Ashford Estate Wedding Venue | A Venue for Your Great Gatsby Dreams

If you’ve ever dreamed of running through long halls in a dress, you need to take a look at this wedding venue. Like a scene from the Great Gatsby, you can host your own historic party at the Ashford Estate wedding venue. With so many stunning locations to be married in on the property, this estate is one you truly can’t skip out on seeing.

Ashford Estate Wedding Venue

About the Venue

The Ashford Estate wedding venue is a thirty-acre estate surrounded by hundreds of acres of preserved, lush farmland. Chris Vernon, founder of Weddings of Distinction, dreams of sharing his love for the area’s beauty with others. Since its opening in 2010, this wedding venue has set itself apart from other locations by combining luxury of the present time with the elegance of the past. Pulling ideas from the area of the Great Gatsby, the historic and modern amenities are unlike anything else in the area.

Details of the Grounds

This estate is home to both indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces. The indoor ceremony space, the Barn Chapel, features a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, white interior, tilt window lighting, and stone and brick walkways/fountain/benches. The outdoor ceremony space is located just outside the barn and overlooks the stunning lake on the property.

The reception spaces are just as stunning. The ballroom holds up to 275 people and features gold Chiavari chairs with ivory cushions, tables that seat up to 12 guests, wooden arches that are carved, a wall in the back that is made of glass, and crystal chandeliers. The Grand Conservatory features glass windows overlooking the property, an outdoor veranda with cocktail tables and chairs, beautiful greenery and flowers, and a stone fireplace. Additionally, the estate is handicap accessible and offers lavish private suites for those who want to stay overnight.

Any of the other smaller spaces in the estate can be utilized for events like cocktail hour or after parties in the library. In addition, the estate has a bridal suite and groom’s room. The bridal parlor features natural light, a bay window, white ornate walls and ceiling, a chaise lounge, a four-poster bed, and hair and makeup chairs/mirrors. The groom’s lounge is located in the library and features leather chairs, stone flooring, and oriental carpets.

Photography Opportunities

This venue is extremely stunning. What’s even better are the key areas at the venue that are perfect for photography including:
– Sparkling fountains
– Waterfalls
– A floating gazebo
– Stone ruins
– The garden arbor
– A pine tree-lined road

Wedding Details

The Ashford Estate wedding venue offers two different package options. Both include exclusive use of the estate, the tables and chairs in the Ballroom for reception, and the chapel if you’re having the ceremony on the property. The rental package for the entire day is as follows:

May through October:
– Full Rental – Fridays and Sundays begin at $25,000, and Saturdays begin at $32,000
– 5-Hour Rental – Fridays and Sundays begin at $24,000, and Saturdays are unavailable

November through April:
– Full Rental – Fridays and Sundays begin at $21,000, and Saturdays begin at $24,000
– 5-Hour Rental – Fridays and Sundays begin at $18,000, and Saturdays are unavailable

For full rentals, the entire estate is yours! Check-in begins at 2 PM, and check-out is the following day at 11 AM. For 5-hour rentals, times are customizable.

In addition, you can choose add-ons for your wedding, including catering and beverages, heaters during the off-season, and lighting/sound options.

Ashford Estate Wedding

This wedding venue has to be one of the most unique in the area. From its rich history to its stunning look, your guests will be talking about your wedding like it’s the party of the century. So check the Ashford Estate wedding venue to book your dream wedding!

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