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Amber Grove Inn16216 Genito Rd.

608-1946 175-cocktail

40-sit-down$2,500-$5,000 O 5 hours

Done by 11 p.m.Y N N* Y Built in 1884, 25-acre farm, personalized service, 40-by-70-foot

tented area. ambergrove.com or [email protected]

American Civil War Center500 Tredegar St.

780-1865, ext. 18

800-1,000-cocktail300-500-sit-down

$750-$3,000 OS 5 p.m. – 11 p.m. N 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 Call for information

O None Y Y Y Y Bridal packages include a weekend stay at the bed-and-break-fast. ablossomplantation.com

Artspace0 E. Fourth St.

232-6464 150-cocktail100-sit-down

Starting at $85/hr OS Done by 10 p.m. Y N N* Y Attractive gallery setting with fine art. artspacegallery.org

Art Works320 Hull St.


$650-$1,000 OS Done by midnight Out by 1 a.m.

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

The Bankuet Place1129 Hull St.


$475-$975 OS 10 hours Call Y N* Y An urban event venue, classic revival setting, bridal changingroom. thebankuetplace.com

Beauregard’s Thai Room103 E. Cary St.

644-2328 150-patio

50-55-insideCharge by food O None N N Y Y Charming brick patio. thairoom.com

Bella Italia6407 Iron Bridge Rd.


Call for information

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

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

Bellwood Club8000 Jefferson Davis Hwy.


$1,000 O 4 hours, fee for more time

Y N Y Y Family-friendly atmosphere. mwrrichmond.com

Bensley Community Building2900 Drewry’s Bluff Rd.

275-5321 150 $155 first 3 hrs; $40 per hr over

OS 8:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Call Y N Y No alcohol allowed on premises. chesterfield.gov

The Berkeley Hotel12th & Cary streets


$500-$750 O 1 a.m. Y N Y N AAA Four-Diamond rating; custom weddings; ballroom. berkeleyhotel.com

Berkeley Plantation12602 Harrison Landing Rd.

829-6018 Call for information $1,500-$3,000 OS 7 hours; fee for more time

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

Birkdale Golf Club8511 Royal Birkdale Dr.


$500 O Negotiable Y N Y Y “We treat every wedding as if it’s our own;” view of golf course.birkdalegolf.com

Bishop Ireton Center3300 Old Courthouse Rd.

745-3262 200-main hall80-club room

$250 club room; $725 main hall

O 4 hours club room; 5 hours main hall

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

Blandfield PlantationBeverley Lane, Tappahanock

443-1683 100-inside300-tent


OS 3 hours, fee foradditional time

Y Y N* Y Historic, registered-landmark home built in 1760s with view of Rappahannock River. blandfieldplantation.com

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


Varies O None Call N Y Y Riverfront with views of city and skyline. boathouserichmond.com

The Boathouse at Sunday Park 4602 Millridge Pkwy.

744-2545 250-cocktail 180-sit-down

Varies $550-$3,000

O 4–5 hours Call N Y Y Views of lake and gardens. boathouserichmond.com

Bolling Haxall House211 E. Franklin St.

643-2847, ext. 13

200-sit-down w/o dance floor, 125 w/


OS 10 hours Call Y N* Y Like having a grand, private residence to share with guests; 250 people for a buffet. twcrichmond.org

Bookbinder’s2306 E. Cary St.

643-6900 Courtyard up to 300;

200-day; 70-nightCall for information

O None N N Y Y Intimate rooms for 16 to 70 guests; rehearsal dinners bookbindersrichmond.com

Brandermill Country Club3700 Brandermill Pkwy.

744-1185, ext. 237

200-cocktail130-sit-down


O 5 hours; fee for more time

Y N Y Y brandermill.cc

Bull and Bear Club901 E. Cary St.


$2,000 O 4 hours Y N Y Y The professional staff ensures a flawless event. bullandbearclub.com

Can Can Brasserie3120 W. Cary St.



