"We had our families travel from out of state to Rixey Manor because we saw something special there that we didn’t see anywhere else. It is a truly unique venue with a stunning backdrop and historic charm, run by incredible people." (Lauren, New Jersey)
At Rixey Manor, you will have the full support of an on-site Wedding Coordinator in all our packages. A few of their jobs are...
~ Maintaining contact with your vendors throughout the planning phase
~ Organizing a schedule of drop-offs, deliveries, set-up and event break down
~ Creating a timeline for you, your vendor team and all wedding participants
~ Assisting with table layouts and seating charts
~ Running your rehearsal
~ Keeping your day-of schedule on track
~ Helping you check out and pack up
The Manor House has 4 bedrooms.
The Newlywed Suite - it has a Cal-King sized bed, with a 360 degree mirror. It adjoins its bathroom which is equipped our famous copper bathtub, separate toilet room (you don't want a toilet in the back of your getting ready photos!) and lots of mirrors, outlets and furniture so everyone can get ready together.
The Maple Room - like all our rooms it has its own en suite bathroom, and stunning Cal-King four post bed. It also has views of the lake and the mountains.
The Mountain Room - furnished with a Queen sized sleigh bed, and a gorgeous copper tub (and separate half bath) with Blue Ridge Mountain views.
The Back Bedroom - this bedroom has it's own access from the kitchen (perfect for sneaking midnight snacks). It has a Queen sized bed and an en suite shower room.
The Blacksmith Cottage
The Cottage (a short walk on the other side of the Orchard) is a full house - with kitchen and a massive U-Shaped sofa that pulls out into a Queen bed, and a half-bath. Upstairs are two bedrooms (a Queen bed in one and two Twin beds in the other), and a large bathroom.
Other Guests
Your guests have a variety of options of local lodging, including several airbnb's less than a mile away.
Culpeper is 15 minutes from the Manor and while it has some really cute boutique options, most couples opt to book a block of rooms at the Holiday Inn Express. Hampton Inn and Best Western. They share a parking lot so it makes for easy shuttling of guests.
Yes, you can stock the bar however you want to. We don't charge corkage fees and we are happy to help you create a buying list and drink menu. We have 3 taps and a wine fridge, as well as amazing bartenders. We will help advise you on quantities, and all other related issues and concerns.
You do have to use our bartenders - they are currently $300 per bartender per event. For all weddings we require at least two bartenders and recommend at least one per 50 guests.
We are flexible on how you would like to decorate your wedding. Linens, flowers etc are arranged with your vendors. If you are using friends and DIY elements, we help create a timeline so that everything gets done when and how you would like it.
As a venue we ask that you don't use loose glitter, confetti that is not biodegradable and all flower petals must be real. We are in a rural area, with many animals - we want to make sure they never digest anything that could be harmful.