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About This Vendor
About This Vendor
Rustic Romance Just Outside DC
Owned and operated by Ellen Goldberg in Middleburg, VA, Briar Patch Bed & Breakfast offers couples a warm and historic location for hosting both intimate and large-scale weddings. Located on 47 acres with mountain views about an hour outside Washington DC, Ellen’s inn is near wineries & craft breweries, parks, and horse farms. Boasting a colonial feel, Ellen’s bed & breakfast lets couples retreat into a storybook for their special day. Making a career change, Ellen purchased a former dairy farm and transformed it into an inviting b&b and venue location. Over 15 years later she is still welcoming guests and hosting events on this historic farm built around 1805. The location includes a main house with eight bedrooms, a one-bedroom cottage, and a modern 3-bedroom "chicken coop" for hosting a total of about 25 overnight guests. The event space is large enough for up to 200 guests, but provides a quaint atmosphere. Briar Patch, located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains with idyllic wood fences and neighing horses as neighbors, grants couples a refuge. To host nuptial celebrations, the inn has 3 outdoor locations with great views for your ceremony and the Fox Den building for up to 200 guests, providing a relaxed and open space with colonial-style embellishments for a storied feel. The vast lawns dotted with old trees paint a picture of provincial romance, instilling the location with rustic charm. In addition to hosting events, Briar Patch provides accommodations, serving as a getaway for the entire wedding. They offer event coordination services and staff to alleviate some wedding-related stress. To complete the evening, Ellen offers catering, flower, and music packages through partnered vendors, doing the research for couples beforehand. A bonus: her inn is available during certain holidays for those planning an extra special wedding.
Amenities & Details
Ceremony Area, Handicap Accessible, Indoor Event Space, On-Site Accommodations, Outdoor Event Space, Reception Area, Wireless Internet
Guest CapacityUp to 200
Ceremony Types Venue Service OfferingsPlanning, Service Staff
SettingsBallroom, Barn, Farm & Ranch, Historic Venue, Trees
Business AttributesWoman-owned Business
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Johnny Mullen (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
My wife and I had such a wonderful time getting married here back in October 2023! Dan was so welcoming and friendly to all of our guests and ensured that we were taken care of on all fronts. The venue was just what we were looking for - a rustic, country-style home with immaculate views of the mountains and surrounding area. The breakfasts we had in the morning were incredibly nostalgic of the breakfasts I had growing up in the countryside of central Virginia. If you’re looking for a country-style venue in the heart of Virginia’s countryside, Briar Patch is the place for you!
Reviewed on 26-11-2023
My wife and I had such a wonderful time getting married here back in October 2023! Dan was so welcoming and friendly to all of our guests and ensured that we were taken care of on all fronts. The venue was just what we were looking for - a rustic, country-style home with immaculate views of the mountains and surrounding area. The breakfasts we had in the morning were incredibly nostalgic of the breakfasts I had growing up in the countryside of central Virginia. If you’re looking for a country-style venue in the heart of Virginia’s countryside, Briar Patch is the place for you!
Reviewed on 26-11-2023
Kristin Williamson (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Dan and Ellen were a dream to work with! They say “your wedding, your way” and they really mean it. They gave us all the information we needed in advance, and gave clear guidelines of when to have things completed and it helped us keep our stress levels way lower. Everything was set up how we asked and they even threw in an extra night for me and my bridesmaids to stay in the cottage before the wedding. We loved everything about our experience with The Briar Patch and can’t recommend it enough as a wedding venue!
Reviewed on 16-12-2023
Dan and Ellen were a dream to work with! They say “your wedding, your way” and they really mean it. They gave us all the information we needed in advance, and gave clear guidelines of when to have things completed and it helped us keep our stress levels way lower. Everything was set up how we asked and they even threw in an extra night for me and my bridesmaids to stay in the cottage before the wedding. We loved everything about our experience with The Briar Patch and can’t recommend it enough as a wedding venue!
Reviewed on 16-12-2023
Elizabeth Dunn (other) 1 out of 5 Rating
I don’t have adequate words to describe how truly disappointing our experience at Briar Patch was. Luckily, we had other amazing vendors who made our wedding amazing & compensated for the extremely poor quality of the venue we paid for. The reception space is fine but otherwise all photos you see online are dated & inaccurate. For starters, the place is wildly unclean and not kept up with whatsoever. The owners are rude & snarky when you ask for anything at all. We asked that handprints be cleaned off of dirty windows in the ceremony space & was then called OCD by the owner (see emails below for some horrifying responses from the owners). We quickly realized that the windows were the least of our problems when we went through or guestrooms the week of the wedding, and found that there was a stink bug infestation. There were so many stink bugs that when my little sister tried to use the iron in a closet, they crawled out of the iron. Then, another wedding party guest opened up a towel to shower, and five stink bugs, fell out and crawled on her legs. In the hill house, every single drawer and cabinet had mouse poop in it. There was a mouse nest in the kitchen cabinet. My mom and I cleaned mice poop out of that spot of the venue for 2 hours. Every room, bathroom, and reception space on the property is extremely filthy. When I confronted the owner about the stink bug, infestation and asked for help to clean them up, he bluntly said “it’s called a vacuum.” There was zero cleaning done prior to our arrival with our guests, so my mother & I spent 3 days leading up to the wedding scrubbing the walls of the reception hall, vacuuming up 400+ stink bugs, spraying a stink bug deterrent on the windows of the guest houses, and replacing shower curtains that were covered in pink mold. These are things the owners should have taken care of themselves. Particularly the stink bug infestation — to reiterate how bad this problem was, we had to clean behind every picture frame hung on the walls of the main house because there were 20+ bugs behind each one. Dan, married to owner Ellen, was on site all weekend and couldn’t be bothered to clean up the rotten food that he left in the kitchen sink. This is a communal space for wedding party to get ready and eat breakfasts together, but nobody wanted to be in the space because there were bugs flying around the dirty sink and the smell was horrendous. Dan’s desk is absolutely filthy and disheveled, conveniently it’s located right where guests walk in through to get to their rooms. This should’ve been our first red flag of just how messy and gross this place would be. Dan also showed up in our reception after being rude to my mother and other wedding party members all weekend, and makes himself a plate. It’s convenient that he can come eat free food off us after he did NOTHING to prepare his disgusting venue for the weekend and treated his customers horribly (again, see emails below). You will be treated poorly & ridiculed for asking for basic cleanliness if you book here. Run away like your hair’s on fire. I will not be recommending this spot to anyone and in fact plan on warning everyone we know with upcoming weddings to stay far away from Briar Patch. Aside from the scenic views, this place is a joke of a venue and is a biohazard that should be closed down asap. Lastly, I hope Dan & Ellen take care of the horses that are dilapidated and have burs stuck all over them.
Reviewed on 22-10-2023
I don’t have adequate words to describe how truly disappointing our experience at Briar Patch was. Luckily, we had other amazing vendors who made our wedding amazing & compensated for the extremely poor quality of the venue we paid for. The reception space is fine but otherwise all photos you see online are dated & inaccurate. For starters, the place is wildly unclean and not kept up with whatsoever. The owners are rude & snarky when you ask for anything at all. We asked that handprints be cleaned off of dirty windows in the ceremony space & was then called OCD by the owner (see emails below for some horrifying responses from the owners). We quickly realized that the windows were the least of our problems when we went through or guestrooms the week of the wedding, and found that there was a stink bug infestation. There were so many stink bugs that when my little sister tried to use the iron in a closet, they crawled out of the iron. Then, another wedding party guest opened up a towel to shower, and five stink bugs, fell out and crawled on her legs. In the hill house, every single drawer and cabinet had mouse poop in it. There was a mouse nest in the kitchen cabinet. My mom and I cleaned mice poop out of that spot of the venue for 2 hours. Every room, bathroom, and reception space on the property is extremely filthy. When I confronted the owner about the stink bug, infestation and asked for help to clean them up, he bluntly said “it’s called a vacuum.” There was zero cleaning done prior to our arrival with our guests, so my mother & I spent 3 days leading up to the wedding scrubbing the walls of the reception hall, vacuuming up 400+ stink bugs, spraying a stink bug deterrent on the windows of the guest houses, and replacing shower curtains that were covered in pink mold. These are things the owners should have taken care of themselves. Particularly the stink bug infestation — to reiterate how bad this problem was, we had to clean behind every picture frame hung on the walls of the main house because there were 20+ bugs behind each one. Dan, married to owner Ellen, was on site all weekend and couldn’t be bothered to clean up the rotten food that he left in the kitchen sink. This is a communal space for wedding party to get ready and eat breakfasts together, but nobody wanted to be in the space because there were bugs flying around the dirty sink and the smell was horrendous. Dan’s desk is absolutely filthy and disheveled, conveniently it’s located right where guests walk in through to get to their rooms. This should’ve been our first red flag of just how messy and gross this place would be. Dan also showed up in our reception after being rude to my mother and other wedding party members all weekend, and makes himself a plate. It’s convenient that he can come eat free food off us after he did NOTHING to prepare his disgusting venue for the weekend and treated his customers horribly (again, see emails below). You will be treated poorly & ridiculed for asking for basic cleanliness if you book here. Run away like your hair’s on fire. I will not be recommending this spot to anyone and in fact plan on warning everyone we know with upcoming weddings to stay far away from Briar Patch. Aside from the scenic views, this place is a joke of a venue and is a biohazard that should be closed down asap. Lastly, I hope Dan & Ellen take care of the horses that are dilapidated and have burs stuck all over them.
Reviewed on 22-10-2023
Marlaina Boehm (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 31-03-2023
Briar Patch was the perfect venue for our wedding. We wanted somewhere we could stay on the property that would also provide beautiful scenery for pictures, and we couldn’t have asked for anything better. The owners Dan and Ellen were so easy to work with and were always quick to respond to emails. While Dan and Ellen were out of town the weekend of our wedding, Dan’s brother, Doron, stepped in and was absolutely wonderful. He made us a delicious breakfast both Saturday and Sunday, always offered to help with setup and takedown, and was all around a very genuine and sweet guy. His adorable dog, Brownie, followed him everywhere and even stopped by the reception and totally stole the show! We loved having them both around and we are so glad we chose Briar Patch for our wedding. The pictures we have are gorgeous, and those of us who stayed on the property slept well in very quaint bedrooms. We’re definitely planning on spending the weekend there sometime to celebrate a future anniversary!
Reviewed on 16-05-2023
Wedding Date 31-03-2023
Briar Patch was the perfect venue for our wedding. We wanted somewhere we could stay on the property that would also provide beautiful scenery for pictures, and we couldn’t have asked for anything better. The owners Dan and Ellen were so easy to work with and were always quick to respond to emails. While Dan and Ellen were out of town the weekend of our wedding, Dan’s brother, Doron, stepped in and was absolutely wonderful. He made us a delicious breakfast both Saturday and Sunday, always offered to help with setup and takedown, and was all around a very genuine and sweet guy. His adorable dog, Brownie, followed him everywhere and even stopped by the reception and totally stole the show! We loved having them both around and we are so glad we chose Briar Patch for our wedding. The pictures we have are gorgeous, and those of us who stayed on the property slept well in very quaint bedrooms. We’re definitely planning on spending the weekend there sometime to celebrate a future anniversary!
Reviewed on 16-05-2023
Roshan Subudhi (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-08-2019
Very close to DC. Had a wonderful Hindu wedding. Booked the property from Friday to Sunday - entire wedding party was onsite. Outdoor ceremony and indoor reception. Couldn't have had a more perfect experience!
Reviewed on 02-04-2023
Wedding Date 03-08-2019
Very close to DC. Had a wonderful Hindu wedding. Booked the property from Friday to Sunday - entire wedding party was onsite. Outdoor ceremony and indoor reception. Couldn't have had a more perfect experience!
Reviewed on 02-04-2023
Robin Tiberio (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-08-2022
Briar Patch was the perfect place for our early August wedding. We secured the venue and planned our wedding in about 3.5 months due to a terminal illness in the family, and Ellen & Dan were so accommodating and helpful in getting everything done in such a short amount of time! They have been in this business a long time and really know their stuff. We opted to rent out the entire property for the whole weekend, which was an excellent choice for us. This allowed us to have all of our friends onsite the whole weekend, which was so fun. Since it was summer, we took full advantage of the pool for the afterparty. Dan makes a homemade breakfast each morning for folks staying onsite, which is delicious! Our outdoor ceremony spot under the arch was beautiful and the reception area was perfect for our needs. Lots of beautiful sunset photos on the outdoor patio! Also, can't recommend their vendors on their recommendations list enough! We got our caterer and DJ from their list and both were outstanding.
Reviewed on 05-12-2022
Wedding Date 06-08-2022
Briar Patch was the perfect place for our early August wedding. We secured the venue and planned our wedding in about 3.5 months due to a terminal illness in the family, and Ellen & Dan were so accommodating and helpful in getting everything done in such a short amount of time! They have been in this business a long time and really know their stuff. We opted to rent out the entire property for the whole weekend, which was an excellent choice for us. This allowed us to have all of our friends onsite the whole weekend, which was so fun. Since it was summer, we took full advantage of the pool for the afterparty. Dan makes a homemade breakfast each morning for folks staying onsite, which is delicious! Our outdoor ceremony spot under the arch was beautiful and the reception area was perfect for our needs. Lots of beautiful sunset photos on the outdoor patio! Also, can't recommend their vendors on their recommendations list enough! We got our caterer and DJ from their list and both were outstanding.
Reviewed on 05-12-2022
Laura JW (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-10-2022
We had a wonderful time having our wedding at the Briar Patch. We were originally scheduled to have it during the pandemic and Dan and Ellen were very accommodating in allowing us to push it back as needed. It was so nice to have the entire wedding party, their significant others, and our immediate families on site for the entire weekend - it really allowed us to maximize our time spent with them all. Even though the weather ended up being poor that weekend, the indoor ceremony space was still perfect. The bridal cottage easily fit 12 people for getting ready.
Reviewed on 05-12-2022
Wedding Date 01-10-2022
We had a wonderful time having our wedding at the Briar Patch. We were originally scheduled to have it during the pandemic and Dan and Ellen were very accommodating in allowing us to push it back as needed. It was so nice to have the entire wedding party, their significant others, and our immediate families on site for the entire weekend - it really allowed us to maximize our time spent with them all. Even though the weather ended up being poor that weekend, the indoor ceremony space was still perfect. The bridal cottage easily fit 12 people for getting ready.
Reviewed on 05-12-2022
Paige Gentry (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-09-2022
If you are looking for a beautiful, relaxed wedding with a homey and rustic feel - this is the place for you. Briar Patch itself is quite beautiful - our photos are terrific. We loved being on-site for the whole weekend, surrounded by family and friends staying on-site. It's also incredibly convenient to Dulles, allowing friends and family to fly in from all over and stay close to the airport.Finally, Dan and Ellen are very generous and flexible. We ended up coming in early on Thursday so that we could have all of Friday to set up for the wedding and they didn't rush us out on Sunday. They also provided many recommendations for other vendors and they didn't steer us wrong.
Reviewed on 15-11-2022
Wedding Date 17-09-2022
If you are looking for a beautiful, relaxed wedding with a homey and rustic feel - this is the place for you. Briar Patch itself is quite beautiful - our photos are terrific. We loved being on-site for the whole weekend, surrounded by family and friends staying on-site. It's also incredibly convenient to Dulles, allowing friends and family to fly in from all over and stay close to the airport.Finally, Dan and Ellen are very generous and flexible. We ended up coming in early on Thursday so that we could have all of Friday to set up for the wedding and they didn't rush us out on Sunday. They also provided many recommendations for other vendors and they didn't steer us wrong.
Reviewed on 15-11-2022
Patricia Garvey (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-10-2022
They were an incredible venue, and they gave us a lot of flexibility to get everything ready. We stayed on the property with our wedding parties and it made the weekend a lot of fun/ easy to set up. It is also absolutely beautiful in the fall!There was only one staff member working at Briar Patch the entire weekend, so make sure you have your own people to help you set up and that you have a clear plan in place before you arrive. Their laid back venue really allowed us to make the weekend a lot of fun, and we were able to build our own vision.
Reviewed on 26-10-2022
Wedding Date 21-10-2022
They were an incredible venue, and they gave us a lot of flexibility to get everything ready. We stayed on the property with our wedding parties and it made the weekend a lot of fun/ easy to set up. It is also absolutely beautiful in the fall!There was only one staff member working at Briar Patch the entire weekend, so make sure you have your own people to help you set up and that you have a clear plan in place before you arrive. Their laid back venue really allowed us to make the weekend a lot of fun, and we were able to build our own vision.
Reviewed on 26-10-2022
Chloe A (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-08-2022
Briar Patch will always be such a special place to us because we not only had an amazing wedding but a total weekend takeover. Our entire family and bridal party stayed on site. Aside from the weekend rental, we ultimately decided to go with BP because the owners (Dan & Ellen) along with the venue itself had such a relaxed and flexible vibe which was exactly what we wanted for our weekend. Dan and Ellen were so easy to work with throughout the whole process and it was so fun getting to know them. They even brought our family fresh grown tomatoes from their garden during our dinner! Briar Patch is a secluded venue, with lots of space but still has the perks of being close to the cute little town of Middleburg and Dulles airport for anyone traveling long distances. We were able to arrive mid day Thursday and just hangout, get everything ready until Sunday late afternoon. Santiago was amazing - he helped set everything up and always had a smile on his face, willing to lift, carry, adjust anything we wanted. It was truly a beautiful weekend and we used the entire site to our advantage - all the houses, upper hill for ceremony site, reception hall, the pool for our after party etc. If you want an authentic, relaxed and beautiful wedding - BP is your place!
Reviewed on 29-09-2022
Wedding Date 20-08-2022
Briar Patch will always be such a special place to us because we not only had an amazing wedding but a total weekend takeover. Our entire family and bridal party stayed on site. Aside from the weekend rental, we ultimately decided to go with BP because the owners (Dan & Ellen) along with the venue itself had such a relaxed and flexible vibe which was exactly what we wanted for our weekend. Dan and Ellen were so easy to work with throughout the whole process and it was so fun getting to know them. They even brought our family fresh grown tomatoes from their garden during our dinner! Briar Patch is a secluded venue, with lots of space but still has the perks of being close to the cute little town of Middleburg and Dulles airport for anyone traveling long distances. We were able to arrive mid day Thursday and just hangout, get everything ready until Sunday late afternoon. Santiago was amazing - he helped set everything up and always had a smile on his face, willing to lift, carry, adjust anything we wanted. It was truly a beautiful weekend and we used the entire site to our advantage - all the houses, upper hill for ceremony site, reception hall, the pool for our after party etc. If you want an authentic, relaxed and beautiful wedding - BP is your place!
Reviewed on 29-09-2022
Katie Hoelscher (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-07-2022
My husband and I just had our wedding here (July 2022), and it was a great experience! We loved having our whole wedding party on site for the weekend, especially for the night before the wedding when we had a mini pool party. The reception space was beautiful! There are many spots to have the wedding ceremony, but the oak tree in front of the bed and breakfast is a great outdoor option for those who may have guests with mobility issues. We would definitely recommend this venue to others!
Reviewed on 21-07-2022
Wedding Date 02-07-2022
My husband and I just had our wedding here (July 2022), and it was a great experience! We loved having our whole wedding party on site for the weekend, especially for the night before the wedding when we had a mini pool party. The reception space was beautiful! There are many spots to have the wedding ceremony, but the oak tree in front of the bed and breakfast is a great outdoor option for those who may have guests with mobility issues. We would definitely recommend this venue to others!
