Blooming Romance: 13 Gorgeous Garden Venues in Northern Virginia

Venue Superpowers:

Weekend Weddings

Countryside Vistas

Historic Chapel and Barn

Fab Features: charming B&B with beautiful countryside vistas • ceremonies in the formal or country gardens, a dreamy, intimate historic chapel with hand-hewn wooden benches, or a peaceful forest clearing • rustic-chic receptions in the gorgeous two-story 18th-century barn

Venue Superpowers:

Lush Scenery

Picturesque Terrace

Panoramic Views

Fab Features: beautiful atrium with a 2,000 foot skylight nestled in the Meadowlark Botanical Gardens • glass-walled interior boasts live trees with twinkle lights and an indoor fountain • spacious terrace overlooks lush and varied gardens

Venue Superpowers:

Historic Details

Expansive Grounds

Elopements

Fab Features: ceremonies in the walled boxwood garden on the lush grounds, or in the charming Mount Vernon Unitarian Church • the 1919 Colonial Revival-style Hollin Hall boasts unique details like Japanese teak floors • the historic Meeting House exudes elegance, with clean, simple lines, warm hardwood floors, a soaring ceiling, and an adjacent slate terrace

Venue Superpowers:

Vibrant Blooms

18th-century Farmhouse

Versatile Packages

Fab Features: gorgeous and serene 11-acre flower farm • the picturesque grounds boast fields of flowers, a greenhouse, six hoop houses, and a unique timber-framed Pavilion for events • rental includes access to the 18th-century farmhouse for day-of preparations and overnight accommodations, custom floral design, and more!

Venue Superpowers:

Stunning Barn

All-Inclusive Packages

Overnight Accommodations

Fab Features: events for up to 400 in the post-and-beam gambrel barn • the interior impresses with 3 beautiful chandeliers and a stunning bluestone fireplace • the picturesque grounds include a 10-foot waterfall and a garden terrace with forest backdrop

Venue Superpowers:

Timeless Elegance 

Conservatory 

Picturesque 

Fab Features: vintage colonial manor ideal for garden weddings, set on the artfully manicured grounds • delightful 1814 Carriage House for intimate celebrations • one event per day ensures total privacy and the expert staff's full attention

Venue Superpowers:

Romantically Rustic

Farm-to-Table Menus

Charming Cottages

Fab Features: historic working farm set on 300 idyllic acres • picture-perfect garden ceremonies followed by a reception in the breathtaking Octagonal Pavilion • truly farm-to-table menus pull seasonal ingredients from the surrounding pastures

Venue Superpowers:

Charming History

Romantic Elopements

Panoramic Views

Fab Features: meticulously preserved Georgian-style mansion set on 550 acres of beautiful landscape • the red brick exterior is a lovely ceremony backdrop, or say "I do" before a pretty fountain in a brick courtyard • continue the celebration al fresco or move inside to the lovely Anne Mason Room

Venue Superpowers:

All-Inclusive Packages

Picturesque Details

Late Night Celebrations

Fab Features: lovely golf club bursting with beautiful photo ops, from a stone footbridge to a romantic, neoclassical dome-topped gazebo • prep in one of two well-appointed suites, then exchange vows at a pretty spot overlooking the golf course • cocktails are perfect on the clubhouse's balcony, which adjoins a wonderful turn-of-the-century-inspired ballroom

Venue Superpowers:

Unique Art Gallery

Intimate Courtyard

Beautiful Architecture

Fab Features: landmark antebellum building-turned-art gallery • stunning Neoclassical Greek Revival architecture with an impressive portico, soaring Doric columns, and an intimate private courtyard • light-filled gallery rooms boast soaring ceilings, wonderful woodwork, and granite walls with rotating exhibits

Venue Superpowers:

Historic Estate

Elegant Ballroom

Blue Ridge Mountain Views

Fab Features: historic manor surrounded by manicured grounds • exchange vows on the rooftop terrace with an epic Blue Ridge Mountains backdrop • the ballroom showcases white decor, sparkling chandeliers, and contemporary amenities

Venue Superpowers: 

Private Estate 

On-site Accommodations 

Garden Celebrations 

Fab Features: pretty 19th-century manor nestled in the heart of Virginia’s wine country • beautiful indoor and outdoor venues include gardens, lawns, an intimate dining room, and a wraparound terrace • cozy on-site accommodations in the grand home and darling cottage

Venue Superpowers:

Picturesque Setting

Versatile Packages

Cozy Lodging

Fab Features: serene 24-acre farm and luxurious B&B • variety of stunning event spaces from the rolling fields to the lush gardens to the rustic barn • comprehensive packages range from elopements to elaborate weekend-long affairs

Venue: The Stable at Bluemont Vineyard