Willow Oaks Country Club Reviews
Reviews
4.9 out of 5 rating
4.9 out of 5 rating
20 Reviews
98% recommend it
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Karen D. Sent on 10/15/2023The best wedding experience!
I LOVED having my wedding at Willow Oaks. Susan is amazing and I cannot praise her enough. I knew from our venue tour it felt right to have our reception at Willow Oaks. The space was beautiful and flowed nicely. The staff working our wedding were friendly and professional. There was a tropical storm on our wedding day so we had to make rain changes, and Susan handled everything, including coordinating with our vendors, so beautifully! Many of our guests raved about the food. Susan and Braden were accommodating and helpful. I wish I could get married again and relive the day at Willow Oaks! I highly recommend this venue. They make it so easy for the bride & groom to have an unforgettable wedding. -
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Emily Sent on 09/15/2021Susan is amazing!
Where do I even start! Susan is literally a wedding coordinating angel. She is absolutely meant to be in this industry! She radiates joy and kindness every time you see her and makes the entire process of planning a wedding SO smooth! Not only is she great with communication, you can tell she genuinely cares about each of her couple's having a perfect wedding day! On top of how amazing Susan is, every other person we came in contact with during our wedding planning process at Willow Oaks was friendly and kind! The venue is beautiful and our guests are still talking about how the food was the best wedding food they've ever had! If you are considering this venue, look no further!!! Thank you Susan + Willow Oaks!! -
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Morgan S. Sent on 10/13/2020
So. Absolutely. Incredible.
Susan is an absolute angel and held my hand throughout the entire process. We had to reschedule the wedding due to COVID, and Willow Oaks was more than accommodating. It ended up pouring all weekend due to a hurricane, and Susan was responsive and ever so helpful in getting a rain plan set up. Willow Oaks had a ton of staff for us the night of, and the Bridal Attendant Jackie was an angel. Cannot say enough good things. THANK YOU WILLOW OAKS. -
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Kelsey Sent on 11/21/2018Everything was PERFECT!
I want to start by saying that Susan Birckhead, the Catering Director at Willow Oaks, is a godsend. There are SO MANY reasons to choose Willow Oaks as your wedding venue, but she is by far and away the best one.
The area surrounding the club is absolutely breathtaking, especially in the fall. The trees all around the club really showcase Virginia’s vibrant fall colors in all of their splendor. When we first toured the venue, the only concern I had aesthetically speaking was inside of the clubhouse. However, Susan assured me that they were renovating these things in the months to come. Sure enough, the inside is beautiful now. It features neutral colors that suit any color scheme.
Aside from how beautiful the venue is, the service is even more incredible. Every time we went there to show the venue to our friends and family, every single staff member we encountered was not only pleasant, but went out of their way to make sure we were taken care of. Did I mention that Susan is the best human on the planet? As an example - something that was incredibly important to my now-husband and me was that our dogs be part of our big day. Unlike ANY other venue we toured, not only did Susan allow us to bring our dogs - she was completely THRILLED to let them be a part of our ceremony. She even allowed them to hang out (not in a crate) with us while we got ready. This meant that I had my fur babies with me while I got my hair and makeup done and got dressed, and it made for some SUPER cute photos. This was just one of the hundred ways Susan made me feel comfortable, confident, and relaxed. Emily, our day-of coordinator was amazing, on top of it, also loved our dogs, and made sure everything happened exactly as I wanted it. Between her, Susan, and the rest of the WOCC staff, not a single wish of mine went ungranted that day. They even sent us home with a WOCC cooler packed with goodies and food for that night in case we got hungry. I never imagined that we would have a staff that cared so much about us, our big day, and our guests. Half of the staff cried during our vows, and then got teary-eyed again during toasts. This is a group of genuine people who do whatever they can to make sure their guests are not just satisfied, but happy and having a great time.
In addition to all of these incredible things, Willow Oaks was also the most affordable option of the venues we toured. Not to mention, their package included everything - delicious food options, an extensive and inclusive bar package (that they’re already staffed to serve, mind you), the wonderful works of Susan, a day-of coordinator, and an entire staff to make sure everything you want goes off without a hitch. Their staff set up ALL of our decor, they served the wedding party in a plethora of ways, and they took great care of our other vendors. They had a pretty great selection of decor that they offered to let us use as part of our package, including a bird cage, easels for signage, table mirrors, and even framed table numbers.
I am genuinely thrilled with our selection of venue. We had ZERO issues through the entire process, from booking to the day after. Everyone accommodated us in every way we could have asked for and went above and beyond the call of duty. I cannot recommend this place enough, and neither can my in-laws. Do yourself a favor and tour this astounding venue - especially if you’re looking for somewhere to get married. -
User4341001 Sent on 07/11/2015I never thought that I would have my wedding reception at a country club. But after we met Sherri and spending a little time on the grounds, we were caught off guard by how much we loved it and how "right" it felt. On the day of, everything, indeed, was "right."
Willow Oaks is beautiful. I was drawn to it for its understated elegance. The original clubhouse was an 18th century home relocated from NC, and the colonial aesthetic has been extended throughout the newer areas, giving it a "very Richmond" feel: colonial, historic, elegant, but never over the top. I love the color scheme of the three reception rooms, and the main parlor with the piano is so pretty.
For a reception, the three rooms flow nicely into each other so that everyone feels united no matter where they sit, but still offers enough space so that if anyone wants to get away from the loud music, they can. It's a space that can fit over 200 guests but still have it feel like an intimate affair.
The patio is a gem. It's huge and has sweeping views of the golf course. Depending on how full the trees are, you can see the James. It's great for the cocktail hour, and we had people enjoying it for most of the night.
But what makes it all really worth it is the staff. Sherri was our main point of contact, but we worked with a few other members of the staff throughout the process, and each one was incredibly professional, knowledgeable, and gracious. I was planning the wedding long-distance, and as soon as I met Sherri, I knew I could trust her. She's so good at what she does, and her thoroughness makes her like a pseudo wedding planner, ensuring that you haven't forgotten any details. On the day of, when we arrived, she couldn't have been better at putting us at ease. We felt so taken care of; didn't have to worry about a thing. Emily, who works -
User4340999 Sent on 02/15/2015Our wedding ceremony and reception was simply amazing at Willow Oaks! Everything from the beautiful venue, to the sweet and helpful event staff and event planners, to the delicious food! Such a memorable day! I highly recommend! -
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Lizzie Sent on 04/03/2017Willow Oaks truly allowed us to enjoy our wedding weekend and reception, as they saw to every detail leading up to the big day. It was an ideal venue for planning from out of town, with catering, bar service, and items that might otherwise be rented all in one place. Although the wedding coordinator changed only a few weeks before our date, her replacement Susan was well-transitioned and on top of everything the day-of. The staff were helpful and friendly, and we couldn't have asked for a more scenic reception. The patio was great even on a chilly day with the addition of fire pits. Our guests loved the signature cocktail! -
User4340995 Sent on 09/08/2013Sherri, the wedding coordinator, was fantastic. She was willing to try all of my ideas and incorporate what I wanted into my special day. She was there all day the day of the wedding and left around 8:00 after all the major coordination was through. The room where the bridal party gets ready is perfect!! Also, the chef prepared us snacks like wraps and sandwiches as well as a variety of soda's.
I highly recommend renting reception chairs because WOCC uses old, maroon colored chairs that stick out like sore thumbs. Other then that, this venue was PHENOMENAL!! -
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Kirsten Sent on 01/16/2012Beautiful venue, great food, good times!
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