Reviewed on 21-07-2022
David Flint (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-04-2022
Amazing venue, everyone loved it!The fact that you can have the entire property reserved for your party for the entire weekend is so ideal. You can do your rehearsal there and prep the day before, have your wedding, and go to bed on site after having your after party and enjoying the sweet hot tub, then clean up the next morning before leaving. Having done a lot of the setup ourselves I cant imagine how it would have worked out so smoothly any other way.A bunch of our friends and family also got to stay on site both nights and everyone loved it. The farm houses are rustic for sure, which I think most people found to be a positive feature (but tall people watch your heads in the main house).There are great spots for the ceremony, the main hall is fantastic, there is a pool (though it was a little too cold for us at the time), hot tub, and fire pits everywhere.Definitely highly recommend
Reviewed on 25-05-2022
Wedding Date 30-04-2022
Amazing venue, everyone loved it!The fact that you can have the entire property reserved for your party for the entire weekend is so ideal. You can do your rehearsal there and prep the day before, have your wedding, and go to bed on site after having your after party and enjoying the sweet hot tub, then clean up the next morning before leaving. Having done a lot of the setup ourselves I cant imagine how it would have worked out so smoothly any other way.A bunch of our friends and family also got to stay on site both nights and everyone loved it. The farm houses are rustic for sure, which I think most people found to be a positive feature (but tall people watch your heads in the main house).There are great spots for the ceremony, the main hall is fantastic, there is a pool (though it was a little too cold for us at the time), hot tub, and fire pits everywhere.Definitely highly recommend
Reviewed on 25-05-2022
Holly McCall (bride) 1 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-10-2022
We drove 1.5 hrs, had a confirmed appointment to view the place and the owner didn’t show. We walked the property and went in all the spaces ourselves. The main hall needed to be cleaned. And when we finally got in touch with the owner, she had many excuses and didn’t want a negative review.
Reviewed on 08-03-2022
Wedding Date 01-10-2022
We drove 1.5 hrs, had a confirmed appointment to view the place and the owner didn’t show. We walked the property and went in all the spaces ourselves. The main hall needed to be cleaned. And when we finally got in touch with the owner, she had many excuses and didn’t want a negative review.
Reviewed on 08-03-2022
Alexandra R (bride) 2 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-08-2021
Price was great, but the owner was a bit bristly and not super helpful. Property could use some upkeep.
Reviewed on 20-01-2022
Wedding Date 29-08-2021
Price was great, but the owner was a bit bristly and not super helpful. Property could use some upkeep.
Reviewed on 20-01-2022
Josephine C (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-10-2021
Briar Patch was the perfect venue for us. Ellen and Dan were very accommodating in working with us. We had to reschedule our wedding due to the pandemic and they graciously offered to let us use the space for a small ceremony on our original date. We toured many venues prior to booking with Briar Patch, but decided to book with Briar Patch due to its convenient location (close to Dulles Airport, hotels that offered shuttles for guests to and from the Dulles Airport as well as one complimentary shuttle to the venue), on-site lodging, ability to book the venue for the entire weekend, and beautiful indoor and outdoor event space. Having the venue available the entire weekend was extremely convenient and a major selling point for us so that we could have our immediate family on-site together. We had a tree planting ceremony and Ellen and Dan kindly let us plant a tree on their site. We booked a day-of coordinator who previously worked at Briar Patch who was critical to pulling all of the details together and making our wedding weekends run smoothly. We stayed in the Chicken Coop, which was a great size for our wedding party to get ready in and take getting ready photos in. We appreciated being able to use the decor such as hurricane lamps, wood slabs, picture frames, easels, projector, etc that Briar Patch already had on site. It was fantastic to have the hot tub on site as well.
Reviewed on 07-12-2021
Wedding Date 30-10-2021
Briar Patch was the perfect venue for us. Ellen and Dan were very accommodating in working with us. We had to reschedule our wedding due to the pandemic and they graciously offered to let us use the space for a small ceremony on our original date. We toured many venues prior to booking with Briar Patch, but decided to book with Briar Patch due to its convenient location (close to Dulles Airport, hotels that offered shuttles for guests to and from the Dulles Airport as well as one complimentary shuttle to the venue), on-site lodging, ability to book the venue for the entire weekend, and beautiful indoor and outdoor event space. Having the venue available the entire weekend was extremely convenient and a major selling point for us so that we could have our immediate family on-site together. We had a tree planting ceremony and Ellen and Dan kindly let us plant a tree on their site. We booked a day-of coordinator who previously worked at Briar Patch who was critical to pulling all of the details together and making our wedding weekends run smoothly. We stayed in the Chicken Coop, which was a great size for our wedding party to get ready in and take getting ready photos in. We appreciated being able to use the decor such as hurricane lamps, wood slabs, picture frames, easels, projector, etc that Briar Patch already had on site. It was fantastic to have the hot tub on site as well.
Reviewed on 07-12-2021
Samantha Currier (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-10-2021
I first fell I love with Briarpatch bed and breakfast at my cousins wedding in 2018 so naturally when my husband and I got engaged I knew it was going to be my wedding venue as well! Being able to have my rehearsal, rehearsal dinner, ceremony and reception all in the same spot was so incredibly helpful. Having the opportunity too set up the day before and tear down the day after eliminated so much stress out of the process. When all was said and done it still cost me less then most 8 hour venues.
Reviewed on 27-11-2021
Wedding Date 11-10-2021
I first fell I love with Briarpatch bed and breakfast at my cousins wedding in 2018 so naturally when my husband and I got engaged I knew it was going to be my wedding venue as well! Being able to have my rehearsal, rehearsal dinner, ceremony and reception all in the same spot was so incredibly helpful. Having the opportunity too set up the day before and tear down the day after eliminated so much stress out of the process. When all was said and done it still cost me less then most 8 hour venues.
Reviewed on 27-11-2021
Maggie Breedlove (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-05-2021
Such a beautiful place to not only hold your wedding but also great place for photos! Family owned business which is so helpful for creating an amazing dream wedding! I absolutely loved working with them and their staff as they are flexible and of course stress free which is very helpful on your special day!
Reviewed on 06-07-2021
Wedding Date 01-05-2021
Such a beautiful place to not only hold your wedding but also great place for photos! Family owned business which is so helpful for creating an amazing dream wedding! I absolutely loved working with them and their staff as they are flexible and of course stress free which is very helpful on your special day!
Reviewed on 06-07-2021
Catherine S. (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-03-2021
Briar Patch’s beautiful, peaceful grounds were the perfect setting for a weekend with our loved ones. Though our reception was much smaller than planned (and suddenly outside) due to COVID, Dan and Ellen helped us adjust our plans and made sure we had the reception we wanted. They communicated with us throughout the whole process and the personal touches on the day-of (like a delicious homemade breakfast) made it so special. Briar Patch is an amazing place!
Reviewed on 01-07-2021
Wedding Date 20-03-2021
Briar Patch’s beautiful, peaceful grounds were the perfect setting for a weekend with our loved ones. Though our reception was much smaller than planned (and suddenly outside) due to COVID, Dan and Ellen helped us adjust our plans and made sure we had the reception we wanted. They communicated with us throughout the whole process and the personal touches on the day-of (like a delicious homemade breakfast) made it so special. Briar Patch is an amazing place!
Reviewed on 01-07-2021
Michael Glover (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-05-2021
We absolutely loved our wedding at Briar Patch. There is a certain rustic feel to the buildings and interiors, so don't expect anything too modern or elaborate. However, if rustic is your thing then Briar Patch is perfect for you. The scenery is beautiful and it was wonderful to be able to book the whole place from Friday to Sunday to have our friends and family there together for an entire weekend. Dan and Ellen were also extremely accommodating to our needs during the pandemic, allowing us to rearrange twice without any fuss at all. Overall, Briar Patch was a great place to have our wedding and we loved the weekend we got to spend there.
Reviewed on 15-06-2021
Wedding Date 08-05-2021
We absolutely loved our wedding at Briar Patch. There is a certain rustic feel to the buildings and interiors, so don't expect anything too modern or elaborate. However, if rustic is your thing then Briar Patch is perfect for you. The scenery is beautiful and it was wonderful to be able to book the whole place from Friday to Sunday to have our friends and family there together for an entire weekend. Dan and Ellen were also extremely accommodating to our needs during the pandemic, allowing us to rearrange twice without any fuss at all. Overall, Briar Patch was a great place to have our wedding and we loved the weekend we got to spend there.
Reviewed on 15-06-2021
Andrew Breedlove (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-05-2021
Dan & Ellen provided not just a wonderful location for our wedding, but their care and attention to detail were exceptional. As it goes with weddings & wedding planning, things went wrong at various points of the buildup - but Dan & Ellen were resolved to assist however and whenever they could. They took a lot of the stress off us leading up to the big day simply for their diligence!The venue itself has multiple options for locations, depending on your style. The entire site is beautiful with gorgeous backdrops of Virginia countryside. The fact it is a bed & breakfast is an added bonus. As a military family, with friends and relatives dispersed throughout the US, being able to coordinate close friends and family staying ON SITE was another tremendous relief for us and made choosing Briar Patch that much easier. There is plenty of parking for guests that would need to travel, so it was helpful knowing that we didn't need to focus on only a small group that could stay at the B&B.The one piece of advice I will pass on to any future prospective couples is to make sure you coordinate with the winery next door! We had Darius Rucker's \"Wagon Wheel\" start blaring in the middle of a prayer and everyone got a good laugh out of the situation. It didn't detract from our wedding at all, but as it happened it was a \"duh - should have thought of that\" moment for sure :)- Maggie & Andrew
Reviewed on 12-06-2021
Wedding Date 01-05-2021
Dan & Ellen provided not just a wonderful location for our wedding, but their care and attention to detail were exceptional. As it goes with weddings & wedding planning, things went wrong at various points of the buildup - but Dan & Ellen were resolved to assist however and whenever they could. They took a lot of the stress off us leading up to the big day simply for their diligence!The venue itself has multiple options for locations, depending on your style. The entire site is beautiful with gorgeous backdrops of Virginia countryside. The fact it is a bed & breakfast is an added bonus. As a military family, with friends and relatives dispersed throughout the US, being able to coordinate close friends and family staying ON SITE was another tremendous relief for us and made choosing Briar Patch that much easier. There is plenty of parking for guests that would need to travel, so it was helpful knowing that we didn't need to focus on only a small group that could stay at the B&B.The one piece of advice I will pass on to any future prospective couples is to make sure you coordinate with the winery next door! We had Darius Rucker's \"Wagon Wheel\" start blaring in the middle of a prayer and everyone got a good laugh out of the situation. It didn't detract from our wedding at all, but as it happened it was a \"duh - should have thought of that\" moment for sure :)- Maggie & Andrew
Reviewed on 12-06-2021
Derek Smith (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-05-2021
Let me start off by saying that the venue has its quirks. It is an old building, and during the pandemic it is clear that the business was hit hard in their ability to staff people to help with upkeep. I say all that just to let you know what to expect. HOWEVER, I could not imagine going with a different venue. Dan is the most wonderful host, and makes the process so easy for his wedding couples. While not necessarily cheap, you're able to book the entire venue for the entire weekend for what it costs at some venues for a 8 hour block of time. Honestly, being able to set things up the day before the wedding took so much stress off of the actual day. I can't imagine the stress levels we would have felt had we had to decorate everything day of. You as the guests are responsible for setting up/tearing down the ceremony site, which we were able to set up the day before. (I recommend Smokin Willys as a caterer as they were able to do the tear down for us included in their price). It is a more rustic feeling venue, and there are a bit more things to do on your own, but it is 100% worth it. We could not have imagined a more perfect day, and Dan and Ellen were a huge part of that! They aren't trying to nickel and dime you, they are open and honest with what they can do to help, and will work tirelessly to make sure your wedding goes off as planned. They are a small team, but they care so deeply about their couples. At the very least tour their facilities and see what they have to offer. You won't regret holding your wedding with them (even if your parents are a bit skeptical of the property).
Reviewed on 10-06-2021
Wedding Date 22-05-2021
Let me start off by saying that the venue has its quirks. It is an old building, and during the pandemic it is clear that the business was hit hard in their ability to staff people to help with upkeep. I say all that just to let you know what to expect. HOWEVER, I could not imagine going with a different venue. Dan is the most wonderful host, and makes the process so easy for his wedding couples. While not necessarily cheap, you're able to book the entire venue for the entire weekend for what it costs at some venues for a 8 hour block of time. Honestly, being able to set things up the day before the wedding took so much stress off of the actual day. I can't imagine the stress levels we would have felt had we had to decorate everything day of. You as the guests are responsible for setting up/tearing down the ceremony site, which we were able to set up the day before. (I recommend Smokin Willys as a caterer as they were able to do the tear down for us included in their price). It is a more rustic feeling venue, and there are a bit more things to do on your own, but it is 100% worth it. We could not have imagined a more perfect day, and Dan and Ellen were a huge part of that! They aren't trying to nickel and dime you, they are open and honest with what they can do to help, and will work tirelessly to make sure your wedding goes off as planned. They are a small team, but they care so deeply about their couples. At the very least tour their facilities and see what they have to offer. You won't regret holding your wedding with them (even if your parents are a bit skeptical of the property).
Reviewed on 10-06-2021
Christina Pinkston (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-04-2021
Wonderful venue. The owners really made us feel like family and bent over backwards to make sure we had the wedding of our dreams. The view from the ceremony site is breathtaking and we even had a couple of horses join us for our vows.
Reviewed on 23-05-2021
Wedding Date 27-04-2021
Wonderful venue. The owners really made us feel like family and bent over backwards to make sure we had the wedding of our dreams. The view from the ceremony site is breathtaking and we even had a couple of horses join us for our vows.
Reviewed on 23-05-2021
Heather Moore (bride) 3 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-04-2021
My husband and I did a mini-moon at Briar Patch in the cottage. The setting is nice, the hottub was fantastic, the owner's husband is a great cook and personable. The cat is not people friendly. The impacts of the pandemic are visible.We arrived just after 5 for a post-4pm check-in. After waiting for about 10 minutes, calling 4 numbers and finally finding someone we were told that the cottage wasn't ready & he needed to finish the wedding tour first. We didn't get into the cottage until after 6 where the bed was not finished being made, the floors were sticky, dirty dishes were in the sink, the bathroom faucet had hair on it, bobby pins were on the side tables,...and a few other less than great items. I think the owners need to have a talk about how much the husband can do and is willing to do for turnover after an event. We found out at breakfast the next morning that Ellen, the owner, had gone to Baltimore after a 90 person event leaving him alone to do clean up, turn over, & 3 wedding tours...clearly too much for him. When we left 2 days later the trash from the wedding was still on the lawn & the sewage alarm was still chirping. Ellen probably should have stayed until Monday to help with turn over OR they should have told us no to a Sunday check-in. Like I said to begin with the husband is a good cook and breakfasts were great, the bed in the cottage was comfortable, and it was a nice quiet reset just not recommended at this time as pandemic adjustments continue.
Reviewed on 21-04-2021
Wedding Date 17-04-2021
My husband and I did a mini-moon at Briar Patch in the cottage. The setting is nice, the hottub was fantastic, the owner's husband is a great cook and personable. The cat is not people friendly. The impacts of the pandemic are visible.We arrived just after 5 for a post-4pm check-in. After waiting for about 10 minutes, calling 4 numbers and finally finding someone we were told that the cottage wasn't ready & he needed to finish the wedding tour first. We didn't get into the cottage until after 6 where the bed was not finished being made, the floors were sticky, dirty dishes were in the sink, the bathroom faucet had hair on it, bobby pins were on the side tables,...and a few other less than great items. I think the owners need to have a talk about how much the husband can do and is willing to do for turnover after an event. We found out at breakfast the next morning that Ellen, the owner, had gone to Baltimore after a 90 person event leaving him alone to do clean up, turn over, & 3 wedding tours...clearly too much for him. When we left 2 days later the trash from the wedding was still on the lawn & the sewage alarm was still chirping. Ellen probably should have stayed until Monday to help with turn over OR they should have told us no to a Sunday check-in. Like I said to begin with the husband is a good cook and breakfasts were great, the bed in the cottage was comfortable, and it was a nice quiet reset just not recommended at this time as pandemic adjustments continue.
Reviewed on 21-04-2021
Laeli Sharifi (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 15-02-2020
I would choose Briar patch again and again and again. In fact if I have to host another large event I would do it at the Briar Patch. They are amazing. Dan and Ellen are such gracious hosts and they gave us such amazing deals. They even informed us that we could return for a free stay on our one year anniversary. I loved the fact that we had the entire venue for the whole wedding weekend. It was a nonstop party with my friends and family for three days. Dan and Ellen helped to make this day the best day of my life and not only that but the grounds were gorgeous. My photos were breathtaking!
Reviewed on 25-02-2020
Wedding Date 15-02-2020
I would choose Briar patch again and again and again. In fact if I have to host another large event I would do it at the Briar Patch. They are amazing. Dan and Ellen are such gracious hosts and they gave us such amazing deals. They even informed us that we could return for a free stay on our one year anniversary. I loved the fact that we had the entire venue for the whole wedding weekend. It was a nonstop party with my friends and family for three days. Dan and Ellen helped to make this day the best day of my life and not only that but the grounds were gorgeous. My photos were breathtaking!
Reviewed on 25-02-2020
Gwen Dedrick (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 31-12-2019
We had the best wedding!!! Absolutely loved the site, facilities, views, service, everything!! Dan and Ellen went out of their way to make our day special, above and beyond to make sure we have fabulous memories of our special day! I would recommend BP to anyone and everyone, not just for a wedding, but a get away!
Reviewed on 27-01-2020
Wedding Date 31-12-2019
We had the best wedding!!! Absolutely loved the site, facilities, views, service, everything!! Dan and Ellen went out of their way to make our day special, above and beyond to make sure we have fabulous memories of our special day! I would recommend BP to anyone and everyone, not just for a wedding, but a get away!
Reviewed on 27-01-2020
Madalena A (bride) 3 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 09-11-2019
The Briar Patch is indeed a quaint space to host a humble wedding and management was eager to accommodate us in the beginning. Pros for this venue are the flexibility to bring in outside vendors and/or do a complete DIY wedding (be prepared to remove all your trash OFF the property or hire someone else to do it), have your close friends and family stay on the property with you, pets welcome and your event can serve 20 to 200 people easily. The cons we encountered included one of our guests being over charged for the wrong room and being offered a room that was not available causing unnecessary confusion, my guests staying on the property were disappointed in the lack of care when concerns were lifted to management around a stink bug invasion in the main house and a broken TV in another, and the most concerning was the treatment we received after the wedding was finished when we learned our security deposit would not be refunded due to claims management could not corroborate with receipts. If you are a past or future bride that was not offered a complimentary one year anniversary stay, it's because management dubbed you a \"PITA or pain in the a**\" which was what we were told directly from the owner. You are welcome to enjoy our invitation to stay for your anniversary as we will not be returning to the Briar Patch for their hospitality.
