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Adams International School 1655 Broad St. Rd., Maidens

784-0141 Varies $3,250 booked for 2014; $3,500 booked for 2015

Off Fri. 5:45 p.m. - Sun. 11 a.m.

y y N* y All weddings benefit the mission and pedagogy of Adams International School, a Montessori farm school for children 2 to 15 years old. adamsinternationalschool.org

Altria Theater 6 N. Laurel St.

592-3334 1,000-cocktail 600-sit-down

Call for information

ON 4 hours, fee for more time

y N y y Closed until Nov. 1. altriatheater.com

Amber Grove Inn 16216 Genito Rd.

608-1946 200-sit-down $3,000-$5,000 ON 5 hours Done by 11 p.m.

y N y y Built in 1884, 25-acre farm, personalized service, 40- by 80-foot tented area. ambergrove.com or [email protected]

American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar 500 Tredegar St.

780-1865, ext. 18

50-1,000-cocktail 300-sit-down

$750-$3,000 Off 5-11 p.m. y N N* y Enjoy a riverfront view at this historic site. Tredegar Iron Works offers a natural backdrop on 8.3 acres of brick ruins. tredegar.org

Apple Blossom Plantation 6311 S. Courthouse Rd.

966-1411 500 $4,900 ON None y y y y Bridal packages include a weekend stay at the bed-and-break-fast. ablossomplantation.com

Artspace 0 E. Fourth St.

232-6464 150-cocktail 75-sit-down


Off Done by 10 p.m. N N N* y Attractive gallery setting with fine art. artspacegallery.org

Art Works 320 Hull St.


$2,100-$2,900 Off Done by midnight Out by 1 a.m.

N y N* y An artful place to hold your wedding and/or reception; half mile from downtown Richmond. artworksrichmond.com

The Bankuet Place 1129 Hull St.


$975 Fri. & Sat.; $675 Sun.

Off 10 hours y y N* y An urban event venue, classic revival setting, bridal changing room. thebankuetplace.com

Beauregard’s Thai Room 103 E. Cary St.

644-2328 150-patio

50-55-insideCharge by food ON None N N y y Charming brick patio. thairoom.com

Bella Italia 6407 Iron Bridge Rd.



ON Done by 2 a.m. Fri. and Sat.

y y y y Weddings and other occasions, also cater on-site. visitbellaitalia.com

Bellwood Club 8000 Jefferson Davis Hwy.


$750 ON 4 hours, fee for more time

y N y y Family-friendly atmosphere for gatherings. mwrrichmond.com

Belmead Mansion 5000 Cartersville Rd., Powhatan



Off Done by 11 p.m. N y N* y Historic property on pastoral setting overlooking the James River. francisemma.org

Bensley Community Building 2900 Drewry’s Bluff Rd.

275-5321 150-cocktail and sit-down

$155 first 3 hrs; $40 per hr over

Off Fri. - Sun. 8:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.

y y N y No alcohol allowed on premises. chesterfield.gov

The Berkeley Hotel 1200 E. Cary St.


$100 ON 1 a.m. y y y y AAA Four Diamond rating; custom weddings; ballroom. berkeleyhotel.com

Berkeley Plantation 12602 Harrison Landing Rd.

829-6018 Unlimited-outdoors $2,500 Off 8 hours; fee for more time

N N N* y Five terraces of boxwood and flower gardens. Overlooking the James River. berkeleyplantation.com

Birkdale Golf Club 8511 Royal Birkdale Dr.


$500 ON Negotiable y N y y “We treat every wedding as if it’s our own.” View of golf course. birkdalegolf.com

Bishop Ireton Center 3300 Old Courthouse Rd.

745-3262 150-200-main hall 80-club room

$250 club room; $725 main hall

ON 4 hours club room; 5 hours main hall

y y N* y Tiled with high beams. bishopiretoncenter.com

Black Swan Catering Co. 9 W. Old St., Petersburg



ON 4 hours; fee for additional time

y N y y A 3,000-square-foot ballroom and a smaller room are available. [email protected]

The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing 4708 E. Old Main St.


$950-$3,200 location fee; $950 ceremony fee

ON None Call N y y Riverfront with views of city and skyline. No outside food allowed. boathouserichmond.com

The Boathouse at Sunday Park 4602 Millridge Pkwy.


$750-$1,900 location fee; $550-$950 ceremony fee

ON 4–5 hours y N y y Views of lake and gardens. boathouserichmond.com

Bolling Haxall House 211 E. Franklin St.

