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If you are a lover of history, or just gorgeous sunset water views, you must check out Belle Grove Plantation on the banks of the Rappahannock River. Come out for a tour Sunday, September 14th, and learn more about Belle Grove weddings.

As one of the perks to being the publisher of this website and its companion planning guide, I get invited to some great events. I recently enjoyed two exemplary NoVA restaurants that cater to daytime wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners - and even off premise catering.

If you have a lot of out of town wedding guests and prefer to go the all-inclusive route when it comes to reception planning, a hotel is your best bet for a wedding venue. And there's something magical about a well appointed hotel ballroom.

Make a your wedding day a Spring Fling at Hidden Creek Country Club in Reston and save. 

Are the words intimate, historic and waterfront part of your wedding venue vocabulary? If so, consider eloping to Belle Grove Plantation.

On the banks of the Rappahannock River, Belle Grove Plantation served as the childhood home of President James Madison. Now it can serve as home for your wedding.

One of the best kept secrets in Northern Virginia is that you do not have to be a member of the military - or have any sort of military connection for that matter - to use one of the area's many beautiful officers' clubs for your wedding reception.

Known for its beautiful gardens, historic Oatlands Plantation has a great Fall date still available - book it and save $1000!

Gorgeous scenery, delicious food, and a country chic pavilion. Marriott Ranch has October 18th available due to rescheduling of the Gold Cup Races. Special pricing for this day!

Tucked away at the end of Washington Street in the country chic village of Middleburg, is an historic property with a secret garden for wedding ceremonies, patio for cocktail hour, grand ballroom with a stage and soaring ceiling - even a place for your youngest guests to enjoy the day.

Do you love the beach? Of course you do! And if you and your sweetie have your hearts set on an Outer Banks wedding, The Currituck Club has some great fall Fridays still available!

While barns are currently trending as “the location” for countryside weddings, have you ever thought about what actually goes on at a farm and how you can incorporate the property’s livelihood into your wedding day?