Birkby House

Stunning venue! The new conservatory is absolutely stunning with the gold fixtures and the floor to ceiling windows. The bridal and groom suites are the prefect place to get ready. And the venue staff are such a pleasure to work with. The venue is in the heart of downtown Leesburg so plenty of options for a wedding after party. Highly recommend this venue!

We LOVED the Birkby House!!! Everything was a smooth as can be and we appreciated their flexibility with the weather. It was an amazing venue and we wouldn’t have changed a thing!

Everything about our Birkby House wedding was perfect. The staff were incredibly helpful through the whole planning process, quick to answer questions, and flexible with requests. The food and rental (linen, table settings, etc.) decision making was really easy and fun , and everything turned out amazing/delicious. Staff offered helpful ideas and worked well with our other vendors. The house itself is beautiful and perfect for getting ready. And the new glass conservatory that replaced the tent is an incredible reception space! Staff on the actual wedding day were all great and things went seamlessly without me or my husband having to even really notice. All our guests were so impressed with everything and kept telling us what a magical wedding it was. I'm certain that choosing Birkby House had a big part of that impression and I'm so thankful to everyone involved that helped make our day so special.

Birkby, Tuskies, and Simply Royal Events were our dream vendor team! You can stop your venue search - if you're considering Birkby at all, you have to book them! The moment we first visited Birkby, we knew it was our venue. The property was the perfect size for our 85 person wedding in June 2023. We were able to hold our reception in Birkby's brand new, gorgeous conservatory. We visited a few other venues in Leesburg, but Birkby was an easy choice. The property at Birkby is so much better maintained than any other venue we visited. It's also already perfectly decorated so we didn't feel like we needed to bring much in. Importantly, Carleigh and Kristin (who both manage Birkby and were our day of coordinators via Simply Royal Events) took great care of us through the process of booking and planning our big day. We never felt "lost in the shuffle" as we feared we might if we booked at another venue. Neal at Tuskies was also amazing to work with. The entire catering team was so professional and thoughtful throughout our entire wedding day, making sure we had food and drinks at all times. Our guests are still raving about the food to this day! We are so glad we picked Birkby for our wedding.

I was looking for a place where I could do both ceremony and reception at a same place. When I visited the site, I knew instantly that this was the place I wanted. It was private all day for us, the house is very cozy, and there was bridal suite, and groom suite and it was spacious for big parties. My wedding was in late November, worried a little about the weather. But they had an outdoor patio heater as well as heater inside the tent to make everybody stay warm!! And you don't have to worry about finding a catering because they have the best catering team from Tuskies. Neal, the director of Private Events, helped me a lot when choosing meal options because I was being picky on food choices since my guests were serious about the food. really. Neal was even surprised when I gave him honest feedback on my trial dinner, that he never heard negative feedback before. But on the wedding day, I was thrilled as soon as I bite the salmon. It was SOOOOO GOOD! All my families and guests complimented on salmon and prime rib that they were so fresh and juicy! The food was definitely memorable to our guests. Thank you. I will visit Tuskies soon with my hubby for salmon and prime rib again since we were so nervous, we couldn't eat it more!

The Birkby House was the very first wedding venue we toured and we knew immediately that no other venue would compare. We could picture the whole event in our heads when we toured the space with Carleigh, and our vision ended up turning out better than we could have imagined. The entire venue is so unique and charming, both inside and out. Our October wedding was on the small side with about 60 guests attending, and the space didn’t feel to small or too large for us. The Birkby House feels like a true gem tucked away in downtown Leesburg and really was the most perfect intimate, and special space for our wedding day. Carleigh was so helpful throughout the whole process, answering our questions and providing vendor recommendations when we felt stuck. We were in the best of hands from start to finish and received so many compliments from our guests after the event. Would hands down recommend the Birkby House to anyone looking for the perfect venue!

When we first visited Birkby House in May 2021 looking for wedding venues, I instantly knew by the immediate excitement on my now wife's face that Birkby House was the winner! Carleigh and Neal (Director of Private events at Tuscarora Mill who handled catering) were great to work with and very accommodating throughout the entire process. Fast forward to October 2022, we were lucky enough to have perfect fall weather to highlight the perfect setting for our reception. The house, the grounds, the tent, the staff, the food and drinks - everything was perfect! If you're looking for an ideal location away from DC, but still close enough to the airport, hotels, and walking distance to restaurants + nightlife, look no further! We had around 150 guests and had plenty of space in and outside the tent - everyone kept commenting on how great of a venue Birkby House was for our special day. We would highly recommend it and everyone at Birkby House for your special day too!

