Golden Horseshoe Inn Reviews
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Victoria C. Sent on 06/15/2024A perfect day!
Heather, Monique, and the entire Golden Horseshoe team gave us the most magical May wedding day (even in the rain). When we started our venue search nearly a year and a half ago, we quickly became overwhelmed at the options, cost, and general task of planning a wedding. We toured the Golden Horseshoe Inn on a rainy April day and knew immediately that it was the place for us. Monique was welcoming and helpful on our tour, so we knew we’d be in good hands. Overall, we wanted our day to feel intimate and stress free and the Golden Horsehoe Inn certainly provides that. We could not have asked for a better day and many of our friends and family remarked that it was the best wedding they’ve been too (they could be biased, but I happen to agree)! We chose to have Heather as our photographer and all of the pictures turned out lovely. We will enjoy looking back on them and reminiscing on our perfect day for the years to come. -
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Casey C. Sent on 05/17/2024The BEST experience!
Booking GHI for our wedding was the absolute best decision! They exceeded our already high expectations for an all inclusive venue. We were able to plan our wedding in less than 4 months; from the beginning, Heather was so fun to work with. She has a personality that just exudes excitement for you and your day in a way that is contagious - you can't talk to her without becoming giddy about the day you are planning together. She answered all our questions and helped us to organize our vision for the day-of; she was so helpful and fun that we booked our date before we ever toured GHI! Our coordination meeting was the first time we actually saw the venue, and we were able to realize how great of a decision we made. Monique and Heather were solely focused on what we, as the couple, wanted for our day. They were attuned to our style, personality, and goals. They also considered details that I never would have thought of myself, both in style and in guest experience and safety/health (e.g., magnetic vs pin boutonnière). They cared so much to even ask about any guests with special considerations, physically or emotionally, and kept detailed track of anything and everything we told them. Booking with GHI allowed me to only focus on what I really wanted to, which was finding my dress, getting together a guest list, and arranging guests at tables. Otherwise, they handled it (according to what we had picked out)! At the coordination meeting we sat down, pointed at what we did and didn't like from a look-book, and from there it was all handled. It was so fun on the day-of to show up and have everything just be together, beautiful, and exactly like we had pictured it! Getting to surprise ourselves with what the flowers exactly looked like (we gave generally what we liked, but you don't pick and approve exactly the arrangement), how the tables came together, etc. was so fun. Monique and Heather on the day-of were still so extremely focused on making sure everyone, but especially my husband and I, had a good time. For example, it was cold and rainy on our day, and once we came inside following our outside photos Monique had a cup of coffee in my hands before I could even sit down! Similarly, following our ceremony she had a water in my hand before I could get anywhere! Monique even gave both my husband and I a small "coaching" session before the ceremony, where she hyped us up and simultaneously calmed us down, reminding us it wasn't a performance and it was about us! The entire day I felt so pampered and cared for by them. Beyond that, Monique showed her genuine care and concern for our guests. For example, one friend of mine was pregnant, and I happened to seat her at our last table to be served food (oops!), but Monique had already asked her which dessert she really wanted and, when their table was called, pulled her to the front and had set some aside just for her to make sure she got what she wanted! Decor-wise, we had some semi-specific ideas, like for our wedding favors (coffee mugs), that Monique was able to take and run with and completely execute it to our vision. In addition, Heather was an energetic, uplifting, and committed photographer; by committed, I mean she ran around in the rain with us to get photos so that we could have those memories! As someone who can be a bit photo-shy, Heather pumped me up so much that I couldn't help but to pose and smile and enjoy the attention. Heather was attentive all throughout the day to what photos we wanted, what would look good, and helping tell us where to stand, how to move, etc. - all without being overwhelming or pushy. We are two months out and both of our families are still talking about how wonderful it was, how easy it was for them, and how much they loved Monique and Heather! I agree, and am so glad to have been able to fully enjoy my wedding planning and my wedding day. We are so in love with our photos and frequently talk about how much fun we had on our day; even in all the rain! We would recommend GHI over and over again! -
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Dawniece T. Sent on 07/27/2024An All-Inclusive Dream
From the moment we started planning our wedding, we knew the Golden Horseshoe Inn was the perfect choice. Our special day was nothing short of a cinematic masterpiece, and we owe it all to this incredible all-inclusive venue. Heather Tusing and her team went above and beyond to plan, coordinate, and execute our wedding to perfection.
