Romantic Couple-Only Elopements Starting at Just $135.00!

Affordable Wedding Ceremonies Starting at Only $185.00!

The Fuller House Inn is a three-story, Greek-revival home with a cream, stucco exterior, sea-foam green shudders, and cherry trees. — Whether you’d like a couple-only elopement or intimate wedding ceremony and reception, the Fuller House Inn can accommodate you. (Photos by Susan Winkeler and David McLaughlin.)

Get Married, Elope, or Renew Your Vows at the Fuller House Inn and Wedding Chapel

Bride and groom dancing in front of a fireplace. — Say your wedding vows in one of the Fuller House Inn’s beautiful rooms or outdoor garden. (Photos by Susan Winkeler and David McLaughlin.)

In 2023, the average cost of a wedding was around $35,000! However, smart couples know that spending a lot of money isn’t required to have a beautiful, elegant wedding. Many are choosing to forgo large, expensive weddings for private elopements or smaller, more intimate ceremonies, such as microweddings and minimonies.

So, what’s the difference between an elopement ceremony, microwedding and minimony? An elopement is a quick, spontaneous wedding with just the bride and groom. Oftentimes, the ceremony itself is a secret. A minimony is similar to an elopement, but the marrying couple includes a handful of close loved ones. A larger wedding ceremony and reception with family and friends takes place at a later time. A microwedding is a celebration of marriage that falls somewhere between a simple elopement ceremony and an elaborate, traditional wedding. It’s shorter in duration, follows a more relaxed format and includes fewer guests (usually up to fifty). Best of all, it’s much less stressful to plan than a large-scale wedding.

Groom in U.S. Army uniform with his bride in the garden. — If you would like an outdoor wedding, the Fuller House Inn’s garden is a lovely location. (Photos by Susan Winkeler and David McLaughlin.)

Why is there a trend toward small weddings or elopements? Marrying couples have all kinds of practical reasons — in addition to reducing stress! Some common ones include:

Saving money for a home, car or other expenditure.
Getting married for the second time.
Having limited time to plan a wedding because of a military deployment or other emergency.
Being nervous in front of a big group of people.
Avoiding the family/friend drama often associated with a large wedding.
Having a large wedding cancelled or postponed because of the coronavirus crisis.

Whatever your reason, the Fuller House Inn can help. We offer several options for elopements, small weddings and custom wedding/receptions below. Find the one that’s right for you!

Top Five Reasons to Get Married in Winchester, VA

Bride and groom facing each other holding hands. — Get your marriage license at the courthouse in Winchester, VA, then head over to the Fuller House for a private ceremony. (Photos by Susan Winkeler and David McLaughlin.)

“Fast, easy, quick, and affordable” are words frequently used to describe getting married, eloping, or renewing your vows in Winchester, Virginia. Why? Here are five reasons:

No waiting period imposed
No blood tests required
No documents, other than photo I.D.’s, called for
No witnesses needed
No rings necessary

So, you can obtain your license at the courthouse, get married, and get your certified marriage documents all on the same day — fast, easy, quick, affordable!

Bridal bouquet made of white roses. — White roses are a simple but elegant choice for a bridal bouquet. (Photos by Susan Winkeler and David McLaughlin.)

If you live in Northern Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania or West Virginia, Winchester is easily accessible from Interstate 81 and other major routes. And, if you live around major metropolitan areas like Baltimore, Philadelphia or Washington, DC, you’re almost certain to save money by getting married or eloping in Winchester.

And, just because the process of obtaining your marriage license is “fast,” that doesn’t mean you’re stuck having a “quick” elopement at the courthouse in public view. Wouldn’t you rather have a private, romantic setting for your marriage? Don’t you deserve a more meaningful experience on your wedding day? Why not consider the Fuller House Inn? We have several inexpensive options for you to choose from.

** Please be aware that courthouse procedures for marriage licenses may have changed during the pandemic. Please speak with the circuit court clerk directly for clarification. **

Couple-Only Elopements

Bride and groom seated on a sofa kissing. — Why elope in the courthouse lobby when you can have a mansion experience at the Fuller House Inn? (Photos by Susan Winkeler and David McLaughlin.)

