Are you dreaming of a wedding that feels like you—personal, meaningful, and full of handcrafted charm? For brides and grooms who want more than just a cookie-cutter celebration, Montfair Resort Farm offers the ideal setting for a DIY wedding weekend in the heart of the Virginia mountains. From small wedding ideas and fun wedding décor projects, to mountain-view ceremonies and relaxed brunches with your closest people, Montfair provides the flexibility, space, and scenic beauty to make your wedding weekend completely your own.
A Blank Slate in Nature for Your Creative Vision
Montfair is one of the few affordable wedding venues near Charlottesville that offers a true blank slate. Set on a private 129-acre property in Albemarle County, there are no competing weddings, no rushing to break down decorations before the next group arrives, and no rigid rules about how your day has to unfold. This is your weekend to celebrate, create, and connect.
Whether you’re planning DIY wedding decorations, designing your own wedding bouquet, or crafting thoughtful signage and centerpieces, you’ll have all weekend to bring your vision to life. There’s no need to pack everything into a few chaotic hours. Set up on Friday, celebrate Saturday, and enjoy a farewell brunch on Sunday.
Everything You Need, All in One Place
Our wedding weekend packages include the use of: 
- The Events Lodge – With indoor climate control (heating and cooling), spacious decks with mountain views, and rustic charm, it’s perfect for receptions and ceremonies in any weather.
- Covered Decks with Sidewalls – These covered outdoor areas offer weather protection without sacrificing scenery. Rain plan? Already handled.
- 10×10 Event Tents & Picnic Tables – Create multiple zones for dining, drinks, dessert, or DIY wedding games!
- Onsite Catering Kitchen – Perfect for families who want to cook a rehearsal dinner, organize a late-night snack bar, or prep a casual farewell brunch.
- Onsite Cabins for Guests – Your loved ones can stay right on the property, eliminating the need for stressful travel and allowing more time for connection and creativity.
This setting is ideal for hands-on families and bridal parties who love to pitch in. Set up a flower-arranging station, organize a welcome picnic by the lake, or create your own forest photo booth. Your wedding becomes more than a day, it becomes a memorable experience for everyone involved.
Picture-Perfect Outdoor Spaces (Without the Rain Worry)
Montfair is proud to be one of the most scenic Virginia mountain wedding venues, with ceremony and cocktail hour spaces that highlight the natural beauty of the Blue Ridge foothills. Say “I do” in a grove of trees, toast with guests on the deck as the sun sets over the mountains, or dance under string lights as fireflies flicker nearby.
And if the weather doesn’t cooperate? You’re still covered! With our covered decks, tents, and climate-controlled lodge, you won’t have to scramble for a rain plan. Your celebration stays seamless, stress-free, and just as magical.
Make Your Wedding Uniquely You
From rustic to elegant, vintage to whimsical, Montfair is a space where unique wedding ideas come to life. Looking for ways to personalize your wedding venue? Here are a few of our favorite ideas:
- Hand-tied bouquets from wildflowers or farmers market blooms
- DIY welcome bags in each guest cabin
- A brunch bar with homemade pastries from family recipes
- Interactive guest stations like a s’mores firepit or message-in-a-bottle wishes
- Photo ops with mountain backdrops and vintage furniture rentals
Ready to Start Planning?
Whether you’re just beginning your search for the perfect venue or have a Pinterest board full of small wedding ideas and DIY wedding magic, we’d love to show you around Montfair Resort Farm. Schedule a tour today and see why we’re one of the most beloved mountain wedding venues in Virginia—where love stories (and creative visions) come to life.