The George Washington - A Wyndham Grand Hotel

autiful setting to celebrate my new marriage. All of our guests had a great time and the accommodations were flawless. As we had several out of town guests, the room blocks worked out perfectly (thank you, Emily!) for guests to enjoy the celebration and simply walk upstairs to their rooms for the evening. Additionally, the bridal suite was enormous and so beautifully decorated. It was the wedding of my dreams and I would choose the George Washington over and over if I had to do it all again. Thank you again, Jane and staff!

tel venues in the Washington DC metropolitan area, the George Washington Hotel was the perfect compliment for this joyous occasion. We chose the George Washington based on three primary reasons: 1. The GW was the best value of all of the venues researched. It has a variety of all encompassing packages and many were approximately 30 - 40% lower than the DC metro rates. It can accommodate every budget. We chose a moderate package and it included a dual plated dinner, wine with dinner, and horderves' with drinks during the cocktail hour; Also included in the package were elegant specialty linens, china, and crystal stemware which added a level of elegance without the added cost. 2. The hotel's Grand Ballroom is simply STUNNING. Built in 1923, the historic ballroom has a very elegant and neutral decor and is graced with 10 - 12 original gleaming chandeliers. Combined with the floral and decorative accessories from the DaVinci florist of Maryland, the ballroom was transformed into a modern and sleek reception space. Truly breathtaking and beyond all my expectations.!! 3. The hotel's wedding coordination staff were just so amazing. The team of Jane, Amy, and Emily were attentive to every detail. They returned calls promptly, and work seamlessly with all of the supporting professionals which culminated with a well coordinated, and timely affair. The food was just as good or better than the tasting. All guests were served in an expedient manner and there were many, many compliments to the chef. Our final request was for a SPARKLER exit, which I thought would not be allowed; to my surprise, the staff supported our request and assisted guest as sparklers were lit in the midnight sky. In closing, the George Washington hotel and staff were wonderful and is highly recommended for your event. My daughter's wedding was truly an event to remember.

Felicia, Kate, Jane and Emily exceeded all of our expectations. They went above and beyond to make sure all the details we wanted were perfect. It was a beautiful and awesome wedding! Food was just as amazing.

food that we selected came out even better than the day of our tasting, and everyone was raving about the crabcakes and filets! Our farewell brunch the next day was also fabulous and the perfect way to end our dream weekend. There's no better place we could have chosen!

ly and attentive which made a great experience for us and our guests. Jane (the event coordinator) was absolutely the best and helped out with the planning of the ceremony and reception. She made the event worry free and everything went very smooth. In addition to the nice atmosphere (the ballroom is really beautiful), the food was wonderful.

daughter and her husband. Communication with all was great, The Grand Ball room was gorgeous with Christmas decorations, and the food was delicious! What more could someone ask for? I highly recommend the GW and it's wonderful employees for any special occasion! My husband and I were blessed to have this opportunity to celebrate the newlyweds for it was perfect!

they had in Winchester! Thank you for the perfect weekend GW!

e to have an event. The space is absolutely breathtakingly beautiful. It was everything I thought it would be and more!

heart. Thank you to all the staff also. Will never forget our Wedding Day at George Washington Grand Hotel.

ened up the ballroom for the reception. The room was breathtaking. We were shown pictures on how the room would look. Seeing the room live was above and beyond on what we were expecting. The dinner service went on. It was fabulous. My husband and I went to each table to meet and greet our guests. Our guests were completely blown away by the taste of the food, the service, and the room decor. Jane and her staff deserve a standing ovation. If you are looking for place to hold a beautiful worry free wedding reception in the Winchester area, look no further than the George Washington Hotel of Wyndham Grand Hotel.

at everything would go smoothly, and it did. The Banquet Manager, Jennifer, was wonderful too! She was very sweet and attentive to us during the reception. A great experience overall!

y guests talked about how beautiful the ballroom is- without needing a lot of extra decorations! Jane was great with making sure everything went smoothly, and took care of any minor issues quickly and efficiently. I would recommend this hotel to anyone!

