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    Cynthia B. Sent on 01/04/2020
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    Gorgeous intimate venue

    We loved having our wedding at the Tides Inn. The vibe fit us perfectly. Elegant and yet not overly fancy. We loved having our guests be able to stay at the venue where we were having both the wedding and reception. Ally in their event staff was fabulous! She was responsive and very organized. All of the other staff around the hotel made us feel welcome and special the whole weekend. All of the set ups for our evening reception by the beach on Friday, the wedding on the lawn, and the reception room were all perfect and exactly as discussed during planning. We really could not have asked for a more perfect venue and Ally did a great job helping us through all of the planning.

    The Tides Inn's reply:

    Cynthia,
    Thank you for your wonderful 5 star review, we appreciate the positive feedback and kind words. We are honored to have been a part of your special day, and take pride in executing a perfect event. We hope you treasure the memories that were created, and look forward to welcoming you back to the Tides Inn in the future.

    Yours in Hospitality,
    Brent Woodyard- Director of Sales
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    Norris Sent on 03/05/2016
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    Our wedding is this summer so I will update my review at that time post the event. Working with The Tides thus far in planning my wedding has been a pleasure. I live in London and so it has not been the easiest task planning from abroad. I signed the contract with The Tides site-unseen (in full disclosure, my fiance had been there many times but not for a while). I was comfortable doing this based on my level of interaction and trust in the people I had been working with at The Tides. My fiance and I asked probably well over 100 questions, some very specific and detailed, of both the Director of Catering and Conference Services and the Director of Sales. They were responsive, very helpful, and patient, despite the number of questions we kept sending through. They were also flexible and willing to work with us to make it so that we were able to have the wedding at The Tides.

    **Update**

    My wedding was June 18th, and The Tides certainly deserves 5 stars in all of the categories. If I could give them more stars, I would. My husband and I truly could not have been happier with our entire wedding weekend, start to finish, all of which was held at the resort, including rehearsal dinner, welcome party, ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner, reception, and brunch. Everyone at The Tides really did everything they could to make the weekend exactly as we wanted.

    A few specific points about The Tides and the staff which helped make our wedding more than memorable include, but are definitely not limited to, 1) their patience and responsiveness, 2) flexibility, 3) variety of spaces to be used, 4) quality of the food, and 5) the wonderful staff.


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    Rosie Sent on 12/01/2016
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    Our wedding day was absolutely amazing!! It was a fairy tail wedding and I couldn't have asked for a better day. The staff at the Tides Inn were nothing but professional and wonderful.
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    Lauren Sent on 12/23/2015
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    It was a bit stressful as our wedding was on a hurricane weekend and I wasn't sure what our other options were. Although a bit frustrated because we can't predict the future weather, Charity and Laurie were great helpers in creating our special day, regardless of the weather. Some hiccups in the day due to mother nature but all-in-all, the day went off without a hitch. The rehearsal dinner room that we rented was being used (weird?) but it all worked out for the best because we loved our 2nd options sooo much more. beautiful and perfect 180 degree view of the river. For any future brides out there, communication is key. Also ask the small questions and never forget to make a list of everything that belongs to you so it is returned to you. Always ask what your other options are in case incremental weather happens on your day. And don't forget to take some extra time out and take your wedding pictures out of the pier. To die for photos! We can't wait to spend our one-year anniversary there!!

    The Tides Inn's reply:

    Dear Lauren,

    Thank you so much for your kind review! You were such a stunning bride, and thank you for sharing your special day with the Tides Inn.

    All our best,
    Laurie Eichman & Charity Weaverling
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    Courtney Sent on 09/23/2015
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    The Tides Inn is a remarkable wedding venue and they went above and beyond to serve our needs. They were there for us from the beginning and always available to meet with us if we needed to see our space for planning purposes. From the staff to our ceremony & reception area to our suites was incredible. We could not have chosen a more perfect place for the most special day of lives. We are so happy we had our wedding there and I would highly recommend it to anyone planning a wedding in the Northern Neck.

