A vintage wedding venue in Charlottesville, Virginia, Old Metropolitan Hall specializes in elegant wedding ceremonies and receptions. A newcomer to the wedding industry, the venue has been servicing couples throughout Charlottesville, Richmond and Washington, D.C. since 2016. Old Metropolitan Hall is located less than 10 minutes from the University of Virginia. Couples looking to treat guests to a classic experience should look no further than Old Metropolitan Hall!
Facilities and Capacity Old Metropolitan Hall can accommodate up to 150 guests (depending on style of wedding). We offer two event spaces in which couples may host their ceremony and/or reception.
Our capacities:
Seated ceremony (upstairs): 100 guests
Seated reception (upstairs): 100 guests
Seated reception (downstairs): 40 guests
Cocktail style reception (upstairs and downstairs): 150 guests
Services Offered Those who enlist the help of Old Metropolitan Hall benefit from the following services and amenities:
Indoor and outdoor settings
Event planning
Event rentals
Lighting/sound
Setup
Cleanup
Cuisine Old Metropolitan Hall offers a list of some of the best catering groups in town!
Accommodation Lodging is provided by Old Metropolitan Hall’s sister company, Stay Charlottesville.
History Once home to the Metropolitan Cafe, a popular watering hole during the 1940s and 50s, Old Metropolitan Hall was artfully restored with 14-foot ceilings and era-inspired glass chandeliers.
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We had the pleasure of working with Sarah from the Old Metropolitan Hall when planning our wedding. She did a wonderful job with coordinating with our vendors and ensuring that our day was truly memorable. She responded to our inquiries in a timely manner and was professional throughout the entire process. Sarah is easy to work with and has a great eye for design.
The Old Metropolitan Hall packs a ton of character with high ceilings, beautifully exposed brick walls, and gives off a minimalist vibe! We had 48 guests attend our wedding, which fit perfectly in the space. There was enough space for our guests to dance on the downstairs dancefloor and did not feel too empty, however the space could accommodate amble number of guests. We would recommend the Old Met to any couple who is planning to have a more intimate wedding in a downtown setting.
Zoe Sent on 03/04/2020
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Wonderful Place
The venue is beautiful. The team are great people and very responsive over email. Very glad that I picked this venue!
Beth Sent on 09/13/2019
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Perfectly located, BEAUTIFUL event space
We were looking for an open, bright, modern-looking space in the heart of Charlottesville for my rehearsal dinner. Old Metropolitan Hall (OMH) delivered in a BIG way. The space is beautiful - high ceilings, mirrored walls, lights, and a lower level that has a speakeasy feel. I was going for a "modern glam" feel for my rehearsal dinner and OMH was the perfect space. It's located right on the Downtown Mall, so it's easy to get to (lots of street parking and garages available), and the location means guests have easy access to other restaurants/bars after the event is over. Sarah was SO easy to work with, super nice and very understanding of our needs; and the price was very reasonable. You rent out the whole space for like 8 hours, so it was a great deal. I will recommend OMH to anyone looking for an event space in Charlottesville!
Lindsey Sent on 10/16/2018
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Beautiful venue is a great location
We had a wonderful experience planning and hosting our wedding ceremony and reception at Old Met. Our main contact, Sarah, was extremely responsive, friendly, and professional throughout the entire planning process. She helped to minimize our stress throughout the process and shared great ideas with us based on her experiences working with other couples. We always felt like we were in good hands! The venue itself is beautiful and felt very true to us/our style. The venue was a great size for our guest list (approximately 60 guests); it provided plenty of space, yet still felt intimate. The space would also work well for a slightly larger guest list. The location is extremely convenient for guests with hotels and restaurants within walking distance on the downtown mall. We also loved the fact that our guests were able to experience the Downtown Mall and the heart of Cville. I highly recommend hosting your wedding or another special event at Old Met!
Rebecca Sent on 08/22/2018
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Sarah at OMH was a pleasure to work with, super responsive, and was very helpful with any and all questions we had. The space is super versatile, gorgeous on it's own but easy to decorate to really wow, and is full of character. Our guests gave endless compliments about how much they loved the venue, and how unique the bar area downstairs is.
