Love Loudoun Wedding Magazine - 2024

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welcome to the Love Loudoun Weddings magazine, your pocket guide to all things weddings in Loudoun County, Virginia. Offering an array of indoor and outdoor venues, from historic vineyards and gardens to elegant, modern ballrooms, you are sure to find the perfect spot for your big day in Loudoun County. Whether you’re orchestrating an elaborate affair or an intimate gathering, we can guide you to discovering the area’s best venues, florists, caterers, stylists, photographers, entertainment services, and more to help make your special day a reality. Learn what makes Loudoun County the “Go To” destination for weddings.

Inside, find out what Loudoun has to offer in the area leading up to your big day, the best accommodations to stay in and around Loudoun County for you and your guests, plus five Loudoun County weddings to help you get inspired.

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Loudoun has its share of luxe resorts and brand-name hotels but for this unique occasion why not have friends and family stay together in one of Loudoun’s elegant and intimate Bed & Breakfasts?

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From contemporary mansions in vine-splashed countryside to historic homes in rural villages and even a treehouse in the woods, Loudoun has accommodations for all tastes and interests. You are in the heart of wine country and never far from the bars, restaurants, boutiques and breweries of our towns and villages. Try one of these six stays for the perfect complement to your wedding or engagement weekend.

BEAR CHASE MANOR

Weddings are all about bringing family and friends together under one roof, so this property, located at Bear Chase Brewing Co., is the

perfect place to have several guests stay for the big day. Like beer? Like wine? Bear Chase is renowned for its craft ales and breathtaking Piedmont views but it also has

an enormous six-bedroom, five-bath guesthouse that can accommodate up to 14 people comfortably. Bells and whistles include an indoor pool, sauna, a large outdoor firepit and 33 acres of wooded grounds and lawn to roam. The brewery is next door and the famous Appalachian Trail with panoramic views from Bear’s Den Overlook is mere steps away. Simply unforgettable.

HIDDEN VIEW BED & BREAKFAST

In warmer months, enjoy the outdoor pool while in winter, cozy up on comfy sofas by the indoor fireplace with a bottle of red from one of the local wineries.

Set on 10 acres of lush rolling grounds outside historic Hillsboro, Hidden View is a contemporary stone and stucco ranch with five spacious ensuite guest rooms, spectacular Blue Ridge Mountain views all around. Of the rooms, the Tranquility Suite has direct access to a swimming pool patio and tiered landscaped gardens from where you can gaze out on neighboring vineyards.

GOODSTONE INN & RESTAURANT

If you’re looking for an upscale stay, look no further than the Goodstone Inn & Restaurant located in the horse and hunt capital of Middleburg. The Inn features 18 spacious and uniquely charming rooms divided between six historic homes and cottages, including The Spring House – a three-story historic home that sits in the center of the rolling hills. Each room in the Spring House incorporates a jetted soaking tub and panoramic views of the Goodstone estate. Enjoy fine dining at the

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Conservatory – the exquisite farm-to-table restaurant located within walking distance.

AIRWELL B&B

This historic B&B on scenic Snickersville Turnpike offers country-chic accommodations in an 1860s-built Main House and a series of cottages on the grounds. Choose the elegant Ashby Suite with its hardwood floors, Oriental rugs and handmade drapes in the main building, or the French Country-style Powell’s Studio on the grounds, former studio of renowned landscape painter Lucien Whiting Powell. Sumptuous al fresco breakfasts await each morning, lush gardens and bird songs all around. Although the address is Purcellville, you are just a short drive from Round Hill, Bluemont and Middleburg.

STONE MANOR BOUTIQUE INN

1905-built Stone Manor is the multi-bedroom boutique country inn in Lovettsville of Mumbai born Manisha Shah and her husband Prashant. On top of hosting overnight guests, the Shah family caters as many as 45 weddings a year on the grounds, Manisha and her son preparing delectable Indian dishes alongside Western cuisine. You are in the heart of Loudoun countryside, surrounded by stone-fenced lanes, wineries, farm breweries, restaurants and historic 18th Century towns. Recently the property added transport options to local wineries and breweries.

