If you just got engaged and you really want to get married in 2025 (who doesn’t love a short engagement?!), I’ve done the heavy lifting for you and have compiled a list of venue in WV that still have open dates this year. As of January 15th, 2025- here’s the info I received directly from the venue owners.

Our Favorite Modern Wedding Venues in West Virginia that still have saturdays available in 2025!

1. The Hotel Morgan

Why we love it: it’s classic, modern, and has everything you need on site. The vibes are immaculate and it’s a built in rain plan.

Located: Morgantown, WV
Cost: Inquire with hotel
Guest capacity: 150+
Catering options: Unknown
Ceremony site(s):
- Grand Ballroom
- Reception features:
  - Indoor ballroom
  - An on-site lounge, Anvil + Ax stands ready to welcome guests with local coffee, craft cocktails, and an elevated dining experience.
  - Handicap accessible? Unknown

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2025 Available Saturdays at the hotel morgan:
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- March 2025:
  - 3/1/2025
  - 3/8/2025
  - 3/15/2025
- April 2025:
  - 4/19/2025
- May 2025:
  - 5/17/2025
  - 5/31/2025
- June 2025:
  - 6/14/2025
- July 2025:
  - 7/5/2025
- August 2025:
  - 8/16/2025 - WVU Move-In Weekend
  - 8/30/2025 - WVU Football - Home game - Pricing are subject to increase.
- September 2025: Football Season - WVU home games are subject to increase.
  - 9/20/2025
- October 2025: Football Season - WVU home games are subject to increase.
  - 10/4/2025
  - 10/11/2025
  - 10/18/2025
  - 10/25/2025
- November 2025: Football Season - WVU home games are subject to increase.
  - 11/1/2025
  - 11/8/2025
  - 11/15/2025
  - 11/22/2025
  - 11/29/2025
- December 2025:
  - 12/13/2025
  - 12/20/2025
  - 12/27/2025

2. JQ Dickinson Salt Works

Why we love it: It’s hip, it has a fun story, and it’s hella relaxed. Folks in Charleston love how accessible this spot is.

Located: Charleston, West Virginia
Guest capacity: 200
Contact: (304) 925-7918
Check out one of our weddings at JQ Dickinson Salt Works.
Fun features:
- Salt Mine
- Open field shaded by some trees
- Unique farm vibes

2025 Available Saturdays at jq dickinson:

April 2025:
- 4/5/25
- 4/12/25
- 4/19/25
- 4/26/25
May 2025:
- 5/3/25
June 2025:
- 6/28/25
July 2025:
- 7/5/25
- 7/12/25
- 7/19/25
- 7/26/25
August 2025:
- 8/2/25
- 8/9/25
- 8/16/25
- 8/23/25
- 8/30/25
September 2025:
- 9/6/25
- 9/27/25
October 2025:
- 10/18/25
- 10/25/25
November 2025:
- 11/1/25
- 11/8/25
- 11/15/25
- 11/22/25
- 11/29/25
December 2025:
- 12/6/25
- 12/13/25
- 12/20/25
- 12/27/25

JQ Dickinson Salt Works in Charleston WV

3. Blue Moon Rising

Why we love it: It low key has those PNW vibes but only 45 minutes from Morgantown.

Located: Deep Creek, MD (I know, I know. It’s not in West Virginia but hella close and the property is SO fun, I had to include it on my list of venues in WV)
Cost:
- Unknown, working on getting that info!
- Ceremony site(s):
  - In the forest
  - Fun features:
    - Large tent tipi
    - Magical woodland vibes
    - 14 rental cabins available for your guests
    - Mega chill and wildly helpful on-site staff
    - Shameless Plug: Tom created one our of favorite teaser films ever from a wedding at Blue Moon Rising. Feast your eyes here.

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2025 Available Saturdays:
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- May 2025:
  - May 17th 2025
  - May 31st 2025
- June 2025:
  - -June 7th 2025
- July 2025: BOOKED
- August 2025:
  - August 23rd 2025
- September 2025: BOOKED
- October 2025:
  - October 18th 2025
- November 2025:
  - November 1st 2025

Blue Moon Rising- Deep Creek, Maryland. I know, I know- not a WV venue but it’s only 45 minutes from Morgantown and just simply LOVELY so we had to include it.