Reviewed on 30-12-2019
Wedding Date 09-11-2019
The Briar Patch is indeed a quaint space to host a humble wedding and management was eager to accommodate us in the beginning. Pros for this venue are the flexibility to bring in outside vendors and/or do a complete DIY wedding (be prepared to remove all your trash OFF the property or hire someone else to do it), have your close friends and family stay on the property with you, pets welcome and your event can serve 20 to 200 people easily. The cons we encountered included one of our guests being over charged for the wrong room and being offered a room that was not available causing unnecessary confusion, my guests staying on the property were disappointed in the lack of care when concerns were lifted to management around a stink bug invasion in the main house and a broken TV in another, and the most concerning was the treatment we received after the wedding was finished when we learned our security deposit would not be refunded due to claims management could not corroborate with receipts. If you are a past or future bride that was not offered a complimentary one year anniversary stay, it's because management dubbed you a \"PITA or pain in the a**\" which was what we were told directly from the owner. You are welcome to enjoy our invitation to stay for your anniversary as we will not be returning to the Briar Patch for their hospitality.
Reviewed on 30-12-2019
Danny Solow (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-10-2019
Our wedding was this past October, and my wife and I feel so lucky to have been able to share that day at Briar Patch Bed and Breakfast. During our wedding venue search, we prioritized finding a location that would be able to take advantage of the beautiful Virginia countryside, while also having sufficient indoor space in case of bad weather. When we toured Briar Patch, so many of our criteria were satisfied and more. We loved the ability to rent out the bed and breakfast for the weekend, and take the time to share the time and space with our closest friends and family without feeling rushed. The two main ceremony locations are both fantastic, but we chose to use the upper hill area as it is a little more secluded and further away from the road. We thankfully ended up being able to have the ceremony outdoors, but Briar Patch’s indoor backup is a beautiful hall that is spacious, well-lit, and also serves as the main dinner area. Dan, the owner who gave us a tour of the space several times, was very helpful and has an intimate knowledge of how different couples have taken advantage of everything Briar Patch has to offer. One of the great things about Briar Patch is that you have flexibility to use the space however you want, but this can also be daunting if you do not have a clear vision for how you want things to go. Do you want to have outdoor lawn games? Do you want to have your rehearsal dinner on-site? Welcome drinks? These are all options (and ones we chose and are very happy with), but be prepared to handle the extra logistics yourself. If you want a minimal-option wedding-factory style affair, Briar Patch probably isn’t the choice for you. Briar Patch employees will help with many of the day-of logistics, but I would recommend working with a day-of coordinator to help with a medium-sized wedding as you will likely have multiple vendors, and the space can be quite spread out.Last but not least, the breakfast provided by the bed and breakfast staff was delicious. It is a pleasant treat to wake up on your wedding day and the day after to be greeted with fresh coffee and quiche.
Reviewed on 14-11-2019
Wedding Date 12-10-2019
Our wedding was this past October, and my wife and I feel so lucky to have been able to share that day at Briar Patch Bed and Breakfast. During our wedding venue search, we prioritized finding a location that would be able to take advantage of the beautiful Virginia countryside, while also having sufficient indoor space in case of bad weather. When we toured Briar Patch, so many of our criteria were satisfied and more. We loved the ability to rent out the bed and breakfast for the weekend, and take the time to share the time and space with our closest friends and family without feeling rushed. The two main ceremony locations are both fantastic, but we chose to use the upper hill area as it is a little more secluded and further away from the road. We thankfully ended up being able to have the ceremony outdoors, but Briar Patch’s indoor backup is a beautiful hall that is spacious, well-lit, and also serves as the main dinner area. Dan, the owner who gave us a tour of the space several times, was very helpful and has an intimate knowledge of how different couples have taken advantage of everything Briar Patch has to offer. One of the great things about Briar Patch is that you have flexibility to use the space however you want, but this can also be daunting if you do not have a clear vision for how you want things to go. Do you want to have outdoor lawn games? Do you want to have your rehearsal dinner on-site? Welcome drinks? These are all options (and ones we chose and are very happy with), but be prepared to handle the extra logistics yourself. If you want a minimal-option wedding-factory style affair, Briar Patch probably isn’t the choice for you. Briar Patch employees will help with many of the day-of logistics, but I would recommend working with a day-of coordinator to help with a medium-sized wedding as you will likely have multiple vendors, and the space can be quite spread out.Last but not least, the breakfast provided by the bed and breakfast staff was delicious. It is a pleasant treat to wake up on your wedding day and the day after to be greeted with fresh coffee and quiche.
Reviewed on 14-11-2019
Raffie Parke (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-05-2019
Briar Patch was truly our ideal wedding venue. For the same price as a one-day event in DC (where we lived), we had the whole B&B to ourselves for the weekend, which allowed us to have lots of quality time with our guests. The staff was incredibly accommodating and responsive to our questions. We can't wait to go back for our anniversary!
Reviewed on 01-11-2019
Wedding Date 27-05-2019
Briar Patch was truly our ideal wedding venue. For the same price as a one-day event in DC (where we lived), we had the whole B&B to ourselves for the weekend, which allowed us to have lots of quality time with our guests. The staff was incredibly accommodating and responsive to our questions. We can't wait to go back for our anniversary!
Reviewed on 01-11-2019
Lauren Sennett (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-12-2018
My husband and I absolutely loved this venue. We had a Winter wedding and it was gorgeous. We can’t wait to visit again at the B&B. Staff was extremely kind as well. Thanks guys!
Reviewed on 19-10-2019
Wedding Date 08-12-2018
My husband and I absolutely loved this venue. We had a Winter wedding and it was gorgeous. We can’t wait to visit again at the B&B. Staff was extremely kind as well. Thanks guys!
Reviewed on 19-10-2019
Rebecca Faherty (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-06-2019
My husband and I got married on June 29, 2019. From start to finish, the Briar Patch did an amazing job with our wedding. All of my questions, no matter how silly, were immediately answered. We were originally planning on having our wedding outside, but 72 hours prior, the weather forecast spiked and it was projected to be 104 degrees. I ended up changing our wedding to inside and they handled it with ease! Our wedding went off without a hitch and I am so grateful to Ellen and her team for making our wedding day a dream!
Reviewed on 19-10-2019
Wedding Date 29-06-2019
My husband and I got married on June 29, 2019. From start to finish, the Briar Patch did an amazing job with our wedding. All of my questions, no matter how silly, were immediately answered. We were originally planning on having our wedding outside, but 72 hours prior, the weather forecast spiked and it was projected to be 104 degrees. I ended up changing our wedding to inside and they handled it with ease! Our wedding went off without a hitch and I am so grateful to Ellen and her team for making our wedding day a dream!
Reviewed on 19-10-2019
Amy Covell-Sharek (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 09-07-2019
My husband and I got married at the Briar Patch this past summer. It was such a pleasure to collaborate with Ellen and her staff. Our day was EXACTLY what we wanted. We booked this venue through a referral and I would happily refer newly engaged couples to seriously consider the Briar Patch.
Reviewed on 19-10-2019
Wedding Date 09-07-2019
My husband and I got married at the Briar Patch this past summer. It was such a pleasure to collaborate with Ellen and her staff. Our day was EXACTLY what we wanted. We booked this venue through a referral and I would happily refer newly engaged couples to seriously consider the Briar Patch.
Reviewed on 19-10-2019
Alyssa Lokie (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-07-2019
I had my July 2019 wedding at Briar Patch and truly was a dream! Ellen and Dan were incredibly helpful throughout the planning process, and are incredibly well connected to the wedding industry in the surrounding areas. All of the recommendations they gave us were fabulous. The venue itself had everything we could have possibly needed. We had our rehearsal dinner by the pool, under the market lighting strung up through the trees with a cook out and music (sound system already set up.) For our wedding, we did an outdoor ceremony under the shade of a magnificent tree that framed our isle perfectly, leading down to the beautiful arch they provided and a backdrop of the rolling hills. For the reception, we went inside and again the facilities had everything we could have possibly needed! The bathrooms were super cute and clean, the main room was brilliant, with plenty of space for everyone plus dancing, and we were able to go out onto the large decks as well. It made for a really magical night! One of the coolest things was having my out of town family stay with us at the venue site at the B&B. It made the weekend so special and gave us all of the time to see everyone. My family and I are all still talking about how incredible the breakfast was that was provided. From start to finish, everything was truly wonderful! If I could go back and do it again, 100 times over I would always pick the Briar Patch.
Reviewed on 09-10-2019
Wedding Date 04-07-2019
I had my July 2019 wedding at Briar Patch and truly was a dream! Ellen and Dan were incredibly helpful throughout the planning process, and are incredibly well connected to the wedding industry in the surrounding areas. All of the recommendations they gave us were fabulous. The venue itself had everything we could have possibly needed. We had our rehearsal dinner by the pool, under the market lighting strung up through the trees with a cook out and music (sound system already set up.) For our wedding, we did an outdoor ceremony under the shade of a magnificent tree that framed our isle perfectly, leading down to the beautiful arch they provided and a backdrop of the rolling hills. For the reception, we went inside and again the facilities had everything we could have possibly needed! The bathrooms were super cute and clean, the main room was brilliant, with plenty of space for everyone plus dancing, and we were able to go out onto the large decks as well. It made for a really magical night! One of the coolest things was having my out of town family stay with us at the venue site at the B&B. It made the weekend so special and gave us all of the time to see everyone. My family and I are all still talking about how incredible the breakfast was that was provided. From start to finish, everything was truly wonderful! If I could go back and do it again, 100 times over I would always pick the Briar Patch.
Reviewed on 09-10-2019
Kelsey Moran (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-10-2019
This venue is so beautiful and easy to work with! It was nice to be able to bring in whatever vendors and ideas we wanted. And the staff is very kind!
Reviewed on 09-10-2019
Wedding Date 05-10-2019
This venue is so beautiful and easy to work with! It was nice to be able to bring in whatever vendors and ideas we wanted. And the staff is very kind!
Reviewed on 09-10-2019
Naomi M (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-07-2019
We got married here in July 2019, and we could not have asked for anything more our of our wedding venue. We toured several sties, but the Briar Patch was the first one we walked away from feeling we needed to book right away. This was because Dan and Ellen made us feel part of the Briar Patch family immediately upon our tour of the venue, instead of making us feel like we were just another wedding on the calendar.The venue itself it amazing. We wanted an outdoor ceremony, but also needed an indoor option in case of rain or extreme heat. Both indoor and outdoor options are beautiful. Photo opportunities abound. We were lucky and got to have our ceremony outdoors before the rain came in. As soon as it did, we were all safe inside in their beautiful event space enjoying the reception in the AC.The B&B allowed us to have a wedding weekend instead of just a wedding day. This was was so important for us as my husband's family was coming in from out of town. We needed a home base, and the Briar Patch became that. We hosted our rehearsal dinner on Friday out on the pool deck, got ready in the cottage on property in the morning of the Saturday wedding, and were able to hang out with our guests well into the night of the wedding. The morning after the wedding on Sunday, we were able to enjoy the B&B's breakfast with our family and wedding party who stayed at the inn. You have the flexibility to start the wedding festivities when you want and don't have to fit it all in in the 5-6 hours that other wedding venues give you. You can also choose your own vendors, though they have a recommended list if you need somewhere to start. And, if you do a more DIY approach, you are on property the day before and after so you can set up decorations, food, etc. all in time. Dan and Ellen were extremely responsive through all the planning, quick to get back to me on each email and call. Dan even drove my grandma and the bridal party up to the ceremony location on the hill in his van. We cannot thank Dan and Ellen enough for their hospitality and guidance throughout our planning process. Thank you!
Reviewed on 05-10-2019
Wedding Date 06-07-2019
We got married here in July 2019, and we could not have asked for anything more our of our wedding venue. We toured several sties, but the Briar Patch was the first one we walked away from feeling we needed to book right away. This was because Dan and Ellen made us feel part of the Briar Patch family immediately upon our tour of the venue, instead of making us feel like we were just another wedding on the calendar.The venue itself it amazing. We wanted an outdoor ceremony, but also needed an indoor option in case of rain or extreme heat. Both indoor and outdoor options are beautiful. Photo opportunities abound. We were lucky and got to have our ceremony outdoors before the rain came in. As soon as it did, we were all safe inside in their beautiful event space enjoying the reception in the AC.The B&B allowed us to have a wedding weekend instead of just a wedding day. This was was so important for us as my husband's family was coming in from out of town. We needed a home base, and the Briar Patch became that. We hosted our rehearsal dinner on Friday out on the pool deck, got ready in the cottage on property in the morning of the Saturday wedding, and were able to hang out with our guests well into the night of the wedding. The morning after the wedding on Sunday, we were able to enjoy the B&B's breakfast with our family and wedding party who stayed at the inn. You have the flexibility to start the wedding festivities when you want and don't have to fit it all in in the 5-6 hours that other wedding venues give you. You can also choose your own vendors, though they have a recommended list if you need somewhere to start. And, if you do a more DIY approach, you are on property the day before and after so you can set up decorations, food, etc. all in time. Dan and Ellen were extremely responsive through all the planning, quick to get back to me on each email and call. Dan even drove my grandma and the bridal party up to the ceremony location on the hill in his van. We cannot thank Dan and Ellen enough for their hospitality and guidance throughout our planning process. Thank you!
Reviewed on 05-10-2019
Stephanie C (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-04-2019
This is an amazing place to have a wedding. The owners are very amenable and make it their goal to ensure you are happy with your wedding day. They had several items that they'd compiled over the years that we got to use for decorating which saved us a ton of money and time. The ground are picturesque and the photos came out wonderfully with the farmhouse backdrop their grounds provided.
Reviewed on 05-10-2019
Wedding Date 13-04-2019
This is an amazing place to have a wedding. The owners are very amenable and make it their goal to ensure you are happy with your wedding day. They had several items that they'd compiled over the years that we got to use for decorating which saved us a ton of money and time. The ground are picturesque and the photos came out wonderfully with the farmhouse backdrop their grounds provided.
Reviewed on 05-10-2019
Leigh Serroka (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-07-2019
Briar Patch was the perfect place for our 160 guest wedding. We chose to use the venue from Friday to Sunday, the property is beautiful and had lots of options for rehearsal dinner space, ceremony space and more. The team is helpful and responsive with any questions you may have. It was amazing to be able to stay in one spot the whole weekend and the team lets you create the atmosphere you want. Can not recommend enough.
Reviewed on 03-09-2019
Wedding Date 13-07-2019
Briar Patch was the perfect place for our 160 guest wedding. We chose to use the venue from Friday to Sunday, the property is beautiful and had lots of options for rehearsal dinner space, ceremony space and more. The team is helpful and responsive with any questions you may have. It was amazing to be able to stay in one spot the whole weekend and the team lets you create the atmosphere you want. Can not recommend enough.
Reviewed on 03-09-2019
Brad Bense (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-07-2019
This was the first and only venue we scoped out. Great accommodation options, awesome ceremony options (inside and outside) and an incredible reception area with everything you would need. Ellen and Dan have all the contacts and information and equipment to make your wedding a spectacular success and not to mention a huge amount of fun on your special day. I would highly recommend them to anyone.
Reviewed on 30-07-2019
Wedding Date 04-07-2019
This was the first and only venue we scoped out. Great accommodation options, awesome ceremony options (inside and outside) and an incredible reception area with everything you would need. Ellen and Dan have all the contacts and information and equipment to make your wedding a spectacular success and not to mention a huge amount of fun on your special day. I would highly recommend them to anyone.
Reviewed on 30-07-2019
Emily Wynn (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-04-2019
The Briar Patch was the PERFECT place for our wedding! It's such a great value for a weekend wedding - you get the whole property for the same price as somewhere else for just a few hours. My friends and family absolutely loved how beautiful and homey the Briar Patch is. It felt like a house party with all our family and friends, with breakfast added in! I absolutely loved it, and the owners are so accommodating and will do whatever they can to help you. I would give this place 10 stars if I could. Definitely take a tour and check the Briar Patch out!
Reviewed on 18-04-2019
Wedding Date 06-04-2019
The Briar Patch was the PERFECT place for our wedding! It's such a great value for a weekend wedding - you get the whole property for the same price as somewhere else for just a few hours. My friends and family absolutely loved how beautiful and homey the Briar Patch is. It felt like a house party with all our family and friends, with breakfast added in! I absolutely loved it, and the owners are so accommodating and will do whatever they can to help you. I would give this place 10 stars if I could. Definitely take a tour and check the Briar Patch out!
Reviewed on 18-04-2019
Anna Patrick (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-11-2018
I got married at Briar Patch this past November (2018), had my bachelorette weekend there as well this past July. and had the best experience! The property is beautiful, Ellen, Jackie and the team are fantastic, and I love that it's women-owned and women-run. The breakfasts were amazing as well, I had guests asking me to get the recipes!The location, views and lovely team can't be beat. Can't say enough great things!
Reviewed on 03-12-2018
Wedding Date 03-11-2018
I got married at Briar Patch this past November (2018), had my bachelorette weekend there as well this past July. and had the best experience! The property is beautiful, Ellen, Jackie and the team are fantastic, and I love that it's women-owned and women-run. The breakfasts were amazing as well, I had guests asking me to get the recipes!The location, views and lovely team can't be beat. Can't say enough great things!
Reviewed on 03-12-2018
Cathleen Leszczynski (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-10-2018
Wow!! Our wedding day was even better than I ever imagined, thanks to the wonderful team at Briar Patch! Beautiful venue, lots of space, and fun place for a wedding. Ali was our day-of coordinator and she did an excellent job handling everything. Awesome wedding and all guests had a blast too, it is a night my husband and I will never forget. We can't wait to return for a visit at some point :)
Reviewed on 30-10-2018
Wedding Date 13-10-2018
Wow!! Our wedding day was even better than I ever imagined, thanks to the wonderful team at Briar Patch! Beautiful venue, lots of space, and fun place for a wedding. Ali was our day-of coordinator and she did an excellent job handling everything. Awesome wedding and all guests had a blast too, it is a night my husband and I will never forget. We can't wait to return for a visit at some point :)
Reviewed on 30-10-2018
Bobbie Emerson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-08-2018
We couldn't have asked for a better venue and staff for our wedding. Everyone was extremely helpful and did everything in their power to make sure we were happy and that our guests were comfortable. As an atypical bride it was important that we not get forced into a traditional format or style. We were free to customize every aspect of our ceremony! Many of our guests commented on the serene setting and felt like our special day was a vacation all of its own!
Reviewed on 30-10-2018
Wedding Date 04-08-2018
We couldn't have asked for a better venue and staff for our wedding. Everyone was extremely helpful and did everything in their power to make sure we were happy and that our guests were comfortable. As an atypical bride it was important that we not get forced into a traditional format or style. We were free to customize every aspect of our ceremony! Many of our guests commented on the serene setting and felt like our special day was a vacation all of its own!
Reviewed on 30-10-2018
Andrea Maddox (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-03-2018
I spent 3 months searching and visiting very venue in northern Virginia. Briar patch was without a doubt, the best for what I was looking for. This venue was out of my dreams! As a bride that was paying for my entire wedding, I was worried that my lower budget would put a damper on my venue. But this was not the case! I had 200 guest plus children. The tables and beautiful chairs that they provide we’re a huge weight off my shoulders. My photographer never ran out of places to take unique photos, the landscape is everything you would want in the dreamy hills of horse country, so it was perfect for my outdoor ceremony. The owner will also allow you to visit, explore and walk through the venue at almost all hours. Which was huge for my scattered head during the planning process! The bed and breakfast atmosphere was very comfortable for our wedding party. Just like being at home! We were able to get ready in a cottage which had plenty of room for my 8 girls (plus moms and friends) The assistants here were the perfect mix of helpful, present but not controlling or overbearing. So friendly and accommodating. I was a bride that needed to be creative, very budget friendly, allow room for those DIY Pinterest ideas to flow but also wanted the foundation of the venue to be beautiful. And briar patch allowed it all. I will forever suggest brides to check this place out.
