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Dover Hall

Guests Up to 375
Ceremony/Reception
Outdoor/Indoor
Get Ready Rooms
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Recommended by 98% of couples

About this venue

A refined English Tudor-inspired wedding venue in Manakin-Sabot, Virginia, Dover Hall was built with one purpose in mind: to entertain. Combining the grandeur of the past with everyday modern amenities, you and your guests can enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience at this venue. Nestled between Richmond and Charlottesville, the venue is the perfect choice for newly engaged couples in the area!

Facilities and Capacity

Boasting 33,000 square feet, Dover Hall accommodates up to 400 guests. Couples may choose from six spacious event spaces to host their wedding ceremony and reception. The property also offers several wedding facilities, so couples may choose from a variety of different spaces in which to host their event. Other facilities include:

  • Two-story ballroom
  • Solarium
  • Library
  • Master Suite dressing room

Services Offered

Couples who select Dover Hall to exchange their vows benefit from a variety of wedding services and luxurious amenities. Items include:

  • Indoor and outdoor settings
  • Event rentals
  • Setup
  • Cleanup
  • Outside vendors

Cuisine

Dover Hall offers an array of menu options consisting of American, Italian, Southern, Southwestern, and local cuisine styles that utilize plated and station serving styles. They also provide rental items, such as glassware, flatware, linens, china, and barware. In order to provide an enjoyable wedding experience for all, the venue accommodates the following dietary restrictions:

  • Gluten-free
  • Kosher
  • Lactose-free
  • Pork-free
  • Nut-free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian

Accommodation

For interested couples and their wedding guests, Dover Hall offers five bedrooms to accommodate one overnight stay. The venue is also located near several award-winning hotels, such as The Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa/Short Pump.

Other Services

Dover Hall offers bar services for wedding showers, cocktail hours, wedding receptions, and more. Interested couples may choose from the following:

Bartender(s)

  • Cocktail reception
  • Champagne toast
  • House/specialty beer
  • House liquor
  • House/specialty wine
  • Open bar
  • Premium liquor
  • Signature drink

Features

Medium team (11-20 members)

Experience

    9 years in business

    We speak English and Spanish

Links

Visit website

Weddings at this venue

Lane & Rikki's wedding
Lane & Rikki
73 photos
Leana & Mark's wedding
Leana & Mark
34 photos
Dipika & Nick's wedding
Dipika & Nick
30 photos
Noor & Ahmad's wedding
Noor & Ahmad
17 photos
Kathy & Timothy's wedding
Kathy & Timothy
18 photos

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?

16,000

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

$12,000

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?

16,000

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

$12,000

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

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$89

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

6

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Historic Building
Mansion

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Chairs
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
September
October
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
July

Still have questions?

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Reviews of Dover Hall

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Dover Hall receives rave reviews from multiple couples for its fairytale setting, exceptional service, and delicious food. The venue's staff, including event managers like Rachel and Stephanie, are highly praised for their professionalism, warmth, and attention to detail throughout the planning process and on the wedding day. Guests were impressed with the seamless transitions, stunning ambiance, and versatility of the venue, accommodating large guest counts and different wedding styles with ease. Overall, Dover Hall is highly recommended for couples seeking a luxurious and unforgettable wedding experience, with guests describing the venue as beautiful and the service as top-notch.

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Dover Hall receives rave reviews from multiple couples for its fairytale setting, exceptional service, and delicious food. The venue's staff, including event managers like Rachel and Stephanie, are highly praised for their professionalism, warmth, and attention to detail throughout the planning process and on the wedding day. Guests were impressed with the seamless transitions, stunning ambiance, and versatility of the venue, accommodating large guest counts and different wedding styles with ease. Overall, Dover Hall is highly recommended for couples seeking a luxurious and unforgettable wedding experience, with guests describing the venue as beautiful and the service as top-notch.

Weddingwire
4.9/5 70 reviews
Google
4.9/5 151 reviews
Katie
Katie Sent on 11/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Venue!

Dover Hall was absolutely perfect for our wedding! From the very start, their team made the entire experience effortless and enjoyable. They anticipated every detail, kept everything running smoothly, and handled every moment with professionalism and care, everything felt effortless because of how organized and thoughtful their team was. We worked with Stephanie, and she was incredible and on top of everything throughout the process. The food was another highlight. Chef Leah Randolph created absolutely delicious dishes that our guests loved and are still raving about! We couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful, seamless, and memorable day, we are so grateful to everyone at Dover Hall!
Jamison
Jamison Sent on 11/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible Wedding Venue!

