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Ceremony
$1,500 starting price
Ceremony
$1,000 starting price
These prices are available for the months of April through December. These prices are available for the months of January through March.

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The Founders Inn and Spa is a hotel with a ballroom for couples’ weddings in the Virginia Beach, Virginia area. This classic venue, with elegant and vintage touches, features an outdoor garden area as well as a magnificent ballroom. Features includes the stunning brick building of the hotel itself, a massive pond with a fountain in the center, and the gardens at night — illuminated by twinkling lights. This venue is located almost halfway between Virginia Beach and Norfolk, Virginia, just off of Interstate 64.

Facilities and Capacity
Couples can host up to 1,000 guests for their wedding at this stunning venue. Outdoor ceremonies can be set up in the garden with the dynamic fountain and pond in the background. For couples who want a more traditional appearance, the ceremony can be arranged with the brick facade of the mansion in the background. The brick patio of the gardens make for sure footing during the wedding ceremony, and for guests in their folded white chairs. Couples in the garden will find themselves surrounded by flowering plants and carefully sculpted topiaries. Inside, the colonial elegance of the venue makes an excellent setting for cocktail hours and receptions. Couples will find opulent carpeting, white columns, and rooms with ceilings two stories high. During colder months, or when facing inclement weather, couples can use the interior of the hotel for their wedding ceremony as well as their reception. In addition to ceremonies and receptions, couples can host other wedding-related events at this venue year-round. This includes bridal showers, elopements, engagement parties, and rehearsal dinners.

Services Offered
Couples will find everything they need for their wedding at The Founders Inn and Spa. The versatile staff at the venue takes care of everything from event planning to in-house bar and catering services to setup and cleanup. Couples can relax in their bridal suite as the wedding comes together before their eyes. Couples can also choose to stay the weekend at this hotel with the overnight accommodations provided. For the same reason, it is a convenient location for out-of-town guests. All guests will find onsite and valet parking, as well as shuttle service to this venue. Other services offered by this venue include:

  • Cake
  • Event rentals
  • Lighting/sound
  • Pet friendly
  • Wireless Internet


Cuisine
Full bar service awaits couples at this hotel. The Founders Inn and Spa employs professional and well-mannered bartenders for a couple’s wedding. These bartenders can serve any type of alcohol at an open, limited, or cash bar. Catering can be served in the following styles for a couple’s cocktail hour and reception:

  • Buffet
  • Dessert
  • Family style
  • Hors d’oeuvres
  • Outside cake
  • Plated
  • Servers
  • Stations
  • Tastings


Accommodation
The colonial style of this hotel can be felt in every one of the 240 guest rooms in the building. These rooms feature stylish amenities such as comfortable beds, wireless Internet, and flat-screen televisions. Couples and guests who choose to upgrade to suites will find rooms with fireplaces, parlors, and more. The guestrooms and suites at this hotel are spread across three locations on the property: The Main Building, the James River Lodge, and the York River Lodge.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

No

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?

$1,000

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

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

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

15

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Garden
Hotel
Inn/B&B
Resort
Restaurant
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
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?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
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 Wine

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables
Tents
Tent Accessories

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
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4.5 out of 5 rating
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Alicia H. Sent on 01/04/2023
4.6 out of 5 rating

Great food, great atmosphere, perfect for a Christmas wedding :)

The founders inn was the perfect choice for our winter wedding venue! The Christmas decorations on the grounds were beautiful and complimented the decor that we brought. The gardens were a stunning setting for our bridal party pictures and we got some beautiful pictures in front of the Giant Christmas tree! We had our reception in the swan terrace, and the food was to die for. Our waitress informed us that usually the bride doesn’t eat at the reception, but that was not the case for me. The staff was friendly and very helpful the night of our wedding!

There were only a couple things that could improve! Staff didn’t bring the bridal cart we ordered out while we were taking pictures, but this didn’t end up being an issue, as we finished with pictures before the cocktail hour was over. Lastly, the package we paid for had us set up with a honeymoon suite the night of the wedding, but the room was just a regular room. This was a little disappointing, but not a huge deal!

Overall, the founders inn gave me my dream wedding and I would recommend to anyone looking to have a Christmas wedding!
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Krystle A. Sent on 11/27/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Too good & true!

From the moment we arrived for a tour, to the moment we walked down the aisle, we were treated with such respect and the highest level of professionalism.

The staff made our small ceremony an experience we will NEVER forget. Around every corner was a helping hand and smiling face ready to support where necessary.

Our family and friends have yet to stop commenting on the amazing cuisine and great customer service in the Swan Terrace, and of course, the beautiful garden venue.
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Ivette M. Sent on 06/13/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Great ! Dog friendly wedding venue !

Nice experience , everything was beautiful what a beautiful wedding venue !
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Professional Network & Endorsements

10 Endorsements
Rev. Cory Newell and Associates Rev. Cory Newell and Associates Wedding Officiants

The Founders Inn and Spa has a brilliant team and so many beautiful opportunities to capture the most scenic weddings ever! All of the events I've participated in here has been very well organized. I also love that if there is rain, the beautiful interior creates an alternative that is desirable! It's a one of a kind space.

Reverend Ken Lane Reverend Ken Lane Wedding Officiants

The Founders Inn is one of the most beautiful venues in Hampton Roads. It's staff is always very professional and accommodating and the courtyard is setup extremely well so that even the most amateur photographers can take beautiful pictures.

Music Makes You Happy Entertainment Music Makes You Happy Entertainment Wedding DJs

There are very few venues that offer everything that The Founders Inn and Spa offers. The venue is beautiful, inside and out, the staff is amazing and very focused on the needs of their clients and the layout is perfect for a wedding. If you are looking at hotels for your wedding and you want somewhere your guests can stay and actually enjoy themselves throughout the weekend, this is the place. Want to have a beautiful outdoor ceremony and an awesome reception in a well decorated, climate controlled ballroom, this is the place. Finally, the food...it's amazing. We always enjoy doing events there but when we get to eat there, holy cow, it's awesome! Book a tour today, you will fall in love!

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