The Gaines Estate includes a restored 1917 mansion and newly built 4,000 square foot reception hall located in downtown Fayetteville, WV. Experience the beauty and old world elegance of the 192 acre Gaines Estate while enjoying Fayetteville’s unique restaurants and shops and the area’s natural beauty and world class outdoor recreation in the nearby New River Gorge National Park. We are a full service wedding venue that offers in-house catering, complete bar services and furniture and decorations for the ceremony and reception. As part of our venue fee, our wedding coordinator will help you plan your wedding and will be on site the day of to make sure that things go smoothly and to allow you to enjoy your wedding day. Contact Bill Wells at 304-382-7509 or at bwells7027@gmail.com to make your reservation or to schedule a site visit and consultation.
Woman-owned Business
Pricing details
Starting prices
Reception:
$2,000
Ceremony:
$2,000
Bar services:
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Catering:
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Starting prices don't include service fees, taxes, gratuity, and rental fees. Guest count and seasonality may also affect prices. Peak season for this venue is Apr-Oct.
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
300+
Settings
Backyard
Barn
Farm & Ranch
Estate
Garden
Historic Venue
Park
Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Packages
Destination Wedding Planning
Food & Catering
Planning
Destination Wedding Planning
Wedding Design
Rentals & Equipment
Tents
Service Staff
Transportation
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Meet the team
Bill Wells
Owner
Long term friends, Bill & Sally Wells and Richard & Melissa Stephens formed Cascade Properties LLC in 2012 to purchase the fire damaged Gaines Estate and restore the house and grounds for use as a full service wedding venue. The restoration of the house and construction of a new reception hall were completed in May of 2020. Since then we have hosted over 70 weddings through the end of 2022.
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Reviews
5.0
out of 5.0
10 reviews
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The Gaines Estate is highly praised by multiple reviewers as a beautiful and stunning wedding venue. The staff, including Bill, Sally, Ally, and Melissa, are commended for their exceptional service and making the wedding day dreams come true. The venue is described as breathtaking, with minimal need for decoration, and offers a charming house for cocktail hour and a spacious pavilion for the reception. Guests and couples alike highly recommend The Gaines Estate for a fairytale wedding experience.
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Brett S
5.0
10/16/2023
I simply cannot say enough good things about this place and these people! My husband and I got married here on 10/7/23 and it was an absolutely stunning experience. Between Bill, Sally, Ally and Melissa, it was a well oiled machine who only had one goal, which was to make my dream wedding come true! By the end of the experience these people felt like friends that I could reach out to at any time with silly questions or even little laughs throughout the whole process. If you want a beautiful place in a beautiful state, this is your pick!
Leanne H
5.0
9/14/2023
Ally, the coordinator for the Gaines Estate helped me feel at ease throughout the wedding planning process and helped my wedding day go smoothly. The estate is breathtakingly and my husband and I feel very lucky to have gotten married here. 🤍
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Lilly R
5.0
8/24/2023
The Gaines Estate is southern charm right in the center of the mountain state. The beauty of the venue makes it so easy to create the most stunning wedding day with minimal need for decoration and extras. The staff goes above and beyond to make sure every detail goes to plan, and the coordinator Ally goes out of her way to make the day perfectly executed and stress free for the bride and family. I spent my entire wedding morning relaxing, spending time with my bridal party, and getting ready without concern because the staff was working hard behind the scenes to meet my every need and desire. This is the perfect venue, the total package. Our guests loved having access to the charming house for cocktail hour, the reception space was perfect for dinner and partying, and the stunning backyard was perfect for exchanging vows. If you are considering The Gaines Estate for your wedding day, I highly recommend.
Carrie L
5.0
6/26/2023
The Gaines Estate venue and staff were absolutely amazing at coordinating and hosting our dream June wedding. As someone who desperately wanted an outside ceremony, the venue coordinator, Allyson, assured me that moving the ceremony indoors due to rain would be no problem. The space was beautiful, and Allyson made sure that anything my husband and I wanted, we got. There isn't a doubt in my mind that the wedding day went so smoothly because of her, and the owners were so accommodating to whatever our needs were. I would recommend this venue ten times over to anyone searching for the perfect wedding space.
Valerie B
5.0
7/22/2022
The venue is absolutely gorgeous! Bill, Sally, and Mariah were very helpful on our wedding day.
Lori H
5.0
12/01/2021
This venue had it all for the reception and also for a wedding. The staff was amazing and the room looked gorgeous. The price was affordable for the venue and extras to make our evening enjoyable with less stress.
Lauren I
5.0
6/17/2021
This venue was absolutely perfect for our wedding day. As a couple who enjoys adventuring outside, but also wanted to entertain our guests in an elegant atmosphere, The Gaines Estate delivered ten-fold. We were able to enjoy all the outdoor pursuits that we love (mountain biking, climbing, etc) in a place we hold dear (Fayetteville/New River Gorge) on Friday and Saturday, and then provide our guests with a beautiful event on Sunday in the form of our wedding. Having Mariah as our point person was key - she was assertive, calming, and ensured that our wedding timeline and event atmosphere in general went as we hoped. My husband and I both loved the many different areas of the Estate that we were able to use - the Walnut Grove for our ceremony, house and lawn for our cocktail/appetizer hour, and the pavilion for our dinner/reception. I also enjoyed getting ready in the fantastic Bridal Suite, and my bridesmaids (sisters) did as well! The owners were so kind and available to help at any point in the evening. I couldn’t have asked for a more fantastic wedding, or more supportive staff/help. Thank you for giving us (and our guests, who keep raving about the wedding) such a special day!
Melanie W
5.0
6/17/2021
Bill, Sally and Mariah were an absolute joy to work with! My wedding was a dream come true. This venue has it all. My husband and I had a beautiful outdoor ceremony in the walnut grove, guests enjoyed a lovely cocktail hour in the upscale and newly renovated 1920's mansion, and everyone had a fabulous time eating and dancing in the brand new, spacious pavilion. We also can't wait to receive our wedding photos of the two of us on their antique couch in the back field. We used The Gaines Estate's caterer - Dobra Zupas - and could not have been happier. The food was delicious and our guests were impressed. Mariah, the venue coordinator was wonderful and made sure every detail was taken care of. We highly recommend booking this venue for your fairytale wedding!
Kassidy G
5.0
9/27/2020
Absolutely beautiful! Everything was handled the day of and I couldn’t be happier with how it went. Definitely a memorable night.
response09/28/2020
Thank you Kassidy, we appreciate your kind words and we were thrilled to be a part of your...
special day!
Richard, on behalf of the entire Gaines Estate team.
Gloria J
5.0
7/23/2019
Bill has been very helpful and courteous while providing information about the beautiful Estate. I highly recommend anyone that is needing to host a wedding, party, or conference to look at the Gaines Estate for their venue.
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