Top Virginia Gala Venues

• Spaces for 100 Guests

• Spaces for 50-200 Guests
• 3 Outdoor Spaces
• 1 Theater
• 4 Total Spaces

Set within Natural Tunnel State Park in Duffield, Virginia, The Cove Ridge Center overlooks Stock Creek Gorge near the northern portal of the Natural Tunnel, an 850-foot limestone passage that William Jennings Bryan once called the "Eighth Wonder of the World." The climate-controlled center houses a great room with a stone fireplace, an auditorium accommodating up to 100 guests, a classroom, and a resource library, along with a catering kitchen and a 3,500-square-foot deck suited to outdoor dining and gatherings. High-speed internet and audiovisual equipment are included with rental, making the auditorium and library well suited to retreats and workshops as well as receptions. Beyond the main center, the 909-acre park offers additional settings for ceremonies and receptions, including an outdoor amphitheater seating up to 200 guests, a lawn and gazebo at Fincastle Fields, and a deck at the mouth of the Natural Tunnel reached by chairlift. Two adjoining six-bedroom dormitories can house up to 48 overnight guests, and the park also offers cabins, yurts, and a lodge nearby. Outside caterers are welcome with the proper permits, and alcohol is permitted with a banquet license.

• Spaces for 100 Guests

• Spaces for 99-500 Guests
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 1 Barn
• 2 Total Spaces

Just off the Blue Ridge Parkway at Milepost 115, Explore Park spans hundreds of acres of rolling hills, pristine woodlands, river frontage, hiking trails, and historical buildings, all about 15 minutes from downtown Roanoke. The park, operated by Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism, offers rental venues suited to weddings, corporate retreats, and community gatherings, with no restrictions on catering or event planners. Outdoor rental spaces include Riverside Village and the Houtz Barn Field, a pastoral meadow setting with historical buildings, including a barn, as a backdrop for tented celebrations and social events; renters may bring in their own tents, tables, chairs, and even bounce houses. For indoor gatherings, the Arthur Taubman Center offers a full floor of meeting and party space with a fireplace, built-in wooden bar, breakout rooms, and a walkout deck overlooking the park's natural surroundings. The Explore Park Visitor Center, which includes the Blue Ridge Room and the Blue Ridge Parkway Museum, can also be rented for evening events when the facility is closed to the public. Guests can extend a visit with fourteen miles of hiking and biking trails, the Tree Top Quest aerial adventure course, and a craft beer or Virginia wine and cider at Twin Creeks Brewpub.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

• Spaces for 20-150 Guests
• 6 Hotels
• 6 Meeting Spaces

Washington Dulles Marriott Suites is an all-suites hotel in Herndon, Virginia, set within the Worldgate Centre alongside restaurants, an AMC movie theater, and a day spa. Each suite has a private bedroom separated from the living area by French doors, with a wet bar, mini-refrigerator, and safe. The hotel provides complimentary 24-hour shuttle service to Washington Dulles International Airport, just three miles away, and sits within a mile of the Herndon Metro Station, with Reston Town Center and the National Air and Space Museum's Udvar-Hazy Center nearby. For events, the hotel offers five event spaces totaling 2,619 square feet, equipped with state-of-the-art AV equipment and catering options, suited to wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, and meetings alike. Its three Salons can be combined into a single room for up to 150 guests, and Marriott Certified Wedding Planners are on hand to help couples set a budget, select a menu, arrange table settings, and source vendors. Guests dining on-site can visit The Grill Room restaurant or the Lobby Lounge.

The Westin Arlington Gateway offers event spaces for your next celebration in Arlington, Virginia.

• Spaces for 250 Guests

• Spaces for 300 Guests

• Spaces for 250 Guests

• Spaces for 18-450 Guests
• 13 Hotels
• 2 Ballrooms
• 11 Meeting Spaces

Delta Hotels by Marriott Richmond Downtown sits in the heart of downtown Richmond, Virginia, with rooms overlooking the James River and easy access to the VA State Capitol, Richmond Convention Center, and the city's business district. Just outside its doors is Brown's Island, home to festivals and urban whitewater rafting, and the hotel is within walking distance of the American Civil War Center, Altria Theatre, Dominion Arts Center, and The National. The hotel offers 13,000 square feet of event space, including the James River Ballroom and Kanawha Ballroom, suited to everything from lavish wedding receptions to board meetings and conventions. An on-site culinary team provides catering for weddings and events, with menus customized to each occasion, and a dedicated banquet staff supports meetings alongside a 24/7 business center and complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the property. Guests also have access to a spacious indoor pool, a fitness center, on-site parking, and a complimentary downtown shuttle.

• Spaces for 40 Guests

• Spaces for 100 Guests

Escape Room Live Alexandria offers event spaces for your next celebration in Alexandria, Virginia.

• Spaces for 75 Guests

• Spaces for 75 Guests

• Spaces for 75 Guests

• Spaces for 50 Guests

• Spaces for 25 Guests

• Spaces for 350 Guests

Bowling Green's country club location provides the ideal backdrop for any type of party or social function. Our four distinct banquet venues, with seating capacities ranging from 35 to 350 guests, lend a wonderful touch of luxury to your special event, whether you're arranging a family gathering, charity fundraiser, corporate retreat, or holiday celebration. For the past 30 years, our devoted team of banquet specialists has provided great service to our esteemed visitors. Our Red Room's charming charm makes it an ideal location for a rehearsal dinner or a baby shower. Year-round, our enclosed Sun Porch's unique flair provides a dynamic venue for an anniversary gathering or birthday celebration. Our club's dining halls are conveniently located minutes from Interstates 81 and 66 in the heart of the Historic Shenandoah Valley, making them ideal corporate meeting locations for team development and staff training. Choose from one of our many menu packages, which include a unique blend of contemporary fare as well as some traditional Virginia favorites. Inquire about a custom designed menu that will bring a personal and distinctive touch to your special occasion if you have something specific in mind for your guests. Bowling Green is a great place to have your next event. At “Where Dreams Come True,” you can always expect superb service, a beautiful environment, and outstanding cuisine. Weddings For over 35 years, Bowling Green Country Club has been making dreams come true! We provide a wide range of packages to suit any budget, wedding style, or theme. Our outdoor wedding arbors provide stunning views of the golf course or the breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains. If you prefer an indoor venue or simply require an exquisite environment for your wedding. We have two huge ballrooms to choose from, each with gorgeous hardwood floors for dancing and enough space to accommodate up to 350 of your closest relatives and friends. Perhaps you'd prefer a more personal setting? Our Sun Room has panoramic vistas and a spectacular view of the 9th hole's water feature. The area can hold up to 80 people and is ideal for a smaller reception, a baby or bridal shower, and don't rule out a rehearsal dinner.