A Country Wedding at Newstead Mansion-It's hard to imagine a more beautiful setting for your wedding ceremony and reception--a magnificent Georgian mansion set upon a hill, surrounded by centuries-old trees, flowering shrubs, manicured lawns, sweeping views with beautiful horses...inside 18th Century furnishings, tall ceilings, polished silver, gleaming brass and an elegant staircase that just begs for a bride.  Newstead--the choice for your dream wedding.

Centrally located between Richmond and Charlottesville Virginia, this historic Georgian mansion with Palladian windows has a cocktail reception capacity of 75-100.  Add a tent for seated dinner receptions.  

The picturesque reception room with a large bay window looks out to a long eastern view of the meadowlands and horse paddocks.

Ancient elms and a magnificent huge magnolia grace the garden for your pleasure. The manor house accommodates indoor events of 75-100.  Outdoors welcome up to 200 guests within the eleven acre white board fenced grounds.

For beautiful photographs, the elegant staircase awaits the bride.

A 1905 Steinway O graces the twelve by thirty-seven foot grand hallway.

Use of the Steinway is included in the rental fee.

DAILY RENT:

$1800.00 January, February, March

$2250.00 April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December

$300.00 - garden fee *applies only if placing chairs, tables, tent on lawn*

SECURITY DEPOSIT: $1,000.00 - refundable after event

NUMBER OF EVENTS PER DAY: one (1) to end by midnight

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Featured Weekend Wedding Package

* 150 Guest Reception & Ceremony Package $15,875

Venue & Venue Management

Certified Wedding Planner-Two hours of consulting services

Ceremony set-up & white chairs

30 x 60 dinner tent

12 x 12 dance floor

Dinner tables, linens, flatware & glassware

Wait staff for service and clean-up

4-buffet tables & linens

Buffet with main dish and two sides

Beverages: water, tea, lemonade

Table side beverage service

Place card table & linens

DJ station & electricity

Bartender

10 x 10 bar tent with bar tables & linens

Appetizers & "signature" champagne cocktail

Wedding cake, presentation table, knife & server

Crystal Bride & Groom Toasting Glasses, clear plastic plates

Wedding Cake cutting and service

SECURITY DEPOSIT: $1,000-refundable after event

Deposits and Guarantees: A nonrefundable deposit of $2,000 is due at the signing of the contract.

25% of the final bill is due six (6) months prior to the function. The remaining balance is due in full 72 hours prior to the function. A cashiers check or money order is requested for final payment. The guarantee of guest counts and meal choices are due 72 hours prior to the function.

Subject to change without notice.

Make it your House for the Day!

    * The Manor House interior and gardens

    * Your choice of ceremony locations

    * Your ample one-hour rehearsal

    * The Bridal changing room

    * Only one event per day

   * Your choice of preferred caterers

    * On-site manager throughout your event

    * Accommodating events from 2 to 200 guests

    * Centrally located between Richmond & Charlottesville

Special Note: Events of 100 or greater guests require a tent rental.