Top Richmond Wedding Shower Venues

• Spaces for 250 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Bar
• 1 Meeting Space

Host Your Special Occasion at Memi’s: Looking for the perfect venue to celebrate your milestone or host a memorable event? Memi’s offers an elegant and versatile setting with two private spaces and full-service amenities to make your gathering truly unforgettable. Our Spaces: Downstairs Lounge- Intimate ambiance, perfect for smaller gatherings. Accommodates up to 40 guests. Upstairs Lounge- Spacious and vibrant, ideal for larger groups. Accommodates up to 135 guests. Entire Restaurant- Create an exclusive experience for your event. Host up to 250 guests for weddings, corporate events, or large celebrations. Why Choose Memi’s? -No room rental fee when the spending minimum is met. -Full bar and lounge seating included. Parking lot available. -Professional staff ready to bring your vision to life. Booking Details: -A signed contract and 50% deposit are required to secure your reservation. -Deposits are non-refundable but transferable if canceled more than 30 days in advance. -Pricing excludes beverages, administrative fees, tax, and gratuity. Celebrate at Amar Lounge Host your next event with us, including: • Birthdays & Anniversaries • Engagement Parties & Rehearsal Dinners • Corporate Events & Fundraisers • Baby & Bridal Showers • Retirement Parties • Fashion Shows & Launch Parties • Cultural Celebrations (Proms, Quinceañeras, Mitzvahs, and more) • Farewell or Surprise Parties • Any reason to gather, dance, and celebrate in style Parking & Accessibility We offer a private parking lot with 34 dedicated spaces located right next to the restaurant. Making it convenient and easy for you and your guests to arrive and enjoy the event without any hassle Contact Us! events@memisrva.com 804-353-2424

• Spaces for 125 Guests

Linden Row Inn is a 70-room boutique historic hotel in the heart of Downtown Richmond. The hotel is comprised of seven row homes built in the mid-1800’s, and meticulously restored over the years. Linden Row was lovingly restored in 1988 as a full-service Inn by Historic Richmond Foundation. Most of the rooms are furnished with antiques from the middle and late 1800’s, and the hotel is proud to be featured on the National Register of Historic Places. The property features an intimate Garden Courtyard that is perfect for rehearsal dinners, wedding ceremonies, and receptions. Adjacent to the Garden Courtyard and accessible by set of French doors, our Board Room is perfect for smaller, intimate affairs. For further information on the Linden Row Inn, please visit our website at www.lindenrowinn.com.

• Spaces for 50-75 Guests
• 1 Event Space

We are an event space owned and run by an event coordinator who has been in the industry for over 17 years. When we say we have you covered, we mean it! The Brickhouse RVA can accommodate 50 guests seated or 75 cocktail style. Our packages include tables, chairs, linens, and we offer floral design and decor elements for an additional cost! We offer vendor prep access, fully accessible bathrooms, a beautiful lounge area and so much more. Not to mention our walls are covered with gorgeous art, with most actually being for sale! We check too many boxes for you not to inquire today. Packages starting at just $649

An Awesome Day is a non profit venue in Virginia with services offers including: notary, officiant , party and event planning, meeting and venue space , catering, birthday, bridal showers , wakes , funerals , repass , art gallery space , music, and the list goes on feel free to give us a call & 804-3996273 or check out our website site at so-be it.com

• Spaces for 495-1,000 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Event Space
• 1 space at this venue

The Acca Shrine Center is conveniently located at the intersection of I95 and I64 in Richmond, Virginia and offers free parking for over 300 cars. We host all sorts of events from 500 guest weddings to meetings for 20 people. We have a large, traditional style ballroom that features a full sized stage and a drop down theater sized screen. The Ballroom can seat up to 495 at tables and chairs. Other spaces available Assembly Room 150 Garden View Room 50 Activity Center - a casual indoor/outdoor pavilion can seat up to 250 and includes a large deck with additional seating. We offer upgraded Wi-Fi and AV in all rooms The Acca Shriners support the Shriners Hospitals for Children providing excellent healthcare to children with no regard to a family's ability to pay.

