This venue is absolutely gorgeous! I have driven past so many time and knew it was a B&B but never…read moreknew they hosted weddings. I attended a friends wedding last month and what a shock at how big the back yard is to hold a very large wedding. They offered front yard parking and have their own "getting ready" house for the bridal party along with guest bathrooms instead of porter potties. I also saw the fenced in pool area which is great for those that were staying in the B&B part. There were plenty of tree coverage from the harsh sun without seeming like you're in the woods. This B&B is perfectly tucked away in Pungo far from the hustle and bustle of virginia beach for a quiet get away.

Not really sure how this place has a 5 star rating. This place is a joke. My brother recently got…read moremarried here to the most beautiful bride. The wedding was beautiful of course, despite the unfortunate weather conditions. Lots of heavy rain. There was a Pergola that had the tented covering but really did not have enough room, but we made the best of it. But I am warning you, DO NOT NOT BOOK YOUR WEDDING HERE!!!! Honestly the wedding was beautiful, and even though it was unfortunate that we were pretty much stuck in the tent the whole night because of how bad the weather was AND you had to walk in the pouring rain and come back completely drenched (approx 200 ft away from the tent. Side note: Your guests will have just the one single men's and one single women's bathroom, outside. No access to inside the villa what so ever. And toilet paper will not be guaranteed the whole night, as NO ONE attended to the bathrooms) it was still a beautiful wedding. It's really not the wedding that's important, it's the marriage. But let's face it, if you're going to spend the money, you want it to be as perfect as you can make it. So back to the venue, the people that own/operate this place are horrendous. The host, "Ms Peti" was rude, condescending, and a two-faced liar!! She made so many promises to my brother and SIL and did not keep her end of the bargain. At the beginning, before signing the contract she was the sweetest little lady, but after the contracts were signed and deposits were in, she was a whole different person! That's when she brings up all the "rules" of their villa. Rules that were not mentioned when we viewed the venue. They were very strict about everything, cant decorate the way you want, can't use any kind of tape or nails anyway... the list goes on. Their wedding was on a Sunday and there was a wedding the night before, so the earliest we could decorate was at 9am the day of the 3pm wedding. So we were already crunched for time, with having to do everything (table/chair set up, decor, etc). It's bad enough that they will not help at all, "Peti" would hover over the set up crew and tell them, "don't do this", "don't do that", "my husbands getting pissed of that y'all are hanging things on that tree"..... keep in mind everyone was already on edge not knowing what the weather was going to rbe like the time of the ceremony, and that we really didn't have much time. Also, my SIL mentioned to "Peti" prior to the day of the wedding that she would like to keep the wedding cake in the main villa, as it is cooler in there than the bridal suite. Ms. Peti had no problem with it and gave her permission to do so. The day of the wedding, the most important day, the day the bride was already on the edge.... Ms. Peti goes back on her word and tells her she needs to just keep it in the bridal suite because she doesn't feel like opening the door to the villa and she had errands to run. "Errands to run"???? This was acting she was just doing them a favor "borrowing" the place, I think she forgot that they payed her $6000 to rent her property. So anyhow, the cake had to be stored in the bridal suite. The same place that the whole bridal party was getting ready. The same place where hair spray and other products were being sprayed everywhere!!!! A $400 cake! To top it off, approximately an hour before the wedding, Im guessing Ms. Peti came back from running her personal errands, she comes barging into the bridal suite yelling at everyone to stop opening and closing the door. She said we were letting all the cool air out and she didn't feel like hearing the bride complain about how hot it was in there. 1st of all, the bride was not complaining about it being hot, she simply wanted the cake to be stored in the main villa where it was cooler, like previously agreed upon. Also, BEWARE. This is strictly a venue. Over $6000 for just a VENUE, nothing is included besides the tables and chairs that you must take out of the shed and set up and put back on your own. No help from the owners what so ever they will not lift a finger or lend a hand at all. Also remember you are responsible for clean up and throwing away the trash at the end of the evening. If your dream wedding is a backyard wedding, book somewhere else, anywhere else!!!! There are plenty of other people with beautiful backyards that will treat you much kinder and appreciate your hard earned money more!!! BTW, I rarely leave bad reviews, I would just hate for anyone else to give this terrible woman any more of their hard earned money and to try and ruin one of the most special days in their lives.

Disappointed in Bayou Bon Vivant. $20 each just to walk in the event and see 1 band. We miss the…read moredays of Bayou Boogaloo. And feel charging people so much to get in the event in this economy means spending less on the vendors who are there to make money. Will think twice before attending again.

The best people on earth to work with. They present family…read morefriendly events in a fabulous part of the country. We Norfolk, Virginia!

I recently took a cooking class here and had the best time! Everyone washes their hands and gets a…read morequick safety briefing before you get started. Each station is equipped with everything you need, but additional seasonings are available. The recipes are on the table and your group will divide and conquer to cook the full meal. Once everything is done the staff will put your meal on serving platters and bring them to you all to enjoy family style. I went solo and there were couples, families, and other solo participants attending. I would go with a group or solo again! They do have alcoholic beverages available for purchase. There was water and lemonade available at no additional cost. I recommend trying one of their events it's a great time.

