Golden Horseshoe Inn Reviews
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Kaylin E. Sent on 01/16/2024
January Wedding at Golden Horseshoe Inn
We cannot say enough good things about the Golden Horseshoe Inn. Heather and Monique do an amazing job at understanding the vibe you want for your wedding. It was as simple as giving Heather our wedding colors and she put together decor that we absolutely loved. I never worried for one second that the venue wasn’t going to be decorated to my liking, they have quite an eye for the details. The day of the wedding, they were so great. They took care of our every need and truly served us. They made our special day even more magical. We highly recommend them for your wedding venue! -
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Whitney S. Sent on 01/11/2024The best choice I ever made!
I cannot even put into words how special Heather and Monique are at GHI.
I was very hesitant to even have a wedding, so the thought of planning one sent me into an instant panic attack (typical millennial, right). I chose the afternoon tea wedding, and am so grateful I did. They bore the burden of all the details while ensuring I had a say to make it feel my own with my own special flare. The two of them make the perfect team, Heather was detail oriented and had the perfect vision while Monique was probably the only reason I made it through, she's so down to earth and helped calmed my nerves through the entire experience. They are truly good humans and the absolute best at what they do.
If you're like me and aren't one of those girls who dreamed their whole life of their wedding day and don't really have a clear vision or even begin to know where to start with planning your big day, I cannot recommend GHI enough, they help you every step of the way and the end result is breathtaking. -
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Lindsey S. Sent on 10/09/2023Stress-Free Dream Come True
Don't hesitate to book this venue!
As an anxious, Type A millennial I was beyond stressed when I started planning my wedding. Trying to find an affordable, beautiful place to hold it was quickly becoming overwhelming when I found the Golden Horseshoe Inn.
Their website spoke directly to me, toting an all-inclusive experience with full planning, which was too good to pass up.
My now husband and I jumped on the opportunity for a tour and let me just say it was love at first sight.
Heather, Monique and their staff made our day absolutely perfect. We had our planning meeting in which we picked out flowers, our cake (which is included! Can you believe that!), linens, our photography package and goals; the whole kit and caboodle really. By the time the Big Day arrived, we had a full itinerary which made the day stress free as I knew what was expected of me, when and where I would need to be.
The space to get ready in was a blessing as well. The Cabinet of Wonders had everything, including a curling iron small enough to mimic my natural curls and tuxedo studs! Truly a lifesaver as the location is a bit out of the way.
Our wedding was everything I ever dreamed of. The team took care of everything! They even fixed the time that catering arrived to make sure everything was perfect for my guests!
We also purchased their photography and videography packages which we also absolutely love. We can't wait to see the rest of our photos and our video.
Overall, I'd give this place a 1000000/10 if I could. Absolutely perfect!
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Mikayla C. Sent on 08/26/2023
Truly the very best at what they do
Heather and her team made our day a dream come true. They made planning a breeze and worked with us the whole way to make sure the day was exactly as we wanted it. They were so warm and kind, and they all made the day so special. They wanted the day to go just as wonderfully as we did, and it showed in everything that they did. I am forever grateful to everyone involved at the golden horseshoe for giving us our picture perfect wedding. -
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Mary J. Sent on 08/18/2023Highly recommend GHI for the perfect micro wedding
Heather and her team exceeded our expectations. They listened to what we wanted and followed through to make sure every little detail was absolutely perfect. It was so nice to walk into the venue on the morning of our wedding and see it set up without having to lift a finger. It took all the stress out of planning a wedding and allowed us to focus on the fun details. In addition to the wedding details, the photos are incredible. The way Heather captured the details really tells a story and will allow us to relive this day forever. The mountain photoshoot was probably my favorite part of the day. Though it wasn’t the original plan, we decided to do it prior to the wedding so our guests wouldn’t have to wait. Having the private first look and that time alone together provided the perfect opportunity for us to have an intimate experience to enjoy each other before our family and friends arrived. Since our big day, we have had so many friends and family members comment on how nice the venue was and what an exceptional job Heather, Monique, and the rest of the staff did to make sure everything and everyone was well taken care of. We wanted a Micro Wedding without sacrificing the special moments, and GHI gave us exactly what we were looking for.
