Waterfront Wedding Venue Spaces on the Potomac River

The 7,800-square-foot timber-frame Pavilion overlooks the Potomac River and serves as Weatherly’s primary reception and indoor event space.

The Pavilion includes approximately 6,000 square feet of main event space and can accommodate celebrations of up to 250 guests.

Pavilion Features

• Enclosed and conditioned for year-round comfort
• 7,800 square feet overall
• Approximately 6,000 square feet of main event space
• Reception capacity for up to 250 guests
• Handcrafted Douglas fir posts and beams
• Polished concrete floors
• Glass wall overlooking the Potomac River
• 12 glass doors connecting the Pavilion to the lawn and waterfront
• 40-foot masonry fireplace with gas fire
• Full-service bar
• Three bar service stations
• Granite, copper, and antique mirror bar finishes
• 800-square-foot interior loft
• Interior lift
• Updated staircase and railing
• Multiple ceremony and reception layout options
• Caterer’s kitchen with freezer, refrigerator, ice machine, and stainless-steel work tables
• Interior vendor corridor
• Dedicated vendor loading dock

The Pavilion can be configured differently depending on guest count, dining style, entertainment, and the flow of the event. Its connection to the patio and lawn also allows guests to move easily between the indoor reception and the waterfront throughout the evening.

The Manor House sits beside the Pavilion and includes two separate getting-ready spaces: the Carolina Suite and the Potomac Suite.

Both spaces allow the wedding party to get ready on-site while remaining separate before the ceremony.

Carolina Suite

The Carolina Suite offers a bright, spacious setting for hair, makeup, dressing, and pre-ceremony photos.

Features include:

• 16-foot vaulted ceilings
• Six makeup stations
• Three changing areas
• Private bathroom and shower
• Built-in beverage and coffee bar
• Granite counters
• Wood-plank flooring
• Outdoor veranda
• Potomac River views

Sliding glass doors connect the suite directly to the veranda for natural light, fresh air, and waterfront photos throughout the morning.

Potomac Suite

The Potomac Suite provides a more relaxed getting-ready space with room to hang out before the ceremony.

Features include:

• Getting-ready and makeup areas
• Large-screen televisions
• Games
• Private restroom and shower
• Fireplace
• Refrigerator
• Bar area
• Oversized second-story porch
• Cornhole
• Waterfront views

Two sets of French doors open onto the porch overlooking the property and Potomac River.

More than 600 feet of Potomac River shoreline runs along the Weatherly property.

The waterfront is used for ceremonies, portraits, sunset photos, cocktail-hour views, and time along the river throughout the wedding day.

Weatherly’s 130-foot private pier extends onto the Potomac and has been resurfaced, stained, and updated for an improved waterfront experience.

The pier can also become part of the celebration itself.

Couples may incorporate:

• Wedding-party arrivals by boat
• Couple portraits on or near the water
• Sunset portraits
• Grand exits by boat
• Waterfront photo and video opportunities

Solar lighting along the pier allows the waterfront to remain part of the experience after sunset.

The lawn and patio connect the ceremony area, Pavilion, and waterfront, making them a natural setting for cocktail hour and outdoor gathering.

Guests can enjoy drinks outside after the ceremony while the wedding party takes portraits around the property, then move directly into the Pavilion for the reception.

The outdoor areas can also accommodate lawn games and additional seating depending on the event setup.