Weddings in Virginia's Blue Ridge

The Blue Ridge Mountains provide a truly romantic setting for your Elopement.

The Golden Horseshoe Inn is our beautiful wedding venue, cradled in the Blue Ridge Mountains and less than 1 mile from Blue Vistas Cabin. We'll take care of every wonderful detail for the two of you- cake, flowers, photography, accommodations and ceremony. Your choice of lovely Outdoor and Indoor ceremony locations allow for ceremonies to take place in all seasons and all weather.

We look forward to showing you various options of locations on our property for your ceremony.

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Your Vows and Ceremony

Our philosophy is that your ceremony should be a reflection of the two of you both as a couple and as individuals. 

We are pleased to incorporate any prayers or special customs into your ceremony which represent important cultural considerations for you and your partner.  We also offer Small Wedding Packages at our sister property Golden Horseshoe Inn, if you would like to have guests in attendance. We look forward to making your Wedding Ceremony an intimate, meaningful, expression of your love. 

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Celebrant Background

In Virginia a Circuit Court Judge appoints “Marriage Celebrants”.  It is in this role that Alan D. Ward has been appointed to conduct civil marriage ceremonies throughout Virginia.

Alan first began performing Wedding Ceremonies at sea and on land as a Licensed Notary Public early in the 1980’s in the state of Florida.  As a US Coast Guard Licensed Captain, he took his own boats and other private vessels throughout US Waters  and the Caribbean for clients    and charter guests.

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Virginia License and Regulations

In order to be married in Virginia you must acquire a Marriage License at any County Circuit Court Clerk’s office. 

Virginia Circuit Court List

The license fee is $30 paid to the Circuit Court Clerk. 

In Virginia there is no waiting period (the license does expire sixty days after date of issue) and blood tests are not required. 

You do not have to be a resident of Virginia or be a US citizen to be legally married in Virginia.

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