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Hermitage Museum & Gardens
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About this venue
The Hermitage Museum & Gardens is a gorgeous outdoor wedding venue nestled in Norfolk, Virginia. This premier setting boasts beautiful gardens and a historic building featuring an expansive art collection. Host your special day amongst lush greenery, with foliage, vibrant blossoms, and impressive trees as your backdrop. The venue is tucked alongside the Lafayette River, so you and your guests can enjoy fantastic waterfront views as you celebrate.
Facilities and Capacity
This venue offers four outdoor locations for your ceremony or reception, accommodating up to 250 people. Gather your friends and family near the Lafayette River as you share the special moment amid a serene backdrop of the water. The Grotto space offers a unique setting, perfected by a fountain and cherubic statue. Intimate gatherings are ideal for the Rose Garden and various wedding sizes can be hosted near the historical architecture of the 20th-century home. Scattered throughout this venue are moments of shade and natural light created by beautiful trees and a diverse landscape of gardens. Outdoor celebrations can include tents for evening wedding ceremonies and receptions.
Services Offered
The Hermitage Museum & Gardens offers access to the museum for your guests, a petite wedding suite, parking, and indoor and outdoor restrooms. This venue provides a list of preferred vendors for rentals, caterers, lighting, cake and desserts, event coordinators, photo booths, DJs and musicians, photographers, video, event insurance, florists, beauty and attire, and transportation.
History
William and Florence Sloane built the house in 1908, originally as a summer home until using it as their primary residence. The house is an arts and crafts-style home enlarged to 42 rooms by 1936. The owners appreciated art and are described as educated collectors who helped to establish the Norfolk Museum of Arts and Sciences, known now as the Chrysler Museum. Florence and William Sloane’s contribution also extends to beginning the Hermitage Foundation to promote arts and crafts.
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89 years in business
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The Hermitage Museum & Gardens is described as a stunning and magical wedding venue, perfect for a romantic and personalized event. Reviewers appreciate the breathtaking beauty and flexibility of the venue, allowing them to design their dream weddings. The staff, particularly Heather, receives high praise for being helpful, accommodating, and organized throughout the planning process. Guests have enjoyed touring the museum grounds, the abundance of photo spots, and the overall romantic atmosphere provided by the Hermitage.
BEST venue in the 757
The Hermitage is a beautiful hidden gem in Norfolk, we could not have had a better experience!
my ethereal special day
My Dream Wedding
Such a beautiful venue
Awesome outdoor venue
Chris “DJ Karizma” August | DJ Karizma Entertainment LLC | www.karizma.bz
Gorgeous Venue, Friendly Staff
Amazing venue!!
I will note, for those considering it, that you will need to rent ALL the equipment, so take that into account when budgeting. Even so, well worth it, because our day was breathtaking, and I would not change a thing!
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I love playing at the Heritage Museum Gardens. Your wedding will be simply stunning and a ceremony by the big tree is my favorite place in the gardens. Look no further for a beautiful venue on the water.
We absolutely LOVE working with the Hermitage Museum and Gardens. The breathtaking views and sunsets, the gorgeous gardens and ceremony spaces, and the intriguing history of the venue are just the beginning. It is truly a magical space and we are so lucky to have it in the Hampton Roads market! Engaged couples, if you are looking for a unique outdoor space, believe us when we say it is an absolute MUST-VISIT when searching for your venue.
This outdoor only venue is beautiful! Many of my couples have booked me to officiate their wedding here. I love every moment because the place is hands down one of the most unique in Hampton Roads. It's located on the water, the gardens are stunning, and the architecture is what draws most if not the other items listed. The staff is attentive and take care of you as well. Happy to endorse! Much love, Pastor Cory <><
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