Your WEDDING

At the Estate at River Run

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Start your celebration where

timeless beauty,

architecture,

and luxury unite.

Wedding ceremony with bride and groom standing before officiant, surrounded by guests, in front of a historic brick mansion decorated with flowers, on a sunny day.

The River Run Wedding Experience

You’ve imagined the moment. Now imagine it at The Estate at River Run — a Georgian-Revival mansion overlooking the James River, where every step from “Will you?” to “I do” feels effortless, extraordinary and distinctly yours.

Plan Your Wedding

Why Couples Choose Us

You want more than a venue — you want a setting that feels like it belongs to your story. At River Run, your wedding becomes a weekend experience filled with beauty, hospitality, and connection.

From your first tour to your final dance, every detail is thoughtfully designed to help you feel cared for, supported, and celebrated.

Here’s what sets

your experience apart:

  • A 22,000-square-foot mansion and 62 acres reserved entirely for your celebration

  • Plentiful flexible indoor and outdoor ceremony and reception options

  • On-site accommodations for you and your guests

  • Elegant spaces for getting ready, gathering, and unwinding

  • A preferred vendor network to make planning seamless

  • Endless opportunities for photos and memories, from river views to grand staircases

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Your Wedding Day at

THE ESTATE AT RIVER RUN


At The Estate at River Run, your wedding day unfolds across spaces designed with purpose — from light-filled suites for getting ready to breathtaking ceremony sites and elegant reception areas overlooking the James River.

Whether you envision an intimate gathering or a full celebration from ceremony through dancing, our private Virginia estate offers a luxurious and welcoming setting for weddings of every size. Our goal is simple: to help you create a guest experience that feels magical, effortless, and unforgettable.

Getting Ready

A bride sitting on a sofa while a woman helps her with her wedding shoes in a vintage-style living room.
A makeup artist applying makeup to a seated woman with curly hair in a bright, elegant room with a chandelier.
A man dressed in a suit sitting on the edge of a pool table in a richly decorated room with wood paneling, a chandelier, and a fireplace.

Begin your day feeling celebrated and supported. At The Estate at River Run — a luxury riverfront wedding venue between Richmond and Charlottesville, Virginia — you’ll find elegant accommodations where your wedding party can spread out, relax, and prepare.

From the Primary Suite to the Pool House and Woodhaven Lounge, each space offers natural light, comfort, and the kind of detail that lets you enjoy the morning instead of rushing through it. With on-site lodging and dedicated rooms for styling, you’re set up for a calm and unforgettable start.

A man wearing a pink turban and white attire standing in front of a mirror in a cozy room with large arched windows, brick walls, and a small table with decorative items.
A woman in a white robe sitting on the edge of a bathtub, drinking from a bottle while looking outside through large window panes in a bright, elegant bathroom with a chandelier overhead.
A bride in traditional Indian attire looking at herself in a vanity mirror with round light bulbs, with her reflection showing her with henna decorated hands, jewelry, and a pink dress.

Ceremony

An outdoor wedding ceremony setup by a river with a floral arch, white chairs, and decorative string lights at sunset.

Exchange your vows in a setting as unique as your love story. With multiple picturesque ceremony sites across the Estate — from the Bluestone and Brick Terraces overlooking the James River to the romantic Oak Grove or majestic Front Lawn — you’ll find a backdrop that reflects your vision.

Whether you lean toward a garden-inspired outdoor ceremony or an elegant indoor option, our riverfront wedding estate offers flexibility, views, and timeless elegance.

Cocktail Hour

Guest experience during cocktail hour is unrivaled at The Estate at River Run. This isn’t simply a pause between events — it’s an opportunity for guests to explore, connect, and be immersed in the beauty of your celebration. They might wander through the mansion and take in its grand architecture, step onto the terraces to enjoy sweeping river views, or savor the golden hour glow beside the pool as the water reflects cotton-candy skies at sunset.

Every corner invites curiosity and conversation, making cocktail hour not just a transition — but a meaningful part of your wedding day. While your guests enjoy the surroundings, you’ll have time to breathe, capture portraits, and raise a glass to what’s ahead. It’s effortless. It’s elegant. And it’s unforgettable.

