13 Virginia Wedding Venues Ideal for a Smaller Celebration


Intimate weddings give Virginia's classic Southern hospitality a chance to truly shine. The state’s perfect mix of bustling cities and rural countryside offers a wide variety of choices to match any couple's style. As the following venues prove, a shorter guest list doesn't mean having to compromise your vision for a fabulous day.


The Wedding Niche

Knoxville, MD

Fab Features: gorgeous historic property in Harpers Ferry walking distance from the river and Appalachian Trail • adventure elopements offer all-inclusive events held in a perfect, private spot • specializes in elopements and micro-weddings, with planning included!

Catering: Preferred list, BYO
Price: $

Mankin Mansion

Richmond, VA

Fab Features: impressive Italianate estate surrounded by lush, artfully manicured gardens • exchange vows in the gardens or in the elegant Gallery inside, then enjoyed cocktails on the lawn and dining & dancing beneath a peaked tent • retire for the evening to the Georgian mansion, which offers plush accommodations for up to 16

Catering: Preferred list
Price: $$ • $$$

The Indigo House

Afton, VA

Fab Features: modern B&B nestled in the foothills of Blue Ridge Mountains • epic ceremonies backed by towering poplar and oak trees with unobstructed mountain vistas • packages include cozy accommodations, flowers, cake, décor options, and coordination services

Catering: BYO
Price: $ • $$

Hollin Hall Weddings and Events

Alexandria, Virginia

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

Catering: Preferred list, BYO
Price: $ • $$

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, BYO
Price: $ • $$

Faithbrooke Barn & Vineyards

Luray, VA

Fab Features: family-run winery nestled in the foothills • the elegant barn is designed with an exposed beam ceiling, enormous windows, an attached patio, and a unique loft area overlooking the entire space • fabulous amenities like bride and groom dressing areas, a cozy fire pit, a cute red vintage Ford truck for photos, and more!

Catering: BYO
Price: $ • $$ • $$$

Silverbrook Farm

Hillsboro, VA

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

Catering: Preferred list
Price: $ • $$

Le Méridien Arlington

Arlington, Virginia

Fab Features: a chic property nestled at the edge of The Potomac and just minutes from D.C. attractions • host your ceremony in the sleek Vivaci Ballroom or Amuse Restaurant that feature understated, modern décor • dance the night away on the outdoor Terrace that offers spectacular views of the Key Bridge and Georgetown’s lights glittering across the river

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$ • $$$

Magnolia Fields

Ruther Glen, VA

Fab Features: family-run venue in lovely Caroline County with a century-old barn and farmhouse and sweeping views of the surrounding countryside • exchange vows in an open meadow, in front of the barn, or in the chapel • great perks include cute rural décor, a photo booth, and a cozy honeymoon suite

Catering: Preferred list, BYO
Price: $ • $$

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 list
Price: $ • $$ • $$$

Athenaeum

Alexandria, Virginia

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: BYO
Price: $

Interested in other Virginia locations? Get after it here.

Warrenton, VA

Venue: Airlie

Catering: In-house
Price: $$ • $$$

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