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Price range: $12,750 - $19,100 Price range: $12,750 - $19,100
Couples usually spend $15,900 Couples usually spend $15,900
Reception
$4,995 starting price
Bar service
$34 per person
Reception
$4,995 starting price
Bar service
$34 per person

About

On WeddingWire since 2020

Located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, The Gala 417 is a contemporary and elegant waterfront venue open for weddings and other special events. This luxurious facility includes high-end amenities in the scenic area of Long Bay Pointe Marina.

The Gala 417 is an all-inclusive venue that emphasizes the highest standards of services.

Outdoors, a patio, and pergolas look out over the picture-perfect waters of the Long Bay Pointe Boating Resort.

Indoors, an expansive and flexible floor plan offers numerous options for wedding celebrations. A 50-foot white marble bar, an industrial raftered high ceiling, pearly white marble floors, large crystal chandeliers, an exquisite Wedding Suite, and an astounding grooms suite to make this venue a truly unforgettable setting. You and your guests can dine and dance the night away in this spectacular ballroom.

The Gala 417 hosts wedding ceremonies and receptions, all in one place. This is perfect for creating a fun and simplistic day for your guests and wedding party.

All wedding packages include exclusive use of the venue for your wedding day and the services of a day-of wedding coordinator. Additionally, you can expect complete event setup and teardown, event rentals, complimentary cake cutting, and a complimentary menu tasting session.

All food and beverages are provided in-house by The Gala 417 Head Chef and Catering Team.

The Gala 417 has quickly become a famous wedding venue for couples all over the world. Check out The Gala 417 on Tiktok and Instagram for real-life updates.

Every couple deserves the wedding of their dreams, and we are here to make it happen.

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  • Woman-owned

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?

4,995

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

4,995

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

No
Yes

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
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?

$34

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

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Wine
Open Bar
Signature Drink

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

35

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Marina
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception

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?

Cocktail Reception
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
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
Outside Alcohol
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Aisle Markers
Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
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
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
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Reviews of The Gala 417

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25 Reviews
100% recommend it
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    5 out of 5 rating
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    5 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    5 out of 5 rating
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The Gala 417 is highly recommended as a wedding venue, with reviewers praising the elegant ambiance, attentive staff, and impeccable attention to detail. The team, including Amberly, Lyndsey, Mariah, and Jackie, is described as helpful, supportive, and professional throughout the planning process and on the wedding day. The food is praised as delicious, and the venue offers a wide range of rental options and preferred vendors. Overall, reviewers had an unforgettable experience and highly recommend The Gala 417 for weddings or any other events.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

The Gala 417 is highly recommended as a wedding venue, with reviewers praising the elegant ambiance, attentive staff, and impeccable attention to detail. The team, including Amberly, Lyndsey, Mariah, and Jackie, is described as helpful, supportive, and professional throughout the planning process and on the wedding day. The food is praised as delicious, and the venue offers a wide range of rental options and preferred vendors. Overall, reviewers had an unforgettable experience and highly recommend The Gala 417 for weddings or any other events.

Weddingwire
5.0/5 25 reviews
Google
4.8/5 245 reviews
AJ Pavillard
Amber P. Sent on 01/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

More than a venue..

The Gala 417 exceeded our expectations as a wedding venue. The elegant ambiance, attentive staff, and impeccable attention to detail made our special day truly unforgettable.

During our first meeting with Amberly, so much stress was lifted off of our shoulders related to planning and we quickly realized this was more than just a wedding venue. The staff not only love their jobs, they are SO GOOD at it- from the many steps in planning, all the way to execution, they pull it off seamlessly and flawlessly.

They truly have everything you need in their rental collection, and they have an amazing lineup of preferred vendors to chose from if you wish.

Lyndsey was our day of coordinator and she ensured our rehearsal was quick, productive, and laid back. She was so calm the entire wedding day and ironed out all wrinkles before my husband and I even knew they were there. You want her by your side on your wedding day, trust me!

Mariah helped me with my bustle and fixed it again when my dad stepped on it and ripped it. She and Lyndsey also decorated my cake when I realized I ordered it undecorated....

The food was absolutely amazing! My family and friends raved about it after the wedding. I seriously have been craving it and wish they had their waygu beef sliders on doordash.

I would HIGHLY recommend this amazing venue for weddings or any other events!
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Kennedy M. Sent on 08/04/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding Venue Ever!

Gala 417 completely exceeded my expectations! Going into wedding planning, I was completely stressed about nearly everything, but the Gala team made planning so much easier! The guide that is given to you when you book with Gala lays out step by step what will be asked at the final meeting before the wedding day. It was such a lifesaver to make sure I was on track! My husband and I just had our wedding last week and are still living in bliss about how smoothly the wedding went and how much fun we had! We had a colorful, tropical paradise theme wedding. My husband and I live in Hawaii so we definitely wanted our guests to have a little taste of it. The venue's clean, white, and beautiful aesthetic really allowed all of the bright colors to pop! The staff were super nice and accommodating to our needs! The food was great, the day of coordinator made sure we were timely for each part of the evening. Leading up to wedding day, we had pretty big changes to our guest list and the Gala staff responded quickly and made our day went smoothly, so smoothly that it did not even seem like any changes were made at all. That is how seamless our wedding day felt! Our guests loved the open bar and tasty meal selections, I have received so many compliments and it is all thanks to Gala 417! You ladies did a fantastic job and we cannot thank the Gala team/staff enough for making our wedding day so special!

Dontrius and Kennedy Mitchell
Liz
Liz H. Sent on 03/30/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Absolute perfection!

Absolute perfection is the best way to sum up our wedding experience with The Gala 417! For starters, The Gala 417 is absolutely exquisite! The moment you walk in the doors the Gala takes your breath away. The beautiful chandeliers, the pristine white marble floor, the elegant bar, and the bridal suite are just a few of the Gala’s incredible aesthetics. Thinking back through wedding planning and our wedding day what made the biggest impression on us was the Gala Girls. Jackie was the first person I met at the Gala in October 2021 and the impression she made on me from day 1 and throughout our planning process will always remain forever in my heart. I never had a worry in the world because of her. Sarah was the perfect Gala Girl to lead our rehearsal and to have there on our wedding day. She was sweet, funny, kind, respectful, and could keep my groom, myself, and our wedding party on track. Not an easy feat to say the least. Jackie and the rest of the Gala Girls went above and beyond and took care of anything and everything we needed during our big day. We never had to worry about anything on our wedding day which was the best feeling in the world! Our family and friends were blown away by every single staff member on our wedding night. They were all treated with professionalism and care. Those qualities are rare to find these days.

I will close with this. Many wedding blogs and/or groups say don’t expect your wedding to be perfect, there will be hiccups just make sure to embrace them. My now husband and I can say, without hesitation, that our wedding day was perfect! It was perfect in every way because of the Gala Girls. Our hearts are so full because we had the most memorable day of our lives. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
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The Gala 417 frequently asked questions

The Gala 417 includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The Gala 417 includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at The Gala 417 includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Signature Drink
The space offered by The Gala 417 for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Marina
  • Waterfront
The Gala 417 offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Gala 417 offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
The Gala 417 offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
The Gala 417 offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Aisle Markers
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Photo booth
  • Tables
The Gala 417 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.
The Gala 417 currently offers 1 special WeddingWire promotion for wedding services.

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