Grelen Events & Weddings Reviews
Reviews
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Nicole Sent on 11/17/2024
Dream wedding at a dream venue!
We first visited The Market at Grelen in the middle of December, and immediately knew that if it could look that beautiful in winter, it was going to be amazing for our October wedding. We had no idea how right we were.
Grelen is filled with so much nature, is incredibly peaceful, and unbelievably gorgeous at all times of the year. The clear-top tent was a showstopper and all of our guests remarked how unique and beautiful it was, especially with the string lights. We were able to use almost all of the grounds for the most spectacular photos, from the greenest fields to their apple orchards and more. But most importantly, our ceremony location (the Berry Lawn) was just perfect. We had a smaller wedding with 80 guests and they fit so comfortably there, though the space could easily fit 150 at least. It was just the most beautiful location to get married, with the rolling mountains behind you as you say your vows.
Their team was helpful from the very first day we stepped foot on the grounds, through all the wedding planning, and the wedding weekend itself. They sent us recommendations on vendors (which help us build our dream team -- they were all amazing!), kept us up to date on everything going on at the venue and shop (which has really good food, by the way. We had lunch there with our wedding party + families before the wedding rehearsal), and double confirmed all details the week before the wedding. We also stayed at their 118 Suite property and really loved it!
Also, they let you use some of their flowers and trees! This helped us save a bit on florals and really elevated every location. Our favorite were the magnolia trees in the tent :)
Overall -- you will have an absolutely stunning wedding if you get married at Grelen! -
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Caroline Sent on 10/23/2024A Real Life Fairytale
We stumbled upon Grelen on the way home from another wedding and booked the following week, as we immediately fell in love with how charming yet natural it felt. The communication and planning was seamless throughout - all of the details/costs/expectations were straightforward and the staff are all incredibly kind + knowledgeable. While the spaces are already beautiful, they used greenery from their market and worked with the florist/planner to transform it into a fairytale wedding. Everything was simply PERFECT and I honestly didn't have to stress about a single detail - they had it covered and coordinated with our vendors with ease. I loved how well everything physically flowed, from the ceremony to cocktail hour to reception - it's all close together/ accessible for folks while feeling expansive. Guests commented on how much they loved walking around during cocktail hour and didn't feel "contained" to a single space. There are several different spots you can have your ceremony and they really allow you to mold the evening based on your vision, which felt a lot less "cookie cutter" than other venues in the area. Lastly, we were able to book both of their rental properties (Spotswood Lodge + Boxwood Villa) and the Depot for our after party, which made everything so much easier. I could go on forever and cannot recommend Grelen more -
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Devin Sent on 05/08/2022Amazing venue
This venue is amazing. The tent under the lights is stunning & the character of the rest of place (pergola, half moon garden, greenhouse) is all so unique. All the logistics of the venue were pretty straightforward, staff was easy to work with, and competitive prices for the area. Highly recommend! -
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Stephanie Sent on 04/06/2022Unsurpassed Beauty
When we originally received the idea of checking out Grelen from our wedding planner, we looked at the website and were interested enough to set up a viewing appointment. The website, however, did nothing to prepare us for how unbelievably gorgeous this property is. Not only did we feel immediately at home working with the event team including Kristen and Morgan, but the location offered endless options for breathtaking photos, a gorgeous ceremony, and a fantastic tent to celebrate the night away. We were lucky enough to house our wedding party at nearby Spotswood Lodge, where we received the same level of professional service and rustic charm. Grelen itself feels like a getaway to some other part of the world entirely, yet also beautifully showcases all that Virginia has to offer. While we received so many compliments for the day itself, the number we received regarding the venue itself was overwhelming. We can't wait to return to the market, cafe and nursery so we can relive our gorgeous event for years to come. -
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Scarlett Sent on 10/10/2021Amazing! Loved it all
The Market at Grelen was an absolute DREAM. We had a July wedding and it was better than we could have ever dreamed or planned for it to be. The staff, especially Kristin Simler and Morgan, we fantastic. So very professional and kind. They made our planning and wedding week so peaceful, effortless, and stress-free. The venue is absolutely PERFECTION. The overlook view of the orchard from the tent is breathtaking. We got married in the Half Moon Garden under the gorgeous willow tree. It was so magical and fit 100 people perfectly. It was transformed by a beautiful oasis by the staff! One of our favorite parts of the ceremony were the plants from around the venue arranged along the aisle, to create the most gorgeous atmosphere. The tent was GORGEOUS with amazing lighting and was so specious. No need to rent a dance floor, as the flooring there is gorgeous and dance ready! It rained after our ceremony and the staff pulled the tent siding down easily, making the rain an absolute non-issue. It was just beautiful to watch the rain from the comfort of the inside of the tent! This venue is absolutely gorgeous. The staff is amazing. It was PERFECT for our wedding day and we are so thankful! -
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Shannon Sent on 11/21/2019Sprawling Views and Starlight Dancing
I always thought that the venue carried the greatest weight when it comes to wedding experience. I was the most picky about my venue out of everything wedding-related. I must've looked at 100 venues online before finding The Market at Grelen and knowing instantly it was perfect! It completely lived up to my expectations. The staff was wonderful to work with and never missed a beat despite their full calendar of weddings to tend to. And the venue is gorgeous! The ceremony space has a sprawling view of the countryside. There are several unique spaces on the grounds to have your cocktail hour, including a whimsical greenhouse and a stone terrace. The reception space comfortably fit all my guests, with a vaulted clear-top tent that made you feel like you were dancing under the stars . I was able to save a lot of money and brain power on not needing many decorations, as the venue itself is so beautiful and you can utilize the plants from the market to decorate your space free of charge. And the best part is that this venue operates as a business open to the public, so I can go back and visit whenever I'd like! The Market was the absolute perfect venue for me and I'm so happy I found it! -
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Emily Sent on 08/14/2019Fairy Tale Wedding
We had our wedding here in June and it was truly the most magical day! The setting at the Market at Grelen is so stunning. From the beautiful natural backdrop during our Berry Field ceremony to dancing the night away at our reception under the stars in the clear top tent, allowed us to have the most perfect day. There are so many beautiful spots for pictures and we loved taking photos at Bloomfield during Golden Hour. Another wonderful benefit of having a wedding here is being able to use any of Grelen's plants and flowers throughout the wedding day. Everyone has commented on how beautiful our wedding location was and many asked us how we found such a perfect location.
