Photograph by Jack Looney
Charlottesville weddings simply don’t get any better than Clifton. Just ask our brides and grooms. We handle your dreams with care and deliver them with style. Looking for the perfect Virginia destination wedding? Let Clifton become your home-away-from-home for the week-end and treat your guests to an experience they’ll never forget. We can host weddings of up to 250 guests and handle all the details, from the minute the ink is dry on the invitations to the moment you ride off into your new life together. Let our event professionals guide you from proposal to party and beyond, and luxuriate in the warmth, comfort and elegance of this internationally acclaimed Charlottesville luxury hotel.
Please contact our Group Sales department at 434-971-1800 or by email at sales@thecliftoninn.com to discuss options and pricing.
Please view our PDF documents for more information:
2013 Friday-Saturday Exclusive Use Guidelines PDF
2013 Sunday – Thursday Exclusive Use Guidelines PDF
2014 Friday-Saturday Exclusive Use Guidelines PDF
2014 Sunday-Thursday Exclusive Use Guidelines PDF
2013 Smaller Wedding Celebrations PDF
Red, White, and You Two
Hafer-Kohlnrenner Wedding courtesy of Elisa B Photography
Celebrate an All-American, Southern Wedding this July at The Clifton Inn
With a timeless sophistication and casual grace, The Clifton Inn in Charlottesville, Virginia has long endeared itself as a favorite among brides who have found its chic, classic Americana style an enduring backdrop for their big day. This July, as fireworks light up the sky in celebration of America, bridal couples are invited to ignite their own sparks with an all-American summer wedding on Clifton’s 100 acres. The Clifton Inn seamlessly blends the world-class service and exquisite dining one would expect from a Relais & Châteaux caliber hotel with the intimacy and personalization of a private estate, cultivating a uniquely ideal wedding venue.
An elegantly appointed southern celebration at Clifton means a sophisticated presentation of old-time favorites including Smoked Pork Shoulder with BBQ Sauce; Buttermilk Fried Chicken; Shrimp and Grits; White Cheddar Mac and Cheese; Bacon and Onion Braised Green Beans; Tangy Cole Slaw; Yukon Gold Whipped Potatoes; Sweet and Sour Cucumbers; Fried Green Tomatoes with Pimento Cheese; Warm Cornbread and Biscuits; and Bourbon Pecan Pie. And what’s more American than a great big slice of Apple Crumb Pie with Sweetened Whipped Cream?!
While summer may be right around the corner, brides can rest easy because every Clifton bride is equipped with both a day-of wedding coordinator and a personal assistant who will take care of all the details. Seventeen guest accommodations allow the bridal party to stay close to the festivities, while elegantly appointed outer buildings including The Carriage House and The Honeymoon Cottage offer the newlyweds a private retreat just far enough from their guests, but close enough to stick around for the final toasts. With its beautiful mountain vistas, the Clifton Inn offers a variety of memorable settings from a permanent tent foundation on site – with a dance floor customized to match the wedding colors – to a striking wine cellar ideal for a cozy rehearsal dinner.
For military couples, timing can be tricky when planning a wedding around a deployment or duties back home, but it doesn’t have to mean forgoing the dream wedding. When a bridal couple features a member [or two] of The United States Armed Forces, the Clifton Inn will honor them with 25% off of the facility fee* – a small way of saluting those who have sacrificed so much – and those for whom an all-American style wedding may resonate with even more meaning.
A true testament to Clifton’s popularity among brides, Clifton was included among The Knot’s “The Knot Best of Weddings 2012″ recognizing top wedding vendors nominated by brides and chosen by the editorial team of The Knot based on extensive reviews from WeddingChannel.com.
This July, come together at Clifton and celebrate not only our great nation, but your great love story.
To find out more contact us at sales@thecliftoninn.com or call (434) 971-1800 to speak with our Wedding Coordinator.
*Sunday-Thursday only. Military ID is required.
