Rust Manor House

e staff was always quick to respond to my EXTENSIVE emails full of questions and made wonderful suggestions along the way to help me finalize my details. On our actual wedding day (in November ), they suggested a change from a tent ceremony and cocktail hour to an outdoor setup so we could enjoy the unexpected 65 degree weather. It was just perfect. I can't believe they turned everything over so quickly. They were wonderful to work with and, at least to our knowledge, the day went off without a hitch! The only quasi-critical comment I have is that they required a day of coordinator. Admittedly, I never would have shelled out money for one if not required. And I would have 1000% regretted it. Our coordinator was fantastic and worked well with Rust to make our day the absolute best.

nue coordinators were such a pleasure to work with. They were professional, easy-going, and always responsive to our many questions. Their guidance and support through the whole process was amazing and made the planning much easier and much less stressful. We were so pleased with the way everything turned out and we couldn't have done it without them.

ire pit, water for guests, and easy parking. However, what really sold us on the venue was the people! Jackie and Paul were incredible! They were what originally sold us on booking the venue. They are incredibly flexible and went above and beyond to make our wedding perfect (they even crawled out on the roof for us!). No matter how crazy a request was, they were ready to help! Rust responded to all of our questions immediately. We could not have asked for a better venue. Thank you for making our wedding day perfect!

aid “we have to change our date! We have to get married here!” After seeing the house and the grounds and meeting the incredible staff, it was a no brainer. They have a full-page list of amenities and decorations they own/have accumulated from previous weddings, and we ended up using a lot of it. Every person I met at Rust Manor was so professional, caring, and knew exactly what needed to happen. We were an out of town couple, but the staff didn’t make us feel like we were... During the planning process, they were available for any questions that came up, and they asked us questions we hadn’t even thought about and made all the details fall into place. Also, they are pet friendly, we had 2 dogs in our wedding with no blips! Every recommendation they gave us turned out to be amazing, especially the catering. We were very impressed with the plated options through their caterer, and our guests and other vendors only had compliments. I could not recommend the property or staff enough! We had our dream wedding pulled off seamlessly, thanks to Rust Manor!

ey are experienced, organized, and friendly. We worked mostly with Jackie. She met with us several times, answered our e-mails right away, and thought of a million small details that we would have otherwise forgotten. I was a little nervous about having the reception in the tent, but it was perfect! The tent was air conditioned, so our guests were all very comfortable. There was plenty of space on the dance floor, and the kids (and adults) enjoyed making s'mores in the fire pits outside. It was a great experience, and I would recommend Rust Manor in a heartbeat!

flowers left over, and Jackie asked me if she could use it in other places in the venue. They had made beautiful arrangements around the head table and fire place mantels! Something so small that I never planned on doing, that they didn't have to do (I'm sure they had a million other things going on at the time) really added something so special to the overall look and feel of the day! That is just one example of many. They are extremely responsive to all questions, they have ideas and recommendations for everything, and our whole process from start to finish was smooth sailing. Love love love these guys!

ing reception! The staff at Rust kindly held our requested date for us while we worked out a date with our church and we were so happy everything worked out and we were able to book them. We did much of the follow-on coordination with another one of their coordinators (Jacqueline) and she was fantastic! She helped us with setting up our food tasting through Rust’s catering vendor (Great Blue Heron Catering), and assisted us with most of our day-of planning. We asked her endless questions during the month leading up to the wedding when we were starting to pull the final strings of planning together, and she answered each and every one promptly and thoroughly. The entire team at Rust was amazing to work with. They made everything easy and are an extremely professional and pleasant group of people. Not to mention the property and grounds at Rust are amazing!! Our guests were so impressed by the beauty and layout of the grounds, and made full use of the house, lawn/garden areas, and tent area. Rust truly is a great venue and we would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a wonderful reception venue!

