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Erica Williams Wedding Specialist
Erica Williams Wedding Specialist
Event Sales Manager

31 years in business

We speak English

Small team (2-10 members)

*For a limited time, we are offering 25% off venue rental at our amazing property! Offer is valid for available dates through 3/31/26. Terms and conditions and blackout dates may apply. Cannot be applied to previously contracted events or combined with other offers or discounts.*

Situated in Warrenton, Virginia, Airlie is a countryside retreat and farm as well as an idyllic venue fitting for timeless weddings. It is conveniently nestled 50 miles outside of Washington D.C., making it accessible to many throughout the area. Spread out across 300 acres and brimming with history, the location offers romance and everlasting appeal, making it ideal for wedding celebrations.

Facilities and Capacity

The staff at Airlie encourages couples to bring their creativity. The team prides itself on the versatility of the event spaces, which provide a canvas for a variety of wedding ideas. Here, sweethearts can bring their style and find room to showcase it. There are indoor and outdoor event spaces available, all of which are featured against the pastoral landscape of Virginia. Up to 180 guests can be accommodated for a special occasion here. Outside, love birds can express their love and commitment in the Formal Gardens or the Butterfly Garden. Meanwhile, Smokehouse and Lakeside Tent, the Pavilion, Heritage, Market, and Airlie House offer covered or interior spaces for a couple’s nuptial event.

Services Offered

The staff seeks to support sweethearts throughout their event at Airlie. The team offers an all-inclusive package that covers linens, dinnerware, tables, and chairs. Couples also have access to dressing rooms and overnight accommodation. The options are plentiful for how couples can customize their menu, the layout, or the timeline of their celebrations.

Cuisine

The culinary creations served at Airlie are bursting with freshness. The ingredients for the dishes are sourced from the farm on the location or nearby producers. This extends to beverages as well with their garden-to-glass concept. Using ingredients grown in the Organic Garden, such as herbs, the bartenders can craft a specialty drink for your event.

Accommodation

There are multiple rooms and cottages which can be booked for overnight accommodation here. They offer luxury and comfort, with contemporary amenities in a historic setting. The interior design effortlessly bridges the gap between historic charm and modernity, for a relaxing and restful stay.

History

Airlie House was founded by Harry Connelly Groome in 1899. The original structure was lost to fire and constructed again in 1924. Both the house and the surrounding gardens have for the most part been preserved. In 1961, the estate was transformed into Airlie Center and earned the moniker, “Island of Thought.” Here, activists met to promote positive change for civil and human rights. To this day, the estate serves as a gathering place for numerous activities, while also functioning as a working farm.

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FAQ

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$15,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$10,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$1,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$750

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$44

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Wine
Open Bar

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

15

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

20

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Garden
Historic Building
Hotel
Resort
Restaurant
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Get Ready Rooms
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Chairs
Lighting
Tables
Tents

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
July
August
December

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Airlie is highly praised by multiple reviewers as a stunning and accommodating wedding venue. The property offers picturesque locations for various wedding segments like the ceremony, reception, and rehearsal dinner. Staff, particularly Erica and Kristy, are commended for their help in planning and executing flawless events. Reviewers appreciated the beautiful setting, customizable options, delicious catering, and attentive service provided by Airlie, making it a highly recommended choice for a memorable wedding experience.

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Airlie is highly praised by multiple reviewers as a stunning and accommodating wedding venue. The property offers picturesque locations for various wedding segments like the ceremony, reception, and rehearsal dinner. Staff, particularly Erica and Kristy, are commended for their help in planning and executing flawless events. Reviewers appreciated the beautiful setting, customizable options, delicious catering, and attentive service provided by Airlie, making it a highly recommended choice for a memorable wedding experience.

M
Michelle Sent on 10/18/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect wedding venue

Airlie was the perfect venue for our wedding. Airlie offers the ability to completely customize your event to fit your needs, and that is truly what helped make our wedding day so special. The amount of property allowed us to select the perfect spots for our ceremony, cocktail hour, reception, after party, rehearsal dinner, and getting ready spaces. There were so many food options, drink options, and additions you could select from. Our guests could not stop talking about the property and how beautiful it was. Many of our guests were from out of town, and truly enjoyed being able to stay at the venue and use Airlie’s amenities. We specifically worked with Kristy to plan our wedding, and she was absolutely wonderful to work with. She answered our (MANY) questions, helped us make selections that fit our event’s needs, and truly helped us achieve our dream wedding. Thank you Airlie and Kristy!
Andrea
Andrea Sent on 08/28/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Five stars from Airlie's first couple after reopening from the pandemic shut down

My husband and I were originally going to get married in May at Airlie, but due to COVID, we moved it to August and due to Virginia being open for events up to 250 we were on the hook for the wedding in August, unable to move it again. A couple of months ago when I thought about writing this review, I was planning on having some words to say because we went through a lot of different Airlie coordinators from booking in January of 2019 to moving our wedding in March of 2020 and the communication during that time was not always the greatest. My impression completely changed over the past few months.

