Mr & Mrs Perry

"I must say - Lisa knows exactly what she’s doing when it comes down to it! We were so fortunate to have had our wedding at the Chatham Armoury this past weekend. Lisa made it our dream night and we can’t thank her enough! There were a few bumps along the way (as with any wedding) but she always did her best to help sort everything out for us, especially on the wedding day. She made sure everything went as smooth as possible! Her staff is also incredible! HUGE shout out to the bartenders as well as they were absolutely amazing and my guests all said the same. Thank you again Lisa for making our dreams a reality!!!!!"

Mr & Mrs Robson

We chose the Chatham Armoury for its beauty, charm and location. It was an easy choice. Having stood up in a wedding at the Armoury in 2012, I knew since then, this is where I wanted to have my wedding. Sully agreed. The grandeur of the building, exposed brick, vintage elements are so unique and unlike anything else in the area.

Madison & John


We had our wedding ceremony and reception at the Armoury last month, and wow, did we ever make a great decision.

Lisa and her team made sure that every detail was covered. Not only do she and her husband run the venue and bar themselves, Lisa also runs the Chatham-Kent chapter of To Suit Your Fancy Decor.

I was a little worried going in that the things I had in mind or wanted to do myself would be an issue, but that was not even remotely the case. Lisa happily accomodated everything I brought to the table and then elevated it. The venue speaks for itself. It is an absolute stunning piece of architecture and history. Lisa brought it to the next level and beyond. We have received so many kind words from our guests regarding the details and hospitality. We are so grateful to you, not only for your talent but your absolute kindness and willingness to go the extra mile. Thank you so much!

Andrew & Katie


We are beyond grateful to have had our wedding at the Chatham Armory! Lisa Lester and her team are truly incredible!! From our very first meeting with Lisa, she made us feel confident that the Chatham Armoury was the perfect venue for our wedding celebration. Being based in Detroit, there were some unique planning associated with our international wedding; Lisa did everything she could to make it work for us!

She truly went above and beyond to ensure that every detail we requested was executed flawlessly, taking the time to understand our vision and bringing it to life in the most beautiful way possible. As if that wasn't enough, she coordinated our entire evening and even packed everything up for us at the end of the night, allowing us to fully enjoy our special day without a single worry. We genuinely cannot recommend Lisa and the Chatham Armory venue enough for anyone looking to create their dream wedding in Ontario! Thank you again for everything!!

Nicole Vallance Photography


This venue is one of a kind. I absolutely love photographing weddings here - the light is beautiful, the room is so open and airy and the brick brings in such a charm. The food, owners, and staff are all fantastic. I'm always thrilled to be shooting here.

Kailyn and Corey Mare

I can not talk about Lisa and her team enough!. She is the most kindest, talented, and amazing human I have ever met. This woman did not only take our vision and make it into a reality, she exceeded all expectations. My husband and myself are fairly easy going. We presented Lisa with some inspiration photos and she transformed the most amazing venue into our dream venue. Nothing compares to the Armouries in Chatham, it is your princess castle, and I got to be a Mermaid princess wedding there. We gave Lisa full control on the decor and set up! She made everything more magical than I could have imagined!. Her staff is phenomenal! anything and everything we asked for was available, even when we ran out of tequila (at our own fault, we did not prepare them for the kind of family we were haha) Her husband showed up with more bottles in the middle of the night to keep the drinks flowing.

Lisa made it her personal responsibility to serve my husband and myself at the wedding so we did not ask for anything! Lisa made such an impact on me that I have worked for her at events at the armouries even though it is an hour drive away for me! I can not recommend them more than I am right now. I hope whoever is considering her, has taken the time to read this full review! Lisa will always make sure she does everything to make your dream come true and she is truly a gem of a human!