tremely reasonable pricing. We loved the tent for the reception and gardens for our ceremony. They were a pleasure to work with every step of the way - especially for the two of us who were generally clueless about how to go about a wedding. Everything went off without a hitch and we can definitely thank Rust for that!

sponsiveness of the staff to all of our needs and their attention to detail was out of this world. I sincerely doubt that any other venue in NOVA at this price-point would even come close to the amenities and professionalism we experienced at Rust Manor. Not only that but our guests were completely blown away too. Jackie, Paul, and Amy are all so wonderful and made the stress of wedding planning basically disappear. Five stars, 2 thumbs, 10 out of 10, just so perfect!

ld us was the knowledge, passion, and attentiveness of the staff. No question was too small, and we could always get an answer within hours. For everything you get and 5-star service, Rust Manor is the most affordable (and best deal!) in the DC metro area (trust me I crunched the numbers with 20 different venues….) PLUS they work with their own catering company Great Blue Heron Catering (which in itself has delicious food and great staff!). Wedding planning is not easy, though Paul and Jackie were so helpful!

es for guests to congregate and talk, to the fantastic secret garden that was something out of a storybook, to the meticulously manicured lawns.. I could go on and on. The venue is effortlessly romantic and classic. We would also like to thank Jackie and Paul for making the whole process smooth from beginning to end- they are an incredible team, were a joy to work with and made sure that our whole experience was flawless. THANK YOU!

g my daughter wanted: Elegance within a natural setting, combined with a professional, friendly, and gracious staff. Communication was top notch, ideas/advice were readily provided, and I could tell they were genuinely happy to have us. Great Blue Heron catering was also awesome! All of our guests were accommodated (allergens, vegetarian), and the food was scrumptious. In fact, I lost count as to how many people commented on how delicious the food was. GBH staff were equally attentive and professional. It was a joy to work with Jackie and Paul at Rust Manor House... A lovely venue for your lovely event!

edding. Our guests socialized inside the house during the cocktail hour, and traveled outside to play lawn games (provided by Rust Manor as well)! When it was time for the reception, you walk across the beautiful grounds down into the reception tent. All the pathways outside are paved including a ramp down into the reception tent, which not only helped when walking down the aisle, but also made it easier for guests to move around -- our grandparents were especially appreciative. While the beauty and accessibility of the grounds speaks for itself, the hidden gems of Rust Manor are its staff. Paul and Jacquie, our POC’s throughout the process, as well as the rest of Rust Manor’s staff, were amazing. They were thoughtful in our conversations and meetings, creative in providing ideas and solutions during our indecisive moments, and incredibly responsive whenever we called or emailed with questions. We couldn’t recommend Rust Manor House more highly, and thank them for all of their support!

individual involved. I'd be friends with them if I lived in VA!! The venue also has awesome "getting ready" spots so it's a one-stop shop for your whole wedding day!

ocess, from planning to execution. We also loved the variety of locations to have our wedding ceremony and the beauty and serenity of the entire Rust Manor property. We highly recommend Rust Manor House for any special event. You won't be disappointed!

day of, and ensured that we had a perfect and relaxing day. The communication throughout the planning process was great and they answered every question we had before we even asked it. All of our guests loved the venue and it was so great having the lawn games and fire pit at our reception. We can't recommend Rust Manor enough!

st staff. We especially loved the large evergreen trees behind the house, which kept greenery in our pictures, given our mid-April wedding. While it's common to hear people talk about how much work is involved in wedding planning, the staff at Rust made things so much easier. Jackie was always very responsive to emails and did so much to help our day go smoothly. We used the associated catering company, Great Blue Heron, and the food was delicious. Our guests kept coming up to us during the reception to tell us that they couldn't get over the quantity and quality of the food. Overall, we would recommend Rust Manor House to all of our family and friends if they were looking for a venue. We are so glad we decided to make Rust the setting for our special day!

