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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 for celebrating life's milestones. 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 venue is available to host engagement parties, showers, and rehearsal dinners, as well as the day itself. It can be set up in a variety of ways, suiting whatever your vision might be. The 2,000-square-foot ballroom is an elegant event space, with ample room for dancing and dining the night away. The ballroom features Colonial-style architecture and detailing, creating a memorable stately ambiance. The main floor includes a fireplace, with a bar located nearby 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 more intimate events. Their landscaped, private courtyard features a giant oak tree that shades your wedding nuptials. There is also 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. To help this, they offer all-inclusive packages or self-service venue rental packages to make your experience as easy and seamless as possible. Their staff includes an on-site wedding consultant that provides expert guidance and attention to detail while planning your event. The venue provides tables and Chiavari chairs, linens, and use of in-house wedding decor to complete your wedding vision. Some of these decorative items include backdrops and lighting. Clients can also make use of on-site catering and bar services, as well as overnight accommodations for couples, guests, and wedding party members.

History

Built in 1916, this beautifully restored mansion is an 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 after his two children, Marion and Dorothy.

  • Woman-owned
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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?

$3,500

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

$3,500

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?

$3,500

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

$3,500

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?

$5

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

Bartender(s)

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

50

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

7

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Garden
Historic Building
Mansion

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
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
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
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
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
Chocolate Fountain
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

What months are included in your off-peak season?

December

Reviews of The Maridor

Kayla
Kayla Sent on 05/08/2019
5 out of 5 rating

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!
Micah
Micah Sent on 04/22/2019
5 out of 5 rating

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!!
Shelby
Shelby Sent on 10/16/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Venue

I could not have had a better experience with the Maridor. It was the perfect venue for my husdand and I. We loved having the ceremony out maids in the backyard area. The tree was perfect! The inside layout of the house really helped guest feel comfortable and able to flow and move around. Brenda was perfect in helping facilitate the wedding. I would highly any couple getting married in Roanoke to tour the Maridor.
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The Maridor frequently asked questions

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
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The Maridor includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at The Maridor includes:
  • Bartender(s)
The space offered by The Maridor for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Mansion
The Maridor offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Maridor offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Maridor offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
The Maridor 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 Maridor 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 quality of service, 4.8 in value, 4.7 in professionalism, 4.6 in average response time and 4.6 in flexibility.

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