Top Virginia Opening Party Venues
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Choosing your opening party venue will be one of the most important steps in the planning process. So much goes into finding the perfect venue in Virginia. You’ll want to consider everything from the aesthetics of the space to any in-house amenities and services. Luckily, PartySlate makes it easy with our Find Venues page. Use the filters to narrow your search — taking into account everything from your guest count to specific catering preferences. Once you’ve set your filters, scroll down to search our curated list. Look for the “featured” tag for PartySlate’s top recommendations. With PartySlate, finding your ideal Virginia venue has never been easier.
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Spring Valley Farm
1190 Horseshoe Bend Rd, Moneta, VA 24121, USA- Spaces for 250 Guests
Spring Valley Farm is a family-owned equestrian facility spread across more than 600 acres of countryside near Lynchburg, Roanoke, and Bedford, Virginia. The farm has operated for generations as a boarding and training center, and its mission centers on bringing horses to people who wouldn't otherwise have access to them. For weddings, Spring Valley Farm offers an open-field ceremony space set among rolling fields, water views, and wooded trails, with an event barn available as a rustic reception space or weather backup. The venue is fully DIY-friendly, giving couples the freedom to bring in their own caterers, rental companies, photographers, and decor. Beyond the ceremony and reception spaces, the farm's grounds include on-site cabin rentals for overnight guests, ample parking, and optional horse and carriage experiences that couples can add to their celebration.
Mayhurst Inn
12460 Mayhurst Ln, Orange, VA 22960, USA- Spaces for 45-300 Guests
- 1 Outdoor
- 2 Estates
- 2 Total Spaces
Mayhurst Estate is a 37-acre historic property in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Orange, Virginia. Built in 1859 by Col. John Willis, the great nephew of President James Madison, the four-story Italianate Victorian manor sits amid rolling hills, a serene lily pond, lush gardens, and peaceful forested trails, about 45 minutes from Charlottesville and 1.5 hours from Washington, D.C. The estate hosts weddings ranging from intimate garden ceremonies to larger celebrations, with wedding collections accommodating up to 150 guests and a sailcloth tent option for outdoor receptions. With nine rooms on-site, wedding parties can get ready, celebrate, and stay overnight in one setting, capped off with a family breakfast the next morning. For meetings and workshops, the Orangerie offers a dedicated space equipped with WiFi, a screen, and a projector, seating up to 45 guests in theater-style arrangement.
The John Marshall Ballrooms
Hotel John Marshall, 101 N 5th St, Richmond, VA 23219, USA- 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.
Blue Horizon
2584 Sandfiddler Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23456, USA- Spaces for 75 Guests
Blue Horizon is an oceanfront estate on Sandbridge Beach in Virginia Beach, listed among Sandbridge Realty's Event Homes for weddings, receptions, and private celebrations. The completely refurbished property spans three levels of living space with sweeping ocean views, ten bedroom suites with private bathrooms, and twelve bathrooms in all. The ground floor is built for gathering, with a video arcade room, an exercise room, and a media room with an 80-inch screen and surround sound, alongside an indoor heated pool. Outside, an expansive paved deck holds a bar, two seating areas, and the largest pool patio on the oceanfront, with more than 5,300 square feet of space, plus a regulation pickleball court. The second floor's central gathering area, with its wet bar and card table, and the third floor's floor-to-ceiling window views over the kitchen and main living room, give groups multiple settings to spread out across an event. The state-of-the-art kitchen features a Wolf six-burner range, two full ovens, two refrigerators, and two dishwashers, and the property is equipped with an elevator, high-speed WiFi, and 18 televisions throughout. Its house rules explicitly allow meetings and events.
Freemason Inn
411 W York St, Norfolk, VA 23510, USA- Spaces for 12-60 Guests
- 3 Restaurants
- 5 Hotels
- 5 Total Spaces
Four Eleven York is a boutique bed and breakfast and fine-dining restaurant in Norfolk's historic Freemason district, occupying a Victorian building dating to the 1890s. Formerly known as the Freemason Inn, the property was renovated over a year and a half and now combines two historic structures into a unified inn and restaurant. Original details, including beaded chandeliers, pocket doors, and refinished hardwood floors, remain alongside a third-floor skylight that lights the building by day and moonlight by night. The property hosts intimate weddings, elopements, and private events in an outdoor courtyard shaded by a pergola, along with several indoor dining rooms and a front living room, accommodating gatherings from small showers up to a maximum of 50 guests for full venue buyouts. The Main and Middle Dining Rooms open into one another for larger groups, while the Living Room suits bridal showers and cocktail parties. Four Eleven York's restaurant emphasizes locally sourced, seasonal ingredients and custom cocktails, and its four guest suites allow couples and their families to stay on-site, with heated bathroom floors and premium bedding among the amenities.
