It finally happened. The love between you and your partner has been shown to the world thanks to the engagement ring now resting on your finger. Romantic nights together, long walks hand in hand, and even that awkward first kiss has culminated into an event where the two of you will vow to love one another until the end of time.
Now, the fun begins. It’s time for you and your partner to plan the perfect wedding and share your love with your family and friends.
Every bride wants her wedding to be a magical experience, and the flowers, music, and food will all contribute to that. But first, the perfect setting must be found, and for those dreaming of a wedding in Virginia, your options are endless!
Virginia features a beautiful backdrop of mountains, romantic oceanside beaches, and even gorgeous lakes, ideal for setting the mood for a first dance as a married couple.
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While the average cost of a wedding in Virginia is $32,000, the venue options and settings in this state can be contoured to fit any wedding budget.
Here’s a look at a few of the magical outdoor wedding venues in Virginia. No matter what your dream wedding consists of, you’ll easily find the perfect backdrop for your upcoming nuptials.
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The Mariner’s Museum and Park
The grounds of The Mariner’s Museum and Park include a historic museum from the 1930s that is surrounded by a 550-acre park with beautiful grounds and idealistic backdrops. Lake Maury and the James River also provide the perfect setting for wedding photos by the water.
For outdoor weddings, you’ll find up to 15 sites available. Among these sites, The Lions Bridge, The Holly Tree, and The Oak Tree are the most popular.
You also have the option of The Williams Field which offers access to sprawling lawns and is often sought after for large weddings and celebrations.
The Mariner’s Museum and Park offer single event rentals that range between $200 and $500 per event. For a couple who prefer having an all-inclusive event, packages are offered that include tables, chairs, and a venue starting at $1,500.Â
Price Range: $1,500 and up.
Capacity: 300 guests.
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Ford’s Colony Country Club
If you’re looking for a unique place in Williamsburg, Virginia to host your wedding, Ford’s Colony Country Club may be the venue you’ve been searching for.
This idyllic oasis offers spacious meadows where your nuptial can take place during a daytime or evening event.
While single event rentals are available at the club, to truly experience the award-winning southern hospitality offered by the wedding experts, event packages are available to take away the stresses of finding independent vendors for your special event.
Price Range: $15,000 and up (package pricing).
Capacity: 200 guests.
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DoubleTree by Hilton McLean Tysons
For a more intimate ceremony, DoubleTree by Hilton McLean Tysons is an ideal location.
While this gorgeous venue offers inside ballrooms to host events, the outdoor garden wedding venues are an incredible backdrop for memorable vows and wedding photos of your perfect day.
There are multiple packages on offer and ways to contour them to fit your individual needs. Events at this beautiful location begin at $500 and make their way up according to what is needed.Â
Price Range: $500 and up.
Capacity: 125 guests.
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The Stable at Bluemont Vineyard
The Stable at Bluemont Vineyard offers the couple-to-be a unique and memorable experience. Lovers can stroll the vineyard, sample wine, and enjoy magical moments with one another.Â
As part of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this vineyard features flowing countryside where you can host your ceremony, a gazebo ideal for evening vows, or a stable that is a rustic backdrop for your pledge to one another.
As a family-run vineyard, The Stable at Bluemont Vineyard offers all-inclusive packages that include event rentals and a wedding coordinator to make the day run smoothly.Â
Price Range: $5,350 and up.
Capacity: 250 guests.
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Potter’s Craft Cider
Another non-traditional setting for your wedding is Potter’s Craft Cider.
This one-time church is now a cider brewery but the chapel on the property is still an ideal location to say your “I dos.”
But, if you’d prefer to host your nuptials completely under the cover of the beautiful sky above you’ll have several options:
Multiple terraces on-site can make for an intimate gathering, and The patio and Bocce Court allow couples to share their first dance with the rustic chapel as the backdrop.Â
Bonus: Your wedding party will have use of the grounds and can also enjoy the brewery during your time there!
Price Range: $2,500 and up.
Capacity: 200 guests.
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Sundara
Sundara is considered a premier destination for couples in Virginia. With lush gardens, a mountain backdrop, and a historic estate at your fingertips, hosting your wedding on these beautiful grounds can make your dreams come true.
When booking this venue, wedding parties will have access to the entire grounds so couples, families, and guests can use this beautiful space while waiting to share the ultimate magical moment with their loved ones.