View full blog post of our wedding on GHI site:https://goldenhorseshoeinn.com/virginia-micro-wedding-mary-andrew-8-13-23/
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Emily B. Sent on 08/02/2023GHI is the perfect wedding venue
Five stars doesn't feel like enough for the amazing experience we had with the Golden Horseshoe Inn for our July wedding! We delayed wedding planning for a while after we got engaged because it made us anxious -- weddings are expensive and they are a lot of work. But with the Golden Horseshoe, we had a team of professionals help us to plan and coordinate the intimate wedding of our dreams for a small fraction of the money we would have paid to have this experience elsewhere. And this team is unmatched. Heather and Monique are a perfect planning duo, and they helped keep us on track every single step of the way with checklists and reminders, and a meeting that helped us to understand what it was that we truly wanted our wedding to be. Heather is also a truly amazing photographer -- we worked with her for both our engagement shoot and the wedding day photography and all of the images are phenomenal. She is very kind and disarming and was able to help both of us feel comfortable in front of the camera. She also was able to capture so many small and meaningful moments throughout the day. Monique was a wonderful officiant, and a perfect day-of wedding coordinator for us; whenever either of us needed direction or reassurance during the ceremony and reception Monique always appeared and pointed us in the right direction. So, if you're looking for an affordable, intimate, and absolutely beautiful wedding venue with a top-notch team of staff who will help you have the wedding day of your dreams, look no further than the Golden Horseshoe! We can't thank Heather and her team enough! -
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Emily P. Sent on 04/02/2023
Could not recommend more!
If you are looking for the BEST place to have your intimate wedding celebration, this is it! We were drawn to the Golden Horseshoe Inn (GHI) by Heather’s incredible mountain-top photos, and were absolutely blown away with everything about our GHI micro-wedding experience. Heather, Monique, and the rest of the GHI team executed our wedding vision to perfection — they are not only incredibly experienced and professional, but were also a joy to work with throughout each stage from our initial planning to their behind-the-scenes action on our special day. Our ~20 guests had a blast and were extremely impressed too. Any question or update we communicated was responded to immediately, and our wedding day was worry and stress-free! We hands-down recommend GHI to any couple — if we could give them more than 5/5 stars we would. :) -
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Zaysha M. Sent on 01/04/2023
Perfect Day
If you want a worry free day that is your way, the Golden Horseshoe Inn is the venue for you! While in the early stages of wedding planning, my husband and I were in between going to the courthouse or an intimate ceremony due to what we know weddings can cost. I ended up doing a goggle search for all-inclusive wedding venues and this place popped up. Please know that we both can become overwhelmed with endless options but Heather, Monique, and the whole team made wedding planning a breeze. Along with providing a detailed checklist, they have everything you need and are super flexible in accommodating any special requests. All pricing is straightforward and is right on the website! While most couples have nerves leading up to the big day, my husband and I can both say that our wedding day was perfect. We even received our photos about a week earlier than expected and are eagerly awaiting our video!
Thank you to Heather, Monique, and the rest of the Golden Horseshoe Inn team for making our day special!
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Nicole Sent on 10/19/2022
Perfection!
Just got married here. Owners and staff were so amazing and accomadating. Super fun and helpful throught. Truly all inclusive with amazing pricea. Book them!!!! -
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Margo R. Sent on 10/09/2022Our Dream Wedding was at Golden Horseshoe Inn!
The Golden Horseshoe Inn made our wedding absolutely perfect! Our wedding date ended up being during Hurricane Ian, but Heather and the rest of the crew at GHI were able to not let the weather rain on our parade!
The value of their venue exceeded our expectations. Having a background in coordinating events and activities, I found myself wanting to help out on the day of our wedding, but they had everything under control, leaving not only us, but our families, to do nothing else but enjoy the day!