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HUMMINGBIRD TREEHOUSE COTTAGE

Hidden in a grove of trees near the historic village of Waterford, Hummingbird Treehouse Cottage, one of many properties owned by Waterford Reservations, is exactly as its name suggests. The spacious house hosts six guests at a time and comes equipped with large windows for stunning views of the surrounding woods and Catoctin Valley. Located close by is Wheatland Spring Farm + Brewery, where you can enjoy an estate beer while the village of Waterford is perfect for a romantic stroll through a bygone era.

MANOR AT AIRMONT

This stunning, all-purpose wedding venue – doing everything from the flowers to the reception – doubles as a B&B when wedding season is quiet. Set in lush acres of rolling Piedmont countryside, it has five guestrooms with separate hotelstyle entrances, all done in chic, modern, clean-lined French-country style. (Owner Anthony Francis, a pastor, hails from Louisiana). Opt for either the Walnut or Willow suites, one on the ground floor off the Manor House front porch, the other out back. Enjoy a superb farm fresh breakfast and if a group books out the whole property, they can bring in the caterer Zesty Gourmet to make dinner. Ideally located between historic Round Hill and Bluemont, you are steps from Bluemont Vineyard and a short drive from Middleburg and Purcellville. Switch out Cloudview for Hidden View.

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Ask the EXPERT

With weddings becoming increasingly personalized, things that were once considered traditional “must haves” and “must dos” are sometimes no longer part of a couple’s day. What current trends are you seeing with 2024, and even moving into 2025 weddings?

THE FINER POINTS EVENT PLANNING & DESIGN

Lynn Iannizzi, Owner

In terms of the ceremony, many times family friends or relatives perform the ceremony and these individuals get ordained for one day in order to do so. It’s an easy process

and it’s so much more personal to have someone close to the couple perform the ceremony.

We are also seeing more couples forgoing favors for their guests and putting more money

into their food and beverage for the wedding. Three- and fourcourse meals for guests instead of just salad and entrée. Signature his and her drinks are in and even naming these drinks after their pets has been super popular! Wedding cakes are much smaller and usually a ceremonial cake to cut these days. Dessert tables with assorted miniature desserts, cupcakes, donuts, and mini pies are the trend.

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Angela Rabena Owner

A must have that seems to be fading is ‘personals’ for parents and grandparents such as corsages and boutonniere. Cakes also seem to have become replaced with donuts and mini desserts.

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Virginia Swope

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Weddings in 2024 and beyond are characterized by a shift towards personalization and creativity, as couples prioritize meaningful experiences over tradition. Intimate micro-weddings and weekend celebrations are on the rise, allowing couples to focus on quality time with loved ones.

Couples are embracing nontraditional attire and incorporating cultural fusion into their celebrations, reflecting their individuality and heritage. Personalized entertainment adds a unique touch, creating memorable experiences for guests. Overall, weddings in this era are about celebrating love authentically, with each event reflecting the couple’s story and values.

BAKERTURE

PHOTO & DESIGN

Rita Baker

One trend that we are seeing is various patterns or mix and matched bridesmaids gowns. This trend is so gorgeous and fun for all. It creates such a unique bridal style and it allows each bridesmaid to add their own personality and find the best style for their body. This year it’s all about setting a mood, tone and creating personality for your wedding party.

FLEUR DE CUISINE

Natalie Ramos

With times changing, we are finding that brides are no longer focusing on a traditional wedding. Wedding food stations are becoming very popular. It lifts the burden off of the traditional speeches and the traditional timeline. It allows for the guests to eat at their leisure and allows for more of the ‘fun’ elements to a wedding.

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Stephanie Sams, Event Coordinator

REHEARSAL/ WELCOME PARTY

The old formal rehearsal dinner is falling to the wayside and becoming a rehearsal/welcome party. By combining the rehearsal and welcome together we see the wedding party having the space alone for an hour or so and then opening it up to anyone who has arrived for the wedding early.

FAREWELL BRUNCH

The other thing we are seeing recently is a farewell brunch where the couple can see everyone one last time before the weekend comes to an end.

MUSIC

Having the ability to have their own curated playlist seems to be a main request. All of our spaces have Spotify, so we encourage our couples to choose a station or playlist they want so we can put it on during the event.