A special shout out to Monique, who made our friends and family feel right at home with her warm and attentive service. Heather, the owner and our brilliant photographer and creative director, captured every magical moment with such artistry and passion. Her ability to bring out the best in us and our guests is truly unparalleled.
The Golden Horseshoe Inn created an unforgettable, glamorous, and heartfelt wedding day for us. We cannot thank Heather and her team enough for making our dream wedding a reality. If you're looking for a venue that offers exceptional service, breathtaking photography, and a seamless, stress-free experience, look no further than the Golden Horseshoe Inn. This place is truly a gem, and we are forever grateful.
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Kaylin E. Sent on 01/16/2024
January Wedding at Golden Horseshoe Inn
We cannot say enough good things about the Golden Horseshoe Inn. Heather and Monique do an amazing job at understanding the vibe you want for your wedding. It was as simple as giving Heather our wedding colors and she put together decor that we absolutely loved. I never worried for one second that the venue wasn’t going to be decorated to my liking, they have quite an eye for the details. The day of the wedding, they were so great. They took care of our every need and truly served us. They made our special day even more magical. We highly recommend them for your wedding venue! -
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Whitney S. Sent on 01/11/2024The best choice I ever made!
I cannot even put into words how special Heather and Monique are at GHI.
I was very hesitant to even have a wedding, so the thought of planning one sent me into an instant panic attack (typical millennial, right). I chose the afternoon tea wedding, and am so grateful I did. They bore the burden of all the details while ensuring I had a say to make it feel my own with my own special flare. The two of them make the perfect team, Heather was detail oriented and had the perfect vision while Monique was probably the only reason I made it through, she's so down to earth and helped calmed my nerves through the entire experience. They are truly good humans and the absolute best at what they do.
If you're like me and aren't one of those girls who dreamed their whole life of their wedding day and don't really have a clear vision or even begin to know where to start with planning your big day, I cannot recommend GHI enough, they help you every step of the way and the end result is breathtaking. -
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Krista A. Sent on 05/24/2024
Stress-Free Dream Wedding
Finding a wedding venue that was as accepting as we are was a priority for us. The Golden Horseshoe Inn wasn't just accepting, they were incredible! From the very beginning, Heather and Monique made us feel welcome, supported, and excited about our big day.
What truly sets the Golden Horseshoe Inn apart is their all-inclusive approach. We were blown away by the beautiful location nestled near a national forest. The historic house itself provided a stunning backdrop for our ceremony and reception. This all-inclusive approach took away the immense stress of wedding planning, allowing us to truly focus on enjoying our day. Heather and Monique handled everything with such professionalism and care that we never once felt rushed or overwhelmed.
There's a reason why Golden Horseshoe Inn has such a stellar reputation! During dinner, I managed to get a small cut. Monique and the day-of staff were absolute lifesavers. They sprung into action, found a bandaid in a flash, and got me back to celebrating with my family in no time. It was a small moment, but it perfectly exemplified the attentiveness and care they put into every detail.
The best part? We were able to arrive hours before the ceremony and truly relax in the beautiful dressing rooms. This allowed us to savor the pre-wedding moments with each other without feeling rushed. Heather and Monique truly understand how important it is for couples to feel comfortable and stress-free on their wedding day. They go above and beyond to make sure of it. They even take the time upfront to ask thoughtful questions about potential guest dynamics and ensure they capture special moments with loved ones.
Heather deserves a special shout-out for her incredible photography skills. She has a knack for capturing genuine emotions and the joy of the day. It's clear how passionate she is about making couples happy on their wedding day, and it truly shows in her work.
We can't thank the Golden Horseshoe Inn team enough for making our wedding dreams a reality. They created a warm, welcoming, and stress-free environment that allowed us to celebrate our love with our family and friends in the most perfect way imaginable. In fact, we trusted Heather and Monique so much, we booked the venue without even seeing it in person! And let me tell you, it was one of the best decisions we could have ever made. If you're looking for an LGBTQ+ friendly venue with an all-inclusive approach and a team that goes the extra mile, look no further than the Golden Horseshoe Inn! We couldn't recommend it enough. -
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Lindsey S. Sent on 10/09/2023Stress-Free Dream Come True
Don't hesitate to book this venue!
As an anxious, Type A millennial I was beyond stressed when I started planning my wedding. Trying to find an affordable, beautiful place to hold it was quickly becoming overwhelming when I found the Golden Horseshoe Inn.