Our experience with Dover Hall was exceptional from start to finish. The venue itself is stunning and the level of care, professionalism and attention to detail from everyone we worked with there was unmatched. From our first tour of the venue we were blown away by the beauty of Dover Hall and all the unique areas it has for different parts of your wedding day and also by the level of hospitality – offering us champagne during the tour and giving us an amazing gift bag at the end of it.

We had about 250 guests at our wedding and Dover Hall was more than able to accommodate this size. We planned to have our ceremony and cocktail hour outside, but it ended up raining on our wedding day, and they were able to seamlessly transition everything to be inside, without it impacting any other parts of the day. They did such an incredible job with it that we had so many guests who did not realize the ceremony and cocktail hour had not been planned to be inside all along.

We had the pleasure of working with Rachel Kennedy as our event manager and she was an absolute joy to work with. She is truly one of the nicest people you could ever work with. From the moment we met, she was so friendly, kind and accommodating – always going out of her way to make sure we felt comfortable and taken care of – and her enthusiasm about everything is contagious. She was quick to respond, flexible with requests and genuinely cared about making everything perfect for us. Her positive attitude and warmth made our entire experience with Dover Hall such a positive one. Rachel was always willing to go above and beyond for us whether it was giving tours of the venue to our family members when they were in town visiting or coordinating phone calls with Dover Hall’s amazing chef to accommodate our guests’ dietary restrictions. And this level of care and thoughtfulness carried on past our wedding day – we went to one of Dover Hall’s wine dinners a few weeks after our wedding that Rachel was hosting. Rachel so welcoming and excited to see us, and she even snuck us each one of our signature cocktails from our wedding during the dinner. It was such a thoughtful gesture that meant so much to us.

The entire staff at Dover Hall was incredible. Chef Leah is amazing – everything she makes is delicious, so we had the hardest time narrowing down our menu after our tasting with her. Every dish she makes is beautifully prepared and all of our guests were raving about the food at our wedding.
We also stayed at Dover Hall the night of our wedding (and I stayed there with my sister the night before), which was such a great experience and something we would highly recommend. All of the staff made sure this experience was perfect, from the security guards there with us at night, to everyone checking in on us making sure all of our needs were met, to serving us the delicious breakfast that came with the overnight stay.
We also had our rehearsal dinner at Bartizan, Dover Hall’s sister property, which was an equally wonderful experience, and we were lucky enough to work with Rachel for that as well.

We highly recommend this venue to any couple looking for a truly luxurious and unforgettable wedding experience.
Stephanie
Stephanie Sent on 04/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The Absolute Best

Dover Hall is a place of fairy tales. The ambiance, the layout, the options, the staff... Absolutely everything was perfect. We felt cared for the entire process from planning, to execution, to the cleanup. My friends and family kept commenting on how much they loved the venue and how impressed they were with the service. The food is remarkable!! 100% recommend!
David
David Sent on 07/15/2024
5 out of 5 rating

An unforgettable experience with Dover Hall

Having our wedding at Dover Hall was essentially a perfect experience. They are truly experts in the wedding service industry. There was no detail that went unchecked! They quality of the food was exceptional. Our guests spoke so highly of the food and the service. The wine from 7 Lady Vineyards is also exceptional. Not only were the staff that joined us on wedding day very professional, they were all just kind. I was able to chat with some of them during the rehearsal and they made me feel like they were genuinely excited to be a part of the day. Because their team ironed out every single detail with me leading all of the way up to the wedding, the day of was perfect. It was a zero stress day! I was able to focus on the things that really mattered because we knew that everything would all be taken care of. Beyond that, it is a beautiful venue. If you are looking for a beautiful venue that truly has everything that you need on hand, Dover Hall is an exceptional choice.
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Ashley Sent on 05/27/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A dream wedding venue

There aren't enough words to describe how perfect Dover Hall was as both a venue and a caterer. It is truly a fairytale property that happens to be in an extremely convenient location. Their service as well as their food is absolutely top notch. While every member of the staff we met was incredibly nice and helpful, we wanted to give special shout outs to Emily, Sylvia, Charlotte, Jeff, and of course Chef Leah!
K
Katherine Sent on 03/31/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommend This Venue!

