Top Midlothian Venues

• Spaces for 250 Guests

The American Civil War Museum at Historic Tredegar occupies the site of Richmond's historic Tredegar Iron Works, an 8.3-acre campus along the James River in downtown Richmond. The original iron forge and rolling mill were established in 1837, and cannons made at Tredegar fired the first shots of the Civil War at Fort Sumter; during the war, the ironworks produced more than half of Confederate artillery and armor plating for ironclad ships. Two floors of exhibits trace the causes, course, and consequences of the Civil War, including the core exhibit "A People's Contest: Struggles for Nation and Freedom in Civil War America," the "Beyond Valor" exhibit on United States Colored Troops, and "Richmonders at War." Robins Theater screens an original Civil War film, and the museum offers daily guided history tours, musket firing demonstrations, and tours for student and adult groups. The museum is VisitAble Advocate Certified for accessibility and includes an on-site gift shop, with parking available nearby.

• Spaces for 150-650 Guests
• 2 Ballrooms
• 2 Historic Spaces

The John Marshall Ballrooms occupies the historic Hotel John Marshall, which opened in downtown Richmond in 1929 as the largest hotel in Virginia and once welcomed guests including Elizabeth Taylor, Mary Tyler Moore, Elvis Presley, and Presidents Nixon, Ford, and Carter. After sitting vacant for more than twenty years, the building underwent an $80 million, two-year renovation that restored its original 1920s grandeur, and it now operates as a full-service wedding and event venue. The Marshall Ballroom features nine vintage crystal chandeliers, three walls of thirty-foot windows, and hand-crafted molding, seating up to 150 guests with a dance floor. The Virginia Ballroom is anchored by a grand split staircase leading to a wraparound balcony that adds extra seating or mingling space above its 27-by-27-foot dance floor, accommodating seated dinners of up to 360 guests or cocktail receptions of up to 650. A grand lobby serves as an entry point and cocktail-hour space. Homemades by Suzanne serves as the venue's exclusive in-house caterer, handling catering, chairs, linens, china, setup, and cleanup for events held in the ballrooms.

• Spaces for 150 Guests

The Valentine is a history museum in downtown Richmond, Virginia, founded in 1898 from the estate of Mann S. Valentine II, whose fortune came from Valentine's Meat Juice. His collection, along with the historic Wickham House, became the foundation for a museum now dedicated to collecting, preserving, and interpreting Richmond's history. Beyond its galleries, the Valentine's campus opens its doors for private events, offering roughly 20,000 square feet of indoor venue space alongside an outdoor garden, patio, and terrace. The museum's historic buildings and grounds create a distinctive backdrop for weddings, receptions, and corporate gatherings alike. Private events at the Valentine are coordinated with an on-site event curator and include tables and chairs, WiFi, and a sound system compatible with Spotify, Pandora, and DJ equipment. A full-service bar and free parking, including access to the nearby MCV Visitor Parking Deck, round out the offering for guests.

• Spaces for 80 Guests

The Berkeley Hotel occupies a redbrick, castle-inspired building in historic Shockoe Slip, Richmond's cobblestone-lined riverfront district. Built in 1988 amid the neighborhood's renaissance, the hotel's architecture reflects Shockoe Slip's 19th-century industrial heritage while its interiors combine traditional and contemporary design. The boutique property sits along the James River, steps from the Canal Walk and Richmond's dining, shopping, and gallery scene. Select rooms and terraces look out over Shockoe Slip's restored warehouses and the downtown skyline. The Berkeley Hotel offers 55 guest accommodations, including king rooms and suites with city or terrace views. Valet parking and select pet-friendly rooms are available, and a restaurant operates in the hotel's lobby, serving guests breakfast through dinner without leaving the building.

• Spaces for 200-1,000 Guests
• 2 Event Spaces

When Main Street Station is your venue, everyone will want an invitation. Our Headhouse is one of the most elegant spaces in Virginia — and experiencing the view from The Shed is an event in itself.

• Spaces for 120-323 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Historic Space

Havana '59 is a cigar bar and Cuban restaurant set in a historic building in Richmond, Virginia's Shockoe Bottom neighborhood. Exposed plaster walls, oversized open windows, string lights, and palm trees set a casual yet elegant scene meant to evoke a bygone era, with the aroma of fine cigars part of the atmosphere throughout. The kitchen presses its own juices in house for cocktails and sources ingredients locally for its scratch kitchen, complementing a menu of authentic fusion cuisine. For private events, Havana '59 offers its second and third floor patios, which can be booked separately or combined. The second floor patio is an indoor-outdoor space topped with a full roof and served by a full bar, and there's also a first-floor mezzanine suited to smaller gatherings, plus the option of a full building buyout for larger celebrations.

• Spaces for 40-250 Guests
• 2 Event Spaces
• 1 Historic Space
• 4 Total Spaces

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden is a 50-acre botanical garden in Richmond, Virginia, featuring more than a dozen themed garden areas, including the Conservatory, the Rose Garden, Asian Valley, and the historic Grace Arents Garden. The property is home to nearly 200,000 plants and has been recognized among the country's top botanical gardens, including a National Medal from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. For weddings and private events, the Garden offers a choice of ceremony and reception settings across its grounds. Spring, summer, and fall events can pair an outdoor garden ceremony site with a reception at the historic Bloemendaal House, the Robins Visitors Center, or the Robins Tea House in Asian Valley, while winter events move indoors to the Robins Visitors Center or the Massey Conference Center Auditorium. Restaurant Associates serves as the Garden's exclusive in-house caterer for weddings, corporate gatherings, nonprofit functions, and private events.

