Small Wedding Venues in Virginia: 7 Intimate Picks
Planning a small wedding in Virginia? These seven intimate picks run from Northern Virginia to Charlottesville and Colonial Beach. In Northern Virginia, celebrate at an antebellum Greek Revival art gallery in Alexandria, a preserved Georgian-style mansion on 550 acres in Lorton, an open-air spot above the bay with a wooden gazebo in Woodbridge, a Craftsman-style golf clubhouse in the Bull Run Mountain foothills in Haymarket, or a golf club with Colonial-inspired ballrooms in Dulles. Farther afield, there's a former church turned cider tasting room in Charlottesville and a waterfront winery and cidery with a strawbale barn in Colonial Beach. Some include in-house catering and many let you bring your own, so you can plan a celebration that fits your guest list and budget.
Bull Run Golf Club
Haymarket, VA
Fab Features: gorgeous outdoor weddings year round, with a private al fresco lakefront site and a large terrace with a clear roof and climate control • indoor celebrations in the Craftsman-inspired clubhouse, anchored by an oversized stone fireplace • gorgeous photos on the 450-acre property, surrounded by the rolling foothills of Bull Run Mountain
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$
Swan Point on the Water
Woodbridge, VA
Fab Features: lovely al fresco event space perfectly suited for elopements and intimate gatherings • ceremonies on a perched above the bay and marina, accented by a charming wooden gazebo • snap photos on the scenic dock by the water and among the lush gardens
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
1757 Golf Club
Dulles, Virginia
Fab Features: classically lovely club with beautifully appointed ballrooms inspired by the area's Colonial roots • the expansive grounds are artfully landscaped and perfect for romantic photos, with arched bridges, water features, rolling hills, and shady trees • packages include in-house planning from the expert team, who can help with everything from vendor management to menu to day-of coordination
Catering: In-housePrice: $$
Monroe Bay Winery
Colonial Beach, VA
Fab Features: quaint winery and cidery on six lush acres on the edge of picturesque Monroe Bay • the vintage strawbale barn boasts a lofty, wood-paneled ceiling, ample natural light, and unique wall accents made with recycled wine bottles • pair your dinner with their expertly crafted wines and ciders
Catering: In-house, Preferred list, BYOPrice: $
Gunston Hall
Lorton, VA
Fab Features: meticulously preserved Georgian-style mansion set on 550 acres of beautiful landscape • the red brick exterior is a lovely ceremony backdrop, or say "I do" before a pretty fountain in a brick courtyard • continue the celebration al fresco or move inside to the lovely Anne Mason Room
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
Potter's Craft Cider
Charlottesville, VA
Fab Features: expansive grounds include sprawling terraced lawns and a quaint, boxwood-framed flagstone patio • gorgeous church-turned-tasting room with exposed rafters, bright skylights, and brick detailing • timber-framed mezzanine overlooks the airy, historic stone-walled South Hall, perfect for cozy indoor receptions
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Athenaeum
Alexandria, VA
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
Catering: BYOPrice: $
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