If you are looking for a venue that makes your life and wedding planning easy Birkby House has everything. Catering they use is a local restaurant and everyone enjoyed the food!

Our wedding at Birkby House was better than we could have hoped for. Carleigh and Kristin are wonderful and went above and beyond to make everything perfect.

Highly, highly recommend Birkby House to any couple looking for a wedding venue. It was absolutely perfect! I toured many venues in the area and ultimately went with Birkby house because I loved the charm, beautiful outdoor space, great layout/flow for entertaining and the built in rain plan if I couldn’t have my ceremony outside and I’m SO happy with my decision. From the very start all the way to the day of my wedding, working with Carleigh and the rest of the Birkby team was a dream. They were so easy to work with, responsive, helpful and helped to calm my nerves and stress. They are absolute professionals, which is such an important factor in wedding planning, that can’t be understated. When the wedding day got close and I was stressed about it being cold, The Birkby team made sure the fireplaces would be on inside the house and the tent heated so everyone would be comfortable. The house, the gardens, and the tent all looked so beautiful on my wedding day. Working with Tuskies as the caterer for Birkby was also amazing, and one less thing I had to worry about. Neal and his team at Tuskies are the best and make the planning process seamless. My guests raved about how delicious all the food was. Birkby allowed me to have my dream wedding and I couldn’t recommend it more!

Birkby House provided a beautiful and varied setting for the many events of our wedding day. The setting of the house and grounds was beautiful for our sparkling garden party; guests and the bridal party alike enjoyed both the interior and exterior spaces. Birkby House’s established relationships with a wide variety of local vendors gave us plentiful options during our planning as well as kept every aspect of the day itself running smoothly and professionally. Even though our weather was perfect, Birbky House communicated strong contingency plans that gave us confidence that our wedding would still be beautiful, utilizing the uniqueness of the property in the case of inclement weather. As owner/manager, Carleigh was helpful, accessible, and easy to work with as we hammered out the details of the event. Thank you, Carleigh!

We got compliments all night about how wonderful this historic venue was. Not only is it beautiful, but it's logistically great too. There are stylish spaces for brides and grooms (or brides and brides or grooms and grooms!) to get ready separately. Carleigh was a dream to work with and also super knowledgable about options in the Leesburg area for vendors and after party locations. We felt completely taken care of and were not stressed at all. The day of, everything was handled and we were able to just relax and enjoy! The courtyard is gorgeous, the tent is gorgeous, and the inside of the house is gorgeous, too. Our guests were raving about it all night. There are also multiple hotels within one mile, making it really easy for our out of town guests. We opted to hire a shuttle bus to run between the hotel and the venue and because the distance was so short, it was really affordable and easy to coordinate! I cannot say enough wonderful things about Birkby House. Our wedding was easy, fun, and SO beautiful. Literally perfect! Thank you!!

My wife and I had our wedding here in May of 2022. Simply put, it was the best day of our lives. We really appreciate everything Carleigh (Manager at the Birkby House) and those at the Birkby House did to help make our dreams come true on our wedding day. The venue was absolutely stunning and magical. We had to pinch ourselves a few times to make sure we weren't dreaming! We couldn't have imagined a better day. It exceeded our wildest expectations. Researching, booking, and planning a wedding reception was a big decision for us, and we didn't know what we were getting into....but Carliegh made the process incredibly easy and we are extremely grateful for that. The pictures and description we found on the Knot were unbelievable. We were so thankful that Carleigh allowed us to put a hold on our planned wedding date as soon as we contacted her/Birkby. We fell in love with the venue on our initial visit...and we both walked away from the initial visit feeling very happy knowing that Carleigh was our main point of contact. It was really comforting to meet her face to face and to know that we were dealing with a human being as opposed to a big business that doesn't understand the value of making things as easy-going as possible. We were super excited to hear that Birkby had an exclusive catering partnership with Tuscarora Mill Restaurant (Tuskies). We are extremely thankful that we didn't have to go find our own caterer. There is no way we could have found a better or more professional caterer than Tuskies. Neal (Director of Private Events @ Tuskies) is so easy and great to work with. Every part of the service was top notch. The staff, hor-devours, entrees, the bar...everything! Everyone loved the food! The flexibility of allowing us to bring our own alcohol was a huge bonus! That being said, my wife and I don't know anything about bartending...so it was really cool that Tuskies was able to provide the mixers :-) Carleigh/Birkby House & Neil/Tuskies - Thank you again for all of your support in helping us make our reception an unforgettable experience. Each stage of the process, from our initial outreach, to the reservation/booking, to the walk-thru (which we absolutely loved your time and support with!!), to the day-of....the entire time, we felt so lucky to celebrate our big day at the Birkby House.

