Mountain Lake Lodge
About This Vendor
Weddings from Our Point of View
Mountain Lake Lodge is a rustic Wedding Venue and Resort located in Pembroke, VA. Surrounded by the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains, this scenic setting offers spectacular views of snow-capped peaks to fern filled valleys all encapsulated on a 2600 acre nature preserve. Whether you are having an intimate wedding or a large-scale celebration, the experienced staff is dedicated to providing you with exceptional service. The venue accommodates destination weddings in the Northern VA/DC Area, Tidewater and Richmond areas. Wedding Advantages include: On-site lodging accommodations, restaurants, tavern/bar, hiking, recreation & Zip-lining, giftshops, WiFi, and parking are also available at this venue. Weddings of up to 200 guests can be held at Mountain Lake Lodge, with several event spaces available. Breathtaking Locations You Will Remember For A Lifetime-Your wedding ceremony is the highlight of your special day. Exchange vows under a lush canopy of trees in our romantic gazebo or choose the intimately private overlook perched on top of a mountain peak, where sweeping valleys provide an unforgettable backdrop for your special moment. After your vows are exchanged, it's time to kick off your shoes and celebrate with family and friends. Our casually elegant mountain wedding venues provide the perfect backdrop for celebrations of all sizes. Enjoy refreshing cocktails on the outdoor patios with mountain beauty all around. Then, retreat to elegantly appointed dining tables featuring white table linens to enjoy a gourmet catered meal customized for your event. A complimentary champagne toast and cake cutting service is included. Our experienced wedding planners will ensure that every detail is flawlessly executed. Dine and dance the night away under whitewashed wooden beams with a crackling fire in the massive fireplace. The built-in dance floor is the center of excitement all night long and the spacious outdoor patio affords guests a quieter place to refresh with their favorite beverage. Mary's Barn is the perfect union of rustic and elegant. The Grand Ballroom is a sophisticated yet rustic venue that is truly an exquisite setting. Floor-to-ceiling stone walls are complemented with wrought iron chandeliers and offer a distinctive Appalachian flair. Mountain Lake Lodge offers an extensive range of services to suit your wedding. The professional staff will assist you with coordinating your special celebration to enhance your style. Chairs, tables, and linens are provided, along with set-up and clean-up of the event space. China, glassware, flatware, rental items, lighting, and sound equipment are also available. The in-house catering team can prepare a variety of delicious options; They offer customized menus tailored to your type of event. The team can make everything from your tasty hors d’oeuvres for your cocktail hour to full dinner service for the reception. Guests can enjoy a cocktail, glass of wine or a chilled beer from the bar.
Amenities + Details
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Handicap Accessible
Business Attributes
Woman-owned Business
Ceremony Types
Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
Up to 200
Settings
Backyard, Ballroom, Barn, Estate, Historic Venue, Hotel, Mountain, Restaurant, Tented, Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Other Desserts, Destination Weddings, Destination Wedding Packages, Destination Wedding Planning, Food & Catering, Planning, Rentals & Equipment, Tents, Service Staff, Transportation, Shuttle Service
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Mountain Lake Lodge Reviews
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We had the most perfect wedding weekend at Mountain Lake Lodge! Raechel and Aleta were so helpful throughout the whole process and handled everything the day of the wedding so we could just enjoy our day! The overlook was beautiful and Mary’s B...
arn was perfect for our reception. We would 100% recommend getting married at Mountain Lake to anyone! It was a perfect day :)
Excellent venue with everything down to the tiniest details planned. Super helpful staff and delicious food! Highly recommend for weddings and special events.
I am so glad we booked with Mountain Lake Lodge for our wedding!! Every staff member went above and beyond to make this day run so smoothly! Everyone was so helpful and so professional. So many of my guests after the wedding even complimented m...
e about how amazing the venue and staff was. I highly recommend this venue to anyone planning a wedding!! The day was magical and the venue is beautiful.
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Our Wedding was rescheduled due to spiking covid in 2021 and the venue was wonderful about working with our concerns as an older couple. We enjoyed a small intimate ceremony at the garden setting by the gazebo. We dined within the hotel restaur...
ant and the staff were both friendly and accommodating with you requests. The food was fantastic and we enjoyed the fireplace in the Main Lobby. Thank you for making our day just the way we wanted - sweet and simple!
You guys rock! As a planner of sorts myself, I knew what I wanted and these ladies were amazing about providing me with all the vendors to assist with my wedding look. I loved the rustic and comfortable surroundings for my guests to enjoy so I ...
didn’t have to plan every minute of their time here and it was awesome because some of them went zip lining and others just relaxed at the bar. The staff was so friendly we felt like family, even joking with my grandpa who is a hard one to charm! It was really the perfect setting for my special day and now I can’t stop thinking about when we’ll be back.
