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The Famous Venue is an event venue that caters to weddings. We are located in the heart of Portsmouth, Virginia offering gorgeous event spaces and easy planning for your life celebration. We are here to give premier experiences to make the experience seamless. Our grand venue is a perfect mix of industrial elegance and modern design with our exposed brick and grand chandeliers, giving you endless opportunities for any style event. You will love the past that comes alive with an event at a historic venue.
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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?
$3,000
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?
No
Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?
Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Parking
Set Up
Tables
What is the starting price per person for bar service?
$30
Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?
2
Describe your venue:
Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Historic Building
What kind of settings are available?
Indoor
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 Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi
What catering services do you offer?
Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
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?
Aisle Markers
Aisle Runners
Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Photo booth
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
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
What months are included in your off-peak season?
January
February
Reviews of The Famous Venue
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5 out of 5 rating
Above and Beyond
I booked The Famous Venue for my ceremony and reception and I was able to provide all you can drink as well as plated dinners for my guests without breaking my budget. Teddy even went above and beyond and made us a custom monogram for the projector screen to display behind us. The Famous Venue is a newer wedding venue but they are not new to customer service or hospitality! I couldn't imagine my day being any more perfect than they made it.
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The Famous Venue frequently asked questions
The Famous Venue includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
- Bridal Suite
- Chairs
- China
- Clean Up
- Flatware
- Glassware
- Lighting/Sound
- Parking
- Set Up
- Tables
The bar service starting price at The Famous Venue includes:
- House Beer
- House Liquor
- House Wine
- Open Bar
The space offered by The Famous Venue for wedding events is known for:
- Ballroom
- Banquet Hall
- Historic Building
The Famous Venue offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
- Indoor
The Famous Venue offers the following types of wedding events:
- Ceremony
- Reception
- Bridal Shower
- Engagement Party
- Elopements
- Rehearsal Dinner
The Famous Venue offers the following services for wedding events:
- Accommodations
- Bar Services
- Catering Services
- Clean Up
- Event Rentals
- Get Ready Rooms
- Outside Vendors
- Wifi
The Famous Venue offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
- Aisle Markers
- Aisle Runners
- Altar/Arch
- Audio Equipment
- Centerpieces
- Chairs
- Chair Covers
- Dance Floor
- Drapery
- Furniture
- Lighting
- Photo booth
- Tables
The Famous Venue is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.