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The Neon House is a mansion wedding venue located in Norfolk, Virginia. This industrial-chic event space is adaptable and multifaceted, so it can accommodate small and large gatherings. With a variety of indoor spaces to choose from, to-be-weds are surely spoilt for choice here. Led by Marcy Telfer and Chef John Patrick, this property offers couples a truly comprehensive wedding experience.

Facilities and Capacity

You are welcome to rent out the sections that suit your needs, or you can book the entire 12,500 square-foot venue. For the ceremony, The Studio would be a fitting choice. Here, dozens of chairs can be arranged on either side of the aisle. At the head of the room, a makeshift linen altar can be set up underneath a glowing chandelier for the happy couple to say “I do”. All around, rustic brickwork is illuminated by string lighting, while visible beams overhead amplify the minimalist design theme. It also works well as a reception area as its capacity ranges from 20 to 299, depending on the layout. The Gallery is another one of the event areas that can be availed of. This, too, is dominated by tall brickwork walls while still managing to include contemporary touches through the furniture and decorative embellishments. Light streams in from the outside to create an uplifting ambience for everyone to enjoy. Between 210 and 250 guests can be seated here, depending on the inclusion of a dance floor. Alternatively, for a standing reception, 299 people can be accommodated. A combination of round and banquet-style tables means that a comfortable dining experience can be savored by all. The smallest available space at The Neon House is The Loft which can seat approximately 20 people. Ideal for intimate gatherings, it would suit those planning festivities with close friends and loved ones.

Services Offered

Professional staff are available to help couples transform the venue into one that matches with their favorite vision. Owing to the property’s versatility and size, it can easily be tailored to do justice to a wide variety of themes and concepts. Owing to the venue’s location in the arts district, the staff are willing to be creative and inventive with the way they decorate the spaces. What’s more, employees at The Neon House are more than willing to arrange a rehearsal so that the milestone vows, processions, and more can be practiced in advance.

Cuisine

The Neon House’s culinary partner is Chef By Design. Owing to their willingness to listen to clients’ preferences, they can create bespoke menus to satisfy palates, budgets, and party sizes. Fusing quality ingredients with devoted service, they strive to satisfy appetites with diverse dishes whose flavor is matched by enticing presentation.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Yes

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

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

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

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Historic Building
Loft
Mansion

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 Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
French Service
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
Outside Alcohol
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Furniture
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access
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Reviews of The Neon House

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    4.9 out of 5 rating
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The Neon House is praised by multiple reviewers as a stunning and unique wedding venue. The dark and moody aesthetic, as well as the industrial look, are highlighted as standout features. The staff, including the owner Marcy and her assistants, receive high praise for their helpfulness, professionalism, and fun personalities. The on-site catering from Chef by Design is described as amazing, with guests complimenting the delicious food. Overall, reviewers highly recommend The Neon House for its beautiful space, convenient amenities, and exceptional experience.

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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 Neon House is praised by multiple reviewers as a stunning and unique wedding venue. The dark and moody aesthetic, as well as the industrial look, are highlighted as standout features. The staff, including the owner Marcy and her assistants, receive high praise for their helpfulness, professionalism, and fun personalities. The on-site catering from Chef by Design is described as amazing, with guests complimenting the delicious food. Overall, reviewers highly recommend The Neon House for its beautiful space, convenient amenities, and exceptional experience.

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Jen S. Sent on 12/26/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn’t ask for a better venue!

I could rant on about how amazing this venue is, but I’ll make it short. This place is beautiful and accommodating. With the pandemic this year, Marcy & Heather made wedding planning so easy and catered to everything we needed. Marcy is the owner and is super involved and I loved that she was so easy to go to if needed. But Heather, who worked on my small and short notice wedding was my bread and butter. She helped me day and night and was there every step of the way! Everything you needed rentals, suggestions, catering can all be done there without breaking your bank. (BTW CATERING WAS AMAZING) & there was no added pressure from them-the choices for your wedding are YOURS. The place on its entirety was beautiful and BIG and honestly does not need any decoration...which calls for cool pictures! My favorite was the bridal suite. LADIES! It’s your hairdresser and MUA will love it as well. This was the first and only venue we toured and I knew I didn’t want any other. Trust me, it’s better than any of the venues I’ve been to for other wedding. & it’s also on granby street So your guests can easily book lodging or walk around afterwards. I highly recommend them to my engaged friends and I would again and again...and again!
Kelsey
Kelsey S. Sent on 04/25/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The Perfect Venue

We booked The Neon House for our wedding on 04.20.24 and WOW! I could not be happier with the venue, the staff, and how our whole day turned out!! The Neon House is owned by the husband and wife team who also own and run Chef by Design catering. I will talk about Chef by Design separately but also WOW!!!! The venue provides the perfect balance of INDUSTRIAL with exposed brick and concrete flooring, and ROMANTIC with plush couches, gold shelves, string lights, and ivory curtains. It was the perfect mix to represent my husband and me; made only better by the kind staff and incredible food. It has plenty of space for a separate ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception area without having to deal with room flipping; and also provides a beautiful bridal suite as a getting ready area. With the in-house catering and the venue providing or aiding in all rentals needed for the big day, it doesn't get easier in terms of wedding planning. I worried that the large venue would end up looking a little unfinished on the big day, but instead it was even more beautiful than I ever imagined.
We loved the venue, staff, and again the FOOD so much that we also booked our rehearsal dinner with The Neon House! Again this was an incredible experience and made the transition for the big day seamless. The staff was accommodating enough to allow us to bring most of our wedding decor to the rehearsal and step up as needed the night before.
Marcy (owner) and Heather took care of me from start to finish, found a way to accommodate all my requests, and handled my (I admit) bridzilla moments with grace. I could not ask for a better venue or staff to help bring my wedding vision to life!!
Jacqui
Jacqui M. Sent on 12/26/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Awesome Venue

The Neon house was the first venue we looked at and the last one we looked at. We knew it was the one. It fit our aesthetic with the dark, moody, and brick wall. What we loved also was the catering being through them. Catering, chef by design, was amazing! The food was delicious and the guests couldn’t stop talking about it all night long. When we had our tasting it was hard to just pick a couple entrees. As well as picking our rentals (utensils, linens, chairs, etc). On the wedding day our vision came to life! It was perfect and sleek. Our guests gave us so much compliments from them loving the venue to how everything played in. I can’t forget about the staff! From the beginning to end. SUPER friendly, helpful and understanding. We had a couple hiccups and they understood and were genuine about it. Love them!
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The Neon House frequently asked questions

The Neon House includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The Neon House includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The space offered by The Neon House for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Historic Building
  • Loft
  • Mansion
The Neon House offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
The Neon House offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Neon House 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 Neon House offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Furniture
  • Tables
The Neon House 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.

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