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    Lisa N. Sent on 03/26/2024
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    Amazing day

    Everyone at House Mountain Inn was amazing. There was no stress and every detail that was planned was executed flawlessly!!
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    Mary O. Sent on 10/20/2023
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    Gorgeous venue and amazing staff

    Irvine Estate is absolutely beautiful - our guests were awestruck with the mountain view and the lovely interior of the reception space. Carrie was amazing to work with and they setup everything to look exactly as we envisioned. Everything ran smoothly and it was so wonderful that we didn't need to stress over setup! Their vendor list came in handy when looking for a marriage commissioner, DJ, and lighting options.
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    To-Lam N. Sent on 11/23/2022
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    Amazing venue

    I had such a beautiful wedding weekend at HMI/IE. The team was absolutely 5 stars.

    When my mom and I visited HMI for the first time, we both fell in love. As soon as I saw the view from IE Pavilion, I knew I wanted to get married there. It was raining, but it was still gorgeous. The shower came and went. The covered pavilion stayed dry and comfortable and I knew if it rained on my wedding day, I could still have my ceremony there and my guests would be comfortable.

    The communication was on point, especially in the beginning. Jamie was quick at responding to ALL of my questions (and I had a ton). It was a bit slower closer to the wedding day as the fall season is BUSY with other weddings, but that was completely understandable. There wasn’t anything crucial that needed prompt replies. Jamie met up with me months in advance and we developed a schedule for the two day wedding. I had my traditional Vietnamese Tea Ceremony on Friday and my western ceremony on Saturday. She asked me questions I didn’t think about for wedding planning.

    Pretty much everything I asked for was accommodated (and again- I asked for a lot). We used HMI for catering (for both the tea ceremony night and the western ceremony reception) as required, but they also allowed us to bring some of the Vietnamese traditional food (fruits and rice cakes).

    We rented out all 15 rooms (10 at HMI and 5 at IE). Almost my entire extended family was able to stay (we also rented out a house at a nearby airbnb for overflow). It was like a big family reunion/sleepover. My family brought air mattresses and we all stuffed in all of the rooms. The rooms were large and comfortable enough to fit several queen sized air mattresses (we were able to cram 3 queen size air mattresses into the bridal suite and had 8 of us chilling in there). They also had rollaway beds that we could use. The rooms were all great. The ones with the fireplaces were incredibly cozy. I didn’t get a chance to use the jacuzzi tub or hot tub, but when I arrived late at night, the hot tub was HOT, even though it was chilly out. I had family use their hot tub and they didn’t have any issues.

    I was able to rent out two of the HMI rooms the Thursday before my wedding. There was a wedding the Wednesday night before and the HMI staff cleaned the place up so quickly and quietly. I didn’t even notice. They were so kind to clean the bridal suite early on Thursday so we could move all of our stuff in before 3pm. My family arrived on Friday. We DIY’d a bunch of our decorations. We were able to start setting up at 11am. Check in is not until 3pm, but some of my family showed up early and the staff was SO QUICK with cleaning all of the rooms and letting them check in early if their room was already cleaned. They didn’t have to do that and I am grateful.

    The tea ceremony went smoothly. We had a buffet dinner. We had pork tenderloin served with an apple cranberry chutney, beef tenderloin with a trio of sauces: Horseradish Cream, Roasted Red Pepper, and Chimichurri, and Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Portobello. They were ALL delicious. I had so many guests come up and tell me how scrumptious the food was.

    We had a remembrance ceremony after dinner. We sent water lanterns out into the lake. It was so beautiful. We were able to use their battery operated speakers and had a Buddhist chant as well as some meaningful songs played. We were going to clean up the lanterns that night ourselves, but HMI said we could grab them in the morning. By the time we got up for yoga the next morning, the lanterns were already cleaned up!

    My family brought some Vietnamese food to share. They stayed up late, using the crazy outdoor table fireplace, listening to music, drinking, and enjoying all of the Vietnamese food in their PJs. I was working on finishing making my wedding dress inside and could hear them outside, just having the time of their lives, laughing, and singing.

