You’ve found a partner who makes you feel like you’ve hit the jackpot, now it’s time to see which of the stunning Virginia wedding venues will be your perfect fit! As a Virginia wedding photographer, I’ve compiled this detailed guide based on my years of experience to showcase over 50 of Virginia’s best (and most photogenic!) venues to help cut down the overwhelm so that you can spend more time celebrating your engagement and less time stressing.
Virginia is home to an incredibly diverse range of wedding venues. From the bright and sandy coastline to the dreamy sunsets over wine country, there is a venue here that will fit any Pinterest board! Your wedding venue will play a huge role in your wedding day experience and in your wedding photos, and a great venue can truly bring your wedding vision to life. Let’s dive into this comprehensive guide to the top Virginia wedding venues!
50+ Virginia Wedding Venues You Need to Know About!
Winery Wedding Venues in Virginia
Pippin Hill Winery
5022 Plank Rd, North Garden, VA 22959
First on the list has to be Pippin Hill. An icon amongst the East Coast, Pippin is known for its top-notch wedding experience with the best food, service, staff, and views in Virginia. (They’ve won just about every award in the wedding world, from best food in the south to Vogue’s dream wedding inspiration!) Pippin Hill is truly unforgettable from the moment you walk through their hydrangea-lined pathway towards the Granary. Your guests will be raving as they sip artisanal cocktails and gaze out across the vineyard. I swear I’ve never seen a bad photo here! An absolute dream of a space in any season, Pippin Hill Winery ensures a stress-free and beautiful day so that you can focus on celebrating with your closest loved ones.
Market at Grelen
15091 Yager Rd, Somerset, VA 22972
Near and dear to my heart is the Market at Grelen. An active nursery nestled into the Charlottesville wine country, Grelen is a European-inspired garden venue with an incredible staff. With beautiful villas nearby for the wedding parties to get ready together, three ceremony locations to choose from, and a reception tent with slate floors, they truly have thought of every way to take care of their couples. Whether you’re looking for an intimate gathering in the Half-Moon Garden, a showstopping view of the vineyards, or an industrial vibe inside the greenhouse itself, the Market of Grelen is the perfect way to introduce your loved ones to the heart of Virginia. The grounds are a photographer’s dream, and I always love sneaking my couples out of the reception tent for a few minutes to snag a shot under the twinkle lights on the pergola
To see Grelen in action, you can check out Jessica + Jeremy’s wedding!
Stone Tower Winery
19925 Hogback Mountain Rd, Leesburg, VA 20175
If you’re feeling anxious about the weather, Stone Tower has the perfect answer for you! On a sunny day, your guests can watch you say “I do!” as the sun sets gently over Hogback Mountain and it’s vineyard covered valleys. In the rain (or if you’re on the lookout for a unique wedding venue idea!) Stone Tower offers its Tank Room lined in giant wine barrels as an option as well. All in all, Stone Tower offers multiple getting ready suites to choose from, four different ceremony sites across the venue, and one of the prettiest cocktail hour and reception spaces in the Northern Virginia/DC area. An incredible backdrop for photos, Stone Tower Winery weddings are always the perfect blend of your personality and Virginia’s best.
Morais Vineyard
11409 Marsh Rd, Bealeton, VA 22712
Keeping in line with Virginia’s best European-inspired wedding venues, Morais Vineyard showcases old-world elegance at every turn. Featuring a stunning and spacious bridal cottage for pre-ceremony celebration, a separate suite for your partner on-site, the options for photos are practically unlimited. The vineyards themselves are a photographer’s dream, and I LOVE taking my couples and their wedding party to the unique greenhouse on the property. The venue owner also owns a classic car that can be used for photos! If you love to make an impression, definitely check out Morais! As they arrive, your guests are greeted in an elaborate Italian-inspired courtyard before taking a beautiful tree-lined path to your ceremony site. (Feeling a little introverted? Morais’ ballroom features a private balcony where the two of you can enjoy dinner alone without feeling completely cut off from your guests!)