Reviewed on 28-10-2018
Wedding Date 11-03-2018
I spent 3 months searching and visiting very venue in northern Virginia. Briar patch was without a doubt, the best for what I was looking for. This venue was out of my dreams! As a bride that was paying for my entire wedding, I was worried that my lower budget would put a damper on my venue. But this was not the case! I had 200 guest plus children. The tables and beautiful chairs that they provide we’re a huge weight off my shoulders. My photographer never ran out of places to take unique photos, the landscape is everything you would want in the dreamy hills of horse country, so it was perfect for my outdoor ceremony. The owner will also allow you to visit, explore and walk through the venue at almost all hours. Which was huge for my scattered head during the planning process! The bed and breakfast atmosphere was very comfortable for our wedding party. Just like being at home! We were able to get ready in a cottage which had plenty of room for my 8 girls (plus moms and friends) The assistants here were the perfect mix of helpful, present but not controlling or overbearing. So friendly and accommodating. I was a bride that needed to be creative, very budget friendly, allow room for those DIY Pinterest ideas to flow but also wanted the foundation of the venue to be beautiful. And briar patch allowed it all. I will forever suggest brides to check this place out.
Reviewed on 28-10-2018
Natalie Stacy (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-08-2018
Our experience at the Briar Patch could not be beat. The setting is stunning, the staff is friendly and easy to work with, and the ability for guests to stay on site was a fabulous feature for our out of town friends. We can’t thank the team enough. I stayed the night before the wedding in the cottage with my bridesmaids and we were treated to a beautiful breakfast the wedding morning. It was a perfect getting-ready space, and had lots of special touches that made for amazing pictures. We can’t say enough good things about the Briar Patch!
Reviewed on 27-10-2018
Wedding Date 18-08-2018
Our experience at the Briar Patch could not be beat. The setting is stunning, the staff is friendly and easy to work with, and the ability for guests to stay on site was a fabulous feature for our out of town friends. We can’t thank the team enough. I stayed the night before the wedding in the cottage with my bridesmaids and we were treated to a beautiful breakfast the wedding morning. It was a perfect getting-ready space, and had lots of special touches that made for amazing pictures. We can’t say enough good things about the Briar Patch!
Reviewed on 27-10-2018
Carleigh U (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-06-2018
Our wedding experience at The Briar Patch was smooth and beautiful from start to finish! Ellen, Ali and Jackie help you every step of the process and are the sweetest group of gals to work with! Having the entire inn during the wedding weekend was perfect, because we could set up, have rehearsal dinner, and still have time to spend with family and friends before and after the festivities. The facility is clean and homey, and the reception hall is perfect. The natural lighting in an indoor venue is a photographers dream, and you have easy access outside as well. Overall, we are so glad to have Briar Patch in our wedding story!
Reviewed on 25-10-2018
Wedding Date 02-06-2018
Our wedding experience at The Briar Patch was smooth and beautiful from start to finish! Ellen, Ali and Jackie help you every step of the process and are the sweetest group of gals to work with! Having the entire inn during the wedding weekend was perfect, because we could set up, have rehearsal dinner, and still have time to spend with family and friends before and after the festivities. The facility is clean and homey, and the reception hall is perfect. The natural lighting in an indoor venue is a photographers dream, and you have easy access outside as well. Overall, we are so glad to have Briar Patch in our wedding story!
Reviewed on 25-10-2018
Cindy Willmann (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-02-2018
Loved our experience at Briar Patch. I loved having so many family and friends close by. The staff was very accommodating to our planning and checking things out in advance. It was great to be able to have the weekend there with everyone and the breakfast was very good. For a winter wedding, I loved having some outside elements for our indoor wedding by having the stone fireplace. I also love that we can go back there for anniversaries or other special occasions.
Reviewed on 08-10-2018
Wedding Date 10-02-2018
Loved our experience at Briar Patch. I loved having so many family and friends close by. The staff was very accommodating to our planning and checking things out in advance. It was great to be able to have the weekend there with everyone and the breakfast was very good. For a winter wedding, I loved having some outside elements for our indoor wedding by having the stone fireplace. I also love that we can go back there for anniversaries or other special occasions.
Reviewed on 08-10-2018
Kelly Hill (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-09-2018
Briar Patch made everything so easy as we planned our wedding! They were responsive to questions, accommodated us hosting an outside rehearsal dinner on the side lawn, and were staffed by the nicest people. The Fox Den was great for our reception and everyone loved having easy access to the outdoor patio area.
Reviewed on 06-10-2018
Wedding Date 22-09-2018
Briar Patch made everything so easy as we planned our wedding! They were responsive to questions, accommodated us hosting an outside rehearsal dinner on the side lawn, and were staffed by the nicest people. The Fox Den was great for our reception and everyone loved having easy access to the outdoor patio area.
Reviewed on 06-10-2018
Kate Flaherty (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 15-09-2018
Briar Patch was the perfect place for our wedding. Having the whole venue to ourselves let us have friends and family around us all weekend. The venue was beautiful and the staff was incredible helping us at every turn. The cottage was perfect for getting ready and the lawn for the ceremony was gorgeous and green.
Reviewed on 06-10-2018
Wedding Date 15-09-2018
Briar Patch was the perfect place for our wedding. Having the whole venue to ourselves let us have friends and family around us all weekend. The venue was beautiful and the staff was incredible helping us at every turn. The cottage was perfect for getting ready and the lawn for the ceremony was gorgeous and green.
Reviewed on 06-10-2018
Alli Kelly (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-05-2018
I can not say enough about how amazing our experience was with Briar Patch. The venue was absolutely gorgeous and the B&B was exactly what I was looking for to have all my friends and family together for the whole weekend. Any little thing that came up throughout planning and day of they were on it. Staff is extremely nice and responsive. Would recommend to all!
Reviewed on 04-06-2018
Wedding Date 26-05-2018
I can not say enough about how amazing our experience was with Briar Patch. The venue was absolutely gorgeous and the B&B was exactly what I was looking for to have all my friends and family together for the whole weekend. Any little thing that came up throughout planning and day of they were on it. Staff is extremely nice and responsive. Would recommend to all!
Reviewed on 04-06-2018
Andrea Ravelo (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-10-2017
I used Briar Patch for my October 21, 2017 wedding. Looking at wedding venues can be a discouraging task. Many places have really strict rules such as where you could have the wedding, times you’re allowed to use it, and even which vendors you could use. It was daunting trying to juggle which restrictions or accommodations you were or were not okay with. From the moment I arrived at Briar Patch and met the staff, I was blown away by how friendly and accommodating they were to my needs. The owner Ellen is 100% welcoming to her brides and supporting their dream weddings. They have a fantastic wedding package that includes not only housing in their main house but also the venue rental property itself for 3 days, 2 nights. While the sticker price may shock you at first, you balance it out with the fact that you can house much of your bridal party (or other guests), have a ample time to set-up/breakdown decorations, full use of their facilities such as extensive grounds, pool, and hot-tub, and fully furnished house and fully stocked kitchen. The staff is incredibly sweet and attentive, and you are not nitpicked or charged for every add on or request you want. This alone…the feeling of being cared for and treated fairly was one of the main reasons I went with Briar Patch. I felt like their biggest joy was in helping me have a spectacular wedding day and not just another tick on their checklist. The venue space is large, airy, and light. It has a very homey and warm feeling when done up, so it feels very intimate and cozy (yet trust me plenty of space for guests, dance floor, and decorations). I highly recommend this venue if you want a warm and loving reception, with a highly attentive staff, and a beautiful nature filled backdrop. Also, as a side note, I highly recommend hiring their in-house coordinating service. I used them and my day went off without a hitch with Ali as my day-of coordinator!
Reviewed on 29-10-2017
Wedding Date 21-10-2017
I used Briar Patch for my October 21, 2017 wedding. Looking at wedding venues can be a discouraging task. Many places have really strict rules such as where you could have the wedding, times you’re allowed to use it, and even which vendors you could use. It was daunting trying to juggle which restrictions or accommodations you were or were not okay with. From the moment I arrived at Briar Patch and met the staff, I was blown away by how friendly and accommodating they were to my needs. The owner Ellen is 100% welcoming to her brides and supporting their dream weddings. They have a fantastic wedding package that includes not only housing in their main house but also the venue rental property itself for 3 days, 2 nights. While the sticker price may shock you at first, you balance it out with the fact that you can house much of your bridal party (or other guests), have a ample time to set-up/breakdown decorations, full use of their facilities such as extensive grounds, pool, and hot-tub, and fully furnished house and fully stocked kitchen. The staff is incredibly sweet and attentive, and you are not nitpicked or charged for every add on or request you want. This alone…the feeling of being cared for and treated fairly was one of the main reasons I went with Briar Patch. I felt like their biggest joy was in helping me have a spectacular wedding day and not just another tick on their checklist. The venue space is large, airy, and light. It has a very homey and warm feeling when done up, so it feels very intimate and cozy (yet trust me plenty of space for guests, dance floor, and decorations). I highly recommend this venue if you want a warm and loving reception, with a highly attentive staff, and a beautiful nature filled backdrop. Also, as a side note, I highly recommend hiring their in-house coordinating service. I used them and my day went off without a hitch with Ali as my day-of coordinator!
Reviewed on 29-10-2017
Tahereh Naderi (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-04-2017
We had a beautiful wedding at Briar Patch! It was kinda of last minute and they had an availability, so we got a really nice discount! The setting is gorgeous and really fun for kids and families. We were able to fit about 200 people in the reception room. I would definitely recommend it!
Reviewed on 28-10-2017
Wedding Date 29-04-2017
We had a beautiful wedding at Briar Patch! It was kinda of last minute and they had an availability, so we got a really nice discount! The setting is gorgeous and really fun for kids and families. We were able to fit about 200 people in the reception room. I would definitely recommend it!
Reviewed on 28-10-2017
Nikki Valerio (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-12-2016
LOVED having our wedding at the Briar Patch! Such a beautiful and peaceful location, and we loved having our closest friends all stay in one house together for our big day. Breakfast was delicious, the venue was perfect, and the staff is amazing. Even ran to Best Buy to pick up a cord for us for the rehearsal dinner slideshow. Highly recommended!
Reviewed on 28-10-2017
Wedding Date 03-12-2016
LOVED having our wedding at the Briar Patch! Such a beautiful and peaceful location, and we loved having our closest friends all stay in one house together for our big day. Breakfast was delicious, the venue was perfect, and the staff is amazing. Even ran to Best Buy to pick up a cord for us for the rehearsal dinner slideshow. Highly recommended!
Reviewed on 28-10-2017
Laura Comeau Morgan (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 15-07-2017
I can't imagine a better place to get married! My family and wedding party had a blast staying at the Briar Patch. All of our guests were blown away by the beautiful venue. The people at the briar patch were helpful and kind to us throughout the process of planning my wedding. I am so grateful for them. Matt and I had a wonderful wedding day.
Reviewed on 28-10-2017
Wedding Date 15-07-2017
I can't imagine a better place to get married! My family and wedding party had a blast staying at the Briar Patch. All of our guests were blown away by the beautiful venue. The people at the briar patch were helpful and kind to us throughout the process of planning my wedding. I am so grateful for them. Matt and I had a wonderful wedding day.
Reviewed on 28-10-2017
Andrew Hartsig (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-09-2017
What a venue!!!We had a fall wedding at the Briar Patch with about 140-150 guests. The venue was PERFECT for all of our guests and activities throughout the weekend.Being able to stay on property for the weekend, as well as have family stay with us, was such a pleasant experience. The Chicken Coop also allowed extended family to stay near by, allowing us to connect with family for a longer period of time. The property itself is gorgeous - barns, horses, hilltops, greenery, etc. Every spot is picture perfect. The Fox Den worked out great for the reception - comfortably fit all of our guests for both a dinner and for dancing. Plus, the patio off of the Den was great for guests to catch some fresh air, mingle and enjoy making s'mores. We had the ceremony on a hilltop over looking some hills in the background. Walking up there with it fully decorated and full of guests continues to bring tears to my eyes. It was just stunning. A lot of Briar Patch's preferred vendors have done several events there and know how to make sure everything flows smoothly. However, Briar Patch is also great in allowing you to bring in other vendors as you please. The ability to bring your own alcohol was appreciated and a huge money saver!Briar Patch was the perfect place to get married, so glad we chose the location.
Reviewed on 25-10-2017
Wedding Date 23-09-2017
What a venue!!!We had a fall wedding at the Briar Patch with about 140-150 guests. The venue was PERFECT for all of our guests and activities throughout the weekend.Being able to stay on property for the weekend, as well as have family stay with us, was such a pleasant experience. The Chicken Coop also allowed extended family to stay near by, allowing us to connect with family for a longer period of time. The property itself is gorgeous - barns, horses, hilltops, greenery, etc. Every spot is picture perfect. The Fox Den worked out great for the reception - comfortably fit all of our guests for both a dinner and for dancing. Plus, the patio off of the Den was great for guests to catch some fresh air, mingle and enjoy making s'mores. We had the ceremony on a hilltop over looking some hills in the background. Walking up there with it fully decorated and full of guests continues to bring tears to my eyes. It was just stunning. A lot of Briar Patch's preferred vendors have done several events there and know how to make sure everything flows smoothly. However, Briar Patch is also great in allowing you to bring in other vendors as you please. The ability to bring your own alcohol was appreciated and a huge money saver!Briar Patch was the perfect place to get married, so glad we chose the location.
Reviewed on 25-10-2017
Kasey Vanderpoel (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-10-2017
We had an absolutely AMAZING wedding weekend!! On our first visit to Briar Patch, my husband and I immediately fell in love. We signed our contract that day and did not see any other venues! For our wedding, both of our families arrived on Sunday at noon to set up for the rehearsal dinner on site that night as well as for our wedding on Monday, and then finally brunch on Tuesday morning. I primarily worked with Ali, who was absolutely fantastic! She was warm, supportive, and helped me wrangle my crazy family! The best part about the wedding was that Briar Patch is dog-friendly- so our 2 mutts were there, plus 5 other family dogs!! Plus both our families and the entire wedding party stayed at the B&B. The whole grounds were ours all weekend (well modified weekend since we got married on a Monday). I cannot say enough good things about this venue. Highly highly recommend. I also included a note written by my brother-in-law. Clearly, Briar Patch Wowed everyone!!
Reviewed on 15-10-2017
Wedding Date 02-10-2017
We had an absolutely AMAZING wedding weekend!! On our first visit to Briar Patch, my husband and I immediately fell in love. We signed our contract that day and did not see any other venues! For our wedding, both of our families arrived on Sunday at noon to set up for the rehearsal dinner on site that night as well as for our wedding on Monday, and then finally brunch on Tuesday morning. I primarily worked with Ali, who was absolutely fantastic! She was warm, supportive, and helped me wrangle my crazy family! The best part about the wedding was that Briar Patch is dog-friendly- so our 2 mutts were there, plus 5 other family dogs!! Plus both our families and the entire wedding party stayed at the B&B. The whole grounds were ours all weekend (well modified weekend since we got married on a Monday). I cannot say enough good things about this venue. Highly highly recommend. I also included a note written by my brother-in-law. Clearly, Briar Patch Wowed everyone!!
Reviewed on 15-10-2017
Aisha Ellis (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-07-2017
I was married at the Briar Patch July 1st 2017. This venue is beautiful with views of rolling hills, vineyards and horses; on first look my husband and I were in-love. We were pleased to have the option of changing from an outside wedding ceremony to inside wedding ceremony at a moments notice in case the weather changed, fortunately, the weather cooperated and we had the outside wedding of our dreams. The Briar Patch team had great suggestions for overflow hotels, transportation, catering, floral, wedding planning and cake vendors. Not only was the Briar Batch team accommodating and professional, they made my family feel at home for the weekend. Pre-wedding, I was able to drop in and show the venue to my mom when she came to town, with short notice. Family is very important to us, the fact that we were able to share our wedding weekend with both sides of our family in one place was spectacular. The staff at the Briar Patch made our family feel welcomed, their flexibility with check-in was key with people coming from near and far. We had our rehearsal dinner on the property and the Briar Patch staff made sure we had everything we needed from chairs, tables and lighting to pull off an outdoor, evening, pool-side dinner.
Reviewed on 09-10-2017
Wedding Date 01-07-2017
I was married at the Briar Patch July 1st 2017. This venue is beautiful with views of rolling hills, vineyards and horses; on first look my husband and I were in-love. We were pleased to have the option of changing from an outside wedding ceremony to inside wedding ceremony at a moments notice in case the weather changed, fortunately, the weather cooperated and we had the outside wedding of our dreams. The Briar Patch team had great suggestions for overflow hotels, transportation, catering, floral, wedding planning and cake vendors. Not only was the Briar Batch team accommodating and professional, they made my family feel at home for the weekend. Pre-wedding, I was able to drop in and show the venue to my mom when she came to town, with short notice. Family is very important to us, the fact that we were able to share our wedding weekend with both sides of our family in one place was spectacular. The staff at the Briar Patch made our family feel welcomed, their flexibility with check-in was key with people coming from near and far. We had our rehearsal dinner on the property and the Briar Patch staff made sure we had everything we needed from chairs, tables and lighting to pull off an outdoor, evening, pool-side dinner.
Reviewed on 09-10-2017
Jackie Pineda (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-09-2017
My brother got married at Briar Patch, and when I got engaged I knew exactly where I wanted mine. Jackie helped me from start to finish, and was so helpfuk making my wedding stress free.All our guest loved the property, and will be contacting Briar Patch for future events.
Reviewed on 08-10-2017
Wedding Date 24-09-2017
My brother got married at Briar Patch, and when I got engaged I knew exactly where I wanted mine. Jackie helped me from start to finish, and was so helpfuk making my wedding stress free.All our guest loved the property, and will be contacting Briar Patch for future events.
Reviewed on 08-10-2017
Rachel Halpin (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-09-2017
Briar Patch Bed and Breakfast was the PERFECT venue for our wedding weekend! We loved that we had the entire property to ourselves for the entire weekend and Briar provided the exact experience we wanted for our wedding. Our entire wedding party got to spend the weekend with us at the Bed and Breakfast which gave us even more time with our closest friends and family. Another reason we picked Briar was because they had both outdoor and indoor options. We knew we were chancing it, having our wedding on Labor Day weekend, and even though it ended up raining, we were still very happy with how everything turned out, as were our guests! The staff and owner at Briar are incredibly helpful and nice, they were willing to help create the special day and weekend that we wanted.
Reviewed on 01-10-2017
Wedding Date 02-09-2017
Briar Patch Bed and Breakfast was the PERFECT venue for our wedding weekend! We loved that we had the entire property to ourselves for the entire weekend and Briar provided the exact experience we wanted for our wedding. Our entire wedding party got to spend the weekend with us at the Bed and Breakfast which gave us even more time with our closest friends and family. Another reason we picked Briar was because they had both outdoor and indoor options. We knew we were chancing it, having our wedding on Labor Day weekend, and even though it ended up raining, we were still very happy with how everything turned out, as were our guests! The staff and owner at Briar are incredibly helpful and nice, they were willing to help create the special day and weekend that we wanted.
