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    Jennifer Sent on 07/28/2018
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    As Mother of the Bride, nothing gives me greater pleasure than to share our experience. From the initial site visit to the wedding and reception, we were treated like royalty. There are not enough superlatives, adjectives, and adverbs to adequately express how wonderful The Bavarian Inn is. From Ms. Brenda Morrison, our fabulous event planner, to the gracious and accommodating wait staff, to the always-smiling front desk team, to the unsung heroes in the kitchen, and to the fine folks in housekeeping, every single desire was fulfilled! Even those details we never thought of were taken care of. The only player not onboard was Mother Nature. But, the exemplary staff made sure that the deluge we experienced was simply a minor inconvenience for the bridal party and all our guests. The outdoor ceremony was efficiently moved indoors and the wedding went off without a hitch. The food! Oh my goodness, the food! Our family, friends, and neighbors are still raving about how scrumptious everything was! From the hors d'oeuvres, to the entrees, to the late night snacks, our every culinary desire was met! As you can tell, I am one happy momma! Please give The Bavarian Inn every consideration when planning your special day. They truly make dreams come true!
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    Abby Sent on 01/14/2018
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    Kaitlyn and her team made our Christmas wedding run perfectly smoothly and allowed us to relax and enjoy! We had to change head count, schedule, etc numerous times due to crazy life stuff, but the staff at the Bavarian was extremely flexible and nice about accommodating even last minute changes. We and our guests stayed for several days and had an amazing experience!
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    Jack Sent on 12/29/2017
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    We held our Wedding Anniversary Party - 80 Attendees. Wonderful Food, Wines, & Service!! Guests raved about the accommodations! We couldn’t have been more pleased with the professionalism of the staff! You absolutely can’t go wrong here!!
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    Erin Sent on 12/19/2017
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    The Bavarian Inn says it best - "The only thing we overlook is the Potomac." We decided to have our wedding at the Bavarian Inn after celebrating our engagement there and falling in love with not just the food, but also with the European ambiance. It was the perfect location with the perfect backdrop. Plus it provided us with one stop shopping so to speak, where everything from the ceremony to the reception to the accommodations would all be in one location. This made it easier not just on us, but on our guests as well. From the start, Brenda was amazing to work with. She was extremely knowledgeable, attentive, and always in communication of any changes. If there was a problem, she made sure to take care of it. She took so much of the stress out of planning a wedding and ensured me that every thing down to the tiniest detail would be taken care of. And it absolutely was. She assisted in many aspects of the planning by providing me with suggestions for both on and off site needs. She gave me a list of recommended vendors, which is how we found our photographer and bakery, both of which we were thrilled with. The entire process was just seamless. And the entire staff was professional, courteous, and accommodating to all of the needs of the wedding party and guests. The food and service is impeccable and we received numerous compliments from our guests on both. We could not have asked for a more perfect place to get married.
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    Meredith Sent on 09/07/2017
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    My Wedding at the Bavarian Inn exceeded my dreams for my perfect Wedding day!!! My Husband and I cannot stop gushing about how happy we are to have had the BEST Wedding Planning Experience and the BEST Wedding Day we could have imagined for ourselves! From my first contact with Kaitlyn, the Wedding Coordinator, I was impressed by her professionalism and organizational skills. I myself am a Project Manager and I was feeling out organized by her at every turn, which is a dream come true for me! :) Kaitlyn went above and beyond in every aspect of the planning process and our Wedding Weekend. She was also so quick and responsive to my manny crazy emails and questions. I could not have asked for an easier time planning a Wedding! It truly was a pleasure working with her this last year! Now on to the Wedding Day, the venue is breathtaking everyday, but on our Wedding Day it was transformed into something even more beautiful than I could have imagined!! Kaitlyn, Brenda, and the entire staff took my crazy thoughts and ideas and transformed everything into such a beautiful and elegant event! I was blown away!!! I didn't lift a finger the entire Wedding Day and I was able to sit and sip mimosas with my Bridesmaids without a care in the world, which was sooo perfect! The entire kitchen and wait staff was outstanding, they were in tune to our every need and I literally wouldn't have changed a SINGLE THING about the entire day! Our guests cannot stop complimenting us for our amazing wedding, they gush about the amazing food, the beautiful views, their lovely rooms, and the awesome Wedding in general. The # 1 thing people told me to do on my wedding day was eat, and not only did we have the best Wedding Dinner I've have ever had, Kaitlyn made sure to deliver us a personal tray of the appetizers so we wouldn't miss those either! Seriously, she's a pro! Having my Wedding at the Bavarian was the best decision I ever made and I cannot wait to get my Wedding Photos of the event!!