    The Tides Inn's reply:

    Dear Courtney,

    Thank you so much for the very kind words!! You were an such a delight to work with and it was SO much fun to assist you in planning your special day!

    Best Regards,
    Laurie Eichman
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    We absolutely loved our wedding weekend at the Tides Inn! Choosing the Tides Inn was easy for us: we wanted to be on the water, we wanted a place where our guests could have a weekend to enjoy themselves, and we loved that the bride's grandparents vacationed here for over twenty years. We had a 3-day event with a welcome dinner on the beach Friday night, our wedding ceremony on the croquet lawn followed by the reception in the Cove Room on Saturday afternoon, and a farewell brunch overlooking the water on Sunday morning. All of the spaces were beautiful, especially the beach and croquet lawn, and we loved staying in the huge Lee Suite where our friends could come visit us. We also had several guests come by boat! Our guests and family members loved the relaxing weekend and beautiful venue, as well as all the activities on site. We loved the relaxed but classy vibe, and we can't wait to come back for our anniversaries, and to bring our children in the future!
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    Mary Sent on 03/27/2015
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    Charity was amazing! I was planning my wedding from Washington state and she was so helpful and made planning so easy! The reception site on the golf course was stunning and so were the rooms at the Tides, I really felt like royalty when we were there. So beautiful and everyone was so helpful.
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    Shawna Sent on 06/08/2012
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    The Enchantment Resort is not only extremely beautiful - but an OUTSTANDING venue and staff for our intimate wedding. I can't thank them enough for making our special day even more memorable. They paid attention to every single detail you can imagine. The rooms are gorgeous! The location is breathtaking! We would go back in a heartbeat!! In fact, probably for our anniversary. :-)
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    Sarah Sent on 04/22/2012
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    We had a the most wonderful experiences at Enchantment. It was the first vacation we had together and then a year later my husband took me there to propose. It is a very special place and it is so beautiful. The service is top notch. I coul not have had a more perfect wedding. We have planned our one year anniversary at the Miiamo spa that is located at Enchantment resort.
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    Jessica Sent on 06/21/2011
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    Enchantment Resort does not advertise that they do weddings but they should. This place is amazing and the views are breathtaking!! The staff, especially Jessica, is very helpful and they do whatever they can to make your day special. Guests raved about the service they received during the wedding and even better they LOVED the food. Most wedding food can be bland but Enchantment does it right. We had a sit down dinner and they managed to cook all 132 meals perfectly and still served them hot! We were so impressed and so thankful we chose Enchantment Resort to host our wedding!! The guests are still talking about the view they had during our ceremony!! :)
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    Tammy Sent on 06/15/2017
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    We are from Pennsylvania, and wanted a destination wedding on the Chesapeake because of our love of the water and bay. We had been wanting to visit the Tides Inn by boat for some time, but had never made it. When we got engaged and saw they do weddings, we needed to see it and we were not disappointed!!

    The three biggest reasons we booked at the Tides: delicious food, incredible view, and Laurie!!

    From the moment I sent my first email inquiry, Laurie helped us every step of the way. She was very responsive and you can tell she loves what she does. Every email and all of my millions of questions were promptly answered. Another great thing about the Tides is their flexibility - they really want to make your wedding vision come to life! There are so many rooms and outdoor locations to host your events, you really feel like you have a one-of-a-kind wedding. We had about 60 friends and family at our wedding, and we hosted a welcome dinner, the wedding, a s'mores bonfire on the beach, afterparty with late night munchies, and a farewell brunch. All events were wonderful and had a backup plan in case of bad weather. Our guests cannot stop raving about how wonderful everything was! Laurie and her team truly gave us the best weekend ever!

    If I had to do it over - I would ask more questions about types of rooms/rates. As this was a destination wedding, all of our guests needed rooms and not all rooms are the same. We figured this out a little late but Laurie helped us with our room block and made everything work.

