We are incredibly happy with how everything turned out for our wedding at the Lorien! We had our wedding at the Lorien Hotel on 5/25/19. In regards to planning and preparation, Amanda was absolutely amazing to work with! She was so helpful and responsive to all of our requests! During the event, the entire staff were professional, attentive to our guests and were so organized!! Big shout out to Kat, the catering manager, for making sure everything in terms of venue coordination on the day of our wedding went smoothly! Our wedding ceremony took place on the rooftop, overlooking Old Town with the Masonic Temple in the background—absolutely stunning! Dinner was in the Liberty room with dancing in the Independence room! Now on to the food—WOW! Our guests are STILL talking about how delicious all of the food was at our wedding! Everything from the appetizers during cocktail hour to the plated meals during dinner was perfect! There aren’t enough words on how incredible this venue is for any event! We are truly grateful to Amanda, Kat, and all of the Lorien staff for making our wedding an wonderful success and the best day of our lives!

I had a small (~35 people) wedding reception at the Lorien, and would definitely recommend! The value was great, and the whole process to book and plan was made so easy by the lovey team. The food was great, and I appreciated that the spaces at the Lorien are flexible so I could host a really intimate dinner with family, but still have extra spaces that people could use to mingle and chat throughout! The events team, especially Jennifer, were incredibly helpful and communicative, answering my million questions and being very flexible right up until the last minute. It was also great to have a room included in the package as that made everything so convenient. All of my guests who stayed at the hotel really enjoyed it (and it’s dog friendly!) and we had a wonderful time - all of the staff were so kind and helpful, and we had an incredible time.

Everything at the Lorien was incredible. We chose the venue because hospitality was our priority; we wanted good food and excellent service. The Lorien surpassed every expectation that we had.

My aunt was our florist and did the decorations, she has raved at not only how helpful staff was in setting out the decorations, but how creative! Kat and her staff came up with creative solutions to unforeseen problems. They responded with professionalism at every turn, making what easily could have been a stressful day smooth and fun.

Our families and friends enjoyed chatting with the bartender and a number of the staff working the event; and felt that their enthusiasm and personalities added to the fun and atmosphere of joy of the evening. The venue was creative and perfect for allowing dancing and conversations, and mingling among guests.

So many of our guests have complimented that this was the best wedding they have been to and we agree; if we did it over again, we would not change a thing.

Our wedding at the Lorien was STELLAR. I loved working with Amanda, she was very responsive and flexible. The service we received from the front desk staff, catering staff, housekeeping, and valets throughout the weekend was impeccable. We appreciated the big and little things the staff did to make our wedding memorable.... like taking such good care of our parents when checked in to leaving a plate of cocktail hour apps on our sweetheart table since we were taking photos during cocktail hour. The space looked amazing... we had our ceremony in the courtyard, dinner in the Liberty ballroom, and dancing in the Freedom room. Our guests raved at how beautiful the space was (the courtyard with the fire pits!) and how tasty the food was. We truly appreciate their efforts to make our wedding day so spectacular.

From the minute we met Donna Vaughn, we knew this was our venue. Old Town Alexandria charm was perfectly captured at the Lorien. Having Donna and Kathryn for planning and executing was just icing on the cake. They expertly guided us on this adventure, keeping things simple and elegant. The day of is full of surprises and nerves but like pros, they didn't allow my nerves to mess things up! My last minute request to alter the order of events was met with smiles and zero issues. Every person on the staff was fully committed and engaged to make our night exactly how we wanted it to be. From the valet driver to Ms. Eleanor in housekeeping. Family and friends were impressed with location and those who stayed the night were welcomed by Julie and Ashley and made feel like they were home. I can't say enough about how wonderful our special day was. The food from Brabo was amazing and everyone said so. The cake was from Fluffy thoughts and it was to die for besides gorgeous. The chef also surprised me with a small pineapple cake on the side, because I mentioned I wanted one. That was a special detail they went out of the way to provide and it was such a personal touch, and greatly appreciated.

Thank you Donna and staff for taking us in like family. Seriously... Donna held my hand when I was woozy before first look. Who does that?! Donna does, because she rocks!

We had a fantastic night! Donna and the team made it very special. They were very accommodating.

We had an intimate November wedding for 26 guests and they all said it was a great venue.

The food was smashing!

Donna was amazing to work with - extremely reassuring and informative, and very thoughtful. She helped us pick delicious options for our dinner and cocktail hour, and set everything up beautifully. Donna was so considerate, and helped us create a welcoming and warm environment for all our guests. The venue was a perfect fit for an intimate, family-centric wedding. It was a unique set-up, and looked beautiful.

By far the best experience to work with the Lorien and especially with Donna! Our day would not have been the same without her passion, dedication and keen eye for detail! If you are looking for a unique, elegant and culinary experience for your wedding, look no further than the Lorien. Donna, Director of Catering took care of every detail big and small to make our wedding day the perfect day for us. We cannot express how beautiful everything was, how delicious all the food was and how everyone at the hotel took care of us. Thank you Donna and your team!

Beautiful space, excellent food, perfect location, roof-top terrace is wonderful, and we cannot praise the catering staff enough! It was the perfect selection for our simple, yet elegant wedding ceremony and reception.

The Lorien Hotel in Old Town Alexandria was a wonderful choice for our wedding reception. We had 40 guests and that is a good size for this venue. The food is prepared by the chef at Brabo and it was superb. The setting and decor were beautiful and exactly as we requested. And the staff working the day of the event were very professional and helpful. Thank you!