Backed out due to overpricing and poor communication. Both my fiancée and I felt the director was rather pushy and lacked the skills necessary to pull off the type of wedding we wanted. We also were not that impressed with the interior rooms at Historic Jordan Springs. Somewhat gave off a cheap Las Vegas look, which is not what you want on your Big Day. In hindsight, we found another VA location for our wedding, which turned out great. read more

This is a long review, simply because there is plenty of good things to be said about Jordan Springs and its staff (and if you've looked at other websites and see my same review, yes I am reposting it intentionally because people need to set their sights on this venue!). I got married here on April 19, 2025 and we had so many guests come from far away states. Jordan Springs made their long distance travel well worth it because everyone had such a blast. And I'm not just saying this from a biased perspective of a newlywed. We had guests uploading pictures and videos of the venue even days after the wedding, reminiscing about it. We had guests come up to us during the reception and after the wedding to compliment all of the wedding festivities and the venue itself. And we had at least 6 guests that danced in public for the first time (really, almost everyone was dancing). It was that good. My husband and I were extremely nervous leading up to the wedding because we had done all the planning remotely via e-mail with Colt and we just didn't know what to expect. Once you book with them, you are given a wedding planning binder that gives you an overview of all the things you need to think about. We always hear horror stories about the stresses of wedding planning, but this wasn't our experience. It was so straightforward that it made us question if we were doing it right. But it really was that easy. We did not have to pay thousands for a one-off coordinator, as Colt and the Jordan Springs team do the coordinating for you. We didn't have to pester our bridal and groom party to help with decorations and preparations because Jordan Springs handled this for us. As soon as you book with Jordan Springs the detail is already followed to the tee, and your vision truly comes to life the day of. This attention to detail continues until the wedding festivities are officially over and as bride and groom you will be extremely spoiled. The JS team have the whole wedding day down to a science, literally talking on radios to coordinate so things go as seamlessly as possible. Colt is extremely mindful, especially, of the bride's experience and he will ensure that you and your groom eat, and do the right romantic things in picture perfect moments. I have never seen such a careful, impeccable group of people work together to make someone else's day extra special. At the end of it all, because we had an amazing package for our day, we ended up paying significantly less than your average wedding cost and it honestly felt like we should have paid more for that experience. We definitely got our money's worth and more! If any of the negative "helpful" reviews on here from years ago scare you, it shouldn't. Colt is an extremely transparent, super easy person to work with and treats his clients with lots of courtesy and respect. We bombarded him with questions about finances and wedding planning details throughout planning and he gave us honest, detailed answers. Trust me there will not be anything underhand. And I am certain that they look at these reviews and have since made everything more efficient/transparent, because we never ran into any trouble with JS, not to mention that some of the negative feedback is from lack of research/common sense. If you are uncertain about payment breakdown, wedding lingo, or how they go about planning your wedding, ASK. Visit the venue and don't think twice. Book it! read more

We had a positive and professional experience with Colt and the Jordan Springs team. After doing all my research, this was the only place we looked at and booked. With their help, I was able to pull off my ancient Egyptian (I'm Egyptian btw) themed wedding within a short period of time. Like almost all venues, you're paying for the venue itself and the basics in the all inclusive package. If you have any questions, Colt is forthcoming and I'd suggest ASK before you put down your deposit. He will send you a binder of anything you'd like to add to that initial package. I'll add, that one of the best perks of this venue is they have a hair/makeup salon on sight (next to the estate). We're certainly grateful that we chose this as our venue, especially after moving out of the area and trying to plan out of state. They certainly did not disappoint and executed my vision without missing a single detail. I would definitely recommend, especially if you're having a specific theme for your wedding...e.g. they'll make it happen! read more

You can never speak to a live person and it seems tacky that you have to pay to tour the venue.

