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:
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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34 Reviews for Old Metropolitan Hall
Recommended by 96% of couples
3 User photos
Eric Bezner · Getting married on 07/01/2021
Timeless Venue
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.
Sent on 03/30/2020
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.
Old Metropolitan Hall's reply:
SO very kind!! Thank yall so much for this sweet note :) We loved hosting your big day. Congratulations to you and Alex!!!!!!
Zoe · Married on 01/02/2020
Wonderful Place
The venue is beautiful. The team are great people and very responsive over email. Very glad that I picked this venue!
Sent on 03/04/2020
Old Metropolitan Hall's reply:
Zoe! You were the SWEETEST of brides! I'm still amazed by your organization and thoughtfulness for your wedding. Thank you for these kind words. And congratulations!!!!
Beth Matt · Married on 08/31/2019
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!
Sent on 09/13/2019
Old Metropolitan Hall's reply:
You are TOO kind!!!!!!! Thank you for these sweet words, Beth!! We LOVED hosting your family! Congratulations :)1 Endorsement
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!
