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Weddings
From 10 to 250 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Outdoor/Indoor
Get Ready Rooms

Why couples loved this venue

  • Quality catering
  • Guests comfort
  • Unique aesthetic style
  • Amenities
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Recommended by 92% of couples

What is the story behind Northfield Estate?

Northfield Estate is a newly renovated, luxury wedding venue located in Cumberland, Virginia. This Virginia Estate wedding venue blends its historically rich architectural design and charm with modern day style and elegance. Boasting rolling fields and wooded areas, Northfield invites couples to envision their dream wedding surrounded by the natural outdoor world. As a blank slate with ample innate beauty, this noble property can host weddings of all styles and the team behind this venue is dedicated to bringing every couple’s vision to life.

The Property

Northfield Estate is a romantic and ornate venue that was rebuilt in 1977 and renovated in 2020. After changing hands many times, the property came into the ownership of Whitney and Robert Lipscomb. The Lipscombs transformed the estate house and surrounding grounds to elevate the space and appeal to couples. Great detail, thought, and care went into every decision during renovations to make this the best possible experience for clients and their guests. Rolling hills, open skies, and a timeless event space characterize the atmosphere of this luxury venue.

Northfield Estate offers a variety of flexible event spaces throughout the property to accommodate weddings of all sizes. With plenty of open space and a timeless blank slate, the property welcomes the creative ideas that couples are sure to have. Couples can tour the venue and envision their ceremony beneath the weeping oak tree or on the lower terrace with sweeping views of the estate grounds. Our elegant 5900 sq. Ft. Reception Tent, crafted from translucent sailcloth, creates a warm, inviting glow for guests as evening falls. Weddings and receptions can also move indoors, within the walls of the house, and capture the essence of the intricately adorned, grand architecture of the newly renovated estate house. An intimate ballroom invites couples and their closest loved ones to celebrate, dance, and make lasting memories.

Services Offered

Northfield Estate provides a range of services to couples planning their big day from set up and breakdown of upscale chairs and tables to an exclusive culinary experience from our in-house, executive chef and culinary team. Couples and their wedding parties can begin the morning in the getting-ready spaces, fully equipped with private restrooms, makeup vanities, comfortable furniture and kitchenette facilities. Northfield Estate not only hosts large ceremonies and receptions, but also engagement parties, showers, elopements, rehearsal dinners, and corporate gatherings.

Location

Northfield Estate is located just over two miles from the Cumberland County line via US-60 E and VA-13 E. It is a 25 minute drive from Farmville, VA and 45 minutes outside of Richmond, making it readily accessible. For out-of-town visitors, Richmond International Airport is only a short distance outside the namesake city.

Nestled in the heart of Virginia’s picturesque countryside, Northfield Estate offers an array of stunning spots that provide the perfect backdrop for your cherished memories. Our estate’s blend of natural beauty and elegant architecture ensures that every photo taken here is nothing short of magical. Whether you’re looking for classic elegance, rustic charm, or the natural beauty of our fields, every corner of Northfield's enchanting grounds offers its own beauty. Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and discover the perfect setting to celebrate the start of forever - surrounded by loved ones and natural beauty at Northfield Estate.

Features

Woman-owned

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

  • 2 years in business

  • We speak English

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What are Northfield Estate's site fees and venue policies?

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?

$8,500

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

$5,500

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?

$8,500

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

$5,500

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Parking
Set Up
Tables

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

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

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

10

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

10

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Mansion
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?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

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

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)

What event items are available?

Chairs
Tables
Tents
Tent Accessories

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
December
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What are real couples saying about their experience at Northfield Estate in reviews?

Weddingwire
4.6/5 4 reviews
Google
4.7/5 11 reviews
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Brandy Sent on 08/01/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing experience

Northfield Plantation has amazing beauty within the grounds, making it a gorgeous spot to have a wedding. There are many beautiful spaces to have a ceremony. I was recently a part of an event there, and it turned out to be stunning. I couldn't get over how beautiful the grounds are. Whitney and Robert are two of the most amazing people to work with, and the experience couldn't have been better. This is truly a special venue.
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Laura Sent on 10/05/2010
5 out of 5 rating
The Perfect Place to get married!
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Carrie Sent on 12/14/2016
4.9 out of 5 rating
Northfield hosted my friends and I for a mini-reunion. We took advantage of their bridal and bridesmaids suites for overnight lodging and found it to be a very comfortable and beautiful place to stay for a very reasonable price. We travelled to the nearby towns of Cumberland and Farmville during the day for shopping and eating. We also enjoyed walking around the grounds and the lake. It was great and I would recommend it for weddings and other events.
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Linda Sent on 11/12/2025
3.4 out of 5 rating

Wedding 2025

I am the mother of the groom. Venue is beautiful. Property/home is well kept. However, the owner's professionalism gets a failing mark from me. Some of the bridesmaids heard the owner gossiping/ talking bad about the bride, that she was drunk. The bride was not. And the owner also thought a bridesmaid was drunk, she was not. She didn't eat much earlier in the day & got a headache so she found a quiet spot in the house to relax a bit. Everyone had a good time & got home safely.
My thoughts: if the owner doesn't like her job any more, she should get out of the business.
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Northfield Estate frequently asked questions

Northfield Estate includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Northfield Estate includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The space offered by Northfield Estate for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Mansion
  • Waterfront
Northfield Estate offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Northfield Estate offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Northfield Estate offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Northfield Estate offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Tables
  • Tents
  • Tent Accessories
Northfield Estate is recommended by 92% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.6 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in average response time, 4.8 in flexibility, 4.5 in professionalism, 4.5 in value and 4.4 in quality of service.
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