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    Myrat A. Sent on 09/28/2023
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    Myrat Akyyev.

    This place is Amazing . When we saw in the first time , we really shocked! And when wedding date is come my all friends is loved this place. Also the employees so kindly and they give me a 1 hr free. They are really helpful with everything and amazing people . I loved work with those team. Thank you so much .

    Thornewood Castle's reply:

    Thank you Myrat for the review! We really enjoyed working with you and your beautiful bride to make your special day as magical as we could! Wishing you two the most beautiful life together!
    -Brittany & Thornewood Castle Staff
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    Amanda H. Sent on 10/20/2023
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    Amazing outdoor wedding!

    We toured more than enough venues and the second we saw Thornewood Castle we knew it was our venue. The staff is so professional…the best part was getting a response almost instantly any day of the week. When planning it’s very helpful to have quick responses like we got with them. We got married on the back lawn over looking the lake and moved inside for dinner. The garden was stunning, we did a majority of our family photos in the garden. Only negative thing I would say is the cut off by 10, we knew that going in and we still would not have chosen different.
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    Melanie C. Sent on 10/15/2023
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    Summer Wedding at Thornewood Castle

    Thornewood Castle staff was absolutely amazing! They provide all the tables, chairs and table linen! It’s set up before you get your venue access which is so helpful. It could not have been a more perfect day. Highly suggest getting married in the garden with dinner on the back lawn. I can’t tell you enough how amazing each of the spaces are. Brittany and Corey were so helpful throughout the entire process.

    Thornewood Castle's reply:

    Thank you Melanie! We are so happy you chose Thornewood Castle to be apart of such a magical day! From the floral to all 3 of your dresses it was a fairytale wedding. We look forward to seeing pictures!
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    Hay-Jay R. Sent on 06/11/2023
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    Thornewood was everything we wanted!

    Thornewood Castle exceeded our expectations, creating an absolutely unforgettable wedding day. Its timeless charm and rich history provided the perfect backdrop for our celebration. The castle's beauty and intricate details were so picturesque that the venue stood on its own, requiring minimal additional decoration. We were overjoyed to share such a stunning venue with our loved ones. The anticipation from our guests to explore the castle and its grounds added to the excitement leading up to our special day. An additional bonus of the venue is that it doubles as a hotel. Having our families stay overnight at the castle added an extra touch of magic because it extended the celebration and it also made the morning preparations on our wedding day incredibly convenient. Given that Thornewood Castle is located in Washington and because we were getting married in April, rain was a concern. We loved that Thornewood Castle has a goregous indoor and outdoor option. We didn't end up having any rain on our wedding day, but we still decided to get married inside because of how beatiful the castle's interrior is.

    The exceptional support and dedication of Brittany, Corey, and Kiera were invaluable in ensuring that our wedding day went flawlessly. From managing the complex aspects of the event to attending to every detail, they effortlessly orchestrated the day, which allowed us to relax and fully embrace the joy of the occasion. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Thornewood Castle for being wonderful to work with and for the role they all played in making our wedding weekend everything we hoped it would be. Their event-planning expertise and genuine passion for their venue were evident. We highly recommend Thornewood Castle and its incredible staff to anyone in search of an extraordinary wedding venue.

    Thornewood Castle's reply:

    Hayley! WOW. Thank you for the detailed review. We are so grateful to have been apart of everything that your wedding was. Your guests to your wedding décor it was such a pleasure to be apart of it.
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    Bridgette S. Sent on 10/25/2023
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    March wedding was a dream!

    We got married at Thornewood Castle in March! We knew it was taking a gamble on being able to have our ceremony outside in the garden where we had hoped to have it. We ended up having to move to our contigency plan day of due to rain and I am so happy we did. The natural light that comes through the windows is so incredibly romantic. It was more our wedding than we even could have imagined it to be. We are so grateful with the venues flexibility in waiting to the very last minute for which plan we were going to have them set up. Highly recommend getting married here, the venue staff is amazing to work with and very professional. I feel like they thoroughly explained their policies, we had zero surprises!
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    Evangeline C. Sent on 03/15/2023
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    Dream Venue

    Communication: really great, always got responses by the next day at the latest when I contacted them via email. The tone of the emails was always very kind and professional, and they were always very helpful. For everything they had us do, they provided explanations of what it was, how to do it, and why they required it. They also shared recommendations for vendors that had worked with them before.