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    Katie Sent on 07/14/2017
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    The team at the Bavarian was amazing accommodating and sought to provide us with the best day ever! Their attention to detail was so hopeful. I felt like I could trust them to really allow me to enjoy my day!
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    Laura Sent on 05/23/2017
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    What an amazing job by the Bavarian Inn to create such a wonderful atmosphere for our wedding. Every single guest had a fantastic time and the staff was polite and attentive, especially Brenda. The view was spectacular and I am loving all the pictures. Thank you for making our wedding day magical!
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    Sandra Sent on 12/21/2016
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    This is the place to have the wedding of your dreams. Our daughter was married here and we just celebrated our 40th anniversary with a beautiful dinner and festive evening. Both events were perfect.
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    Jackie Sent on 02/03/2017
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    Married in October of 2016, the Bavarian hosted an incredibly elegant reception for us. The food was absolutely delicious, several guests said it's some of the best reception food that they've had. Brenda Morrison is who we worked with and she was very flexible with considering our different requests. Thanks to the Bavarian for the best party of our lives!
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    Curtiss Sent on 10/01/2016
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    We didn't have to worry about anything on our wedding day. The staff were very helpful and pleasant and Brenda (wedding coordinator) was very flexible with times and any last minute changes we had. Overall the wedding was gorgeous and we wouldn't have changed a thing!
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    We had the most amazing, magical wedding weekend thanks to the Bavarian Inn. Throughout the planning process, they were awesome and helped to put my mind at ease. The food was amazing, the grounds are beautiful and allowed us to have a wedding beyond our wildest dreams. They helped to give us a wedding weekend that we will never forget! Thank you Bavarian Inn!
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    Maria Sent on 01/15/2016
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    We treated ourselves for two nights here after our elopement. It was as good as we had heard and expected. We had a romantic, wonderful time!
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    Laura Sent on 10/21/2016
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    We held our wedding reception at the Bavarian Inn last year. The food is delicious and the location cannot be beat! Our guests only have positive things to say and still talk about the night. Brenda was very helpful throughout the planning process. She was responsive, answered all our questions, flexible, and communicated well. There are many event rooms at the Bavarian Inn, so you have a choice in location and can have the right feel you're looking for. The staff sets up the room which is very helpful, and one less thing for you to have to worry about. Your guests can stay on the property, which is very convenient. The Inn is a short walk from downtown Shepherdstown and there is a lot to do in the surrounding area. We are glad we held our Reception at the Bavarian Inn and would recommend for events or a weekend away!
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    We began working with Kaitlyn and the staff at the Bavarian Inn about a year before our wedding. We were hesitant going into planning as I worked for a major hotel chain and had extremely high expectations for both food and service. Kaitlyn was absolutely wonderful!! She was extremely responsive to all of our emails and phone calls, knowledgable about the Bavarian and weddings in general and was both kind and fun to work with. She went with us through every step explaining menus and floor plans and worked with us through all of our crazy wedding questions! We could not have asked for a better wedding planner! The day of our expectations were far exceeded by Kaitlyn's professionalism. I later found out that our linens had not been delivered and she drove to pick them up at 7AM as the linen company had the wrong wedding date. We provided her with a frame for our guest book table but forgot the picture and she searched, was resourceful and found one. She was 10 steps ahead of us always, setting our room perfectly and executing a flawless event. Every server for our wedding was genuine, fast and experienced. They all had smiles on their faces, quick to clear plates and glasses and were accommodating to all of our guests. It truly was the wonderful wedding we looked to plan!

