Jacqueline & Dan - 5.20.17 -
What a fantastic wedding venue! We planned our wedding while living in New York City, and every step of the process was so easy with the fabulous staff at Mission Inn. I grew up in the Orlando area and when we got engaged my lovely mother went looking at wedding venues and she absolutely fell in love the beauty and 'Old Florida' feel of the Mission Inn. Since we were unable to fly down, we used FaceTime to see the property and speak with Brie (who is wonderful!) and just knew that this was the place for us. It was so easy to plan from a distance with the staff at Mission Inn. Our coordinator, Karen, was an absolutely dream to work with and helped us with all of our rentals from linens and chargers to swagging the ballroom ceiling. Everything about our wedding day was flawlessly executed by the staff. Their professionalism and attention to detail was truly impressive and we didn't have to worry about a single detail on the day. It was wonderful to be able to just enjoy our special day without worrying about any of the details. I also have to mention that it was so wonderful to find a venue that is all inclusive. With the vast majority of our guests coming in from out of town, we really wanted to make sure that all of our events were in one location and that there would be plenty of activities and restaurants for our guests to enjoy throughout the weekend. Mission Inn absolutely fulfilled this dream and our guests are still talking about the beauty of the property, how friendly and accommodating the staff was, and how much fun they all had golfing, hitting the pool, and playing shuffle board. We are so grateful for the wonderful staff at Mission Inn and couldn't recommend them more highly. It was truly a magical weekend.
Reviewed by Jacqueline on Wedding Wire and The Knot Photography by Vine & Light Photography
Anne & Gerardo
- 7.1.17 -
We decided to have our wedding at Mission Inn Resort without even visiting the resort first. Crazy right! Not for us! We wanted a small gathering of family and a select number of friends to share our day with us. We wanted this to be a family affair as we live in NJ and decided on FL due to the number of family members living in the area. We wanted to bring our wedding to them not bring them to our wedding. The staff at Mission Inn Resort helped us to make the decision in those early days just by being so attentive and understanding of what we were looking for on our wedding day. Every email and phone call was greatly detailed in all responses with no hesitation. We would receive replies day and night no matter how stupid or simple our questions may have been. On our wedding day things could not have gone smoother. It rained about 2 hours before our outdoor ceremony at Marina del Rey, however, by the time of the ceremony the rain had magically stopped. The ceremony was absolutely beautiful with the set-up and the venue hall at the Marina was set-up beautifully. The wait-staff was attentive to all guests no matter the age which ranged from 4 years old to 90 years old. Everyone was treated as family which coming from NJ is extremely important. Our venue coordinator, Karen, was an absolute delight. She is the coordinator everyone wants! She helped us along the way with all final details and ensured everything ran according to plan from morning to way after the night ended. She does not look at being a venue coordinator as a “job” but rather enjoys every aspect of your wedding. I would recommend for everyone to contact Mission Inn Resort for their wedding or any other gathering as the rooms are beautiful, there are things to do all hours of the day/night, and you have so many options!
Reviewed by Anne on Wedding Wire and The Knot
Photography by Cat Lemus Photography
Allison & Shawn - 7.8.17 -
Dear Karen, Thank you so much for everything you did for our wedding day! Because of you and Mission Inn, I had the wedding of my dreams. I seriously cannot thank you enough. One of my favorite memories from the morning was watching you see my dress hanging up. The way you looked at it reminded me of the magic of weddings. It was then, that I was able to pause, breathe and appreciate all the magic. You were so kind, so available and so incredibly thoughtful! Having the cross flowers repurposed on our table and getting photos at check out were such beautiful surprises. The small works don’t seem like enough to describe my gratitude, but thank you. You are so appreciated!
Thank You Note from Allison & Shawn Photography by JP Pratt Photography
Kathleen & Jordan
- 7.22.17 -
Mission inn made our wedding day and experience the absolute best! From the venue to the staff, they went above and beyond. We had both our rehearsal dinner and wedding ceremony and reception there. Karen the wedding coordinator is the BEST! We would definitely recommend mission inn to everyone looking to get married! We want to relive this day over and over again!
Reviewed by Kathleen on Wedding Wire and The Knot
Photography by Lilly & Lilly Photography
Paige & John
- 10.7.17 -
Mission Inn was a perfect place to have our wedding. The venue was absolutely beautiful and so convenient for our out of town guests. Our guests were able to stay entertained with the golf courses, pool, and restaurants. Our venue coordinator, Karen, and all of the staff were very helpful throughout the planning process and the day of.
