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Briar Patch Bed & Breakfast Inn

Briar Patch Bed & Breakfast Inn

Middleburg, VA
4.8 out of 5 rating, 178 Reviews
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    Fantastic Venue

    Dan and Ellen at the Briar Patch were an absolute dream to work with. They say “your wedding, your way” and they really mean it. They helped us with every step along the way and we’re so flexible to accommodate what we wanted for our big day. The venue itself is so cozy and dreamy. My bridesmaids and I were able to stay in their Cottage the night before the wedding and we had an absolute blast! They had everything set up exactly how we wanted before we even came to help get decorations up. It is a great venue for the price as well, because for the one price you get the whole place-meaning if you’re planning to be outside and weather happens, there’s zero stress because the backup plan is just as beautiful and it’s completely included. We loved everything about our experience at the Briar Patch and can’t recommend it enough!
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    Diane S. Sent on 08/25/2022
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    A perfect wedding weekend at Briar Patch B&B

    Our son and daughter in law had their wedding at Briar Patch B&B. I cannot say enough good things about our experience. Dan and Ellen are amazing hosts. The entire bridal party stayed there and we were treated like royalty. The rooms, breakfast, pool, and most of all the wedding ceremony and reception areas were just wonderful-in fact they were perfect. Our guests had such a wondertime time. Thank you Briar Patch for a memory that will certainly last us all a lifetime.
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    Robin T. Sent on 12/05/2022
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    Beautiful, not stuffy venue!

    Briar Patch was the perfect place for our early August wedding. We secured the venue and planned our wedding in about 3.5 months due to a terminal illness in the family, and Ellen & Dan were so accommodating and helpful in getting everything done in such a short amount of time! They have been in this business a long time and really know their stuff. We opted to rent out the entire property for the whole weekend, which was an excellent choice for us. This allowed us to have all of our friends onsite the whole weekend, which was so fun. Since it was summer, we took full advantage of the pool for the afterparty. Dan makes a homemade breakfast each morning for folks staying onsite, which is delicious! Our outdoor ceremony spot under the arch was beautiful and the reception area was perfect for our needs. Lots of beautiful sunset photos on the outdoor patio! Also, can't recommend their vendors on their recommendations list enough! We got our caterer and DJ from their list and both were outstanding.
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    Elizabeth S. Sent on 08/26/2022
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    Perfect Day

    We had such a lovely experience with Dan & Ellen. I was able to stay from Thursday-Sunday & it felt like I was getting married in the comfort of my own home but with a pool and all my closest friends staying with me. They’re so flexible and relaxed. Amazing to have our 16 person bridal party and all their significant others stay on the property. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience.
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    Perfect Venue for Our Wedding

    We toured many venues prior to booking with Briar Patch, but decided to book with Briar Patch due to its convenient location (close to Dulles Airport, hotels that offered shuttles for guests to and from the Dulles Airport as well as one complimentary shuttle to the venue), on-site lodging, ability to book the venue for the entire weekend, beautiful indoor and outdoor event space, and ability to select our own caterers and bring in our own alcohol. We wanted to have a wedding in wine country, but without the restrictions that wineries have on bringing in outside alcohol. We also wanted to be able to select food that we were interested in and not be restricted to the options at the venue. Having the venue available the entire weekend was extremely convenient and a major selling point for us so that we could have our immediate family on-site together. We had a tree planting ceremony and Ellen and Dan kindly let us plant a tree on their site. We booked a day-of coordinator who previously worked at Briar Patch who was critical to pulling all of the details together and making our wedding weekends run smoothly. We stayed in the Chicken Coop, which was a great size for our wedding party to get ready in and take getting ready photos in. We appreciated being able to use the decor such as hurricane lamps, wood slabs, picture frames, easels, projector, etc that Briar Patch already had on site. It was fantastic to have the hot tub on site as well.
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    Derek S. Sent on 06/10/2021
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    It's a diamond in the rough. 100% would hold a wedding here again.

