The Estate at Villa Bethesda

Wedding Experiences

Private Estate – Sleeps 34 – Chapel – Reception – Pool & Hot Tub – Resort Lodging for 150

Choose the experience that best fits your wedding size, timeline, and vision. Every package is designed around the same idea: bring your people together in one beautiful place and make the celebration feel like more than a few hurried hours.

Planning a Wedding in the Next Six Months?

Last-minute availability can sometimes create opportunities for special pricing or a customized package. If you have flexibility with your date, contact us – even if our standard package pricing is above the budget you had in mind.

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Compare Villa Bethesda Wedding Experiences

FeatureSunset CelebrationEstate ExperienceSignature Weekend
ExperienceEvening-focusedFull wedding dayFull estate wedding weekend
Price Range$4,975-$7,975$4,975-$8,975$7,975-$11,975 TOTAL
Guest CapacityUp to 100Up to 175Up to 175
Ceremony ChairsUp to 175 includedUp to 175 includedUp to 175 included
Reception Seating115 furnished115 furnished; up to 175*115 furnished; up to 175*
In-Home Common AreasIncludedIncludedIncluded
Villa BedroomsBridal & groom spaces onlyDay use; no overnightFull access + lodging
Outdoor Estate AreasFully includedFully includedFully included
Pool & Hot TubIncludedIncludedIncluded
Bethesda Lake AmenitiesIncludedIncludedIncluded
Discounted Resort LodgingIncludedIncludedIncluded
Access Window3:00 PM-10:30 PM11:00 AM-11:00 PM4:00 PM arrival-11:00 AM departure
Overnight Lodging Included--2 nights for up to 34
Extra Villa Lodging Night$2,500/night$2,500/night$2,500/night
On-Site Rehearsal--Included
Outside VendorsAllowedAllowedAllowed
Add-Ons AvailableYesYesYes
On-Site ParkingYesYesYes

*Reception seating clarification: Current reception furnishings provide seating for 115 guests. For Estate Experience and Signature Weekend events, the ceremony chairs can be moved to the reception space only steps away to provide seating for up to 175 guests.

Lodging add-on: Add a Villa lodging night immediately before or after any wedding package for $2,500 per night, subject to availability.

Sunset Celebration

$4,975-$7,975

Afternoon and Evening Total Package Prices

These are total package prices – not nightly or daily rates.

Peak

Apr-Jun, Sep-Nov

$6,975 Mon – Thu

$7,975 Sunday

Shoulder

Mar, Jul, Aug*

$6,495 Mon – Thu

$6,495 Sunday

Off Season

Jan, Feb, early Dec*

$4,975 Mon – Thu

$5,995 Fri, Sat

$5,495 Sunday

*Late December and the July 4th holiday period are priced at Peak/Holiday rates.

Best for: Couples who want a beautiful, focused wedding centered around the ceremony, golden hour, and reception – without a full-day schedule.

What's Included

  • +Timber-frame chapel with 175 ceremony chairs included
  • +Reception furnished for 115; ceremony chairs can be moved just steps away for seating up to 175
  • +Private bridal suite and groom getting-ready space
  • +Access to all in-home common areas; non-designated bedrooms remain restricted
  • +Full access to outdoor estate areas, including pool, hot tub, outdoor fireplace, patios and gathering spaces
  • +Bethesda Lake Resort amenities for wedding guests
  • +Discounted additional lodging at Bethesda Lake Resort & Cabins
  • +Golden-hour photo opportunities and evening ambiance
  • +Outside vendors allowed and on-site parking
  • +Optional add-ons available, subject to availability and approval
  • +Add a Villa lodging night immediately before or after the package for $2,500 per night, subject to availability

Key Details

  • +Guest Capacity: Up to 100
  • +Ceremony Chairs: 175 included
  • +Reception Seating: 115 furnished
  • +In-Home Common Areas: Included; bedrooms restricted except designated bridal/groom spaces
  • +Outdoor Estate Areas: Fully included
  • +Bethesda Lake Amenities: Included
  • +Discounted Resort Lodging: Included
  • +Villa Lodging Add-On: $2,500/night immediately before or after the package
  • +Other Add-Ons: Available, subject to availability and approval
  • +Music: Until 9:30 PM
  • +Lodging Included: No
  • +Deposit: $1,500 refundable cleaning and damage deposit

Access & Timing

  • +Vendor & wedding party access: 3:00 PM
  • +Guest exit: 9:30 PM
  • +Vendor breakdown / final exit: 10:30 PM
  • +Total access window: 3:00 PM-10:30 PM
  • +Overnight stay: Not included; optional lodging night available

Estate Experience

$4,975-$8,975

Private Wedding Day Total Package Prices

These are total package prices – not nightly or daily rates.

Peak

Apr-Jun, Sep-Nov

$7,975 Mon – Thu

$8,475 Fri, Sun

$8,975 Saturday

Shoulder

Mar, Jul, Aug*

$7,475 Mon – Thu

$7,975 Fri, Sun

$8,575 Saturday

Off Season

Jan, Feb, early Dec*

$4,975 Mon – Thu

$5,995 Fri – Sun

*Late December and the July 4th holiday period are priced at Peak/Holiday rates.

Best for: Couples wanting a complete private wedding day with full access to Villa Bethesda and the estate, without included overnight lodging.

