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The Washington at Historic Yellow Springs

The Washington at Historic Yellow Springs

Chester Springs, PA
4.9 out of 5 rating, 72 Reviews
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    A Perfectly Picturesque Wedding Venue

    The venue itself was nothing short of amazing, providing a picturesque backdrop for our special day. Rich in history, our guests were blown away by the uniqueness of this hidden gem. Cait, the venue manager at Historic Yellow Springs, played such a pivotal role in making our wedding unforgettable. Her assistance and guidance were invaluable at every stage of the process. She was always ready and willing to answer any questions we had along the planning process, which helped keep everything so stress-free. Cait's expertise and dedication really enhanced the overall experience, and we are grateful for her support in creating a truly memorable day at Historic Yellow Springs.
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    Caroline N. Sent on 11/17/2023
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    Happy Friday the 13rh Wedsing

    The Washington is simply the PERFECT venue for a ceremony and reception. The Fountain Garden was a stunning backdrop for the ceremony. The indoor spaces were spacious and yet intimate. The whole day was just amazinf
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    Sam S. Sent on 11/22/2023
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    Perfect, charming venue!

    We could not have asked for a better venue than The Washington. The property is so, so gorgeous and meticulously maintained, and I love that the history of the site is incorporated in the decor. The location was stunning and comfortable for our guests, and we loved how helpful and communicative the staff was. They made our wedding flow seamlessly and were so accommodating and helpful when it came to all of the little things that popped up during planning.
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    Jessica M. Sent on 11/19/2023
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    Our Romantic, Whimsical Wedding

    We had our wedding at The Washington this June. The venue is such a beautiful hidden gem- rustic but not a barn, has a whimsical garden feel but also historic charm. We had a gorgeous outdoor ceremony, indoor/outdoor cocktail hour and indoor reception, which was a perfect mix. Cait at the Washington was so sweet and easy to work with, and the day went seamlessly. You can choose your caterer which is also great for those with varied preferences. Photos (while breathtaking) simply do not do it justice- there are so many beautiful spots for special moments and photos. We wouldn’t change a thing and highly recommend The Washington for your big day!
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    Lexi V. Sent on 12/25/2023
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    HYS Review for May 2023 Wedding

    My wedding reception at HYS was amazing. I grew up in the area and was familiar with HYS, but had never attended any formal functions in the building. Cait was wonderful to work with, very organized and responsive, and all the vendors (cake, catering, DJ, etc) she suggested were fantastic too! She coordinated with us and allowed us to drop off our decorations earlier in the week since we would be doing our ceremony at a church and we had friends set up the reception day of. Even with the max of 150 guests, it didn’t feel as crowded as I thought, which was great because I was worried everyone would be squished! Many of my family friends still tell me it was the best wedding they have been to!
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    Carolyn M. Sent on 05/09/2023
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    Amazing wedding at a beautiful venue

    We had our ~110 person wedding at the Washington in April 2023 and it was everything we imagined it would be. Even with unexpected weather, we were able to easily transition to a beautiful indoor wedding and still use the outdoor covered porch for cocktail hour. Caitlin and Ann were great to work with and guided us through the planning process step by step. I couldn't imagine a better venue for our wedding.
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    Clare H. Sent on 11/10/2022
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    You have to get married here!

    “How did you find this place!!!” Was the most asked question by our guests during/after our wedding at The Washington. Our friends and family were blown away by the beauty and uniqueness The Washington had to offer from the moment they arrived.

    What my husband and I loved most and ultimately was the deciding factor for us to choose this venue was the flow and layout is just so practical. We got married at the tree so guests started at the top of the hill, worked their way down to the fountain for cocktail hour, then into the reception space. Each beautiful area of The Washington had its own moment to shine and there was a clear flow to where we started the night and where it ended.

    Cait and Beatrice were so amazing to work with and made the process so easy. We would choose The Washington a million times over!
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    Rachel S. Sent on 12/15/2021
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    The Absolute Best!

    The Washington was THE perfect location for our wedding. Everything about it was magic. From the communication with Caitlin and Brittany down to the efficiency of the on-site staff the day of. Everything ran smoothly because of them. The location itself is STUNNING; rich in history and historic architectural details, beautiful landscaping and gardens. It was the most perfect place to be on such an important, special day and it made for some enthralling photos. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience.
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    Megan Sent on 08/17/2021
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    So gorgeous!!

    I absolutely love The Washington. It’s a gorgeous location. The gardens are beautiful, we got so many compliments on the venue. It’s perfect and we needed little decor because it was so picturesque. Couldn’t imagine having our special day anywhere else.
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    Angela Sent on 08/10/2020
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    Beautiful venue and amazing customer service!

