Thinking about an outdoor or a themed wedding at a beautiful antebellum Mansion located along the historical James River? Consider Chippokes State Park as your wedding destination where family and friends will gather to celebrate your special day.

The Wedding Festival at the Park is an event that will have everything you need to put you at ease during the wedding planning process. This event is co-sponsored by The Main Event and will be held on Sunday, April 17, 2016 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

A bride and her wedding party enjoys a carriage ride moments before she says "I do"

Representatives from The Main Event, local vendors and park staff will be hand to assist you with a wedding one-stop shopping experience that will make planning your wedding day memorable and stress-free. Caterers, DJs, bakeries, musicians, travel agents, hair and makeup artists, stylists, photographers, bartenders, florists, legal advisors, artists, and more will be on hand and ready for hire.

 The grounds of the plantation is perfect for wedding receptions and rehearsal dinners

Chippokes State Park is a historic plantation with formal gardens, making it ideal for outdoor weddings. It's perfect for historically themed and traditional weddings, receptions and rehearsal dinners. The antebellum Chippokes Jones-Stewart Mansion is perfect for small weddings and serves as a beautiful backdrop for wedding photos. The park also has a fully screened conference shelter equipped with a full kitchen. It accommodates up to 200 people and is well-suited for large receptions and rehearsal dinners.

The antebellum Jones-Stewart Mansion is perfect for small weddings and serves as a beautiful backdrop for wedding photos 

The festival will also include picturesque tram rides that will show couples some mock weddings staged around the park's historic area. Games, music, and wedding-themed activities will be featured, as well as plenty of prizes, discounts, giveaways, and food. 

Admission tickets are $5 per person and can be purchased at the contact station at Chippokes State Park's main entrance. For more information, contact The Main Event by Emily at (757) 357-2814, visit their website or contact Gloristine Evins, Chippokes' Business Manager, at (757) 294-0040 or click here. For directions to the park, click here.