The food was fantastic! Several of my guest commented on how great the food was from the appetizers to the main course! The entire staff was very friendly and helpful. I must say I could not of had such a beautiful reception without the help from Jane Obst the Social Catering Director! She is extremely helpful and knowledgeable and wonderful to work with. I highly recommend this venue for any event.

spectacular, especially the steak which was cooked "perfectly" and was "smooth like butter." One person even told us that after putting the first bite of steak in his mouth, he paused to watch the reaction of everyone else at the table - he couldn't believe how good it was and had to make sure it wasn't just him! Jennifer and Kate were wonderful banquet managers and the staff was top notch. My husband and I really appreciated it when Kate came over to our table during dinner to tell us where we were in our schedule and help us get ready for the cake cutting. Truly, everything from our ceremony all the way until the last dance was incredible. The venue was absolutely beautiful and not just the George Room (which itself was magnificent). Several of our attendees came in to town early and nearly all of them remarked on how nice the hotel is and how much character it has. Everyone seemed to really enjoy their rooms and certainly the half note lounge which was visited more than a few times over the course of the St. Patrick's Day weekend! We couldn't have asked for a more perfect wedding. And what our attendees didn't get to see was no less important to making a great wedding come together. All the behind the scenes coordination and planning - beginning with our first meeting with them, our tastings and creating our room blocks, multiple in person meetings, and finishing with our last meeting the day before - was fantastic. Suzi and Emily were so easy to work with and always responsive to our emails. And Jane, was such a pleasure to work with. We never had any doubts as to whether or not our wedding would be a success due in large part to her! The George Washington Hotel is a gem and so is the town of Winchester!

lanning and executing! Highly recommend, they were really incredible from the big stuff (quick room flip!) to the little things (setting up special tables and minor decor)!!

decor will complement every event.

feel like a breeze! For dinner we picked the chicken George and the beef. The food was absolutely amazing! All of the guests were very happy with it and appreciated that they could make special requests on their RSVP card. After the reception we went to our suite and they had left chocolate covered strawberries and champagne. It was the perfect way to relax together after such a big day! They also had brought all of our gifts to the room. Overall this experience was AMAZING! I can't say that enough. My husband and I are so blessed that we got to have our wedding and reception at The George Washington. It truly was like a dream come true.

were great as well as the room. Only disappointments were that I thought it was pricey up front and then there are service fee add ons. Also disappointed that you are not permitted to keep any of the leftovers but I understand that is the law. Other than that, we had a great time.

presentation of the “Martha” salad and dinner plates were impressive. We have had many compliments about the appetizers served during the cocktail hour as well as the dinner. We are amazed that the duet plates, each consisting of chicken breast and filet mignon, were cooked to perfection and served hot. Kate, Kalika, and the team of people working the kitchen/banquet were friendly, professional and took great care and pride in what they did. I was relaxed and enjoyed every moment of the day because I knew that Ms. Jane Obst, the coordinator/ social catering manager, was detailed in everything that she did and is impeccably organized -- beginning with the tasting we had to decide the meal selection to being back at the hotel the morning after our wedding to oversee the beautifully done brunch for approximately thirty-five overnight guests. The brunch was requested by one of our guests on the day of the wedding and it was happily arranged by the staff. Jane had a timeline for the event and everything flowed flawlessly. My daughter and I checked into the George Washington Hotel the day before the wedding. Our junior suite was very clean and stocked with necessities. The entire venue was clean and beautiful. Our wedding photos are stunning not only because of the fabulous photographer, but the elegant atmosphere of the historical hotel. In summary, we have not one complaint and that is amazing for me! We recommend the George Washington Hotel for any event. Everyone employed by the hotel has a part in making it the most wonderful venue that it is. -Karen Greenfield Snyder

ed on how good the food was. Everyone at the "George" was very helpful and friendly and made you feel right at home. GREAT JOB! 5+ stars.

d (the steak was cooked to perfection), the table set-up (the room was flipped during cocktail hour from the reception), and the service (the waitstaff was friendly and genuinely looked happy to be there). We joke that we can't tell any good wedding stories because NOTHING went wrong. Thanks again to the terrific staff at the GW for taking the stress out of the weekend!

fordable as well. We cannot speak highly enough of this hotel, or of their friendly and helpful staff, particularly Jane Obst, who went out of her way to make our special day a PERFECT day. I doubt there is any other wedding venue in Winchester that can top The George Washington Hotel.

k to respond to any questions. The whole staff was so nice on our wedding day as well. We had a blast at our wedding, in large part due to this hotel!

decided to have the ceremony and the reception in the same room (the magnificent ballroom) we had about 65 guesst, and it could not went better. We got tons of compliments not only on the ceremony, but that the venue was perfect. Thank you Jane and staff. The food was fantastic, the martini mash potato's bar was the talk of the reception (other then bride and groom :-).

e done and on the great meal, both its beautiful presentation and delicious taste.

