4.7
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Charming Waterfront Wedding Venue in New Kent, VA
Central Virginia, Eastern Virginia
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Cousiac Manor is the most beautiful venue in New Kent County! The first time I went there for a wedding over 10 + years ago I knew that's where I wanted to be married at. They have made a lot of changes since I was there 10 + years ago and every change has made it even more beautiful. Everyone was very helpful answering all my questions and the price was very reasonable for what you get. If you are looking for a venue on the water this is the perfect place for you. While there is no a/c in the barn you would never know it with the breeze coming off the water. Most of my guest had never been to New Kent much less Cousiac Manor and they were blown away with the beauty of the grounds. You will not be disappointed if you chose this gorgeous venue to host your wedding or any event you are having honestly.
Katie B.
5.0
The whole venue is absolutely GORGEOUS! They have a few different ceremony spots to choose from which ended up being a must for us. Unfortunately it rained the morning of our wedding, but we were still able to fit everyone comfortably in the covered pavilion! They provide everything you could possibly need and even have rentals which are way cheaper than getting rentals from another vendor. They even have a preferred vendors list which made finding our caterer and DJ super easy. We didn't want to get married anywhere but here as soon as we set foot on the property. They're reasonably priced too! 10/10 highly recommend!!
Destinee B.
5.0
AWARD WINNER
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Nestled amidst farmlands and the scenic Pamunkey River, Cousiac Manor is a countryside wedding venue in Lanexa, VA, between Richmond and Williamsburg. This traditional estate comprises rolling fields and farmland, scenic river views, a traditional manor house dating back to 1746, and a barn-style wedding venue. Here, couples can curate their big day according to their unique wishes and tastes, from rustic and relaxed outdoor receptions to intimate and elegant celebrations.
Cousiac Manor presents to-be-weds with a tranquil and scenic setting for their nuptials and more. There are a number of outdoor ceremony spots to choose from, including the riverside lawn, the wooden pavilion, and the majestic magnolia trees garden. No two weddings are the same and at Cousiac Manor you can rest assured that your day will be unique and aligned to your personality and preferences. Evening receptions take place in the upscale Reception Hall. This converted barn boasts refined wooden accents and paneling, and a ceiling draped in romantic chandeliers and string lights. The team provides tables for 250 people for seated receptions as well as white resin chairs for 300 for ceremonies and evening meals. Whether you envisage a casual standing reception or an intimate dinner party, the staff can accommodate all kinds and sizes of events. Following dinner and speeches, guests can take to the alfresco dance floor, which is laid out under a veil of pendant lights and the simplicity of the night sky. Among the other facilities and items available at this exclusive wedding venue are a firepit, preparation suites, a catering kitchen, wooden farm tables, lighting options, and more.
There are a number of packages available when you choose Cousiac Manor as your wedding venue. The seasoned event team offers a range of services and products to make the planning process as seamless and stress-free as possible. You can choose to hire food trucks for an authentic backyard party feel, or select an outside catering company for formal seated meals. You can connect with the staff today and schedule a private tour of the property, and begin planning your dream day with the help of dedicated professionals.
Amenities + details
Amenities
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Ballroom
Barn
Farm & Ranch
Beach
Waterfront
Historic Venue
Tented
Venue Service Offerings
Food & Catering
Planning
Rentals & Equipment
Awards and Affiliations
2022 'Best of Weddings'
Best of Weddings
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Meet the team
Angela Bowles
Venue Manager
Hi! I’m Angela Bowles, and I’m honored to help guide couples through their wedding journey at Cousiac Manor. With over 20 years of experience in weddings, events, and hospitality, I’m passionate about creating joyful, stress-free celebrations filled with meaningful moments. From your first tour to your wedding weekend, I’m here to help make your experience seamless, welcoming, and unforgettable. 🤍
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Katie B
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5.0
Cousiac Manor is the most beautiful venue in New Kent County! The first time I went there for a wedding over 10 + years ago I knew that's where I wanted to be married at. They ha...
ve made a lot of changes since I was there 10 + years ago and every change has made it even more beautiful. Everyone was very helpful answering all my questions and the price was very reasonable for what you get. If you are looking for a venue on the water this is the perfect place for you. While there is no a/c in the barn you would never know it with the breeze coming off the water. Most of my guest had never been to New Kent much less Cousiac Manor and they were blown away with the beauty of the grounds. You will not be disappointed if you chose this gorgeous venue to host your wedding or any event you are having honestly.
Response from Cousiac Manor
Thank you so much for this incredibly kind review! It means more to us than you know. 🤍
...
