The Osprey's at Belmont Bay

everyone really worked to make everything stress free and easy from the very beginning. Our questions were answered quickly and they worked really well with our planner and other vendors. We also really liked that they had a ton of decor and useful items in their inventory for us to use! Thank you for enabling us to host an incredible day in your beautiful venue!

sier and less stressful. Unfortunately, Amy left while working with her, however Vanessa quickly stepped up and helped us with everything we needed. We loved working with Vanessa. Vanessa was super detail oriented and made sure our day was flawless. We received so many compliments from all our guests on how beautiful our venue and the scenery around it were. I also will admit that I was nervous with the ballroom and dance being split, however it worked perfectly and was not an issue at all. I knew right from the beginning that having a bridal suite where I felt comfortable in was really important. The Osprey’s has the most beautiful bridal suite! My bridal party and I had the best time getting ready in there. My hair and makeup artists said they had never seen such a beautiful space for the bridal and bridal party. I also loved that they had a decor closet! This saved me so much money and made our wedding so beautiful! Book your wedding at the Osprey’s at Belmont Bay, you won’t regret it!

as seamless. Not only did my husband and I love the venue, but our family and friends did too! Great indoor and outdoor options, and the bridal suite and grooms quarters were PERFECT! Working with Amy and Vanessa was incredible - their support, suggestions, and guidance are part of what made my big day such a success!!

nted to say I do. Everything from the getting ready suites (which are super spacious and beautiful) to the ceremony site on the water, to the stunning reception space and everything in between was absolutely perfect. If you are looking for a “light and airy” venue with stunning outdoor views on the water this venue is for you. We had the opportunity to work with Amy throughout our entire planning process. We initially met her at our venue tour and were lucky enough to have her as our event director on our big day. She was a huge help with all of our wedding planning including giving insight, helping to bring ideas to life and so much more. She coordinated our day perfectly and helped make the day run soothly, making the day completely stress free for us. We are forever thankful to have had her be such a big part of our wedding day! We 110% recommend the Osprey’s!!

y coordinator took care of everything and made my wedding day stress free! I cant recommend this venue enough! I am so happy I had my wedding here!

the important information before booking. Vanessa was our day of coordinator, and I couldn’t have asked for a more perfect person to support me on my wedding day!! She put me at ease every time I emailed her, never making me feel like a bother even when inquiring about the smallest details. She made sure everything went off without a hitch the day of our wedding. She never made us feel rushed, and she took the most gorgeous videos and photos of us! She also repurposed our florals beautifully for us, set up our pastry dessert better than I could’ve imagined, and communicated just the right amount with us throughout the day. You will not regret booking this venue!

of us the day of our wedding. My wedding was everything that I imagined but better <3

hat everything on our big day went smoothly. The Osprey's has such a beautiful view and the venue has everything you need- preferred vendor list, deco rental, chairs & tables and tons of space for dining and dancing! No extra or last minute fees. Highly recommend Osprey's!

ty was so impressed with the bridal suite and the groom's quarters, the outdoor scenery is gorgeous, and the cocktail hour/dance floor space needs hardly any decoration at all! But the real reason to book this place is the included day-of-coordinator; ours was Vanessa and she was a dream, especially for someone like me (a woman who can't stand wedding planning and seriously contemplated just eloping several times during this process lol). She and her team set up EVERYTHING for us, facilitated all the wedding flow, and even made our DIY decor look better in some spots! If you have it in the budget, this place is completely worth it!

nessa that made sure our day went smoothly. We are getting so many compliments from family and friends of how beautiful everything was on our wedding day and it is all thanks to The Osprey's! We cannot thank you enough for helping us have the wedding of our dreams. 10/10 recommend!!!!

Lisa for our day of coordinator. We absolutely loved her! She was so helpful anytime we had questions come up. She was so organized and on top of things so that our day went so smoothly. Our guests repeated commented on how beautiful the venue was and on the amazing job Lisa did. The venue is very reasonably priced. We could not have imagined a better place to get married. We loved that there was an option to buy a sweetheart table through them. We were able to enjoy our first meal together married and all of our future meals there. We cannot recommend the Osprey's enough!

e Ospreys cared about us as their clients, even the owners. I wasn’t just about the money with them but our experience. The coordinators were organized and they had all of the information we needed up front from diagrams, to pricing to example photos and videos. That level of organization and prompt and clear communication made it easier for us to plan. If I could give 10 stars I would.

asks me where to book their wedding I always recommend this location. They have backup plans just in case it rains and are ready for any emergency! if you are thinking about booking them, DO IT. You won't be disappointed.