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! Wow, where to even start…this place is such a special treasure and gorgeous for pictures! The staff were amazing, they gave us a list of great wedding vendors in the area and the entire wedding was everything we...
wanted it to be. Can’t wait to come back and eat more of the tasty food!
Thank you so much for making our wedding so perfect. You and your team did an amazing job and we are so grateful. Words cannot express how grateful we truly are. This process was so painless. Please let Lindsay and the whole team know we said t...
hank you. The whole team who cooked and serve at the wedding. Thank you so much. Housekeeping thank you. Front desk staff you were so friendly and I appreciate you. Thank you. Love always!
We looked at a lot of different venues and it was a struggle to find something that worked for all of my family and friends traveling until I found this place! It was just a bonus that Dirty Dancing was filmed here - how cool!!! The staff were ...
very helpful, I know my family called in with a lot of questions and they were always so nice to follow up and be sure everyone was taken care of. It was so fun planning with Lyndsi and her team, they are awesome at what they do and you can really tell everyone at Mountain Lake really cares about what they do. The food was amazing and they even setup a tasting for us to test it out before our big day, my partner really liked this part. The wedding day was chilly than expected but the staff were great about providing alternatives and accommodating my crazy friend’s requests for blankets and such. This place really felt like home and I can’t wait to visit again hopefully when it’s warmer :)
Thank you so much for all that you and your staff did for us in planning and hosting our wedding. The accommodations were all very comfortable. Despite some rainy weather, the lodge was the perfect place to have our Wedding and all of our guest...
s were complimentary of the fresh mountain acre and ambience. We were so appreciative of your patience and willingness to help throughout the wedding planning and on the wedding day. Please pass along our sincere thanks and gratitude to all of the staff, they were kind and helpful throughout the weekend. Please pass along our similar thanks to the restaurant chef & Staff. Our Guests still mention how delicious they found the wedding dinner and of their meals in the restaurant. Everyone we encountered at Mountain Lake was quick to offer assistance ad we cannot speak highly enough of our experience. We look forward to many anniversary celebrations at Mountain Lake.
Our small and intimate wedding was everything we wanted it to be! The food tasted great and our family really enjoyed the cabins. Thank you to the Mountain Lake Team your staff did a fantastic job and we can’t wait to come back!
My wife and I worked with Raechel and Aleta to plan and coordinate our wedding. They were awesome. Since the first contact we were blown away by how they went out of their way to provide us the easiest, most seamless experience possible. They ...
were fantastic in the planning, and on the day of they did such a fantastic job of making sure everyone, including us, were where they needed to be! We were so appreciative of their helpfulness, communication, and hospitality that we would recommend getting married at Mtn Lake Lodge to anyone!
When looking for a venue for our wedding in 2021, my husband and I instantly knew we had to have it at Mountain Lake! Yes, the Venue is absolutely beautiful and offered tons of options for us, but what sold us on picking Mountain Lake was Lynds...
i and her team. They were so helpful and never hesitated to answer any of our questions. Lyndsi helped alleviate any concerns my mother and I had leading up to the wedding day AND on the wedding day. I will recommend Mountain Lake to anyone looking for a venue, they went above and beyond to make sure our wedding was perfect! 7 months later and my family still has guests rave about the food Mountain Lake served for our wedding! Thank you Mountain Lake for making my wedding dreams come true.
We used Mountain Lake Lodge as our ceremony location, wedding night dinner location, and a room block for our guests for our small wedding. Everything was wonderful and we loved every minute of it, as did our guests. The location is beautiful, ...
unique, and full of charm. The added benefit of having guests staying on the property where the wedding took place made logistics very easy. We had dinner on the porch of their Harvest restaurant and the food was delicious. The staff was so accommodating to help us with some last minute changes we had. I have already given the venue 5 stars and would give the staff at Mountain Lake Lodge, particularly their event staff, more than 5 stars if I could.
When our wedding coordinator suggested Mountain Lake Lodge for my daughter's destination wedding, I was intrigued. Although I love the movie that was filmed here, I was even more excited about the history and the beauty surrounding Mountain La...
ke Lodge. It even has it's own climate!
From start to finish, we were not disappointed in our lovely wedding weekend. The fact that all our family and friends could stay "on campus" and conveniently connect with each other and us for the week made it like a community of all our favorite people for several days! We had many guests from all across the state of Virginia as well as Kentucky, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, California, Nevada, Texas, Florida and New York! Everyone was delighted with the beautiful fall colors, the lovely historic buildings, and most importantly the warm and welcoming staff. From check in to cake storage to set up and fine dining and check out, everyone we interacted with went above and beyond to show hospitality and great customer service. My family is already discussing a return for an extended family reunion and the bride and groom have mentioned that they would love to come back every year!
