WHERE HISTORIC CHARM MEETS NATURAL BEAUTY
Historic Wedding Venue Near Williamsburg, VA
Just 30 minutes from Williamsburg, Historic Jasmine offers a private estate setting filled with timeless character, manicured gardens, old-growth woods, and centuries of Virginia history. Set across more than 40 acres in New Kent, our outdoor wedding venue offers couples a romantic alternative to a traditional Williamsburg wedding venue while keeping the historic charm, elegance, and natural beauty that make this part of Virginia so special.
A Wedding Venue Designed for Romance
There is something magical about arriving at Historic Jasmine. Brick pathways wind through lush gardens, mature trees create quiet pockets of shade, and our historic Manor House feels like it has been waiting for your celebration all this time.
For couples who love Williamsburg for its history, gardens, and timeless charm, Historic Jasmine offers a romantic private estate setting filled with warmth and character. It’s the kind of place that looks beautiful in photographs, but feels even more special when you are here with your loved ones.
Event Spaces at Historic Jasmine
From a woodland ceremony beneath towering trees to cocktails in the garden, Historic Jasmine offers a collection of spaces that allow your wedding day to unfold naturally across the estate.
Nestled beneath a canopy of old-growth trees, the Chapel in the Woods offers an enchanting forest ceremony setting unlike anything else on the property. A white chapel façade, brick aisle, permanent benches, and filtered sunlight through the trees create a setting that feels intimate and almost otherworldly.
Chapel in the Woods
For couples drawn to the manicured gardens and formal landscapes of Historic Williamsburg, the Garden Pergola provides a timeless outdoor ceremony setting surrounded by shade trees, boxwood hedges, and brick pathways. The pergola can be customized with flowers, drapery, and other décor to reflect your wedding style.
Garden Pergola
Our covered Garden Terrace offers a beautiful and flexible space for ceremonies, cocktail hours, rehearsal dinners, and intimate celebrations. Brick flooring, soft lighting, drapery, and weather-protective side panels allow couples to enjoy the beauty of an outdoor setting with added comfort and peace of mind.
Garden Terrace
Celebrate beneath crystal chandeliers and starlit lighting inside our permanent 40' x 60' reception tent. The space features brick flooring, elegant ceiling drapery, and an attached pavilion that can provide additional guest seating, catering space, or room for other elements of your reception.
Reception Tent
Built in 1750, Historic Jasmine's Manor House adds another layer of history and character to the wedding day experience. Inside, couples and their wedding parties can enjoy dedicated getting-ready suites, antique furnishings, private bathrooms, and gathering spaces filled with timeless details.
Manor House
More Than a Beautiful Place to Get Married
Historic Jasmine has a way of making you feel like you’ve stepped somewhere entirely different. Just 30 minutes from Williamsburg, the estate feels tucked away, romantic, and full of character.
Historic Charm, Done Your Way
From the 1750 Manor House to the brick pathways, garden hedges, and antique details, the history of the property is part of the experience. At the same time, every wedding here takes on the personality of the couple celebrating it.
40+ Acres, Yours for The Day (or Weekend!)
Lush gardens, open fields, old-growth woods, and cozy gathering spaces give you plenty of room to make the property feel like your own for the day—or the entire weekend if you choose to stay in our onsite accommodations. Whether you’re taking portraits, spending a quiet moment together, or celebrating with your favorite people, there is always another corner of the property to enjoy.
A Place That Stays With You
Years later, couples still feel connected to Historic Jasmine. One couple even returned for their 20th anniversary with their daughter to show her where they were married.
That is exactly what we hope Historic Jasmine becomes for every couple: a place tied to some of your favorite memories, long after the wedding day is over.
“The garden pergola was everything we were looking for in a ceremony spot. From there the flow to cocktail hour and the reception was perfect. There are so many spots for pictures and the venue has so much character. The staff is extremely communicative and professional. Our day would not have been as perfect as it was without this venue.”
“Historic Jasmine is a dream venue!”
– Payton Y., bride
About Historic Jasmine
Historic Jasmine has been part of the New Kent landscape for centuries.
The property was originally patented in 1680, and the existing Manor House was built in 1750. During the Revolutionary War, the estate served as a headquarters for General George Washington's army before troops continued on to Yorktown.
Today, Historic Jasmine is a family-owned wedding venue created around the belief that celebrations should feel personal, meaningful, and deeply welcoming. Over the past 20+ years, the Smith family has thoughtfully cared for the estate while creating spaces where couples, families, and friends can come together and feel at home.
New Kent also has its own place in one of America's most famous love stories. Martha Custis Washington was born in New Kent County and later married George Washington here, adding another romantic chapter to the area's long history!
Wedding Weekend Itinerary in Williamsburg, VA
Choosing a wedding venue near Williamsburg gives your guests the opportunity to turn your celebration into an entire Virginia weekend. Historic Jasmine is close enough to enjoy all Williamsburg has to offer while providing a peaceful estate setting for the wedding itself.
You can’t visit the area without spending some time at Colonial Williamsburg! Guests can take in the 18th-century buildings, streets, gardens, shops, museums, and historic sites.
Explore Colonial Williamsburg
Credit: Preservation Virginia
Just south of Williamsburg, Historic Jamestown is the site of the first English colonial settlement with 17th century ruins and an active archaeological site. History buffs will love this experience!
Visit Historic Jamestown
There are a number of great breweries in Williamsburg, so beer-lovers will love tasting our local options! Alewerks Brewing Company, The Virginia Beer Company, and Billsburg Brewery are a few favorites.
Go on a brewery crawl
For those with a penchant for shopping, they can’t go wrong with the Williamsburg Premium Outlets. (It’s also a great place to swing by for last minute accessories or gifts!)
Shop the outlets
Frequently Asked Questions
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Historic Jasmine is located in Providence Forge in New Kent County, approximately 30 minutes from Williamsburg. The location allows couples to enjoy the history and attractions of Williamsburg while celebrating in a private estate setting surrounded by gardens, woods, and open countryside.
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Absolutely. Historic Jasmine offers several ceremony options, including the Chapel in the Woods, Garden Pergola, and covered Garden Terrace, along with our Reception Tent and Pavilion for dinner and dancing. Couples can host their entire wedding day on the property.
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Yes! Our Weekend Destination package includes access to seven guestrooms inside the historic Manor House, accommodating up to 14 overnight guests. Each guestroom has a private bathroom, and guests also have access to shared gathering spaces within the house.
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Yes. The covered Garden Terrace serves as our dedicated ceremony location during inclement weather. It features brick flooring, lighting, drapery, and side panels that can be closed when needed.
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We can accommodate weddings and events with up to 200 guests.
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You have the flexibility to choose your own vendors for your perfect day! As an added benefit we offer our contracted clients an extended vendor list that has been carefully curated based on feedback from previous couples to help with your planning.
“Our guests couldn’t stop talking about how beautiful it was! It ended up being the only venue we actually toured because we fell in love with it immediately.
A big priority for me was finding a place where we could bring in our own vendors and spend actual quality time with family. Staying on the property for the whole weekend made the whole experience so much less stressful and gave us time to soak everything in. The house is incredible, the gardens are beautiful, and the location is super private and quiet. We were so sad to leave at the end of the weekend, and I really don't have a single complaint about our experience!”
“Definitely the best decision we made for our wedding!”
– Katie C., bride
Begin Your Williamsburg Wedding Weekend at Historic Jasmine
If you love the timeless charm of Williamsburg but are dreaming of a wedding that feels private, personal, and completely immersed in nature, we would love to welcome you to Historic Jasmine. Come wander the gardens and experience our historic estate for yourself!