The Maridor is a historic mansion wedding venue located in Roanoke, Virginia. Built in 1960, this restored mansion is nestled in the heart of historic Roanoke and offers beautifully appointed event spaces that are the perfect setting for your wedding. The venue is located near Grandin Village, and provides easy access to the Blue Ridge Parkway and other unique Roanoke attractions.
Facilities and Capacity
The Maridor is a mansion venue, offering a variety of ballroom, garden, and banquet hall event venues capable of hosting elegant events for up to 150 people. This complete turnkey venue is an ideal location to host weddings, receptions, and rehearsal dinners, and the venue features a variety of set-ups and configurations to execute your event exactly as you dreamed. The 2,000-square-foot ballroom brings both versatility and elegance to your event, with ample space for dancing and dining. With unique, colonial architecture and Federal Style detailing, the ballroom creates a regal ambiance that you and your guests will not forget. The main floor includes a fireplace, as well as an adjacent bar area for cocktail hour. The venue also offers a variety of slightly smaller rooms on the first floor of the mansion that are ideal for hosting slightly smaller events, such as intimate weddings, bridal showers, and engagement parties. Their landscaped, private courtyard features a giant oak tree that shades your wedding nuptials, and also features a bright and airy sun-porch with twinkling cafe lights to decorate your evening.
Services Offered
The Maridor specializes in providing professional, personalized services that are tailored to each client’s unique wedding and event needs, as well as all-inclusive packages to make your experience as easy and seamless as possible. Their staff includes an on-site bridal consultant that provides expert guidance and attention to detail while planning your event. The venue provides tables and chiavari chairs, linens, outdoor padded chairs, and use of in-house wedding decor to complete your wedding vision. Clients can also make use of a bridal suite and groom’s suite, on-site catering and bar services, and overnight accommodations for couples, guests, and wedding party members. Other event services include:
Accommodations
All-inclusive packages
Bar services
Cake
Catering services
Clean up
Event planner
Event rentals
Get ready rooms
Lighting/sound
Outside vendors
Set-up
Wifi
History
Built in 1916, this beautifully restored mansion is an elegant example of Colonial Revival architecture with Federal style detailing. The five-bedroom home was originally called San Souci, and has been owned by five different owners since its conception. One of the owners, Marion Augustus Smyth, renamed the home “The Maridor” after his two children, Marion and Dorothy.
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My husband and I got married at The Maridor on June 8, 2019. We absolutely loved the experience. Brenda and her team went above and beyond our expectations with everything from the planning process to decorations to vendor organization to last time rain contingency plans. Brenda always answered questions in a very timely manner and did everything to insure our wedding was everything we've ever dreamed of! The food was absolutely delicious and many guests pulled us aside to compliment the food. My 9 bridesmaids and I stayed the night at The Maridor and everything was perfect! We were provided linens, bath towels, a complimentary breakfast in the morning with coffee, fruits, pastries, and yogurt. Everything was spectacular! We loved everything about our experience and we would HIGHLY recommend The Maridor!
Sent on 06/27/2019
Micah K.
· Married on 04/13/2019
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
Incredible
I found the Maridor when my original wedding venue had to cancel due to a massive flood- the week before Christmas!! I panicked that I had to scramble to find somewhere else to have our wedding, and felt like giving up & eloping. Then I found the Maridor, and everything was saved. First of all, the home is EQUISITE- it’s beautifully-maintained, and the grounds are simply gorgeous. Rita and David (the owners), take such amazing care of the home and the people who choose to have their wedding there. Brenda & Jen, the wedding coordinators, are true professionals who cater to every need and dream of the bride and groom. Brenda spent months helping me re-work my wedding dream, and made it all a reality for us on our big day (April 13th!). Ashley, the incredible chef, created delicious dishes that the guests are STILL talking about. Melissa and the other staff set up the garden for our ceremony, and the ballroom for our reception. They took my table seating plans and worked it all out EXACTLY how we wanted. The bartender was also FABULOUS- he was quite a hit with the guests!
When I look back on our wedding day, I have nothing but incredible memories and things to say about The Maridor and it’s WONDERFUL crew. Brides, this place is a dream come true. Don’t think twice about booking your special day here!!
Sent on 04/22/2019
Kayla
· Married on 03/30/2019
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
The best experience!
We can't believe how flawlessly the wedding of our dreams came together thanks to our coordinator, Brenda, and the rest of the Maridor staff! From the beginning Brenda was so helpful in planning every tiny detail and making sure we had everything we could ever want. They allowed us to make our very own menu and it came together so perfectly, they were even able to make a few things gluten free for our guests and we got SO many compliments on the food! Brenda took so much stress away from our day because she truly ran the show, from making sure tables and chairs were set up how we wanted, sending everyone down the aisle at the right time, corralling guests to where they needed to be, and even bringing some of the cocktail hour appetizers out for my husband and I to snack on while we were taking pictures! We can't recommend this venue enough, not just because of Brenda and the rest of the staff, but it's also such a beautiful property that made our day so special!
What items and services are included in the starting site fee at The Maridor?
The Maridor 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
Parking
Set Up
Tables
At The Maridor, what items and services related to wedding catering are included in the cost?
The Maridor includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
Cake Cutting
Server(s)
At The Maridor, what does the bar service starting price include?
The bar service starting price at The Maridor includes:
House Wine
What are the most important characteristics of The Maridor in terms of venue type, style and location?
The space offered by The Maridor for wedding events is known for:
Ballroom
Historic Building
Mansion
What kind of indoor/outdoor options are available at The Maridor for wedding events?
The Maridor offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor
What kind of wedding events does The Maridor offer?
The Maridor offers the following types of wedding events:
Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner
What services does The Maridor offer for wedding events?
The Maridor offers the following services for wedding events:
Accommodations
All Inclusive Packages
Bar Services
Cake
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Lighting / Sound
Outside Vendors
Set Up
Wifi
What furniture and decorations does The Maridor have available for wedding events?
The Maridor offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
Aisle Markers
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Tables
What percentage of users recommend The Maridor and which are the most valued aspects of their wedding services?
The Maridor is recommended by 93% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.7 in quality of service, 4.7 in average response time, 4.7 in flexibility, 4.7 in professionalism and 4.7 in value.
