Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House Reviews
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4.8 out of 5 rating
4.8 out of 5 rating
22 reviews
97% recommend it
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Katie Sent on 12/23/2019Historical, romantic venue with the BEST staff
There are a few major decisions which have to be made when planning a wedding, but ultimately the venue is the biggest. We assumed we would be visiting venues for weeks trying to narrow it down, but luckily we visited Woodlawn first and immediately fell in love. After checking out 2 or 3 more venues to see what’s available it was very clear that Woodlawn was for us. The historic property carries so much American history, as it was part of George Washington’s estate. The colonial mansion made for a unique and beautiful backdrop for our ceremony. The grounds are kept in pristine condition and offer plenty of space for people to have some time away to explore. They even offer tours of the home after the ceremony for guests interested in learning about the home. We had many guests take the tour and loved every minute of it. The cocktail hour area was a top highlight of the evening; with its bistro lights above and fountain in the middle. The reception area offered plenty of space for our 125 guests to dance the night away. The entire team at Woodlawn was fantastic! We worked with Kathleen who was always responsive during the planning phase and very active the day of to ensure everything went smoothly. We could not be happier with Woodlawn’s exclusive caterer, Design Cuisine. Woodlawn and Design Cuisine work so well together to make everything perfect. There was literally nothing for me to worry about the day of. Woodlawn is a special place which will provide an unforgettable event for everyone there. -
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Beth Sent on 11/18/2018Beautiful Wedding Location
The Woodlawn was the perfect location for our fall wedding. We had an outdoor ceremony with the beautiful Woodlawn Plantation house as the backdrop, it was truly spectucular as the sun began to set and we said our vows. Our cocktail hour was held in the fountain garden and was just so picturesque with the cafe lighting and guests enjoying their cocktails. The reception tent is truly a beautiful space, it is elegant, classy and versatile for any wedding theme.
The staff at Woodlawn were wonderful throughout and on the wedding day even offer tours of the house!
I wish we could have our wedding day over and over again, i couldnt have wanted anything more than what we got having our wedding at Woodlawn. -
Katelynn Sent on 10/09/2017Absolute perfection. The wedding of my dreams. I loved working with the team at Woodlawn and they made my vision for our big day come alive. The perfect space for that outdoor glam feel, without the fear of a rain contingency. There is so much space to work with here and a fantastic wedding reception venue. I can't imagine our celebration anywhere else.
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Lisa Sent on 03/11/2018Using Woodlawn Plantation and Pope-Leighey House for my daughter's wedding far surpassed my expectations. From the first time I viewed the property until the last good-bye on the night of the wedding, everyone I encountered was professional, organized, and helpful. The venue is gorgeous and spacious, allowing plenty of room for guests to move throughout the property. As an extra bonus, the crepe myrtles were in full, glorious bloom, creating a lush canopy for the wedding ceremony. The tent is large and beautiful, creating a romantic yet accessible space for dinner and dancing. This gorgeous venue is a perfect setting for both your wedding and reception and i will recommend to anyone I know.
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User1785065 Sent on 08/28/2014Woodlawn was an amazing venue for our September wedding! We had 215 guests and wanted an outdoor wedding. From the beginning, the wedding coordinator, Meredith, was responsive, helpful and friendly. The back story of the property is fascinating, and it fit perfectly with our desire for a unique location that celebrates Virginia and American history. The mansion itself and the surrounding grounds are beautiful and very well maintained. The particularly interesting part of a wedding at Woodlawn is the ability to use all the different areas around the mansion - We had guests come through the house when they arrived, were married on the back lawn overlooking the valley and Potomac River, had our cocktail hour in the fountain court yard, and then dinner and dancing under a tent by the trees. Our guests said they loved moving from area to area, as if they were at a garden party at a private estate, and absolutely raved about the beauty and history of Woodlawn. The facilities accommodated our large group well - there weren't any bugs, the restrooms are clean and adequate, and there's two large suites in which the bridal party can get ready. I'll also add that the docents, who gave our guests tours of the house before the ceremony and during cocktail hour, were so sweet and helpful.
There are only two downsides to Woodlawn to consider: 1) There aren't really any options for an indoor ceremony in case of rain; and 2) it's on the National Register of Historic Places, so there are some strict rules about what is allowed - for instance, no open flames at all on the property (which meant no unity candle for sparklers for us, although we were able to have a cigar bar!) and limited photography inside the mansion. Nevertheless, we found Meredith and the Woodlawn staff to be very flexible and willing to work with us to find alternatives, and none of the rules detracted from our wedding what so ever!
Bottom line: get married here! Don't even think twice!
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