Birkby House stole my heart from the moment I saw it! Between the beautiful decor and charm inside to the stunning patio and tent, it was an incredible venue! Carleigh and Kristin from Simply Royal Events for Day of Coordinating were absolutely amazing. They took charge of communicating with vendors, organizing the rehearsal and managing every aspect of the wedding day from processional, to making sure me and my now husband got a drink and a plate of food to ourselves before entering cocktail hour, to telling us when and where to be to stay on track but also allowing us to completely enjoy the night. I cannot say enough amazing things about Birkby House and it’s team. I would recommend this venue a thousand times over. It was the most perfect day.

When you think about your wedding it’s supposed to be the best day of your life and both my husband and I can honestly say it was!!! Birkby House is a beautiful venue that was incredibly flexible with us. Unfortunately we had nonstop rain the entire weekend and had to move our ceremony under the tent and the Birkby team made that change smooth and easy for us! The ceremony ended up looking great even without using the courtyard. We didn’t have to worry about a thing and they handled it all. The process with Tuskies was smooth and I received a ton of compliments on how great the food was. The entire vendor team worked together fantastic! Carleigh and Kristin were responsive and helpful and patient with all my questions leading up to our wedding day. If we could do the day all over again I would pick Birkby a million times over!!

I was married this past weekend at birkby house, its worth every penny. I picked this house after seeing the gorgeous home, patio, and tent w/ draping and lights. Its almost set up to hardly need any decorations apart from your flowers on the tables. With that said you are also given a list of trusted vendors to work with, my DJ (Romin Zandi) was simply perfect and my florist was while affordable had the most stunning flowers it was exactly what I hoped for. The birkby house always only works w/ the Tuscarora Mill Restaurant, Neal the head of catering is not only fun to chat w/ the was helpful and put out amazing food. I had compliments from my guest all night when it came to the location, food and the staff/vendors.

Birkby House was the perfect venue for our intimate wedding. The Birkby team were so easy to work with and have great positive energy. We didn't have to worry about a thing and knew they had everything under control. Birkby will always have such a special place in our hearts! Thank you Birkby!

We chose to have our rehearsal dinner at Birkby House, and we were so very pleased with the outcome. The night was a bit chilly for a September evening, but the tent was very warm and cozy during dinner. We were able to play music through their speakers, and food provided by Tuscarora Mill was absolutely delicious. Thank you for hosting our beautiful rehearsal dinner, Birkby House!

The Birkby House was a magical place to get married. Every inch of the venue is gorgeous - From the colonial Birkby House itself to the gardens and the brick courtyard and, last but not least, the beautiful white tented courtyard featuring chandeliers and specialty lighting. The venue was a great value and included all of our "must-have" items: exclusive use of the entire venue on our big day; on-site bridal and groom suites; free on-site parking for guests; our puppy was allowed to be a part of our ceremony; we were allowed to bring in our own alcohol; award-winning catering with Tuscarora Mill restaurant; chairs, tables, tent, dance floor, and umbrellas provided; and a beautiful rain day plan (which we ending up having to use and loved!) The rain definitely didn't take away from the beauty of our big day. We also had the pleasure of working with Carleigh, our venue site manager, who was extremely professional, detail-oriented, and helpful throughout the planning process and on the day of. We consider ourselves very blessed to have been married at the Birkby House, and cannot thank the Birkby House team enough for working with us throughout the intricacies of COVID to make our 2021 wedding day both safe and perfect!

We had an amazing experience working with Birkby House. From the beginning as we searched for a venue, we had a lot of frustrations with people being indirect or overly vague and manipulative in their communications with us so the first thing that attracted us to Birkby was how straightforward their communication was. They were direct and honest about their availability and pricing and quick to respond. We felt safe with them and like they weren’t trying to take advantage of us. The whole planning process with them was seamless and the wedding day went off without a hitch. The venue even let us borrow some decor items and dessert platters so we didn’t have to buy our own. Not a single complaint from us! 10/10 recommend!

