Virtue Feed & Grain Wedding in Old Town Alexandria

Mantas Kubilinskas

Mar 16, 2020

3 min read

Updated: 3 days ago

Virtue Feed & Grain is a wedding and private-event venue at 106 South Union St. in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia. This gallery follows Emily and Andrew’s winter celebration from ceremony and reception to snowy portraits. The venue’s published guest limits vary by room, and its food-and-beverage minimum changes by day and time, so confirm the details for your date with the events team.

For current room layouts, capacities, menus, and booking details, see Virtue Feed & Grain’s private-events page.

Bride and groom dance close together during their Virtue Feed & Grain wedding reception.

A winter wedding at Virtue Feed & Grain

The details give the story its first rhythm: glittering blue shoes, a quiet getting-ready view, and the bride moving down a wooden staircase. The photographs then shift indoors, where the couple’s portraits sit alongside the restaurant’s brick, wood, and bar settings.

Blue glitter high heels arranged in a basket for a winter wedding.

A makeup artist works beside a laptop showing the bride's face during wedding preparations.

Bride walks down a wooden staircase while a helper lifts the back of her gown.

Bride approaches the groom inside a dim brick-and-wood room.

Bride dances under the groom's arm beside a brick wall and framed records.

Bride and groom embrace near a brick wall during the reception.

Groom stands at the bar among wedding guests with a drink in hand.

Bride and groom share a quiet moment as two older guests sit behind them in black and white.

Bride smiles as the groom gently touches her chin in a close black-and-white portrait.

Ceremony and family moments

The ceremony sequence centers on the exchange of rings, the officiant, and the people gathered close by. One frame turns to a guest holding a bouquet; the next follows the couple through a send-off from their guests.

Officiant speaks between the bride and groom as they hold hands during the ceremony.

Bride and groom exchange rings with their officiant standing behind them.

Seated wedding guest watches the ceremony holding a bouquet beside an older man.

Newlyweds leave the ceremony as guests raise their hands and cheer.

Reception, cake, and dancing

After the ceremony, the pace changes. There is a toast beside the cake, a playful bite of dessert, and a series of dance-floor moments that keep the focus on the couple and their guests rather than staged venue details.

Bride and groom kiss beside the reception bar while guests watch from behind.

Newlyweds toast beside their wedding cake as an officiant speaks into a microphone.

Bride and groom laugh together while dancing at the reception in black and white.

Groom feeds the bride a piece of cake at their wedding reception.

Bride and groom embrace while a guest lifts a glass at the reception.

Snowy wedding portraits

The final photographs move outdoors into falling snow. The open, pale backdrop and birds over the water give the portraits a different feel from the warm interiors. These frames document this couple’s day; they do not promise a particular outdoor space as part of a venue booking.

Bride smiles as the groom embraces her from behind in the falling snow.

Bride raises the groom's hand while gulls fly over a snowy waterfront.

Bride and groom kiss outdoors in the snow beneath flying gulls.

Planning a wedding at Virtue Feed & Grain

Virtue Feed & Grain is at 106 South Union St., Alexandria, VA 22314. Its current private-events page describes a bi-level restaurant where spaces may be booked individually or combined. The Quarter Deck is listed as semi-private seating for up to 16 guests. The Clipper Room is listed for up to 40 seated guests or 50 for a reception-style event. The Upstairs Buyout is listed with a 175-person capacity, and the restaurant partial buyout is also listed for up to 175. Ask the Events Manager to confirm the room, floor plan, and comfortable guest count for your date.

The venue says there is no room-rental fee, but a food-and-beverage minimum applies and changes by day and time. Its page also lists audiovisual equipment and separate sound systems for the upstairs and downstairs areas. Site visits are by appointment, so confirm availability and current terms directly with the event team before planning around a particular layout.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Virtue Feed & Grain?

Virtue Feed & Grain is at 106 South Union St., Alexandria, VA 22314, in Old Town Alexandria. The venue lists this address on its current private-events page.

How many guests can Virtue Feed & Grain accommodate?

The current event page lists semi-private Quarter Deck seating for up to 16; the Clipper Room for up to 40 seated or 50 reception-style; and the Upstairs Buyout for up to 175. A restaurant partial buyout is also listed for up to 175. Confirm the room setup and event limit with the venue for your date.

Does Virtue Feed & Grain charge a room-rental fee?

The venue says it does not charge a room-rental fee. It requires a food-and-beverage minimum, and the amount varies by day and time. Ask the events team for the minimum and current event terms for your date.

Can I hold a wedding ceremony at Virtue Feed & Grain?

Virtue Feed & Grain lists wedding receptions and private events, but its public page does not give one standard ceremony setup for every room and date. Ask the Events Manager whether your preferred room, guest count, and ceremony plan are available.

For photography planning, read the Washington DC wedding photographer guide or explore the Washington DC luxury hotel wedding venue guide.

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If you are planning a wedding in Alexandria and want documentary photographs of the ceremony, portraits, and reception, contact Mantas to check your date.

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