experience.  No RSVP necessary, just be sure to mark your calendars and tell your friends!

If you can’t wait until January, just give us a call to schedule an appointment!  We can’t wait to meet you!

info@lesnerinn.com / 757-481-1122

Thank You!

With the year 2016 ahead of us, we would like to say a quick thank you to all of our couples in 2015 who took the time to review their experiences with us. It means the world to us that so many people felt that their experience was worth sharing with other potential brides and grooms! As we reflect on 2015, we think it’s important to pat ourselves on the back for being recognized on Wedding Wire, The Knot, and for the first time in Virginia Living Magazine!

The Lesner Inn has been recognized for three years in a row as one of the best venues in the Hampton Roads area rated by couples on Wedding Wire. We have also been recognized on the Knot as best of weddings for the past 2 years, by our past brides and grooms. Now, for the first time, we have been recognized by Virginia Living Magazine as one of the top wedding vendors in Virginia Beach!

We cannot wait to see what the future holds for us, and we hope to keep these streaks going by providing excellent service to all of our couples!

Open House 2016

We would like to invite everyone to join us Sunday, January 31st for our annual open house! The event will be held from 1 to 5 where we will have local vendors available to talk to you about how they can make your event special. We will also be hosting a raffle with generous donations from us and our vendors!

Our building, staff, and participating vendors will be ready to impress, so mark your calendars and come prepared with any questions you may have about how we can host the wedding of your dreams!

We hope to see you there!

10 Things Guests Should Never Do at a Wedding

As a guest, your job is easy-shmeasy. You show up at the ceremony & reception, you send your best wishes to the happy couple, and you enjoy all of the food, alcohol & music. You really don’t have to do anything else, unless you’re specifically asked to participate in another way. That being said, there are number of things you should NEVER do at a wedding:

• Show up late to the ceremony: The bride and groom have spent a lot of their time & money planning their special day, and the least you can do is show up on time (especially those of you who received the invitations at least 8 weeks out, so have had ample time to plan). If you know you will be running late, we would recommend waiting until the ceremony is over so you don’t interrupt vows.
• Wear White: A big NO, NO! Don’t even think about wearing white! Only the bride should be in white!
• Change your seat assignments: This really throws everyone for a loop – the bridal party, the venue managers, the wedding planners, & the catering staff. Just don’t do it. If you have to, let the wedding planner and venue manager know so we can properly set you up at another table and make sure you get the food you ordered.
• Change your dinner order / notify us of an allergy at the last minute: If you have the wrong dinner order, please let us know, we’ll be happy to accommodate. But please don’t change your order on us last minute. The bride & groom request this information months in advance for a reason.
• Drink like it’s the first open bar you’ve ever been to: You definitely don’t want to be THAT guy / girl…
• Hassle the bartender after last-call: Okay, you’ve had at least 3 hours of eating, drinking & dancing. No need to fret just because it’s last call. Go grab one more drink (when they announce last call) and call it a night. Don’t continue to bother the bartender 20 minutes after last call. We are required to stop serving alcohol within the last half hour of any event.
• Wedding Crash: Wedding Crashers’ Rule #8: Be the life of the party. (THE PARTY YOU WERE INVITED TO). At Lesner Inn in Virginia Beach, we can host two events at once, but that doesn’t mean you’re invited to both events. Each event is private, so please respect that.
• Vandalize property: DUH!
• Refuse to leave after party is over: The fun has to end at some point. Please respect the wedding planner, the venue managers & staff and say your goodbyes to the newlyweds and move to the next stop (whether it be an after-party or home).
• Steal centerpieces or décor: On your way out – DO NOT steal anything! The bride & groom, and their families, have spent a lot on making their day special – and this includes all of the little details. Unless the bride & groom give you permission to take centerpieces or decorative items home, then leave them.