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Carleigh  Malone
Carleigh Malone
Event Coordinator

Birkby House is a historic mansion wedding venue based in the greater Washington, D.C. area. This stunning mansion is the perfect location for your dream wedding, allowing you and your partner to celebrate your nuptials in peaceful harmony. There is also an array of idyllic spaces to host your occasion including a picturesque white gazebo, a delicate tented space, and a stone-paved patio.

Facilities and Capacity

Birkby House is set upon a luscious garden landscape, welcoming up to 180 guests for a couple’s wedding ceremony or reception. The brick facade of this house, with black shutters and white accents, makes for a charming backdrop to your special day. Shrubbery surrounds both the gazebo and patio, with the mansion remaining visible from either option. Receptions can then take place in the venue’s grand conservatory.

Services Offered

The experienced staff at this magnificent mansion allows couples to avail of a variety of convenient services, ensuring their genuine satisfaction. The team makes it a priority to develop a genuine understanding of your dream vision, gaining an authentic knowledge of your individual style and taste. There is a wide spectrum of event items available for your special day such as altars, drapery, tables, chairs, and audio equipment.

Cuisine

Birkby House provides a variety of catering services for special occasions, curating delicious meals that leave a lasting impression upon you and your guests. There is a team of skilled servers on hand to deliver a sublime experience, making sure your needs are satisfied. Cocktail receptions, hors d’ oeuvres, family-style dishes, and more are available upon request.

Other Facilities

A bridal suite and groom’s suite are available for couples to use on the top floor of this historic mansion. The Bride’s Salon features a full-length mirror and closet for your wedding attire, acting as an ideal location to get ready in before the festivities. A private bathroom and separate porch overlooking the gardens are also attached to this room. The Groom’s Suite includes a board room and a sitting room with a private bathroom.

Pricing information

Reception
$10,000 starting price
Ceremony
$10,000 starting price
Bar service
$8 per person
Reception
$8,000 starting price
Ceremony
$10,000 starting price
Bar service
$8 per person
These prices are available for the months of April through November. These prices are available for the months of December through March.

FAQ’s

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$10,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$8,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$10,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$10,000

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$8

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

2

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Garden
Historic Building
Mansion

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Outside Alcohol

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Drapery
Tables
Tents

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
December
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Reviews of Birkby House

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4.9 out of 5 rating
4.9 out of 5 rating
149 reviews
98% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.8 out of 5 rating
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Birkby House in downtown Leesburg receives glowing reviews from couples who had their weddings there. The venue is highly praised for its elegant and versatile spaces, including a new conservatory. Reviewers appreciate the seamless event flow, onsite amenities, and the assistance provided by the staff, particularly Carleigh, Meaghan, and Kristin. The partnership with Tuskies for catering is also commended, with guests raving about the delicious food. Overall, Birkby House is recommended as a stunning venue with helpful and professional staff that contribute to a memorable wedding experience.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Birkby House in downtown Leesburg receives glowing reviews from couples who had their weddings there. The venue is highly praised for its elegant and versatile spaces, including a new conservatory. Reviewers appreciate the seamless event flow, onsite amenities, and the assistance provided by the staff, particularly Carleigh, Meaghan, and Kristin. The partnership with Tuskies for catering is also commended, with guests raving about the delicious food. Overall, Birkby House is recommended as a stunning venue with helpful and professional staff that contribute to a memorable wedding experience.

Weddingwire
4.9/5 149 reviews
Google
4.7/5 85 reviews
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Kristen B. Sent on 07/29/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The best venue!

Birkby, Tuskies, and Simply Royal Events were our dream vendor team! You can stop your venue search - if you're considering Birkby at all, you have to book them! The moment we first visited Birkby, we knew it was our venue. The property was the perfect size for our 85 person wedding in June 2023. We were able to hold our reception in Birkby's brand new, gorgeous conservatory. We visited a few other venues in Leesburg, but Birkby was the easy choice. The property at Birkby is so much better maintained than any other venue we visited. It's also already perfectly decorated so we didn't feel like we needed to bring much in. Importantly, Carleigh and Kristin (who both manage Birkby and were our day of coordinators via Simply Royal Events) took great care of us through the process of booking and planning our big day. We never felt "lost in the shuffle" as we feared we might if we booked at another venue. Neal at Tuskies was also amazing to work with. The entire catering team was so professional and thoughtful throughout our entire wedding day, making sure we had food and drinks at all times. Our guests are still raving about the food to this day! We are so glad we picked Birkby for our wedding.
Erin
Erin Sent on 09/29/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous. Elegant. Perfect.

We loved having our wedding at the Birkby House. We loved Tuskies catering and both Birkby and Tisky’s helped navigate our day painlessly through the process. The venue was classy and they accommodated a cookie table as well as other specific things we wanted at our wedding. I highly recommend this venue in downtown Leesburg, so close to everything and free parking for your guests!
Sam
Sam T. Sent on 07/19/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible venue - book today!

We will never forget our wedding day at the Birkby House! Our experience was incredible, every step of the way. We are so grateful to those who run the show at Birkby - they are absolute superstars. Beautiful venue that is a one-stop shop - you can get ready onsite, ceremony, cocktail hour and reception all in one place. Truly perfect!
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Team

Carleigh  Malone
Carleigh Malone
Event Coordinator

Professional Network & Endorsements

Olivera Music Entertainment Olivera Music Entertainment Wedding Musicians

This venue provides a special, historic atmosphere for your wedding. The grounds are beautifully maintained, and provide a gorgeous setting for your ceremony and cocktail reception. The tent, conveniently located next to the courtyard, is perfect for your dinner reception and dancing. Their staff will take great care of you and your guests, and will ensure the vendors you use are first-rate.

The Edge Photography The Edge Photography Wedding Photographers

The folks at Thomas Birkby House are true professionals with a unique property surrounded by wonderful photo locations. It's a convenient and great location for your wedding. One of our favorite venues.

Bellwether Events Bellwether Events Wedding Planners

The Thomas Birkby House is my favorite venue in Virginia. Ron, Judy and Mary Louise take pride in their property, and don't view it as a wedding factory, like other venues do. They are really invested in each event, making sure that the client has a great experience, and assisting the vendors who come through their doors. I can't recommend the Thomas Birkby House highly enough for your next event.

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Birkby House frequently asked questions

Birkby House includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Birkby House includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Birkby House includes:
  • Bartender(s)
The space offered by Birkby House for wedding events is known for:
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Mansion
Birkby House offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Birkby House offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Birkby House offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Birkby House offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Drapery
  • Tables
  • Tents
Birkby House is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in professionalism, 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.8 in flexibility and 4.8 in value.

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