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Shauna S. Sent on 07/02/2024Morgan and Dan’s Wedding
We reserved Shadow Creek for a wedding in June of 2024. The entire event was picture perfect. The venue is very elegant and yet warm and inviting. It creates a romantic setting with panoramic views of rolling hills and farmland. The owner and her team were very accommodating and professional. They offered a list of vendors with whom they have worked with in the past and each of them were amazing.Shadow Creek's reply:
Thank you Shauna for the amazing review!
Morgan and Dan's wedding was stunning and I truly am going to miss all of our correspondence with each other other the past year. You are definitely the most organized mother ever!
I loved all of the energy, love and excitement that filled the venue at their wedding, it was so special! A day everyone will always remember!
Thank you again for allowing us to share in such a memorable day. -
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Gabriella M. Sent on 06/19/2024June 2024 Wedding
My husband and I just recently got married at Shadow Creek and we are still reliving our wedding day. This venue is extraordinary. From our first interaction with Lori to the conversation that I had with her right before I walked down the aisle - everything was seamless and perfect. The venue is gorgeous, it is clean, beautifully designed and creates such a warm, welcoming space for families and guests to come together and celebrate love. The Carlyle Family has truly put their heart and soul into creating such an amazing space for weddings. Thank you Shadow Creek, we will be forever grateful to have been married here!Shadow Creek's reply:
Thank you Gaby, it was such a joy to work with you. One of my favorite roles is to be "mom" to each of our brides and calm their wedding day jitters. Thank you for those special moments! -
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Christopher L. Sent on 06/14/2024Beautiful Shadow Creek Made Our Wedding Spectacular!
We came to Shadow Creek for its background of rolling hills, towering trees, and cow dotted pastures, but stayed for the stunning interior space. The light wood interior is loaded with many accents from beautiful chandeliers to colorful divans to rustic barrels. The bridal suite is spacious and well decorated - we spent lots of time in there taking photographs of the bridal party (8 of us). Though the groomsmen spent a fair amount of time hanging out by the firepit enjoying cigars, they had their own space loaded with leather couches and other masculine touches. Lori Carlye, owner / manager and Jimmy, our support during the wedding, were both amazing - great with ideas and suggestions while being very professional and experienced in ensuring that everything went as planned. By all accounts, our guests loved the wedding and a large part of this was the beautiful surroundings in which it was held. Thank you, Lori for everything!Shadow Creek's reply:
Thank you Chris and Mackenzie! Your wedding was absolutely stunning, in every way sense. From florals, linens, chairs... everything was unique and elegant. The team of vendors you chose to come along side of you was outstanding and made our day easy.
Again, thank you for giving us the honor to be a part! -
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Rachel K. Sent on 06/03/2024
Just beautiful!
Getting married at Shadow Creek was one of the best wedding decisions I could’ve made.
Shadow Creek was the first venue that we toured. The space is beautiful inside and out. The barn is beautifully decorated and has such nice accent pieces that just make it so romantic. The exterior of Shadow Creek is a huge selling point. The ceremony area is just amazing, with rolling hills behind you. It makes for amazing pictures.
I haven’t even mentioned how amazing the owner Lori is. She bent over backwards to make our wedding vision come to life. She has the best vendor recommendations and advice. She was so kind and easy to work with.
We also got Gus for cocktail hour and you will not regret it. He was such a crowd pleaser all of our guests were obsessed with him! Everyone was taking pictures and petting him. We had a couple kids who loved him but mostly the adults were huge fans. We’re not really horse people so we weren’t sure but he is just such a unique touch.
Overall we had such a nice time at our wedding and it wouldn’t have been the same without Shadow Creek and their amazing team!Shadow Creek's reply:
Rachel, you were such a pleasure to work with! I truly appreciate your kind words and love that we had the opportunity to share many exchanges before your big day! Gus was especially appreciative to be included :) -
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Lauren R. Sent on 07/06/202410/10 Would Recommend
My husband and I chose Shadow Creek because of how beautiful its facilities are. Lori, Jimmy, and the rest of the team were exceptional, both leading up to the wedding and on the day. We felt taken care of and supported throughout. We appreciated that they had Plan A, B, C, and D for the ceremony location depending on the weather. I was very pleased with the decorations and furniture that came with the venue, as it cut costs for me down the road - including the arch for the ceremony and the couches for guests during cocktail hour. I received no complaints about their property or the staff - nothing but compliments!
