Vandiver Inn

I honestly do not know how to put into words how fantastic and beautiful my wedding this past weekend was at the Vandiver Inn. Everything was beyond what I pictured and expected! Not only are the grounds of the Vandiver beautiful, but the food was fantastic, and above all of that John and Susan are amazing! John was so attentive to everything the entire weekend to making sure our guests were comfortable to ensuring that we had everything we needed. The food that Susan made for our wedding was exceptional and people immediately commented on how delicious everything was! But I could not post this review without raving (kissing the ground she walks on) about Chasi. I knew from the day we met that this was not only going to be a great working relationship, but a wonderful friendship. Chasi is AMAZING..she knew what I needed before I could even ask, she knew exactly what I meant when I could verbalize what I needed (due to "bride brain") and she was my calming force throughout the entire process. I honestly do not know how other brides go through planning wedding outside of the Vandiver, because if I had to do it all over again (which I wish I could) I would 100% go back there. Thank you everyone at the Vandiver for making Ed and I's wedding day the most amazing day that we will...

The Vandiver Inn is the most amazing place to hold a wedding and reception. Everything was perfect. Chasi was amazing and always paid such close attention to detail. The wedding planner movie should be named after her!!!

Best. Decision. EVER! This review may show up twice (I don't know what happened to my first one). They deserve all the positive praise and I loved having my wedding there so much that I don't mind writing it from scratch again! John, Susan, and Chasi are such wonderful people--they helped to make our wedding so perfect! They are all very professional but still make you feel like you are a part of their family. It really is one-stop shopping at the Vandiver Inn. Everything is so beautifully decorated and cozy that there really isn't much else needed in terms of extra decorations. We loved that so much was included with having our wedding at the Vandiver--food, cake (from Desserts by Rita), tables and chairs, linens, silverware, dinnerware, wait staff...and Chasi! I was a relatively stress-free bride throughout the whole process because of Chasi--she definitely had my back! She provided so many wonderful (and often hilarious) tips that made our wedding day run smoothly. We had to miss part of our cocktail hour because of photos and Chasi made sure that we had a plate of appetizers waiting at our table to make sure we got to taste what our guests did. She even had a bottle of champagne and food waiting in our honeymoon suite for some late night noshing when we returned from our post-wedding reception celebrations. Which brings me to the food. THE FOOD! Very simply put, it was AMAZING! Definitely a highlight! We had a major issue with our original rehearsal dinner venue and the Vandiver Inn helped us out last minute. The evening was intimate and cozy and the food was so very delicious. We had pulled pork barbecue with shrimp and grits to celebrate our southern roots. We had several North Carolina natives (i.e. people who take barbecue very seriously) at our rehearsal dinner and they all raved about the pulled pork. It was a great start to our wedding weekend. Our families, wedding party, and several of our wedding guests stayed at the Vandiver Inn. The staff there were really friendly and made you feel like you were staying at home. A truly lovely experience! We received nothing but wonderful comments about our wedding and several people told us that it was the best wedding they ever attended. I'm not saying that to brag, I'm saying it as a testament to the amazing people at the Vandiver Inn--I'm 100% certain that John, Susan, and Chasi and their staff made it that way. Thanks, Vandiver Inn, for a perfect and magical wedding...

One word - AMAZING! We got married at the Vandiver Inn on 03March2012 and people are still talking about how gorgeous the Inn is, the amazing food, and the spectacular service. Chasi is truly great at her job. Her energy and organizational skills made the day (and all the planning involved at the Inn leading up to it) one of the easiest in my life. As someone with severe organizational OCD, this means a lot! Susan's cooking was outstanding. John was personally cleaning tables and talking with guests, which shows how involved the staff is and how much they care about their guests. The rooms were full of character and it was perfect for our wedding. It was a smaller wedding with only about 60 guests, but the space was filled perfectly. No one felt like it was too small or too large to accommodate that amount of people. And the fact that they are so gay friendly just made us giddy every time we went to meet with Chasi. The fact that this was almost a one-stop-shop made our lives easier, as we both work and have trainings/school regularly. What they do not have services for on-site, they give you a packet of recommended vendors that are familiar with the Vandiver and its staff, which when you're new to the area, or just under the stress of everyday life, is really appreciated. We LOVE it! We're already talking about a 5-year vow...

