Virginia Estate Weddings

Some places make the moment unforgettable.

A private lake, a forested valley, and the people you love most. Celebrate at Wild Mule Reserve, with lakeside vows and dinner beneath the chandeliers of the Lake Hall.

Exclusive use of the estate · Ceremony and dinner for up to 150 · Overnight lodging available

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A newly married couple walking hand in hand beside the lake
A wedding at Wild Mule Reserve
The setting

A setting worthy of your once-in-a-lifetime.

A 15-acre lake rests within 580 acres of meadows and wooded hills, bordered on three sides by Jefferson National Forest. From the ceremony lawn to the mountain ridgelines, this is a setting far beyond a reception room.

Aerial view of the private lake nestled among the forested hills of a hidden valley
The private lake, held within the valley.
Reception tables beneath the Lake Hall’s vaulted beams, with windows facing the lake
The event room of the Lake Hall comfortably seats up to 200 dinner guests.
View across the lake toward the Lake Hall rendering, with the wooded valley behind it
The Lake Hall from across the lake.

The Lake Hall, beside the water.

Exchange vows on the lawn above the 15-acre lake, at the tree line, or inside the Lake Hall. Then gather on the covered patio before dinner in the lakeside room, with space for up to 150 guests and heating and air conditioning for every season.

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Before the ceremony

Bridal suite

The bridal suite at Wild Mule Reserve
The bridal suite

A space to get ready with your bridal party, with a kitchenette and a private bathroom with shower.

Wedding Packages

The Day or The Weekend

Celebrate beside the lake, or make a few unhurried days of it with your closest people staying on the estate. Both begin with the same private setting; choose the time together that feels right for you.

A celebration beside the water

The Day

Vows beside the water. Dinner beneath the chandeliers. A room full of the people you love. Friday’s rehearsal dinner brings your closest people together before Saturday’s celebration.

Included with The Day

  • Private estate access, reserved for your party alone
  • Friday access and space for a rehearsal dinner; vendor arrival from Friday at noon
  • The Lake Hall, with its caterer’s prep kitchen
  • Covered patio for cocktail hour
  • Saturday access to the bridal suite and groom’s lounge
  • 150 white cushioned chairs for indoor or outdoor use
  • Ten 60-inch round tables and ten 8-foot long wooden tables, set in place by staff at no added charge
  • Golf cart shuttling for guests
  • Up to 150 guests for the celebration
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$12,000

2027 opening price

Select weekday dates for either wedding option may receive preferred pricing of up to 15%. The full reservation, including setup and departure, must fall outside weekend booking dates.

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A few unhurried days together

The Weekend

Keep the people you love close, from Friday afternoon through Monday morning. The night before, the morning after, and the houses become part of your celebration: a rehearsal dinner, your wedding, and a full Sunday for slow breakfasts and time together.

Included with The Weekend

Everything included with The Day, with the estate yours from Friday afternoon through Monday morning, plus:

  • Alexander Lodge
  • The Cottage
  • Overnight lodging in the Lake Hall
  • Three nights together, with overnight lodging for up to 24 guests

Gather up to 150 guests to celebrate, and keep your closest people with you when the last dance is over.

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$20,000

3 nights · approximately $6,600 per day

Select weekday dates for either wedding option may receive preferred pricing of up to 15%. The full reservation, including setup and departure, must fall outside weekend booking dates.

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Wedding Package Comparison

See how the two celebrations differ in timing, rehearsal-dinner access, and overnight stays.

The experienceThe DayThe Weekend
TimeFriday access, with vendors from noon; everyone departs by Sunday at noonExclusive estate access Friday afternoon through Monday morning
The celebrationCeremony and dinner · up to 150 guestsCeremony and dinner · up to 150 guests
The night beforeFriday access and space for a rehearsal dinner; food and catering arranged separatelyFriday access and space for a rehearsal dinner; food and catering arranged separately
LodgingNo lodging includedThe Lake Hall, Alexander Lodge, and The Cottage
Staying closeNo overnight staysOvernight lodging for up to 24 guests
The morning afterNo overnight guests; everyone departs by Sunday at noonCoffee on the porch, a full Sunday together, and Monday morning departure

An event coordinator is required for every wedding. You arrange your coordinator, caterer, bar service, and officiant. There is a commercial kitchen and no in-house bar. Couples must obtain special-event insurance, including alcohol coverage (liquor liability) if alcohol is served. Coverage requirements are provided with the agreement. High-speed fiber internet is available when you need to stay connected, even in this secluded valley.

Can you picture your people here?

Tell us about the celebration you are imagining and the date you have in mind. We would be glad to talk through availability and help you find the right fit.

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