using them. But we were continually so impressed by the staff's engagement, professionalism, and know-how. They were so organized and could answer any question right away. We did both our ceremony and reception there, and everything ran like a well oiled machine! They even had signature cocktails ready for the wedding party as we stepped into the house after the ceremony! Even more, it snowed about a foot the week of our March wedding, and we heard the staff worked a 25 hour shift to clear it away so everything could still go off a hitch. These are amazing people, and you can entrust them with your wedding!

atient, kind, responsive, and went above and beyond to ensure my wife and I were up-to-date prior to the wedding, and accommodated during. On that note, we had so much peace of mind knowing we, as a same-sex couple, were accepted by all staff at Rust. I cannot speak to that enough. Liz and the Great Blue Heron catering experience were all absolutely exceptional. She was so responsive and ahead of the game, and we felt like we were really on top of everything. It was really great that catering was in-house (and that Liz was a liaison in handling linens), as this eliminated a bunch of extraneous vendors to keep up with. The food was absolutely spectacular, and we never ran out at our buffet! We got a ton of compliments from every single one of our guests about how delicious the food was - my grandmother even said it was the best steak she had ever had. That is VERY high praise coming from her. Our only disappointment is that coffee and tea were not served, which is something we specifically asked for. And, like most weddings, full plates of food and full glasses of alcohol were taken by cleaning staff. Something that usually happens, but really shouldn't, considering everyone was enjoying the food and drink so much. All of that aside, we could not possibly be happier having had our wedding at Rust. We cannot thank all of you enough for being so wonderful and helping to make our special day beautiful. I urge anyone looking for a gorgeous outdoor venue (with ceremony and reception BOTH on-site - how convenient is that?!) and nifty enclosed reception tent, to rent Rust as your venue. Our day was perfect.

e itself was a beautiful setting for our reception. Paul, Jackie, and Amy were extremely responsive and helpful throughout the process, and amazing on the day of the wedding. I cannot say enough good things about this place! I would also recommend using their caterer GBH. Our guests were raving about the food all night.

think of and on the day of made sure everything went smoothly. The venue is absolutely gorgeous and was the perfect backdrop for our wedding. I enjoyed having the variety of places to take pictures - inside the house had multiple rooms, outside the house, and in the gardens. We were delighted with all the amenities offered - the fire pit for marshmallow roasting and lawn games were a huge hit!

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we were in good hands. From email responsiveness to helpful planning tools to day-of assistance, Rust Manor does it all. Their grounds are beautifully kept, their permanent tent has beautiful chandeliers, and their manor is a dream. It has a groom's cottage and a bridal suite, multiple wedding ceremony locations, and a fabulous list of preferred venders. I HATED wedding planning, but working with them was one of my favorite parts - it ALMOST makes me want to have another wedding ;) Thanks again for an EXCELLENT experience.

ere initially going to go with another venue, but once we visited Rust Manor House, we knew that this venue was “the one”. Paul was exceptionally accommodating and friendly while showing us around the property. After our initial visit, we worked with Jackie for the rest of our planning, which we mostly did by email as my husband and I live about two hours away from Leesburg. Jackie was just wonderful to work with, as she is very calm, cool, and collected and I felt incredibly comfortable with her knowledge and experience. Jackie was always very responsive to emails and was incredibly helpful throughout the whole wedding planning process. She made me feel very at ease every step of the way. I just can’t say enough about how beautiful this venue is. The location is also great since it is just outside of downtown Leesburg, and it is right near a major highway. I was so worried about the weather for our wedding day, as there was a chance of storms for our outdoor ceremony. Luckily there was a back-up plan available to have the ceremony inside the house. We were fortunate that it did not rain at all during the ceremony or reception, but I had peace of mind knowing that there was a plan for if it did storm. Another thing I love about this venue is how many things are included in the venue price. We didn’t have to worry about renting a reception tent, tables, chairs, etc., as they provide those at the venue already. We were able to use the beautiful bridal suite and the groom’s cottage for getting ready. I loved that the bridal suite is on the second floor of the house, and the groom’s cottage is in a separate building next to the house, so there was no chance that we would cross paths with each other before we did our “first look”. My husband and I would absolutely recommend Rust Manor House to anyone looking for a wedding venue in the Northern Virginia area. It is a gorgeous location with many things included at a great price. If we had to do everything over again, we would definitely choose Rust Manor House again without a second thought. Our wedding day was everything we wanted it to be thanks to Rust Manor House!