John and Susan own the Vandiver. They excel at providing an excellent service. Susan is the chef and the food is amazing. They work with you to meet any special requests and provide insight to ensure the quality of the food served. Chasi is the wedding planner. But she does so much more. She has great advice and listens to the feel you want your wedding to have. She helps orchestrate a wonderful time for you and your guests. She truly does all the worrying so that you can sit back and enjoy your day. From helping you get your dress on, to giving you a mint before you walk down the aisle, and giving you a plate of food for the hotel later that night. There is nothing she does not think of. She is a true joy to work with. From your first meeting to saying goodbye at the end of the night no detail is left unfinished. I would like to thank everyone at the Vandiver who made our wedding so special.

I can not say enough good things about the Vandiver and their staff. All of their accolades and glowing reviews are spot on. John and Chasi are true pro's and even though they do an incredible amount of weddings, they make you feel like you and your wedding are truly special and meaningful to them. Our guests raved about how wonderful everything from the rooms to the food was, and our parents and wedding party couldn't believe how smoothly the entire weekend ran. People usually say your wedding day is a blur as it goes by so fast with everything going on, but I am so happy that I get to say our wedding day was fantastic and completely stress free (and I usually stress about everything!). I will be forever grateful to John, Susan, Chasi, and everyone at the Vandiver for making our wedding simply perfect.

Having our daughter's wedding and reception at the Vandiver was like a dream come true. The setting was beautiful and romantic, from the historical inn, the Kent and Murphy houses, to the wedding pavilion. We also enjoyed taking some time before the big day to walk to the lighthouse and stroll along the "boardwalk" along the waterfront only blocks from the inn. There are also some interesting shops and museums nearby, so there are interesting and fun things for your out of town guests to enjoy during their stay. Most of our guests stayed in the houses or in the inn, and everyone loved their gorgeous, clean, and comfortable rooms. Staying at the wedding site was great because we were always in the center of the excitement of the wedding preparations. We heard the chairs being stacked in the gazebo the night before, saw the wedding cake arrive, and the florist doing her thing in setting up the flowers. Chasi , the event planner, was amazing! She was so calm and confident and there truly was no potential snag that she couldn't tackle. Chasi literally took all the stress from us the moment we arrived. She took such good care of us and told us not even to try to think on the wedding day, she would do that for us. Her services are included with the price of the venue. We used the vendors the inn had worked with in the past and recommended. The flowers were from "Amanda's", and were amazing. We had the ceremony outside with a rose petal walkway and red flower pom-pom balls hanging from the aisle chairs. It looked like a picture from a postcard. Beautiful! The music was great and the reception fun thanks to our DJ. The photographer listened to our wishes and was very accommodating. The food was DELICIOUS and prepared by the owner/chef, Susan. The cake was one of the most beautiful cakes I have ever seen and it was also the BEST! The cocktail hour was in the inn and it was spacious, cozy, and warm with a fire burning in the fireplace. The appetizers were GREAT! The pavilion was the reception site and was quite lovely. Everyone loved the food once again. The next morning we all enjoyed a delicious breakfast with our family and guests. The whole experience helped make this one of the happiest days of our lives that we will cherish always. If you're looking for a romantic, intimate, unique, and wonderful event the Vandiver is the place you should diffidently consider.

Thanks to Chasi, John, and Susan our wedding went perfectly. Chasi kept everything well organized and flowing well. I can't stress enough how much her organizational skills made everything drama free. All my husband and I had to do was sit back and enjoy our wedding. The food was excellent, and everyone couldn't stop talking about how nice everything was. Plus, I really thought the pricing was reasonable. Highly recommend!

