10 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, BYOPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Bartizan
Glen Allen, VA
Fab Features: stylish event space anchored by a stunning oak-wood focal wall, lit perfectly by dimmable farmhouse chandeliers • cocktail hour in the Oak Room, which boasts farmhouse accents, a large quartz stately bar, and plenty of natural light • award-winning, elevated cuisine highlighting fresh ingredients
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
L'Auberge Provencale
Boyce, VA
Fab Features: romantic countryside inn with gardens, orchards, and a sweeping porch and terrace • intimate weddings range from all-inclusive elopements to full buyouts that offer your guests a fabulous destination weekend • gourmet cuisine crafted by acclaimed Executive Chef, Alex Sakelakos
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
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: $ • $$
Brix and Columns Vineyards
McGaheysville, VA
Fab Features: 160-acre family-run farm and vineyard boasting spectacular unobstructed views of the Shenandoah Valley • exchange vows in an open field beneath a white pergola or with the stately Jeffersonian mansion as your backdrop • mingle on the spacious patio, then pass through multiple French doors to the elegant, Colonial-inspired reception hall
Catering: BYOPrice: $$
Pharsalia Events
Tyro, VA
Fab Features: truly dreamy historic property nestled among shady trees, verdant lawns, and rolling farmland at the foot of dePriest Mountain • prep in the historic Pharsalia mansion, and mingle poolside, in the gorgeous cocktail courtyard, and among the pristine flower and herb gardens • tented receptions ensure the spectacular mountain views are always present
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
Silverbrook Farm
Hillsboro, VA
Fab Features: charming B&B with beautiful countryside vistas • ceremonies in the formal or country gardens, a dreamy, intimate historic chapel with hand-hewn wooden benches, or a peaceful forest clearing • rustic-chic receptions in the gorgeous two-story 18th-century barn
Price: $ • $$
Le Méridien Arlington
Arlington, VA
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-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
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, 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: BYOPrice: $
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