Earlyhouse

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The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $7,500

Packages

Prices start at $4,500

Guest capacity

Up to 150 seated guests

About this venue

Our waterfront reception space offers a picturesque setting for events, featuring a covered raised slate and brick terrace as an elegant outdoor ballroom. The space is equipped with chandeliers, ambient lighting, and heated/air-conditioned indoor dining area with fireplace. We can accommodate up to 150 guests and offer amenities such as picnic grounds, walking trails, a playground, and white sand beach. Perfect for weddings, reunions, corporate outings, and other celebrations.

Seated guest capacity

  • 25-150

Venue type

  • Beaches, Waterfront Settings
  • Parks, Gardens

Venue setting

  • Covered Outdoor
  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
3998 Yanceyville Rd, Louisa, VA 23093

Our event spaces

The Gazebo on the Island

Our most popular wedding ceremony site!

The island is a picture-perfect location for your ceremony, from the walk across the bridge to the one-of-a-kind gazebo surrounded by water. Cherry trees, clematis and roses accent the gardens. By tradition, the best man rings the antique farm bell when you are first announced as husband and wife. Strolling back across the bridge, you and your guests will relax on the terrace.

Guest capacity

Up to 150 Seated

Up to 160 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

The Covered Terrace

Enjoy the great outdoors during your celebration while being protected and covered from all the outdoor elements.

Our covered, slate terrace is ideal for hosting your reception. This area includes a dance floor as well as dinner seating for up to 100 guests. Vendors such as DJs and bar services are usually setup on the terrace as well.

Guest capacity

Up to 100 Seated

Up to 150 Standing

Square footage

1,700

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Engagement party, Farewell brunch, Cocktail hour

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

The Dining Room

Our indoor dining area.

This space offers approximately 1,400 square feet. Though, it has two French doors that when open, expand on to the covered terrace with which offers another 1,700 square feet of space. This area is climate controlled and decorated elegantly but neutral in order to appeal to everyone.

Guest capacity

Up to 75 Seated

Up to 100 Standing

Square footage

1,350

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Engagement party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

The Gazebo on the Island

Our most popular wedding ceremony site!

The island is a picture-perfect location for your ceremony, from the walk across the bridge to the one-of-a-kind gazebo surrounded by water. Cherry trees, clematis and roses accent the gardens. By tradition, the best man rings the antique farm bell when you are first announced as husband and wife. Strolling back across the bridge, you and your guests will relax on the terrace.

Guest capacity

Up to 150 Seated

Up to 160 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

Earlyhouse packages

Full Wedding Package

150 guests

Peak pricing $7,500

Description

Exclusive use of all facilities: gazebo, reception space, terrace and the grounds, 150 padded white resin chairs, tables and linens for reception up to 150. An additional 150 white wedding chairs for the ceremony site, use of our facility from 10 AM until midnight (10 PM on Sunday). Spacious, pleasant restrooms. Limitless photo opportunities, engagement/portrait sessions at no charge. Ample parking and private location close to bed and breakfasts, wineries, breweries, restaurants, stores and gas

What’s included
  • Indoor pavilion with heat
  • Air conditioning and a fireplace
  • Adjacent 1700 sq. ft. raised
  • Covered terrace with chandeliers
  • Ceiling fans and ambient lighting
  • Bridal Party dressing in the historic Manor House
  • Planning and coordination assistance at no charge
  • Tables and Chairs (for ceremony and reception)
  • White Linens
  • Assistance and coordination with wedding rehearsal
  • Beach access with yard games onsite

Elite Wedding

50 guests

Peak pricing $4,500

Description

Our Elite package includes the assistance of our Event Coordinator to create a timeline and guide you through your wedding. 4-hour time frame (times are inclusive of arrival and departure). White ceremony chairs set up on the island. Round tables, white linens and white resin chairs for our terrace and pavilion for reception. The historic Manor House for getting ready and relaxing. Alcohol may be served, and you may bring your own alcohol. Catering is available through our partner caterers.

