The Woodlands at Algonkian

value you get! The outdoor ceremony space is beautiful on it's own, but there are so many options to make it unique and special to you. We had ~100 people attend the wedding, which in the space felt comfortable as we wanted something more intimate so we could spend time with everybody (not too packed, not too sparse). I think 200 people in there would feel tight, that would be my only comment for future brides. The other amazing thing is the Woodlands provided their recommended vendors, and pretty much everyone we booked was from that list. It was so helpful! We also loved that we had access to a Bridal Suite for folks to get ready, it made the whole process so easy. Laura was fantastic to work with - they were incredibly flexible with us and responsive! We also booked out nearly all of the cabins for the weekend, and the staff was very responsive for all of the questions we had around that process/getting everyone situated in their cabins. We used their in-house caterer (Great Blue Heron) and the food was PHENOMAL - people were raving about it! We highly recommend booking your wedding here and working with Laura and the team!

Dulles airport which is convenient for everyone traveling. I know some couples do not place the logistics of a wedding venue for their guests high on the priority list, but this was an important component to us. The property is beautiful, and high ceilings inside the reception space with large window wall really opened everything up. The bridal suite was newly renovated, which made for a great space for us to get ready the day of. Laura, Jasmine, Liz and the onsite team (shout out to DJ for everything she did to help our reception flow smoothly) were fantastic to work with. They always promptly responded to my questions. COVID made the final few weeks challenging with changes in RSVPs, causing us to try and fill spots, and they always helped us make adjustments with a smile. We did not have a day of coordinator, but rather a family friend who helped, and Laura was SO helpful the day of to help get everything ready. The food was fantastic, and Liz was very accommodating of the tweaks we requested to our menu, including with alcohol. The venue itself was also very affordable for the Northern Virginia area. Originally during my search, many places only included the reception space, and not items like tables/chairs/linens. While we needed to pay for linens, Laura/Liz took care of coordinating it all for us and the price was reasonable for these. We feel very fortunate that we found The Woodlands!

readily answered our questions throughout the planning process. We wanted to have Nicecream cater at our wedding and Laura willingly coordinated with them regarding logistics. We received many compliments from our guests about the venue in general and the delicious food from Great Blue Heron. Parking was easy for our guests and it has a nice bridal suite to get ready in. Overall, we were very satisfied with selecting this venue among the many choices available in the area.

our coordinator from the venue and truly could not have been more pleasant to work with! She was extremely responsive, kind, and flexible as we navigated COVID changes and was so helpful throughout the whole process. I was a little nervous about the bridal room being too small but on the day of, with 7 people getting hair and make up done, it didn't feel that way at all! Laura kindly let us use the Fairfax room across the hall as a secondary getting ready area where we had lunch, which was perfect. We also enjoyed Blue Heron Catering and had a very positive, stress-free experience working with them and overall loved their food! We got SO many compliments from guests about how beautiful the venue was. Highly recommend booking your wedding here and working with Laura!

r attentive to all our needs leading up to the wedding day. DJ, the kitchen captain, was super welcoming and made sure we were well fed on our wedding day. Overall this venue exceeded our expectations. Everything was beautiful and perfect!

tanding and went out of the way to resolve difficulties faced due to pandemic. Our family and friends greatly waited for the day to hold our wedding at Algonkian even prior to cancellation.. however the managers and staff had showed great professionalism which helped our couples' transition times through the pandemic. Most highly recommend this venue.

vigate how to plan our event during COVID. She was always willing to answer all my questions and reassure us of any concerns. My bridal party loved the bridal suite, it was the perfect area to get glam! Only thing missing would be a designated 'groom suite.' Also, the food did not disappoint! Our guests raved about the quality of the food.

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n exactly according to plan on the “big day”. The kitchen staff was so professional and, not only was the food delicious, but the service of each course was seamless.. we never had to wait for any part of the meal to be served or removed. They also offered a coffee bar and optional ice cream bar, which many of our guests enjoyed, as well. It really was a perfect night, thanks to every single member of the staff that did their job to perfection! I have been to many weddings in my life, but this venue, without a doubt, was the best I have ever experienced. I would highly recommend The Woodlands to any couple who wants to have the kind of day they will remember forever!

to rent on site are great as well!

day of the wedding making sure that everything from the linens to the flowers was perfect. The location was perfect and the cottages provided the bridal party close accommodations. It is sure to be a day none of us will soon forget, thanks to the staff and their attention to detail!

ou are aware, there are always little things that don't go according to plan on the wedding day. However, Maren and staff helped make our wedding day perfect. Thank you! And God bless!