Overall, I was extremely happy with our decision to have the ceremony and reception at Shadow Creek, and I would recommend them 100%.
Thank you Shadow Creek team for all that you did!Shadow Creek's reply:
Thank you Lauren for this glowing review!
It is our priority to make sure our couples experience their best day ever on their wedding day. We are thrilled you and James had your best day ever! -
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Gabriela S. Sent on 05/29/2024Beautiful Venue
Absolutely in love with Shadow Creek and how our wedding day looked! The venue fits smaller weddings or larger ones perfectly. It rained on our wedding day so we had the ceremony under the portico and it was beautiful! Guests loved the venue and kept raving about how beautiful it was! Lori and her team were great! The attention to detail is top notch! Jimmy stood outside with an umbrella over me as I waited to walk down the aisle. Best people and best venue!Shadow Creek's reply:
Thank you Gabby! Your and Carlos wedding day was beautiful and the glistening rain drops made it more special! Ceremonies on the portico are always a favorite. You were absolutely stunning and we appreciate the opportunity to host your special day. -
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Sejal N. Sent on 05/10/2024The most gorgeous wedding venue!
Nestled amidst lush greenery, Shadow Creek Weddings & Events is a gorgeous wedding venue. Its beautiful outdoor space was an ideal choice for our wedding ceremony. And, the rustic indoor barn space was perfect for our evening reception.
What adds to the beauty and charm of Shadow Creek as a wedding venue is the thoroughness and professionalism of its owners and staff! Right from the venue tours to the actual day-of venue coordination, we were provided with excellent guidance and service - big shout out to Lori and Jimmy!
We are so glad we chose Shadow Creek for our special day and recommend it wholeheartedly!Shadow Creek's reply:
Thank you Sejal, you and Pravesh had a stunning reception and you were absolutely beautiful. It was our honor to be able to host your family and friends on such a special day! -
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Aarshika S. Sent on 07/08/2024Best decision ever!!!
My (now) husband and I got married here in April 2024, after touring the venue in October 2022, and it was the best decision ever. I still remember touring the venue after having seen a couple before hand and had one right after but I knew this was it. Lori was so great at imagining what the day could look like, we couldn’t not go with Shadow Creek. Since our wedding was in April we wanted a venue that had an equally beautiful indoor option and Shadow Creek did just that. Luckily the weather was beautiful and we had an outdoor ceremony.
Communication was excellent leading up to the wedding- I never had to follow up or be the first one to email them about anything. A month out we did a final walkthrough with our planner, caterer, and Jimmy (from Shadow Creek) and he was so great- asking and suggesting things we wouldn’t have thought of. He suggested a private last dance, and it was one of our favorite memories! The day of the wedding Jimmy made sure everything went smoothly, he even timed the barn door opening timing perfectly (yes, I was a little extra). Lori was there to help me fluff my dress before walking down the aisle and calmed my parents and my nerves before walking down the aisle. All my guests and vendors were raving about the venue! It is absolutely gorgeous and the amazing staff made it even better.
We also booked both their rental properties- the Shiloh (where my family stayed) and Still Meadow (where my bridesmaids stayed with my husband and I) - it’s also a beautiful space and we enjoyed getting ready here the morning of.
Highly recommend Shadow Creek- we would do it all over again and not change a thing!Shadow Creek's reply:
Thank you Aarshika! Your and Joe's wedding was lovely, absolutely stunning in every way. We are so happy to hear you had so many great memories, that's exactly what we strive for! -
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Kayla W. Sent on 04/10/2024
Best venue and Vendor, you won’t regret!
I don’t even know where to begin, Lori was amazing to work and with being a first time bride and not knowing what to expect she made the process not only easy but having such a beautiful venue made our our decision extremely easy for where we wanted our wedding! We also hired Jill Smith as our planner and florist, she’s also a manager at Shadow creek and my personal lifesaver through the planning process! Our wedding got moved up and we unexpectedly had to put together our wedding in three months instead of nine (you can imagine how stressful that is especially for a pregnant bride in law enforcement) Jill was simply a godsend for us! Lori and Jill both made our day amazing and memorable! Both extremely professional and responsive and I can’t express my Gratitude for how understanding and accommodating they were for our situation and us moving the date! Given the chance to do our wedding over I wouldn’t change a thing. Highly recommend to all our newly engaged friends and family!Shadow Creek's reply:
Kayla and Dave, your wedding was one I will remember for a long time. I've never seen so many people having their best night ever on the dance floor! Everything was beautiful and pulled together in a seamless way. Thank you for trusting us with your best day ever! -
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Nicole G. Sent on 02/26/2024
Wonderful Venune!!!