SIGNATURE DRINKS

One of the things all of our booked events rave about is the complimentary “Signature Drink Tasting”. This is a tasting for the bride and groom to meet with our head bartender where they go over what flavor profile choices and cocktails that are available for the event. The couple can also decide on the name of their cocktails and companies will print out custom menus for their wedding.

TRANSPORTATION

Making transition to locations for out of town guests is definitely a part of the decision making. Booking blocks of rooms, and then securing transportation for the hotel to the different venue locations and back seems to be a really considerate detail that I see a lot of couples making now.

MENU

We get a lot of requests for Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Vegan, and Peanut free menus.

ENVIRONMENTAL & CLASSY

Nobody wants to have paper plates, plastic wear, etc. They are environmentally driven and want us to use things that are not only sustainable, but look higher end.

Ask the Expert

CATOCTIN CREEK DISTILLING

Scott Harris

We are seeing an increasing number of couples who wish to have smaller, more intimate weddings at unique and non-traditional venues. Catoctin Creek Distillery has hosted dozens of smaller weddings recently, where the couple wed in a makeshift altar right in front of the beautiful copper distilling equipment, and then adjourn to our historic Art-Deco tasting room for drinks and refreshments. We are also seeing an increase in weddings for LGBT couples.

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Get inspired by five couples who got married in Loudoun.

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HOW THEY MET

Mary and Jamale met in Buffalo, New York when Mary was in grad school. “We met on an online dating platform and talked for a few weeks through text while I was at home for the holidays. We then met back up in Buffalo at a coffee shop for our first date. We talked for about four hours until the shop closed. On our second date, Jamale came back to my apartment to meet my dog Luca. I knew from the moment he interacted with Luca that this was the man for me.

Since both Jamale and Mary are from Upstate, New York, it is no surprise that they are both Buffalo Bills fans. “Jamale made plans to propose during the Bills game where I was surrounded by family and friends. I was so surprised and even more amazing – the Bills won!

THE WEDDING

Seventy-five people, along with four bridesmaids and four groomsmen, helped the couple celebrate their June wedding. “48 Fields Farm was our first venue tour and we both

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immediately knew that it was the place we wanted to be married. It is absolutely stunning and there are so many options for different layouts and weather plans, so you never felt like you’d have to sacrifice. “Our ceremony was small, but it was perfectly us. Jeffery Mazal, our officiant was amazing at customizing our ceremony to us. It had humor, love, and our families which is what Jamale and I are all about. Plus, he knew we didn’t do a first look, so he made Jamale turn around until I was closer to the front of the aisle. Seeing Jamale’s face light up when he turned around was one of the highlights of my night.”

Mary wanted a romantic feel to the wedding day and chose soft sage green and dusty blue colors, accented by crisp fluffy white flowers. One of the sweetest elements of their day was found at each of the reception tables. Mary is a teacher and asked her young students to fill in what they thought love was, like “kindnis”, “nise”, and “beautiful”.

“One of the things we look back on and laugh at now (not so funny day of) was that Jamale forgot his shoes for his suit. Luckily one of his groomsmen wears the same size and had an extra pair of shoes in the car to save the day.”

“The overall feeling of our day was love! Fun love. We were surrounded by the people who love us the most and wanted to celebrate us.” Mary’s bridesmaids and best friends surprised the couple with disposable cameras and a list for each table to take photos. They turned it into a photo album for them so they can see their wedding from our guests’.

THE MOMENTS

FIRST DANCE SONG: “You”, by Dan and Shay

HONEYMOON: Excellence Playa Mujeres, Mexico

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Don’t sweat the small stuff. It’s your day, do what YOU love and allow yourself to be fully present.” the bride shares.