ving a wedding there would be painless by offering BYO alcohol, a list of amazing vendors to choose from, a venue that offered easy flow (separate rooms for bride & groom, ample outdoor space, separate ballroom and bar room for eating & dancing), decor rentals for those items you'd only use on your wedding day, and (most important to me) the promise of an event director. And then a little thing called Coronavirus happened. While we were still making decisions as to what our wedding was going to look like, if we were even going to still have a wedding, we were assigned our event director, Victoria who is nothing short of amazing. Throughout the whole process, she was open to conversations and still remained enthusiastic and joyful as our 140 person wedding was cut down to 20 in order to remain safe. The communication and flexiblity was on point all the way to our wedding - I was even sending her emails 24 hours before that she quickly responded to! Then the day and I promise you it could not have been the success that it was without the incredible team at the Osprey's and Victoria's hard work. From making sure our bridal party got down the aisle on time, to careful placement of our flowers, to rushing to get us our champagne for the perfect sunset toast, my husband and I were able to sit back and enjoy our beautiful day thanks to her and the team. She even wore wildflower pants to reflect our theme! Weddings are stressful, a wedding in the midst of a global pandemic? Unthinkable. And yet the whole time we felt supported and the day was beautiful. I really could go on about the numerous details that I loved about booking here but all I can say is it was our first decision with regards to the wedding planning process and it was one of our best as well.

h however, we had to end up postponing due to the pandemic. With that being said, the staff at the ospreys were very compassionate and were able to reschedule our wedding to the end of July free of charge. Throughout the process we stayed in contact with our day of coordinator Victoria to ensure that our wedding was perfect despite the circumstances. To summarize, our day was one to remember and we partied hard! and it was all thanks to the staff of the Ospreys! I would highly recommend😊

ing room is separate from the dance floor, which worked out very nicely for us because guests who didn’t want to be in with the loud music didn’t have to be. They have an outside balcony with fire pit tables, which were perfect for our early November wedding. We worked with Amy, who was great. She was very attentive and quick to answer our questions. She also made sure that the day went off without a hitch. The venue cost is great for northern Virginia. I couldn’t have imagined having our wedding anywhere else.

ctor, Amy and she was wonderful. Very attentive and responsive. We weren't having a traditional western wedding and I was a little worried about bringing our vision to life but Amy did a great job, ESPECIALLY the day of. She was extremely patient with our guests and with my family. The other thing about Osprey's is that the venue is so pretty that you don't have to do much decoration which I really appreciated. We were able to make use of the bridal suite and grooms suite even though we didn't have a ceremony. The grounds made a beautiful backdrop and I am so glad we picked Ospreys!

s beautiful as it was, Vanessa and the team was even more amazing. As a same sex wedding they were so amazing to make us feel wonderful. Everyone made everything so easy, so stress free. Thank you all truly from the bottom of our hearts.

y event coordinator and her calm demeanor shined through any time I became flustered with the wedding planning process. I had quite a large group at my rehearsal and she managed the many personalities of my wedding party very well. The venue itself was perfect. The serene water in the background and the majesty of the pergola are captured beautifully in my pictures. It’s also great that we’re slightly above the ground so everyone is able to see in the audience. When the party started, my older guests were able to get away from the noise in the dining area and my younger guests were able to enjoy themselves in the party area with easy access to the bar. The owner, Hunter, was also very accommodating throughout the process. He made a table with his own hands for us that I’ll treasure for the rest of my life (see photo). Thanks for everything, Amy!

or post-ceremony photos, the dining room with the sweetheart table and wooden backdrop to drape flowers on… there were so many elements of the venue that helped us achieve the beautiful and stylish wedding that we wanted. I also greatly appreciated the fact that we didn’t need to deal with the hassle of renting tables and chairs. Then of course there was Victoria, our wedding coordinator. She took care of all the necessary details so that I didn’t have to… except for the few things that my Type A brain couldn’t let go of! But even then Victoria was patient and kind. My husband and I particularly enjoyed that Victoria had drinks ready and waiting for the whole wedding party as soon as we’d walked back down the aisle. Our party did, too! It was so fun and relaxing to cheers with our closest friends right after such an emotional moment.

eys. The Osprey’s is absolutely beautiful. There's a gorgeous pergola with a riverside view for a picturesque outdoor ceremony. Not only is the outside landscaping amazing, but the inside is just as stunning. There is a huge bridal suite, which I believe would be hard for any other venue to beat. There is also a separate grooms quarters for the men to get ready. My guests raved about this venue during our wedding. The best part of the Osprey’s though is the staff. Victoria was our day of coordinator and we absolutely love her. She was on top of everything all day and had my back in more than one instance. I wasn’t able to attend my walk thru in person, so I sent a representative and Victoria face timed me so I could be a part of it. Hunter and Victoria were spot on with their vendor recommendations. We are so happy with how our wedding turned out and would whole heartedly recommend the Osprey’s for any event.

