Top Suffolk Venues

• Spaces for 250-500 Guests
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Art Gallery

The Ward Center for Contemporary Art occupies a converted 1889 building in downtown Petersburg, Virginia — originally the Rucker Rosenstock department store, later Butterworth's Furniture, and reimagined through a 2014 renovation into a contemporary art gallery, event venue, and artist studios and lofts. The building sits in Petersburg's historic downtown district, about 25 minutes from Richmond. The venue's main gallery combines restored wood floors, 19-foot ceilings, two grand staircases, and a VIP loft mezzanine with rotating exhibitions of contemporary art on its walls, giving weddings, receptions, meetings, and classes a gallery backdrop rather than a standard banquet room. The space accommodates up to 500 guests standing, with tables and chairs provided for 250 seated guests. Renters have use of the space for a full day, along with kitchen facilities for an outside caterer of their choosing, a private dressing room, and wireless internet, and the venue is handicap accessible.

• Spaces for 300-350 Guests
• 1 Vineyard
• 1 Winery
• 1 Event Space

The Upper Shirley Vineyards incorporate a distinctive estate, winery, restaurant and wedding venue with the most beautiful of views, including the most scenic bends on the James River in Virginia. This gorgeous venue that is Upper Shirley Vineyards provides the perfect backdrop for any event, whether it be a wedding, corporate event, business meeting, or rehearsal dinner. The Upper Shirley Vineyards estate has an extensive history with many culinary riches, allowing guests to indulge in bottomland produce, fresh caught seafood, and world class wines grown from the estates own grapes. In addition, couples may have their wedding ceremony on a waterfront ceremony lawn at Upper Shirley Vineyards, providing the most intimate and romantic of settings. Located just 30 minutes from Richmond, Upper Shirley Vineyards will be a beautiful and convenient location for your next private event. Allow your guests to enjoy all that Upper Shirley Vineyards has to offer, including breathtaking vineyard views, delicious food and wine, and an ambiance they won't soon forget.

• Spaces for 35-180 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 3 Vineyards
• 4 Total Spaces

Saudé Creek Vineyards is a hilltop winery in Lanexa, Virginia, perched above the Pamunkey River between Richmond and Williamsburg. The property traces back to Frank's Tavern, a colonial-era inn and public house once frequented by travelers heading to and from Williamsburg; George Washington and French General Rochambeau are both said to have visited, and Martha Dandridge Custis lived nearby. Established in 2009 out of the earlier Saudé Creek Farms cider operation, the 100-acre property was developed by owner and winemaker Jason Knight, who planted apple trees and grape vines before opening the winery to the public in 2011. Today the venue offers several settings for private events. Arris Hall, the newest addition, accommodates up to 150 guests and overlooks the vines, river, and treetops. The Cottage, a small house down the hill with wrap-around porches over a private stretch of vineyard, hosts up to 50 guests for showers, reunions, and elopements. Smaller gatherings can also make use of The Loft and the outdoor stone Fire Pit, each suited to about 35 guests. With decks, patios, and a wrap-around porch across the property, along with live music on weekends year-round, Saudé Creek Vineyards provides a relaxed, family-friendly backdrop for weddings, corporate events, and celebrations.

• Spaces for 299 Guests

The Deltaville Maritime Museum & Holly Point Nature Park sits at the confluence of the Piankatank and Rappahannock rivers and the Chesapeake Bay, in a community known as "The Boating Capital of the Chesapeake Bay." Established in 2003 by a group of local volunteers, the museum preserves the maritime heritage of Virginia's lower Chesapeake Bay, with a particular focus on the region's wooden boatbuilding industry dating to the late 1800s. Its exhibits include the John A. Coe Library and archival collections, along with two historic boats, the Explorer and the F.D. Crockett. On the adjoining grounds, the museum's Pavilion offers an indoor and outdoor, year-round space for parties, socials, wedding receptions, dinners, and reunions. Set within the museum's landscaped waterfront property, the Pavilion gives hosts a rustic, nautical backdrop overlooking Jackson Creek for celebrations of all kinds.

• 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 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.

Broad Bay Country Club offers event spaces for your next celebration in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

• Spaces for 300-400 Guests

Upon the windswept shores nestled in the Outer Banks, awaits one of the most quintessential vacation spots on the East Coast: The Sanderling. Not merely a beach destination, but a tapestry woven with the timeless elegance of the South and the untamed charm of the coast. Located amidst the Atlantic Ocean and Currituck Sound, we offer a spectrum of captivating venues to accommodate your every desire.

• Spaces for 800 Guests

The Founders Inn and Spa, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, is a resort, hotel, and conference center set on 26 acres in Virginia Beach, Virginia, complete with traditional English gardens. Founded in 1991, the property pairs full-service hospitality with dedicated event infrastructure, including 25,000 square feet of IACC-approved meeting space spread across 20 rooms, making it a fit for weddings, corporate conferences, and other private events. Guests can unwind at the Flowering Almond Spa and its on-site fitness center, or dine at either of the property's two restaurants, Swan Terrace and Hunt Room. The grounds also include tennis courts, an indoor pool, a jogging trail, and a beach volleyball court. Located about 9 miles from Norfolk International Airport and roughly 20 minutes from the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, the resort serves both event guests and leisure travelers.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

• Spaces for 300 Guests

• Spaces for 200 Guests

• Spaces for 3 Guests

Hampton Roads Convention Center sits at the crossroads of I-64 and I-664 in Hampton, Virginia, with an entrance marked by white sails that nod to the region's more than 400 years of maritime history. Inside, 344,000 square feet unfold across 35 flexible event spaces, including three exhibit halls, a multi-configurable grand ballroom, and a conference center with private access, plus an extensive amount of pre-function area for registration and gathering. The center accommodates general sessions ranging from small meetings up to 10,000 attendees, and its three exhibit halls, spanning roughly 27,000 to 41,000 square feet apiece, combine to support trade shows, conventions, and concerts. Nearly 4,000 complimentary parking spaces and proximity to two international airports and Amtrak service make it accessible for regional and national gatherings alike. On-site catering leans into coastal Mid-Atlantic flavor, with menus built around Chesapeake Bay seafood, Virginia barbecue, and locally sourced ingredients. The center has been recognized by Coastal Virginia Magazine as a top banquet and event destination, and it holds accreditation from the Global Biorisk Advisory Council along with a Virginia Green sustainability designation.

• Spaces for 10-50 Guests
• 2 Hotels
• 2 Meeting Spaces

Courtyard Hampton Coliseum Central is a contemporary hotel within walking distance of the Hampton Roads Convention Center and Hampton Coliseum, and a short drive from Langley Air Force Base. Guest rooms and suites include complimentary WiFi, plush bedding, and ergonomic workstations. The on-site Bistro serves breakfast and dinner alongside handcrafted cocktails and Starbucks coffee, and The Market offers a selection of snacks and beverages. A 24-hour fitness center is also available on site. For meetings and events, the hotel offers two adaptable event venues along with AV equipment and event-planning services, making it a practical choice for business meetings and social gatherings in Hampton, Virginia.

• Spaces for 500 Guests

• Spaces for 500 Guests

• Spaces for 250 Guests

• Spaces for 150 Guests

• Spaces for 500 Guests