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Need a venue with a canopy of trees
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I am very new to Virginia and newly engaged. I am at a loss as to WHERE to go! I know exactly what I want, being from the South I am inlove with oak trees. I have always envisioned myself walking to m
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Need a venue with a canopy of trees

posted at 1/18/2012 9:53 PM EST on theknot.com
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 I am very new to Virginia and newly engaged. I am at a loss as to WHERE to go! I know exactly what I want, being from the South I am inlove with oak trees. I have always envisioned myself walking to my "Soon to be Hubby" under a line of oak trees. Just like: http://boonehallplantation.com/ 
I know that oak trees arent a big thing in VA, like they are further south; so a canopy of gorgeous trees would suffice.
To make it even harder is that this is the wedding that my Mom and I had envisioned together (before I got engaged) and before she passed away from cancer. I don't know enough about Virginia (I live in Fairfax) to really know where to start. I've looked at a bunch of vineyards, but I can't find something like the oak trees in the "South"
This is my dream....and my Mom's. Anyone have any idea on a location? I'm open for pretty much anywhere, obviously the closer to Fairfax the better, but I'm willing to travel some. South Carolina is just TOO far. (October 2012 wedding)

Thanks for all of your help!!!
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Re: Need a venue with a line of oak trees

posted at 1/18/2012 10:21 PM EST on theknot.com
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 I think the only place I've seen something like that is (sadly) in NC/SC/GA, but I know Ash Lawn-Highland in Charlottesville has a gigantic, old oak tree in one of the yards that people get married under/in front of. We're getting married at that venue, although maybe not that spot, and ALH is reasonably priced for Charlottesville, I think. Good luck! (and congratulations on your engagement!)
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Re: Need a venue with a line of oak trees

posted at 1/19/2012 12:55 PM EST on theknot.com
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 Ash Lawn is lovely.  No "line" of oak trees, but tons of oak trees everywhere (and awesome views).

Maybe instead of a vineyard you should look at historic homes or even B&Bs?  They are ALL OVER THE PLACE.   
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Re: Need a venue with a canopy of trees

posted at 1/26/2012 4:03 PM EST on theknot.com
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I know of two places. One that kind of fits your description and the other one is right on.

The first one is The McGhee Foundation. It's very beautiful & has many unique, hidden gems to have a ceremony and/or reception. The neat thing is if you are on a budget, even though it's kind of steep, at least for us, you get 75% back because it's considered a donation. It's located in Middleburg, VA. Here's the link: http://www.farmersdelight.org/event-hosting.html. .

The second one which fits your description completely, I wish I knew how to post a picture, but it is completely gorgeous & the price is very reasonable. It's called The Museum of the Shenandoah Valley. It's in Winchester, VA. Here's the link: http://www.shenandoahmuseum.org/attractions/gardens/photos_info.html

Good Luck!


 
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Re: Need a venue with a canopy of trees

posted at 3/12/2012 12:03 AM EDT on theknot.com
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 Thank you, thank you Dont Ask Me Again!! We are actually about to place a deposit on the Museum!! We absolutely loved it! 

Thank you for "picking" out our wedding venue!!
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Re: Need a venue with a canopy of trees

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 Have you considered Newstead On The James?

www.newsteadonthejames.com
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