We were able to do a food tasting to determine which dishes we wanted on the buffet. On the same day, they brought in colored linens for me to decide which ones I wanted. Karen was very responsive to my emails, even when she was out of town. She always responded so quickly and was very helpful. Our rehearsal dinner and reception food was amazing. I would definitely recommend another bride to use this venue, especially if they have a lot of out of town guests and want everything to be in one location.
Reviewed by Paige on Wedding Wire and The Knot
Photography by Charles Gautier
Alicia & Simon
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10.18.17
Mission Inn rocks! When starting our venue search my husband and I kinda knew what we wanted but when we visited Mission Inn wow we were we blown away!!!! Just touring the property was amazing and then we got to meet the weddings team. From the first meeting to the very last request the whole entire wedding team was exceptional! Bri and Karen were so professional and caring catering to our needs for our wedding! We had a guest that had dietary needs and they were able to accommodate them. Our guest came back and said not only did they feel included but it was the best meal in a long time they had! My husband and I had our dream wedding and it was all thanks to Mission Inn!! Best decision ever in having our wedding there!
Reviewed by Alicia on Wedding Wire and The Knot
Karen, Simon and I were completely blown away by the care and kindness that you took to accommodate our wedding and guests on October 18, 2017! Everyone there from check-in, ceremony, afterwards to check-out were so kind and professional in the way you treated every guest. We truly felt like royalty. We also wanted to thank you for all the little extras in our honeymoon suite. Not only was it classy and romantic, but such a great gesture and it so overwhelmed us. So thank you for the rose petals, wine, sangria pitcher with recipes! You truly made our time there a wonderful memory. Thank you for everything!
Thank You Note from Alicia & Simon Photography by VMP Photography
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Ella & Stanley - 10.28.17
Truly, I feel blessed spent the most important day in my life with Mission Inn Resort! Our guests talked a lot about the beautiful venue , the delicious food and good services over the past weekend. Mission Inn helped me create a dreamy memory which I will cherish my whole life and i thank Mission Inn Wedding team so much for make the whole process a joyful and lovely experience.
Karen is my wedding coordinator and she works for Mission Inn. She is very responsible and reliable. We sent her countless email/phone call communications and she is very responsive. She took cares lots of details in the planning process and we got very strong support contributed by Karen. I will definitely recommend Mission Inn to a friend as a wedding venue.
Reviewed by Ella on Wedding Wire and The Knot
Photography by Elena Cox Photography
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Elisa & James - 11.5.17
I am so glad we chose the Marina at Mission to host our wedding. Since we had a lot of out of town guests it was so nice that they could stay in a beautiful location during our wedding weekend. Our wedding coordinator Karen was wonderful! We had countless questions, and changes we wanted to make, and she was so kind and responsive throughout the whole experience. I couldn't imagine picking a better wedding location.
Reviewed by Elisa on Wedding Wire and The Knot
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Natalie & Omar
- 11.11.17
When it comes to our wedding weekend, I feel the term "exceeded expectations" doesn't do it justice. Karen and the entire staff at Mission Inn exceeded expectations that I didn't even know I had! From the very beginning, all of the planning was very smooth with Karen. She was always available when we needed to communicate. Since we were an out-of-state couple, sometimes our trips to Florida would be unexpected or last minute. Karen would go above and beyond to make herself available when we would say "hey, we are in the area!" She would never make it seem like it was an inconvenience. We were very satisfied with the planning stages: great communication, significant amount of control of the layout and an abundance of options to really make the space your own.
In regards to the wedding day, this is where I was blown away. It is a day I will remember forever and I am by no means a romantic/sentimental type bride :) It's hard to put into words, but seeing everything come together, seeing all the work of Mission Inn and the different vendors come together was incredible. As a team they were able to put together a vision that was in my head that I never thought I communicated all that well (with so much planning being long distance and some last-minute). It's like they were able to read my mind and bring it to life! I think the part that I hold most dear will not only be the way that I felt, but the way our families felt. In that space, not only my husband and I made memories, but countless family members had their own moments that they will remember. Most of the day I just felt speechless at how beautiful and 'perfect' everything turned out.