    My hubby and I stayed in the Lancaster suite which was beautiful and secluded. All of the girls got ready in the suite, we had breakfast and lunch delivered too. The Spa was able to accommodate everyone for hair and makeup, which was all done in the suite. Everyone looked beautiful!!

    If you are looking for a place that does it all - look no further! This is a very unique venue and you cannot beat their food and atmosphere!
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    Renee Sent on 01/13/2016
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    From the very first phone call to the Tides Inn to inquire about a possible wedding there they put me at ease. The Tides Inn did a wonderful job helping us plan our amazing wedding. They jumped through hoops and made things happen for us. We had both the reception and the ceremony outside and the had backup plans for everything. The setting was beautiful looking at the water and the reception was magical on the beach. The food was delicious!! We still smile thinking of our special weekend. Everyone had an absolute blast! I would highly recommend the Todes Inn. It's like a destination wedding that people can drive to. It was so fun having everyone there for the weekend.

    The Tides Inn's reply:

    Dear Renee,

    I loved working with you and I'm SO happy to hear you had an amazing time at your beautiful beach wedding!! You were such a wonderful bride and I loved how amazing your vision was - what a treat to assist with such a fun event!

    Best Regards,
    Laurie Eichman
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    Lori Sent on 10/07/2014
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    Amazing venue for a wedding and/or reception. The atmosphere was everything we wanted and then some...coastal casual, but elegant. The staff couldn't be more friendly if they tried, the food is amazing, and you can't beat the vista. Our guests loved it, and we had an absolute blast. We can't wait to go back.

    The Tides Inn's reply:

    Hi Lori,

    Thank you for your kind review of the Tides Inn - we were very happy to be a part of your special day and glad to hear the venue was everything you wanted!!

    Best Wishes, The Tides Inn Wedding Team
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    Anna Sent on 12/11/2010
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    The Tides Inn and their wedding coordinator, Sherri Jewel, absolutely made my wedding a dream for me, my family and all of our guests. Sherri and the Tides staff really made my family and me feel like our wedding was the most important event of the season, and that is how I want to feel for my one special day.

    I am still getting compliments for how beautiful and exquisite the Tides was, especially on that beautiful october day.

    The food was purely amazing as well, with the perfectly cooked steaks and delicious crab cakes.

    I, as the bride, cannot even tell you anything that went not as planned because the entire staff at the Tides had it taken care of before I even had a chance to realize it.

    My husband and I will now make a yearly trip to the Tides Inn to commemorate that amazing few days we shared there with our families and friends.

    The Tides Inn's reply:

    Thank you so much for your kind review! We were so happy to be a part of your special day!! - Kind Regards, The Tides Inn Wedding Team
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    Melanie Sent on 01/22/2012
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    Enchantment Resort is a supremely beautiful resort that I'm so fortunate to have been married at. The property itself is unsurpassed and the service is 5-star. The catering staff was willing to work with me to stay in my budget by allowing me to choose a lunch buffet for my evening reception. They also offered to set up drink tickets so that I didn't have to pay for the hosted bar, which saved me a lot of money.

    The facilities were gorgeous and the food was excellent. I gave Responsiveness 3 1/2 out of 5 stars because the catering manager was often hard to reach because they were so busy at that time of the year. I also had to pay close attention to the details because the catering manager did not always take note of my specific requests or questions. But in the end, everything went off without a hitch and I'm so glad that my husband and I chose Enchantment!
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    Kimmie Sent on 12/01/2016
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    We absolutely loved working with Laurie, she was the best part of our experience. The Tides Inn is a gorgeous spot to host a wedding. We were married on the croquet lawn, and I arrived on a boat to meet my hubby, which made the experience so enjoyable. What a fun day!
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    Cassie Sent on 06/09/2015
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    I went to over 25 venues in VA and chose The Tides Inn for my wedding. The Tides Inn was not the cheapest option, it was not the closest option, I chose the Tides because of the view they offered during the ceremony. I started this processes more than a year out and had a great experience working with the contact at the time. However, 6 months out I tried e-mailing with no response so I e-mailed around and was informed the coordinator had left and they were looking to fill the position shortly. In the meantime I was bounced around and it took a while for responses. About a month later Charity was introduced to be our coordinator. She seemed great and was attentive and assured us our wedding was priority. However, weeks out, it did not feel that way. She was not very responsive which caused stress trying to get all the details confirmed with 2 days before the wedding. When the wedding came, I saw her twice for 5 minutes each and that was all. I was not impressed.

