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About This Vendor
An Exclusive Location proper for a Royal Couple!
Henderson Castle Inn Wedding Ceremony - Reception Venue is a magical setting to host your love story in Kalamazoo, Michigan. You have been dreaming all your life about this special moment - to not only celebrate with family and friends, but enjoy the planning process as well. Learn about our Top Three Packages and their benefits. This is your event; you should enjoy planning it. Find out how to host your event at the Castle for 23 hours where 32 guests may stay over night and enjoy a delicious brunch. Divulge in assorted selections prepared by a gourmet chef for an indoor wedding reception of 115 people and outdoor wedding reception of 200 people.
Amenities & Details
Covered Outdoors Space, Dressing Room, Handicap Accessible, Indoor Event Space, Liability Insurance, On-Site Accommodations, Outdoor Event Space, Reception Area, Wireless Internet
Guest CapacityUp to 200
Ceremony TypesElopement, Second Wedding, Vow Renewal Ceremony
Venue Service OfferingsBar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Destination Weddings, Destination Wedding Packages, Destination Wedding Planning, Food & Catering, Planning, Rentals & Equipment, Tents, Service Staff
SettingsBallroom, Castle, Estate, Garden, Historic Venue, Hotel, Restaurant, Rooftop, Tented, Trees, Vineyard & Winery
Business AttributesPricing for Henderson Castle Inn Wedding Ceremony - Reception Venue
| Option | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting Cost | Affordable |
| Cost Starting | |
| Price Range | $15,950 - $20,750+ |
| Couples Usually Spend | $18,350 |
| Peak Season Months | April-May, August-October |
| Peak Season Cost | $15,950 - $20,750+ |
| Peak Season Reception Cost | $3,500 |
| Peak Season Ceremony Cost | $3,500 |
| Peak Season Bar Service Cost | $7 |
| OffSeason Months | January-March, June-July, December |
| OffSeason Cost | $15,950 - $20,750+ |
| OffSeason Reception Cost | $3,500 |
| OffSeason Ceremony Cost | $2,500 |
| OffSeason BarService Cost | $7 |
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View PricesHenderson Castle Inn Wedding Ceremony - Reception Venue Reviews
Lindsey Vlietstra (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-10-2019
We got married on October 19 2019. We started planning about a year ago with a different coordinator who quit out of the blue. I will admit I was very worried after that until our tasting when we met Shannon. She is very personable and easy to work with. Francois, the owner also took time to speak with me and ease my nerves. On wedding day everything we needed was set up so I had no worries. In the package we got we had the venue, dinner, cake, violinist, a room for the night, breakfast the next day, and the DJ included. The only thing I had to book was the photographer. Ceremony went of perfectly along with the cocktail hour. Once we get to dinner is where I might give them 4.5 stars. The food was delicious. We had at least 3 guests I know of not get served their food and had to ask the servers for their plates. When it came to cake cutting time they served about half the guests and then disappeared. They also didnt ask me which flavor cake I wanted and served me my husband's choice instead of mine. I was stuffed by then so it wasnt a big deal but would've been nice to get served the flavor I choose in the cake. I also would've liked my steak a little more well done than it was but it was still very good. The bartenders were great especially Matt. He is an amazing people person and keeps everyone entertained. A lot of people left after dinner since it is a little bit of a climb to the ballroom but that was fine more room for us to dance. After everyone left we had a surprise in our room(which I wont say to ruin it for other couples) and we could've gone in the hottub on the roof but we were beat by then. Bed was comfy. The following day we went down for breakfast and the lady serving us was amazing. Some of the best eggs I have ever had. Overall I had an amazing experience and the castle is so gorgeous we were able to get some beautiful pictures. If there was a 4.5 button that would be my rating just because of the service issues. Getting that fixed would make it a solid 5 stars. I cant wait to try some of the other things like murder mystery dinner and haunted history tour in the future.
Reviewed on 01-11-2019
Wedding Date 19-10-2019
We got married on October 19 2019. We started planning about a year ago with a different coordinator who quit out of the blue. I will admit I was very worried after that until our tasting when we met Shannon. She is very personable and easy to work with. Francois, the owner also took time to speak with me and ease my nerves. On wedding day everything we needed was set up so I had no worries. In the package we got we had the venue, dinner, cake, violinist, a room for the night, breakfast the next day, and the DJ included. The only thing I had to book was the photographer. Ceremony went of perfectly along with the cocktail hour. Once we get to dinner is where I might give them 4.5 stars. The food was delicious. We had at least 3 guests I know of not get served their food and had to ask the servers for their plates. When it came to cake cutting time they served about half the guests and then disappeared. They also didnt ask me which flavor cake I wanted and served me my husband's choice instead of mine. I was stuffed by then so it wasnt a big deal but would've been nice to get served the flavor I choose in the cake. I also would've liked my steak a little more well done than it was but it was still very good. The bartenders were great especially Matt. He is an amazing people person and keeps everyone entertained. A lot of people left after dinner since it is a little bit of a climb to the ballroom but that was fine more room for us to dance. After everyone left we had a surprise in our room(which I wont say to ruin it for other couples) and we could've gone in the hottub on the roof but we were beat by then. Bed was comfy. The following day we went down for breakfast and the lady serving us was amazing. Some of the best eggs I have ever had. Overall I had an amazing experience and the castle is so gorgeous we were able to get some beautiful pictures. If there was a 4.5 button that would be my rating just because of the service issues. Getting that fixed would make it a solid 5 stars. I cant wait to try some of the other things like murder mystery dinner and haunted history tour in the future.
Reviewed on 01-11-2019
Carolynn Zinsmaster (bride) 1 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-10-2021
Henderson Castle once seemed a dream venue for our wedding; however, we have discovered from experience and reviews that under the current ownership a wedding on their property would be a nightmare. In emails leading up to our wedding tour, there were several small miscommunications that were easy to look over. However, once we arrived to Henderson Castle on October 23rd for our scheduled wedding tour even the charm of the manager couldn't cover up the inadequacy of the owner. When we entered the castle, we noticed two gentlemen visibly upset about something. Neither greeted us and there was no one at the front counter (we later learned that one of the two gentlemen was the owner).Nevertheless, within about 5-10 minutes after our scheduled time the manager did come to greet us. There was initially some confusion thinking we had booked just a tour for a Bridal Party, but despite that initial confusion the manager did take us on the full wedding tour. However, one of the first things we were told was that they were in a situation because the owner believes he knows best about everything and does not listen to the experts in their areas. Yikes! No wonder it looked like the owner was having a hard time when we came in. But, we decided to overlook that as they were preparing for a Murder Mystery night and we have no idea what the severity of that \"situation\" was. Admittedly, the rest of the tour was nice. The manager is the one who guided the tour and he has an amazing personality. He really sold the place and I left really wanting to celebrate my wedding there. The rooftop has a gorgeous view, the bar area has a beautifully painted ceiling with lights embedded to mimic stars, the dining area looked wonderful. They were pricey for our wedding budget, but we wanted to work out a custom wedding package. After the tour, I was told the manager's assistant would get back to me shortly.Admittedly, I was still very excited about the venue and decided to email on October 27th, though I hadn't heard from them yet. In the email, I included our budget, stated the services we knew we would want, requested pricing on other services we weren't sure of, and included the information that my future in-laws would also pay for us to have the rehearsal dinner there.As of today (December 2nd) I have not heard back. I suppose we were lucky. It was only a couple days after sending that email that I found numerous negative reviews saying that the owner attempted to charge extra for services that were included in contracts, wrote fake reviews stating people had wonderful weddings at the Henderson Castle when the wedding was actually disastrous, and that the owner was entering people into a raffle to get a tv if they wrote a good review for Henderson Castle. There were several reviews that stated families had to get lawyers involved due to corrupt acts of the owner! And the amount of people that said the food was inadequate was alarming. When I told my future mother-in-law about this her friend even said she went to a wedding there recently and the food at the wedding was bad! Henderson Castle requires that you buy your food through them and there is a $3,500 food and beverage minimum for both the wedding dinner & rehearsal dinner...I wish the Henderson Castle had a different owner. But I can't risk my wedding being ruined by one man who doesn't listen to others and has ruined numerous weddings already.
Reviewed on 02-12-2021
Wedding Date 27-10-2021
Henderson Castle once seemed a dream venue for our wedding; however, we have discovered from experience and reviews that under the current ownership a wedding on their property would be a nightmare. In emails leading up to our wedding tour, there were several small miscommunications that were easy to look over. However, once we arrived to Henderson Castle on October 23rd for our scheduled wedding tour even the charm of the manager couldn't cover up the inadequacy of the owner. When we entered the castle, we noticed two gentlemen visibly upset about something. Neither greeted us and there was no one at the front counter (we later learned that one of the two gentlemen was the owner).Nevertheless, within about 5-10 minutes after our scheduled time the manager did come to greet us. There was initially some confusion thinking we had booked just a tour for a Bridal Party, but despite that initial confusion the manager did take us on the full wedding tour. However, one of the first things we were told was that they were in a situation because the owner believes he knows best about everything and does not listen to the experts in their areas. Yikes! No wonder it looked like the owner was having a hard time when we came in. But, we decided to overlook that as they were preparing for a Murder Mystery night and we have no idea what the severity of that \"situation\" was. Admittedly, the rest of the tour was nice. The manager is the one who guided the tour and he has an amazing personality. He really sold the place and I left really wanting to celebrate my wedding there. The rooftop has a gorgeous view, the bar area has a beautifully painted ceiling with lights embedded to mimic stars, the dining area looked wonderful. They were pricey for our wedding budget, but we wanted to work out a custom wedding package. After the tour, I was told the manager's assistant would get back to me shortly.Admittedly, I was still very excited about the venue and decided to email on October 27th, though I hadn't heard from them yet. In the email, I included our budget, stated the services we knew we would want, requested pricing on other services we weren't sure of, and included the information that my future in-laws would also pay for us to have the rehearsal dinner there.As of today (December 2nd) I have not heard back. I suppose we were lucky. It was only a couple days after sending that email that I found numerous negative reviews saying that the owner attempted to charge extra for services that were included in contracts, wrote fake reviews stating people had wonderful weddings at the Henderson Castle when the wedding was actually disastrous, and that the owner was entering people into a raffle to get a tv if they wrote a good review for Henderson Castle. There were several reviews that stated families had to get lawyers involved due to corrupt acts of the owner! And the amount of people that said the food was inadequate was alarming. When I told my future mother-in-law about this her friend even said she went to a wedding there recently and the food at the wedding was bad! Henderson Castle requires that you buy your food through them and there is a $3,500 food and beverage minimum for both the wedding dinner & rehearsal dinner...I wish the Henderson Castle had a different owner. But I can't risk my wedding being ruined by one man who doesn't listen to others and has ruined numerous weddings already.
Reviewed on 02-12-2021
Sarah-Kate Henderson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 15-06-2019
Our experience with Henderson Castle was wonderful. When searching for a venue, I knew I wanted a B&B to accommodate our guests and was pleasantly surprised that the packages are very reasonable and included most of the vendors we would need, which made everything so easy! We got married on June 15, 2019 and could not have been happier with the end result. While the changes/hiccups in staffing during our planning process made us a little nervous, it turns out we didn't need to be at all. The service from Henderson Castle was top-notch and the vendors were all amazing. Our wedding was beautiful and went off without a hitch, thanks to Shannon, who saved my sanity and made sure every detail was perfect. Our guests were absolutely charmed by the venue, the staff is lovely and the food is (actually) delicious! Would definitely recommend this venue for those looking for a unique, intimate and elegant wedding.