VENUE

48 Fields Farm

COORDINATOR

B. Mingled

PHOTOGRAPHER

The Photo and Flower Girl

CATERER

Smokin Willy

CAKE

Cupcake Heaven

BEAUTY

Jamie D’Agostino

Makeup Artistry

ENTERTAINMENT

Level Up Entertainment

FLOWERS

Blooms Reston Floral

OFFICIANT

Weddings by Jeff

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THE PROPOSAL

Kendall and Brantlee were set up by a co-worker while working at DAVIS Construction. The co-worker invited Brantlee to a Nat’s game that Kendall was attending back in May of 2018, and the rest is history! “We have a goal to visit all of the National Parks and invited my mom and her boyfriend to meet us in Maine to visit Bar Harbour and Acadia National Park. Kendall proposed at the top of Cadillac Mountain right after sunrise! “Following the proposal, we hiked around Jordan Pond and had champagne and lobster rolls to celebrate at Abel’s overlooking the waterfront.

THE WEDDING

One hundred and fifteen people, along with a 10-person bridal party, helped the couple celebrate their September wedding at Tranquility Farm. “We wanted to get married in Northern Virginia because it is the halfway point for our families, and also convenient for our local friends.

I also grew up riding horses, so have always loved the Loudoun County area with the beautiful countryside and many wineries.

Tranquility Farm was perfect venue for the couple as it allows couples to enjoy the property for the entire weekend – with rooms for up to 20 people to stay. “We loved the idea of having our immediate family able to stay on site together. We kicked off the weekend by doing a low country boil as a low-key rehearsal dinner and then invited all guests in town to come for a welcome party!” When it came to the wedding day, all the groomsmen and bridesmaids got ready in the main house, with the guys hunkered down watching the Penn State football game, and the girls getting hair and make-up done in the beautiful sitting room. It was laid and back and fun to have everyone hanging around together all day.

Their ceremony took place on a hill under a tree overlooking the farm property and a vineyard in the background. Long farmhouse tables in the barn were adorned with lush florals, and the chandeliers were decorated with greenery. The groom’s twin brother and older brother gave heartfelt and emotional speeches – one with the help of assisted technology proving that there is no barrier to brotherly love and a great sense of humor!

Pretty cliche, but don’t stress the small stuff. No one is going to know if something isn’t exactly as you planned or as perfect as you wanted. Your friends and family are there to celebrate you”, the bride shares.

VENUE

Tranquility Farm

COORDINATOR

Shawn Carnell, An Exceptional Event

PHOTOGRAPHER

An Endless Pursuit

CATERER

Smokin Willy

DESSERT

Amphora Bakery

FLORIST

Meraki Blommor

VINTAGE

REN TALS

Bella Villa

Vintage Rentals

CEREMONY

SOLOIST

Rich Barry

BAND

The Finns

DRESS

Garnish Boutique

HAIR & MAKEUP

Jamie D’Agostino

Makeup Artistry

TRANSPORTATION

Point to Point Limousine

faith ERIC &

THE PROPOSAL

Faith and Eric met in their freshman year of college and were good friends throughout college. “We didn’t start dating until a year after we graduated.”

Eric proposed on a super hot and humid day in July, under a little pagoda at a park that Faith used to go to all the time as a child. Faith’s friends took her out for a manicure/brunch outing in the morning before taking her to the proposal spot. It was a low key and intimate proposal and exactly what Faith requested. After the proposal, a group of their closest friends and family came out of hiding behind the bushes and everyone went to celebrate at the dinner party that was planned.

THE WEDDING

One hundred and twenty guests, including a five-person wedding party, helped the couple celebrate their March wedding. “We chose 48 Fields because we loved how their indoor ceremony space was intentional and separate from the reception space. We planned on having an indoor ceremony because of the time of year we chose for our wedding, and most venues only had the backup option of using the reception area for an indoor ceremony.”

The couple started with a traditional Chinese wedding tea ceremony in the morning and then a Western/Christian ceremony and reception later in the day. “Even though allocating time for the tea ceremony meant cutting out some typical wedding moments, it was so meaningful and an emotional part of the day for both sides of our families. It was an honor to include wedding traditions from our cultures, and we wouldn’t have had it any other way.”

“Our wedding was perfect, not because we had the best weather or the most elaborate décor or a professionally choreographed first dance, it was perfect because we got to celebrate our special day with the love and support of all our closest friends and family.”

THE MOMENTS

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO OTHER COUPLES PLANNING A WEDDING?

