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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Robert H. and Clarice Smith Woodland Pavilion
931 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy, Charlottesville, VA 22902, USA- Spaces for 70 Guests
Rock Hill Plantation House
228 Rock Hill Church Rd, Stafford, VA 22556, USA- Spaces for 120 Guests
- 1 Outdoor
- 1 Event Space
- 2 Total Spaces
Rock Hill Pavilion, formerly known as Rock Hill Plantation House, is a family-owned rural estate in Stafford, Virginia that has hosted weddings, conferences, and other celebrations for 18 years. The venue is owned and operated by Stefan and Dorothy Maier, and welcomes up to 120 guests for a single event with exclusive use of the property for the day. Nestled in the rolling countryside of northwestern Stafford, the estate's grounds include three ponds and several centenarian trees that provide a backdrop for wedding-day portraits. Couples prepare in the main house's antique-furnished Bridal Suite before exchanging vows in the outdoor Ceremonial Pavilion, surrounded by garden and pasture views. The celebration then moves indoors to the Carriage House Reception Hall, which features a chef's kitchen, wheelchair-accessible restrooms, and a veranda overlooking the pool and its fountain. Rock Hill Pavilion is located about an hour and fifteen minutes from Washington, D.C., with easy access to Interstate 95, Route 17, and Fredericksburg. Rental packages include exclusive use of the grounds, a complimentary rehearsal, event setup and cleanup, tables and chairs, and a 10% discount for military members and first responders.
Belle Isle State Park
1632 Belle Isle Rd, Lancaster, VA 22503, USA- Spaces for 250-1,000 Guests
- 1 Outdoor
- 1 Historic Space
- 1 Park
Belle Isle State Park is an 892-acre state park set along Virginia's Northern Neck, where the Rappahannock River meets seven miles of shoreline, tidal wetlands, farmland, and upland forest. The park's historic Bel Air area, anchored by a colonial-reproduction mansion built in 1942, hosts outdoor weddings and receptions for up to 250 guests; couples who book the area also gain use of the adjoining Bel Air Guest House for overnight stays, and arrange their own catering, music, and rental furnishings. Beyond the Bel Air grounds, the park offers three picnic shelters -- Humphreys, Rappahannock, and Deep Creek -- for smaller private gatherings, each supplied with grills and tables, with two offering waterfront views and beach access. Guests can also explore nearly 10 miles of trails, a 1,000-foot accessible boardwalk with an observation deck, a fishing pier, and boat launches, or rent canoes, kayaks, and bicycles through the park's visitor center.
Boonsboro Country Club
1709 B C C Dr, Lynchburg, VA 24503, USA- Spaces for 22-325 Guests
- 1 Ballroom
- 4 Event Spaces
- 5 Country Clubs
Boonsboro Country Club sits on 300 acres in the Lynchburg region of Virginia, on land that was farmed as early as 1800. Its manor house, known as "Sholto," was originally built between 1793 and 1800; the club itself was established in 1923, and in 1929 architect Pendleton S. Clark added a ballroom to the historic structure. The club's 18-hole golf course was designed by Scottish architect Willie Park Jr. and completed by Fred M. Findlay, opening in 1929. Today the club hosts weddings and private events for up to 350 guests, with settings ranging from the brick-and-column manor house front lawn to the Ballroom, described as the club's grandest indoor venue. Its grounds offer panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the golf course, and its event team provides coordination and gourmet dining throughout the planning process.
Common House
206 W Market St, Charlottesville, VA 22902, USACommon House offers event spaces for your next celebration in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Sleepy Hole
4700 Sleepy Hole Rd, Suffolk, VA 23435, USA- 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.