Reviewed on 31-10-2019
Wedding Date 15-06-2019
Our experience with Henderson Castle was wonderful. When searching for a venue, I knew I wanted a B&B to accommodate our guests and was pleasantly surprised that the packages are very reasonable and included most of the vendors we would need, which made everything so easy! We got married on June 15, 2019 and could not have been happier with the end result. While the changes/hiccups in staffing during our planning process made us a little nervous, it turns out we didn't need to be at all. The service from Henderson Castle was top-notch and the vendors were all amazing. Our wedding was beautiful and went off without a hitch, thanks to Shannon, who saved my sanity and made sure every detail was perfect. Our guests were absolutely charmed by the venue, the staff is lovely and the food is (actually) delicious! Would definitely recommend this venue for those looking for a unique, intimate and elegant wedding.
Reviewed on 31-10-2019
Fred Mollet (groomsman) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-10-2019
Beautiful venue , great history within the facility, the winery / wine cave is adorable and the staff was fantastic. Did I mentioned the food ? OMG ! I was one of the best man for my best friend wedding and my fiancee was also in the bridal party . We actually spend the night at the Castle ! So cool....and the ghosts were very friendly ...lol The wedding was over 200 peoples and went very well. Shannon the wedding coordinator did such a good job and work very hard to deliver a great experience for all the guests.
Reviewed on 31-10-2019
Wedding Date 03-10-2019
Beautiful venue , great history within the facility, the winery / wine cave is adorable and the staff was fantastic. Did I mentioned the food ? OMG ! I was one of the best man for my best friend wedding and my fiancee was also in the bridal party . We actually spend the night at the Castle ! So cool....and the ghosts were very friendly ...lol The wedding was over 200 peoples and went very well. Shannon the wedding coordinator did such a good job and work very hard to deliver a great experience for all the guests.
Reviewed on 31-10-2019
Frauke Fierley-augst (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-09-2019
We and our guests had a magical time during our wedding weekend over Labor day. The venue was beautiful and clean, the rustic atmosphere was not to formal but just the right amount of elegance for the ceremony.Shannon was our wedding planner and organizer, she took over from 2 previous planners, which was a little frustrating, but she did a fantastic job making sure all the details were reviewed and considered and planned out. She was there to help with the decorations on Saturday and ensured everything on the day of the wedding was available and on time. She really thought about everything, which made the process much easier for us as we were from out of state and this was a destination wedding for us. Matt the bartender was fantastic. He was well prepared to serve and made our guest feel welcome and happy. Alexander, our \"butler\" for the day, was awesome. All our guest's love him. He was very attentive and helped in every way possible - He made us feel like royalty!The cost was in line for the services received and affordable enough so we could have the entire venue to ourselves from Saturday afternoon until Monday morning. There is a lot of flexibility in pricing depending on your budget. the number of guests and the services selected of course. Overall, if you are looking for a rustic and romantic setting Henderson Castle is a great destination.
Reviewed on 31-10-2019
Wedding Date 01-09-2019
We and our guests had a magical time during our wedding weekend over Labor day. The venue was beautiful and clean, the rustic atmosphere was not to formal but just the right amount of elegance for the ceremony.Shannon was our wedding planner and organizer, she took over from 2 previous planners, which was a little frustrating, but she did a fantastic job making sure all the details were reviewed and considered and planned out. She was there to help with the decorations on Saturday and ensured everything on the day of the wedding was available and on time. She really thought about everything, which made the process much easier for us as we were from out of state and this was a destination wedding for us. Matt the bartender was fantastic. He was well prepared to serve and made our guest feel welcome and happy. Alexander, our \"butler\" for the day, was awesome. All our guest's love him. He was very attentive and helped in every way possible - He made us feel like royalty!The cost was in line for the services received and affordable enough so we could have the entire venue to ourselves from Saturday afternoon until Monday morning. There is a lot of flexibility in pricing depending on your budget. the number of guests and the services selected of course. Overall, if you are looking for a rustic and romantic setting Henderson Castle is a great destination.
Reviewed on 31-10-2019
Kim G (guest) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-10-2019
Beautiful! Had a great time at my cousin's wedding. Staff and food were great!
Reviewed on 31-10-2019
Wedding Date 27-10-2019
Beautiful! Had a great time at my cousin's wedding. Staff and food were great!
Reviewed on 31-10-2019
Vincent Davis (groomsman) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-10-2019
Vincent D. The Henderson Castle was arguably the best wedding / reception that I have ever truly experienced. The history that surrounds the castle is quite amazing the rooms were beautiful and the ceremony was truly incredible. As great as the ambience was when the party sat down for the reception the food was absolutely exceptional and the DJ was great throughout the night along with the bartender who took all the time that he could to make sure that all of us were satisfied. Really was a wedding I will never forget to say the least!
Reviewed on 31-10-2019
Wedding Date 27-10-2019
Vincent D. The Henderson Castle was arguably the best wedding / reception that I have ever truly experienced. The history that surrounds the castle is quite amazing the rooms were beautiful and the ceremony was truly incredible. As great as the ambience was when the party sat down for the reception the food was absolutely exceptional and the DJ was great throughout the night along with the bartender who took all the time that he could to make sure that all of us were satisfied. Really was a wedding I will never forget to say the least!
Reviewed on 31-10-2019
Ashlie D (guest) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-10-2019
Beautiful venue. AMAZING food. Superior staff. Definitely recommend!!
Reviewed on 31-10-2019
Wedding Date 27-10-2019
Beautiful venue. AMAZING food. Superior staff. Definitely recommend!!
Reviewed on 31-10-2019
marianne giardina (maid of honor) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-10-2019
I was part of the wedding party this past Sunday and it was absolutely beautiful. Francois and his staff were so wonderful in every way. The rooms were decorated to a tee and very clean. The food was absolutely delicious and the grounds were very well kept. Would highly recommend.
Reviewed on 31-10-2019
Wedding Date 27-10-2019
I was part of the wedding party this past Sunday and it was absolutely beautiful. Francois and his staff were so wonderful in every way. The rooms were decorated to a tee and very clean. The food was absolutely delicious and the grounds were very well kept. Would highly recommend.
Reviewed on 31-10-2019
Dianna Niskala (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-10-2019
My husband and I just had our wedding day this past Sunday. It was very beautiful and elegant the setup was just the way we dreamed that it would be. We had our wedding outside on a beautiful day. Francois and his staff was very accommodating and helpful. I would recommend to have your special occasion at Henderson Castle it is a very beautiful An Elegant atmosphere.
Reviewed on 31-10-2019
Wedding Date 27-10-2019
My husband and I just had our wedding day this past Sunday. It was very beautiful and elegant the setup was just the way we dreamed that it would be. We had our wedding outside on a beautiful day. Francois and his staff was very accommodating and helpful. I would recommend to have your special occasion at Henderson Castle it is a very beautiful An Elegant atmosphere.
Reviewed on 31-10-2019
Kevin Niskala (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-10-2019
This place is amazing. The castle is so beautiful and the rooms are clean ,comfortable and very relaxing.The owner and staff were very accommodating to my guest especially to my father who had food allergies. When you get married at Henderson Castle you get treated like royalty and like family.The food was so delicious and plated like it was made for a King and Queen. I can't imagine any other place to that I would of rather been.
Reviewed on 30-10-2019
Wedding Date 27-10-2019
This place is amazing. The castle is so beautiful and the rooms are clean ,comfortable and very relaxing.The owner and staff were very accommodating to my guest especially to my father who had food allergies. When you get married at Henderson Castle you get treated like royalty and like family.The food was so delicious and plated like it was made for a King and Queen. I can't imagine any other place to that I would of rather been.
Reviewed on 30-10-2019
Debbie oconnell (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-10-2019
Have a wonderful time at my brothers wedding held at the Castle, The Castle is absolutely beautiful and the food was amazing. The whole staff there provided excellent service. One of the Best wedding I have been too in a long time. Thanks again for such a beautiful venue.
Reviewed on 30-10-2019
Wedding Date 27-10-2019
Have a wonderful time at my brothers wedding held at the Castle, The Castle is absolutely beautiful and the food was amazing. The whole staff there provided excellent service. One of the Best wedding I have been too in a long time. Thanks again for such a beautiful venue.
Reviewed on 30-10-2019
Ashley Oberholtzer (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-06-2019
We had an amazing experience at Henderson Castle. We were married there on June 1, 2019. The venue is beyond beautiful, the food was delicious, and the package truly well worth the value. In addition to providing amazing service, many of the packages offered by the castle provide vendor services such as DJ, photography, cake, etc., and the vendors they partner with are excellent. We did experience the same staffing shakeup during the planning of our wedding that has been mentioned in other reviews, and we ended up working with a different wedding coordinator than the one we started with. Though we were excited to work with our first coordinator we were totally happy and satisfied with the help planning and coordinating our wedding provided to us by Shannon Zilmer, who went above and beyond to make sure we felt confident that our wedding would go off successfully. She was fantastic during the planning and the day of the wedding and we couldn’t be happier with her. Additionally, during the transition the owner Francios Moyet was available by cell phone to help us through the planning process and provide us with excellent service. We couldn’t be happier with our wedding and without Henderson Castle and the vendors we were provided by the castle it would not have been as amazing as it was. Our wedding had about 75 guests and I think that was a good number for the venue, I can see maybe 115 people comfortably attending, it might be a bit crowded with more than that. We can’t wait to go back to Henderson Castle to take part in some of the events they put on or to celebrate anniversary’s etc.
Reviewed on 19-07-2019
Wedding Date 01-06-2019
We had an amazing experience at Henderson Castle. We were married there on June 1, 2019. The venue is beyond beautiful, the food was delicious, and the package truly well worth the value. In addition to providing amazing service, many of the packages offered by the castle provide vendor services such as DJ, photography, cake, etc., and the vendors they partner with are excellent. We did experience the same staffing shakeup during the planning of our wedding that has been mentioned in other reviews, and we ended up working with a different wedding coordinator than the one we started with. Though we were excited to work with our first coordinator we were totally happy and satisfied with the help planning and coordinating our wedding provided to us by Shannon Zilmer, who went above and beyond to make sure we felt confident that our wedding would go off successfully. She was fantastic during the planning and the day of the wedding and we couldn’t be happier with her. Additionally, during the transition the owner Francios Moyet was available by cell phone to help us through the planning process and provide us with excellent service. We couldn’t be happier with our wedding and without Henderson Castle and the vendors we were provided by the castle it would not have been as amazing as it was. Our wedding had about 75 guests and I think that was a good number for the venue, I can see maybe 115 people comfortably attending, it might be a bit crowded with more than that. We can’t wait to go back to Henderson Castle to take part in some of the events they put on or to celebrate anniversary’s etc.
Reviewed on 19-07-2019
Lauren Rajewski (maid of honor) 1 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-07-2019
I strongly urge you not to get involved with Henderson Castle. When my sister started to look at venues she met Cortnee, and we were all really excited to work with her. She has since left the business and we noticed a major shift in the experience and execution of the planning process almost immediately upon her departure. Examples of how they failed to deliver the dream wedding they sold include, but are not limited to: *\"Day of wedding coordinator\" - We had to hand hold every aspect of the planning and execution including ensuring the vendors and wedding were on schedule. Our \"wedding coordinator\" went as far as pulling a photographer to help light candles instead of taking pictures of the bride and groom during the ceremony. Due to lack of staffing, at one point the she was helping the bridesmaids serve the salads because they were never served. I had expected the coordinator to be organizing staff, helping to assist the bride and ensuring the event was on schedule, but in my opinion she did none of those things.* \"1 Bartender per 50 people\" -- we had 1 bartender for a 150+ wedding and the bartender appeared to me to be drunk*Alcohol Package -- We had 2 signature drinks. These were not premixed (as previously agreed) which meant that guests were waiting up to 40 min to receive a drink and at one point the bartenders were charging guests even though the alcohol was already paid for*\"All inclusive\" package -- Even though place settings are specifically called out as included in the contract, the venue tried to charge us for plate and cutlery rentals. We pushed back as it is clearly stated, and rather than rent plates, the wedding ran out of plates and dates ended up sharing plates. I assure you this is just a very small sampling of the nightmare that was planning and executing a wedding with this establishment. Rather than bore you with every disappointing aspect of this wedding, I will just recommend that if you have the option to get married in your parents backyard or at Henderson Castle, you go with your parents.
