Mount Vernon Inn Reviews

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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

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.

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!

Mount Vernon Inn is a terrific location for a wedding. We had a small wedding on a relatively short notice, with lots of moving parts due to busy travel schedules of many guests, but Mariita and Tina handled everything with the utmost professionalism and an exceptionally friendly attitude. We had to change the guest count three times in one week immediately before the wedding, and Mount Vernon delivered as if this has been planned a year in advance. Mariita was both invisible and ever-present during the wedding - taking care of things and helping with the event flow. Neither of us is getting married again, but we look forward to having our anniversary or other big events at the same location. Great choices of excellent food for an event with a small guest count? Check! On-the-spot food order from a large menu for all guests, without having to pre-order your food a month in advance? Check! Virginia specialty menu items and international favorites? Check! No penny-pinching and fine-print catches? Check! A place full of an historical character and a unique charm? Check! The list goes on and on. Highly recommend you select this venue for your celebration.

I can't even begin to explain how much my husband and I loved having our wedding reception at the Mount Vernon Inn!! Mariita and Tina were AMAZING to work with -- from the very beginning all the way until after the reception...even weeks after our wedding they were following up to make sure all was great! This venue offered a unique, cozy, rustic, and Virginia feel - so romantic and intimate. We got so many compliments on the setting and how "Virginia" it felt - we had our wedding on the 4th of July weekend so where else better than George Washington's estate? :)

In addition to Mariita and Tina's professionalism, kindness, quick responses both email and phone, the staff at the restaurant were phenomenal. They made our guests feel right at home. Don't even get me started about the quality of the food! Delicious food - we got so many compliments! Especially helpful since we didn't have to go through an outside caterer.

Mariita and Tina worked with our outside vendors and made everything seamless - from our florist to our DJ, they made sure the whole vision came together. They let me stop by anytime to talk walks through the restaurant as I planned with other vendors. I can't tell you how customer-service oriented the Mount Vernon Inn is. My hey and and I (and my parents) were so impressed.

This venue offers such a unique place to have a wedding reception. You have different dining rooms and then a big room for dancing, cake cutting, etc. The aromas of the place were so nice and we continue to receive compliments almost a year later about how memorable our reception was. We also got the sparklers exit like I had dreamed about!

We wouldn't have changed a thing about our wedding reception at the Mount Vernon Inn. Would do it all over again with their whole team - we will always have such wonderful memories and will continue to return for anniversary dinners :)

We chose the Mount Vernon Inn for our wedding reception venue, and it was by far the smartest choice we made during our wedding planning process. Mariita and Tina were absolutely fantastic! Both went the extra mile to make the planning and the reception run smoothly. Our reception was beautiful and stress-free, all thanks to Mariita and the fantastic staff on hand during the event. If you're thinking about booking the Mount Vernon Inn for your big day, do it!

Mount Vernon is a very special place for me and my husband, we have made many visits and enjoyed the spring wine tasting there for years. In January 2014 after a lovely dinner at the Inn he proposed in the parlor room! So of course we wanted to have our reception there. I was so pleasantly surprised at the value provided by Mt Vernon compared to other venues. We were married January 3, 2015 at St. Mary's in Old Town Alexandria, then we had an absolutely beautiful and elegant afternoon reception at the Mt Vernon Inn (we rented the entire Inn for 154 guests and we still had plenty of room for a small band and dance floor). The Christmas decorations were still up and the Inn was spectacular, warm and inviting. Our guests raved about the venue and the food, everyone loved it. I can't say enough about Mariita Campos, she was so professional, calming and pleasant to deal with. She never pressured us, and was always attentive and responsive to all of our questions, and helped us plan a delicious menu that fit our budget. Her long experience helping many brides was clearly evident.. I can't recommend Mt Vernon and Mariita Campos enough. We have such wonderful memories of our wedding reception because of her and all the wonderful staff at the Inn, the chef and cooks for the wonderful food and the wait staff who were so kind and pleasant to all of our guests. Thank you!

Overall our experience was wonderful! We rented the entire restaurant for a wedding of ~130 guests. Ms. Cordova and Ms. Campos were attentive to our needs throughout the planning process and were very easy to contact to answer questions. They were exceptionally polite and professional and genuine and thought of even the smallest details, like welcoming the bridal party to our own private room and serving champagne and snacks. Our food tasting was well-run and included sampling of many beverage alternatives that aided in decision-making. The food was excellent (portion size, quality, temperature) was better than at more expensive venues. We got married in a church in Old Town and had buses shuttle our guests to Mount Vernon on a drive with the pretty scenery all along the George Washington Parkway overlooking the Potomac. The venue was perfectly idyllic; very unique and an alternative to a large ballroom. The many small rooms with different decor made the evening feel cozy and intimate...almost like a wedding at home...only very elegant with beautiful antiques and paintings and candlelight. Our wedding was in October and we were fortunate to have a sunny day, but because of the sunset and temperature drop and sunset, we were not able to use the sunken garden...but we arrived in time to take pictures with the Inn in the background with its charming colonial architecture. My husband and I recommend it! Thank you again Mariita and Tina!

My husband and I chose Mount Vernon based on the price, responsiveness of staff (Mariita is amazing) and the overall "feel" we got from the venue. We really liked that Mount Vernon took care of everything. All we had to do was pick out the food, essentially! We rented out the veranda and the back room for about 45 individuals. Everything went smoothly. The wedding, from the setting, to the food, to the coordination and planning from the staff was absolutely excellent. We could not have chosen a better venue.

My husband and I got married and had our reception here. Beautiful venue and exceptional food! Tina and the staff were so accommodating and welcoming. We enjoyed everything about the venue and our guests loved the food!!

Mount Vernon was the perfect location for our wedding. We didn't even look at any other venues because we knew it was where we wanted to get married. The food was amazing, the help was great and the place is stunning. Many friends and family commented on how great the whole place was and people even asked how we found it. Mariita was a huge help for the entire wedding planning process and extremely helpful the day of the wedding. It is a perfect place to have a large wedding guest list feel intimate. I can't recommend this place more.

Our wedding was on August 29th, 2015 and we are so happy we chose Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant! One of the reasons we chose Mount Vernon was because the reviews on here were so positive, but they even exceeded expectations. They have a great system down for weddings are really know what they are doing.

Tina and Mariita are a joy to work with--they are very kind, communicative, professional, flexible, and organized. I didn't need a wedding planner or day-of coordinator because they took care of everything. They even decorate which I found extremely helpful in taking some of the last minute stress off my back. I just dropped my decorations off a couple weeks before and they set everything up flawlessly!

The venue is also just beautiful and I definitely prefer it to the standard ballroom setting or a winery reception. Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant seems so much more authentic and the different rooms and bar give it more of a house party type of vibe with a traditional/rustic Virginia flare.

The sunken garden is also beautiful and perfect for taking pictures. We set up a cigar bar during our reception here which was a hit with our guests. We also had a live band, the Bellevue Rhythmaires (they were great!), set up in the Verdandah room which was a perfect space for dancing.

The service was outstanding! The waiters didn't miss a beat refilling glasses. GREAT FOOD. Amazing appetizers - the mini grilled cheese and tomato soup was my favorite! I also love their peanut and chestnut soup for dinner. We had an old fashioned for our cocktail drink and our guests are still talking about how it was the best old fashioned they have ever had. The ice cream bar was also a hit!