As exhausting and draining as wedding planning can be, after it was all said and done, I would do it all again at this location. The price was reasonable, and the memories are priceless. Thank you Lyndsi, Robert, and all the staff for making our weekend amazing.
The grounds are gorgeous and the food tasted soooooo amazing!!! There are so many stressful things that came up as I was planning from helping guests with travel arrangements and deciding on decor, our wedding planners were always happy to come...
up with helpful solutions to keep our nerves at bay. We booked during COVID and I was hesitant about the process they were awesome with communicating the entire way. I got my dream day thanks to the team at mountain lake!
If you want to have the time of your life… have your wedding at Mountain Lake Lodge!! Every last detail of my wedding weekend was a dream thanks to Mountain Lake and the incredible folks running the show. I am beyond grateful that I could spend...
the best day of my life at Mountain Lake.
We had the most amazing wedding day at Mountain Lake Lodge! Lyndsi was so helpful with all the planning, even with Covid-19 being a factor! Everything was perfect!
As mother of the groom, I couldn't have been more delighted with the rehearsal dinner and reception that we hosted/attended. The setting was spectacular. So much charm and natural beauty. I was concerned about our ability to make all the plans ...
since we don't live in the area, but working with Lyndsi Hale and her team was very easy. They are pros! Also, the food for both events was delicious. We are very happy and can't wait to return for another occasion or just to vacation.
Amazing Views, Tasty Food and Awesome Staff!
We fell in love with the hiking trails and whole wedding venue vibe and the sweet southern staff - they definitely make you feel like family. The Lodge is pretty secluded which helped give us the pri...
vacy we wanted for our wedding and guests. There were plenty of recreation activities to enjoy - we really liked the Zip-lining Course and simple stargazing at the Firepit. The Mountain Lodge really made this such a special time for all of our friends and family!
I wish I could give this place and the staff TEN STARS - they really did outdid themselves and treated us like royalty!
From the moment we started out planning to the moment we said I do and even our sparkler exit they were there to answer an...
y questions we had and ensured a wonderful weekend.
We had several guests if not all of our party of 150 coming from out of town and all were easily accommodated through their lodging and friendly front desk staff.
The Sales Team was awesome, they put out my decor and even setup some string lights and center pieces we brought in!
Everything was just magical and I can't wait to go back and celebrate many more milestone memories with my family!
I wish that I could recommend this venue as the location is lovely, but unfortunately I cannot do so. We did not book our wedding here, but we used it for our wedding room block and our rehearsal dinner. Both turned out to be a series of mess u...
ps and issues on their end. To start, their sales team did not communicate with one another, and so we were double booked with another couple for our rehearsal dinner space. Then, every time we reached out asking for updates on our room block, the sales team had our room block details wrong, and the front desk left many of our guests confused about whether they were or were not in our room block and/or got the discounted room rate. The day before the wedding, we tried to deliver welcome bags to our guests, and they charged $2 per bag for "delivery" to the rooms, whereas no other hotel in Blacksburg charged anything (and Mountain Lake wouldn't just give them to guests on arrival). They also double booked some of our guests, including my in-laws who got re-booked into new rooms 3 TIMES before the wedding without explanation.
At the rehearsal dinner, the staff got countless meals wrong (including entirely forgetting the pesto on the "pesto crusted salmon" that nearly half of our guests ordered), forgot to bring out multiple meals, and failed to shorten the bar menu choices as we'd asked, costing us hundreds of dollars in alcohol purchases. In addition, they only staffed 1 waitress for our party of 27 people! Our poor waitress did the best she could, but the whole dinner took hours, and I, as the bride, was left to try to fix all of the food issues over the course of the night.
All I can say is, Mountain Lake is beautiful and the setting is lovely, but I can't recommend it for a wedding party or rehearsal dinner. We had our wedding at Doe Creek instead, and I'm so thankful we did so. They made up for all of the issues with Mountain Lake by being the easiest and most accommodating people to work with!
Mountain Lake Lodge was great to work with and is such a beautiful and unique place. Everyone is so nice and easy to work with. They go above and beyond to make sure you're taken care of and your day is as special as it can be. Our wedding was ...
delayed due to COVID, but MLL worked to find available dates where our venue and lodging was available and adjusted all of our guest reservations. They made the process so easy. Our wedding was perfect, everything went smoothly, and we couldn't have asked for a more beautiful day. If you're planning a wedding at MLL definitely recommend making the trip up to Bald Knob. The sunsets and views are stunning!
Everything went great from start to finish. The staff was great and made our wedding day perfect. We would absolutely recommend Mountain Lake Lodge , it’s truly a special place.
