If you are looking for vintage charm, hospitality, Blue Ridge Mountain views, rolling hills, Virginia history AND modern day luxury, you can find it all at Guildford Farm. Situated north of Charlottesville, Virginia, Guildford Farm has a little bit of something for everyone! Built in the 1790’s, this timeless farmhouse has so much restored original features that anyone would love. Gorgeous hardwood floors, so many stairwells and fireplaces around every corner makes you feel like you’ve stepped back in time. The second story boasts double doors that lead to a balcony perfect for portrait opportunities. The southern charm and picturesque setting makes you feel like you’ve stepped into another time and place. The owners are truly welcoming and have offered a wedding venue full of charm, intimacy and class in a relaxing atmosphere. Guildford Farm is the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of the city.
From the vintage farmhouse to the modern reception space, Guildford Farm has everything you need and more for your wedding day. Can’t decide between a historic venue and a more modern looking space with tall ceilings and large windows? Guildford Farm has you covered! The farmhouse has been restored to it’s historical charm and is decorated with antiques and has so many original features that you can’t help but love discovering what’s around the next corner. Do you really love the idea of a modern reception space that lets in a lot of natural light with white walls and tall cathedral ceilings? Look no further! Guildford Farm’s event space can hold up to 200 people, is timeless and offers a blank canvas to design the reception of your dreams. It’s so easy when you can have it all.
Sitting on 150 acres of rolling hills at the foothills of the Blue Ridge mountains, Guildford Farm has ample opportunities for portrait locations on the property. With two locations for your wedding ceremony (one on the front lawn of the farmhouse and one overlooking the reflective lake with the mountains in the distance), Guildford Farm immerses you in what makes Charlottesville wedding venues so special…your breathtaking surroundings! As a wedding photographer, having so many options for those emotion-filled wedding portraits allows the opportunity for your wedding day photos to really feel like they are one of a kind. You’ll look back on your wedding gallery reliving just a little bit of everything that makes this venue so special, but also really allows you to create the vision authentic to you as a couple.
With wedding packages that are customizable and the unique opportunity to stay as a guest in the farmhouse the weekend of your wedding, Guildford Farm should be at the top of your list for wedding venue options near Charlottesville, Virginia. With stunning views, gorgeous landscapes, vintage and modern charm all in one location, Guildford Farm is one of the most incredible places near Charlottesville that I’ve had the opportunity to photograph at. I have no doubts that Guildford Farm will not only meet all your needs but exceed your expectations. I cannot wait to capture another memorable and dreamy day at this little gem near Charlottesville, Virginia. Reach out and let’s talk about your photography vision for your wedding day!
*second shot for Neysha Bauer