Really cannot say enough about how amazing Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant is. It's a great value for the money and the perfect wedding venue!

Our August wedding was a small and intimate affair of approximately 40 guests. We reserved the Verandah Room for the reception and the Sunken Garden for the ceremony at the Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant. We loved this venue for so many reasons. First of all, the Inn is surrounded by such a picturesque landscape full of trees, flowers and greenery. Second, it has historical charm. A simple, yet elegant colonial decor is kept throughout the Inn. Third, food was not only absolutely delicious, but also very reasonably priced for the DMV area. Fourth, this venue is perfect for busy couples who are savvy with money and have limited time to plan their wedding. If this description fits your profile, then this place takes a wedding planning nightmare and makes it to your sweetest dream. Lastly, most importantly, what really makes this place so special is the excellent service.

Mariita was an absolute pleasure to work with. Throughout the entire wedding planning process she showed an exceptional professionalism, responsiveness and willingness to make our wedding the most special day. She had outstanding suggestions when it came to menu choices, the Verandah Room floor plan, decorations and timing of our event. She also was very flexible to so many of our wedding details, decisions and last minutes changes, which made the entire process a very smooth sailing. For example, we had until the afternoon of the day of our wedding to move our ceremony inside in case of the bad weather. Luckily, the weather turned out to be beautiful.

We decided not to hire a wedding coordinator, but we felt that thanks to Mariita our event was very well coordinated. She guided us through every step of our special night. We highly recommend this venue to newly engaged couples.

Mount Vernon was the perfect location for our approx. 100 guest wedding. We had both our ceremony and reception there. It is such a beautiful space that needed minimal decorations. Tina and Mariita were great to work with and the whole staff was wonderful and professional, especially Ellie who helped us with our tasting. We loved her so much we asked that she work our wedding! Mount Vernon really took care of us - even bringing the us and the bridal party cocktail hour food after the ceremony while my dress was bustled. Plus it was a really hot day and they always made sure we had water. Everyone RAVED about the food. Their crab cakes were some of the best we've ever had. We loved the intimate setting and it had plenty of room on the dance floor (and we had a band and a DJ). Mount Vernon is a beautiful setting and we highly recommend it, especially because they take care of many things in house.

I had a small intimate ceremony and reception here and it was very nice. Everything went according to plan and the staff was very nice and helpful. I would recommend this venue to anyone.

We had around 75 guests for our wedding and we were concerned about keeping costs under control and delicious food. We couldn't have been happier with Mount Vernon. As a bride I wasn't super concerned with details and wanted to keep everything simple and focus on having a comfortable place for guests. We had our ceremony outside under the tent, cocktail hour on the veranda, and the dinner in the dinning room. Everyone commented on how great the food was and I completely agree. The location was convenient without being in the middle of the city, which isn't what we wanted. On the day of the wedding the staff were great to work with and everyone was very accommodating and nice. They really made the whole experience better and the price was quite reasonable when we compared it with other locations. I'd highly recommend Mount Vernon.

We were married at Mount Vernon Inn last month and couldn't be happier with our experience. The inn is beautiful, and creates a very unique and special "DC/ Virginia" feel--especially for guests who might be coming from out of town. Mariita was our coordinator and she and the rest of the staff were extremely helpful and friendly throughout the whole process, from our initial meeting, to helping us settle on our menu and bar options, all the way through helping to coordinate and manage timing and logistics on the big day. We had about 180 guests, and the layout of the inn provided more than enough room for everyone to be comfortable and have a great time fun. Throughout the night and after it was over, our guests raved about the quality of the food and how much they enjoyed the wedding...we highly recommend Mount Vernon Inn to anyone looking for a wedding venue!

Mount Vernon Inn was such an incredible venue for our wedding. It is so beautiful and historic, and a great venue that truly takes care of everything. We loved working with Mariita and Tina, who were both incredibly responsive and helped make the night go off without a hitch! They were extremely helpful in assisting us with menu choices and cocktail hour appetizers, and our guests all said the food was incredible. I also really loved the intimacy of the separate rooms for dining. It's not a traditional "wedding" set up, but it was very cozy and personal, and our guests really liked it as well! Plus, there was PLENTY of room on the dance floor in the Washington Room, and our guests danced the night away. The staff at Mount Vernon really go above and beyond the call of duty, and made it so we didn't even need to hire a coordinator. It was a wonderful gorgeous setting for our wedding, and I highly recommend them!

We love the Mount Vernon Inn and Restaurant!! It made the perfect setting for my birthday celebration with my family. I chose the venue myself because the Mount Vernon Estate is one of my favorite places to visit. We are seasonal pass holders and enjoy attending multiple times throughout the year. We never get sick of visiting Mount Vernon and walking the grounds. We shared an especially nice meal together that even my picky teenage children couldn't get enough of the delicious food we were served. The service and atmosphere were fantastic as well. We will definitely find any excuse to enjoy this venue again and again!!

My husband and I got married here last year and could not recommend this location enough! As a girl who really had no interest in the little annoying details of a wedding, Mariita was super helpful and sweet through the entire process. The location is wonderful, and on a nice day your guests can also tour the Mt. Vernon grounds prior to the wedding. We both felt the prices were extremely good compared to other locations in the DC area, and there is plenty of (free) parking for guests on site.

Our family had the pleasure of hosting our daughter and son-in-law's wedding at Mount Vernon Inn. It was the perfect venue for the 100 guests! The food was delicious, the service was exceptional, and Mariita Campos was professional and welcoming! Every one of our guests commented, "what a perfectly fabulous place to have a wedding"! And many said, "I didn't even know you could have weddings here"!
Thank you to all the staff, and especially to Ms. Campos, for providing a perfect day for the newlyweds!!

I looked at a lot of venues in the Washington, DC Metro area before selecting Mount Vernon Inn. For comparison purposes -- we held our event on Saturday night and rented out the entire restaurant for party. We had ~100 people, but it easily could have held many more. I couldn't have made a better choice. Mariita was fantastic to work with, professional and responsive every step of the way. I am out of town a lot for work and Mariita was very accommodating with our tasting and other visits. We had a lot of customizations to our meal and Mariita/staff accommodated us with every request. We also had a unique request in that we wanted to set up an entire room with home-made cookies (part of a Western/Central PA tradition). Mariita and her staff set up the room for us and I couldn't have expected more if it has been professionally designed. I opted not to have a wedding coordinator and many of my friends commented on how smooth and natural our entire event was. I would highly recommend this venue to brides.

We highly recommend Mt Vernon Inn to any couple in the DC area wanting to get married for a reasonable price in a great atmosphere. Our wedding was perfect! We rented out the whole restaurant for our reception that included 140 guests. Mariita was friendly, professional, and reassuring throughout the planning process - she was a pleasure to work with.

The setting at Mt. Vernon is historic and beautifully simple. We did not need much in the way of decorations, as the decor is enough in itself. Our table centerpieces were simple (candles and rose petals), our music was DIY (created our own playlist on a laptop and rented speakers), and we were able to focus on what mattered most - celebrating with all of our family and friends! The food was delicious, and our guests gave us great feedback about the staff's responsiveness. Everyone loved the hoe cakes! It was also a lovely touch that Mariita and Cynthia checked in on us while we were getting ready for the ceremony and provided our wedding party with champagne and snacks.

