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Lightfoot Restaurant is a fine-dining wedding venue located in Leesburg, Virginia. It first opened its doors in 1999 as the building was previously used as The People's Bank for more than 50 years. An obvious air of elegance surrounds this unique destination as it boasts eye-catching Romanesque revival-style architecture. The charming ambiance that these features enhance is an integral part of its allure for milestone matrimony celebrations. Alongside its visual appeal is the venue's attentive and professional staff. These dedicated individuals are on hand to ensure your planning and day-of execution is a flawlessly successful experience.

Facilities and Capacity

Start your big day in luxury as you and your entourage get ready in the privacy of the venue's Bridal Suite. Here, you can find a myriad of essentials to help you feel best prepared for your trip down the aisle. Throughout the rest of Lightfoot Restaurant are several event spaces for you to make use of for your various wedding-related functions. The Piano bar is an enchanting area that is defined by its organic accents such as wooden railings and hardwood floors. Additionally, a professional piano sits at the center of the room and can be used for entertaining your guests during social cocktail hours. The largest and perhaps crown jewel of this establishment is the Sheridan Room. Designed specifically for weddings and important functions alike, you are guaranteed to find everything you need to host a marvelous function. Large windows allowing natural light to flood into the room make the atmosphere feel light and opulent. It also has an adjacent balcony where guests can catch their breath and catch up on some conversation.

Services Offered

You can take advantage of the all-inclusive signature events package where all services are designed to provide a comprehensively stress-free and streamlined planning experience. Included in your rental of the property are event furniture items and an eclectic collection of classic decor. The venue happily hosts various nuptial gatherings including engagement parties and bridal showers.

Cuisine

Lightfoot Restaurant's co-owner and Executive Chef, Ingrid Gustavson, and her talented team can curate a special selection of food for your wedding. This expert specializes in season American dishes and incorporates various influences from other traditional food styles. Ingrid is happy to meet with you and discuss a custom menu that accommodates the unique preferences and dietary requirements you and your guests have. Some of the local favorites available include but are not limited to:

  • Fried green tomatoes
  • Blue Ridge spinach salad
  • Atomic crab cakes
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Set Up
Tables

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Historic Building
Restaurant

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party

What event services do you offer?

Event Planner
Event Rentals

What event items are available?

Chairs

What food and beverage items are available?

Linens

Reviews of Lightfoot Restaurant

Katie
Katie Sent on 05/03/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful wedding!

Lightfoot was the perfect venue for our wedding. Carrie was responsive throughout the entire planning process. The wait staff was professional, friendly, and accommodating. Multiple guests said the food was the best wedding food they have ever had. The vibe of the restaurant is classy, timeless, and speaks for itself. My husband and I were so proud to host our guests here.
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Kelly Sent on 10/27/2013
5 out of 5 rating
I cannot say enough about Lightfoot!!! Everything was beyond my expectations. The food was absolutely amazing, the staff was beyond professional, and the building itself is absolutely gorgeous. The planning process was super easy all around. I described my vision for the reception to Carrie and she truly turned in into a reality. The staff went above and beyond my every expectation. The venue offers a bridal suite with a private bathroom which was more than I could have asked for. It made getting ready so easy. I am practically speechless over how everything turned out. We had a day time wedding with an 11:00am ceremony and was worried it would not have the elegance of a later wedding. I never should have worried because everything was PERFECT!
Nicole
Nicole Sent on 05/01/2013
5 out of 5 rating
There was no place else that could have provided the mind blowing food, atmosphere and intimacy that Lightfoot did. All other locations would have charged $2k-$3k just for the facility. My wedding cake designed by the team there - WAS THE TALK of my guests for DAYS! My relatives who have eaten all over the world could not stop raving about the food, we gave the choices of Steak and Crab Cake, Salmon and Crab cake, Chicken and Crabcake or Ingrids Famous Eggplant Parm - all the choices were amazing!
Highly recommended for not only weddings but for small gatherings, important birthday dinners, just about anything you want a wonderful experience for yourself and your guests.
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Awards

18
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
Woodward Studios Woodward Studios Wedding Photographers

Lightfoot Restaurant is a really unique and trendy location. The staff is very friendly and accomodating.

J. Morris Flowers J. Morris Flowers Wedding Florists

The Lightfoot Restuarant offers everything a bride or event planner would need -- gorgeous location, over-the-top award winning cuisine and superior service! A vintage site with modern touches, the Lightfoot can accomodate anything from large weddings, festive parties to intimate gatherings. At J. Morris Flowers we love decorating this venue -- everything works, from classic to modern flowers and decor. The Lightfoot will create an event you and your guests will never forget!

Holly Heider Chapple Flowers Ltd. Holly Heider Chapple Flowers Ltd. Wedding Florists

I love the Lightfoot it is by far one of the most unique venues in the DC. area. The food is amazing, the atmosphere is warm and inviting and Carrie is a pleasure to work with. For all of those reasons Lightfoot is the perfect place to plan your wedding and reception.

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Lightfoot Restaurant frequently asked questions

Lightfoot Restaurant includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The space offered by Lightfoot Restaurant for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Historic Building
  • Restaurant
Lightfoot Restaurant offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
Lightfoot Restaurant offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
Lightfoot Restaurant offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
Lightfoot Restaurant offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
Lightfoot Restaurant is recommended by 97% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.9 in value, 4.8 in flexibility and 4.7 in average response time.

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