Early Mountain Vineyards
6109 Wolftown-Hood Rd, Madison, VA 22727
Early Mountain Vineyards is an elegant wedding staple in Charlottesville, Virginia. Featuring a huge cozy fireplace that is absolutely to die for and amazing views of the mountains, this is the perfect wedding venue for a couple who wants to sip custom cocktails as they watch the sun set over the mountain range and then dance all night long. If you’re planning a destination-for-your-guests style wedding, Early Mountain Vineyard gives an incredible impression of Virginia’s natural beauty in any season!
King Family Vineyard
6550 Roseland Farm, Crozet, VA 22932
The King Family Vineyard is the perfect Virginia wedding venue for my couples looking to have a chic ceremony in the round! The views of the mountains from this vineyard are positively gorgeous, which makes for a beautiful backdrop for those wedding party and family formal photos. The fireplace here is warm, cozy, and romantic: the perfect vibe for the beginning of your life with your loved one. If you’re a fall wedding fan, this is definitely the venue for you!
Keswick Vineyard
1575 Keswick Winery Dr, Keswick, VA 22947
Keswick Vineyard is home to a gorgeous estate and immaculate grounds with -you guessed it – my favorite reception space: sail tenting. There are so many options here for your ceremony space, and the sunlight is unmatched across the vineyards here. I might simply expire if you hired me to photograph you jumping into the pool at the end of the night—so playful and romantic!
Bluemont Vineyard
18755 Foggy Bottom Rd, Bluemont, VA 20135
Bluemont Vineyard is a gorgeous venue with both indoor and outdoor options, and let me tell you: the ceremony sites’ view of the fields makes you feel like you can see for miles! My fall couples should definitely keep an eye on this venue as it is sure to showcase the color of Virginia’s countryside. When it comes to the wedding photo-related perks of using Bluemont Vineyard as your venue, the stone steps draped in fluffy hydrangeas are an absolute dream for couples’ photos and smaller wedding parties!
Veritas Vineyard
151 Veritas Ln, Afton, VA 22920
Veritas Vineyard is one of the most sought-after venues in Virginia, and for good reason! This vineyard is utterly beautiful and gives fantastic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. In a perfect mix of huge yet intimate feeling, Veritas’ indoor spaces are elegant and timeless, which pairs perfectly with their spacious grounds. I also hear that this venue makes the entire day run so smoothly since they have so much experience providing beautiful Virginia weddings—a huge plus if you’re feeling stressed out on the big day!
Fleetwood Farm Winery
23075 Evergreen Mills Rd, Leesburg, VA 20175
Fleetwood Farm Winery not only provides exceptional wine to the Virginia public, but they also put on amazing weddings! With rows and rows of photogenic grape vines and sprawling fields, this wedding is perfect for a summer or spring celebration. I’m a real sucker for the stone archways and string lights for intimate portraits with your partner!
Delfosse Vineyards
500 Delfosse Winery Ln, Faber, VA 22938
Hidden on green grassy hills, Delfosse Vineyard is a soft and romantic venue that exudes natural beauty. The rolling hills are covered in vineyards, which makes for a unique ceremony view that exudes East Coast Wine Country energy and definitely provides a calming, serene vibe for your special day.
Moss Vineyards
849 Moss Vineyards Ln, Nortonsville, VA 22935
Moss Vineyards is home to some truly diverse style options when it comes to their ceremony and reception options to help you fit your guests into their breathtaking venue! The sprawling property is home to not only tons of grape crops but also striking architecture that can be easily used to emphasize your unique vibe. Whether you’re looking for something crisp and mod, love an open-air outdoor only vibe, or want more of a traditional lodge look – Moss Vineyards serves many looks! High up in the mountains, the view from Moss Vineyards leaves a lasting impression with guests as it appears to be looking down into a beautiful valley.
Inn and Estate Wedding Venues in Virginia
Goodstone Inn
36205 Snake Hill Rd, Middleburg, VA 20117
If you’ve ever daydreamed at your work computer of running barefoot through the gardens of a beautiful European mansion in a flowy gown, The Goodstone Inn was made for you. I don’t make the rules! I’m obsessed with the way the sun peeks through their ivy-covered walls into the ceremony site, giving this venue the feeling that you’ve invited your guests into this hidden gem. This Northern Virginia wedding venue is just calling out for romantic wedding getaways to celebrate your love story far from the stress of the world, preferably with a champagne tower. 😉🥂 Drawing inspiration from elegant, European getaways – the Goodstone Inn would be an incredible match for the DC couple looking to create a memorable ‘staycation’ experience with their guests.
