It was perfect! The staff is very very professional.

Mount Vernon Inn was the perfect location for the wedding ceremony and reception. We had 128 guests and it was a perfect amount for the venue. We had live entertainment (Spencer Bates) and the setup worked great for the cocktail hour, dinner rooms, and entertainment. Matt and Mariita were amazing to work with and really responsive throughout the whole process. We booked the venue over a year before our wedding so there were a lot of questions. I was really impressed that they didn't try to oversell you on anything and were very helpful in working with us on our budget. Everyone raved about the service, the beauty of the ceremony space and restaurant, and the delicious food. We did sit down meals and had a cocktail hour before that with the mashed potato bar and appetizers. All of our guests loved the bacon-wrapped pretzels. For drinks, we did Martha Washington's rum punch, the Mount Vernon beer and wine, as well as the President-themed beer. Also they were very accommodating with dietary restrictions for guests - we had people with crab allergies and vegans. The vegan meal was delicious from what I heard. Overall, I don't think there is a better place to get married in DC and it's by far the area's best kept secret. I'd recommend this to any bride, from a small wedding to where you could just do the ceremony space and 20 guests to a larger wedding like ours where we rented out restaurant.

The venue was exactly what i was looking for, it had a historic homey feel. It was perfect with separate rooms that allowed guest who didn't want to dance to sneak off to a quieter area but still sit. The staff was super responsive all of my guests were amazed by how the glasses were never empty and how good the food was. The venue is pretty all-inclusive for decorations because it is decorated so well. Mariita, was so helpful with giving me ideas for set up. She worked with me every time I need to changes plans. I loved working with them and my wedding reception went flawlessly due to all their hard work. Thank you!

I've been putting off writing this review for some time now because I wasn't sure how to appropriately capture just how wonderful an experience my husband and I had at Mount Vernon Inn on our wedding day.

It is a beautiful, historic venue on the outskirts of the Mount Vernon Estate in Virginia, about 20-25 minutes to DC. All of our out of town guests enjoyed exploring George Washington's estate, especially our visitors from overseas.

The restaurant is wonderful. I ate here several times beforehand "to check it out" (it was all research, I swear) and everything was delicious and all of the servers were always attentive and gracious. And the food was divine every time! It is such a neat restaurant we couldn't believe we could actually get married and have our reception here.

But what surprised us most was how reasonable it was. After looking into several DC area venues (and even some farms that were a 2-3 hour drive from DC), it was clear to me that the wedding industry is truly a business. All the prices for wedding events were INSANE. Not so at the Mount Vernon Inn. Their prices were truly fair for everything we got.

As some previous reviewers mentioned, all of our guests we talked to couldn't believe how tasty the food was. We had around 125 guests, and everyone could pick from three or four entrees after they were seated. MVI also provided bottles of cold (Mount Vernon!) water bottles to our guests in the outside garden area where we were married!

A special thanks to Mariita Campos. She worked with me in the months and weeks ahead of the ceremony over email to make sure everything was perfect. She was responsive and, as others have said, worked within our budget to make things perfect. She also was attentive to all sorts of details and questions ahead of time, and helped our "big day" go off without a hitch. She is truly a gem and goes above and beyond to make things as easy as they can be on a day always filled with nerves and high emotions!

This place is excellent! The catering manager, Mariita, is wonderful to work with. She responds to emails quickly and is very helpful. The price is very reasonable for the quality of food and the service that we got. The food was delicious. I highly recommend this place!

Mount Vernon Inn is located on the historic estate of George Washington. With a colonial feel, beautiful grounds, and lots to do. The staff was dressed traditionally, the service was top notch and still fun, and everyone had a great time.

We used the Mount Vernon Inn for our ceremony and reception. The sunken garden was beautiful for the ceremony. We loved the historic area and the wedding party and several guests toured the estate the day before the wedding. We were kind of worried about space since it is a restaurant and everyone is split up into different rooms, but we had 130 people and a 6 piece band and there was plenty of room for everyone to gather in the main room for the cake cutting etc. and space to dance. We loved Mount Vernon!

We LOVED LOVED LOVED having our wedding at the Mount Vernon Inn. We picked it because we loved it, it screamed Virginia with its colonial theme, so we thought it would be special for in town and out-of-town guests. We even contracted with Mount Vernon events to bring in George Washington as a surprise guests, which was a bigger hit than we thought. What we didn't know was that:

- the value for the venue, the food, the drinks, and everything would be pretty close to unbeatable in the Northern Virginia area.
- the mgr. Matt and asst. mgr. Marita were so accomodating and easy to work with, i mean, really easy. They do events practically every weekend there- so they are seasoned pros.(and probably used to dealing with stressed out brides)
- the servers were phenomenal, and guests could choose from one of three options on sight! no messing around with who wants beef and how you indicate that on the invitation, etc. etc.
- the actual restaurant got so many rave reviews from our guests from all over who were so impressed with the ambiance.
- the ceremony being right there in the same location under the tent (I do recommend paying the extra $ for the tent liner) was beautiful and so convenient.

