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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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    Ramada Virginia Beach Oceanfront

    615 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23451, USA
    • Spaces for 150 Guests
    • 1 Hotel
    • 1 Meeting Space

    Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront sits steps from North Beach and the boardwalk on Atlantic Avenue, putting guests and event attendees within easy reach of the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center, the Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater, First Landing State Park, and Cape Henry Lighthouse. The oceanfront hotel offers non-smoking guest rooms with ocean views, and on-site amenities including an outdoor pool, fitness center, game room, and business center. Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant serves lunch and dinner seasonally, with a full bar and a menu of fajitas and enchiladas, giving groups an on-site dining option after a day at the beach or boardwalk. For meetings and celebrations, the hotel provides 2,250 square feet of event space, accommodating up to 100 guests conference-style or 150 guests for a banquet. Combined with free parking and a parking garage, the property offers a straightforward oceanfront setting for weddings, business meetings, and group gatherings alike.

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    Lyon Park Community Center

    414 N Fillmore St, Arlington, VA 22201, USA
    • Spaces for 150 Guests
    • 1 Event Space
    • 1 Historic Space

    Lyon Park Community Center occupies a community house built in 1925 and fully renovated in 2015, blending historic charm with modern convenience on three acres of privately-owned parkland in Arlington, Virginia. The building's light-filled, elegant interior sits amid mature trees and a children's play area, giving the surrounding grounds a touch of rural ambience just minutes from Washington, D.C. The center's single reception hall spans over 4,000 square feet and seats up to 150 guests, making it suited to weddings, parties, memorial services, meetings, and recitals alike. A separate upstairs room offers space for wedding-party preparation, while an open floor plan with large windows and a pull-down projection screen supports everything from dance floors and DJ setups to corporate presentations and training sessions. Two kitchens - a galley kitchen for beverages and appetizers and a full state-of-the-art kitchen for meal preparation - support catering for events of any size. The venue is fully accessible, with ADA-compliant restrooms, ample unrestricted on-street parking, and a location within walking distance of Metro and Metrobus service. In warmer months, the three-acre park accommodates tented outdoor celebrations alongside the indoor hall.

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    Clifton Inn

    1296 Clifton Inn Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22911, USA
    • Spaces for 15-325 Guests
    • 5 Outdoor Spaces
    • 3 Historic Spaces
    • 10 Total Spaces

    The Clifton sits on 100 acres of Virginia countryside on the outskirts of Charlottesville, with views across the estate to the Blue Ridge Mountains and Jefferson's Monticello. The property's oldest building was constructed in 1799 as a colonial-style home for Thomas Jefferson's daughter Martha and her husband, Thomas Mann Randolph; the estate took the name "Clifton" from the Wyatt family later in the 19th century. In 2018, the current owners worked with the Blackberry Farm Design team to reimagine the inn's interiors, pairing historic character with a contemporary sensibility across the property's five late 18th- and early 19th-century buildings. Today The Clifton operates as a 20-room boutique hotel with a restaurant, bar and lounge, and wine cellar, along with an infinity pool and hot tub, a private lake, walking trails, a croquet lawn, and sprawling gardens including a chef's garden. The estate's mix of indoor rooms — among them the book-lined Library and the below-ground Wine Cellar — and outdoor settings such as the Front Lawn, Croquet Lawn, and a sailcloth Court Tent gives couples and planners a range of scales for ceremonies, receptions, and private dinners, from intimate gatherings to guest counts in the hundreds.

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    Regency at Dominion Valley

    15351 Championship Dr, Haymarket, VA 20169, USA
    • Spaces for 200 Guests

    Regency at Dominion Valley is a wedding and event venue in Prince William County, Virginia, conveniently located near Washington, D.C. with ample parking and nearby accommodations for guests. The venue centers on a clubhouse and grand ballroom with customizable layouts for weddings, corporate events, and other celebrations. An attached veranda gives the ballroom an indoor-outdoor flow suited to cocktail hours, while a separate lakefront patio, set against golf course views, offers an outdoor setting for ceremonies and receptions. Regency at Dominion Valley provides onsite catering, with a chef who builds personalized menus ranging from plated dinners to buffet spreads, along with a professional event coordinator who oversees planning from initial consultation through event day. The venue also offers event decor and enhancements, including arbors, bride-and-groom tables, chair covers, and golf carts, to help personalize each celebration.

