#1Belle Garden Estate
Belle Garden Estate is a historic wedding venue and inn on a 10-acre property in Wirtz, Virginia, in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains near Smith Mountain Lake. The estate centers on an 1791 colonial manor (formerly Katherine Grace Manor) with bridal and groom suites, a 30-seat dining room, and a cottage seating 45. Outside, couples have a 200-guest covered all-white pavilion with a modern crystal chandelier and dimmable lighting, plus multiple ceremony sites (Mountain View Arbor, Creek Side, gardens). Three-day weekend rentals include on-site lodging for up to 8 guests; pricing runs from a $275 elopement to a $10,000 weekend package, with typical client budgets stated at $25,000–$50,000.
