Orchardmere House: A garden wedding venue website, built from one brief.

This brief guided the design and content. Compare its goals and details with the website and page previews below.

Purpose

Help couples picture a garden wedding, understand the spaces and guest capacity, and ask about a date or arrange a venue tour.

Audience

Couples planning an intimate or medium-size wedding near Charlottesville, with a ceremony, dinner and dancing in one place.

Tone

Warm, assured and specific. Let the setting and practical information carry the invitation, with no luxury cliches.

Key facts

• Orchardmere House is a private garden wedding venue near Charlottesville, Virginia, serving couples from Charlottesville, Richmond and the wider region.
• The property offers an orchard lawn for ceremonies, a covered terrace for drinks, and a light-filled reception room for dinner and dancing. Up to 90 guests can be seated for dinner and up to 110 can attend a standing reception.
• The reception room also provides an indoor ceremony arrangement. The couple and venue team plan the layout and weather arrangements together.
• Venue hire includes exclusive use of the event spaces on the wedding day, dining tables and chairs for up to 90, a preparation room and coordination of venue access with suppliers.
• Couples choose their caterer, florist and other suppliers. The venue shares practical access and setup information directly with them.
• Tours take place by appointment. An inquiry can include a preferred date or season, guest count, ceremony plans and whether the couple wants a tour. The team replies to discuss the date and arrange the next step.
• The hire proposal is prepared around the date, guest count and use of the spaces. Quotes explain access, setup and event timing before arrangements are agreed.