643-2847, ext. 13

250-buffet 200-sit-down


Off 10 hours Call y N* y Like having a grand, private residence to share with guests. twcrichmond.org

Bon Air Community Center 8725 Quaker Ln.


$800 Off 9 a.m. - 1 a.m. y N N* y One of the largest dance floors in Richmond. bonairca.com

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Outdoor area available // ON – On-site Caterer // Off – Off-site Caterer Permitted // *Must obtain one-day ABC license Data was gathered by Richmond magazine in spring 2013. Please call sites for up-to-date information. © 2013 Richmond magazine.

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Bookbinder’s 2306 E. Cary St.

643-6900 Courtyard up to 300;

200-day; 70-nightCall for information

ON None N N y y Intimate rooms for 16 to 70 guests; rehearsal dinners bookbindersrichmond.com

Brandermill Country Club 3700 Brandermill Pkwy.

744-1185, ext. 237

200-cocktail 150-sit-down

$795 Fri. & Sun.; $995 Sat.

ON 4 hours; fee for more time

y N y y acumengolf.com

Bull and Bear Club 901 E. Cary St.

649-8431 ext. 220


$2,500 ON Varies y N y y The professional staff ensures a flawless event. bullandbearclub.com

Can Can Brasserie 3120 W. Cary St.


No rental fee; flexible food and drink minimum

ON None N N y y Elegance with a personal touch, private dining. cancanbrasserie.com

Celebrations at the Reservoir 4801 Woolridge Rd., Moseley

739-9015 400-cocktail

200-sit-down$1,500-$6,500 ON 5 hours; fee for

more timey N y y All locations have a water view; perfect for ceremony, located

in Woodlake-Brandermill area. Five private ceremony sites. celebrationsva.com

Chez Foushee 203 N. Foushee St. and 2 E. Grace St.


$30-$40 per person

ON 4-5 hours y N y y In a historic building with European atmosphere; rehearsal dinners, weddings only Sunday evening. chezfoushee.com

Children’s Museum of Richmond 2626 W. Broad St.

474-7035 450 Available after 5 p.m.

OFF Available after 5 p.m.; 3 hours

y y N* y Playfully sophisticated, family-friendly location welcoming the young at heart. c-mor.org

Clover Forest Plantation 5371 Whittcamp Rd.

457-3535, ext.288

225 Call for information

ON Done by 11 p.m. y N y y Wedding package includes rooms, complimentary breakfast. cloverforest.com

Comfort Inn Corporate Gateway 8710 Midlothian Tpke.

320-8900 25-30 $150 OFF Call for information N N N y Right off Powhite Pkwy., nearby shopping, ask for special group rate. choicehotels.com

Comfort Suites Hotel 4051 Innslake Dr.


$275-$425 OFF Done by 10 p.m. N N y y Ideally suited to wedding groups. comfortsuites.com

Commonwealth Park 901 Bank St.


$250-$1,100 ON 11 p.m. - midnight N N N y Small historic boutique-style suite hotel. commonwealthparksuites.com

Country Club at Highlands 136 Highland Glen Dr.

796-4800, ext. 317

200-sit-down 250-cocktail

$1,000-$1,500 ON 5 hours y N y y Uncompromised service, simple elegance, picturesque fairway views, beautiful outdoor pavillion. highlands-golf.com

County Seat Restaurant 3883 Old Buckingham Rd.

598-5000 300-sit-down $300 banquet room; $1,200 building

ON Flexible y N y y In the historic village of Powhatan; florist and bed-and-breakfast within walking distance; covered porch with seating up to 40. thecountyseat.com

Courtyard Marriott — North 10077 Brook Rd.

266-6900 100-sit-down $500-$2,000 ON Done by 1 a.m. y N y y New hotel, beautiful outdoor patio and gazebo for receptions. marriott.com/ricga or facebook.com/courtyardrichmond

Craddock Terry Hotel 1312 Commerce St., Lynchburg

(434) 455-1500


$1,000-$2,000 ON Negotiable N N y y craddockterryhotel.com

Crossroads Art Center 2016 Staples Mill Rd.


$600-$1,300 OFF Out by midnight N y N* y Decorated with wonderful art; centrally located with easy access to Interstate 64. crossroadsartcenter.com

Crowne Plaza Hotel 555 E. Canal St.

788-0900 350 Call for information

ON 4 hours y N y y crowneplaza.com/ricdowntown

Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen 2880 Mountain Rd.