Their website spoke directly to me, toting an all-inclusive experience with full planning, which was too good to pass up.
My now husband and I jumped on the opportunity for a tour and let me just say it was love at first sight.
Heather, Monique and their staff made our day absolutely perfect. We had our planning meeting in which we picked out flowers, our cake (which is included! Can you believe that!), linens, our photography package and goals; the whole kit and caboodle really. By the time the Big Day arrived, we had a full itinerary which made the day stress free as I knew what was expected of me, when and where I would need to be.
The space to get ready in was a blessing as well. The Cabinet of Wonders had everything, including a curling iron small enough to mimic my natural curls and tuxedo studs! Truly a lifesaver as the location is a bit out of the way.
Our wedding was everything I ever dreamed of. The team took care of everything! They even fixed the time that catering arrived to make sure everything was perfect for my guests!
We also purchased their photography and videography packages which we also absolutely love. We can't wait to see the rest of our photos and our video.
Overall, I'd give this place a 1000000/10 if I could. Absolutely perfect!
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Mikayla C. Sent on 08/26/2023
Truly the very best at what they do
Heather and her team made our day a dream come true. They made planning a breeze and worked with us the whole way to make sure the day was exactly as we wanted it. They were so warm and kind, and they all made the day so special. They wanted the day to go just as wonderfully as we did, and it showed in everything that they did. I am forever grateful to everyone involved at the golden horseshoe for giving us our picture perfect wedding. -
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Mary J. Sent on 08/18/2023Highly recommend GHI for the perfect micro wedding
Heather and her team exceeded our expectations. They listened to what we wanted and followed through to make sure every little detail was absolutely perfect. It was so nice to walk into the venue on the morning of our wedding and see it set up without having to lift a finger. It took all the stress out of planning a wedding and allowed us to focus on the fun details. In addition to the wedding details, the photos are incredible. The way Heather captured the details really tells a story and will allow us to relive this day forever. The mountain photoshoot was probably my favorite part of the day. Though it wasn’t the original plan, we decided to do it prior to the wedding so our guests wouldn’t have to wait. Having the private first look and that time alone together provided the perfect opportunity for us to have an intimate experience to enjoy each other before our family and friends arrived. Since our big day, we have had so many friends and family members comment on how nice the venue was and what an exceptional job Heather, Monique, and the rest of the staff did to make sure everything and everyone was well taken care of. We wanted a Micro Wedding without sacrificing the special moments, and GHI gave us exactly what we were looking for.
View full blog post of our wedding on GHI site:https://goldenhorseshoeinn.com/virginia-micro-wedding-mary-andrew-8-13-23/
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Emily B. Sent on 08/02/2023GHI is the perfect wedding venue
Five stars doesn't feel like enough for the amazing experience we had with the Golden Horseshoe Inn for our July wedding! We delayed wedding planning for a while after we got engaged because it made us anxious -- weddings are expensive and they are a lot of work. But with the Golden Horseshoe, we had a team of professionals help us to plan and coordinate the intimate wedding of our dreams for a small fraction of the money we would have paid to have this experience elsewhere. And this team is unmatched. Heather and Monique are a perfect planning duo, and they helped keep us on track every single step of the way with checklists and reminders, and a meeting that helped us to understand what it was that we truly wanted our wedding to be. Heather is also a truly amazing photographer -- we worked with her for both our engagement shoot and the wedding day photography and all of the images are phenomenal. She is very kind and disarming and was able to help both of us feel comfortable in front of the camera. She also was able to capture so many small and meaningful moments throughout the day. Monique was a wonderful officiant, and a perfect day-of wedding coordinator for us; whenever either of us needed direction or reassurance during the ceremony and reception Monique always appeared and pointed us in the right direction. So, if you're looking for an affordable, intimate, and absolutely beautiful wedding venue with a top-notch team of staff who will help you have the wedding day of your dreams, look no further than the Golden Horseshoe! We can't thank Heather and her team enough! -
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Emily P. Sent on 04/02/2023
Could not recommend more!
