Fall deeper in love with a romantic getaway to Waynesboro, Virginia! Pick a venue that expresses your personality and magnificent vistas to help capture the magic. The picturesque Shenandoah Valley creates a gorgeous backdrop for your engagement photos, wedding ceremony, renewal vows, or romantic weekend.

Imagine saying “I do” surrounded by enduring beauty and natural elegance. Sky Ridge Farm offers stunning mountain views and a breathtaking, colorful barn.

Photo ops abound at Red August Farm. The stately cherry tree-lined drive to the historical barn full of vintage details and chandeliers make great backdrops.

And for the backdrop of a stately horse farm in a brewery setting, look to Hermitage Hill Farm at Stable Craft Brewing. There are three private spaces available for you to rent to create your perfect event!

The Iris Inn offers both a gorgeous mountain venue that overlooks the Shenandoah Valley and a multitude of options for on-site lodging for the wedding party and guests. Closer to town, you have the beautiful terrace and ballroom at Orchard Creek. The Queen Anne-style Fairfax Hall built in 1890 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places is also in town. For even more ideas, check out these additional wedding resources and venues in Waynesboro.

Make Your Getaway Natural

Spend the day meandering along Skyline Drive, hiking to Rose River Waterfall, and pausing to experience the serenity of Shenandoah National Parks panoramic overlooks.

Thinking a natural retreat with the one you love? Book a stay at Cabin Creekwood’s honeymoon cabin, located just one mile from Sherando Lake, “the jewel of the Blue Ridge Mountains”. The spectacular Blue Ridge Parkway is just 1.5 miles away. It’s easy to capture romantic photo ops at the cascades at White Rock Falls and all along the Parkway.

Plan Your Trip in the Fall

Time your romantic getaway with the Shenandoah Valley’s famous October fall foliage. Bookmark the Virginia Department of Forestry’s online fall foliage guide where you can find recommended fall foliage driving tours and foliage reports.

No matter the season, Waynesboro, VA is the place for all lovers and romantics. Bring your love to our backdrop to create memories of a lifetime.

Everyone loves a good party, and there’s no better time to celebrate than at your wedding. Here are some of the areas most picturesque sites that can accommodate big crowds or intimate gatherings. Begin planning your happily ever after in Waynesboro today!

Plan Your Wedding in Town

Perched on a hill above Waynesboro, the Queen Anne-style Fairfax Hall was originally built in 1890 as a railroad hotel. Over the years, this graceful building has been used for a variety of purposes and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Restored in the early 2000s, Fairfax Hall is ready to host your elegant wedding with up to 275 guests. The climate-controlled dining room and porches offer lots of flexibility in setup. The indoor option can set your mind at ease in terms of weather issues.

Plan Your Wedding at a Palace

Dreamy Swannanoa sits regally on the top of Afton Mountain waiting to be the backdrop to your fairytale wedding. Swannanoa was built in 1912 as a summer home for a railroad scion and his beloved wife. The marble palace has since lived a variety of lives and can be rented for weddings and photoshoots. Pre-restored, but still magnificent, there’s plenty of room to individualize the space and for guests to spread out and enjoy the scenery. Peek around the columns on the porch, pose under the Tiffany window on the sweeping stairs, or embrace your beloved under the portico. Your photos will look like they came from a magazine!

Plan Your Wedding in the Outdoors

Turk Mountain Event Center can handle even the largest guest lists with over 9,000 square feet of cool, modern space with sealed concrete floors and open industrial ceilings. There’s plenty of room to create separate ceremony, reception, and dance floor areas. There’s even a covered portico entrance for outdoor seating or cocktails with views of Turk Mountain. The space also offers plenty of parking, a catering kitchen, WiFi, an audiovisual system. There are also tables, chairs, and linens for up to 300 guests. Wedding packages include a two-day rental of the space, ideal for set up and take down. The event center can help with vendor recommendations.

Family-owned Sky Ridge Farm makes the most of its rustic charm and gorgeous views of the Blue Ridge. Hold your wedding and reception outside or in the historic barn that hass been updated into a beautiful and convenient event space. When you book at Sky Ridge Farm, you’ll have three entire days to set up, take down, and hold additional events like your rehearsal dinner. Rentals include reception room and balcony space for 200 people, tables and chairs as well as other furnishings for display, a caterers kitchen, and a separate bridal suite and grooms room with their own restrooms.

Plan Your Barn-Style Wedding

Want the look of a rural, barn-style wedding with all the modern comforts and conveniences? Check out 45-acre East View Farms. The large climate-controlled barn space was built in 2019 and designed to be a wedding venue. It also has grand views of the mountains. Along with space and seating for over 300 guests, there are individual bridal and groomsmen suites with restrooms, a large kitchen, a patio and firepit, a covered porch with ceiling fans, and plenty of parking with an attendant. There’s even a golf cart to shuttle VIPs. East View Farm can be rented by the weekend or for a single day.

