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Love has its Perfect Way at this Pocahontas State Park Wedding Venue
Posted January 16, 2018
Swift Creek Hall is decked out in splendor as family and friends celebrate the love between husband and wife at Pocahontas State Park. Check out the perfect setting for your wedding and reception in central Virginia.
Tie The Knot Where Eagles Soar
Posted November 30, 2017
Set high above the Potomac River is this idyllic wedding setting and venue, Westmoreland State Park.
A Waterfront Wedding in Central Virginia Makes Our Hearts Swoon
Posted November 16, 2017
You won't find many wedding destinations as affordable and romantic as Twin Lakes State Park. Be sure to watch the video then click the link to learn more.
Love Shines in This Special Place
Posted October 22, 2017
The mountains joyfully bear witness to the joining of these two hearts at Hungry Mother State Park.
Falling in Love is Forever at this Wedding Venue
Posted September 06, 2017
As the mountains come alive with color, the grandeur of this picturesque setting is hard to beat for a romantic fall wedding.
A Whimsical Woodsy Wedding
Posted August 26, 2017
One couple share their love of the great outdoors in this fun filled whimsical wedding at one of our favorite Virginia State Park mountain venues.
Eloping at a Virginia State Park
Posted August 16, 2017
Wedding Photographer Maria Grace shares some of the reasons couples love eloping at a Virginia State Park.
A Story Book Wedding in the Formal Gardens
Posted August 09, 2017
The ideal setting to vow your love one to the other has never been simpler than at Chippokes State Park in Surry Virginia.
FAQs: Can I Have My Wedding at a Virginia State Park?
Posted July 27, 2017
This series will focus on Frequently Asked Questions at our Virginia State Parks. Part 7 answers the question of hosting weddings at our state parks.
A Fall Fairy Tale Wedding
Posted July 26, 2017
A rustic woodsy venue that overlooks a mountain lake is the perfect place to say I do on a beautiful fall day.
Happily Ever After is Proclaimed at this Mountain Wedding Spot
Posted July 12, 2017
Love and marriage in the great outdoors is a natural occurrence at this amazing mountain spot in Southwest Virginia.
Photo Opportunities Abound at this Virginia Beach Wedding Venue
Posted June 27, 2017
We are privileged to have such an amazing place to host large and intimate weddings in Virginia called First Landing State Park.
An Authentic Mountain Wedding Venue
Posted June 14, 2017
Couples have been saying I DO at this historic mountain venue for decades, read this article to see why.
Stunning Wedding Venue along the Shores of the Rappahannock River
Posted June 02, 2017
One couple found the perfect wedding venue in a mansion along the shores of the Rappahannock River at Belle Isle State Park in Virginia, and one photographer found his favorite color shoot.
Virginia's secret wedding venue hidden in plain sight
Posted May 07, 2017
A hidden gem in central Virginia made for the most memorable day in this travel writer's life.
A natural setting for weddings and other special celebrations
Posted March 12, 2017
From a historic plantation with formal gardens to lakefront gazebos, consider holding your special event at a Virginia State Park.
Waggin' Trails: Who Let the Dawgs Out?
Posted January 20, 2017
Junie B wants to know who let the dawgs out at Virginia State Barks in this edition of the Waggin' Trails series.
A Camp Host Family's Story
Posted September 14, 2014
Did you know that Virginia State Parks loves our camp hosts? We have 36 state parks and some have more than one campground. Read on to hear about one family's camp hosting experience.
Weddings and Special Events at Claytor Lake
Posted August 01, 2012
Did you know Claytor Lake State Park is the perfect setting for an outdoor waterfront wedding and reception?