The Vandiver is so great; I don't even know where to start! I must start with Chassie, the event coordinator. She is absolutely amazing. It is her job to make sure the day goes smoothly, according to your wishes, and she does a terrific job! She leaves no detail overlooked (She even put lotion on my groom's hand before the ceremony so the ring would go on easily!) Chassie really knows what she's doing, and makes it her priority to make your day the best it can be. She welcomed me with cheese, crackers, champagne, and wine when I arrived to get my makeup done. She made sure everything ran smoothly and on time. She brought two meals and pieces of cake back to our room for us at the end of the night! And she does it all with grace, professionalism, and the friendliest attitude!!! As for the Vandiver itself, we loved the romantic, rustic look of the house and pavilion. It is truly gorgeous and has so much character. The venue is so versatile; it has a gazebo for an outdoor wedding, and a pavilion (with a gorgeous brick floor) for a covered outdoor wedding. They can also roll down the sides of the pavilion (which are pretty) if it is raining or cold, and they have heaters to keep it warm! We had our wedding in the pavilion (with the sides rolled down because it was snowing in October!!!), the cocktail hour in the front of the house and on the covered front porch, and the reception back in the pavilion. It worked perfectly. They cook the food right at the Vandiver, and it is amazing! I had always hear wonderful things about the food, and it lived up to its reputation at our wedding! We chose the steak and cake, and it was so much food, I couldn't even finish my whole meal! John and Susan, the owners of the Vandiver, are so nice, and really made our day amazing. They were so accommodating of all our wants and needs. They even agreed to put out a beer table for the cocktail hour, even though it isn't something they normally do. I'm confident that my wedding was so perfect and stress free because of the amazing people at the Vandiver and all of their hard work and dedication. I couldn't imagine doing my wedding any other way.

This venue is the absolute best place to have a wedding. Not only do I think so as the bride, but my parents, attendents and guests all agree with me. John and Susan (the Owners) are professional and accomidating. Susan is also the chef and the catering is included in the price of the venue rental, making it a great value. The food is superb. Your guests can stay right on site so they can be close to the action and you get to see them in the morning. If a B&B isn't quite right for some of your guests needs, Aberdeen is about a 10 min drive away with many hotel options. Chasi, the wedding coordinator, is the most pleasent and responsive person to work with. She make sure you and your groom are taken care of to the utmost and anticipates every need, sometimes before you knew you even needed something. I had my ceremony and reception at this venue and it was nothing short of magical.

As soon as we met with John, one of the owners of the Vandiver, we immediately knew that was where we wanted to have our wedding. The Vandiver has so much charm and character - John and Susan have created a truly beautiful & special place, respecting the history of the inn while adding modern conveniences. The Vandiver is not a "wedding factory" where they try to get as many weddings in and out as possible - it is a place where you feel that you are truly valued. John, Susan & Chasi are genuinely invested in making sure your wedding is everything you want it to be. In the months leading up to the wedding, I contacted Chasi regularly with different questions that would come up. She was unbelievably responsive, often getting back to me within a couple hours even if I emailed her at 10:00 PM on a weekend! During the "linens meeting" (one of the two designated planning meetings prior to the wedding) we discussed much more than just linens. We bounced different ideas off of Chasi, and she shared a lot of feedback and insights that helped with our planning. When we met for the final walkthrough, there was not a single detail that Chasi missed! As a stressed-out bride, that was extremely reassuring. We took over just about the entire Vandiver for the weekend, reserving almost all the rooms in the Kent & Murphy houses the night before and night of the wedding. The staff were warm and welcoming, and our guests fell in love with the Vandiver right away, from the great breakfast to hanging out by the fire drinking coffee. The wedding itself was like a dream come true. The food was fantastic, the pavilion looked stunning, and everything went smoothly from the time I woke up until the last dance. Chasi has a sixth sense for anticipating our needs- when my glass was empty, there she was with a glass of wine; when we arrived at the inn after taking pictures, there she was to take off my veil and put the flower in my hair; when the reception ended, directions to the after-party had appeared as if by magic! Chasi was present but not intrusive throughout the night, making sure that things flowed along as we had planned. Everyone at the Vandiver truly brought our vision to life, and I have nothing but glowing things to say about our experience!

The Vandiver is a beautiful site, perfect for that vintage, intimate, and very romantic setting. The staff is incredible, extremely personable and will help with all of your needs without batting an eyelash. Not to mention the food is amazing! And who can forget Chasi, every vendor needs a Chasi, so sweet, upbeat, and always smiling, she made everyone feel like they were right at home:)

My Husband and I fell in love with the Vandiver the minute that we saw it. It fit our style and our budget. Not only is the staff professional, but so friendly. We loved every minute of our day and can't wait to go back just for a regular weekend! Thank you so much Chasi, John, and Susan! =)

The Vandiver Inn and all of it's staff are amazing. We couldn't have asked for a better venue. The weather was perfect so we were able to have our ceremony outside by the gazebo. Chasi took excellent care of us and made sure we always had food and a drink, even while taking pictures. The reception was amazing, everyone had fun. We enjoyed eating, dancing, and smoking cigars on the outdoor patios. Highly recommend!!