    Working with them: they were very understanding with any problems we had and had no hidden fees that weren't disclosed before booking. They were not as strict as I thought they would be and worked with us to adjust little things all the way up until the last week. I asked them to set up 14 fewer chairs the night before the wedding and they did. They really worked with us to make everything run smoothly.

    Structure: the monthly payment plan made sense and helped us afford the venue. We had an initial tour before booking where they showed us the castle and the garden, walked us through possibilities and limitations, estimated prices, gave a few vendor recommendations, and answered every question we could think of. All of the paperwork was done over email so I didn't even have to do a second trip until the final walk-through a month before the wedding.

    Aesthetics: this was of course the best part! If you're looking at booking this venue, you've probably already seen the pictures. It's even more gorgeous in person. The venue decorates itself. We didn't buy any decorations other than led candles. We got some greenery from around my husband's parents' yard and used that and the led candles for all of our decorations. That was it! And it looked beautiful! The art on the walls, the ceilings, the banister, the crystal decorations, everything was just so elegant and beautiful. 10/10 would recommend.

    Contract: Make sure you go over the contract with them and confirm details. The contract had a typo in the insurance section and I ended up having to cancel what I had bought and pay for a higher amount a few weeks before the wedding. This was the only bad part of my experience with Thornewood, but I am sure they have fixed the contract now so it probably won’t be a problem for anyone else! Other than that, the contract was rather easy to read and well organized. It was easy to refer back to it during the planning process!

    Thornewood Castle's reply:

    Thank you very much for this fantastic and detailed review. We enjoyed working with you every step of the way and we are happy that you loved the castle as much as we do. The staff at Thornewood Castle wishes you a lifetime of love and happiness.
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    Jared P. Sent on 12/05/2022
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    A Perfect Experience

    Thornewood was everything we wanted, and more, for our wedding day. Their process is easy to understand and they worked very hard to make our day as special as possible. They were sharp communicators and always responded to our questions as quickly as possible. The whole experience was a dream come true.

    Thornewood Castle's reply:

    Thank you Jared, we were so happy take part in making your big day special! We wish you and Sarah a lifetime of love and happiness.
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    Andrea H. Sent on 11/22/2022
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    Perfect wedding experience!

    The castle staff went above and beyond to make our wedding day special and run smoothly! Amber and Brittany were super helpful with communication and helping organize our day. Thank you!

    Thornewood Castle's reply:

    Thank you so much Andrea, it was such a pleasure being apart of your magical day! We wish you and Mark and entire lifetime of love and happiness.
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    Chan T. Sent on 10/14/2022
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    Chan and Krista wedding

    This venue was amazing, the weather was perfect. I suggest getting Mered in the garden and plan for a sunny day because it’s worth it. This place also had beautiful views of the American lake. We are so happy we got married here and I recommend this to anyone who wants to have a dream castle wedding. Thanks again for everything you have done for us.

    Thornewood Castle's reply:

    Thank you Chan, we were so happy to have the two you here and hope your stay and wedding was everything you imagined. We appreciate your review, and wish you a lifetime of love and happiness!
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    Jess A. Sent on 11/09/2022
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    Affordable Wow! Factor

    We held our wedding reception at Thornwood this October and we had an amazing evening. It fit our spooky theme perfectly and it was the clear choice against competitors as it comes with a beautiful location, grounds that our guests loved to explore and a vibe that is unmatchable. It was also one of the more affordable options in the area which was a massive plus. I wish more guests could've stayed that night but the ones who did had an unbelievable night in after our event and enjoyed exploring the halls and the art. The staff was unbelievably helpful and worked with us to make sure our surprise drag performance went off without a hitch!