4. Heigh Garden

Why we love it: It’s in Charleston, so we’d be home in time to tuck our kiddo into bed. Oh why you’d love it? It’s cute, it’s modern, and it’s a chic vibe close to the airport.

Located: Charleston, WV (opening fall of 2022)
Cost:
- 2023– $4500
- 2024- ask the HG crew
- Guest capacity: 200ALL EVENTS INCLUDE:
  - Exclusive access to the 2,860 square foot sailcloth tent that is thoroughly heated and air-conditioned and has removable side walls
  - Four acres of natural wooded beauty
  - A 2,100 sq ft Suite for the couple to get ready in separately with their wedding parties
    - Unique outdoor ceremony location beneath our trees with seating for 200 people
    - Rectangular tables to create a custom layout for up to 200 guests.
      - Spacious outdoor patio area for Cocktail Hour
      - Vendor prep area with a refrigerator, stove, sink and counterspace
      - Ability to hire your choice of a catering company
      - Full stocked bar with three package options
        Easily accessed outdoor parking with valet service
        Private, 1-hour engagement shoot access to the property

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2025 Available Saturdays at heigh garden:
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- June 2025:
  - June 28th
- July 2025:
  - July 5th
- August 2025:
  - 8/2/25
  - 8/9/25
  - 8/16/25
  - 8/23/25
- September 2025:
  - 9/13/25

5. The Gaines Estate

Why we love it: Only an hour from Charleston, and right downtown in Fayetteville so your guests can spend a weekend or the week exploring New River Gorge, the newest national park. It kind of checks all the boxes- it’s a bit outdoorsy, has a rain plan, has good natural light, and a covered reception space if that’s your vibe. It’s convenient and cute.

Located: Fayetteville, West Virginia
Cost: Unknown
Guest capacity: IDK prob 150-200 if I had to guess.
Catering: They collaborate with Dobra Zupas to provide a comprehensive catering service, featuring various packages such as custom buffets, appetizer stations, and dessert options, all inclusive of catering staff and dinnerware. Groups can opt for an external caterer with access to our commercial kitchen for prep services, accommodating up to 250 guests.
Ceremony site(s):
- Walnut grove with string lights
- 50-acre pasture field (more so for sunset photos)
- Side house yard
- 3 outdoor patios
- Reception features:
  - 4,000 sq.ft. pavilion can accommodate events up to 200 guests.

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2025 Available Saturdays at the gaines estate:
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- February 2025: (they do accommodate elopements!)
  - 2/1/25
  - 2/8/25
- March 2025:
  - 3/1/25
  - 3/8/25
  - 3/22/25
- April 2025: BOOKED
- May 2025:
  - 5/3/25
  - 5/10/25
  - 5/24/25
  - 5/31/25
- June 2025:
  - 6/7/25
  - 6/21/25
- July 2025:
  - 7/5/25
  - 7/19/25
- August 2025:
  - 8/9/25
  - 8/23/25
  - 8/30/25
- September 2025: BOOKED
- October 2025:
  - 10/18/25 (Bridge Day)
- November 2025:
  - 11/8/25
  - 11/15/25
  - 11/22/25
- December 2025:
  - 12/6/25
  - 12/13/25
  - 12/20/25

Full Transparency- we have plenty of availability in 2025.

That’s why I made this guide. I know I only included 5 venues on here but if you’re familiar with WV, you know that the venue selection in this region is limited. I only did the research on my favorite venues (because duh, I want to work there more lol).

In the 8 years I’ve been in this industry, this is the first year where we’re not fully booked, and apparently for several other wedding industry folks too. Election years tend to be weird, but honestly I’m discovering that more and more couples are having shorter engagements and shorter planning time.

So cheers to all you who push through and plan your wedding for this year. It’s possible and I know plenty of local vendors who have availability in 2025. Now a bit about us, because if you book one of these venues, we’d love for you to hire us :)

We’re Michelle and Thomas, a husband and wife team who help couples with rad and modern wedding photography and videography in West Virginia (and all over!)

We’re your biggest cheerleaders to plan a wedding exactly how you want to, saying no to silly traditions and yes to living your best damn life on your wedding day (and every day!)

Our wedding packages in West Virginia start at $4300. Average investment for our couples for photography and videography bundled is ~$8,000