Photo by Danielle Rutherford .
Pipestem Resort State Park
Alison and Hunter Leslie celebrated their marriage on July 20 , 2024 , at Pipestem Resort State Park . The ceremony was held on the park ’ s Cardinal Deck , which overlooks the stunning Bluestone River gorge .
Alison had been planning to hold her wedding at Pipestem since she was 16 working as a waitress at the Bluestone Dining Room , where she would take in the views of the deck and envision her wedding in that very spot . So , when the time came for the couple to decide on a location , the choice was clear .
Stonewall Resort State Park
For Allie and Camden Riley , the idea to host their marriage celebration at Stonewall Resort State Park originally stemmed from their desire to have a destination wedding . However , not wanting to make their wedding unreachable to their loved ones , they decided to choose a venue that was both close by and could offer guests a relaxing vacation .
Photo by Paige Photography .
The accommodations at Pipestem ’ s McKeever Lodge were essential for the couple ’ s wedding activities and preparations , offering pet-friendly guest rooms as well as a game room , indoor heated pool , sauna and dining options at the Bluestone Dining Room and the Black Bear Grill and Lounge . Alison also says the lodge ’ s Mountain Serenity Spa pampered her and her bridesmaids .
“ We had numerous out-of-state guests attend our wedding ,” she says . “ Our families appreciated the staff ’ s hospitality , the stunning balconies overlooking the gorge , an all-day dining room accommodating our guests , the hotel ’ s cleanliness and a relaxing spa massage after traveling .”
As Summers County residents , the couple was able to inform their guests about the many activities Pipestem had to offer while they were in town for the wedding . Options included Pipestem Champion Golf Course , Pipestem Adventures , Adventure Lake and horseback riding , making Pipestem not only a beautiful place for a wedding but also a fun-filled vacation for guests . www . wvexecutive . com 21