{"id":6371,"date":"2021-11-18T17:43:14","date_gmt":"2021-11-18T17:43:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/photographybyjo.net\/?p=6371"},"modified":"2023-05-11T13:40:34","modified_gmt":"2023-05-11T13:40:34","slug":"staunton-va-wedding-venues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/photographybyjo.net\/staunton-va-wedding-venues\/","title":{"rendered":"Staunton VA Wedding Venues"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Welcome to my venue guide! As a wedding photographer, I see a lot of unique spaces throughout the season, including some hidden gems! Here, I&#8217;ve compiled some of my favorite and the most popular wedding venues in Staunton VA area. Virginia as a whole is filled with gorgeous wedding venues and options in every style, size, and budget. In this list, I focused specifically on <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/photographybyjo.net\/category\/stauntonva\/\"   title=\"Staunton\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">Staunton<\/a>, although there are many more venues in nearby cities and counties. You can visit my full <a href=\"https:\/\/photographybyjo.net\/staunton-virginia-wedding-vendors-guide\/\">vendor guide<\/a> for more details on venues in the surrounding area. I compiled as much information as I could about capacity, style, contact information, <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/photographybyjo.net\/pricing\/\"   title=\"pricing\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">pricing<\/a> and rental fees. Some information is only available as you inquire directly with the venue. I hope this helps you with planning your <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/photographybyjo.net\/category\/stauntonva\/\"   title=\"Staunton\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">Staunton<\/a> wedding! When you&#8217;re ready to look for photographers, please<a href=\"mailto:hello@photographybyjo.net\"> reach out to me<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id_8f152b-62 .kb-table-of-content-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id_8f152b-62 .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id_8f152b-62 .kb-table-of-contents-title{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id_8f152b-62 .kb-table-of-content-wrap .kb-table-of-content-list{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photographybyjo.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/alyssa-joe-nicoleballard-56.jpg\" alt=\"alyssa-joe-nicoleballard-56\" class=\"wp-image-6372\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Downtown Staunton City and Staunton VA Wedding Venues<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BLACKBURN INN AND CONFERENCE CENTER<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a boutique hotel and picturesque landscape, the Blackburn Inn is the go-to for both indoor and outdoor weddings. When you tour, you&#8217;ll notice there are four different location options for your ceremony. At the Blackburn, the landscaping is incredible! It&#8217;s one of my favorite views in Staunton. With the massive historic building, iconic porch, rolling hills, and beautiful weeping willow trees, it&#8217;s just the perfect place for portraits. When the sun is going down, the property is just gorgeous! Inside, the hotel features modern, industrial style upgrades. Its spiral staircases are the perfect photo op! They even have a secluded rooftop with adorable bistro lights. The Blackburn is located just steps away from downtown Staunton, where Rt 11 meets Rt 250. In addition, they offer on-site catering and bar, and have many of the rentals you\u2019d need. You won&#8217;t have to stress about your tables, tent, and chairs. <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/photographybyjo.net\/pricing\/\"   title=\"Pricing\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">Pricing<\/a> varies and is only available upon inquiry.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blackburn-inn.com\/?fbclid=IwAR29j5XIX6fS061FPLfxvwuShtnfkZfD8VF7adOAui5D-vXLQbVfN0K2DCo\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">blackburn-inn.com<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/theblackburninn\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AMERICAN HOTEL BANQUET ROOM<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The American Hotel is in the heart of Downtown Staunton VA, located by the train station. Built in 1855 by the Central Virginia Railroad Company, this venue has kept the style of the grand ballroom with modern touches. This Staunton wedding venue has a capacity of 200 guests, a bar, a dancefloor, and multiple tables. The main room features exposed brick and a spacious balcony. It\u2019s neutral d\u00e9cor can be transformed to match any wedding vision. It is conveniently just a short walk from iconic portrait locations like the Staunton Warf and Sears Hill Bridge. This venue is a very popular Staunton choice, so make sure to book your tour and ask about your wedding date as far in advance as possible. The American Hotel Historic Banquet Room structures its pricing around peak days. Thursday and Friday weddings are less expensive (starting at $2,800) than peak weekend rates, starting around $3,500. Please inquire with them directly for exact pricing details.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theamericanhotel.net\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.theamericanhotel.net<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/theamericanhotelbanquetroom\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/the.americanhotel\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HOTEL 24 SOUTH (FORMERLY THE STONEWALL JACKSON HOTEL)<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The high-rising neon sign of this classic Staunton wedding venue can be seen for miles at night. Located beside the Blackfriars Shakespeare Theatre in historic downtown Staunton, this romantic and recently renovated hotel can accommodate from 100-300 guests depending on which ballroom you decide to use. The starting range for rental fees is about $2,000 to $3,000. If you\u2019re looking for a classic ballroom style venue in the Staunton area, this one is the best! As a bonus, your guests will be able to stay at the hotel, and enjoy the shopping, food, and history of the downtown area during their stay.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hotel24south.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hotel24south.com<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/hotel24south\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/hotel24south\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GAIE LEA<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I have only been here as a guest, but Gaie Lea is one of my absolute favorite wedding venues in the Staunton VA area! From the lustrous grasses surrounding the lake to the cottage to get ready for walking down the aisle, this venue has all of the whistles and bells for a dreamy meadow wedding. The venue can seat up to 250 guests. The rental fee ranges from $5,350 to $8,500, but inquire for exact details. There are multiple ceremony site location options. The property features historic architecture, water views, beautiful landscaping, fall foliage, rolling hills\u2026 it\u2019s perfect for any wedding style!