O Done by 2 a.m. Call N Y Y Elegance with a personal touch, private dining. cancanbrasserie.com

Celebrations at the Reservoir4801 Woolridge Rd., Moseley

356-9111 400-cocktail

200-sit-down$2,000 O 4 hours; fee for

more timeY Y Y Y All locations have a water view; perfect for ceremony, located

in Woodlake-Brandermill area. celebrationsva.com

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Outdoor area available // O – On-site Caterer // OS – Off-site Caterer Permitted // *Must obtain one-day ABC license Data was gathered by Richmond magazine in fall 2012. Please call sites for up-to-date information. © 2012 Richmond magazine.

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Chesterfield County ParksOutdoor locations

748-1126 Call for information Picnic shelter $40-$120

OS 9 a.m.-2 p.m. or 3 p.m.-8 p.m.

N N N Y Outdoor location at picnic shelters. chesterfield.gov/parks

Chez Foushee 203 N. Foushee St.


$30-$40 per person

Call 4-5 hours Y N Y Y Located in a historic building with a European atmosphere; rehearsal dinners, weddings only Sunday evening. chezfoushee.com

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

474-7007 Call for information Call for information

OS 3 hours Call Y N* Y Playfully sophisticated, family-friendly location welcoming the young at heart. c-mor.org

Clover Forest Plantation5371 Whittcamp Rd.

457-3535,ext.288

250-cocktail 225-sit-down


O Done by 11 p.m. Call Y Y Y Wedding package includes rooms, complimentary breakfast. cloverforest.com

Comfort Inn Corporate Gateway 8710 Midlothian Tpke.


$250 OS Done by 10 p.m. N N N Y Right off Powhite Pkwy., perfect for bridal showers, nearby shopping, ask for special group rate. choicehotels.com

Comfort Suites Hotel 4051 Innslake Dr.

217-9200 80 $300-$400 O Done by 10 p.m. N N Y Y Ideally suited to wedding groups. comfortsuites.com

Commonwealth Park901 Bank St.


$350-$1,100 O Flexible Y N Call Y Small boutique-style suite hotel. commonwealthparksuites.com

Confederate Hills 302 Lee Ave.

737-2859 108 Varies OS By 11 p.m. Fri-Sat, by 10 p.m. Sun

Y Y N* Y Large banquet room. co.henrico.va.us/rec

Country Club at Highlands8136 Highland Glen Dr.

796-4800, ext. 317

200-sit-down250-cocktail

Call for information O 5 hours Y N Y Y Uncompromised service, simple elegance, picturesque fairway views. highlands-golf.com

County Seat Restaurant3883 Old Buckingham Rd.

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

O 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 — North10077 Brook Rd.

266-6900 135 $500-$2,000 O Done by 11 p.m. Y N Y Y New hotel, beautiful outdoor patio and gazebo for receptions. marriott.com/ricga

Crossroads Art Center2016 Staples Mill Rd.


$500-$1,200 OS Out by midnight N Y N* Y Decorated with wonderful art; centrally located with easy access to Interstate 64. crossroadsartcenter.com

Crowne Plaza Hotel555 E. Canal St.


O 4 hours Y N Y Y crowneplaza.com/ricdowntown

Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen 2880 Mountain Rd.

261-6211 300-cocktail, 250-sit-down, 350-theater


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

Dellwood Plantation 6100 Woodpecker Rd.

590-0995 250+ Call for information

O 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 Hopewell700 Jordan Point Rd.


No fee for 25+ $200 for under 25

O 4 hours Y N Y Y Waterfront dining. docksideonthejames.com

Dominion Club 6000 Dominion Club Dr.



O Varies Y N Y Y A private waterfront setting with indoor rotunda. tdcva.com

Dorey Recreation Center 7200 Dorey Park Dr.

795-2334 150-sit-down $250-residents $1,000-non

OS 3 hours Call Y N* Y co.henrico.va.us/rec/rec_centers.html

Doubletree Hotel 301 W. Franklin St.