We can't say enough positive things about Mt. Vernon. Our wedding was unique, intimate, and memorable. And most importantly, we had the best night of our lives!

All the staff at Mt. Vernon are fantastic, and we couldn't have asked for a better venue. Everyone was responsive and accomodating in advance of the ceremony, and worked with us on budget and other issues. We had a tight budget and the Mt. Vernon staff worked with us, but we still had a wedding ceremony and reception that seemed far more lavish than what we actually paid (especially in the DC area).

The day of the ceremony, the staff were incredible. They helped with decorations, extra requests like a cookie table, and whenever we needed someone, a staff member seemed to magically appear.

We recommend Mt. Vernon to anyone we know getting married in the area.

The MVI was amazing! We loved the historical aspect of the venue and the food was the most incredible wedding food we have ever had. The hoe cakes are worth a trip! Mariita the MVI event coordinator was wonderful. She was very flexible, attentive, and really put a bride at ease! If I were to plan my wedding all over again I wouldn't have changed a single thing!

Mount Vernon Inn was a fantastic venue for our wedding. We were sold by the ability to have the ceremony and reception in one place, food and drinks included, at the reasonable cost. Mariita Campos was always responsive and thorough in the planning process. She allowed us as much flexibility as we wanted in terms of seating configurations, timing of events, the menu, etc, and we generally found that the options and suggestions she provided worked well for us, building our confidence that the wedding day would run smoothly (and it did). Cynthia, the Banquet Manager, helped cue people’s entrances during the ceremony, so there is no need for a wedding planner or day-of coordinator if you’re reasonably organized. She added candles to the stairway from the Verandah room to the patio at the last minute, when my mother was concerned about the lighting there, as one example of the staff’s attentiveness.

The food was excellent; making the rounds to meet our guests, my husband and I noticed that most plates had been eaten clean! I appreciated that guests got to choose their entre at the table, rather than via RSVP card. A selection of appetizers was saved for my husband and I, and we were served dinner first; these are the kinds of details MVI took care of seamlessly. We loved that the charm and ambiance of the Inn allowed us to forgo flowers; the setting was lovely and felt complete just with the candles in hurricane lamps as centerpieces that MVI provided without charge. We added a fondue station only a week or two before the wedding, and it was a big hit guests.

We were married in November and the temperature for our evening ceremony was around 50 degrees. We opted for just two patio heaters to keep the tenting costs down, and most of our guests wore their coats, but the bridesmaids and I were bare-shouldered and comfortable enough. Some guests told me they felt their plates and escort cards were cleared too soon, but that's the only critique I heard

I can't say enough wonderful things about the Mount Vernon Inn and its staff. Mariita and Cynthia were incredible from day 1, helping us with the menu selection, brainstorming ideas for decorating the space, and making sure we had checked all of our boxes when preparing for the wedding. This was particularly helpful as we didn't hire a wedding planner, and we were nervous about planning a wedding for 125 guests by ourselves. It was never an issue, though, because Mariita and her staff were always available and excited to help every step of the way.

We were VERY impressed by the quality of the food (we chose the filet/crab cake, fig and date stuffed chicken and pork with cornbread stuffing) and were blown away by how reasonable their prices were compared to the other venues we had considered. We never felt like we were overpaying for anything, and Mariita did a great job of managing the menu to fit our ideal budget.

At the Mount Vernon Inn, it's all about the great food, intimate space and very helpful staff who feel like family. Elsie, for instance, took care of us during our tasting and was so lovely that we made a special request for her to be at our wedding, too.

The final thing I would highlight is their flexibility. With a wedding in early November, we kept flip-flopping over whether to hold the ceremony inside vs. outside. Mariita was great--she helped us weight the pros and cons of each option, and she was so flexible with letting us make the decision at the last minute so we could gauge the weather.

Overall, the Mount Vernon Inn is the perfect venue if you're looking for a cozy, intimate wedding. That's not to say there wasn't plenty of space and a great dance floor (more like a full room for dancing!), but we truly enjoyed how calm and enjoyable the entire experience was. If we could do it again, we wouldn't do anything differently!

We LOVED MVI! Lovely venue without a ridiculous price tag. You simply can’t have a great cocktail hour, dinner and open bar for 125 guests in DC for $15k. On top of that, the service is impeccable, and we can enjoy anniversary dinners for years to come. Matt and Mariita are great - laid back while maintaining great attention to detail. MVI doesn’t do tastings - they treat you to dinner with your menu! If you don’t like something, you can make changes. We had our ceremony and reception at MVI and used the bridal room for the bride to get dressed in. We paid extra to have the outdoor ceremony tent lined, which we HIGHLY recommend. We split the cost of lining the tent with the couple getting married the day before us (awesome), but we would have paid full price. The staff was extremely friendly and very attentive both before and during the wedding. They brought the bridal party champagne and snacks while they were getting ready and provided water bottles to guests before our ceremony. They wrapped my leftovers and had them ready to take when we left without us even asking. They also packed our cake top and all glass rentals for us to pick up the next day. Everyone went out of their way to make us feel special and cared for; exactly how you should feel on your wedding day. Matt helped with our cocktail hour menu to ensure a good variety and enough of the popular items. Our guests raved about the food and quick bar service. AMAZING meal: Colonial Hoe Cake (absolute must), stuffed tomato, and filet mignon with crab cake or broiled rockfish with a sundried tomato sauce. Guests picked their entrees at the reception so we didn’t have to take orders ahead of time. We saved $ by having a small bakery cake to cut (which MVI cut for no additional fee) and MVI provided red velvet sheet cake for the rest. Bonus: We came for our anniversary and they made the same meal for us right down to the red velvet cake. We cannot recommend MVI highly enough. You will not be disappointed!

I couldn't have picked a more beautiful venue for our ceremony and reception. Processing in down the stairs onto the brick verandah made me feel so elegant, and the surrounding grounds were the perfect setting for our wedding photos. At first I was afraid the separate dining rooms would make it hard for our guests to interact, but everyone mixed and mingled and spent most of their time on the dance floor anyway! I loved that the servers were all dressed in colonial attire. The staff were all extremely helpful and friendly and made sure everything ran smoothly.

I had an AMAZING time at my wedding this weekend thanks to the staff at Mount Vernon Inn. The staff at the Inn was phenomenal and the food and service FAR exceeded my expectations. EVERYTHING was fresh and delicious. The venue was beautiful and unique and I would recommend it to anyone looking to host a wedding or party. The prices were excellent and for the high quality of the service and food they could easily charge much more. The guests were raving about everything and I cannot wait to make my way back there!!

