The Market at Grelen

we had our ceremony in the garden, also gorgeous and perfect for our 100 guests. And our reception under the glass-top tent was everything I hoped it would be - gorgeous, comfortable, spacious, with a fabulous view of the fields and mountains in the back and fire pits for guests to relax at. Also, they took us on an ATV ride for the most gorgeous sunset photos! It was so much fun and the results were AMAZING! I cannot say good enough things. Also, the staff! Simply joyous to work with! Our coordinator Tess was wonderful - kind and helpful and professional. We loved everything about The Market at Grelen and thought it was worth every penny.

oved the Boxwood Villa. It was perfect and beautiful. But the staff at Grelen was amazing. And I would like to shout out to Emmie. She was responsive before, during and after the event. We had a wonderful weekend and highly recommend this venue for weddings and the Villa for a getaway for family and friends.

stars in the clear top tent, allowed us to have the most perfect day. There are so many beautiful spots for pictures and we loved taking photos at Bloomfield during Golden Hour. Another wonderful benefit of having a wedding here is being able to use any of Grelen's plants and flowers throughout the wedding day. Everyone has commented on how beautiful our wedding location was and many asked us how we found such a perfect location. The event staff was so wonderful to work with. Tess and Emmie were responsive and helpful during the wedding planning process with our many questions. It is very evident that they are passionate about their work and our whole day ran so efficiently. We could not have asked for a more beautiful spot to have our wedding day and will forever hold onto our amazing memories made here at The Market at Grelen!

greenery and a single location for our ceremony and reception. We were fortunate to have been able to book this venue over a year in advance, but the only downside about having booked this early was that we were strung along with a lot of changes that were occurring with the business - staff changes, catering options, venue changes, etc. While some of these changes were communicated to us in a timely manner, others were not, and that was a little frustrating to deal with during those times. In the end, though, we truly had a fantastic team of coordinators for our wedding day as well as our weekend stay at Spotswood Lodge - Emmie and Leslie worked so so hard to make sure our wedding day and our time on the property was unforgettable, and we were very impressed with how well everything turned out. We could not have asked for a better venue and we certainly look forward to visiting again!! Thank you all so much!!! :)

kdrop of the greenhouse) and so did our guests. Just felt like a magical day all around. Thank you to the Grelen team who paid attention to all my ideas during the planning process, and helped bring every detail to life. Will be a day we treasure forever!

that would show off what a beautiful region we live in and give our guests access to all the things we love about the area (gorgeous scenery, excellent wineries, fantastic hiking, and a quick trip to DC for anyone who wanted to sightsee). We knew as soon as we drove onto the property that The Market at Grelen was our venue. The stunning views and the ability to use their nursery for decor meant that we didn't need to spend any time thinking about additional decor, and our floral budget could remain quite small. We also appreciated having so many different event locations available to us, especially options in case of rain! In addition, the market and cafe made for the perfect place for us to meet with vendors as we came down from DC on numerous weekends while planning. The venue did experience a little bit of turnover of their event staff between the time we signed our contract and our wedding date, but given the nature of the industry and the fact that we had booked our date over a year out, we weren't too surprised by this, and the event team communicated this very clearly. We experienced a few other funky communication issues, but generally these were small and sorted out by just asking a lot of questions. Overall, I would hands down recommend this venue if you love the scenery like we did!

(e.g. where to have different parts of the event) and were very prepared for what bad weather and REALLY bad weather plans were. And, of course, taking newlywed shots in different places around the property was spectacular!! All in all, Grelen is a stellar location for anyone who wants an outdoor wedding in a beautiful natural setting.

ocess and Leslie, one of the owners, emailed me to let me know of the change and assured me it would be a seamless transition, and it was! Our guests continue to rave about the views at the venue and how no matter where you looked your breath was taken away. It rained on our wedding day, and Tess and Emmie were so accommodating with letting us wait until practically the last minute to call our rain plan. Even though we did not have our ceremony in our original location, they made our back up location amazing! We could not be more happy with the location our ceremony location ended up being in and feel like it turned our better then what we originally envisioned. We look forward to continuing to make trips down to The Market Grelen to visit each year and enjoy everything they have to offer.

staff are so kind, understanding and willing to help in whatever way possible. Tess, the Assistant Director of Events is a dream to work with. And the owner, Leslie, expresses so much excitement for your wedding that she makes you feel like a part of the Grelen community instantly. Do yourself a favor and book your wedding here! You will not be disappointed!

ose who know what they’re doing. They also had strict/weird rules so make sure you read the contract and ask questions before committing. If you’re all about aesthetics and don’t care too much about customer service, this is your place!

and more. The event planner, Amanda, is a pleasure to work with. She is very detailed and provides sound experience whether you are having a big affair or a intimate gathering. Additionally, in our case we needed someone to coordinate a majority of the event. We did not have to hire a coordinator and then all the other vendors. Having a preferred, experienced team who are seasoned on working together - made such a huge difference to us. I cannot say enough about Amanda, the team at the Market, and all the vendors we worked with. They made our little evening so special - we will never forget. You also have so many options for your ceremony and reception. Every spot there is gorgeous. We loved how you could combine the plants, flowers, and trees that were already a part of the decor. Our wedding was in the fall, but we never had to worry about a back up plan in the event of inclement weather - with the event tent and the greenhouse, you are covered. We highly recommend this venue if you want a spectacular wedding to remember. Amanda and the Market team will most assuredly make it happen! They certainly did for us!

