There is a special kind of romance to Virginia in autumn. The air turns crisp, leaves begin to change, and every vista becomes a breathtaking tapestry of colors that people travel miles to experience firsthand. From fall foliage to golden-hour sunsets in the Shenandoah Valley, September – November is a popular season for events where lighting and aesthetics really matter. When picking out your venue for a fall ceremony, think about how the location and space will help you enjoy the season – and how it will help you plan around unpredictable weather!
Good Wedding Venues Are Versatile
The joy of an autumn wedding is being able to take pictures and mingle outdoors, without battling the heat and humidity of summer. Cocktail hour is elevated by the crisp air, and the picture-perfect background of trees turning color makes candid photos look professionally framed.
Autumn is when the grounds at Landfall Lodge really show off, with 200+ acres of private, natural landscapes surrounding you. Barns and farm venues are the best options for an outdoor ceremony, because of their terrain and natural seasonality. Of course, beautiful fall weather isn’t a guarantee in Virginia! While you’re out touring venues, make sure there is an attractive indoor option to move your ceremony or reception indoors if the weather doesn’t agree with your chosen date. Or, choose an indoor venue with picturesque outdoor areas where you can capture the autumn feeling in your wedding photos!
Our property, for example, offers an outdoor ceremony space, a tented pad that can accommodate a larger guest list for an outdoor ceremony, and our climate-controlled lodge that can comfortably seat 175 people. We’ll show you all the options available, walk through worst-case scenarios, and help you establish a backup plan for inclement weather.
Think of the Photos
Fruit and maple trees give your photographer plenty to work with! Beyond being quintessentially “autumn in Virginia,” nature has a timeless quality you can’t manufacture elsewhere. Unlike traditional ballrooms, the natural look of a pasture, pond, or grove of trees won’t look dated in years to come. While you search for the perfect fall wedding venue, make sure to look beyond the ceremony and reception spaces to think about where you’ll take portraits with your family and wedding partner. Are there any places where you can step away for a few minutes? Ask these questions as you explore the grounds and prepare for every possibility.
Let the Season Influence Details
Fall should inspire you, but it doesn’t need to dictate your wedding style! Just because the leaves are orange doesn’t mean you need to cover your wedding with gourds and cinnamon sticks. You can have a gorgeous wedding with expressive color that evokes the season rather than screaming outright “harvest.” Our ceremony arbor can be draped in rich rust or burgundy, and everything from the altar to benches can be decorated with greenery, flowers, or pampas grass – whatever textures and colors feel warm and inviting, and personal to you.
For everything from photography to décor, you can lean into the fall colors as much or as little as you want. Natural surroundings at a scenic venue will do a lot of heavy lifting for you, providing the perfect backdrop for any wedding aesthetic – from rustic and relaxed to romantic and elaborate. We believe barn wedding venues are perfect because they work with your chosen theme rather than competing with it.
Fall in Love ~ at Landfall Lodge
Peak fall vibes aside, our large property offers something unique to the industry. Every wedding we book is slated for the entire weekend – we don’t try to squeeze back-to-back events into the same weekend, just because it’s a popular time of year to get married. With exclusive three-day access to the property, you can really take in the seasonal ambience! Set up on Friday and host a rehearsal dinner, then enjoy a full day for getting ready, ceremony, and celebration on Saturday, without needing to get out of the way for another party. Come back in the morning to pick up your décor, load cars, and maybe do a day-after meet and greet to thank your loved ones and say farewell. Schedule and timing is another significant consideration in the hunt for a perfect place to say “I do.” If you’re looking for a venue that gives you time to gather and relish the moment, we have a space on the calendar for you.
Reserve Now – Fall Dates Go Fast!
You don’t need a “Fall Wedding” theme to enjoy the seasonal atmosphere and let the changing colors around you add something extra to your experience. Current wedding trends call for more expressive color and personality, which blends beautifully with the vistas around Landfall Lodge. Whether you decorate to the nines or keep it simple and let the colors of the season speak for themselves, our site is so much more than just a place to get married. Book a consultation and find out just how unique your wedding experience with us can be!