There is something so special about hearing that you first visited Cousiac Manor for a wedding more than 10 years ago and knew even then that this was where you wanted to celebrate your own wedding one day. To have you come back all these years later and choose Cousiac for such an important moment in your life is truly an honor.
We’re also so happy to hear that you and your guests enjoyed the beauty of the property, the waterfront views, and that wonderful breeze off the Pamunkey River! We have put so much love into Cousiac over the years, and hearing that the changes have only made the property even more beautiful means the world to us.
Thank you for trusting us with your wedding day and for recommending Cousiac so wholeheartedly. We hope you’ll come back and visit us again someday - after all, Cousiac has been part of your story for more than a decade now!
Wishing you both a lifetime of love and happiness!
xo, The Cousiac Manor Team
Destinee B
5.0
The whole venue is absolutely GORGEOUS! They have a few different ceremony spots to choose from which ended up being a must for us. Unfortunately it rained the morning of our weddi...
ng, but we were still able to fit everyone comfortably in the covered pavilion! They provide everything you could possibly need and even have rentals which are way cheaper than getting rentals from another vendor. They even have a preferred vendors list which made finding our caterer and DJ super easy. We didn't want to get married anywhere but here as soon as we set foot on the property. They're reasonably priced too! 10/10 highly recommend!!
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Rachel H
5.0
BEAUTIFUL venue!!!! Many of our guests said it was the best wedding they’d been to. Right on the water with a barn country feel. We had our dance floor under the stars with some s...
tring lights and it was incredible. Beautiful accommodations for bridal party to get ready and there were a lot of fun extras like the horse trailer bar, the cornhole boards, and the biodegradable golf balls we got to swing into the water! Also you get it for the whole weekend which was amazing for setting up & getting organized! Cannot say enough good things!! Look no further!
Ashley E
5.0
Wedding of my dreams and Cousiac made that possible!!! The venue is beautiful and has everything you need for the day. Sydney is incredible... prompt, professional, and quick to re...
spond.
Jessia G
5.0
We just booked this venue for 5/11/2024. It is absolutely beautiful and has everything you need for your big day, even a rain plan where you can still see the water! The staff is f...
antastic. We cannot wait to celebrate our marriage here!
Brittany G
5.0
Sydney was very easy to work with, a payment plan was made and helped me and my now husband out so much since we were financing our whole wedding by ourselves. The venue was absolu...
tely GORGEOUS, the guests had nothing but compliments and there was so much time we were able to spend at the venue it helped a lot with the day of stress. Amazing overall experience and I recommend all my friends who newly get engaged or looking for a good venue about this amazing place!
Samantha B
5.0
I would recommend Cousiac Manor to anyone! Communication with Sydney was always easy and fast! RARELY was it longer than 24 hours for a response.
With any questions Sydney and tea...
m were very helpful with figuring out what we needed and how to help us out.
Thank you so much for an awesome experience with a wedding venue
Katie C
5.0
The most beautiful venue!
Rebecca P
5.0
My husband and I had the most beautiful wedding day at Cousiac Manor! Our guests raved about how gorgeous the venue was and we loved the versatility we had there. The owners were a...
ble to answer any and all questions we had. They also worked with us to schedule various times to visit the venue before our wedding for planning purposes. We loved that we had access to the venue starting Thursday before our wedding. This was a huge perk for us. We would highly recommend this venue to anyone looking for waterfront and rustic.
Carly J
5.0
The venue is absolutely amazing! Perfect secluded location, with beautiful water views. Very affordable which was a big deal for us. I loved all of their unique rentals that they o...
ffer, and their customer service was amazing! We accidentally forgot to rent the barrel lights and I emailed them the day before our wedding and they had those lights ready for us on our big day! It not only made the outdoor space but their willingness to accommodate is so refreshing.
Page T
5.0
Cousiac Manor is one of the most beautiful venues I have ever seen. The owners have built on to this venue and it looks amazing! Everyone at the venue was easy to work with and was...
super flexible and laid back. We had to postpone our date due to COVID, and Sydney was willing to let us change dates with no fee. The venue is so beautiful and requires very little extra decor when setting up. I’m so thankful I found this venue!
Crystal G
5.0
We could not have chosen a more perfect venue for our October wedding! It had everything we wanted and more! Both my groom and I had a place to get ready. The newly built patio on ...
the water side was perfect for our dance floor and cocktail hour. The view of the water was amazing! They have a beautiful covered pavilion for a rainy day option with great views of the water! Sydney was so amazing and easy to work with! We were so happy we chose Cousiac Manor for our big day!!