Varies with season

O 5 hours Y N Y Y Located in historic Richmond. richmonddowntown.doubletree.com

Doubletree Richmond Airport 5501 Eubank Rd.



O None Y N Y Y Wedding packages available for every budget; near Richmond International Airport. richmondairport. doubletree.com

Douglas Baird House 101 E. Cary St.

344-8081 125-cocktail70-seated

$650 OS 4-7 hours N Call N* Y Elegant décor, with a touch of old-Richmond charm. douglasbairdhouse.com

Eagle Cruises3101 Wharf St.


$5,000 O None Y N Y Y Great for small, intimate weddings on the river. eaglecruises.net

Eagles Nest12500 Eagles Nest Rd.

829-5127 200 Varies with season

OS Negotiable N Call N* Y Spectacular, pristine view of a mile-wide stretch of the Chickahominy River in Charles City. eaglesnestevents.com

Edgar Allan Poe Museum 1914 E. Main St.

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

N N N* Y Get married and/or have your reception at the oldest building in Richmond. poemuseum.org



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Edgewood Plantation Historic Rte. 5, Charles City County


O Negotiable Y Call Y Y A circa-1849 plantation that caters to romance; garden house; waterfall; assistance with wedding plans. edgewoodplantation.com

Elsing Green King William County

769-3416 Under 200 Call for information

OS 4 hours Call Y N* Y Elegant estate dating from the 1700s; ideal for extraordinary get-togethers; 40 minutes from Richmond’s financial district. elsinggreen.com

Embassy Suites2925 Emerywood Pkwy.

672-8585 60-sit-down Varies O Done by 11 p.m. N N Y Y Hotel with 224 suites, perfect for rehearsal dinners. embassyrichmond.com

Erin Hill Bed and Breakfast3840 Old Buckingham Rd.

598-8808 12-inside, 300-outside


OS Done by 10 p.m. Call 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 Building20400 Laurel Rd.


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

OS 9 a.m.-10 p.m. N Call N Y No alcohol allowed. chesterfield.gov

Europa Restaurant1409 E. Cary St.


Varies based on menu

O Call for information

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

Fleming’s Stony Point Fashion Park



O None Call N Y Y Featuring 100 wines by the glass; custom wine-paired menus. flemingssteakhouse.com

Fort Lee Regimental ClubC Ave., Bldg. 2609, Fort Lee


$350+ O 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

Fox Hall Swim & Racquet Club 13550 Causeway Dr.


$1,800 OS 8 a.m. - 1 a.m. Y Y N* Y 3,500 square-foot ballroom with open-air ceiling, located in Short Pump/Far West End. [email protected]

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

644-0005 200-250 $800 Mon - Thu; $1,050 Fri - Sun; additional fees

OS Call for information

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

Ginter Park Women’s Club3016 Seminary Ave.


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

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

The Grapevine Restaurant11055 Three Chopt Rd.

440-9100 60-sit-down None O None Call N Y Y Buffet, limited or off-site catering. No rental fee or reception time limit.

Great Seasons Fine Catering11400 W. Huguenot Rd.

594-7008 110 $1,500, includes all rentals and room

O None Y N Y Y Upscale area; private and beautiful setting; florist and pastry chef on-site. seasoningsfinecatering.com

Greater Richmond Convention Center 403 N. Third St.

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

Varies O None Y N Y Y Largest ballroom in the region. richmondcenter.com

Hanover Arts Center 500 S. Center St., Ashland


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

OS 9 a.m.-midnight Y Y N* Y Built in 1859, still maintained in original condition. hanoverarts.org

Hanover Tavern 13181 Hanover Courthouse Rd.

537-5250 150 $300-$1,500 O 4 hours N 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 55-private dining room 125-entire restuarant

Varies; call for information

O Negotiable N N Y Y Private dining room, special menus available. thehardshell.com

Hat Factory 140 Virginia St.

