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Jennifer Mackowski
Jennifer Mackowski
Owner

Woman-owned

17 years in business

We speak English and Spanish

Large team (21+ members)

Stevenson Ridge is a historic wedding venue located in Spotsylvania, Virginia. Situated on 87 acres of stunning property, Stevenson Ridge is located just an hour outside of Washington, DC. A combination of pastures and woods, this unique property is a serene escape with a rustic feel. The on-site Civil War earthworks and proximity to the Spotsylvania Battlefield make this venue the perfect wedding-day location for history buffs and nature lovers alike!

Facilities and Capacity

With a maximum capacity for up to 200 guests, Stevenson Ridge is the perfect venue for intimate gatherings and grand affairs alike. This premiere wedding venue offers ceremonies in both indoor and outdoor locations. Choose from a charming lawn wedding with a stunning outdoor backdrop, or utilize the Lodge Chapel for a more traditional ceremony setting. Host your wedding reception inside atop the stunning hardwood floors with windows all around. Gorgeous natural light will fill the space, followed by candlelight for a romantic and unforgettable wedding day dinner.

Services Offered

The team at Stevenson Ridge offers a variety of wedding day services. Upon booking with this stunning venue, you'll receive access to the site's premiere wedding coordinators, who are committed to helping you navigate the nitty gritty details that come along with planning such a special day. When you book your ceremony on-site at Stevenson Ridge, you'll have access to their garden chairs, ceremony table, linens, a bridal dressing suite, and more. Stevenson Ridge's services include, but aren't limited to:

  • Accommodations
  • Bridal suite
  • Event coordination
  • Event rentals
  • In-house bar
  • In-house catering
  • Wireless Internet
  • Event set-up and clean-up
  • Ample parking
  • Wheelchair access

Catering

Stevenson Ridge offers full-service catering for all weddings. With our customizable menu model, you'll be able to design a menu that's perfect for you. Menu tastings are also complementary with all catering packages, so you know exactly what to expect when your big day arrives. All meals can be set up in a variety of catering styles, including:

  • Buffet lines
  • Cocktail receptions
  • Family style
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated meals
  • Stations
  • Servers
  • Dessert tables

Accommodation

Stevenson Ridge offers a variety of historic homes, complete with private guest rooms, dining areas, lounges, kitchens, and more. Your guests will travel back in time as they cozy up in one of Stevenson Ridge's cozy cottages. Inquire about booking Stevenson Ridge cabins for your wedding today!

What You'll Love About Stevenson Ridge

Couples who celebrate their big day at this venue love the privacy and serenity of the property, allowing them to celebrate surrounded exclusively by family and friends. Additionally, they rave about the event team, who work tirelessly to ensure every detail of the special day is perfect. Check out the Reviews section to learn more about his property.

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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?

$6,000

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?

$6,000

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

$5,500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Linens
Parking
Tables

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

Cake Cutting

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$20

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

Open Bar
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

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

10

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Historic Building
Inn/B&B

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
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
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

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

What bar services do you provide?

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

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Tables

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
July
August
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
December

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Reviews of Stevenson Ridge

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Stevenson Ridge is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for weddings. The venue provided exceptional service, beautiful accommodations, and a breathtaking setting for a magical wedding weekend. Reviewers praised the Wedding Coordinator, Taylor, and the catering team for their attention to detail and delicious food, making the planning process smooth and enjoyable. The venue's inclusive packages, coordination services, and onsite lodging were appreciated, with guests noting the cozy cabins and wood fireplaces as additional highlights. Overall, Stevenson Ridge is described as a perfect choice for a seamless and unforgettable wedding experience.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Stevenson Ridge is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for weddings. The venue provided exceptional service, beautiful accommodations, and a breathtaking setting for a magical wedding weekend. Reviewers praised the Wedding Coordinator, Taylor, and the catering team for their attention to detail and delicious food, making the planning process smooth and enjoyable. The venue's inclusive packages, coordination services, and onsite lodging were appreciated, with guests noting the cozy cabins and wood fireplaces as additional highlights. Overall, Stevenson Ridge is described as a perfect choice for a seamless and unforgettable wedding experience.