Don’t Say Someday… Say Sunday!
Imagine having the wedding of your dreams at destination favorite, The Clifton Inn, but at half the cost! Well, you can if you hold your ceremony on a Sunday. You will still get exclusive use of the 100 acre property, option of ceremony on or off site, dinner and dancing in one of our many on-property locations and luxurious accommodations for the night.
To find out more contact us at sales@thecliftoninn.com or call (434) 971-1800 to speak with our Wedding Coordinator.
Sunday Weddings at Clifton PDF
It’s a Nice Day for a White Winter Wedding
The Clifton Inn Offers its Own Wedding Gift to Couples: Complimentary Rooms from January- March 15, 2013 for Family and Friends
The Clifton Inn, in Charlottesville, Virginia, has long been a favorite wedding venue amongst brides, hosting more than 100 weddings annually. Tucked beneath towering trees at the end of a winding, gravel drive, the picturesque white manor house with its handsome columns is a beautiful backdrop for weddings in Central Virginia. This winter, The Clifton Inn is giving the ultimate gift to the wedding couple: the entire selection of guestrooms – up to 17 of them, are included at no charge with weddings that take place at The Clifton Inn during the snowy, pristine winter months — from January 2012 through mid-March 2013.* It only seems fitting, seeing as how the 100 acres on which Clifton sits were originally given to Thomas Jefferson’s daughter upon her marriage. It’s the gift that keeps on giving because no matter how many place settings, kitchen gadgets, and silver picture frames a couple may receive, the true gift is being able to share the day with family, friends, and those who matter the most – all in one place.
With an elegant warmth and nostalgic grandeur akin to a royal country manor, The Clifton Inn seamlessly blends the world-class service and exquisite dining one would expect from a Relais & Châteaux caliber hotel with the intimacy and personalization of a private estate. Every bride is equipped with both a day-of wedding coordinator and a personal assistant who will take care of everything. Seventeen guest accommodations allow the bridal party to stay close to the festivities, while elegantly appointed outer buildings including The Carriage House and the Honeymoon Cottage offer the newlyweds a private retreat just far enough from the guests but close enough to stick around for the final toasts. With beautiful mountain vistas, Clifton’s 100 acres offers a variety of settings from a permanent tent foundation on site – with a dance floor customized to match the wedding colors, to a striking wine cellar that makes a truly unique rehearsal dinner setting.
Friday and Saturday weddings include the use of all 17 guest rooms. There is a $2,750 privacy fee for the main house in order to close the restaurant to the public, and a food and beverage minimum of $5,000. Sunday- Thursday weddings include the use of 13 guest rooms and have a $1,500 privacy fee for the main house, and a food and beverage minimum of $2,500.
*Valid only for exclusive use weddings utilizing the main house, January 1, 2012- March 15, 2013. Additional rooms and nights will incur additional costs. Rates exclude service fees and taxes. Offer is for new bookings only.
An officer and a gentleman…or lady!
While for most servicemen and women their role with the United States military is much more than just a job, at the end of the day, they have a life to live as well – a life which may just include a wedding in the not-so-distant future. The Clifton Inn, in Charlottesville, VA would like to honor these men and women who give so much of themselves by offering 25% off of the facility fee when they wed at Clifton (offer valid Sunday-Thursday only).
With an elegant warmth and nostalgic grandeur akin to a royal country manor, The Clifton Inn seamlessly blends the world-class service and exquisite dining one would expect from a Relais & Châteaux caliber hotel with the intimacy and personalization of a private estate. Every bride is equipped with a day-of wedding coordinator who will take care of everything – leaving couples free to enjoy their limited time with each other before a deployment. With beautiful mountain vistas, Clifton’s 100 acres offers a variety of settings from a permanent tent foundation on site – with a dance floor customized to match the wedding colors, to a striking wine cellar that makes a truly unique rehearsal dinner setting.