Red August Farm lets you take advantage of its 15 scenic acres to design the wedding setting you’ve always looked for. There are several peaceful outdoor spaces with lovely views. A 4,300 square-foot historic barn that was originally constructed in the 1920s and has also been modernized into an event venue. Red August farm can host up to 300 wedding guests. There are spaces for caterers, and the bride and groom can relax in large, private suites. Along with the barn space, there’s a stately outdoor fireplace, a gazebo, and a huge covered patio that could serve as a space for the reception, rehearsal dinner or cocktails.

Plan Your Wedding at a Horse Farm or a Vineyard

The eight idyllic acres surrounding Heritage Hill BB makes it feel like a rural retreat. The charming colonial-style house is actually conveniently located just outside the Waynesboro city limits. Heritage Hill holds ceremonies and receptions. It can also provide accommodations for up to 12 members of the wedding party. Set up your reception tent on the large, manicured lawn. Get ready for your wedding in style in the BBs luxurious rooms. Wedding packages include two nights in the BB as well as a delicious breakfast in the morning. Stunning mountain views will shine in your photographs!

Imagine holding your ceremony in a grassy field surrounded by acres of Barren Ridge Vineyards grape vines with a mountain backdrop. Follow that with a cocktail hour in the tasting room and on the patio under a show-stopping sunset. And then, how about a reception and dancing for up to 150 guests in the second-floor ballroom? Complete with more incredible views, adjustable lighting, an in-house audio system, and a balcony with steps leading to the patio. Barren Ridge Vineyard offers several different spaces to hold your big event as well as a caterers kitchen and a private dressing room for the bride.

Feeling more traditional? The Best Western PLUS Waynesboro Inn Suites Conference Center has a fabulous large ballroom to accommodate up to 300 of your closest friends and family. They even offer a free suite for the bride and groom, as well as a reduced group rate for your guests.

We know this is only scratching the surface when it comes to planning your big day. Check out this round up for more helpful vendors you can tap into throughout the process!

From florists to caterers to planners and more! Here are some tips for building your dream team of vendors to help you pull off the most fabulous wedding for you and your love!

Flowers/Coordination

If you’re dreaming of something beautiful and unique to decorate your wedding, Faded Poppy can create it for you. Their English garden-inspired designs include bouquets, boutonnieres, flower crowns, table decorations, aisle decorations, and arbor arrangements.  The thought of pinning down all the details of your wedding is overwhelming to you? Faded Poppy can help make your vision a reality with a wide selection of coordination services. Packages include everything from determining timelines, seating plans, wedding rehearsal, vendor organization, decoration and bridal assistance, to ceremony and reception coordination.

Allow the experienced ladies at Divine Events to curate your special day to a tee. They offer directing, design, rental, and even floral design services to help make all of your wedding day dreams come true.

Karen + Erin are the team behind Rockfish Valley Events by Design. Their goal is to give you the beautiful, stress free day you’ve always imagined. Whether you need full planning or month-of coordination, they can work with you to meet your needs.

The creative team at C and C Sensations Florist can design ceremony flowers, corsages, and boutonnieres to enhance your big day.

Catering

Admit it: you attend a wedding for the food. Why not make yours one that folks will praise for months? From barbecue to fine dining, here are some of Waynesboro’s best bets.

People rave about both the delicious food and the professional service from Franklins Catering. 40 years of experience shows in the careful, coordinated service and the details. Meet with them ahead of time to plan the menu for your wedding reception or rehearsal dinner. They have a wide variety of items to choose from that range from elegant prime rib to fantastic barbecue.

Country Cupboard Catering has also been in the catering game for nearly 40 years. They provide excellent food and service for your special event. Select your main courses and sides from an extensive menu of breakfast, dinner, and hors d’oeuvre choices. All are prepared with care from the finest ingredients.

Stella, Bella Lucy’s offers “high-quality food and peace of mind.” From cheese plates to shrimp dishes, menu options can be customized for your event. They’ll take care of the cooking and make sure everything runs smoothly.

The Fishin’ Pig offers full catering service featuring restaurant favorites for a wide range of events. You can pick up from the restaurant or have everything delivered. With full buffet, bar, and clean-up service, they can help as little or as much as you’d like. They can even help you coordinate tents and rentals.

Check out the Ricks BBQ Catering trailer at a variety of local events for a taste of what you could serve at your wedding. You’ll enjoy simple, but tasty, savory food, as well as experienced service.

Cake

Love & Flour Virginia‘s lovely desserts can bring your wedding vision to life. They offer specialty cakes, cupcakes, cake pops, cookies, and chocolate covered strawberries. They even have vegan and gluten-free cake options.

Finding THE Dress

Augusta Cleaners Formals is located in the heart of downtown Waynesboro and offers a great selection of wedding gowns, bridesmaid dresses, tuxedos, and accessories. Add a special touch to your big day look.

Amandas Touch has been a premier wedding dress boutique in the Valley for more than 20 years. They have a huge collection of gowns, bridesmaid dresses, tuxedos, and more. Their one-on-one appointments with an expert stylist will make you feel like a princess.

Overwhelmed yet? Don’t be! The Waynesboro area has is filled with excellent vendors ready to assist you in planning your happily ever after.