Reviewed on 11-07-2019
Wedding Date 05-07-2019
I strongly urge you not to get involved with Henderson Castle. When my sister started to look at venues she met Cortnee, and we were all really excited to work with her. She has since left the business and we noticed a major shift in the experience and execution of the planning process almost immediately upon her departure. Examples of how they failed to deliver the dream wedding they sold include, but are not limited to: *\"Day of wedding coordinator\" - We had to hand hold every aspect of the planning and execution including ensuring the vendors and wedding were on schedule. Our \"wedding coordinator\" went as far as pulling a photographer to help light candles instead of taking pictures of the bride and groom during the ceremony. Due to lack of staffing, at one point the she was helping the bridesmaids serve the salads because they were never served. I had expected the coordinator to be organizing staff, helping to assist the bride and ensuring the event was on schedule, but in my opinion she did none of those things.* \"1 Bartender per 50 people\" -- we had 1 bartender for a 150+ wedding and the bartender appeared to me to be drunk*Alcohol Package -- We had 2 signature drinks. These were not premixed (as previously agreed) which meant that guests were waiting up to 40 min to receive a drink and at one point the bartenders were charging guests even though the alcohol was already paid for*\"All inclusive\" package -- Even though place settings are specifically called out as included in the contract, the venue tried to charge us for plate and cutlery rentals. We pushed back as it is clearly stated, and rather than rent plates, the wedding ran out of plates and dates ended up sharing plates. I assure you this is just a very small sampling of the nightmare that was planning and executing a wedding with this establishment. Rather than bore you with every disappointing aspect of this wedding, I will just recommend that if you have the option to get married in your parents backyard or at Henderson Castle, you go with your parents.
Reviewed on 11-07-2019
sonia gonzales (guest) 1 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-07-2019
I attended a wedding at the Henderson Castle this weekend. Unfortunately the venue did not have a backup plan for outdoor weddings so the entire wedding party and guests were exposed to the elements (pouring rain) throughout the ceremony. The facility was a physical hazard for anyone with mobility issues. Many loose bricks and no handicap parking. The dinner service was delayed and extremely understaffed ( one server for 150 guests) . At one point, the wedding party began serving salads and delivering bread baskets to expedite dinner. Dirty plates were never cleared and guests had to pile them up to make space for the next course. The dance floor was not an actual dance floor but laminate tiles glued together. It was unlevel and two guests tripped and fell as they were dancing. It is important for anyone considering this venue to read all reviews carefully.
Reviewed on 11-07-2019
Wedding Date 06-07-2019
I attended a wedding at the Henderson Castle this weekend. Unfortunately the venue did not have a backup plan for outdoor weddings so the entire wedding party and guests were exposed to the elements (pouring rain) throughout the ceremony. The facility was a physical hazard for anyone with mobility issues. Many loose bricks and no handicap parking. The dinner service was delayed and extremely understaffed ( one server for 150 guests) . At one point, the wedding party began serving salads and delivering bread baskets to expedite dinner. Dirty plates were never cleared and guests had to pile them up to make space for the next course. The dance floor was not an actual dance floor but laminate tiles glued together. It was unlevel and two guests tripped and fell as they were dancing. It is important for anyone considering this venue to read all reviews carefully.
Reviewed on 11-07-2019
Jay Fettig (groomsman) 1 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-07-2019
If you are looking at Henderson Castle as a wedding venue (or any event)…don’t. I have never in my life witnessed a more incompetent staff and dishonest owner than that at Henderson Castle. I won’t go into the planning of the event but it got so bad that our family had to engage a lawyer.As for the actual wedding weekend, here are a list of complaints:• Upon arrival, the lights in the bride’s wedding suite did not work• The Castle would not let us rent an additional tent to cover the guests during the ceremony in the event of rain (and it poured)• The “wedding coordinator’s” response to a request for an umbrella for the bride during the downpour was “we gave them all away, sorry”. • There was zero Henderson Castle staff helping wipe up the wet chairs for the ceremony, so the Ushers had to take the lead.• The bar at the wedding was not setup on time, the kegs were not put on ice until we requested it (and were foamy because of that), the “wait staff” set salads and salad dressing on the kegs while the bartenders told guest that those beers were not available• The bar was so understaffed the bride’s Uncle had to bartend• The serving staff was so understaffed that the bridesmaids and ushers had to serve salads (see picture)• Not all tables received dressings for salads from servers.• No tables received bread baskets, and the head table never received a bread basket throughout the entire reception• A request for sides on the reception tent was denied because they “had never needed sides before” and the head wedding table guests got soaked• The reception process was such a mess that the wedding coordinator started crying and a bridesmaid had to tell her to get it together before the bride saw• The bartender and DJ were drinking at the reception in the ballroom• Despite everything that happened and the Castle knowing they messed up big time, the owner did not show his face once on the day of the wedding or day after the wedding to apologize. He was onsite both days – there is no excuse.Henderson Castle should be ashamed of how the treated the wedding couple during the planning and should be ashamed of how they attempted to execute the wedding
Reviewed on 10-07-2019
Wedding Date 05-07-2019
If you are looking at Henderson Castle as a wedding venue (or any event)…don’t. I have never in my life witnessed a more incompetent staff and dishonest owner than that at Henderson Castle. I won’t go into the planning of the event but it got so bad that our family had to engage a lawyer.As for the actual wedding weekend, here are a list of complaints:• Upon arrival, the lights in the bride’s wedding suite did not work• The Castle would not let us rent an additional tent to cover the guests during the ceremony in the event of rain (and it poured)• The “wedding coordinator’s” response to a request for an umbrella for the bride during the downpour was “we gave them all away, sorry”. • There was zero Henderson Castle staff helping wipe up the wet chairs for the ceremony, so the Ushers had to take the lead.• The bar at the wedding was not setup on time, the kegs were not put on ice until we requested it (and were foamy because of that), the “wait staff” set salads and salad dressing on the kegs while the bartenders told guest that those beers were not available• The bar was so understaffed the bride’s Uncle had to bartend• The serving staff was so understaffed that the bridesmaids and ushers had to serve salads (see picture)• Not all tables received dressings for salads from servers.• No tables received bread baskets, and the head table never received a bread basket throughout the entire reception• A request for sides on the reception tent was denied because they “had never needed sides before” and the head wedding table guests got soaked• The reception process was such a mess that the wedding coordinator started crying and a bridesmaid had to tell her to get it together before the bride saw• The bartender and DJ were drinking at the reception in the ballroom• Despite everything that happened and the Castle knowing they messed up big time, the owner did not show his face once on the day of the wedding or day after the wedding to apologize. He was onsite both days – there is no excuse.Henderson Castle should be ashamed of how the treated the wedding couple during the planning and should be ashamed of how they attempted to execute the wedding
Reviewed on 10-07-2019
Shaina Sarnowsky (guest) 5 out of 5 Rating
Had the best experience at the Henderson Castle ! I highly recommend staying there to everybody, it was better than any ordinary bed & breakfast! Loved the bar, hot tub and dining area as well. Food was excellent also! Great staff and the castle is gorgeous! It’s a great place to just get away and relax, whether with your girlfriends or even your significant other and feel like queens or kings during your stay.The experience is unforgettable , and the prices are fanomenal ! If you have not yet been, you are missing out !!
Reviewed on 23-10-2018
Had the best experience at the Henderson Castle ! I highly recommend staying there to everybody, it was better than any ordinary bed & breakfast! Loved the bar, hot tub and dining area as well. Food was excellent also! Great staff and the castle is gorgeous! It’s a great place to just get away and relax, whether with your girlfriends or even your significant other and feel like queens or kings during your stay.The experience is unforgettable , and the prices are fanomenal ! If you have not yet been, you are missing out !!
Reviewed on 23-10-2018
Florence Moyet (maid of honor) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-07-2018
Me and my fiance was there this summer for our best friends wedding and we love it so much than we are going to be married at the Henderson Castle next summer now ! My fiance surprise me this morning with a wedding package there than we couldn't turn down ! I Am so excited and am looking forward to have my wedding there next fall....
Reviewed on 22-10-2018
Wedding Date 29-07-2018
Me and my fiance was there this summer for our best friends wedding and we love it so much than we are going to be married at the Henderson Castle next summer now ! My fiance surprise me this morning with a wedding package there than we couldn't turn down ! I Am so excited and am looking forward to have my wedding there next fall....
Reviewed on 22-10-2018
Bob and Geraldine Henderson (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-08-2018
Just have our wedding here few month ago and it was just amazing ! Great staff , Cortnee was amazing as a wedding coordinator! Chef Francois did a fantastic job with the food and his wait staff was very good. We will be back every year for our wedding anniversary !!!
Reviewed on 22-10-2018
Wedding Date 05-08-2018
Just have our wedding here few month ago and it was just amazing ! Great staff , Cortnee was amazing as a wedding coordinator! Chef Francois did a fantastic job with the food and his wait staff was very good. We will be back every year for our wedding anniversary !!!
Reviewed on 22-10-2018
John Harring (parent) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-10-2018
Wonderful place ! We organize the wedding of my daughter , everything’s was good, the place is so romantic and the the team worker is perfect , they are realy professional and so kind , the appetizer , the wine and the main courses was perfect ! I realy recommand this place for any event!
Reviewed on 22-10-2018
Wedding Date 13-10-2018
Wonderful place ! We organize the wedding of my daughter , everything’s was good, the place is so romantic and the the team worker is perfect , they are realy professional and so kind , the appetizer , the wine and the main courses was perfect ! I realy recommand this place for any event!
Reviewed on 22-10-2018
Louis Doublet (guest) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 15-09-2018
Everything was wonderful ! I was visiting from France and i choose this hemderson castle for the special place , I stay for 2 night and the service , the food and the room was realy nice! That’s a realy beautiful place and romantic ! The bartender was realy nice too ! Thanks for everything’s!
Reviewed on 22-10-2018
Wedding Date 15-09-2018
Everything was wonderful ! I was visiting from France and i choose this hemderson castle for the special place , I stay for 2 night and the service , the food and the room was realy nice! That’s a realy beautiful place and romantic ! The bartender was realy nice too ! Thanks for everything’s!
Reviewed on 22-10-2018
Rebecca Burgen (professional) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-09-2018
Cortnee and the rest of her staff are always so welcoming and eager to help if there are any questions or needs to be fulfilled. The whole crew works hard to make every wedding nothing less than perfect for the bride and groom. They always go above and beyond at the Henderson. I love working with Cortnee, the wedding coordinator at the Henderson castle. She is always on top of everything even when both or our schedules may be absolutely insane and hectic she always has a handle on it all. She is reliable and overall a sweetheart with such a warm personality.
Reviewed on 22-10-2018
Wedding Date 22-09-2018
Cortnee and the rest of her staff are always so welcoming and eager to help if there are any questions or needs to be fulfilled. The whole crew works hard to make every wedding nothing less than perfect for the bride and groom. They always go above and beyond at the Henderson. I love working with Cortnee, the wedding coordinator at the Henderson castle. She is always on top of everything even when both or our schedules may be absolutely insane and hectic she always has a handle on it all. She is reliable and overall a sweetheart with such a warm personality.
Reviewed on 22-10-2018
Shevron Capp (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-11-2019
Henderson Castle is absolutely stunning. The weddings that are held there are gorgeous. Every details worked out to each specific bride. The staff are extremely friendly, kind and courteous. Everything is managed very well in every single detail.