Others might have had a better experience. The venue itself is not bad. It worked for our 75 person wedding.  But dealing with management left a really negative feeling for us. Carleigh (the main person we worked with at Birkby), was unresponsive, delayed e-mails, provided minimal info, for example they had a room full of decorations and didn't tell us we could use them, and she was rude the day of our wedding. She just did not seem happy to be there. And even walked away from us when we were trying to explain something about our table arrangements, she left to go show a tour to another couple THE MORNING of our wedding. Neal (the main person we worked with for catering) was very responsive but a bit pushy and condescending. He made us feel bad when we opted to provide linens or tableware ourselves, as if we would mess it up unless we did it through them. Also the buffet food was not good for the high price that we paid. We heard back from our guests and they agreed. In the end, management was not very accommodating, not supportive, stand-offish, and we felt like just another weekend to check off on their calendar. If we knew management was this poor, we would have booked our other venue option. 

We had a great time with Birkby as our venue. It's such a beautiful place all on its own that it made decorating a breeze. You have to go with one of two caterers, but they have great food and they were also really good to work with. They were flexible with us and answered all of our questions. We had a great day!

We could not have asked for a better venue for our wedding day! The Birkby House was perfect for what we were hoping to find in a wedding venue. There was ample room to get ready for all members of the bridal party the morning of the wedding and so many of our guests commented on the beautiful appearance of the house, courtyard, and decorated tent. In addition to the venue itself being a beautiful setting, the people you work with at Birkby House and their sister catering company (Tuscarora Mill) are incredibly helpful and help ease the stress of wedding planning by a ton - thank you to both Carleigh and Neal! Carleigh helped us in selecting the venue and was always available for any questions we had along the way. She also made Birkby House available to us as a meeting place for our planning meetings with our day-of-coordinator, which we found to be very generous. Neal did an excellent job in planning and organizing the catering portion of the wedding. He is impeccably organized and was available to attend our planning meetings to offer suggestions and help us make selections from the number of tables required all the way down to the napkin color and style. And most importantly, our guests loved the food! We cannot say enough positive things about our experience working with everyone at both Birkby House and Tuscarora Mill to make our wedding day so special! We highly recommend Birkby House as a wedding venue!

We just had our wedding at this venue and WOW! It was the most amazing day ever:) The team at the Birkby House go above and beyond to make every day perfect

Birkby House was the most amazing venue for our October wedding. Upon touring the property and speaking with Carleigh, we knew that it would be perfect. Everyone I spoke to was understanding and flexible. They answered all of my questions and updated me about the Covid Restrictions throughout the process. They truly made me feel like our wedding was of the utmost importance and the only event they were hosting. We held our wedding ceremony at a nearby Catholic Church, so Birkby House was used for our Cocktail Hour & Reception. We were able to get ready at Birkby House in the morning, before heading to the church and upon our arrival everything was setup and ready to go. Cocktail Hour on the patio was a perfect way for our guests to mingle before the tent opened for dinner service. All of our guests had the most amazing time and raved about the food and service from Tuscarora Mill. After the reception ended, some guests walked to Downtown Leesburg and continued the party. Honestly, if I had to do it all again, I wouldn’t change a single thing. Thank you, Birkby House, for making my wedding dreams a reality.

We booked the Birkby House as our "destination wedding" (3.5 hours away from home) because of the beautiful tent, the historic house, and the glowing reviews about Carleigh and Kristin. All three were worth the hype - the tent was gorgeous and fit our 120 guests perfectly (we had the DJ inside, the bartenders inside, cookie table inside, dance floor, long head table + 120 guests at 14 tables in case you're considering it as your venue and want a point of reference). We got married on August 21st so we worried about the heat but the house was well air conditioned (guests could come in and out as they pleased) and the tent cools down after dark (but if you are looking for a 65 degree air conditioned tent in VA, I don't think it exists). Carleigh handled everything flawlessly without bothering me once - she fielded guests' questions, brougth me drinks, bustled my dress, kept me on schedule and even poured guests' wine at dinner. Kristin did a ton of behind-the-scenes work by hand-writing our seating chart on a giant glass window, creating our 'special drinks' sign and helping to set up the entire tent for our wedding. We had an amazing experience at the Birkby House and would recommend it to anyone.

We celebrated my daughter and son in law's wedding at Birkby house and could not have been happier. The venue was beautiful and the opportunity to be both inside or outside was fabulous. The staff was professional and extremely competent, always going out of their way to provide what our guests needed. The food was delicious, the catering was spot on and working with Neal from the Tuscarora Mill was easy and made the process effortless. The garden feel was so wonderful and all of our guests from ages four to eighty were comfortable and had a wonderful time. As the mother of the bride I was able to really enjoy my daughter's special day--I would highly recommend Birkby House as a wedding venue.