Weddingwire
4.9/5 143 reviews
Google
4.8/5 285 reviews
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Gisell Sent on 08/31/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The best venue!

Highly recommend venue! We are incredibly grateful for the wonderful team at Stevenson Ridge for their dedication and hard work in making our special day absolutely perfect. We highly recommend Stevenson Ridge to any couple looking for a magical and unforgettable wedding experience
Paige
Paige Sent on 05/26/2025
5 out of 5 rating

We cannot recommend this venue enough!

It was the very first — and only — place we toured. Even after researching other options, we kept comparing everything back to this one, and nothing else came close. We are so glad we trusted our hearts and chose this venue.

From the very beginning, the service was exceptional. We booked all the houses on the property, which allowed our entire family to stay together for the whole weekend — and that alone made the experience unforgettable. Sharing the laughter, excitement, and quiet moments leading up to the big day with everyone in one place was so incredibly special.

The catering was absolutely phenomenal — our guests are still raving about how amazing the food was! And we can’t say enough wonderful things about our Wedding Coordinator, Taylor. She truly went above and beyond, making sure every detail reflected who we are as a couple. She handled everything — from the rehearsal to the ceremony to the reception — with care, grace, and expertise, managing all of our outside vendors seamlessly.

The property itself is breathtaking, with beautiful spots everywhere you turn. This venue gave us the wedding weekend of our dreams, and we will forever be grateful. If you’re considering this place, don’t hesitate — you will not regret it!
Aubrie
Aubrie Sent on 09/30/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Magical Wedding Day

Magical wedding day from start to finish! The food, venue, and cabins were all perfect!

In addition to booking the venue, we used their largest coordination package and we blocked off the cottages for our guests and ourselves, both of which I highly recommend.

It was great to wake up at the venue with the bridal party and other family members already on site. That extra privacy made the day feel extra special. Everyone raved about their adorable historic cabins and some of the spouses took time to explore the grounds/battlefield on the morning of the wedding. It was also helpful that people were able to pop in to the getting ready space and go back to their own cabin throughout the day.

Taylor and Jennifer also did a great job helping us with coordinating beforehand and were very accommodating of all our requests. It was wonderful having a coordinator who worked at the venue since they have seen it all when it comes to how people decorate and lay things out, so they’re familiar with what works well in the space, they knew many of the vendors well, and they worked hard to make sure our vision came to life. It was also nice knowing a capable team was there the morning of to greet our vendors and do the clean up. Taylor also made sure we enjoyed the amazing cocktail hour and dinner. She ushered us to a private cocktail hour she had set up before we greeted our guests and then brought us our food as dinner started. I’m the only bride I know of who actually got to enjoy her food on her wedding day.

The chef took great care in helping us craft the menu and the food was a hit—everyone especially raved about the Oysters Rockefeller. They also did an excellent job accommodating food preferences and it was a flavorful and memorable meal.

Having the food, coordination, and venue with one team also made the wedding planning process much smoother. It was a relief to consolidate some of the process.

They are two for two on creating perfect days as my sister got married there several years ago. I assumed I had to get my “own” venue but everywhere else paled in comparison to value, privacy, and delicious food.
The beautiful location is matched by a capable team, so look no further for your perfect venue!
R
Ae6C0980Bc9De7447Ba51663B069Fb9961B1395B Sent on 06/30/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Staff’s and Management’s are nice

The place is amazing and spacious. My wedding coordinator Cathy is great on staying on top of things in reference to the wedding. Overall everyone were friendly and attentive.
E
Emily Sent on 04/22/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Amazing