788-4281 up to 1,500-cocktail Call for information

O 5 hours Y Y Y Y Located along the Kanawha Plaza in the heart of Richmond’s historic entertainment district. hatfactoryva.com

Henrico County Parks Shelters available

501-5094 Varies Call for information

OS 9 a.m.-8 p.m. N N N Y Enjoy the outdoors and nature. No alcohol permitted. henricorecandparks.com

Henricus Historical Park 251 Henricus Park Rd.

748-1611 Varies Dependent on venue

OS Call for information

N N Call Y Historic venues available; including beautiful outdoor area overlooking the James River. henricus.org or [email protected]

Henry Clay Inn 114 N. Railroad. Ave., Ashland


$450-$2,995 OS Done by 11 p.m. Up to 12 hours

Y Y N* Y Located in historic downtown Ashland. henryclayinn.com

Hilton Conference Center 191 Towne Center West Blvd.

364-3600 850 Varies O Evenings; 5 hour limit

Y N Y Y New hotel and conference center in Short Pump. hiltonrichmond.com

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


Negotiable O None Y N Y Y Located in the historic Miller and Rhoads building. richmonddowntown.hgi.com



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Hilton Garden Inn 4050 Cox Rd.



O Done by 11 p.m. N N Y Y Ceremony room and group discounts; in Innsbrook. richmondinnsbrook.hgi.com

Hilton Garden Inn RIC 441 International Centre Dr.


O Done by midnight Call N Y Y richmondairport.hgi.com

Historic Jasmine Plantation 4500 N. Courthouse Rd.


OS None Y Y N Y Year-round indoor/outdoor reception site with Southern elegance. Ask about all-inclusive wedding packages. jasmineplantation.com

Historic Kinloch 2442 Quarter Hill Rd., Caret

822-0425 200-cocktail 500-outdoors


OS Negotiable Y Y N* Y Beautiful country estate on 1,400 private acres. historickinloch.com

Historic Mankin Mansion 4300 Oakleys Lane

737-7773 200 $4,995-$15,995 OS Up to 6 hours Y Call N* Y History, elegance, Southern hospitality. All mansion brides receive professional event coordinators. historicmankinmansion.com

Holiday Inn Crossroads 2000 Staples Mill Rd.



O None 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.



O 4-5 hours, done by midnight

Y N Y Y “We try to make everything as perfect as possible.” holidayinnkoger.com

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

520-5880 220-260 Call for information

O None Y Call Y Y holidayinn.com/petersburg

Holiday Inn RIC 445 International Centre Dr., Sandston


O None Call N Y Y Newly built. holidayinn.com/richmondva

Hondos 4024-C Cox Rd.

968-4323 80-sit-down None O Out by closing time

N N Y Y Ideal for rehearsal dinners, bridesmaid luncheons and post-wedding brunches. hondosprime.com

Hotel John Marshall: Lobby 101 N. 5th St.

775-2323 200-cocktail $3,000 O 4 hours Y N Y Y Private, elegant Victorian setting located in historic district. johnmarshallballrooms.com

Hotel John Marshall: Marshall Room 101 N. 5th St.


$3,000 O 4 hours Y N Y Y A beautifully restored ballroom. johnmarshallballrooms.com

Hotel John Marshall: Virginia Room 101 N. 5th St.

775-2323 550-cocktail $4,500 O 4 hours Y N Y Y A beautifully restored ballroom. johnmarshallballrooms.com

Independence Golf Club 600 Founders Bridge Blvd.

897-8641 ext. 100

150-cocktail

75-sit-downVaries O None N N Y Y Located in Midlothian. independencegolfclub.com

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

752-6410 200-cocktail 125-seated

$10,000 min. O None N N Y Y Intimate spot for rehearsal dinners and receptions in historic Ashland. ironhorserestaurant.com

Jefferson Hotel 101 W. Franklin St.



O 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

O None Call N Y Y 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. 20


$350 an hour OS Midnight N Y N* Y Antebellum mansion originally constructed in 1845. kentvalentinehouse.com

Kingsmill Resort & Spa 1010 Kingsmill Rd, Williamsburg

(800) 982-2892

450-cocktail 325-350-sit-down


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

La Grotta Ristorante 1218 E. Cary St.