We had a wonderful experience working with Mount Vernon Inn on our wedding. We had lots of changes between booking and the big day, and the staff handled them all with panache and professionalism. The setting cannot be beat, and the prices are very competitive for the D.C. area. In addition, the Inn really brings something magical about American history into the wedding… Not a quality I can quite name, but really special on the big day. We felt so lucky to be working with such experienced and professional people for such an important day.
The food was outstanding. Many of our guests filled up on our cocktail hour. We particularly recommend the rabbit and peanut soup shooters, both of which were huge hits. Martha’s Washington’s Punch was a huge hit as well, as it tasted like cold apple pie in a glass (weird description but they kept having to make more because our guests—and we—drank it all up). We selected the hoecake and a balsamic fig salad as appetizers. They were perfectly portioned and our friends and family got a big kick out of the colonial foods. For our entrees, we allowed a choice of a petite filet with a crab cake, a walnut and cranberry stuffed chicken, and a sundried tomato encrusted red snapper. They were all popular but I would say the chicken went over especially well as it was the most seasonal of our selections. We served Martha Washington’s Cake as our dessert, which saved us money because we did not have to get a big cake at a bakery. It was delicious and they even boxed some up for our one year. I think our guests got a kick out of it. We also had an ice cream bar and pumpkin ale, fun touches Mariita was able to add at the last minute.
Mariita was an absolute pleasure to work with. She is great about responding to emails and giving you specific information about everything in Mount Vernon’s capacity. We really appreciated her understanding and professionalism on some thorny family issues, and her flexibility as our guest list and

We had our wedding at Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant last friday. The venue was perfect for our smaller wedding, we used the George Washington Room, the Verandah room, and the patio for our ceremony. My husband just loved the idea of getting married at Mount Vernon, so we just couldn't pass up the opportunity. My contact there was Marita and she is just absolutely wonderful!! She answers all questions quickly, and with a positive attitude, you never get the feeling that she has answered that same question a million times, she always responded with a happy tone. You could pretty much ask for anything and she and her staff will try their absolute best to make it happen.

The food at MV is so delicious!! We had gone there for dinner prior to the wedding just to try the food and was not disappointed, we couldn't stop eating! We then had dinner there again to try the actual menu of our wedding to see if we wanted to change anything, again was not disappointed. We had friends of ours dine with us to get their opinions and they two were very happy with the menu options. We definitely plan on just going back for dinner!

The staff at MV were so helpful during the set-up, dinner, and take down of the wedding. They were positive and happy, they didn't bug you all night, but were there if you needed anything. The staff are very quick during set-up and take down, but were sure not to damage anything. They put everything back how it was brought to them. I had brought in two big bins that had my toasting flutes, cake knife, mirrors, votives, candles, etc. They had everything labeled as to where it was supposed to be placed for the wedding, and then put everything back in the bins perfectly!!

If anyone has a wedding, or other function that they are looking for a venue, I would definitely recommend Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant. You won't be disappointed!!

This review of Mount Vernon Inn cannot be glowing enough- they deserve 10 stars in each category based on our experience. We booked MVI about 11 months out from our wedding date and found the staff, especially Mariita Campos to be extremely patient and responsive throughout our entire planning process. We toured the venue once, visited it multiple times for dinner/lunch with family visiting from out of town and we also saw the venue set up for other weddings two times before our own big day. Each time we visited, Mariita would make sure we were taken care of and that someone was available to walk us through and answer questions. We sent a million questions about policies on decor, sparklers, menu pricing, etc and our questions were always answered within 24 hours.

The day of the wedding, the MVI team was very helpful and went above and beyond to lay out our decorations as requested, accomodate family and guests needs and keep us happily isolated from any issues. One of the things I loved most when booking this venue was the idea that you could bring your decor the day before and the staff would set it out for you so you and your family did not have to spend your wedding day doing that work. They also help pack it up at the end too.

They helped my husband's grandfather get a seat with a good view of the ceremony to ensure he did not have to sit in the heat outside or brave the stairs to the sunken garden. He was very content and we were able to see him watching us. When the best man lost my wedding band minutes before the ceremony, Mariita scoured the grounds to successfully find it even! Everyone was sweet, professional and cared a lot about our day going smoothly. The food was incredible (get the bacon wrapped pretzel appetizers and red snapper entree options- they are a hit) and all guests kept commenting on the wonderful ambiance and charm of the place. All staff were on point from coordinators to servers to bartenders.

I loved this historic place and my guests loved the staff. Everyone is awesome there! Thank You for everything and your hardwork.

For a groom who is a history buff, this was the PERFECT venue! From start to finish, during every aspect of the planning process Mariita was absolutely amazing. The food here is spectacular and no guest walked away hungry! In fact several guests have added it to their "must take" list for out of town guests. We enjoyed working with all of the staff, from those in the office helping to plan and on to the bar & waitstaff who took care of us the night of our wedding. Thru the entire process you felt as tho you were the only wedding that they were planning. Perfect venue for a family and close friend filled evening and we couldn't be happier with the way that everything turned out.

From start to finish- Mount Vernon was awesome!
We wanted to go there from the start, and Mariita made planning super easy. We secured our date, and started picking out what we wanted for our ceremony and reception, with timelines in place for when we needed to make decisions. This helped ease the stress of the details. First up- food!
Sampling the food was a ton of fun, and we were able to pick great dishes that our family and friends loved. It's not often you get rave reviews of banquet food, but this colonial cooking did!
We had our ceremony in the sunken garden, and elected to have the fans and draping. It really looked much nicer than the tent poles by themselves. It rained during our ceremony, so the fans weren't used, but were useful for later when it dried out and folks hung out under the tent during the reception. The rain started right before we walked down the aisle (good luck, right?) and the waiters held the doors open for us and helped the bridal party walk under umbrellas down the stairs to the tent. I am so grateful, since my dress was pretty wet after from the ground!
Our reception went off without a hitch. The wait staff brought the bridal party our own set of apps so we were sure to get some food, and also brought us wine and beer because it is impossible to get to the bar when you're in a wedding- everyone wants to talk to you! The guests were greeted with drinks/apps upon entry to the restaurant from the ceremony. Introductions and dinner were seamless- the wait staff were more than ready to tackle our 150-person reception. The timing was spot on- no long waits between apps and salads or dinner. The dessert- delish! Yum apple and pecan pie!
The bar was great- we had it open the entire night, and we did the consumption bar because we wanted different wines than what was offered with the fixed price bar, which worked out much better for our budget.
We were way under our budget. Best bargain in town. Highly recommend getting married here!

It was perfect! The staff is very very professional.

Mount Vernon Inn was the perfect location for the wedding ceremony and reception. We had 128 guests and it was a perfect amount for the venue. We had live entertainment (Spencer Bates) and the setup worked great for the cocktail hour, dinner rooms, and entertainment. Matt and Mariita were amazing to work with and really responsive throughout the whole process. We booked the venue over a year before our wedding so there were a lot of questions. I was really impressed that they didn't try to oversell you on anything and were very helpful in working with us on our budget. Everyone raved about the service, the beauty of the ceremony space and restaurant, and the delicious food. We did sit down meals and had a cocktail hour before that with the mashed potato bar and appetizers. All of our guests loved the bacon-wrapped pretzels. For drinks, we did Martha Washington's rum punch, the Mount Vernon beer and wine, as well as the President-themed beer. Also they were very accommodating with dietary restrictions for guests - we had people with crab allergies and vegans. The vegan meal was delicious from what I heard. Overall, I don't think there is a better place to get married in DC and it's by far the area's best kept secret. I'd recommend this to any bride, from a small wedding to where you could just do the ceremony space and 20 guests to a larger wedding like ours where we rented out restaurant.

I've been putting off writing this review for some time now because I wasn't sure how to appropriately capture just how wonderful an experience my husband and I had at Mount Vernon Inn on our wedding day.

It is a beautiful, historic venue on the outskirts of the Mount Vernon Estate in Virginia, about 20-25 minutes to DC. All of our out of town guests enjoyed exploring George Washington's estate, especially our visitors from overseas.