They were always available to answer any questions I had and even ones I hadn't though of yet! When it came time for our walk-through a few months before the wedding Paul was able to take what I had invisioned for both the inside of the house and the reception tent and make it happen. The inside of the house is gorgeous and my guest loved the old manor home feel. Quite possibly the only thing that can top the house are the grounds which are too beautiful to put into words. With all the greenery around it made the perfect setting for photos. (Side note: our guests also loved the lawn games!) Once it came time for everyone to head down to the reception tent our guests were blown away. I think a lot of them were doubtful about the local when I told them the reception would be in a tent (in the middle of July...) but almost every single person told me how beautiful it was and that they felt like this was an actuall ballroom. The new lights and chandeliers they put in gave the room the perfect and eveyrone greatly appreciated the new fans which kept all our guests cool throughout the evening. In addition, we were able to utilize the Bridal suite and Groom's cottage for the entire bridal party to get ready. Both areas were the perfect setting for those photos and allowed the bridal party to relax before things kicked off. It was the perfect way to start the day! For any brides and grooms out there looking for the perfect location for your wedding Rust Manor House is the place for you!

free day. From the initial tour of the venue to the final cleanup six months later, they were professional, communicative, kind and extremely helpful throughout the whole process. Our guests were blown away by the house, grounds and tent, many of them commenting that it was like "Something out of the Great Gatsby." We were so beyond happy that we chose Rust, and we cannot recommend this venue highly enough.

he rain cleared up and miraculously stopped just as the ceremony processional was beginning! We could not be happier with Paul and Jackie who helped us all throughout our planning process. They were amazing :) I'd book there again in a heartbeat!

ceremony outside, cocktail hour in the house and the reception in the tent. It was all perfect. Definitely visit this venue!

very straightforward – we found it to be affordable compared to similar venues and there are no hidden fees. And the venue is beautiful! Pictures do not do this place justice. We had our ceremony outside in front of the trees, the cocktail hour inside the manor house and the reception inside the tent. It’s a really nice flow for the guests, and we received so many compliments. There is also a really nice bridal suite to get ready in and a groomsmen cottage for the guys (complete with outdoor games to keep them occupied!). Definitely check them out, you will be in good hands!

site preservation and environmental education with your wedding money -- a definite plus in our books! Although you are sort of locked in to using the parks system caterer they did an adequate job and we were satisfied with that. Rust Manor staff were so helpful in every way and really set my mind at ease as we prepared. They were so professional but loving at the same time. We really felt well taken care of by Jackie and Paul! Now...the actual venue spaces! My gosh! What an incredible piece of property right in the heart of Leesburg! It was easy for guests to get to (they used uber mostly) and our photographer was positively gleaming with the possibilities of gorgeous photos at this venue. Those incredible trees are the main reason I booked this venue and the private garden behind the yard is excellent for an outdoor cocktail hour or sweet private photos. We took an insane amount of photos in the bridal suite (which is stupendous) and then moved into the hallways and foyer -- both with excellent natural light and so many possibilities for decorating! The rooms in the house are also pretty, each with a fireplace and ready to be filled with guests, appetizers, the bar, whatever! The outdoor spaces are perfect including the forest and a must-see meadow behind the building. The climate-controlled reception tent space was perfect and has an optional fire pit on the veranda as an additional gathering space. Only downsides to this venue are that the reception tent has porta-potties so if guests need a real bathroom they have to walk up to the manor house. BOOK THIS VENUE!