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atural light give an outdoor feel without the weather concerns. The decor is simple, classic, and elegant. The entree choices are fancy, but simple for guests of all palates. My husband and I stayed at the hotel for several days after the wedding and we LOVED every minute of our time there. It was the perfect place for our local families to come together to celebrate! We had many out of town guests who stayed at the hotel and spoke highly of their experience. It was so convienent to have everything and everyone all in one place! I would recommend The George Washington Hotel over and over again!

went smoothly. I had 145 people for a sit down dinner and the whole room was served within minutes! She kept things on time and made sure we moved thru every event in a seamless fashion. I recommend this venue to anyone looking for the perfect reception. Even without decorations, the venue is very classy and beautiful. I wish I could do it again! -Courtney E.

anized, professional, and flexible with requests to make the day unique. The food was excellent and the location was beautiful. I couldn't have asked for more.

he entire GW staff's professionalism- they helped our wedding weekend go perfectly without a hitch! Our guests loved staying in the hotel and having a convenient elevator ride downstairs to both our ceremony and reception. The venue is beautiful and hardly needs any decorating. And the food was delicious- we received many compliments from our guests. Highly recommend the GW for your wedding!

many requests we had. We had no problems during the ceremony or reception and the food was great. We had many compliments about how beautiful the wedding was and how everyone loved the food. The rooms were also very nice and clean. I would highly recommend having your wedding or event at the George Washington Hotel!

crystal chandeliers, and big windows with plenty of natural light coming in will be our wedding venue. Come our wedding day - we were absolutely thrilled with our choice! Our guests loved it! Working with the GW staff was a very good experience. For most of the time we worked with Jane Obst, who is the event manager. She is just wonderful to work with! Extremely calm and professional demeanor, timely responses to emails, and tries her best to accommodate your needs. Remember this is a heritage hotel and they have their policies that have some restrictions in place. These would tend to frustrate at times, but overall Jane managed to accommodate us well and we were very pleased (!) with the end result.

good. Imagine how it must be to say that to the bride! Considering that the meal is such a huge part of the entire bill, I think it must greatly be proportionally reflected in my review. Additionally, with our wedding package, we were supposed to have a bottle of champagne and chocolate covered strawberries in the honeymoon suite. They were not in the room. The next morning I asked at the front desk and the person acted like I was making it up. Then she looked it up and they had upgraded our room but didn't move these items. She was unapologetic and rude about the whole process. To be fair, another staff member came up to me, apologized, and delivered the items to our room that morning. Ultimately, while the GW is beautiful, food is too important (and expensive) to sacrifice for a pretty room.

ewlyweds throughout the planning process. The Big Day went off without a hitch all thanks to a seamless timeline of events. We utilized this hotel as a 'one stop shop' for our wedding weekend: the rehearsal dinner, the ceremony, and the reception. Everyone loved everything about it.

had recently lost my mother, and I often had a lot of questions. Jane was great at making sure that things were handled, and helped me juggle arrangements at the last minute, when inclement forced us indoors, instead of having the ceremony in the Pocket Garden. We were treated with courtesy and kindness by the staff, and had a great time. Even when a few of our guests found out that they had incorrect charges on their accounts, the staff responded quickly to straighten out the problems. My husband and I are so glad that we chose to have our wedding at the George Washington! I highly recommend this hotel as a wedding and reception venue, everything from the food, to the accomodations, were excellent!

have. While planning our October wedding, we worked with many great people at The George Washington Hotel: Katie, Emily, Susie, Devon, and most importantly, Jane! Jane was so calming throughout the process and I trusted that her and the staff were well prepared for the day of. They did not disappoint! So many guests have complimented us (raving!) on the venue, the staff and the food. It truly was a fun wedding and we could not have done it without the GW team. Everyone from Front Desk, to Room Service and the Banquet staff helped make us feel welcome and at ease. My husband and I were able to enjoy our stay and the wedding because the GW takes such good care of you! We cannot wait to return and stay at the hotel again to reminiscence on a magical day!