This is where you NEED to get married. Carleigh and Neal are fantastic. They heard what I wanted and made it happen. They worked easily with all of my other vendors and made sure my requests were met. The food was out of this world delicious and the staff were so much fun. My guests are still talking about how this was the best wedding ever and that is all thanks to the Dream team over at Birkby House. Thank you SO much!

I cannot recommend The Birkby House more for someone planning a wedding! It is a beautiful historic manor in the heart of downtown Leesburg, VA and it offers perfect locations for photos. Carleigh and Neal were amazing to work with and were always responsive to any questions we had, especially during the uncertainty with COVID and having to reschedule our special day. All of our guests raved about the food and how beautiful the grounds were. It was the best day of my life and I cannot thank Carleigh and Neal enough. 11/10!

Beautiful venue! We postponed our wedding from 06/13/2020 to 04/10/2021 and Carleigh and Neal were absolutely amazing to work with through the craziness of planning during a pandemic. The day could not have been more amazing and the venue has so many beautiful areas for photos. Also located right in downtown Leesburg, walking distance to other bars and restaurants! Could not recommend this venue enough!!

We visited Birkby House and immediately knew we wanted to have our wedding there. It has a classy, historic charm that our guests loved. The venue is simply beautiful even without decor and it was easy to add decor for our style. There are so many great places for pictures. We loved having everything in one place, which made it easy for guests. I cannot say enough positive things about Carleigh and her team, especially Neal with Tuskie's. They were so flexible with everything throughout the pandemic. I can't imagine a more beautiful venue at such an affordable price!

We originally picked this venue for its intimate, historic charm. Birkby House...did not disappoint...everything was spectacular. During the planning...they were very helpful and responsive. The bridal suite was spacious and plenty of space for hair/makeup. The house, the grounds, and the tent were beautiful. Also...the tent comes with beautiful draping and chandeliers. Catering from Tuskies was outstanding! Everyone loved the food and the venue. But the silver lining was...during the difficulty of a covid wedding...we were so so happy we had selected this private venue...they bent over backwards to be understanding and flexible to ensure my daughter had a happy wedding.

Birkby House was everything we could dream of! Beautiful event space! Our family and friends are still talking about the Birkby House. Carleigh and her team were absolutely fantastic in all aspects. We felt so at ease planning our microwedding at Birkby House amidst the pandemic. The team helped our microwedding vision to come true. Thank you, Birkby House!

The Birkby House is an amazing venue to hold your wedding ceremony/reception. Carleigh and Kristin did a wonderful job making sure everything was perfect for our special day! :)

After having to move my wedding 3 different times, and eventually giving up on the original plan itself, Birkby House stepped in and helped my plan my wedding within a month with absolute ease. The venue is gorgeous, the staff is kind and so understanding. In a time of COVID, I never thought that my perfect wedding was going to happen, but it did and I couldn't be more thankful. I couldn't give enough stars for the Birkby House.

The Birkby House is an incredible place to have your wedding. It’s beautiful. The team who works to make Birkby the awesome experience that it is, is such an unbelievable added value. If you want a beautiful setting, kind vendors, and a cooperative team look no further for your venue!

My husband and I got married in April 2020 - during Coronavirus. I cannot say enough good things about Birkby House and Carleigh Malone. We had a small wedding planned of about 45 guests, which we had to adjust at the last minute due to the VA mandate of no more than 10-person gatherings. On our planned April wedding date, we had beautiful intimate ceremony on the Birkby House grounds with just our children. The Birkby House even surprised us with a complimentary bottle of champagne and a cake. We decided to push our reception to October 2020, which we recently cancelled - also due to on-going Coronavirus concerns. Carleigh and her staff were so flexible with us and accommodating during such a challenging time. As we did not use the venue as originally intended and due to the pandemic, Birkby House offered us a refund. The venue itself is absolutely gorgeous and is set right in downtown Leesburg. I would highly recommend this venue, not only for the beautiful setting both inside the House and the grounds, but for the exceptional care you will receive from the Birkby House staff.

