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Buchanan Hall

Upperville, VA

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Kaitlyn R. Sent on 07/06/2023

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Rustic and Charming!

We got married at Buchanan Hall with our ceremony and reception onsite. From the beginning, we loved this venue - our vision was to have a memorable and meaningful wedding, surrounded by family and friends, at an affordable price. Buchanan Hall is where that vision was solidified and ultimately, carried out. The price for renting the hall cannot be beat and they allow so much flexibility with vendors, which was helpful.

Montana, the point of contact we worked with, is an absolute gem. She gave us plenty of advice and support along the way, along with knowledge of the venue itself. I loved that this venue is a local non-profit and supports a farmers market and other local community events, including a pride celebration.

If you are interested in getting married here - GO VISIT. That will help make the choice for you since you will be able to see all the included amenities, such as getting ready suites. The beautiful mountain view is an added bonus. Thanks again for making our wedding amazing!

We got married at Buchanan Hall with our ceremony and reception onsite. From the beginning, we loved this venue - our vision was to have a memorable and meaningful wedding, surrounded by family and friends, at an affordable price. Buchanan Hall is where that vision was solidified and ultimately, carried out. The price for renting the hall cannot be beat and they allow so much flexibility with vendors, which was helpful.

Montana, the point of contact we worked with, is an absolute gem. She gave us plenty of advice and support along the way, along with knowledge of the venue itself. I loved that this venue is a local non-profit and supports a farmers market and other local community events, including a pride celebration.

If you are interested in getting married here - GO VISIT. That will help make the choice for you since you will be able to see all the included amenities, such as getting ready suites. The beautiful mountain view is an added bonus. Thanks again for making our wedding amazing!
Jane A. Sent on 10/23/2023

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October wedding

Words really don’t express how amazing our wedding day was and how beautiful everything was. Buchanan hall made all our wedding day visions come true! The history, outdoor space, get ready rooms, hall, and everything in between was simple perfection. Montana has been amazing this whole process and is more than helpful. We couldn’t think of a better space to hold our big day.

Words really don’t express how amazing our wedding day was and how beautiful everything was. Buchanan hall made all our wedding day visions come true! The history, outdoor space, get ready rooms, hall, and everything in between was simple perfection. Montana has been amazing this whole process and is more than helpful. We couldn’t think of a better space to hold our big day.
Sheila S. Sent on 01/11/2023

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Lovely and charming venue for our wedding reception!

This beautiful, classic space could not have been more lovely for my daughter’s wedding reception this past New Year’s Eve. The big hall, with its windows and chandeliers, and the stage for the wedding party was perfect and charming. The supporting facilities (kitchen, etc) were great. Montana was so responsive and helpful at every stage of the process and gave us great ideas for table configurations and decorations. We were so happy with our choice!

This beautiful, classic space could not have been more lovely for my daughter’s wedding reception this past New Year’s Eve. The big hall, with its windows and chandeliers, and the stage for the wedding party was perfect and charming. The supporting facilities (kitchen, etc) were great. Montana was so responsive and helpful at every stage of the process and gave us great ideas for table configurations and decorations. We were so happy with our choice!

Lb Sent on 01/11/2023

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Buchanan hall was perfect in every way. Montana was too! Classic and lovely just on its own.

Buchanan hall was perfect in every way. Classic and lovely just on its own.

Buchanan hall was perfect in every way. Classic and lovely just on its own.
Neisey D. Sent on 11/15/2021

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A Great Venue!

I was a bit skeptical of the venue and its location at first, but my daughter with her artist eye saw the "canvass." The extraordinary space, lighting, historical vibe opened amazing possibilities for a very intimate wedding event. The weather was perfect, the lighting was magical and everyone enjoyed the late afternoon celebatory gathering. Montana suggested we use the antique furniture as a seating area where famiy could view the couple's photo albums! It was great and a highlight. Thank you!