    We cannot express enough how pleased we have been working with Caitlin and the Washington during this crazy time. She has been thoughtful, considerate, flexible and all around supportive of making the best possible outcome for us.

    It's easy to be accommodating when there isn't a pandemic; they have truly risen above the rest in their efforts to reasonably reschedule and see to our needs. If this is how the Washington conducts themselves during an ever-changing and restrictive pandemic, this is a testament to their character, passion and professionalism.

    Their willingness to adapt and make our day the best it could be, in spite of the restrictions meant a lot to us and our limited guests.

    Top notch organization with top notch people; a standard of service above the rest. Thank you so much for helping in the most sincere way to make our day special and we look forward to working with you in the future!

    Matt and Ange
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    Nicole M. Sent on 10/08/2021
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    Finally Had Our Perfect Day!

    My husband and I originally started planning our wedding and booked the Washington at Historic Yellow Springs as our venue in March 2019 for a spring 2020 wedding. Flash forward 2.5 years and 3 rescheduled wedding dates later (due to COVID), we finally had our perfect wedding day on September 10, 2021.
    I can not say enough good things about Caitlin and Brittany at the Washington. Caitlin kept us updated through the entire process, and was as accommodating as possible while we tried to figure out new wedding dates for the safety of our guests. When our big day finally came, Brittany could not have been a more reassuring, calming presence. She was great directing the space during set-up and keeping everything organized for our ceremony.
    The grounds and event space at the Washington are insanely beautiful and our wedding guests are still raving about it almost a month later. We could not be happier with our wedding at the Washington and would highly recommend it to anyone looking to get married in the area!
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    Kristin Sent on 12/22/2021
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    Fantastic Venue & Team

    I can't say enough good things about Cait and the entire team at The Washington. We were one of her first weddings had had to cancel our wedding back in April 2020 and through the entire process and mulitple reschedule Cait showed nothing but the utmost patience and professionalism. The buidling and grounds are beautiful and trust me when online pictures don't do it justice it's even more beautiful in person and of course your special day.
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    Erin Sent on 01/06/2020
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    Absolutely Amazing

    The Washington at Historic Yellow Springs and working with Cait was a phenomenal experience that I would choose again in a heartbeat. The HYS is a beautiful venue with a vintage, classic, boho like vibe. The grounds and the buildings are beautiful and it was a perfect day working with a perfect team. Cait answered all my questions and concerns and was so patient and helpful with the whole process. I would 10/10 recommend this venue and working with Cait.
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    Rachael Sent on 04/08/2020
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    The Perfect Place

    I am so thankful to have had my wedding at The Washington. It is absolutely beautiful. The gardens and porch are probably my favorite parts :) We got married in June so everything was so bright and lush. From day one Caitlin was a dream to work with. Super responsive, friendly, and helpful with any questions I had. Thank you for everything you did to make our special day so perfect! I would recommend this venue to anyone who is looking for a beautiful outdoor space for your ceremony/cocktail hour/photos, great flow, and tons of history.
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    Christina G. Sent on 12/22/2019
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    Great venue!

    I was so excited when I toured The Washington at Historic Yellow Springs. It is truly a hidden treasure of wedding venues in the Philadelphia area. We got married in May and it was the most beautiful outdoor ceremony set in the garden around the fountain. Cait was super responsive and answered all of our questions along the way. We used Catering by Rich and loved the food and service that they provided. Our photos came out beautifully because it is such a unique, vibrant, and wonderful place. They also provide an option for indoor ceremonies if needed. The string lights along the porch outside are what really won me over. Would highly recommend!
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    Maddie Sent on 07/21/2019
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    Perfect Venue

    We couldn’t be happier with our choice in venue!! The grounds and indoor spaces were beautiful. We loved the large bridal suite to get ready before the ceremony and reception. The ceremony by the tree was the perfect natural and beautiful backdrop. The reception space fit our 100 guests perfectly and looked gorgeous with minimal additions. Caitlin was amazing to work with — she was so responsive, helpful, and invested in our wedding day. The entire process was seamless, and we could not be happier with how our wedding day turned out.
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    Sandra Sent on 06/23/2019
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    Incredibly beautiful in so many ways!