The restaurant is wonderful. I ate here several times beforehand "to check it out" (it was all research, I swear) and everything was delicious and all of the servers were always attentive and gracious. And the food was divine every time! It is such a neat restaurant we couldn't believe we could actually get married and have our reception here.

But what surprised us most was how reasonable it was. After looking into several DC area venues (and even some farms that were a 2-3 hour drive from DC), it was clear to me that the wedding industry is truly a business. All the prices for wedding events were INSANE. Not so at the Mount Vernon Inn. Their prices were truly fair for everything we got.

As some previous reviewers mentioned, all of our guests we talked to couldn't believe how tasty the food was. We had around 125 guests, and everyone could pick from three or four entrees after they were seated. MVI also provided bottles of cold (Mount Vernon!) water bottles to our guests in the outside garden area where we were married!

A special thanks to Mariita Campos. She worked with me in the months and weeks ahead of the ceremony over email to make sure everything was perfect. She was responsive and, as others have said, worked within our budget to make things perfect. She also was attentive to all sorts of details and questions ahead of time, and helped our "big day" go off without a hitch. She is truly a gem and goes above and beyond to make things as easy as they can be on a day always filled with nerves and high emotions!

The venue was exactly what i was looking for, it had a historic homey feel. It was perfect with separate rooms that allowed guest who didn't want to dance to sneak off to a quieter area but still sit. The staff was super responsive all of my guests were amazed by how the glasses were never empty and how good the food was. The venue is pretty all-inclusive for decorations because it is decorated so well. Mariita, was so helpful with giving me ideas for set up. She worked with me every time I need to changes plans. I loved working with them and my wedding reception went flawlessly due to all their hard work. Thank you!

This place is excellent! The catering manager, Mariita, is wonderful to work with. She responds to emails quickly and is very helpful. The price is very reasonable for the quality of food and the service that we got. The food was delicious. I highly recommend this place!

Mount Vernon Inn is located on the historic estate of George Washington. With a colonial feel, beautiful grounds, and lots to do. The staff was dressed traditionally, the service was top notch and still fun, and everyone had a great time.

We chose to have our reception at Mount Vernon Inn because we wanted a venue that could really speak for itself. After touring and interviewing several other venue sites that were mostly either hotel banquet halls or countryside estates, we realized we didn't want to spend a fortune on decorations which you usually would need to do in those types of venues. We also wanted somewhere that would be more unique than a banquet hall. After our interview at Mount Vernon Inn we went back to try the food a couple of times and get more of a feel for the service. We were very impressed with what we found! The catering team was very professional and friendly to work with, answering all of our questions and taking care of all our needs for the day. On our wedding day, everything flowed exactly as we expected and the staff were incredibly hospitable and welcoming! The decor of the facility has a rugged elegance that was a charming backdrop for the evening. The food was outstanding with savory flavors that our guests still rave about! We had 100 guests for the night and plenty of space for dancing, mingling, and great outdoor seating under the tent in the garden. Everything about Mount Vernon Inn was wonderful and I would say Yes Yes Yes to anyone interested in this venue!

We used the Mount Vernon Inn for our ceremony and reception. The sunken garden was beautiful for the ceremony. We loved the historic area and the wedding party and several guests toured the estate the day before the wedding. We were kind of worried about space since it is a restaurant and everyone is split up into different rooms, but we had 130 people and a 6 piece band and there was plenty of room for everyone to gather in the main room for the cake cutting etc. and space to dance. We loved Mount Vernon!

We LOVED LOVED LOVED having our wedding at the Mount Vernon Inn. We picked it because we loved it, it screamed Virginia with its colonial theme, so we thought it would be special for in town and out-of-town guests. We even contracted with Mount Vernon events to bring in George Washington as a surprise guests, which was a bigger hit than we thought. What we didn't know was that:

- the value for the venue, the food, the drinks, and everything would be pretty close to unbeatable in the Northern Virginia area.
- the mgr. Matt and asst. mgr. Marita were so accomodating and easy to work with, i mean, really easy. They do events practically every weekend there- so they are seasoned pros.(and probably used to dealing with stressed out brides)
- the servers were phenomenal, and guests could choose from one of three options on sight! no messing around with who wants beef and how you indicate that on the invitation, etc. etc.
- the actual restaurant got so many rave reviews from our guests from all over who were so impressed with the ambiance.
- the ceremony being right there in the same location under the tent (I do recommend paying the extra $ for the tent liner) was beautiful and so convenient.

Our pictures are here if you want to check it out. We loved our photographer too, btw: http://emilychastain.blogspot.com/2011/09/zack-katie-mount-vernon-inn-wedidng.html .

The garden area is a lovely place for a ceremony, and the veranda and Washing room are perfect for the various parts of a reception. I was impressed with how many options we had to choose from for our menu. We choose several unique plated and passed appetizers. For the entree, we picked the goat cheese salad, a tasing of the Colonial peanut soup, a choose between chicken breasts stuffed with apricots and figs/wild boar chops with a whiskey glaze/rock fish with a ginger sauce, sides of grilled vegetables and sweet potato spoonbread, and desserts of traditional breadpudding, apricot bread pudding, and chocolate bread pudding. My husband and I and the guests are still raving about the food. All of the staff were also very friendly and helpful. The guests also liked the location because of all the historical landmarks surrounding the inn.

We had a great experience with the Mount Vernon Inn. Everyone raved about how great the food was and loved that it was such a unique venue, with a number of smaller rooms instead of one big one. We had 135 guests in the end and it was perfect for the space, although we ended up barely using one of the rooms, so I think they could easily accommodate many more.

The way they do stuff is a bit different from some of the hotels we looked at, which was off-putting at first, but worked out great in the end. I will echo what some of the other reviewers have said in that Matt and Lene can seem to be almost too laid back, but actually they are total professionals who put on a fantastic reception. I loved their low-key manner in contrast with some of the higher intensity people I encountered elsewhere.

One of the things that made it a great deal was how beautifully it's decorated; we didn't waste money on centerpieces or floral arrangements because it was already gorgeous.

A final note: I highly recommend the colonial hoe cakes!

This was the perfect reception venue for us. Matthew was so helpful and prefessional. The food was great. You can just tell these people have experience and know what they're doing.

We coudln't have asked for a better wedding venue! The inn has everything you need right there (food,tables, linens, china, servers, bar), and it needs very little decoration (it's already beautiful as is)! All of our servers were very attentive, and Matthew Heiss was always willing to work with us when we had changes we wanted to make.

We received soo many compliments on the inn and the food! If you want a venue that will prodide your guests an experience that is truly unique and special, this is definitely the place for you!! We will continue to come to the inn as dinner guests for years to come!

Mount Vernon Inn was wonderful! Matt and Lene and the entire staff was extremely accommodating--from beginning to end. We received so many compliments on the setting, food, and staff. Amazing! If you're looking for something original and perhaps different than the ballroom feel, then look no further. And the cost was extremely reasonable.

Not only was this a very unique and romantic site for both our ceremony and reception, it was very reasonably priced and the service and food was exceptional!