Their vendors who did our cake and the bouquet/boutonniere were so awesome. The cake was delicious and the flowers were beautiful! Heather and her husband also did an AMAZING job with our photos and videos. You can tell this is their passion, and we will treasure these mementos of our special day for the rest of our lives.
I also have to give a huge shoutout to Monique. She was the officiant for our ceremony, but also coordinated the entire day and kept everything running like clockwork. She is a gem! The rest of the staff also did an awesome job!
You will seriously not be disappointed if you choose Golden Horseshoe Inn for your wedding. The level of care and professionalism they will provide you, you can find nowhere else. We love you! -
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Brett C. Sent on 10/04/2022A stress free experience in a very stressful time!
My wife and I had the misfortune of getting married on the tail end of a hurricane. Fortunately for us, we booked at the Golden Horseshoe Inn! They made what could have been a disaster into a wonderful evening and our wedding went perfectly. The staff was truly invested in making it a seamless experience for us, and the photography and videography is a must have, I did not imagine how well everything would turn out!
If you want an inclusive, stress free experience there is no place I would recommend above The GHI.
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Katie D. Sent on 09/20/2022
No Stress Wedding
From our first time meeting Monique and Heather, we knew they would cure our wedding-planning-anxiety. They explained the process and timelines, provided documents and helpful hints, but most importantly, they were always available to offer advice. Whenever we had a question, we'd receive a throrough email (usually within the same hour!) going over the pros/cons of why we might want to choose X or Y. Throughout the wedding, Heather guided us around for pictures and various breaks and Monique consistently checked in on us, making sure we had everything we needed or who we needed. It truly felt like a magical day because we were able to enjoy it - there were no surprises, no hiccups - just a wonderfully timed, planned, and beautiful event. On top of that, we received the highlights from our photos the next business day, which just extended the wedding excitement. The photos were thoughtful and exactly as you'd find on the website, in addition to Heather taking various requests throughout the day. I cannot recommend GHI enough for anyone who feels overwhelmed by the wedding planning process. -
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Sarah G. Sent on 01/23/2023
Absolutely amazing!
Heather and her team are AMAZING - they think of everything and make the whole process easy and the event meaningful with tons of little extra touches! From the ease of planning to having everything pretty much included - it is definitely the best way to get the wedding of your dreams on a budget. Heather is an amazing photographer and her husband is a brilliant videographer. They provided exactly the right touches for our photos and video and were mindful of our concerns and shot in a way to minimize those. Don’t walk - run to book your perfect day with at the Golden Horseshoe Inn! -
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Rachel W. Sent on 08/05/2020Beautiful mountain venue, breathtaking photography, simply perfect!
The Golden Horseshoe Inn is truly a piece of heaven on earth! It's hard not to start gushing about how magical our Elegance Elopement was, and how genuine, kind and attentive Heather and Monique were throughout the planning process and then on the day itself. The GHI team really is hacking the wedding industry in the most beautiful way! :)
From the moment we visited the GHI website, we fell in love -- the mountain location, the drop-dead gorgeous photography, the all-inclusive packages. Heather was incredibly attentive and communicative, answering my questions super quickly via email and just making us even more excited for the big day!
Upon arriving, we felt right at home. In our 8 years together, Ian and I never really had the chance to feel like guests of honor, and having the whole venue and day devoted to the two of us was so special. All we really gave Heather as inspiration for a theme was “hippie, rustic, boho” -- and she conveyed this PERFECTLY in the sweetheart’s table, décor at the outdoor ceremony site, everything! It was like Heather and Monique had known us for years. Monique was also our officiant, and she was super sweet and patient as she kept having to hand me tissues. :) While we enjoyed cake and champagne, Monique even surprised us by playing the soundtrack from the movie that brought Ian and I together and that Ian had mentioned in his vows. The entire GHI team is so thoughtful and makes you feel like VIPs for a day!
