WAEL Weddings
Choose a setting that fits your style
Ceremony & Reception Spaces
The Main Lodge: Warm, rustic indoor space with a fireplace. Ideal for smaller ceremonies, cocktail hours, or winter weddings.
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Pond & Gazebo: Classic outdoor ceremony location with water and beautiful views.
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Outdoor Pavilion: Covered reception space for dining and dancing. Popular for larger weddings and as a weather backup.
Open Fields & Creekside Areas: Perfect for photos, first looks, and quiet moments away from the crowd.
A venue with space to play
Why Couples Choose WAEL
WAEL is built for couples who want space, scenery, and a full weekend experience—without bouncing between hotels, shuttles, and rigid venue rules. You get the property to yourselves, multiple ceremony settings, and a team that can handle food, drinks, and logistics (or let you bring in your favorite vendors).
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Multiple ceremony and reception locations
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Indoor and outdoor ceremony locations
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On-site lodging for wedding parties and guests
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In-house catering and bar service available
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~40 minutes from Roanoke
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500 acres in the Blue Ridge
One of the biggest reasons couples book WAEL: everyone stays together
Make it a weekend
On-site lodging allows your wedding to unfold over an entire weekend, not just a single evening. With ample parking and a variety of accommodation options, guests can relax, connect, and fully enjoy the experience—without the pressure to leave early or coordinate travel.
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Main Lodge: 53 beds (56 capacity)
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Sly Lodge: 22 beds (33 capacity)
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Sneaky Cabin: Sleeps 8
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Old Homestead: Sleeps 6
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Additional cabins, glamping, and camping options available
Thoughtful support, without the pressure
Be present, enjoy the weekend
We take pride in helping couples create a wedding that feels true to them. From your first visit through the final goodbye, our team is there to handle logistics, answer questions, and smooth out the details—so you can stay present and enjoy the weekend.
Whether you’re planning something simple or layering in custom touches, we’re attentive without being intrusive. We focus on the details that matter, adapt to your priorities, and support your vision so the day unfolds naturally, without unnecessary stress or rigid expectations.
It’s your wedding. Our role is to help it run smoothly and feel exactly the way you imagined.
Good food matters
Food & Bar Options
Good food sets the tone for the entire weekend, and flexibility keeps things stress-free. Our on-site kitchen allows you to shape meals around your schedule, your guests, and the kind of experience you want—whether that’s casual, elevated, or somewhere in between. From the first night to the final send-off, food and drink flow naturally through the weekend rather than being confined to a single formal meal.
Our on-site kitchen can support:
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Welcome dinners or rehearsal meals
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Buffet-style or plated reception dinners
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Late-night snacks
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Brunch before departure
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Beer, wine, and non-alcoholic bar packages
Outside catering is also welcome if preferred.
Your guests won't be waiting around
Guest Activities
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Canoeing and paddleboarding
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Tubing
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Hiking and biking
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Fishing
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Volleyball
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18-hole disc golf course
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Firepits
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Open space to wander and relax
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Guided activities, such as our 50-foot climbing wall, giant swing, high ropes course, or creek float shuttles, can be arranged.
Sample Wedding Agenda
Friday
Welcome drinks kick off the weekend, followed by a rehearsal dinner and time to explore the property. The evening before the wedding typically stays casual. Bonfires, s’mores, and a low-key mini-party that brings everyone together without burning out before the big day.
Saturday
The day starts with brunch, then time to get ready in the bridal and groom suites while guests enjoy the property—disc golf, paddleboarding, tubing, volleyball, hiking, biking, or simply relaxing on the porch. The afternoon flows into a welcome reception, wedding ceremony, and a full evening reception.
Sunday
Brunch, mimosas, final conversations, maybe a final swim or hike to the bluff, then final goodbyes and congratulations before heading home.
6-hour facility hire
The Scenic Ceremony
$3,800 Includes:
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6-Hour rental of our large outdoor pavilion and ceremony location.