transformed into a beautiful event space that only holds one event at a time. We loved that we didn't have to share the space with anyone else. Imagine an outdoor wedding ceremony with a beautifully-decorated pergola, a calm river in the background, and trees with luscious green leaves surrounding you. There was a ballroom with a full sized bar and a separate dining room. Everything is wheelchair and accessible, which was important since some of our guests were elderly or disabled. Having our wedding at The Osprey's was simply a dream come true. If we were to attribute the success of our wedding to any one person, it would be to Victoria Smith. When my husband and I went to a wedding expo at The Osprey's, we met Victoria, one of the event coordinators who works at The Osprey's. She was extremely welcoming, sweet, and personable. We decided then and there we wanted her to coordinate our wedding. Luckily for us, she was available on our wedding date and willing! She held our hands us every step of the way. She was super responsive to all of our emails, no matter how minor the question or issue. Victoria convinced us that the sky's the limit, but since we wanted to keep costs down, she gave us wonderful suggestions on how to do that while still having the wedding of our dreams. Her excitement for our ideas was contagious, and the doubts my husband and I had disappeared. We went for the whole roasted pig, the kolaches, the sunflower theme, the homemade chalkboard welcome sign, and the sparkler send off because Victoria supported us and made us believe we could pull it all off. And we did brilliantly! Victoria's organizational and communications skills are first rate. She expertly worked with all of our separate vendors to make sure everything came together smoothly. All of the décor and details we wanted were put out exactly as planned. Everyone in the bridal party knew exactly where they were to be and when. The weather was unpredictable on the day of the wedding, but Victoria convinced everyone to wait until the very last minute before deciding to move our outdoor ceremony inside. Then at the last minute, the rain stopped and the sun came out, and we were able to hold our wedding outdoors as planned! Victoria took such great care of our guests, my husband, and me. She got to know our guests, and she even made sure my husband and I ate and drank! Victoria has this amazing ability to resonate calmness and control of the situation, and that's exactly what is needed on a day that has so many components, and is hectic, exciting, emotionally-charged, and one of the most important days of our lives. My husband and I are so grateful for The Osprey's team, and especially Victoria, for giving us the best night ever and amazing memories to last a lifetime!

throughout our entire planning process. Their vendors list is superb and their ability to accomodate change is simply heroic. As if the utterly gorgeous views were not enough Meghan and the rest of the staff made my wife and I feel welcome. I do not believe there is a way to quantify that. All I can do is again say that I am grateful. The floor in the dance hall next to an absolutely stunning bar made the perfect backdrop for a scrumptiously romantic first dance. Prior to the wedding my family experienced the huge loss of my grandfather. The Ospreys helped us to organize a memorial for him the foyer that made it truly feel like he was there. The atmosphere was so inviting that even my grandmother shared a dance with us. There are no words my to describe my gratitude for the attention to detail and personal care that we reieved every step of the way! We cannot wait to come visit again! I am so happy that I got to spend the best day in my marriage so far with the support of our coordinator Meghan at the views of The Osprey's at Belmont Bay.

ur overall experience was not as great as we had envisioned. When we met with Victoria for the first time to go over the timeline, she didn’t even have our wedding date correct! The day of the wedding we were completely rushed (although I was only 5 minutes late getting ready) leaving no time for my husband and I to get any pictures together before my dress was bustled. Somehow our wooden table numbers (that my uncle made) were misplaced and an intern used the in-house numbers instead. Not a huge deal, but he worked hard on them and it was disappointing that they were not used. My husband and I were under the impression that the dining room would be available for guests to sit and take a break from the dancing, but no. The doors were closed so they could begin breaking down and cleaning up right after dinner. Many guests (the majority of them) had left their favors at their seats. We were told that we would receive any leftover or forgotten favors and place cards/place card holders. We did not receive any of those. We did not even get the place cards and holders for guests who did not show up! Favors and place card holders are not cheap, and yet they were not returned. The day after the wedding we realized there were many things that were not returned to us. Most importantly at the time was the hotel refrigerator drawer that we used to carry the corsages and boutonnières. The staff kept it and assumed it belonged in their refrigerator. We were also missing outdoor signs and drapes that we had to go and pick up the day after the wedding only after multiple emails and phone calls to many different staff members. Remember to label EVERYTHING! The coordinator will go through items and mark down what you have and label boxes/bins, but I would label individual items as well. We had some lights and a drape behind the sweetheart table and were told to provide some command hooks/strips and the staff would set it up. I took every single command strip and hook I owned, not knowing how many or what kind would work best and figuring that they would use what was needed. Not surprisingly, none of these were returned to me either. During the wedding, we were so rushed and trying to do so many things and see so many people while attempting to enjoy the moment that we didn’t think about these things, and that’s why the staff is supposed to handle it all for you. Looking back my husband and I are quite disappointed with many details of the wedding and if I had to do it over, I’d go somewhere else. While it was a beautiful day with many great aspects, both us and our guests agree that it could have gone better.

