I don't have enough good things to say about this place!! I flew from Texas as a bridesmaids in one of my good friends weddings. I have never seen a venue like this in my life. It was absolutely INCREDIBLE!!! First off it's HUGE, and second off, they used every inch of it to make it a unique stunning wedding venue. I was so blown away the first time I saw it I swear to you I about cried. The staff. THE. STAFF. YALL. OH MY WORD!!! Like nothing I have ever witnessed in my life. When we left hair and make up to start that way, the bride (and us) were so stressed I literally thought I was going to vomit. But the minute we walked in we hear more "how can I help you" 's than you could ever imagine. WE DIDN'T EVEN DO A REHEARSAL, but the staff was so calm and amazing at telling us what to do, we didn't need one. The staff worked around the clock at this wedding. I have NEVER been so impressed by employees in my life! All around just an incredible venue!!! It made me want to move to Virginia!! read more

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Watched a good friend get married at this venue and it was absolutely amazing. The staff was super attentive and the facilities were top notch! There were a LOT of people there but thus venue is so large it never felt claustrophobic. It was a great experience and a beautiful wedding!! read more

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! read more

Absolutely Gorgeous Venue!! My husband and I got married here 8/25/18 and everything was perfect! Katie, Madison, and their team was flawless! They were prompt, attentive, kind, and very knowledgeable! My Bridesmaids and I got ready in the Carriage House while my husband and his groomsmen got ready in the Game Room! Both rooms were spacious filled with beverages and snacks for our bridal party, which was a very nice touch! Our bridal party and guest still rave how amazing the Historic Mankin Mansion Staff and grounds were! The Historic Mankin Mansion grounds are Magical, Romantic, Elegant, and simply breathtaking!!! I would recommend this Venue to Everyone!! My First choice over the numerous venues my husband, parents, Bridesmaids and I toured!! read more

Who cares that this place is surrounded by sketchy neighborhoods and strip malls... it's hidden extremely well in it's own little paradise. I've catered here many, many, far too many, times but this was the first time I was on the partying end of a wedding and it was truly amazing. We showed up at 2pm to get ready for pictures and they gave the grooms the game room. This is the coolest, brodeo palace ever. Darts, foosball, pool, minihoops, poker room, pillow/tv room, cold air conditioning, comfortable couches, popcorn machine, mini fridge, and more. It was hard not getting shwasted before the wedding even started. The grounds are extremely well kept and the staff was in full force just prior to the wedding, smoking out bees and making the final touches. They also allow you to choose your own caterer and bar service so when I helped my friends plan it made everything much easier than other venues that have exclusive (often not good) caterers. Everyone should check this place out. read more

The property is the quintessential colonial Virginian period design which is set in a backdrop of rolling hills and forest. The bridal and groom suites are small separate cottages furnished appropriately for the time period and within a couple steps from each other. The actual wedding reception was held under a large tent structure just steps away from the B&B and the suites, which was very convenient for the wedding party and their guests. We were here for a wedding in July, which was perhaps the hottest weekend of the summer in Virginia at a sweltering 105 degrees. Under these exceptional circumstances, the wedding ceremony and reception were performed flawlessly by the staff at the Historic Mankin Mansion. There was a continuum of cool beverages made available before the wedding which was much appreciated. In addition, to the patience and attentive care the staff took for the wedding party and guests, the genuine hospitality of the staff was noticeable from other venues visited. The cuisine for the wedding was different from the norm generally served for a large wedding reception. If I had to guess it may have been Paleo which would mean they accommodate to the unique requests of the bride. I do not remember there being any carbs such as rolls on the table or rice as a side item so again I am making an assumption on the Paleo. All I recall is the need for carbs to absorb the alcohol throughout the wedding reception. While the dishes were made of fresh local vegetables and were beautiful in presentation, the dish was somewhat flat and left some room for improvement in terms of savoriness. Overall, it was the least memorable portion of the reception, but no worries because there were definitely more memorable moments to be had by all there that evening. If you are one that fancy the grandeur of a colonial style ambiance and southern style hospitality this is a great place to consider. It is 15 minutes from downtown Richmond and a beautiful drive along the way. Just be sure to consider the time of the year for your event. Virginia summers are no joke! read more

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Gay friendly. People friendly. Relaxation friendly. My partner and I stayed valentines day weekend and were treated like we were any ol' couple. Candies, wine, recommendations, recognition of our coupled-om with out any awkwardness: it was great. I asked for the most romantic room and was happily surprised by how romantic it was. The decor is beautiful, yet comfy. The beds large and inviting. The bathrooms updated and warm. Free bottle of (very drinkable) wine in your room; great breakfast every morning, accompanied by lighthearted and non-obtrusive chit-chat from the staff. Richmond also offers great dining options. The B and B recommends Pescaods, we agree. Also tried Edo's Squid and were very, very pleased. Go if you're straight, go if you're gay. Just go. read more

