Great Marsh Estate — Attraction in Bealeton

We just got married on October 25, 2020 at Great Marsh Estate and it was a magical fairytale! It is one of the most beautiful wedding venues I have EVER seen. We knew we wanted to get married here before we even saw it in person - we loved it so much we booked without actually touring since we were planning from across the country (our parents went and we FaceTimed). If you're looking for an ethereal, enchanting, Parisian style estate - don't even think twice, BOOK it! The grounds are stunning and well manicured no matter what season. I was even more sold on this venue when I saw photos of the bridal suite. The lighting for pictures is out of this world..pink bed, gorgeous fireplace...HUGE bathroom to get ready in with your bridal party. The grooms lounge in the basement has pool tables, a bar area and so much open space to get ready in as well. There's something so enchanting about driving the pathway lined with trees up to the mansion. The inside feels like a chateau made for a king and queen. It actually rained on our wedding day but everything felt even more mystical and ethereal, so don't even worry about rain!

The reception barn down the pathway from the mansion is stunning too! We weren't able to use it since our wedding was downsized, but we highly recommend it if you want a venue that has the appeal of both a European chateau for your ceremony and an upscale rustic barn for your reception. They have romantic lighting and fire pits outside for roasting s'mores.

Most importantly, they will take care of you EVERY step of the way in the wedding process. The main venue coordinator, Lauren, is absolutely amazing. She went above and beyond to make sure everything went smoothly when our wedding changed from 125 guests to 8 due to COVID-19. A special shout out to Jessica too - the team works so hard to make sure your wedding is incredible. They were able to create a smaller package for us 2 months out to the wedding date since we realized we couldn't have our normal size wedding.

What I really loved was that the catering company, Serendipity, comes with the venue. It's not included in the price, BUT, trust me you will be BLOWN away by the food. It is some of the best food we've ever had. When we did our tasting we were absolutely in awe and we wanted ALL of it served at the wedding - of course we had to pick eventually :) They definitely teamed up with the best catering company in the Northern Virginia area.

To sum it all up, we highly highly recommend Great Marsh Estate. We definitely chose it over any other venue in the area for it's ambiance and old world feeling. Don't hesitate if you're deciding between this and another venue- you won't be disappointed!

We got married recently (November 2020) at Great Marsh, and wow did it exceed any expectations we had! We chose to book Great Marsh without actually touring - risky, we know! But from the photos and the prompt, professional response from the staff (thank you, Lauren!) it was an easy decision!

We had the pleasure of working with Lauren from the Great Marsh team. I can’t say enough wonderful things about her. She was clear in answering all of our questions, extremely quick in getting any details and information over to us, and one of the nicest people you’ll ever meet! She was available all throughout the process, even the day-of making sure we all had everything we needed.

Great Marsh has a romantic charm that is indescribable. We thought we wanted the more “rustic” vibe for ceremony and reception - which the newly renovated stables provided, but the Manor and outdoor ceremony site is simply breathtaking! We lucked out with a beautiful day in November so we could utilize the outdoor ceremony site and I’m so thankful for that. The great Marsh team adjusted to our last minute changes flawlessly. With things ever changing during the pandemic, Great Marsh was on top of communication with the changing protocols; they followed all guidelines and took extra precautions to keep us, and our guests, safe.

Day-of getting ready in the manor was magical. There are enough rooms if you have a large or small group, everyone feels comfortable and has privacy if needed. The vintage charm of the manor is something out of a fairytale.

The team works seamlessly with communication and transportation from the manor to the stable. The stable was the perfect setting for a cozy dinner and reception; fire pits were a hit with all the guests too! The layout of Great Marsh is perfect for large or small weddings and the staff goes above and beyond. We could not have asked for a better venue and team, and are thankful we had such a beautiful venue for our...

Great Marsh exceeded our expectations for a wedding venue! We loved that our wedding ceremony and reception could have two looks/vibes but all on the same property so guests didn't have to travel between locations. The historic grandeur of the manor house made for a glamourous ceremony while the restored stables offered a fun ceremony space. Having the entire upstairs for the bridal party to do hair and makeup, get dressed, etc throughout the wedding day was super helpful and it was nice that the groomsmen had their own basement space with pool table and bar as well. The full kitchen in the manor house was great to store drinks and food for both parties during the day. Great Marsh and their Serendipity Catering staff were so helpful throughout the planning process. We made a few appointments for family to see the venue and they were always accommodating and quick to respond to any one-off emails. On the wedding day, we were glad they offered a golf cart to transfer guests around the venue, as well as for us, the bride and groom, while doing our photos around the grounds. We loved the variety of photo op spots! We did our hotel blocks in Warrenton, which was only about a 20 minute ride for our shuttle buses. The area also provides good options for guests who are in town all weekend (wineries, breweries, food, etc). 11/10 could not recommend Great...