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From an intimate proposal to a gorgeous garden ceremony and every special moment in between, Maymont is a perfect backdrop for memories that will last a lifetime. Choose from the flower-filled Italian Garden or serene Blue Atlas Cedar tree for your ceremony, and celebrate your reception in The Robins Nature Center. Or, enjoy your ceremony and reception at our newly-renovated 1000 Westover location. Rehearsal dinner locations and elopement packages are also available.

At Maymont, a 100-acre estate given to the community by James and Sallie Dooley, guests can tour a historic mansion, see native wildlife and farm animals, or just relax amidst its beauty.

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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?

$4,500

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

$3,000

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?

$1,500

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

$1,200

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

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Parking
Set Up
Tables

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

8

Describe your venue:

Garden
Historic Building
Park

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?

Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Furniture
Lighting
Tables
Tents

What transportation and access is available?

Parking

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
November
December

Reviews of Maymont

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Carol Sent on 05/22/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful backdrops for photos

Terrific people to work with! Helpful in choosing the area you’d like. You will get gorgeous photos with soooo many beautiful backdrops
Chandler
Chandler Sent on 01/21/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Venue

We had the most beautiful wedding that required minimal decorations due to the venue being so amazing itself! All of the staff were incredibly helpful and knowledgeable when it came to answering questions! They were even really amazing about helping us navigate having a wedding during a pandemic.
Julie
Julie Sent on 04/06/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Great Tour! Friendly and answered all ?’s

Our Maymont tour was very thorough and they wanted to accommodate us as much as possible! Highly recommend!
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Emma Sent on 01/05/2017
5 out of 5 rating
What an incredibly beautiful ceremony and fantastic party! We can not say enough about our magnificent experience with all the professional staff at Maymont. The venue was beautiful, with all the flowers in bloom! The Nature Center and Patio truly lent to the fabulous fun and unique reception. Maymont's staff was so accommodating with our elder guests and every request we made was met with a smile and positive results!!! The horse and carriage ride made our bride feel like a princess!!! Thank you to everyone who worked so hard to make this fairytale wedding come true!!!
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Jessica Sent on 12/30/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Maymont was the perfect venue for our ceremony and reception! Catherine, Tawheed, and the Maymont staff were easy to work with throughout the process and very helpful/flexible with our ideas. They worked with our other vendors to make sure the wedding day went off without a hitch. We picked a number of other vendors who had previously worked at Maymont, which made the process a little easier because they all knew what they were doing and where they were going. Everyone loved the ceremony site outside the Nature Center - the weather was beautiful and the setup was perfect. The cocktail hour in the Nature Center exhibit area was a big hit with our guests, and the reception on the Nature Center back patio was a perfect-sized space for our 100-ish guests. The venue had a personal connection for us, which made the wedding extra special. Thank you, Maymont!
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User2243903 Sent on 07/27/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We were married in the Italian Gardens and couldn't have been happier. The service of the staff was wonderful and the bridal dressing suite was beautiful.
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User1601637 Sent on 04/29/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Absolutely beautiful place. Super nice staff. Recommend it for sure!
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Monica Sent on 06/19/2013
5 out of 5 rating
We had a wonderful experience with Maymont from beginning to end.

We were married in the Japanese Garden of Maymont Park and we could not have asked for a more perfect place. The staff were incredibly helpful and supportive. The scenery is so beautiful, there really is no need to go all out on decor/flowers.

We had our reception at the Nature Center. They have a very large terrace that overlooks the park and they provide a tent that covers the terrace. They were able to accommodate our 5-piece band, caterer, and photobooth. We had a blast!



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Christina Sent on 05/08/2013
5 out of 5 rating
I originally live in Florida. My husband and I want to get married by a waterfall. Thus, began my 7 day road trip to 16 different waterfalls to find my perfect wedding spot. Maymont was the second or third waterfall I visited and I feel in love. As soon as I saw the waterfall and Japanese garden I could picture myself getting married on the bridge in front of the waterfall. Then I went to visit the Nature Center and knew that is were I wanted to have the reception. The beautiful tent on the terrace overlooking Maymont's extraordinary grounds could not be more picturesque. Being that I live out of state I thought it would be difficult to coordinate a wedding but everyone at Maymont was so helpful and accommodating. Rebekah was extremely helpful in answering every question, making sure my wedding day would be magical. During the wedding the coordinator at Maymont made sure everything ran smoothly, running like clock work. She was so patient with me and made sure I got everything I wanted. Thanks to Maymont Park and its staff I was able to get the fair tale wedding I have always dreamed about.
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Allison Sent on 06/04/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Maymont was the perfect place for a wedding. Everything was beautiful and the staff was very helpful with everything. The coordinators did everything they could to make sure everything went easily and smoothly for the bride.
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Awards

28

Professional Network & Endorsements

5 Endorsements
Christine Reed Photography Christine Reed Photography Wedding Photographers

I shot a very private wedding at Maymont and absolutely loved it. They are a wonderful group of people to work with and the grounds are nothing less than extraordinary. It's a beautiful venue for a wedding, and has a wonderful indoor/outdoor reception location. My entire experience was wonderful and I would highly recommend the location to anyone.

Party Perfect Party Perfect Wedding Rentals

Maymont has several options for ceremonies and receptions! It's such a lovely park to go to on any day, but on your wedding day - it's nature at it's best! We love working with their team there!

Lieb Photographic LLC Lieb Photographic LLC Wedding Photographers

Oh my stars! I can't say enough amazing things about Maymont! I have photographed several engagement sessions here and I used to take my photography and art history students here on field trips. It is a gorgeous outdoor venue, steeped in rich history, agriculture and architecture. This is THE venue for the intelligent, classic, romantic and joyful bride!

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Maymont frequently asked questions

Maymont includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The space offered by Maymont for wedding events is known for:
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Park
Maymont offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Maymont offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Maymont offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Maymont offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
  • Tents
Maymont is recommended by 90% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.5 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.7 in average response time, 4.7 in professionalism, 4.5 in quality of service, 4.3 in flexibility and 4.3 in value.
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