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You handle all vendors, equipment rentals, accommodations, etc.
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Packages including our accommodation, dining options, equipment hire, etc., can be custom-built.
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$6,800 Includes:
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Everything above
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Use of the Main Lodge and the Bridal Suite
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Rental of chairs, tables, linens, outdoor fire pit, patio heaters, cake table, serving table, permanent and portable bar, and staff assistance.
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Does NOT include: Catering, food, beverages, cake, wait staff, bartender, florist, plates, glasses, table decor, tent or similar rental items, entertainment and sound system, officiant, event manager/wedding coordinator, photographer, transportation.
Single Night
The Adventure Awaits Package
$17,200​ Includes:
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One night lodging in Main Lodge, Sly Lodge, and Sneaky Cabin.
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One day, exclusive use of our 500-acre property.
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Reception Dinner following the ceremony for up to 80 guests* + charcuterie display of fruit, veggies, cheese, meats, plus two hot hor d'oeuvres (options available).
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Access to venue coordinator (up to 2 hours preplanning and 8 hours on the day of)
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Standard equipment included: tables, chairs, tablecloths, patio heaters, a cake table, a serving table, an outdoor fire pit, dishware, a permanent and a portable bar, and staff assistance.
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Does NOT include: cake, florist and flowers, table decor, tent or similar rental items, entertainment and sound system, officiant, photographer, transportation.
Two Nights
The Peak Experience Package
$21,000​ Includes:
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Everything in the Single Night Package, plus:​
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Two nights of lodging in the Main Lodge, Sly Lodge, and Sneaky Cabin
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Welcome drinks and rehearsal dinner for up to 24 guests (additional guests available at extra cost)
Two Nights All-Inclusive
The Grand Celebration
$29,925​ Includes:
Everything in the Single & Two Night Packages, plus:
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All-inclusive beer and wine (Friday - Sunday)*
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All meals covered Friday dinner - Sunday brunch* + charcuterie display of fruit, veggies, cheese, meats, plus two hot hor d'oeuvres.
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Continental breakfast*
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Sunday brunch*
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Luncheon*
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Venue coordinator (3 hours pre-planning, 8 hours day of)
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Access to unguided activities (canoeing, paddleboards, etc.)
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Standard equipment included: tables, chairs, tablecloths, patio heaters, a cake table, a serving table, an outdoor fire pit, dishware, a permanent and a portable bar, and staff assistance.
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Does NOT include: cake, florist and flowers, table decor, tent or similar rental items, entertainment and sound system, officiant, photographer, transportation.
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For up to 80 guests, additional guests allowed at additional cost
Add-Ons and Customization
Additional Meals
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Rehearsal Dinner: $40/pp after 24 guests
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Reception Dinner: $95/pp after 80 guests
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Cooked Breakfast / Brunch: $35/pp
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Continental Breakfast: $15/pp
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Luncheon: $30/pp
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Soup / Sandwich Bar: $18/pp
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Continental Breakfast: $15/pp
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Children under 5: Free
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Children 6-12: Half price
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Other meal options are available for customization; just ask!
Drinks Packages
All-Inclusive Beer and Wine:​​
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​$2,000 Saturday Only
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$3,800 Full Weekend
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Additional Guests: $38/pp
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Bar Tab Package
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$1,200 for 3 drinks/pp
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$5 per drink overage
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Tee-Total Package
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Starting at $500, unlimited juice & soft drinks
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6 Bottles of wine
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48 Cans of beer
Special Activities
Our staff is here to make your wedding a true adventure.
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Giant Swing
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Canoeing (shuttle off-site)
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Tubing (shuttle off-site)
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Guided Hikes
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Bonfires & S'mores
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Rock Climbing
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Low / High Ropes
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Paddleboarding
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Guided Mountain Biking
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Themed events or dinners
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Wine Tastings
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Catered Picnics
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Square Dance
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Field Day Games
Let's talk about your wedding
Mountains, space, time, and a wedding that feels like yours.