Nearly 2 weeks after the wedding and everyone is still raving about the food and the service of this amazing restaurant. It was the only place either of us wanted to use for our reception, and so we booked it even before we told our families we were engaged. The Mount Vernon Inn did not let us down. At every stage of the game they were professional and responsive to our thoughts and plans. The cocktail hour amazed everyone and they only managed to raise the bar from there. I am hearing compliments about the waitstaff, the cooks (they even made a small hamburger for my nephew when he decided he did not want the chicken fingers we had set up for the kids), and the overall facility. Parking is easy and free, and the buses we used for our out-of-town guests had no trouble loading and unloading. The set up of the rooms (semi-separate, but all intimate and lovely) really lent to the family feel we wanted, while still allowing us to have our formal, black-tie event.
Matt and Mariita were both tons of help throughout the whole night. I was actually surprised to see them there as long as we were, but I guess I should not have been. They were on top of everything. And the servers were friendly and more than accomodating. Luckily, we are able to have special dinners there as well, so we can attest to the fact that their everyday meals in no way changed when doing service for 150. Our families are still impressed that there was not a "typical wedding meal" in sight. Everything was fresh, cooked to order, and simply amazing.

My husband and I could not possibly have been any happier with the staff at the Inn at Mount Vernon. They treated us and our guests with the exceptional service and seemed genuinely dedicated to making sure we had the best experience possible. The food was also excellent. Plus, its a beautiful, warm, inviting and unique setting for a reception. We were absolutely thrilled.

We wanted a few things in a venue for our wedding: delicious food, great value, "all-in-one" convenience and a unique, memorable atmosphere. Mount Vernon excelled in all of these areas and the scenery was gorgeous in the fall. Most people told us they had no idea you could get married there and it is, by far, the best "bang for your buck" in this area. Mount Vernon holds so much meaning and having our wedding there felt so special. We plan on returning for lots of anniversary meals! We had phenomenal service both in planning and on the actual day. Mariita and Tina were very professional and easygoing. I was not the kind of bride that had everything super organized and planned to the minute—just the opposite, actually—but Mariita was so accommodating and helpful every step of the way!
We had about 85 guests and rented the GW and Verandah rooms as well as the Sunken Garden for our ceremony. So many guests raved to us on how the cocktail hour was the best they had ever been to. Everyone loved the food and drinks! The bacon wrapped breadsticks and the hoe cake station were a huge hit. We also heard lots of great things about the table service at dinner. One of our guests said their waitress was so awesome that she would bring him drinks without even asking him. We were able to save some money in decor and flowers since the charming setting doesn't really need anything. We opted to use their centerpieces and had the tent lined with twinkle lights which looked great at night when we all went out to dance. Mariita took care of setting up all the decorations and coordinated the tent for us so all we had to do was show up. We definitely recommend Mount Vernon Inn and are thankful to their staff for our fantastic experience!

My husband and I loved having our wedding reception at the Mount Vernon Inn. We loved that the venue was meaningful, as it is located on George Washington's estate. We also loved that they were reasonably priced for the services that we received. The number one compliment I receive from guests who attended our wedding was that they LOVED the food, and they go on to reminisce about how they really enjoyed the whole wedding experience. The Mount Vernon Inn provided us with a large variety of appetizers, bar options, and dinner options within our budget, and everything was absolutely delicious. They even cooked and brought out a separate meal for my husband and I because we decided to greet guests during dinner and we ran out of time to eat our own dinner. We stopped midway through dancing to eat our food, and they served each of us a new dinner plate, and it was delicious! It was really nice to know that the staff was so considerate and looking out for us to enjoy our wedding dinner. The atmosphere inside of the inn was really beautiful and does not require decorating from outside vendors, as the character of the restaurant speaks for itself.

We worked with Mariita, and she was a pleasure to work with. She was responsive to my e-mails and willing to work with my suggestions for the evening. She made sure that everything ran smoothly during our dinner and the events of our reception.

The Downside: Even though the restaurant is located at George Washington's Estate, they do not allow you to take wedding pictures on the estate itself. There isn't a whole lot of scenic backgrounds for picture taking directly outside of the venue. There are beautiful trails and woods nearby, however.

Overall: We loved our experience at the Mount Vernon Inn and wouldn't have changed anything about it. We plan on returning to the Inn for a romantic night out together to enjoy the food once more and celebrate our marriage together.

This was the only venue we looked at. We wanted a Washingtonian wedding and from the very first time we toured the facility, we knew we had to get married here. We worked with both Mariita Campos and Tina Cordova and both were amazing. We had a small group of about 50 guests, but nothing was too much to ask. From the very beginning when I made an email enquiry to the very end right as my vendors were arriving, Mariita and Tina were very responsive and professional. In fact, I felt so comfortable with them that I didn't even hire a wedding planner. They arranged for tasting, set up the center pieces, contacted the party supply for the tent decorations (I recommend doing the tent liner, pole coverings, and paper lanterns for an elegant look), and coordinated the bridal walk down the aisle. The day of the wedding, they even gave us the sitting room for the bridal party to use, even if we only reserved the Verandah Room.

We had a Saturday afternoon wedding and wanted to tour the estate after lunch, and while Mariita and Tina were not able to help us
arrange this, I simply had to contact the group reservations and got 2 VIP guides to give us a private tour for a very reasonable price. Our guests, most from out of town, were impressed.

Anyone can get married at the Hilton, but how many people can say theygot married at George Washington's estate? And the best part? My husband and I can return to the Mount Vernon Inn year after year to celebrate our anniversary!

Mount Vernon Inn made our wedding so special. It was absolutely magical and I loved that we had the whole Inn to ourselves. They were so accommodating and the food was amazing. I would highly recommend this venue to anyone. Excellent service and quality for the price.

After looking at a couple of other options in the area, we landed on Mt. Vernon for our 10 June 2017 wedding. We booked in August 2016, working with Mariita. She was very responsive and helpful as we began the process of choosing the menu and making payments as the year went along. As we got closer to the time, we did not hear from Mariita. I reached out to her with several questions and we were informed that she no longer worked there. My mother and I were disappointed that we had not been warned that she would be leaving and then put into contact with her replacement. It took several weeks to connect with Ashley, the new Mariita. However, once Ashley was on the case, everything ran smoothly. She was on top of her game. Everything ran seamlessly. She ran the rehearsal the night before beautifully. On the day of, she was a consummate professional. She made sure everything was perfect. Our guests have been raving about the perfection of the day. I cannot thank Ashely and Mt. Vernon enough for giving me and my groom the perfect wedding.

If I could do my wedding over again, I know for sure I'd have it here. The staff is amazing, the quality and value are fantastic (especially considering the area), the venue is beautiful, and the food is delicious! Having a ceremony venue, cocktail area, dinner venue, bartenders, servers, wedding coordinator for the venue, tables, linens, and caterer all in one place made the planning (and paying) process much less stressful. If you have out of town guests, this is also a great location because of the history. I know my family loved it. I highly, highly recommend this location.

This was a lovely venue for our reception. I only had six months to plan the wedding while my fiance was out of town, and they did a wonderful job of working with me to plan the reception with minimal stress. I found it much easier than working with multiple vendors, as they were able to provide the venue, food, and decoration. They were very easy to work with, and it was a great value for the money. I would highly recommend this venue to couples planning a small wedding, because you can rent out one or two rooms for a good price.