261-2787 300-cocktail, 250-sit-down, 350-theater


OFF Call for information y N N y Bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, weddings, receptions and more; preferred list of eight area caterers. artsglenallen.com

Dairy 46 Old Dairy Rd., Warm Springs

(540) 315-8528

250 $2,675-$8,500 OFF Done by 11 p.m. y y N* y naturalretreats.com

Dellwood Plantation 6100 Woodpecker Rd.

590-0995 250+ Call for information

ON Done by 11 p.m. y N y y An 8-acre formal garden with a 525-stone walkway for the bride to make her entrance to the ceremony site. dellwoodplantation.com

Dockside in Hopewell 700 Jordan Point Rd.


No fee for 25+ $200 for under 25

ON 4 hours y N y y Waterfront dining; relaxed atmosphere. docksideonthejames.com

Dominion Club 6000 Dominion Club Dr.


$500+ based on time and site

ON Varies y N y y A private waterfront setting with indoor rotunda. tdcva.com

Doubletree Hotel 301 W. Franklin St.


Varies with season

ON 5 hours y N y y Located in historic Richmond. richmonddowntown.doubletree.com

Doubletree Richmond Airport 5501 Eubank Rd.



ON Varies y N y y Wedding packages available for every budget; near Richmond International Airport. richmondairport.doubletree.com

Doubletree by Hilton Richmond Midlothian 1021 Koger Center Blvd.



ON 4-5 hours, done by midnight

y N y y Adjacent to Huguenot Park for outdoor gatherings. richmondmidlothian.doubletree.com

Outdoor area available // ON – On-site Caterer // OFF – Off-site Caterer Permitted // *Must obtain one-day ABC license Data was gathered by Richmond magazine in spring 2013. Please call sites for up-to-date information. © 2013 Richmond magazine.


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Dover Hall 1500 Manakin Rd., Manakin-Sabot



ON Varies y y y y Indoor and outdoor spaces available. doverhallestate.com

Edgar Allan Poe Museum 1914 E. Main St.

648-5523 125-all outdoor $850 OFF 4 hours; $100 fee per extra hour

N N N* y Have a poetic evening in the museum's enchanted garden. poemuseum.org

Edgewood Plantation 4800 John Tyler Memorial Hwy., Charles City County


ON Negotiable y Call y y A circa-1849 plantation that caters to romance; garden house; waterfall; assistance with wedding plans; destination weddings; eight bedrooms. edgewoodplantation.com

Elsing Green 1048 Elsing Green Ln., King William County


OFF 5 hours N y N* y Elegant estate dating from the 1700s; ideal for extraordinary get-togethers; 40 minutes from Richmond’s financial district. elsinggreen.com

Embassy Suites 2925 Emerywood Pkwy.

672-8585 80-sit-down Varies OFF Done by midnight Call N y y Hotel with 224 suites, perfect for rehearsal dinners. embassysuitesrichmond.com

Erin Hill Bed and Breakfast 3840 Old Buckingham Rd.

598-8808 12-inside 300-outside

$2,500+ OFF Done by 10 p.m. N N N y Old historical residence; bed-and-breakfast; 11 acres with good parking, picket fences, good food and tent rental. erinhillbb.com

Ettrick Community Building 20621 Woodpecker Rd., South Chesterfield


$155 for first 3 hrs; $40 each additional hr

OFF 8:30 a.m.-10 p.m. N Call N y No alcohol allowed. Kitchen for warming only. chesterfield.gov

Europa Restaurant 1409 E. Cary St.


No rental fee/food and drink min.

ON Call for information

y N y y Italian and Spanish cuisine. europarichmond.com

Fairview Farm 1660 Ballsville Rd., Powhatan


OFF Up to 48 hours y Call N* y [email protected] fairviewfarmevents.com

Fleming’s 9200 Stony Point Pkwy., Ste. 131



OFF 3 hours N N y y Featuring 100 wines by the glass; custom wine-paired menus. flemingssteakhouse.com

Fort Lee Regimental Club C Ave., Bldg. 2609, Fort Lee


$500 ON 4 hours; fee for additional time

y N y y The club can be a cozy location for an intimate wedding or transformed to match the theme of your day. leemwr.com

Four Points by Sheraton Richmond Airport 4700 S. Laburnum Ave.



ON Done by midnight y N y y Built around a beautiful garden atrium complex. fourpointsrichmondairport.com

Fox Hall Swim & Racquet Club 13550 Causeway Dr.


