Top Shelf, Natashia, and Michael were the best choice we made for our wedding. We knew we'd need to…read morehire servers and bartenders for our wedding since we were self-catering, but had no idea how great of a decision we were making until the day-of. I was skeptical about hiring Michael as a coordinator since I am very organized and had planned the entire wedding by myself, but I am so glad we did. Michael was able to run the kitchen and make sure everything was plated, and served and saved me from any stress that day. He also brought a great fun element that our guests absolutely loved! Everything went seamlessly (at least on my end) because of the amazing team at Top Shelf.

Devon has been phenomenal to work with! We hired her to photograph an event in 2016 and we were…read morevery, very happy both with the process (she's a total pro!) and with the results.

Where do I even start about Devon!?…read more Somewhere along the line in wedding planning, I realized that for me one of the most important decisions I would be making about my wedding was the photographer. I had no idea it would be so important to me until we started looking at photographers and I was trying to envision how our wedding day would look and how it would be captured and WOW Devon totally checked that box in the best way possible! Every interaction my husband or I had with Devon was positive, I immediately felt comfortable with her, which is super important in a photographer! She completely put my mind at ease with her confidence and professionalism. She was also super flexible on timeline when we didn't quite have that figured out yet, and let us add an extra hour a few weeks before the big day! The day of the wedding, Devon was super great at communicating, making everyone comfortable, and making an effort to know the names of the Bridal Party and being engaging. We even finished taking all the pictures ahead of schedule and used the extra time to take more shots that were important to us! As for the results - Devon sent us around 20 sneak peek pictures within a week of our wedding date - SUCH a wonderful glimpse of her work and a happy reminder of our wedding day. We received all of the photos exactly 1 month after our wedding (2 weeks ahead of schedule) and let me tell you: they exceeded all expectations! I still have to dig into them and pick favorites and share them and print them and all that fun stuff but Devon captured the day absolutely perfectly!! I love the feel of the photos and the lighting - every background we took pictures against turned out beautifully! Devon also captured the feel and emotion of the wedding, the life of the wedding. The moments she captured are priceless - a glance between my husband and I, an exchange with a bridesmaid, our guests laughing at a joke, an enthusiastically dancing couple- all gorgeous candid moments that I am so glad we can look back on! Devon even managed to follow my husband and I around the room as we chatted with our guests and we had absolutely no idea she was there - the pictures were a pleasant surprise! In summary: Devon is fantastic. Every aspect about the photos is brilliant and I am so glad she was able to capture so many perfect moments. I'm not sure how it's possible but every picture is my favorite until I see the next one :) Beyond grateful to Devon for capturing our day - highly highly recommended!!

Lindsey was a joy to work with from the beginning! She really listened to what we wanted out of our…read morewedding photos, and she absolutely delivered! She captured the exact feel we were going for in our wedding. She is a great person as well, and somehow makes taking photos a pleasant experience. My husband and I are both a little camera shy, but Lindsey made us feel very comfortable. I am so glad we chose her to do our engagement photos before the wedding too! So when it came time for the wedding,it was more like an old friend coming to take pics for us! Her assistant Megan was awesome too, and the two of them work great together. We got our pics back in the time she promised, and they were stunning! She really has an eye for beauty and light, and we could not have been more pleased! Some of our photos were even featured on a few blogs! She made a fabulous timeline of our day and was so professional and timely. She worked great with our other vendors as well, helping to make everything go smoothly and stress free! I NEVER had to stress about wether Lindsey would deliver or not, and that's always great for a stressed bride. I would absolutely work with Lindsey again....you won't regret hiring her for your photos!

Hiring Lindsey was one of the first decisions that I made when I got engaged and still, looking…read moreback, it was one of the best decisions I made! In our package, along with wedding picture, we also had an engagement session where we have countless beautiful images that we were able to use for decorations at our wedding. Not only is her work absolutely stunning, she made us feel comfortable and at ease. My fiance (now husband) said he actually had a lot of fun! Every step of the way Lindsey helped organize all the little details and made the whole process much less stressful. On the wedding day, she wasn't just there to be a photographer, she added so much joy and fun to the day! I would 100% recommend hiring her to anyone!!!

