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Marriott Ranch: A Great Place for Western-Style Weddings
Marriott Ranch: A Great Place for Western-Style Weddings

Located in Hume, Virginia, in western Fauquier County, the Marriott Ranch offers brides and grooms a unique wedding site with three different event venues available on their 4,200-acre working cattle ranch. With 25 full-time employees and a pool of seasonal workers, the Marriott Ranch averages about 24 weddings each year as well as scores of other events like company picnics, executive retreats and other social events.

Stonewall Golf Club for a Picture-Perfect Wedding
Stonewall Golf Club for a Picture-Perfect Wedding

Not only is Stonewall Golf Club a beautiful setting and backdrop for weddings, but the longevity of their staff helps them excel in both service and satisfaction for each client.

Sunset Bridal Session | Styled Shoot
Sunset Bridal Session | Styled Shoot

Miranda looked like a beautiful, bold, red-head with a soft look in her photos. The shoot took place at "End of the World" in Edmonton, and the sun was slowly setting, leaving the bride with beautiful, warm light, which is super unusual for the winter months. Her champagne-colored skirt was glowing and flowing in the wind, while her bold make-up completed the vintage chic look.

Chantilly National Golf and Country Club - For a Truly Dedicated Wedding Day
Chantilly National Golf and Country Club - For a Truly Dedicated Wedding Day

Northern Virginia brides have a plethora of beautiful wedding locations to choose from, but if you love to golf, the Chantilly National Golf and Country Club is a perfect choice. Located in Centreville, it features a gorgeous Ed Ault-designed golf course with a traditional par-72 layout as well as a fun practice facility which includes a chipping green, putting green, bunker area, and even a 275-yard driving range.

River Creek Club: Waterside Views for Your Wedding Day
River Creek Club: Waterside Views for Your Wedding Day

River Creek Club, located in Leesburg, Virginia, offers brides plenty of classic elegance. It offers over 600 acres of beautiful land with breathtaking views of the Potomac and, of course, a championship Ault-Clark 18-hole golf course.

Bull Run Golf Club | An Oasis in the Blue Ridge Foothills
Bull Run Golf Club | An Oasis in the Blue Ridge Foothills

What happens when you combine a picturesque setting and a bride and groom? If you’re lucky, you get a wedding at Bull Run Golf Club. I took a drive out to Haymarket to visit with Katie Noble, the Wedding and Sales Coordinator for the golf club.

Hidden Creek Country Club: A Hidden Gem for Brides
Hidden Creek Country Club: A Hidden Gem for Brides

Less than a mile from the Reston Town Center is a hidden gem many brides may not be aware of: Hidden Creek Country Club. Hidden Creek offers what you’d expect from a country club, like an Ed Ault-designed golf course, but you may not expect the year-round possibilities it offers for brides and grooms to host their weddings.

Poplar Springs Inn & Spa: A Popular Place for Parties
Poplar Springs Inn & Spa: A Popular Place for Parties

Located in the countryside southeast of Warrenton, Poplar Springs offers a historical stone manor house built in 1928 that now houses a gourmet restaurant, a building containing a luxury spa, and a 21-room inn, not to mention the 172 landscaped acres.

Goodstone Inn & Restaurant Awarded 2016 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
Goodstone Inn & Restaurant Awarded 2016 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence

Goodstone Inn & Restaurant in Middleburg, Virginia has been awarded the prestigious TripAdvisor 2016 Certificate of Excellence Award. The accolade, which honors hospitality excellence, is given only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveller reviews on TripAdvisor, and is extended to qualifying businesses worldwide. 

Picturesque Countryside Chic at Poplar Springs Inn
Picturesque Countryside Chic at Poplar Springs Inn

Poplar Springs Inn and Spa is a spectacular, intimate inn nestled in the Virginia countryside. From unique, furnished guestrooms, full service Spa, fine cuisine and luxury meeting and event facilities, Poplar Springs will pamper you with a welcoming touch and warm smile.