&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gaielea.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.gaielea.com<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/GaieLea\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/gaielea\/_created\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pinterest<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rustic and Barn Wedding Venues in Staunton VA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FRONTIER CULTURE MUSEUM<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The frontier culture museum is a budget-friendly wedding venue with lots of landscaping to explore. There are three location options, and they do host multiple weddings on the same day. It is located right off interstate 81 on exit 222, right beside hotels, restaurants, and convenience stores. The property is expansive, exploring the history of homes and farms throughout the world. This is one of the most affordable wedding venues in the Staunton area, ranging from $500 to $2,500 in rental fees for events of up to 400 people. However, several of the location options are not weather-proof or air conditioned. Consider a weather plan as you make your decision.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontiermuseum.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.frontiermuseum.org<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/FrontierCultureMuseum\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CANA BARN<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This 90-year-old bank barn has been taken down, moved and rebuilt the same way it was before but with modern amenities. Located in Staunton, Virginia, this one of a kind barn also has a balcony and rooftop deck. The barn is also ADA accessible so that all persons can enjoy their visit. The exterior of our barn is slate blue, while the interior reveals the beauty of the original barn&#8217;s chestnut wood. Inside, we have air conditioning, heat, and a gorgeous fireplace. Outside, our ceremony space is wooded but close to the barn for the convenience of your guests. You have a built in Rain\/Hurricane Plan if you are planning an outdoor wedding but the weather chooses not to cooperate. The barn\u2019s capacity is 135 people, and rental packages start at $4,000.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.canabarn.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.canabarn.com<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/canabarn\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">VALLEY MILLS FARM<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A blend of historic and modern, Valley Mills Farm sits nestled in the hills and features a riverside gazebo, and brand new reception barn. The perfect blend of old and new, Valley Mills Farm in idyllic Swoope, Virginia (Augusta County, just outside of Staunton limits), offers a 15-acre park-like setting with lots of photographic locations, and a brand new reception barn with panoramic views and all the amenities modern events require. Valley Mills using a peak season pricing structure, with non-peak dates starting at $2,800 and peak season weekend rentals starting at $6,000 for multi-day events. Overall, a very beautiful and affordable venue.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.valleymillsfarm.com\/?fbclid=IwAR1i51YcsCOlgpqY3Wu8M_x6wuGDOhc4xrfXkIPRjU5X7iciYdhePaKM1Uo\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.valleymillsfarm.com<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/valleymillsfarm\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/valleymillsfarm\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/valleymillsfarm\/_saved\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pinterest<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FOUR WINDS AT NORTH MOUNTAIN<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A beautiful waterfront ceremony space with a chic barn for the reception with lights for once the sun sets and the dinner turns into a dance party. If you\u2019re looking for a rustic setting, beautiful Virginia mountain views, and space for a large party, then Four Winds is your venue! Pricing is available upon inquiry.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/fourwindsatnorthmountain.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fourwindsatnorthmountain.com<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/fourwindsatnorthmountain\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">INN AT MEADCROFT<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located in Swoope VA just outside of Staunton limits, the Inn at Meadcroft offers a quaint cottage environment and beautiful mountain views for your outdoor or small indoor ceremony. It\u2019s been a perfect location for microweddings and mini reception gatherings while navigating wedding size restrictions. The hills offer wonderful views in all seasons, and lots of photogenic opportunities. The bridal suite is spacious! And, stay overnight and enjoy a soak in the gorgeous claw foot tub. Your honeymoon can start right away! The capacity and pricing for this wedding venue aren\u2019t clearly displayed. Based on past experiences working there, an indoor reception would likely be capped around 50-60 people. The venue is likely able to accommodate a lower budget event.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/innatmeadowcroft.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/innatmeadowcroft.com\/<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/innatmeadowcroft\/#\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/innatmeadowcroft\/#<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photographybyjo.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/corrie-ryan-72.jpg\" alt=\"corrie-ryan-72-2\" class=\"wp-image-6368\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More Staunton VA Wedding Venues and Augusta County Locations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you&#8217;ve explore the major venues in Staunton, you have a better idea of what the area offers. For more on venues, things to do in Staunton, and the surrounding areas, you can check out the visitor&#8217;s bureau. They have their own great <a href=\"https:\/\/visitstaunton.com\/12-distinctive-staunton-wedding-venues\/\">list of venues<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ready to find your wedding photographer?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re planning a wedding, you have come to the right place. I&#8217;m now scheduling consultation for 2022 and 2023 couples. View more <a href=\"https:\/\/photographybyjo.net\/wedding-photography\/\">wedding photography information<\/a> now, or<a href=\"mailto:hello@photographybyjo.net\"> reach out directly<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to my venue guide! 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