    The Tides Inn is not an inexpensive option. The one thing to note is they love fees and they love adding things on, so check the details.

    We had issues with the room blocks. My mother was given two different prices for the block, both of which were wrong, before I had to send an e-mail to the manager. We also had a family members room disappear. When the final count was given to me I noticed it was on there. The family member had to call and re make her reservation. They outsource their reservation system, which doesn't seem to be working well. This part definitely caused some headaches.

    The staff was great! There were gentleman who helped set-up the reception hall with my family and I. The servers were attentive and I hear nothing but good things from guests and their interactions with the staff.

    We also enjoyed the amenities on site during our stay. We used the bikes to ride around the town. We did stand up paddle boarding (SUP) and the cove cruise.

    The Tides Inn's reply:

    Cassie I can see we did not disappoint with your wedding and that everyone had a great time. I do apologize that during the early stages of planning we did have some staff changes and during the learning process for the new staff we did prioritize wedding which were closest and perhaps were not as attentive as we would have liked for weddings further out.
    Your experience of looking at and visiting some 25 venues would indicate that the initial treatment you received was very good and we do absolutely admit we are not the cheapest venue, but there again you made the decision based upon quality, value for money and not just price. The outcome was fabulous but We will learn from the experiences you mention and try harder to ensure satisfaction at every point of the planning process that our Brides and Grooms go through.
    Thank you for providing your feedback, maybe we can see you for your anniversary and I can apologize in person to you.
    Congratulations
    Gordon Slatford
    General Manager
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    K Sent on 06/02/2012
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    I had my ceremony and reception at Enchantment Resort. It was hot and cold for me the whole time. The views were absolutely breathtaking, everyone said it was the most amazing ceremony they had ever seen and the best food they had ever eaten at a wedding. Enchantment is a 5 star resort and I felt like the rooms and amenities, the spa, and the views were five star. A wonderful touch was the chocolate covered strawberries and champagne I had waiting in my room when I returned from getting my hair and make up done, WOW, that was amazing. However they were very difficult to work with. It would take months for my catering coordinator to answer an email. I mean I would email her and finally 3 months later she would respond. No one called until the day of my wedding to let me know what would happen that day- I had a Sunday wedding and arrived on a Friday. My family had to pick up my (silk) rose petals after the ceremony- the resort wouldn't do it. Nor would they allow real rose petals. My brother had to move flower arrangements. A friend of mine toted all of my decorations and things back to my room after the reception because the resort wouldn't bring that stuff back to my room. Sounds petty I'm sure but the last thing you want to do as a bride right after your reception is load up a golf cart to bring stuff back to your room, or make a guest do it. They were also just generally inflexible and inconsistent. One person would say we couldn't change the wine, another person it was no problem. One person would say I could alter the buffet offered, another person would say absolutely not (there was shrimp cocktail on the buffet and my father has an anaphylactic reaction to shrimp). I was also told originally I could alter the buffet to fit it in my budget with my original catering coordinator, the one who took over for her wouldnt allow it, we had to negotiate changes and get managers involved. There was another reception the day of my wedding right next door that was much larger. So maybe the trick to getting these people to care about your wedding is to have a large wedding at Enchantment. I'm not the type of bride that even needs a lot of attention, I would say I was pretty easily pleased throughout the whole process of getting married. I'm lucky to have been surrounded by such helpful and flexible friends and family, which made the day flawless and perfect for me. Because of my friends and family I enjoyed every moment of my wedding. Not as much because of Enchantment.
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