Shadow Creek was an absolutely wonderful venue for our November wedding! It is beautiful and secluded. It has a great space in the front porch especially when the doors can be open for cocktail hour. All of the main porch doors were closed by November time for our wedding, but it was just warm enough that day to have some doors open and for guests to spill out into the courtyard. The bridal suite is large and beautiful. The groom suite is much much smaller but the grooms party made do getting dressed in turns or utilizing the bathrooms as well. The staff at Shadow Creek was extremely responsive from the time we visited to consider the venue to the actual event. My only slightly negative comment would be that some of the food at dinner was a little room temperature to cold. I am not sure if this is a factor of the catering company or the actual venue as the venue does not actually have a full size commercial kitchen so the catering company had to cook and keep food warm on site by other means. Otherwise, Lori (venue coordinator) was super nice, communicative, and helpful. The other venue staff was on top of everything throughout the whole event and even helped to move our floral arch from the ceremony to the reception. Overall I would definitely recommend Shadow Creek for a beautiful wedding!Shadow Creek's reply:
Thank you Nikki for your kind words. You and Ryan truly had a beautiful warm day and we were more than happy we could help in bringing your florals inside to share and prolong their beauty. Wishing you years of love and health! -
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Katherine B. Sent on 11/17/2023If Keith Lee reviewed wedding venues, this is a 10/10
Searching for a wedding venue is the biggest part of planning. We wanted a venue that felt romantic, rustic, peaceful, modern, and could hold more than 100 guests. But ultimately, we wanted a venue that felt special. Shadow Creek was all of that for us. When we visited, even in an empty room/blank canvas, it felt right. Lori and her team take pride in being an amazing venue and it shows in how the property is maintained inside and out. The bridal suite is a dream and the garden gives every season a chance to shine. You want summer blooms? The hydrangeas are there. You want moody fall florals? The beautiful fall foliage of Purcellville is there. Bonus points, the views are just *chef's kiss*.
Overall, Lori and her team, especially Jimmy are the very best. They make it a priority to make sure your day goes smoothly and to make sure you are happy and taken care of. You really can't ask for a better team, especially one that works so well with other vendors! Shadow Creek will make you want to relive your wedding over and over again and have your guests and family talking about it for weeks and months to come (true story). So if you're on the fence, just do it and contact Lori!Shadow Creek's reply:
Thank you Katherine for such amazing words of kindness. We so appreciate when our clients are so happy with their big day and will have memories to cherish for a lifetime! -
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Vivian C. Sent on 10/17/2023No Words to Describe How Beyond Obsessed We Are!
We literally have no words to describe how beyond obsessed we are with Shadow Creek, Lori, and her fabulous team! From day one, Lori was soooo sweet and patient when we toured the venue. She made us immediately fall in love with her and the venue and we knew right away that we were going to be in capable hands. She was always so fast to respond via email that I felt like I was texting her rather than emailing. On the day of the wedding, Lori made me feel so stress-free and her calm demeanor immediately put me at ease, which allowed us to soak in the moments even more because the day truly does pass by so fast!
Brides, run do not walk and book Shadow Creek and their Team right away for your BIG day. It was so worth it! I promise you, you will not regret it because if I could, I would want to relive this day again and again if I could.Shadow Creek's reply:
Thank you so much Vivian! I am so thankful the day cleared for you and Brandon and you were able to host your guests on the patio with the beautiful views surrounding everyone. It was a joyful day that all will remember! -
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Glenda H. Sent on 12/23/2023
Smooth Sailing
We held our wedding ceremony and reception at Shadow Creek the end of September. Everything went as smoothly as we could have hoped! The team there has deep experience, was highly professional and responded to all queries very promptly. We were initially concerned that the venue was too cavernous for our smallish wedding of 100, but they worked with us to design a furniture layout that would feel more intimate. The vendors they recommended were top-notch! Highly recommend Shadow Creek.Shadow Creek's reply:
Thank you Glenda! Your wedding was the perfect example of classic elegance and timeless style, right down to your and Chris' amazing dance! What a romantic evening.