Our pictures are here if you want to check it out. We loved our photographer too, btw: http://emilychastain.blogspot.com/2011/09/zack-katie-mount-vernon-inn-wedidng.html .

The garden area is a lovely place for a ceremony, and the veranda and Washing room are perfect for the various parts of a reception. I was impressed with how many options we had to choose from for our menu. We choose several unique plated and passed appetizers. For the entree, we picked the goat cheese salad, a tasing of the Colonial peanut soup, a choose between chicken breasts stuffed with apricots and figs/wild boar chops with a whiskey glaze/rock fish with a ginger sauce, sides of grilled vegetables and sweet potato spoonbread, and desserts of traditional breadpudding, apricot bread pudding, and chocolate bread pudding. My husband and I and the guests are still raving about the food. All of the staff were also very friendly and helpful. The guests also liked the location because of all the historical landmarks surrounding the inn.

We chose to have our reception at Mount Vernon Inn because we wanted a venue that could really speak for itself. After touring and interviewing several other venue sites that were mostly either hotel banquet halls or countryside estates, we realized we didn't want to spend a fortune on decorations which you usually would need to do in those types of venues. We also wanted somewhere that would be more unique than a banquet hall. After our interview at Mount Vernon Inn we went back to try the food a couple of times and get more of a feel for the service. We were very impressed with what we found! The catering team was very professional and friendly to work with, answering all of our questions and taking care of all our needs for the day. On our wedding day, everything flowed exactly as we expected and the staff were incredibly hospitable and welcoming! The decor of the facility has a rugged elegance that was a charming backdrop for the evening. The food was outstanding with savory flavors that our guests still rave about! We had 100 guests for the night and plenty of space for dancing, mingling, and great outdoor seating under the tent in the garden. Everything about Mount Vernon Inn was wonderful and I would say Yes Yes Yes to anyone interested in this venue!

We had a great experience with the Mount Vernon Inn. Everyone raved about how great the food was and loved that it was such a unique venue, with a number of smaller rooms instead of one big one. We had 135 guests in the end and it was perfect for the space, although we ended up barely using one of the rooms, so I think they could easily accommodate many more.

The way they do stuff is a bit different from some of the hotels we looked at, which was off-putting at first, but worked out great in the end. I will echo what some of the other reviewers have said in that Matt and Lene can seem to be almost too laid back, but actually they are total professionals who put on a fantastic reception. I loved their low-key manner in contrast with some of the higher intensity people I encountered elsewhere.

One of the things that made it a great deal was how beautifully it's decorated; we didn't waste money on centerpieces or floral arrangements because it was already gorgeous.

A final note: I highly recommend the colonial hoe cakes!

This was the perfect reception venue for us. Matthew was so helpful and prefessional. The food was great. You can just tell these people have experience and know what they're doing.

We coudln't have asked for a better wedding venue! The inn has everything you need right there (food,tables, linens, china, servers, bar), and it needs very little decoration (it's already beautiful as is)! All of our servers were very attentive, and Matthew Heiss was always willing to work with us when we had changes we wanted to make.

We received soo many compliments on the inn and the food! If you want a venue that will prodide your guests an experience that is truly unique and special, this is definitely the place for you!! We will continue to come to the inn as dinner guests for years to come!

Mount Vernon Inn was wonderful! Matt and Lene and the entire staff was extremely accommodating--from beginning to end. We received so many compliments on the setting, food, and staff. Amazing! If you're looking for something original and perhaps different than the ballroom feel, then look no further. And the cost was extremely reasonable.

Not only was this a very unique and romantic site for both our ceremony and reception, it was very reasonably priced and the service and food was exceptional!

Nearly 2 weeks after the wedding and everyone is still raving about the food and the service of this amazing restaurant. It was the only place either of us wanted to use for our reception, and so we booked it even before we told our families we were engaged. The Mount Vernon Inn did not let us down. At every stage of the game they were professional and responsive to our thoughts and plans. The cocktail hour amazed everyone and they only managed to raise the bar from there. I am hearing compliments about the waitstaff, the cooks (they even made a small hamburger for my nephew when he decided he did not want the chicken fingers we had set up for the kids), and the overall facility. Parking is easy and free, and the buses we used for our out-of-town guests had no trouble loading and unloading. The set up of the rooms (semi-separate, but all intimate and lovely) really lent to the family feel we wanted, while still allowing us to have our formal, black-tie event.
Matt and Mariita were both tons of help throughout the whole night. I was actually surprised to see them there as long as we were, but I guess I should not have been. They were on top of everything. And the servers were friendly and more than accomodating. Luckily, we are able to have special dinners there as well, so we can attest to the fact that their everyday meals in no way changed when doing service for 150. Our families are still impressed that there was not a "typical wedding meal" in sight. Everything was fresh, cooked to order, and simply amazing.