This is incredible. Much like the "Graffiti House" near Culpeper, if you're a civil war history…read morebuff, add this to your list. City of Fairfax has done well with this. The Blenheim House is the main attraction, as it was used as a makeshift hospital by US and confederate soldiers. On the walls are signatures of it's residents, and some of them are quite funny. You will see US or confederate soldiers writing crossing out one another's, or a regiment definitely showing you "we were here." This is good for all ages. The property is stunning. I love the wood fences, and the grounds has plenty to explore. Once a year is civil war day. By all means a complete recommendation, as cannon demonstrations, and living history type of events. This is a gem of northern Virginia. By all means spend time and learn really interesting information.

I'm not sure why I have never thought to review Blenheim before, but this came up on my Yelp…read moreactivity as a 3 star place, which is simply not true! I would like to describe my very personal experience. Five years ago I got married here. I toured countless venues in Fairfax county and Fairfax city. This was the first place I went to that I couldn't really see myself being married at, and the price was right. As a wedding venue, there are great indoor and outdoor spaces, and it is especially beautiful on a fall day. The staff went above and beyond with professionalism. Kaveh, who works for the city of Fairfax, was the person who ran the show, and he could not have done a better job. The wedding had about 100 guests and I would say that it's absolutely perfect for that size. As mentioned in previous reviews, this historic property changed hands during the Civil War several times. It was primarily used as a union encampment/hospital. The most interesting aspect is the preserved building with around 115 Union soldiers' signatures inscribed in it. If you choose to get married here, you can even have a tour aspect to your wedding as an add-on, which certain family members like my grandfather loved. This is a beautiful property and the staff work very hard to preserve it and share it with others. As a wedding venue, I thought it was perfect. It's also a nice place for a picnic and the grounds are open when they don't have events.

I used GWE for my wedding in August of 2011 in San Diego, CA. Laura and her team were indispensable…read moreto the production. Laura is located in Washington, DC along with the co-founder Carlee in San Diego, seamlessly and professionally brought together a beautiful day. I grew up in San Diego and have some knowledge of the city but Laura and Carlee really brought it together and added their "green" touch to the event. These are the most important things- for me-, but there are many more, that GWE provided: *Support with design, table layout and overall look and feel of the event. *Amazing ability to manage a project professionally but also bringing a true sense of calm to an overwhelming process. *Extensive knowledge of wedding etiquette, vendor relations, negotiations, overall event production and coordination and of course, reducing the impact of any event on the environment. *Day-of coordination and everything that lead up to that including timing of deliveries, managing the final details of contracts, and the chronology of the wedding day. There was also a lot of people-wrangling that was done with ease. The venue was unique to say the least, and GWE's team never batted an eye handling all the bumps and idiosyncrasies. We could not have done it without them and I would hire them again and again for any event in the future both here in Washington, DC or San Diego.

My wedding was done by Wendy Raab from 4Rave reviews and it was an incredible event. She provided…read morethe best location in DC and hotel Sofitel and a famous Georgetown photographer. She has access to all the best sources including catering and all details like stationery, flowers etc. If you want her to do calligraphy she will and she can mail your invites and it's beautiful and flawless. She is onsite at the event to make it an elegant upscale and memorable event. She is like an orchestra conductor seemlessly pulling it all together. Please invite Wendy to do your Wedding, Bar Mitzvah or Bat Mitzvah or any special event with class!