Sundara offers packages that include a bridal suite and a groom’s room. Â
Price Range: $4,500 and up.
Capacity: 300 guests.
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Hollin Hall Weddings and Events
While Hollin Hall is best known for its historical buildings and beauty, it is also a great destination for brides and grooms in Virginia.
Yes, there is a church and other buildings that can make a wedding magical, but the box garden is a dream come true for those hoping for outdoor nuptials. This setting can be used for large ceremonies, smaller gatherings, and for hosting the perfect wedding photos to remember the day.
Price Range: $800 and up.
Capacity: 300 guests.
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Sylvanside Farm Weddings and Events
Sylvanside Farm Weddings and Events offers couples 25-acres of the glorious outdoors!
With ponds, lush pastures, and even a gorgeous orchard, a wedding party can enjoy the beauty of their surroundings while celebrating the happy couple.
When it comes time for the reception, however, if preferred, there are two restored barns on the property where festivities can be moved indoors.
Pricing for Sylvanside Farm Weddings and Events begins at $3,500 and can run upward of $22,000 per event. This price can encompass everything from small weddings, elopements, and even full weekend celebrations.Â
Price Range: $3,500 and up.
Capacity: 225 guests.
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River Chase
For a customizable wedding with a beautiful, yet rustic backdrop, River Chase is the destination for you.
This outdoor venue features nine sprawling acres of land for couples to choose the perfect site for their vows. A barn is even available if the weather isn’t cooperating.Â
Notably, this venue allows you to bring coordinators and vendors of your choice.Â
Price Range: $5,500.
Capacity: 150 guests.
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Wolftrap Farm
Wolftrap Farm offers a natural altar at the top of a hill that will make your wedding one of the most memorable events of your lifetime.
This magical setting makes for beautiful wedding photos while the two reception locations are in keeping with the outdoor theme, offering rustic backdrops and places for dancing.
This gorgeous Virginia wedding venue can also house 60 overnight guests for couples who want to make a weekend of their special day.
Pricing for this venue depends on the time of year you book. Starting at $4000 for the event and the use of one cottage, your wedding party can pay more for the use of three cottages to make preparing for the big day easier.Â
Price Range: $4000 and up.
Capacity: 200 guests.
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Affordable Options
Rust Manor House
If nature is your thing, Rust Manor House is situated in a scenic 68-acre nature sanctuary.
The quaint house is managed by NOVA Parks and the Audubon Society and offers its parlor, dining room, library, foyer, and the gardens and lawns that surround it.
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Adding a spacious outdoor tent can elevate the style of your wedding as well as the number of guests you invite. It features beautiful lights, Chiavari chairs and tables, and an extended patio for some additional outdoor space.
Cost: $3,500.
Capacity: 200 guests.
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Virginia Beach Wedding Chapel
Planning a more intimate wedding can help make your big day more wedding budget-friendly.
Virginia Beach Wedding Chapel can provide that close-knit setting for you; its simple, yet elegant design will have your guests feeling special and pleased that they were asked to join you for your nuptials.Â
Bonus: a live stream of the ceremony is included in all packages!
Cost: $400-$700.
Capacity: 30 guests.
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The Virginia Living Museum
The Virginia Living Museum is the perfect choice of wedding venue for any animal lovers.Â
Your guests will surely love this unique location where they can enjoy the beauty of the museum inside and out. Â
Hold your ceremony at the outdoor amphitheater or on the main floor of the museum itself.
Afterward, your guests can enjoy the indoor exhibits with volunteers presenting live animals. Your wedding will certainly be unforgettable here!
Cost: $1,500.
Capacity: 400 guests.
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Faithbrooke Farm and Vineyard
Say your wedding vows with a beautiful landscape and vineyards as your backdrop. You’ll enjoy views of the striking Shenandoah Valley, and mountains in the distance as you express your forever love.
Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this beautiful wooden barn offers you the rustic romantic wedding you’ve always wanted!
Your guests can unwind in the relaxing firepit area and chat the night away. You can also use the farm’s 1962 Ford f-100 for some unique photos that will last a lifetime!Â
Cost: $4,250.
Capacity: 400 guests indoors.
