The Oak Barn at Loyalty, LLC

ou to make your wedding dreams come true. I emailed them countless times with so many questions and they were quick to respond and help me through any issues I was having. We also visited the venue quite often for walk throughs, burying bourdon on property, etc. and Barb & Ernie were more than accommodating. The thing that impressed me the most was how calming they were to my husband and I. The night before our wedding (rehearsal dinner on property) the power at the venue went out due to 60 MPH winds and a fallen tree. They were both reassuring that everything was going to be okay and even went out the night of the wedding and bought a third back up generator to make sure we were all covered. Come morning of the wedding, the power was still out but Barb & Ernie kicked on the generators for us and we seriously went through the day (until power was restored at 11am) as if nothing was wrong. Its just a true testament to the type of people they both are. They take such pride in their venue and it truly shows through how beautiful it is and how kind they are to everyone who walks onto their property. I wish I could relive my wedding day here every single weekend. It was truly the most perfect day! From the outdoor patio seating, the newly built fireplace area, and the breathtaking views, I cannot think of a better venue or better owners to work with to make our day a dream come true!

We had already toured six other venues and felt they were good options, but didn't have that 'ah-ha' moment that it was the one. When we actually toured the space, I knew it was everything. Everything at The Oak Barn is perfectly designed in a way that it seems every detail was considered and constructed. Between the ceremony space positioned in front of the Blue Ridge mountains, the patio with bistro lights for cocktail hour and dancing under the stars, and the large barn doors that open to bring the outside in, this space really is a dream come true. What really elevates the space, however, are the venue owners Barb & Ernie! They are the sweetest, more welcoming couple that makes you feel like family from the moment you meet them. After our tour, they invited us into their home to tour the Grooms' space and offered sweets and drinks. We ended up talking for hours and it was one of those perfect moments in wedding planning where the decision is easy. Lastly, Barb & Ernie have been so flexible with COVID and are passionate about ensuring their couples have the wedding of their dream. We were supposed to get married May 2021 but still didn't feel comfortable having a large gathering. Barb & Ernie worked with us to find a new date and were so understanding about the situation. I've heard many horror stories from other brides about their postponements and we are so grateful we didn't experience that. At the risk of continuing to gush over the space, I'll close by saying booking the Oak Barn at Loyalty will be the easiest decision you'll make (separate from saying 'yes' to your partner)!

nally toured the Oak Barn and met Ernie and Barb, we knew right away that this was the venue of our dreams. The Oak Barn presented an ideal indoor and outdoor event space with a lot of unique advantages such as climate control, a picturesque ceremony site with beautiful landscape views, a stellar indoor rain plan, and a gorgeous patio for dancing and cocktails. We were impressed that they offered more time for weddings than any other venue that we visited without charging extra fees. From the very beginning, Ernie and Barbara treated us like we were part of the family. Our wedding was scheduled for June 6th, 2020, and due to the pandemic we had no choice but to postpone. Ernie and Barb were very accommodating and worked with us to select a new date that would allow us to still plan for the wedding of our dreams. We are now planning for a Summer 2021 wedding, and we couldn’t be happier that we chose the Oak Barn. It has been a tough year for everyone but Barb and Ernie were compassionate and thoughtful in working with us to meet our needs as they have continued to evolve. Some of our friends and family suggested we change plans, get married at the courthouse and throw a much smaller party, but we opted to hold out for our new date at the Oak Barn, and we know it will be worth the wait!

.. the barn, the views, the bridal and grooms suites, the patio, the outdoor fireplace and the super sweet owners make this venue so magical! All of our other vendors were so impressed with how well thought out the space is, which really helped make our wedding day go on without a hitch. The owners, Barbara and Ernie, helped us every step of the way during the planning process and were around the day of the wedding to help with anything they could. We cannot get over how beautiful the backdrop at the venue was for all of our photos from our wedding day, there truly is not a bad place to take a photo. Our wedding was almost two weeks ago, and my husband and I still can’t think of anything we would have changed. We are looking forward to going back and visiting Barbara and Ernie at the Oak Barn at Loyalty very soon!