No one was prepared to navigating planning a wedding during a global pandemic, so naturally there were some bumps in the road and while we had wanted to move our wedding again, we knew that decision was up to Virginia and it was what it was. All we could do was reduce our guest count and put in as many safety precautions as possible for the day (we were a very pro-mask-as all people should be-wedding). Airlie ended up being incredibly cautious and responsive to our extra precautions we wanted in place. Not only is it already such a beautiful, predominantly outdoors venue, they let us reduce our guest count in June (including getting money back), put sanitizer stations all over the grounds, food guards by the food, created a seating plan to ensure those not of the same household were seated six feet apart, enforced wearing masks indoors and when not 6 feet apart, and closed the grounds so that we were the only guests on site. Lydia, our coordinator, could not have been more empathetic and helpful and we genuinely felt supported by all the Airlie staff we worked with in the weeks leading up to the wedding. They even helped us problem solve when the bulk of our desserts had to be canceled the night before the wedding due to a possible COVID exposure. Airlie's chef ended up adding in a ton more desserts last minute at no extra cost (since we had paid for more people than were actually attending at that point). We had the most beautiful, COVID-compliant wedding and felt incredibly special all weekend. We are also happy to say that all our precautions were successful and not one person contracted COVID from our wedding (everyone monitored for symptoms and a lot of people got tested after just to be safe)! While I would never wish having to plan a wedding in the middle of a pandemic on anyone, I am so happy to say that Airlie helped us create the most healthy and beautiful day we could ask for!

***I've included some photos by our amazing photographer (VNess Photography) that hopefully capture some of the safety precautions and still show off how gorgeous the day was!
J
James Sent on 07/21/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Fun and flexible

We hosted our small wedding at Airlie and thoroughly enjoyed it. The day started as a bit of a roller coaster with heavy rain causing us to switch our ceremony and reception locations. Luckily, Airlie was very flexible and offered us a backup venue that ended up working beautifully. The food was great and the staff were great.
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Team

Erica Williams Wedding Specialist
Erica Williams Wedding Specialist
Event Sales Manager
Kristy Rosenberger Wedding Specialist
Kristy Rosenberger Wedding Specialist
Event Sales Manager

Professional Network & Endorsements

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Airlie is one of the most beautiful and elegant settings you will find anywhere. We have thoroughly enjoyed working with them over the years for weddings and events of all kinds.

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Absolutely gorgeous wedding venue, locally sourced menu and creative chefs!

Ever After Visuals Ever After Visuals Wedding Photographers

Airlie is on our list as one of our favorite venues in DC to work with. We’ve worked there for years and love the combination of beautiful locations to have the wedding outside and the gorgeous manor house, which proves to be the perfect backdrop for images. The locations for the wedding are exceptionally beautiful and they have everything from manicured grounds with gardens galore; a huge lake, complete with swans; waterfalls, stone fences and arches all around the property – and then there is the back of the house with the huge stairs and archways three stories high just perfect for photos with the ones you love. We’ve always found the staff to be exceptionally easy to work with, and the food has always been incredible. We also love how Airlie is set up so that you can have a beautiful wedding inside, too, either at the manor house or at inside the glass enclosed pavilion so it is perfect any time of year. I’ve watched over and over as they take great care of our brides, making sure their wedding is unforgettable. Joriana and I are always are super excited to work with any couple who is having an Airlie wedding because they stand out as a cut above.

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Airlie frequently asked questions

Airlie includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Airlie includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Airlie includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
The space offered by Airlie for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Hotel
  • Resort
  • Restaurant
  • Waterfront
Airlie offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Airlie offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Airlie offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Airlie offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Lighting
  • Tables
  • Tents
Airlie is recommended by 90% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.5 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.6 in quality of service, 4.6 in professionalism, 4.6 in value, 4.5 in flexibility and 4.4 in average response time.
Airlie currently offers 1 discount promotion for wedding services.
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