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Woman-owned

41 years in business

We speak English

Medium team (11-20 members)

The Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant is a charming and historic wedding venue in Mount Vernon, Virginia. Situated just steps from the banks of the Potomac River, this colonial event space features a unique atmosphere right at the edge of George Washington's Mount Vernon. With various vintage dining rooms available, the Inn is a wonderful setting for your meaningful rehearsal dinner, ceremony, or reception.

Facilities and Capacity

With a maximum capacity of 220 guests, this venue has a variety of event spaces to choose from. The building's on-site restaurant features a sunken garden space that is ideal for wedding ceremonies. The brick courtyard will wow your guests with its character and charm. A 30-square-foot white tent can be added to this space for shade and shelter, covering up to 160 seats. Additional event spaces at Mont Vernon Inn include the George Washington Room, which accommodates up to 80 seated guests; the Verandah Room, with space for 50 seated guests; and the Betsy Ross Room, with space for 40 seated guests.

Services Offered

When you book your wedding day with the Mount Vernon Inn, you'll receive spectacular service in an unforgettable atmosphere. The team will complete all of the setup and cleanup on your behalf, so you're free to enjoy your wedding day fully. With in-house catering available, your guests will be sure to experience a seamless and delicious dining encounter. The venue's staff can supply all of the linens, china, flatware, and glassware needed for each event. Furthermore, the colonial-style on-site bridal suite is the perfect setting for you and your wedding party to relax and prepare as you wait for the festivities to begin. In addition to these convenient amenities, the estate houses the following services and rental items:

  • Tables and chairs
  • Tents
  • In-house bar
  • In-house catering
  • Servers
  • Valet parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrances

Cuisine

Whether you imagine a buffet-style dinner or a seated meal with servers, the catering team at Mount Vernon Inn is happy to work with you. Their menu items are each made with fresh, local ingredients to create flawless flavors. These trained professionals can accommodate distinct, exciting meal options such as mashed potato stations, barbeque bars, and more. Their optional sides include oven-roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, macaroni and cheese, and an assortment of grilled vegetables. Meanwhile, their more traditional main courses include the following:

  • Carved beef tenderloin
  • Prime rib
  • Honey-glazed ham
  • Lump crab cakes
  • Roasted turkey
  • Grilled chicken
  • Pasta stations

What You'll Love About The Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant

Couples have found the staff kind, gracious, and cheerful. They also appreciated delicious food and excellent amenities. Check out the review section for more information.

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FAQ

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$5,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$5,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$2,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$2,000

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

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

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$24

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

6

Describe your venue:

Garden
Historic Building
Museum
Restaurant

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink

What event items are available?

Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Furniture
Tables
Tents
Tent Accessories

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January

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Reviews of Mount Vernon Inn

Weddingwire
4.8/5 89 reviews
Google
4.4/5 1858 reviews
Jenna
Jenna Sent on 10/27/2021
4.8 out of 5 rating

Such a gorgeous space!

Our wedding at MV was absolutely gorgeous. I chose the site not only because my parents had gotten married there 28 years prior, but also because it blends historic charm, elegance, and good service. Ashley was wonderful to work with. She's kind and gracious, cheerful, and just absolutely lovely. Throughout the tasting and multiple meetings, everyone else we encountered was very pleasant. I'd love to personally thank the woman who waited on our sweetheart table the night of. My husband and I couldn't finish our meal (you get generous portions which is awesome!) which of course happens when you need to talk to your guests, and the staff packed up everything including cake so we could enjoy the food later that night.
The sunken garden is a great spot for a ceremony. We can even attest that it's pretty well-protected during a torrential downpour.
We loved that the space has multiple rooms for the event. That allowed guests who didn't want to be around for loud music during dancing to go socialize on their own. We were able to plan the evening with the help of Ashley so that guests did not have to move to different rooms too many times throughout the evening in order to watch events.
One note to be aware of - when you pay for wedding coordination, you are paying for a team of people. I'd glossed over that while reading the planning materials, and was rather thrown off when several people tag-teamed running the event the day of. Nevertheless, Anthony handled everything very professionally, and the night went well. Oh, and I should also mention that Anthony ran our rehearsal, and was phenomenal at organizing everyone, and giving me advice on how walking down the aisle should go (something I hadn't thought much about till that moment!).
This really is the most original event space you'll find in the DC area that isn't going to break the bank. The staff is very kind, the food excellent, and the amenities wonderful.
Quick tip: We took most of our photos right outside the inn (and they were amazing), but literally two minutes down the highway on the right is a little park on the river where we took couple photos. They turned out beautifully.
Photos by Tori Parker Photography
Kelly
Kelly Sent on 10/23/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful, Memorable Venue

We loved having our wedding at Mount Vernon. The site itself is beautiful and unique. They put a lot of effort to make the ceremony space, the sunken garden, look romantic. Their catering was excellent as well and they were very generous during our tasting. They had excellent service, the food was served hot and in a timely manner. Their bartenders were able to handle crowd. We really valued the event planner, Ashley Childs. She went above and beyond to make our day wonderful. She was great with communication and so organized that she almost doubled as a wedding planner for us. The staff even covered us with umbrellas when we were surprised by rain on our day of. We'd recommend Mount Vernon to anyone looking to get married in the D.C. area.
Kimberly
Kimberly Sent on 02/23/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Mount Vernon Inn