Event Planner, Wendy Raab, of Rave Reviews....is a gem. Hiring her was the smartest thing I could…read morehave ever done and was a great gift to myself...no stress. While respecting our budget, Wendy listened to what my daughter wanted for her wedding and made it happen. She had creative ideas, she had vendors (eager to work with Wendy) who gave us their best work at reasonable fees...from florists, to photographers, dance bands, invitation specialists...my mind swims thinking about all the details that were involved in pulling it all together and I, MOB, had nothing to worry about but enjoy this special time with my daughter. Wendy was with us every step of the way...and was there throughout the wedding and reception.... She was our voice of reason when we needed one. She told my husband and I what was important to spend money on and where we could save. The result...a wedding that looked 3 times more expensive than it was, a very happy Bride and Groom, and relaxed rested Parents who had a wonderful time. Wendy was so pleasant and FUN to work with. She was extremely professional, very positive, always calm, and confident. Our guests are still talking about how magical the venue was - Wendy took an ordinary ball room and transformed it into cascading flowers, floating crystals, candle light, guests dancing into the night, and a wedding that my daughter and son-in-law were very proud of...it was a night to remember... AND ONE OF THE FUNNEST YEARS OF MY LIFE!

Great place to have a wedding. Sunsets are amazing. The barn decor with houseplants and bistro…read morelights very nice Buddy had his ceremony and dinner here. Ceremony area idyllic. A little hot though Barn can get a little stuffy but stepping outside there is a nice breeze Can't beat the rustic farmhouse look though Very romantic

My wife and I were keen on finding a venue that had a vibrant nature and outdoorsy vibe. We were…read moreimmediately charmed when we first saw East Lynn Farms, and met the team behind its operation. The owners Georgia and Peter were incredibly supportive, and gave sage advice throughout our planning process. In addition, Alyson, who handles the emails for the farm, was always incredibly quick to provide responses to our questions, and was a pleasure to communicate with. We visited the venue a couple times throughout 2019 between January and our wedding this past September. It takes some imagination to picture how the grounds would look like on your wedding day, because it transforms so much with each season. However, we thought it was gorgeous and made for a terrific backdrop each time we visited regardless of the season. The farm is between an hour to an hour and a half outside of D.C. so it is a fantastic option for getting a rustic venue space that is still accessible for our friends living in the city and the families flying in to Reagan or Dulles. There is a lot of flexibility for events at East Lynn Farms, which may be a stressor for couples depending on their appetite for DIY versus a turnkey wedding option. The farm includes some decorations and a list of recommended vendors, but we were not restricted to the list as long as the vendors we chose had the appropriate license and insurance. The farm allows you to provide our own beverages for events, and we were able to save quite a bit by sourcing our drinks from Costco rather than ordering through the caterer. My wife and I were initially worried about how hot might be at the tail end of Summer, and we contemplated renting fans or A/C units for the wedding. Thankfully, Georgia advised us that the surrounding mountains provided the area with a cooler ambient temperature and a reasonable breeze that negated the need for that hefty expense. On our wedding day, the weather was perfect! Even at the peak of the afternoon it never got so hot that it was uncomfortable to wear a suit jacket, and at the end of the night it wasn't so cold that one needed a jacket. There's no limit of the amount of praise and recommendations my wife and I would give to East Lynn! We honestly couldn't have imagined a better place to have our wedding!

Very highly recommended! A+ We had an incredible experience working with Larie, again! She is…read morevery professional, quick to respond, and communicates and listens to every detail. She makes everything look beautiful and her service is 100% on point with our needs. Thank you sooo much! We will definitely be hiring Larie's Touch for more business!

MILA event solutions is really a life saver when it comes to planning events. The worst thing I…read morehave heard a client say when they don't have an event planner is "I cant wait for this wedding (or this event) to be over. I am in the entertainment industry and refer happy clients to Larie frequently. They always thank me and said they couldn't have done it without her. I highly recommend her to take the stress out of your event!

Yamal did an excellent job with our wedding. She worked with our budget, and her personal service…read morebefore, on, and after the wedding day was above and beyond. She has a great eye for decorating. We had to change our original plans due to the COVID pandemic, and she helped make it a very special day for us. I would definitely recommend her services.

