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Real Weddings at Great Marsh Estate

From sunset ceremonies on the South Courtyard stone balustrades to energetic 200-guest unified receptions in the Historic Stables. Explore how real couples designed their celebrations.

Alexandra and Kyle seated at their sweetheart table in the Historic Stables looking out at their guests during dinner

Photography by Photography Du Jour (Shauna Ploeger) 9 Photos in Gallery

Spring · April 21, 2023 · 146 Guests

Alexandra & Kyle

"Alexandra & Kyle's Spring Elegance in the Historic Stables"

Alexandra Moore and Kyle Mahoney celebrated their spring wedding at Great Marsh Estate with 146 guests on April 21, 2023. From morning styling in the Manor salon and portraits with their pup Finn to a sun-drenched South Courtyard ceremony, patio cocktail hour featuring signature 'Hokie Spritz' and 'Finn & Tonic' cocktails, a farm-to-table dinner by Serendipity Catering, and a late-night Benny's pizza surprise, their day showcased 14 hours of private estate exclusivity.

Wedding Day Highlights

14-hour private estate exclusivity from 8:00 AM bridal suite arrival through midnight departure
5:30 PM South Courtyard ceremony framed by stone balustrades, floral columns, and iPad livestream for grandparents
Stables patio cocktail hour with dual bars, signature 'Hokie Spritz' and 'Finn & Tonic' (honoring their dog Finn)

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Alex and Connor walking up the grand stone staircase of the Georgian Manor House portico with Alex's veil flowing down

Photography by Nikki Daskalakis Photography 9 Photos in Gallery

Early Summer · June 17, 2023 · 160 Guests

Alex & Connor

"Alex & Connor's Early Summer Celebration & Crystal Champagne Tower"

Alex Cundiff and Connor celebrated their early summer wedding at Great Marsh Estate on June 17, 2023. From morning styling in the Georgian Manor salon and photos with their tuxedo-clad dachshund ring bearer to an open-air South Courtyard ceremony, fireside lawn cocktail mingling, a high-energy reception with live 9-piece band Gentleman and Their Lady, and an iconic crystal champagne coupe tower pour, their 14-hour celebration brought southern hospitality and European architecture together in perfect harmony.

Wedding Day Highlights

14-hour private estate exclusivity across 120 rolling acres with separate bridal salon and groom's quarters
4:30 PM South Courtyard ceremony framed by stone balustrades with honorary dachshund ring bearer in miniature tuxedo
Indoor-outdoor cocktail hour featuring stone fire pit lounging, Adirondack seating, and cafe bistro string lights

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Chelsea and Brian in black-tie attire on the stone balustrade terrace at Great Marsh Estate

Photography by Fine Art Photography 9 Photos in Gallery

Late Summer / Early Autumn · September 7, 2024 · 170 Guests

Chelsea & Brian

"Chelsea & Brian's Black-Tie Estate Wedding & Gourmet Stables Celebration"

Chelsea Lee and Brian Revercomb celebrated their black-tie wedding at Great Marsh Estate with 170 guests on September 7, 2024. From morning styling in the Manor suites to an outdoor ceremony framed by stone balustrades, an elevated veranda cocktail hour with custom mocktail 'The Charlotte', a multi-course plated culinary experience by Serendipity Catering, and a high-energy Stables reception with an artisan espresso bar and tinsel-wand farewell, every moment showcased the estate's unhurried 14-hour exclusivity.

Wedding Day Highlights

Full 14-hour private estate exclusivity from 8:00 AM bridal suite arrival through midnight departure
5:30 PM black-tie courtyard ceremony overlooking 120 rolling acres with stone balustrades and gilded floral urns
Elevated Manor House cocktail hour with dual bars, signature mocktail 'The Charlotte', and an artisan 100-guest grazing board

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Lian in her couture rosette gown escorted down the South Courtyard stone aisle by her father

Photography by Gabrielle Rose Photo 9 Photos in Gallery

Fall · October 20, 2024 · 107 Guests

Lian & Hun Ki

"Lian & Hun Ki's Autumn Romance & Stables Celebration"

Lian Wang and Hun Ki celebrated their autumn wedding at Great Marsh Estate on October 20, 2024. From quiet morning preparations in the Georgian Manor and a sunlit South Courtyard ceremony framed by fall foliage to fireside patio cocktail hour with signature 'Tango Mango' cocktails, a 107-guest plated dinner featuring sliced beef tenderloin and creamy parmesan risotto, humorous speeches with an unfurled scroll, and late-night personal pan pizzas, their unhurried celebration was the epitome of modern estate romance.

Wedding Day Highlights

14 hours of private estate exclusivity across 120 rolling acres in the Virginia Piedmont
South Courtyard ceremony with bridal processional in a couture rosette gown and vows framed by autumn trees
Cocktail hour on the Stables patio featuring signature drinks 'Tango Mango' & 'Cosmo-Leo-Tan' and passed tomato basil soup demitasse cups

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Jessica and Mahtom walking arm-in-arm through stone garden pillars on the manicured estate grounds

Photography by Maggie Morris 9 Photos in Gallery

Early Summer · June 3, 2023 · 123 Guests

Jessica & Mahtom

"Jessica & Mahtom's Multicultural Persian-Jewish Estate Celebration"

Jessica Lambert and Mahtom Molayem celebrated their multicultural Persian-Jewish wedding at Great Marsh Estate on June 3, 2023. From morning mimosas in the Georgian Manor and a scenic South Courtyard ceremony blending a floral chuppah with a traditional Sofreh Aghd spread to an exuberant Horah, a playful Persian Knife Dance, a farm-to-table dinner by Serendipity Catering, and late-night curbside ice cream truck scoops, their 14-hour celebration was an unhurried masterclass in authentic family traditions.

Wedding Day Highlights

14 hours of private estate exclusivity across 120 rolling acres with separate bridal salon and groom's quarters
Blended Jewish and Persian South Courtyard ceremony featuring a floral chuppah and ornate Sofreh Aghd overlooking the Piedmont foothills
Cocktail hour on the Stables patio featuring signature cocktails 'The Rumi' (Ranch Water) & 'The Bean' (Espresso Martini)

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