Reviewed on 21-10-2018
Wedding Date 17-11-2019
Henderson Castle is absolutely stunning. The weddings that are held there are gorgeous. Every details worked out to each specific bride. The staff are extremely friendly, kind and courteous. Everything is managed very well in every single detail.
Reviewed on 21-10-2018
Ivie Martin (guest) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-10-2018
I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at the henderson castle as a wedding guest. The decorations were very fitting for it being a castle, but the wedding couple were still able to put their own personal spin on their decorations without the two clashing. The food was excellent as well! I was not left hungry after either, as you tend to be at weddings. Last but not least, the bar options were wonderful. Most weddings only provide a few options for drinks, but the bar allowed for multiple options from liquor, to beer, to wine.
Reviewed on 21-10-2018
Wedding Date 07-10-2018
I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at the henderson castle as a wedding guest. The decorations were very fitting for it being a castle, but the wedding couple were still able to put their own personal spin on their decorations without the two clashing. The food was excellent as well! I was not left hungry after either, as you tend to be at weddings. Last but not least, the bar options were wonderful. Most weddings only provide a few options for drinks, but the bar allowed for multiple options from liquor, to beer, to wine.
Reviewed on 21-10-2018
Corey Tasker (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-09-2018
I am not sure where to even start we have nothing but great things to say about our experience with Cortnee and her team at Henderson Castle. Our day was absolutely perfect and all of our family and friends had so much fun celebrating with us! The venue was stunning and the staff, all so friendly! The food was amazing. The cake was beautiful!! I recommend staying at the castle with your closest friends and family when celebrating your special day. Cortnee remained calm and actively listened to us during the planning phase of the wedding and then used her beautiful creativity to make sure all of our dreams came true on the day of! It was almost as if we had known her for many years. We enjoyed every bit of planning with her. Cortnee, we cannot thank you enough for everything you and your team have done to create such a fairy-tail wedding. It was absolutely lovely!!
Reviewed on 06-10-2018
Wedding Date 29-09-2018
I am not sure where to even start we have nothing but great things to say about our experience with Cortnee and her team at Henderson Castle. Our day was absolutely perfect and all of our family and friends had so much fun celebrating with us! The venue was stunning and the staff, all so friendly! The food was amazing. The cake was beautiful!! I recommend staying at the castle with your closest friends and family when celebrating your special day. Cortnee remained calm and actively listened to us during the planning phase of the wedding and then used her beautiful creativity to make sure all of our dreams came true on the day of! It was almost as if we had known her for many years. We enjoyed every bit of planning with her. Cortnee, we cannot thank you enough for everything you and your team have done to create such a fairy-tail wedding. It was absolutely lovely!!
Reviewed on 06-10-2018
Lia Gulick (parent) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-09-2018
Corntee and Mikayla were great to work with. They took care of everything and made sure that Jacob & Emily's wedding was perfect. The venue was very nice and accommodating. We had a great day! I can't thank them enough for their hard work ensuring that everything was just perfect! I would recommend the Henderson Castle package to anyone. All of the staff and recommended vendors were great, from the DJ to the photographer, to the chef and kitchen staff, and cake maker. They made sure all of the details were there and even added a few special additions for Jacob and Emily. We all had a great time at the castle. Thanks so much, Lia
Reviewed on 29-09-2018
Wedding Date 22-09-2018
Corntee and Mikayla were great to work with. They took care of everything and made sure that Jacob & Emily's wedding was perfect. The venue was very nice and accommodating. We had a great day! I can't thank them enough for their hard work ensuring that everything was just perfect! I would recommend the Henderson Castle package to anyone. All of the staff and recommended vendors were great, from the DJ to the photographer, to the chef and kitchen staff, and cake maker. They made sure all of the details were there and even added a few special additions for Jacob and Emily. We all had a great time at the castle. Thanks so much, Lia
Reviewed on 29-09-2018
Emily (and Jacob) Gulick (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-09-2018
Our wedding at the Henderson Castle this past weekend was absolutely phenomenal. I cannot tell you how accommodating and gracious the castle staff were to work with! Cortnee Lane, our wedding coordinator went above and beyond to make everything about our experience just perfect. She handled changing details all along the way until the day of the wedding and kept us all to a thoughtful timed schedule for both rehearsal and wedding. She even was able to recommend a bagpiper for our Scottish-inspired ceremony and help me surprise my husband with a traditional recessional! Mikaela Gustine was kind enough to also assist with planning details and helping us to plot and explore the grounds. Matt, our head bartender created his 'n hers cocktails (a blackberry Manhattan and blackberry mojito) tailored to us, tolerated us all beautifully during the open-bar reception and was kind enough to give us the cocktail recipe after! Definitely drop by to do a wine tasting with him sometime soon!I would love to mention everyone who worked with us, but we would run out of room. :)Included in the package we purchased, there were components I wouldn't have even thought of, but they were so brilliant! We had a one-stop-shop from cake to DJ, from an incredibly delicious meal to an hour-long couples massage, and to top it off, the castle and guesthouse rooms were reserved for our bridal party and parents so that they could fully enjoy the night without arranging for a commute. We all spent the night there and had a gorgeous breakfast (included) the next morning with everyone! (They also have a hot tub on the roof, which I highly recommend enjoying in the morning, so stunning in the sunrise!)If you want to feel like royalty on your special day and have a wedding that keeps everyone talking about how amazing it was, definitely book this fantastic, romantic venue!
Reviewed on 28-09-2018
Wedding Date 22-09-2018
Our wedding at the Henderson Castle this past weekend was absolutely phenomenal. I cannot tell you how accommodating and gracious the castle staff were to work with! Cortnee Lane, our wedding coordinator went above and beyond to make everything about our experience just perfect. She handled changing details all along the way until the day of the wedding and kept us all to a thoughtful timed schedule for both rehearsal and wedding. She even was able to recommend a bagpiper for our Scottish-inspired ceremony and help me surprise my husband with a traditional recessional! Mikaela Gustine was kind enough to also assist with planning details and helping us to plot and explore the grounds. Matt, our head bartender created his 'n hers cocktails (a blackberry Manhattan and blackberry mojito) tailored to us, tolerated us all beautifully during the open-bar reception and was kind enough to give us the cocktail recipe after! Definitely drop by to do a wine tasting with him sometime soon!I would love to mention everyone who worked with us, but we would run out of room. :)Included in the package we purchased, there were components I wouldn't have even thought of, but they were so brilliant! We had a one-stop-shop from cake to DJ, from an incredibly delicious meal to an hour-long couples massage, and to top it off, the castle and guesthouse rooms were reserved for our bridal party and parents so that they could fully enjoy the night without arranging for a commute. We all spent the night there and had a gorgeous breakfast (included) the next morning with everyone! (They also have a hot tub on the roof, which I highly recommend enjoying in the morning, so stunning in the sunrise!)If you want to feel like royalty on your special day and have a wedding that keeps everyone talking about how amazing it was, definitely book this fantastic, romantic venue!
Reviewed on 28-09-2018
Francis Money (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-09-2018
Great wedding venue ! Absolute enchanting property! Great staff and great food ! We loved the water fall above the winery cave! This is one of the best real castle in the USA
Reviewed on 26-09-2018
Wedding Date 14-09-2018
Great wedding venue ! Absolute enchanting property! Great staff and great food ! We loved the water fall above the winery cave! This is one of the best real castle in the USA
Reviewed on 26-09-2018
Kelianne Pilliod (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-06-2018
I absolutely loved working with Cortnee and the castle. They thought of things I never imagined, and the day ran so smoothly I didn't have to worry about a thing. All of the staff did an amazing job, the castle was stunning. All my guests were raving about the delicious food, the beautiful setup, and the detail of the castle. It was well worth the drive, and so affordable with the bundle pricing. I can't thank them enough for making my big day so unforgettable.
Reviewed on 21-06-2018
Wedding Date 16-06-2018
I absolutely loved working with Cortnee and the castle. They thought of things I never imagined, and the day ran so smoothly I didn't have to worry about a thing. All of the staff did an amazing job, the castle was stunning. All my guests were raving about the delicious food, the beautiful setup, and the detail of the castle. It was well worth the drive, and so affordable with the bundle pricing. I can't thank them enough for making my big day so unforgettable.
Reviewed on 21-06-2018
Teryn Claypool (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-04-2018
Cortnee was amazing.
Reviewed on 29-04-2018
Wedding Date 21-04-2018
Cortnee was amazing.
Reviewed on 29-04-2018
knottie62869bdca6fee25d (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 09-03-2019
Unique experience at a majestic setting. If you are looking for a fairytale wedding that will wow your guests and create an amazing experience for everyone, you have found your venue. Courtnee Lane is an exceptional wedding coordinator and cares deeply about every detail, going above and beyond. Book this venue and have an experience of a lifetime .
Reviewed on 19-04-2018
Wedding Date 09-03-2019
Unique experience at a majestic setting. If you are looking for a fairytale wedding that will wow your guests and create an amazing experience for everyone, you have found your venue. Courtnee Lane is an exceptional wedding coordinator and cares deeply about every detail, going above and beyond. Book this venue and have an experience of a lifetime .
Reviewed on 19-04-2018
Joel McVeigh (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-10-2016
Married October 1st, 2016My now husband, wanted to have a fairy tale wedding. So what better place than a castle would fulfill his dream! We found Henderson Castle on a Google search and instantly fell in love. From our first contact with the Henderson staff until the moment we left the venue we were treated with the most respect, given exactly what we requested, and were shown exceptional customer service. We truly could not be happier with how our wedding day turned out. The character of the castle was beautiful day and night. The rooms that were offered to our guests were detailed with original artwork, woodwork, and incredible furnishings. The detail of the castle is like nothing we had ever seen before. Especially a place that allows guests to see, touch, and use the beautiful pieces. Our guests were truly surprised by how unique the place is. Within the castle there are many unique pictures, pieces of furniture, cool bathrooms, and even pianos, but the part that meant the most to us were the people/staff that took such good care of us and our guests. The castle wedding coordinator was so responsive to our emails and phone calls. She truly made our day come together and gave us everything we asked for and even more. The chefs and wait staff were so incredible throughout the night! The food was absolutely delicious, great presentation and great flavor. Our chef even made us a tray full of chocolates and joined us for a quick dance on the dance floor! These are memories we will never forget! The next day the exceptional castle experience continued. We had a wonderful brunch and later had a couple's massage. All of our guests couldn't be happier with their experience at Henderson Castle and we feel the same about our entire experience with Henderson Castle. We can truly say that our day was perfect!
Reviewed on 12-10-2016
Wedding Date 01-10-2016
Married October 1st, 2016My now husband, wanted to have a fairy tale wedding. So what better place than a castle would fulfill his dream! We found Henderson Castle on a Google search and instantly fell in love. From our first contact with the Henderson staff until the moment we left the venue we were treated with the most respect, given exactly what we requested, and were shown exceptional customer service. We truly could not be happier with how our wedding day turned out. The character of the castle was beautiful day and night. The rooms that were offered to our guests were detailed with original artwork, woodwork, and incredible furnishings. The detail of the castle is like nothing we had ever seen before. Especially a place that allows guests to see, touch, and use the beautiful pieces. Our guests were truly surprised by how unique the place is. Within the castle there are many unique pictures, pieces of furniture, cool bathrooms, and even pianos, but the part that meant the most to us were the people/staff that took such good care of us and our guests. The castle wedding coordinator was so responsive to our emails and phone calls. She truly made our day come together and gave us everything we asked for and even more. The chefs and wait staff were so incredible throughout the night! The food was absolutely delicious, great presentation and great flavor. Our chef even made us a tray full of chocolates and joined us for a quick dance on the dance floor! These are memories we will never forget! The next day the exceptional castle experience continued. We had a wonderful brunch and later had a couple's massage. All of our guests couldn't be happier with their experience at Henderson Castle and we feel the same about our entire experience with Henderson Castle. We can truly say that our day was perfect!