The bouquet, boutonniere and cake were simply gorgeous! I absolutely loved my bouquet and the cake was probably the best we’ve ever had. It was so special to have all these details taken care of and ready for us to enjoy so we could spend the day focusing on each other. Highly recommend the mountaintop photoshoot for truly epic shots! We also immensely enjoyed our stay in the Chestnut Hills Cottage as the honeymoon cottage add-on.
I haven’t even mentioned the photography!! Where to begin! Heather’s loving, warm personality is infectious, and she went out of her way to make us feel at ease in front of the camera and help us with natural poses, expressions, etc. The photos themselves are absolutely priceless and Ian and I will treasure them forever. We can’t thank the GHI team enough, and we'll be looking for excuses to come back soon! -
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Laura D. Sent on 07/06/2020Simply Amazing Experience for an Elopement
My husband and I got married at the Golden Horseshoe Inn last week, and I can’t begin to describe just how wonderful of an experience it was. I feel like five stars isn't enough!
I was looking for venues in Virginia that specialize in small ceremonies and elopements, and I thankfully came across GHI on Google. From the website alone, I felt like I found something special. Heather, GHI’s owner, does a fantastic job of providing all of the information you could want on the website. I submitted an inquiry through the website and heard back from Heather that same day. In the first email I received from her, I could tell that she loves what she does, and that she tries to make the planning experience as stress-free as possible.
We had about three weeks to plan the wedding, and it could not have been any easier. You’re provided with a planning guide that helps walk you through all of the decisions you need to make (e.g., cake flavor and style, colors for your bouquet, music to walk down the aisle). You’re also given a checklist which I found really helpful as my husband I worked our way through all of the different decisions. Heather was incredibly responsive while working through the wedding plans, and I was confident that she and her team would have everything in order when we arrived for our wedding.
The wedding day was spectacular. We were given a day of timeline, and at no point did we feel like we were being rushed. When we arrived, the venue was set up and Heather took us for a tour and make sure we liked how everything was set up. She and her team really had a good sense of our taste and there was nothing we wanted changed. Alan, the GHI officiant, did a wonderful job officiating the ceremony and welcomed the tailored ceremony script I had provided. After the ceremony, Heather and her team gracefully guided us through the rest of the afternoon—the toast, the cake cutting, the first dance.
And then we had fun going around the GHI grounds on a photo shoot. Heather is also a phenomenal photographer and when you get married at GHI, I strongly recommend adding on the photo shoot up on Skyline Drive. She has great locations picked out for photographs, and there was also something magical about standing on the rocks at one of the lookouts, enjoying the beautiful scenery with my new husband. We are so happy with the photo preview Heather gave us, and can't wait to see the final set!
Also, Heather has awesome vendors that she works with. My bouquet was breathtaking, and something I could have never dreamed up. I spent the two days after my wedding talking about how much I loved it. And the cake was absolutely delicious—I can’t wait to enjoy it again next year!
All in all, the experience with GHI was everything I could want it to be: stress-free and fun. I felt like we were in good hands with Heather and her team, and that was absolutely the case the day of our wedding. If you’re looking to elope or have a small, intimate wedding, please choose GHI. You won’t be disappointed! -
Madi M. Sent on 06/22/2022
Perfect in Every Way
If you are looking for a stress-free, beautiful, unique, and affordable venue, look no further. Heather and Monique have thought through everything you could ever need for your wedding day. As a bride, I felt heard, cared for, and beautiful because of these two. They left me with nothing to worry about so I could enjoy the best day of our lives. They truly love what they do, and it is evident in their service to you. Heather also takes BEAUTIFUL photos. She captured every detail perfectly. We will forever recommend this venue and Heather as a photographer. -
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Destiny C. Sent on 03/07/2022Perfect in every way!
This is the most gorgeous spot with a fabulous team working with you the whole time! I don’t have enough words to compliment Heather and Monique. Our day was simple, stress-free, and perfect! -
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