• Spaces for 400 Guests

From the majestic Broad Street Station to the sleek and modern Dewey Gottwald Center, the Science Museum of Virginia has something to offer for any occasion. Our spacious and elegant facilities are the perfect place for any event, no matter how big or small. Let's work together. Before your event, our knowledgeable on-site special event coordinators will collaborate with you to ensure you and your guests have an unforgettable experience. We have a team of experts at the ready to help, and our list of preferred caterers can accommodate your every need, from food and beverage to thoughtful design and decoration. Imagine the possibilities with this historic blank palate. Whether you're looking for elegance or casual fun, let us help plan your special event! Click on one of our venues below to learn more about each space.

Indulge in the allure of a chic and refined cocktail lounge – Gather & Hem, a haven where exquisite cocktails, local craft beer, and meticulously chosen wines take center stage. Nestled in the heart of the city within the iconic Miller & Rhoads Department Store building, our concept exudes a timeless sophistication. Our cocktails are perfectly paired with shared plates created with the distinct flavors of Virginia. Whether it's a post-work rendezvous or a prelude to a captivating show at a nearby theater, let's elevate the ordinary and make every moment extraordinary together.

• Spaces for 170-200 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Meeting Space

Your guests will love our elegant, well-appointed private event rooms and craveable Italian-American dishes—and you’ll love the feeling of knowing we have taken care of everything. With 3 unique event rooms that can be used in varying combinations, our Richmond location can host seated events up to 200 guests with exclusive use of the full event space. Whether you are hosting a big family celebration or a small corporate meeting, our private event rooms are designed to accommodate a variety of occasions. Our Private Dining Event Managers will help you plan a delectable chef-prepared menu and choose offerings for your private bar, featuring a selection of wines and handcrafted cocktails. Allow us to create the perfect room layout and add finishing touches such as personalized menu cards, house centerpieces and standard audio-visual equipment. At Maggiano's, we specialize in making every event memorable!

• Spaces for 14 Guests

Great Big Game Show, brought to you by The Escape Game, is an immersive game show experience. Two teams come on stage to face off in a battle for points and glory. Questions? Contact us at Hello@GreatBigGameShow.com!

• Spaces for 10-400 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 7 Event Spaces

Dover Hall is a refined, English Tudor-inspired estate placed elegantly among the rolling hills of Manakin-Sabot, Virginia. The exceptionally grand 38,000-square-foot estate house sits peacefully on 55 private acres in Goochland County’s equestrian country. Dover Hall flawlessly marries the grandeur of days past with modern and abundant amenities in a sophisticated and serene atmosphere. The property is a convenient 10-minute drive from the Short Pump area of Richmond, VA, and easily accessible from Charlottesville, Northern Virginia, and Maryland. ​ Complete with an artisan in-house culinary led by Executive Chef Leah Randolph and in-house beverage programs featuring our very own 7 Lady Vineyards wine curated by owners and Vinters, Chad Hornik and Jeff Ottaviano, Dover Hall provides an exquisite and unforgettable experience for you and your loved ones.

• Spaces for 200 Guests
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Estate
• 1 Mansion

Rose Hill 1821, a wedding and event venue in Virginia, located in Montpelier, VA, 30 minutes outside of downtown Richmond Virginia, and just 15 minutes from Short Pum, Virginia. Rose Hill is a historic venue featuring 20+ acres of green space surrounded by 300 acres of woodlands and forestry, providing a serene venue space with picturesque views. Rose Hill has ample amount of opened green space, two shakespearean gardens, a beautiful terrace overlooking the property, a newly renovated and updated barn, a main house to use for getting ready for your special day, and the option of a guest house for an overnight stay. Rose Hill provides endless opportunities for you to create an exclusive dream like experience for your guests and for you. We believe that every element of your celebration should be special, starting with the venue.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

