WATERFRONT WEDDINGS IN VIRGINIA

A setting
for your
forever.

A family-owned estate on the Mattaponi River. Historic rooms, waterfront grounds, and celebrations for up to 300.

Explore the estate
Guests gathering on the lawn outside Historic Chelsea beneath a pink sunset
AN EVENING AT CHELSEAKing William County, Virginia
Along the Mattaponi RiverYour choice of caterer & vendorsRoom for up to 300 guests
A newly married couple walking through the gardens at Historic ChelseaTHE START OF SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL

WELCOME TO CHELSEA

Old soul.
New beginnings.

Set along the Mattaponi River in King William County, Historic Chelsea brings gardens, open grounds, and generations of history together.

Historic rooms to get ready in. Gardens to wander. An outdoor celebration with the people you love, shaped by your choice of caterer and vendors.

Acres along the river
600
Guests, up to
300
Explore the estate rooms

A little history.
A whole new chapter.

YOUR CELEBRATION, BEAUTIFULLY YOURS

Bring your people.
We’ll set the scene.

Waterfront grounds, historic rooms, and the freedom to bring the team you love. Start with the setting. Make the rest your own.

01 / THE SETTING

Up to 300 guests.

A waterfront setting for up to 300 guests, or a smaller celebration with your closest people.

02 / THE FREEDOM

Your own vendors.

Choose your own caterer and vendors. A preferred vendor list is available if you’d like a starting point.

03 / THE DETAILS

Details to make it yours.

Make it feel like you. Farmhouse tables, wine barrels, and rustic details are available to rent.

Let’s talk through what you’re imagining.

A BREATH OF FRESH AIR

By the water.
In the moment.

The Mattaponi is Chelsea’s natural backdrop: open water, green shoreline, and a little space to step away together. Explore the waterfront when you come for a tour.

A view from Chelsea’s dock across the water toward the estate
The Mattaponi River, right here at Chelsea.

BEFORE THE FIRST LOOK

Historic rooms.
A calm beginning.

From getting ready to gathering with family, the estate’s rooms make the morning part of the occasion.

The bridal suite, with a four-poster bed and blue paneled walls
01 / 05A peaceful place to begin.

A FEW THINGS TO KNOW

Let’s start with
the details.

Bring the rest of your questions.
We’ll talk them through together.

How many people can we invite?

Up to 300 guests. Ask the team about the right layout for your celebration.

Can we choose our own vendors?

Yes. Bring your own caterer and vendors, or ask for the preferred vendor list.

Is there somewhere to get ready?

There’s a bridal suite and groom’s quarters. Explore the rooms above, then see them on your tour.

What about plans for wet weather?

Chelsea hosts outdoor celebrations. Ask the team about weather arrangements for your date and guest count when you visit.

How do we get pricing and availability?

Email events@historicchelsea.com with your plans, or arrange a personal visit.

The sun setting over the Mattaponi River and Chelsea’s shoreline

YOUR NEXT CHAPTER STARTS WITH A VISIT

Come for the view.
Stay for the feeling.

HISTORIC CHELSEA · ON THE MATTAPONI RIVER
Historic Chelsea

Come see
Chelsea.

Tell us what you have in mind, from your guest list to the questions you’d like to ask on a tour.

  1. 01 Your details
  2. 02 Review
ABOUT YOU

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YOUR CELEBRATION

THE REAL CHELSEA

Behind
the moments.

These photographs come from Historic Chelsea’s official website and show the actual venue. Images belong to their respective owners.

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