5 Reasons Why a Historical Mansion is the Perfect Venue for Your Wedding

The time has come to book your wedding venue! Why not think of some where different and exciting. Instead of a new trendy reception hall, consider exchanging your vows and celebrating your wedding at a historical mansion. A historical mansion will give you history, sophistication, character, charm, and beautiful detailed architecture. Having your wedding at a historical mansion will allow you the opportunity to take your guests on an unforgettable journey through time. Historical homes have character and charm you simply can not replicate in a modern reception hall. If you have always dreamed of a venue with timeless beauty that also offers an extraordinary setting for your wedding, you can not go wrong with a historical mansion. The detailed architecture found in a historical mansion will make a stunning backdrop for your ceremony. Not all mansions are built the same. Do your research. Although Southern Plantation style mansions are very popular, there are many other styles to consider. Some couples prefer Victorian style mansions. There are also French, Mediterranean, Gothic and English Tudor styles. Look for the style that fits your personality. Once you have found and booked your mansion, frame your ceremony and reception around the time period of the mansion. A great idea is to place an insert in the wedding program with a picture and a brief history of your historical venue. Next, think about a vintage style wedding gown. A classic vintage style gown would be a stunning white or ivory fitted gown with layers of tulle and floral lace applique with a sweetheart neckline and a plunging back. You could take advantage of the rich history of a historical mansion by incorporating the details of the mansion in your wedding ceremony. Recite your wedding vows in front of a fireplace. Exquisite fireplaces are always found in historical mansion. Finally to pull everything together, rent a horse-drawn carriage or maybe rent a vintage car as your source of transportation.

The Ragland Mansion in Petersburg, Virginia is one of Petersburg’s hidden treasures. The Ragland Mansion is a beautiful sitting for a wedding. It was built in the 1850’s and offers a vintage sitting and beautiful architecture details that would make your wedding day unforgettable. The Ragland offers you a chance to step back in time with southern elegance and a feel of history. The Ragland survived the siege of Petersburg during the Civil War. During World War I, the building served as the first officer’s club for the nearby Fort Lee Military Base. The Ragland Mansion offers southern elegance with a stately 10,000 sq. ft. The Ragland has a ballroom, twin parlors, a solarium, period marble fireplaces and an impressive four-story center hall staircase. In your search for the perfect setting for a wedding venue, in my opinion, you can not go wrong with historical mansion.