Reviewed on 01-10-2017
Andi Halpin (wedding party) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-11-2018
We cannot say enough about the wonderful weekend we had for our daughter's wedding at Briar Patch. Everything from the beautiful accommodations at the inn to the perfect setting for the reception in the Fox Den; we could not have asked for anything more. Despite the rain, we had everything we needed from Friday evening until we left on Sunday. Extra thanks to Ali who was there for us with a great deal of patience and kindness no matter how many questions we asked or requests we made. We would not have changed a thing. This venue is the perfect place to have a wedding.
Reviewed on 22-09-2017
Wedding Date 07-11-2018
We cannot say enough about the wonderful weekend we had for our daughter's wedding at Briar Patch. Everything from the beautiful accommodations at the inn to the perfect setting for the reception in the Fox Den; we could not have asked for anything more. Despite the rain, we had everything we needed from Friday evening until we left on Sunday. Extra thanks to Ali who was there for us with a great deal of patience and kindness no matter how many questions we asked or requests we made. We would not have changed a thing. This venue is the perfect place to have a wedding.
Reviewed on 22-09-2017
Colleen C (not yet engaged) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-06-2017
My husband and I visited Briar Patch once before falling in love with this venue. We got married in the beginning of June and Briar Patch was gorgeous and the perfect size for our wedding. The front yard beneath the large oak tree was a great backdrop for the ceremony and their reception hall is very elegant. We want to recognize Ali Werner for her expertise and assistance with referring us to vendors for our wedding and helping to coordinate the ceremony/reception plan, to name a few items. She was awesome to work with and she helped to coordinate our wedding perfectly. If you are looking for a beautiful location and venue in Middleburg to get married in, we would highly recommend Briar Patch.
Reviewed on 23-06-2017
Wedding Date 04-06-2017
My husband and I visited Briar Patch once before falling in love with this venue. We got married in the beginning of June and Briar Patch was gorgeous and the perfect size for our wedding. The front yard beneath the large oak tree was a great backdrop for the ceremony and their reception hall is very elegant. We want to recognize Ali Werner for her expertise and assistance with referring us to vendors for our wedding and helping to coordinate the ceremony/reception plan, to name a few items. She was awesome to work with and she helped to coordinate our wedding perfectly. If you are looking for a beautiful location and venue in Middleburg to get married in, we would highly recommend Briar Patch.
Reviewed on 23-06-2017
Missy Casadevall (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-10-2016
The Briar Patch B&B made my fairy tale wedding come true! We reserved the entire estate for the whole weekend. We had the rehearsal ceremony and dinner on Friday, wedding on Saturday, and then brunch on Sunday. We had all the rooms at the B&B booked for bridal party and family. I personally found it less stressful to know that once we arrived Friday night I didn't have to travel anywhere else during the wedding. Our wedding was on Oct 29th, and we completely lucked out with the weather. There were tons of scenic shots for the photographers to work with; hill sides, old barns, fencing, and the main house itself. I worked mostly with Henriette and she was WONDERFUL! She will give you amazing tips & tricks on how to survive your wedding. It seems like every other weekend prior to the wedding we had friends & family that wanted to see the estate, and Henriette was always accommodating. There were definitely a few things I would do differently about my wedding, but picking The Briar Patch was one of the best decisions we did! We can't wait to go back to The Briar Patch for our anniversary and finally get to check out all the amazing wineries in the area.
Reviewed on 12-12-2016
Wedding Date 29-10-2016
The Briar Patch B&B made my fairy tale wedding come true! We reserved the entire estate for the whole weekend. We had the rehearsal ceremony and dinner on Friday, wedding on Saturday, and then brunch on Sunday. We had all the rooms at the B&B booked for bridal party and family. I personally found it less stressful to know that once we arrived Friday night I didn't have to travel anywhere else during the wedding. Our wedding was on Oct 29th, and we completely lucked out with the weather. There were tons of scenic shots for the photographers to work with; hill sides, old barns, fencing, and the main house itself. I worked mostly with Henriette and she was WONDERFUL! She will give you amazing tips & tricks on how to survive your wedding. It seems like every other weekend prior to the wedding we had friends & family that wanted to see the estate, and Henriette was always accommodating. There were definitely a few things I would do differently about my wedding, but picking The Briar Patch was one of the best decisions we did! We can't wait to go back to The Briar Patch for our anniversary and finally get to check out all the amazing wineries in the area.
Reviewed on 12-12-2016
Sarah Gilberg (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-08-2016
I could not recommend this venue more! It is a beautiful spot, with helpful and professional staff, and it met all of our needs. Top reasons we chose Briar Patch: could accommodate up to 200 guests; exclusive use of the property from Friday afternoon to Sunday noon; excellent rain plan; flexibility in vendor choice.Briar Patch is very up front about all costs. An important budgeting note: they require you to book all 12 rooms of the B&B along with the site fee. We decided it was worth the extra expense to extend our (parents’) generosity to our wedding party. It worked out perfectly: groom and I shared the cottage, our parents and brothers took the 3 rooms in the “Chicken Coop”, and our remaining bridesmaids and groomsmen fit in the 8 rooms of the guesthouse.Ellen recommended we use Henriette Buell of Lemon Thyme Events for month-of and day-of coordination services. We took Ellen’s advice and are so glad we did! (See our review on her vendor page).I cannot stress how wonderful the exclusive use for the weekend is. It allowed us to be completely relaxed, comfortable, and prepared. We started our weekend with a rehearsal dinner on the lawn area by the pool. The day of our wedding, we made a bit of a risky call to have the ceremony outdoors after some thundershowers passed. We did not regret it – the hilltop made for a beautiful setting, with the Piedmont hills in the background. Given the heat, we held cocktail hour indoors, in the space adjacent to the reception hall, and then opened the doors to the reception hall for dinner. The incomparable Culinary Delights by Feist, who I also highly, highly recommend, catered both our rehearsal dinner and reception dinner, including the fabulous cake! We ended the night with an after party by the pool, and a number of our guests decided to take a dip!Extra touches: two friendly horses on site; relaxing pool; cozy breakfast; spacious & well-stocked bridal suite!)
Reviewed on 31-10-2016
Wedding Date 06-08-2016
I could not recommend this venue more! It is a beautiful spot, with helpful and professional staff, and it met all of our needs. Top reasons we chose Briar Patch: could accommodate up to 200 guests; exclusive use of the property from Friday afternoon to Sunday noon; excellent rain plan; flexibility in vendor choice.Briar Patch is very up front about all costs. An important budgeting note: they require you to book all 12 rooms of the B&B along with the site fee. We decided it was worth the extra expense to extend our (parents’) generosity to our wedding party. It worked out perfectly: groom and I shared the cottage, our parents and brothers took the 3 rooms in the “Chicken Coop”, and our remaining bridesmaids and groomsmen fit in the 8 rooms of the guesthouse.Ellen recommended we use Henriette Buell of Lemon Thyme Events for month-of and day-of coordination services. We took Ellen’s advice and are so glad we did! (See our review on her vendor page).I cannot stress how wonderful the exclusive use for the weekend is. It allowed us to be completely relaxed, comfortable, and prepared. We started our weekend with a rehearsal dinner on the lawn area by the pool. The day of our wedding, we made a bit of a risky call to have the ceremony outdoors after some thundershowers passed. We did not regret it – the hilltop made for a beautiful setting, with the Piedmont hills in the background. Given the heat, we held cocktail hour indoors, in the space adjacent to the reception hall, and then opened the doors to the reception hall for dinner. The incomparable Culinary Delights by Feist, who I also highly, highly recommend, catered both our rehearsal dinner and reception dinner, including the fabulous cake! We ended the night with an after party by the pool, and a number of our guests decided to take a dip!Extra touches: two friendly horses on site; relaxing pool; cozy breakfast; spacious & well-stocked bridal suite!)
Reviewed on 31-10-2016
Udit Minocha (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-09-2016
We held our wedding at the Briar Patch B&B and it was perfect. My wife and I have older family members who can not get around very well and we were able to put them up right at the venue. That added a bit of thoughtfulness that was so easy but meant so much. My wife (then a fiancee) and I stayed there and it was a beautiful. Some family came a day before and the breakfast and the self-catered lunches were a mini-party in themselves.We held the wedding outside under the huge maple tree and it looked exquisite. It was a country wedding in nature and not so far from the city. The reception was held in their reception hall that was right there. There was no lag going from ceremony to party. Everything just flowed together. The staff helped us coordinate and plan at the last minute even while the caterers were there. We used the patio after the dinner to smoke cigars and had a small bonfire all the while dancing was going on inside -- there was something for everyone. Everyone asked how we found such a hidden jem and commented on the beautiful scenery.
Reviewed on 31-10-2016
Wedding Date 24-09-2016
We held our wedding at the Briar Patch B&B and it was perfect. My wife and I have older family members who can not get around very well and we were able to put them up right at the venue. That added a bit of thoughtfulness that was so easy but meant so much. My wife (then a fiancee) and I stayed there and it was a beautiful. Some family came a day before and the breakfast and the self-catered lunches were a mini-party in themselves.We held the wedding outside under the huge maple tree and it looked exquisite. It was a country wedding in nature and not so far from the city. The reception was held in their reception hall that was right there. There was no lag going from ceremony to party. Everything just flowed together. The staff helped us coordinate and plan at the last minute even while the caterers were there. We used the patio after the dinner to smoke cigars and had a small bonfire all the while dancing was going on inside -- there was something for everyone. Everyone asked how we found such a hidden jem and commented on the beautiful scenery.
Reviewed on 31-10-2016
Heather Willingham (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-08-2016
We couldn't have chosen a more perfect venue to have our wedding at! Briar Patch is truly amazing and absolutely beautiful. I highly recommend booking this venue if you're looking for the BEST place to have an all in one wedding and reception.Briar Patch allows you the option of booking the entire property for the weekend (from 4pm on Friday until 12pm Sunday) and I can't stress enough how wonderful it is to have the entire place for your exclusive use. I loved the fact that our bridal party was able to stay the whole weekend with us. We had our rehearsal dinner by the pool Friday night. Saturday, we got married by the tree out in the front yard, and then had our reception in the Fox Den. We used Henriette Buell from Lemon Thyme Events to help with our day of coordination. Her assistant Ali was there to coordinate for us on our wedding day, with help from Jackie. They did a wonderful job making sure everything ran smoothly and made sure we were taken care of. All of the staff at Briar Patch were very friendly and made us feel like we were right at home. We loved having the homemade breakfast each morning while we were there! There truly aren’t enough words to describe how perfect Briar Patch, is and we can’t wait to return for our one-year anniversary.
Reviewed on 30-10-2016
Wedding Date 27-08-2016
We couldn't have chosen a more perfect venue to have our wedding at! Briar Patch is truly amazing and absolutely beautiful. I highly recommend booking this venue if you're looking for the BEST place to have an all in one wedding and reception.Briar Patch allows you the option of booking the entire property for the weekend (from 4pm on Friday until 12pm Sunday) and I can't stress enough how wonderful it is to have the entire place for your exclusive use. I loved the fact that our bridal party was able to stay the whole weekend with us. We had our rehearsal dinner by the pool Friday night. Saturday, we got married by the tree out in the front yard, and then had our reception in the Fox Den. We used Henriette Buell from Lemon Thyme Events to help with our day of coordination. Her assistant Ali was there to coordinate for us on our wedding day, with help from Jackie. They did a wonderful job making sure everything ran smoothly and made sure we were taken care of. All of the staff at Briar Patch were very friendly and made us feel like we were right at home. We loved having the homemade breakfast each morning while we were there! There truly aren’t enough words to describe how perfect Briar Patch, is and we can’t wait to return for our one-year anniversary.
Reviewed on 30-10-2016
Charles Warren (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-06-2016
The Briar Patch was an amazing venue! We had toured multiple venues before coming to the Briar Patch. We toured venues from Maryland to Washington DC to other Northern Virginia venues and as soon as we toured the Briar Patch we knew it was the venue for us.A few of the many amazing features of the Briar Patch--1) our family and bridal party could stay on sight 2) stunning views 3) the ENTIRE property is yours for the weekend and 4) you can bring your own liquor and wine.The Briar Patch was extremely responsive to emails and phone calls--often responding within hours if not minutes. They were very accommodating--allowing us to tour the property multiple times throughout the planning process. They provided helpful tips and have list of vendors we could use but were not obligated to do so. They worked to make sure our wedding weekend was truly memorable.We couldn't imagine having our wedding anywhere else--this was an entire weekend of memories and not simply a day. Thank you Briar Patch and staff for making our wedding weekend so memorable.
Reviewed on 30-10-2016
Wedding Date 25-06-2016
The Briar Patch was an amazing venue! We had toured multiple venues before coming to the Briar Patch. We toured venues from Maryland to Washington DC to other Northern Virginia venues and as soon as we toured the Briar Patch we knew it was the venue for us.A few of the many amazing features of the Briar Patch--1) our family and bridal party could stay on sight 2) stunning views 3) the ENTIRE property is yours for the weekend and 4) you can bring your own liquor and wine.The Briar Patch was extremely responsive to emails and phone calls--often responding within hours if not minutes. They were very accommodating--allowing us to tour the property multiple times throughout the planning process. They provided helpful tips and have list of vendors we could use but were not obligated to do so. They worked to make sure our wedding weekend was truly memorable.We couldn't imagine having our wedding anywhere else--this was an entire weekend of memories and not simply a day. Thank you Briar Patch and staff for making our wedding weekend so memorable.
Reviewed on 30-10-2016
Michelle Reed (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 15-10-2016
The Briar Patch was an amazing location for my wedding. we got tons of compliments on the scenery. Having the property for the whole weekend was the best part. we were able to take our time with everything and when the guests didn't want to leave we were able to keep the party going! A lot of my bridal party was from out of town so it was really nice having all of them in one location for the wedding weekend. we never had to worry about any one being late. The Briar Patch staff was also very helpful in setting up and knowledgeable about what the best floor plans would be. Plus breakfast in the morning was amazingly delicious!
Reviewed on 29-10-2016
Wedding Date 15-10-2016
The Briar Patch was an amazing location for my wedding. we got tons of compliments on the scenery. Having the property for the whole weekend was the best part. we were able to take our time with everything and when the guests didn't want to leave we were able to keep the party going! A lot of my bridal party was from out of town so it was really nice having all of them in one location for the wedding weekend. we never had to worry about any one being late. The Briar Patch staff was also very helpful in setting up and knowledgeable about what the best floor plans would be. Plus breakfast in the morning was amazingly delicious!
Reviewed on 29-10-2016
Maria Briggs (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-10-2016
Choosing this venue for our wedding on Oct. 22, 2016, was one of the best decisions we made for our big day! The venue and grounds were beautiful, versatile, clean, and so very charming. Every one of our guests absolutely loved it! Thank you for making our wedding perfect!
Reviewed on 27-10-2016
Wedding Date 22-10-2016
Choosing this venue for our wedding on Oct. 22, 2016, was one of the best decisions we made for our big day! The venue and grounds were beautiful, versatile, clean, and so very charming. Every one of our guests absolutely loved it! Thank you for making our wedding perfect!
Reviewed on 27-10-2016
Lauren M (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-11-2015
Briar Patch was a great venue and they were flexible and easy to work with. We had our wedding over Thanksgiving and couldn't have been happier. Highly recommend one of the holiday deals if you like your soon to be in-laws and want about 20 people to spend a fews days around your wedding together.
Reviewed on 01-10-2016
Wedding Date 27-11-2015
Briar Patch was a great venue and they were flexible and easy to work with. We had our wedding over Thanksgiving and couldn't have been happier. Highly recommend one of the holiday deals if you like your soon to be in-laws and want about 20 people to spend a fews days around your wedding together.
Reviewed on 01-10-2016
Caroline Crockett (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-06-2016
Highly recommended! We chose Briar Patch because of the beautiful scenery and the chance to have the wedding party stay there for a relaxing weekend. We ended up very pleased with the staff's helpfulness during the process and particularly throughout the wedding weekend. (They even baked us cookies as a welcome!) There are lots of options (both indoor and outdoor) for every part of the festivities, from the rehearsal dinner to the reception. The venue was much more relaxing than other weddings we've attended, which helped us enjoy our special weekend even more.
Reviewed on 30-06-2016
Wedding Date 11-06-2016
Highly recommended! We chose Briar Patch because of the beautiful scenery and the chance to have the wedding party stay there for a relaxing weekend. We ended up very pleased with the staff's helpfulness during the process and particularly throughout the wedding weekend. (They even baked us cookies as a welcome!) There are lots of options (both indoor and outdoor) for every part of the festivities, from the rehearsal dinner to the reception. The venue was much more relaxing than other weddings we've attended, which helped us enjoy our special weekend even more.
Reviewed on 30-06-2016
Anonymous (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 31-12-2016
There truly aren't words to express how happy I am that we chose Briar Patch as our wedding venue. The entire staff bent over backwards to accommodate us every step of the way, and they have an uncanny ability to make a stressful occasion very relaxed. They are such lovely people that I started feeling like a friend rather than a client. \r\rOur guests raved over how beautiful the venue was, and those that stayed on site loved their rooms. Briar Patch embodies Virginia country charm - you can't take a bad picture! The venue, both inside and out, is absolutely stunning, unique, and extremely special. \r\rAs a bride, The Cottage is the ideal on-site space to get ready before the event. With its own kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, and large sitting space, it provides privacy if you want it, and also allows plenty of space to hang out with family & friends. There is also ample space for the groom to get ready in another with friends/groomsmen. \r\rI could not give Briar Patch a higher recommendation. I wish I could do it all over again. I wouldn't change a thing.
Reviewed on 31-10-2015
Wedding Date 31-12-2016
There truly aren't words to express how happy I am that we chose Briar Patch as our wedding venue. The entire staff bent over backwards to accommodate us every step of the way, and they have an uncanny ability to make a stressful occasion very relaxed. They are such lovely people that I started feeling like a friend rather than a client. \r\rOur guests raved over how beautiful the venue was, and those that stayed on site loved their rooms. Briar Patch embodies Virginia country charm - you can't take a bad picture! The venue, both inside and out, is absolutely stunning, unique, and extremely special. \r\rAs a bride, The Cottage is the ideal on-site space to get ready before the event. With its own kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, and large sitting space, it provides privacy if you want it, and also allows plenty of space to hang out with family & friends. There is also ample space for the groom to get ready in another with friends/groomsmen. \r\rI could not give Briar Patch a higher recommendation. I wish I could do it all over again. I wouldn't change a thing.
Reviewed on 31-10-2015
Mary Armbruster (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-04-2015
There is nothing but great, fond memories from our wedding weekend at the Briar Patch. From the very beginning the management and staff (Henriette, Ellen, Alexandra, etc) were nothing but helpful and accommodating. We had to move our wedding date and they didn't try and overcharge us even though we moved to a different season. This and many other reasons, were a great weight lifted off our shoulders, considering we were paying for our wedding by ourselves.\r\rWe rented out the entire place for our wedding weekend. We had our rehearsal dinner, ceremony, and reception at the site. The staff was so helpful coordinating my wedding planner and caterer so that we had nothing to worry about for food or set up and tear down for either the ceremony or reception. This was so nice because I could then focus on other things I needed to get done for the wedding making sure my guests were comfortable.\r\rWe had our rehearsal dinner at the pool which was awesome! Even though people were being rowdy and having fun at the pool this didn't bother people who were staying in the main house, chicken coop or cottage. I stayed in the chicken coop with my bridesmaids and it was so nice! Everything was brand new and it was roomy and perfect for us to get ready. My husband stayed in the cottage, where we ended up staying the night of our wedding. It was big and cozy and perfect for the guys to get ready. All of our guests loved their rooms and had nothing but good things to say about our entire wedding weekend. They all had so much fun and we really did create awesome memories. The food in the morning was great and really went with the home/laid back/cozy feel we were going for.\r\rI could go on and on about the staff, the site, the location but let me just leave you with this: if you want an awesome, fun, beautiful, memorable wedding, go with this place. You will not feel overwhelmed, frustrated, or hopeless because you will have a good group of people who are professional and have planned and thrown (including the owners daughter's wedding) many weddings. You will be left with many great memories and will be so happy with the result.
