12 Virginia Wedding Venues Ideal for a Smaller Celebration

Fab Features: architecturally stunning venue set among lush, wooded grounds • after your vows overlooking Fairview Lake, capture wonderful photos among the waterfalls, koi ponds, and fountains • the reception spaces boast sleek contemporary detailing, fascinating artwork, and soaring floor-to-ceiling glass walls

Fab Features: lush, historic venue on 5 acres specializing in intimate, all-inclusive celebrations • custom packages include complete planning services and tons of other perks, like a hair & makeup studio, diverse catering choices, and photography and videography • hike the Appalachian Trail to a dreamy vista, or exchange vows under a canopy of trees, in a woodland grove, or beside the river, then dine & dance in the chic vintage barn

Fab Features: gorgeous estate vineyards on a south-facing hill for beautiful sunlight and sweeping views • ceremonies on the lawn overlooking the vines, followed by wines and dining in the light-flooded tasting room • in-house services for elopements include florals, photography, specialty cakes, officiants, and more!

Fab Features: romantic countryside inn with gardens, orchards, and a sweeping porch and terrace • intimate weddings range from all-inclusive elopements to full buyouts that offer your guests a fabulous destination weekend • gourmet cuisine crafted by acclaimed Executive Chef, Alex Sakelakos

Fab Features: historic hotel with stunning original architecture (like a grand staircase, moldings, and gold leaf details) with a fresh, boutique vibe • inviting, character-rich spaces include the speakeasy-style Boiler Room, the Rooftop Lounge, the elegant Cockade Room, and more • all-in-one packages make planning easy, and include delicious cuisine that showcases the region's bounty

Fab Features: pristine 121-acre estate highlighted by an exquisite Georgian mansion adorned with a grand spiral staircase and period art and furnishings • the Stables offers a blend of rustic and elegant, with a high, open-raftered ceiling, a silo, and a covered porch • rent out the mansion's five bedrooms for a wedding party weekend retreat

Fab Features: elegant penthouse with glittering chandeliers, a marble foyer, and floor-to-ceiling windows • open-air terrace boasting panoramic views of DC monuments and the sparkling cityscape • flexible room configurations easily accommodate intimate weddings, with amenities like a dedicated express elevator, magnificent chandeliers, free parking

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

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

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

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: Airlie