dding and reception. Jane Obst, the event planner at George Washington, made the stressful event enjoyable. I would highly recommend the George Washington Hotel for any events. Dr. Rhonda Davis-Twyman

rant the morning of my wedding with bridesmaids, and stayed in the Luxury Suite for two nights (the first night with my bridesmaids so we could get ready at the hotel and then second night with my husband). Everything about my experience was positive! The hotel accommodations were superb, the food was exceptional, and the staff was friendly and made the entire weekend unforgettable. I have and will continue to reccommend the hotel not just for weddings but for all sorts of events!

ff as we wrapped up a wonderful evening. Staff was available for our needs as we set up a few things beforehand and was so pleasant handing out hors d'oeuvres and drinks. I have had people tell me that it was the best Rehearsal Dinner they've ever been to! Of course I'd like to take credit for my own personal touches to the evening, but those wouldn't have mattered without The George Washington being there for us 100%. The hotel itself is charming and we look forward to going back and spending a night there and checking out the spa. The hotel was booked for other events our weekend so we didn't get to experience an overnight stay.

are great! They work hard to make sure your day goes perfectly. I cannot say enough about the hard work the Jane and Devon did for me to make everything come together. Oh, and the food.... it was fantastic! I had so many compliments from my guests! Not a single complaint! The hotel is great for a wedding, right in the center of town with plenty of restaurants, bars and shopping all walking distance. It was very easy to get ready for the wedding at the hotel in one of their beautiful suites. All of my guests loved staying downtown - and no one had to drive anywhere! It was a perfect, glamorous wedding! See it for yourself - this venue is one of a kind!

for dining and dancing. The food was delicious and the all inclusiveness of this venue made it easy to plan our wedding. The GW is convenient to many places for guests to enjoy. It offered luxury, beauty, and elegance at the right price and made for a dream come true wedding for our family and friends. I highly recommend you consider the George Washington Hotel for your wedding or celebration of any kind. You will leave with beautiful memories indeed! Our wedding day was 9/20/2014,and nothing but perfection can be said about our experience at the George Washington Hotel in Winchester,VA during the course of this event,from start to finish.

the food! We found a package that worked for our budget and were able to easily tweak where necessary - including accommodating the special dietary needs of a guest! She was present throughout the event to troubleshoot wherever necessary.

ss up to the very end of the reception. She had every detail of the wedding on timelines and diagrams, which was VERY helpful. I was stress free with having our reception at the GW because I knew we were in good hands with Jane. Not to mention, she's a pleasure to work with! Susie Smith and Katie were also very helpful with the room blocking and last minute bookings by guests. On our wedding day, Jane came up to my room and picked up all things I had brought to put out at the reception so I wouldn't have to worry about it. When we arrived back to the GW after the ceremony I peeked into the ballroom and I couldn't believe how amazing it looked! The food was wonderful and presented beautifully ( we made sure to sit and enjoy the entire meal) The banquet staff was so attentive to us and all of our guests. They always made sure we were taken care of. Our guests raved about the food, staff and how beautiful the venue was. The George Washington Hotel itself is very beautiful and historic. I had stayed there several times before we chose to have our reception there. The rooms are very nice, clean and comfortable. The location is perfect in downtown Winchester- lots of restaurants and shopping in walking distance. Very convenient for guests! If you are looking to have a wedding in the area I would highly recommend visiting the George Washington Hotel!

re process. Jane is detail oriented and always made time to make sure our requests were heard and executed. The food was very good. The braised beef short ribs were excellent. The staff was professional and very accomodating. Many of the wedding guests stayed at the hotel and really enjoyed it. The hotel and ballrooms have so much character. The large windows and room decor help to make the room very elegant. We utilized the pocket garden for our cocktail hour and it was great as well. I would highly recommend the George Washington.

was outstanding in everyway. Everyone commented on how delicious the food was and it wasn't something they had done on a regular basis as we requested a Luau theme. Everything was handled with style and southern charm. I couldn't have been more pleased!

d absolutely no issues across the board, from scheduling the event, payment for the event, and the execution of the event. And if I can personally recommend the pineapple upside-down cakes...they were delicious!

e wedding planning to the day and into the reception! We highly recommend the GW Hotel for any bride to be to check out before booking your reception!

rooms for all the guests. Jane and her staff were amazingly patient and helpful throughout the process and on the day of the wedding they could not have done more to make sure that everything went smoothly and according to plan. I would definitely recommend the George Washington Hotel to anyone who is looking for a beautiful all in one package and location for their wedding.

