Overhead view of the layout at House Mountain Inn wedding venue in Lexington, VA.
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House Mountain Inn, Irvine Estate Lexington VA Wedding Venue Review

House Mountain Inn is a Lexington, Virginia wedding venue known for its scenic location and mountain views. It’s nestled on a hillside in a remote location surrounded by mountains, forest, and a beautiful pond. There are actually two wedding venues on the property–the main Inn and Irvine Estate, a gorgeous estate house and secondary reception space known for its scenic overlook. The properties are available for weddings rented separately or together, if you’d like to utilize both venues. As a wedding photographer near Lexington, this is one of my favorite venues to visit! Here’s everything you need to know about getting married at House Mountain Inn or Irvine Estate. 

View of the stone patio and Virginia mountains at Irvine Estate wedding venue in Lexington, VA.

Highlights: House Mountain Inn Wedding Stats

  • Capacity: 150 + guests
  • Rental Cost: est. $15,000 to $20,000 including catering, tables, chairs
  • Ceremony: indoor or outdoor
  • Rain Plan: yes
  • Bridal suite/wedding party suite: included
  • Location: 10 miles from downtown Lexington, VA

Highlights: Irvine Estate Wedding Stats

  • Capacity: 230 + guests
  • Rental Cost: est. $15,000 to $20,000 including catering, tables, chairs
  • Ceremony: indoor or outdoor
  • Rain Plan: yes
  • Bridal suite/wedding party suite: included
  • Location: 10 miles from downtown Lexington, VA

Venue Capacity and Layout 

House Mountain Inn and Irvine Estate are located on the same property and operated by the same staff, but they may be rented separately for weddings and events. There is substantial separation between the two, so vehicles or shuttles are needed if you are planning an event that spans both properties. Irvine Estate sits up on a hill with a huge covered overlook area just off the side of a stone patio and outdoor fireplace, while House Mountain Inn sits on a hillside surrounded by mountains but at a lower elevation beside a pond. Both venues offer plenty of space both indoor and outdoor–multiple areas so you can host your ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception seamlessly. 

Rain plan

The rain plan options at House Mountain Inn are quite straight-forward! The main House Mountain Inn has a covered pavilion where your 150+ guests can eat dinner, dance, and celebrate with you. For chilly weather, there is an enclosed space inside the lodge that seats fewer guests, but is still a suitable option for most parties. For your portraits, we can utilize the pavilion, covered front porch, interior spaces with large windows, and balcony areas. There’s really a lot of potential even in the rain!

For rainy days at Irvine Estate, I really feel it’s even more flexible. The overlook area with fantastic mountain views is entirely covered (although not enclosed), so your ceremony can look as beautiful as ever. Plus, you can use this space for portraits as well. The reception area is typically indoors in the banquet room, so you won’t see any interruption to that plan. 

Getting ready space

Both buildings have multiple rooms and spaces so that both halves of the wedding party can get ready on site and not cross paths. There is also on-site lodging if you are interested in staying the night prior or wedding night on the property. The best news (for your photographer at least!) is that almost all of the getting ready spaces have natural light available. 

Entrance to House Mountain Inn wedding venue.

Aesthetic

House Mountain Inn has a cozy lodge getaway feel, with stone patios and water features and tons of greenery. The mountain views are the highlight of the aesthetics for sure! Irvine estate offers a similar look and feel. 

House Mountain Inn Wedding Cost

Costs for rental and catering are not explicitly listed on their website, but are estimated on their Wedding Wire profile. They do have a lot of accommodations and amenities included in the base rental price, which is likely a cost per guest, since catering is included. The estimated rental cost including basic food service is $15,000 to $20,000, likely for just one of the two venues. This is incredibly reasonable for the local market–about mid range for the Lexington area, but a deal for all they include. 

Disclaimer: these cost estimates are derived from what information is currently publicly available (October 2023), and are only estimates. Please reach out to verify cost, availability, and package details. 