Sports Center of Richmond (SCOR) is a climate-controlled sports campus in Richmond, Virginia, built around indoor and outdoor soccer fields and a family-friendly atmosphere for recreation and athletic play. Beyond its adult and youth soccer leagues, camps, and the nationally renowned Lil' Kickers program for children as young as 18 months, SCOR hosts a full slate of private events through its Parties & Events program. Kids' birthday parties combine field games such as soccer, dodgeball, and kickball with an inflatable obstacle course and a dedicated Party Zone, with setup and cleanup handled by SCOR's coaching staff. The campus also hosts special occasions such as Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, graduations, retirements, and milestone birthdays, along with holiday celebrations, corporate meetings and retreats, and team-building events. For business gatherings, SCOR can set up a room with wireless and ethernet internet access, projectors and screens, a microphone and audio system, and tables and chairs arranged to suit the group, with lunch or dinner catering available. Guests can also gather at Turf's Sports Cafe, an on-site cafe serving food, drinks, and select craft beer alongside foosball, ping pong, cornhole, and giant Jenga. SCOR's campus is also home to Peak Experiences, an indoor rock climbing facility.

• Spaces for 600-3,600 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Outdoor
• 3 Total Spaces

Opened in 1927 as the Mosque Theater, Altria Theater is one of Richmond's most recognizable buildings, designed by architects Marcellus Wright, Sr., Charles M. Robinson, and Charles Custer Robinson in an Egyptian Revival style with towering minarets and desert murals. Built under the Shriners and later purchased by the City of Richmond in 1940, the theater underwent a major renovation in 1994-95 that restored its original architectural grandeur. Today the theater seats up to 3,600 guests for concerts, Broadway productions, and other live entertainment, and its private event spaces have hosted weddings, galas, trade shows, and corporate functions. The Grand Ballroom, decorated with the sweeping columns and ornamental detail original to the building, accommodates up to 800 guests seated or 1,400 standing. Monroe Park, an outdoor space overlooking the theater's facade, holds up to 600 guests seated or 1,000 standing, and multiple lobbies, lounges, and parlors throughout the building offer additional gathering space for smaller functions such as holiday parties, baby showers, and family reunions.

• 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 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 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 Guests

Housed in the historic Virginia Dairy building at 1812 West Main Street in Richmond's Fan District, the Visual Arts Center of Richmond has supported the region's creative life since 1963, when it was founded in Church Hill as the Hand Workshop. After leasing space for 17 years, the organization purchased and later renovated the building, completing a 2007 expansion that created a 30,000-square-foot arts center anchored by the 1,800-square-foot True F. Luck Gallery. The center's 17 professionally-equipped studios support media ranging from clay, glass, and metals to photography, printmaking, and creative writing, and its programming reaches more than 50,000 people each year through over 1,600 classes taught by more than 250 instructors. Beyond classes and exhibitions, the Visual Arts Center of Richmond opens its facility for off-site meetings, corporate holiday parties, anniversary celebrations, bar and bat mitzvahs, baby showers, and other private gatherings. Rentals include an hour for clean-up and use of the center's in-house A/V equipment. The venue also hosts childrens birthday parties built around a private studio art class, and a Creativity at Work program that brings corporate teams together for team-building through the creative process.

• 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 200 Guests

Built in 1937 in Richmond's Church Hill neighborhood, the Robinson Theater is a restored Art Deco Moderne building named for Richmond native Bill "Bojangles" Robinson. Commissioned by Hill Entertainment Group and designed by architect Edward F. Sinnott, the theater once anchored the neighborhood's social life, hosting films, singers, dancers, jazz bands, and amateur talent shows, before closing in the mid-1980s after decades of decline. A 2008 historic restoration returned the building to community use, complete with a replica of its original marquee. Today the Robinson Theater Community Arts Center operates as a multi-purpose nonprofit space, hosting dance, karate, acting, and music lessons alongside movie nights, community meetings, receptions, and recitals. Conveniently located near I-64 in Richmond's East End, the theater is available for private event rental, with a virtual tour offered on its website for prospective renters.