Apple Blossom Plantation
6311 S Courthouse Rd, Providence Forge, VA 23140, USA- Spaces for 450 Guests
Set on a wooded 19th-century estate in Providence Forge, Virginia, The Magnolia Mansion combines historic architecture with a working bed-and-breakfast and event property. The mansion was once the home of a master builder, and its fine craftsmanship carries through the grounds today, from the wrought-iron entrance gates to the covered Grand Pavilion at the heart of the property. Several distinct outdoor spaces give couples options for how a day unfolds: the horseshoe-shaped Crescent Court with its central fountain, the forest-set Belfry with its bell tower and stone walkway, the tree-canopied Courtyard with a golden gazebo, and the bistro-lit Maypole Patio. The Grand Pavilion anchors the property's East and West Lawns for dining and dancing, and the estate accommodates up to 200 guests. The Magnolia Mansion also offers overnight accommodations for up to 18 guests, a pool, a game room, lawn games, multiple bars, and a prep kitchen for outside caterers. Packages range from micro-event options to full weekend rentals, starting at $6,900, and couples are welcome to bring in their own vendors alongside the venue's recommended list.
Bernard's Landing
775 Ashmeade Rd, Moneta, VA 24121, USA- Spaces for 120-500 Guests
- 3 Outdoor Spaces
- 3 Resorts
- 3 Total Spaces
Bernard's Landing is a 72-acre private resort community on Smith Mountain Lake in Moneta, Virginia, offering panoramic views of the lake and its surrounding mountains as a backdrop for weddings, family reunions, and corporate events. At the heart of the property sits the Bernard House, a restored Antebellum-style home built in 1853 that serves as the resort's clubhouse and anchors the Bernard House & Pavilion venue. Event hosts can also choose the Highlands Event Center, with its glass atrium and lakeview deck, the lakeside Wedding Pergola overlooking Sailor's Cove, or the resort's private beach. Bernard's Landing's grounds include on-site amenities such as outdoor and indoor pools, tennis and pickleball courts, a fitness center, and boat and PWC rentals, giving guests places to gather before and after a wedding or celebration.
Pharsalia Events
2333 Pharsalia Rd, Massies Mill, VA 22967, USA- Spaces for 75-240 Guests
- 1 Outdoor
- 1 Farm
- 3 Total Spaces
Pharsalia is an 1814 estate built by Major Thomas Massie as a wedding gift for his son William, set in Virginia's Tye River Valley on the shoulder of dePriest Mountain in Nelson County. Once a working agricultural operation spanning more than 10,000 acres, the property retains several original structures, including its historic smokehouse and additional outbuildings, and continues today as a working flower farm under owners Foxie and Richard Morgan. The estate's grounds include lawns, shaded porches, gardens, orchards, vineyards, and mountain and orchard views, and host weddings, private events, and workshops for up to 240 guests. Indoors, the Formal Dining Room offers space for smaller catered luncheons and dinners, while a covered atrium tent with clear sidewalls provides weather-protected space from April through October. Custom floral design using farm-grown blooms is available for weddings, drawing on Pharsalia's history as a flower farm.
Culpeper Center
137 S Main St, Culpeper, VA 22701, USA- Spaces for 20-350 Guests
- 2 Restaurants
Located on Main Street in historic downtown Culpeper, Virginia, about ninety minutes south of Washington, D.C., the Culpeper Center & Suites pairs a boutique hotel with a state-of-the-art event and conference facility. The venue was created by four local business owners with a vision of building on Culpeper's Main Street USA reputation, and its ballroom preserves the Art Deco details of the original building while incorporating modern fixtures, including LED lighting that can be set to any color scheme. The Culpeper Center hosts weddings, business events, personal parties and receptions, and meetings, with on-site lodging available for wedding parties and overnight guests. Its on-site restaurant, Flavor on Main, carries a 1920s theme with Prohibition-era cocktails and period music, and offers two private dining rooms for smaller gatherings: the Gatsby Room, which seats up to 60 guests, and the Chaplin Room, which seats up to 20 guests at a long table. The two rooms can be combined to host up to 80 guests. Guests staying overnight can choose from the property's boutique suites, each appointed with hand-selected furnishings and finishes.