After being awarded the Triad Yelper of the Year 2024 Award at the Yelpies Award Ceremony last…read moreyear, an event that honored the highest-performing Yelp Elites, I decided that this year I not only wanted to be the first to discover new restaurants and bring them to the attention of the public, but also to uncover those established ones that for one reason or another have not reached the public in its totality. And The Maridor is the perfect example. This historic mansion, built in 1916 and restored many years later, received its name from its its third owner, Marion Augustus Smyth, President of National Business College who re-named the home "Maridor" after his two children, Marion and Dorothy. Maridor. It is located in the highly regarded area of the historic Grandin Village, in Roanoke, Virginia. Established in 1993, The Maridor offers a versatile event space for weddings, corporate functions, and social gatherings. And also has a very unique restaurant that currently is open Wednesdays through Fridays from 4:00 to 9pm. One can book a reservation through their website to dine in either the Restaurant, the Bar, the Dining Room, or the Patio, and enjoy some excellent cuisine from Director and Executive Chef Seth who offers southern-style cooking with International comfort food flavors. What he has created is a place with a diverse menu, where one can go and dine in, enjoying the history of the house with some nice food and drinks at a reasonable price. With Seth's background in Asian cuisine from his Food Truck days, he created a menu with two sides: A West Side and an East Side, providing in it something for everyone's tastes. But his ultimate vision is to create unforgettable dining experiences that inspire and delight his guests. With this amazing background information, I was tempted to go try it out, and thought of all the other restaurants I had discovered in this same way. By driving by them several times until I decided it was time to go experience what's inside. I made a reservation for a Friday at 6:30 pm. When I arrived the house was so big I couldn't find thr entrance at first, but I phoned them and they told me I was at the right place and how to reach the front door. I was warmly greeted by a charming lady with a great personality and taking to the dining room of the house. I invite you to view my photographs accompanying this review for a better sense of the feel of this restaurant. I was seated at the table of my choice. My server Sharon had the bartender make me a Mocktail to start off with and I had a treat ordering from the menu. For appetizer some Crab Rangoons, followed by a Classic Shrimp Cocktail, and Rockefeller Oysters. As the main course, the Beef Brisket Bao Buns, and for dessert, I later order their Maple Pecan Bourbon Bread Pudding. My server came to check on my at the right times and to fill me in with the History of this house and restaurant and I had a one of a kind dining experience. I highly recommend this place for a couple's night out, or to dine with family and friends. The place provides a comfortable yet distinguish environment in which to enjoy quality time with your loved ones.

Cannot recommend this venue...contract changes by venue up to wedding week, unprofessionalism by…read morewait staff and guests had to empty overflowing garbage cans during rehearsal dinner...

Amanda personally ruined my wedding, was unprofessional, she had a strange odor, I would not…read morerecommend this venue to anyone! two thumbs down

We will be having our wedding ceremony and reception here next month. Chastity is very helpful and…read moregoes out of her way to please us. We love the venue, the spacious parking lot, the huge kitchen. The venue is absolutely beautiful. Our tablecloths and decorations are all included so this is pretty much a one stop shop for our wedding ceremony and reception. Chastity also gave us good ideas for dj's, florists etc. She is full of great ideas which she loves to share with you without pushing you. I cannot wait to get married here. It feels good to know these people know what they are doing.unlike most other venues, these people remain helpful, even after the entire sum has been paid. Great service. I would definitely recommend the vinton war memorial for weddings or other events.

Rob is very helpful when it comes to deciding how to memorialize your video, photos, and other…read moremedia. His pricing is extremely competitive and he is always concerned with your satisfaction. I would certainly recommend him to anyone who needs videography services.

I had the privilege to be a guest at a wedding here last month. Interesting set up. The first two…read morefloors comprise the venue and the top floors of the building are apartments. I don't understand how the noise from events would not bother the residents. Anyway, it's very lovely inside. There's a large room upstairs and then a balcony all the way around the second level so you can see the first level from just about any position. The first floor has a large bar, dance floor, and some seating. It was fun time celebrating with the newlyweds!

Chef Claytor's food was some of the best I've ever tried. The staff are incredibly friendly, and I…read morewould gladly return. Everything is freshly made and reasonably priced, making it a fantastic dining experience.

Chef Claytor's Dream on a plate is just that! The food is delicious, and presented nicely too…read more We've tried quite a lot of things from his menu, and have been very pleased. We have recommended to our friends and even treated friends to lunch, to which they said was delicious. Ever since we discovered Chef Claytor's food, we've been ordering food every week, sometimes twice a week.