$1,800 OFF 8 a.m. - 2 a.m. y y N* y 3,500-square-foot ballroom with open-air ceiling, located in Short Pump/Far West End. Perfect for large events. [email protected]

Gallery 5/Va. Fire & Police Museum 200 W. Marshall St.

644-0005 200 $850 Mon - Thu; $1,250 Fri - Sun; additional fees

OFF Call for information

y y y N Setup begins at 11 a.m.; upstairs ballroom, gallery kitchen and bathrooms; downstairs banquet space; stage; full bar. gallery5arts.org

Gardens at Serenity Cove 5254 Windsor Park Cir., Louisa


ON 4 hours y N Call y Voted best outdoor wedding site and local wedding and bridal Pinterest pinner by Richmond Bride Magazine readers in 2013. gardensatserenitycove.com

Ginter Park Women’s Club 3016 Seminary Ave.


$125 deposit, $100 per hour; $750 min

OFF Done by 11 p.m. y y y y Atmosphere is homelike; seating is 125 with dance floor in place.

The Grapevine Restaurant 11055 Three Chopt Rd.

440-9100 60-sit-down Call for information

ON None N N y y Buffet, limited or off-site catering. No rental fee.

Grayhaven Winery 4675 East Grey Fox Cir., Gum Spring

556-3917 500-outdoor 40-indoor

$1,200-$2,100 OFF 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. N y N* y A rustic vineyard setting with rolling hills and horse pastures 30 minutes west of Richmond. grayhavenwinery.com

Greater Richmond Convention Center 403 N. Third St.

783-7334 1,800-cocktail 1,500-sit-down

Varies ON None y N y y Largest ballroom in the region. richmondcenter.com

Hanover Arts and Activities Center 500 S. Center St., Ashland


$450 Mon-Thu; $700 Fri; $1,500, Sat/Sun

OFF 9 a.m. - midnight y y N* y Built in 1859, still maintained in original structure. Greek Revival building. hanoverarts.org

Hanover Tavern 13181 Hanover Courthouse Rd.

537-5250 200 $300-$1,500 ON 4 hours y N y y Charming, historic tavern that dates to 1791; outdoor area and tent. hanovertavern.org

The Hard Shell 1411 E. Cary St.

643-2333 50-private dining room 125-entire restuarant

Varies; call for information

ON None N N y y Private dining room, special menus available. thehardshell.com

Henricus Historical Park 251 Henricus Park Rd.

318-8726 Varies Dependent on venue


Call N Call y Historic venues available; including beautiful outdoor area overlooking the James River. Recreated 17th-century church in construction. henricus.org or [email protected]



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Hilton Conference Center 12042 W. Broad St.


Varies ON 5 p.m. - midnight y Call y y New hotel and conference center in Short Pump. hiltonrichmond.com

Hilton Garden Inn Richmond Downtown 501 E. Broad. St.


Negotiable ON 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. or 6 p.m. - midnight

y N y y Located in the historic Miller & Rhoads building. richmonddowntown.hgi.com

Hilton Garden Inn 4050 Cox Rd.


$250-$1,000 ON Done by 11 p.m. y N y y Ceremony room and group discounts; in Innsbrook. richmondinnsbrook.hgi.com

Hilton Garden Inn RIC 441 International Centre Dr.



ON Done by midnight Call N y y richmondairport.hgi.com

Historic Jasmine Plantation 4500 N. Courthouse Rd.


OFF Varies Call y N y Year-round indoor/outdoor reception site with Southern elegance. Ask about all-inclusive wedding packages. jasmineplantation.com

Historic Mankin Mansion 4300 Oakleys Lane


OFF Varies y y Call y History, elegance, Southern hospitality, weekend-long weddings, professional event coordinators. historicmankinmansion.com

Historic Vintager Inn 6800 New Kent Hwy., New Kent


OFF 9 a.m.-11 p.m. y y N* y All weddings or events at the inn are required to have a wedding or event planner or coordinator. thevintagerinn.com

Holiday Inn Crossroads 2000 Staples Mill Rd.


$1,500 ON Done by 1 a.m. y N y y Large enough to be a full-service hotel, yet small enough to provide personal service. holidayinn.com/ric-westend

Holiday Inn Koger Conference Center 1021 Koger Center Blvd.



ON 4-5 hours, done by midnight

y Call y y “We try to make everything as perfect as possible.” holidayinnkoger.com

Holiday Inn Petersburg/ Fort Lee 401 E. Roslyn Rd.