The event staff was so wonderful to work with. Tess and Emmie were responsive and helpful during the wedding planning process with our many questions. It is very evident that they are passionate about their work and our whole day ran so efficiently. We could not have asked for a more beautiful spot to have our wedding day and will forever hold onto our amazing memories made here at The Market at Grelen! -
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Nora Sent on 08/08/2019Absolutely magical
The Market at Grelen is, simply put, a wonderland. From the berry lawn to the greenhouse, it's absolutely magical. The stunning vistas, lush flowers, and verdant greenery transport guests to another world. (There are literally small fairies in the greenhouse!)
I couldn't have imagined a more perfect place to have our wedding, and the guests felt the same way, too.
Tess, Emmie, and all of the staff bent over backwards to make us feel welcome and at home. They are professional, attentive, and kind.
If you want a unique experience and captures the best of Virginian countryside, look no further than the Market at Grelen! -
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Chelsea Sent on 07/01/2019Magical Wedding Day
When I stumbled upon the Market at Grelen while searching for venues, I just had a feeling it would be the perfect spot to host our intimate wedding. It truly lived up to all our expectations! We absolutely loved the setting (especially the backdrop of the greenhouse) and so did our guests. Just felt like a magical day all around. Thank you to the Grelen team who paid attention to all my ideas during the planning process, and helped bring every detail to life. Will be a day we treasure forever! -
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Nikki Sent on 06/06/2019Amazing, amazing venue
Picking the Market at Grelen as our wedding venue was the single best decision we made in the planning process. The entire grounds are stunning. We had our ceremony on the Berry Lawn with the mountain views as our backdrop. Even though a storm rolled through directly after our ceremony, the venue was able to accommodate for our cocktail hour and reception under the tent and it didn't impact the flow of the night at all. We got so many compliments on how stunning the venue was. It's also a great venue for all sorts of photos because there are many different locations to capture (lawn, berry vines, overlook, weeping willow, gardens, terrace, etc.). They all offered a wonderful backdrop.
The event staff is also lovely to work with. They are approachable, responsive, and so sweet. They were helpful throughout the planning process, conducting walk throughs, and beyond helpful the day of the wedding. Overall, I wouldn't have wanted to get married anywhere else! -
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Michael Sent on 12/27/2023Excellent Experience
We had an absolutely beautiful wedding at Grelen. Even in mid December it was a gorgeous location. The staff where overall responsive and accommodated almost everything we requested.d The one thing they wouldn't bend on is letting us start our ceremony before 4:30pm, which was a mild annoyance given the early sundown but honestly not *actually* an issue, especially given the weather we had.
Our wedding day had torrential rain and the market handled it really well. The tent was excellent at giving cover and our guests had a great time. The heating that comes with the tend is really good and absolutely worth it.
The day was great and they accommodated our vendors and where an excellent unique venue. Highly recommend them! -
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Katie Sent on 06/13/2019Guests Couldn't Believe the Views
After my wedding, many of my guests commented that they hadn't been to a more beautiful wedding. I hadn't either! The venue is absolutely gorgeous and the staff very helpful. I would definitely recommend for your wedding day! -
Heather Sent on 03/10/2019
Stunning venue - we knew as soon as we drove on-site that this was the place for us.
The Market at Grelen is an absolutely stunning venue. My husband and I are residents of DC who enjoy getting out of town to beautiful Virginia. We knew that many of our guests would be traveling from out-of-town, so we were looking for a venue that would show off what a beautiful region we live in and give our guests access to all the things we love about the area (gorgeous scenery, excellent wineries, fantastic hiking, and a quick trip to DC for anyone who wanted to sightsee). We knew as soon as we drove onto the property that The Market at Grelen was our venue. The stunning views and the ability to use their nursery for decor meant that we didn't need to spend any time thinking about additional decor, and our floral budget could remain quite small. We also appreciated having so many different event locations available to us, especially options in case of rain! In addition, the market and cafe made for the perfect place for us to meet with vendors as we came down from DC on numerous weekends while planning. The venue did experience a little bit of turnover of their event staff between the time we signed our contract and our wedding date, but given the nature of the industry and the fact that we had booked our date over a year out, we weren't too surprised by this, and the event team communicated this very clearly. We experienced a few other funky communication issues, but generally these were small and sorted out by just asking a lot of questions. Overall, I would hands down recommend this venue if you love the scenery like we did! -
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