Turn on the southern charm with a unique wedding at Chippokes Planation State Park in Surry, Virginia!
With an antebellum mansion, formal gardens, three unique overnight cottages, and a spectacular view of the James River, Chippokes Plantation State Park is the natural setting for your wedding ceremony and wedding photographs.
Having your wedding revolve around an historic theme provides ample opportunity for your creativity and unique style!!
We recommendwearingan historic ante-bellum gown instead of a traditional wedding dress,carrying a parasol instead of wearing a veil, using a horse-drawn carriage instead of a limo, having a musket salute or jumping the broomstick, booking an orchestral trio or hammer dulcimer instead of a band or DJ,or usingold fashioned lanterns and heirloom flowers for centerpieces.
Chippokes Plantation is centrally located in Surry–just 45 minutes from Richmond and approximately one hour from Tidewater. For more information on weddings at Chippokes Plantation State Park, please contact Gloristine Evins, Business Manager, at 757 294-0040 or email gloristine.evins@dcr,virginia.gov.