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    William and Mary Alumni House

    Alumni House, 500 Richmond Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23185, USA
    • Spaces for 6-400 Guests
    • 1 Ballroom
    • 1 Event Space
    • 5 Meeting Spaces

    The William & Mary Alumni House sits in downtown Williamsburg, Virginia, on the William & Mary campus, blending modern construction with colonial-style architectural touches. Winding brick pathways connect a walled garden and courtyards to the roughly 54,000-square-foot building, giving the property considerable outdoor character alongside its indoor rooms. Event spaces can be combined in different configurations, from the 5,579-square-foot Hunter Hall Grand Ballroom, which seats 250 for dinner or holds 400 for a theater-style gathering, to smaller rooms like the Chandler Room and Pollard Room, suited to intimate meetings or wedding-day preparations. Outdoors, Clarke Plaza and the Walled Garden host ceremonies and cocktail hours, while the newly renovated Ukrop Terrace offers an open-air rooftop-style space for gatherings. The Alumni House hosts weddings, engagement celebrations, rehearsal dinners, business meetings, and conferences. Wedding packages include ceremony chairs, gold chiavari seating, round tables, a 21-by-21-foot dance floor, mobile bars, and AV equipment with wireless microphones, along with dedicated getting-ready rooms available six hours before the event. An on-site catering kitchen and in-house event support round out the offering.

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    Nesselrod Bed & Breakfast

    7535 Lee Hwy, Fairlawn, VA 24141, USA
    • Spaces for 150-200 Guests
    • 2 Outdoor Spaces
    • 2 Estates
    • 2 Total Spaces

    Nesselrod on the New is a thirteen-acre estate overlooking the New River in Radford, Virginia, one mile from Radford University. The property dates to 1939, when Dr. Minor Wine Thomas and Grace Nesselrodt built their Colonial Revival home — designed by architect Everett Fauber, who also worked on the Governor's Palace in Williamsburg — using stone salvaged from a decommissioned Radford train station. The family hosted a wedding on the grounds as early as 1954, and Dr. Hal and Dr. Cheryl Gillespie restored the estate and opened it as Nesselrod on the New in 1999. Today the estate offers several distinct event spaces. The Pavilion is a 4,800-square-foot covered outdoor venue seating up to 200 guests, with restrooms, a small stage, and catering facilities. The Gazebo, enclosed by hemlock trees and reached by a straight runway from the historic Thomas House, seats up to 150 for ceremonies, while the Sunken Garden — a natural depression designed by Fauber along the New River — offers an open setting for ceremonies, live music, and receptions. The Thomas House itself holds five guest suites with private bathrooms, a full kitchen, dining room, and living room, along with a stone veranda overlooking the river, giving couples and their families a place to stay on-site before and after the celebration.

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    The Lodge At Crooked River

    110 Crooked River Drive, Hiltons, VA 24258, United States
    • Spaces for 200-230 Guests
    • 1 Event Space
    • 1 Historic Space

    Crooked River is a 200-plus-acre estate in Hiltons, Virginia, combining rolling farmland with valley and mountain views. The property is built around a circa-1823 grist mill, now the estate's main reception space, where 17-foot doors flanked by old-world stonework, chandeliers, and a towering stone fireplace give the room an Old World, European-countryside character. Large windows frame the surrounding mountains, and the space is climate-controlled with both indoor and outdoor fireplaces and a fire pit, seating up to 200 guests. Couples getting ready can use the Tobacco Barn, a converted cottage with a bridal suite on the upper floor and a groom's lounge below, along with a full kitchen, bar, and outdoor gathering areas. Outdoors, the estate offers three to four distinct ceremony locations, including the Seventh Shoal along the river and a tree-lined spot known as the Grove, giving couples a choice of natural backdrops for their vows before moving guests into the Grist Mill for the reception. Crooked River books a limited number of weddings and offers single-day, two-day rehearsal-retreat, and fully customizable all-inclusive packages, with parking and shuttle service between the ceremony sites and reception venue included.