Mankin Mansion is an elegant resort/B&B that's tucked in the East End. When I went, I followed mapquest directions, not the place's directions and went through a kind of blah neighborhood, down a road, and then I appeared at this beautiful property. Kind of crazy that it's placed where it is. Although you can stay at Historic Mankin Mansion for a romantic weekend away, this place's main gig is weddings. Usually the couple rents out the whole grounds for the weekend (which is why it doesn't function as a B&B as much), and they'll get the all the cottages and suites for the wedding party to stay in. A one-day or evening package is also available, though. It's a really beautiful, historic property with great areas to set up different parts of the event depending on your style and the time of year. Because it's a historic property, there's also lots of cool spots for taking stylish portraits. The owners are very friendly and eager to help make any event great. They bought the mansion and surrounding property, which was rundown, and painstakingly restored it to its original glory. read more

Mankin Mansion, on the National Register of Historic Places, was built by brick foundry owner Edward Mankin in 1903. Mankin's bricks were used extensively in the recreation of Colonial Williamsburg and are a focal point of his estate. There's even a brick pergola in the center of the formal gardens. All the suites and cottages are furnished with period reproductions, as well as modern amenities including high speed Internet, DVD's, etc. It's very popular for weddings and romantic getaways, just a few minutes east of downtown. read more

Simply put, the Historic Mankin Mansion is a beautiful location for a wedding and the staff is extremely friendly. Despite the 90 degree Virginia humidity, this was a wonderful setting for an outdoor wedding. Now to start, the wedding was held in a grassy area encompassed by a brick wall and where the wedding party stood is a brick platform. Around 4 pm, the sun bakes the platform and half the seats. So the first couple rows were empty. But the setting really helps you forget the heat. Going from the wedding, the reception was held in a tent on site. With the heat, Mankin Mansion supplied these psuedo AC fans. Luckily my table was right next to one. Enduring the heat was much easier with these, however the tent actually countered the AC units by trapping the hot, musty air. The hors d'oeuvre were by far the tastiest grub on site, which overshadowed the average to below average main course. With the 90 degree humidity, you'd think their chicken was less dry. Regardless of the wedding food, all the staff from bartenders, servers and valets were excellent and smiled thru all the miserable heat and humidity. read more

Great place for a getaway weekend! We enjoyed a fun stay and really felt like personal guests of the owners. They work hard to try and make you comfortable and welcome. This is not your bland everyday place. The rooms are decorated in eclectic decor of the house period. The breakfasts are fabulous made fresh, including mimosas and fresh juice and fruit. They have a fun game room with snacks. The grounds are beautiful and the house ha sufficient history to be very interesting. They are close enough to downtown Richmond to make running in for shopping or dinner easy. The owner's recommendation for dinner was spot on. Beds are comfortable and the rooms well appointed. They even had a garment steamer in the room! read more

So my friend and his wife got married here and i have to admit that this place is amazing. The old heritage and the attention to detail was great. It is a nice cozy place in the woods and it is quiet too. It is special for wedding and has great service and amazing experience. The surroundings make you comfortable and make you want to go again and enjoy the time. Stayed May 2013, traveled with friends read more

I had the most perfect, beautiful fairytale wedding here last Sunday. This is the best wedding venue in Richmond, bar none. Our wedding day could not have gone more smoothly. Everything was on time, organized, and the most professional. The value of what you get for what you pay here is insane. Choose to get married on a Friday or Sunday to save a couple grand (that's what we did!). I've heard that they may have changed some things after I signed on, but a major perk for us was that we could choose our own vendors with the exception of the DJ, which came with the venue. I admit, I wasn't crazy about that because music is a huge part of the day to entrust in someone that you didn't pick out, but we ended up with Eric Cunningham with Debonaire Entertainment so we lucked out. The venue is insanely immaculate and beautiful. It's tucked away behind an unassuming neighborhood. You would never ever even know it's there. As soon as you walk on the grounds, you're immediately transported out of Richmond and into some far off fairytale land. These folks are beyond professional and have everything down to a science. We had a great experience working with them throughout our 10 month planning process. What you get with your contract: - Day of coordinator/planner (Please note that these are not full service planning services. You will still be doing a lot on your own! But having someone to help you along and on the day of is invaluable) - Gorgeous outdoor ceremony space - Beautiful indoor ceremony space in the case of rain. DO NOT fret if it rains on your wedding day, this indoor space is so dreamy! - Reception underneath a tent that can be heated or cooled - Valet services for guests - Groom/groomsmen get access to an awesome game room/dressing room - Bride/Bridesmaids have access to a beautiful bridal suite complete with bathroom and shower - Refreshments for the bridal party after the ceremony - A long list of complimentary accessories to choose from (things like brandy snifters, votive candles, chalk boards, unity candle stand, etc). - A long list of accessories that you can pay them for (extra hours added to the day, staying on the property overnight, being escorted in one of their jaguars, purchasing candles straight from them, tablecloths, etc) They can supply the alcohol or they give you the option of supplying your own, which we did. That option alone saved us thousands of dollars! For our vendors, we chose Champagne Taste Catering, Flowers By Mona Ray, Richmond Photobooth, Mike Topham Photography, and CY Wedding Films (separate reviews of each coming soon!). We started with one planner, Kate, and then switched to another, Katie, halfway through the process because Kate took another job. This transition happened with very minimal bumps in the road. Thanks to the staff at Mankin, our wedding day was easily the best day of both of our lives. I can't wait to relive it all when I get the photos and videos back soon! read more