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Historic Tuckahoe
If you’re a history buff then book your wedding at Historic Tuckahoe or Tuckahoe Plantation! With charm around every corner and beautiful outdoor spaces, this venue is a dream location.
The southern mansion is known to be Thomas Jefferson’s childhood home and is meticulously preserved to display an exquisite Colonial estate surrounded by history.
For a smaller wedding, host your guests in the mansion itself for an intimate celebration. If your guest list is more extensive, consider an impressive affair on the sweeping lawn!
Cost: $500-$6,500.Â
Capacity: 500 guests.
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Serendipity Event Center at Beagle Ridge
At Serendipity, your wedding ceremony can be held either in their beautiful garden or near a relaxing pond.Â
A most affordable wedding venue, the Serendipity Center features a charming red barn-like structure; the perfect choice for your reception. You can even choose a tent outdoors among the blooming flowers of the gardens!
The staff here pride themselves on making weddings personal, so your wedding will be customized down to every detail of your liking. This exceptional service means no two weddings here are ever the same!
Cost: $1,445.
Capacity: 150 guests.
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Taubman Museum of Art
Give your artistic guests something to talk about by hosting your wedding at the Taubman Museum of Art.
The Roanoke Atrium is an elegant choice where your guests will be greeted by the grand lighted staircase, and soaring glass ceiling.Â
For a more intimate ceremony, consider the Taubman Theater. It will set a romantic mood with its twinkling lights and high ceilings.
Cost: $3,280.
Capacity: 400 guests.
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Hope Flower Farm
Gorgeous flowers and an intimate atmosphere are just two of the things that make Hope Flower Farm stand out.
Choose from a variety of lovely spaces depending on your preferences and the size of your wedding.
The Bank Barn, Dairy Barn, Studio Barn, and Manor House each provide an elegant, yet unique atmosphere for your indoor or outdoor wedding.
Hope Flower Farm is well-known for its flowers and floral arrangements, so it is not surprising that its property and gardens are simply stunning.
Nothing seems off-limits here from intricate arches to beautifully decorated airy spaces. They also offer floral design classes and a flower CSA subscription if your experience here inspires you!
Cost: $950-$2,200.
Capacity: up to100 guests.
Find Hope Flower Farm at Hope Flower Farm or check out Facebook or Instagram.
Natural Tunnel State ParkÂ
Getting out into nature can be the perfect way to host a simple yet memorable wedding. At Natural Tunnel State Park, you will be surrounded by unfettered beauty!
Choose the amphitheater or charming gazebo to say your “I dos” with breathtaking views of Rye Cove as your backdrop.Â
The Cove Ridge Visitors Center can accommodate guests at your reception, as they relax and enjoy the rustic log-cabin feel complete with a stone fireplace.
Cost: $1,115.
Capacity: 200 guests.
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Graduate Charlottesville
Graduate Charlottesville is a stylish venue for either a small tight-knit event or a slightly larger celebration for family and friends. This hotel is perched on historic Mainstreet so you can gaze at the city lights from the rooftop.Â
The Piedmont Ballroom will provide the fancy backdrop for your fairy tale wedding where your guests will feel like they’ve been swept off their feet, and The Trophy Room Rooftop and Bar is a hip location to celebrate either indoors or outdoors.
You’ll love the color scheme of rich refined greens combined with soft pinks that give this venue its clean modern look.
Cost: $3,400.
Capacity: 120 guests.
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The Chincoteague Center
This venue is in the perfect location of Virginia’s only resort island, Chincoteague Island.Â
Known around the world for its oyster beds and clam shoals, it creates the perfect scenery for your special day.
The Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge nearby boasts beautiful beaches and wild ponies and the Center is modern and spacious, providing everything you need for a large number of guests without breaking your budget.
Cost: starting at $500.
Capacity: 600 guests.
Find The Chincoteague Center at Chincoteague Center or check out Facebook or Instagram.
Albemarle Ciderworks
Apple orchards and cider make people feel happy and comfortable in a traditional kind of way. Consider having your nuptials at Albemarle in their vintage apple orchard surrounded by your loved ones in the crisp autumn air.
Albermarle Ciderworks features an elegant wood-accented tasting room and orchard room, which shows off its style.Â
The laid-back outdoor patio allows your guests to unwind and enjoy their choice of unique ciders in this spectacular location.Â
Cost: $4,000.
Capacity: 200 guests.
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