Charlottesville is known for its beautiful vineyards and mountain scenery, but we have everything from garden views to elegant rooftops, cozy inns, rustic barns and farms, and more! Below is a list of my favorite 25+ Charlottesville wedding venues (updated for 2025).

Having photographed 300+ weddings, I’m familiar with most venues in the area. So if you have any questions about any particular venue, feel free to send me a message.

Table of Contents

• Best Outdoor Wedding Venues
• Urban Wedding Venues in Charlottesville
• Venues for Couples Who Love the Outdoors
• Vineyard Wedding Venues in Virginia
• Resorts, Inns and Hotels

 

Best Outdoor Wedding Venues in Charlottesville

My favorite wedding venues:

1. Early Mountain Vineyards
   Take note, foodie couples – you can’t go wrong with any of the options offered by the talented chefs and catering team at Early Mountain. The gardens and mountain backdrop are beautiful for outdoor ceremonies. Equally stunning is the architecture of its reception hall (pictured below), which boasts high ceilings and a grand fireplace on each end of the room. Up to 200 guests are permitted.
2. Castle Hill Cider
   With a capacity of 350 people, there’s lots of room both inside and out of the Cidery Barn. The entire building has heat and AC so you won’t have to worry about the weather. Surrounding the barn are beautiful rolling hills, orchards, and a lake. There are two outdoor ceremony locations: the Orchard and Linden Grove. This venue is experienced with Indian and South Asian weddings.
3. Pippin Hill
   Often recognized as a top wedding venue in the US, Pippin Hill is a culinary vineyard known for its gorgeous views, delicious food, and award-winning wines. The space was thoughtfully designed by its owner, a former wedding planner, so your day will flow easily. The lawn space for the ceremony is just as lovely as the granary where the reception is held. This venue is experienced with Indian and South Asian weddings and can accommodate up to 250/200 guests (ceremony/reception).
4. Bramblewood Estate
   Enjoy a serene escape into nature without giving up a 5 star experience. Bramblewood Estate is a thoughtfully space offering a five star retreat experience in the heart of Keswick. Exclusive use of the property is available for your entire wedding weekend (Fri-Sun). This venue accommodates up to 150 guests.

   

    
5. Keswick Vineyards
   Keswick Vineyards, located just east of Charlottesville, is a popular vineyard venue known for its natural beauty and elegant architecture. It’s perfect for couples who want to celebrate outdoors all day and night. Choose from the vineyards, the oak tree, and the estate for your ceremony backdrop, and then enjoy your evening under the spacious Aurora Tent. This venue can accommodate up to 200 guests.
6. Keswick Hall
   Couples looking for the best luxury wedding experience available can find it all at Keswick Hall. This recently renovated five star hotel and resort shows off a unique blend of old-world elegance and modern luxury as well as picturesque views. Enjoy your weekend’s events in the landscaped gardens or Grand Ballroom, and know that every detail will be taken care of for you. This venue can accommodate up to 400 guests.
7. The Clifton
   Stay the night or the entire weekend at the historic yet modern Clifton. This venue makes wedding planning easy with accommodations (for up to 40 people), ceremony site, and tented reception all in one place, as well as in-house catering. Located just 10 minutes outside of the city, it’s perfect for couples who want to enjoy a convenient, cozy getaway. This venue can accommodate up to 250 guests in its spacious tent.
8. Market at Grelen
   There’s so much versatility at the Market at Grelen. There are 4 outdoor ceremony options: Berry Field, Half Moon Garden, The Greenhouse, and Bloomfield. It’s even more magical at night under the lights of the Orchard Overlook tent, which can hold up to 250 guests. You can watch the sky change from sunset into dusk through the clear panels.

   

9. Mount Ida
   Another especially versatile venue is Mount Ida, which actually is actually a collection of 3 venues: The Lodge, Water’s Edge, and The Event Barn, my favorite. They have a pair of very sweet and friendly horses (though they will totally try to eat your bouquet) at the adjacent field. The lakeside gazebo (pictured above) is an elegant backdrop to any ceremony, and the temperature-controlled barn has lots of room to dance the night away. Up to 300 guests can celebrate together in The Event Barn.
10. Hazy Mountain Vineyard
    Hazy Mountain Vineyards, nestled in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains, offers a breathtaking setting for weddings. With stunning vineyard views and a charming mountain backdrop, it’s perfect for both outdoor ceremonies and indoor receptions. The venue features a spacious tasting room with floor-to-ceiling windows, allowing natural light and panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. This venue can accommodate up to 200 people, including 14 at the on-site villa.
11. Montfair Resort Farm
    I love the rustic charm and beautiful scenery at Montfair. Enjoy a mountain backdrop to your ceremony, as well as indoor, outdoor, and tented spaces for your reception. This venue is perfect for couples who love nature and want to get away with their family and friends. There are 10 cottages to choose from so everyone can stay in one place for the weekend or even spend the whole week together. For wedding day, this venue can accommodate up to 200 people.