My husband and I live in the UK, but wanted to have our wedding in VA, which is where I am from. My mom and sister went to the Stevenson Ridge wedding fair on our behalf and were impressed so we booked it. Marc and I couldn’t have been more impressed by Jennifer and the help she gave us throughout the planning through to our big day. We decided at the 11th hour to move our wedding inside because of the heat and she handled everything for us and made everything ok! All of our guests commented on how lovely the venue was and we feel like we had the wedding of our dreams! We had our rehearsal dinner at the Riddick House and reserved all of the properties for our bridal party and family. We are so happy that we made the best choice in choosing Stevenson Ridge as our wedding venue!
Megan
Megan Sent on 03/27/2023
5 out of 5 rating

October Wedding

We held our wedding reception at Stevenson Ridge in October 2022 and could not have asked for anything more amazing! We rented two cabins for our bridesmaids and groomsmen to get ready in which was a very nice addition to the celebrations. Everyone we worked with was incredible - from signing the initial contract, to picking out our decorations and setup, to the incredibly delicious food! Would 100% recommend!
Ashley
Ashley Sent on 03/27/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Romantic ~ Rustic ~ Beautiful

My husband and I got married in December of 2022 and could not have been happier with the over all service, staff and venue of Stevenson Ridge. From our first appointment to view the venue to our wedding day, Jennifer and her crew made our day as well as our weekend wedding stay above our expectations. If you are looking for a beautiful, quiet & rustic place, Stevenson Ridge is it! I could not believe such a place like this was right in town here in Spotsylvania. The food is phenomenal and they have so much to create a menu with, the list of vendors to help add extra flare to your wedding is a mile long (we added the photo booth which is HIGHLY recommended and super fun as well as sparklers at the end of our night). We also stayed both weekend nights at the Bedford cabin where I chose to get ready with my Bridesmaids and there was so much room to do so as well as it was very cozy with the wood fireplace and rather large kitchen/bathroom space. I cannot wait to spend our year anniversary here again in December.
Nikki
Nikki Sent on 03/26/2023
5 out of 5 rating

This venue is AMAZING !

Stevenson Ridge was so amazing as a venue as well has helping prep! Jennifer was very attentive and made sure I was right on track! Their food is phenomenal and the customer service was even better! I would recommend this venue to anyone getting married! Everything about this place was PERFECT.
M
Meg M. Sent on 03/26/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent experience.

They were super helpful and flexible. Thier team was professional and made out wedding day run smoothly.
J
Julie Sent on 03/25/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Made My Day the Best Day Ever

I have so much love for Stevenson Ridge and all the amazing people that work there! My husband and I got married there in December 2019. The entire planning process was so easy with the help of everyone there. Although you have to use their catering for food and drink it was not overpriced and the food and service was incredible! They were able to for fill all my wishes for food, drinks, set up, and accommodations for our stay on the property. My entire wedding day everyone there made me feel like a princess. I didn’t have to lift a finger! I can’t thank everyone enough including Kellyn and Nikki for all there help and making my wedding day the most incredible day ever
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Justy Photography Justy Photography Wedding Photographers

Stevenson Ridge is simply beautiful. I truly enjoyed photographing at Stevenson Ridge. I couldn't have asked for a better venue to shoot at. Their staff is amazing and extremely organized.

Nichole Haun Photography Nichole Haun Photography Wedding Photographers

Steven Ridge is a beautiful venue and the staff there is amazing. In particular, Elizabeth, who we have worked with several time goes above and beyond to work with the couple and the vendors to insure the day flows smoothly. I can't wait to go back.

Atlantic Wedding Video Atlantic Wedding Video Wedding Videographers

Stevenson Ridge is a beautiful Venue, with a calm and professional setting. The wood interior makes it warm and intimate with plenty of lodges for the bride , groom and guest with families to stay at. Great family driven venue.

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Stevenson Ridge frequently asked questions

Stevenson Ridge includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Tables
Stevenson Ridge includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
The bar service starting price at Stevenson Ridge includes:
  • Open Bar
  • Specialty Beer
  • Specialty Wine
The space offered by Stevenson Ridge for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Historic Building
  • Inn/B&B
Stevenson Ridge offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Stevenson Ridge offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Stevenson Ridge offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Stevenson Ridge offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Tables
Stevenson Ridge is recommended by 97% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.8 in average response time and 4.8 in value.
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