Steamed, fried, and totally satisfied…read more This Quick Bites Lumpia & Asian Dumplings class really wrapped things up perfectly--literally. From crispy, golden lumpia to delicate, flavor-packed dumplings, every bite was a roll of deliciousness. We came for the snacks, but stayed for the skills (and maybe went back for thirds... no regrets). Safe to say we're now on a roll in the kitchen! Huge kudos to Chef Mary & Chef Emily!

We rented our wedding arch from Distinctive and it was the most BEAUTIFUL backdrop for our ceremony.read more

If you are hosting a cocktail party and need a bar, they have an amazing one that you can rent for…read morejust $140. It comes in four pieces and is easy to assemble. (You can pick it up and just takes two of you to move and put it together... you just need a truck.) The bar itself was such a hit that I think I'll have to get one made for my gondola. (Sorry that I may not rent this from DER again.)

We didn't go with them for our wedding because of how big it was going to be, but I recommend them…read morefor smaller weddings (100 or less). The reception area is beautiful and Bettina was great to work with. She personalized a menu for me even before our first meeting (just through emails). Decently priced.

This amazing venue is operated by Chef by Design Catering], who is by far the best caterer in…read moreHampton Roads. This beautiful venue is one of a kind and the excellence shown in every detail of every event by the Neon House team is also second to none. If you're planning a wedding or any special event or party, be sure to check out this venue.

As the bride and groom, we wanted to create a truly unforgettable environment for our big day as…read morewe've been told it goes by in the blink of an eye! We were fortunate enough to receive a recommendation from our wedding venue, Norfolk Botanical Gardens, for an incredibly talented catering team, East Beach Catering, who exceeded our every expectation! We interacted with a few different team members from the East Beach Catering, and what struck us most about their team was their ability to capture, transform and bring to life the ideas we had for the vision of our wedding palette without missing a beat. Their attention to detail and artistic eye brought out the smallest, most tender moments that may have otherwise been overlooked. We received so many compliments about the quality of food and service provided by the East Beach Catering team! It's 52 days later and our guests haven't stopped raving about the delicious food they received! Chelsea and her team are not only masters in creation, but they are also true professionals. They arrived on time, maintained a friendly and approachable demeanor, and made every small detail look perfect. The level of communication provided by the East Beach Catering team is impeccable as they were always willing to answer a text, email or call whenever we had a question, so we knew we were in good hands the day of the wedding. They even went above and beyond to assist us in providing a full alcohol shopping list (even when we chose not to use their bar services to save money). They were also true champions to set up (and move from one location to another in between events) many different catering options throughout an outdoor wedding, on July 12th, in Virginia! During our tasting, the East Beach Catering team provided many different ideas and suggestions to make sure we could bring our vision to life in the best and most efficient way possible while staying within budget. They were always willing to take feedback (without taking it to heart) during the tasting and were more concerned with making everything 100% perfect for our big day. They asked an abundance of great questions throughout the process to get a feel for what were our absolute "must haves" and even suggested some things we hadn't thought of. They took great caution to note allergies and food preferences for guests and even ran some of our favorite cocktail hour hors d'oeuvres to us while we were in a separate location working on getting additional bride and groom portraits. Working with Chelsea and her team has been an absolute pleasure from first contact until the end of the wedding day. Their exceptional talent, professionalism, and dedication to their craft makes them a stand out choice in the world of wedding catering! We wholeheartedly recommend their services to anyone seeking extraordinary tasty wedding sweets! - The Canavoses

East Beach Catering was there with my husband and I on one of the most important days of our…read morelife...our wedding day! I started communicating with Cathy (the kindhearted and fearless leader of the entire operation) via phone calls and e-mails and felt that we would be a great fit together. My husband is in the military and we tried to work out a taste test session that could include him, but it just wasn't going to happen. She was so understanding that he couldn't be there and was fine with me bringing my friend in his place! The tasting really sealed the deal and made me even more excited for the big day than I already was! The food was delicious, the presentation was beautiful (which was very important to me), and the customer service was top tier! It was an all-around fabulous experience leading up to the big day. On our wedding day we were so thrilled to see it all come together and it exceeded our expectations in every way! We are about a month into our marriage and we still have guests contacting us telling us how delicious the food was...the appetizers during the cocktail hour were a HUGE HIT!! My husband got to try everything for the first time just as the guests did and he was extremely satisfied and is still talking about how tasty and perfect everything was! We highly recommend East Beach for any event that you might have! Delicious and gorgeous food, the perfect bar set up (very important to us!), and an extremely patient and hardworking staff...what more could one ask for?! Thank you so much to Cathy and the entire East Beach Catering team!!

Cutest store in the Hilltop Shopping center!…read more I am beyond impressed with this shop! I called at 2pm seeing if they could build a custom board for my corporate event! To my surprise they had it ready by 4pm! They had a cute event going on so I was able to see everything they are able to create! Highly recommend them if you're wanting to elevate your event or are short on time!

The High Tide charcuterie board they delivered on Christmas Eve was the most elaborate one I've…read moreever seen. The circles of meat were artistically folded together. There was not an empty space anywhere. There were multiple kinds of cheese and delicious bread slices. The fruit was fresh, ripe, and added lovely color. Everything was delicious. I highly recommend them!