Raspberry Plain Manor
16500 Agape Lane Leesburg, Virginia 20176
I am obsessed with weddings at Raspberry Plain Manor! With a romantic secret garden filled with shaped hedges and a secret path, distant mountain views, and an incredible indoor space featuring huge windows that add a bohemian flair to your wedding day. My spring couples should definitely check this venue out: their indoor and outdoor ceremony options are equally beautiful and bright, which can save you from stressing about inclement weather! Raspberry Plain Manor also has roomy and bright getting ready spaces for both brides and grooms, which is unique because men usually get stuck in dark, old basements!
Irvine Estate + House Mountain Inn
455 Lonesome Dove Trail, Lexington, VA 24450
This is another one of my all-time favorite Virginia wedding venues! Irvine Estate and House Mountain Inn are tag-team properties with a mountain lodge staycation feel to them. The Irvine Estate has an incredible getting ready space, which is extra roomy for a whole wedding party squad to party. Seriously, you could sleep in the bathroom! There’s lots of room available for your loved ones to make a weekend of your wedding in cozy Lexington, Virginia. The mountain view from the ceremony terrace is a signature selling point of Irvine Estate, and the lodge itself has such beautiful light when the sun sinks into the mountains. If you are big on cocktail hour, the Irvine Estate’s covered patio and fireplace overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains will be a bit hit with your guests!
Oakridge Estate
2300 Oak Ridge Rd, Arrington, VA 22922
Oakridge Estate is a classic, bright, and elegant estate-style Virginia wedding venue located in Arrington, VA. The location is incredibly timeless with its marble fireplace and pillars, yet still bringing an element of fresh fun. I love envisioning a lawn reception with sophisticated and romantic touches like draping greenery. This is a great venue for a couple that wants to look back on their photos and see elements that will never go out of style in order to showcase their personalities and guests.
Historic Tuckahoe
12601 River Rd, Richmond, VA 23238
Historic Tuckahoe is an incredible Virginia wedding venue! You’ll fall in love with a ceremony hidden in a grove of arched trees, and Tuckahoe feels like the perfect place to dance the night away under the string lights of the estate lawn with your new forever person. Plus, the lawns and manicured gardens are perfectly maintained and will delight your guests as they eat and chat under the stars during your beautiful reception!
Great Marsh Estate
6105 Great Marsh Pl, Bealeton, VA 22712
Ooooo, such a Virginia and DC wedding classic! The Great Marsh Estate is a rose colored historic home right outside of DC that is the epitome of classic romance. I have a soft spot for the greenery and texture available throughout this entire venue, but I often hear praise for the patio-style balcony that looks straight out of the pages of Style Me Pretty. This venue would be so beautiful in the spring especially, with greenery climbing up the pillars of the porch for a unique ceremony site that gives a little extra protection in case of rain. No tent needed! If you want a long veil or a round ceremony arch, this is the wedding venue for you!
Berryhill Resort
3105 River Rd, South Boston, VA 24592
Berryhill Resort is the perfect backdrop for a romantic, classic wedding. Say “I do” in front of the Greek-inspired pillars of this rose-colored estate home, and celebrate your partnership with a champagne tower within the arched grand ballroom for your reception. If you want a DC look for your wedding reception without the pesky DC traffic, I think this hidden gem is the perfect spot for you. (Not to mention that a sparkler exit on the stairs in front of the pillars would be INSANE!)
Boxwood Villa and Spotswood Lodge
285 W Main St, Orange, VA 22960
Boxwood Villa and Spotswood Lodge are sister properties to the Market at Grelen! Each is available to be booked as an individual venue or added on (separately or together!) to a wedding package with the Market at Grelen for separate getting ready spaces or rehearsal dinner venues. A rosy estate nestled in the woods of Somerset, Boxwood Villa gives a “backdoor wedding” vibe but with an upscale twist. You and your partner can get ready in the historic villa and then dance the night away under a dreamy white sail tent. Spotswood Lodge is a smaller, more intimate locale with a gorgeous garden to take advantage of. It wouldn’t be a Kyra Gustwick post if I didn’t mention that Spotswood has an incredible hydrangea bush!