Deposit $300 refundable or deposit $1,000

O Call for information Y N Y Y An authentic Italian experience in Richmond. lagrottaristorante.com

Lake Chesdin Golf Course 21801 Lake Chesdin Pkwy.

590-0034 100, 200-cocktail 70, 200-sit-down


O Call for information Call N Y Y Elegant scenery overlooking the 18th green. lakechesdin.com

Landmark Theater 6 N. Laurel St.

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


O 4 hours, fee for more time

Y N Y Y Easily accessible. landmarktheater.net

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden 1800 Lakeside Ave.

262-9887, ext. 224


Visit website for information

O 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.



OS Done by 1 a.m. Y N Y 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

160-sit-downNone; food and beverage min.

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



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Main Street Station 1500 E. Main St.



OS 4 hours; fee for additional time

Y N N* Y National Historic Landmark. rmaonline.org; richmondgov.com

Manor House at King’s Charter 9400 Charter Crossing

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

OS 5 hours Y Y N* Y Ceremonies welcome – inside and outside available. themanorhouseva.com

The Marquee 3015 Cutshaw Ave.



O 5 hours Y N Y Y An architectural gem; closed Sundays. Hosts only one event a day. marqueebanquets.com

Marriott Hotel 500 E. Broad St.

643-3400 2,000-cocktail 1,100-sit-down


O None Y Call Y Y Experienced caterers and staff. marriott.com/ricdt

Maymont 1700 Hampton St.

358-7166, ext. 309


$2,200 OS 7 hours N Y N* Y Offers the Nature Center and Garden Hall for receptions. maymont.org

The Melting Pot 9704 Gayton Rd.



O None N N Y Y Perfect for rehearsal dinners. meltingpot.com

Mi Hacienda 8250 Midlothian Turnpike


Varies, call for information

O Done by 1:30 a.m. Y N Y Y richmondweddingvenues.com

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



O 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 Call for information Call for information

OS Done by midnight Call 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

350 Call for information

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

The Oasis 15300 Cosby Rd.

739-6833 200-300 $720-$1,100 OS Varies; done by 11 p.m.

Y Y N* Y Beautiful private grounds with large pavillion. Inside and outside packages available. oasissportspark.com

Old Town Catering Co. 9 W. Old St., Petersburg



O 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 Omni Richmond Hotel 100 S. 12th St.


$75-$120 per person

O 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 $1,200 O Call for information Call N N* Y Civil War-themed site, National Historic Landmark, multiple

wedding venues, accommodating staff. pamplinpark.org

Patina 3416 Lauderdale Dr.


O Call for information Call N Y Y Rehearsal dinners and off-site catering. patinarva.com

Petersburg Regional Arts Center 132 N. Sycamore St.


$1,200 rental fee + $300 deposit

OS Done by 11 p.m. without permit

Y Y N* Y The old Butterworth building in historic Petersburg. pracarts.com

Phoenix Garden Rental Hall 7103 Brook Rd.

266-8100; 503-1798


$675; $50 clean-up

OS Call for information Y N N Y Located on Richmond’s North Side, original Celebrity Room. phoenixgarden.net

Pinch’s Hall 3708 Meadowbridge Rd.

321-1330 140 $650 O 4 hours; $95 each extra hour

Y Y N* Y Kitchen is available for use for $250 or store food for free.

Piney Grove Off State Route 5, Charles City



OS None N N N* Y Beautifully landscaped, houses dating back to 1790. pineygrove.com

The Place at Innsbrook 4036-C Cox Rd.

346-2100, ext.1


$1,100-$1,500 O 5 hours, but negotiable

Y N Y Y Spacious patio/outdoor gazebo available, facility operated by Virginia Catering. virginiacatering.net

Quality Inn 12711 Old Stage Rd.