Reviewed on 12-10-2016
jenny Branch (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-10-2015
The One Stop Shop is as Easy as it can get! \r \rMy husband and I chose to get married at The Henderson Castle the moment we learned that we could have everything at one place AND spend the night there with family and friends. Most people say that planning your wedding can be one of the most stressful times of your life, but with Henderson Castle, I beg to differ! Kelcey, our coordinator at the Castle, made planning the most important day of my life amazingly easy and was extremely organized. We chose to use the Castle’s preferred vendors for DJ, Horse and Carriage, our Cake, photography and their String Quartet; not only were they all incredible, but Kelcey made it easy to work with them, scheduling meetings at the castle as well as invoicing them all together so that we didn’t have to worry about multiple due dates for payments! The day of was the most smooth day I could have ever imagined. I enjoyed the last hours as a single lady with my bridesmaids and mother and barely had to worry about anything. The grounds and the castle itself looked better I had ever remembered; photos did not do it justice! The food that the owner, Francois, prepared for us was to die for! I still have dreams about! :) Everything associated with my wedding day is positive and there is not one thing I would do differently! Thank you Henderson Castle!
Reviewed on 28-10-2015
Wedding Date 28-10-2015
The One Stop Shop is as Easy as it can get! \r \rMy husband and I chose to get married at The Henderson Castle the moment we learned that we could have everything at one place AND spend the night there with family and friends. Most people say that planning your wedding can be one of the most stressful times of your life, but with Henderson Castle, I beg to differ! Kelcey, our coordinator at the Castle, made planning the most important day of my life amazingly easy and was extremely organized. We chose to use the Castle’s preferred vendors for DJ, Horse and Carriage, our Cake, photography and their String Quartet; not only were they all incredible, but Kelcey made it easy to work with them, scheduling meetings at the castle as well as invoicing them all together so that we didn’t have to worry about multiple due dates for payments! The day of was the most smooth day I could have ever imagined. I enjoyed the last hours as a single lady with my bridesmaids and mother and barely had to worry about anything. The grounds and the castle itself looked better I had ever remembered; photos did not do it justice! The food that the owner, Francois, prepared for us was to die for! I still have dreams about! :) Everything associated with my wedding day is positive and there is not one thing I would do differently! Thank you Henderson Castle!
Reviewed on 28-10-2015
Anonymous (parent) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-12-2016
5.0 Lesia Wyatt\rWe are a family that is in love with the Renaissance Era and Henderson Castle was the perfect backdrop! As the facilities and grounds are amazingingly gorgeous. On the 'Big Day' Sat 3/21/15, turned out to be a perfect day. It was in the mid fifties, sunny, with a slight breeze. The staff was on point, our hired actors were both impressive and entertaining. Thank you so much to all the staff and Francois for giving all of our guests a fairy tale wedding day! - John and Lesia Wyatt
Reviewed on 25-10-2015
Wedding Date 25-12-2016
5.0 Lesia Wyatt\rWe are a family that is in love with the Renaissance Era and Henderson Castle was the perfect backdrop! As the facilities and grounds are amazingingly gorgeous. On the 'Big Day' Sat 3/21/15, turned out to be a perfect day. It was in the mid fifties, sunny, with a slight breeze. The staff was on point, our hired actors were both impressive and entertaining. Thank you so much to all the staff and Francois for giving all of our guests a fairy tale wedding day! - John and Lesia Wyatt
Reviewed on 25-10-2015
Nicole Member (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-09-2015
The venue was beautiful and my coordinator, Kelcey, was a pleasure to work with! She was very accommodating and was a trooper through the chaos of the big day! I would recommend Henderson to other brides looking for the perfect outdoor ceremony!
Reviewed on 19-10-2015
Wedding Date 26-09-2015
The venue was beautiful and my coordinator, Kelcey, was a pleasure to work with! She was very accommodating and was a trooper through the chaos of the big day! I would recommend Henderson to other brides looking for the perfect outdoor ceremony!
Reviewed on 19-10-2015
Brittani Decess (bride) 2 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-08-2016
I know that this venue has lots of a great reviews and because of that my fiance and I were really excited to visit this place. Although the staff were very kind and friendly, my fiance and I felt mislead about the information provided. We were looking at a packaged deal, and had multiple emails with questions and concerns. However, once we talked in person, we were told different things. Furthermore, this space isn't very handicap/elderly friendly, as to get to the ballroom you have to go up stairs due to the fact that there is no elevator. Also, although it is advertised that they can manage 125 guest limit, all of those guest can not all fit into the dining room, needing satellite rooms, which separates yours guests. If this was very a very very very small wedding, this would be wonderful.
Reviewed on 03-10-2015
Wedding Date 12-08-2016
I know that this venue has lots of a great reviews and because of that my fiance and I were really excited to visit this place. Although the staff were very kind and friendly, my fiance and I felt mislead about the information provided. We were looking at a packaged deal, and had multiple emails with questions and concerns. However, once we talked in person, we were told different things. Furthermore, this space isn't very handicap/elderly friendly, as to get to the ballroom you have to go up stairs due to the fact that there is no elevator. Also, although it is advertised that they can manage 125 guest limit, all of those guest can not all fit into the dining room, needing satellite rooms, which separates yours guests. If this was very a very very very small wedding, this would be wonderful.
Reviewed on 03-10-2015
Meagan Larson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-09-2015
There are no words to describe how amazing my wedding was at Henderson Castle. The venue was gorgeous, the staff was incredible, and the food was out of this world!!!!!! Kelcey made the planning process very easy and the staff was not only accommodating but attentive. I'm from out of state and they helped me find hairstylists, make up artists, florist, and hotels for my guests. Holly the bartender made sure no one had to wait for their drinks and Ruby at the front desk made our guests feel like family. We reserved the Castle from Friday to Sunday and each room is not only unique, but incredibly comfortable. Guests commented that the meals weren't typical wedding food, but cuisine you would get at a five star restaurant. Getting married on the lawn and the reception in the ballroom and on the roof was magical. I cannot say enough how wonderful this experience was for me. Henderson Castle and every single member of its staff made my wedding memorable and stress free. If you are looking for a dream wedding, look no further than Henderson Castle!\r\r-Meagan
Reviewed on 14-09-2015
Wedding Date 05-09-2015
There are no words to describe how amazing my wedding was at Henderson Castle. The venue was gorgeous, the staff was incredible, and the food was out of this world!!!!!! Kelcey made the planning process very easy and the staff was not only accommodating but attentive. I'm from out of state and they helped me find hairstylists, make up artists, florist, and hotels for my guests. Holly the bartender made sure no one had to wait for their drinks and Ruby at the front desk made our guests feel like family. We reserved the Castle from Friday to Sunday and each room is not only unique, but incredibly comfortable. Guests commented that the meals weren't typical wedding food, but cuisine you would get at a five star restaurant. Getting married on the lawn and the reception in the ballroom and on the roof was magical. I cannot say enough how wonderful this experience was for me. Henderson Castle and every single member of its staff made my wedding memorable and stress free. If you are looking for a dream wedding, look no further than Henderson Castle!\r\r-Meagan
Reviewed on 14-09-2015
a member (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
I couldn't be happier that I chose Henderson Castle as the venue for our wedding. It was so special, and just a wonderful intimate setting. I will never forget it.
Reviewed on 31-10-2014
I couldn't be happier that I chose Henderson Castle as the venue for our wedding. It was so special, and just a wonderful intimate setting. I will never forget it.
Reviewed on 31-10-2014
Anonymous (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-05-2014
I had my wedding May 19th, 2014 at this castle. I will remember this castle forever, they had great service and friendly staff who helped with all our needs. We all stayed the night and the rooms were excellent. Our entire family fell in love with this location and still visits.
Reviewed on 31-10-2014
Wedding Date 19-05-2014
I had my wedding May 19th, 2014 at this castle. I will remember this castle forever, they had great service and friendly staff who helped with all our needs. We all stayed the night and the rooms were excellent. Our entire family fell in love with this location and still visits.
Reviewed on 31-10-2014
Anonymous (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-02-2012
I partied and love it! I don't get drunk often but this is the cleanest and safest place to do so. I had a lot of fun. Now I am married.
Reviewed on 31-10-2014
Wedding Date 12-02-2012
I partied and love it! I don't get drunk often but this is the cleanest and safest place to do so. I had a lot of fun. Now I am married.
Reviewed on 31-10-2014
Brittany roberts (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-08-2014
It sounds little bit to much, but truly the Henderson Castle is just a place where every things stop when you step in....it is almost magical...Our wedding there was just perfect ! that all I can say...the weather was fantastic, the food was splendid, the staff absolutely delightful and helpful. The Henderson Castle is by far one of the top 10 place in the USA for wedding venue with such a unique formula to book the entire place privately for 24 hours. I know what I am talking about it because I am my self a wedding coordinator and I work all over the country... I was very impress and it usually take a lot to do so....
Reviewed on 31-10-2014
Wedding Date 20-08-2014
It sounds little bit to much, but truly the Henderson Castle is just a place where every things stop when you step in....it is almost magical...Our wedding there was just perfect ! that all I can say...the weather was fantastic, the food was splendid, the staff absolutely delightful and helpful. The Henderson Castle is by far one of the top 10 place in the USA for wedding venue with such a unique formula to book the entire place privately for 24 hours. I know what I am talking about it because I am my self a wedding coordinator and I work all over the country... I was very impress and it usually take a lot to do so....
Reviewed on 31-10-2014
Anonymous (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-08-2014
I can say enough ! Where should I start ? There is too much to say !\rWe plan our wedding kind of at the last minutes and pick up a week day so we can save some money. We found out than I was pregnant in May ...My mum and dad insisted.....The entire staff was able to pull that out for us especially Francois and his management team ...they was just amazing from A to Z. We had a little bit over 125 peoples , the weather was perfect and the food was just fantastic..We sleep in the Italian room , Mr Henderson private quarter.... What a treat ! We did not see any ghost unfortunately...Our dual massage was just so great and the therapist was so kind and gentle...The new wine cave was absolutely phenomenal it was so cool to be drinking some wine underground....We will be returning soon with our baby ...may be... most likely....
Reviewed on 31-10-2014
Wedding Date 12-08-2014
I can say enough ! Where should I start ? There is too much to say !\rWe plan our wedding kind of at the last minutes and pick up a week day so we can save some money. We found out than I was pregnant in May ...My mum and dad insisted.....The entire staff was able to pull that out for us especially Francois and his management team ...they was just amazing from A to Z. We had a little bit over 125 peoples , the weather was perfect and the food was just fantastic..We sleep in the Italian room , Mr Henderson private quarter.... What a treat ! We did not see any ghost unfortunately...Our dual massage was just so great and the therapist was so kind and gentle...The new wine cave was absolutely phenomenal it was so cool to be drinking some wine underground....We will be returning soon with our baby ...may be... most likely....
Reviewed on 31-10-2014
Anonymous (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-08-2014
Pardon my french but that is exactly how I felt at the Henderson Castle this summer. My wife was so happy and delighted to be treated as a princess. our experience and our guest experience was magnificent . I have pork loin roasted with bacon and home made cherry BBQ sauce ...to die for.My wife have a ton of allergies Chef Francois was able to satisfy every single of her request. We had reserved the horse and carousel...That was so cool definitely a lifetime memory. We had dinner outside in the new wine cave at the \rwinery.Just lovely set up and so well done quiet of an experience here, there is nothing like it around here that is for sure. Thank you \rFrancois for such a marvelous wedding and thank you to your staff !
