Romance, history, and picturesque scenery combine to make Virginia a perfect place for couples planning an elopement. Picture exchanging vows in the historic parlor of a bed and breakfast and spending your honeymoon night in a romantic room lit by the soft glow of a crackling fire. Best of all, you can leave all the planning to your helpful innkeeper.

An elopement is a great solution for a couple who can't wait to get married, but don't want all the stress of planning a big wedding. Why not let an experienced innkeeper handle the details so you can just relax and enjoy the moment? At the Holladay House in Orange, Virginia, the innkeepers have helped many a couple plan a perfect wedding day. In fact, they offer a special elopement package for this special occasion. Just bring the marriage license and you're ready to go.

The elopement package includes all the trimmings, and you'll be pampered from the moment you arrive. Couples are greeted with a bottle of wine and a fruit and cheese tray. The innkeepers provide the bridal bouquet and groom's boutonniere, as well as a licensed Virginia official to perform the service. If available, a harpist can perform romantic melodies to set the mood. After the ceremony, you'll enjoy a bottle of champagne and a wedding cake for two, as well as dinner at a local restaurant. The package also includes a one night's stay in one of the inn's honeymoon suites, which a fireplace and whirlpool tub. In the morning, you'll also enjoy a full, gourmet breakfast.

The Holladay House is a historic gem, listed on the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Orange Commercial Historic District. Built in the early 19th century, the gracious brick Federal-style home has witnessed its share of history, including a Civil War cavalry skirmish that occurred just a few feet from the inn. You can relax on the front porch with a good book, explore the charm of the historic village of Orange, or take a country drive and enjoy the scenery of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Guests will enjoy the historic charm, which includes many architectural features original to the house, as well as plenty of amenities. Each of the romantic guest rooms has its own private bath; some have a fireplace, double whirlpool tub or perhaps a private patio. The innkeepers will pamper you with home-baked cookies and treats, as well as a two-course gourmet breakfast.

So, get your marriage off to a superb start by planning an elopement at this Virginia bed and breakfast. The innkeepers will do all the planning, so that you can enjoy all the romance.