Reviewed on 31-10-2015
Wedding Date 11-04-2015
There is nothing but great, fond memories from our wedding weekend at the Briar Patch. From the very beginning the management and staff (Henriette, Ellen, Alexandra, etc) were nothing but helpful and accommodating. We had to move our wedding date and they didn't try and overcharge us even though we moved to a different season. This and many other reasons, were a great weight lifted off our shoulders, considering we were paying for our wedding by ourselves.\r\rWe rented out the entire place for our wedding weekend. We had our rehearsal dinner, ceremony, and reception at the site. The staff was so helpful coordinating my wedding planner and caterer so that we had nothing to worry about for food or set up and tear down for either the ceremony or reception. This was so nice because I could then focus on other things I needed to get done for the wedding making sure my guests were comfortable.\r\rWe had our rehearsal dinner at the pool which was awesome! Even though people were being rowdy and having fun at the pool this didn't bother people who were staying in the main house, chicken coop or cottage. I stayed in the chicken coop with my bridesmaids and it was so nice! Everything was brand new and it was roomy and perfect for us to get ready. My husband stayed in the cottage, where we ended up staying the night of our wedding. It was big and cozy and perfect for the guys to get ready. All of our guests loved their rooms and had nothing but good things to say about our entire wedding weekend. They all had so much fun and we really did create awesome memories. The food in the morning was great and really went with the home/laid back/cozy feel we were going for.\r\rI could go on and on about the staff, the site, the location but let me just leave you with this: if you want an awesome, fun, beautiful, memorable wedding, go with this place. You will not feel overwhelmed, frustrated, or hopeless because you will have a good group of people who are professional and have planned and thrown (including the owners daughter's wedding) many weddings. You will be left with many great memories and will be so happy with the result.
Reviewed on 31-10-2015
Michele Deegan (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-09-2015
The Briar Patch is a beautiful and historic venue! The staff were all nice and helpful, making it that much easier to plan an event with so many out if towners (including the bride and groom). Plus, the cottage is exceptionally adorable, with little touches (and a ginormous bathtub) that made our stay magical!
Reviewed on 31-10-2015
Wedding Date 07-09-2015
The Briar Patch is a beautiful and historic venue! The staff were all nice and helpful, making it that much easier to plan an event with so many out if towners (including the bride and groom). Plus, the cottage is exceptionally adorable, with little touches (and a ginormous bathtub) that made our stay magical!
Reviewed on 31-10-2015
Josh Sutton (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-07-2015
It was the absolute perfect venue for a wedding. Beautiful, spacious and a convienient location. Henrietta was amazing! She handled everything perfectly and was super helpful and fun! \r\rIf you're looking for the peeffect place for your wedding. Look no further!
Reviewed on 31-10-2015
Wedding Date 12-07-2015
It was the absolute perfect venue for a wedding. Beautiful, spacious and a convienient location. Henrietta was amazing! She handled everything perfectly and was super helpful and fun! \r\rIf you're looking for the peeffect place for your wedding. Look no further!
Reviewed on 31-10-2015
Anonymous (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 31-12-2016
I had my wedding here valentines weekend 2015 - and it was amazing. My wedding was everything I could've hoped for with the venue of Briar Patch and the help of Henrietta, Ali and Sam. My family and friends loved the rooms - the breakfast and homey feel of the accommodations was great. Enough safe for 150 guests. We did everything inside - they did a complete turnover from the ceremony to the reception. Plenty of space for the DJ, the buffet dinner setup, the dancing... Everything was perfect. I wish I could relive the day over again
Reviewed on 31-10-2015
Wedding Date 31-12-2016
I had my wedding here valentines weekend 2015 - and it was amazing. My wedding was everything I could've hoped for with the venue of Briar Patch and the help of Henrietta, Ali and Sam. My family and friends loved the rooms - the breakfast and homey feel of the accommodations was great. Enough safe for 150 guests. We did everything inside - they did a complete turnover from the ceremony to the reception. Plenty of space for the DJ, the buffet dinner setup, the dancing... Everything was perfect. I wish I could relive the day over again
Reviewed on 31-10-2015
Samantha Cranford (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-09-2015
The venue is beautiful and we wanted to be able to enjoy time with the wedding party and family for the entire weekend, which this venue allowed. They are extremely flexible and don't try to dictate every aspect of your stay there. They also go out of their way to make sure things are set up just how you would like, or even better. I wasn't even going to have formal tables set up for the rehearsal dinner (very informal, and I didn't want to add extra factors into an already busy weekend) but they asked and I said sure why not. They then proceeded to set up an entire area with tables and chairs to have a more structured rehearsal dinner, which was great. They even ran some errands for us when a family member or wedding party member would have had to do it otherwise. It really saved us time and hassle. That all being said, sometimes it is hard to locate employees on the premises during the weekend, but if you get one of their phone numbers, it isn't too hard to find whatever answer you are looking for. The venue is more expensive, but you get the whole place all weekend, includes breakfasts, and they don't nickel and dime you with random fees like some places do (cake cutting, corkage fee, bringing outside vendor, bringing your own liquor, etc. ) The money we saved by having everything at one venue and being able to bring in our own vendors and alcohol likely made up the difference between having the wedding at another venue. I would recommend this venue.
Reviewed on 28-10-2015
Wedding Date 26-09-2015
The venue is beautiful and we wanted to be able to enjoy time with the wedding party and family for the entire weekend, which this venue allowed. They are extremely flexible and don't try to dictate every aspect of your stay there. They also go out of their way to make sure things are set up just how you would like, or even better. I wasn't even going to have formal tables set up for the rehearsal dinner (very informal, and I didn't want to add extra factors into an already busy weekend) but they asked and I said sure why not. They then proceeded to set up an entire area with tables and chairs to have a more structured rehearsal dinner, which was great. They even ran some errands for us when a family member or wedding party member would have had to do it otherwise. It really saved us time and hassle. That all being said, sometimes it is hard to locate employees on the premises during the weekend, but if you get one of their phone numbers, it isn't too hard to find whatever answer you are looking for. The venue is more expensive, but you get the whole place all weekend, includes breakfasts, and they don't nickel and dime you with random fees like some places do (cake cutting, corkage fee, bringing outside vendor, bringing your own liquor, etc. ) The money we saved by having everything at one venue and being able to bring in our own vendors and alcohol likely made up the difference between having the wedding at another venue. I would recommend this venue.
Reviewed on 28-10-2015
Anna Major (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 09-04-2016
My *now* husband and I were looking for a perfect location for our wedding. We had a few things we wanted in mind. We wanted a \"semi-destination\" where we and our close family and friends could get away from the crazy Northern Virginia lifestyle, we wanted our wedding to feel like a family reunion, we wanted something cute and scenic, and something that reminded me of being at my grandfather's house as a child. \rWe drove up the long gravel driveway, under the canopy of trees, and at the end of the drive we saw the beautiful historic main house. We knew we found something special. We walked the grounds, saw all the adorable rooms, the grand reception hall with huge crystal chandeliers, the more intimate wood beamed cocktail room, the open patio with the amazing view, the pool and hot tub, and finally the ceremony site. A large open site with a huge tree front and center. I turned to my then-fiance and told him, I think this is it. \rOnce we sat down and started talking dates and costs, they informed us of \"Dan's Deals\". My fiance and I were going to be paying for our entire wedding ourselves, so budget was a huge factor. They offered us a great deal if we booked a date that was 3 months away. My fiance and I love a good challenge, so after getting the parents' approval we decided to go for it. \rThe venue and everyone working at the venue was MORE than perfect. Everyone was super responsive, available to answer questions at nearly any time in the day, sweet, smiling and just seemed to love their job! The venue itself was beautiful, clean, amazing. I felt like I was living in a fairy tale the entire weekend. We would walk around at night surrounded by fireflies, little bunnies, frogs, and even a little groundhog poked his head out to see what was going on. It was better than anything I ever imagined. The sheets were so soft and comfortable, and they even found a pair of sunglasses someone had left behind and mailed them to me!\rBest weekend of my life.
Reviewed on 16-10-2015
Wedding Date 09-04-2016
My *now* husband and I were looking for a perfect location for our wedding. We had a few things we wanted in mind. We wanted a \"semi-destination\" where we and our close family and friends could get away from the crazy Northern Virginia lifestyle, we wanted our wedding to feel like a family reunion, we wanted something cute and scenic, and something that reminded me of being at my grandfather's house as a child. \rWe drove up the long gravel driveway, under the canopy of trees, and at the end of the drive we saw the beautiful historic main house. We knew we found something special. We walked the grounds, saw all the adorable rooms, the grand reception hall with huge crystal chandeliers, the more intimate wood beamed cocktail room, the open patio with the amazing view, the pool and hot tub, and finally the ceremony site. A large open site with a huge tree front and center. I turned to my then-fiance and told him, I think this is it. \rOnce we sat down and started talking dates and costs, they informed us of \"Dan's Deals\". My fiance and I were going to be paying for our entire wedding ourselves, so budget was a huge factor. They offered us a great deal if we booked a date that was 3 months away. My fiance and I love a good challenge, so after getting the parents' approval we decided to go for it. \rThe venue and everyone working at the venue was MORE than perfect. Everyone was super responsive, available to answer questions at nearly any time in the day, sweet, smiling and just seemed to love their job! The venue itself was beautiful, clean, amazing. I felt like I was living in a fairy tale the entire weekend. We would walk around at night surrounded by fireflies, little bunnies, frogs, and even a little groundhog poked his head out to see what was going on. It was better than anything I ever imagined. The sheets were so soft and comfortable, and they even found a pair of sunglasses someone had left behind and mailed them to me!\rBest weekend of my life.
Reviewed on 16-10-2015
Ann Duran (groom) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-04-2015
This place was beautiful, accommodating and great to work with. We had a beautiful day and the wedding was incredible. However in the event that you have rain this could be a very difficult place for your wedding but that is just trust anyway!
Reviewed on 16-10-2015
Wedding Date 18-04-2015
This place was beautiful, accommodating and great to work with. We had a beautiful day and the wedding was incredible. However in the event that you have rain this could be a very difficult place for your wedding but that is just trust anyway!
Reviewed on 16-10-2015
Anonymous (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-11-2014
We just had our wedding this past weekend, and I do not have enough wonderful things to say about the location. Henriette Buell was our gem, without a doubt. She not only works at the Bed and Breakfast, but also acted as my wedding planner, florist, and therapist. The location is very flexible with opportunities to save. We had our wedding Thanksgiving weekend, which allowed us to use all of the rooms from Wednesday to Sunday. Along with Henriette's help, it was a relaxed and well organized week!\r\rWe also used Six Star Catering, Mike Bell from MrDeeJay, Amie Otto Photography, and Dolche Film Studios, and First Impressions Salon as our other vendors. They were all incredible and worked well as a team. It was an excellent combination! We had an indoor wedding with shuttles to the nearby Hampton Inn, which allowed for a safe and easy wedding. \r\rAside from the onsite amenities, the owners are incredibly kind and flexible. The staff was always friendly, the breakfast was incredible, and I felt supported throughout the whole week!
Reviewed on 30-11-2014
Wedding Date 29-11-2014
We just had our wedding this past weekend, and I do not have enough wonderful things to say about the location. Henriette Buell was our gem, without a doubt. She not only works at the Bed and Breakfast, but also acted as my wedding planner, florist, and therapist. The location is very flexible with opportunities to save. We had our wedding Thanksgiving weekend, which allowed us to use all of the rooms from Wednesday to Sunday. Along with Henriette's help, it was a relaxed and well organized week!\r\rWe also used Six Star Catering, Mike Bell from MrDeeJay, Amie Otto Photography, and Dolche Film Studios, and First Impressions Salon as our other vendors. They were all incredible and worked well as a team. It was an excellent combination! We had an indoor wedding with shuttles to the nearby Hampton Inn, which allowed for a safe and easy wedding. \r\rAside from the onsite amenities, the owners are incredibly kind and flexible. The staff was always friendly, the breakfast was incredible, and I felt supported throughout the whole week!
Reviewed on 30-11-2014
Sara Herbst (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-07-2014
We were very excited to have our wedding at Briar Patch so that everyone in the wedding party would be together all weekend! It was nice to be able to set up the reception hall on Friday for our Saturday wedding. The rehearsal dinner by the pool was fun and relaxing! Our wedding ceremony on the hilltop was perfect! The cocktail hour was held outside as well, it was in front of the house with lawn games. The reception hall is set up really nicely for wedding receptions and I love the big chandeliers. On Sunday, we had everybody back by the pool for a brunch. It was a wonderful wedding weekend and we enjoyed having it at Briar Patch!
Reviewed on 02-11-2014
Wedding Date 05-07-2014
We were very excited to have our wedding at Briar Patch so that everyone in the wedding party would be together all weekend! It was nice to be able to set up the reception hall on Friday for our Saturday wedding. The rehearsal dinner by the pool was fun and relaxing! Our wedding ceremony on the hilltop was perfect! The cocktail hour was held outside as well, it was in front of the house with lawn games. The reception hall is set up really nicely for wedding receptions and I love the big chandeliers. On Sunday, we had everybody back by the pool for a brunch. It was a wonderful wedding weekend and we enjoyed having it at Briar Patch!
Reviewed on 02-11-2014
Sarah Ruth Goldman (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-07-2014
Wow. Briar Patch B&B was completely and utterly perfect, and surpassed every expectation that my husband and I had. It was not only the best day of our lives, but the best weekend too. We feel so lucky to have had the opportunity to celebrate our wedding at Briar Patch.\r\rDan & Ellen were the first wedding vendors to make me feel like a normal person. When we toured BP, I felt like I had left the B.S. of the wedding industry and found a place that truly supported the real meaning of a wedding. The vibe was casual but professional, the setting was stunning and understated, and dogs and cats roamed the property. And the price was perfect. I could not believe that the cost included use of all of the space AND all of the rooms. \r\rDuring the year of our engagement, BP was so helpful and responsive. Stupid questions were immediately answered with patience and enthusiasm, and impromptu visits during the week were always welcomed. The staff consistently went out of the way to help me and Sean feel comfortable and excited. We also signed up for Henriette Buell's day-of wedding coordination, which is a separate business (Buelltiful Events), but she manages BP and lives on the premises. She was amazing and a real joy to work with. She is so calming and straight forward, and I absolutely recommend working with her. \r\rThe weekend was everything we wanted. Friends & Family got into town on Friday and joined us for a fun day by the pool. Then our friends helped us set up for our Welcome Dinner, which ended up being 150 of our guests! It was a relaxed BBQ on the front lawn, catered by Smokin Willies. We ended the night with an open mic where people gave toasts. I can't recommend something like this enough!\r\r\rOn Saturday morning we shared breakfast (because it's a B&B! And you get to start each morning with an AMAZING home-cooked meal!!), and the girls went over to the cottage for hair & make up. We had so much fun getting ready while the guys hung out and got dressed in the living room of the main house. Our ceremony was on a hill towards the back of the property, which was perfectly serene and beautiful. Our cocktail hour was in the Silver & Bronze Fox Rooms, and then the doors opened to the Gold Fox Room. \r\rLeading up to the wedding day we were nervous about space. The room fits 200 people, but we had 190 people and an 11 piece band. BP & our caterer worked with us to make a plan that worked very well. Our band set up in the back left corner and tables covered the entirety of the space. After dinner, 7 of the 20 tables were broken down for dancing. It was FABULOUS. The band was so great that everyone was ready to dance as soon as they walked in, and since the broken down tables were all of our young friends, they didn't mind at all. In terms of space, it was tight. The tables were close to each other, but that just enhanced the experience for us. It felt like one big dinner party of the people we loved the most. For a wedding of 190 people, the BP setting made everything feel so intimate and wonderful.\r\rWe had so many people tell us how much FUN they had at our wedding, and I thank Briar Patch for so much of that. The setting was homey and comfortable that we felt so relaxed by Saturday, and the wedding was as if were just welcoming these 200 guests into our own home.\r\rFinally, our friend made a video that shows the fun weekend! Just watch and see what you could have!\r\rhttp://youtu.be/IBsNr9hf008\r
Reviewed on 27-08-2014
Wedding Date 12-07-2014
Wow. Briar Patch B&B was completely and utterly perfect, and surpassed every expectation that my husband and I had. It was not only the best day of our lives, but the best weekend too. We feel so lucky to have had the opportunity to celebrate our wedding at Briar Patch.\r\rDan & Ellen were the first wedding vendors to make me feel like a normal person. When we toured BP, I felt like I had left the B.S. of the wedding industry and found a place that truly supported the real meaning of a wedding. The vibe was casual but professional, the setting was stunning and understated, and dogs and cats roamed the property. And the price was perfect. I could not believe that the cost included use of all of the space AND all of the rooms. \r\rDuring the year of our engagement, BP was so helpful and responsive. Stupid questions were immediately answered with patience and enthusiasm, and impromptu visits during the week were always welcomed. The staff consistently went out of the way to help me and Sean feel comfortable and excited. We also signed up for Henriette Buell's day-of wedding coordination, which is a separate business (Buelltiful Events), but she manages BP and lives on the premises. She was amazing and a real joy to work with. She is so calming and straight forward, and I absolutely recommend working with her. \r\rThe weekend was everything we wanted. Friends & Family got into town on Friday and joined us for a fun day by the pool. Then our friends helped us set up for our Welcome Dinner, which ended up being 150 of our guests! It was a relaxed BBQ on the front lawn, catered by Smokin Willies. We ended the night with an open mic where people gave toasts. I can't recommend something like this enough!\r\r\rOn Saturday morning we shared breakfast (because it's a B&B! And you get to start each morning with an AMAZING home-cooked meal!!), and the girls went over to the cottage for hair & make up. We had so much fun getting ready while the guys hung out and got dressed in the living room of the main house. Our ceremony was on a hill towards the back of the property, which was perfectly serene and beautiful. Our cocktail hour was in the Silver & Bronze Fox Rooms, and then the doors opened to the Gold Fox Room. \r\rLeading up to the wedding day we were nervous about space. The room fits 200 people, but we had 190 people and an 11 piece band. BP & our caterer worked with us to make a plan that worked very well. Our band set up in the back left corner and tables covered the entirety of the space. After dinner, 7 of the 20 tables were broken down for dancing. It was FABULOUS. The band was so great that everyone was ready to dance as soon as they walked in, and since the broken down tables were all of our young friends, they didn't mind at all. In terms of space, it was tight. The tables were close to each other, but that just enhanced the experience for us. It felt like one big dinner party of the people we loved the most. For a wedding of 190 people, the BP setting made everything feel so intimate and wonderful.\r\rWe had so many people tell us how much FUN they had at our wedding, and I thank Briar Patch for so much of that. The setting was homey and comfortable that we felt so relaxed by Saturday, and the wedding was as if were just welcoming these 200 guests into our own home.\r\rFinally, our friend made a video that shows the fun weekend! Just watch and see what you could have!\r\rhttp://youtu.be/IBsNr9hf008\r
Reviewed on 27-08-2014
Clare Abdalla (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-04-2014
We absolutely loved having our wedding at the Briar Patch this April - it made for a wonderful wedding weekend and we got many compliments from our guests. The owners and staff were easy to work with and very upfront with costs/what was included. They easily worked with all of our vendors, and were extremely flexible with additional requests like dropping items off early and having several walk-throughs of the space for engagement photos and vendors. \r\rWe highly recommend them and only wish we could do it all again!
