Manor 1858 Wedding Venue in Leesburg, Virginia

A Weekend Wedding Experience Designed with Intention

If you’re searching for a weekend wedding venue in Virginia, Manor 1858 offers a thoughtful and elevated approach to celebrating.

Located in the heart of Northern Virginia wine country, this property offers a thoughtful combination of event spaces, overnight accommodations, and flexibility that makes it ideal for couples who want their wedding to feel like a full experience rather than just a few hours.

The result is a wedding that feels less like a single day and more like a shared, immersive weekend with your favorite people.

A Venue Designed for the Full Weekend Wedding

What makes Manor 1858 stand out is how naturally it supports a wedding weekend experience.

Instead of compressing everything into one day, couples can create a flow that feels intentional and relaxed:

• Welcome drinks at Hotel Burg’s rooftop
• Rehearsal dinner at the manor house
• Wedding celebration at the barn
• A slow, meaningful goodbye brunch

With multiple spaces working together, the experience becomes seamless for both you and your guests.

A Historic Barn with a Flexible Layout

he barn offers a layout that works beautifully for weddings of different sizes and styles. One of the things I appreciated most is that the venue does not force couples into one rigid format. Instead, it allows flexibility so the event can flow in a way that makes sense for the couple, guest count, and overall vision.

A natural layout for the day could include:

• Outdoor ceremonies in the orchard or meadow
• Cocktail hour on the deck or lower-level “vault”
• Dinner in the barn’s main space
• Dancing in the speakeasy-style lower level

With both indoor and outdoor spaces available, the venue adapts easily to different guest counts and styles, from intimate gatherings to larger celebrations.

The Manor House: A More Personal Experience

The manor house adds a completely different layer to the experience.

A standout feature of this property is the manor house, which adds a completely different layer to the experience.

With multiple bedrooms, beautifully designed interiors, gathering spaces, and outdoor areas, the manor house creates opportunities for couples to extend the celebration in a way that feels intimate and personal. It is easy to imagine hosting a rehearsal dinner here, getting ready with your wedding party, or enjoying a slow morning with family the day after the wedding.

Designed with a refined Hunt Country aesthetic, it offers:

• Space for getting ready
• Intimate rehearsal dinners
• Time to connect with your closest people

It’s not just a place to stay, it becomes part of the story of your wedding weekend.

Hotel Burg: A Seamless Guest Experience

One of the most valuable features of this venue is its connection to Hotel Burg.

Located in downtown Leesburg, the hotel offers:

• Boutique accommodations for guests
• Rooftop and patio spaces for welcome events
• A refined, design-forward atmosphere

The property includes thoughtfully designed rooms, a rooftop lounge, and curated guest experiences that elevate the overall wedding weekend.

Flexibility That Supports Your Vision

Manor 1858 is especially appealing for couples who want flexibility.

• Outside catering is allowed
• No required food & beverage minimums
• Space for creative experiences (food trucks, custom menus, late-night bites)

The venue also allows for earlier setup, which is invaluable for weddings with thoughtful design elements and larger installations.

More Details About the Venue

Location: Leesburg

Venue: Manor 1858

Hotel Partner: Hotel Burg

Capacity

• Up to ~150 seated in the barn
• Up to ~250 guests for tented outdoor events
• Ideal for both intimate and larger weddings

What’s Included

• Barn venue with multiple event spaces
• Outdoor ceremony locations (meadow, orchard)
• “Vault” for after-party and dancing
• Tenant House for getting ready
• Manor House access (seasonal/optional)
• One wedding per weekend

Manor House Details

• Designed for weekend experiences
• Indoor + outdoor gathering spaces
• Dining room for intimate dinners
• Pool and lounge areas

Hotel Burg Highlights

• Boutique hotel in downtown Leesburg
• Rooftop (up to ~80 guests)
• Private dining and patio options
• Room blocks available

Catering

• Open vendor policy
• Preferred vendors available
• Supports fully customized dining experiences

Rentals

• Rentals not included
• Full flexibility for design and layout

Event Timing

• Friday access for setup available
• Curfew: 10 PM
• After-party space available

Investment

• Barn + Tenant House: starting around $7,000 (off-peak), up to ~$15,000 (peak season)
• Manor House: approximately $5,000 per night (peak season)

Why This Matters

Choosing your venue is not just about how it looks, it directly shapes how your wedding feels.

At Manor 1858, the combination of the barn, manor house, and Hotel Burg creates a setting where your wedding becomes a shared experience rather than a timeline to manage.

For couples planning a wedding weekend in Northern Virginia, this means:

• More time with your guests instead of rushing through moments
• Multiple meaningful touchpoints across the weekend
• A celebration that feels personal- not templated
• A smoother, more relaxed planning and wedding day experience

From a planning perspective, having one wedding per weekend allows for a level of care and attention that is hard to replicate in busier venues.

And most importantly, it gives you the space to actually enjoy it.

Not just the ceremony.
Not just the reception.
But the full experience of being surrounded by your people in a place designed for connection.

Why I Love This Venue in Virginia

If you’re looking for a Leesburg wedding venue that offers both beauty and intention, Manor 1858 is a standout option.

As a planner, what stood out most is how this venue supports what truly matters:

• A full weekend wedding experience
• Guest-centered celebrations
• Flexibility in design and vendors
• A setting that feels elevated yet welcoming

It’s a space that allows couples to slow down, be present, and actually enjoy their wedding weekend.

Planning Your Weekend Wedding at Manor 1858

If you’re considering Manor 1858 and want support creating a seamless, elevated wedding weekend, I’d love to guide you through the process. Inquire about our wedding planning services here.

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About The Author

Virginia Swope is a wedding planner and the owner of V&V Weddings. Based in Northern Virginia, she specializes in full-service wedding planning, design, and event management for couples who want a classic, elevated celebration that still feels personal and effortless. With over a decade of experience, Virginia is known for her calm, detail-driven approach, strong vendor relationships, and seamless execution—creating weddings that are beautifully styled, thoughtfully organized, and genuinely enjoyable for couples and their guests across the DC and Virginia area and beyond.