    We had yoga in the HMI covered Pavilion the day of the western ceremony (Saturday) and the day after the western ceremony (Sunday). The staff made sure the Pavilion was completely cleared out for us. I brought some cool lavender towels to use for savasana during yoga and the staff was gracious enough to allow us to store them in their fridge until we used them.

    My cousin and some kids brought their fishing gear and fished for some bass in their stocked lake. It was so nice to hear their laughs by the lake while we did yoga.

    We ran behind schedule the day of the western ceremony (surprise surprise), but we were able to still get photography and first looks and bridal party photos with PLENTY of time before the western ceremony at 4pm (since golden hour was going to be a bit earlier in the mountains). And this includes time to do yoga that morning. Me and my bridesmaids had our hair and makeup done and missed brunch downstairs, but had brunch delivered to us in the room.

    The ceremony was perfect. It was short and sweet. We had 4 ring bearers and 4 flower girls and even with all of that, it all went smoothly. Jamie helped us run through the rehearsal the day prior with the kids and it went well. We had so many laughs.

    The reception area was spectacular. My family helped out a lot, but the staff also helped set up a lot of our DIY. We showed them our vision and it all came together. We did hire someone for lights. I wanted a fairy light tunnel effect and WOW did it come together beautifully. It was much brighter than I imagined. There was a lot of setup needed for my floral centerpieces (hanging glass orbs from the floral centerpieces) and HMI helped with all of that. They also lit all of the candles for us. The food was perfect. I had the filet of cod topped with sautéed shrimp, scallions, and lobster cream sauce. It was delicious. My husband had the roasted sirloin steak with sauteed mushrooms, onions, and served with a peppered bourbon sauce, which I didn’t get a chance to taste, but heard it was great. Our vegetarian option was eggplant Parmesan and I heard that was delicious as well from my guests. We even had some allergies that were totally accommodated for (e.g. no mushrooms for one guest who wanted the steak).

    The weather at the beginning of November was amazing. It was warm enough for us to dance outside on the covered pavilion for our reception. The DJ just opened up the window and turned the speaker towards the pavilion and we just danced the night away.

    We opted for late night snacks (pretzel bites, chicken tenders, and pigs in a blanket), which I think was fairly priced. The honey mustard sauce was HITTIN’. My family brought one of the TVs into the large living area and we all watched the World Series. The kids played card and board games late into the night.

    Even though my family brought in most of the DIY stuff, the HMI staff helped with a lot of the breakdown. I can’t thank them enough. Apparently my backdrop was really unstable and sad looking and Jamie was able to bring in their green hedge and decorate it with the florals that I brought. It looked absolutely beautiful. There was no way I could’ve done that with what I had.

    We obviously left a few things behind (we had a ton of stuff) and they were able to gather them all up after checkout and let me know that they still had them for me to pick up.

    We are 2.5 weeks out from our wedding and I am still hearing about how wonderful my wedding weekend was from my guests. There was much love and fun. Everyone had a blast, myself included. Thank you so much HMI! Y’all are amazing.
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    Irvine Estate

    We could not have had a more beautiful and smooth wedding than at Irvine Estate at House Mountain. Jamie and her staff did an excellent job so that I. the MOB, did not have to worry about any details on the day of the wedding! Our guests were blown away by how beautiful the venue was-the peak fall foliage was a bonus! Jamie addressed all of our concerns prior and calmed me over minor annoyances that were no fault of her or the staff on the day of. She and Tim also took good care of us during our stay at the estate over the wedding weekend-despite having two other weddings there that weekend. Would highly recommend!
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    Kayla B. Sent on 12/29/2022
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    Irvine Estate Wedding

    Jamie Grue, Carrie Irvine, and the entire team at HMI and IE were nothing short of fantastic! My husband and I were amazed at how perfect everything was- there wasn't even a single hiccup. Jamie and the staff held themselves to a high standard and they were extremely professional.

