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Danielle Sent on 02/19/2024We planned a wedding with The Renaissance from California & it was a dream!
There are simply not words in the English language capable of expressing how overjoyed I am that my husband and I elected to have our wedding at The Renaissance. We live in California, but our families live in North Carolina and Virginia, so immediately after getting engaged I began to stress over how I was going to plan a wedding from nearly 3k miles away. The minute I met Tommy and Chef Jon at The Renaissance so much of that anxiety melted away. Not only is the venue beautiful (with ready made backdrops for photos everywhere, amazing windows, get ready rooms, and stunning carpeting), but the team was responsive, empathetic, and professional. Tommy answered my emails often faster than I could read them, took time to chat with me over the phone (and later through zoom) about what we wanted, and never tried to up-sell us. Instead, he would give his honest opinion about what he thought would look or feel best, and stepped back to let my then-fiancé and I decide. Chef Jon was an absolute delight on the initial tour of the building and at no point did we feel pressured to make a decision. We toured countless locations, but my gut kept bringing me back to how good my experience was with The Renaissance. After selecting them, I knew I had chosen correctly - they were there every step of the way, helping us to plan the wedding of our dreams (and in our budget). As we inched closer to the date, Tommy matched me with my wedding coordinator, Dani, and she too was a dream. She truly helped me to get my life in order and really let absolutely nothing fall through the cracks. Even when I wanted to panic about something, she wouldn't let me - she’d simply respond with all of the ways that they could make what I was worried about work (Tommy too!). Not only was the entire team warm (and funny), but I respected just how much they honored their word throughout the entire process. If they said it, they meant it - and when you're planning a wedding that is so valuable. My guests were astonished the day of. I've gotten so many compliments on Chef Jon's DELICIOUS food (his mashed potatoes are truly unmatched), as well as his support staff - who were respectful, efficient, and friendly. Further, he met the dietary needs of a few of my guests who had extreme allergies with no difficulty at all. My entire bridal party absolutely fell in love with Dani - she ran a tight ship, and from beginning to end with no one missed their mark because of her. We were all truly impressed how she managed to keep our fun-loving and unruly party together with care and compassion, rather than frustration. Tommy was sick on the actual day of my wedding, but he had coordinated things down to the very last detail, so while his presence was missed - nothing went awry. I've received compliment after compliment from my 200+ guests, and I left that beautiful venue on absolute cloud nine. I couldn't have asked for a better team or a better place to have my wedding. Over and over again I will recommend The Renaissance - it's a choice you could never regret. -
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Janice Sent on 11/13/2025Oct Wedding
So happy we went with John, Tommy and Dani! So patient with questions, requests and just pleasant people! Best part and why we chose them - they took care of things so we did not have to worry once we made our decisions. We spent the days leading up to and day of enjoying our friends and family - not worrying about food, seating or vendors. -
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Karen Sent on 08/08/2023Fantastic experience for our special day!
The Renaissance is FANTASTIC! We held our ceremony, reception and brunch here, and it was a great experience!
Tommy, Jon and their amazing staff left no detail out for us, which helped a lot because we are older. :) The reception had a unique cocktail in honor of our dog, Bella, and lots of fantastic food - made by Jon, who is a chef - that catered to all of our guests and their unique needs. The buffet and brunches were outstanding - they tailored it according to our desires. Our guests really raved about the food.
The Renaissance team also helped me to select available vendors in the area for our floral, hair/makeup, photography, invitation, DJ, and cake needs. All of the vendors recommended by Tommy and the team were fantastic!
The amenities at The Renaissance were great. A Bridal Suite is available as well as a space for the Groomsmen - we used both and highly recommend them to help you get ready onsite. (They even let you drop stuff off in advance so you don't feel like you have to take it all on the big day.) One of our guest favorites was hands down the photo booth - highly recommended!
It is located in downtown Richmond, but there is parking and attendants to watch the vehicles, which is really nice. The facility is quite beautiful with an amazing ballroom- a rare treasure!
The day of the wedding was very busy with lots of details, but the Renaissance team made sure all was taken care of so we (and our guests) could really enjoy our special day! We had so much fun, with lots of room to dance!
They are also connected with hotels in the area and can assist you with blocking rooms if you need them. We had family from out of town and this came in really handy.
They are also very mindful of budgets and can work with you to tailor something very special with every budget.
I cannot speak highly enough of The Renaissance! Thank you again to Tommy, Jon and their amazing team!
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Tamia Sent on 08/06/2023The best venue around, look no further!
