Top Virginia Gala Venues

• Spaces for 175 Guests

• Spaces for 25-100 Guests
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 2 Parks

Sleepy Hole Park is a 73.6-acre city park in Suffolk, Virginia, set along the Nansemond River. The park includes a 5-acre freshwater lake, a fishing pier, a boat ramp, and nature trails through open space and wooded areas, along with a playground, volleyball courts, and horseshoe pits. The park offers eight picnic shelters for reservation: seven standard shelters that each accommodate up to 25 guests, and one larger shelter that accommodates up to 60 guests, making it suited to gatherings ranging from small picnics to larger outdoor get-togethers. Shelters can be reserved up to 365 days in advance through the City of Suffolk's Parks and Recreation department, either online or in person. Events expecting 100 or more guests, or those involving outside vendors, require a Special Event Permit.

• Spaces for 75 Guests

• Spaces for 70 Guests

The Georges offers event spaces for your next celebration in Lexington, Virginia.

Common House offers event spaces for your next celebration in Charlottesville, Virginia.

• Spaces for 75-2,000 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 3 Hotels
• 2 Ballrooms

Richmond Marriott sits in the heart of downtown Richmond, Virginia, blending Southern charm with a modern, newly renovated look near the city's historic district and the James River Park System. The hotel connects directly to the Greater Richmond Convention Center via an enclosed skywalk, letting attendees walk from the lobby to the convention floor without stepping outside. The hotel's six event rooms span more than 26,500 square feet, anchored by the 15,092-square-foot Grand Ballroom and the 7,865-square-foot Capital Ballroom, both suited to everything from corporate conferences to large wedding receptions. A private dining room within Fall Line Kitchen & Bar offers a more intimate option for smaller gatherings of up to 75 guests. Marriott Certified Wedding Planners help coordinate ceremonies of all kinds, including ethnic and military weddings, alongside an in-house culinary team and modern AV and Wi-Fi capabilities throughout the event spaces. Beyond its meeting and event space, the hotel houses Fall Line Kitchen & Bar, an upscale-casual restaurant serving ingredient-focused comfort food and regional craft brews, plus Corner Rapid, a lobby bar known for its bourbon selection.

• Spaces for 25-50 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Park

Bennett's Creek Park is a 56.8-acre public park in Suffolk, Virginia, where Bennett's Creek meets the Nansemond River. The waterside setting gives the park three boat ramps and a crabbing and fishing pier with handicap access, alongside a nature trail, open fields, tennis courts, a skate park, and a disc golf course. For gatherings, the park offers three covered picnic shelters available for reserved use, each accommodating up to 25 guests, making them a fitting spot for a casual outdoor reception, birthday, or family celebration by the water. Reservations can be made up to 365 days in advance, either in person at the Parks and Recreation administration office or online. Larger gatherings of 100 or more guests, or any event using tents, stages, or similar temporary structures, require a Special Event Permit. Amplified sound and DJs, bounce houses, alcohol, and fireworks are not permitted at the park's shelters.

• Spaces for 350 Guests

• Spaces for 275 Guests

• Spaces for 20-500 Guests
• 12 Hotels
• 1 Ballroom
• 11 Meeting Spaces

The Westin Washington Dulles Airport is a full-service hotel in Herndon, Virginia, just one mile from Washington Dulles International Airport, with a complimentary airport shuttle available to guests and event attendees. Its recently renovated lobby anchors 12 event rooms totaling roughly 14,757 square feet of event space, including the Rivanna Ballroom, the hotel's largest venue, which can host up to 650 guests in a theater layout or 500 for a standing reception. The hotel's venues are set up for cocktail parties, receptions, weddings, and reunions. For ceremonies, an outdoor wedding pavilion overlooks a pond and stone bridge. Marriott Certified Wedding Planners on staff are trained to coordinate weddings of all types, including ethnic and military ceremonies, helping with details such as menus, table settings, and vendor referrals for florists, photographers, and entertainment. Modern Provisions, the hotel's on-site restaurant, serves modern American cuisine made with sustainable, local ingredients, and its adjoining lounge offers handcrafted cocktails for evening gatherings. Meeting spaces come equipped with AV equipment and high-speed Wi-Fi, supporting everything from corporate meetings to team luncheons.

TRIO Grill is a modern American restaurant in Falls Church, Virginia, serving the best steaks and freshest seafood, as well as award-winning service, an extensive wine list, and handcrafted cocktails. TRIO Grill is owned and operated by the Trio Restaurant Group. We at TRIO combine urban sophistication with the laid-back atmosphere of a neighborhood grill, making us the ideal destination for a date night, after-work drinks, or your next private dining occasion. TRIO Grill is a welcoming and elegant space that is ideal for any gathering or event. With you, our Event Manager will create custom prix fixe menus for business dinners, special occasions, private parties, and holiday parties, complete with wine pairings and hand-crafted cocktails, to fit your needs and budget. TRIO Grill is committed to creating your menu with the freshest meat and seafood available, as well as seasonal and locally sourced ingredients whenever possible. While we take great pride in serving sophisticated food and beverages, TRIO Grill is known for providing genuine, relaxed service that any group will appreciate. To inquire about large parties, corporate happy hours, holiday reservations, and other special events, please fill out the Inquiry Form below or call us at the following number:

• Spaces for 75 Guests

• Spaces for 75 Guests

• Spaces for 12-550 Guests
• 17 Hotels
• 5 Ballrooms
• 17 Total Spaces

Sheraton Reston Hotel is a recently renovated hotel in Reston, Virginia, near Reston National Golf Course, Reston Town Center's shops and restaurants, and the historic sites of nearby Washington, D.C. The hotel offers roughly 18,000 square feet of refreshed, modern event space suited to conferences, meetings, and multi-cultural weddings alike, anchored by a Grand Ballroom that combines two adjoining ballrooms for larger gatherings and complemented by a set of smaller meeting rooms and junior ballrooms for more intimate events. A newly added Courtyard extends the event space outdoors, offering a setting for cocktail hours and social gatherings. Guest rooms throughout the hotel have been redesigned with a clean, contemporary look, including remodeled bathrooms with stand-up showers, Sheraton Signature Beds, and 55-inch smart TVs, giving out-of-town guests a comfortable place to stay before and after a celebration. The hotel also includes a 1,800-square-foot fitness center, a Club Lounge, and the Provisions Kitchen and Cocktails outlet, which serves coffee in the morning and food and drinks in the evening.

• Spaces for 450 Guests

• Spaces for 150 Guests

• Spaces for 200 Guests

• Spaces for 80 Guests

Hidden Brook Winery is a family-owned winery set in a custom log cabin surrounded by a peaceful forest in Loudoun County, Virginia. Built by owners Eric and Deborah Hauck in 2000 with the help of family and friends, the winery opened in September 2001 and is one of the original ten wineries established in Loudoun County. The first vines were planted in 1998, and the Haucks' favorite varietals include the French-American hybrids Vidal Blanc and Chambourcin, crafted with an Italian approach that yields softer-tannin, fruit-forward reds. Nestled in a grove of shady pine trees, the winery offers a cozy, relaxed atmosphere both indoors and out. The grounds include seating on the front porch, picnic tables along the lawn, a gazebo, and two fire pits, while the open-concept log cabin interior features high ceilings, natural log walls, a fireplace, and a full bar. Hidden Brook Winery is family- and pet-friendly, welcoming children and well-mannered pets throughout the property. The winery hosts live music, weddings, and private events, and maintains an event calendar for guests planning a visit.

• Spaces for 100 Guests