Yamal Events was the BEST decision we could have ever made for an event planner & designer for our…read morewedding in June. All the design elements were beyond our dreams, I had the bride glow for weeks thereafter. All elements were planned and executed for our outdoor wedding with the highest level of professionalism, reliability and amazing grace. Our day would have been so different without them. The tablescape: greenery flowing garland with flowers and vintage crystal and gold & crystal tabletop chandeliers were gorgeous. Our couples table was amazing as well. Amal and her staff made sure we felt this day was truly our day, Taking away so many levels of preparation and stress, made the day smooth as silk. Especially dealing with all the vendors and guest. Very attentive. The entire event was filled with extra touches including the cake table and buffet stations. The lighting was perfected from the ceremony to the ceremony at night. Even with the downpour of rain, the design elements were adjusted accordingly as if we planned it that way. Special touches and design elements were throughout from the bouquets, ceremony platform, water feature, gazebo/bar , tent dance floor/ & table designs. The two arch designs for the ceremony were flowing with cascading flowers and tulle. Made the ceremony so dreamy. Even the lanterns designed with lighting, cascading flowers and ribbons... In rating Yamal Events, the message appears WooHoo! As good as it gets! This is exactly how we felt, except, it was beyond good. Dreamy

If you're searching for a wedding planner or are on the fence about booking one, book Carmen &…read moreEvermore Occasions! Hiring Carmen was the best choice we made in the wedding planning process. Planning a wedding can be a lot, but Carmen has great customized tools and resources to help you make incremental progress towards your overall goal and keep you organized. Carmen was great at walking me through the big decisions and small details. Her approach to wedding planning and thoughtful guidance truly helped us think through every detail, but not get overwhelmed. The week of our wedding had the typical last minute guest cancellations, but Carmen helped us navigate those bumps in the road and communicate with our vendors for the best possible outcome. Carmen and the Evermore team ensured our wishes for our day materialized and everything went smoothly. We could not have pulled off our wedding without Carmen and her staff! Their speedy setup and teardown skills transformed our venue into a personal celebration. On our wedding day Carmen was fabulous at handling our other vendors when they needed direction or assistance. It was so wonderful to be able to live in the moment and enjoy the day because Carmen and her team took care of everything. When our wedding was over I turned to my husband and said, "that was amazing, literally nothing went wrong!" In the month since our wedding I've heard nothing but great things about our day from our friends and family, all thanks to Evermore. We truly can't thank Carmen and the Evermore Occasions team enough for pulling off the best party of our lives!

This was an absolutely stunning venue for a wedding. Outside in the fall, the leaves were changing…read moreand made for the perfect backdrop for family photos for the bride and groom. The botanical gardens were a great site to view while waiting for the festivities to begin. The wedding hall itself is gorgeous with the open windows and was just perfectly decorated. This venue can definitely hold large groups. They have a bar area for a cocktail hour and then we moved into the main atrium for dinner and dancing . Dinner was delicious. The starter salad was quite tasty. We had an amazing time at this venue. I would highly recommend.

A few secrets about the Atrium:…read more 1. It has cherry blossom trees in the spring and is a perfect spot for doing Photoshoots if DC cherry blossom is too busy and too packed. 2. During winter time they set up holiday lights and it's very beautiful and not as busy as some other places. 3. If you get married there, you receive a membership from them We had our wedding at the Atrium and I'm grateful to my colleague who told me about this beautiful venue. They have all the information to start online and their team in charge of events is responsive and will send you all the files and pricing. When you schedule a visit, make sure to schedule it early enough, this place is so popular that we could barely get a window to visit and got lucky enough to grab someone's cancellation. We worked with Esther and she was absolutely fantastic to work with. Her responses are on time, she sends out the reminders and she is such a radiant and positive person, we loved her! Esther also helped us with all unique requests and accommodations and we appreciated all her support. Their in-house caterer was also great, we were pleasantly surprised with pricing for 2023 and we received quotes from over 30+ venues in the area. The quality of the food was very good too. We had a positive feedback from guests as well! The views are also so beautiful if you are doing your ceremony baby time from spring to late fall. So many flowers around!!