What’s included
  • Tables and Chairs (for ceremony and reception)
  • White Linens at no extra cost
  • Assistance and coordination with rehearsals
  • Day-off coordinator included
  • Beach with yard games on site

Micro Weddings and Elopements

24 guests

Description

We pride ourselves on our personal touch to make your wedding dreams a reality. Wedding dreams vary, and for some couples the perfect wedding is a stress free, intimate celebration with close family and friends. If the planning and cost of a large event is not your style, an intimate elopement, can be incredibly personal and the perfect, romantic solution. We now offer micro weddings for a fraction of the cost and time commitment but includes all the touches that make any wedding special.

What’s included
  • The assistance of our Event Coordinator
  • An officiant
  • 2-hour time frame
  • A fresh flower bridal bouquet
  • A matching boutonniere for you to keep
  • A stationary display of appetizers
  • A white wedding cake adorned with fresh flowers
  • A complementary bottle of champagne
  • Refreshing fruit infused water
  • Background music
  • 20-25 edited photos of the ceremony and reception

Available services that can be provided by Earlyhouse

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Catering services
  • Clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event coordinator
  • Event rentals
  • Event staff
  • Liability insurance
  • On-site accommodations
  • Service staff
  • Set up
  • Wheelchair accessible

Reviews

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4.4 out of 5

5 reviews

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  • Bride

    •Verified review
    •Katlin•Sep 14, 2024

    We couldn’t have chosen a more perfect venue for our wedding! The venue itself is absolutely stunning, with breathtaking views and beautifully maintained grounds that made for the most amazing backdrop to our special day. Special thanks to the venue coordinator, Katie, who made the planning process so easy and stress-free. She was attentive, responsive, and truly went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect. She was always available to answer any questions I had before the wedding. We met a month prior to the day to discuss the timeline of the day which helped make the day stress-free! We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would recommend this venue to anyone looking for a dream wedding location. It was truly a day to remember! We chose Food for Thought, the in-house caterer for Earlyhouse and the food was nothing short of spectacular. The menu options were diverse and perfectly customizable to suit our tastes and dietary needs, making it easy to create a meal that all of our guests loved. All of the vendors and staff at Earlyhouse made our wedding day memorable and we highly recommend Earlyhouse for your wedding or next event!

    Response from vendor•Sep 24, 2024
    Thank you so much for your kind words! We are thrilled to hear that Earlyhouse provided the perfect backdrop for your special day. We're especially glad that Katie helped make the planning process smooth and stress-free—her attention to detail and dedication to our couples is something we're very proud of. It’s wonderful to know that Food for Thought, our in-house caterer, exceeded your expectations and that the customizable menu met all your needs. We're honored to have been a part of your memorable day, and we truly appreciate you recommending us to others. Congratulations again, and we wish you all the best!

  • Perfect & Beautiful backdrop

    •Verified review
    •Ruby D.•Aug 27, 2024

    My son recently got married at Earlyhouse, and the entire experience was nothing short of perfect. The venue was gorgeous. Everywhere you looked, there was a stunning backdrop for wedding photos. We were especially grateful to have the day-of coordinated by Katie, who worked behind the scenes to coordinate with all of us (coming from Florida, Texas, Maryland, Tennessee, & New York) and our vendors, she even managed my sons wedding timeline. It was evident that she genuinely cared about making the day special for our family. Her dedication and professionalism shined upon us the whole time. Because of Katie's expertise and dedication, we were able to relax and truly enjoy the day without any stress or concerns. Knowing that everything was in capable hands allowed us to be fully present in the moment, celebrating our son and new daughter-in-laws special day. I cannot recommend Earlyhouse enough-both for its breathtaking beauty and the exceptional staff who made our sons wedding a day we will cherish forever.