This was the perfect spot for my dream wedding everyone was so friendly and accommodating to our needs. The food was amazing, the service from the hotel staff, Lyndsi and Scott was nothing but the best!! COVID was a concern of course but they l...
istened to our worries and came with creative solutions so we were safe and the experience was awesome. I can’t wait to go back and celebrate our anniversary next year - this place really makes you feel like family!
Mountain Lake Lodge provided a beautiful, historic, elegant, and most memorable location for our scaled back intimate wedding weekend. Set in the breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains, the views were spectacular and the autumn colors were just a b...
onus. Planning a wedding during a pandemic was quite challenging at times, but Lyndsi and Scott were patient, creative, energetic, and always professional. They saw to it that our vision for the day became a reality. It was magical! Kate S.
I Spoke with Lindsi in ref to a surprise Luncheon after the Wedding for the newlyweds. She was extremely professional. She worked it out that we were able to use the Dining area with the amount of people at no extra charge because Normally we...
were after the cut off time and she made it happen. The wedding was Beautiful! The facilities, surroundings, everything was great and greatly appreciated. Thanks so much!
Just when we thought we had our dream wedding planned at Mountain Lake Lodge, enter pandemic of 2020! No worries...We came up with some creative ideas and called Lyndsi to discuss them. To our surprise, rather than laughing at u, she was 100% ...
supportive of the partial virtual ceremony idea, which included even our officiant being virtual! She worked with us on every single detail, from testing the wireless connection in advance to helping us pick the best cabin to stay in, all while keeping our previously picked date rather than delaying! When I say that she was all about the details, she impressed even my OCD! She even helped my now MIL plan a surprise reception for us! We would recommend MLL over and over again! So glad that we stuck with our dream for our special day, we truly had the time of our lives!
This is honestly the best place ever to get married. I had a wedding with 180 people and it felt so close and intimate. The staff is extraordinary they went above and beyond to make sure we were having the best experience. I loved how my whole ...
family could stay in cabins on the mountain. The pool was nice to enjoy because we got there early. The food is absolutely amazing. Rachel and Lindsey are so helpful and truly make sure it’s the best possible experience. There is nothing I would change. If you are looking for somewhere with a huge variety for pictures this is it! Stones, mountains, beachy looking docs, beautiful gazebos. I was in heaven!! I would recommend this to every bride looking for an affordable amazing venue that really puts the brides comfort and experience first. I’d also recommend it as a great vacation spot and a place the whole family can enjoy. It’s like a little destination wedding. Thank you so much mountain lake for the best wedding ever It was everything I could have hoped for!
A perfect place for our rehearsal dinner, wedding ceremony, and reception. They were a pleasure to work with and helped ease a lot of the stress of weddings. We had a unique situation where the groom ended up having emergency surgery the night ...
of our rehearsal, but they took charge and ensured our guests were still taken care of. The wedding ceremony and reception went perfectly, even with the pouring rain and a few stray people from the beer festival. The only negative I would have is that the cabin wasn’t cleaned before our arrival, but once brought to their attention, it was taken care of and we were even gifted a bottle of champagne for the inconvenience.
Response from the Vendor on 11/29/2018
Thank you for the kind words Holly! We loved working with you and being such a special part of your wedding experience! Please come back and visit us!
This was the perfect setting for my wedding. Everyone was so easy to work with. They made every request I had become a reality. I would highly recommend this spot!
My husband and I got married in October 2017 at Mountain Lake Lodge. I’d had my heart set on a mountain wedding in the fall, and had been discouraged with the other venues we had toured. Their costs were absurd. My husband found MLL and booked ...
a tour. We fell in love with the venue immediately. Lyndsi was so wonderful and informative during our tour- assuring us that we could get married at MLL and stick within our budget. We chose the Overlook for the ceremony location and Mary’s Barn for our reception. The overlook has several beautiful views and the fall foliage just made everything even more lovely. Mary’s Barn is perfect for a reception-it has enough room for dedicated spaces for cocktail hour, dinner and dancefloor and it was plenty comfortable for our 100+ guests. Raechel was so incredible to work with! Throughout the whole process she was there with helpful advice, ideas and guidance to keep me on track. She truly went above and beyond to help me plan our wedding. Her responses to my MANY emails were almost always immediate, and she never made me feel that I was a bother or was asking too many questions. She shared in my excitement through every step of the process and as we got closer to our wedding date, she would call with updated numbers or just to check in and see if there was anything I needed. Our wedding weekend was wonderful-AJ was in charge of the food and beverages for our reception and he was wonderful to work with as well. During the day of the wedding he checked in on me several times to see if there was anything he could get me. The food was DELICIOUS! Our guests are still talking about the dinner. There were a few drawbacks to the weekend; one of which had absolutely nothing to do with the wedding team but still affected our guests’ overall experience- the bartender in the main lodge was very rude to many of our guests, including myself, all weekend. The other issue we had is that our leftover wedding cake was disposed of without checking with us first-so I do recommend that if you plan on keeping any leftover cake, make sure you communicate that before you get into the swing of the day to avoid this happening to you. Despite those issues, overall, I would definitely recommend MLL for weddings. There are SO many reasons to book here but I would do it all over again based solely on Raechel-she is a gem! I believe that you would be hard pressed to find someone like her elsewhere.