Sierra E
5.0
The view at this venue is amazing!!
We had our wedding at the end of July with a nasty storm in the morning/afternoon but it all turned out amazing and cooled off just in time for...
the wedding.
We had different options if it did rain at the time of the wedding as well. The atmosphere was so calming and Sydney was a great help to us. I couldn't have asked for anything better.
Kiara A
5.0
Cousiac Manor and their staff were the absolute BEST! Throughout my entire wedding planning process, Sydney was very receptive, friendly, and accommodating to all of my requests! T...
he venue is absolutely breathtaking and thanks to them, my now husband and I had an incredible wedding. I could not have asked for a better place to get married. 1,000% recommend!!
Brandi D
5.0
We only viewed one wedding venue and we could not wait to be married here! The view is gorgeous, everything was neat, clean and welcoming! Everyone was so amazing, pleasant, helpfu...
l and caring about our big day. They are flexible with you when something comes up, they pay attention to detail, truly amazing at what they do! It is affordable, reasonable and so much space. We will always love Cousiac Manor!
Lindsay M
5.0
Words cannot describe how pleased my husband and I are with this venue and the service that they provided. Things went smoothly from our first tour through the wedding day. Sydney ...
(manager) was great. She responded to all of our emails promptly and helped ensure that we had everything we needed and more including helping pick vendors and behind the scenes details such as floor plans and licenses/permits. The venue itself was breathtakingly beautiful and we received several compliments on the venue. It was more affordable than most venues we looked and I couldn't recommend this venue more!
Morgan S
1.0
Although the venue is beautiful I can’t excuse the mistake they made when booking. I originally booked a date in April 2021 and paid my deposit 3 months ago. Last week I got news t...
hat my husband to be deployment dates were changed (last minute of course). I immediately emailed Cousiac to try and switch to a date this summer to get married before his deployment. They got back to me Saturday giving me a June and August option; I emailed them back asking for June and asked Til the end of the week to ensure my family/ vendors were able to. They agreed and said I would get priority. On Thursday they emailed me asking if I made my decision because people were asking. I contacted them an hour later saying June is a definite. This is when they told me they made a mistake and gave that date away because they misread my email. It is an understandable mistake and double bookings can happen however instead of allowing Me to keep my date that they agreed I had priority over first they sided with the bride who inquired about the date almost a week after I asked to reserve it. To me that is completely unacceptable and unprofessional and now I have to plan my wedding (for a third time) because they didn’t own up and correct their mistake
Amanda G
5.0
what a beautiful venue for October 5th! Sydney was very good with communication and returning emails, and the venue had everything we needed for the big day
Lena S
2.0
We had a venue tour scheduled, and got there a little early. When we started looking for Sydney at 11, another couple showed up looking for her as well, and we realized that our to...
urs had been double booked. This wouldn’t have been a problem, except we had no communication from Sydney about it, and she never showed up. We finally were able to reach her 15 minutes after our appointment was supposed to start, and she told us that she was 15 minutes away, after not communicating with us at all about running late or being unavailable, even though she’d been adamant about confirming our appointment when we booked it two weeks before. It was wasted three hour round trip to tour this venue, and we’re unable to
Hope L
5.0
Cousiac Manor was the most perfect venue for our wedding. We were able to comfortably fit 200 guests, and even on a windy and rainy day, the place was absolutely beautiful. Compare...
d to other venues, Cousiac is an incredible value when you consider the duration of your rental, customer service, and unique location. Would highly recommend!
Michele B
1.0
I have never been treated so poorly in my life. We booked my daughter's wedding there over three weeks ago. Two weeks later we sent in our deposit and contract to reserve May 24,...
2020. Our deposit check was cashed and 5 days later we were told they had double booked us. The worst part was they didn't even call us. I received an email with barely an apology. We wanted to have the wedding on a Sunday because it was cheaper and also it was a long holiday weekend. We were given other Sundays to choose from but they weren't long weekends and we have family coming in from out of town. They wouldn't honor the pricing for us to have it on a Saturday. They offered to give us $300 off but the price would be $1700 more. A price we would have to pay for their mistake. They said they would send our money back. After speaking to my daughter, we didn't trust them to mess up again. At this point we had no faith in them. Our deposit was sent back. I never received a phone call. Worst customer service ever. If you are looking for a venue that could mess up your wedding date then look no further. Thanks Cousiac Manor for a terrible experience. We will never recommend you to anyone. Everyone will hear what happened to us. ~Michele W. Burke, Lindsay's Mom
Response from Cousiac Manor
Cousiac Manor has been in business for 5 years, pride ourselves on quality customer servic...
e and has provided a beautiful setting for nearly 500 brides. CM apologized for the mistake and offered two additional discounts to this bride’s mother. CM discovered the mistake within 5 days of receiving the client’s deposit and the client was notified immediately. CM honored the 2020 event promotion of $200. As an apology, CM offered an additional $300, plus free rentals totaling $250. A total of $750 was offered to the client.