I am disappointed to be writing this review, but if there is someone who it can potentially help, I want to put it out there. Tl;dr: This venue refuses to offer contracts/invoices for their clients. Their offerings and packages seem fantastic, but without a written agreement, there is no promise of what is to be delivered and expectations. We reached out to Jordan Springs and were very impressed with the offerings they have and the price. They have great reviews on Yelp, The Knot, and other websites, so we decided to book a tour of the venue. The tour required the house tour rate of $16/person. We enjoyed the tour and got more information from the Events Director, from the standpoint of just getting the most basic offerings (venue and food/drink) and their all-inclusive package (venue, food/drink, photography, DJ, cake, and lighting). Offerings were stated on a handout we were given, and then he went through and wrote down all the pricing for the differing offerings on the back. After taking the time to think about our vision for our wedding, we reached out and asked to book Jordan Springs as our wedding venue. We picked a date and wanted to confirm the rate since we had inquired about a different day of the week. The Events Director gave us a rundown of the costs via email, but we did not receive a detailed invoice. We were told the next step was to lock in our date by paying the deposit. I asked if it would be possible to get an itemized list of everything included in the pricing before putting down our deposit since we just had the pricing written on a piece of paper. We were also told about additional offerings, via their online brochure and while on the tour, that we wanted to learn more about and have added to our package. I asked if we could begin building an invoice of what was included, as well as learn about optional add-ons. I figured even if prices were not solid for things next year, I could at least receive information. The Events Director sent a Sample Invoice and let me know that the salon for hair and makeup was a separate entity, but I did not receive any other information such as the salon name/point of contact/pricing. I was grateful that what I wanted was sent over, but disappointed that we did not have our own contract or invoice. I was also concerned because alcohol was a separate choice for your wedding, so I again expressed interest in us building our own invoice and making our choice for how we wanted to handle alcoholic beverages at our wedding. I shared that we would just feel more comfortable having a contract first, and then we would be happy to pay the deposit after review. I heard back from the Events Director, and he expressed that they were not able to plan the whole wedding in a single invoice, which I understand. However, I was just asking to have a breakdown of everything that could be included, on the invoice, and information on optional add-ons (pricing, points of contact - if applicable). He said it sounded like we were looking for a more "corporate entity" to host our wedding and said that Jordan Springs may not be the best fit. I responded, apologizing if my intentions were not clear, but clarifying what I was looking for, and offering feedback on utilizing invoices/contracts. I found this experience unfortunate, mainly due to the fact that the Events Director would not provide us with an invoice for our wedding or any sort of contract. I have read many websites and forums about couples not having contracts with wedding vendors, resulting in mismatched expectations. I do not understand how they do business without contracts, and now, looking deeper into their reviews, it appears others have experienced some upsetting situations because of it. Contracts are important to create a shared expectation around what is being delivered, and weddings indeed are a business transaction, so we chose to host our wedding elsewhere. I hope this review can prevent someone from potentially making a mistake and losing out on a deposit or otherwise having an unpleasant wedding experience. read more

Historic Jordan Springs gave us a fairytale wedding! Colt was fabulous in taking care of all our needs. He's clearly highly experienced! I don't have any regrets! It was truly magical! Make sure to sign up for the tasting! read more

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Beautiful Environment, Staff was Incredible, Food was Delicious and Estate was Charming! read more

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I cannot recommend JS enough! Our wedding was Dec 17, 2022. Colt and the JS crew ensured everything ran smooth and really made our day stress free. We did the dream maker package which included ceremony,reception venue, photographer and DJ. Colt, the event coordinator provided us with a binder full of FAQs and bridal tips and tricks. In addition, he was very prompt answering all my questions that I sent in leading up to our wedding. The day of went incredibly smooth and was coordinated perfectly by Colt and crew. All my guests were incredibly impressed with the venue the day of and spoke highly of Colt and the staff at JS. I am truly grateful to have used them for our big day! read more

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I wish I could give Colt and staff more than 5 stars. I had my wedding here on May 5 2024 and it was amazing. I knew it would be wonderful but it was so much more. My husband and I wanted a Brunch wedding and Colt made it happen. If anyone needs a place to have a party Jordan springs is the place!!!!!!! read more

My son got married here this past weekend. I can't say enough about Colt and his staff. Everything ran smoothly and on time. The food was delicious!! Gigi and Demetria did the make up and hair. They were beyond amazing and did on short notice after their hair and makeup place fell through. They all made it such a special wedding and went above and beyond. I really can't thank the entire staff enough!! read more

We were married at historic jordan springs on 10/16/16. We had gotten the all inclusive package. Initially i was not thriller with prices but as time went on in realized how economical this place was. Our package included food, cake, basic table decorations, use of the venue for 2 events, dj, lighting, and the day of coordination. We added additional items bc i had a themed wedding. Colt, the coordinator was amazing and knowledgeable. The rehearsal went well and everyone loved the food. The wedding day was perfect (i was a hot nervous mess). The food was perfect, the decorations were perfect. Everything went off without a hitch. We loved it. Colt was patient, kind and professional. Everyone commented on how amazing the venue, dj, food and cake were. It was the best wedding people had been to. Thank you all from the bottom of out hearts! read more