If you are looking for the BEST place to have your intimate wedding celebration, this is it! We were drawn to the Golden Horseshoe Inn (GHI) by Heather’s incredible mountain-top photos, and were absolutely blown away with everything about our GHI micro-wedding experience. Heather, Monique, and the rest of the GHI team executed our wedding vision to perfection — they are not only incredibly experienced and professional, but were also a joy to work with throughout each stage from our initial planning to their behind-the-scenes action on our special day. Our ~20 guests had a blast and were extremely impressed too. Any question or update we communicated was responded to immediately, and our wedding day was worry and stress-free! We hands-down recommend GHI to any couple — if we could give them more than 5/5 stars we would. :) -
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Zaysha M. Sent on 01/04/2023
Perfect Day
If you want a worry free day that is your way, the Golden Horseshoe Inn is the venue for you! While in the early stages of wedding planning, my husband and I were in between going to the courthouse or an intimate ceremony due to what we know weddings can cost. I ended up doing a goggle search for all-inclusive wedding venues and this place popped up. Please know that we both can become overwhelmed with endless options but Heather, Monique, and the whole team made wedding planning a breeze. Along with providing a detailed checklist, they have everything you need and are super flexible in accommodating any special requests. All pricing is straightforward and is right on the website! While most couples have nerves leading up to the big day, my husband and I can both say that our wedding day was perfect. We even received our photos about a week earlier than expected and are eagerly awaiting our video!
Thank you to Heather, Monique, and the rest of the Golden Horseshoe Inn team for making our day special!
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Nicole Sent on 10/19/2022
Perfection!
Just got married here. Owners and staff were so amazing and accomadating. Super fun and helpful throught. Truly all inclusive with amazing pricea. Book them!!!! -
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Brett C. Sent on 10/04/2022A stress free experience in a very stressful time!
My wife and I had the misfortune of getting married on the tail end of a hurricane. Fortunately for us, we booked at the Golden Horseshoe Inn! They made what could have been a disaster into a wonderful evening and our wedding went perfectly. The staff was truly invested in making it a seamless experience for us, and the photography and videography is a must have, I did not imagine how well everything would turn out!
If you want an inclusive, stress free experience there is no place I would recommend above The GHI.
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Margo R. Sent on 10/09/2022Our Dream Wedding was at Golden Horseshoe Inn!
The Golden Horseshoe Inn made our wedding absolutely perfect! Our wedding date ended up being during Hurricane Ian, but Heather and the rest of the crew at GHI were able to not let the weather rain on our parade!
The value of their venue exceeded our expectations. Having a background in coordinating events and activities, I found myself wanting to help out on the day of our wedding, but they had everything under control, leaving not only us, but our families, to do nothing else but enjoy the day!
Their vendors who did our cake and the bouquet/boutonniere were so awesome. The cake was delicious and the flowers were beautiful! Heather and her husband also did an AMAZING job with our photos and videos. You can tell this is their passion, and we will treasure these mementos of our special day for the rest of our lives.
I also have to give a huge shoutout to Monique. She was the officiant for our ceremony, but also coordinated the entire day and kept everything running like clockwork. She is a gem! The rest of the staff also did an awesome job!
You will seriously not be disappointed if you choose Golden Horseshoe Inn for your wedding. The level of care and professionalism they will provide you, you can find nowhere else. We love you! -
Katie D. Sent on 09/20/2022
No Stress Wedding
From our first time meeting Monique and Heather, we knew they would cure our wedding-planning-anxiety. They explained the process and timelines, provided documents and helpful hints, but most importantly, they were always available to offer advice. Whenever we had a question, we'd receive a throrough email (usually within the same hour!) going over the pros/cons of why we might want to choose X or Y. Throughout the wedding, Heather guided us around for pictures and various breaks and Monique consistently checked in on us, making sure we had everything we needed or who we needed. It truly felt like a magical day because we were able to enjoy it - there were no surprises, no hiccups - just a wonderfully timed, planned, and beautiful event. On top of that, we received the highlights from our photos the next business day, which just extended the wedding excitement. The photos were thoughtful and exactly as you'd find on the website, in addition to Heather taking various requests throughout the day. I cannot recommend GHI enough for anyone who feels overwhelmed by the wedding planning process. -
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Sarah G. Sent on 01/23/2023
Absolutely amazing!
Heather and her team are AMAZING - they think of everything and make the whole process easy and the event meaningful with tons of little extra touches! From the ease of planning to having everything pretty much included - it is definitely the best way to get the wedding of your dreams on a budget. Heather is an amazing photographer and her husband is a brilliant videographer. They provided exactly the right touches for our photos and video and were mindful of our concerns and shot in a way to minimize those. Don’t walk - run to book your perfect day with at the Golden Horseshoe Inn! -
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