The Washington at Historic Yellow Springs Reviews
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Allison Sent on 06/05/2022Hidden Gem
The Washington at Historic Yellow Springs is such a hidden gem! This was the first venue we looked at, and booked shortly after. Cait was personable and quick to respond to any email or text. The venue itself is tucked away from any traffic/noise and the layout itself flows perfectly. Having a venue that has a gorgeous backup ceremony space is a huge plus as well. Not many of our guests have even heard of the Washington before, but they were all impressed with its beauty and history. We couldn't have picked a better venue. Thank you so much to Cait, Beatrice, and the rest of the HYS team. Our wedding was a dream come true! -
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Lexi Sent on 12/25/2023
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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Jen W. Sent on 11/26/2023A 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. -
Jessica Sent on 11/19/2023
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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Caroline Sent on 11/17/2023Happy 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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Carolyn Sent on 05/09/2023Amazing 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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Kristin Sent on 12/22/2021Fantastic 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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Rachel Sent on 12/15/2021The 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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Nicole Sent on 10/08/2021Finally 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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Megan Sent on 08/17/2021So 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 08/10/2020Beautiful 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!
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Rachael Sent on 04/08/2020The 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 Sent on 12/22/2019
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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Meghan Sent on 08/14/2019May 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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Sandra Sent on 06/23/2019Incredibly 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. -
Lindsay Sent on 01/29/2019
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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Jesse Sent on 01/14/2019
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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Sarah Sent on 11/19/2018Couldn'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! -
Amy Sent on 07/17/2018Love 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!
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Kathleen Sent on 11/13/2017Caitlin was absolutely AMAZING! Halfway through my wedding planning the venue coordinator was changed over to Caitlin and I am so glad! She was on top of everything and super accommodating. Whenever I had a question or ten she would respond so quick to my emails and make me feel at ease about everything. I would highly recommend using The Washington for a wedding you won't forget. I am so happy to have had our wedding there!
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Sagar Sent on 11/08/2017One 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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Lindsey Sent on 07/23/2016This venue is absolutely stunning. My husband and I fell in love with it as soon as we toured it. It has everything you are looking for if you want a historic, rustic, classy, and characteristic venue. We loved the fact that it has a "man cave" as well as a beautiful bridal suite. There is also a "Plan B" space that is also pretty, should we have had rain cancel our plans. We chose the fountain as our ceremony site and had a musician duo playing. It was absolutely picture perfect. After the ceremony, we gathered for family pictures in front of the beautiful historic Washington and then got to enjoy cocktail hour in the Brick Room and also outside in the walkway space. Bernadette Duffy is absolutely amazing and will work extremely hard to give you exactly what you want for your wedding day. She is such a professional and works seemlessly with the venue's coordinators as well. Our reception was held in the Washington and the decor, the flowers, the venue, everything was perfect. The dance floor was packed all night long and the guests kept telling us what a wonderful space it was. I would recommend this venue to anyone-- we loved every minute of our day! -
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User2307717 Sent on 09/09/2015My husband and I searched high and low for a venue that was unique, had vintage character & outdoor space. We were so lucky to find The Washington! The charm of the ruins, herb garden, manicured land, and bright & airy ballroom are what sold us on this gorgeous venue. The grounds are sprawling which made for multiple possibilities for the ceremony and cocktail hour. We chose to have our ceremony by the tree near the ruins and our cocktail hour by the fountain - perfect! It was also a huge bonus to know that we had a rain backup for the ceremony in a room as beautiful as the ballroom (though luckily we didn't need it!). The day of the wedding, the separate rooms for the men and women to get ready in were wonderful and helped us to feel relaxed and organized. Our photographers were able to split up and get some shots of the guys and the girls getting ready, saving a ton of time.
Another huge plus is that you're able to choose your own vendors. The venue coordinator, Allie, was wonderful to work with from day one. She worked seamlessly with our caterer coordinator and all other vendors, and made sure everything ran smoothly during the rehearsal and on the day of the wedding. She is calm, professional, and very responsive to calls and emails which made the planning process super smooth.
We are in awe of this gorgeous venue, how smoothly our wedding day ran, and absolutely recommend The Washington! -
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Katie Sent on 01/28/2015My husband and I got married here October 25, and worked with Allie. The whole experience was really great, we were provided with all of the information that we needed when we needed it, we were able to visit the location multiple times before the event so that we could figure out everything we needed/ wanted for our wedding, and the day of went super smoothly. There was even a rain day plan just incase the weather didn't cooperate, since the ceremony was outside. Allie was awesome to work with and I'm so happy that we chose to have our wedding here! I would recommend this location everyone! -
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Kele Sent on 11/03/2013When we started searching for a wedding venue, we knew that we needed a place that would be a bit of a blank slate where we could build our plans. After seeing one too many places that imposed a million restrictions, I stumbled across Yellow Springs. I think that we both knew right away that it was perfect for us! Not only were we able to cherry pick all of our vendors (rather than being tied to a restrictive approved vendor list), but the gorgeously restored Washington building and the surrounding grounds were exactly what I'd pictured finding in my head.