• Spaces for 140 Guests

Stonehenge Golf & Country Club is a private country club in Richmond, Virginia, built around an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Ed Ault that hosted the Professional Buy.com Richmond Open Tournament in 2000 and 2001. The property also includes six lighted tennis and pickleball courts, an outdoor pool with a tiki bar, and a clubhouse that blends traditional elegance with casual style. The club hosts weddings, receptions, birthday parties, baby showers, celebrations of life, and business meetings, in addition to golf outings and tournaments, and both members and nonmembers are welcome to book events at the club. Its bar and grill serves meals prepared by the club's chef and doubles as a gathering spot for guests following a round of golf or a match.

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The Fruit Lady Venue & Decor Rental is a beautiful open space that can be transformed into remarkable customized experiences. There has been events such as small weddings, receptions, birthday celebrations, anniversary celebrations, sweet sixteen parties, repass, training seminars, line dancing and so much more. The venue offers a prep kitchen,wetbar and a separate sitting area great for photography opportunities. The Venue can be rented with the option to decorate with your choice of decorator or the option of having The Fruit Lady facilitate the decor package of your choice. The Fruit Lady also has Decor rentals to include chairs, tables, tablecloths, centerpiece designs, thrown chairs, marqui numbers and everything that you could imagine for your celebration experience. Delivery and set up options are available upon request for any location. Photographs of many events are available upon request. Security, limousine service and catering services to complete any style of event upon request.

The Branch Museum of Architecture and Design offers event spaces for your next celebration in Richmond, Virginia.

• Spaces for 250 Guests

• Spaces for 200 Guests

Brandermill Country Club is a private country club in Midlothian, Virginia, overlooking the Swift Creek Reservoir. Its 18-hole golf course, with rolling Bermuda fairways and contoured bentgrass greens, was designed by golfing legends Gary Player and Ron Kirby and has previously hosted the Virginia State Open. Beyond golf, the club hosts weddings, rehearsal dinners, corporate events, and celebrations of life throughout the year, welcoming both members and non-members. Its private suites overlook the pool, landscaped gardens, and a covered pergola, catering to groups both large and small for receptions and gatherings. The club's on-site chefs prepare customized menus for each event, drawing from a house banquet menu as a starting point, and a dedicated events staff supports hosts through the planning process from first inquiry to event day.

• Spaces for 350 Guests

• Spaces for 12-600 Guests
• 5 Hotels
• 3 Ballrooms
• 5 Total Spaces

The Westin Richmond is a full-service hotel in Richmond's near West End, with convenient access to both the West End and the city's historic downtown district. The property is also just minutes from many of the city's prominent businesses and corporate headquarters, making it a practical base for both business travel and events. The hotel offers over 17,000 square feet of event space across seven event rooms, including the Blue Ridge Ballroom, Chesapeake Ballroom, Shenandoah Jr. Ballroom, and the Reynolds Executive Boardroom, with capacities ranging from small conference gatherings to receptions of up to 600 guests. An enclosed courtyard adjacent to the indoor spaces provides a distinctive setting for outdoor events, and the in-house culinary team prepares custom menus for everything from intimate dinners to grand celebrations. Guests can also unwind in the WestinWORKOUT fitness center, open 24 hours with a heated indoor pool, or dine at the hotel's in-house restaurant, Small Batch Local Kitchen. The Westin Richmond has 250 guest rooms and suites, each featuring the brand's Heavenly Bed and Heavenly Bath.

Courtyard Richmond Scott’s Addition offers event spaces for your next celebration in Richmond, Virginia.

• Spaces for 1,500 Guests

• Spaces for 150-225 Guests
• 1 Waterfront

Set on 10 wooded acres in the Fine Creek Mills Historic District of Powhatan, Virginia, The Mill at Fine Creek centers on the ruins of a historic gristmill and the old miller's cottage along Fine Creek. Family-owned and operated since it opened in July 2004, the venue is roughly 35 minutes from Richmond and an hour from Charlottesville. Couples choose from three ceremony sites on the grounds — the original 1700s millstone ruins, a handcrafted pergola, and a creekside spot — along with two getting-ready spaces: a salon-inspired suite with styling stations and full-length mirrors, and the Miller's Cottage, furnished with a full kitchen, living area, and bedroom. The reception venue is built around a wraparound deck and a dance floor equipped with a professional audio system, accommodating up to 150 guests for a seated meal or 225 for a cocktail reception. The Mill's culinary team prepares menus from scratch, working one-on-one with couples on family recipes, new dishes, and dietary needs. The property also includes 13 artisan-crafted guest cottages for overnight visitors, along with Fine Creek Provisions, an on-site general store and café, and Fine Creek Brewing Company, a farmhouse brewery available for rehearsal dinners and day-after brunch.