Starting at only $135.00, you and your future spouse can have a private ceremony in one of our stunning rooms surrounded by fine art and antiques, in our beautiful garden among colorful, seasonal flowers, or by candlelight in our wedding chapel. During your twenty minutes on site, in-house marriage officiant, Susan Winkeler will perform a non-denominational ceremony, before signing your license and returning it to the courthouse. (Associate wedding celebrant David McLaughlin is also available for hire.) You can then pick up your certified copies and be on your way — or better yet — you can stroll 2-1/2 blocks to the heart of Old Town Winchester and celebrate your new marriage at one of the city’s fine restaurants. Would you like to bring additional people/wedding professionals or videotape/stream your vows? Our affordable wedding ceremony rates will apply.

One digital wedding photo is included with your elopement package. Want some more wedding photos for a reasonable price? We offer “fast photos” for $10.00 each. After we snap pictures of you with our device, you select only the ones you want — no minimum or obligation. We then immediately email the digital images of your wedding to you, so you can share them with your family and friends!

Group of people having their picture taken. — Wedding officiant, wedding photographer and Fuller House owner Susan Winkeler snapping pictures of newlyweds and their guests. (Photos by Susan Winkeler and David McLaughlin.)

Couple-Only Elopement Package with vows and overnight stay at the Fuller House Inn’s Cottage for only $325.00!

If you’d like a little extra romance, consider our special Couple-Only Cottage Elopement Package, which includes your vows and one wedding photo, along with an overnight stay in the Fuller House Inn’s luxurious Cottage — all for just $325.00!

The Fuller House Cottage surrounded by trees, green grass, and pink and white flowers. — The Fuller House Cottage has the charm of a bed and breakfast but the privacy of a guest house. (Photos by Susan Winkeler and David McLaughlin.)

Weddings and Receptions

But the Fuller House Inn isn’t only for elopements. If you’re planning a small, intimate wedding with fewer than 50 people in attendance, the historic Fuller House Inn is an elegant choice for a reasonable price. You may select one of our wedding ceremony options , which start at just $185.00. The wedding options work well if you’d like to have your loved ones witness your vows but don’t need much time on site.

If you’d like more time at the Fuller House Inn for a wedding, reception, photography and socializing, you can create your own custom event with our menu pricing options. With our inexpensive menu pricing, you choose the amount of space and length of time on site that work best for you.

A table with platters of food and a vase of flowers. — Set up food for your wedding reception in the Sun Room at the Fuller House Inn. (Photos by Susan Winkeler and David McLaughlin.)

What are some popular wedding reception ideas?

Bride and groom holding champagne glasses in front of wedding cake decorated with roses at the Fuller House Inn. — A champagne and cake wedding reception is a classic yet affordable alternative to a dinner reception. (Photos by Susan Winkeler and David McLaughlin.)

Champagne Toast (minimum of one hour on site)
Champagne and Cake Reception (minimum of two hours on site)
Cake and Finger Food Wedding Reception (minimum of three hours on site)

Many glasses and a bucket filled with champagne on a white cloth at the Fuller House Inn. — A champagne wedding reception allows for a lot of mingling in a short amount of time. (Photos by Susan Winkeler and David McLaughlin.)

All three choices are relaxed yet stylish options. Before your ceremony, either you or your caterer can arrange your refreshments in the Sun Room or other location. After your ceremony, you and your wedding guests can meet and mingle in the Main House or Garden. You choose the amount of time you’d like to spend enjoying the Fuller House Inn. Have a grand historic house experience for an excellent value!

Pink peonies in front of decorative moldings. — Wedding arrangement courtesy of Mable’s Tables Flowers. (Photos by Susan Winkeler and David McLaughlin.)

Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you’re getting married on short notice. We specialize in small weddings and can perform several ceremonies in a single day. There’s a good chance we can accommodate you, even at the last minute!

Our fee structure is on our Pricing page and answers to commonly asked questions are on our FAQ page. Please call or text us at 304-703-9822 or email us at fullerhouseemail@gmail.com, so we can help you customize your wedding package!