Intimate. Classy. Affordable. When I first got engaged, I was overwhelmed at the thought of securing a venue that could accommodate ~130 guests while still maintaining an intimate vibe. As if that wasn’t specific enough, I also needed something that wouldn’t break the bank. Birkby House not only delivered, but far exceeded every single one of my husband and I’s expectations. For starters, the grounds are naturally stunning and very well maintained. The courtyard is ornate with a gazebo, koi pond, and lots of lighted shrubbery (thus not requiring a ton of extra décor - win!). Everything was also in peak bloom when my husband and I got married, which saved us a ton of money on incremental floral arrangements. The venue also had several parking options, which our guests very much appreciated! Another selling point for us was the climate-controlled reception tent. The chandeliers and perimeter lighting looked so elegant at night and our guests had ample room to dance the night away. The tent is also Birkby’s inclement weather contingency plan. Although we were fortunate to have great weather, the tent is so beautiful that I wouldn’t have been too upset if we had to use it as “Plan B” for our ceremony. The manor house is also very charming and had lots of space for our guests to mingle. The upstairs featured separate bridal and groom suites, as well as a terrace that was great for pictures. I especially LOVED all the natural lighting in the bridal suite and bathroom, as it was crucial for the makeup artists and photographers. As for the staff, Carleigh and Kristin are nothing short of superheroes. They are both extremely professional, responsive, and knowledgeable about the venue. Birkby does require a day-of coordinator, so when I learned they also offered day-of services through Simply Royal Events, booking them was a no-brainer. They went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly and on schedule. To be honest, I don’t think I would have survived wedding planning if it wasn’t for them! After the wedding, we received SO many compliments from friends and family about Birkby House. Even though the Town of Leesburg has a noise ordinance in effect at 10pm, almost everyone we talked to thought it was the perfect amount of time to celebrate. For those guests that wanted to continue the party post-reception, they had plenty of options to choose from within walking distance from the venue. Overall, choosing Birkby was the easiest and best decision we made throughout the entire planning process. I hope one day I can attend a wedding here so I can re-live my experience all over again 😊

The venue: My wedding had about 135 and seemed like the perfect number. For a Nov wedding, Birkby still had trees with leaves that fell late so we still had a variety of fall colors in the backdrop. Birkby has a homey comfortable feeling with the cottage house, gazebo and other garden space, and the reception tent. The tent, with the lights, is so beautiful. When I asked a cousin for wedding pictures, she had about 15 of just the lighting. Good thing we had an actual photographer! The house has several rooms for the cocktail hour for the guestbook, gifts, and other neat hangout spots as well as a pair of restrooms. There are another pair of restrooms by the tent. The upstairs has a bridal and grooms suite. Bridal suite is large and my wife and her ladies loved it. The grooms suite is cozy with a TV, couch, and fridge--all you really need. The 2nd floor also has two porches that look out to the rest of the venue. Great photo ops! Had the viewing with Carleigh--absolutely fantastic and super friendly that we decided to go with her and Kristin (Simply Royal Events) for our wedding coordinators. It felt like a huge advantage having them coordinate since they knew the place inside and out and knew most, if not all, of our vendors. They were quick to respond and adjust to all of our last minute changes and updates. They were all over the place (in the best way possible) from beginning to end as in they had everything organized and made sure people/things were in place and yet were also very available for any questions or comments I or the bride had the day of. The wedding transitions happened so swiftly that I hardly saw any of it happen. Vendors: The Birkby House has an open house every spring and invites their preferred caterer and vendors. Definitely check this out if you are interested in or planning on having an event/wedding at Birkby. There are a lot of local vendors present, some who don't really have the publicity as other vendors that may have hundreds of reviews. For example, we went with local photographers Steve and Bernadette Dalgetty and even though we haven't received the pictures yet, they were such a charm to work with. We did go with their partner caterer Tuskies and that couldn't have gone any better. ALL the food during our wedding was phenomenal from hor d'oeurves to entrees--best wedding food ever (said no one ever but I'm serious, Tuskies was amazing!) Not only was the food great but also Neal was so fun and easy to work with. I truly think the triple threat of Neal, Carleigh, and Kristin was the reason why my wedding went so smoothly or at least appeared like it ran smoothly haha. Misc: Other perks to the venue, there's a large public parking lot behind the venue that is really only used as a commuter lot during the week so it was fully available for guests. It's in downtown Leesburg so it's a great spot to check out a local bar if you come early. But speaking of downtown.. The con: Since the venue is in downtown Leesburg near residents, there was one resident who complained and called the cops multiple times. There's a noise curfew at 10pm which is when the wedding ends anyway but he complained well before 9pm. I'm sure this happens quite often, it has to being in such a residential area, and while it was annoying having to deal with a disgruntled neighbor on your wedding night, the cops really seemed to care less. The cops said as long as the coordinators had the permit (which they did), the noise was fine.

