Mt. Zion Historic Park - Ceremony Only (3 hours, interior)
Aldie, VA
| Venue type | Chapel |
| Location | Aldie, VA |
| Published price | $700 to $800 |
| Capacity | Up to 85 guests |
| Setting | Indoor |
| Event type | Ceremony only |
What the venue publishes
NOVA Parks Mt. Zion fee table, "Rental fees / Ceremony only / 3 hours interior only": Jurisdiction $700.00, Non-Jurisdiction $800.00.
The source publishes a range of $700 to $800, so which end applies depends on the options the source lists.
An 1851 church run by NOVA Parks. Seating for up to 85 people inside, with classic pew seating and a 19th-century style pulpit. The interior-only ceremony rate covers three hours. Aldie is about two miles away with several small inns and B&Bs; many couples marry at Mt. Zion and hold a catered reception in Aldie or at nearby Aldie Mill Historic Park.
Published on novaparks.com, checked August 2026. Fee schedules change, so confirm before booking.
Where this price sits in Washington, DC
$700 is the 27th lowest published starting price of the 36 venues listed in the Washington, DC metro. The metro median starting price is $373, and 9 of the 36 listings publish a higher starting price than this one.
Among the 3 chapel listings in the metro it ranks 2nd lowest, against a median of $700 for that type.
What the capacity costs per guest
The source publishes a capacity of 85 guests. At $700, filling the space works out to $8.24 per guest for the site fee alone, before the license, an officiant, food, or rentals. The median published capacity across the 23 Washington, DC listings that publish one is 100 guests, so this space is smaller than the metro median.
Cheaper published prices in Washington, DC metro
These listings in Washington, DC metro publish a starting price below $700.
| Venue | Published price | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Old Manassas Courthouse BallroomManassas, VA · Estate & Historic Home | $500 to $1,400 | 100 guests |
| The Visitor Center at Frying Pan Farm Park - AuditoriumHerndon, VA · Other Venue | $360 to $720 | not published |
| Montgomery Parks Park Activity Building (weekend rental)Silver Spring, MD · Other Venue | $300 to $360 | not published |
Other chapel listings in Washington, DC
Same venue type, prices closest to this one.
| Venue | Published price | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Union Church at Brentsville Courthouse Historic CentreBristow, VA · Chapel | $400 to $800 | not published |
| Mt. Zion Historic Park - Large Open Area for TentsAldie, VA · Chapel | $1,000 to $1,080 | not published |
Marriage license in Loudoun County, VA
The venue fee above does not include the license. Aldie sits in Loudoun County, VA, and these are the terms that county publishes. Checked September 2026.
| Issuing office | Clerk of the Circuit Court for Loudoun County, Public Services Division18 E. Market Street, Leesburg, VA 20176 |
| License fee | $30The marriage license fee is $30; payable by cash or credit card. |
| Waiting period | None |
| License valid for | 60 days |
| Who must appear | Both parties, in person |
| ID required | valid government issued photo ID for both applicants, including foreign identification that is legible in English |
| Appointment | Required |
| Apply online | Application available online |
| Ceremony at the office | Not offered by this office |
| Witnesses | None required by statute |
Source: loudoun.gov, vacourts.gov, law.lis.virginia.gov
Both applicants must be 18 or older. Proof of residency, proof of divorce, witnesses and blood tests are not required. Fill in the online application, one per couple, then book either an In-Office Appointment or a Virtual Appearance Appointment; the virtual option is only open if at least one applicant is a Loudoun County resident or the ceremony will take place in Loudoun County, otherwise both of you must come in person. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Licenses cannot be issued retroactively. Certified copies are $2.50 each and are not mailed automatically; exemplified triple seal copies are $5.00. Your officiant, not you, must return both copies of the license to the clerk within 5 days after the ceremony.
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Other space at Mt. Zion Historic Park
Mt. Zion Historic Park rents 2 spaces for weddings and each is priced separately, so booking this one does not get you the others.