Wedding Photography at House Mountain Inn

If you envision natural landscapes and chasing golden hour for your wedding portraits, then you’ll absolutely love your wedding photos are House Mountain Inn and Irvine Estate. Their landscaping is impeccable, including lush hydrangeas in summer, intense hues of orange and red in the fall, and wildflowers in the spring. Even in the winter, the ice paints the far away mountain peaks, adding a little something extra to your wedding portraits. As mentioned above, even if it rains, we have lots of options for portraits areas. My wedding photography packages for House Mountain Inn and Irvine Estate weddings begin at $4,900 for 2024 and 2025 couples. Inquire for detailed pricing and availability. 

Bride closes her eyes in prayer as her veil swoops around her, during her wedding at Irvine Estate overlook.

Why people love getting married at House Mountain Inn

This Lexington wedding venue has well over 70 reviews averaging 4.7-4.9 stars. People truly love their experiences there! Reviews praise the staff for their service and flexibility, wonderful catering, and people especially love the view from the Irvine Estate pavilion. Couples feel the value they received for the cost was a great investment. They’ve been receiving these raving reviews for over ten years and stand out as a top wedding venue in central Virginia.

Wedding vendors to make your House Mountain Inn or Irvine Estate wedding come to life

Lots of work goes into pulling together a cohesive wedding event! These Lexington wedding vendors can help you put together your dream wedding. Lexington is a smaller, remote area, so many of these vendors live in nearby areas and frequently commute in for these weddings. Don’t be concerned if the business location is not in Lexington proper. Cost and availability will vary. Please reach out to vendors directly to confirm current information. 

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Newlywed couple pose for portraits on the Irvine Estate overlook pavilion.

Inquire about Photography for your House Mountain Inn Wedding

Ready to learn more about House Mountain Inn? You can inquire with them directly, or reach out to one of the wedding planners above to learn more about this and other venue options in the Lexington area. Happy planning!

More Photos By Photography By Jo At House Mountain Inn and Irvine Estate Wedding Venue

  • Groom stands looking softly at his wife during their wedding ceremony
  • A large wedding party stands in a row outdoors near a pond, wearing tan suits and sage green dresses, surrounded by trees. If you're planning a wedding in Lexington, VA, this picturesque setting could be your dream come true.
  • Wedding invitation suite with floral design, surrounded by roses, high-heeled shoes, a ribbon, two rings, earrings in a box, and a perfume bottle on a beige surface—a perfect snapshot of elegance while planning a wedding in Lexington.
  • Bride in white dress and veil stands with bridesmaids holding flowers, while man in suit faces her during a wedding ceremony. Captured beautifully by a Charlottesville wedding photographer, the scene is full of love and celebration.
  • A bride and groom stand in a garden, kissing. The bride wears a white dress with a long veil, and the groom is in a beige suit. She holds a bouquet of flowers. Lush greenery surrounds them—an idyllic scene for those getting married in Lexington.
  • Entrance to House Mountain Inn wedding venue.
  • Bridal accessories including heels, a perfume bottle, various roses, a pink ribbon, and a ring on a beige surface—a perfect touch for those planning a wedding in Lexington.
  • Overhead view of the layout at House Mountain Inn wedding venue in Lexington, VA.
  • A bride and groom stand closely on a wooden deck with mountain views, creating a picture-perfect moment captured by a talented Virginia wedding photographer. She wears a white gown and veil, holding a bouquet, while he dons a blue suit. A rustic stone wall completes this exquisite wedding photography experience.
  • A mountain landscape with cloudy skies and a dense green forest covers the rolling hills, where a small building peeks through the trees in Lexington. It's an enchanting setting, perfect for planning a wedding in Lexington with nature's splendor as your backdrop.
  • View of the stone patio and Virginia mountains at Irvine Estate wedding venue in Lexington, VA.
  • Nestled near a tree and shrubs, this charming stone house with a sloped roof offers breathtaking views of mountains and a cloudy sky—a perfect backdrop for those planning a wedding in Lexington.
  • Amidst a wooded landscape with a pond and a pergola in the foreground, this picturesque scene—surrounded by lush greenery and mountains under a cloudy sky—makes it one of the ideal wedding venues in Lexington, VA.