It would be hard to find a setting quite as picturesque as the Allegheny Mountains in the fall. As October brings forth a fruitful harvest, so these lovebirds reap a happily ever after at Douthat State Park.

Wedding Photographer Mary Dougherty shares these inspiring photos from a wedding at the park:

Our forever begins today

The mountains are a-callin' and you must go get married at Douthat State Park

ABOUT

Minutes from Clifton Forge and Interstate 64, historic Douthat State Park has everything you'd expect in the Allegheny Mountains. Mountain hiking trails, stunning views, swimming, fishing and more are just a short walk away.

As the mountains come alive with color, the grandeur of this beautiful and rustic setting is hard to beat for a romantic fall wedding. And the lakefront amphitheater offers a stunning backdrop to tie the knot. 

Douthat's Alleghany Room, which is above the beach house, seats up to 65. There is also the Douthat Lakeview Restaurant, an original CCC facility, is a full-service restaurant that overlooks the lake and has recently been renovated. It features a glass enclosed porch overlooking the lake, and central heat and air. A deck at the restaurant seats up to 32 people and can be rented for receptions. You also may be able to have a large tent elsewhere in the park for your reception celebration.

The Lakeview Restaurant is ideal for your rehearsal dinner and pre-wedding family gatherings.

For pricing, catering, service providers and more information to help you celebrate your love at Douthat State Park click here. Wedding packages are available, you can also call 540-862-8100 to inquire.

LOVE LIVES HERE

LOCATION

Douthat State Park is amid some of Virginia's most breathtaking mountain scenery and is just 10 minutes from I-64 Clifton Forge exit, and just one hour North of Roanoke on Hwy 220. Drive times: From Northern Virginia, four hours; Tidewater/Norfolk/Virginia Beach, five hours; Richmond, three hours. Click here for a Google Map.

See a compilation of gorgeous photos from this wedding below:

ACCOMMODATIONS

Another option to consider at Douthat State Park is to rent cabins and/or lodges. The Beard's Mountain Lodge accommodates up to 16 people. This lodge sits high up on a mountain with panoramic views of the mountains and lake, and provides plenty of extra space to host family and friends overnight. You can use this as the bridal suite for the bridal party to gather and get ready.

There is also the Creasey Lodge which accommodates up to 18 people, and the park has 32 cabins nearby that can also be used for groomsmen, friends and extended family. Learn more about the cabins and family lodge here, or call 800-933-7275.

All photos courtesy of Mary Dougherty, see more of her fabulous imagery at Mary Dougherty Photography.

Editor's note: In this series we share various wedding venues at Virginia State Parks from amazing photographers. Click the links throughout the article to learn more about the venue, we would love to help make your dreams come true. Here is our Pinterest board for park weddings. Previously in this series:

• Stunning Wedding Venue along the Shores of the Rappahannock River
• An Authentic Mountain Wedding Venue
• Photo Opportunities Abound at this Virginia Beach Wedding Venue
• Happily Ever After is Proclaimed at this Wedding Spot
• A Fall Fairy Tale Wedding
• A Story Book Wedding in the Formal Gardens
• A Whimsical Woodsy Wedding

Reservations can be made up to 11 months in advance, and venues are also available weekdays (some with discounts in place). Just call the Reservation Center to help pick the perfect park and venue for your magical day, 800-933-7275.

Lodges, halls, picnic shelters and cabins host guests, and are frequently occupied, so you won't be able to have a walk-through at any state park venue without an appointment, call the park to make arrangements at 540-862-8100.