r a barn wedding venue that is rustic and very chic, this is the venue for you! Along with such a perfect ceremony site with a beautiful view! I would highly recommend this venue!! It was the perfect day and all our guests are still talking about how much they loved the barn and views!

lanning. The venue is beautiful and the perfect spot for a Virginia wedding, big or small. We are so grateful to have found a venue that treated us like family and made for the perfect wedding weekend!

unsets and a timeless look, this is the place for you. One of my favorite new features of the venue is their outdoor fireplace area where you can sit and relax at the end of the night with a roof over your head in case it rains. Great place for s'mores! Barb and Ernie were so flexible with the pandemic throwing a wrench in our wedding plans. We decided to do a small ceremony there with just immediate family in 2020 and moved our reception to 2022. As out-of-state residents, they were able to accommodate our schedules every time we wanted to call them or visit the property. We are so thankful for them and we can’t wait to host our 2022 reception at Oak Barn!

process especially given the current pandemic circumstances. We were especially grateful for the abundant space that this venue offers both outdoors and indoors for our guests to spread out and feel comfortable attending a wedding during these times. The ceremony setting is beautiful with a view of the mountains and the patio is the perfect space have cocktail hour or to have the dance floor under the stars. The barn has fantastic space for the reception with two beautiful chandeliers that add the perfect amount of class and glam. There is also an amazing loft area for guests to look down on the festivities both inside and outside. The venue has an incredible bridal suite with ample room for the bridal party to get ready. There is also a great space for the groom and groomsmen to hang out and get ready which many other venues in the area neglect. My husband and I looked at 9 venues total and the Oak Barn and Loyalty was the last venue we visited, but we knew almost instantly that this was the perfect venue for our wedding. Barb and Ernie have thought of everything that a venue needs for you to have the perfect and stress free wedding. We couldn’t have imagined having our wedding anywhere else! We honestly had the best time and so did our guests, we didn’t want the night to end! The Oak Barn at Loyalty allowed us to have the wedding of our dreams.

venues before The Oak Barn and never felt as welcomed as Barb and Ernie made us feel from the moment we stepped on the property. So that paired with the actual venue made it an easy choice for us to have our wedding there and I'm so glad we made that decision. Our guests felt the same way about the venue and one other engaged couple wanted to have their wedding there from just seeing it at our wedding! As many brides and grooms know, planning a wedding during covid isn't easy but Ernie and Barb were so supportive along the way while working with date changes and new covid guidance coming out every week from the government. We also loved all the space that the Oak Barn had as it helped keep people safe and socially distanced (from ceremony to reception) and outside as much as possible which was very important to our guests. Beyond that, all the beautiful little touches of bistro lights on the patio, chandeliers in the barn, the ceremony space with an arch and looking out to the Blue Ridge Mountains, a lovely Bridal Suite, tons of green area to take amazing wedding photos, the warm color of the barn itself... it made for such a beautiful backdrop to our special day. When planning our wedding, I didn't want to have a wedding in a hotel and/or banquet room as it seemed too cold and impersonal. Choosing The Oak Barn truly celebrated my husband and I's love of nature and created an experience that was filled with warmth, love and beauty. If I could have all my life event celebrations here, I would!

armth of the owners, Ernie and Barbara, we knew we had to book with them. We got married at the Oak Barn at Loyalty in August 2020 and could not have been happier! The owners did not cut any corners making the space look stunning and function well for weddings. While you could easily do a 200+ guest wedding in the space, it doesn't feel too big either for smaller groups (our ~80 guests fit nicely in the space). Outdoors the ceremony space looks out over the blue ridge mountains, making for gorgeous pictures and great views for guests. Many of our guests enjoyed taking in these views on the deck of the Oak Barn during the reception if they weren't big dancers. The outdoor patio space is perfect for cocktail hour, and looks so pretty at dusk when the bistro lights turn on above. Ernie and Barbara are kind, accommodating, and helpful throughout the planning process. They're the kind of people you genuinely enjoy talking to. They clearly love being wedding venue owners and are constantly making upgrades to the venue to even further improve the space. Between the time we booked and got married, they added farm tables/chairs, chandeliers, and other pieces of decor. They also have a bridal suite on the property that made things super easy for my wife on the wedding day. One key differentiator to note about Oak Barn is that they let you book whatever vendors you want. I didn't learn this until we started our venue search process, but many other larger venues in the area require you to go with their preferred vendor list. This can limit your options and drastically increase costs. My wife and I found this flexibility very useful as we worked our way through the planning process booking other vendors. That said, Ernie and Barbara do have some excellent recommended vendors if you are looking for guidance. The vendors they recommended to us that we used were awesome, they will not steer you wrong! Overall, I could not be happier that we got married at the Oak Barn at Loyalty! The venue is beautiful, the owners are great, and your guests will be in awe on your wedding day!