OS Done by 10 p.m. N N N* Y Convenience of having reception and lodging at same location. (Unavailable for the rest of 2012.) qualityinn.com/hotel/va340

Ragland Mansion 205 S. Sycamore St., Petersburg


$500-$2,000 OS 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-$3,250 O 6 hours; fee for additional time

Y N Y Y Knowledgeable and friendly staff. renaissanceva.com

Rice House Lock Island

864-1541 100 indoor 150 indoor/outdoor

$2,500-$5,000 O 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



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Richmond City Parks Various locations

646-0036; 646-0761



OS Varies Call Call Call Y Various park sites including Pine Camp, Carillon (inside) and Byrd Park Round House available. richmondgov.com

Richmond Marriott West 4240 Dominion Blvd., Glen Allen


$1,500 for a Saturday

O Must end by 1 a.m. Y Y Y Y An elegant and contemporary setting. marriott.com/ricmw

Richmond SPCA 2519 Hermitage Rd.

521-1316 up to 130 Call for information

O Done by midnight Call N Y 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 OS 4-8 hours Y Y N* Y An elegant ballroom-dance studio equipped for parties where dancing will be the main focus. rigbysjig.com

Royal New Kent Golf Course Providence Forge

966-7023 80-200-sit-down $1,500/6 hours O None Y Y Y Y Provides a quiet, private setting for your wedding; gorgeous indoor and outdoor atmosphere. traditionalclubs.com

Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse 11500 W. Huguenot Rd.


No fee O 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

$1,200-$1,800 OS Done by 11 p.m. Y Y N* Y Gardens with the back drop of an English Tudor home, built in the 1920s. sabotatstonypoint.org

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

737-3972 150 $400-$775 OS 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.


OS 4 hours N N N* Y Historic building with a great atmosphere. smv.org

Shackleford’s 10496 Ridgefield Pkwy.

741-9900 65-cocktail, 30-buf-fet, 42-sit-down

$50/dinner room fee; $25/lunch room fee

O Done by midnight N N Y Y In operation since 1993. Large windows, sconces and a bar. shacklefords.com

Sheraton Park South 9901 Midlothian Turnpike



O Flexible Y N Y Y “Presents beauty and elegance very unique to Richmond;” new renovations. sheratonparksouth.com

Skilligalee 5416 Glenside Dr.


No fee; refundable deposit fee

O None N N Y Y Casual-dining restaurant with nautical atmosphere and fresh seafood. skilligalee.com

Smoketree Community Center 11100 Smoketree Dr.



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

Steven Kent Hospitality Center Exit 45, I-95, Petersburg



OS Done by 12:30 a.m. Y N Y Y Luxurious atmosphere. [email protected]

Stonehenge Golf & C C 1000 Farnham Dr.

378-7841, ext. 31

175-cocktail, 135-buf-fet, 140-plated

$850 O Varies 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.


Varies O 4 hours Call N Y Y Located in a 300-year-old gristmill; built in 1663; ideal for rehearsal dinners and small receptions. swiftcreekmill.com

Tara Thai 11800 W. Broad. St.


$500 min. O Call for information

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

Tobacco Company 1201 E. Cary St.

782-9555, ext. 520


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

O 3 hours, fee for more time

Y N Y Y Open 35 years in Shockoe Slip, rooms for private functions. thetobaccocompany.com

Torque Club at Richmond International Raceway

228-7500 500 Varies O Done by 11 p.m. N N Y Y A 15,000-square-foot venue overlooking Richmond International Raceway. [email protected] or richmondracewaycomplex.com

The Tradition Golf Club at Royal New Kent 10100 Kent-land Trail, Providence Forge

966-7023 160-sit-down $2,500 O 6 hours Y N Y Y Our lovely terrace overlooking the picturesque golf course will offer the perfect setting for your wedding reception. royalnewkent.com

Tuckahoe Plantation 12601 River Rd.