Get a taste of Spotswood Lodge and Boxwood Villa in action!
Old Metropolitan Hall
101 E Main Street, Charlottesville Virginia 22902
Old Metropolitan Hall puts beauty and elegance center stage at your wedding! A stylish home for micro-weddings and smaller-scale events, I am a huge fan of the mirrored back wall with the art deco tile flooring. It’s easy to imagine this cozy space covered in candles and filled with the laughter of your loved ones out on the dance floor! This unique downtown historic venue is also close to tons of amazing Charlottesville restaurants and can accommodate gorgeous weddings in any season of the year. However, if you’re planning an intimate winter wedding, Old Metropolitan Hall should be high on your list!
Bedford Columns
812 E Main St, Bedford, VA 24523
Bedorford Columns can be summarized in one word: sophistication. This elegant event center has ornate gold features, Grecian-style columns, and architectural details that feel distinctly royal. Perfect for your fairytale day. Bedford Coloumns and West Manor are owned by the same all-inclusive event company, which means that planning your big day will truly be a breeze!
Hotel Wedding Venues in Virginia
The Quirk Hotel
201 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23220
The Quirk Hotel completely lives up to its funky and cute name! Quirk has a completely unique style and personality as a venue, and is perfect for elopements! The vibes of the décor here are super reminiscent of Kate Spade—perfect for anyone who loves that pop of play and color, especially for getting ready photos! A true classic in the RVA, it is also the perfect home for editorial photos on the velvet sofas in the lobby, in front of the ivy wall in the iconic tiled courtyard, or on their rooftop with a killer view of the Richmond skyline. The Quirk also has a showstopping ceremony space that still lets your personalities shine!
Hotel Weyanoke
202 High St, Farmville, VA 23901
This boutique Farmville, Virginia, hotel is soaked in small-town charm with elements of quirky luxury. Perfect for the couple who loves the finer things but wants to keep things intimate, I’d say that you should highlight this wedding venue as the number one place for good food and good company. With a few interchangeable locations that are open to wedding ceremonies, cocktail hour, and receptions, you also have the added bonus of having all of your guests stay on the property. Indoor receptions will enjoy exposed brick and high-end industrial elements, while outdoor celebrations can take advantage of the gorgeous rooftop views of the city!
The Virginian
712 Church St, Lynchburg, VA 24504
What’s more Virginian than, well, the Virginian? This downtown Lynchburg hotel follows the theme of unique hotel wedding venues in VA by bringing rich historic architecture and vintage opulence to your wedding. Tall ceilings in their glamorous ballroom combine with a rooftop bar showcasing downtown city views and old-school street signage to create a gorgeous Art Deco aesthetic for your wedding. Plus, there’s a grand marble staircase—photo opp alert! (I’m already drooling at the idea of this staircase dripping in greenery!)
Boar’s Head Resort
200 Ednam Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22903
You can never go wrong with a classic! Boar’s Head Resort is one of the premier wedding locations in Virginia. It’s a well-landscaped venue with amazing views of the water, right off the beaten path in Charlottesville, VA. With tons of romantic-era inspiration, Boar’s Head will make your wedding as special as you deserve it to be! If your venue doesn’t provide a space for both partners to get ready on site, you should strongly consider booking a room or two at Boar’s Head!
Rustic Wedding Venues in Virginia
Mount Ida Farm
6903 Blenheim Road, Charlottesville, VA 24590
Mount Ida Farm is a unique, versatile, and multifaceted location for your Virginia wedding. It has so many different venues within one! A Charlottesville staple, Mount Ida is known for their incredible and personable staff, tasty wine, and unbelievably colorful sunsets. While the property views are killer at each of their ceremony and reception options, my personal favorite portrait location to sneak my couples off to is a grand stone staircase with its iron twinkle lanterns!