We hosted my daughter's wedding and reception at the Vandiver Inn and everything about the event was outstanding. Host John provided superb facilities, staff, and service that took care of all our needs. The food was wonderful and praised by all the guests (including some very picky eaters!) I must single out Chassi the wedding planner for praise. She coordinated the whole event with unflappable poise, a smile, and an immediate solution for every potential snag. My daughter and her husband felt completely at ease in her capable hands. In addition to the event, the wedding party stayed overnight and all thoroughly enjoyed the charm, furnishings and comfort of the different rooms—as well as breakfast the next day. My wife and I enjoyed ourselves so much that we plan to return there for a weekend break, even without the excuse of a wedding.

Our wedding was PERFECT, thanks to the Vandiver Inn. The entire staff was amazing, the food was outstanding, the overall experience was worth twice what we actually paid. Chasi was with us every step of the way, making sure we were well taken care of. THe Vandiver is an excellent value, the accomodations are lovely, the staff is amazing - I highly reccomend the Vandiver for special occasions, or just dinner.

Our wedding at the Vandiver Inn in Havre de Grace, MD was our dream wedding! Everything about our special day was perfect here. The location, atmosphere, and food were amazing. The owners, John and Susan put on a spectacular affair. We rented the entire main house for some of our guests and they can't stop talking about how wonderful everything was. I can't say enough great things about our wedding coordinator there, Chasi! She worked to make everything seamless from the planning to the wedding itself. She is a gem!!!!! All of my bouquets and boutonnières died in my refrigerator, and Chasi worked with the extra flowers I had and remade ALL of them! Thank you Vandiver Inn and Chasi for making the best day of our lives extraordinary!

In one word: Wow! I had been recommended to look at this venue from several sources, and was instantly hooked upon viewing the property and meeting the wedding coordinator, Chasi. I think one of the previous reviewers called her a "wedding day angel." This is NOT an exaggeration! Both of our families could not stop gushing over her attention to detail, her ability to be in five places at once, and how kind she is. There was horrible flooding and bad weather the morning of our event, and her calm attitude helped settle my nerves. She treated myself and my husband like royalty both before, during, and after the event (they had extra food, cake, wine, and a beer waiting for us in the room that night). John & Susan also deserve tremendous props for being wonderful hosts. Susan's food is delicious; everyone was raving about one particular item or another. The grounds were gorgeous, and yet homey at the same time. Breakfast the next morning was heavenly. We even chose to stay an extra night, instead of going on a one night excursion elsewhere. It was cozy and extremely relaxing, and their staff contributed greatly to the hospitable atmosphere (again, both during the event and after during our extra night stay). A huge thank you to the ENTIRE staff at Vandiver! Our day was truly wonderful, and there are so many details that I will never forget.

Could not have asked for anything more fabulous. We felt so special and so taken care of, it was amazing. The food was beyond delicious and the staff was very attentive and professional. We didn't have to think or worry about anything but having a blast on our big day :) This is the place to get married!

We can’t begin to thank Chasi enough. Alison and Graham’s Wedding Day was perfect. For everyone to be so close to Alison and Graham during the ceremony made it personal and more intimate. The flower arrangements that Steve Formwalt did as the backdrop gave the outdoor venue a beautiful appearance as did all the other flowers and surrounding gardens. We had an amazing party!!!! From the first day we signed the contract to the Wedding Day, Chasi was there always with a smile and she knew better than I that everything would come together. I continue to get emails and phone calls from family and friends who totally enjoyed themselves and their stay at the Vandiver Inn. We all loved the quaintness of the Vandiver Inn, the delicious food and of course being there for the wedding. Chasi (the event coordinator) and Susan and John (the owners) are fabulous! They and the rest of the staff are an amazing team. As I think back on Saturday, I did not think or worry even once about where we had to be or what time....Chasi did it all and we just enjoyed the day. Every single detail was taken care. Chasi's professionalism, kindness and smile that day kept us all going! Thank you does not seem enough, but it is truly a heartfelt thank you for taking care of every detail and allowing us to have a wonderfully care free day on our daughter’s wedding day! The Vandiver Inn is a beautiful place to have a wedding! Kathy Mother of the Bride Havre de Grace, MD