Wow, talk about an incredibly gorgeous B&B venue. I was hear the last weekend in April as a bridesmaid for my best friends wedding and had the privilege of staying on the ground for the entire weekend. The current owners, Martin and Jocelyn did an excellent job hosting the entire wedding party with warm hospitality and making sure that everyone was happy at all times. The Mansion can provide transportation from the Richmond airport to the grounds for guest staying on the property since it is only 5 minutes away. This convenience is excellent as neither the engaged couple nor the wedding party need to worry about coordinating transportation. There was fresh homemade breakfast provided every morning and it was incredibly decadent starting off with a goblet full of fresh fruit followed by the main course. Each of the cottages has a different structure to accommodate a large group of guest depending on what you need. Most of the cozy cottages are one floor and a couple of them are two stories but all of them are extremely spacious and fully furnished! The only thing I found interesting is that none of the bathrooms in any of the cottages have a bath tub, but a standing shower only. Thought this might be useful info just in case you were interested in taking a relaxing bubble bath for a romantic evening. The brick pathways and little fountains add charm to the mansion grounds in addition to the gardens. In the evening, there are little candle lit lanterns to add a romantic glow to the grounds. All of these are excellent for photo ops. There are two areas that wedding ceremonies can occur at. And just in case you might be hesitant to have an outdoor wedding they have a huge "all weather tent" you can rent that has heat or A/C being circulated inside. The mansion staff has a preferred vendors list that they have established successful partnerships with but you are definitely welcome to select any outside caterers, bartenders/ DJ, etc. My friend had the Mansion's owner, Martin, DJ her wedding and he did a fantastic job! He was a former DJ for a couple of decades and still has mad skills mixing up the different generations of music which kept her dance floor full of us dancing the night away! He definitely knows how to read the crowd. Overall, you can't go wrong with having any special event or romantic get away at the Historic Mankin Mansion! read more

My son got married here October 2017 and they are the most professional and organized wedding venue ever! The day could not have been better. If I didn't know better I would think the had control of the weather. (lol) The grounds are beautiful and everything went smoothly and on time. Take the time to visit this awesome place if you are looking for a venue for your wedding. read more

Additional History, Mankin Mansion in 1986 was saved from the wrecking ball of a VA corporation by Philip and Rhonda and their families. The young couple just graduated from Kent State University purchased the near beyond repair buildings and grounds and worked unceasing for 18 years to bring the Mansion and grounds to a functional condition. They realized various rentals, and over a hundred + weddings, receptions, renewal of vows, Corporation events for local banks, US Airlines, Murder Mystery Theater Dinners, renown for their very special traditional October Fests, Halloween & Christmas parties, teas, birthdays, showers, and much more! Rhonda and Philip worked over 7 years researching, interviewing Mankin family, others, photographing and putting together the required portfolio to Register the property with The National Register of Historic Places at a cost of $25,000 +...All the while having to deal with much ado about the Mansion Lane, pond, walls, zoning, etc., with Henrico County! Moving through the maze, health issues came forth discovering 2 close family members, ( MM Caretaker, and Director,) having CA. (Happily, the health issues are in remission.) Philip was a successful executive with CBS TV, and Rhonda, being a successful Professional Artist, Photographer, Interior Designer, Wedding/events planner, and Teacher of the Arts & Photography at Varina High School made the painful decision to sell and move forward in a new direction. The Mankin Mansion estate was an important part of this family's journey and all hearts and energy were invested there. Philip is still a successful executive and Rhonda is a very successful Artist/photographer/teacher. You will see her young actress daughter, Serena in the Christmas movie, "Chipwrecked" with Jason Lee and soon to be released "Hope Giver." We are beyond thrilled and happy that the Fine Purchasers of Mankin Mansion estate were able to complete the vision and dream. As the toils and labors put forth by this family to save the Mansion, the original Lane, and establish National Registry Status set the stage for their dream. Please don't miss the opportunity to visit and book this VERY UNIQUE ONE OF A KIND HISTORIC LANDMARK IN HENRICO COUNTY! You won't be disappointed! read more

If I could give a -five stars for potential customer response I would. I tried to contact by phone, Twitter and Email. In reference to an all inclusive wedding rehearsal dinner at the Manikin Mansion. Not even a courtesy response. Will spend my $8k down the road instead at the Hilton. read more

Great get-away! Refreshing Southern hospitality, beautiful grounds, comfy bed, and delicious breakfast--can't beat it!