Big Spring Farm
104 Fredericksburg Rd, Lexington, VA 24450
Big Spring Farm is a nature lover’s dream! Tie the knot in Big Spring’s super romantic ceremony location under the whimsical willow trees and then take a short walk through the hydrangeas to a wide-open field with one of the most beautiful sunsets between the mountains in all of Lexington, Virginia. This gorgeous farm offers both incredible mountain views and a tucked-away waterfront location that makes the perfect recipe for your wedding photos.
Shadow Creek
18090 Silcott Springs Rd, Purcellville, VA 20132
Shadow Creek is a Virginia wedding venue that gives off a rustic barn vibe without being a literal barn, which makes it perfect for laid-back couples who just want to celebrate with their people. With an iconic ceremony view of rolling hills and a beautiful side porch for cocktail hour, your guests will love this hidden gem! As an avid lover of hydrangeas, I had to mention that Shadow Creek has some beautiful ones that make for my favorite backdrop for wedding party photos!
Tranquility Farm
18050 Tranquility Rd, Purcellville VA 20132
Greenery abounds at Tranquility Farm! We love to see it. Tranquility Farm features lots of stonework and industrial-inspired elements without feeling like you’re dressed up for the night of your lives in a literal barn. Perfect for a wedding weekend experience, I can already picture my bold fashion-loving couples going wild for this wedding venue – you’ll look like you stepped right out of the pages of Vogue with the ivy-covered walls and courtyard gardens.
Sylvanside Farm
19606 Telegraph Springs Rd, Purcellville, VA 20132
If the Shire had a wedding venue, I think it would feel an awful lot like Sylvanside Farm. With covered porches on their cute cottage, big fluffy trees, and beautiful sunsets, this is a Virginia wedding venue that will really deliver. Sylvanside can also provide a limited amount of space for guests to stay on site for one night, and offer animals (like horses!) for a photo opportunity with your partner!
Ivy Rose Barn
1337 Hopkins Rd, Rocky Mount, VA 24151
Ivy Rose Barn is a brand new Virginia wedding venue in Rocky Mount. Their signature white rustic barn brings crisp, clean, classic energy to any celebration. The views of the mountains are downright ethereal, and seeing the stark white space accented with luxurious greenery is an experience to remember.
Virginia Wedding Venues With Views of the Blue Ridge Mountains
Pharsalia
2333 Pharsalia Road, Tyro, Virginia 22976
When I tell you that Pharsalia has an INCREDIBLE view from every angle, I don’t mean it lightly! Pharsalia’s ceremony site is unmatched when it comes to views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, and even the cocktail hour space shows off an often-hidden look at the mountains. Tucked away in the foothills, this flower farm is the perfect marriage of elegance and welcoming for a big celebration with loved ones. Pharsalia has one of the best white sailboat tented reception spaces in Virginia, and between beautiful sunlight streaming down and all of the little gorgeous photo pockets in this hidden gem, I literally never run out of beautiful photo locations. (As a garden-loving soul, this venue is one of my very favorites!)
Sierra Vista
6302 Forest Rd, Bedford, VA 24523
Sierra Vista is a gorgeous outdoor Virginia wedding venue that WOWs in all seasons, but especially shines in the fall foliage. It provides a one-of-a-kind view of the Blue Ridge Mountains, an iconic calling card of the northeast region, from their outdoor ceremony site and from both partners’ on-site getting ready suites.
The Seclusion
375 Seclusion Ln, Lexington, VA 24450
The Seclusion lives up to its name—exclusive and intimate with an unreal view of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It truly feels like this venue has thought of everything its couples need to have a great wedding weekend, from a huge getting ready space for both partners with lots of beautiful lighting to the coziest leather sofa corner for a break from the dance floor. With a luxurious barn, slate ceremony space, and a stunning fireplace, every square inch of this venue is photogenic!
Garden and Outdoor Wedding Venues in Virginia
Glass Hill Venue
1716 Glass Hill Rd, Goode, VA 24556
Glass Hill Venue is the type of Virginia wedding venue that you have to see to believe! Picture this: whimsical greenery draped over the ceremony arch overlooking an unreal view of the Blue Ridge mountains with stunning lakeside landscaping nearby. Now double how beautiful you think it will be because Glass Hill checks all the boxes! The Lodge at Glass Hill features a beautiful stone fireplace and slate patio for your guests, as well as designated prep suites for each partner. The venue is also partnered with A Little Party, which is one of my favorite wedding planner teams!
Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens
1800 Lakeside Ave, Henrico, VA 23228
Calling all flower lovers! Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens is the Virginia wedding venue for you. Totally perfect for the fresh blooms of a spring wedding with a uniquely shaped greenhouse that is in a class of its own. With lots of unique architectural pieces and splashes of colorful flowers, these gardens are the ideal wedding venue for someone who loves greenery as much as me!
Waterperry Farm
4284 Ballards Mill Rd, Free Union, VA 22940
I’m totally obsessed with Waterperry Farm! It’s just outside of Charlottesville and completely surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains. Waterperry Farm has beautiful sweeping green fields and rustic details that make every inch of this European garden-inspired estate picture-perfect. However, be aware before you fall in love with it! As a private property that doubles as a Virginia wedding venue, Waterperry is only available to accommodate micro-weddings within the gorgeous greenhouse.
Salamander Resort & Spa
500 N Pendleton St, Middleburg, VA 20117
An absolutely breathtaking Virginia wedding venue! This is the perfect venue to rent a clear top tent and string twinkling lights all across the ceiling; the effect would be nothing short of magical. You have access to many different ceremony and reception sites within the resort as well, making it easy to match the exact style that you’re aiming for on your big day.
Swannanoa Palace
497 Swannanoa Ln, Afton, VA 22920
What’s a fairytale wedding without a whimsical palace location? Swannanoa Palace has romantic vibes to the max and has tons of Grecian pillars and crisp white stone exteriors that make every detail. This location is perfect for any couple looking to bring a lost fairytale meets old-world European element into their wedding décor.
Mill at Fine Creek
2434 Robert E Lee Rd, Powhatan, VA 23139
The Mill at Fine Creek is a breathtaking outdoor wedding venue that blows away couples who choose to get married here. The stone enclosures surrounding the outdoor ceremony space give your wedding a romantic secret garden vibe, and the foliage is beautiful in all seasons. It truly feels like you’ve gotten married in the overgrown ruins of Sleeping Beauty’s castle! With getting ready spaces for both partners and a lovely lodge for your reception, this is definitely a hidden gem!
Castle Hill Cidery
6065 Turkey Sag Rd, Keswick, VA 22947
Looking for something more unique, but just as beautiful, as the classic vineyard wedding? Enter: Castle Hill Cidery. You don’t have to be an apple fan to enjoy the perfectly manicured greenery and crisp architectural touches. Sharing cocktail hour with your guests on the lawn with the iconic white cider barn in the background would be so cute!
The Hermitage
7637 N Shore Rd, Norfolk, VA 23505
The Hermitage is an intimate outdoor venue on the shore of the beautiful Lafayette River in Norfolk, Virginia. This space is perfect for a smaller group ceremony and a larger reception underneath a white sail tent adorned with twinkling string lights. Bonus: you and your partner can get ready in a gorgeous historic home. Between the stone walls covered in ivy and the sun shining through the trees that surround the venue, it feels like every inch of this private space was built for beautiful photos and celebrating love stories.
Historic Wedding Venues in Virginia
West Manor Estate
3594 State Rte 666, Forest, VA 24551
West Manor Estate is a historic fixture in Forest, Virginia, and has absolutely breathtaking indoor and outdoor features. If you’ve been interested in my boho-friendly venues, you’ll love the enclosed glass room beside the main ballroom here! With a little help from the team of included vendors, West Manor would be the perfect location for a greenhouse-inspired ceremony. With the bonus of beautiful grounds surrounding the estate, like manicured gardens and distant hilly views, you’ll love that there are so many beautiful portrait locations right on the property!
If you and your partner love the idea of knocking out alllll of your wedding planning in three meetings, West Manor is the venue for you! As they are an all-inclusive vendor, you can expect done-for-you top-notch service to keep all of the planning simple.