everything was in bloom for an August wedding. However, the beauty of this venue went beyond my expectations on the day of the wedding. Everything was picture-perfect and Amanda Landon, the Events Coordinator, was a tremendous help. We had about 175 guests and many commented how beautiful The Market at Grelen is and what a gorgeous place it is to have a wedding!! I so agree!!! The venue also offers different locations on the property for the ceremony & reception along with various opportunities for beautiful pictures! We even had a thunderstorm come through at the end of the reception while under the tent and everyone was having such a good time that they hardly knew it was raining. I can't say enough about how beautiful and wonderful my daughter and son-in-law's wedding was and I am so thankful they picked the Market at Grelen!!!

re abundant, and the entire area was available to our guests to wander through the entire evening. Amanda Landon, the venue event coordinator, is very knowledgeable, helpful, and calming. She worked with and allowed us all the decorating ideas we had for the ceremony and the reception. The entire day and evening of the wedding she was right there in case adjustments needed to be made, items moved, etc. at the site, helping to keep things running smoothly. In addition, the entire staff at the Market are all helpful and friendly. We highly recommend the Market at Grelen for a beautiful venue and atmosphere for a wedding. We were thrilled - our daughter and new son-in law's wedding and reception was everything we wanted and more, and the Market at Grelen and those who work there helped to make that dream real!

s around the property were gorgeous. So many guest commented on how unique and beautiful our venue was!

ace and they want to come back. Amanda, the wedding coordinator of the Market was incredible. She was very accommodating all of our needs and was on top of everything. She was so pleasant to work with. Every direction that you turn was the great photo spot. We did not want to leave for the reception because we were having too much fun taking pictures. I would recommend any couple who is looking for a charming and beautiful place where you can enjoy the nature and the landscaping of Virginia, this is the place to go for!

rain which encompasses their tent pad, to the more noticeable features such as access to their trees and plants from the nursery - the experience at the Market at Grelen is TOP NOTCH and one that I thoroughly enjoy planning with all my clients. If you're looking for a unique venue that is an authentic expression of the Virginia countryside - look no further than the Market at Grelen. They've built quite an impeccable event venue! Orpha Events loves to work there!

all over the venue. I knew the day of the wedding there would be no stress or logistical issues. The Market at Grelen is a one of a kind, beautiful and unique venue that made our wedding day absolutely perfect!!

e most important factor and decision you make for ensuring you have a wedding that you love. It provides the backdrop and sets the tone for the type of wedding you want to have and remember forever. The Market perfectly matched my vision for a romantic, secret garden wedding that was outdoors but was still elegant and sophisticated feeling. And with the numerous locations for photos, my photographer was having more ideas for photos than we had time for! The greenhouse, gardens, berry fields, sheds, barns, grooves and numerous other locations we never even saw exceeded our expectations for photo opportunities! We had our ceremony between the 2 large trees right beside the tent which was perfect for having our DJ play music as we walked down the aisle and also to use a microphone for our officiant since it can sometimes be hard to hear outdoor ceremonies. The close proximity to the tent was also very helpful for our elderly guests who wouldn't do well walking long distances. The backdrop in our ceremony pictures is absolutely stunning! Rolling hills, fluffy clouds and greenery as far as you can see! We chose to have the clear top on the tent and it was spectacular when the sun went down. Everyone was taking pictures of the stars and sunset through the tent and it provided the most wonderful romantic feeling to see the colors streak across the sky as I danced with my new husband! The stone flooring was perfect for dancing, easy for our older guests to walk on, and gave it a very sophisticated feeling without it feeling formal. The Market provided the dinner tables, chairs for the ceremony (which were moved inside for dinner) and wine barrel/wood bars for the buffet and deserts all of which perfectly matched the feel of our wedding. The bathrooms were provided by the venue since we had fewer than 100 guests which was incredibly nice to have real bathrooms to use during the wedding! (sometimes it's the small things you appreciate most!) Sarah the venue coordinator was very helpful, although the communication was at times slower than I would have liked. However in her defense, we had a very long engagement so our wedding venue point of contact changed three times, which may have contributed to the (at times) last of communication between parties. She was incredibly helpful and efficient with helping to arrange the tent with tables, bars and umbrellas the best way possible to seat everyone, picked a beautiful arbor for our ceremony, placed plants around the tent to help add to the romantic feeling and was an excellent point person for our caterer and photographer to go to with questions during the reception. She made our wedding day easier and had a very relaxing demeanor which was much appreciated before I walked down the aisle! Lastly, we had a very large wedding party so we decided to rent Spotswood Lodge for everyone to stay at for the wedding weekend. What an absolutely amazing house!! It was wonderful to get to spend so much time with our closest friends before and after we got married. The house was beautifully decorated, comfy, the beds were soft and the grounds stunning! I couldn't have been happier with my entire experience at The Market!

d talking about the pros/cons of Grelen vs other venues around Charlottesville. I chose The Market at Grelen because of my love for gardening and local produce. The first time I visited I knew I made the right decision. The taste level of the woman who buys products for the Market aligned 100% with mine. I knew that any aesthetic choice they made for me I would love, so I let them chose the plants for the ceremony, basic set-up, etc. Their tables and chairs are so beautiful that table cloths, etc aren't really needed. I ended up using some natural rattan charges so the white plates stood out from the white stone tables. Our guests were so pleasantly surprised by the natural beauty of the venue and loved the laid back nature of the ceremony and reception. While the venue provides a laid back vibe, there is so much attention to detail. I was so lucky to have beautiful natural/in-season plants at the ceremony, the topiaries by our ceremony, etc. I chose their gorgeous succulents for our table centerpieces to which they added amazing wooden/metal lanterns. There were a few logistics to overcome such as a costly rain plan (tent which thankfully I didn't need, but still had to put a deposit down on), lighting (lots and lots of votives), and help with setting the tables (mostly because I went with a BBQ vendor who didn't provide all of the staff that another catering company might have). Overall my husband, my family, friends, and I all thoroughly enjoyed the unique nature of The Market at Grelen and were so happy to have this as the setting for our wedding and reception.