    From the moment, my husband and I got engaged we knew we wanted to get married at IE and we are so thankful to have the best memories from that day. I highly recommend this venue to everyone I talk to about our wedding. It was truly the best, stress-free weekend I could have asked for.

    Jamie knows what she is talking about and is such an asset to have in the wedding planning process. She is extremely helpful and will help with whatever is needed to make your day special. The venue has so many options and choices that can fit any dreams you may have for your wedding day. My husband and I are constantly reminiscing on our wedding day and cannot thank the team at HMI and IE enough for everything!
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    Sarah Sent on 08/14/2022
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    The best venue and the best coordinators!

    Carrie made us feel welcome from day 1. She was always flexible and anticipating what was next. We started off our day with 80% chance of rain and we were prepared thanks to her. Last minute when the forecast cleared we were able to proceed with outdoor cocktail hour etc. Food was great, everyone loved the accommodations, and our day was perfect! Thank you x a million!!
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    Adrianna H. Sent on 01/20/2020
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    It has been dreamy so far.

    This is the venue of my dreams. Everything I needed all in one spot.
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    Alexis R. Sent on 12/15/2020
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    Best Wedding Venue in VA!

    The staff is wonderful and amazing they really make you feel like family. The mountain views are breathtaking for a perfect ceremony, and the event space is gorgeous. :)
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    Andrea S. Sent on 08/04/2021
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    I Couldn't Have Asked For a Better Wedding!

    My original wedding date fell victim to the COVID lock down. That said Jamie and the rest of the HMI crew really helped with the rescheduling, and making my wedding the best it could be. The food was wonderful, the bar tenders did great, everyone loved the rooms, as well as the venue itself. You can also tell that HMI really specializes in big events. They even helped with coordinating with the other outside vendors. Everything ran like clockwork, and Jamie did a wonderful job.
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    Holly W. Sent on 04/22/2021
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    Stunning, Cozy, Perfect Winter Wedding

    My husband and I decided on a winter wedding to keep costs down, and because I adore the snowy aesthetic. He's from Virginia, and loved the idea of having a wedding in the Blue Ridge Mountains (he knows how much I love mountains.) EVERYTHING about this venue was perfect - because of the off-season pricing we were able to afford both Irvine Estate AND HMI, and I loved them both. Either is great for a wedding and reception, and both is great for a wedding weekend! The best part is that your venue cost includes their wedding coordinator services! Jamie Grue was our day-of coordinator and she was excellent. I DIY'ed our decor, and she brought all of my ideas to life flawlessly. Plus, they let us use some draping left over from a previous wedding at no cost! The food was delicious, the views are gorgeous, and we got so many compliments from all of our guests about the venue. I can't wait to go back for my anniversary!
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    Ashley Sent on 12/29/2020
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    Beautiful from start to finish

    The first time my husband and I visited we knew it was the perfect venue for our wedding. While we had to drive 3 hours to get there, it was well worth it and we would do it again in a heartbeat. Throughout the planning process Jamie was wonderful and understanding, answering all of my questions, especially during this crazy year and helped to make our day perfect. The venue is gorgeous and the staff incredible. There was not one time I felt stressed during our weekend there, which was due to the amazing staff. Thank you so much for helping to make our day perfect!
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    Taylor R. Sent on 02/08/2019
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    Beautiful Venue and Beautiful People

    My fiance and I only had to visit the House Mountain Inn once to know that it was where we needed to get married. Not only is it beautiful and breathtaking, but the service is exceptional. The staff there are so responsive to questions and are so kind. Whether it is in person, over the phone, or via email, they are warm and courteous and are quick to try and be of service.

    Once I called the venue trying to get in touch with one of the coordinators for a few questions. A gentleman named Dave answered the phone and we chatted for a bit. I told him that my fiance and I weren't able to see the gorgeous view first hand when we toured because it was so foggy and rainy. He immediately went up to our ceremony space and sent me photos (without me asking him to do so), simply so that I could see how beautiful it was there that day.

    They always go the extra mile and my planning experience has been wonderful with them so far.
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    Kristen N. Sent on 09/12/2020
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    The absolute best.

