The Seclusion, Lexington, VA Wedding Venue Guide
The Seclusion is a gorgeous luxury mountain wedding venue located near Lexington, Virginia. As it’s name suggests, the venue is located on 72 private acres with incredible views of the Shenandoah Valley and Virginia mountain ranges. The amenities are perfect for weddings of all seasons, indoor or outdoor. With rentals arranged, lodging on site, and a curated preferred vendor list, the owners of The Seclusion will make sure you have a fantastic and stress free wedding experience. Just ask their 75 reviews! If you’re getting married around Lexington, the Seclusion needs to be on your short list of Lexington Wedding Venues.
Highlights: The Seclusion Wedding Venue Wedding Overview
- Capacity: 175 guests
- Rental Cost: $12,500 to $17,500 depending on the season and date, including tables, chairs
- Ceremony: indoor or outdoor
- Rain Plan: yes
- Bridal suite/wedding party suite: included
- Location: 15 miles from downtown Lexington, VA
- Lodging available on site
- 4.9 stars and 77+ reviews on Google
Capacity and Layout
Reception Venue
The majority of events take place in the Grand Hall—a large banquet hall with neutral walls, a beautiful stone hearth, and wooden beams above perfect for hanging florals and greenery. The space comfortably seats 175 guests with room for a dance floor and quick access to the bar and restroom area. The hall is connected to a catering kitchen for easy dinner service.
Ceremony Location
The Grand Hall opens up to a covered patio area, which looks out onto the iconic overlook spot where most couples have their outdoor ceremony. Stone pavers mark the aisle for your wedding march, which conveniently prevents heels from sinking into the grass. Plus, they look stunning and go with any color scheme! You really can’t beat the ceremony views at the Seclusion.
Rain plan
In the case of rain, the plan will depend on your desired look, guest count, and staff’s availability to flip the reception space if needed. For smaller weddings, you may still be able to have a rainy ceremony outdoors under the covered patio. The guest count will determine if this is possible. Otherwise, the Grand Hall can host your ceremony in front of the stone hearth. In this case, you would need adequate staff to flip the space for the reception. You may need to allot additional time for this change.
Getting ready space
The bridal suite sits upstairs in a nook overlooking the Grand Hall. You can have your makeup done while you watch your wedding vision come to life! Don’t worry, the doors to the overlook close if you’d prefer privacy and separation from the reception space. The suite itself is pretty roomy and has lots of places to hang up dresses. There is a large bed in the center, which makes a great bridesmaids photo-op! With larger wedding parties, it can get a little cramped in the room. If you plan to have more than 6-8 people, you may find the space challenging if everyone is bringing bags and belongings.
For the other half of the wedding party, there is a space across the parking lot on the other side of the property. This allows you to all get ready on site without seeing each other beforehand. The interior of the second getting ready space is not super photogenic, but the exterior is great! For photo purposes, we’ll just step outside when it’s time for some getting ready photos.
Wedding Venue Aesthetic
The Seclusion is truly a one-of-a-kind Virginia wedding venue. Although elements of its build resemble a barn, I would hardly describe the venue as rustic or barn-like. There is also European-inspired ironwork and architecture throughout. It’s a combination of styles that doesn’t fit neatly in a box. Between the stonework, the beams, and the white walls, you have a fairly neutral canvas for your wedding. You can add any color palette and blend styles without feeling out of place. There’s a lot of opportunity here.
Wedding Cost at the Seclusion, Lexington, VA
The cost of a wedding at the Seclusion is going to be a bit higher than the surrounding venues. Many of the venues in the Lexington and central, southwest Virginia area are a bit rustic and lacking in accommodations that the Seclusion provides, so the additional cost is to be expected. The venue rental fee runs a range of $12,000 to $17,500 as of early 2024, depending on your wedding date and day of the week. If you want your wedding to feel like a luxury mountain vacation, then this is the spot for you. Even with the luxury service and accommodations, weddings at the Seclusion are by no means at the top of the budget range for Virginia weddings. You can expect your wedding cost to be moderately above Virginia averages.
Wedding Photography at The Seclusion
If you envision natural landscapes and chasing golden hour for your wedding portraits, then you’ll absolutely love your wedding photos at the Seclusion. Their landscaping is impeccable, the architecture is unique, and they have the best views in the valley. 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.
I love photographing couples at the Seclusion because of the awesome variety we can capture quickly, without walking too far. Many of the other venues with great photogenic spots require you to walk long distances or take a four wheeler, which isn’t ideal in wedding attire. At the Seclusion, it’s all right there together. Ready to talk wedding photography? Inquire about your wedding!
Why people love getting married at the Seclusion
This Lexington wedding venue has well over 70 reviews averaging 4.7-4.9 stars. People truly love their experiences there! Reviews praise the incredible staff, great food, accommodations, and of course the beautiful views! Couples say they felt like royalty, and there’s even reviews from guests and vendors detailing things like fantastic climate control on hot days.
Wedding Planners Serving Lexington, Virginia
Before we get into the wedding planners and planning companies you should consider, learn more about types of wedding planning, coordination, and design services here.
Lemondrop Events Co
Lemondrop Events, owned by Brooke Benson, offers Bespoke wedding planning, coordination, and design services throughout Virginia, including Lexington, Charlottesville Virginia, and available for travel. Her designs are described as “classic with a twist,” inspired by European trends and old world elegance. She’s known for her entertaining and thorough wedding venue tours on Instagram. Consider Brooke to manage your wedding day experience!
Boundless Love Events
Jordan, owner of Boundless Love Events, describes herself as a hopeless romantic and detail-oriented wedding planner. She is based in Lexington, Virginia and serves the surrounding areas. Her reviews show people love her professionalism, joyful attitude, and eye for detail. She covers events from micro weddings to luxury scale events. Contact Jordan to begin planning your Lexington Virginia wedding day!
Brooke Shehan Events
Brooke Shehan Events is an award-winning full-service wedding planning company located in Lexington, Virginia. BSE happily serves couples in Virginia and beyond. As your wedding planner, Brooke’s goal is to provide a fun and seamless planning experience for you and your fiancé, all while pouring her heart and soul into your event and executing the wedding of your dreams.
Lexington wedding vendors to make your wedding at the Seclusion a dream come true
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Jo Mahaney is a professional photographer of PhotographyByJo.net based in Charlottesville, Virginia, specializing in wedding photography. With over eight years of experience, Jo is dedicated to creating effortless, joyful imagery that authentically captures the essence of each couple’s unique love story. She is known for her ability to create meaningful galleries filled with emotion and personal narratives. Jo is not just a photographer; she is an active supporter of her clients, providing resources and guidance to ensure a stress-free experience. From the initial inquiry call to the wedding day, Jo is transparent, open, and ready to get to know her clients to provide the best service possible. Her commitment to her craft and her clients is evident in the glowing testimonials she has received. Jo’s work extends beyond Charlottesville, covering areas such as Harrisonburg, Staunton, Lexington, Roanoke, and Richmond. She has also had the privilege of photographing weddings in various locations, including the Outerbanks, DC, Maryland, Pennsylvania, North and South Carolina, and even Spain.