Reviewed on 31-10-2014
Wedding Date 01-08-2014
Pardon my french but that is exactly how I felt at the Henderson Castle this summer. My wife was so happy and delighted to be treated as a princess. our experience and our guest experience was magnificent . I have pork loin roasted with bacon and home made cherry BBQ sauce ...to die for.My wife have a ton of allergies Chef Francois was able to satisfy every single of her request. We had reserved the horse and carousel...That was so cool definitely a lifetime memory. We had dinner outside in the new wine cave at the \rwinery.Just lovely set up and so well done quiet of an experience here, there is nothing like it around here that is for sure. Thank you \rFrancois for such a marvelous wedding and thank you to your staff !
Reviewed on 31-10-2014
Sylvia Peable (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-10-2014
My husband and I are high school sweet heart and discover the Henderson Castle last year when we was looking for a wedding venue in the Knot magazine. We could not believe it ! A real Castle right there in our neck of the wood ....( we are from Battle Creek MI )\rWe fall on love immediately and sign up on the spot ! \rWell every things we was dreaming about it for the last few years just happen at the Castle ! It was such a magical and spiritual moment !\rThe owner just added this summer an underground wine cave to complete this historical landmark as a winery ! Just brilliant ....We have our cocktail hour there that was so much fun.\rThe food was spectacular and the hospitality above my wildest expectation....We did stay in the French room of course....and that was just lovely and so romantic...love it ! The view on the roof with the fall color was just phenomenal and the breakfast in the morning was so good....Best of the Best there is no questions about it !
Reviewed on 31-10-2014
Wedding Date 01-10-2014
My husband and I are high school sweet heart and discover the Henderson Castle last year when we was looking for a wedding venue in the Knot magazine. We could not believe it ! A real Castle right there in our neck of the wood ....( we are from Battle Creek MI )\rWe fall on love immediately and sign up on the spot ! \rWell every things we was dreaming about it for the last few years just happen at the Castle ! It was such a magical and spiritual moment !\rThe owner just added this summer an underground wine cave to complete this historical landmark as a winery ! Just brilliant ....We have our cocktail hour there that was so much fun.\rThe food was spectacular and the hospitality above my wildest expectation....We did stay in the French room of course....and that was just lovely and so romantic...love it ! The view on the roof with the fall color was just phenomenal and the breakfast in the morning was so good....Best of the Best there is no questions about it !
Reviewed on 31-10-2014
Megan Silverman (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-07-2014
We decided to get married at the Henderson Castle during the week because it was a better deal ( $ 1000.00 discount and a free cake ! )\rThat saved us about $ 2000.00 at the end of the day. But even if we spend a substantial amount of money it was worth every single pennies...Ashley the weeding coordinator of the Castle and Jennifer the GM was just great to work with. Franklin the Maitre D was awesome as well. The food was great and hot ! and well presented even with over 125 guest....that was quite remarkable all the food come with a silver cloche to keep it warm and safe...Pretty cool ...I guess according to Francois that is how they do it in France ! Very elegant that is for sure. We sleep in the tower room and Francois allow us to use the hot tub just me and my husband after 10 pm....That was very nice of him and what an amazing view at night on the city of Kalamazoo....We had the wine of the castle for dinner and they was absolutely fantastic we choose the wine tasting formula ....very informative...especially since they open the wine cave with the large outdoor patio...we will be back for Christmas for a family reunion ..can't wait....
Reviewed on 31-10-2014
Wedding Date 01-07-2014
We decided to get married at the Henderson Castle during the week because it was a better deal ( $ 1000.00 discount and a free cake ! )\rThat saved us about $ 2000.00 at the end of the day. But even if we spend a substantial amount of money it was worth every single pennies...Ashley the weeding coordinator of the Castle and Jennifer the GM was just great to work with. Franklin the Maitre D was awesome as well. The food was great and hot ! and well presented even with over 125 guest....that was quite remarkable all the food come with a silver cloche to keep it warm and safe...Pretty cool ...I guess according to Francois that is how they do it in France ! Very elegant that is for sure. We sleep in the tower room and Francois allow us to use the hot tub just me and my husband after 10 pm....That was very nice of him and what an amazing view at night on the city of Kalamazoo....We had the wine of the castle for dinner and they was absolutely fantastic we choose the wine tasting formula ....very informative...especially since they open the wine cave with the large outdoor patio...we will be back for Christmas for a family reunion ..can't wait....
Reviewed on 31-10-2014
Anonymous (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-02-2014
We decided to get married on valentine day this year my significant other and my self.Even if same sex marriage is not legally recognized yet in MI the Henderson Castle was totally GLBT friendly and extremely accommodating . Especially on a crazy date like that. We had just a small wedding only 25 peoples in the private dining room of the Henderson's...They make us feel like royalties and was so attentive to every single details....The food was superb , the service excellent . Our Server Josh even play some violin for us after dinner...\rJust an amazing experience.Our room the maple tree room was fantastic with the Jacuzzi tub inside. Breakfast in the morning was succulent Francois's french toast are so delicious...We was back there this summer for a friend of ours wedding and we have again a great experience with a much warmer weather off course.The entire staff treated us like family ....Thank you to the entire staff of the Henderson Castle for being so great !
Reviewed on 31-10-2014
Wedding Date 14-02-2014
We decided to get married on valentine day this year my significant other and my self.Even if same sex marriage is not legally recognized yet in MI the Henderson Castle was totally GLBT friendly and extremely accommodating . Especially on a crazy date like that. We had just a small wedding only 25 peoples in the private dining room of the Henderson's...They make us feel like royalties and was so attentive to every single details....The food was superb , the service excellent . Our Server Josh even play some violin for us after dinner...\rJust an amazing experience.Our room the maple tree room was fantastic with the Jacuzzi tub inside. Breakfast in the morning was succulent Francois's french toast are so delicious...We was back there this summer for a friend of ours wedding and we have again a great experience with a much warmer weather off course.The entire staff treated us like family ....Thank you to the entire staff of the Henderson Castle for being so great !
Reviewed on 31-10-2014
Susan McCartney (wedding party) 5 out of 5 Rating
Outside weddings are held at the beautifully landscaped gazebo to give the perfect setting for the bride and groom, with a spectacular view of the vineyard as a backdrop.\rThe B&B has10 rooms and more under construction authentically decorated with antiques and character. \rHenderson Castle is also known for delicious food and fabulous presentation. Their executive chef, Francois, brings much experience to the catering “table”. The menus express French flavors from simple to elegant.\rFrom what I could see they have fantastic service. Experienced managers and banquet staff guarantee that your wedding and reception will be exactly as you have planned them to be. Friendly and accommodating receptionists welcome out of town guests as they check into a great night’s stay at the Castle. The combination of a boutique hotel, experienced and friendly staff, beautiful surroundings, and outstanding catering make Henderson Castle the ideal choice for a wedding. Mine is a few years away, but we’re looking for venues soon and I think this might be near the top of the list. (If my bff doesn’t mind sharing her venue, of course ;) )\r
Reviewed on 31-10-2014
Outside weddings are held at the beautifully landscaped gazebo to give the perfect setting for the bride and groom, with a spectacular view of the vineyard as a backdrop.\rThe B&B has10 rooms and more under construction authentically decorated with antiques and character. \rHenderson Castle is also known for delicious food and fabulous presentation. Their executive chef, Francois, brings much experience to the catering “table”. The menus express French flavors from simple to elegant.\rFrom what I could see they have fantastic service. Experienced managers and banquet staff guarantee that your wedding and reception will be exactly as you have planned them to be. Friendly and accommodating receptionists welcome out of town guests as they check into a great night’s stay at the Castle. The combination of a boutique hotel, experienced and friendly staff, beautiful surroundings, and outstanding catering make Henderson Castle the ideal choice for a wedding. Mine is a few years away, but we’re looking for venues soon and I think this might be near the top of the list. (If my bff doesn’t mind sharing her venue, of course ;) )\r
Reviewed on 31-10-2014
Anonymous (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-05-2014
My husband and I selected the Henderson castle last year for our wedding on May day . The weather was beautiful and the facility was just amazing , what a perfect location for a wedding. The owner just added a winery with a wine Cave build underground just like in France...Very cool we actually used it for our cocktail just after the ceremony. The food was so good and well presented and hot. The entrées was all served with a silver cloche on the top than a ballet of server come to remove all in once together....You should have see the look of our guest ! so impress...especially my mother in law. The staff at the Castle did a fantastic job, very kind , very attentive to all the details we ask or add. We just loved it and plan to come back for our anniversary....
Reviewed on 30-10-2014
Wedding Date 01-05-2014
My husband and I selected the Henderson castle last year for our wedding on May day . The weather was beautiful and the facility was just amazing , what a perfect location for a wedding. The owner just added a winery with a wine Cave build underground just like in France...Very cool we actually used it for our cocktail just after the ceremony. The food was so good and well presented and hot. The entrées was all served with a silver cloche on the top than a ballet of server come to remove all in once together....You should have see the look of our guest ! so impress...especially my mother in law. The staff at the Castle did a fantastic job, very kind , very attentive to all the details we ask or add. We just loved it and plan to come back for our anniversary....
Reviewed on 30-10-2014
Anonymous (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-06-2014
The Henderson Castle was just magical in all aspect. I was there last year for my cousin wedding and loved it ! My fiancee and I decided to book our wedding shorter after that. Francois and his staff, Jennifer , Ashley , Franklin all of them did a fantastic job. The food was fantastic, the bedrooms was great , the massage was amazing ...my first one ever...Our entire wedding party (123 peoples) just fall in love with the Henderson Castle...
Reviewed on 30-10-2014
Wedding Date 01-06-2014
The Henderson Castle was just magical in all aspect. I was there last year for my cousin wedding and loved it ! My fiancee and I decided to book our wedding shorter after that. Francois and his staff, Jennifer , Ashley , Franklin all of them did a fantastic job. The food was fantastic, the bedrooms was great , the massage was amazing ...my first one ever...Our entire wedding party (123 peoples) just fall in love with the Henderson Castle...
Reviewed on 30-10-2014
Katie Bowers (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-09-2014
My fiance and I found this place on the internet and it was just over an hour away from our home. We fell in love with the look and fell even harder when we went to visit. It fit out theme perfectly. We rented the castle for 24 hours which I highly recommend doing. \r Henderson Castle provided the reception meal. I was able to order something not on their menu which was very helpful. Everyone said their food was amazing. The waiters were not great at asking people if they wanted soda or something besides alcohol so I had a couple of guests tell me they didn't know they could ask. I would recommend pointing that out but everyone had a great time. \r The cocktail hour was outside their new wine cave which was so great. That is a beautiful little spot that worked great. \r We had a small wedding (about 45 guests) so we were able to have the reception inside on the first floor. They don't have an elevator yet and we had some family that wouldn't have been able to use the stairs. \r Some family were able to spend the night since we rented the castle which was a lot of fun. We spent time in the hot tube on the roof which had an amazing view and breakfast the next morning was included and consisted of french toast that was to die for. \r Henderson Castle really made my wedding something extra special!
Reviewed on 27-10-2014
Wedding Date 25-09-2014
My fiance and I found this place on the internet and it was just over an hour away from our home. We fell in love with the look and fell even harder when we went to visit. It fit out theme perfectly. We rented the castle for 24 hours which I highly recommend doing. \r Henderson Castle provided the reception meal. I was able to order something not on their menu which was very helpful. Everyone said their food was amazing. The waiters were not great at asking people if they wanted soda or something besides alcohol so I had a couple of guests tell me they didn't know they could ask. I would recommend pointing that out but everyone had a great time. \r The cocktail hour was outside their new wine cave which was so great. That is a beautiful little spot that worked great. \r We had a small wedding (about 45 guests) so we were able to have the reception inside on the first floor. They don't have an elevator yet and we had some family that wouldn't have been able to use the stairs. \r Some family were able to spend the night since we rented the castle which was a lot of fun. We spent time in the hot tube on the roof which had an amazing view and breakfast the next morning was included and consisted of french toast that was to die for. \r Henderson Castle really made my wedding something extra special!