520-5880 ext. 7004



ON None y N y y holidayinn.com/petersburg

Holiday Inn RIC 445 International Centre Dr., Sandston



ON None y N y y Built in 2008. holidayinn.com/richmondva

Hondos 4120-B Cox Rd.

968-4323 92-sit-down Food and beverage minimums

ON Out by closing time

N N y y Ideal for rehearsal dinners, bridesmaid luncheons and post-wedding brunches. No outside food allowed. hondosprime.com

Hotel John Marshall: Marshall ballroom 101 N. Fifth St.



ON Done by 11 p.m. y N y y Private, elegant setting located in historic district. thejohnmarshallballrooms.com

Hotel John Marshall: Richmond Room lobby bar 101 N. Fifth St.

775-2323 Cocktail hour pre-function space


ON Done by midnight N N y y Private, elegant setting located in historic district. thejohnmarshallballrooms.com

Hotel John Marshall: Virginia ballroom 101 N. Fifth St.



ON Done by midnight y N y y Private, elegant setting located in historic district. thejohnmarshallballrooms.com

Independence Golf Club 600 Founders Bridge Blvd.

897-8641 ext. 100

150-cocktail

75-sit-downVaries ON Done by 11 p.m. N N y y Located in Midlothian. Undergoing renovations, call

for information. independencegolfclub.com

The Iron Horse Restaurant 100 S. Railroad Ave., Ashland

752-6410 200-cocktail 40-seated


Call None N N y y Intimate spot for rehearsal dinners and receptions in historic Ashland. ironhorserestaurant.com

Jefferson Hotel 101 W. Franklin St.



ON Call for information y N y y “Nothing like a bride and groom walking down the grand staircase.” jeffersonhotel.com

Julep’s New Southern Cuisine 1721 E. Franklin St.


Upstairs and downstairs varies

ON None N N y N Built in 1817; atmosphere combines rustic elements of the building with the panache of fine dining; off-site catering, too. juleps.net

Kent-Valentine House 12 E. Franklin St.

643-4137 ext. 30


$350 an hour OFF Midnight N y N* y Antebellum mansion originally constructed in 1845. Kitchen for warming only. kentvalentinehouse.com

Kingsmill Resort & Spa 1010 Kingsmill Rd., Williamsburg

(800) 982-2892


ON Call for information y N y y Private riverfront setting; wedding planners assist with all details. kingsmill.com



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La Grotta Ristorante 1218 E. Cary St.


Deposit $300 refundable or deposit $1,000

ON Call for information y N y y An authentic Italian experience in Richmond. lagrottaristorante.com

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden 1800 Lakeside Ave.

262-9887, ext. 224


Visit website for information

ON 4 hours; fee for more time

Call N y y Gorgeous ceremony and reception sites in historic and modern garden spaces with indoor and outdoor options. lewisginter.org

Linden Row Inn 100 E. Franklin St.


$1,100-$1,800 includes tables and settings

OFF Done by 11 p.m. y N Call y Historic, built in the 1800s with old-Richmond charm; garden courtyard. lindenrowinn.com or [email protected]

Maggiano’s Little Italy 11800 W. Broad. St.

253-0910 200-cocktail

150-sit-downNone; food and beverage min.

ON 4 hours y N y y Wedding packages available, old-world ambiance, specializes in family-style dining. maggianos.com

Main Street Station 1500 E. Main St.



OFF 4 hours; fee for additional time

y N N* y National Historic Landmark. Great scenic viewing, outdoor balcony. rmaonline.org; richmondgov.com

Manor House at King’s Charter 9400 Charter Crossing

550-0020 200-cocktail Varies by season $1,500-$2,800

OFF 5 hours y y N* y Ceremonies welcome — inside and outside available. themanorhouseva.com

The Marquee 3015 Cutshaw Ave.



ON 5 hours y y y y An architectural gem; closed Sundays. Hosts only one event a day. marqueebanquets.com

Marriott Hotel 500 E. Broad St.



ON 7 hours y N y y Experienced caterers and staff. marriott.com/ricdt

Maymont 1700 Hampton St.

358-7166, ext. 309



OFF 7 hours N Call N* y Offers the Nature Center, Carriage House lawn, and Garden Hall for receptions. maymont.org

Meadow Lane 646 Meadow Lane Trail, Warm Springs

(540) 315-8528

$1,500-$3,300 OFF Done by 11 p.m. y y N* y naturalretreats.com

Meadowbrook-Chesdin Golf Course 21801 Lake Chesdin Pkwy.