I was a bit skeptical of the venue and its location at first, but my daughter with her artist eye saw the "canvass." The extraordinary space, lighting, historical vibe opened amazing possibilities for a very intimate wedding event. The weather was perfect, the lighting was magical and everyone enjoyed the late afternoon celebatory gathering. Montana suggested we use the antique furniture as a seating area where famiy could view the couple's photo albums! It was great and a highlight. Thank you!
Birdie Sent on 10/29/2021

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Perfect for our outdoor wedding

My husband and I needed something affordable as we were self paying, we wanted the wedding of our dreams on a shoe string budget. Montana and Buchanan Hall helped our vision come to life. The day was beautiful and Montana was easy to work with. It was a picture perfect day. I've attached some photos and will attach more photos once we get them back from the photographer so you can see more of the space itself.

My husband and I needed something affordable as we were self paying, we wanted the wedding of our dreams on a shoe string budget. Montana and Buchanan Hall helped our vision come to life. The day was beautiful and Montana was easy to work with. It was a picture perfect day. I've attached some photos and will attach more photos once we get them back from the photographer so you can see more of the space itself.
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Rachel J. Sent on 11/11/2021

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Perfect venue for our wedding

Perfect space that is no frills, but was just what we needed for our wedding. Very easy to work with and very accommodating.

Perfect space that is no frills, but was just what we needed for our wedding. Very easy to work with and very accommodating.
Matthew D. Sent on 11/11/2021

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Excellent, rustic, classy venue!

We loved having our wedding at Buchanan Hall!! The venue is beautiful and located in such a pretty part of VA - gorgeous rolling hills and the mountains in the distance. The venue itself has lovely garden space out front where we had our ceremony. The hall is very versatile and the space can be utilized in so many ways. We had 120 guests and everything flowed wonderfully!
The entire experience of working with Buchanan Hall was a pleasure. The venue coordinator was very friendly and knowledgeable. She was responsive and quick to answer any questions we had along the way. Everything was very professional but also very personalized and down to earth. We thoroughly enjoyed having our wedding at Buchanan Hall! We would highly recommend this venue!

We loved having our wedding at Buchanan Hall!! The venue is beautiful and located in such a pretty part of VA - gorgeous rolling hills and the mountains in the distance. The venue itself has lovely garden space out front where we had our ceremony. The hall is very versatile and the space can be utilized in so many ways. We had 120 guests and everything flowed wonderfully!
The entire experience of working with Buchanan Hall was a pleasure. The venue coordinator was very friendly and knowledgeable. She was responsive and quick to answer any questions we had along the way. Everything was very professional but also very personalized and down to earth. We thoroughly enjoyed having our wedding at Buchanan Hall! We would highly recommend this venue!
Nickol C. Sent on 11/11/2021

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Couldn’t ask for a better wedding!

We found Buchanan hall on simple google search but boy, we were lucky. Montana is awesome : knowledgeable , great networking, kind, caring, and helpful.

We found Buchanan hall on simple google search but boy, we were lucky. Montana is awesome : knowledgeable , great networking, kind, caring, and helpful.
Bluewater K. Sent on 09/01/2021

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Best kept Upperville secret!!!

I'm so in love with this charming venue! The landscape and staff are so wonderful! Definitely consider Buchanan Hall for your next event and ask for Montana. She's the most incredible venue director!!

I'm so in love with this charming venue! The landscape and staff are so wonderful! Definitely consider Buchanan Hall for your next event and ask for Montana. She's the most incredible venue director!!
Montana L. Sent on 07/28/2021

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Beautiful hunt country relaxed yet elegant venue. Easy and comfy to spread out and enjoy the Hall and gardens.

Beautiful hunt country relaxed yet elegant venue. Easy and comfy to spread out and enjoy the Hall and gardens.

Beautiful hunt country relaxed yet elegant venue. Easy and comfy to spread out and enjoy the Hall and gardens.
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Hannah G. Sent on 07/13/2021

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Excellent vendor

We loved having our wedding here! Montana was super easy to work with! We would definitely do another event here. We had a small 50 person wedding due to Covid, and this space was perfect!