Reviewed on 27-10-2014
Josh Gieszer (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-09-2014
My wife and I were married at the Henderson Castle in September, 2014. We wanted an all-in-one venue for the ceremony, dinner, reception, and a place our out of town guests could stay the night. The castle offered all of these things, but we weren't sure what else to expect. I can honestly say now I can't imagine our wedding happening anyplace else. We're still getting compliments on the location over a month later!\r\rThe castle and grounds are beautiful - a really wonderful blend of old and new world charm. The place was MADE for pictures, especially the rooftop with the setting sun as a backdrop. \r\rThe food and cake were amazing. Honestly some of the best food my wife and I have ever had at a wedding. The staff even made a vegetarian recipe my wife provided for our guests. The cake was absolutely gorgeous and made exactly as we asked. We have some real foodie friends, and everyone was impressed!\r\rThe staff was perfect all night. We and our guests felt perfectly at home all evening, and were provided with anything we asked for. They helped us turn the 3rd floor reception space into a huge game room, and even went above and beyond to track down a pool table for our guests for the evening (if you stop by, ask Ashley about it - she's got a great story!). \r\rThe castle staff asked us to tell them our vision, then they made it happen. They were so flexible, even allowing us to change the location of our cake cutting and first dance to the center of the dining room on the fly to accommodate some of our guests that were going to have a hard time moving to a different location. They made every part of our day feel special and easy. \r\rWe had a wonderful breakfast the next morning with our friends that stayed the night, and even had a bit of leftover cake. It was a perfect way to spend some extra time with our friends from far away.\r\rWe didn't want to fuss with multiple vendors and locations for our wedding, but we thought we'd have to sacrifice the wedding we wanted to make it hassle free. However, I can truly say there isn't a single aspect that could have been improved upon. Plus my wife and I were completely free to focus on our day and guests while everything was taken care of. Everything was so much more than we had even imagined. I can't recommend the Henderson Castle highly enough.
Reviewed on 26-10-2014
Wedding Date 20-09-2014
My wife and I were married at the Henderson Castle in September, 2014. We wanted an all-in-one venue for the ceremony, dinner, reception, and a place our out of town guests could stay the night. The castle offered all of these things, but we weren't sure what else to expect. I can honestly say now I can't imagine our wedding happening anyplace else. We're still getting compliments on the location over a month later!\r\rThe castle and grounds are beautiful - a really wonderful blend of old and new world charm. The place was MADE for pictures, especially the rooftop with the setting sun as a backdrop. \r\rThe food and cake were amazing. Honestly some of the best food my wife and I have ever had at a wedding. The staff even made a vegetarian recipe my wife provided for our guests. The cake was absolutely gorgeous and made exactly as we asked. We have some real foodie friends, and everyone was impressed!\r\rThe staff was perfect all night. We and our guests felt perfectly at home all evening, and were provided with anything we asked for. They helped us turn the 3rd floor reception space into a huge game room, and even went above and beyond to track down a pool table for our guests for the evening (if you stop by, ask Ashley about it - she's got a great story!). \r\rThe castle staff asked us to tell them our vision, then they made it happen. They were so flexible, even allowing us to change the location of our cake cutting and first dance to the center of the dining room on the fly to accommodate some of our guests that were going to have a hard time moving to a different location. They made every part of our day feel special and easy. \r\rWe had a wonderful breakfast the next morning with our friends that stayed the night, and even had a bit of leftover cake. It was a perfect way to spend some extra time with our friends from far away.\r\rWe didn't want to fuss with multiple vendors and locations for our wedding, but we thought we'd have to sacrifice the wedding we wanted to make it hassle free. However, I can truly say there isn't a single aspect that could have been improved upon. Plus my wife and I were completely free to focus on our day and guests while everything was taken care of. Everything was so much more than we had even imagined. I can't recommend the Henderson Castle highly enough.
Reviewed on 26-10-2014
Anonymous (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-05-2014
When you think of your perfect day you want one thing...no mistakes or mishaps! From the weather (outdoor wedding) to the venue, it was flawless! I can't say enough about the wonderful staff and venue. What a great place to take photos! There isn't a more gorgeous venue in the whole area. The staff made us feel like we were very special guests. We appreciated the staff and how they accommodated us and our guests. \r\rIt truly was my best day ever....\r\rMatthew & Jessica Jarrell
Reviewed on 24-10-2014
Wedding Date 24-05-2014
When you think of your perfect day you want one thing...no mistakes or mishaps! From the weather (outdoor wedding) to the venue, it was flawless! I can't say enough about the wonderful staff and venue. What a great place to take photos! There isn't a more gorgeous venue in the whole area. The staff made us feel like we were very special guests. We appreciated the staff and how they accommodated us and our guests. \r\rIt truly was my best day ever....\r\rMatthew & Jessica Jarrell
Reviewed on 24-10-2014
Sara Bodin (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-12-2013
I had my wedding here at the castle on Dec 22nd 2013 and I can't say how much we loved it! Everything was gorgeously decorated for the Christmas atmosphere and we didn't have to do much at all to add to it. The staff was also wonderful to work with and always answered all of our questions promptly. They also helped us out so much on the wedding day with set up. We had our ceremony inside on the beautiful staircase, and the staff was able to accommodate all of our 90 guests. Many people said it was one of the most beautiful ceremonies they had ever seen! \rWe then had a cocktail hour and the bartender (who was great and very knowledgeable/experienced) made a specialty candy cane martini just for our event. Guests were also free to look around the castle and loved seeing all of the different rooms and architecture. Dinner was amazing also! We had chicken, pork, or stuffed peppers with creamy tomato soup, rolls, and salad. The cake was custom designed by their pastry chef and made to look like a stack of Christmas gifts, everyone was very impressed and thought it was very unique.\rWe had the reception upstairs in the ballroom and it was really fun. The DJ that the castle provided was great and took requests and did games with the guests all night long. We also had a photo booth upstairs which the guests loved (provided by studio 616). At the end of the night, my bridesmaids and I went up into the rooftop hot tub with our wine which was a perfect end to the night. Many of our wedding party and family members went down into the \"man cave\" to enjoy some after party drinks with the bartender which was a great way to wind down after the party. \rWe rented out the castle for 24 hours so my wedding party and family all stayed the night in the castle. It was a great night and we had a true French breakfast in the morning which was delicious. \rI had such a great experience at the castle and it honestly exceeded my expectations. I planned this wedding from Virginia since my husband and I go to school there so I was a little worried about how things would turn out, but the staff was so great and knowledgeable that many guests said that it was the best wedding that they had ever been to. Overall, I couldn't be happier with my experience. My husband and I will definitely be back to the castle to celebrate anniversaries in the future!
Reviewed on 28-12-2013
Wedding Date 22-12-2013
I had my wedding here at the castle on Dec 22nd 2013 and I can't say how much we loved it! Everything was gorgeously decorated for the Christmas atmosphere and we didn't have to do much at all to add to it. The staff was also wonderful to work with and always answered all of our questions promptly. They also helped us out so much on the wedding day with set up. We had our ceremony inside on the beautiful staircase, and the staff was able to accommodate all of our 90 guests. Many people said it was one of the most beautiful ceremonies they had ever seen! \rWe then had a cocktail hour and the bartender (who was great and very knowledgeable/experienced) made a specialty candy cane martini just for our event. Guests were also free to look around the castle and loved seeing all of the different rooms and architecture. Dinner was amazing also! We had chicken, pork, or stuffed peppers with creamy tomato soup, rolls, and salad. The cake was custom designed by their pastry chef and made to look like a stack of Christmas gifts, everyone was very impressed and thought it was very unique.\rWe had the reception upstairs in the ballroom and it was really fun. The DJ that the castle provided was great and took requests and did games with the guests all night long. We also had a photo booth upstairs which the guests loved (provided by studio 616). At the end of the night, my bridesmaids and I went up into the rooftop hot tub with our wine which was a perfect end to the night. Many of our wedding party and family members went down into the \"man cave\" to enjoy some after party drinks with the bartender which was a great way to wind down after the party. \rWe rented out the castle for 24 hours so my wedding party and family all stayed the night in the castle. It was a great night and we had a true French breakfast in the morning which was delicious. \rI had such a great experience at the castle and it honestly exceeded my expectations. I planned this wedding from Virginia since my husband and I go to school there so I was a little worried about how things would turn out, but the staff was so great and knowledgeable that many guests said that it was the best wedding that they had ever been to. Overall, I couldn't be happier with my experience. My husband and I will definitely be back to the castle to celebrate anniversaries in the future!
Reviewed on 28-12-2013
CLAIRE NOYLES (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-06-2013
That was my dream since I was a little princess to get married in a castle with my prince charming....I did it ! This place is amazing and just magical. The ground was fantastic with immaculate garden . My husband insisted to hire the horse and carriage...So cool...We will be back very soon we became addicted....
Reviewed on 06-10-2013
Wedding Date 19-06-2013
That was my dream since I was a little princess to get married in a castle with my prince charming....I did it ! This place is amazing and just magical. The ground was fantastic with immaculate garden . My husband insisted to hire the horse and carriage...So cool...We will be back very soon we became addicted....
Reviewed on 06-10-2013
kathy holmes (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-07-2013
This was our 25 years wedding renewal with my bellowed husband. Our first one was far away to be that nice back then... The Henderson castle over exceeded our expectation on all count. It was just fantastic and the staff was so friendly and professional. The food was superb and the Castle is just a magical place....
Reviewed on 06-10-2013
Wedding Date 10-07-2013
This was our 25 years wedding renewal with my bellowed husband. Our first one was far away to be that nice back then... The Henderson castle over exceeded our expectation on all count. It was just fantastic and the staff was so friendly and professional. The food was superb and the Castle is just a magical place....
Reviewed on 06-10-2013
frane money (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-09-2013
We just have our wedding at the Henderson Castle last month and every thing was perfect ! The food , the hospitality, the location,the staff was amazing and Francois the owner was so accommodating.The castle is the perfect spot for a wedding for sure !
Reviewed on 06-10-2013
Wedding Date 01-09-2013
We just have our wedding at the Henderson Castle last month and every thing was perfect ! The food , the hospitality, the location,the staff was amazing and Francois the owner was so accommodating.The castle is the perfect spot for a wedding for sure !