    Guys, I'm absolutely obsessed with our wedding venue. Hand-down, Jamie and the staff at Irvine Estate/House Mountain Inn were the absolute best to work with. I can not say enough good things about them.
    The moment I saw the first picture of this venue I was hooked. The relationship I had with them couldn't have been better. They took care of so much for us. When the pandemic hit, they were so responsive and helpful. They did everything they could to make the venue safe for us and our guests. Every single one of our guests made comments to me about how beautiful the venue was and how great the staff were. The view is unbelievable, the food was amazing, they took care of everything and made it so easy on us.
    We can't wait to come back and visit for our first anniversary. I can't thank them enough for all they did. I highly recommend them!
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    Elise K. Sent on 12/10/2020
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    Amazing weekend with amazing staff!

    I can not say enough about the staff at House Mountain Inn. Like many couples in 2020, we were forced to postpone and reschedule our wedding. Jamie helped us navigate our change of plans and worked with us to ensure we still had the best wedding weekend. She immediately picked up on my vision and brought all of our mismatched decorations to life. I was seriously amazed by how everything looked and turned out. Also, Dave! He was our bartender for the weekend. Everyone loved him. As soon as he saw you coming up to the bar, he would start getting your drink ready. I can’t say enough good things about Jamie, Dave and the rest of the amazing staff at HMI. My husband and I can’t wait to go back for a weekend get-a-way.
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    Courtney S. Sent on 01/17/2020
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    The Best Wedding Venue

    I am not even sure where to begin writing this wedding review about Jaime and her amazing wedding team at House Mountain Inn and The Irvine Estate.

    The ambiance at House Mountain Inn and The Irvine Estate is everything you can ever dream of for a wedding venue. The rustic décor and feel is amazing. The atmosphere and views that both of these venues provide are breathtaking. Picture perfect moments live within every aspect of this place.

    I was that typical Type A - standard bride - who wanted it all. And more. It is hard to put into words how amazing Jaime is. And her team. For those of you who don’t know, Jaime is one of the wedding planners there. I myself work in the event business and so my standards were already so very high, and I at times I felt they were too high. This event (my wedding) had to be perfect. Jaime is a true rockstar. To me, she was my wedding planner, my mentor, guide, mediator, therapist, decorator, inspirer, and most importantly, friend. She was so special to me and treated me as if I was her only focus. Sometimes I would call her throughout the process just to run ideas by her and chat. Her voice was always so calming and sweet. There are few people in my life I have come across that have truly and deeply amazed me and took me by surprise. Jaime is everything just that. She does it all and I mean DOES IT ALL. There is nothing Jaime can’t do for you. She will go above and beyond for all of your needs, wants, and desires, always.

    I would like to also acknowledge a few other HMI team members:
    1. Jaime’s amazing husband, TIM! Tim is an amazing cook and caters ALL of the food for both venues. Till this day, my husband and I still rave about the wedding and rehearsal dinner food. He is a true chef. I loved everything and I mean everything he cooked.
    2. Dave was our amazing bartender, helper, and breakfast man! He was amazing, truly rocked, and kept everyone happy. Dave always had a smile on his face. Thank you Dave for keeping our party always lively.
    3. Laurie. Laurie held a special place in my heart on my wedding day. Right before my wedding and as I was standing on the inside of the HMI door waiting to walk outside down the beautiful steps of HMI to marry my best friend… It started to thunderstorm. I was inside with Laurie and my dad, who had his arm entwined with mine. The fear and stress that overcame my face was overwhelming. All of the sleepless nights over the past year planning for a perfect wedding day and it was about to rain. Laurie came to my rescue. She kept me focused, and all she did was take me by the hand and said “It’s okay, God is just welcoming you on your special day. Everything is perfect. It is not going to rain”. I still reminisce on that moment right before I walked outside. Thank you Laurie for making that moment special. I will never forget you.