    We had a morning wedding at 11AM with a brunch reception and have heard nothing but raving reviews about the food. The chefs created a wonderful menu with us and everything was perfect from the chicken and lunch side choices to the Eggs Benedict and breakfast selections. It was all just cooked perfect! Not a complaint or suggestion from any guest!

    Also - bloody marys were perfect! :)

    We could not have wished for anything other than what we were given by the Bavarian and would recommend both the Bavarian and Kaitlyn!
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    Sharon Sent on 10/12/2015
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    After hearing my friends' horror stories about their wedding venues, I was pleasantly surprised my the service provided to us by the Bavarian Inn staff. Kaitlyn was very responsive and worked to make our day perfect down to the last detail. We received several compliments on the food and drinks served. One guest even said it was the best wedding food they had ever had (I highly recommend the German chocolate cake)! The price for the venue was very reasonable and you cannot beat the scenery! Guests enjoyed strolling around Shephersdtown the following day. Altogether, the Bavarian Inn exceeded our expectations and we're looking forward to making another visit for our anniversary. You'll have no regrets with this venue.
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    Elizabeth Sent on 08/23/2014
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    We couldn't have been happier with our wedding and reception at the Bavarian Inn! We love Shepherdstown anyway (neither of us is from the area, but do weekend trips to visit), so to be able to have our special day in one of our favorite locations just made it even more perfect. Kaitlyn and the entire staff was amazing - Kaitlyn was so organized and helpful and calm, and helped us wrangle our guests who were staying at the Bavarian for the weekend as well. We also lucked out that we could hold the ceremony overlooking the brand new infinity pool! That meant we had the Potomac River as our backdrop, and on a perfect day. The food was excellent; several guests complimented us on it, and the local ones are already planning their own weekend getaways there.
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    Elizabeth Sent on 08/16/2014
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    The Bavarian Inn was a perfect location for our wedding! Kaitlyn couldn't have been more helpful, kind, organized, and calm! The entire staff took great care of us the entire weekend; it felt like staying at a friends' house. We had an afternoon wedding, and the ceremony location, overlooking the infinity pool, was just incredible, and the weather somehow turned out perfect too! We have already booked a weekend trip in a few months, just to go back and enjoy the location on our own. I definitely recommend this place!
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    Beth Sent on 07/14/2014
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    Our daughter and son-in-law's wedding was held at The Bavarian Inn and we couldn't have asked for a better experience. The Potomac Room and Hunt Patio were beautiful, the food was delicious - everyone we talked to said so, and every server was delightful. The setting was breathtaking. Thanks so much to Brenda, Kaitlyn, and everyone at The Bavarian who helped to make Alison and Jared's day perfect.
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    The Bavarian Inn did a superb job with every detail of our wedding - we and our guests were delighted, and I would recommend them to any bride and groom! We had our rehearsal dinner, ceremony, and dinner/dancing reception there, and the entire event was flawless. Their restaurant is known for outstanding food, and they lived up to their reputation. Brenda Morrison and the rest of the staff went out of their way to give us a beautiful, well-organized wedding, and to make the day just exactly as we wanted it to be for ourselves and our guests; they made special arrangements for a family member with special needs. We are very happy that we chose the Bavarian Inn for our wedding!
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    Beverly Sent on 02/19/2014
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    Brenda and her staff at the Bavarian Inn were attentive to every detail in providing excellence for the Samuel-Johnson Wedding. Brenda's organizational skills made it easy in planning the event, which was executed without any problems. The food was delicious and the customer service was awesome. The staff accommodated our desires, including special touches with table décor and guests special requests. The view of the Potomac River, along with the beauty of the building architect, made a splendid background for our outside photos. The Bavarian Inn was a fabulous venue for our Wedding Reception!
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    The Bavarian Inn did a great job with our wedding. We worked with their Event Planner, Brenda, who was very responsive and resourceful (right up until the last minute when we found a glitch with the tent). She made everything flow smoothly for both our Rehearsal Dinner and the Wedding celebration. The Inn was also very accommodating of several guests with food allergies. The food & service was great, Brenda was wonderful, and the Inn's accommodations were perfect for our traveling guests. We recommend The Bavarian Inn not only for events, but also for a nice weekend escape. (The Sunday Brunch is VERY ENJOYABLE.)
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    Courtney Sent on 03/01/2014
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    We had such a great experience with The Bavarian Inn. We had an evening reception and we couldn't have asked for more (even with bad weather). The night ran smoothly, the staff were great and the food was OUTSTANDING! We had several of our guest tell us that our reception had the best food of any wedding they had ever attended. The on-site coordinator was fabulous. She helped me with sooo many different things from setting up the room to the flow of the evening events. She also had great advice on how to keep everyone happy--which can be hard with a big family! There are only good memories of our special day!
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    Anna Sent on 02/19/2014
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    Our Wedding was absolutely perfect. Brenda Morrison and her Staff took care of everything, leaving us with no worries whatsoever. We chose the Platinum Dinner Option and offered our Guests the Filet Mignon and Crab Cake for their Entree.
    All the Food was phenomenal, our guests could not stop, and have not stopped talking about it. We also chose to have our Rehearsal Dinner at the Bavarian Inn and it was also a flawless evening.
    The Dinner Option we chose was "The Bavarian Display." Again, the food was amazing and the service was second to none. Brenda was fantastic throughout our entire planning process. Her schedule was very flexible and she was extremely patient with our numerous changes. She coordinated with all our Vendors and literally did everything regarding decorations and Reception set up. She was always receptive regarding our concerns and / or questions and they were answered in a prompt fashion. We looked at several locations for our Wedding but none came close to the Bavarian Inn's accommodations. We will recommend them to anyone!

    Adam and Anna Yates
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    Lauren Sent on 02/19/2014
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    My husband, Todd, and I were married at the beautiful Bavarian Inn April 25th, 2009. Every aspect of our
    day was INCREDIBLE and the Staff was very professional as well as accommondating.

    Specifically, I wanted to thank the Bavarian Inn for employing an individual as wonderful as
    Brenda Morrison. We first met her when touring the property and immediately felt like we
    had known her our entire lives! She graciously took the time to answer all of our questions, some
    of which may have seemed ridiculous. Throughout the entire wedding planning process, I did
    not hesitate to call her with my questions and concerns. Because of the obvious extent of
    her knowledge, I trusted many of the details of our special day to her. Not only did everything turn
    out perfectly, but she took the time to make sure everything was "us" as well.

    When the wedding rolled around, I was happy to have Brenda in attendance, not only as a Wedding
    Coordinator, but as a dear friend as well. She ensured that our wedding day was flawless and kept
    me from having to deal with any last minute stress. I will recommend her and the Bavarian Inn to all
    my friends for years to come!
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    The Bavarian Inn was a beautiful setting for our wedding and reception.

    Bavarian Inn's reply:

    Thank you for your recent review of the Bavarian Inn. Since comments were submitted anonymously, we are not sure of the Wedding Date. We strive for
    excellence in all areas of Service, Professionalism as well a Responsiveness and
    would like the opportunity to address your concerns. As you can see all of our past Reviews have been at a 5 Star Rating. Please take a moment and let us know how we could have improved your experience.

    Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you.

    Best!
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