    Response from vendor•Sep 24, 2024
    Thank you so much for your heartfelt review. We are thrilled to hear that your son's wedding at Earlyhouse was everything you had hoped for. We're grateful for your kind words about Katie, too-her dedication and commitment to her couples are truly unmatched. We’re honored to have been a part of such a memorable celebration and appreciate your recommendation. Wishing your son and daughter-in-law a lifetime of happiness!

  • Drop of the ball and unprofessional

    •Verified review
    •Elizabeth H.•Aug 25, 2024

    My husband and I don't usually like to write reviews but we felt needed to after our wedding day and talking with our chosen vendors. First off the venue is absolutely gorgeous and the food was excellent from the owner. Feedback from our vendors and where issues began our chosen vendors were not allowed to arrive early before we arrived to be setup for us. Which caused delays in us getting ready. Our coordinator made out that it was my matron honor rushing my photographer and videographer that was not the case and that wasn't right to do. Because of them not letting the vendors in early for setup my makeup artist chose to not come to the venue to do my makeup, I met her at another location. When we left to go get dressed up at the main house we had to use our own transportation because their golf cart was not working there was not much direction where we were supposed to be getting ready. The guys found it difficult to turn the lights on downstairs and hot while trying to get ready. The lady's upstairs found it difficult with lights etc. We only found our way because my hairdresser was already there. When we were getting ready I asked for my mother and my mother in law for photos and help getting me ready before our ceremony it seemed like the coordinator had problem with it. After cermony, during photos we felt rushed again and we hadn't even taken many photos and we could of taken more. Because again coordinator made us rush because dinner need to served. Because of the rushing we gave up on photos and went up on terrace to begin our reception. By giving up on photos we missed important photo I wanted of me in my dress with my picture of grandma that is no longer with me. Felt like we couldn't enjoy our reception fully because we on guard of what needed to do next...we cut our parents dances short. My husband felt like our coordinator wanted us to scrap reception activities because we were hour behind, but I said no. Coordinator seemed to flip flop one second from another we felt she was rude with us and our vendors. My parents felt they dropped the ball with alot things seemed to forget it was someone's wedding day and that weddings don't run on time as much as we tried biggest delay was that our vendors weren't ready because they were still setting up. My matron of honor husband said our guests were confused with the ceremony and where to be etc because of no direction. Just overall our day was wonderful and beautiful but was overshadowed by rushing and rudeness. The rushing of the day caused photo memories of the day to be lesser than we expected that we're going to have to fix after the fact which is sad because our venue was so beautiful. We don't recommend the venue because of how our day went time wise with rushing and rudeness of coordinator felt like we couldn't enjoy or catch our breath. They need to work timeline with vendors, transportation and overall having the best interest of the couple in mind. We now know reason we were rushed the whole evening was because our coordinator wanted to go to her kids because of having a babysitter. Just left bad tasted in our mouths as a whole as a couple and our families for what we paid.

    Response from vendor•Aug 27, 2024
    We received your feedback on your June 2, 2024 wedding and were surprised by your dissatisfaction, especially given your earlier positive remarks. To clarify, the Elite Wedding package you and Nathan selected included four total hours of rental time, including setup, as clearly outlined in your contract. We accommodated your request for early access, dedicated additional hours for site visits and conference calls, and collaborated closely with you to create a detailed timeline. Unfortunately, delays caused by your photographer retaining your dress for 45 minutes past the scheduled ceremony time significantly impacted your overall schedule. Had your photographer been more attentive to the timeline, we believe all your wedding goals could have been met, and this negative review would not exist. While we strive to maintain professionalism, we must address that several aspects of your review are inaccurate and unfair. For example, the golf cart mentioned was never part of your rental agreement and has always been in working condition. We regret how things ended but wish you and Nathan a wonderful future together.

  • Excellent place to cater

    •Verified review
    •Sauce Catering•Aug 2, 2024

    Have worked with Earlyhouse for years and they always bend over backwards to keep everything running smoothly before and during the event.

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