An all INCLUSIVE SMALL WEDDING AND ELOPEMENT venue 
IN THE BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS OF STANARDSVILLE, VIRGINIA

You did it!!! You've just made the huge decision to say goodbye to the idea of a big wedding and all the stress that goes along with it! You've decided to elope and we're cheering you on!!! Let's be real...the idea of saying your vows in front of a big crowd made your palms sweat, and having to plan a day around everyone else's expectations was making you feel a little hollow...like your own wedding wasn't going to be about...YOU. Now the search is on to find a venue that understands that just because your wedding day is going to be small (maybe even just the two of you), it's still a REALLY BIG deal to you! Our package includes INCREDIBLE PROFESSIONAL PHOTOS of your entire experience.  Photos are beautifully edited and delivered via secure online gallery.  Also included is planning assistance, licensed officiant and custom ceremony, styled sweethearts table, beautiful dressing rooms, toasting glasses, custom bridal flowers and wedding cake.  An optional (complimentary) photo sneak peek is available within 72 hours of your big day to share with family and friends!  

An intimate wedding at the Golden Horseshoe Inn means you'll have time to enjoy every moment of your big day and be able to spend quality time with all the special people you've invited.  Our Boutique Wedding Package includes everything you need to throw an afternoon tea party style wedding day.  You can decide to add alcohol (you are welcome to bring your own) or serve a catered dinner (there are lots of affordable drop off packages in our area).  We want you to have lots of choices, so feel free to add on our in house Professional Photography package, or bring your own favorite photographer.  Our package includes: Licensed Officiant, Indoor or Outdoor Ceremony Space, Indoor reception including all tables, chairs, custom linens and a huge wedding prop inventory to use (or bring your own decorations).  Full planning assistance, day of event staff, light refreshments, all dinnerware and glassware, professional wedding cake and professional flowers.  Well appointed dressing rooms for each partner.  All set up and clean up.  Sparkler or Bubble send off!  And so much more, contact us for a detailed amenity list!

Marriage License Signing is available by appointment only. License Signing Fee is $50 cash. Exact change only, due upon arrival.

This is an informal signing of your marriage license to make your marriage legal. This package does not include guests or photography. This option is best suited to couples who need their wedding license signed for paperwork reasons, and will be celebrating their union at another time.  Officiant will be casually dressed. 
   
Includes informal signing of your wedding license includes filing of your paperwork (in person for licenses obtained in Greene County, and by mail for licenses obtained elsewhere in Virginia)

Couples may obtain their license from any County Clerk's Office in Virginia.


     

As part of our mission to protect you from stress and expense during the planning process, we've created some exceptional Add On's to make your day even easier! These are special, affordable touches that we think will help you create and capture memories!

These items can be added on to your Elegance Elopement or Boutique Wedding Package (not available for License signings)

Full Event Wedding Photography (from your arrival until your departure)  is included in the Elegance Elopement.

Full Event Wedding Photography can be added on to the Boutique Wedding Package.  Some couples have already hired a photographer or have a specific style in mind, so we offer this as an affordable option rather than a part of the wedding package.  Includes full day onsite coverage and print release!

We are delighted to offer a high quality in house wedding photography package exclusively to Golden Horseshoe couples.
  
Photography is included in our Elegance Elopement and Afternoon Tea Wedding packages.
Photography is an optional add on for our Boutique Wedding, to ensure couples can choose their preferred vendor.

Our photographer, Heather Tusing, is the owner of Golden Horseshoe Weddings and has had the pleasure of photographing hundreds of weddings over the years.

Our package includes full day photography from your arrival at the venue until your send off is complete.  All photos are beautifully edited and provided to the couple in high resolution format via a secure only gallery within about 3 weeks of their wedding day.  Couples are granted a print release allowing them to print and share their photos in any manner they choose.  An optional Mountaintop Photoshoot can be added on if desired!