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Madeline S. Sent on 09/20/2023
Best wedding experience
Shadow Creek is a beautiful barn venue with great views. Lori is so easy to work with, and everything about our day was perfect!Shadow Creek's reply:
Thank you Maddy, I absolutely loved working with you as well as your mother and dad, they were the sweetest people ever! I am so thrilled to have had the opportunity to get to host your and Josh's big day! -
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Jessica H. Sent on 09/12/2023
Best venue with great people
When looking for my wedding venue, this was the first venue I looked at, I fell in love with it but I had to be sure I wasn't letting my excitement get the best of me so I went to one other appointment I had made at another venue. Immediately walking in I knew that Shadow Creek was going to be where we had our wedding. Lori the owner? Amazing. The way she talked about how the day would go, where you would be, what you have with them, and being overall focused on the bride and groom you could just feel the compassion and love that she feels for what she does. You obviously want your guests to have a great time, but the day is truly for the bride and groom so it was nice to see the extra care in that. We had about 150 people at our wedding, there was plenty of space for tables and plenty of room for the dance floor without it looking empty. It was perfection. No one said one negative thing about the venue. It was the absolute perfect day. Lori was always so responsive and didn't make me feel silly for asking any questions that I had. They also provided a military discount as my now husband is in the service which was very appreciated. Definitely recommend this wedding venue!!Shadow Creek's reply:
Thank you Jessica! Your and Andrew's day was beautiful and you were such a dream to work with. Everything was perfect, including the weather! Thank you for allowing us to share in your special day. -
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Taylor Sent on 08/06/2023The most stunning wedding venue!!
Shadow Creek will go down in our friend group as the most epic wedding venue and staff! I truly cannot say enough kind words about how welcomed we felt from the moment we chose Shadow Creek to the day our wedding took place. We were in the hands of true professionals who made sure our wedding day was the best day of our lives! Each space of Shadow Creek is unique, gorgeous, comfortable, and versatile! Guests were able to mix and mingle on the porch, in the well groomed yard, and within the gorgeous modern barn decorated with purposeful decor and unique touches! Lori and her team made us feel special throughout the entire event and we had no need for a photo-booth, as Shadow Creek is so beautiful on its own that people had photo ops all over!! Thank you for giving us a day we will remember as the best day of our lives!Shadow Creek's reply:
Thank you Taylor, you and Steve had the most beautiful day ever! You were gorgeous and the weather truly could not have been more beautiful. The hanging floral arrangement over your table was a stunner and everyone was in awe of your choice of decor.
Thank you for letting us share in your big day! -
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Amruta G. Sent on 08/04/2023The wedding of our dreams at Shadow Creek
From the moment we visited Shadow Creek and met with Lori we knew we had to book this venue. Lori was kind, helpful, and calm. She explained everything so thoroughly and then took a few calls afterward to clarify any questions I had. The venue is so beautiful it doesn't need any selling :) But Lori and team really shined as the planning process went on. They answered questions IMMEDIATELY and were available anytime we needed. On the wedding day, we were met a really large unexpected thunderstorm and all the programs we had laid out on chairs outside started to get wet. I was pretty distraught but Lori sprang into action and started drying out the ones that had been salvaged, put them into a basket and they were fine! She and Jimmy are just such professionals I was in awe. They've clearly done this a million times and done it really well. After the storm passed the venue was the most beautiful setting I've been in. Guests wouldn't stop gushing. I couldn't recommend Shadow Creek more highly. Thank you Lori and Jimmy :)Shadow Creek's reply:
Thank you Amy! Your and Jake's wedding was outstanding. Indeed, it was a little crazy for a few minutes, but that's when the team pulls together to make sure your day is the best ever! Thank you for your kind words, we loved working with you and your families, they were the best and so caring and thoughtful. -
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Rea S. Sent on 07/16/2023A Perfect Venue!
Shadow Creek is a fantastic venue with beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces. The way it's set up gives so many options for ceremony sites! We had to move our wedding indoors because of the weather and the team made sure everything was perfect.
I can't say enough good things about the experience we had. The owner Lori is amazing. She is attentive, caring, and highly responsive to emails. We never had any communication issues thanks to Lori! Jimmy is another Shadow Creek employee and he is truly a gem. He's caring and wants your wedding day to be perfect. I can't say enough good things about Jimmy! My husband and I talked about how great he was for several days after the wedding. The Shadow Creek staff makes coordinating with other vendors a breeze, which ultimately makes the couple's life so much easier!