Mont Shenandoah
218 Mont Shenandoah Ln, Millboro, VA 24460, USA- Spaces for 100-500 Guests
- 2 Event Spaces
Mont Shenandoah sits on a riverside property in Bath County, Virginia's Western Highlands, bordering the George Washington National Forest with waterfront access to the Cowpasture River. Founded in 1927 by Nannie West of Richmond and now in its third generation of family management under director Ann Warner, the property operates as a girls' summer camp during the summer months and transforms into an event venue for weddings, retreats, reunions, and special events the rest of the year. The grounds offer several distinct settings for hosting events. The Feed Bag, a dining hall with a full commercial kitchen, hand-built river-stone fireplace, and a wrap-around porch overlooking the river, suits ceremonies and receptions alike. West Lodge, a recreation hall with an open dance floor and large stage, works well for indoor gatherings. Beyond the covered buildings, many acres of fields, woods, and riverside nooks give couples options for outdoor ceremonies or tented receptions, with the property accommodating gatherings from 2 to 200 guests. Mont Shenandoah also offers on-site lodging for guests, along with proximity to nearby inns including The Homestead Resort, making it a full-weekend destination for weddings and reunions alike.
Inn At The Old Silk Mill
1707 Princess Anne St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401, USA- Spaces for 300 Guests
- 1 Event Space
The Inn At The Old Silk Mill is located in the heart of Fredericksburg's historic downtown. The Inn, which was built in the 1930s, was one of the largest motor lodges on the east coast at the time. The Inn exudes a relaxed elegance that is infused with a sense of nostalgia for a bygone period. There are 27 antique-appointed bed and breakfast rooms, each with its own private bath, making the Inn an excellent choice for a romantic weekend away, wedding reception, corporate retreat, or any other occasion. In total, there are 27 antique-decorated bed and breakfast rooms, each with its own private bath. A warm greeting awaits guests in the foyer, which features a magnificent staircase and chandelier (which is thought to have formerly belonged to the George Mason family). It also serves as a fantastic photo opportunity. During the winter months, our guests can warm themselves by the fireplace in the lobby, which also includes a parlor area with a player piano, coffee, tea, and cookies for their enjoyment. During the warmer months, the Courtyard, which is located between the Inn and the Mill, is a wonderful area to sit and unwind. Enjoy a glass of wine or a cup of coffee in our on-site Copper Shop, where our local coppersmith, Al Green, handcrafts his popular and patented "Fredericksburg Lantern," which can be purchased. Every day, a hot, freshly prepared continental breakfast is provided at no charge. The courtyard, which is straight out the back doors of the Inn and leads to the Silk Mill, is a great place for outdoor seating. The Inn is an ideal location for romantic vacations, girls weekends, family or military reunions, church and business retreats, and even a small private wedding ceremony and reception.