The Clifton Inn
1296 Clifton Inn Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22911
The Clifton Inn is a historic and spectacular venue, offering numerous different photo opportunity locations within one property. The interiors are reminiscent of art décor architecture, and the outside is the epitome of dreamy. You already know how I feel about a white sail tent outside: it’s super romantic. Plus, the manor house here will totally sweep you off your feet. If a timeless but easy, breezy, beautiful day is on your list, then the Cliffton Inn should be too!
Historic Post Office
132 E Queen St, Hampton, VA 23669
Looking for a historic venue with an antique charm? The Historic Post Office in Hampton, Virginia, offers gorgeous, unique spaces for both ceremonies and receptions. The architectural features, like the marble pillars and original mail vault, are gorgeous on their own, and they provide a wonderful canvas for you to add your own unique details. Despite the grand atmosphere of the wrought iron railings overlooking the main ballroom, this iconic venue exudes small-town sweetness.
Unique Wedding Venues in Virginia
The American Rover
333 Waterside Dr, Norfolk, VA 23510
If you’re itching for an adventurous wedding, let’s get you married on an actual sailboat! The American Rover offers unique ceremonies out on the water with intimate groups. After you’ve said your vows, guests can enjoy drinks and watch the Norfolk landscape sail on by for the most unique ceremony and cocktail hour combo. After you return to the docks, there are tons of reception venue options within walking distance.
Tresca on 8th
724 Commerce St, Lynchburg, VA 24504
Tresca is a venue that absolutely gets it right! It offers one of my favorite getting-ready spaces for moodier vibes, thanks to a white-washed brick wall and floor-to-ceiling wooden bookshelves. If you aren’t a fan of guests needing to walk far between the ceremony and reception spaces, you’ll love the flow of cocktail hour upstairs and reception downstairs. This location is ideal if you want to go for a live band during the reception, and it maintains an aesthetic of being both very elegant and slightly industrial with string lights to add that soft glam touch.
Common House RVA
303 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23220
The Common House is in the heart of Richmond’s Art District, and definitely lives up to the title of the most hipster wedding venue in Virginia! Its impeccably decorated interiors give the whole venue a cool edge, coupled with sophistication and poise. Plus, it’s all-inclusive! If trend-setting, self-expression, or sustainability are important on your hunt for the perfect venue, then this local-focused creative space is the perfect canvas for you!
Chrysler Museum of Art
One Memorial Place, Norfolk, Virginia 23510
Perfect for artsy modern couples, the Chrysler Museum of Art is a work of art in and of itself—no décor needed. Their collection of hand-blown glass is almost unbeatable and is sure to add a unique and creative edge to your wedding. The custom lighting and iconic stone staircase in the main hall make for an absolutely jaw-dropping wedding venue in VA!
Neon House
819 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23510
The Neon House is a versatile indoor venue space that brings industrial loft elements and exposed brick to create an upscale environment. The exposed wood beams decorated with string lights make the space look warm and cozy, making this the perfect space for an edgier couple who wants a wedding that doesn’t look cookie-cutter!
The Wool Factory
1837 Broadway St, Charlottesville, VA 22902
The Wool Factory is a Charlottesville wedding venue with several different spaces to choose from, ensuring you will be able to find an area that matches your unique wedding aesthetic and vision. Several indoor dining areas span vibes from eclectic to industrial to art deco. The Wool Factory makes my list of top Virginia wedding venues because of their dreamy outdoor courtyard covered in string lights – it’s perfect for spring and summer weddings that want something a little more unique!
Let’s Get Your Wedding at These Virginia Wedding Venues on the Calendar!
Choosing your venue can really set the tone for your event, so choosing one of these Virginia wedding venues that really resonates with you and your partner is important! Once you have your venue, it’s time to start thinking about your wedding pictures. If you’ve been looking for a photographer who will provide timeless, romantic pictures for your wedding day, I’d love to connect! I’m a Virginia wedding photographer who loves helping couples along the East Coast capture every moment of their perfect day with photos. Contact me to find out more! And to say “Thanks!” for reading this list, I’m offering one extra hour of coverage to any couples who are getting married at a Virginia wedding venue featured here and mention the blog post! (This offer is open to any couples who haven’t previously inquired with me). Be sure to check out more Virigina wedding content while you’re here!