    I rented out both House Mountain Inn and The Irvine Estate for our wedding. Although I was nervous about the price of both, it was the BEST decision I have ever made. Having both venues provided variety and what I was looking for. I loved both venues SO much and it was so hard to choose one over the other. I had the ceremony at House Mountain Inn, the cocktail hour outside at The Irvine Estate, and the reception inside at the Irvine Estate. We have had many guests tell us that was the best wedding they have EVER been to in their lives. That is all thanks to Jaime, her team, and the amazing wedding venues they have.

    Whether you are looking for a rustic, mountain, indoor, outdoor, etc wedding, House Mountain Inn and the Irvine Estate provide you with a wedding you will never forget. They really know what they are doing there. They gave me the wedding of my dreams and something I will look back on and smile for the rest of my life. Thank you.
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    Eliza Sent on 11/17/2019
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    Practically Perfect in Every Way

    Everything about this venue is perfect. From the moment we stepped foot on this property we felt at home and knew this was the place we wanted to get married. Our only problem was choosing between the two venue spaces: House Mountain Inn with it's cozy log cabin vibe or Irvine Estate with it's stunning panoramic views of the mountains. So when we found out that if we got married in the off season, we could have both venues for the price of one, we were thrilled. We rented out the main lodge and the house up at Irvine for most of our close friends and family and had such a great weekend wedding. They let us make the place our own and accommodated all of our requests including an extra screen and projector for us to play Mario Kart and Rockband. I don't know what to rave about more, the location or the staff. The staff will treat you like the king and queen if you have your wedding here. They are so kind and understanding and very personable. By the end of your time, they almost feel like family and you feel like you have to come back! Carrie was my rock and so amazing throughout the wedding process and especially on the wedding day. She had so many great ideas and just made executive decisions without bothering me with problems or minor details. But all of the staff was great and went out of their way to make us and our guests happy. Besides the delicious food, stunning location and personable staff, you also don't have to really lift a finger because almost everything is included. Although it was a little more out of our budget, it was worth EVERY PENNY! So many of our guests said it was the most beautiful wedding venue they had ever seen.
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    Hailey Sent on 11/09/2019
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    Wow! Best Wedding Venue Ever!

    WOW! This was the most magical and EASY wedding weekend that we could have ever imagined. Our wedding coordinator, Carrie, took care of everything from the second that we unpacked our car. We booked the venue for the rehearsal dinner and the wedding day (getting ready, ceremony, cocktail hour, reception.) The entire staff bends over backwards to ensure that the bridal party and guests have the best time. The staff helped with set up, clean up, and were ready for everything in between. I was so impressed by the flow of the entire weekend and how "at home" I felt at House Mountain Inn. I will be planning our Anniversary Party here for sure!
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    Laura Sent on 10/31/2019
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    Best Day Ever!

    My husband and I were married at the Irvine Estate on 10/19/2019 and it was everything we could have dreamed of! Carrie was the most amazing coordinator, she was extremely responsive and proactive throughout our whole planning process. She made the wedding day run so smoothly and I am so grateful we had her help. The food was absolutely amazing and our guests were raving about how wonderful the meal and cocktail hour was. The venue is truly beautiful, the views of the mountains and foliage were stunning and the reception space was so dreamy. We couldn't have asked for a better venue, their staff is top notch!
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    Erin Sent on 09/03/2019
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    The Best Decision I made, after saying “Yes!”

    Simply the best service, professionalism, and natural beauty a venue could offer. This will be your easiest decision as you’ll be taken care of every step along the way.
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    J Sent on 05/22/2019
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    A Perfect Wedding at Irvine Estate

    House Mountain Inn was the perfect place to get married. We held a welcome dinner (in lieu of rehearsal dinner) down at the Inn and had our ceremony/reception at the Irvine Estate (both part of the property). My now husband and I visited for a night a year prior to check it out, and knew right away it was the place for us. You can see from the pictures that the grounds are stunning, but what was even more important to us, you feel like family when you're there. The staff, from Jamie and Carrie (the coordinators), to the serving and bar staff, to the house keepers, are just impeccable. I felt SO taken care of every time I visited, and most especially during our wedding weekend. It's a family run business, and you can feel it.