I could not have asked for, or received, better support as I planned for my big day. The execution was flawless as the staff responded rapidly to those unexpected real life events that pop up.
Dave
Dave Sent on 09/24/2018
5 out of 5 rating
I can't say enough great things about Jessy Hewlett and her amazing team! Jessy is a wizard at what she does, and from the first planning meeting, it was much more like dealing with close friends and family than with a vendor. They have nearly all-inclusive options, and unlike the majority of weddings your guests will remember what they ate - the food is that good! The venue is historic and beautiful, and the property offers a lot of great photo opportunities. But you don't have to take my word for it; if you're considering Mount Vernon Inn, just call Jessy. She'll win you over.
K
Kathy Sent on 12/15/2017
5 out of 5 rating
I received compliments from many of my guests about my daughter's wedding at the Mount Vernon Inn. The food was delicious and the service was excellent. The outdoor garden was a beautiful spot to hold the ceremony. Jessica Hewlitt, the events coordinator, was amazing. Not a thing was left to chance. She helped us with the planning and menu, alleviated any anxiety we may have had, and was there all evening to take care of the few little problems that arose. Coordination with outside vendors was made easy. it was a pleasure to attend my daughter's wedding and just enjoy the evening, knowing that everything was being taken care of. I would recommend the Mount Vernon for anyone planning a wedding in the Alexandria area.
R
Rachel Sent on 11/18/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Absolutely loved working with the staff and our coordinator Jessica! They are all amazing and made our day completely stress free and perfect!! All of our guests were pleased and said it was the most beautiful and the best wedding that they had been to!
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Anastasia Sent on 11/28/2016
5 out of 5 rating
My husband and I had an exceptional experience with our wedding at the Mount Vernon Inn. We had eaten at the Inn several times before and were impressed with both the food and the service we received. Both Tina and Mariita were responsive and incredibly helpful. I was a laidback bride, and when I asked for their advice on details on which I did not hae an opinion, it was spot-on. Throughout the process I had complete confidence in both Tina and Mariita, which allowed me to sit back and enjoy. The food was phenomenal, and many of our guests told us it was the best food they had ever had at a wedding. The service was also friendly and attentive both at our tasting and the wedding itself. When you go someplace where all the staff are enthusiastic about what they do, it makes the experience even more enjoyable. The setting was beautiful and cozy and perfect for history lovers like us. I cannot recommend highly enough.
M
Matt Sent on 11/12/2016
5 out of 5 rating
We really loved having our wedding at the Mount Vernon Inn. For couples looking to host both the ceremony and reception in the same location this is a great choice. Both Tina and Mariita assisted us with all the planning and we couldn't have been happier after it was all said and done. They were very responsive to all requests, some of which came during the week leading up to our wedding. Mount Vernon will always hold a special place in our hearts as a result.

Matt and Mila
A
Alex Sent on 10/09/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Mount Vernon Inn was, quite simply, a beautiful choice for our wedding venue. We rented out the entire inn for the evening and had the whole place to ourselves. It's a very warm, intimate building with separate dining rooms that have good flow between them, a bright veranda, and a lovely garden where our ceremony took place. The food is absolutely phenomenal (hint: do yourself a favor and try the chicken francaise, it's outstanding) and our guests were raving. The waitstaff were fast and professional and event coordinator Mariita Campos kept our wedding running smoothly and made sure that any minor issue was quickly addressed. She communicated with us throughout the planning process and made sure we were happy at every step. We looked at several venues during our search and frankly couldn't imagine having had our wedding at any other place.
K
Kristin Sent on 06/04/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Mount Vernon Inn was the absolute perfect place for our wedding. We highly recommend it to anyone in the DC area who wants a beautiful, historically-inspired, conveniently located wedding that won't break the bank! The setting is absolutely gorgeous, and because the Inn itself is so well attired and elegantly decorated you won't need to purchase many (if any) extra decorations for your wedding. We rented out the George Washington and Veranda rooms (seating for our 120 guests) and the tented sunken garden (for dancing, speeches, etc). Each location was beautiful and fit our numbers well. We didn't like the idea of renting out the entire restaurant and having our guests separated in many different rooms, and found that this arrangement worked well for our budget and our guests.

Food: The food at MVI was outstanding. Hubby and I both had the salmon and loved it. Our guests also raved about the appetizers during the cocktail hour, and judging from our bar tab they also loved the drinks that MVI crafted! One thing to note: make sure to clarify with MVI what they will do for your cake cutting. We heard a few complaints that the waiters didn't serve guests cake unless they were seated at their tables, and by the time the cake was cut many of our friends were out on the dance floor.

Communication: Mariita and Tina were excellent communicators who would respond to our inquiries within a day. They were always easy to reach.

Overall this was far and away the best choice for us and our wedding, and it probably is for yours too. For what they offer the price was easily the best we found in just about the entire DC area, the food was amazing, the atmosphere is so special and charming especially for out of town guests, and the staff work hard to make your event perfect. We loved MVI and can't wait to go back there for a dinner date every anniversary!
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The Mount Vernon Inn is just a great venue for couples looking for an efficient but yet historical location. The staff is so accommodating making sure everything is as thee couple wanted it to be. The sunken gardens are so lovely and the tent is makes even hot day acceptable. I have also done wedding in the fireplace room. The staff made this room into a great wedding venue.

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Mount Vernon Inn frequently asked questions

Mount Vernon Inn 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
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Mount Vernon Inn includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Mount Vernon Inn includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
The space offered by Mount Vernon Inn for wedding events is known for:
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Museum
  • Restaurant
Mount Vernon Inn offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Mount Vernon Inn offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Mount Vernon Inn offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
Mount Vernon Inn offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Furniture
  • Tables
  • Tents
  • Tent Accessories
Mount Vernon Inn 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 flexibility, 4.9 in value, 4.8 in average response time and 4.8 in professionalism.
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