If I could sum it up in one phrase: Even while managing multiple events, Karen and the entire staff at Mission Inn had a way of making you *feel* like you were the only ones in the world, and that will be something I will be able to reminisce on and feel forever :)
Reviewed by Natalie on Wedding Wire and The Knot
Photography by Troy Ryan Photography
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Kellie & Robert - 11.24.17
Karen,
Thank you so much for being there with us thru all of the ups and downs leading up to our wedding day. It was perfect… you were perfect and I can’t thank you enough. You are top notch at what you do (and for putting up with me) Merry Merry Christmas!
In love,
Robert and Kellie VanMeter
Thank You Note from Kellie & Robert Photography by Chris McSweeney
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Ali & Travis
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12.2.17 -
I am so happy and proud to have chosen Mission Inn to host my wedding!! Mission Inn is a very unique and beautiful wedding venue. What I liked most about this venue is that we got to spend the entire wedding weekend onsite and no one had to drive anywhere, everything was in one location! We did our rehearsal dinner on Friday night at the Marina del Rey, the ceremony was in the Plaza de la Fontana, the reception was in La Hacienda, and a farewell brunch on Sunday. It was fabulous. I have received so many complements on how gorgeous the venue was and how much my guests enjoyed staying at the resort. With the wedding package, we had a day of coordinator from the venue that met with us throughout the wedding planning stages. Unfortunately she left her job at Mission Inn a week or two before my wedding. At first this made me very nervous as I loved her and she knew everything about my wedding and how I wanted it to go. Thankfully, the very sweet and amazing Karen took her place and stepped right up to the plate. She was nothing short of amazing! She was very accommodating and listened to me. She provided me with everything I wished for and more. My wedding included a few aspects that were different from the norm at Mission Inn. We did more of a casual party style reception which wasn't offered in their regular catalog. The staff at Mission Inn was very receptive to my wishes and created a customized menu for the stations that I requested. The food was outstanding! I was very thankful for this. I would recommend this venue over and over again!
Reviewed by Ali on The Knot and Facebook
Photography by Rhodes Studio
Jessica & Stephen - 12.16.17
I am so glad we chose the Marina at Mission to host our wedding. Since we had a lot of out of town guests it was so nice that they could stay in a beautiful location during our wedding weekend. Our wedding coordinator Karen was wonderful! We had countless questions, and changes we wanted to make, and she was so kind and responsive throughout the whole experience. I couldn't imagine picking a better wedding location.
Reviewed by Jessica on The Knot and Facebook
Photography by
Nate Puhr Photography
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Stephanie & Ron
- 12.21.17 -
Our wedding at the Mission Inn was above and beyond what we could have hoped for ! Every member of their staff is simply amazing - Karen, Doug, and Bri exceeded our expectations and we couldn't be happier! The venue is gorgeous and cannot wait to see our pictures- if you are looking for a place to have your wedding where you don't have to worry about one thing getting missed this is your place! Planning a Florida Wedding from Michigan and it turned out perfect! THANK YOU MISSION INN!
Reviewed by Stephanie on Wedding Wire and The Knot
Brittnee & Joe
- 12.31.17
The Mission Inn was a great place to get married and I am so glad we choose to have it there. Everyone at Mission Inn did a truly exceptional job at making our wedding unique, personal and amazing! All of the staff were extremely helpful and friendly. The wedding went off without a hitch. The shuttles ran well and were always readily available. We could not have asked for more from any of the people! Truly the best customer service I've ever experienced at a resort! Also the rooms themselves were very comfortable and the resort grounds are gorgeous. We didn't get much of a chance to enjoy all of the amenities but what we did experience was excellent! Can't wait for any excuse to get back there again! Thank you Karen, Bri, and all the staff at Mission Inn!!!
Reviewed by Brittnee on Wedding Wire and The Knot
Photography by
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Shannon & Bryan
- 1.12.18 -
The Mission Inn was a wonderful place to have a wedding. It is absolutely beautiful and the staff there was so good to work with. Our wedding coordinator Karen was so amazing. She was able to help me with every step of the planning process that I needed and was a great resource. The recommendations she was able to give me for other vendors were great. You can tell that weddings are a passion to her and she thinks of everything. She was so patient with my family and I during the stressful planning process :). The day of the wedding she was so helpful with setting up and making sure everything was absolutely perfect and where it needed to be.
Reviewed by Shannon on Wedding Wire and The Knot Photography by 18th Hour Photography
Danielle & Mike
- 1.22.18 -
Dear Karen,
Mike and I would like to thank you from the bottom of our hearts! Our wedding day truly was perfect! We couldn’t have done it without you. We want to thank you for all your time and truly making our wedding day amazing!
