Mother Nature Showin' Off: 8 of the Best Outdoor Virginia Wedding Venues

Style: You have a choice of photogenic outdoor ceremony spots: the rooftop terrace with the Blue Ridge Mountains in the background, on the lawn against a backdrop of the grand home, or on the “carriage steps”, with your guests seated on a lawn overlooking pastures and ponds.

Style: This 550-acre urban oasis is brimming with local history, with its 1930s-era museum bounded by gorgeously landscaped grounds, lush lawns, and the sparkling Lake Maury and James River, which boast plenty of dreamy private ceremony spots on their shores.

Style: Relaxed, upscale two-story venue perched above the Chesapeake Bay and offering glorious panoramic backdrops and a beach house-meets-industrial vibe.

Style: This historic garden estate overflows with romantic details, from the sweet wooden swing and mountain-framed arbor to the luxurious, chandelier-laden reception tent.

Style: You can spread out on the property’s 60 park-like acres, then enjoy overnight accommodations for up to 75 guests in the gorgeous suites of the 1911 Georgian-style mansion and guest houses.

Style: Set the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this historic, family-owned 1805 farm combines the warm hospitality and rustic elegance of the past with modern amenities, like a large pool and hot tub.

Style: The 50-acre garden not only possesses a world-class collection of botanical displays, it’s home to a classical domed Conservatory—the only one of its kind in the mid-Atlantic!

Style: This 4,200-acre working cattle ranch and historic manor house inn hosts lawn and Pavilion wedding celebrations, provides charming overnight accommodations, and offers horseback riding on the property!