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Weddings
From 50 to 450 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Outdoor/Indoor
Get Ready Rooms

Why couples loved this venue

  • Quality catering
  • Guests comfort
  • Amenities
Sandra
Christopher
Christine
Shelby
Brittany

Recommended by 83% of couples

About this venue

The Hilton Garden Inn Suffolk Riverfront is a hotel wedding venue located in Suffolk, Virginia. This attractive hotel and conference center is located within a six-acre park and marina, looking out over the Nansemond River. With this scenic locale and warm southern hospitality, your special day will be a memorable one.

Facilities and Capacity

Hilton Garden Inn Suffolk Riverfront has a multitude of function rooms to offer for your big day. From intimate wedding parties of 50 guests to larger gatherings of up to 480, a variety of spaces will be available to meet your requirements. The largest room, the Nansemond Ballroom, offers over 7,000 square feet of space. The Kilby, Meade, Cahoon, and Speight rooms can be booked separately or combined in numerous layouts to match your wedding vision.

Services Offered

Wedding events that can be hosted at Hilton Garden Inn Suffolk Riverfront include engagement parties, bridal showers, elopements, rehearsal dinners, ceremonies, and receptions. The starting site fee covers guest parking, setup, and cleanup, as well as chairs, tables, white linens, flatware, china, and glassware. Audio equipment can be provided through an outside audio-visual company. Centerpieces are also available for couples who prefer not to provide their own. All-inclusive wedding packages include accommodations, bar services, catering services, and access to a get-ready room. The peak season for this venue is from May to September.

Cuisine

For your wedding reception, you have numerous options, including plated dinners, buffets, passed hors d’oeuvres, family-style dining, and stations. Preferred bakeries are available to create your wedding cake. Bars can be cash-only, open, or limited, offering a variety of beers, wines, and liquors. All food and beverages are provided on-site at the Hilton Garden Inn Suffolk Riverfront, although exceptions may be made for ceremonially significant food.

Accommodation

With 149 guest rooms conveniently located in the attached hotel space, overnight accommodations are readily available for you and your guests. You can contact Hilton Garden Inn Suffolk Riverfront directly for details on booking blocks of rooms.

Location

The Hilton Garden Inn Suffolk Riverfront is situated in downtown Suffolk, an area that hosts numerous festivals and outdoor events. Additionally, there are short driving times from nearby cities, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, and Norfolk.

Features

Large team (21+ members)

Experience

  • We speak English and Spanish

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Weddings at this venue

Shelby & Kevin's wedding
Shelby & Kevin
22 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?

$600

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

$500

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?

$150

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

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

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

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$7

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

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine

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

50

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

5

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Hotel
Marina

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
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?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
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)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink

What event items are available?

Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
October
November
December

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Reviews of Hilton Garden Inn Suffolk Riverfront

Weddingwire
4.1/5 25 reviews
Google
4.2/5 1503 reviews
Sandra
Sandra Sent on 08/19/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Rowland wedding

This place has been hands down amazing . After my last venue cancelled I called here and they took great care of me and helped with everything I was looking for in a wedding . The staff is extra friendly . This place is beautiful and so open . I never imagined a more perfect day .
Christopher
Christopher Sent on 11/24/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Venue, Riverfront vibe is icing on top of the cake!

If you are looking for the best venue to host your Suffolk wedding, you found it! I am a professional DJ and I work a few wedding events here every year 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. The riverfront is the icing on top of the cake, I love when we get to do ceremonies out there. 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
K
Keyanna Sent on 09/23/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding weekend

Hilton Garden Inn was wonderful. Amber Ellis and staff was supportive in insuring our wedding went perfect.
Christine
Christine Sent on 07/08/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Wedding Ceremony and Reception

I love our wedding photos, the venue is just gorgeous! We had our ceremony and reception on property. We were also able to have a large group for breakfast in the restaurant the morning after the wedding. The team did an excellent job. We are so happy to chose the Hilton Garden Inn Suffolk Riverfront for our wedding.
Shelby
Shelby Sent on 05/25/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Spring wedding