Before you start planning sit down and really think about what’s most important to the both of you for the wedding. After you decide on a few non-negotiables, focus on those things and work everything else around them as you’re planning. The planning process can quickly get overwhelming (and expensive) if you both don’t know what is most important to each of you and try to make every part of the wedding perfect.

FIRST DANCE: “Can You Feel the Love Tonight,”

by Elton John

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Hire a wedding coordinator or planner”, advice the bride shares about planning their wedding.

VENUE

48 Fields Farm

PLANNER

Broadview Events

PHOTOGRAPHER

Kate Ann Photography

VIDEOGRAPHER

Bowen Films

FLORIST

Something

Borrowed Blooms

CATERING

PIGS BBQ

Mr. Wish Bubble Tea

HAIR

Bmore Bobby Pins

MAKEUP

Bridal With Hanna

ENTERTAINMENT

Norman Mullinix

OFFICIANT

Pastor Young Park

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THE PROPOSAL

Carina and Sarah first met in college at Longwood University in 2009. They met playing on the club soccer team. Slowly they became very good friends. Somewhere all the way, their friendship grew into a romance. While on a family vacation in Disney World, while they were getting a family photo in front of the castle, Carina asked Sarah to be her “adventure buddy for life”.

THE WEDDING

Carina and Sarah celebrated their love with a gorgeous April wedding at Shadow Creek in Purcellville.

From a beautiful color palette to a rocking fun dance party that lasted all night long, this fun loving couple had such a joy filled wedding.

The couple choose to give each guest at their wedding a small alpaca figurine, signifying adaptability, balance, diligence, and patience as well as representing Carina’s heritage.

“During dinner, we ran outside to take advantage of the most beautiful rainbow and capture some great memories of our day.”

During the wedding process people kept asking Carina and Sarah what their ‘vision’ was for the big day ... “our answer was always, we just want a fun party with everyone we love! And I can say we did achieve our ‘vision’! It was the most beautiful and fun day we’ve ever experienced. All the vendors, our wedding party and all of our guests made the day so special.”

I got to marry my best friend,” Carina shares about Sarah. ‘‘

VENUE

Shadow Creek

Weddings & Events

COORDINATOR

Ida Rose Events & Design

PHOTOGRAPHER

Stephanie Leigh

Photo & Design

CATERER

Purple Onion Catering Co.

RENTALS

Select Event Group

BEAUTY

TCBeauty Care

ENTERTAINMENT

Ndavis Music

FLOWERS

Rick’s Flowers

TRANSPORTATION

All Pro Charter

OFFICIANT

Richard Keech

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THE PROPOSAL

John and Bailey met at James Madison University. “We lived across the breezeway from one another and I dared a friend to knock on his door and my friend ding-dongditched him! Poor guy was standing outside looking all confused, so I went over to apologize. My friend (and Maid of Honor) invited him over and after some great conversation, he went back to his apartment only to realize that he was locked out. Even after the whole ordeal, he did ask for my number.”

John and Bailey had dated for about two and a half years through part of undergrad, graduate school, and the pandemic. “If we could do all that together, then we were definitely suited for marriage. It was our first year teaching and it was incredibly stressful because we were both teaching virtually in a onebedroom apartment. For winbreak, John told me we were going to celebrate the first half of

our year in Georgetown. He said I should dress in a way that I would be alright with if I had my picture taken. Very suspicious, I knew before leaving the apartment that he was going to propose – having a fancy night out like this was so unlike us! We drove into Georgetown and walked around somewhat aimlessly for awhile until coming up on the waterfront around sunset. A photographer was there waiting for us and John put us in the prearranged spot for the kneel. I was already crying as I listened to John share a special verse from the Bible and the reasons he wanted to marry me. The moment was captured by the photographer and the best part was just the two of us knowing for a few hours before telling friends and family.”

THE WEDDING

Eighty-five guests, along with a four-person wedding party, helped the couple celebrate their Summer wedding. “Being we are outdoorsy people, we chose our venue because we love the scenery and having indoor and outdoors spaces was a huge bonus.”