971-8329 350 $600-$5,750 OS 4 hours, fee for more time

N N N* Y Nationally registered historic landmark, circa 1733; boyhood home of Thomas Jefferson. tuckahoeplantation.com

Tuckahoe Woman’s Club 4215 Dover Rd.

257-7251 150-250 $2,400-$3,100 OS Done by midnight Y Y Call Y Private club, must be sponsored by a member. Two rooms avail-able that can be rented together or separately. thetuckahoe.org

2300 Club23rd and East Grace streets


$500-$1,200 O 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



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Upper Brandon Plantation 1802 Upper Brandon Rd.

(757) 866-5000

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

Uptown Gallery 1305 W. Main St.

353-8343 80 $400 + $200 security deposit

OS None 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, including out-door veranda

$1,400 and up OS 8 a.m.-midnight Y Y N* Y Charming 20-foot stone fireplace, veranda and gazebo. theviaclub.com

Virginia Center for Architec-ture 2501 Monument Ave.

237-1764 150 $6,000-$6,500 Call 4 hours Y Y N* Call 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

$5,200-$8,100 OS 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.


OS Call for information Y Y N* Y Located in former tobacco warehouse in Shockoe Bottom with new spaces available; state-of-the-art sound system. va-holocaust.com

Virginia House 4301 Sulgrave Rd.


OS 5 hours N Y N* Y 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



O Call for information Y N Y Y Museum membership is required; spectacular event space available. Ask for Beth Ritch, vmfa.state.va.us or [email protected]

Virginia War Memorial 621 South Belvidere St.

786-2060 1,500 Call for information

OS None Y Y Y Y Breathtaking views of the James River and downtown Richmond. vawarmemorial.org

Visual Arts Center of Richmond 1812 W. Main St.

353-0094 250-300-cocktail 80-sit-down


OS End by midnight Y Y N* Y Opportunities for indoors and out; enhance your event with access to gallery exhibition or interactive art opportunities. visarts.org

Walkerton Tavern 2892 Mountain Rd.

261-6898 Up to 200 Up to $1,500 w/deposit fee

OS Done by 10 p.m. N Y N Y Located in front of the Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen with garden and gazebo. henricorecandparks.com

Wellesley Club House 3601 Lauderdale Dr.

360-7052 148 Sun - Thu, $400; Fri - Sat, $500

OS 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

Wellesley Community Center 3601 Lauderdale Dr.

360-7052 130 Sun - Thu, $400; Fri - Sat, $500

OS 7 hours; $60/hr additional time

Y Y N* Y Access to scenic patio with spectacular water view in prestigious Short Pump/Far West End. wellesleyhoa.com

West End Community Center 8102 Ridge Road


Varies, call for information

OS 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


O 5 hours Y N Y Y westin.com/richmond

Weston Manor 400 Weston Lane, Hopewell

458-4682 45-winter cellar 325-grounds

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

Westover Plantation 7000 Westover Rd.

829-2882 400-outside in a tent Call for information

OS 6 hours N N N* Y Original home of William Byrd on the James River, beautiful set-ting, personal service with warm hospitality. [email protected]

The Wine Loft 4035 Whittall Way

368-1768 200 No rental fee O 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 $800-$2,000 O Done by 11 p.m. Y N N* Y Built in the 1700s; large glassed-in sunroom; outdoor weddings. wrexhamhall.net

Wyndham Hotel RichmondAirport 4700 S. Laburnum Ave.


$2,000-$4,000 O Call for information Y N N* Y Built around a beautiful garden atrium complex. wyndhamrichmondairport.com

Wyndham Virginia Crossings 1000 Virginia Center Pkwy.


No rental fee with wedding package

O 4 or 5 hours Y N Y Y Indoor/outdoor ceremonies, gracious hospitality, overnight accommodations, four-diamond hotel. wyndhamvirginiacrossings.com

Outdoor area available // O – On-site Caterer // OS – Off-site Caterer Permitted // *Must obtain one-day ABC licenseData was gathered by Richmond magazine in fall 2012. Please call sites for up-to-date information. © 2012 Richmond magazine.


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