Bowlero Annandale
4245 Markham St, Annandale, VA 22003, USA- Spaces for 50-100 Guests
- 1 Event Space
EVENTS HELD BY COMPANIES There is absolutely no hassle. It's all in good fun. And it's a huge hit with the crowd! Our office parties and corporate events are simple to plan and require little effort on your part. Our event planners take care of every detail and are there for you every step of the way, from planning to execution to clean up afterward. A corporate event at Bowlero is unlike any other. It is the best place for company parties and teambuilding because it brings everything and everyone together. Our office parties are jam-packed with activities such as blacklight bowling, absolutely incredible food, and the kind of "high-fivey-ness" that allows everyone to let loose and have a good time. Using event planners who give you one-on-one attention and design the kind of outstanding corporate event your team deserves, we make the process simple and stress-free for you and your team members. From office parties to off-site meetings, we've got you covered for your next memorable event. When you're a kid, having a fantastic birthday party is absolutely essential! In addition, at Bowlero, the area's most popular birthday party venue, we'll make your celebration unforgettable. Do you want to go bowling all day? Check. What about arcade games? Double-check your work. Do you have a favorite dish that you can't get enough of? Check, check, and double-check it. It's a bowling party for kids that will provide them with hours of birthday entertainment while causing you absolutely no stress (or clean up)! Book your child's party online 24 hours a day, seven days a week with custom party packages, or consult with an event planner for birthday party ideas that will elevate this celebration to a whole new level! Our children's parties are appropriate for children ranging in age from 4 to 12. Do you need to plan a party for a child who is 13 years old or older? Take a look at our Teen Parties! THE ULTIMATE PARTY THAT EVERYONE DESIRES Bring your friends and family to the lanes to celebrate—because the best in bowling and epic parties is waiting for you at the Bowling Alley. Birthdays. Graduations. Bar and Bat Mitzvahs are Jewish religious ceremonies. Quinceañeras. Sweet Sixteens are a group of teenagers who have reached the age of sixteen. We're going to rock them all. Bowl with your friends and have a ton of fun on the most unique lanes in town. Play the most up-to-date and most exciting arcade games. Enjoy incredible food and beverages from our outlandish menu selections. And with our signature laneside service, you'll be treated like a true VIP. Interested in throwing a party that is both unique and memorable? This is our group's stance.
Ma Margarets House Bed And Breakfast
249 Greenfield Rd, Reedville, VA 22539, USA- Spaces for 100 Guests
Ma Margaret's House is a lovingly restored grandmother's house in Reedville, Virginia, expanded to meet modern needs while keeping the generous hospitality cherished by the family for years. Set amid country vistas and picturesque grounds on the Northern Neck, the bed and breakfast doubles as an intimate wedding venue, with a dedicated wedding concierge handling planning details. Three wedding packages accommodate celebrations of different sizes, from a private ceremony for just the couple to a themed wedding for up to 50 guests with exclusive use of the entire property. Receptions can take place indoors in the dining room or outdoors on the Celebration Circle, and themed ceremony options include Romantic White, Band of Gold, Country Outside, Jumping the Broom Heritage, and Traditional Chapel weddings. Guests stay in suites such as the Jackson Master Suite, Ma Margaret's Junior Suite, and the Lewis Junior Suite, or in a separate cottage on the property. The B&B has earned a TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice award.
Barboursville Vineyards
17655 Winery Rd, Barboursville, VA 22923, USA- Spaces for 20-500 Guests
- 2 Restaurants
- 1 Outdoor
- 4 Total Spaces
Barboursville Vineyards is a 900-acre estate in the Southwest Mountains north of Charlottesville, framed by the Blue Ridge. Its private-event architecture carries echoes of Italy, from the Palladian design of Jefferson's mansion for Governor Barbour to the Tuscan-styled winery and its expansive loggia, set among vineyards recognized as among the most awarded in the Eastern United States. For private parties and weddings, the estate offers elegant dinner seating for up to 120 guests, along with a manicured meadow that accommodates up to 500 guests for tented receptions. Additional indoor spaces include a dining room seating 40 and a smaller veranda dining room seating 20, both part of the estate's Palladio Restaurant. Each setting draws on the surrounding vineyard landscape and the estate's history to give private parties and celebrations a distinctive sense of place.
Robert E. Lee Hotel
30 S Main St, Lexington, VA 24450, USA- Spaces for 50-467 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
- 1 Bar
- 2 Total Spaces
The hotel occupies a six-story building constructed in 1926 in downtown Lexington, Virginia, and restored into a 39-room boutique property. It is described as the only example of 1920s art-deco architecture in downtown Lexington, and at six stories, it is also the tallest building in the downtown area. For weddings, banquets, and receptions, the Grand Ballroom offers 4,200 square feet of event space, accommodating up to 350 seated guests or 467 standing guests. Smaller wedding receptions and gatherings can also be hosted in the Juniper Lounge, the hotel's on-site restaurant and bar, whose veranda accommodates up to 50 guests. Events at the hotel include plated or buffet catering with a customizable menu, event parking, complimentary WiFi, and computer hookups, along with staff who help coordinate details from planning through event day. As the largest hotel in downtown Lexington, it can also arrange special group rates on room blocks across its 39 guest rooms for wedding parties and their guests.