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    Breaux Vineyards

    36888 Breaux Vineyards Ln, Purcellville, VA 20132, USA
    • Spaces for 12-400 Guests
    • 1 Bar
    • 1 Ballroom
    • 5 Total Spaces

    Breaux Vineyards is a family-owned winery and event estate in Purcellville, Virginia, set between the foothills of the Blue Ridge and Short Hill Mountains. The 404-acre property includes 104 acres of vineyard, first planted in 1985 and opened to the public by the Breaux family in April 1997. The estate's events pavilion centers on The Acadia, a room for up to 150 guests with crystal chandeliers, a large fireplace, and panoramic vineyard views, complete with a catering kitchen and bridal suite. Beneath it, The Cork & Key offers an underground cellar space with its own fireplace and built-in bar. Outdoors, the estate's terraces overlook the vines and can host tented ceremonies and receptions for as many as 400 guests, while smaller gatherings can be arranged on the tasting room's patio or garden pergolas. From intimate private tastings to large-scale corporate gatherings, Breaux Vineyards' events team works with hosts to select the site and services suited to each occasion.

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    Green Valley Farm

    9929 Bayside Rd, Machipongo, VA 23405, USA
    • Spaces for 150-200 Guests
    • 1 Outdoor
    • 1 Farm

    Green Valley Farm is an 84-acre working farm on Virginia's Eastern Shore in Machipongo, about 45 minutes from Virginia Beach and 15 miles north of Cape Charles. The land has been farmed for over 150 years and is still worked today, with commercial crops growing alongside fruit trees, vegetables, and herbs. The property centers on an 1850s Eastern Shore farmhouse, a guest cottage, a historic barn and outbuildings, horse pastures, gardens, and an orchard of apple, pear, and fig trees. The farm hosts up to 150 guests for weekend rentals, with a wooden arbor for ceremonies and open fields for receptions that suit anything from an elegant wedding to a southern barbecue. A private cottage on the property is available for overnight stays and bridal preparation, and the rental period runs a full 48 hours, Friday through Sunday, with parking for 120 vehicles. Couples are free to bring their own catering and alcohol, giving them flexibility in how they build out their day.

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    Hidden Valley Country Club (VA)

    2500 Romar Rd, Salem, VA 24153, USA
    • Spaces for 200-250 Guests
    • 1 Ballroom
    • 1 Country Club

    Hidden Valley Country Club is a private, family-oriented country club set in the Blue Ridge Mountains in the Roanoke Valley in Salem, Virginia. Founded in 1949, the club has hosted weddings, banquets, and corporate events for more than 70 years and was voted Best Wedding Venue in 2020 and 2021 by The Roanoker Magazine. Membership is not required to host an event on the property. The clubhouse offers a few distinct event spaces. The Ballroom, completely renovated in 2017, holds up to 200 guests and serves as a neutral backdrop for anything from a wedding to a baby shower to a memorial gathering. Club 1949 Lounge, the club's most requested space, pairs modern decor with a variety of seating options for bridal and baby showers, while the Dogwood Room offers a private setting with a mounted TV for business meetings and presentations.

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    Southwest Virginia 4-H Educational Center

    25236 Hillman Hwy, Abingdon, VA 24210, USA
    • Spaces for 100-300 Guests
    • 1 Meeting Space

    The Southwest Virginia 4-H Educational Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit set on a historic 75-acre former poor farm in Washington County, just outside Abingdon, Virginia. Established in 1958 and serving the region since 1960, the American Camp Association-accredited center is available for rental to businesses, families, and community groups for gatherings such as annual meetings, trainings, family reunions, and weddings, alongside team-building workshops, outdoor leadership programming, and strategic planning retreats. Onsite amenities include a basketball court, a covered pavilion, a swimming pool, outdoor seating areas, and several historic structures spread across the grounds. Overnight groups can choose among the Dickenson Conference Center, which offers private rooms with private bathrooms and a shared common area with a television and WiFi, a hostel-style Lodge with an open common room and bunk-style pods, or cinder block cabins with bunk rooms and a private room option. While food service isn't required of rental groups, the center's chef can accommodate a wide range of catering needs for events of any size. Just three miles from Abingdon's Historic District, the center sits close to the town's artsy, historic downtown and the outdoor recreation of the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains, including well-known trout fishing.

