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Chrysler Museum of Art

Up to 220 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Outdoor/Indoor
Get Ready Rooms

Why couples loved this venue

  • Unique aesthetic style
  • Guests comfort
  • Amenities
Kelly
Monique
Marc
Tonya
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Recommended by 95% of couples

About this venue

The Chrysler Museum of Art is a wedding ceremony and reception venue in Norfolk, Virginia. This venue radiates timeless appeal, dramatic magnificence, and true elegance. Couples seeking a venue with a historic backdrop, awe-inducing architecture, and a sense of grandeur will be saying “I do” the minute they see all the Chrysler Museum of Art has to offer!

Facilities and Capacity

The Chrysler Museum of Art, a renaissance-inspired building that is sure to drop jaws and impassion hearts with its elaborate architecture, accommodates up to 220 seated guests. Couples will never forget saying their vows and enjoying a reception in Huber Court, the impressive atrium that is both the entryway to the museum and the entryway to the rest of your married life. Magnificent features of this atrium include renaissance-inspired archways, dark wood frame work, polished marble floors, a grandiose double staircase, and a high glass-paned ceiling for natural light (enjoy bright sunlight for a daytime wedding, and celebrate an evening reception under the stars). Couples who prefer their sun and starlight outdoors may choose to have an outdoor ceremony in one of two breathtaking gardens. These gardens offer the dramatic backdrop of the museum’s high walls, the shade of lush green trees, open manicured lawns for plein-air appeal and a classic fountain. These gardens make for excellent photo opportunities before, during and after your special day.

Services Offered

Chiavari-style chairs, tables, silverware and china are all-inclusive to a five-hour rental package with the Chrysler Museum of Art. Couples getting married in Huber Court are also granted one hour of access to the gallery or garden areas, making for a wedding experience that is culturally enriching and explorative. A wedding suite complete with vanity lighting and perfect for pre-ceremony photography is also available. Other more general services include setup and cleanup, as well as all essential staffing.

Location

The Chrysler Museum of Art is located in Historic Ghent, overlooking the Hague Inlet of the Elizabeth River, which offers a timeless and stunning aesthetic - as well as stunning sunset photos. Being a renaissance-inspired building, the Chrysler Museum of Art has all the panache and high drama that lovers of European architecture will adore.

Features

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

  • 9 years in business

  • We speak English

Links

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Weddings at this venue

Vaughn & Nicole's wedding
Vaughn & Nicole
56 photos
Andrea & Terrell's wedding
Andrea & Terrell
16 photos
Beth & Andrew's wedding
Beth & Andrew
14 photos
Ezeal & Yassah's wedding
Ezeal & Yassah
13 photos
Rachel & Shane's wedding
Rachel & Shane
21 photos
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FAQ

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?

$4,000

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

$4,000

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

Yes

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

$4,000

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

$4,000

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Parking
Set Up
Tables

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Art Gallery
Ballroom
Garden
Historic Building
Museum
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Clean Up
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Wifi

What event items are available?

Chairs
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

China
Flatware

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

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Reviews of Chrysler Museum of Art

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The Chrysler Museum of Art is described as a stunning and magical wedding venue that provides a perfect backdrop for a fairytale wedding. Reviewers appreciated the beautiful spaces, including the Bridal Suite and Groomsmen Room, and mentioned the unique cocktail hour held in the art exhibits. The attentive staff, particularly Jennifer and Gabrielle, received high praise for their helpfulness and support in creating an unforgettable experience. Additionally, the exclusive caterer Taste Catering & Events was commended for their delicious food and excellent service. Overall, guests were highly satisfied with the venue and recommended it for weddings.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

The Chrysler Museum of Art is described as a stunning and magical wedding venue that provides a perfect backdrop for a fairytale wedding. Reviewers appreciated the beautiful spaces, including the Bridal Suite and Groomsmen Room, and mentioned the unique cocktail hour held in the art exhibits. The attentive staff, particularly Jennifer and Gabrielle, received high praise for their helpfulness and support in creating an unforgettable experience. Additionally, the exclusive caterer Taste Catering & Events was commended for their delicious food and excellent service. Overall, guests were highly satisfied with the venue and recommended it for weddings.

Weddingwire
4.8/5 64 reviews
Google
4.8/5 2965 reviews
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Danielle Sent on 12/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Beyond Wonderful Wedding

My husband and I got married at the Chrysler Museum of Art this past September and all we can say is WOW! Our experience from the time we decided to book the museum as our wedding venue to the actual wedding day was amazing. Everyone (the staff) we spoke/worked with was great! Our wedding included a lot of details and moving parts, and the museum definitely worked with us and our vendors so that the vision we had for our wedding could come to life and come to life it definitely did. EVERYTHING WAS BEAUTIFUL! EVERYTHING WAS PERFECT! This includes the food. The museum’s exclusive caterer, Taste Catering & Events was beyond impressive. Their food is super delicious, the people were helpful and a wonder to work with. We can go on and on about our experience, but overall, five stars across the board.
Kelly
Kelly Sent on 07/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Our date spot turned wedding venue!

