Everything About Planning A Wedding In Virginia Beach
It won’t take us long to share everything we know about planning a wedding in Virginia Beach in full detail. Our main goal is to save you some time and maybe even a little money.
To get the ball rolling there will be a list of local wedding and reception venues. For some the church they went to as a kid will be the obvious place to get married while others may prefer to have their ceremony and/or reception at a different venue and either way you aren’t lacking for options.
The best bridal shops to buy a dress near you along with many of the other things you will need will follow that up. Then we will get into shops that sell wedding invitations, florists, photographers, videographers, bands, and DJ’s.
After they have all been covered we will pivot to the top wedding hair and makeup stylists and shops to rent a tuxedo because everyone needs to look great on your special day. The food will begin to close this out as it will be time to read about where to buy wedding cakes, caterers, and some great restaurants for hosting a rehearsal dinner.
Finally, the best wedding planners in Virginia Beach will get a shout out because we know some may be feeling overwhelmed and may want to just hand this all off to someone else. Often times wedding planners in your area will have different packages available ranging from a little bit of assistance all the way up to full planning so you can choose to get as much help as you need.
To make things a little easier on you there will be a map towards the conclusion that has all of the various venues pinned on it so that you can figure out which is the most convenient for you to visit. By the way, all of our city guides for the Northeast are available at that link if you are curious what is going on in nearby towns.
Virginia Beach Wedding & Reception Venues
Picking the right wedding and reception venue in Virginia Beach might be the most important decision you will make:
The Gala 417 offers over 5,000 square feet of event space perfect for weddings or receptions near you with up to 200 guests.
With options for an indoor or outdoor ceremony The Royal Courtyard’s Wedding Package offers use of the Royal Ballroom and Emerald Suite.
There are many possibilities for both indoor and outdoor local weddings and receptions at The Water Table at Fisherman’s Wharf Marina which features breathtaking waterfront views.
Mambo Room in Norfolk can accommodate up to 150 people at a time.
The Fairway Room at Greenbrier Country Club in Chesapeake can handle small gatherings for 100 people or you can throw open the French doors to the adjacent ballroom which has plenty of space for bigger events with 275 people.
For weddings or receptions in your area Historic Post Office in Hampton can accommodate as many as 250 people or 400 standing.
Bridal Shops
The best bridal shops near you are where to buy your dress and many of the other important items you will need:
Well guys, that is all we have for now but we bet you feel a lot more confident about planning a wedding near you. We tried to cover it all from wedding and reception venues, bridal shops, invitations, florists, photographers, videographers, bands, DJ’s, hair and makeup stylists, tuxedo rentals, caterers, the cake, and of course some good restaurants for a rehearsal dinner in your area.
Some of the best local wedding planners were also mentioned if you want to go that route, or you can save some money and do a lot of this on your own. At this point you should be fully informed and ready to plan a great wedding in Virginia Beach and we wish you the best of luck!