    Thornewood Castle's reply:

    Hello Jess, we at Thornewood Castle would like to thank you for bringing the Sanderson Sisters and having such a wonderful and entertaining event. We are overjoyed that we could help make your special night even better and wish the two of you a lifetime of happiness.
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    Maryann C. Sent on 10/04/2022
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    Great experience

    I had a wonderful experience at Thornewood Castle. The staff was very friendly and helpful.

    Thornewood Castle's reply:

    Thank you Maryann, we appreciate you taking the time to share about your magical day!

    We hope to see you back soon. Cheers to a lifetime of happiness.
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    Marian K. Sent on 10/13/2022
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    My summer wedding 08.19.22

    My hubby and I recently had our wedding(08.19.22) at Thornewood Castle! This was the best decision we made in celebrating our happiness with our family and friends! The staff was very professional and communicated with us during our entire wedding preparation and until our wedding
    day. Thank you Amber and Christian! Thornewood gave us what we were looking for in a venue, wanted a venue; history, style, and class. Thornewood Castle provided us with an endless variety of space, leisure, and photos for our wedding guests! The venue is very large with private gating. Thornewood Castle is one of the only few active castles here in the US and if you plan to stay here or even host an event, it is worth it!!! Thornewood Castle made our wedding day magical with it's majestic and scenic views of its entirety, American lake, and their secret garden! Thank you so much Thornewood Castle for making our special day a truly unforgettable event of our lifetime!!!

    Thornewood Castle's reply:

    Thank you Marian, we are so pleased to hear about your magical day, thank you so much for sharing such beautiful details with us! We wish the two of you a lifetime of love and happiness, we hope to see you in the future for an overnight stay!
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    Mackenzie N. Sent on 10/04/2022
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    Amazing wedding venue!

    We had our wedding here in July. It was stunning the day of staff was so helpful and flexible they helped me move things around before the event and answered any day of questions. Everyone made our day so special!

    Thornewood Castle's reply:

    Thank you so much for your time and your feedback! We are so pleased to hear that Thornewood was everything you dreamed of, we hope to see you back here soon for an overnight stay!

    Cheers to love and happiness.
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    Mary B. Sent on 10/04/2022
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    Fairytale Wedding!

    Thornewood venue and the staff were amazing. It truly was a fairytale wedding and dream come true for us on our special day! I only wish we had more time in the venue as this location has a hard stop time of 9 pm due to being in a residential neighborhood. We knew that rule going into the contract and so it wasn't a surprise but we still weren't ready for our day to end when it came down to it.

    Thornewood Castle's reply:

    Mary, thank you so much for your review. We are so pleased to hear you had a magical day here at Thornewood Castle. We wish you a lifetime of love and happiness!
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    David M. Sent on 10/12/2022
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    Thornewood Castle

    What a dream. We had our wedding outside, and with the Weekday Discount, really got a posh English wedding on a dime.

    Thornewood Castle's reply:

    Thank you David, we are so happy to hear your day was everything you expected. Don't forget about us for future anniversary's!
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    Shalaka Sent on 11/03/2022
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    Great experience, no hidden requirements with payments or restrictions

    I had the pleasure of organizing my wedding at Thornewood Castle. The staff helped us with selecting the setup for our wedding and reception. The staff were thorough with their requirement list and there were no surprises. When the venue is booked for 6 hours, the wedding party is not allowed to enter the premises before that. There were 2 bars to be selected from and we have an option of using the decor that was in place. The tables, chairs and table cloths were provided to us and was included in the cost. Upon our request the staff even provided us with buffet tables. The garden was absolutely beautiful for hosting the ceremony. The event ran pretty smooth as we had built in sufficient time for set up and tear down.