Reviewed on 30-04-2014
Wedding Date 19-04-2014
We absolutely loved having our wedding at the Briar Patch this April - it made for a wonderful wedding weekend and we got many compliments from our guests. The owners and staff were easy to work with and very upfront with costs/what was included. They easily worked with all of our vendors, and were extremely flexible with additional requests like dropping items off early and having several walk-throughs of the space for engagement photos and vendors. \r\rWe highly recommend them and only wish we could do it all again!
Reviewed on 30-04-2014
Katie Filkins (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-12-2013
When my husband and I set out to plan our wedding, we knew that we didn't want the conventional wedding weekend. Instead, we wanted to put our own spin on things by keeping everything simple and relaxed in a beautiful outdoorsy setting with lots of family time. Briar Patch was the PERFECT solution to accomplish this goal! Instead of one long marathon wedding day, we split things up by holding an intimate family ceremony on Friday night instead of a rehearsal and dinner, followed by a big party on Saturday where we invited additional friends to join us! This was made possible because we had exclusive use of the property from Friday afternoon to lunch on Sunday. We had the freedom, flexibility, and tools to take things slow, enjoy the location, be together with friends and family, and do things our way. \r\rThe Briar Patch staff went out of their way to support this non-traditional format, and was a huge resource and supporter every step of the way. Leading up to our wedding, they answered each question in record time, provided vendor suggestions (we loved Helga's!!!), and chipped in tips and resources whenever possible.\r\rThe weekend of the event they welcomed us with open arms, remained on site to provide support, and hosted my family for a delicious breakfast each morning. \r\rThe Briar Patch B&B and Fox Den were the ideal setting to give us the fun, low-key, intimate, and BEAUTIFUL wedding we wanted, and Dan and Co. went above and beyond to make everything possible. We are so grateful that you were a part of our big day, and know that we will be celebrating anniversaries and milestones with you for years to come! Thanks for everything!
Reviewed on 27-01-2014
Wedding Date 27-12-2013
When my husband and I set out to plan our wedding, we knew that we didn't want the conventional wedding weekend. Instead, we wanted to put our own spin on things by keeping everything simple and relaxed in a beautiful outdoorsy setting with lots of family time. Briar Patch was the PERFECT solution to accomplish this goal! Instead of one long marathon wedding day, we split things up by holding an intimate family ceremony on Friday night instead of a rehearsal and dinner, followed by a big party on Saturday where we invited additional friends to join us! This was made possible because we had exclusive use of the property from Friday afternoon to lunch on Sunday. We had the freedom, flexibility, and tools to take things slow, enjoy the location, be together with friends and family, and do things our way. \r\rThe Briar Patch staff went out of their way to support this non-traditional format, and was a huge resource and supporter every step of the way. Leading up to our wedding, they answered each question in record time, provided vendor suggestions (we loved Helga's!!!), and chipped in tips and resources whenever possible.\r\rThe weekend of the event they welcomed us with open arms, remained on site to provide support, and hosted my family for a delicious breakfast each morning. \r\rThe Briar Patch B&B and Fox Den were the ideal setting to give us the fun, low-key, intimate, and BEAUTIFUL wedding we wanted, and Dan and Co. went above and beyond to make everything possible. We are so grateful that you were a part of our big day, and know that we will be celebrating anniversaries and milestones with you for years to come! Thanks for everything!
Reviewed on 27-01-2014
erika pitstick (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-11-2013
Back when we were engaged my husband and I really prayed for the perfect wedding venue. A place where family and friends could hang out before the wedding day. The last thing I wanted was to rush everything (flowers, food, time with loved ones)...but instead we were looking for a cozy/family place. We called in and went to check out the place....and right there and then we decided we wanted it. It was our first and ONLY choice. With the wonderful pictures and reviews now us being there in person... it was a confirmation that this was all legit. It was the perfect place for us to have our family and loved ones together days before the wedding. Because of budget purposes we did not have a florist do our flowers, but we ordered them wholesale and made them ourselves. We also did not hire a wedding planner, but instead I along with family planned it all. The food, decorations, and environment was all very family friendly. We worked with mason jars and had a BBQ dinner and throughout the whole wedding we couldn't imagine our wedding being any better. The beautiful inn with their unique vintage looking rooms/cottage plus their gorgeous ceremony/reception area was just mind blowing. There was no need in decorating the place that much because it was all beautifully made. Moreover, from day one they told us we could use anything in their closet (oil lamps, table numbers, flowers, etc) and their professional Chef kitchen (utensils/plates/flower pots) were open for us to use.\r\rBriar Patch went beyond our expectations...We got the thanksgiving package which the price was incredible (about $5,500) being that it included ALL the bed & breakfast rooms as well as breakfast for everyone from Wednesday - Sunday. We got married on November 30th. The staff was very professional and friendly- Best people I have ever worked with. They returned all my emails/calls very quickly, they were ok with me coming to see the reception as many times as I wanted, but most importantly....they really cared about us! It was not just another wedding for them. \r\rDan, Ellen, Henriette, Tricia & the staff at Briar Patch B&B Inn all cared about our comfort and were 100% all there available to help in any way. At the wedding I remember seeing Tricia moving chairs from room to room - She was helping staff that we hired...making sure the reception was ready on time. Tricia did not have to do this... it was not in her \"job description\" ... but she was involved in our special day making sure everything was running smoothly....they all were. \r\rHERE IS A VIDEO OF OUR WEDDING AT BRIAR PATCH- CHECK IT OUT FOR YOURSELF\rhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4NUDh-uPck&feature=youtu.be\r
Reviewed on 28-12-2013
Wedding Date 30-11-2013
Back when we were engaged my husband and I really prayed for the perfect wedding venue. A place where family and friends could hang out before the wedding day. The last thing I wanted was to rush everything (flowers, food, time with loved ones)...but instead we were looking for a cozy/family place. We called in and went to check out the place....and right there and then we decided we wanted it. It was our first and ONLY choice. With the wonderful pictures and reviews now us being there in person... it was a confirmation that this was all legit. It was the perfect place for us to have our family and loved ones together days before the wedding. Because of budget purposes we did not have a florist do our flowers, but we ordered them wholesale and made them ourselves. We also did not hire a wedding planner, but instead I along with family planned it all. The food, decorations, and environment was all very family friendly. We worked with mason jars and had a BBQ dinner and throughout the whole wedding we couldn't imagine our wedding being any better. The beautiful inn with their unique vintage looking rooms/cottage plus their gorgeous ceremony/reception area was just mind blowing. There was no need in decorating the place that much because it was all beautifully made. Moreover, from day one they told us we could use anything in their closet (oil lamps, table numbers, flowers, etc) and their professional Chef kitchen (utensils/plates/flower pots) were open for us to use.\r\rBriar Patch went beyond our expectations...We got the thanksgiving package which the price was incredible (about $5,500) being that it included ALL the bed & breakfast rooms as well as breakfast for everyone from Wednesday - Sunday. We got married on November 30th. The staff was very professional and friendly- Best people I have ever worked with. They returned all my emails/calls very quickly, they were ok with me coming to see the reception as many times as I wanted, but most importantly....they really cared about us! It was not just another wedding for them. \r\rDan, Ellen, Henriette, Tricia & the staff at Briar Patch B&B Inn all cared about our comfort and were 100% all there available to help in any way. At the wedding I remember seeing Tricia moving chairs from room to room - She was helping staff that we hired...making sure the reception was ready on time. Tricia did not have to do this... it was not in her \"job description\" ... but she was involved in our special day making sure everything was running smoothly....they all were. \r\rHERE IS A VIDEO OF OUR WEDDING AT BRIAR PATCH- CHECK IT OUT FOR YOURSELF\rhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4NUDh-uPck&feature=youtu.be\r
Reviewed on 28-12-2013
Stacey Gagnon (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-11-2013
We fell in love with The Briar Patch as soon as we pulled up for our tour. Dan and Ellen greeted us with open arms and sheer excitement to show us the grounds/venue. We left that day knowing our wedding day would be magical. Throughout our 11 months of planning we were encouraged to stop by, email 100 questions and concerns each being answered by the amazing staff quickly and with care to help calm our worries. 24 November ended up being the coldest day in November, our plans of an outdoor ceremony were crushed. Henriette quickly helped us move our plan indoors without batting an eye. She helped with making sure we were not stressed and took moments to ourselves. Our friends and family gathered in the Bronze room for a most magical ceremony. We then enjoyed two days of celebrating with our friends and family most of whom stayed at the Inn with us. We could not have started our marriage in a better way. The personal touch of feeling like the staff was family truly made us feel special.
Reviewed on 20-12-2013
Wedding Date 24-11-2013
We fell in love with The Briar Patch as soon as we pulled up for our tour. Dan and Ellen greeted us with open arms and sheer excitement to show us the grounds/venue. We left that day knowing our wedding day would be magical. Throughout our 11 months of planning we were encouraged to stop by, email 100 questions and concerns each being answered by the amazing staff quickly and with care to help calm our worries. 24 November ended up being the coldest day in November, our plans of an outdoor ceremony were crushed. Henriette quickly helped us move our plan indoors without batting an eye. She helped with making sure we were not stressed and took moments to ourselves. Our friends and family gathered in the Bronze room for a most magical ceremony. We then enjoyed two days of celebrating with our friends and family most of whom stayed at the Inn with us. We could not have started our marriage in a better way. The personal touch of feeling like the staff was family truly made us feel special.
Reviewed on 20-12-2013
ElJefeWC (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-07-2013
The Briar Patch gave us a very warm, welcoming experience and were quite flexible with our situation. I say this because we had an outdoor ceremony planned in July, it rained on our wedding day, and we were able to have both the ceremony and reception in their indoor facility with no problem whatsoever. What a relief! Their staff was very attentive and helpful, and whole place had a homey feel, even though it had a nice elegance as well. We had the entire wedding party and family stay at the B&B, and they took care of all of our finicky dietary preferences quite thoroughly. The pool is a very nice addition to the grounds, and partially because of that we had our rehearsal dinner there, too. Great place for adults-only events, family events, and everything in between.
Reviewed on 09-10-2013
Wedding Date 27-07-2013
The Briar Patch gave us a very warm, welcoming experience and were quite flexible with our situation. I say this because we had an outdoor ceremony planned in July, it rained on our wedding day, and we were able to have both the ceremony and reception in their indoor facility with no problem whatsoever. What a relief! Their staff was very attentive and helpful, and whole place had a homey feel, even though it had a nice elegance as well. We had the entire wedding party and family stay at the B&B, and they took care of all of our finicky dietary preferences quite thoroughly. The pool is a very nice addition to the grounds, and partially because of that we had our rehearsal dinner there, too. Great place for adults-only events, family events, and everything in between.
Reviewed on 09-10-2013
zacharyarose (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-07-2013
The Briar Patch was such an amazing venue for our wedding at the end of July! It was wonderful to spend the weekend with both of our families and the bridal party at the beautiful Inn. We held the rehearsal dinner by the pool which was really fun! The ceremony was at the top of the driveway so our pictures have the gorgeous mountain backdrop. The reception at the Fox Den was elegant and perfect for our 130 guests. And, above all, the staff at the Briar Patch provided us with amazing service and were so kind leading up to our big day and for the whole weekend! I would highly recommend the Briar Patch to any engaged couple!
Reviewed on 25-09-2013
Wedding Date 20-07-2013
The Briar Patch was such an amazing venue for our wedding at the end of July! It was wonderful to spend the weekend with both of our families and the bridal party at the beautiful Inn. We held the rehearsal dinner by the pool which was really fun! The ceremony was at the top of the driveway so our pictures have the gorgeous mountain backdrop. The reception at the Fox Den was elegant and perfect for our 130 guests. And, above all, the staff at the Briar Patch provided us with amazing service and were so kind leading up to our big day and for the whole weekend! I would highly recommend the Briar Patch to any engaged couple!
Reviewed on 25-09-2013
Emma Curtis (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-08-2013
I fell in love with the Briar Patch via the internet across the pond in England. I was planning a wedding for hopefully 4months time if my visa came through, so couldn't actually book anything. On a trip to visit my fiance in April 2013, we went to the site & were both certain it would be our site.\rFinally managed to book a midweek August wedding barely 2 months before the date having at last received approval to marry an American!\rEveryone at the Briar Patch was wonderful via email and Tricia was great help both on the day we visited initially and on the day itself.\r\rMy only comment is - the bugs in the grass BITE A LOT as many of us found out at the rehearsal & were prepared for the day of. Take repellant for yourselves & the guests.\r\rThe white chairs for outdoor use were not clean, my husband & his brothers & my brother were scrubbing them for the rehearsal & then more for the wedding day. Also, don't forget to arrange for the groomsmen or whoever to clear them away afterwards - my husband & I were up early to say goodbye to some of my family returning to UK & then proceeded to tidy the chairs away - they are heavy & the trolleys they have were pretty useless. Not really what you want to do on the morning after your wedding.\r\rThe cottage was wonderful for me & the girls to get ready in on site and everyone loved the location and the buildings. Plus all my visiting family from UK fit in the main house so stayed there both before & after the wedding plus some extra nights!\r\rI've only knocked off the point for service, because seeming as the Briar Patch don't provide a whole lot other than venue & grounds, it would be nice if the chairs were clean & there was an easier way of getting them up the hill to the barn.
Reviewed on 05-09-2013
Wedding Date 21-08-2013
I fell in love with the Briar Patch via the internet across the pond in England. I was planning a wedding for hopefully 4months time if my visa came through, so couldn't actually book anything. On a trip to visit my fiance in April 2013, we went to the site & were both certain it would be our site.\rFinally managed to book a midweek August wedding barely 2 months before the date having at last received approval to marry an American!\rEveryone at the Briar Patch was wonderful via email and Tricia was great help both on the day we visited initially and on the day itself.\r\rMy only comment is - the bugs in the grass BITE A LOT as many of us found out at the rehearsal & were prepared for the day of. Take repellant for yourselves & the guests.\r\rThe white chairs for outdoor use were not clean, my husband & his brothers & my brother were scrubbing them for the rehearsal & then more for the wedding day. Also, don't forget to arrange for the groomsmen or whoever to clear them away afterwards - my husband & I were up early to say goodbye to some of my family returning to UK & then proceeded to tidy the chairs away - they are heavy & the trolleys they have were pretty useless. Not really what you want to do on the morning after your wedding.\r\rThe cottage was wonderful for me & the girls to get ready in on site and everyone loved the location and the buildings. Plus all my visiting family from UK fit in the main house so stayed there both before & after the wedding plus some extra nights!\r\rI've only knocked off the point for service, because seeming as the Briar Patch don't provide a whole lot other than venue & grounds, it would be nice if the chairs were clean & there was an easier way of getting them up the hill to the barn.
Reviewed on 05-09-2013
Kitt Evans (bride) 3 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-05-2013
Briar Patch Bed & Breakfast is an absolutely gorgeous site. You have a choice of several different locations with views for outdoor ceremonies and they have an ample sized receiving hall. The inn itself is adorable and the cottage is delightful.\r\rHowever, the service we received we both considered to be shockingly inadequate given how much we spent and the way they advertise. Our contract said we could check in at 3 pm and when we arrived to do so no one was anywhere in site to greet us and the rooms were still being made up. We hung around with our whole bridal party for a half an hour wandering around trying to find someone. When we finally did, they acted surprised we expected something as simple as a greeting and a walk-through to make sure everything was set up as we liked! They didn't bother, just told us to make ourselves at home. No information was given.\r\rOne of the reasons we went with Briar Patch was the idea of having the extra time on site with our bridal party, almost of all of whom had traveled for our wedding (as we did, from GA). The inn advertises use of the pool and hot tub, which we were all looking forward to. The pool was not clean, still had leaves in it, no one told us where to find towels or chairs and again, we spent a good half an hour trying to find them or someone to tell us where they were. The hot tub was great the first night, but the second night when we all went to relax after the wedding guests had left, it was frigid. They told us it had been refilled that morning and we had to turn it on with the cover over it and let it sit for 2-3 hours to heat up. That would have been great information to have before 9 pm when we want to relax in it! \r\rThe owner was rude whenever I interacted with him except for during the wedding itself. The morning of he was making sarcastic comments that had all my girl's eyebrows raised and was frankly the last thing a bride needed, and when I asked him to please stop, he responded with more sarcasm! I couldn't believe how we were treated, especially given how expensive a location it is. To top it off, the last night we stayed there, the ceiling of one of my bridesmaid's room leaked right onto her and her husband and their baby in bed! When I called the on site manager, she tried to persuade us the room we moved them into (vacated by a wedding party member who had to leave earlier) didn't need the sheets changed! It took her half an hour to get over to put clean sheets on despite the fact that I told her it was the couple with the baby, and no they really did not want to sleep in someone else's bedsheets. \r\rThe location is stunning, the food is delicious, we had an amazing wedding, but I don't know if I could recommend it based on the abysmal service.
Reviewed on 11-08-2013
Wedding Date 27-05-2013
Briar Patch Bed & Breakfast is an absolutely gorgeous site. You have a choice of several different locations with views for outdoor ceremonies and they have an ample sized receiving hall. The inn itself is adorable and the cottage is delightful.\r\rHowever, the service we received we both considered to be shockingly inadequate given how much we spent and the way they advertise. Our contract said we could check in at 3 pm and when we arrived to do so no one was anywhere in site to greet us and the rooms were still being made up. We hung around with our whole bridal party for a half an hour wandering around trying to find someone. When we finally did, they acted surprised we expected something as simple as a greeting and a walk-through to make sure everything was set up as we liked! They didn't bother, just told us to make ourselves at home. No information was given.\r\rOne of the reasons we went with Briar Patch was the idea of having the extra time on site with our bridal party, almost of all of whom had traveled for our wedding (as we did, from GA). The inn advertises use of the pool and hot tub, which we were all looking forward to. The pool was not clean, still had leaves in it, no one told us where to find towels or chairs and again, we spent a good half an hour trying to find them or someone to tell us where they were. The hot tub was great the first night, but the second night when we all went to relax after the wedding guests had left, it was frigid. They told us it had been refilled that morning and we had to turn it on with the cover over it and let it sit for 2-3 hours to heat up. That would have been great information to have before 9 pm when we want to relax in it! \r\rThe owner was rude whenever I interacted with him except for during the wedding itself. The morning of he was making sarcastic comments that had all my girl's eyebrows raised and was frankly the last thing a bride needed, and when I asked him to please stop, he responded with more sarcasm! I couldn't believe how we were treated, especially given how expensive a location it is. To top it off, the last night we stayed there, the ceiling of one of my bridesmaid's room leaked right onto her and her husband and their baby in bed! When I called the on site manager, she tried to persuade us the room we moved them into (vacated by a wedding party member who had to leave earlier) didn't need the sheets changed! It took her half an hour to get over to put clean sheets on despite the fact that I told her it was the couple with the baby, and no they really did not want to sleep in someone else's bedsheets. \r\rThe location is stunning, the food is delicious, we had an amazing wedding, but I don't know if I could recommend it based on the abysmal service.
