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A private waterfront wedding estate on Virginia's Eastern Shore.

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ExclusiveUse of the estate
80Guests, up to
46Private acres
¼ milePrivate dock

The Estate

Where the shore meets your story.

Tucked along the shoreline of Mockhorn Bay, The Shore is a private waterfront wedding estate defined by natural beauty, quiet elegance and unhurried celebration.

Aerial view of The Shore at Mockhorn Bay estate and shoreline, Cape Charles VA
46 acres · Cape Charles

The estate

Forty-six private acres where the land meets Mockhorn Bay.

Golden hour light over the lawns at The Shore at Mockhorn Bay
Golden hour · Mockhorn Bay

Golden light

Golden light across the water and evenings beneath the open sky.

Wedding ceremony on the tree-lined lawn at The Shore at Mockhorn Bay
12 a year · one at a time

Yours alone

A single celebration at a time, so the grounds and the views are entirely yours.

Wedding reception dancing in a tent at The Shore at Mockhorn Bay
Up to 80 guests

An intimate gathering

Quiet elegance and unhurried celebration, designed with intention.

We host a single celebration at a time and no more than 12 weddings a year, so the grounds, the views and our attention are entirely yours.

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From above

Forty-six acres of shoreline splendor.

Take in the estate the way the light does: lawns sloping to the water, a tree line framing the ceremony, and views across Mockhorn Bay to the barrier islands.

  • The lawnA five-acre lawn sloping gently to the shoreline
  • CeremonyA tree-lined two-acre lawn for ceremony and cocktail hour
  • The dockA quarter-mile private dock with 360° views of the bay, barrier islands and shoreline
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Aerial preview · silent Mockhorn Bay · Cape Charles, VA
Bride and groom kiss by the water at golden hour, a private waterfront wedding Bride holding her bouquet beside the water at a waterfront wedding

The experience

One wedding at a time.

The Shore at Mockhorn Bay is designed for couples who want something truly private and personal. On your wedding day the estate is wholly yours: no other events, no strangers, no interruptions.

An on-site venue manager is with you throughout, and your vendors have what they need: setup before the day by arrangement, a dedicated 200-amp electrical service and their own parking.

  • Complete Privacy
  • Coastal Elegance
  • Waterfront Romance
  • Timeless Setting
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Venue pricing

One estate. One clear price.

$8,500 venue rental, plus applicable state and local sales tax, for up to 80 guests. You choose your own caterer and vendors.

Aerial view of the lawns and shoreline at The Shore at Mockhorn Bay 01 · The rental

Venue rental

$8,500

Plus applicable state and local sales tax, for up to 80 guests. You choose your own caterer and vendors.

  • Up to 80 guests
  • One wedding at a time
  • Your own caterer and vendors
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Wedding reception in a tent on the lawn at The Shore at Mockhorn Bay 02 · Your day

What's included

Everything the estate offers, on the day that is yours alone.

  • Exclusive use of the grounds on your wedding day, with vendor setup beforehand by arrangement
  • The bridal suite for getting ready
  • Engagement or bridal photo sessions on the grounds
  • One hour of dock portraits, by arrangement
  • Parking for about 40 cars, plus separate vendor parking
  • Dedicated 200-amp electrical service
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Ceremony chairs set on the lawn at The Shore at Mockhorn Bay 03 · Reserving

Reserving your date

A simple schedule, with a refundable damage deposit.

  • 25% with your signed contract
  • 25% six months before your date
  • 50% sixty days before
  • Refundable $1,500 damage deposit, due sixty days before and returned within five business days
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Why couples choose us

Every detail, considered.

No. 1

Cinematic Views

Sweeping waterfront scenery, quiet shoreline breezes and sunsets across Mockhorn Bay.

No. 2

Spacious Grounds

Forty-six private acres with tree-lined ceremony space and sweeping lawns.

No. 3

Absolute Privacy

One wedding at a time. No other events, no strangers, no interruptions.

No. 4

Relaxed Preparation

A bridal suite with two bedrooms, makeup stations and a double-sink bath.

No. 5

Endless Photographs

The shoreline, the lawns, the tree line and the dock, a new backdrop at every turn.

No. 6

Ready for Your Vendors

Setup by arrangement, 200-amp service and separate vendor parking.

Golden sunset reflected on calm water beside marsh grasses
Golden hour on the water

The location

On Virginia's Eastern Shore.

The Shore sits at 6192 Narrow Channel Drive in Cape Charles, Virginia, in Northampton County, where the land meets Mockhorn Bay. Guests from Virginia Beach, Norfolk and across Hampton Roads reach the Eastern Shore by the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel.

Tours are by appointment only, so we can give you the estate to yourselves. Please do not visit the property without an arranged appointment.

Address
6192 Narrow Channel Drive, Cape Charles, VA 23310
County
Northampton County, Virginia
Tours
By appointment only
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Questions couples ask

Before you inquire.

Direct answers to the questions couples ask most. Anything else, just write. We reply to every inquiry within one business day.

How many guests can The Shore accommodate? +
The Shore at Mockhorn Bay hosts weddings of up to 80 guests, which keeps every celebration intimate and every view uncrowded.
How much does the venue cost? +
The venue rental is $8,500 plus applicable state and local sales tax, for up to 80 guests. It includes exclusive use of the grounds on your wedding day, the bridal suite, parking and 200-amp electrical service.
Do you host more than one wedding a day? +
Never. We host one wedding at a time and no more than 12 weddings a year, so the estate is entirely yours.
What time must the reception end? +
To conform with Northampton County noise ordinances, receptions must end by 10:00 p.m.
What do we need for alcohol service? +
If your caterer does not provide alcohol service, you will need to obtain and show proof of a one-day ABC license.
Is event insurance required? +
Yes. Couples must obtain and provide proof of event insurance before the wedding.
Can our guests use the dock? +
The dock is reserved for portraits: one hour of dock photography is included, by arrangement. It is closed to guests during the celebration.
Can vendors set up before the wedding day? +
Yes, by arrangement. Vendors also have separate parking and a dedicated 200-amp electrical service.
What is the payment schedule? +
25% with your signed contract, 25% six months before your date and 50% sixty days before. A refundable $1,500 damage deposit is due sixty days before and returned within five business days.
How do we schedule a tour? +
Tours are by appointment only. Send an inquiry with your date and guest count and we reply within one business day.

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Tell us your date, your guest count and your vision. We host one wedding at a time, so when you reach out, our full attention is yours.

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