We had our ceremony and reception here - our ceremony was outside on the river and it was picture perfect. The reception was inside and was everything we had hoped for - the food was delicious and the whole evening went great! The staff there is amazing - we worked with Felicia, Jackie and Roxanne. They made the whole process easy and were so helpful. The weekend of our wedding Roxanne helped us with so much and really made it so I felt like I didn’t need to worry about anything! Our guests who stayed at the hotel loved it - the restaurant Inside the hotel is great. We couldn’t be happier with having our wedding here!
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User2557293 Sent on 03/20/2016
5 out of 5 rating
The staff at the Hilton Garden Inn Suffolk Riverfront made our wedding day and the planning a breeze! They were incredibly flexible throughout the whole process! Several of the venues we looked at were very specific about what time you had to start your wedding and the food/drink packages. The Hilton let us choose what time we started and were very flexible about the menu. I could email, call, or stop by anytime if I had questions. I showed up several times just to look at things because I work nearby and they were always so accommodating. All of the staff was wonderful! It was the perfect place to have a wedding! We rented the presidential suite to get ready and guests had a place to stay after the wedding. I loved that we didn't have to drive anywhere on the day of the wedding. The brick building and river were awesome places to take pictures. The food was delicious and served quickly and efficiently! The bartenders were wonderful as well! Our wedding would not have been nearly as great without the staff at the Hilton! I highly recommend them as a venue for a wedding!
C
Courtney Sent on 12/09/2015
5 out of 5 rating
What a wonderful experience with The Hilton Garden Inn Riverfront. This hotel is beautiful inside and out. The staff and service provided by Courtney Thompson was absolutely top notch. Courtney made the day stress free from beginning to end. She worked with us on each and every detail which was extremely helpful. The food was AMAZING and very affordable. To top it all off, they offered a complimentary stay the night of the wedding which was awesome and also include wine, food, and chocolate covered strawberries...wow. I don't use the word perfect often but my experience with the Hilton Garden Inn was as close as it gets. Big thank you to the wonderful staff!!
C
Chelsey Sent on 11/09/2015
5 out of 5 rating
The Hilton Garden Inn Riverfront is a beautiful location for any occasion. My husband and I viewed several locations for our wedding, and this venue was the ONE! We couldn't be any happier with how things turned out, despite the weather that Hurricane Joaquin brought. All the staff were very helpful, friendly, accommodating and were there throughout the whole day. The food was fantastic, as we received many compliments from our guests. All in all it was a wonderful day from the ceremony to the reception and we all enjoyed our stay. I would recommend this venue for any occasion.
L
Lauren Sent on 07/27/2014
5 out of 5 rating
We had our reception here, and it was absolutely perfect! The porch and the river behind the hotel are perfect for pictures, and the venue itself is beautiful and the food was delicious. We worked with Natalie, and she went above and beyond to answer every question we had about the venue. I would recommend this venue to anyone looking for a beautiful place to hold their reception.
Brittany
Brittany Sent on 06/24/2014
5 out of 5 rating
The venue is gorgeous. The veranda out back served as a nice area for the cocktail hour. The reception room was large enough to fit my guests (130). Natalie and her team are great at working with your wedding coordinator to make your day special.
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DJ Silver - Silver Affairs DJ Silver - Silver Affairs Wedding DJs

I have had the pleasure of doing many events here from weddings, corporate events of all sizes and holiday parties. The staff at the Hilton Garden Inn is very professional and does a fantastic job on every aspect of making the events run smoothly and very easy to work with. The food here is amazing as well!

Music Makes You Happy Entertainment Music Makes You Happy Entertainment Wedding DJs

Great venue with a very attentive staff. Lots of room and lots of flexibility to make your dream event a reality. We love working at The Hilton!

Rev. Cory Newell and Associates Rev. Cory Newell and Associates Wedding Officiants

This waterfront Suffolk hotel is a well oiled event machine! I've done plenty of officiating events here and never had a flaw. The venue is stunning. I love the porch or portico weddings and the reception area is great too. The food seems well done also!! All around a great choice. Happy to endorse. Much love, Pastor Cory <><

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Hilton Garden Inn Suffolk Riverfront frequently asked questions

Hilton Garden Inn Suffolk Riverfront includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Hilton Garden Inn Suffolk Riverfront includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Hilton Garden Inn Suffolk Riverfront includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
The space offered by Hilton Garden Inn Suffolk Riverfront for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Hotel
  • Marina
Hilton Garden Inn Suffolk Riverfront offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Hilton Garden Inn Suffolk Riverfront offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Hilton Garden Inn Suffolk Riverfront offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Wifi
Hilton Garden Inn Suffolk Riverfront offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Tables
Hilton Garden Inn Suffolk Riverfront is recommended by 83% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.1 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.3 in value, 4.1 in quality of service, 4.1 in average response time, 4.1 in flexibility and 4.1 in professionalism.
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