The Old Manassas Courthouse
9248 Lee Ave, Manassas, VA 20110, USA- Spaces for 100 Guests
- 1 Ballroom
- 1 Historic Space
The Old Manassas Courthouse is a restored 19th-century courthouse at the corner of Grant Avenue and Lee Avenue in Old Town Manassas, Virginia. Built as Prince William County's fifth courthouse, the building served as the county seat from 1894 until 1982 before being restored and reopening to the public in 2001. Upstairs, the original courtroom has been rehabilitated into a ballroom that hosts meetings, receptions, and private celebrations for up to 100 guests, with tables and chairs provided. The surrounding grounds carry their own history: Civil War-era cannons and a commemorative monument remain on site, marking the courthouse's role as the location of the 1911 Peace Jubilee, when President Taft stood on the grounds to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the First Battle of Manassas. Set in Old Town Manassas, the courthouse is within reach of the area's restaurants, museums, and shops, making it a fitting choice for a historic-backdrop celebration close to the city's other landmarks.
Museum of the Shenandoah Valley
901 Amherst St, Winchester, VA 22601, USA- Spaces for 25-350 Guests
- 6 Museums
- 1 Outdoor
- 6 Total Spaces
The Museum of the Shenandoah Valley sits on 214 acres in Winchester, Virginia, making it the largest green space in the city and pairing a 50,000-square-foot museum building — designed by architect Michael Graves — with the historic Glen Burnie House and six acres of formal gardens. Glen Burnie House, built in 1794, was transformed into a refined home by Julian Wood Glass Jr. and R. Lee Taylor beginning in the 1950s before the museum itself opened in 2005 to share their collection with the public. For private events, the museum offers a range of indoor and outdoor spaces suited to gatherings of different sizes and styles. The beautifully renovated Glen Burnie House, with its formal Drawing Room, Library, and adjacent Terrace, suits an intimate dinner or cocktail reception, with access extended to the surrounding garden rooms. The Glen Burnie Gardens themselves offer settings from the Grand Allee to the more intimate Water Garden for ceremonies and receptions. Inside the museum, the wood-beamed Reception Hall and adjoining lobby and hallways can host larger cocktail-style events, while the Truist Learning Center and Carriage House Classroom provide smaller spaces for meetings, workshops, and luncheons. The museum is a site-only rental, so caterers, tents, and event equipment are arranged through outside vendors, including members of the Shenandoah Wedding Professionals group that the museum regularly partners with.
The Meadow Event Park
13111 Dawn Blvd, Doswell, VA 23047, USA- Spaces for 500 Guests
The Meadow Event Park is a 331-acre multi-purpose event facility in Caroline County, Virginia, minutes from Richmond and Fredericksburg with easy access to Hampton Roads and the Washington, D.C. area. The property is home to the State Fair of Virginia and carries deep equine history — champion racehorses Riva Ridge and Secretariat, along with broodmare Hildene, were raised on these grounds, which are listed on both the National Register of Historic Places and the Virginia Landmarks Register. The park's seven facilities span from newly constructed venues to original historic structures. Meadow Hall, a Southern-style mansion set among stately trees, offers two ballrooms, a marble foyer, mahogany-paneled rooms, a caterer's kitchen, and a covered terrace overlooking the property's original barns — a stately backdrop for weddings and private or corporate events. Meadow Pavilion, a light-filled multi-purpose space with a central skylight and doors that open to the outdoors in warm weather, hosts conferences, banquets, and celebrations, while the 63,354-square-foot Farm Bureau Center accommodates large-scale exhibitions and events. Ample flat, accessible parking, camping, and lodging options round out the property.
Longacre Bed & Breakfast
1670 Church St, Appomattox, VA 24522, USA- Spaces for 150 Guests
Longacre of Appomattox is an English Tudor-inspired bed and breakfast set on landscaped grounds just steps from downtown Appomattox, Virginia, and minutes from Appomattox Court House National Historical Park. The main house offers five individually decorated guest rooms, each with a private bathroom, alongside a separate Carriage House, and a self-serve continental breakfast is included each morning. A full house buyout, excluding the owner's quarters, is available for guests who want the property to themselves. For weddings, Longacre's more than two acres of boxwood gardens and greenery create an English garden-style setting. Several locations across the grounds, including a gazebo used for ceremonies or cake displays, can accommodate 20 to 200 guests for ceremonies and receptions. Weddings over 100 guests require a full property buyout, which also allows for setup access the day before the event.