My wife and I married at HJS this past Labor Day weekend and we could not have been happier with our big day. The weather was perfect; the property was beautiful; and wouldn't have found a better Wedding Coordinator than Colt Nutter. If you want a beautiful wedding but don't want to spend your entire life savings, HJS is the way to go. Colt helped us every step of the way and if I could change anything about the planning of the event, it would be only that we were more communicative with him. That's not entirely true, I would advise against allowing a parent to be too involved in the process. A mother wants only the best for her child when they're about to get married, but they might not really know what that child actually wants. Colt gave us the freedom to have just about anything we wanted (of course, if we wanted something outside of the purchased package, it would cost more or we would have to do it ourselves). We made the centerpieces and stationary and Colt's staff set everything up beautifully. The food was AMAZING. It was exactly what we asked for and delicious. Due to dietary restrictions, we needed a gluten-free cake and Colt delivered! As we expected, it was a tad dry, but unless you go to a specifically gluten-free bakery, it's to be expected. Colt even subbed in as the Maid of Honor throughout the day, making sure my bride had a glass of wine in her hands at all times, checking in on everyone to make sure all was well leading up to the ceremony, even holding her train as she descended the steps because the material snagged on the driveway. The one let-down was that we had intended to have our rehearsal at HJS as well but were disappointed when we tried to push the time back to accommodate late-arriving family. Initially, we had told Colt that we wanted a brunch-time rehearsal dinner that would be over by 1pm. As this would mean the property would be available, another wedding was booked for that evening and we were unable to move our rehearsal dinner back and wound up having to make other arrangements. All in all, So many things could have gone wrong with our wedding and Colt managed to take care of them all. HJS made our first evening as a married couple absolutely perfect and I know they'd do the same for anyone. read more

I attended a wedding here this past weekend and was very impressed with beauty of the estate and the friendliness of the staff. The grand ballroom is absolutely magical and visiting the bar across the hall is like stepping back in time. What a charming location for a happy occasion! read more

After reading another review, I felt I HAD to write my own. My husband and I were searching for a place to get married two and a half years ago. We had attended Bridal Shows and Expos and didn't find anyone or any place we were truly happy with. That is until we met Tonie, Grieg and Colt from Jordan Springs at the Blue Ridge Bridal Expo in Winchester. Tonie didn't rush me or hound me. I wasn't a dollar sign to her or "just another annoying bride". She made me feel like she really cared. She treated me like MY day was HER day too. When I met with Colt, I was even more assured that I was in good hands. Having a theater background myself, I understood his desire to make every event a grand production with meticulous attention to detail and timing. He was also patient with me and I REALLY needed that! When we left, my husband said "Thank you! Now she can relax!" and relax I did. I gave them my ideas and let them run with it, mind you, on a VERY tight budget. When I saw the decorations, I was BEYOND impressed. They really listened and had made my dreams come true. Actually, it was MORE than I had dreamed of. Their attention to detail made my wedding go off without a hitch, or at least I didn't know if there was one. When you see them running around with their little earpieces, you know what I mean. We have gone back since then for three Christmas concerts. Every year it's like reuniting with old friends. And, the decorations are amazing. Sorry this is so long, thank you for reading, but I feel that there is SO MUCH good to say about The Historic Jordan Springs that I can't squeeze it into one little bitty paragraph. :) read more

Attended a wedding here. Had a fabulous time. Food was fantastic and service was great!

My wife and I got married here on June 15th, 2019. Colt was awesome. The venue was awesome. The food was awesome. The cake was awesome. Everything was awesome! I couldn't have asked for a better day to kick of our marriage. Colt was very attentive and always replied to our emails and questions within 24 hours. He also knows his stuff. Everything ran very smoothly. At first when we booked it, it did seem a bit expensive (we chose the dream maker package) however after going through the process it became evident that it was an economical choice and we ended up saving lots of money doing it this way....this package included food, choice of linens, choice of lighting, a DJ (who killed it btw), cake (which was delicious and designed exactly how we had wanted it thanks to colt), and photographer. I highly recommend this venue and Colt to all couples who are planning to get married in the area. It was a magical experience! -Chris read more

