Getting married at Mt. Defiance Cider Barn was an absolute dream. From the beautiful high ceilings, to the gorgeous wooden beams, the adorable lighting, the cozy patio and fireplace, and the convenient and private bridal and groom suites, everything was absolutely perfect. Honestly, we still get shivers every time we drive up the little hill and get the full view of the building.

Apart for the building what really makes Mt. Defiance special is the staff. Right from the get-go we were welcomed by staff who clearly take pride in what Mt. Defiance has cultivated. Nicole was absolutely lovely and patient, giving our family members multiple tours as we beamed with delight showing them the grounds. She had a wealth of knowledge, great suggestions, and was the perfect sounding board for possible vendors.

Kelsey was our point of contact and day-of-representative, we felt so secure in her leadership. She was very responsive, organized, and pro-active. Our walk-through with her alleviated any concerns we had. On the day of our wedding she was working incredibly hard to make sure everything went smoothly and all our expectations were beyond met. She was cool, calm, and collected. We still remember her upbeat and positive vibes as we arrived for the reception. We are still so grateful for everything she did.

Lastly, the coolest thing about Mt. Defiance is the custom ciders that they can create for your wedding. We're big brewery lovers so this was very exciting for us. We ordered a keg of their flagship Strawberry Cider which was delicious and we used it for our champagne toast. We also ordered a custom keg of apple pie cider that my husband was obsessed with. We could not be happier with our cider choices.

If you're contemplating Mt. Defiance Cider Barn as your venue, definitely check it out in-person. Order a cider flight and sit on rocking chairs with your loved one. It's well worth the visit and you may shivers like us :)

Our wedding at Mt. Defiance was an absolute DREAM!!!! Even with a rainy day and indoor ceremony, every detail was perfect, magical, and more than we could have ever dreamed of. Honestly, our indoor ceremony felt so intimate and just want we wanted all along. We are forever grateful to be a part of the Mt. Defiance family!!!!

We held our wedding at Mount Defiance's cidery and we could not have been happier about our choice of venue. The low-key, rustic but modern vibe was exactly what we wanted for our wedding and it is a nice contrast with the myriad old plantation homes in the area. The location just outside the charming town of Middleburg is also perfect.

It was the perfect size for our wedding (roughly 100 guests) and the flow from the ceremony to the cocktails to the reception went perfectly, even when the weather didn't cooperate. The main room has plenty of space for folks to go all out on the dance floor while the two covered porches gave plenty of space for those who needed to escape the commotion.

I also want to highlight what a delight it was to work with the staff at Mount Defiance. Kelsey and her team worked with us beforehand to make sure everything went smoothly, including accommodating some last minute requests from guests who were new mothers. And on the day of, one of the managers lent me his laptop charger when I couldn't find my own.

We've since fallen in love with Mount Defiance and their cider. We've gone back multiple times with family to try new offerings. We cannot recommend them enough to host your wedding or any other event.