Clyde's Willow Creek Farm

When I started thinking about my wedding venue, I knew what I did not want: a Hotel Ballroom wedding. Ironically, I work for a very busy Hotel Wedding Venue, so I also couldn’t risk a non-traditional reception where servicing larger groups of people wasn’t something they would be up to task with; Clyde’s Willow Creek Farm proved to be perfect venue for my visions. They have both an Event Sales and Events Coordinator, so there is always someone to quickly communicate with and answer questions. From the initial walk-through, to our efficient two-hour planning call, to the day before décor drop-off, I felt extremely well taken care of. We hosted a brunch reception of just over 100 guests- the food was hot and delicious, and the drinks were flowing. In attendance, we hosted over a dozen event professionals as part of our guest list, and I was nervous that Clyde’s would be up to the expectations of the people in the room- Tara, Keeley, and the rest of the team 100% delivered! If you are considering a restaurant or non-traditional venue, just a few of my take-aways: there’s something exciting about walking into a restaurant full of strangers, and having people cheer for you and your new partner; in addition to the event space, this venue has so many beautiful outdoor areas, perfect for a few couple photos or staged group shots; and something that is often overlooked is restroom availability, the restrooms are clean and spacious, very comfortable for hosting a large group of guests. Clyde’s Willow Creek Farm is a go-to wedding spot for the NOVA area and should be on any couple’s list to check out!

I CANNOT say enough great things about Clyde's!!! I really wanted to keep things as simple and efficient as possible buy getting a venue that would be what I would consider to be "all inclusive" in terms of reception necessities (tables, chairs, food, silverware, glassware, dishes, linens, etc.). CHECK! I also really wanted our wedding reception to have an elevated simple yet elegant garden party aesthetic. DOUBLE CHECK! Plus, I used to show horses and am an avid equestrian, so the fact that they have an equestrian theme was just the icing atop of the cake! When we first went to look at the space, I fell in love with it! We ended up reserving the outdoor terrace for the reception and also. the two rooms upstairs for our wedding party to get ready in. The outdoor terrace was absolutely gorgeous and the reflecting pool was just spectacular! Having the rooms upstairs to get ready was great because then we had a place to escape and also to leave our belongings safely and securely. When getting ready, they had the waitstaff come upstairs and we could order anything off of the brunch menu. That was a lot of fun and made everything so relaxed and enjoyable! Tara and Keeley were absolutely fantastic! Super professional, super quick with responses, and great upbeat personalities! They really helped make our wedding day so spectacular! Another bonus, since we reserved the outdoor garden terrace, they also reserved and indoor option for us as well for a rain plan - FREE OF CHARGE! Everyone at the wedding was saying how great the food was, the atmosphere, the staff, everything was superb! I honestly can't think of anything I would change. I can't say enough great things about Clyde's I HIGHLY recommend them! I will definitely be recommending them to anyone looking for a venue for a wedding or any event, as they have so many different options for event spaces!! Go check out Clyde's NOW!! You won't regret it!