We are so thankful to have had our wedding at Dover Hall. It was an absolute dream! It was so wonderful working with the Dover Hall team from start to finish. They are so organized, professional, and just so fun to work with. Day of, everything was seamlessly executed to perfection. And, of course, the actual venue itself is so stunning, it is like a fairytale. We could not recommend Dover Hall enough!
Julia
Julia Sent on 12/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

We love Dover Hall!

Having our wedding at Dover Hall was amazing from start to finish. From the moment my fiancé and I stepped foot on the grounds, we were welcomed with kindness and support. We worked with Rachel and Stephanie specifically, but I can confidently say that every member of the team made sure that our wedding was exactly what we were hoping for and made the planning process very easy by being open and honest with pricing, incredibly responsive when needed, and unwavering in their support. Our wedding day was flawless. The team executed every detail perfectly from the spaces for us to get ready in throughout the day, the ceremony and reception floor plans, incredible food and stocked bar, and even created a private dinner for my fiancé and I to enjoy while our stationed-style dinner for our guests took place. Our guests were blown away, too. We would not have changed a single thing about our day and cannot recommend Dover Hall more. So professional, organized, and just all around amazing!
Miranda
Miranda Sent on 11/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Unbelievable Day

Absolutely magical! We were married at Dover Hall at the end of September and are still glowing from the day. We knew we had found our venue from the moment we walked in the door. This venue is stunning in photos but even more unbelievable in person. So much goes into wedding planning but working with Dover Hall made the process so much easier. From our first email to the end of the wedding reception, Dover Hall had nothing but top notch service. A special thank you to Emily and Stephanie for working so closely with us and answering countless emails. We also want to thank Asia and the catering staff at Dover Hall for making our guests truly feel like royalty on our day. The group at Dover Hall worked so hard to personalize the day and made our wedding feel completely unique. If you are getting married in the Richmond area, don't walk: run to Dover Hall!
Jennifer
Jennifer Sent on 10/23/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Spectacular Venue

Our experience here at Dover Hall was spectacular! Our wedding coordinators, Wendy and Rachel were just so pleasant to work with. We honestly don't think we could have asked for better. The level of support and attentiveness was beyond expectations. We haven't even mentioned how STUNNING this venue was. Most of our guests were flabbergasted with it's beauty! From the AMAZING food, by their very best, Chef Leah Randolph and team. If you were looking for a stunning venue, with delicious food, and memorable experience. Look no further, this is the best place to have your event.
Logan
Logan Sent on 10/04/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Where Dreams Begin: Our Perfect Wedding at Dover Hall

From the moment we first visited Dover Hall, we knew it was the one. The picturesque castle setting was absolutely magical and provided a breathtaking backdrop for our ceremony and reception. The well-maintained gardens, and the exquisite architecture of the venue created a romantic atmosphere that left our guests in awe.

One of the standout features of Dover Hall is its versatility. Whether you envision an intimate garden wedding, a reflection pool dream or a grand indoor celebration, this venue can accommodate it all. We opted for an outdoor ceremony by the pool, followed by a reception in their elegant ballroom. The seamless transition between spaces was expertly managed, and it added to the overall flow and enjoyment of our wedding day.

The venue’s staff were simply exceptional. From our first meeting with their wedding coordinator to the day of our event, they were attentive, professional, and genuinely invested in making our day perfect. They took care of every detail, ensuring that everything ran smoothly, allowing us to focus on savoring every moment with our loved ones.

Speaking of details, the cuisine provided by their in-house catering team was beyond delicious. Our guests couldn't stop raving about the food, and neither could we. The menu was customizable, and Dover Hall accommodated any of our guests dietary preferences without hesitation.

Another highlight was the stunning bridal suite and groom's billiards getting-ready rooms. It was not only spacious but also beautifully decorated, providing a luxurious and comfortable space for each bridal party to get ready. Also, the staff provided food and drinks that we could enjoy, which were perfect!

Our wedding at Dover Hall was an absolute fairytale. The memories we created there will be cherished for a lifetime, and we are forever grateful for the incredible experience they provided. If you're searching for a wedding venue that combines natural beauty, versatility, outstanding service, and an unforgettable atmosphere, look no further. Thank you Dover Hall for making our wedding day incredibly special!
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Dover Hall frequently asked questions

Dover Hall includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Dover Hall includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Dover Hall includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
The space offered by Dover Hall for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Historic Building
  • Mansion
Dover Hall offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Dover Hall offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Dover Hall offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Dover Hall offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Tables
Dover Hall is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in quality of service, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.9 in value and 4.8 in average response time.
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