After an extensive search for a location my partner and I decided upon the Mt Vernon Inn for its historic location to celebrate our historic event. Our initial meeting with Mariita Campos to discuss the arrangements was a joy. Mariita was sincere and open to our needs and suggestions and made a few suggestions of her own which we loved. Prior to the wedding day Mariita had coordinated with all the vendors to ensure that the services would arrive in a timely manner. Upon our arrival Mariita greeted us and gave us a tour of both venues. Both venues were stunning and took our breathe away and our guests felt the same way. Mariita clearly was responsible for such an incredible wedding day. We appreciated all the efforts from the cheerful staff. Not only did we meet a wonderful event planner but we also gained a new friend.

The Mount Vernon Inn was a great venue for our vow renewal! The location itself is beautiful and the food is great! The value is also very reasonable, by far the best I found in the area. We recommend using the tent enhancement in the sunken garden and serving the hoe cake as your starter. The staff was really great too!

Loved this site for our venue! It was beautiful but not over done, the service was great, they worked with us to fit our budget and then notified us during the event when we got close to the limit we set. We got a lot for our money considering how expensive DC is to get married! Wonderful place!

My husband and I were married at Mount Vernon Inn last weekend and we can't thank Marita, Cynthia and the rest of the staff enough for making it such a fun, relaxing, and stress-free day. We worked with Marita Campos, Mount Vernon Inn's event coordinator, for the past 6 months to plan and organize our wedding. She was always very responsive and patient in answering our questions and providing us with feedback and ideas.

Cynthia helped during the wedding rehearsal and ceremony as the banquet manager and helpfully introduced herself to our entire wedding party, so they could go to her with any requests, needs, etc.

We initially considered Mount Vernon Inn because it is by far the most affordable wedding venue in the DC metro area. But after reading the reviews about how great the customer service is, we moved quickly to book our wedding with them. And after our experience, we'd do it all over again in a heartbeat.

Weddings can be overwhelming and stressful, but the entire staff at Mount Vernon Inn bends over backwards to make sure that you deal with as little as possible, allowing you to actually enjoy your own wedding! The service was so exceptional that our friends kept coming up to us during the wedding to tell us how amazing the staff is, and they're still raving about it over a week later!

We can't thank the Mount Vernon Inn team enough!!

Mount Vernon Inn was a dream come true. My mother found the venue, and at first I didn't even bother looking at the website because I was sure we wouldn't be able to afford anything with Mount Vernon in it's name.

Needless to say I was very wrong, by far the best bang for your buck in the DC area. And we did plenty of research.

The venue's colonial theme and decorations are darling, especially for fall and winter weddings. The food was amazing---people are still raving about the appetizers (especially the sausage puffs and bacon wrapped dates).

Staff was wonderful, extremely attentive. Like other reviewers there were a few times it was hard to reach the event coordinator (one time when my father thought he had an established phone appointment, nobody answered) but I was always able to get what I needed within two days and there was never a point when this presented a major problem for me...

very friendly helpful crew, great food, unique space. we loved it.

We held our dinner reception at Mount Vernon Inn and were extremely satisfied with everything overall! We had a cocktail hour and dinner for a group of approximately 50 people. The Washington Dining Room along with the Verandah were the perfect setting for our evening!

While, as some others have noted, you don't always get a response immediately during the planning phases of your event, the staff is extremely professional and experienced and really knew what they were doing. They were helpful in determining the configuration of tables for our group as well as suggesting decorating ideas.

The appetizers were loved by all, particularly the sausage rolls. We offered dinner options of chicken, beef, and seabass, and for the most part our guests were completely satisfied with their meals - both the chicken and beef were absolutely delicious!

The servers were great and very attentive to our guests. No one ever had to wait for a refill on a drink, and they were good at making suggestions if you didn't know what you were thirsty for!

I would highly recommend a reception or any sort of special event be held at Mount Vernon Inn. It is an historic and unique location that will leave your guests impressed!

BEAUTIFUL, unique place to hold a wedding... I loved it!!!

Throughout the planning process and during the actual ceremony and reception, both Mariita and Tina and their staff were fantastic. Their collective professionalism with us, warmth toward our families and kindness toward the children in attendance were second to none. They made our wedding special, and all of our guests in attendance commented on the fantastic food and environment at the Mount Vernon Inn. This was due, in no small part, to Mariita, Tina and their team. It was the perfect venue and setting for our wedding event!

LOVED them! They were perfect, worked with us right up until the day before. Loved that I didn't have to give them numbers until a few days ahead and they worked with us to make it everything that we wanted. Very flexible, wonderful staff!!

The Mount Vernon Inn was wonderful. The food was delicious; the site was beautiful; and the folks there were nothing but helpful. Our wedding even happened to be on the same weekend as the Mount Vernon Wine Festival. But, it didn't matter. Our guests had a marvelous time and we couldn't be happier! It also is an excellent value, which is difficult to find in the Washington area.

I was so pleased to have my wedding here at the Mount Vernon Inn. Everyone continues to comment on the wonderful time they had. It was great working with the MVI throughout the wedding process. The food was delicious. The staff was friendly. I appreciated how they helped to set up everything the day of-and to how I wanted everything. It was just the perfect setting. We got married outside in the sunken garden, had dinner/cake inside, and went back out for dancing. It was intimate, yet everyone could find a place to be where they were comfortable whether out on the dance floor or inside watching. We look forward
to coming back for anniversary dinners!

This is a beautiful venue, and compared to other venues in the area, a good value, especially if your wedding is between January-March.
The food is pretty good, and the serving staff is very experienced working weddings.
The catering heads, Lene and Matt, are very friendly and laid back. They always got back to me when I emailed them with questions and were really flexible. I did feel that at times I had to keep track and remind them of things, and I had to oversee a lot of the details the day of the wedding, leading up to the ceremony. But once the ceremony started, everything went off without a hitch.

But to me, dealing with the few cons are worth having your wedding at this unique and memorable venue. And I did overall enjoy working with Lene and Matt.

Our wedding at the Mount Vernon Inn (both ceremony any reception) was universally acclaimed by friends and family (and by us!) as one of the best weddings we'd ever been to. The venue was perfect in terms of size, and the charm and visual appeal is undeniable. It was also the most reasonable option we looked into, in terms of price! My only wish is that we had been less busy being "bride" and "groom" to really enjoy the cocktail hour (and our fabulous mashed potato bar!) and dinner.

Matt and Lene were great to work with--very low key. At first it put me off how relaxed they seemed, but by the end, I appreciated it! I wasn't a super-demanding bride, so I think that helped keep things stay simple. Matt recommended early on that we use Marita Alabaster and Holland Flowers for our flowers, and he was totally right. She knew exactly what to do to make the place look it's best, so I really appreciated the tip. The staff also told me not to bother getting a wedding planner, and they were right. I dropped off all the "stuff" (place cards, programs, menus, favors, etc.) the night before, and they made it all happen.

They don't do a traditional "tasting" the way a hotel might, so that was a little weird for us, as the wedding menu options differ a lot from what's on the regular dinner menu. But the wedding options are actually tastier, in our experience! The herb-crusted beef medallions were a total hit! People also loved the creme brulee. We heard that in general, everyone loved the food. The fact that drinks are charged by consumption is a little tough--we figured we'd be okay, since our family doesn't drink much. In the end, it looked like our friends made up for them, and we went over budget. But c'est la vie--that's the risk we took!