Where do I even begin? My (now) husband and I originally wanted a completely different vibe, but a family friend recommended touring the Birkby House - and we walked away in complete agreement that this is where we'd get married! It is perfect for an inside/outside special and Carleigh really goes over the top for her clients! It was even better than when we saw it for the tour - the tent is gorgeous, the grounds perfect for fun outdoor things (we had fire pits and a cigar roller) and the inside is quaint and lovely for pictures and getting ready. I could not have imagined my day anywhere else - if you're looking for a manor feel, but smaller and cozier, this is THE best choice!

I cannot say enough good things about the Birkby House! From the day that we toured the venue up until our last guest left, this venue truly hit it out of the park. The venue itself is gorgeous, and a little-known hidden gem right in the heart of Leesburg. The bridal suite was perfect for my bridal party to hang out in while getting our hair and makeup done the day of. The groom’s suite had everything the guys needed – a TV and a space for them to relax in before getting ready. Our wedding day was perfect weather-wise, so we were able to hold the ceremony and cocktail hour outside and then transitioned into the tent for the reception which was just amazing in every way. The staff at Birkby was extremely attentive – between a few last-minute changes the day before to ensuring that everything ran according to schedule, they were there every step of the way. They are also dog-friendly, which was one of the biggest “must have” items for us! We used Tuskie’s for our catering – AMAZING! Neal and his team were super responsive and really great to work with. We requested a few special-order items for our passed appetizers and they went above and beyond. We also chose South Street Under for our snacks the day of as well as our wedding cake (yellow cake with cannoli filling – AMAZING) and they delivered everything on time and people are STILL raving about the cake! I wish I could do the day all over again!

My husband and I got married at the Birkby House recently and it was everything we dreamed of plus more. The venue was incredibly beautiful, the food was amazing (Tuskies) and the day was perfect. Carleigh and Kristin helped make the day go exactly as planed and were on top of every detail. We felt incredibly lucky to have them. Every guest we have spoken with since has told us was the best wedding they had ever been to (and I know they were not just saying that :) ) Everyone says it was supposed to be the best day of our lives but it truly was thanks to the Birkby House and team! <3

My husband and I got married at the Birkby House. We couldn't have picked a better venue to share this special day with our family and friends. Everything was simply beautiful and our guest loved everything about the Birkby House! I knew that this venue would book up rather quickly especially during the month of September. Therefore we booked a whole year and a half in advance for our big day. I spoke mainly with Carleigh at Birkby House throughout the entire wedding preparation even leading up to the day of our wedding. She was very helpful, reassuring, knowledgeable, and kind when it came to any questions/concerns, tips or even ideas in making sure we had our perfect day! We even had a Birkby staff member that was there from beginning to end the day of our wedding in making sure everything went smoothly. I would highly recommend this venue to any couple looking to tie the knot. The photos/videos alone that our wedding team were able to capture on this property was breathtaking. Thank you Birkby House for giving my husband and I such a Beautiful Wedding!

This is the PERFECT venue. My husband and I had our wedding reception there last month. They have beautiful bride and groom rooms to get ready in, beats having to get ready in a hotel room any day! I can't say enough nice things about the house and the property. I always dreamed of having a tented wedding reception and the fact that this venue had the house with it and AC in the tent was the icing on the cake. Carleigh was also great to work with. She made us feel right at home when we were there. She was very accommodating to all of our needs/requests. This venue is absolutely stunning just the way it is, no need for any crazy decorations. They keep the property looking fabulous all year long!

We searched and searched for the right venue for our wedding, and landed on the Thomas Birkby House - and we could not have been happier! The venue includes a house, beautiful garden and patio, and climate controlled tent. All three of these locations are beautiful in their own right, and the mix of atmosphere's kept things interesting! In the house there is a beautiful space for the bridal party to get ready and a separate space for the groomsmen to hang out. There are also three spacious rooms on the main level, two that we used as an extension to our cocktail hour on the patio (after all, it was 100 degrees), and one that we had a table for cards and gifts and a table for our guest book. Each space is so beautiful. Outside there is a large patio with beautiful arbor to get married under, and a spacious yard and space by the house for cocktail hour. The tent is also spacious and climate controlled. Our summer wedding was bright, whimsical, and elegant thanks to Birkby House's beauty. The staff there is AMAZING and i can't say enough about how responsive they were over email and the day of. Cannot recommend enough for that indoor/outdoor wedding vibe!

Fantastic venue with an incredibly professional staff! We had an amazing wedding here that felt intimate and personal, and the staff worked hard to make sure we had everything we needed. I would recommend this venue to any of my closest friends. Thank you, Birkby!