Share your review of Historic Jordan Springs You have successfully published your review. Would you like to share it with your circles? Add a comment... Absolute nightmare...I've out pocketed $500.00 for a deposit ($250.00 for ceremony & $250.00 for reception) and have lost it all. We are now not having a ceremony/reception at all due to the fact that Colt made me feel that "anything was possible" in regards to menu options after I specifically asked about how much pricing was per person. He sells you on this "Oh anything you want, we pride ourselves on offering each wedding something different and we do not use the same menu for each one " What he didn't tell me was that they do have a bottom line and everything and anything IS NOT possible even after I specifically asked several times. When I asked to change things and said it was too much I was written a nasty email stating that I had changed the amount per person I wanted to be at and that it was my fault. I'm sorry I DON'T KNOW HOW THIS IS SUPPOSE TO WORK! Your not helping to pay for it so.... Colt is impossible to deal with and refuses take the time to clarify anything into to detail. Heaven forbid you be new to this process or not know the lingo. I was totally taken advantage of by this venue. If you have lots of money and you will be paying for every aspect then Colt will be your best friend, if you are doing anything remotely DIY or within a budget forget it-you will notice a tone difference after you've paid your deposit. Colt took a week sometimes up to two weeks to answer my email and then when I addressed the length of time I was rudely told it takes that long to get his answers for me together-that's fine then can't you just simply send an email stating that?? "Hey Mandy I'll check in to that for you and get back with you as soon as I know" Is that too much to ask???!!! Oh and I was told there was plenty of time so he would get to it when he could-yes my life revolves around my venue-umm don't think so. So when I cancelled the reception and instructed Colt that I would be just holding our ceremony at their location I was told I would have to pay another $150.00. Keep in mind NOTHING is provided except chairs! So $250.00 deposit and another $150.00 for what?!?? After weighing things we unfortunately were over extended and regretfully had to cancel our event-I've now lost $500.00 I worked 2 jobs for 8 months being away from my family 6 days a week for nothing-I wrote an email to the CFO and Colt explaining how sad and upset I was and that I had worked so hard...I've never heard back and I know I will NEVER see my money. They robbed me. STAY FAR AWAY!! Just because this business was advertised on TLC doesn't make it a reputable place of business!!! When I was looking at other venue's for options I was told by more than 5 other places that my complaints were typical of what they heard about Historic Jordan Springs. read more

When I first met with Colt he asked my budget and I told him 10K, I had no idea he meant venue budget only and not my entire wedding budget, which 10K was my entire wedding budget. So when he said the budget was totally doable I paid my non refundable 2000 deposit. Then, he tells me they will match the cloth napkins to my wedding colors free of charge, when I told him i'd like khaki napkins to match the mens suits he tells me its the only color they can't do for free. So I decided to pay for them, this was before I'd realized my budget was blown out. I already had a florist, photographer, band, and pies. Then we talked food, 30/plate for pork chops and mashed potatoes. Being in the restaurant business for 15 years this threw me way off. So I questioned it and he informed me that it was so high to accomodate the kitchen/wait staff, makes perfect sense. Then, I notice another 2000 tacked on the my invoice... "Servicing fee"... Wait a minute? Thought the service was paid for in the cost of the food... Also, I was required to leave a tip (20%) I was so broke by the end of it I tipped him with my honey moon money (500). So I just paid 3 times for service. Not to mention, the food was TERRIBLE!!! All of my guests said it was awful and they didnt tell me until way later bc they felt bad. Also, I kinda wanted a dry wedding my family and friends are big drinkers and I knew I couldnt afford to pay for drinks and my husbands family is Christian non drinkers, they paid most of the wedding costs. Colt would not let me have a dry wedding, which I get, theyre not going to miss out on the opportunity to make money. On my wedding day the bartender (which I had to pay umpteen "servicing fees" for) could not handle it. So colt, who was supposed to be coordinating everything else then had to be bartender. Did I mention my husbands super traditional Christian family, bc Colt's outfit at my rehearsal dinner was extremely inappropriate, white linen pants that were too small, u could see everything. Another thing that bothered me was thru out the entire process he constantly tried to upsell me on their services. I get that but once I told him I have all my own vendor he should have been ready to accomodate them with open arms, instead he kept on mentioning how if I'd use his vendors it'd be better for this or that reason. I'm sure he makes an incentive. It was just a huge money pit and I could not afford to lose my 2000 deposit so we started our marriage with a $7000 debt we didn't need. I just wish he had told me I'm really sorry but our venue is way out of your price range. Or just be more specific when asking what the "budget" is... Bummed. read more

I had my wedding and reception here in March. I can't thank colt enough for everything he did. He is truly remarkable. I do wish they left the food out for people to go back up and get, or put them in to go boxes for people to grab whenever. I had to pay per plate, and feel like there was much food wasted! I recommend the dj and the photographer they offer. I had an outside photographer, and I regret it immensely. It's a wonderful place and colt is the real MVP! read more