    Let me start off by saying that the venue has its quirks. It is an old building, and during the pandemic it is clear that the business was hit hard in their ability to staff people to help with upkeep. I say all that just to let you know what to expect. HOWEVER, I could not imagine going with a different venue. Dan is the most wonderful host, and makes the process so easy for his wedding couples. While not necessarily cheap, you're able to book the entire venue for the entire weekend for what it costs at some venues for a 8 hour block of time. Honestly, being able to set things up the day before the wedding took so much stress off of the actual day. I can't imagine the stress levels we would have felt had we had to decorate everything day of. You as the guests are responsible for setting up/tearing down the ceremony site, which we were able to set up the day before. (I recommend Smokin Willys as a caterer as they were able to do the tear down for us included in their price). It is a more rustic feeling venue, and there are a bit more things to do on your own, but it is 100% worth it. We could not have imagined a more perfect day, and Dan and Ellen were a huge part of that! They aren't trying to nickel and dime you, they are open and honest with what they can do to help, and will work tirelessly to make sure your wedding goes off as planned. They are a small team, but they care so deeply about their couples. At the very least tour their facilities and see what they have to offer. You won't regret holding your wedding with them (even if your parents are a bit skeptical of the property).
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    Andrew B. Sent on 06/12/2021
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    Wonderful Venue with Scenic Backdrop in rural NoVA

    Dan & Ellen provided not just a wonderful location for our wedding, but their care and attention to detail were exceptional. As it goes with weddings & wedding planning, things went wrong at various points of the buildup - but Dan & Ellen were resolved to assist however and whenever they could. They took a lot of the stress off us leading up to the big day simply for their diligence!
    The venue itself has multiple options for locations, depending on your style. The entire site is beautiful with gorgeous backdrops of Virginia countryside. The fact it is a bed & breakfast is an added bonus. As a military family, with friends and relatives dispersed throughout the US, being able to coordinate close friends and family staying ON SITE was another tremendous relief for us and made choosing Briar Patch that much easier. There is plenty of parking for guests that would need to travel, so it was helpful knowing that we didn't need to focus on only a small group that could stay at the B&B.
    The one piece of advice I will pass on to any future prospective couples is to make sure you coordinate with the winery next door! We had Darius Rucker's "Wagon Wheel" start blaring in the middle of a prayer and everyone got a good laugh out of the situation. It didn't detract from our wedding at all, but as it happened it was a "duh - should have thought of that" moment for sure :)
    - Maggie & Andrew
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    Shelby H. Sent on 08/20/2021
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    Beautiful Wedding Venue and Hospitable Staff!

    Briar Patch B&B were so flexible with us and allowed us to reschedule multiple times while things were up in the air due to the pandemic. We could not have asked for a better venue! Stunning views and super convenient to be able to stay onsite. We saved money by having the rehearsal dinner onsite and we got to set everything up the day before since we booked for the full weekend. They are incredibly flexible and easy to work with! We are so grateful and had the most perfect wedding weekend.
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    Kerri L. Sent on 06/20/2022
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    Kind people and a beautiful venue

    Briar Patch is the best wedding venue we could have asked for. From the very start, Dan and Ellen were relaxed, helpful, and incredibly kind-hearted. They helped us when our original date had to be moved due to COVID, and they generously and patiently did so without stress or extra fees. Briar Patch shines when it comes to flexibility and relaxation. Having access to the venue from Friday to Sunday was the biggest stress reliever, and it allowed my husband and me to soak up an entire weekend with our loved ones rather than squeezing everything into a few hours. Dan and Ellen allow their couples to customize their day in so many ways, and the property is absolutely stunning. We were fortunate to have our ceremony outside, but when rain was looming in the forecast, it was such a relief to know that we could move everything inside to the stunning fox den on a moment’s notice if needed. We will forever be grateful to Dan and Ellen for making our day and weekend such a treasure.
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    Davina C. Sent on 08/10/2021
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    Rustic, beautiful, flexible - a dream!

    First of all, we adore Ellen and Dan and their whole team. They made us feel so loved and made sure we were taken care of the entire weekend. They were wonderfully flexible, too, as we had to change our date multiple times due to Covid. The property is beautiful and rustic and creates a romantic ambience. I highly recommend Smokin' Willy as your caterer as they've partnered with BP many times and work seamlessly with the venue. We loved our little cottage as well as each room at BP. You're able to book the whole weekend so our friends and family were able to just waltz home after all the festivities and it created a delightful intimate setting where we were able to just relax with our loved ones the days before and after. You'll also get BEAUTIFUL photos as well with the barn and the gorgeous backdrops around the property (I also recommend Samia -- she is a fabulous photographer and also works at Briar Patch, too!). All in all, a wonderful wedding weekend despite our many setbacks from the pandemic, an amazing team, and cannot say enough about Briar Patch!
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    Laeli S. Sent on 02/25/2020
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    The Best Venue Ever!!!