Booking Mountain Lake Lodge was the best decision my husband and I could have made! We got married in October 2017 at the gazebo with the reception in Mary's Barn. Raechel, the catering manager, was an absolute joy to work with. No matter ho...
w many emails or calls I put in to her, Raechel answered immediately and with complete professionalism. We had lots of dietary restrictions for the buffet dinner, an unusual layout for the reception, and a unique timeline; Raechel handled everything perfectly, no questions asked. If you want a gorgeous wedding venue where all your needs are met and you don't have to worry about a thing, book Mountain Lake Lodge!
My husband and I had a unforgettable wedding weekend at Mountain Lake Lodge. My husband had taken me to the Lodge a few years prior on a trip to his alma mater and I told him then that would be the place we would get married. I mean who doesn...
’t want to get married at a beautiful mountain location where they filmed Dirty Dancing. The price we thought was reasonable and we had a smaller guest list of 65. The Lodge was a great place to have our guests stay because they could enjoy all the amenities like hiking, treetop adventure s and just hanging out with everyone. We are from Florida and lots of friends and family were there to celebrate with us. The cabins were a great option to have family stay together. By far the best thing we did was rent the golf carts. While all the cabins are walking distance it was nice to be able to hop on the cart to get where we needed to go quickly. The positives for us were also the friendliness of all the staff. I did have to change my planner close to the wedding date but Raechel made the change a smooth process. We got married at the gazebo and had our reception in Mary’s Barn. Catering and food was fantastic! Everyone loved the food. The local craft brew selection was very important to us and they offered a great selection. The venue also provided so many awesome photo ops for us. The staff was very accommodating with our photographer and us to get us to some breathtaking spots. The only downside we could see is it is a very rustic venue. They did have cabins that were recently renovated which were very nice, but we wished our lake cottage would have had the same upgrades. Some of the roads to the cottages on blueberry ridge are still unpaved which made travel challenging. However we were told that they are in the process of paving those roads. Overall a lovely May Day and weekend to get married.
I loved Mountain Lake Lodge for any event but getting married there was wonderful! The lodge is beautiful and full of history. The grounds and scenery is breathtaking and I can't wait to experience it during all four seasons. My family and frie...
nds found the MLL to be very accommodating to their own individual needs, whether it be a private cabin, a room in the main lodge, or the adjacent lodge that is pet friendly! It was great seeing our guests enjoying the grounds. We live in Pennsylvania but have a lot of relatives in NC, so we wanted a wedding destination that was conveniently located for everyone to travel. Pembroke, VA turned out to be perfectly located for everyone. We chose to get married at the gazebo and although it was July, the mountain breeze and temperatures felt more like May. The reception was held in the lodge's ballroom with an outdoor social hour for the guests on the veranda while we captured some wedding photos. The beautiful setting of the outdoor veranda with the stone archways, hummingbirds and lovely sunset made a very special evening to celebrate our wedding. In addition, we held our rehearsal dinner on the dining room porch which was a lovely setting to see the views while privately dining as a group. As an extra perk, many of our friends and family have since watched Dirty Dancing (again!) to relive the lodge and all of the rooms/scenes from the movie that we now know first hand. I can't thank Raechel, our wedding coordinator, enough for her helpful advice, efficiency, and professionalism. She is obviously well-experienced in this role and does it with ease. Being a full-time professional and living out of state, I needed a turnkey planning experience that took as much of the stress out of the process as possible. MLL and Raechel made that happen for me! As well, they provided a list of local vendors who are reasonably priced, friendly and very responsive for all of the extras. My husband and I definitely look forward to going back to enjoy the ambiance of our wedding place. Although I booked the lodge without visiting in person first, I can tell you that being there in person is everything and more that you see on the website and wedding venue recommendations. If VA is for lovers, than Mountain Lake Lodge is for lovers who want to make that lifetime commitment! My best to all the future brides and grooms who say “I Do” at the Mountain Lake Lodge!!