mely accommodating in work with me and my fiance since we no longer lived in the state. She was very responsive with any questions we had as well as so patient with our hectic family. It was amazing to come in wedding morning and she had everything handled. Made sure it was exactly how we wanted it and constantly made sure I was doing okay. With their amazing customer service and absolutely amazing venue, i could have not asked for a more perfect wedding day. Thank you so much!

y were also very efficient with weather situations, it rained on our day and they were very good at dealing with the rain and moving things inside. The venue was also helpful in providing accents and decor where needed. The Osprey’s also has beautiful bride and groom suites that are fun to get ready in. The only drawback was that they had a wedding rehearsal on our wedding day (Friday) and that group was late to leave, so for part of the afternoon prior to the ceremony the venue was crowded and people would walk into the bride suite. The other drawback we had was we had a caterer that was not a “preferred/on the list” of the venue, and it took time to get everyone in sync and coordinated. Victoria was a great help in getting everything to run smoothly and helping us achieve our vision!

ake the most gorgeous pictures! Our coordinator was Meghan and she was the cherry on top to our whole experience. She was quick to respond to any emails or questions I had and made our wedding day flow smoothly with our timeline that we wanted. Very detailed and is a pro at what she does! She checked in on us, made sure our decor was all in the right place, worked closely with our dj, packed up all of our stuff at the end of the night, you name it she did it! I would 100% recommend this venue to anyone and would absolutely book again for other events! Our guests kept saying how beautiful the venue was, how much fun they had and how organized it all was. It was all possible with this awesome team :)

ough the building and seeing the beautiful willow tree in the back- we knew this was the perfect place for us! From all the updates they have done inside and outside the venue, to the staff and coordinators that work there (Meghan Ferrar is amaaaazing - she was my day-of coordinator and the person I was in contact with all the time) to the ambiance that the beautiful venue offers, we would get married here over and over again if we could! Meghan was SO FAST at responding to all my emails (every single day of the week) during the entire process I was planning the wedding up until a few changes that had to be made last minute! We were able to decorate the outdoor ceremony space how we wanted it which allowed us some sense of personalization for our wedding. They provided us recommendations for amazing vendors! The rehearsal they ran went so smooth and the day of the wedding was absolutely PERFECT. Meghan was literally meant to do this because not only was she an amazing venue coordinator, she and all the other ladies that work at The Osprey's are wonderful people and truly want your day to be so special. I cannot recommend this venue enough!!!! I already cannot wait to go back to visit! Our guests have been raving about our venue choice! P.S. The bridal and groom suites are the BEST!!!!...as you can tell I can keep going on and on about how awesome this venue is and such a great price!

ng sure our wedding was perfect. Our coordinator, Victoria, was incredibly calm, organized, and fun - the perfect balance and exactly what we needed! Right before I was to walk down the aisle something ripped on my bouquet - I called out her name and she was there with a roll of tape within seconds. It was an incredible blessing to be able to go through my wedding day knowing that Victoria was taking care of so much behind the scenes. Prior to Victoria, we also communicated with Brooke and Meghan, and communication flowed seamlessly between them. We consistently received prompt and helpful responses. Thank you Victoria and the entire staff of the Osprey's for making our wedding day flawless!

on process was so efficient, as a bride trying to juggle university studies and plan a wedding with my best friend (MOH) without the support of a real wedding planner (or my husband really LOL) I truly believe it would not have been possible without a venue like Ospreys. The space alone was so breathtaking, with the Occoquan river as a backdrop. All of our guests were awestruck by the beauty of the space. My husband and I were just completely besides ourselves with how perfect the entire operation was. Ospreys operates like a well oiled machine, efficient and perfect. I have to give them my highest recommendation. If you’re lucky enough to have Amy as your coordinator, you’ve just hit the jackpot. Look no further. If you’re in the surrounding DMV area, this is the place to be. You can thank me later.

