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Kim Moody
Woman-owned
7 years in business
We speak English
Medium team (11-20 members)
WHERE VIRGINIA CELEBRATES
Hospitality in the details & heart in the experience.
Host your celebration where timeless beauty, architecture, and luxury unite. Our 22,000-sq-ft Georgian-Revival mansion and 62 acres are reserved just for you.
Welcome to River Run — the experience you deserve
When you arrive at The Estate at River Run, you step into more than a venue. You step into a weekend made for memories — a private Georgian-Revival manor perched above the James River with grand architecture, sweeping terraces, and a team who makes the details disappear so you can be present. If you want a wedding that feels timeless, effortless, and unmistakably yours, this is the place.
Why couples choose us
You want more than a location — you want a setting that feels like it belongs in your story. At River Run, your wedding becomes a weekend experience filled with beauty, hospitality, and connection.
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A 22,000-square-foot mansion and 62 acres reserved exclusively for your celebration
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Plentiful, flexible indoor and outdoor ceremony & reception options (terraces, pavilion, ballrooms)
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On-site accommodations — five guest suites for you and your closest people
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Elegant getting-ready rooms and social spaces so your morning is relaxed and photo-ready
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A trusted preferred vendor network that simplifies planning and protects your timeline
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Endless photo opportunities — river views, marble foyer, grand staircases, historic terraces
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Convenient to Richmond and Charlottesville for guests and travel
How your day (and weekend) will feel
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Unhurried. Exclusive use of the estate means you and your guests aren’t racing the clock.
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Beautiful at every turn. Marble foyer, Waterford-style chandeliers, a Bluestone Terrace that looks out over the James — you’ll get variety for photos without ever leaving the property.
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Together in comfort. The Primary Suite, Pool House, and lounges give you space to get ready, relax, and savor the morning.
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A true weekend. Upgrade to Early Access or our Multi-Day Celebration and you’ll have time for a rehearsal dinner, welcome party, and post-wedding brunch.
Signature spaces
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Marble Foyer & Gallery — cinematic entrance and show-stopping portrait backdrop.
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Cameo & Wedgewood Ballrooms — luminous rooms for daylight ceremonies and romantic receptions.
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Tuscan Ballroom — warm brick, stone hearths, and a built-in bar for big-party energy.
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Bluestone & Brick Terraces — dramatic river-view terraces for sunset ceremonies and alfresco dinners.
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Poolside, Pavilion & Pool House — poolside cocktails, a solar-covered Pavilion with ~10,000 sq ft hardscape, and flexible outdoor entertaining.
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Suites and Apartments — five distinct spaces for getting ready and overnight stays.
Multiple Ways to Celebrate
Choose the scale and pace that fits you: Full-Service, Multi-Day, or Intimate. Each option gives you River Run’s architecture, river views, and attentive hospitality; they just change the rhythm and level of access.
Full-Service Celebrations
Perfect for a single, full-scale estate wedding for up to 500 guests.
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Exclusive use of the house & grounds with on-site facility coordination.
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Included venue inventory (tables/chairs/linens) and access to preferred vendors.
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Optional Early Access and on-site suites for a calm morning and smooth setup.
Multi-Day Celebrations (Estate Weekend)
Turn your wedding into a true weekend.
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Two nights of lodging in five guest suites and vendor access across multiple days.
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Host welcome parties, rehearsal dinners, the wedding, and a post-wedding brunch.
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Full use of amenities (pool, terraces, billiards) for a relaxed, destination-style weekend.
Intimate Celebrations (≤80 guests)
All the estate’s charm, scaled for a smaller guest list.
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Exclusive use of the main floor and select exterior spaces.
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Tailored packages by guest count with included in-house coordination.
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Big-picture settings for photos and a personal, effortless day.
Not sure which fits? We’ll walk you through sample timelines and the spaces you’ll use.
Ready to see it?
Schedule a private tour and we’ll walk the rooms that matter most to your vision. We’ll show you sample timelines, packages that fit your guest list, and how a River Run weekend can feel like a complete celebration — not just a day.
Where Virginia Celebrates — start your story with hospitality in the details and heart in the experience.
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Review summary
The Estate at River Run receives glowing reviews from multiple guests, highlighting it as the perfect wedding venue choice. Reviewers express immense satisfaction with the stunning estate, exceptional staff, and seamless organization led by Kim and her team. Guests appreciate various locations within the venue for different events, personalized service, and the breathtaking aesthetics. The venue's ability to offer multiple spaces and attention to detail, making every moment special, contributes to creating unforgettable memories. Overall, the Estate at River Run is highly recommended for its beauty, exceptional service, and magical atmosphere, making it a dream wedding venue.
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