I have nothing but nice things to say about my experience with the Mountain Lake Lodge, so let's get to the point, BOOK THEM! At the time that I started working with this property for my special day, I was living in Norfolk, Virginia--which hap...
pened to be about 6 hours away. From day one, Lyndsi made the beginning process so easy through thorough conversations by phone and email. She answered all my questions and concerns that I had with dates and contracts necessary, not to mention was completely professional and quick to respond. After my contract was signed and date was picked, I then was connected with Raechel Kiefer. Ladies, let me tell you, this woman is an absolute savior. She helped me with anything and everything, including vendors, food, color coordination, recommendations, seating arrangements....you name it, she helped. Not only did she help me with everything, she even helped me get my wedding shoes, which I thought were no longer being made. Raechel is truly the most sweetest, professional, lovely human being I have ever met and I can honestly say that my wedding weekend with my family was as perfect as it was because of her. You would seriously be crazy not to work with her. The hotel rooms in every part of the property are gorgeous and simplistic, which is perfect for the area, as well as the point of getting married on top of a mountain--which is to be intimate with your loved ones without staring at a screen and appreciate the view! The property is very clean and fresh, perfect for an outdoor wedding. The food provided for breakfast and dinner in the lodge, as well as weddings, is superb! All my family and friends ranted and raved over the selection and taste of everything, it's to die for. The hotel has an option for golf carts and vans to transport you and your guests around the property, which is ideal to get from place to place if you are disabled or want to get that perfect shot in your wedding dress. The property staff, bartenders, and wait staff were nice and accommodated everything that we needed during our stay, sometimes going above and beyond. In terms of price for rooms, venue space, drinks,food, and rentals, I would say that everything was reasonable and worth the price--it was also cheaper than a lot of properties in the area. I really loved that they offered a discount for military personnel, I appreciated the appreciation to those who have served our country. Overall, I couldn't have had a better wedding day anywhere else and am truly thankful for everything they did for me during my entire experience. If you want a wedding with some killer views, fresh air, and good times, go with Mountain Lake Lodge--you won't regret it! I just want to thank Raechel for everything she did for me and Mountain Lake Lodge staff for making my wedding a day that I will always remember, you guys are the best!
I have nothing but nice things to say about my experience with the Mountain Lake Lodge, so let's get to the point, BOOK THEM! At the time that I started working with this property for my special day, I was living in Norfolk, Virginia--which hap...
pened to be about 6 hours away. From day one, Lyndsi made the beginning process so easy through thorough conversations by phone and email. She answered all my questions and concerns that I had with dates and contracts necessary, not to mention was completely professional and quick to respond. After my contract was signed and date was picked, I then was connected with Raechel Kiefer. Ladies, let me tell you, this woman is an absolute savior. She helped me with anything and everything, including vendors, food, color coordination, recommendations, seating arrangements....you name it, she helped. Not only did she help me with everything, she even helped me get my wedding shoes, which I thought were no longer being made. Raechel is truly the most sweetest, professional, lovely human being I have ever met and I can honestly say that my wedding weekend with my family was as perfect as it was because of her. You would seriously be crazy not to work with her. The hotel rooms in every part of the property are gorgeous and simplistic, which is perfect for the area, as well as the point of getting married on top of a mountain--which is to be intimate with your loved ones without staring at a screen and appreciate the view! The property is very clean and fresh, perfect for an outdoor wedding. The food provided for breakfast and dinner in the lodge, as well as weddings, is superb! All my family and friends ranted and raved over the selection and taste of everything, it's to die for. The hotel has an option for golf carts and vans to transport you and your guests around the property, which is ideal to get from place to place if you are disabled or want to get that perfect shot in your wedding dress. The property staff, bartenders, and wait staff were nice and accommodated everything that we needed during our stay, sometimes going above and beyond. In terms of price for rooms, venue space, drinks,food, and rentals, I would say that everything was reasonable and worth the price--it was also cheaper than a lot of properties in the area. I really loved that they offered a discount for military personnel, I appreciated the appreciation to those who have served our country. Overall, I couldn't have had a better wedding day anywhere else and am truly thankful for everything they did for me during my entire experience. I just want to thank Raechel for everything she did for me and Mountain Lake Lodge staff for making my wedding a day that I will always remember, you guys are the best!
From our initial meeting with Lyndsi, we were sold with having our wedding at Mountain Lake. We had that connection and it was no question we should get married here. In the beginning it was a bit hectic switching between coordinators but once ...
that situation was resolved the communication was 100% better!
I do agree with others in that there should be some sort of continental breakfast for the guests who were staying at the lodge. After paying for a room for two nights, it would be nice having a continental breakfast or brunch. Other than that, the rooms were amazing, our room was amazing as well!