We loved having our wedding here! Montana was super easy to work with! We would definitely do another event here. We had a small 50 person wedding due to Covid, and this space was perfect!
Linda C. Sent on 10/05/2019

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Gorgeous Venue!

Buchanan Hall was a perfect fit for us as soon as I saw the photos online, then meeting with Jo Ann and seeing it in person, i knew it was truly meant to be. Jo Ann was so quick and helpful with questions or concerns I had. Our photos turned out beautiful with Buchanan hall as our back drop!

Buchanan Hall was a perfect fit for us as soon as I saw the photos online, then meeting with Jo Ann and seeing it in person, i knew it was truly meant to be. Jo Ann was so quick and helpful with questions or concerns I had. Our photos turned out beautiful with Buchanan hall as our back drop!
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Jessica M. Sent on 11/14/2018

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Beautiful venue

The best day ever, it rained but we still had a wonderful experience at this venue

The best day ever, it rained but we still had a wonderful experience at this venue

Buchanan Hall's reply:

Thank you, Jessica, for your post It was an absolute pleasure to work with you and Lee.
May you live happily ever after!
Jo Ann
Joanne Sent on 06/17/2015

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Buchanan Hall is an excellent venue for a wedding or other functions. The grounds are well kept, parking is sufficient and the staff is excellent. We rented Buchanan Hall for the entire weekend for a wedding. Set up on Friday, wedding on Saturday and went back Sunday morning to pick up the dishes, flowers, etc. The facility is very clean and will accommodate 150+ people. Great place for a wedding. Beautiful trees and bushes for pictures. I recommend Buchanan Hall!

Buchanan Hall is an excellent venue for a wedding or other functions. The grounds are well kept, parking is sufficient and the staff is excellent. We rented Buchanan Hall for the entire weekend for a wedding. Set up on Friday, wedding on Saturday and went back Sunday morning to pick up the dishes, flowers, etc. The facility is very clean and will accommodate 150+ people. Great place for a wedding. Beautiful trees and bushes for pictures. I recommend Buchanan Hall!
Kim Sent on 08/29/2012

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Great location/venue. Perfect for receptions and parties. Great Facilities and Very Clean and Well Kept.

Great location/venue. Perfect for receptions and parties. Great Facilities and Very Clean and Well Kept.
Kim Sent on 07/10/2012

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Middleburg Montessori School has had the pleasure of being able to hold our programs on the lovely stage at Buchanan Hall for a number of years now! We love the hall and hope to continue to be there for years!

Middleburg Montessori School has had the pleasure of being able to hold our programs on the lovely stage at Buchanan Hall for a number of years now! We love the hall and hope to continue to be there for years!
Grace B. Sent on 10/27/2023

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Amazing experience!

Our reception was held at Buchanan Hall and we had a wonderful experience all around. Montana was very helpful and easy to work with, and the flexibility of the space was awesome. We couldn’t have picked a better place!

Our reception was held at Buchanan Hall and we had a wonderful experience all around. Montana was very helpful and easy to work with, and the flexibility of the space was awesome. We couldn’t have picked a better place!
Samantha C. Sent on 08/12/2023

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I would do it all over again!

Montana was amazing and helped us every step of the way! It was absolutely beautiful! I would use the venue again and recommend to anyone!

Montana was amazing and helped us every step of the way! It was absolutely beautiful! I would use the venue again and recommend to anyone!
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Sonya Sent on 09/10/2012

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Michele is great to work with. All our guest commented on how lovely the space was. Historic yet all up to date ammenities. Would rent again willingly

Michele is great to work with. All our guest commented on how lovely the space was. Historic yet all up to date ammenities. Would rent again willingly
Victoria Sent on 07/28/2017

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Very accommodating! Gorgeous property! I did an outdoor ceremony with indoor reception. Full warming kitchen available. Large stage, bathrooms, dimming lights, bride and groom room.