tel is a beautiful, historic venue that is elegant but comfortable. Staff was welcoming and eager to make our day special. The Garden Room was so attractive that only minimal flowers were needed. The food was delicious and was perfectly and efficiently served. My niece and her bridesmaids loved their day. Our experience was truly memorable

in managing multiple vendors and making sure that our special day was completely stress-free. Their wedding packages and vendor relationships make it very to plan any sized event easily. We were very impressed!

say enough positive things about the experience we had planning and executing our wedding at this venue. Working with Jane Obst and Jennifer, our Banquet Manager the day of our wedding, was amazing and wonderful. Between the two of them the planning phase and actual wedding day went extremely smoothly and no details were left out. Our ceremony was held outside in the Pocket Garden (the May weather was gorgeous) and the reception was indoors in the Garden Room, which is a perfect set-up if you plan for a smaller and more intimate affair such as ours, we only had 35 people in attendance. Elegance and class are the best words to describe the presentation of the tables, the food and overall look of the venue. The food, beverages (we had a bar) and service was phenomenal. I highly recommend their salmon entree. Jennifer was extremely attentive during the entire event and arranged for our gifts to be taken to our room along with pieces of wedding cake for later. Our wedding cake was supposed to have chocolate cream in the center because my husband loves chocolate, but they made a mistake and used vanilla instead. As a kind gesture the staff brought my husband a piece of chocolate cake to make up for a mistake, which was not even their fault. As part of our wedding package we were provided a junior suite, so after a delightful reception my husband and I got to retire to a luxurious room and really enjoyed a soak in the hot tub and swimming in the pool. In addition, our room had an amazing Jacuzzi tub. Overall, I would definitely choose this venue again because planning everything was very stress free and our reception went flawlessly. Celebrant: The Wedding Chapel at the hotel performed our ceremony and our celebrant was George Kempf. My husband and I really enjoyed the ceremony, but unfortunately none of our guests could hear the celebrant. So, this was a HUGE negative for our overall wedding experience. My mom is particularly upset because she was unable to hear anything and feels she was robbed of a very special part of our wedding day. I completely agree and fault George for this poor planning. He encouraged us to hold our ceremony in the Pocket Garden and should have considered either projecting his voice better or wearing a microphone. For someone who has been performing ceremonies for over 20 years (as stated on his website), not to mention we paid him $195 for his services, this should not have been a problem! Sweet Tooth Bakery: We ordered a cake from this local bakery in Winchester, VA and as previously mentioned they mistakenly used vanilla filling instead of the chocolate bavarian cream we asked for. Also, we asked for a cake that would serve 40 people and the two-layered cake we received BARELY fed 35. The hotel, after our cake cutting, took the cake into the kitchen to be cut-up and served, but they had such a difficult time portioning the pieces that everyone ended up with only a half piece of cake. Not to mention the cake was lopsided, which did not happen in transit and the decorative roses were sloppy. In conclusion, I would HIGHLY recommend the George Washington Hotel as a wedding venue. However, the celebrant George Kempf and Sweet Tooth Bakery did not meet our expectations.

g, very elegant, full of character and perfect for a charming wedding in the heart of Virginia wine country. The hotel is in close proximity to the Old Town mall which is a great location for your guests looking for things to do before or after the wedding! I highly recommend this venue for your wedding reception or next event.

Godsend. Between planning from California and family difficulties due to a very ill grandparent, I'm sure we've been a challenge, but Jane has never lost her patience, and has responded to every question with thoughtful answers and excellent suggestions. Moreover, because of her experience, she thinks of details that we never would have considered, and has come up with quick and perfect solutions for problems that my daughter and I thought would be difficult. Our planning meeting and walkthrough was one of the highlights of our wedding planning experience. And the hors d'ouvres we sampled that day were absolutely delicious. The hotel is beautiful and the ballroom is exquisite, with lots of natural light. It's very different, and much prettier, than the standard closed-in hotel ballroom. The bar across the lobby is wood-paneled, gorgeous and elegant but does not feel stuffy. It reminds me of upscale cocktail lounges I've seen in New York and Chicago. The hotel feels so welcoming that we're having the farewell breakfast here the next morning, and the groom's family chose a pretty private dining room for the rehearsal dinner, too. The location is great, too, just about a block from the downtown Winchester pedestrian mall, so there will be plenty for our guests to do within walking distance. Finally, a word about value: Yes, it's about an hour from Dulles Airport and an hour and a half from D.C. But that distance has a big effect on pricing, for the venue itself and for the hotels. (It's important to us that our guests have affordable hotels. The George Washington is very reasonable, and Jane connected us with a colleague at the very pretty Holiday Inn Gateway for our guest overflow that's even less costly.) Because of how our families are scattered, I looked at venues from Ventura County, California to Washington, D.C. This was BY FAR the best value.