The day of the wedding was a little hectic, prewedding jitters which Raechel helped ease the nervousness. The wedding ceremony went perfectly and the reception was amazing. Everyone loved the food, said it was the best wedding food they ever had. Big shot out to the staff, especially the gentleman who made sure we got food first and was able to enjoy the day.
Absolutely an amazing weekend, lots of amazing memories. Thank you to Mountain Lake, especially Lyndsi and Raechel, you both are amazing!
I got married at Mountain Lake Lodge last May and I highly recommend it to anyone looking to get married here. It is an amazing location to get married and has spectacular views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The lodge is beautiful and I loved ho...
w the stone walls looked in the ballroom. We booked the gazebo for our ceremony and the ballroom for our reception. I loved how romantic the gazebo was and the ballroom was so classy and elegant. Aside from being such a beautiful venue, all of the staff were incredibly accommodating as well. I did not have any need to hire a wedding planner because Lyndsi and Raechel filled that role for me. They were always an email or phone call away and helped me plan my entire weekend. They also eliminated a lot of stress the day of because they were there to make sure everything ran smoothly. I could not have done it without them! As for the food, we got the "Little Italy" package for our reception. Having good food was the most important thing to my husband and we were both very happy with it. I found everything to be quite affordable and my husband and I were on a very limited budget since he was still in school. The cost of staying at the lodge the whole weekend is a little bit pricey, but the cost of the wedding itself was affordable enough that it ended up being ok. Also, if you are trying to save money then getting married on a Sunday or during the week can save you quite a bit. I got married on a Sunday and I don't regret it at all.
If you are on the fence about booking this venue, I can assure you that you will not regret it. The staff is excellent, the food was delicious, and the lodge is beautiful. My wedding weekend was perfect and I am planning on staying at the lodge for my anniversary every year!
There honestly couldn’t have been a better place to get married! Mountain Lake Lodge is beautiful, serene, secluded but still close to town, a million other little reasons, but the big one for us was the price and everything it included!!
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my now husband and I started searching for a venue we looked at all the places close to us in Fredericksburg, VA and we were shocked at how much the entire wedding would cost! We found MLL on a wedding venue search and I was sceptical that some place so amazing and famous could possibly be in our price range. I was SHOCKED when the woman we met with told me they would be able to meet our budget and we’d be able to have a gorgeous and elegant wedding!!!!
We were able to customise our dinner, pick one of many locations to have our ceremony and reception, and we didn’t have to hire a DJ or rent sound equipment! We chose the Overlook for our ceremony and Mary’s Barn for the reception. We also got a military discount for my dad being a veteran!!!! We didn’t even ask, they told us about it!!!
The Overlook is a beautiful and peaceful field on top of the mountain. There is an old golf club house as well as an amazing view of the valley below the lodge, and a view of the mountains in West Virginia with a tree line in the forefront. We chose the view of the WV mountains because of the fall foliage. I think we made a good choice!!!
Mary’s Barn is a great cozy place with a back patio for cocktail hour and a huge fireplace inside. It has a nice dance floor and cute white chairs for you and your guests.
The day of the wedding went as smooth as it could have gone! The staff was amazing and helped with whatever we needed and I didn’t have to worry about a thing! During dinner the catering manager was there the whole time to help me and my husband. He even went and found Advil for me when I had a headache!!!
We left the weekend so happy with beautiful memories of our wedding weekend.
Choosing Mountain Lake Lodge to get married will be the best decision of your life!!
Stunning venue! We got married on the overlook, with spectacular views. The wedding planner and group were super helpful and ensured everything went without a hitch. Stayed in contact throughout the planning process.
Unfortunately, customer se...
rvice was a bit lacking at times. Our friends and family stayed the entire weekend, for the price of lodging , we expected room service, etc. which we did not receive.
Overall, would recommend the overlook as a beautiful outdoor venue!
My family, friends, and extended family and I had the most amazing wedding weekend at Mountain Lake Lode! The rustic mountain lodge and property was exactly what we were looking for to be able to have a weekend to relax with out of town guests,...