    Thornewood Castle's reply:

    Thank you Shalaka! We are pleased to hear your day was exactly as you imagined it to be, and we appreciate you taking the time for this review! Cheers to a lifetime of love!
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    Theresa E. Sent on 05/02/2022
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    Beautiful and Luxurious

    Having our wedding at Thornewood Castle was amazing. We have always admired a fairy tale wedding and I’m glad that’s what we got! The staff are also nice and very accommodating. After the wedding, we also stayed the night in Anna’s Suite and it was a nice final ending note to the day :)

    Thornewood Castle's reply:

    Thank you for your review Theresa! We are so pleased to hear you had such a wonderful experience with us here at Thornewood. We hope we get the pleasure of seeing the two of you back for another stay in the future!
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    Evonna R. Sent on 07/29/2021
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    Beautiful!

    We had a true fairytale wedding here! The staff was helpful and really nice. Would recommend this venue!
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    Aian Sent on 03/03/2020
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    Wonderful consultation/ walkthrough of the property. The photographs featured in any website or social media doesn't give justice

    The property captured my heart. The walkthrough of the castle was amazing. The photographs don't give justice to this wonderful piece of artwork that has been standing strong over the decades. It's one of a kind and must visit. I'm honored to get married here.

    Thornewood Castle's reply:

    Thank you for your kind words! We are so excited to get to work with you and host your wedding. Happy planning, let us know if you need anything.
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    Sanghee H. Sent on 05/15/2021
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    This is it!

    My now husband Toney and I searched for the perfect venue for a while. Based on a friend's suggestion we checked out Thornewood. It was breathtaking and felt special. The premise is in a very quiet neighborhood and is perfect for a fairytale ceremony. After the friendly walk through with Christiana, we were set to book the Thornewood Castle! They provided a preferred vendor list; we ended up hiring most of our vendors from that list and very happy. They allow outside vendors as well as BYOB which is a huge plus! We postponed our wedding (due to COVID), and the owner and everyone was very accomodating. The total rent hour @ the venue was 6 hours and we had a very short and sweet ceremony; I would say to consider extending hours. While our wedding was perfect, we could have enjoyed this beautiful venue a bit more by extending an hour or two. Everyone had so much compliments to make about the venue - it was very gorgeous, peaceful, and intimate. Would highly recommend to couples thinking of dream-come-true wedding at a classic & classy venue, this is it!
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    Darius S. Sent on 09/06/2023
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    magical castle wedding

    A magnificent space. It's a castle! And the gardens for the ceremony is gorgeous and magical. As a wedding DJ who sees hundreds of venues this one is unique and special

    Darius
    Groove on Hyde Street DJs

    Thornewood Castle's reply:

    Thank you for the amazing review! We hope to see you here again in the future! We are grateful you see the beauty of Thornewood Castle like we do.
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    Destiny Sent on 06/23/2019
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    Absolutely amazing!

    This was a dream come true hands down! We will definitely be coming back for our anniversary as well! The wedding was magical and at the end of the day the presidential room was breathtaking! They made sure everything was perfect and helped out a ton! Definitely recommend 100% ^_^
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    Sondra Sent on 01/04/2019
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    Thornewood castle!!

    The castle is beautiful inside and out. We decided on an indoor wedding since both the groom and I would run from the altar at the first sign of a bee so having it indoors made sense. Also since it will be at the end of April you never know what the weather will be like. The staff that gave us the tour were very helpful answering all of our questions and once we agreed we wanted the wedding there gave us a large packet with info including a list of vendors that they know well but you are free to hire anyone you want it doesn't have to be from the list. She said people have had pizza delivered, bbqs, potluck style, all kinds of stuff, the only thing is things have to be ready without the use of a kitchen since theirs is very small. But overall a wonderful place that has staff ready to help with any questions or concerns.
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    Diana Sent on 09/23/2018
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    My daughter and her husband were married in the sunken, secret garden, followed by a cocktail hour on the front lawn, dinner lakeside, dancing inside the castle, followed by sparkler send-off. The venue is just gorgeous and the experienced staff were top notch to work with. A wonderful experience from initial walk-thru, throughout the planning process to the actual event. It was whimsical, sophisticated and magical. Highly recommended.
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