Our wedding at Historic Jordan Springs was absolutely AMAZING. Everything went so smoothly; we could truly not have asked for anything more. We got the wedding of our dreams and we owe it in large part to the staff at Historic Jordan Springs. Colt was EXTREMELY attentive to everything that we had asked for, and went above and beyond to make sure we had the best day ever. He followed up through email for close to a year with me to keep me on top of everything I needed to get done, even things that weren't his problem (our rings, the bridal party attire, etc.). He was always clear with us regarding price of every detail. He had a LOT of great advice for me regarding design, flowers, and proper etiquette when dealing with guest list issues. He and his staff were 100% on top of everything, down to the very last detail. Every one of our guests had an amazing time. We had a pretty large group in the reception hall, and though it was hot and humid outside, it was very comfortable inside. People are still raving about the food, the ceremony, and the DJ (we used the DJ that HJS has on staff). A lot of people said it was one of the most fun weddings they've ever been to. I would recommend any bride looking to have the best wedding she could dream of to get in contact with Colt at Historic Jordan Springs. If I could give this venue 10 stars, I would! read more

To all the brides in Winchester and surrounding areas....I am a bride that had my wedding at this venue. I promise you when I say this....DO NOT HAVE YOUR WEDDING HERE! Not only did they not supply our guests with the amount of food and drink we paid for but the reception hall was so overheated that many of my guests had to leave. I am not lying, this venue will ruin your wedding day. Do not let your day be like mine...if I could go back, I would have picked another place. For the money they charge, the hidden service fees they surprise you with, and low quality service, I would recommend taking business elsewhere. DO NOT MAKE THE SAME MISTAKE my husband and myself did. Sincerely, a local and concerned bride. read more

I had the best experience having my wedding reception at Jordan Springs. I was an out of town bride living in pennsylvania trying to plan my dream home town wedding while my fiancé was stationed in Europe. Needless to say, it was a stressful time. Colt and the wonderful staff at Jordan Springs did EVERYTHING to make my planning as easy as possible! Colt was extremely organized and helped to put my mind at ease. He coordinated everything from the set up, to the band, to making sure we had the meal of my husbands dream (a North Carolina favorite). When we arrived at the reception, it took my breath away! It was like they took my vision and made it a reality! The night ran seamlessly, from the photos and toasts, to the meal, and dancing. The best part was that we got to enjoy our night without worrying about anything but having the time of our lives. To this day, people are still talking about what a great reception it was! I am the second of four sisters to choose Jordan Springs for my reception, and I know we will have an easy choice when planning our next family wedding. Thank you Colt and Jordan Springs! read more

I was looking at our wedding pictures over the weekend and was reminded of how perfect the day was. We utilized all Jordan Springs had to offer and it was the best decision. Our guests had a great time and everything was just the way I had planned, The quality of their services, including cake, flowers, DJ, and photographer was excellent. Colt and his team were always responsive to our requests and worked within our budget. I wish I had another party to plan so I could use this venue again. read more

If you want a venue with little stress and an amazing coordinator, this is it! We met with Colt twice and did everything else over email. He was always quick to respond and clarify anything for us, and all the costs were explained to us up front. Anything we weren't sure of how to get or how we were supposed to go about, he had it covered. We even brought in some of our own decorations and when we got to the venue they were already set up and looked absolutely perfect. He took charge of the rehearsal, and the day of we literally just did whatever he said. He made sure what we said was important to us was taken care of, he made sure we were fed, and he made sure our drinks of choice were always in our hands. He even fanned me off while I was waiting in my dress and helped me carry the train of my dress down to the ceremony location. He also had the best and most fun staff we could have hoped for: the servers, bartenders, DJ, photographer, caterers and officiant were all amazing. I'm so thankful that we found him! read more

My husband and I could not be more pleased with our wedding at Historic Jordan Springs and the Executive Director, Colt! We live just over an hour from Winchester so it was very important to us that the place we selected was able to provide multiple services as well as a wedding coordinator to facilitate everything. Because my sister was married there two years ago, we already carried a positive bias towards HJS. Her wedding was such an amazing experience that choosing this place was an easy decision. The grounds were a beautiful setting for an outdoor ceremony and the historic building provided a lovely space for cocktail hour and reception. Colt was a delight to work with. He met with us only a few times in person (due to our commute) and most of our communication was via email. His responses to our questions were prompt and informative and his attention to detail was impeccable. He also offered numerous tips and advice for different aspects of our wedding. Thanks to Colt and his wonderful staff the ceremony and reception went off without a hitch! We were pleased with the in-house services we built into our contract as well: DJ service, videography service, lighting, and a delicious cake from their Pastry Chef. During and after the event we received numerous compliments on the venue, for Colt, and for the entire staff. We would recommend Historic Jordan Springs to anyone! read more