Dinner & Dancing

Guests at a wedding reception dining at a long table with a man giving a toast. The bride and groom are seated at the head of the table in front of a stone fireplace.
Elegant banquet hall with high windows, a large crystal chandelier, and long dining tables decorated with floral centerpieces, plates, and silverware.
An elegant mansion hosting a social gathering outdoors during the day with a white event tent set up in the garden.

Move seamlessly into the most joyful part of your celebration — the moment your reception comes to life. From elegant dinners to lively dance floors, the Estate offers multiple spaces to shape the evening exactly as you imagine it.

You might host an elaborate dinner in the Tuscan Ballroom, surround your guests with light and river views in the Wedgewood and Cameo Ballrooms, or expand into an indoor–outdoor celebration across the Brick Terrace and Bluestone Terrace, perfectly framed by the James River.

For larger celebrations, the Pavilion offers a stunning setting for dinner under twinkling lights, live music, and dancing as the sun sets riverside. Its versatility allows for one flowing experience: cocktails, dinner, and dancing all in one space if you choose, with the river breeze just steps away.

Whether you envision a seated meal, a roaming cocktail-style reception, a string quartet, or a dance floor that never slows, your celebration unfolds effortlessly from space to space. At our luxury Virginia wedding venue, every detail is designed for movement, connection, and memories that last long after the music fades.

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Take the Grand Tour

Wedding Packages + Pricing

  • Outdoor wedding ceremony with bride and groom exchanging vows under a floral arch, surrounded by bridesmaids in red dresses and groomsmen in navy suits, overseen by a minister, with guests seated and overlooking a scenic river and countryside landscape.

    The Full-Sized Wedding Experience

    80 - 500 Guests | Full-day access | Multiple venue spaces

    Investment range: $10,498 - $31,998
    depending on season and enhancements.

    Your wedding day deserves time — time to breathe, time to celebrate, and time to enjoy every moment. Our Day-Use Full Wedding Package includes access beginning at 8:00 AM through 11:00 PM, allowing you to make the Estate entirely your own.

    Additional Inclusions:
    ~ Access to multiple ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception locations
    ~ Day-use of Primary Suite, Pool House, & Gardener’s Apartment for getting ready
    ~ Full access to the Estate - Main and Guest Suite Floors, Tuscan Ballroom, Terraces, Pavilion, Front Lawn, and more
    ~ A selection of tables, chairs & onsite furnishings included
    ~ Security guard & facility support
    ~ Use of the Estate for two on-site portrait sessions (engagement, boudoir, etc.)

    Want more time for memory making?

    Early Access Package – Start your celebration the day before, set up decor, rehearse onsite, and get settled

    Multi-Day Celebration Package – Includes two overnights, rehearsal dinner, brunch, and full weekend access

    This package is designed for couples who value space, time, and flexibility — with a venue team ready to support your vision from beginning to end.

  • A wedding celebration outdoors with a bride and groom kissing while surrounded by friends and family tossing flower petals.

    The Intimate Wedding Experience

    For up to 80 guests | Choose 8 hours to full day access | Sundays–Thursdays; limited Fridays

    Investment range: $6,678–$16,598
    based on hours, guest count, and day of the week.

    Perfect for couples who want a refined, smaller-scale celebration without sacrificing luxury. You choose the number of hours you need — from 8 hours to a Full Day — and build from there.

    Package Highlights:
    ~ Partial Planning from our In-House Planner
    ~ Includes use of the Main Floor or Tuscan Ballroom & exterior grounds
    ~ A selection of table & chairs
    ~ Day-Use Suite access scales with level — from Green Garden Suite for ceremony only, up to Primary Suite & Pool House for longer packages

    This offering is ideal for couples wanting elegance, simplicity, and a beautifully streamlined day.

    *Ceremony-Only Elopement options are available. Inquire for more information.

Love Letters to River Run

A couple celebrating outdoors on a grassy lawn with a basket of pink and white flowers, a blanket, and a platter of fruit, as one man opens a bottle of champagne and sprays it, and the woman holds a champagne flute, with a large house in the background.

Frequently Asked Questions

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