ON Call for information Call N y y Elegant scenery overlooking the 18th green. lakechesdin.com

The Melting Pot 9704 Gayton Rd.



ON None N N y y Perfect for rehearsal dinners. meltingpot.com

Mi Hacienda 8250 Midlothian Turnpike


Varies, call for information

ON Done by 1:30 a.m. y Call y y richmondweddingvenues.com

The Mill at Fine Creek 2434 Robert E. Lee Rd.



ON Done by 11 p.m. y N y y An enchanting setting located in the Fine Creek Mills historic district; 8 miles west of Route 288 in Powhatan. themillatfinecreek.com

Montpelier Center 17205 Mountain Rd, Montpelier

883-7378 See website for information

$900-$2,500 OFF Done by midnight y y N* y Rentals include tables, chairs, setup, breakdown and full kitchen. montpeliercenter.org or [email protected]

Mount Ida Farm 6903 Blenheim Rd., Charlottesville

(434) 566-5562


OFF 11 p.m. y y y y Wedding package includes renovated barn, horse-drawn carriages and Rolls Royce convertibles. mountidafarm.com

Museum of the Confederacy 1201 E. Clay St.

649-1861 50-250 $950; $150 for additional hours

OFF 3 hours N y N* y Civil War-museum setting, within two blocks of the Virginia Capitol. moc.org

The Oasis 15300 Cosby Rd.


$720-$1,100 OFF Varies; done by 11 p.m.

y y N* y Beautiful private grounds with large pavilion. Inside and outside packages available. oasissportspark.com

The Omni Richmond Hotel 100 S. 12th St.


$300-$1,500 ON Noon-5 p.m.; 5 p.m.-midnight

y N y y Downtown, near Shockoe Slip. omnirichmond.com

Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Rd.

861-2408 250-cocktail

100-sit-downStarts at $2,300 ON Call for information y N N* y Civil War-themed site, National Historic Landmark, multiple

wedding venues including a rustic barn. pamplinpark.org

Patina 3416 Lauderdale Dr.



ON Call for information N N y y Rehearsal dinners and off-site catering. patinarva.com

Phoenix Garden Rental Hall 7103 Brook Rd.


$675; $50 clean-up

ON None y N Call y Located on Richmond’s North Side, original Celebrity Room. phoenixgarden.net

The Place at Innsbrook 4036-C Cox Rd.

346-2100, ext.1


$1,100-$1,500 ON 5 hours y N y y Spacious patio/outdoor gazebo available. theplaceatinnsbrook.com

Quality Inn 12711 Old Stage Rd.

796-5200 75-cocktail Call for information

OFF Done by 10 p.m. N N N* y Convenience of having reception and lodging at same location. qualityinn.com/hotel/va340



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Ragland Mansion 205 S. Sycamore St., Petersburg


$500-$2,000 OFF Done by midnight Call y N* y A 10,000-square-foot antebellum Italianate mansion in Petersburg. ragland-mansion.com

The Renaissance 107 W. Broad St.

649-3373 600-800-cocktail 250-300-sit-down

$500-$2,250 ON 6 hours; fee for additional time

y y y y Knowledgeable and friendly staff. renaissanceva.com

Rice House Lock Island

864-1541 100 indoor 150 indoor/outdoor

$2,500-$5,000 ON 4 hours, but negotiable

N y N* y International style house designed by Richard Neutra, located on a private island overlooking the James River. smv.org/specialevents.html

Richmond CenterStage 1600 E. Grace St.


$2,500 and up ON 4 hours; fee for more time

y N y y richmondcenterstage.com

Richmond Magnuson Grand Hotel and Convention Center 6531 W. Broad St.

977-6440 400 $1,000-$4,000 OFF None y y y y Your one-stop wedding destination. richmond-magnuson-grand-hotel-conference-center.magnusonhotels.com

Richmond Marriott Downtown 500 E. Broad St.



ON None y N y y marriott.com/ricdt

Richmond Marriott West 4240 Dominion Blvd.


$1,500 for a Saturday

ON Must end by 1 a.m. y N y y An elegant and contemporary setting. marriott.com/ricmw

Richmond SPCA 2519 Hermitage Rd.

521-1316 Up to 130 Call for information

OFF Done by midnight N N N y Exclusive contract with A Sharper Palate Catering. All proceeds from room rentals benefit the animals at the SPCA. richmondspca.org

Rigby’s Jig 5470 W. Broad. St.

