Mount Vernon Inn at George Washington's Mount Vernon is a uniquely historical restaurant wedding venue located in Mount Vernon, VA. The Inn takes inspiration from George Washington’s legendary hospitality, being located just outside the Mount Vernon estate. You can enjoy this one-of-a-kind dining experience for your wedding celebrations. Mount Vernon has a long history of hospitality, dating all the way back to George and Martha Washington hosting hundreds of guests at their home. Washington’s descendants found that the family mansion had become a tourist attraction, drawing thousands of visitors annually. In 1853, the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association raised sufficient funding to purchase the mansion and began the long task of restoration. Light refreshments were provided for visitors at Washington’s home, even during the Civil War. In 1892, a trolley system was established, linking Mount Vernon to both Washington, D.C. and Alexandria, Virginia. The Gibbs Family, seeing an opportunity to serve guests, opened a small establishment just east of the main estate entrance. This location offered visitors “Virginia Chicken”, a beer hut, and later, a more upmarket Tea Room near the trolley station. The early 1930s saw new routes to Mount Vernon open via car and boat. Noting vastly increased visitor numbers, the National Park Service opened a small restaurant on the current site of the Inn. By the early 1980s, the Association decided to ensure the quality of the dining experience of visitors by purchasing the restaurant. In 1985, the Mount Vernon Inn opened with a fresh menu and a renewed atmosphere. It has since grown into a full-service restaurant with an adjacent food court to satisfy all appetites. The Inn honors the heritage of Mount Vernon with a warm welcome for all visitors, a vintage atmosphere, and authentic colonial style. With six distinctive dining rooms and outdoor spaces, you can enjoy your wedding inside and out. The smaller dining rooms flow beautifully together for intimate dining experiences, while the George Washington Room is a well-furnished space for larger parties. The staff takes pride in their professionalism and hospitality, providing the excellent service that the Inn has earned a reputation for. The Inn can host up to 250 guests for your wedding celebrations. Six well-appointed dining rooms offer a delightful indoor option while an outdoor sunken garden can host an outdoor event. A brick and slate outdoor courtyard is an elegant option for a ceremony of 120-160 seated guests under a 900-square-foot white tent. Catering and bar service is taken care of by venue staff, who also can accommodate cake from outside bakeries. For a unique and memorable wedding celebration, you can avail of Mount Vernon Inn at George Washington's Mount Vernon.