    Leading up to the wedding, either Jamie or Carrie would always promptly respond to my emails and were always willing to set up a phone meeting. They were flexible and always willing to work with you for what you wanted or envisioned. For instance, I wanted a much more casual but larger "Welcome dinner" instead of a rehearsal dinner, and they helped put together a great BBQ-style menu.

    On the day of, Carrie took care of everything. I gave her a list of what decor I wanted where, and it was executed perfectly. Everyone loved the food, which I don't think is always the case for a wedding! It was essentially a destination wedding for all of our guests, but I think if anyone wondered why we were getting married in Virginia, they instantly understood once they arrived.

    I had the best of both worlds because booking off season, I had access to both the House Mountain Inn and the Irvine Estate. I'm SO glad I did. You'll have a great experience at either site, but I loved staying at the Inn with all our family while still having access to the Irvine Estate with that stunning view.

    I could keep going on, but I would choose them again and again, and can't wait to go back to visit.
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    Kat Sent on 09/25/2018
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    Mark and I chose Irvine Estate at House Mountain Inn as the place for our special day - we were absolutely blown away! I had to organize a venue from Australia and both Jamie and Carrie made it easy to communicate and from the start were a dream to work with. As soon as I saw the venue in person, I knew we had chosen the perfect venue and was overwhelmed with how beautiful it was. Our wedding day ran smoothly and I was not stressed at all as Jamie was exceptional dealing with our vendors and even organizing the decor - this allowed me to focus on enjoying myself! The staff were brilliant and the venue was extraordinary. The misty mountains surrounded us and although we could not see the mountains in the distance, the mist was magical and was a perfect backdrop for a stunning venue. I could not recommend this venue more!
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    HMI & IE was the perfect place for our wedding. The views are sooooo beautiful, the food is DELICIOUS, the rooms are comfortable and well equipped and the staff is so friendly and helpful. However, the number one reason to book at HMI is because Jamie, the venue coordinator, is a miracle worker. She did so much behind the scenes to make the weekend the best one of our lives. She was incredibly patient and smiled through every task. I can’t imagine trying to throw a wedding without a Jamie :) also Dave is an amazing bartender, so there’s that :D
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    Maj Sent on 06/28/2018
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    My wedding was absolutely amazing! Jamie and Tim took care of everything! As a bride I didn't have to worry about anything, they made sure it was my day and I could relax and enjoy my day with friends and family! Highly recommend the venue with stunning views and top notch customer service!
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    Elizabeth Sent on 05/26/2018
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    Great place to get married! Jamie was wonderful to work with and her staff is excellent. The food, lodging, and hospitality was phenomenal. The Mountain View is spectacular and the grounds are very well kept. If you want a beautiful mountain setting with great hospitality then HMI is the place you want.
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    Brittney Sent on 12/26/2017
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    This place wasn't even on our radar and was a further drive than we were looking for (Charlottesville area), but when we decided to just check it out we knew this was it. I mean, DAMN. This place is beyond gorgeous - both the views and the place itself. We stayed on property in the house you can rent, which created a wonderful feeling of rest and a level of intimacy with the place (as opposed to just rolling up for the event itself). Our guests were raving over how we found a slice of heaven and how peaceful it was.

    When booking, you get the venue, a coordinator, chairs and tables, silverware and tableware, parking attendants, bar tenders, catering, etc. Who else gives you all that for a stellar price?? I couldn't find them. Keep in mind that your food/drink bill for catering and service naturally fluctuates based on what you order and how many guests, but many other places wanted to charge me an even higher price just for the venue location period.

    The food was amazing and the team was great at accommodating slight tweaks and executing our custom cocktails. Carrie, the day-of coordinator that we received with the venue, is one of my favorite people that we worked with throughout this whole wedding. Sweet and hilarious, beyond helpful and so responsive. She was there cleaning up late at night and was right there in the AM making sure our breakfast was great.

    I am in love with Irvine Estate and I dare you to find a place more accommodating, conscientious, full of value, and more beautiful. I would get married here a 1000 times over if I could.
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