    The Briar Patch was the perfect venue for our wedding. I actually did not visit that many places before I chose the Briar Patch because once I visited I knew it was the place for me. Dan and Ellen are such gracious hosts. They helped us out so much with our wedding and gave us great deals. We had the entire venue for the whole wedding weekend so it was a nonstop party for three days! I couldn't have asked for anything more!
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    Saher Sent on 11/07/2019
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    Say YES to this venue!!!

    I love love LOVED this venue. It was perfect and everything I imagined for my dream wedding. Dan and Ellen are amazing and I cannot recommend this venue enough to anyone who's interested.
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    Roshan S. Sent on 04/02/2023
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    Country feel within miles of Washington DC

    Convenient location. Well maintained landscape. Antique feel kept intact. Moderately priced. Family owned and run. Large property. Ellen and Dan were very accommodating and understanding for all rituals involved in a Hindu wedding.
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    Leigh S. Sent on 09/02/2019
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    Best Venue

    Briar Patch was the perfect place for our 160 guest wedding. We chose to use the venue from Friday to Sunday, the property is beautiful and had lots of options for rehearsal dinner space, ceremony space and more. The team is helpful and responsive with any questions you may have. It was amazing to be able to stay in one spot the whole weekend and the team lets you create the atmosphere you want. Can not recommend enough.
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    Amy C. Sent on 10/19/2019
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    Amazing!!!

    My husband and I were beyond pleased with the service and professionalism the Briar Patch offered. We’re planning to visit every year on our anniversary because it was the perfect day for us made possible by Ellen and her staff.
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    Naomi M. Sent on 09/28/2019
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    You're not just another wedding on their calendar

    We got married here in July 2019, and we could not have asked for anything more our of our wedding venue. We toured several sties, but the Briar Patch was the first one we walked away from feeling we needed to book right away. This was because Dan and Ellen made us feel part of the Briar Patch family immediately upon our tour of the venue, instead of making us feel like we were just another wedding on the calendar.
    The venue itself it amazing. We wanted an outdoor ceremony, but also needed an indoor option in case of rain or extreme heat. Both indoor and outdoor options are beautiful. Photo opportunities abound. We were lucky and got to have our ceremony outdoors before the rain came in. As soon as it did, we were all safe inside in their beautiful event space enjoying the reception in the AC.
    The B&B allowed us to have a wedding weekend instead of just a wedding day. This was was so important for us as my husband's family was coming in from out of town. We needed a home base, and the Briar Patch became that. We hosted our rehearsal dinner on Friday out on the pool deck, got ready in the cottage on property in the morning of the Saturday wedding, and were able to hang out with our guests well into the night of the wedding. The morning after the wedding on Sunday, we were able to enjoy the B&B's breakfast with our family and wedding party who stayed at the inn. You have the flexibility to start the wedding festivities when you want and don't have to fit it all in in the 5-6 hours that other wedding venues give you. You can also choose your own vendors, though they have a recommended list if you need somewhere to start. And, if you do a more DIY approach, you are on property the day before and after so you can set up decorations, food, etc. all in time. Dan and Ellen were extremely responsive through all the planning, quick to get back to me on each email and call. Dan even drove my grandma and the bridal party up to the ceremony location on the hill in his van. We cannot thank Dan and Ellen enough for their hospitality and guidance throughout our planning process. Thank you!
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    Jan L. Sent on 07/30/2019
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    Briar Patch July 4th Wedding

    Thanks to Briar Patch's owners Dan and Ellen, their wonderful staff and the beautiful grounds, Our daughter was able to have a lovely wedding this past 4th of July! We enjoyed having many family and friends on the grounds which gave us more time to catch up with relatives while sharing breakfast or while enjoying the large front porch at various times during the weekend. Besides the "Fairy Tale" like setting (butterflies fluttering, birds singing and horses standing watch) for the outdoor ceremony, the reception hall is quite lovely with nice chandeliers and high ceilings. The venue was enjoyed by all and we were very pleased with our two days at The Briar Patch Inn in Middleburg, Va.
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    Alyssa L. Sent on 10/09/2019
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    Fairy Tale wedding come to life!