Reviewed on 06-10-2013
Alexandria Cichon (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-07-2013
My husband and I had our wedding at Henderson Castle in August 2013. The night turned out amazing. I cannot express how thankful I am to Francois, Jennifer and the staff at the castle. I have had many compliments on the location of our wedding and many people stated it was “the best wedding I’ve ever been to.” \r\rThe food was AMAZING, from the appetizers to the main course to dessert to breakfast the next morning. We opted for the bacon wrapped pork and chicken penne pasta dishes. I don’t think there was a single person who left food on their plates! They were also able to cater to both vegetarian and gluten free. As for dessert, we opted for a blueberry cheesecake which was to die for! We also had individual pastries for our guests. The French toast breakfast with rolls and fresh fruit in the morning were phenomenal also. Very filling and wonderful tasting.\r\rThe rooms at the castle were very clean and neat. It is definitely not a hotel. Each room has a specific theme and history. The walking tour in the castle allows to get the historical perspective of each room. \r\rThe view from the roof is breathtaking, as we took many of our wedding pictures up there. There is also a large stained glass in one of the stairways, which was beautiful in the pictures. I do wish the gardens were a little more in bloom, but I’m definitely not complaining here!\r\rIn terms of planning the wedding, I would expect that all venues have hiccups along the way. Francois and Jennifer worked with us every step of the way to get us what we wanted. The day of the wedding, we had an outdoor wedding and were able to get in a set up earlier than the usual check-in time, for which I was so grateful for. The dinner service could have used more staffing. I think if dinner was indoors, it would have been enough, but it took a while outdoors to get all of the plates served. \r\rAt the end of the night, I was a happy bride and would not have changed my venue for anything. \r
Reviewed on 05-10-2013
Wedding Date 27-07-2013
My husband and I had our wedding at Henderson Castle in August 2013. The night turned out amazing. I cannot express how thankful I am to Francois, Jennifer and the staff at the castle. I have had many compliments on the location of our wedding and many people stated it was “the best wedding I’ve ever been to.” \r\rThe food was AMAZING, from the appetizers to the main course to dessert to breakfast the next morning. We opted for the bacon wrapped pork and chicken penne pasta dishes. I don’t think there was a single person who left food on their plates! They were also able to cater to both vegetarian and gluten free. As for dessert, we opted for a blueberry cheesecake which was to die for! We also had individual pastries for our guests. The French toast breakfast with rolls and fresh fruit in the morning were phenomenal also. Very filling and wonderful tasting.\r\rThe rooms at the castle were very clean and neat. It is definitely not a hotel. Each room has a specific theme and history. The walking tour in the castle allows to get the historical perspective of each room. \r\rThe view from the roof is breathtaking, as we took many of our wedding pictures up there. There is also a large stained glass in one of the stairways, which was beautiful in the pictures. I do wish the gardens were a little more in bloom, but I’m definitely not complaining here!\r\rIn terms of planning the wedding, I would expect that all venues have hiccups along the way. Francois and Jennifer worked with us every step of the way to get us what we wanted. The day of the wedding, we had an outdoor wedding and were able to get in a set up earlier than the usual check-in time, for which I was so grateful for. The dinner service could have used more staffing. I think if dinner was indoors, it would have been enough, but it took a while outdoors to get all of the plates served. \r\rAt the end of the night, I was a happy bride and would not have changed my venue for anything. \r
Reviewed on 05-10-2013
ANGELA SMILEY (guest) 5 out of 5 Rating
It was a beautiful summer day in June, 2013, as we drove up the winding driveway and up the steep hill to the Henderson Castle in Kalamazoo, MI; we were in awe of this great establishment built in 1895. The Henderson Castle has so many things to offer such as a very interesting historical background, many updates and amenities, a breathtaking view of the city from a roof top Jacuzzi, and five star dining.\r \rWe entered the castle and were immediately greeted by the staff, shown to our room which was Mr. Henderson’s personal suite. We were given a brief history of the room by a courteous and friendly staff member and she even gave us hot tea and biscuits, which were delicious. There are so many unique rooms to choose from at The Henderson Castle, and each room has its own uniqueness, theme, and history. The rooms are affordable, clean, and have all the amenities that you need in order to be comfortable during your stay and The Henderson Castle staff is friendly, courteous, and professional. \r\rAfter dinner, we sat at a small cafe table on the porch, just the two of us, enjoying our cocktail prepared in the Henderson Castle’s own bar that’s tucked away in a little room. We reflected on a perfectly prepared 5 Course dinner by Chef Francois Moyet, Owner, and how our waiter played violin for us beautifully during dinner. \r\rWe couldn’t help but wonder what it must have been like to purchase this castle like Francois did, with a goal in mind for a Bed & Breakfast. Suddenly, it all became so clear to us. Francois was “allowing” his guests to be part of his dream. At that moment, we decided not to leave the castle for sight-seeing in the city and we immediately booked a tour of the castle for the next day after we ate a delicious breakfast prepared by Francois. As the day went on, Francois gave a group of people a tour of the castle and we got to see the beautiful garden where fresh vegetables are grown that are used on The Henderson Castle menu. \r\rWhen you choose to stay at The Henderson Castle, you’re not getting a predictable experience… you’re getting a once on a life time experience. We hope to come back again soon to spend time together and learn even more about this national historical landmark, that’s right here in Michigan!\r\rThank you to Francois, and his dedicated staff, for making our 2 day getaway seem like we travelled the world, to explore a hidden gem that was just 4 hours from our front door.\r\rRespectfully yours, \rAngie Smiley and Bob Kerrigan\rBurtchville, MI\r
Reviewed on 01-10-2013
It was a beautiful summer day in June, 2013, as we drove up the winding driveway and up the steep hill to the Henderson Castle in Kalamazoo, MI; we were in awe of this great establishment built in 1895. The Henderson Castle has so many things to offer such as a very interesting historical background, many updates and amenities, a breathtaking view of the city from a roof top Jacuzzi, and five star dining.\r \rWe entered the castle and were immediately greeted by the staff, shown to our room which was Mr. Henderson’s personal suite. We were given a brief history of the room by a courteous and friendly staff member and she even gave us hot tea and biscuits, which were delicious. There are so many unique rooms to choose from at The Henderson Castle, and each room has its own uniqueness, theme, and history. The rooms are affordable, clean, and have all the amenities that you need in order to be comfortable during your stay and The Henderson Castle staff is friendly, courteous, and professional. \r\rAfter dinner, we sat at a small cafe table on the porch, just the two of us, enjoying our cocktail prepared in the Henderson Castle’s own bar that’s tucked away in a little room. We reflected on a perfectly prepared 5 Course dinner by Chef Francois Moyet, Owner, and how our waiter played violin for us beautifully during dinner. \r\rWe couldn’t help but wonder what it must have been like to purchase this castle like Francois did, with a goal in mind for a Bed & Breakfast. Suddenly, it all became so clear to us. Francois was “allowing” his guests to be part of his dream. At that moment, we decided not to leave the castle for sight-seeing in the city and we immediately booked a tour of the castle for the next day after we ate a delicious breakfast prepared by Francois. As the day went on, Francois gave a group of people a tour of the castle and we got to see the beautiful garden where fresh vegetables are grown that are used on The Henderson Castle menu. \r\rWhen you choose to stay at The Henderson Castle, you’re not getting a predictable experience… you’re getting a once on a life time experience. We hope to come back again soon to spend time together and learn even more about this national historical landmark, that’s right here in Michigan!\r\rThank you to Francois, and his dedicated staff, for making our 2 day getaway seem like we travelled the world, to explore a hidden gem that was just 4 hours from our front door.\r\rRespectfully yours, \rAngie Smiley and Bob Kerrigan\rBurtchville, MI\r
Reviewed on 01-10-2013
Tammy Bovender (guest) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-05-2016
This is an amazing place. Being a mother of a child with cancer and recent devastating events in our lives, my boyfriend and I decided to take a \"time-out.\" We decided to stay at this wonderful place. We got the VIP package. the staff made sure to make us feel like we were special to them. They went out of their way to make sure everything for us was perfect. The building and grounds are beautiful! Dinner on the rooftop at sunset was absolutely gorgeous. We were fortunate to have a little extra bonus feature and see some hot air balloons launching from the Kalamazoo Air Zoo during our dinner. Our massages, although an hour long..was not nearly long enough! It was truly what we needed to get away from all of the stress we incur in our lives. We would love to do it again. Although, we were not there for a wedding, I would without a shadow of a doubt recommend this place for a wedding or any other special event in your life..even just to get away for a night like we did. The food was amazing! We loved the Lobster Bisque! Breakfast in bed was amazing also. This place is a must! Thank you to all the staff for making us feel so special!
Reviewed on 29-09-2013
Wedding Date 28-05-2016
This is an amazing place. Being a mother of a child with cancer and recent devastating events in our lives, my boyfriend and I decided to take a \"time-out.\" We decided to stay at this wonderful place. We got the VIP package. the staff made sure to make us feel like we were special to them. They went out of their way to make sure everything for us was perfect. The building and grounds are beautiful! Dinner on the rooftop at sunset was absolutely gorgeous. We were fortunate to have a little extra bonus feature and see some hot air balloons launching from the Kalamazoo Air Zoo during our dinner. Our massages, although an hour long..was not nearly long enough! It was truly what we needed to get away from all of the stress we incur in our lives. We would love to do it again. Although, we were not there for a wedding, I would without a shadow of a doubt recommend this place for a wedding or any other special event in your life..even just to get away for a night like we did. The food was amazing! We loved the Lobster Bisque! Breakfast in bed was amazing also. This place is a must! Thank you to all the staff for making us feel so special!
Reviewed on 29-09-2013
stacey K (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-10-2012
I started looking at the Henderson Castle right after I got engaged, and was over the moon to find that they had my date open (just six months later!) Upon taking a tour, I knew that the Castle was the perfect place for my wedding. The owner Francois is a dream to work with, he really cares about the bride and groom (And their families) and is willing to work very hard to make your day run smoothly. We decided to have our ceremony and reception at the Castle, which was an excellent idea, the atmosphere of the Henderson Castle was so elegant and unique that our guests are still talking about it weeks later! We rented the Henderson Castle for 24 hours, and couldn't have been happier! Francois made an excellent Chicken Marsala for dinner, and everyone loved the food! Francois was able to provide us with many vendors in the area for other services like salons, bakeries, and alcoholic beverage services. The outdoor ceremony location is a beautiful lawn with a gazebo, and the indoor location in front of an amazing stained glass window made it difficult to choose, but since we were fortunate to have good weather, we had our ceremony outside! Couldn't have been happier. Check out the Henderson Castle if you are looking for a unique and one of a kind venue!
Reviewed on 11-11-2012
Wedding Date 20-10-2012
I started looking at the Henderson Castle right after I got engaged, and was over the moon to find that they had my date open (just six months later!) Upon taking a tour, I knew that the Castle was the perfect place for my wedding. The owner Francois is a dream to work with, he really cares about the bride and groom (And their families) and is willing to work very hard to make your day run smoothly. We decided to have our ceremony and reception at the Castle, which was an excellent idea, the atmosphere of the Henderson Castle was so elegant and unique that our guests are still talking about it weeks later! We rented the Henderson Castle for 24 hours, and couldn't have been happier! Francois made an excellent Chicken Marsala for dinner, and everyone loved the food! Francois was able to provide us with many vendors in the area for other services like salons, bakeries, and alcoholic beverage services. The outdoor ceremony location is a beautiful lawn with a gazebo, and the indoor location in front of an amazing stained glass window made it difficult to choose, but since we were fortunate to have good weather, we had our ceremony outside! Couldn't have been happier. Check out the Henderson Castle if you are looking for a unique and one of a kind venue!
Reviewed on 11-11-2012
Jessica Rungaitis (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-09-2012
I already review them under my vendor - but I also just wanted to say that the catering Francois provides is top notch! He has a huge garden and makes EVERYTHING fresh from scratch - I highly recommend his restraunt for any gathering - it is worth every penny!
Reviewed on 10-10-2012
Wedding Date 23-09-2012
I already review them under my vendor - but I also just wanted to say that the catering Francois provides is top notch! He has a huge garden and makes EVERYTHING fresh from scratch - I highly recommend his restraunt for any gathering - it is worth every penny!
Reviewed on 10-10-2012
Heidi Francis (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 09-10-2010
The location was amazing. It was an intimate ceremony and we couldn't have been happier. We rented out all 6 rooms and had family stay with us at the castle overnight in the B&B. Peter (the owner) was incredibly accommodating and I am sure that none of our guests will forget the experience. Also, Johnathan, the inkeeper was a wonderful host for us and for our guests. The grounds are lovely and perfect for all your wedding photos!
Reviewed on 05-11-2010
62 Reviews, with a Rating of 4.66 out of 5.0Wedding Date 09-10-2010
The location was amazing. It was an intimate ceremony and we couldn't have been happier. We rented out all 6 rooms and had family stay with us at the castle overnight in the B&B. Peter (the owner) was incredibly accommodating and I am sure that none of our guests will forget the experience. Also, Johnathan, the inkeeper was a wonderful host for us and for our guests. The grounds are lovely and perfect for all your wedding photos!
Reviewed on 05-11-2010
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