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    The Ritz

    2756 Sandfiddler Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23456, USA
    • Spaces for 100 Guests

    The Ritz is a ten-bedroom oceanfront home on Sandfiddler Road in Sandbridge Beach, part of Virginia Beach, directly on the Atlantic. The house is built for large groups, with an elevator connecting its three levels, both an indoor heated pool and an outdoor saltwater pool, a hot tub on the lower deck, and a wraparound deck facing the ocean. Inside, the home offers a theater room with a 92-inch projection screen, a billiards room, and a game room, giving a group plenty of ways to gather beyond the dining table. The custom-built dining tables seat up to 26 guests comfortably, with seating that adapts for smaller parties as well, and the oceanside living room and top-floor library both look directly out over the Atlantic. With ten king and bunk bedrooms spread across three levels, private baths throughout, and a two-dishwasher, two-oven kitchen built for feeding a crowd, The Ritz suits family reunions and multi-generational gatherings looking for an oceanfront home base in Sandbridge Beach.

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    Bright Box Theater

    15 N Loudoun St, Winchester, VA 22601, USA
    • Spaces for 50-280 Guests
    • 1 Bar
    • 1 Theater
    • 4 Total Spaces

    Bright Box Theater occupies a renovated historic building at the heart of Old Town Winchester, Virginia, on the pedestrian Walking Mall directly across from the old courthouse. Opened in 2013, the venue has hosted more than 2,000 events, blending its classic architecture with state-of-the-art sound, lighting, and projection systems. Best known as a stage for live music and comedy — with past performers ranging from Keller Williams to Grammy-winning acts — Bright Box also opens its rooms for private celebrations, from wedding receptions to business meetings. The Main Theater seats up to 130 guests (280 standing) beneath premier lighting and sound equipment, while the upstairs Out of the Box Suite offers a dance floor, a copper-topped bar, and views over the Walking Mall for up to 80 seated guests. The Bright Bar and the smaller Bistro Room round out the venue's spaces for cocktail hours and more intimate gatherings. Private event bookings include full-service catering from resident Chef Patrick, optional house DJ services, and support with decor, lighting, and entertainment booking.

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    The George Washington Hotel-A Wyndham Grand Hotel

    103 E Piccadilly St, Winchester, VA 22601, USA
    • Spaces for 300 Guests
    • 1 Hotel
    • 1 Ballroom

    A Meeting to Keep In Mind Meet in a setting that is both modern and luxurious, combining cutting-edge technology with exquisite detailing. In our Grand Ballroom, you'll find soaring ceilings, a collection of original marble and hardwood flooring, as well as custom-designed, monogrammed carpeting. Galas, seminars, and conferences can be held in this space, which can accommodate up to 210 guests under dazzling chandeliers. If necessary, the ballroom can also be divided into smaller rooms for a more intimate setting. Make use of our boardroom, or host a business lunch outside in our Pocket Garden if the weather permits. Our team will assist you with all of your technology needs, and our energizing and nourishing catering options will keep attendees engaged, resulting in a productive and memorable event for everyone involved. Refinement in the Classical Tradition A luxurious retreat in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley The George Washington, a Wyndham Grand Hotel, combines old-world charm with modern amenities to create an unforgettable experience. Our stately Georgian Revival hotel is located on the northern edge of the Shenandoah Valley, 70 miles north of Washington, DC and just steps away from shops and restaurants. You'll find rejuvenating experiences around every corner, starting with our indoor pool, which is designed to look like a Roman bathhouse. Enjoy a delicious meal at George's Food & Spirits, unwind at The Half Note Lounge, which features live entertainment on weekends, or pamper yourself with a therapeutic treatment at Saumaj Health Spa. In our 90 guest rooms and suites, you'll find plush beds with WynRest® bedding, work desks with Herman Miller® ergonomic chairs, and other upscale amenities that will keep you comfortable for the duration of your stay.