how beautiful the views were (you get the beautiful wine-country views), and it was a GREAT space for anything we wanted to do. We had the ceremony and cocktail hour outside and we opened up three of the large barn doors once it started raining and we were inside for dinner and dancing. The owners also have a variety of gorgeous decor to help adorn the sweetheart table, accent tables, etc., which made for beautiful fine touches! My fiance and I booked the venue a year and a half ago before COVID-19 hit, and we could not have been happier we chose this venue considering the circumstances. Had it not rained, we planned to bring everyone back on their large, beautiful patio after dinner for dancing, but with the rain we kept it indoors. That said, the owners recently installed UV air purifiers, which made the space even safer for our guests. We loved everything about the space--the catering area in the smaller barn was so perfect with the window for a bar. People loved going out to get their drinks and catch some air. I could not say enough positive things about this venue. For us, booking there was the easiest decision we made. The moment we saw the space we fell in love with it and couldn't picture us getting married anywhere else. No other Northern Virginia venue could compare to the Oak Barn!

ccommodated every request as best as possible. Extremely professional.

ue that really leaves you with nothing to worry about in terms of "what ifs?" it's all thought of, Barb & Ernie have you covered. Their quality of service comes naturally, and will put you at ease. They are so responsive, and the flexibility that they offer takes so much stress out of a process that can, unfortunately, be stressful at times. A true/great value. Trust your guts! We did, and our day was exceptional - just as we imagined it would be. Barb & Ernie will inevitably feel like family.... we honestly forgot that we even paid them (don't worry, we did;). Point being - they are so easy to work with and the whole experience is worth every penny. Our wedding day = absolutely priceless!!

mmodate her. It was so clear their only desire was to ensure our daughter had the wedding of her dreams. Look no further; they will make your dreams come true too!

we had. I can't imagine our wedding having been at anywhere else!

t people as well. They really made the venue like our home and were always there for suggestion. I will always recommend this venue to anyone that is getting married 😊

ake flower arrangements in their basement when we had no other place to do them. Barb and Ernie are very easy to work with and very professional. If you are looking for a wedding venue I would 10 out of 10 recommend them. The views are beautiful, and the barn is exactly like the pictures. There is also a magazine worthy bridal suite which is something I didn’t find any other venue around here.

le experience as we planned our reception. You can tell straightaway that they put their heart and soul into this venue and care about you personally as you sort out all things wedding. Ernie is a champ and works overtime to make the bride's dream come true. Barb has an incredible eye for all kinds of decor and has the sweetest, most caring personality. They are also incredibly fun to work with because they are a hoot together and make a great team. I actually enjoyed planning the reception because they were so wonderful to work with. They made me feel at home and helped bring the whole wedding vision together, far more than I could have done on my own. And the venue itself is just wow. With swooping vistas of the Blue Ridge and Virginia countryside, this two-story oak barn is a gem. The effect of the wood and fairy-lights inside is simply magical and can fit a whole host of bridal decoration visions. The outdoor stone patio leads to a charming food prep and service house, which together make for a lovely cocktail hour setting. The bridal suite is also perfect for pre-ceremony photos; the pictures from this area of the venue are some of my favourites, actually! Barb outdid herself in decorating it so that me and my bridesmaids had a splendid, relaxed, and beautiful time before heading to the ceremony. My groom was also able to relax with his friends over foosball and pool in a complete different area of the venue. Ernie and Barb have thought of everything to make this the best experience for the bride and groom. All in all, if you want a barn wedding of any kind, be sure to give Ernie and Barb a ring! It'll certainly be worth your while.