Wedding Sites

Historic Blenheim & Civil War Interpretive Center

3610 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax, VA 22030

The Historic Blenheim estate was acquired in early 1999 to preserve and develop into a Civil War house museum and open-air park. Blenheim is a c.1855 central-hall-plan brick farmhouse on 12 acres located at 3610 Old Lee Highway. The preservation project included construction of a new 3,800 sq ft Civil War Interpretive Center that houses restrooms, gift shop, exhibits, meeting or educational space and provides an exceptional and unique backdrop for a special event or a wedding. The property was added to the National Register of Historic Places in early 2001. It is nationally significant for the 100+ signatures, art, and poetry created by Union soldiers during their occupation of the Fairfax Court House area in 1862–1863. The house contains one of the most largest and best-preserved examples of Civil War graffiti in the nation, a "diary on walls" providing insight into typical soldier life during the Civil War.

Old Town Hall

3999 University Drive Fairfax, VA 22030

In the heart of the nationally recognized City of Fairfax Historic District at 3999 University Drive. Built in 1900 by Joseph E. Willard, the hall was presented to the Town of Fairfax in 1902. Willard, the son of a Confederate spy and a Union officer, served as lieutenant governor of Virginia and ambassador to Spain. His mother—“commissioned” by J.E.B. Stuart as his honorary aide-de-camp, with the rank of major—had been arrested for passing information to the Confederates, and met her future husband while in prison.

The hall immediately became the center of Fairfax social life. Although neo-classical in style, the hall tastefully combines Tuscan order columns with Federal-style details, such as the fanlight window over the front doors and the round-headed gabled dormers.

Adjacent to Old Town Hall and the historic Ratcliffe-Allison House is the Kitty Pozer Garden, with perennials and shade trees, a true oasis in downtown Fairfax.

The Wilson Farr House

10172 Main Street Fairfax, VA 22030

Those searching for an intimate setting for a wedding, bridal shower, luncheon, dinner, business meeting or party may consider the historic home located at 10172 Main Street in the heart of the City of Fairfax.

Built in 1915 by Wilson Farr for his bride Edith Wiley, the Colonial Revival style home provides the perfect setting for a special event. In fact, the Farr House boasts a long history of parties and gatherings starting with the Farr’s marriage ceremony in November 1915.

Updated and carefully restored in 2001, the tastefully decorated home features floors of Georgia red pine and many restored period details. The public spaces include a great room with double French doors opening to a cheerful sunroom, which accommodates a piano and space for a bar. In addition, there is a brick fireplace in the cozy library, an intimate dining room, fully equipped modern kitchen, a large deck, a brides changing room, handicap accessible restroom and guest parking.

Kitty Pozer Gardens

Kitty Pozer, daughter of Kate Waller Barrett, a prominent social reformer, deeded the beautiful Kitty Pozer Garden to the City in 1973. The gardens formed part of the last privately owned residences along Main St, the Ratcliffe-Allison House. Built by Richard Ratcliffe in 1812, this house is one of the City’s oldest residences.

The gardens are seasonally maintained by the City and now house the focal Rotary Clock. The gardens provide a wonderful backdrop for weddings, functions and special events throughout the year—in conjunction with Old Town Hall.

Located in the heart of the City of Fairfax, this newly renovated hall is one of the area’s most affordable sites. The Williams Memorial Hall is the kind of place that combines Fairfax's hometown charm with all of the modern conveniences necessary to hold a successful reception. Spread out over 4,000 square feet, the hall consists of two distinct meeting areas. Whether holding a business meeting of six people or a wedding reception for 250, we have accommodations to suit your needs.

There is ample free parking on site, and more close by.

American Legion Post 177

3939 Oak Street, Fairfax VA 22030