We had our ceremony in the garden between the Washington and Lincoln buildings, cocktail hour in the 'Brick Room' of the Washington, and then our reception in the main room. The set up was perfect as all three spaces are in a line, allowing our party to seamlessly transition from one space to the next. We did our bridal party photos in the hospital ruins, which provided a beautiful and unique backdrop.
I really appreciated having both a room for the guys downstairs and a separate bridal suite upstairs for the girls, so that we could get ready on site as well. Our hair stylist was able to meet us there so we didn't have to go through the added space of getting everyone to multiple places on the already hectic day. The venue is also located within a few miles of numerous hotels, which was great for our many out-of-town guests.
As gorgeous and perfect as the space was, I need to recommend the venue's event manager, Callie McGlone, even more highly. Callie is an absolute sweetheart and did everything that she could to help make our day as easy and perfect as possible. She was always very prompt and helpful with her replies to my never-ending barrage of questions, and all of our other vendors raved about how wonderful she was to work with as well.
We're so glad that we chose The Washington for our wedding and would wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone looking to get married in the area!
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Victoria Sent on 10/21/2013Our wedding at Historic Yellow Springs was perfect. It was everything a girl dreamed of...and I owe a lot of if to the venue itself. The venue is beautiful. The grounds are well kept and lush with greenery. The colors are subtle and earthy. If you are looking for a charming, quaint, historical site, THIS IS YOUR PLACE. Our wedding was outdoor, and of course- the beautiful weather helped, but even indoors, you will find yourself in a gorgeous building filled with charm and character. The bathrooms are clean and spacious, the kitchen is large and accommodating to our caterer. The waiting room was well decorated and comfortable, and the bridal suite was large and newly renovated. Again, the place is perfect. It's affordable, beautiful, and flexible. If you are thinking about Historic yellow springs as a venue choice, GO SEE IT in person. Your decision will be made.
On a final note, Callie McGlone, the event coordinator, is a doll. She did everything she could to help me stay relaxed. Everything went as planned, and I couldn't be happier with her service. -
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Trish Sent on 12/15/2021Perfect Fall wedding at Th Washington
Let me start by saying we had amazing team of vendors that brought our wedding day vision to life. We visited the Washington in fall of 2019 just after getting engagement and absolutely fell in love with the grounds, the old antique architecture, the history and the beautiful flow and layout of the gardens and ruins were more then we could have dreamt up! The price was super reasonable! All of our guests were wowed by the very unique venue we picked! The Washington also connected us with our amazing caterers as well and brought the whole thing together! I couldn’t recommend this venue more for those you want something different then a ballroom wedding, something with history and character! -
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Jennifer Sent on 05/17/2015The Washington House at Yellow Springs is a beautiful place to get married. So many people told us how beautiful our ceremony and reception site was. It combines timeless elegance and history in one site.
Our wedding coordinator Allie was amazing! She always got back to us within hours whenever we had a question. She always had thorough responses and she was always super friendly. Ask for her if you are interested in yellow springs!
The day of our wedding she really made everything go so smoothly, she helped keep everyone focused and on schedule the whole day and helped set up the centerpieces, the chairs, and all the small details to help make everything perfect. Our day would not have been as perfect without her!!!
Cons: It is a bit pricey considering that there is no catering included but the beauty was unmatched and we knew we had to have our wedding here. It was the first venue we saw and nothing else compared to what we envisioned for our perfect day. -
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Bethany Sent on 07/11/2023Our dream venue but it wasn't meant to be
We had the unfortunate experience of trying to plan our wedding here during COVID in 2022. We booked a year in advance, optimistic that things may open up more in the spring. As state restrictions rolled out we agreed to an outdoor occupancy limit of 70. Long story short, It sounded like Caitlin had her hands tied and whoever runs this place (I remember a board being mentioned) went more conservative on restrictions below the count we had planned for. We went back and forth with outdoor tenting ideas, but I think we were also restricted because they had planned their art show the weekend of our wedding (my best guess for why they wouldn't bend for us). In the end, Caitlin worked out for us to get our deposit back but we did have to scramble to find another venue in the area with only 2 months before the big day.
I wouldn't recommend planning a wedding here during a pandemic, but aside from that it is a beautiful venue, Caitlin was super helpful during the planning process, and this would be the perfect place for an outdoor garden aesthetic. Between the Ruins, water fountain, gazebo, and historic porch there were tons of wonderful photo opportunities. We found our florist and caterer throughtheir list of recommended vendors and I'm sure if we didn't try planning in spring of 2022 this would have been a wonderful venue!
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