Nestleton Waters Inn
*Update!* As announced on the Nestleton Waters Inn Instagram page on August 29, 2022, the 2022 wedding season was the last for the venue, as they will no longer be offering weddings in 2023.
Nestleton Waters Inn is a wedding venue in Durham Region, located about 1 hour east of Toronto in Nestleton Station, Ontario, a community in the township of Scugog. This elegant estate oversees a scenic pond and offers future newlyweds a Durham wedding venue to host both their wedding ceremony and reception. Nestleton Waters Inn has been recognized with awards including The Knot’s Best Weddings Hall of Fame, Port Perry Reader’s Choice 2020 Diamond winner for Best Banquet Facility, and has been featured on prestigious wedding publications including Style Me Pretty and Wedding Bells.
Situated on a 96-acre farm, this estate wedding venue is a family-designed, hand-built estate that encompasses 7200 square-ft after having taken 4.5 years to complete with the help of community volunteers! There were unexpected twist and turns, as the original plan was to complete construction within 1 year. The Kiezebrink family live and work at the Inn in a private family area and oversee the inn operations to this day. Their charitable endeavours have given them the opportunity to serve in Asia, Africa, South America, and Nunavut, which is why their themed rooms in the Inn reflect their passion for investing in people of all cultures. Their aim is to reciprocate and share their estate’s hospitality with others.
Here are some things you should know about hosting a Nestleton Waters Inn wedding!
Wedding Process
Nestleton Waters Inn offers year-round intimate weddings inside the Inn and from mid-May to mid-October you can host a larger Marquis wedding up to 200 guests in their Marquis Island outdoor tent beside their gorgeous pond.
There is a five-step process to secure your wedding date:
- Review the available dates shown on their website
- Select an open date
- Request a quote and receive a free complimentary hold of your date for 7 days
- Tour the space and complete your consultation
- Book!
Smaller Wedding Packages
There are two packages in addition to their normal wedding process:
- Elope Package
- Available on Wednesdays or Sundays all year-round
- 3 Hours
- 2-10 guests
- Mini Weddings Package
- Available on Wednesdays or Sundays all year-round
- 4 Hours
- Up to 30 guests
All-Inclusive Wedding Details
Ceremony, Rentals, and Decor
When you host your wedding at Nestleton Waters Inn, you will receive a coordinator and also a RSVP counter, rehearsal, and day of setup/cleanup. Ceremonies had here can accommodate traditional Western weddings, Chinese Tea, East Indian Mandap, and more. Rentals and décor include a Marquis Island tent for your outdoor wedding, an estate lounge, and choice of linens. Know that your wedding is exclusive to you that day, as this wedding venue only hosts one wedding per day.
Exclusive Accommodation
Included during your wedding is access to the Honeymoon Suite, which is their Mediterranean-themed Cameo Suite with a private balcony overseeing the pond and brunch included. You will have access to their Carriage House to get ready prior to your wedding and for some of your guests to sleep overnight. There are local hotel and bus discounts available for those requiring accommodation off-site.
Food & Drinks
For the reception portion of your wedding, there are food and drink options available. There is an option for plated food for up to 200 guests, a BBQ/buffet for up to 140 guests, or an interactive food station for up to 100 guests. Prior to your wedding, there will be a complimentary tasting experience with their chef to personalize your wedding food menu and your guests can choose up to 3 entrees as part of your wedding invitation. Always a positive, allergies will be accounted for.
Add-ons
Available add-ons can be selected for your wedding package. They include:
- Deserts such as cake, cupcakes or candy bar
- DJ & music services including a harpist, steel pan band, and DJ (note that an exclusive Nestleton Waters Inn DJ is required)
- Officiant or you can bring your own
- Media such as a photo-booth, photography, and video
- Transportation including horse and carriage, shuttle bus, and more
Other Considerations
There are available date discounts depending on the day of week/year you decide to host your Nestleton Waters Inn wedding. During the off-season from October to May on any day of the week or from Monday to Thursday during the on-season from May to October, you can expect a $3000 discount to your wedding package. On Fridays throughout the year, expect to save $1000.
If you are not set-in stone on your guest list, you have up to 6 weeks prior to your wedding date to add or remove guests.
On your wedding day at Nestleton Waters Inn, you will have the opportunity to take your wedding photographs by the field, scenic pond, or by the estate itself.
Please note that the above prices and details are accurate as of the date of this blog post. Please contact Helen, venue coordinator at Nestleton Waters Inn, for the most up-to-date information. You can view the venue and spaces through their virtual tour here.
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More Information on Nestleton Waters Inn
Address: 3440 Beacock Rd, Nestleton Station, ON L0B 1L0
Phone: (905) 986-0670
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