This was the perfect venue for our wedding. The garden and house were gorgeous. Our guests were so happy everything was in one spot and so close to Leesburg, Gettysburg, and DC to make it a weekend getaway. Carleigh was also such a wonderful help. She made us feel comfortable and confident with the venue. It was a beautiful wedding venue!

Words cannot express how perfect Carleigh and the entire Birkby House team made our wedding and our wedding planning experience. My husband and I were planning our wedding remotely, but wanted to get married in VA where both of our families were from. For this reason we used almost all their preferred vendors who, based on research, were not only the most affordable option, but also the highest quality. You can tell they all work together consistently and know what works to execute a quality wedding. Carleigh was consistently on top of everything, always prompt with any questions I had, and made the entire experience easy, stress-free (I'm a type-A person and I truly mean this!), and fun. Wedding planning should be enjoyable and it can be if you have the right team and vendor to work with. Outside of their professionalism, Birkby House is beautiful with a historical southern charm in the middle of a town, yet still feels remote and intimate during your wedding day. We used Birkby for both or ceremony and reception. We were able to have our ceremony outside and then right at 6pm rain started to pour down. Carleigh and team were able to get all guests inside the tent right before the flash floods started so not a single guest was impacted. Because of the terrible storms our DJ actually lost power for a few minutes ( None of the guests, included me (!) had no idea any of this was going on) and the Birkby House team addressed the situation with our DJ promptly, professionally, and the party continued as planned! We feel so fortunate we went with the Birkby House and I cannot recommend this venue more. Thank you so much, Carleigh and team!!

We are so lucky we found Birkby House in searching for our perfect wedding venue! Birkby delivered on all fronts - Carleigh was so communicative and helpful throughout the planning process, especially as my husband and I do not live locally so would need to plan our visits in advance. The week leading up to the wedding, when the weather forecast was a chilly 40 degrees and rainy, Carleigh and Birkby were quick to provide backup plans to have our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception in the house or within the tent (Luckily, the weather broke at the last minute and we didn't need the backup plans). They also had great suggestions for other vendors to work with. Finally, the bridal and groom's suites were amazing to get ready in on the day of the wedding. We can't recommend Birkby enough, and thank them for making our day so wonderful!

We fell in love with this venue when we first visited. It's romantic, charming and beautiful. At night, the bushes and trees twinkle with lights and lanterns line the pathways. I could have spend the entire beginning outside. The tent was simply classic. The staff at Birkby House went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed. They made us feel calm and relaxed and had great suggestions for everything from food to placement of decorations. The caterers they work with are amazing and well-known in the area. You can tell everyone who you work with cares about the job they're doing. I would choose Birkby House over and over and I highly recommend it for any occasion.

Birkby House was such a charming place to get married! We loved not only the venue, but also the staff! Carleigh made getting ready for the wedding a breeze and was great at responding quickly. It rained on our wedding, but the staff was super helpful and we were still able to get married outside. The day ran smoothly and we didn’t have to worry about anything. We loved having our wedding at Birkby and are so thankful we had such a great team to make it all happen!

Birkby House was the perfect venue for my wedding! The grounds are very well maintained and set a great tone. Carleigh and staff were extremely helpful throughout the process and during the event. She made sure the day went smoothly and I did not have to worry about anything. I would absolutely recommend this venue!

This venue was a dream come true: historic (without being stuffy and unaccommodating), beautiful inside the house and outside in the garden, all-inclusive with a ceremony space and a reception space. Carleigh worked with my family and me to make the day so special, she was always responsive and flexible. The bridal suite and the groom's area is so comfortable and perfect for getting ready in. My only caveat was that you had to choose one of their caterers: Tuskies or Magnolias, both of which are on the pricier side. Tuskies catered my wedding and the food was AMAZING, and the service impeccable, but the price definitely reflected that.

As soon as my husband and I walked onto The Birkby House property we felt right at home. Carleigh and Kristen were so warm and welcoming when we met them, it felt like we had known them forever! We were so happy with the facilities, the allotted time we were able to use there, recommended vendors, rain plan, and the staff. We received so many compliments on the beautiful grounds and the location in old downtown Leesburg. We are so happy with our decision to get married there and we hope to go back and visit soon!

I cannot say enough about the Birkby House. What a stunning venue. My husband and I got married there last Saturday and the day was absolutely perfect. Carleigh and Kristin were absolute rock stars. They made sure the day went seamlessly and made sure my husband and I were very well taken care of. You need a day of coordinator, and you need to hire them :). We also chose Tuscarora as our vendor and they knocked it out of the part. It was truly the best day ever. If you’re thinking about this venue for your wedding, I promise, you will not regret it!!