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    East Lynn Farm

    19955 Airmont Rd, Round Hill, VA 20141, USA
    • Spaces for 350 Guests
    • 1 Barn
    • 1 Farm

    Begin the next chapter of your love story in the lush Virginia countryside, surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains and the sights of our working farm. Then, under the stars or in one of our old barns, dance the night away. When you and your wedding guests arrive at East Lynn Farm, you'll be met by a stunning landscape and 143 acres of history and charm. East Lynn Farm provides a gorgeous stage for the beginning of the next chapter of your love story and a blank slate for you to create the fantasy day you desire, with panoramic views of our lush fields and pastures and the expansive Blue Ridge and Bull Run Mountains in the background. With a wedding at East Lynn Farm, you may breathe in the pure mountain air while celebrating your nuptials with your loved ones outside! The nearly 140 acres of our property are ideal for socially-distanced outdoor weddings of all sizes. We have a variety of event sites that can accommodate a rehearsal dinner in our vegetable garden, a ceremony in our Pine Grove, cocktails by the pond, and dinner and dancing overlooking our pastures to take advantage of the spectacular views. We only have a few dates available in 2021, so contact us as soon as possible to schedule your outdoor wedding at East Lynn Farm! Our sprawling lawns, pastures, and fields make for an ideal setting for outdoor gatherings bathed in beautiful natural light, especially after dusk. As your party continues into the evening, these expansive spaces are ideal as an alfresco lounge place for your guests to gather and chat beneath the stars. The milking parlor, which is located on the lowest floor of our dairy barn, is full with farm history. The ancient milking stations, complete with historic galvanized metal pipes from the previous century and old milking stanchions running the length of the barn, are framed by a stunning galley pathway with stately poles covered in shimmering lights. Host your guests inside one of our historic barns, which include a picturesque early 20th-century dairy barn with our industrial lower level milking parlor and hayloft, a pre-Civil War era corn crib, a pre-Civil War era sheep barn, and a large pole barn, for events framed by the natural details of our farm. These customizable areas come with a wide range of accents, allowing you to simply create a beautiful fête that matches your idea. Do you want your event to have a water view? For a gorgeous and reflective setting, gather your loved ones among the willow trees that surround our pond and along our meadow.

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    Eden Try Events, Estate & Manor House

    6818 River Rd, Fredericksburg, VA 22407, USA
    • Spaces for 150-200 Guests
    • 1 Barn
    • 1 Vineyard
    • 1 Winery

    Eden Try is a 12-acre winery estate in Fredericksburg, Virginia, minutes from downtown and roughly midway between Washington, D.C. and Richmond. The property centers on a restored white barn set among working vineyards, along with a historic Manor House and landscaped grounds that give couples room to exchange vows beside the vines and celebrate afterward under soaring ceilings and cathedral-grade beams. Weddings and private events take place in the Vineyard Barn, which pairs rustic wood floors and chandeliers with modern conveniences like a full HVAC system, a bar, and a catering prep kitchen. Outdoors, ceremonies can be held at a permanent arch behind the Manor House, in an open vineyard setting, or in other spots around the estate, each set up and broken down by the venue's staff. Beyond weddings, Eden Try hosts private celebrations such as bridal and baby showers, birthdays, anniversaries, rehearsal dinners, and corporate gatherings, alongside its regular wine tastings and the Sip & Savor pairing experience. The estate is family-owned, with an on-site team involved in the planning and day-of details for each event.

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    Potomac Point Winery & Vineyard

    275 Decatur Rd, Stafford, VA 22554, USA
    • Spaces for 200 Guests
    • 1 Winery

    Potomac Point Winery is a winery wedding venue in Stafford, Virginia that can accommodate up to 150 guests. In addition to being surrounded by vineyards, this property has a number of event spaces available for rental. This venue, both inside and out, provides a variety of charming settings for couples to host their dream ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. Infrastructure and Capacity A wide variety of wines are available at Potomac Point Winery for the soon-to-be newlyweds to choose from. When it comes to the wedding ceremony, the couple can join together in front of a bronze-colored pergola that has been decorated with flowers. The special couple will be able to say their vows, exchange rings, and say 'I do' in front of a natural backdrop of trees. Following that, there are numerous photo opportunities. Afterwards, the newlyweds can take a photo among the vines before taking a stroll around the grounds. The Richland Ballroom can accommodate anywhere from 75 to 200 people. It is distinguished by the use of cream and white colors, as well as a stone fireplace that stands 20 feet tall. In order for guests to sit comfortably, champagne oval-back chairs can be arranged around the room, and chandeliers and drapes can be suspended from the ceiling. Services that are provided At Potomac Point Winery, a wedding coordinator is on hand to assist the couple with their special day. This professional is capable of ensuring that timelines are met, and they collaborate closely with their staff to deliver a high level of customer service. Additionally, setup and clean-up services are provided to ensure that the venue remains as immaculate after the event as it did before the guests arrived. Cuisine At Potomac Point Winery, a catering team can prepare a variety of dishes for the couple and their guests, which they can enjoy while sipping on their favorite wine. The Le Grand Cru team can provide a variety of catering styles, including hors d'oeuvres, cocktail receptions, buffets, plated meals, stations, and more.