What's Included

  • +Timber-frame chapel with up to 175 ceremony chairs included
  • +Exclusive day-use of the Villa Bethesda home
  • +Reception furnished for 115; ceremony chairs can be moved just steps away for seating up to 175
  • +Private bridal suite and designated groom space
  • +Full access to all in-home common areas, kitchen, game room and lodge room
  • +Full access to outdoor estate areas, including pool, hot tub, outdoor fireplace, patios, grounds and fountains
  • +Bethesda Lake Resort amenities for wedding guests
  • +Discounted additional lodging at Bethesda Lake Resort & Cabins
  • +Chapel and reception PA systems
  • +Outside vendors allowed and on-site parking
  • +Optional add-ons available, subject to availability and approval
  • +Add a Villa lodging night immediately before or after the package for $2,500 per night, subject to availability

Key Details

  • +Guest Capacity: Up to 175
  • +Ceremony Chairs: Up to 175 included
  • +Reception Seating: 115 furnished; ceremony chairs may be moved for seating up to 175
  • +In-Home Common Areas: Fully included for day use
  • +Outdoor Estate Areas: Fully included
  • +Bethesda Lake Amenities: Included
  • +Discounted Resort Lodging: Included
  • +Villa Lodging Add-On: $2,500/night immediately before or after the package
  • +Other Add-Ons: Available, subject to availability and approval
  • +Music: Until 10:30 PM
  • +Deposit: $1,500 refundable cleaning and damage deposit

Access & Timing

  • +Vendor & wedding party access: 11:00 AM
  • +Guest exit: 10:30 PM
  • +Vendor breakdown / final exit: 11:00 PM
  • +Total access window: 11:00 AM-11:00 PM
  • +Overnight stay: Not included; optional lodging night available

Signature Weekend

$7,975-$11,975

Best for: Couples who want more than a wedding day – a relaxed private-estate experience with their closest people together for the entire stay.

Two-Night Package Pricing

These are total package prices – not nightly or daily rates.

Peak

Apr-Jun, Sep-Nov

$11,975

Shoulder

Mar, Jul, Aug*

$9,975

Off Season

Jan, Feb, early Dec*

$7,975

*Late December and the July 4th holiday period are priced at Peak/Holiday rates.

What's Included

  • +Full private estate buyout with continuous multi-day access
  • +Two nights of lodging for up to 34 guests inside Villa Bethesda
  • +Timber-frame chapel with up to 175 ceremony chairs included
  • +Reception furnished for 115; ceremony chairs can be moved just steps away for seating up to 175
  • +Private bridal suite and groom getting-ready space
  • +Full access to all in-home common areas and Villa bedrooms
  • +Full access to outdoor estate areas, including pool, hot tub, fireplace, patios and grounds
  • +Bethesda Lake Resort amenities
  • +Discounted additional lodging at Bethesda Lake Resort & Cabins
  • +On-site rehearsal time
  • +Outside vendors allowed and on-site parking
  • +Optional add-ons available, subject to availability and approval
  • +Add a Villa lodging night immediately before or after the package for $2,500 per night, subject to availability

Access & Timing

  • +Arrival / check-in: 4:00 PM on arrival day
  • +Private estate access: Continuous throughout the stay
  • +Departure / final property exit: 11:00 AM on departure day
  • +Total access window: 4:00 PM arrival day through 11:00 AM departure day
  • +Overnight stay: Yes – 2 nights included
  • +Extra Villa lodging night: $2,500/night immediately before or after the package
  • +Other add-ons: Available, subject to availability and approval
Seasonal pricing & access

Seasonal Pricing & Access

Single-day pricing varies by season and day of week. Holiday dates may carry premium pricing.

Season / DaySunset CelebrationEstate Experience
PEAK: Apr-Jun, Sep-Nov
SaturdayNot Available$8,975
FridayNot Available$8,475
Sunday$7,975$8,475
Mon-Thu$6,975$7,950
SHOULDER: Mar, Jul, Aug*
SaturdayNot Available$8,575
FridayNot Available$7,975
Sunday$6,975$7,975
Mon-Thu$6,495$7,475
OFF SEASON: Jan, Feb, early Dec*
Saturday$5,995$5,995
Friday$5,995$5,995
Sunday$5,495$5,995
Mon-Thu$4,950$4,950

*Late December and the July 4th holiday period are priced at Peak/Holiday rates.

Signature Weekend - Two-Night Total Package

One total price covers the full two-night experience. It is not a daily or nightly rate.

Peak Season

Apr-Jun – Sep-Nov

$11,975

Shoulder Season

Mar – Jul* – Aug

$9,975

Off Season

Jan – Feb – early Dec*

$7,975

Holiday exception: Late December and the July 4th holiday period use Peak/Holiday pricing.

Included timing: 4:00 PM arrival day – continuous private estate access – 11:00 AM departure day.

Any available two-night combination may be used. Additional night: Peak/Shoulder +$2,000 – Off Season +$1,500.

Looking for Something Different?

Every wedding is different, and your celebration doesn’t have to fit perfectly into one of our published packages. If you love Villa Bethesda but one of the packages feels beyond your budget or includes more than you need, reach out and let us build a custom option around your date, priorities, guest count, and budget.

Depending on the season, day of the week, access time, lodging needs, and spaces you plan to use, we may be able to create a more personalized experience at a different price point.

Planning a wedding in the next six months? Last-minute availability can sometimes create opportunities for special pricing or a customized package.