Vineyard Wedding Venues in Virginia 

1. Pippin Hill
2. Early Mountain Vineyards
3. Veritas Vineyards
4. Merrie Mill Farm (open to weddings since 2023)
5. Bramblewood Estate
6. Castle Hill Cidery (not a vineyard but 
7. Keswick Vineyards
8. King Family Vineyards
9. Barboursville Vineyards
10. Eastwood Winery 
11. Hazy Mountain Vineyards
12. Southwest Winery Weddings (newly opened in 2023)
13. South Paddock Winery at Whitehall Farm (newly opened in 2024)
14. Mountain & Vine Vineyards and Winery (Formerly Delfosse Vineyard)
15. Valley Road Vineyard
16. Cross Keys Vineyards
17. Bluestone Vineyards
18. Moss Vineyards
19. 12 Ridges Vineyard

 

More Classic Charlottesville Wedding Venues 

1. The Clifton
2. Castle Hill Cider
3. Farmington Country Club (recently renovated)
4. The Club at Glenmore (recently renovated)
5. Water’s Edge at Mount Ida Reserve
6. Montalto at Monticello
7. University of Virginia (UVA Chapel, Colonnade Club, UVA Gardens)

 

Venues for Couples Who Love Being in Nature

For the adventurous couple looking to escape the city, these venues are great for enjoying nature and most have a rustic vibe. Relax and unwind, explore a new hiking trail, or enjoy time with your family and wedding party. Some of these are 1-2 hours outside of Charlottesville, but they are absolutely worth the drive for the perfect getaway.

1. Montfair Resort Farm
2. Showalter’s Orchard & Greenhouse
3. Omni Homestead Resort Weddings
4. Wintergreen Resort Weddings
5. Indigo House (micro-weddings only)
6. Avon Hill
7. House Mountain Inn Weddings
8. Lydia Mountain
9. Mont Shenandoah Weddings
10. Wollam Gardens
11. Layz S Ranch
12. Silver Fox Lavender Farm
13. Barn at Turkey Hill
14. James Monroe Highland
15. Chisholm Vineyard
    
    

Urban Wedding Venues in Charlottesville

1. The Wool Factory
2. Common House
3. Doyle Hotel (Formerly Quirk Hotel Charlottesville)
4. Old Metropolitan Hall
5. The Space Downtown
6. Draftsman Hotel Weddings

Resorts, Inns and Hotels

If you’re looking for a place to stay, there are many options within the city. My favorites are the boutique and locally owned brands, but there are also familiar chain options as well. These rooms fill up especially quickly around graduations for the University of Virginia and football games, so don’t wait to reserve your hotel block. You may even want to check for availability with rooms before your choose your date and venue.

1. Keswick Hall
2. The Kimpton Forum Hotel (newly opened 2023)
3. Draftsman Hotel
4. Oakhurst Inn
5. Townsman Hotel
6. Graduate Charlottesville
7. The Inn at Darden
8. South Street Inn
9. Doyle Hotel (Formerly Quirk Hotel Charlottesville; now self-service)
10. Hyatt Place Charlottesville
11. Home2 Suites by Hilton Charlottesville Downtown

Further out, there are still many inns and resorts to choose from. These locations are also perfect for having your micro-wedding all in one place or for a mini-moon.

1. Waterperry Farm
2. The Farmhouse at Veritas
3. The Inn at Stinson Vineyards
4. Indigo House
5. Montfair Cottages
6. Spotswood Lodge
7. Boxwood Villa
8. The Inn at Willow Grove
9. Boar’s Head Resort
10. Omni Homestead Resort

I hope this list gives you a helpful start to your venue search. I know this exciting step in the wedding planning process can be daunting, but you’ll know in your gut when you’ve found the perfect one. You got this!

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