    I had my July 2019 wedding at Briar Patch and truly was a dream! Ellen and Dan were incredibly helpful throughout the planning process, and are incredibly well connected to the wedding industry in the surrounding areas. All of the recommendations they gave us were fabulous. The venue itself had everything we could have possibly needed. We had our rehearsal dinner by the pool, under the market lighting strung up through the trees with a cook out and music (sound system already set up.) For our wedding, we did an outdoor ceremony under the shade of a magnificent tree that framed our isle perfectly, leading down to the beautiful arch they provided and a backdrop of the rolling hills. For the reception, we went inside and again the facilities had everything we could have possibly needed! The bathrooms were super cute and clean, the main room was brilliant, with plenty of space for everyone plus dancing, and we were able to go out onto the large decks as well. It made for a really magical night! One of the coolest things was having my out of town family stay with us at the venue site at the B&B. It made the weekend so special and gave us all of the time to see everyone. My family and I are all still talking about how incredible the breakfast was that was provided. From start to finish, everything was truly wonderful! If I could go back and do it again, 100 times over I would always pick the Briar Patch.
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    Bradley P. Sent on 07/30/2019
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    Great and intimate venue!

    This was the first and only venue we scoped out. Great accommodation options, awesome ceremony options (inside and outside) and an incredible reception area with everything you would need. Ellen and Dan have all the contacts and information and equipment to make your wedding a spectacular success and not to mention a huge amount of fun on your special day. I would highly recommend them to anyone.
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    Rebecca Sent on 10/19/2019
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    An amazing & all-inclusive venue!

    My husband and I got married on June 29, 2019. From start to finish, the Briar Patch did an amazing job with our wedding. All of my questions, no matter how silly, were immediately answered. We were originally planning on having our wedding outside, but 72 hours prior, the weather forecast spiked and it was projected to be 104 degrees. I ended up changing our wedding to inside and they handled it with ease! Our wedding went off without a hitch and I am so grateful to Ellen and her team for making our wedding day a dream!
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    Raffie Sent on 10/31/2019
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    Couldn't imagine a better venue

    Briar Patch was truly our ideal wedding venue. For the same price as a one-day event in DC (where we lived), we had the whole B&B to ourselves for the weekend, which allowed us to have lots of quality time with our guests. The staff was incredibly accommodating and responsive to our questions. We can't wait to go back for our anniversary!
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    Jordan W. Sent on 12/24/2020
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    Flexible, Exceptional Value, PICTURESQUE and IDEAL Setting!

    My wife and I were so lucky to have our wedding here - the owners are so personable, help you navigate each and every part of the process (which was such a relief, as I knew little about wedding planning/organization and norms for a venue), and they worked to accommodate us and our timing needs. The place is beautiful, the many areas and features of the setting are PERFECT for memorable picture-taking, and the experience will be one you treasure. My whole family was impressed and has a lot of fond memories, here. What a blessing!
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    Anna E. Sent on 12/03/2018
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    A Fall (+ Pet Friendly) Bride's Dream!

    I got married at Briar Patch this past November (2018), had my bachelorette weekend there as well this past July. and had the best experience! The property is beautiful, Ellen, Jackie and the team are fantastic, and I love that it's women-owned and women-run. The breakfasts were amazing as well, I had guests asking me to get the recipes! We also had my dog stay for the weekend, which was a real treat.
    The location, views and lovely team can't be beat. Can't say enough great things!
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    Cathleen Sent on 10/30/2018
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    Awesome venue choice

    Wow!! Our wedding day was even better than I ever imagined, thanks to the wonderful team at Briar Patch! Beautiful venue, lots of space, and fun place for a wedding. Ali was our day-of coordinator and she did an excellent job handling everything. Awesome wedding and all guests had a blast too, it is a night my husband and I will never forget. We can't wait to return for a visit at some point :)
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