“We kept our ceremony short and we lit the Budd family candle. All the couples in the past 100 or so years lit the same candle so it felt very special” After walking down the aisle as a married couple the guests threw purple and gold streamers, which is a JMU football tradition after each touchdown. “We got so caught up in all the streamers that it was even a little difficult to walk through completely. It was such a blast and so memorable.”

The reception spilled out into the grass area where the couple had custom corn hole boards and yard games. “It felt almost like a backyard party! The relaxed feel was perfect for us.”

The bride shared some advice to other couples who are planning their wedding ... “Get a good team and let them do the rest.”

VENUE

48 Fields Farm

COORDINATOR

Broad View Events

Wedding Planning & Design

PHOTOGRAPHER

Bakerture Photo & Video

FLORALS

West Virjeni

HAIR & MAKEUP

Jamie D’Agostino Makeup + Hair

CATERER

Old Blue BBQ

DESSERT

Monica’s Sugar Studio LLC

ENTERTAINMENT

Washington Talent Agency

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DID YOU KNOW?

There were over 2,134 weddings in and around Loudoun County in 2022.

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THE BIG DAY

It’s not only the wedding day that Loudoun caters to. From bachelor parties and bridal showers to rehearsal dinners and thank-you gifts, Loudoun has a little something for every stage of a courtship.

ENGAGEMENTS

There’s nothing so romantic as a proposal in a vineyard. Known as DC’s Wine Country® and celebrating the 40th anniversary of its wine industry in 2024, Loudoun has more than 50 wineries and tasting rooms in a stunning range of settings from Blue Ridge Mountain slopes to vine-crossed river valleys and historic farms – all perfect places to pop the question.

On top of superb vintages and tastings, romantic winery experiences include classes with experts, picnics in the vines, live concerts, food pairings with guest chefs and overnight stays either on property or in nearby towns and villages. We’ll toast to that.

BACHELOR, BACHELORETTE & BRIDAL SHOWERS

Create the perfect experience with friends and family on one of our craft beverage trails. Beer lovers can tackle the LoCo Ale Trail, coffee enthusiasts can stroll through Leesburg’s Coffee Corridor and wine aficionados can stop at some of Loudoun’s 50 vineyards.

Love them all? Visit places like Hillsborough Vineyards & Brewery or Quattro Goombas, which offer both wine and beer, or Mocatinas in Leesburg for everything from lattes to sorbetto e vino-sorbet combined with Stone Tower’s wine.

There’s also plenty of adrenaline action for friends coming to town. Open day and night, TopGolf in Ashburn is the driving range craze –with drinks and dance music. Nearby, iFly is for people who want to fly without going to astronaut school. Channel your medieval warrior at axe-throwing bar Elysium in Purcellville then pop downstairs for in credible smoked ribs, brisket and whiskey at BBQ temple Monk’s. If it’s summer, try ziplining at Harpers Ferry Adventure Center. Or relax and pamper yourself at one of our superb spas or chic restaurants. Lansdowne Resort offers innovative wellness-focused therapies and a sumptuous salon. For people with a sweet tooth, The Conche at the Village at Leesburg is a chocolate-themed

restaurant and cocktail bar with outdoor seating. Don’t miss the (literally) smoking Soot & Rye cocktail and remember to take a box of artisanal handcrafted chocolates home. If it’s history, ambiance and fine dining you want, enjoy the four-course tasting menu at the historic Red Fox Inn & Tavern in Middleburg – Jackie O’s former playground.

REHEARSAL DINNERS

Restaurants for those all-important, pre-wedding dinners run the gamut from fine dining to low key. Lightfoot in downtown Leesburg is a classic replete with chandeliers, piano, spiral staircase and an innovative New American menu. DC Prime Steaks & Lobsters in Ashburn is an upscale steakhouse with fine wines, but if you prefer something more local with a great atmosphere, Tuscarora Mill in Leesburg and its Purcellville sister Magnolias are beloved gems with burger-meets-bistro menus and ample outdoor seating in summer. For a more lively scene, Vanish Farmwoods Brewery near Lucketts has great on-site BBQ and craft beer.

