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Gunston Hall
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About this venue
Gunston Hall, located in Lorton, Virginia, is an elegant wedding venue. With views of the Potomac River, the property offers a beautiful backdrop for every stage of your wedding celebration. This Georgian-style mansion dates back to the 18th century and has an elegant red brick exterior, perfect as the ceremony backdrop or for pictures. The estate features brick walls, tasteful decor, and lush outdoor areas for couples and their guests to admire. Located in Northern Virginia, this venue is near downtown Washington, DC, approximately 40 minutes away, with lots of options for overnight accommodations nearby.
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At Gunston Hall, couples can invite up to 125 guests for seated indoor receptions or over 125 for celebrations spread over indoor and outdoor spaces. To-be-weds can use the driveway for memorable photographs on their big day. For receptions, couples can also set up tents on the grounds to host their full guest list. The Ann Mason Room in the visitor center and its adjoining private courtyard can be used for both ceremonies and receptions. In addition, couples can host their engagement party, shower, or rehearsal dinner in these event locations. Caterers will find a convenient full-size kitchen next to the Ann Mason Room. Couples can finish their preparations for the day in the hall's stylish get-ready suite.
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Gunston Hall offers many items and services to help ease couples’ worries on the big day. Event items available through Gunston Hall include audio equipment, chairs, and tables. To-be-weds are granted early access to their chosen event space, giving them plenty of time to prepare their setup and make the room their own. Various packages are on offer for couples to choose from, with features including tours of the property. Couples can also have assistance from a dedicated staff member to provide support throughout the planning process.
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86 years in business
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Amazing Hidden Gem
Truly, though, the best part of having Gunston as our wedding venue was working with Nicole, who manages events at the venue. Nicole was a sweetheart and such a lovely person to work with. My husband and I had a long engagement AND had to have a COVID reschedule, so I had plenty of questions and changes over time. Nicole went above and beyond as a contact and resource to me throughout the time we were planning. She was always communicative, extremely flexible, and so so kind. It was a great experience, and I secretly wish I could work with Nicole more in the future! Definitely recommend.
Amazing Venue!
Our only concern, is that we later found out from guests that some of the toilets were not working by the end of the evening. We'd recommend someone being on call to fix any facilities issues that arise.
Beautiful and Historic!
To go back to the planning, Nicole met with us several times in the course of our engagement, helped us figure out the best place to hold the various parts of our day (we did both our ceremony and reception on site), was incredibly responsive via email, and helped with set-up and breakdown of our wedding. We had our wedding ceremony outside under the big oak tree, cocktail reception in the courtyard, and dinner inside in the Ann Mason Room. The weather cooperated and we were able to have everything go as planned, but it was reassuring to know that there was a viable indoor option if we needed to move the ceremony inside.
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A wonderful, historic and gracious location to have a wedding. Nothing disturbs your stay and you are in a very beautiful spot and in the richest tapestry of history in the country. Surrounded by nature, yet close at hand, Gunston Hall is a marvelous place for a wedding.
I cannot say enough about this incredibly gorgeous location! What a work of architecture! And the grounds are equally as stunning. This is the perfect place for the classic, joyful, and romantic bride to tie the knot with her Prince Charming!
Being on the property is like stepping back in time. As you drive up the long, tall tree lined driveway, you can see the mansion in the distance as the perfect backdrop. Walking around the property and the gardens, you truly feel as though you are in a place of historic significance. The visitor center also has a quaint ballroom for use!
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