She kept us in order, she made sure we where on track the entire time, and even gave us some useful advice on certain things we weren't sure of. And something that we were really impressed by, is that when we gave them our decorations, they exceeded my expectations. We had a vision in mind, but they blew it out of the water! I loved how they just worked their magic, and made everything look perfect. Now, the view, it was absolutely amazing, we wanted a venue that was already beautiful in itself, and we didn't want to add anymore extra decorations that might have detract from it. It was so romantic and beautiful, and just perfect! They're the best all-in-one venue, beautiful outdoor ceremony location & intimate/cozy reception hall. I highly recommend The Osprey's for your next event!

then the wedding itself! We had a perfect night and couldn't have asked for anything more. Victoria in particular helped us out enormously in moving our guests along quickly so we could have our beautiful ceremony outside before the sky opened up on us! Thank you for everything!

stressed at all on our big day. I highly recommend this venue... out of the 10+ venues I toured in the planning process all over Virginia, this one is next to none. Thank you for making our wedding absolutely perfect.

for us which had made this process seamless. She gave us plenty of options and ideas to work within our budget so we could have the wedding of our dreams! We are so excited to get married at this beautiful venue!

our wedding on a Thursday for even lower rates) and we were able to stock our own bar which saved us so much money. As it got closer to our wedding date, Victoria reached out to us just to make sure that we had everything we needed and to create a timeline for us and all of our vendors. We were able to bring any decorations and favors that we wanted set out, along with all of our alcohol, the day before the wedding at the rehearsal. I just informed Victoria of where we wanted everything and her and the staff worked their magic!! Everything was so perfect and with the stress that already comes with planning a wedding, it felt awesome that this was one less thing that I had to worry about! I can't thank you enough Victoria. I know our wedding party was very.....animated lol but you were able to keep us all on track and you helped our perfect day go off without a hitch!! You and the Osprey's will always be a part of our forever memory! Thank you!

way to make sure everything went off without a problem. Victoria was awesome! The whole night she was wrangling guests, talking to the DJ (who sucked btw), and even stopped me from trying to cut the cake myself when the catering company was (for my tastes) taking too long. I would recommend The Osprey's at Belmont Bay 100% and highly recommend asking for Victoria, her personality, people skills, and get things done attitude is great for any event!

solutely wonderful as well. She ensured that everyone was where they needed to be and took very good care of us throughout the night. It truly took all of the stress out of it for us and helped us to enjoy the night and the memories made with everyone. I highly recommend The Ospreys and Victoria if you are looking!

ful when needed.

and Meghan are absolutely wonderful. There wasn't an email either of them missed. Meghan was my wedding coordinator and she made sure every detail was covered. Meghan kept my wedding running smoothly and kept everything on track. These girls really know what they are doing. Plus they have a lot of great vendors they will recommend to you if you need help which was a huge success for me. Pricing was definitely reasonable. I recommend this place to anyone if they want their special day to turn out perfect!

the process goes and the day of guidelines. We had Brooke as our designated Day-of-Coordinator. She was pleasant to work with and knew what she was doing. The day of the wedding was when things went south. When we arrived at the venue and our allowed time, they had a rehearsal going on and another consultation...they hadn’t started setting up any of our decorations!!! Because of that, instead of Brooke and the other staff at the Ospreys setting up, it was my mom and my bridesmaids!!! It completely ruined our timeline and were an hour behind schedule with photos so we had to cut some ideas that we really wanted done. And when Brooke saw my mother was running around and my father was helping set up the ceremony and asked if she was okay, of course my mom exploded telling her she wasn’t okay and none of this is okay that everyone BUT Brooke was setting up! Brooke did execute the ceremony well so it was very smooth and we did appreciate them bringing us drinks and appetizers just for us and the bridal party as we were taking photos. Once we did our exit with sparklers, it’s like Brooke and the staff couldn’t wait to get out of there and were packing things up so fast. I guess they do know how to move. But then the problem became that they weren’t putting things back in the boxes that they came in so things were missing when we unpacked. Not to mention - Brooke is in one of our sparklers photos front and center in the line and she is TEXTING!!! I recommend the venue because it is absolutely beautiful but just be cautious and watch the staff to make sure they keep up their end of the agreement.

helped keep the wedding flowing and going without a single issue. The location is very well kept and it all went without a hitch. You also can’t go wrong with the view.

eat mix of waterfront and the beautiful green landscapes. I look forward to photographing more clients here in the near future.

pecial thanks to coordinator Brooke and Meghan ! Their experiences, quick response and problem solving skills were amazing. Thanks to them, I never have to worry about details. The best part was, I had a wonderful wedding that I will never forget. If you are interested in this venue, be quick ! We wanted a date in May but it was booked all the way to the end of September. You won’t be disappointed. I highly recommend this gorgeous venue !