Very accommodating! Gorgeous property! I did an outdoor ceremony with indoor reception. Full warming kitchen available. Large stage, bathrooms, dimming lights, bride and groom room.
User1433363 Sent on 11/12/2013

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Buchanan Hall is a beautiful place to hold a wedding. Staff were flexible with our needs, however, it was sometimes difficult to get a hold of people to get information. Overall, we had a great experience using Buchanan Hall.

Buchanan Hall is a beautiful place to hold a wedding. Staff were flexible with our needs, however, it was sometimes difficult to get a hold of people to get information. Overall, we had a great experience using Buchanan Hall.
Melissa Sent on 10/11/2013

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The hall is quite lovely but the staff is pretty minimal. We didn't have any problems but there were no staff members there if we had. The price was great and for the value we were happy.

The hall is quite lovely but the staff is pretty minimal. We didn't have any problems but there were no staff members there if we had. The price was great and for the value we were happy.
Jillian Sent on 03/02/2018

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I didn't actually choose this venue for my wedding (it was a little too far away for me) but it is a great place for the money! If you are looking for a unique and minimalist space for a smaller wedding, this place is it.

I didn't actually choose this venue for my wedding (it was a little too far away for me) but it is a great place for the money! If you are looking for a unique and minimalist space for a smaller wedding, this place is it.

Buchanan Hall's reply:

Thank you for your post, Jillian. It was a pleasure to meet you, and I wish you much happiness in your upcoming marriage.
Jo Ann
Bethany Sent on 07/06/2012

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The hall was absolutely beautiful but we had some problems with them wanting to change our contract. We had a deal with them that we would be able to get in the day before if they had no events to decorate and that they weren't going to charge us. That day they called and said for us to come in that day they were going to charge us $250 to get in or we could just come in the next day which was our wedding day. No bride wants to decorate on her wedding day. It ended up getting worked out but that with a few other things made us a little iffy on the whole thing. They kept coming up with other things they wanted to charge us that wasn't in the contract or that we had already decided on something else. I'm putting that I would recommend this to someone on a tough budget..otherwise it turned out to be kind of a hassle.

The hall was absolutely beautiful but we had some problems with them wanting to change our contract. We had a deal with them that we would be able to get in the day before if they had no events to decorate and that they weren't going to charge us. That day they called and said for us to come in that day they were going to charge us $250 to get in or we could just come in the next day which was our wedding day. No bride wants to decorate on her wedding day. It ended up getting worked out but that with a few other things made us a little iffy on the whole thing. They kept coming up with other things they wanted to charge us that wasn't in the contract or that we had already decided on something else. I'm putting that I would recommend this to someone on a tough budget..otherwise it turned out to be kind of a hassle.

Buchanan Hall's reply:

It is important to note that Buchanan Hall is a non-profit organization. In order for the Hall to operate, it relies on a completely volunteer Board of Directors. At the time of this bride's booking, the Board was attempting to keep costs down by running the Hall themselves. Needless to say, there were a few communication errors, and in October of 2011, the decision was made to hire a part time Director. The new Director spent most of the Fall and Winter getting familiar with the contracts booked prior to her arrival...a few of which were taken by former Board members, thus creating discrepancies. It's unfortunate that this bride's contract fell into that category, but the Director did remedy the situation. This bride ended up getting the Hall for 1 1/2 days (fri & sat are premium rates...a $3000 value) for the price of a half day ($1000). It should also be noted that the Hall's rental rates reflect the lack of full time staff...when you rent the Hall, you get a blank slate to do with what you wish. Some brides are DIY and others hire coordinators and caterers. If you are DIY, then you've already decided to do some work on your wedding day. We do offer extremely fair and reduced rates for a full day booking that requires advanced set up the day before. Buchanan Hall is a beautiful venue that should be used and enjoyed by the community. Hopefully this explanation helps to clarify this poor review.

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