There were numerous Sundays available in 2020 including two other Sunday dates that are Monday holidays (Labor Day & Columbus Day). We also allowed the client to take the discount and apply to any Saturday date as well. CM made every “reasonable” effort to correct this situation.
Samantha S
5.0
We could not have chosen a more beautiful venue for our September 22nd wedding. The minute we set foot on the property we fell in love--it has such a serene, calming energy, which...
is exactly what we were looking for! Sydney and her dad, Al, were so sweet, helpful, and responsive throughout the entire planning process. We were also able to rent linens and several other beautiful props through Cousiac that truly captured our wedding vision. This venue is a hidden gem--we HIGHLY recommend it!
Kate S
5.0
This is my second marriage and I was a little nervous about finding a dress after my previous experience with a different bridal salon. I did a simple google search and found Urban...
Set Bride. After checking out their website and loving what I saw, I made an appointment. They book one appointment at a time allowing you to have the entire store you yourself. Jennifer was warm and welcoming. She was very knowledgeable, even offering suggestions after listening to what type of dress I wanted. I never felt pressured to purchase a dress and I even made a second appointment to bring my five daughters back to get their opinions on the dresses I loved. For my second visit, one of my daughters found a dress she loved and wanted me to try it on. Jennifer was happy to oblige. I’m so grateful I found this bridal salon. I can not say enough good things about my experience. Urban Set Bride is like no other salon in Richmond and it’s obvious why they have been voted Best Bridal Shop in Richmond for so many years.
Brittney H
5.0
My husband and I got married here in June and couldn't have been happier! Sydney was always so sweet and quick when replying to my many questions. She was patient and such a pleasu...
re to work with. The venue grounds and the barn are absolutely breath taking. We have amazing pictures from engagement pictures and the wedding. The view is gorgeous. Our guest had nothing but nice things to say about the venue! If we had to do it all over again I'd pick Cousiac Manor again!
Rachel M
5.0
Cousiac manor is a beautiful venue. We knew the moment we saw it that it was the place for our big day. Everyone at our wedding commented on how beautiful was. I was very pleased w...
ith all aspects of booking and dealings/communication leading up to our wedding day. Highly recommended.
Becky T
5.0
My husband and I were married at Cousiac Manor in May. When we first heard about Cousiac Manor and saw photos, we were blown away at the beauty and intimate location. I remember dr...
iving down the road and saying “I don’t care how much this costs. THIS is where we are getting married!” Barn, river, perfect ceremony locations, and a bunch of extras- check check check CHECK! Cousiac Manor and the lovely folks who own it exceeded our every expectation. Even though it was cool and rainy the day before, the sun came out minutes before our ceremony. Can you say magical? Our guests loved the view of the river and the spacious barn. We are still getting people who tell us our wedding was one of the best and how much they loved the venue! We are so thankful to have had our big day at Cousiac Manor. We are so blown away with the love & magic found down the long gravel road. It was worth the drive! And we hope that someday we can return for a stay in that house!
Megan M
5.0
Highly recommended! Absolutely beautiful, easy to work with, and we had the venue Friday night until Saturday at midnight. Plenty of time to decorate and prepare.
Mallory K
5.0
This venue was absolutely perfect for our ceremony and reception. Our guests loved the river breeze and the views. We loved being able to hold our rehearsal dinner on the propert...
y as well. The perfect spot for a summer wedding! Working with the owners was extremely easy and they always responded promptly to my emails. I highly recommend this venue!
Robert M
5.0
Words cannot describe how pleased my wife and I are with this venue and the service that they provided. Things went smoothly from our first tour through the wedding day. Sydney (ma...
nager) was great. She responded to all of our emails promptly and helped ensure that we had everything we needed and more including helping pick vendors and behind the scenes details such as floor plans and licenses/permits. The venue itself was breathtakingly beautiful and we received several compliments on the venue. It was more affordable than most venues we looked and I couldn't recommend this venue more!
Heather B
5.0
We were married last week at this venue and could not be more thrilled on how the day went! Every guest was amazed by how beautiful the venue was. We were flexible to use the vendo...
rs and decorations we wanted, and loved working with Sydney!