I cannot praise Tommy and Jon enough! From the moment we toured the venue we were absolutely in love with it. They walked us through all of the details to help ensure that our special day was perfect. The Renaissance is truly a one stop shop with plenty of customizations. As the bride, I truly enjoyed being able access the bridal sweet very early the day of our wedding. Our guests highly enjoyed the easily accessible parking behind the venue, as well as the delicious food. Overall, if you are looking for a venue that is inclusive (which helps aid in the stress of wedding planning), has very knowledgeable staff, and that is absolutely beautiful then this is your place!! -
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Stacy Sent on 04/01/2023Beautiful Night
Tommy and Chef Jon are AMAZING!!!!! love them both. They were so helpful throughout the process start to finish. Walked us through all the details for set up and decor and always so responsive throughout the process when we had questions. Their staff was friendly, pleasant, and very helpful throughout the night. Everything was beautiful and the night turned out amazing. -
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Anne Sent on 01/06/2023Top Notch Rehearsal Dinner Venue
What a lovely setting for our son's rehearsal dinner! Having the parking behind the building in the city was a great perk, too. Jon and Tommy took care of everything and Precious, Cindy and all the staff went above and beyond to make it an enjoyable evening for everyone. The food was truly outstanding and displayed beautifully. The Renaissance makes it as easy and accommodating as possible and at a surprisingly low price. Highly recommend! -
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Chelsea Sent on 11/17/2022The absolute best!
The Renaissance was absolutely AMAZING. Tommy and Jon make your wedding experience a breeze. They are both so knowledgeable, and Jon is an absolutely amazing chef. Tommy helped make my dream wedding come to life, and Jon made my dream of a pickle bar a reality. They go above and beyond to ensure that your day is exactly what you want. I could go on for pages about how much I enjoyed working with them both. The Renaissance itself is beautiful. The ball room is grand and romantic. The building has both a bridal suite and a grooms suite. If you’re planning a wedding, this is definitely a top tier venue! -
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Angelica Sent on 11/02/2022
These are your people!! Book them!!
When my fiancé and I initially went to tour The Renaissance I had already decided that I did not want a wedding in Richmond, and that I wanted an outdoor wedding. My mind was changed seconds into our tour, where I realized that there was no place that compared to this venue. My fiancé refused to view any other venue after our tour. This team is composed of the nicest people I have worked with! Their responsiveness is AMAZING, and I had their full support and attention throughout the entire planning process. I couldn’t say anything better about this team. They are incredible people and their passion for their work shows. Tommy answered of my questions so fast it shocked me, Chef Jon made the most delicious food I could have asked for, Emmett handled every situation the day of with grace and patience, and Precious and her team decorated the venue and provided service to a level that is UNREAL. I would recommend this venue over and over, they have it all! I didn’t need to search for linens, lighting, or food because they cover it all! The venue is gorgeous! It has a beautiful Victorian vibe. Everything is perfection! I love them all!! They felt like family throughout the planning process, I couldn’t have asked for a more perfect wedding. BOOK THIS VENUE! -
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Shainiece Sent on 07/31/2022Best venue ever!!!
The Renaissance made our wedding the best day ever!!! Tommy, Jon and the rest of the crew are top tier and I promise you won’t find better!! We chose this venue after being blown away by their indoor set up and various ceremony and reception options, because of their all inclusive pricing and variety of menu options and most importantly their spectacular customer service. They truly are all inclusive from food, alcohol, parking, decor, staff, coordination, everything you name it!! Any hiccup we had Tommy was right on top of things ensuring I was as least stressed as possible and that the day was seamless. Your venue can really make or break your day and you will not be disappointed by trusting The Renaissance!! -
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Lawryn Sent on 04/13/2022Amazing venue
My wife and I held our 150 guest wedding ceremony and reception at the beautiful Renaissance in February 20,2022. We had been planing this wedding for a little over a year and could not be any more pleased at how great the process was as well as our wedding day. Tommy and Jon (the owners and Jon is the head chef), were so welcoming from day one and you could tell they really wanted us to have the wedding of our dreams. They gave suggestions and even went along with some new fun ideas that we wanted to try. They have the warmest personalities and by the end of this wedding journey we all felt a bit attached to each other LOL! The value of the Renaissance is unmatched—an all inclusive venue with options for upgrades, they even have their own parking lot which is great since it is in downtown Richmond. The food was superb and so flavorful! The bar and bar attendants were amazing. They have great connections with all sorts of vendors you could want and all of our vendors LOVED working at the Renaissance! Also, they have a wedding coordinator that made sure the weekend went smoothly. We’re truly at a loss for words because everything about this venue suited our needs and wants! Impeccable staff, atmosphere, food, location and amenities. We cannot thank Jon, Tommy, Emmett , and Precious enough for all their hard work and care that they put into our special day! It was a true fairytale thanks to all of them. The best decision you could make in planning your wedding is to go with the Renaissance because you’d immediately knock off so much on your to do list and lessen your stress levels! -
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Kathryn Sent on 12/13/2021
Wedding of our dreams - made easy
We are so grateful to Tommy, Emmett, Precious, Chef Jon and EVERYONE at the Renaissance for the making sure we had the BEST DAY EVER. My now husband and I had toured a few different venues around Richmond, but as soon as we met Tommy and toured the Renaissance we knew we had found "the place." And throughout the entire process that proved to be true.