    We fell in love with The Washington at HYS the minute we toured it. It was the perfect setting for our wedding in so many ways and working with Caitlin, our venue coordinator, made it even better. Caitlin is the sweetest person to work with and she always answered all our questions right away. We did not have to worry about anything with Caitlin being our venue coordinator. We wanted to be surrounded by nature, gardens, foliage, rustic charm, and we wanted our venue to have a feeling of intimacy, character and history to it. We also wanted to have our ceremony and reception at the same location. The Washington offered all of this in addition to three outdoor ceremony locations that we could choose from (and the indoor space for rainy days was not too shabby either). The grounds of The Washington were simply beautiful no matter where you looked. It also offered a beautiful, spacious bridal suite and groom's lounge. We cannot express how perfect The Washington was for our wedding day.
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    Meghan Sent on 08/14/2019
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    May 2019 Wedding

    The Washington at Historic Yellow Springs had everything we were looking for in a wedding venue. We wanted a romantic location with character that allowed for an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception. The Washington fit that 100%. Throughout the day, our photographer kept remarking how beautiful the setting was and how many locations there were for photos. One of the most important things and deciding factors for us when it came to selecting a venue was the responsiveness of the venue's coordinator. Caitlin went above and beyond from the first email we sent requesting a tour. She always responded the same day and was great at recommending other vendors and sharing ideas with us. When we arrived the day of the wedding, they had staff working on the gardens to make sure everything was picture-perfect and ready to go. The Washington truly made our wedding day magical and unforgettable. Also, for my fellow brides, their bridal suite is phenomenal.
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    Sarah Sent on 11/19/2018
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    Couldn't have asked for more!

    My husband and I couldn't be happier with The Washington! We booked our wedding two years out so we could be sure that we'd have our choice of vendors and we have no regrets there. Caitlin was awesome to work with, and the venue itself is fantastic - there's history, beauty, and (maybe most importantly) options in case of inclement weather! We ended up being able to have our ceremony outside, but after weeks of rainy weather it was so nice to not worry about what we'd do if it did rain on our day.

    The Washington provides a list of preferred caterers you can work with, and our choice - Feastivities - was AWESOME. Three weeks have past and guests are still telling me how much they loved the food! The staff was super nice and attentive as well. I can't recommend The Washington and Feastivities highly enough!
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    Jesse Sent on 01/14/2019
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    Incredible!

    The Yellowsprings was everything I could have every dreamed of. The space alone is beautiful but you can add your own flare if you’d like with decor and catering. Caitlin helped coordinate the day of and because of her the ceremony went off without a hitch. We were able to fit a 6 piece band, and 125 guests with plenty of room for dancing. 10/10 would recommend!!
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    Lindsay Sent on 01/29/2019
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    Beautiful and unique venue!

    When looking for a wedding venue, my husband and I knew that we were looking for something that was unique and The Washington was exactly that! The history of the venue and that beautiful gardens were the perfect setting and backdrop for our ceremony and reception. We loved the space for the reception and what really sold us, were the options for the ceremony, both indoors and outdoors. We ended up having our ceremony in front of the tree but if it rained, we knew that we would be more than happy with the indoor option, which is a beautiful space with a lot of character. Caitlin was great to work with and responded quickly to our questions. We could not have asked for anything more. Highly recommended!
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    Amy Sent on 07/17/2018
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    Love love LOVE!! This location checked ALL our boxes! Multiple options to choose from for ceremony locations, a rainy day ceremony spot that would not interfere with the reception. A location SO GORGEOUS that very minimal decorating needed to be done! A flexible venue coordinator, and the ability to bring in all our own vendors! Our guests rave about the beauty! We would recommend this place to everyone! Thank you Caitlin and Maeve!

    The Washington at Historic Yellow Springs's reply:

    It was such a pleasure working with you two and being part of your special day!!! :)
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    Matt Sent on 06/12/2018
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    I couldn't have dreamed of a better venue for our wedding. The Washington is stunning! The gardens are beautiful and it is such a unique venue. I loved all the history that is there.
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    Sagar Sent on 11/08/2017
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    One visit to this venue will, and you will conclude like we did that this is a perfect place for a wedding. The small village of Yellow Springs is quiet and filled with natural beauty. The Washington itself is a well preserved, historic building with a specail historic charm to it. We had one of our ceremonies outdoors, and there were at least three gorgeous locations for us to choose from for this, but we were relieved that they also have an indoor space that could easily fit all our guests if the weather was bad. The reception hall could fit up to 150 guests, but we topped off at 130 which allowed for an ample sized dance floor. The staff at the Washington were very pleasant and helpful before and on the day of the wedding at helping us plan our wedding day, giving us access at a reasonable time day of, and serving as de facto wedding coordinators for our ceremonies. We were looking for a bucolic or farm setting for our wedding, and this fit the bill and was one of the cheaper venues we came across. What was also attractive is that they had relationships with multiple caterers to give us a better chance to find one in our price range. There is plenty of parking on site for guests, but it is accessible by a motor coach too. We chose a late October date, and the many trees on site provided an amazing colorful backdrop for our event.
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