Anonymous
5.0
Cousiac Manor was the perfect setting for my daughter's wedding. Everything was perfect and we couldn't have asked for more. It was great working with Sydney. She was always acc...
ommodating to our needs to visit the property and ensure everything was set up as my daughter had planned. It was a perfect day, April 30, 2017 and the wedding was beautiful. I would recommend this venue for a wedding as it had everything that was needed for the event. The barn is beautiful and was a perfect place to set up for the reception. We couldn't have asked for anything more since we only had 6 weeks to plan the wedding.
Candy W
5.0
Quite possibly the perfect event space. I recently photographed a wedding at Cousiac Manor and it was perfect! The photo opportunities and areas are more than abundant year round. ...
I highly recommend booking your wedding here. I truly enjoyed it.
Stephanie N
5.0
Cousiac Manor was amazing! I am so happy that we chose to have our wedding here. I would highly recommend having your wedding here. It was so easy to get in touch with Cousiac with...
any questions or to go do any site visits. The venue is gorgeous and there are so many different options to make your wedding day unique.
Kristen H
5.0
My Husband and I had both our ceremony and reception at Cousiac Manor on June 18, 2016. I have nothing but perfect things to say about the venue or the people. Stacey, Sydney, an...
d Alvin were amazing to work with. They are so flexible and the sweetest people you will ever meet. The grounds are absolutely perfect from the rustic barn to the fields to the amazing water front view!! We could not have chosen a better place to start our new life together. The barn is so pretty it didn't really need decorations. I have no complaints and would recommend Cousiac Manor to anyone that I come across. Our wedding day was perfect. The family made sure that we were well taken care or and even stopped by just to make sure we were ok!!! If you are looking for a beautiful yet rustic place to be married....this is the place for you. Thank ya'll so much for helping our dream wedding become a reality!
Rachel W
5.0
This venue was perfect for our Sunday, May wedding. The owners, Sydney and Stacey are absolutely wonderful. They allowed me access to venue each time I asked, which was a lot! And,...
they answered all of my questions quickly. Sydney was such a help with my planning process; she had an idea or answer for everything. The venue grounds is stunning, and our guests loved it. We were allowed to bring in all of our own vendors, which was also a plus. The best partabout having a Sunday wedding and reception, was that we were allowed to come back to the venue the following day to clean up, which was so nice!
Cheyenne M
5.0
We had both our ceremony and reception there and I couldn't imagine getting married anywhere else! We've gotten SO many compliments on the venue and a couple we had at our wedding ...
is now getting married there as well! Sydney and her mom were the BEST! So helpful and completely painless to work with. They made a lot the planning so much easier! I would recommend this venue to anyone and everyone. I would even consider it for future parties!
Susanna S
5.0
It was windy and rainy on our wedding day but it was still beautiful at Cousiac Manor!! The owners are wonderful and very accommodating!
Amber B
5.0
Beautiful!
Katy N
5.0
I highly recommend getting married at Cousiac Manor!
At first I thought it was too good to be true like so many others, but it is absolutely stunning. The pictures don't even d...
o it justice, it's perfect!
The best surprise about my venue tour, is that there were no surprises! Other venues had mandatory photographers or restricted catering, one even charged a $1200 bathroom fee! But the lovely family who owns and operates Cousiac manor is very upfront about the cost and expectations, and they are very flexible! They made me feel completely at ease, because they seem to genuinely care about their brides. I'm so excited to get married at this amazing site! My only wish is that the bed and breakfast site would be finished with renovations by my wedding! Some lucky 2017 brides will have the opportunity to check that out.
Anonymous
5.0
This venue is absolutely gorgeous !! The owners are extremely helpful and bend over backward to accommodate the couple and families. If you are looking for a barn venue this plac...
e is amazing. Every direction you look is scenic from the fields to the river to the historic manor house it is just stunning.
Karissa M
5.0
Three months until the big day this August and Cousiac Manor has put me at a great deal of ease with my wedding planning process. Alvin, Stacy and Sydney are awesome and have creat...
ed a family business that will bring so much happiness to so many future marriages! The pictures are pretty but you have to come check out the venue in person to really see how beautiful the manor is. The venue is yours for the WHOLE weekend which is such a relief when setting up prior to the wedding day. We have been there countless times to brainstorm and get ideas for our big day and can't wait to see how it all turns out!
virginia l
5.0
Went to a wedding here this fall. It was such a perfect location for a wedding! There's a new barn next to an old historic home right on the river. It was just the perfect venue fo...
r an outdoor wedding.
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