provided. The staff really went above and beyond. Since day one they were super responsive and helpful. They helped set up our floral display on the arbor and even went to the store to get more flowers since some of them died and fell off! The recommended catering company, Great Blue Heron, was also great. Their food was amazing. All the guests went on and on how good the food was at that it wasn't normal "wedding" food. One thing that I'd recommend they look into is having a cash bar for liquor. We were on the fence if we wanted to pay for a full package of alcohol which would include, beer, wine and liquor. It would have been ideal to offer a cash bar for liquor. If you're on the fence about booking here... don't be! They fill up quick so reserve soon. :)

has great air conditioning inside the manor and plenty of fans for the reception which made our wedding perfect. Paul and Jackie are phenomenal to work with! They think of everything, quick to respond, and just amazing people! Definitely Recommend! You won't regret it if you pick Rust for your wedding venue!

o make sure we saw everything Rust had to offer. From the moment we booked, they were there every step of the way helping to make sure our day went off without a hitch! They were lovely to work with and helped make the whole wedding day stress-free and easy! Beyond the incredible staff, the venue itself is beautiful. We had full use of the property, which includes the house, grounds, and the tent. On top of all of that, tables, chairs, easels, lawn games, chalkboards, etc., etc. were all INCLUDED in our use of the venue! We could not have been happier to have chosen Rust!

using their caterer - GBH. Wonderful food.

re exactly what we were looking for. We also really liked that we didn’t need to look for a caterer given Rust operates in conjunction with Great Blue Heron Catering. Plus, we appreciated the discount that came with our Northern Virginia residency! Also, Jackie and Paul were fabulous. They were always willing to answer questions and were so positive throughout the whole process. What a wonderful team to work with!

a Parks and the grounds are beautiful. They also have a permanent tent structure outside for larger events. The staff, Paul and Jackie, were so accommodating, friendly, and gracious. It was very different from where we had our wedding years. That venue will remain nameless but it was a bed and breakfast in Middleburg. Rain threatened our special day and fortunately held off but the staff was prepared for indoor or outdoor ceremony. We had our own caterer because we needed Indian food and that also worked out well. The amenities they provide are excellent. I would recommend anyone who is looking for a venue for their special event to check out Rust Manor. With the beautiful natural setting, classy indoor facility, and excellent customer service by staff, you won't regret your decision! It was a dream baby shower and a perfect way to commemorate this time of our lives.

e during the planning process. All of our vendors were impressed and appreciative of the staff's professionalism and flexibility. Our photographers took longer than expected for post-ceremony pictures because there are so many lovely places on the grounds. It was a great problem to have because it means our photos have a variety of backgrounds. Some of our guests returned the next day to walk the trails of the nature sanctuary on the grounds. All of our guests were astounded by the beauty of the venue. The video of our ceremony has birds chirping in the background! That made it perfect. Lawn games were included and were a great distraction for the kids during the reception. At the dinner under the tent, they loved roasting marshmallows at the fire pit and chasing lightning bugs. Paul provided glow-in-the-dark necklaces for the kids at the dinner. You'd be hard-pressed to find another venue that would go to such lengths to make sure *all* guests have a great experience. We used Great Blue Heron for catering and they did a great job. The price is a steal considering all of the amenities and services included. Look no further than Rust Manor House.

walk through. If you are looking for an outside venue this one is amazing. The only thing that could be approved upon is cooling the main house for the day- but there in not central air so that is a challenge. Maybe more fans and portable AC units.

the manor and the reception was in the tent. The venue was perfect in every way. The bridal suite was huge, and has a private bathroom and there is even a grooms cottage for the guys to hang out in. They did a wonderful job helping me plan out decor, seating, table placement, and weather back up plans. I can only say that I love this venue and we have returned a few times just to picnic or take family pictures here. Its just wonderful.

my wedding day special. It rained on my wedding day and Cerrena went out of her way to ensure that 'Plan B' went smoothly (including calling a local bakery at the last minute to order me a cake when our cake baker got lost). I highly recommend Rust Manor.