Black Horse Manor Reviews

The Black Horse Inn was the most beautiful venue on our special day! It was an absolute fairytale to have our wedding there. Being able to have a full weekend from rehearsal, dinner and the whole wedding at the venue made it more memorable. Michelle was the perfect planner and went above a beyond all expectations. The weekend was flawless with the help of Michelle and all who work at The Black Horse Inn. The rooms were gorgeous and the food was magnificent.

There aren't enough words to express the wonderful experience we had with the Black Horse Inn. I would recommend it to anyone looking for that country feel but within an hour of DC. The biggest draw for me was the inclusiveness of the venue and professionalism of the staff. Not once during the weekend did I ever feel like something wasn't being handled. We arrived Friday afternoon and left Sunday late morning, which helped make the experience that much more relaxing. The Catering service (Catering Reserved) the venue uses is fantastic. Michele is the sweetest. We had a signature cocktail and she went above and beyond to make it with the best ingredients. And we took home the extra! Plus the horses are so friendly. 😊
Anyone considering this venue for their wedding won't be disappointed. It was money well spent.

The Black Horse Inn is a gorgeous property. Our wedding weekend was amazing and the staff took care of every single one of our needs. I highly recommend the weekend wedding package.

Very lovely and historic venue. Black Horse Inn has a lot of character and is a perfect size. The grounds are elegant and couldn't have asked for anything nicer. Perfect place to host a Wedding, Rehearsal Dinner, or event. The staff was amazing, and went above and beyond expectations!

Black Horse Inn is a beautiful location and very flexible to work with.

Our wedding at The Black Horse was perfect and we had the best wedding experience possible! The moment we walked onto the property and saw the beautiful grounds, the bed and breakfast, and the Gilded Fox Ballroom, we immediately knew this was the perfect place for us. We worked with both Lynn and then Michele. Both women are amazing! Michele coordinated the whole wedding effortlessly--she was very responsive to emails/texts, extremely friendly, and so knowledgeable about how to organize/coordinate all the vendors the day of so that the bride and bridal party didn't have to worry about a thing. She arranged everything effortlessly all with a smile and was a big part of why our special day was so incredible! We had our ceremony and reception in the Gilded Fox Ballroom and when they opened the doors on to the garden terrace, guests could dance and party, or go outside into the beautiful garden and enjoy some drinks and chat. It was the best of both worlds (inside party atmosphere and laid back outdoor garden scene)! My husband and I both highly recommend this venue!

One of the reasons we picked the Black Horse Inn was that you can rent the inn for the entire weekend for your family to stay. That took a lot of stress away! We were already there, no need to think about getting to the venue. Our non-family guests stayed at a nearby hotel, and Uber worked pretty well for them but sometimes the wait was longish for them to get an uber so keep that in mind if you aren’t hiring a shuttle to and from an outside hotel. The biggest reason was the venue itself. It was absolutely beautiful. We booked in the hopes that the weather would be amazing and we would be able to use all the beautiful outdoor parts of the venue. Well. It rained. And it was still awesome. We were still able to have our ceremony outside before it began pouring. The cocktail hour was moved inside. We still had a blast! At first I felt bad about how much booking with the BHI cost, but you can tell where the money goes. Lynn and Michele worked together and paid attention to every detail. I did not worry about a thing the day of! They called all our vendors and made sure everything was set.
Many of our guests approached us during and after our wedding saying it was the best one they’ve ever attended. The caterer that was associated with the BHI at the time (It was recently turned to new owners so I’m not sure it’s the same caterer - Catering Reserved) was great. The food was so good! Anyways, the day couldn’t have gone any better. Price is a bit on the steeper side from what we originally budgeted, but it is Northern Virginia during peak time and we felt pretty pampered. The whole family was so pleased with the inn.

The black horse inn did a superb job in putting up my family and working with me on the rehearsal dinner. Could not have been happier with the outcome and would recommend them highly as a wedding venue

Lynn helped us through the entire process and she and her staff were there through all our crazy trials that come up planning any wedding. They have many options for venues and we loved the fact that a few close family members could stay at the inn all weekend. It made the entire process less hectic, I would recommend doing that. All in all it was a great time at a great venue with helpful staff.

The Black Horse Inn was the perfect place for my party. Lynn was great to work with. Friendly, professional, had great suggestions and accommodating for our event. The grounds are breath taking and the dining area was absolutely gorgeous! The food was fabulous and a fun time was had by all! Defiantly recommend this venue for your next event.

We fell in love the first time we visited this venue. Lynn and Debbie are great to work with and very accommodating. Everything turned out perfect!

