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Reception
$2,700 starting price
Reception
$2,700 starting price

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About

Carolyn Baldwin Lake Pavilion is a gorgeous, rustic wedding venue overlooking a picturesque lake in Central Virginia. Family-owned and operated, we are committed to making your wedding day everything you’ve hoped for.

Facilities and Capacity
Packages available for up to 100 guests and offers event spaces for couples to host their ceremony and reception.

Services Offered
Couples who entrust their special day to Carolyn Baldwin Lake Pavilion benefit from the following services and amenities:

  • Beautiful ceremony area with dock overlooking the lake and tierd seating levels, so everyone gets a better view
  • Rustic open-air pavilion/covered outdoor reception area with chandelier and commerical-grade string lighting
  • Sound system/wireless mics for ceremony
  • Set up of tables & chairs for reception area
  • Wooden benches for seating in ceremony area
  • Firepit area
  • Climate controlled bathrooms (2), and dressing room


Other Benefits & Services
Floral design, wedding decor/design services are available. Our clients are also welcome to bring in the vendors of their choosing.


Location
Situated between Richmond and Lynchburg, Carolyn Baldwin Lake Pavilion is located on a 17-acre lake, 10 minutes from both downtown Farmville and Longwood University, and approximately 20 minutes from Hampden-Sydney College. Approximately 50 minutes from Chesterfield and Midlothian and 1 hour 20 mintues from Downtown Richmond. Approx. 1 hour and 20 minutes from Charlottesville.

  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$2,700

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$2,700

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

No

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
Lighting/Sound
Parking
Set Up
Tables

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

3

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Campsite/Cabin
Farm/Ranch
Park
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Clean Up
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly

What catering services do you offer?

Outside Cake

What bar services do you provide?

Outside Alcohol

What event items are available?

Aisle Markers
Aisle Runners
Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

July
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5.0 out of 5 rating
36 Reviews
  • Quality of service
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Value
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    4.9 out of 5 rating
97% Recommended by couples
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Karyn Sent on 05/24/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Outdoor Venue!

Grounds of the venue were beautiful, twinkling lights under pavilion created a fairy tale atmosphere. Joanna was an absolute delight to work with to help create the wedding of my daughters dreams!
Bonnie
Bonnie H. Sent on 02/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Venue

This venue was everything I wanted! The lake view, outdoors, southern chic esthetic, and more! Joanna was more than helpful!
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Sarah S. Sent on 10/05/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Mr and mrs swinney

Joanna was wonderful to work with. We were originally supposed to get married in 2021 but with deployment happening she was so easy to work with changing our date with no hassle. Any question I had she answered right away! We also used her for our flower decor and boutiques and they turned out AMAZING.

We highly recommend using
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Awards

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Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Heart of Virginia DJ Services Heart of Virginia DJ Services Wedding DJs

This is one of our favorite places to DJ. The lake view and facilities are rustic yet beautiful. Being there feels more relaxing and more like a family event than being in a formal ballroom. Joanna goes out of her way providing great service to her clients. The dock area is a beautiful place to have your wedding ceremony and give your photographer a variety of options for great pictures. I can't say enough about this hidden gem of a venue!

Dennis Gowin Dennis Gowin Wedding Officiants

Joanne Baldwin is a great wedding planner.

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Carolyn Baldwin Lake Pavilion frequently asked questions

Carolyn Baldwin Lake Pavilion includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The space offered by Carolyn Baldwin Lake Pavilion for wedding events is known for:
  • Campsite/Cabin
  • Farm/Ranch
  • Park
  • Waterfront
Carolyn Baldwin Lake Pavilion offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Carolyn Baldwin Lake Pavilion offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Carolyn Baldwin Lake Pavilion offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Clean Up
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
Carolyn Baldwin Lake Pavilion offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Aisle Markers
  • Aisle Runners
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Carolyn Baldwin Lake Pavilion is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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