icient and Jane is so easy to work with. My mom and I basically had to tell them what we wanted and they would give us tons of options. They offer seated and strolling reception packages that include some great things like champagne toasts for guests and a night in the hotel's luxury suite which we took advantage of. We had a strolling reception because we had 250 people. The GW can seat a max of 180 people, so know that going in. I was a bit unsure of the strolling reception idea at first, but, let me tell you, it was awesome! The GW offers enough package options that you can get what you want. The day of the wedding, I didn't have to worry about anything. The staff made an effort to take care of me and my new husband by making sure we got something to eat etc etc. That was huge to me because we did not have a sit down dinner and so many people wanted to talk to us that we could barely breathe. So many guests told us how awesome the room looked, how good the food was, and how great the service and food was. I feel so lucky to have been able to have what I would consider the perfect reception at the GW. We both grew up in Winchester and loved the modern yet classy and historic feel to everything. Not to mention that our out of town guests loved the accommodations and location of the hotel. It's an easy 2 block walk to all the great restaurants and walking mall in Winchester. I have no doubt we will frequent the GW hotel to celebrate our anniversary.

ur coordinator and was incredible to work with. She is very detailed oriented and had everything planned seamlessly. She was so sweet on our wedding day and made me feel comfortable and important. All the staff at the GW are professional and accommodating. The food was fabulous and the presentation was stellar. The venue itself is breathtaking. You don't need to do much to blow your guests away. I highly recommend the George Washington for your special day!

d she sought to ensure the event went as smooth as possible. Unlike most locations where they may seek the most money from you, she sought to ensure things were done within a reasonable price. She would make insight recommendations while at the same time, not telling you her opinion on the subject. She was willing to easily adjust the timeline, store decorations, accommodate last minute requests, and friendly throughout. The food manager did a wonderful job and the food came out hot, on time, and seamlessly. The food was delicious ranging from apple wrapped appetizers to a unique salad presentation to wonderfully cuts of filet. The hotel is in a great location in downtown Winchester, providing a wide range of activities for our guests.

ng coordinator. The servers were very nice and on top of things. I would highly recommend the George Washington Hotel.

I wish everyone was this awesome. We had an issue with linens prior to the wedding and it was handled promptly and without hassle. The 2nd chosen linens were perfect and really set the stage for a fun and great night. Food was all cooked perfectly at the reception, which is tough for 100+ guests, and everyone commented on how great everything tasted and looked. I hope to use GW again for future events.

d about the budget of our wedding but when we talked to the faculty of the hotel they gave us many flexible options to choose from which helped us a lot to arrange everything within our budget. We defiantly recommend other couples to choose George Washington Hotel.

om!), the rehearsal dinner and the reception. It's a beautiful, historic venue. Everyone was very accommodating, the food was delicious, everything exceeded expectations. Would definitely recommend it!

ballroom. We were very pleased and would recommend this hotel to anyone.

website. She refused to budge. We worked out a deal saying that we wouldnt choose the salmon or the filet option for dinner. Just the veggie, pork, and chicken options. Well, when we did the sampling the pork was inedible. We had trouble cutting it with our steak knives. She even made a comment that it looked a little tough. Her fix for it? To ask the cook to cook it at a lower temperature. Did she apologize or offer us a different option? Absolutely not. All she gave us was excuses and told us that no one ever picks the pork. Well, duh. Its not edible. We also had late night snacks served. When we had the tasting, the tacos were made with beef tenderloin. They were amazing. Well, at the reception it was ground beef, make it yourself buffet style. We had a very classy, elegant reception and here we are serving ground beef taco buffet. Not what we had asked for at all. Any apology? Nope. Any refund? Nope. All in all, it was an amazing reception and I would do it all over again. But just be careful with the event staff and make sure everything is in writing. We are still working on getting some money back because of the few problems we had. Mostly though, it was her attitude and professionalism that I had a problem with.