“My husband and I got married here in June 2024 and it was flawless. The professionalism, attention to detail, ease of preparation, and the stunning views made our day so magical. The getting ready spaces were perfect for our crew.”
Daphne J.
Cumberland, Virginia
A Virginia Wedding Venue on a Private Countryside Estate
full of Southern charm
01 The Estate
An Estate Wedding Venue in Cumberland, Virginia
Of all the wedding venues in Virginia, few are a private estate you can have to yourselves for the weekend. Northfield Estate is a European-inspired mansion on nearly 50 acres in Cumberland, Virginia, about an hour from both Richmond and Charlottesville and twenty minutes from Farmville. The white manor house has soaring ceilings, crystal chandeliers, and original hardwood floors, and it sits above rolling fields, a pond, and old shade trees.
We host one wedding at a time. Your day includes the bridal suite, the groom's cottage, the estate ballroom, two terraces, and a sailcloth tent for up to 200 guests. With our weekend packages, you and your closest people stay in the manor house too. Couples travel here from Richmond, Charlottesville, Lynchburg, Northern Virginia, DC, and Hampton Roads.
50
Private acres
200
Guests under the tent
12
Hours, yours alone
1
Wedding at a time
Newly reopened
Be One of the First to Marry Here
a new chapterAfter a few quiet years, Northfield Estate is reopening for weddings. The ballroom and the exterior have been restored, and the upstairs of the manor is becoming five bedrooms for the couple and their families.
Only a handful of couples have celebrated here so far, so your photos won't look like everyone else's from the same venue. The 2027 calendar is just opening, and the first couples get their pick of the best weekends.
02 The Ballroom
Soaring Ceilings and Crystal Chandeliers
Floor-to-ceiling windows, custom trim, and the estate's original hardwood floors make the ballroom a finished room that needs very little. It hosts intimate receptions, winter weddings, and ceremonies, and it is the covered backup when the weather turns.
- Seated dinner
- 60 guests
- Ceremony
- 90 guests
- Size
- 1,100 sq ft
- Season
- Year-round
03 The Sailcloth Tent
A Sailcloth Tent for Two Hundred
Our sailcloth tent stands on a paved floor beside the old silos, with white draping and lighting included. In the evening the canvas glows from within, and the open sides look across the fields toward the house.
- Seated dinner
- Up to 200 guests
- Size
- 5,900 sq ft
- Included
- Draping and tent lighting
- Season
- April to November
04 Ceremony
The Terrace, the Lawn, or Beneath the Old Oak
Say your vows on the stone terrace below the house, on the open lawn, or under the great oak at the edge of the field. Both getting-ready spaces are private and a short walk from every ceremony site.
- Upper terrace
- 1,900 sq ft
- Lower terrace
- 4,900 sq ft
- Getting ready
- Bridal suite and groom's cottage
- Rain plan
- Ballroom or tent
05 Weekend packages
A Weekend Wedding Venue: The Whole Estate, Friday to Sunday
Packages run Friday through Sunday and include nights in the estate house. Reserving a weekend closes the estate to every other event, so nothing is rushed and no one is waiting for you to leave.
May, June, September, October
April, July, August, November
December through March
1 day · 1 night
The Saturday
$17,500Peak season
$16,500Mid season
$13,000Off-peak season
Your Saturday wedding, then the estate is yours for the night.
2 days · 1 night
The Eve & Wedding
$24,500Peak season
$23,000Mid season
$16,500Off-peak season
Arrive Friday, settle in for the night, and wake up on your wedding day already home.
2 days · 2 nights
The Weekend
$27,000Peak season
$25,500Mid season
$19,000Off-peak season
Friday and Saturday at the estate, with a slow Sunday morning before checkout.
Friday through Sunday
The Full Estate Buyout
$36,000Peak season
$31,000Mid season
$22,000Off-peak season
Every hour of the weekend is yours, through a Sunday farewell brunch.
Weekday weddings are quoted on request, depending on availability.
06 Estate lodging
Stay Where You Celebrate
no one has to drive homeThe upstairs of the manor is being finished as five bedrooms and five bathrooms, ready by January 2027. Spend the night before getting ready down the hall, and the morning after over coffee on the terrace.
We would be honored to serve you
Celebrate the Start of Your Lives Together
with our rolling hills and timeless spaces
07 Getting here
Where Our Couples Travel From
Northfield sits on a quiet country road in Cumberland County, in the middle of Virginia. It's close enough for a Richmond or Charlottesville guest list, and far enough that couples from DC, Northern Virginia, and the coast make a weekend of it.
08 Questions
What Couples Ask First
How much does a wedding at Northfield Estate cost?
2027 weekend packages start at $13,000 for an off-peak Saturday with one night at the estate, and run to $36,000 for a full Friday-through-Sunday buyout in peak season. Every package includes exclusive use of the estate for your wedding day.
Do you offer on-site lodging?
Yes. Our weekend packages include nights in the estate house, so you and your closest people can stay on the property before and after the wedding. The upstairs floor of the manor, five bedrooms and five bathrooms, is being finished now and will be complete by January 2027. For additional guests, Farmville is about 20 minutes away.
How far is Northfield Estate from Richmond, Charlottesville, and DC?
The estate is in Cumberland, Virginia, about 1 hour west of Richmond and about 1 hour southeast of Charlottesville. Farmville is about 20 minutes away, Powhatan about 30 minutes, and Lynchburg about 1 hour 15 minutes. Washington, DC and Virginia Beach are each about two and a half to three hours, which is why many couples from those areas book a weekend package.
What is the estate's capacity?
Northfield Estate hosts up to 200 guests in the sailcloth tent and outdoor spaces. The Estate Ballroom seats 60 for a reception and 90 for a ceremony.
Can we bring in our own caterer?
Yes. Northfield Estate welcomes licensed catering partners of your choice, so you can design the menu you want. All catering arrangements are made directly with your caterer.
What is the backup plan for rain?
Depending on your guest count, the ballroom and the sailcloth tent both work as covered spaces for the ceremony, the reception, or both.