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Up to 300 guests

Why couples loved this venue

  • Quality catering
  • Guests comfort
  • Amenities
Morgan
Danielle
Kelsey
Kayla
Jacqui

Recommended by 100% of couples

About this venue

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 ambiance 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 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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Experience

  • We speak English

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FAQ

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?

$4,200

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

$4,200

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

No

Which of the following are included in the 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

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?

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

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Reviews of The Neon House

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The Neon House is highly praised by reviewers for its stunning industrial yet romantic vibe, exceptional service from staff like Marcy, Heather, and Mandi, and delicious food provided by Chef by Design. The venue offered multiple spaces for various wedding events, a beautiful bridal suite, and convenient rental packages that made wedding planning seamless. Guests appreciated the accommodating staff, seamless execution of the wedding day, and the breathtaking atmosphere that perfectly captured the couple's vision, making it a top recommendation for weddings.

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The Neon House is highly praised by reviewers for its stunning industrial yet romantic vibe, exceptional service from staff like Marcy, Heather, and Mandi, and delicious food provided by Chef by Design. The venue offered multiple spaces for various wedding events, a beautiful bridal suite, and convenient rental packages that made wedding planning seamless. Guests appreciated the accommodating staff, seamless execution of the wedding day, and the breathtaking atmosphere that perfectly captured the couple's vision, making it a top recommendation for weddings.

Weddingwire
5.0/5 13 reviews
Google
4.7/5 55 reviews
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Lisa Sent on 05/17/2025
5 out of 5 rating

10000/10 Recommend The Neon House!

I highly recommend getting married here! From the start of planning to even after the wedding day, we had a very good experience. The venue is absolutely beautiful. The bridal suite and groomsmen suite were so nice and good to have. Having 3 rooms to have the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception in made everything flow so nicely. The food was exceptional. All of our guests said how good the food was and how nice the staff was all day. Heather, Mandi & Marcy went above & beyond for us in so many ways & we are so grateful as they made our wedding the best day of our lives. If you’re getting married, this is the place to do it at!
Morgan
Morgan Sent on 12/16/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Venue

We had a lovely experience with this venue. The food, decor, and staff were so helpful and made our day so special.
Danielle
Danielle Sent on 05/22/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The Neon House

The Neon House and Chef by Design were absolutely amazing! Our wedding was beautiful, and the venue speaks for itself in its own way. Its romantic, moody, and industrial vibe was perfect for my vision. Heather and Mandi were there every step of the way for us, and the team made the day unforgettable.
Kelsey
Kelsey 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!!
Kayla
Kayla Sent on 02/19/2024
5 out of 5 rating

My husband and I couldn't have been happier with the service we received from the Neon House team

My husband and I couldn't have been happier with the service we received from the Neon House team. From the day we paid our deposit to the day we walked down the aisle, everything was amazing.
First of all, the venue is beautiful. There is an elevated industrial feel to this location. They have wonderful rental packages. We were easily and affordably able to transform the venue for our 70's themed wedding.
Secondly their menu is incredible. There are what feels like unlimited options. Each option we chose was delicious. Our guest could not stop talking about the food.
Finally, their team's customer service was impeccable. We loved our interactions with Marcy, Heather and the entire Neon House team. They helped to ensure that our day ran without a hitch.
I am so glad that we chose the Neon House as our venue!! It was one of the best days of our lives.
Jacqui
Jacqui 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!
K
Kelly Sent on 11/19/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best venue ever!

We have been getting messages every day “best wedding ever!” And an INSANE amount of compliments on the food which was superb! Your staff was absolutely amazing in every way. We wouldn’t have changed a single thing.
Will
Will Sent on 11/05/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Just Wow! Industrial Beauty in the Neon District

We were married at The Neon House on Saturday 10/28/2023 and I absolutely could not recommend it more as a venue. It's been almost a week and I'm still completely overwhelmed at how beautiful and perfect our wedding was. The planning process was smooth and simple and the owner, Marcy, and her assistant, Heather, were so kind, helpful and fun. They also knocked it out of the park with other vendor recommendations and helped us build what was truly a dream team. We fell in love with the industrial look of the inside and with the location in the Neon District of Norfolk, which is full of murals. I just know we got some incredible photos and I can't wait to see them. We also fell totally in love with the spacious bridal suite. We were able to bring in on-site hair and makeup and my bridesmaids and I had a blast getting ready and relaxing through the morning. It was so fun to be able to sneak downstairs or look over the balcony railing to see all the decorations coming together and it made my day that much more special. I was even able to order a catered lunch that was brought up to us! We used separate spaces for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception and it was so convenient that everything could be in different spaces that were decorated differently, but all in the same building. The staff were all incredibly professional but also really fun which created the perfect atmosphere. And the on-site catering (Chef by Design) was phenomenal. They did our food, bar, and cake. We received so many compliments from our guests on both the space and the food, it was overwhelming. And having it all handled through the Neon House was so convenient and made our lives really easy. I think no one would guess how simple it was for us to have put on this beautiful event. I could go on forever about every perfect detail but the bottom line is that The Neon House is a stunning venue that's extremely easy to work with. If it has the vibes you're going for do not hesitate to book them!
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Diann Sent on 08/23/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Stunning and magical

We had our wedding this past Saturday August the 19, 2023. When I say our big day turned out more beautiful then I ever expected! Marcy the owner with her assistants Mandy and Heather are professional, helpful, full of information, courteous, considerate, and understanding! They communicated with us the to the fullest. Within an entire year they stayed in touch, answered all our emails and phone calls. Walked us through every item needed to be checked off the box and made adjustments as needed to fulfill our dreams. I couldn’t have asked for better. Thank you guys so much for everything! The venue was the most beautiful site to see and executed to perfectione!
Christopher
Christopher Sent on 11/23/2022
5 out of 5 rating

A very cool venue, you will love the vibe

If you are looking for the best place to host your event in Norfolk, you found it! I am a professional DJ and I work a few wedding events here every year and already have some lined up for next year. Before this year is over, I wanted to take the time and share with all review readers how grateful I am for the opportunity to be able to collaborate with such a great venue and the talented team that makes magic happen every time I am there. They communicate well with vendors, everything is always clean and looks amazing, and the layout options are awesome. I enjoy the uplighting that compliments your decor. They surely go above and beyond for their clients to have the best time ever. Go see for yourself, book your event here!

Chris “DJ Karizma” August | DJ Karizma Entertainment LLC | www.karizma.bz
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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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