I highly recommend hiring Steph Saunders at Old Met as your coordinator if you need one, she is an absolute pleasure to work with. She kept us calm for our big day, was very organized, and we couldn't have done it without her.
Alexandra Sent on 05/29/2018
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Old Metropolitan Hall was hands-down the perfect venue for our wedding! I worked closely with Sarah and she was attentive, responsive, and easy to work with! She always took the time to answer my questions and walk me through whatever I needed. Old Metropolitan Hall is an elegant and versatile space and I highly recommend it!
Elise Sent on 04/09/2018
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
The Old Metropolitan Hall is the perfect venue for a wedding ceremony and reception. By itself, The Old Met is beautiful with so many special details that it does not require many additions. My wedding had approximately 50 guests and we were able to elegantly push the tables back to seat everyone for the ceremony. At dinner we used their amazing farmhouse tables that are certainly worth the additional small fee. There was not a detail that wasn’t considered when designing this space. The downstairs made the perfect reception space and we were able to dance the night away using their surround sound that was perfect for not only the reception but also the ceremony. I mostly used their recommended vendors and they did not disappoint. Most importantly was their genuine excitement and investment into my wedding. That credit specifically goes to Sarah, their Events and Venue Manager. She was outstanding and so much fun to work with. They also have wedding planning services that paired me with Steph Saunders, at Steph Saunders Wedding and Events for my day of coordination. This venue is very affordable for everything that you get. I would absolutely recommend this venue for any event!
Kelly Sent on 11/08/2017
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
My husband, Kurtis, and I got married at Old Met last weekend on Nov. 4, 2017. It was the MOST beautiful event we could have expected, and the venue is so convenient. I grew up in Charlottesville, but we live in Los Angeles now, so we wanted a place that would be great for out of town guests to get the whole Cville experience. We got so many compliments on the location -- everyone loved the downtown mall.
Now, let me start on the staff! Sarah is one of the most amazing people to work with. She truly made us feel at ease, and we feel like we have a new friend in her. Her southern charm and patience is unmatched. We ended up hiring Steph to be our day-of coordinator. Our wedding day wouldn't have been the same without her. She's creative, organized, and calming. My mom couldn't stop talking about how wonderful she is.
Kurtis and I are thrilled about how everything turned out, and as cliche as it sounds, I wouldn't change anything about the day. It was literally a perfect depiction of the two of us as a couple.
Beth Sent on 10/17/2017
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Old Met Hall was the perfect space for our Rehesrsal Dinner and Welcome Party. It is an enchanting space on the Downtown Mall with so many possibilities for decorating. Everyone who entered the doors was blown away with the venue!
Stacy Sent on 05/21/2017
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Amazing, amazing, amazing! We held our 90+ rehearsal dinner at Old Met and planned the event from Colorado, having only been to Charlottesville once. We are so blessed to have found this venue and especially Sarah who handled everything from start to finish. The space is fabulous! Not only is there the main space for their beautiful long wood tables, but we loved the downstairs space/bar area for appetizers/drinks and the "after hours" party. We used their projector for a slideshow with microphone for toasts and Sarah made all the accommodations easy and stress-free. The space is elegant enough that decorations are really not necessary, but we chose to decorate the front window and again, Sarah had great suggestions. It's a great feeling after the event to be able to say that you wouldn't change a thing. Thank you Old Met for making this memorable for our family and friends!
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I can't say enough about the Old Metropolitan because I have loved visiting this area and have enjoyed the architecture for many years! It is a joy to see what they have done to this incredible, iconic part of the city and I look forward to classic weddings here in the future!
Old Metropolitan Hall includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
Chairs
Lighting/Sound
Tables
The space offered by Old Metropolitan Hall for wedding events is known for:
Banquet Hall
Historic Building
Old Metropolitan Hall offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor
Old Metropolitan Hall offers the following types of wedding events:
Ceremony
Reception
Old Metropolitan Hall offers the following services for wedding events:
Accommodations
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Old Metropolitan Hall offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
Audio Equipment
Chairs
Furniture
Tables
Old Metropolitan Hall is recommended by 96% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in average response time, 4.8 in flexibility, 4.8 in professionalism and 4.8 in value.