My husband and I have been visiting the Chrysler Museum for years. We had one of our first dates there and we’ve had the opportunity to visit with friends and family numerous times. On a given weekend day, if we’re in Norfolk with no set plans, we drop in to see the different permanent and temporary exhibitions. This is our spot; so it was the perfect setting for our marriage celebration. Huber Court is a beautiful ceremony and reception location, and the Ancient Worlds and Porcelain Galleries made for a unique cocktail hour for our guests. We appreciated, too, having wide access to the museum and museum grounds for photographs prior to the ceremony and during the cocktail hour. We were able to take some truly epic photos – just us and with our wedding party, parents, and siblings. We loved it.
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Emma Sent on 11/21/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Wedding Venue

The Chrysler Museum was such a romantic and beautiful venue for our wedding. Jennifer and Gabby were attentive, communicative, and accommodating, helping to create an unforgettable experience for us.
Monique
Monique Sent on 11/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Memorable Experience

We had our wedding here a month ago & I will tell you we fell in love with the venue the first day we visited. This venue is beautiful, there are so many beautiful views for you & for your guests. We loved being able to provide our guests with cocktail hour in the art gallery so they could all be able to enjoy some of the artwork as well. Gabrielle & Jennifer were both a pleasure to work with from the very beginning all the way through til the end. Would highly recommend.
Marc
Marc Sent on 10/01/2023
5 out of 5 rating

A night to remember!

My wife and I could not have been happier with our choice of venue being the Chrysler Museum of Art! Absolutely gorgeous building inside and out with the added bonus of having stunning artwork throughout! Our guests were blown away by the atmosphere and experience made possible there! Having the entire building to ourselves for our special event was amazing! The museum provided everything we were looking for in a venue and more! From the Bridal Suite, Groomsmen Room, Wedding Hall, and endless areas for photo ops... it was perfect!
Tonya
Tonya Sent on 08/31/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful venue

I could not have picked a more beautiful place. The staff was so amazing.
M
Mary Sent on 06/21/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Experience!

Everything turned out perfect, and we can’t say enough good things! We have been recommending the venue to everyone - their organization, friendliness, and communication was wonderful throughout the whole process! The staff was so helpful and friendly the night of, and made it so easy to get where we needed to be. All of our friends and family still continue to rave about how beautiful the Chrysler was! Definitely recommend to anyone looking for a venue!
Christopher
Christopher Sent on 11/23/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Epic transformation from Museum to Wedding Vibes

If you are looking for the best place to host your wedding in Norfolk, you found it! I am a professional DJ and I work several wedding events here every year along with my colleagues and already have some lined up for next year. Before this year is over, I wanted to take the time and share with all review readers how grateful I am for the opportunity to be able to collaborate with such a great venue and the talented team that makes magic happen every time I am there. They communicate well with vendors, everything is always clean and looks amazing, and the layout options are awesome. I especially love all the uplighting and decor lighting that we do here, the pictures and videos always come out amazing. They surely go above and beyond for their clients to have the best time ever. Go see for yourself, book your event here!

Chris “DJ Karizma” August | DJ Karizma Entertainment LLC | www.karizma.bz
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Whitney Sent on 11/15/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful and Amazing

Amber was so helpful from the beginning to the end of our wedding experience. She was always responsive, professional, and helpful!! I couldn’t have chosen a better venue because of the amazing staff!!
Kara
Kara Sent on 11/16/2019
5 out of 5 rating

The Perfect Venue for our Dream Wedding

We could not have found a more perfect venue for our wedding! From our meetings with Amber and Mary, to bridal portraits, the rehearsal, and the wedding itself, the Chrysler team was truly invested in making our dream wedding a reality every step of the way. We look forward to visiting the museum again and again.
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Vivid Expressions LLC Vivid Expressions LLC Wedding Planners

There is simply no venue in the region like the Chrysler Museum of Art. The exquisite architecture of Hubber court paints a breathtaking backdrop for ceremony or reception. Outdoor garden areas offer a refined beautiful for ceremonies as well but it is the dramatic staircase, sweeping ceilings, and alluring art which surrounds you that creates an enchanting, sophisticated, and timeless location to host your unforgettable wedding. The Chrysler Musem of Art has our highest recommendation.

Style Events Style Events Wedding Planners

The Team with Style adores Chrysler Museum of Art for beautiful weddings! When you book the Chrysler you are not just booking a venue but an exceptional experience. Mary and her event team are top notch professionals, overseeing every aspect of your time at the museum and Cuisine and Co. Catering knocks it our of the park every time! The Chrysler Museum of Art's Huber Court is a Ceremony Setting fit for royalty! We highly recommend this wonderful wedding venue.

Echard Wheeler Photography Echard Wheeler Photography Wedding Photographers

One of my very favorites venues to shoot. So many beautiful vignettes to chose from, and every wedding they host is perfect!

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Chrysler Museum of Art frequently asked questions

Chrysler Museum of Art includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The space offered by Chrysler Museum of Art for wedding events is known for:
  • Art Gallery
  • Ballroom
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Museum
  • Waterfront
Chrysler Museum of Art offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Chrysler Museum of Art offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Chrysler Museum of Art offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Clean Up
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Wifi
Chrysler Museum of Art offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Tables
Chrysler Museum of Art is recommended by 95% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in value, 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in average response time, 4.8 in professionalism and 4.6 in flexibility.
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