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Omni Richmond Hotel

From 35 to 450 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Indoor
Get Ready Rooms

Why couples loved this venue

  • Quality catering
  • Guests comfort
  • Amenities
Macy
Karyn
Nicole
Matt
Dunz

Recommended by 94% of couples

About this venue

Omni Richmond Hotel is an expansive wedding venue in Richmond, Virginia, that combines southern elegance with contemporary charm. A fixture in the wedding industry for more than 30 years, the venue specializes in unique and customized ceremonies and receptions. Servicing ready-to-wed couples throughout Richmond and Norfolk, Omni Richmond Hotel is sure to leave guests wanting more!

Facilities and Capacity

The hotel offers 15,000 square feet of function space with three distinct ballrooms, including the 7,027-square-foot James River Ballroom featuring four gorgeous chandeliers and more than 3,700 square feet of beautiful pre-function space featuring floor-to-ceiling windows.

Features and Services Offered

Couples who entrust their wedding reception to Omni Richmond Hotel benefit from the following services and amenities

  • Our clients love that they can do everything in one place and "Take the Elevator Home" after the wedding!
  • Reduced rate guest room block with 10 or more rooms
  • Professional Catering Sales Manager to assist with catering and event details
  • Omni Richmond encourages our wedding clients to hire a "day of coordinator"
  • Preferred Vendor List is available to help you select wedding vendors
  • Complimentary Bridal Changing room provided day of wedding reception (with signed reception contract)
  • (1) night complimentary Premier King room for bride and groom night of wedding (with signed reception contract)
  • Complimentary tasting for up to 4 guests a few months prior to wedding (with signed reception contract)
  • All Omni Wedding pkgs include: 4-hour host bar, passed hors d'oeuvres during (1) hour cocktail reception & choice of buffet or plated entrees and complimentary cake cutting
  • In-house bar (Westham Tavern) to keep the celebration going after the wedding ends!
  • Complimentary choice of (4) Floor length linen colors & (3) napkin colors
  • Rental also includes tables, chairs, full place setting, dance floor, linen, setup, and teardown

Cuisine

Delicious and creative catering offerings from the hotel's renowned culinary staff add elegance to any event. Omni Richmond Hotel encourages couples to customize their menus for a personalized experience.

Accommodation

The Omni Richmond Hotel offers 361 luxurious guest rooms, including 38 Club Deluxe guest rooms, 2 Presidential Suites, 2 Executive Suites, and 2 Hospitality Suites, all with inspiring views of the city or the winding, majestic James River.

Other Facilities

The Omni Richmond Hotel Features a vast array of amenities including on-site dining, a relaxing lounge with large screen TVs, pool table and a full-service Starbucks located in the lobby as well as complimentary access to a state-of-the-art fitness club, and an indoor heated pool with sundeck.

Location

Overlooking the James River, the Omni Richmond Hotel is located in the historic Shockoe Slip area of Richmond. The hotel is surrounded by timeless architecture, including cobblestone streets lined with gas lamps, leading to vibrant sights and sounds of many first-class dining and entertainment venues.

What You'll Love About Omni Richmond Hotel

Couples who celebrate in this venue are delighted with the efficiency and professionalism of the events team, down to the most minute of details. Additionally, they love the location, with access to the best that downtown Richmond has to offer. Check out the Real Weddings section to get a taste of past celebrations in this property.

Features

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

  • 39 years in business

  • We speak English

Links

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Weddings at this venue

Rosalia & Stefano's wedding
Rosalia & Stefano
78 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?

7,500

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

7,500

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?

$750

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

$750

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

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
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?

$50

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

House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Specialty Beer

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

35

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

5

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Hotel

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Get Ready Rooms
Pet Friendly
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
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

March
April
May
September
October
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
June
July
August
November

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Reviews of Omni Richmond Hotel

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The Omni Richmond is praised for attentive, professional staff and seamless, stress-free planning and execution. Guests raved about the delicious food, beautiful rooms that suit both small and intimate receptions and larger events, plus convenient hotel amenities and smooth room-block management. Overall, it’s highly recommended for weddings.

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The Omni Richmond is praised for attentive, professional staff and seamless, stress-free planning and execution. Guests raved about the delicious food, beautiful rooms that suit both small and intimate receptions and larger events, plus convenient hotel amenities and smooth room-block management. Overall, it’s highly recommended for weddings.

Weddingwire
4.7/5 49 reviews
Google
4.2/5 2808 reviews
L
Lauren Sent on 11/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Reception - 10/25/2025

Our wedding reception at the Omni Richmond Hotel was absolutely perfect. The staff was incredible and attentive to our every need. From the venue tour over one year ago to our wedding day on 10/25/2025, the Omni staff made us feel so supported and stress free. Our family and friends are still raving about the reception - the food was incredible, the staff was kind, and the venue was beautiful. We could not have imagined a more perfect place to have our wedding reception.
Macy
Macy Sent on 12/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Look No Further Than the Omni Richmond!

Our experience with MaryBeth Bunge and her incredible team at the Omni Richmond was nothing short of exceptional. What began as hosting only our cocktail hour turned into a last-minute decision, less than two months before our wedding, to move our reception to the Omni as well. MaryBeth and her team welcomed the change with such grace, professionalism, and warmth that it immediately put us at ease during an otherwise stressful time.

From start to finish, the service was truly top tier. MaryBeth is an absolute joy to work with, responsive, kind, organized, and genuinely invested in making sure our day was perfect. She and her team went above and beyond in every way, even navigating and supporting us through working with an extremely difficult outside vendor. Their patience, communication, and professionalism in handling the situation exceeded all expectations. I could not imagine a team dealing with it any better.