family, and our bridal party. The mountain retreat allowed for our guests to hike around, enjoy the "Dirty Dancing" sites while my groom and I were able to get ready for our big day. Even though, we got a new wedding planner a few months before, Raechel --she was amazing, responsive, on point, super sweet, and so helpful on guiding us through everything – especially on the big day. She helped to setup a few decorations last minute too so my family could get ready. Lyndsi was great too! She really knows her stuff and very professional. Raechel and Lyndsi were both wonderful to work with my mom and me on the pricing and the details of the wedding and the costs. Lyndsi made some great recommendations to help me stay within my budget. I will also add that I could not find someone to just take down my decor after the ceremony and Lyndsi and Raechel graciously offered to stay late and do this for me and my now husband, which was a life saver (no extra cost!) Who wants to do that or make your family do that after your reception? The best! We also stayed up there and had many of guests stay up there (60+) who all loved it. The suites & cabins - wonderful. Really loved that we got to stay up there! The Virginia Cabin that my bridal party got ready in – Lyndsi and Raechel took time to make it look so cute and left me a gift basket! They really paid attention to details. Our family friend did our flowers and the staff helped her every need. Just a few other names to thank are of course, Mike, our bartender of all events that weekend. He was a great bartender and entertainer. AJ, the manager of dining was around always helping with everything – the best! We had many compliments on the food. Kim and Steve at the front desk were willing to help in any way we asked. I know I’m missing a few names but we were so appreciative of everyone. If you are looking for an all-inclusive mountain wedding place- Mountain Lake is your place! The staff makes you feel like you and your family feel like royalty :)
From the beginning of planning to checking out the day after the wedding, every single part of our wedding experience was perfect. The staff and employees at the lodge did everything to ensure everything went smoothly. I had so much help planni...
ng every detail and our wedding day was exactly what both myself and my husband had imagined. We appreciate all the steps that were taken by everyone at the lodge to ensure our day was stress free and it absolutely was. The venue was gorgeous and a perfect setting for two people who love the outdoors. We want to thank Mountain Lake Lodge for a wonderful wedding experience and memories!
Our wedding at Mountain Lake felt absolutely PERFECT. We could not have asked for a more beautiful venue than in the mountains of Southwest Virginia. Our guests loved staying on-property in the cabins together and our family loved having their ...
own private rooms. We have tons of kids in our family and it was the perfect place for them as well. There was even an home VT football game the weekend of our wedding but everyone felt cozy and tucked away in the mountains with no crazy gameday traffic. We got tons of compliments on the barbecue dinner we served at our reception and the farewell brunch got great reviews as well. We had our ceremony at the gazebo which was gorgeous with a little tulle and flowers, and our reception at Mary's Barn. There was so much room for the dance party we had after dinner. There's nothing like getting more time with your wedding guests, and that's exactly what we got with everyone staying at Mountain Lake. Raechel is an absolute DREAM to work with and so helpful and understanding. Even when I changed my mind or switched things up on her, she was so flexible and friendly. I highly recommend having your wedding at Mountain Lake!
My husband and I got married at Mountain lake in June 2017. I cannot express enough how beautiful this venue is! It was wonderful to have all of our closest family and friends be able to stay on the property and make a weekend out of our speci...
al day! It can be a little bit pricey for your guests to stay but we didn’t have a problem. The only issue I had from our family and friends was that there was no continental breakfast or anything of the such. You had to literally pay for everything that you did there but again it wasn’t that big of a deal. As far as the ceremony and the reception staff did a wonderful job with coordinating everything in making sure that everything went off without a hitch! I cannot say enough good things about the staff at Mountain Lake, they are just the most wonderful people! We had some rowdy guest and they handled them beautifully. They let us have our wedding the way we wanted to and did anything they could to make everything we wanted happen!
Exceptional venue! The views, the staff, the location, the rustic feel. It's all there on top of a gorgeous mountain. It also doesn't hurt that Dirty Dancing was filmed there. We had a wonderful weekend celebrating our wedding and Lyndsi Hale w...
as wonderful! She really knows how to take care of the bride and her girls. We loved every second!
AMAZING EVENT! I attended a wedding at Mountain Lake in Pembroke, VA and was pleasantly surprised by entire weekend! This place is gorgeous, the rates are definitely affordable and the staff is soooo friendly. My favorite part is how attentive ...
the wedding coordinator and banquet manager are - you can tell they love what they do. I can't wait to go back!
There were many things that weren't right initially, but they were very quick to fix the problems. The site event coordinator was great to deal with to finalize all the details and she personally ensured that things were done.
My dream come true! Great team there, beautiful from start to finish, helped me from day one to the day of! Answered all of my questions, hired more people for our big day, helped with all the special requests other guests had. People said they...
felt like they were in another world up there! Could not have been better! So many different options for venue types, room locations, and decorations. And you don't have to do a lot of work because the view is so pretty.
Contact Info for Mountain Lake Lodge
115 Hotel Circle, Pembroke, VA
Meet the Team
Lyndsi Hale
Director of Sales
Lyndsi Hale has worked with Mountain Lake Lodge for over 15 years as the VP of Sales, planning and on-site facilitation of the Mountain Lake Lodge weddings. She holds an extensive background in sales, marketing and customer service and has over a decade of planning and coordinating experience.
Lyndsi’s strong communication skills are geared to both internal leadership and providing outstanding customer service. She has flawless precision and attention to detail to ensure a wonderful experience and stress-free event.
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