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Cottontail & Co. is a venue in Danville, Alabama, serving weddings and special events.

𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬, 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐀𝐐𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞

𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧/𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬

We get it! Planning a wedding is hard - and there are so many venue choices out there. You need a venue that is beautiful for photos, provides a fun and unique experience for guests, is nearby amenities like hotels and restaurants - plus, it needs to be affordable!

Cottontail has all of that. Perfectly located in downtown Danville VA, in the historic River District, we are so close to wonderful photo locations, 5 min or less to hotels/restaurants, and we do not believe in all the silly charges you typically find in downtown venues.

- No Food and Beverage minimums
- You can provide your own alcohol
- No surprise fees
- Exclusive use for the whole day (10:00 am - 10:00 pm) for your Ceremony & Reception

Plus, we have the benefit of being 'downtown' in a small city where all of our expenses and vendors will be reasonably priced - allowing you to have the flexibility of budget and atmosphere of a city - without the expense, traffic and hassle.

Our building can host your ceremony and reception of up to 188 guests inside our beautifully renovated tobacco warehouse. To offer a unique experience to guests, we have partnered with Ballad Brewery to host your cocktail hour, and we take our role in your wedding very seriously - mainly because we are here to support you and your vision.

We want to take care of you - and want you to feel confident that we are the right venue for you. See more on our website, or schedule a tour directly online.

  • Black-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?

$4,200

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

$4,200

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?

$500

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

$500

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

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Reviews of Cottontail Weddings & Events

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Jessica Sent on 10/20/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Venue

Shariff was a pleasure to work with. The venue is beautiful and affordable. Many extras are included.
Holley
Holley Sent on 10/01/2022
5 out of 5 rating

So glad we chose Cottontail!

Sharif and his entire team were so great to work with. Their attention to detail made our day everything we imagined. We had so many questions and requests, and Sharif was sure to address each one with patience! This team is talented and experienced in the wedding industry... We were so happy we chose Cottontail and would highly recommend this venue!
Megan
Megan Sent on 12/28/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Ten Year Vow Renewal

This was an awesome venue. Matthew was very responsive. We chose this location because we could bring whatever vendors we wanted. Great price. We had the venue for about 12 hours. I would choose this venue again. No regrets.
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Amber Sent on 10/11/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Above and Beyond

My husband and I got married at the Cottontail in 2021 and loved the experience. Matt walked us through every step in the process as well as helped us with additional items outside of the Cottontail’s responsibilities. The venue was perfect for us - not only was it beautiful, but the Cottontail services were above and beyond any other venue that we looked at including those that were double the price. We highly suggest that if you are looking for a professional and relaxing venue that you use the Cottontail. They played a big part in making my wedding exactly what I wanted, and I am truly grateful for everything Matt and his staff do.
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Elizabeth Sent on 04/21/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing...simply...amazing!

Cottontail Weddings and Events made my weekend absolutely amazing and stress-free. Matt made sure the venue was set up exactly how I wanted. He provided a spreadsheet of any extra decor that I wanted to use that they specifically own. The venue had a modern, industrial feel with natural beauty and didn't need many decorations but we brought them anyways to make it more personalized. Cottontails helped in replenishing the cupcakes as each flavor would get low. He also provided plates and napkins and a separate expense but made the set up for the rehearsal dinner and reception easy and stress-free. They were absolutely amazing and I can't recommend them enough!! If I could give 10 stars, I definitely would!
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Clara Sent on 09/16/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Elegant and Beautiful Venue

Elegant facility located in a prime location for weddings, celebrations, or whatever first-class event you are planning. From the river district location to the beautiful chandeliers and the rustic feel of the building, it stands apart from any venue visited in this area. My wedding held on August 22 amid Covid-19 went off without a hitch. Matt and his staff are the greatest. He is composed, calm and easy to work with. He enjoys what he does and works hard at helping you get through that day. The venue might be considered a little pricey, but after adding up all the expenses of the rental of chairs, linens, setting up/breaking down, etc., it is worth it, just to pay one fee for everything. I recommend the Cottontail highly.
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Unnisa Sent on 08/27/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Great Experience

I had me wedding during the pandemic and it was still very beautiful, elegant, and fun! I couldn’t ask for a better day.
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Amy K. Sent on 08/01/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely perfect!

My husband and I absolutely loved having our wedding at Cottontail Weddings and Events. We loved Cottontail for two main reasons: the venue space and the staff.
1) The venue is absolutely stunning! The brick walls, wood floors, and chandeliers create a perfect blend of industrial and chic. In addition, the black tables and black chairs perfectly complemented that look. I repeat, Cottontail is STUNNING.
2) We loved working with Matt and his staff! Matt was incredibly kind and helpful through the whole experience. He went above and beyond to provide us with a wonderful day!
I have absolutely nothing negative to say about Cottontail and I would happily recommend them to anyone in the area! Thank you for everything, Kris and Amy.
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Rachel Sent on 07/16/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Everything we could have asked for, and more!!

I am so happy I chose Cottontail! Everything was perfect – the venue, the staff, the location. Matt and his team went above and beyond during every step of the process, from vendor recommendations to seating plan layouts, and Matt even built the wooden frame for the altar. My husband and I love Danville's River District, so Cottontail was the perfect setting with its historic architecture, exposed brick and wooden beams. It was an added bonus to have Ballad Brewing attached to the building so we could utilize their space for the cocktail hour. Our guests, even those who traveled all the way from England, had nothing but amazing things to say about the day, and I cannot thank Matt and his team enough for helping to create such a wonderful memory!
Patrick
Patrick Sent on 07/14/2020
5 out of 5 rating

A Spectacular Experience, 9001% Would Recommend

Matt and I are personal friends, and he contacted me as soon as he learned of my engagement. When my wife and I visited the venue, I looked at her in the eyes and we both knew we loved Cottontail for its unique personality and environment. Whenever we had a question (and we had many random questions), Matt was quick to answer. He helped make the planning process as smooth as it could be, and he and the staff were the real MVPs during the rehearsal and the day of the wedding. They set up the wedding exactly the way we envisioned it and helped make the transitions throughout the wedding day as smooth as possible. Additionally, my father told me about how Matt went out of his way to accommodate and care for him when his asthma acted up an hour before the wedding. Matt's generosity, composure, and attention to detail are truly unparalleled, and we are truly blessed and thankful for Matt and his team for all of their hard work and dedication. I certainly would recommend Cottontail to anyone who lives in Virginia or North Carolina and is planning to have a wedding or host a special occasion. Most of our family and friends hail from all across the state of NC, so it was a manageable drive for most of our family and guests, especially if they lived around Greensboro. For reference, Danville is approximately 2-hours from Charlotte (my hometown) and 1.5-hours from Raleigh. Thank you again to Matt and his team for making our wedding a surreal, unforgettable day full of memories that we will surely cherish for the rest of our lives.
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