Our wedding day was seamless, beautiful, and unforgettable, and so much of that is thanks to the Omni Richmond team’s dedication and care. If you’re considering hosting your wedding at the Omni, I cannot recommend it highly enough. They made our experience extraordinary, and we are endlessly grateful.
M
Marannatha Sent on 11/15/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend!

Our experience with the Omni Richmond was perfect! We knew our event could be a little difficult since it was a destination wedding and we were going to be in town to help sort out the details however The Omni made it feel effortless. We had great experiences with the wedding planning process and the day of was flawless. We truly had such a great experience!
Karyn
Karyn Sent on 04/18/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Well-equipped for all events

We had our wedding block at the Omni and the process was super smooth from start to finish. They helped us gauge how many rooms to get, track our bookings over time, hand out welcome bags to guests, answer questions and communicate things to guests as needed, and even left thoughtful touches in the rooms. The hotel itself is very comfortable, has a pool/gym as well as a bar/restaurant and Starbucks on site, and you're in the heart of downtown Richmond right by lots of good spots to eat and drink. Perfect as a place to gather people, and they have events every weekend so they know what they're doing!
Nicole
Nicole Sent on 02/28/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Would Highly Recommend

My husband had our reception very recently at the Omni in the Magnolia Room for under 50 guests.

The room was absolutely perfect for the smaller wedding size, however, it could certainly hold a larger wedding as well. The entire Omni team was very responsive, attentive, and helpful from touring the venue all the way to the reception itself.

The hotel is beautiful, the venue was stunning, the food was absolutely delicious, and it is of course so helpful to have food, tables, chairs, linens, plates, etc. provided all by the venue.

Everyone really went over the top to make sure that we had a special and memorable day.
L
Lauren Sent on 09/19/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Impeccable Service

I had my wedding at the Omni this past weekend, and everything from the food to the level of service was top notch. MaryBeth is the most amazing coordinator the Omni could appoint to help the bride and groom. She was knowledgeable, kind, prompt & super excited to help in any way. She even few in a few surprise extra touches to make our day very special. If I could get married all over again, I would choose the Omni. My guest had nothing but great things to say about the food and the ambiance. 10/10!!
Matt
Matt Sent on 05/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Reception May 2023

We had our wedding reception in the James River Ballroom that included a cocktail hour, plated dinner, and open bar. The ballroom is absolutely gorgeous and is the perfect location for a modern, upscale wedding. The food was spectacular--all of our guests raved about each dinner option that we had. And for a plated dinner, all the dishes came out hot, which is rare for such a large event. In addition to having our wedding reception in the ballroom, we also stayed the night in the hotel Friday and Saturday night. The rooms were beautiful, modern, and accommodating, and the hotel even gave us the Presidential Suite COMPLIMENTARY on the night of our wedding. The staff at The Omni was fabulous from the first phone call we made to the last email. The event coordinator was incredibly helpful and flexible and went above and beyond to make sure we had the wedding of our dreams at a price we could afford. Thank you to The Omni Richmond Hotel!
M
Melanie Sent on 06/26/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Wedding Venue

The Omni is a VERY beautiful venue. There were many lovely places to have photos done. Mary Beth Bunge, the wedding coordinator was amazing. She was always there when we needed her, and guided us through the whole process. She also gave us advice when we needed to make choices. Rusty Farmer helped us through the process of booking the rooms. and did a great job. Everyone was warm, personal, and friendly as well as professional. The food and drink service was perfectionI can't imagine our wedding being this wonderful anywhere else!
Dunz
Dunz Sent on 04/08/2022
5 out of 5 rating

They helped me from start to finish

Marybeth did an exceptional job!
Katie
Katie Sent on 01/30/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing experience!

We held our rehearsal dinner at the Omni Richmond. The entire experience was amazing and effortless. We had the pleasure of working with MaryBeth. She is very kind, professional & organized. Her & her team did a wonderful job creating such a beautiful event.
We also had to move our date multiple times due to the pandemic. The team at the Omni was very accommodating & made each date change effortless & stress free.
I would 1000 percent recommend holding any large event at the Omni Richmond.
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Black Tie Entertainment Black Tie Entertainment Wedding DJs

MaryBeth Bunge and her team are among the very best in the hospitality world. I have worked along side them from initial client meetings, to planning stage to event execution, and their attention to detail and care for our mutual client is always outstanding. This dedicated team delivers excellence EVERY time and for that I give them my highest endorsement. Bill Gilliam Richmond Area Manager Black Tie Entertainment

Party Perfect Party Perfect Wedding Rentals

We just can't say enough great things about the Omni! It's a gorgeous hotel, located right in the heart of RVA, with a fantastic staff! MaryBeth and Charlene are an absolute joy to work with and will take wonderful care of their clients!

XOXO Wedding Co. XOXO Wedding Co. Wedding Planners

The Omni is a fabulous hotel nestled right in the heart of the city! The rooms are beautiful and comfy, and the ballrooms are gorgeous! MaryBeth is an absolute JOY to work with! She will take wonderful care of you and your family, as well as your guests. We highly recommend working with her and the Omni!

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Omni Richmond Hotel frequently asked questions

Omni Richmond Hotel includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Omni Richmond Hotel includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Omni Richmond Hotel includes:
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Specialty Beer
The space offered by Omni Richmond Hotel for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Hotel
Omni Richmond Hotel offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
Omni Richmond Hotel offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Omni Richmond Hotel offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Omni Richmond Hotel offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Omni Richmond Hotel is recommended by 94% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in average response time, 4.8 in flexibility, 4.7 in quality of service, 4.7 in professionalism and 4.7 in value.
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