The 3 best wedding venues in Manquin, ranked and compared

Seven Springs is a secluded country wedding estate on over 100 acres in Manquin, Virginia, about 20 miles north of Richmond, centered on a 1725 Dabney-family Manor House renovated in the 1980s with guidance from the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation; it opened for wedding bookings in June 2015 under manager Tracy Gilland. The estate includes a 40x90 Pavilion with brushed cement floor, optional siding and heaters, HVAC-equipped restrooms, catering kitchen, dimmable bistro lighting, chandelier and electricity for bands (up to 200 seated, expandable to 300), the Carriage House (rainy day photos, dinners up to 40), the Magnolia-lined Back Lawn for ceremonies, a bistro-lit side lawn for cocktail hour, a seasonal wildflower field, two getting-ready suites (The Suite with fireplace and The Tavern with brick walls and dartboard), and a working heritage farm with Hog Island sheep. Full Day Celebrations cost $10,000 off-peak / $12,000 peak; the Weekend Long Merriment package ($15,500 / $17,500) adds Friday 3 pm-Sunday 2 pm access plus overnight accommodations for up to 20 guests in the Manor House, Honeymoon Cottage and Guest House. Rentals include 200 ceremony chairs, 200 farmhouse cross-back reception chairs, tables, fire pit with wood, wooden bars, lawn games, a parking attendant and golf-cart service.

Hollyfield Manor is a woman-owned mansion wedding venue in Manquin, Virginia (King William County), offering over 7,500 square feet of event space overlooking Hollyfield Pond, a 28-acre lake, and lush farmland. The picturesque property includes a massive red equestrian barn (with hardwood flooring, chandeliers, and a grand fireplace) for smaller gatherings, an elegantly appointed ballroom for formal sit-down dinners and dancing, and Get Ready suites for the wedding party. Owned by mother-daughter team Sarah Barham and Jessica Coffee, the venue accommodates up to 300 guests and includes setup, cleanup, event planning, flatware, glassware, linens, parking, tables, chairs, china, altars, arches, dance floors, and furniture in its starting site fee. Reception fees start around $11,000 with an average of $29,000.

Alturia Farm is a family-owned and operated working-farm wedding venue in King William, Virginia, about 30 minutes from Richmond, operated by Ken, Janean and Lizzie Brooks and hosting weddings since 2015. The property features a 4,000 sq ft climate-controlled Event Barn for receptions of up to 200 guests, a barn-inspired covered chapel, multiple outdoor ceremony locations including a pergola and gazebo, a private bridal suite, a groom's apartment/loft, and an outdoor bar called The Sippin' Spot with heaters and a fireplace. The all-inclusive package includes 12 hours of exclusive access (10am–10pm), Friday early access for decorating, a 5:30pm rehearsal, day-of coordinator, custom timeline, layout planning, DJ services for ceremony and reception, ceremony chairs, reception tables and chairs for up to 200 guests, and engagement/bridal portrait access. A signature horse-drawn carriage ride is available as a $650 add-on, and a $3,000 non-refundable deposit reserves the date with the balance due 60 days prior. The venue is wheelchair-accessible (parking, entrance, restroom) and is located 12 miles from hotel accommodations.