Reviewed on 11-08-2013
Jennifer Myers (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-06-2013
We were very happy from the very beginning in dealing with the Briar Patch. We always heard back from them promptly with answers. You couldn't ask for a better setting for a wedding. They have 3 locations for weddings; out front, in the back, or in the Foxden. We had ours out front and it was such a wonderful setting for the ceremony under the tree. Then it's just a short walk for guests to the Fox Den for the cocktail hour and reception. The Fox Den is so beautifully decorated that we didn't even add any additional decoration for the reception, just table cloths and center pieces. And the cottage is a wonderful place for the bridal party to get ready with plenty of space. It's great that they have rooms at the B&B for guests to stay at also. A couple of our guests took advantage of the pool after our wedding which was nice. Overall I would highly recommend the Briar Patch as a perfect place for a wedding.
Reviewed on 08-08-2013
Wedding Date 23-06-2013
We were very happy from the very beginning in dealing with the Briar Patch. We always heard back from them promptly with answers. You couldn't ask for a better setting for a wedding. They have 3 locations for weddings; out front, in the back, or in the Foxden. We had ours out front and it was such a wonderful setting for the ceremony under the tree. Then it's just a short walk for guests to the Fox Den for the cocktail hour and reception. The Fox Den is so beautifully decorated that we didn't even add any additional decoration for the reception, just table cloths and center pieces. And the cottage is a wonderful place for the bridal party to get ready with plenty of space. It's great that they have rooms at the B&B for guests to stay at also. A couple of our guests took advantage of the pool after our wedding which was nice. Overall I would highly recommend the Briar Patch as a perfect place for a wedding.
Reviewed on 08-08-2013
adrischerer (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-11-2012
GORGEOUS VENUE WITH BREATHTAKING NATURAL SCENERY AND AMAZING STAFF. After you are done reading this go call them and schedule a visit! \r\rI do not even know where to begin. So I will try to break it down in categories:\r\rSTAFF: Absolutely outstanding manners, super accommodating, knowledgeable and has your best interest in mind. They were so flexible, they worked with our budget (which was not much) and gave us \"Dan's (owners) Deal\". They always communicated back in a timely manner and seriously are the nicest people ever. Again the staff was hands down the BEST and were there for us every moment leading up to the wedding and ensured everything ran smoothly on the big day. \r\rVENUE: This venue had EVERYTHING AND MORE what we were looking for. As soon as you drive up to it, you feel like the rest of the world does not exist. It's very easily accessible yet makes you feel like you are in your own private world. It has a ton of options on where to do the ceremony, has 3 or more outside locations and 3 inside options. Our ceremony was outside facing the breathtaking Bull Run Mountains. Followed by reception in the bronze and silver room and finally the doors opened to the gorgeous and super spacious ballroom. \r\rWe had our reception here too the day before so we got to practice and both us and our caterer was able to set up the day before the wedding. Everything was set and decorated and ready for the next day. \r\rACCOMMODATIONS: Guests did not have to travel from one place to another, the ceremony and reception was all at once spot!!! AND our out of town guests were able to spend the night at the Bead and Breakfast which is onsite. AND my husband and I were able to spend the night at the HONEYMOON COTTAGE which is by far the cutest little house a newlywed couple could ask for. The following morning we enjoyed amazing home made breakfast that was provided for us. \r\rDID I MENTION FREE: Where else to celebrate our one year anniversary than the place we got married at?!! As part of Briar Patch's appreciation here is what we got: On our one year anniversary we got to stay at Briar Patch and spend the night including breakfast in the cottage FOR FREE. We can't wait for our visit =)\r\r
Reviewed on 08-08-2013
Wedding Date 10-11-2012
GORGEOUS VENUE WITH BREATHTAKING NATURAL SCENERY AND AMAZING STAFF. After you are done reading this go call them and schedule a visit! \r\rI do not even know where to begin. So I will try to break it down in categories:\r\rSTAFF: Absolutely outstanding manners, super accommodating, knowledgeable and has your best interest in mind. They were so flexible, they worked with our budget (which was not much) and gave us \"Dan's (owners) Deal\". They always communicated back in a timely manner and seriously are the nicest people ever. Again the staff was hands down the BEST and were there for us every moment leading up to the wedding and ensured everything ran smoothly on the big day. \r\rVENUE: This venue had EVERYTHING AND MORE what we were looking for. As soon as you drive up to it, you feel like the rest of the world does not exist. It's very easily accessible yet makes you feel like you are in your own private world. It has a ton of options on where to do the ceremony, has 3 or more outside locations and 3 inside options. Our ceremony was outside facing the breathtaking Bull Run Mountains. Followed by reception in the bronze and silver room and finally the doors opened to the gorgeous and super spacious ballroom. \r\rWe had our reception here too the day before so we got to practice and both us and our caterer was able to set up the day before the wedding. Everything was set and decorated and ready for the next day. \r\rACCOMMODATIONS: Guests did not have to travel from one place to another, the ceremony and reception was all at once spot!!! AND our out of town guests were able to spend the night at the Bead and Breakfast which is onsite. AND my husband and I were able to spend the night at the HONEYMOON COTTAGE which is by far the cutest little house a newlywed couple could ask for. The following morning we enjoyed amazing home made breakfast that was provided for us. \r\rDID I MENTION FREE: Where else to celebrate our one year anniversary than the place we got married at?!! As part of Briar Patch's appreciation here is what we got: On our one year anniversary we got to stay at Briar Patch and spend the night including breakfast in the cottage FOR FREE. We can't wait for our visit =)\r\r
Reviewed on 08-08-2013
christine lao (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-08-2017
We recently got married at the Briar Patch B&B and it was perfect. The venue was exactly what we wanted: rustic, quaint and big enough to accommodate a larger wedding. The owner Dan is great and makes a mean pancake. But as staff goes, the shining star of the establishment is Henriette, who took care of everything. If you choose Briar Patch, you absolutely must hire Henriette as your day-of coordinator - she even walked our dog during our reception!
Reviewed on 08-08-2013
Wedding Date 26-08-2017
We recently got married at the Briar Patch B&B and it was perfect. The venue was exactly what we wanted: rustic, quaint and big enough to accommodate a larger wedding. The owner Dan is great and makes a mean pancake. But as staff goes, the shining star of the establishment is Henriette, who took care of everything. If you choose Briar Patch, you absolutely must hire Henriette as your day-of coordinator - she even walked our dog during our reception!
Reviewed on 08-08-2013
Heather Seidl (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-04-2013
I can't say enough wonderful things about the Briar Patch. My cousin owns a music company and has been doing weddings in the DC area for 20 years. When I asked for his recommendations on a venue for mine, this was his first suggestion. \r\rWe LOVED having the B&B all to ourselves for the whole weekend, it seemed to extend the wedding throughout the weekend and made it so nice to have our friends and family with us onsite. Dan and Ellen are amazing - they did everything possible to make our weekend perfect. Rooms are adorable and the breakfast is great! \r\rWe had a live band in the reception area (Olivera Entertainment) - plenty of room and it really made the reception so fun. Debbie from Windows Catering did a great job here (food was AMAZING!) and are very familiar with the facility.\r\rWe did the rehearsal dinner on-site as many suggested and it made everything so easy as no one had to drive anywhere. \r\rDo it - you will not regret it :)
Reviewed on 08-08-2013
Wedding Date 06-04-2013
I can't say enough wonderful things about the Briar Patch. My cousin owns a music company and has been doing weddings in the DC area for 20 years. When I asked for his recommendations on a venue for mine, this was his first suggestion. \r\rWe LOVED having the B&B all to ourselves for the whole weekend, it seemed to extend the wedding throughout the weekend and made it so nice to have our friends and family with us onsite. Dan and Ellen are amazing - they did everything possible to make our weekend perfect. Rooms are adorable and the breakfast is great! \r\rWe had a live band in the reception area (Olivera Entertainment) - plenty of room and it really made the reception so fun. Debbie from Windows Catering did a great job here (food was AMAZING!) and are very familiar with the facility.\r\rWe did the rehearsal dinner on-site as many suggested and it made everything so easy as no one had to drive anywhere. \r\rDo it - you will not regret it :)
Reviewed on 08-08-2013
Emma Kessler (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-07-2013
We just had our wedding at the Briar Patch, and everything went great. The scenery is beautiful. The staff is friendly and helpful. It was the perfect venue for hosting our rehearsal dinner, ceremony, reception, and a weekend in the country with friends and family. I highly recommend the Briar Patch to everyone.
Reviewed on 24-07-2013
Wedding Date 13-07-2013
We just had our wedding at the Briar Patch, and everything went great. The scenery is beautiful. The staff is friendly and helpful. It was the perfect venue for hosting our rehearsal dinner, ceremony, reception, and a weekend in the country with friends and family. I highly recommend the Briar Patch to everyone.
Reviewed on 24-07-2013
Andra Whitt (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-07-2013
Love love love the Briar Patch! They give you the entire place for the whole weekend, so we were able to put up the bridal party and the parents/grandparents right there on the property. Henriette (who I hired as my day-of coordinator) was fantastic and made sure that I didn't have to worry about anything. They really let you have the run of the place and let you design your own menu, decor, ceremony, etc. Really lets you personalize your entire wedding weekend.\r\rWhen we were looking for venues, we wanted a place with the following:\r1) we and close family/friends (bridal party) could stay on the property.\r2) outdoor wedding with indoor option in case of inclement weather\r3) ceremony and reception in the same location (no driving)\r4) ability to choose our own caterer and save tons of money by providing our own alcohol.\r5) no table and chair rentals necessary\r\rWe had the place from 4pm Friday to 12 noon Sunday, so we hosted the rehearsal dinner on Friday evening there and didn't have to rush out on Saturday night. The reception hall is gorgeous (and climate controlled!) I was able to relax and hang out with my bridesmaids and groomsmen in the hot tub and pool on the property after the rehearsal dinner and the reception. Everything was just perfect the whole time. If you're looking for a venue that will give you a homey weekend getaway rather than making you feel like you're just temporarily occupying their space, then I highly recommend it.
Reviewed on 23-07-2013
Wedding Date 06-07-2013
Love love love the Briar Patch! They give you the entire place for the whole weekend, so we were able to put up the bridal party and the parents/grandparents right there on the property. Henriette (who I hired as my day-of coordinator) was fantastic and made sure that I didn't have to worry about anything. They really let you have the run of the place and let you design your own menu, decor, ceremony, etc. Really lets you personalize your entire wedding weekend.\r\rWhen we were looking for venues, we wanted a place with the following:\r1) we and close family/friends (bridal party) could stay on the property.\r2) outdoor wedding with indoor option in case of inclement weather\r3) ceremony and reception in the same location (no driving)\r4) ability to choose our own caterer and save tons of money by providing our own alcohol.\r5) no table and chair rentals necessary\r\rWe had the place from 4pm Friday to 12 noon Sunday, so we hosted the rehearsal dinner on Friday evening there and didn't have to rush out on Saturday night. The reception hall is gorgeous (and climate controlled!) I was able to relax and hang out with my bridesmaids and groomsmen in the hot tub and pool on the property after the rehearsal dinner and the reception. Everything was just perfect the whole time. If you're looking for a venue that will give you a homey weekend getaway rather than making you feel like you're just temporarily occupying their space, then I highly recommend it.
Reviewed on 23-07-2013
Jessica Powers (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-06-2013
I loved this venue. It was very nice to have the place to ourselves the whole weekend. Everyone was super friendly and the breakfast both days was delicious! Considering the location price was not too bad. Some places the landscaping was a little overgrown but overall the venue had a very rustic and homey feel to it.
Reviewed on 17-06-2013
Wedding Date 01-06-2013
I loved this venue. It was very nice to have the place to ourselves the whole weekend. Everyone was super friendly and the breakfast both days was delicious! Considering the location price was not too bad. Some places the landscaping was a little overgrown but overall the venue had a very rustic and homey feel to it.
Reviewed on 17-06-2013
Jennifer Kempin (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-05-2013
The Briar Patch and their staff were amazing. Our guests loved it and the scenery was breath taking.\r\rIt is well workt the money to have the venue space all to yourself from Friday-Sunday, with the bridal party getting to stay on site!\r\rI would reccomend this place to anyone!!!
Reviewed on 21-05-2013
Wedding Date 04-05-2013
The Briar Patch and their staff were amazing. Our guests loved it and the scenery was breath taking.\r\rIt is well workt the money to have the venue space all to yourself from Friday-Sunday, with the bridal party getting to stay on site!\r\rI would reccomend this place to anyone!!!
Reviewed on 21-05-2013
Ali Molina (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-01-2013
We have to say that there is not other place in the world like the Briar Patch! We absolutely loved the attention that we got from the staff. They worked with us in every aspect of our wedding, allowing us to make changes and modifications to make our big day perfect. They even allowed us to take our engagement pictures in their beautiful gardens.\r\rWhen the big day arrived, they had prepared all of the chairs, tables, rooms, etc. The venue is simply astonishing and breathtaking. Also, the service they provide with their bed and breakfast is excellent. The food is delicious and the rooms are cozy and clean. \r\rI cannot image having our wedding in any other venue. Thank you Briar Patch.\r\rAli and Luis
Reviewed on 19-02-2013
Wedding Date 02-01-2013
We have to say that there is not other place in the world like the Briar Patch! We absolutely loved the attention that we got from the staff. They worked with us in every aspect of our wedding, allowing us to make changes and modifications to make our big day perfect. They even allowed us to take our engagement pictures in their beautiful gardens.\r\rWhen the big day arrived, they had prepared all of the chairs, tables, rooms, etc. The venue is simply astonishing and breathtaking. Also, the service they provide with their bed and breakfast is excellent. The food is delicious and the rooms are cozy and clean. \r\rI cannot image having our wedding in any other venue. Thank you Briar Patch.\r\rAli and Luis
Reviewed on 19-02-2013
Caitlin Clompus (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-11-2012
We can't thank Dan, Ellen, Henriette and staff enough for making our wedding weekend perfect! We had the property from wednesday-sunday which allowed our extended family to join us for Thanksgiving dinner and used the venue for our rehearsal dinner, ceremony, and reception! Having the whole family together in the main house was also a fantastic advantage since no one had to travel to/from hotel. Despite the weather dropping 30 degrees from the rehearsal dinner friday and having to change our ceremony plans from outside on the front lawn and moving it indoors, everyone came together as a team and made it happen! We couldn't ask for better staff and accommodations for our big day and can't wait to return for our complimentary anniversary visit, as well as wine tours and exploring the beautiful surroundings in Middleburg, VA. Thank you Briar Patch for making our wedding day dreams come true! XOXO- Caitlin and Chris Anderson
Reviewed on 21-01-2013
Wedding Date 24-11-2012
We can't thank Dan, Ellen, Henriette and staff enough for making our wedding weekend perfect! We had the property from wednesday-sunday which allowed our extended family to join us for Thanksgiving dinner and used the venue for our rehearsal dinner, ceremony, and reception! Having the whole family together in the main house was also a fantastic advantage since no one had to travel to/from hotel. Despite the weather dropping 30 degrees from the rehearsal dinner friday and having to change our ceremony plans from outside on the front lawn and moving it indoors, everyone came together as a team and made it happen! We couldn't ask for better staff and accommodations for our big day and can't wait to return for our complimentary anniversary visit, as well as wine tours and exploring the beautiful surroundings in Middleburg, VA. Thank you Briar Patch for making our wedding day dreams come true! XOXO- Caitlin and Chris Anderson
Reviewed on 21-01-2013
Moira Guenther (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-11-2012
I loved this venue. They have horses on the property for that country charm and rustic background and they have a great reception hall on site so getting from ceremony to reception is easy for everyone. \rThe only reason I didn't give 5 stars is because I had told them I needed childcare and they sent me a message that I would have care, but they didn't book it so my brothers couldn't enjoy the reception and had to go home early.
Reviewed on 09-01-2013
Wedding Date 11-11-2012
I loved this venue. They have horses on the property for that country charm and rustic background and they have a great reception hall on site so getting from ceremony to reception is easy for everyone. \rThe only reason I didn't give 5 stars is because I had told them I needed childcare and they sent me a message that I would have care, but they didn't book it so my brothers couldn't enjoy the reception and had to go home early.
Reviewed on 09-01-2013
Sara Gorny (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-10-2012
My husband and I had a wonderful time at the Briar Patch. Everyone there is so friendly and make you feel like family. Henrietta was fabulous and made us worry free. We hired her to be our day of coordinator. Dan, Ellen, Charlotte and the rest of the Briar Patch staff were also great to work with. We would not have changed a thing about our wedding. If you are looking for a place to have a relaxing and worry free wedding day this is the place to have your wedding!
Reviewed on 25-11-2012
Wedding Date 21-10-2012
My husband and I had a wonderful time at the Briar Patch. Everyone there is so friendly and make you feel like family. Henrietta was fabulous and made us worry free. We hired her to be our day of coordinator. Dan, Ellen, Charlotte and the rest of the Briar Patch staff were also great to work with. We would not have changed a thing about our wedding. If you are looking for a place to have a relaxing and worry free wedding day this is the place to have your wedding!
Reviewed on 25-11-2012
Kyrra Nee (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-10-2012
We found a Living Social deal for a two night stay in a suite at the Briar Patch B&B that included passes to three wineries in the area. There are nearly 40 wineries within 40-45 minutes of the Briar Patch, we ended up only visiting two while we were there, but the area is beautiful and quiet. If you're looking for a quiet getaway and delicious local wineries, check out the Briar Patch. We were upgraded to the cottage because it was our honeymoon and it was so cute. I think we'd definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 25-11-2012
100 Reviews, with a Rating of 4.79 out of 5.0Wedding Date 21-10-2012
We found a Living Social deal for a two night stay in a suite at the Briar Patch B&B that included passes to three wineries in the area. There are nearly 40 wineries within 40-45 minutes of the Briar Patch, we ended up only visiting two while we were there, but the area is beautiful and quiet. If you're looking for a quiet getaway and delicious local wineries, check out the Briar Patch. We were upgraded to the cottage because it was our honeymoon and it was so cute. I think we'd definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 25-11-2012
Contact Info for Briar Patch Bed & Breakfast Inn
| Contact | Value |
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| https://www.facebook.com/briarpatchbandb?ref=hl | |
| X (Twitter) | briarpatchbandb |
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| Website | www.briarpatchbandb.com |
| Phone | (703) 327-5911 |
| Address | 23130 Briar Patch Lane, Middleburg, VA, 20117 |
| info@briarpatchbandb.com |
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Meet the Briar Patch Bed & Breakfast Inn Team
Ellen Goldberg (Owner) After spending many years in the financial services industry, Ellen decided to make a career change by purchasing a former dairy farm and turning it into a bed & breakfast and event site. Undaunted by the fact that she knew nothing about the hospitality business, Ellen has wholeheartedly embraced it. She enjoys welcoming guests from all walks of life and seeing them delight in the beauty of the property. She has now been hosting guests for weddings, meetings & retreats, parties of all kinds, and overnight guests for over 15 years and is still loving it!
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