864-2300 165 $700-$1,280 OFF 4-8 hours y y N* y An elegant ballroom-dance studio equipped for parties where dancing will be the main focus. rigbysjig.com

Roslyn Conference and Retreat Center 8727 River Rd.


ON None N N N* y Available as part of an all-inclusive package. Also includes use of chapel and lodging facilities. roslyncenter.org

Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse 11500 W. Huguenot Rd.


No fee ON Call for information y N y y Beautifully restored manor house. sizzlingsteak.com

Sabot at Stony Point 3400 Stony Point Rd.

272-1341 100-sit-down; 300 outside

$1,000-$2,000 OFF Done by 11 p.m. N N N* y Gardens with the backdrop of an English Tudor-style home, built in the 1920s. sabotatstonypoint.org

Sandston Memorial Rec. Ctr. 11 J.B. Finley Rd.


$400-$500 OFF 10 a.m. - midnight y y N* y 1942 USO building, 5-foot gas fireplace, all-wood floors, sound systems and projection, wooden wedding arch rental available. sandstonrec.com

Science Museum of Virginia 2500 W. Broad St.



OFF 4 hours N N N* y Historic building with a great atmosphere for inspiring occasions. smv.org

Sheraton Park South 9901 Midlothian Turnpike



ON 5 hours y y y y “Presents beauty and elegance very unique to Richmond”; new renovations. sheratonparksouth.com

Smoketree Community Center 11100 Smoketree Dr.



OFF Done by midnight y y N* y Two banquet areas; handicapped-accessible; pool available in summer for additional fee. mysmoketree.com

Steven Kent Hospitality Center 12205 S. Crater Rd., Petersburg



OFF Done by 12:30 a.m. N N N y Luxurious atmosphere. [email protected]

Stonehenge Golf & C C 1000 Farnham Dr.

378-7841, ext. 231

175-cocktail, 135- buffet, 140-plated

$500 ceremony; $500-$1,200 reception only

ON Done by midnight y N y y Spectacular views of the golf course for an intimate wedding and reception. stonehengeclub.com

SunTrust Bank 919 E. Main St., 24th Floor

782- 7712 250 cocktail 150 sit-down



N N y y Overlooking skyline of the city and James River.

Swift Creek Mill 17401 Jefferson Davis Hwy.


$500+ ON 6 hours Call N y y Located in a 350-year-old gristmill; built in 1663; ideal for rehearsal dinners and small receptions. Renovated in 2013; ADA compliant. swiftcreekmill.com

Tara Thai 11800 W. Broad. St.


$500 min. ON Call for information

N N y y Thai dining in an attractive, “under the sea” environment in Short Pump Town Center. tarathairichmond.com

The Tobacco Company Restaurant 1201 E. Cary St.

782-9555, ext. 520


$500 w/$1,000 catering fee min.

ON 3 hours, fee for more time

y N y N Open more than 35 years in Shockoe Slip, rooms for private functions. thetobaccocompany.com

Torque Club at Richmond International Raceway 600 E. Laburnum Ave.


Varies ON Done by 11 p.m. y N y y A 15,000-square-foot venue overlooking Richmond Interna-tional Raceway. [email protected] or richmondracewaycomplex.com

Tuckahoe Plantation 12601 River Rd.


$1,200-$6,600 OFF 4-6 hours N N N* y Nationally registered historic landmark, circa 1733; boyhood home of Thomas Jefferson. tuckahoeplantation.com



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Tuckahoe Woman’s Club 4215 Dover Rd.



OFF Done by midnight y y N* y Private club, must be sponsored by a member. Two rooms available that can be rented together. thetuckahoe.org

2300 Club 23rd and East Grace streets


$500-$1,200 ON 4 hours, fee for more time

y N y y Private club since 1964. Located in historic Church Hill. the2300club.org

Two Rivers Country Club 1400 Two Rivers Rd., Williamsburg

(757) 258-4610

Call for information Call for information


y N y y Private; experience the elegance and beauty of the scenic James and Chickahominy rivers. tworiverscountryclub.com

Upper Brandon Plantation 1802 Upper Brandon Rd.

(757) 866-5000

Call for information $3,500 OFF None N N N* y 22 rooms available on-site; located in Prince George County. upperbrandon.com

Uptown Gallery 1305 W. Main St.



OFF Done by 1 a.m. N N N* y Small space for intimate gatherings; filled with lights; art gallery included. uptownartgallery.com

Valentine Richmond History Center 1015 E. Clay St.