Overall, though, the entire experience was great. The private room up front for the bride was great--it was also a nice retreat after the ceremony for myself and my new husband. We had food and wine waiting for us there before we went off for pictures. Our guests raved about the service, as well. It was really just...pretty much perfect. I didn't have to think about a lot of things, because they just...happened. It started to rain really hard right before the ceremony was set to start, but the staff just whipped out some huge umbrellas to hold over the bridal party to keep them dry on their walk down to the tented area. The rain stopped shortly thereafter, but knowing that the staff was prepared really helped us feel taken care of.

This venue was absolutely beautiful. It wasn't the typical and, for me, boring hotel-type reception site; rather, it was elegant and historic and lovely. Both the inside and outside were charming, romantic, and elegant - exactly what I wanted. The catering director was also very flexible with us in getting us exactly the type of food we wanted - somewhat tricky with vegetarians! :)

Overall, we had a great experience at Mount Vernon Inn. We rented out the entire restaurant, which was perfect for the size of our wedding reception (Around 75 people). It is a beautiful place. We did have to get used to the idea of having guests in separate rooms, but it did allow for a more intimate dining experience. The food was also good, but I wouldn't say it was memorable. Matthew and Mariita are wonderful to work with. They are flexible, responsive, and really try and give you what you want. They do so many weddings here; they are pros.

Let me first say, this is a wonderful venue, especially if you want something unique with a historical feel. We had a beautiful wedding, the food was good, and with two minor exceptions, we were pleased with the service. The waitstaff is very nice and accommodating. On the day of the event, the manager Matt did a great job. We thought the venue was a good value.

Let me next say, I agree with some of the other reviews, that you wouldn't have known that things would go so well given the service provided prior to the wedding (though things were MUCH better in the week prior to the event.) Matt is very laid back, which can be a good thing, but when you're plunking down so much money, you really want some vocal reassurance that your concerns are being heard. Often, it was really hard to tell. Follow up would be great some times, and not good other times. Our tasting was strange...we were left in a room by ourselves for a long time before someone realized that no one had told Matt we were there, and there was another couple doing a tasting in the other room. It made us feel a bit like an afterthought. And yet, in the week prior to the wedding, and the day of, there was a complete 180 and you could see the ways that Matt excels at his job. Too bad that we couldn't tell this earlier.

Mount Vernon was the perfect place for our wedding. The venue is beautiful and really creates a really nice atmosphere. The ceremony space outside is gorgeous with the tent and balloon lights. The food is amazing, I don't think there was one guest who didn't clean their plate. I couldn't imagine a more beautiful, or more historical place, to get married.

Great ceremony and reception site. We could not have asked for a better wedding! The traditional attire the staff wears totally adds to the experience!

I recently held my wedding at Mount Vernon Inn. I am just going to cut to it.
Positives:
Food Selection
Prices
Flexibility with Wedding Coordinator
The Venue itself
Decor

Negatives:
The ceremony started late and the bridal party was ready and just standing around waiting.
If you do not rent out the entire venue ($15k food and beverage minimum) Mount Vernon will serve dinner at their restaurant during your wedding!
Some of the restaurant patrons walked into my bridal area while I was changing dresses
It rained and my guests had to sit on wet chairs
The wait staff took quite a long time to bring food out and never advised us that we initiated the cake cutting. Some notice would have been nice.

Overall, I highly recommend solely because the quality of the venue, decor, food and drink. It's a great deal despite a 20% gratuity. I highly recommend to any budget bride. Just be conscious of some of the give and take.

First, this goes without saying but the Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant is historic, beautiful, decorative, and cozy. The food is delicious. We have never had issues with a regular dine-in meal at this restaurant. We've always been seated quickly, and the wait staff are attentive.

That being said, planning a wedding here was different than just dining for dinner. I worked with 5 members of the staff, and my review is based on the staff we worked with and the service we received for our wedding:

1. Jordan - He is excellent and truly focuses on hospitality. He answered all of our questions, and even let us borrow his personal cart to wheel our heavier decor around the venue for set up. Very kind, professional, and helpful. Went above and beyond to help. ONE STAR.

2. Raleigh - He was the banquet manager for our wedding event. He made sure the facilities were functioning and that the wait staff were attentive. He oversaw the details of the meal/venue. As for the wedding meals, everything ran smoothly which we are so grateful for. We had minimal interaction with Raleigh, but he was very kind and professional. ONE STAR.

3. Ashley - She is the event planner for the venue, and she is what sold us on booking the Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant as our wedding venue. We found her to be communicative, reliable, and incredibly kind. We weren't originally going to use a wedding planner since a family friend had volunteered, but we opted to go with Ashley because we were so impressed. As luck would have it, she informed us a month or so before the wedding that she would be going on maternity leave. While this is not what we were expecting, we were very happy and excited for her, and grateful for the time/effort and expertise she provided before her leave. ONE STAR.

4. Janet - Because Ashley went on maternity leave, the venue offered to provide us an alternative wedding planner, Janet, a month out from our wedding. If I had known from the beginning that we would be working with Janet (and the level of service she provided us), I would have opted to go with our family friend instead. Janet gave us hassle with bringing our decor in (we were told previously by Ashley we could start bringing it in the week of the wedding). We sent her an instruction email and gave her a binder of instructions on where the decor should go, the guest seating chart and meal selection, and day-of contact information. I spent hours putting this information together. We went through it with Janet prior to the wedding, so you can imagine my disappointment when I arrived on the wedding day and the decor was not set up, and I was immediately pulled aside for 10-15 minutes to answer questions about information that was already contained in the binder. We had hoped to avoid this on the wedding day. Even after going through the information with Janet AGAIN on the day of, the following errors were made: (1) the ceremony programs were placed at the dinner table and not on the ceremony seats, (2) the place cards were not in the order which we had put on the seating chart (including splitting up couples and a handicapped minor was separated from his parents), (3) we opted to do an ice cream scooping instead of a cake cutting and the ice cream was not ready when the time came to do the scooping. She also lost a picture frame and antique match box from our decor that we still have not gotten back (8 months later). Very disappointing. ZERO STARS.

5. Anthony - We had minimal contact with him until after the wedding, when I asked for a refund on the event planner's services. We had several cards on file (since both me, my husband, and other family members had made payments to the venue). Instead of following common business practices and asking which card we would like refunded, he split the refund over several cards. When I asked to cancel and just do it on 1 card, he gave so much pushback. It ended up being a mess, as one card couldn't cancel the refund. On the phone, he was hostile and cold. We ultimately never got our full refund from him. ZERO STARS.

3/5 stars total.

The venue itself was great for our small wedding of 35. We could have the ceremony and then walk up right into our reserved room for our dinner. However, they dont allow amplified music (!), so the cost of live musicians will have to be added to your budget. My big reason for the lower scores, however, was because of the lack of responsiveness and professionalism of the two catering managers in our planning process, and our "head waitress/contact" appointed for our actual wedding. Neither experience was that great, unfortunately. For example, in planning, we had a meeting to set up menu and seating, but was told they had to shut down thier office for an incoming party TWENTY minutes into our meeting! Why schedule it then, and make us drive all the way down there? We where never called back and I had to do all the initiating over email and the phone to get the details done. One more example: we were given two different price quotes for things from the two managers. THAT is confusing and just shouldnt happen. My family, husband, and I made it work, however, and enjoyed our day regardless.