WEDDING & THANK-YOU GIFTS

Forget the big box stores – Loudoun is perfect for quirky local gifts and accessories. You can purchase wines, beer, whiskey, bread, cheese, jams and handcrafted goods from a myriad of wineries, breweries, farm stores and farmers markets, all part of the #Take LoudounHome initiative to inspire and promote local artists and artisans. Our historic downtowns meanwhile are retail destinations too, with a slate of chic stores and trendy boutiques selling fashionable home décor and upscale urban gifts and accessories. Don’t miss Middleburg’s Washington Street and Leesburg’s King Street, the county’s two leading independent retail thoroughfares.

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B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group (703) 994-4866

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Briar Patch Bed & Breakfast Inn (703) 327-5911

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Gordon Springs (571) 424-3379

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The Lodge at Hanson Park (571) 367-8368

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TRU by Hilton (571) 639.3060

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Loudoun Bed & Breakfast Guild (703) 303-6364

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West Belmont Place at The National (703) 729-8000

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Cathy Ebrada Atelier (703) 717-1808

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Sage Cakery (240) 341-2710

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Flowers

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Caterers

Fleur de Cuisine (571) 420-4049

fleurdecuisine.com

Holly Heider Chapple flowers@hollychappleflowers.com

HollyChappleFlowers.com

Jewelry

Colonial Jewelers (301) 663-9252

ColonialJewelers.com

Jackson Harlow Beauty Lounge (571) 313-0294

jacksonharlowbeauty.com

Magnolias at the Mill (540) 338-9800

MagnoliasMill.com

Honeymoon/Travel

Honeymoon Islands, Inc. (703) 973-8082

HoneymoonIslands.com

Local Resources

ALD Event Solutions

(202) 996.0879

aldeventsolutions.com

Local Resources

Brides & Weddings of Northern Virginia bridesandweddings.com

Hunt Country Celebrations

HuntCountryCelebrations.com @HuntCountryVa

Music/Entertainment

Visit Loudoun (703) 669-2007

VisitLoudoun.org/weddings

Shew-sical Entertainment Services

(888) 743-9742

Shew-sical.com

Planning & Design

Rose & Calla Event Planning & Design Company

(540) 327-8426

roseandcallaevents.com

Burnside Events (240) 203-9076

BurnsideEvents.com

Social Graces

(540) 409-7136

socialgracesballroom.com/ wedding-services

The Ring Bearers

(970) 217-5964

ringbearers.net

Love Loudoun Weddings

(301) 662-1163

@loveloudounweddings

Olivera Music Entertainment

(703) 724-0505

OliveraMusic.com

Summit Events

(301) 931-5512

summiteventsco.com

VP Event Design

(703) 894-7700

VPConsultingEvents.com

Photography

Alex Mangione Photography (607) 377-7317

AlexMangionePhotography.com

Sameen Photography (412) 708-3228

sameen.photography

Rentals & Decor

Brooke Rental Center (703) 777-9393

BrookeRentalCenter.com

Grand Rental Events (410) 674-7500

GrandRentalEvents.com

Brodie Ledford Studios (301) 305-1359

BrodieLedford.com

Santa Ana Photography (248) 895-3031

SantaAnaPhotos.com

Marañon Imagery

(703) 258-9042

maranonimagery.com

The Marigold Bus & Booth (248) 895-3031

MarigoldBusandBooth.com

Curated Events (703) 661-8290

CuratedEvents.com/DC

Fleur de Cuisine (571) 420-4049

fleurdecuisine.com

Executive Bathrooms Plus, LLC (540) 550-5133

ExecutiveBathroomsPlus.com

Transportation

Reston Limousine

(703) 478-0500

RestonLimo.com

Say yes TO POSSIBILITY

Say “I do” among rolling hills, breathtaking mountain views, or historic city streets. Whether you are looking for an expansive outdoor backdrop or a rustic setting, unique venues coupled with stunning scenery make Frederick County the ideal destination for guests arriving from near and far.

Before you tie the knot, connect with all of the possibilities that Visit Frederick can bring to your special day.

Visit Frederick provides complimentary assistance on the following:

Room block proposals for area hotels

Venue options for rehearsal dinners, ceremonies, and receptions

Visitor Guides and information on local attractions and activities for your guests