Bottom line, is BOOK SHADOW CREEK! You won't regret it!!! -
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Meghan C. Sent on 07/17/2023Shadow Creek was a dream wedding!
The second we walked into Shadow Creek we knew that was the place for us and they sure didn’t disappoint! Lori and the rest of the Shadow Creek team were so amazing to work with. Phil and I had the absolute best day and it ran so smoothly. We got so many compliments on the beauty of the venue. It was literally everything I could have asked for and more!Shadow Creek's reply:
Meghan and Phil, your day was beautiful and you were such a great couple to work with! Everyone loved Gus and the Hitched Bar as well. Thank you letting us share in your special day! -
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Leila M. Sent on 10/11/2023
Best Venue and Staff!
I am very delayed in writing this review, but I am still on cloud 9 from my dream wedding at Shadow Creek back in June 2023. From the moment we stepped foot on the property when we were touring the venue, my husband and I knew Shadow Creek was where we wanted to get married. The venue is absolutely gorgeous both on the inside and outside. The property is very well maintained, and the landscaping and views of the farm are breathtaking. Throughout the planning process, Lori and her team were extremely responsive to any questions we had about venue, and they were extremely accommodating with any requests we had. But on the day of the wedding, Lori, went above and beyond to make sure our wedding day was perfect. Lori let my bridesmaids and I into the bridal suite early to start hair and makeup, she came to the ceremony and helped open the barn doors to make sure my entrance to the ceremony was exactly how I pictured it, and after there was a downpour 30 minutes before our ceremony, Lori was out on the patio with a leaf blower drying the stones so we could have our ceremony outside. We rented the Hitched Bar for serving drinks during our cocktail hour which was an absolute hit for our guests. We also booked the Shiloh (the Airbnb across the street from the venue) for both the night before and night of our wedding. We had an absolutely lovely stay and highly recommend couples booking!
Everything about our wedding day was perfect! My husband and I feel so lucky we got married at such a beautiful venue with kind owners who truly care about their couples and making sure they have the most amazing wedding day. I can't recommend Shadow Creek enough!Shadow Creek's reply:
Thank you Leila for your kind words! Your and Erik's day was beautiful. Indeed, we had an unexpected weather challenge at the last minute, however, no one ever knew it and the ceremony turned out just beautiful! You mentioned you felt lucky, but we are the lucky ones to be able to host couples like you! -
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Leigh Y. Sent on 07/06/2023THE BEST Northern Virginia Wedding Venue
From the second we took a tour, Shadow Creek was our dream wedding venue. Couples come in and out of their doors every week but when it is your day the Shadow Creek Wedding team goes above and beyond to make you feel like their priority. A few examples: there was a downpour about an hour before our ceremony. As soon as the sun came out the owner Lori was outside with a leaf blower drying the patio. We were also short a few chargers for plates and Lori ran home to grab some similar ones for us to use. She even held my dress while I walked across wet grass and before I walked down the aisle. All things you might expect from a good friend or family member, but feel so special coming from a wedding venue. We had a completely stress free experience because Shadow Creek has a plan B for almost every possible situation and ensured that all of the details we went over in our month out walk through were executed exactly as we discussed. We felt so lucky to get married in such a beautiful venue with owners that truly care about their couples. The cherry on top was the guest of honor, Gus, who joined us for cocktail hour. I can’t recommend the venue and experience enough!Shadow Creek's reply:
Leigh, thank you so much for an amazing review! We are especially mindful that your wedding day is probably the most important day of your life and we want to make sure we do everything possible, on our part, to make it so. We have a wonderful team of vendors and staff who truly pull together to make sure this happens! When you are happy, we are happy! -
Becky Sent on 07/25/2023
Beautiful Venue
The staff at Shadow Creek are top notch. We could not have been happier with the support we received from them. From the day Shadow Creek opened I knew I would get married there one day. Well that day happened on May 5th and it was the perfect day. The staff at Shadow Creek were extremely helpful and made sure everything ran smoothly. I highly recommend Shadow Creek!!Shadow Creek's reply:
Thank you Becky! Your and Tim's wedding was beautiful and so fun.
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