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    Lansdowne Resort and Spa

    44050 Woodridge Pkwy, Leesburg, VA 20176, USA
    • Spaces for 300 Guests
    • 1 Hotel
    • 1 Ballroom

    Discover everything you need for a happy celebration at Lansdowne, from unique cocktails to serene rooms. Fresh new flavors will tempt your taste buds. Delight your visitors with one-of-a-kind settings and friendly service. And you can unwind, knowing that all of our attention and energy is focused on producing an occasion that matches your own taste and flair. Our LGBT-friendly, diverse, and inclusive resort is committed to making everyone feel welcome, and our Northern Virginia wedding locations can accommodate large and small parties. Plan Your Dream Wedding At Lansdowne, our experienced Wedding Specialists are ready to assist you in planning your dream wedding. The resort's gorgeous 500-acre setting on the Potomac River is just 30 miles from Washington, D.C., but feels worlds away from everyday life, making it the ideal setting for your spectacular celebration. Special Events Our professional staff is available to assist you with all aspects of your event planning. For your rehearsal dinner, Bar or Bat Mitzvah, or any special occasion, create a magnificent experience at our Northern Virginia resort located amid the rolling hills and vistas of the Potomac River Valley. Wedding Reception Venues Lansdowne can help you realize your wedding ideas at one of our gorgeous venues, whether you're planning a grand celebration with family and friends or a more intimate gathering of just a few. Choose from a variety of indoor and outdoor settings in a lavish setting just 30 miles from Washington, D.C., in Virginia wine country. Rehearsal Dinner Venues While toasting and celebrating the start of a wedding weekend with friends and family, watch the sunset over the Virginia Piedmont. Our rehearsal dinner venues and settings in Northern Virginia are all one-of-a-kind and authentic to our Leesburg destination.

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    The Chincoteague Center

    6155 Community Dr, Chincoteague Island, VA 23336, USA
    • Spaces for 60-800 Guests
    • 1 Ballroom
    • 3 Meeting Spaces
    • 2 Convention Centers

    Located on Virginia's Eastern Shore, The Chincoteague Center has served the town of Chincoteague since 1996, when it was built without taxpayer expense to support local commerce, tourism, and community use. Operated by the Town of Chincoteague, the center is recognized as the largest handicap accessible event venue on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. A modular wall system lets the center's 9,000 square feet reconfigure into spaces ranging from the full Grand Ballroom and Main Hall down to smaller classroom-style breakout rooms, accommodating anywhere from 40 to 600 guests. The venue hosts weddings, family reunions, corporate meetings and conferences, conventions, concerts, theatrical productions, tradeshows, and community events such as festivals and sports tournaments, and has welcomed groups including NASA, Ducks Unlimited, and Virginia Tourism. The center's catering kitchen is equipped with warming ovens, a steam table, an ice machine, a commercial sink, and a refrigerator and freezer, and local caterers prepare meals on site for events. Rentals include rectangular and round tables, a multi-sized stage, high-speed wireless internet, and access to a side patio with picnic tables for outdoor use.

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    Ker Place

    69 Market St, Onancock, VA 23417, USA
    • Spaces for 260 Guests

    Ker Place is a Federal-period Georgian-style mansion in the heart of Onancock, Virginia, built between 1799 and 1803 for merchant farmer John Shepherd Ker and his wife, Agnes Corbin Ker. The Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission has called it the finest and most elaborate Federal mansion on Virginia's Eastern Shore, and the house has been restored to reflect its original 1806 appearance, with period furnishings depicting early 19th-century Eastern Shore plantation life. Today Ker Place serves as headquarters and house museum for the Eastern Shore of Virginia Historical Society, offering a three-floor historic house with gallery space and a Herb & Kitchen Garden established in 2004. The house and grounds are available as a venue for weddings and special events, set in the walkable town of Onancock alongside restaurants, churches, and bed-and-breakfasts. The first floor is ADA accessible, and the property's grounds also display the traditional log canoe Annie C.