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The Woodlands were always welcoming and accommodating. The food from Great Blue Heron (caterer who works with the venue) was amazing. All night and the week after our wedding I continue to have people compliment how good the food was at our wedding. If you get married anywhere, I 100% recommend The Woodlands at Algonkian.

or pergola and grassy area is gorgeous! We had our wedding outside under the pergola on a spectacularly beautiful dayy, and walking down the aisle there was such a memorable moment. (It is a sidewalk path, so you can wear heels!) They had an outdoor fire pit and a corn hole set that guests could enjoy outside as well. The indoor space for getting ready as well as the main reception area are stunning. It is definitely worth taking a tour; you will not regret it! While we were initially attracted to working with an outside catering company, we actually changed our minds after we were able to meet and work with the chef of Blue Heron Catering to make our perfect dinner for guests- a DIY taco bar! We are still getting compliments from guests on the delicious tacos and appetizers at our wedding that were such a nice change from the norm. The main chef made us custom salsas too- yum!! The price for catering with a custom menu was quite reasonable when compared with outside caterers as well, and we were able to work with them to make sure it fit our budget. Our DJ and photographer loved the venue too, and it was such an amazing day and evening. Our pictures outside and inside turned out amazing! We cannot recommend The Woodlands at Algonkian enough!! Thank you Maren and Anjela for our perfect wedding day!

and offered an extensive menu to select from. Our guests could not stop raving about the food! We worked with Maren who was kind, professional, responsive, and flexible during the entirety of the planning stages up through the actual wedding day. We 100% would recommend this venue!

My husband and I a very happy with our decision to go the with the Woodlands!

e the lobby area for cocktail hour too. The reception/main banquet area is beautiful and spacious. We loved the stone walls and the window near the dance floor which overlooks the golf course! Our guests loved the venue too - we’re still receiving compliments! Throughout the wedding planning process, we had a great experience working with Maren, the Woodlands event coordinator. She is very organized, easy to communicate with, responsive, and knowledgeable with wedding/event planning. She answered all our questions as well as offered advice/suggestions when needed. She is also friendly and personable - an overall pleasure to work with! We are very appreciative she helped manage our big day and ensured everything ran smoothly. In addition to the venue, we rented out cottages for the wedding party which was really fun. It made logistics very simple and everyone enjoyed the park amenities throughout the entire weekend as well as spending extra time together! Overall, the Woodlands is a beautiful, scenic, picturesque venue at a great price with a great staff. We highly recommend it for any wedding and/or special event!

e the lobby area for cocktail hour too. The reception/main banquet area is beautiful and spacious. We loved the stone walls and the window near the dance floor which overlooks the golf course! Our guests loved the venue too - we’re still receiving compliments! Throughout the wedding planning process, we had a great experience working with Maren, the Woodlands event coordinator. She is very organized, easy to communicate with, responsive, and knowledgeable with wedding/event planning. She answered all our questions as well as offered advice/suggestions when needed. She is also friendly and personable - an overall pleasure to work with! We are very appreciative she helped manage our big day and ensured everything ran smoothly. In addition to the venue, we rented out cottages for the wedding party which was really fun. It made logistics very simple and everyone enjoyed the park amenities throughout the entire weekend as well as spending extra time together! Overall, the Woodlands is a beautiful, scenic, picturesque venue at a great price with a great staff. We highly recommend it for any wedding and/or special event!

dal suite, banquet hall, and buffet room. So glad we chose the Woodlands for our wedding.

setup!) I realized she just "Got" me and I literally just trusted her judgement from then on - it's like she was reading my mind! We had a last minute weather concern, and they were very accommodating when I asked them to start flipping the dining room to do the ceremony indoors- and then ended not needing it haha. We used their on-site caterer and I'm still getting compliments on the food, so that's good! All in all it was an awesome experience. The staff, the setting, the food, all awesome!

had a welcome barbecue lunch near the waterpark catered by The Woodlands and everyone had a blast. Chef Dennis worked with us on an upscale menu for the evening event at a reasonable cost. Ashley, Liz, and Isabella made it all happen just the way we wanted it to. The team were very flexible and eager to do whatever they could to make the weekend perfect. We included kids in the celebration and had games outside the event hall - and of course the adults joined in! We didn't want a cake and The Woodlands put together a totally fun sundae bar. The result: a warm, fun, event that allowed our family and friends to get to know each other while enjoying great food and lots of play time. If you're looking for a lovely, elegant, but "un-stuffy" atmosphere, celebrate at The Woodlands.

ls and passed appetizers indoors. The reception hall is spacious and seated all our guests comfortably. Besides the breathtaking scenery The Woodlands at Algonkian has to offer, the staff is very helpful and accommodating. Ashley, the onsite wedding coordinator, was extremely responsive to all our questions prior to the wedding. She allowed us to drop off centerpieces and things we would need for the wedding at the venue the day before, which saved us a lot of prep time on the day of. On the day of the wedding, the day-of coordinator Bianca was extremely helpful in making sure that every part of the wedding flowed seamlessly - from the wedding party walking down the aisle to cueing our MC that it was time to cut the cake. I don’t know what we would’ve done without her! Their onsite caterer, Great Blue Heron, offers such amazing services. They were responsive and offered us a great deal for the services they provided. The food was delicious and the staff was very professional. I truly had an amazing, stress-free wedding day and I’m so glad we chose The Woodlands at Algonkian as our venue! I highly recommend them!