We have recommended the Black Horse Inn to everyone we know. Not only is the location beautiful but they really care about their clients and their business is run in a most profession but friendly manner.

The Black Horse Inn surpasses my expectations for a wedding venue. Lynn, Deb, and the rest of the team are amazingly accommodating and really took care of us the day of as well as after the celebration - they made it so easy for us to return and pick up our belongings the following day.

The venue was so breathtaking and the staff did an amazing job in setting up for our event (they set up way in advance during the week and only have one wedding booked per weekend, which is fantastic! You never feel rushed and feel like you have the grounds all to yourself). The guests were blown away by how scenic the grounds were and we really appreciated how beautiful some of their decor rentals were!

We could not have chosen a better place to have our April wedding, thanks so much to the Black Horse Inn!

I got married at the Black Horse in on 04.21.18, the wedding was even more perfect than I imagined! Lynn the owner and Debbie the manager went above and beyond to assist in making this the most special day. I picked this venue for the rustic feel and convenience (hotel rooms, venue for the whole weekend etc). Many of our guests commented on how gorgeous the venue was and the ambiance. A lot of our guests also told that it was one of the best weddings they have been too. I would definitely recommend choosing this venue for a wedding, as they making wedding planning a breeze. Thanks again Lynn and Debbie for the most perfect day!

A perfect day! Absolutely nothing that I would change! Lynn, the Inn owner and Debbie her manager were amazing and took care of everything, they were always one step ahead of me! The Inn is very friendly and does not have a stuffy feel, the staff is very welcoming and accommodating! Our daughters wedding was perfect in every way, weather, venue, staff, breakfast and accommodations!

From our first visit to BHI we fell in love with the place. Since day one Lynn, Debby and her Staff were very helpful and professional. The organization and attention to details is exceptional, which is essential when planning a wedding. They have thought about every detail in advance; everything runs very smoothly. Our closest family and friends loved being able to be together the whole weekend, which was a big deal for us since we had so many of them coming from out of town. They loved eating breakfast together and the food was delicious. As they have said, they will remember this weekend experience forever. Our wedding guests loved the venue and being able to walk around the property grounds. They went the extra mile and surprised us with a sparkler exit. Highly recommend this venue and the wedding weekend family experience.

I really must recommend the Black Horse Inn for a whole weekend. Our wedding was there in April of 2017, and I cannot recommend this venue enough. Lynn and her new manager Debbie both are extremely professional and hard workers!

I was a little nervous at first due to some reviews and the seemingly strict rules- but honestly our family's experience was all positive. Our rooms were extremely comfortable and clean, with giant whirlpool tubs, which I used every night.

Lynn was SO organized and helpful. She helped us coordinate the actual wedding ceremony. When it was drizzling on our wedding day, she moved the ceremony indoors without a hitch. Whenever I didn't know something, she would help me, have things moved, etc.

My extended family, who are usually quick to complain, had NO COMPLAINTS since they had port and sherry to sip on at the B&B! Everyone was happy, which is very rare!

Another awesome thing- Lynn let us set up on THURSDAY, which is very rare for wedding venues. Because of this, we did not have to hire a person to decorate. Lynn's staff took our decor down for us on Sunday and kept it in a convenient place for pick-up.

My only wish is that we hired a horse drawn carriage. Instead we had a "Just Married" golf cart! It was still fun to ride on though, and we got great pics on it. Also, our bridal/groom parties loved the pics with Lynn's horses.

It was so great to have our whole family together in the B&B without the stress of cooking or washing. Everyone had a great time.

If I had to complain about anything, it would be the surcharge for children in rooms, including babies. Atypical hotel practice. We covered the majority of room costs for our guests.

Overall though, the value of the B&B is well worth it. Our wedding was SO MUCH FUN! Not enough room here for elaboration. Thank you Lynn :) We (& some guests!) will def be back again. <3

The perfect place for my husband and I! We fell in love with the Inn a year ago when we stayed here and my now-husband proposed. The grounds are perfect, the house is gorgeous, and the Gilded Fox (reception hall) is stunning. Everyone who attended couldn't get over how beautiful the property was and how smoothly the day flowed with Lynn and Debbie's coordination. They were very accommodating when we made changes to the normal way the Inn's rooms are booked and last minute requests. You pay for top notch quality and you get top notch quality. If you don't want to have to worry about anything, this is your place and Lynn is your gal!