649-0711, ext. 349


Varies Call Call for information

y N Call y Offers inclement-weather alternatives; museum exhibits included. richmondhistorycenter.com

The VIA Club at Pebble Creek 6069 Green Haven Dr.

559-9088 225-cocktail

125-sit-down$1,400 and up OFF 8 a.m. - midnight y y N* y Charming 20-foot stone fireplace, veranda and gazebo.

theviaclub.com

Virginia Center for Architecture 2501 Monument Ave.

237-1764 Up to 150 Call for information

ON 10 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. y y N* y 28,000-square-foot Tudor Revival designed by John Russell Pope, built in 1919. virginiaarchitecture.org

Virginia Cliffe Inn 2900 Mountain Rd.

266-7344 50-indoor 225-garden


OFF 7 hours (negotiable)

y y N* y Reproduction Georgian mansion on 6 wooded acres; gardens, pond with swans. vacliffeinn.com

Virginia Historical Society 428 N. Boulevard

342-9676 600 $1,800 (varies) Call 5-11 p.m. N y N y Unique venue. vahistorical.org

Virginia Holocaust Museum 2000 E. Cary St.


$1,250 and up OFF Done by midnight y y N* y Located in a former tobacco warehouse in Shockoe Bottom with new spaces available. va-holocaust.com

Virginia House 4301 Sulgrave Rd.



OFF 5 hours N y N* N No DJs or amplified music; 16th-century manor home brought from England; historical furniture. vahistorical.org/vh/virginia_house01.htm

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 200 N. Boulevard



ON Call for information Call N y y Museum membership is required; spectacular event space available. Ask for Sara Holloway, [email protected]

Virginia War Memorial 621 South Belvidere St.

786-2060 1,500-cocktail 300-sit-down outside 100-sit-down inside


OFF None y y y y Breathtaking views of the James River. vawarmemorial.org

Visual Arts Center of Richmond 1812 W. Main St.


Visit website for information

OFF End by midnight; fee for additional time

N Call N* y Indoor and outdoor spaces available with access to gallery exhibition and interactive art opportunities. visarts.org

Walkerton Tavern 2892 Mountain Rd.

261-6898 Up to 200-cocktail

50-sit-downUp to $1,500 w/ $200 deposit fee

OFF Done by 10 p.m.; 3 hour minimum

N y N y Located in front of the Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen with garden and gazebo. henricorecandparks.com

The Ward 132 N. Sycamore St., Petersburg

252-9233 500 $850 - $1,500 OFF Negotiable y y N* y Handicap accessible historic property with 20-foot ceilings and a balcony. thewardcenter.com/weddings

Wellesley Club House 3601 Lauderdale Dr.


Sun - Thu, $500; Fri - Sat, $600

OFF 7 hours; fee for additional time

y y N* y Access to scenic deck overlooking lake with spectacular water view; casual elegance in Short Pump/Far West End. wellesleyhoa.com

West End Community Center 8102 Ridge Rd.


Varies, call for information

OFF Done by 11 p.m., out by midnight

y y N* y Nice and intimate, weccrichmond.com

The Westin Richmond 6631 W. Broad St.

282-8444 350-500 Call for information


ON 5 hours y N y y facebook.com/westinrichmondweddings

Weston Manor 400 Weston Lane, Hopewell

458-4682 45-winter cellar 325-grounds

$300-$1,000 OFF Call for information N Call N* y Built in 1789 on the Appomattox River. historichopewell.org

Westover Plantation 7000 Westover Rd.



OFF 6 hours y N N* y Original home of William Byrd II on the James River, beautiful setting, personal service with warm hospitality. westover-plantation.com or [email protected]

The Wine Loft 4035 Whittall Way

368-1768 200-cocktail No sitdown

No rental fee ON Done by 2 a.m. N y y y An upscale and exciting wine bar in West Broad Village. wineloftrichmond.com

Wrexham Hall 10301 Old Wrexham Rd.

768-8000 200-cocktail

125-sit-down$800-$2,500 ON Done by 11 p.m. y N N* y Built in the 1700s; large glassed-in sunroom; indoor and

outdoor weddings. wrexhamhall.net

Wyndham Virginia Crossings 1000 Virginia Center Pkwy.


No rental fee with wedding package

ON 4 or 5 hours y N y y Indoor/outdoor ceremonies, gracious hospitality, overnight accommodations. AAA Four Diamond hotel. wyndhamvirginiacrossings.com

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