Love always,
Danielle and Mike Hallinan
Thank You Note from Danielle and Mike Photography by Jerry Padgett Photography
Morgan & Preston
- 2.16.18 -
We just had our wedding at The Marina and it was the best experience with the most beautiful set up and the very best service. Bri was a dream to work with and never missed a detail. Karen was excellent and very timely. They both worked together to make our wedding day dream come true. If you want to truly enjoy your day, I highly recommend working with their talented team!
Reviewed by Morgan on Wedding Wire and Facebook
Photography by Emily Knuth Photography
Angelene & Raymond - 2.19.18
WE HAD OUR WEDDING ON 2/19/18. BRI AND KAREN MADE OUR SPECIAL DAY EVERYTHING THAT WE COULD IMAGINE. KAREN WAS EXTREMELY PERSONABLE, PLEASANT, AND CONGENIAL THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE PROCESS. KAREN WAS EXTREMELY ENGAGING AND SHE EMBRACED EVERY MOMENT OF OUR DAY. THE VENUE WAS MAGNIFICENT, BREATHTAKING.....JUST SPECTACULAR. THANKS BRI AND KAREN FOR EVERYTHING.
THE JOHNSONS
Reviewed by Angelene on Wedding Wire and Perfect Wedding Guide
Photography by DR Photography
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Wish & Mike
- 3.8.18 -
There is not a bad word I can say about this venue and it's amazing team. Firstly, the property is absolutely gorgeous and the perfect location for pretty much any wedding. Their team went above and beyond to make our day perfect! Special shout out to Karen, who is a Rock Star!! She did such an amazing job at making sure we had everything we needed and was completely available and extremely helpful from start to finish. Thank you Karen!! We looked at 8 other venues before finding Mission Inn, but as soon as we arrived for our first appointment we KNEW this was the place!! They are extremely versatile and accommodating!! Thank you for making our day everything we wished for!! From Wish & Mike
Reviewed by Wish on Facebook
Photography by Patrick Buckley Images
Shelley & Ryan
- 3.10.18 -
When I first went to view Mission Inn, Bri was the first person we met with. She was super sweet and helpful. We instantly fell in love with MI and the old Florida feel. We also loved that our guests could stay over, which was a huge selling point for us as we have lots of family from out of town and state. Once we booked our wedding date (about 14 months in advance since we wanted a long engagement), we had a not so great coordinator in the beginning who didn’t seem to care BUT then a few months later we were blessed to get Karen as our coordinator. I was 100% thrilled to have someone so caring, generous and actually excited for our wedding! Honestly Karen made our experience absolutely perfect. From every detail she went over with me (numerous times, since I’m so indecisive haha) to random wedding Wednesday emails. She always made me feel like a priority and not just another customer no matter how far or soon my wedding date was. I don’t know what I would of done without Karen! Our wedding was absolutely beautiful and a dream come true. The entire staff was very friendly and accommodating during our stay for the weekend.
Reviewed by Shelley on The Knot and Wedding Wire
Photography by The Lemons
- 3.17.18 -
Karen and the Mission Inn team we’re incredible!! They took such great care of me and made sure that my special day was absolutely amazing. They took all of the pressure off and made it SO easy for me and my wedding party. I couldn’t be happier with my experience!!!
Reviewed by Taylor on Wedding Wire and Perfect Wedding Guide
Suzanne & Jason
- 3.18.18 -
We couldn't have been happier with how our wedding turned out. From the moment we chose Mission Inn, we were treated like family. Bri and Karen were top notch and helped us every step of the way. I thought wedding planning was supposed to be stressful, but with the team at Mission Inn, it was a breeze!! The location was beautiful, the food was delicious and the staff was friendly!! Thank you for making our day special!!!
Reviewed by Suzanne on Wedding Wire and Perfect Wedding Guide
Photography by Sunshine Photographics
Jessica & Andrew
- 4.12.18 -
We had such an amazing and unforgettable experience with the entire Mission Inn Resort and especially the wonderful wedding team. We knew from the beginning it was our dream venue. From the most informative tour to help us visualize our big day to the formal food tasting, the accommodating team, and right up until the day of..the team, especially our wedding coordinator was so helpful. The hair & makeup staff was AMAZING! We had 10+ women getting ready and we all looked amazing. During on ceremony all of the staff was ready and there was never an empty glass of water. They even remembered a lot of the guests by name! It was an unforgettable wedding day and venue.
Reviewed by Jessica on Wedding Wire and The Knot