I thank Lynn and her whole team from the bottom of my heart for what was truly a magical wedding weekend at the Black Horse Inn, 10.29.16. All the staff went above and beyond to make us all feel comfortable and at ease. Their professionalism was noted many times by family and guests and everyone agrees that the Black Horse is the BEST wedding venue around!

The Innkeeper Anna took all my scattered thoughts and put them into practice. The reception hall looked exactly as I hoped it would - better, even. She was also a kind and reassuring presence throughout the reception - even fixing my father's crooked bow tie throughout the night :)

The Inn owner, Lynn, is truly a gem. A fellow equestrian, she took me out foxhunting the day before our wedding - she graciously introduced me to members of the hunt and lent me her gorgeous horse, Hoffman. The perfect way to get out pre wedding jitters! We also held our rehearsal dinner at the Inn that night and it was beyond perfect. We had a tented dinner in the courtyard and everyone had such a good time.

Lynn ensured everything ran smoothly the day of the wedding, attending to all the little details that make such a big difference - fixing my veil and my train when I got out of the carriage before the ceremony, and making sure all guests were happy and comfortable - and also for calmly ensuring we had more wine and beer when our guests decided to go all out with their drinking! :)

Our wedding guests are still talking about what an amazing venue the Black Horse is. Don't think twice about booking this venue - it has elegance, class, and charm - you'll carry these memories with you always.

We recently hosted our daughter's wedding at the Black Horse Inn and took the Inn over for the entire weekend. Both immediate families of the groom and bride stayed at the Inn from Friday to Sunday and took all of the rooms/Hunt Box Suite for the weekend. Although at first we were hesitant to do so, as a few of us live only 15 minutes from BHI, we are so very happy that we did so. It contributed to a very relaxing weekend, with virtually no need to run around or to stray from the beautiful grounds. We were fortunate to have the most glorious fall weather all weekend. The grounds and setting are beautiful and our guests couldn't stop talking about the lovely setting and the horses. The groom's parents hosted a wonderful Rehearsal Dinner on one of the terraces Friday evening. Saturday morning, hair and makeup right in the Inn. relaxing. We had the wedding ceremony for about 177 on one of the lovely terraces, a cocktail reception on the Garden Terrace and then our reception in the ballroom. An additional benefit of the Gilded Ballroom facility at Black Horse is the beautiful stone terrace just off the ballroom, allowing for additional space for guest flow and set up. We had tented it and had an additional bar, coffee station, cigar station, deserts and a cozy seating nook on the terrace. Guests loved it. We will say that with 177 guests in the ballroom for a plated dinner, along with an 8-piece band, the room was more than full and made for a smaller dance floor (until we took out 3 round dinner tables after dinner). The ballroom and connected beautiful terrace allowed for great guest flow back and forth. The Black Horse Inn staff was very helpful. The owner Lynn has many years of experience and she runs a very organized flow wedding day. She has a well-trained staff and we especially appreciated the friendly and helpful staff members Ana, Joyce, Raven and Brianna. Having the entire weekend at Black Horse made it a very happy, beautiful and relaxing wedding weekend.

The staff worked very hard and they were polite and friendly!

The Black Horse Inn is an amazing wedding venue! And, Lynn and her team were just perfect.

My husband and I were married September 2016 and selected a weekend package at the BHI where we rented all 10 rooms. We - my family and wedding party - stayed at the Inn the entire weekend. Lynn and Ana were outstanding with coordinating all the details, along with my day-of-coordinator (Hello Love Events)---I didn't have to worry about a thing. In fact, a special thanks goes out to Ana who help my groom in a bowtie, shirt and boutonniere crisis. On the day of, he couldn't tie his bowtie, his button wouldn't stay closed on his shirt and his boutonniere broke. I am sure he was freaking out but Ana saved the day. Thank you!

Overall, our wedding was special, memorable, relaxing and such a wonderful experience. Thank you Lynn, Ana and Joyce for making my wedding the happiest day of my life! Go visit the Black Horse Inn!

I absolutely loved my wedding at the Black Horse Inn! Lynn and Joyce were incredibly helpful and it was such a magical weekend. All of my guests ranted and raved for weeks after the event on how much fun they had and how beautiful the venue was. I couldn't imagine a more perfect wedding day for myself or my new husband. We are so happy we chose the Black Horse Inn!

Lynn and the staff at the BHI made our wedding incredibly special. The venue is beautiful - the grounds, horses, and the Inn itself! It was so special and intimate to spend the entire weekend at the Inn with our family and closest friends, and Lynn and the BHI staff made us feel welcome and relaxed from the moment we arrived. We can't wait to come back and celebrate an anniversary or other special occasion there!