I work a demanding job with long hours, so my biggest wish was to find a team of vendors who were experienced and could handle as much of the coordination as possible. The beauty of working with the Renaissance is they know everyone in RVA and already have amazing in-house catering and Emmett, the best-in-class day of coordinator.
I truly felt like a queen on wedding day, and my family also remarks about how wonderful the entire staff was. Also, when I forgot basic things on the day of (like flowers for the flower girls!!) Emmett and team were ready to spring into action - they've thought of everything in advance.
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Lauren Sent on 12/03/2021The best one-stop-shop venue in Richmond area!
The night after my now husband and I got engaged, I was up late researching potential venues in Richmond and quickly narrowed in on The Renaissance and have never wavered since. We got engaged at the beginning of COVID so the planning process was not easy in that respect, but Tommy and Jon went above and beyond to keep us at ease, communicate every option and possibility, and ultimately provide us with the best experience imaginable.
Aside from the stress of wedding planning during COVID, Tommy and Jon also were great with guiding us through normal wedding planning decisions. They were always quick to respond to our emails and calls, which we know from our friends is not always the case with other wedding venues. The "one stop shop" vibe of The Renaissance was IDEAL and I encourage anyone and everyone to go that route with their wedding. It totally streamlined the planning process for us and made the whole event run so smoothly. We didn't have to worry about finding vendors for catering, alcohol, tables and chairs, linens, lighting, PIPE AND DRAPE (my personal favorite), security, etc. it cannot be overstated how much of a burden is lifted when so many parts of the event are being provided by the venue.
The actual day-of leading up to the wedding ceremony and reception (we did both in the ballroom) was a breeze for me, which was AMAZING. I was able to relax and have fun while getting ready knowing that everything was in good hands at The Renaissance. The ballroom was such a perfect setting for our ceremony (we were able to squeeze all 8 bridesmaids and 8 groomsmen on stage with us, which was not an easy feature to find!) and they flipped it during the cocktail hour for an even more perfect reception setting. Jon's food was delicious from the tasting (so much fun!) to the hors d'oeuvres (specially delivered to the wedding party in the bridal suite by Precious) to the buffet-style dinner. Precious was so sweet and provided top-notch service throughout the whole night. She made us feel incredibly special as the bride and groom.
The full bar was a *hit* with all of the guests and no one wanted the night to end (so we took the party down the street to Bar Solita!), which is exactly the type of experience my husband and I wanted for our wedding reception.
The Renaissance was really the perfect wedding venue for us in the end and we sing Tommy, Jon, and Precious' praises to anyone who will listen. We've been to A LOT of weddings in and around Richmond in the last several years and have yet to experience a venue as great as The Renaissance. Just book them - you won't regret it! -
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Tiarra Sent on 11/25/2021Look no further!
Choosing The Renaissance to be our wedding venue was one of the best decisions made throughout my wedding planning process. If you are looking for a place that can do it all from providing outstanding hospitality, having an eye for detail, having excellent open communications, and having a phenomenal staff, then look no further. Tommy, Jon, Precious, and Emmitt worked non-stop to give us the wedding of our dreams. Our guests are still raving about the great food, drinks, décor, and party atmosphere. -
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Sabrina Sent on 11/24/2021Perfection.
The Rennacance was my first choice for venue and man, they do not disappoint! My husband and I had a very long engagement (3 years) and the staff helped every step of the way. Even though the terror was was COVID-19, they were just an email away! They even allowed us to have a mini ceremony on our desired day with 10 people so we could still get married! Luckily 7 months later we were able to have our full dream wedding! They were attentive, sweet, and personalized everything I could dream of! I've been in and helped with WAY too many wedding and no venue has ever compared to Tommy, Emmit, Precious, and the entire staff at The Rennacance!! -
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Kim K. Sent on 11/01/2021They are the best in richmond
If you want a perfect wedding at a great price and beautiful venue, this is the place ! Tommy,Jon & Precious are the best! They took care of every detail & my daughter’s wedding was wonderful! We will forever be grateful for all the reschedules! Such a beautiful day! -
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Ashley Sent on 07/14/2021Great experience all around!
Great experience all around. Even through date changes and Covid, the Renaissance team always made me feel like a priority and took care of all of our needs. If you choose the Renaissance you will not regret it, I promise. -
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Sabrina Sent on 06/01/2021
Excellent in Every way!
This review cannot express my recommendation enough, plus I am not very good at putting my words in writing, with that being said,
The Renaissance goes ABOVE AND BEYOND!!!! Each and every one of them were so incredibly wonderful to get to know and made our daughter’s dream wedding reception come true!!! Tommy make you feel like the most important person in the room and your best friend working with you throughout this entire stressful wedding planning time. Emmett is the like a Secret Service agent in executing everything smoothly and beautifully in a timely, professional and caring manner. Precious and the entire staff are not only precious, but Perfectly Proficient and Phenomenal!!!!!! The food was AMAZING prepared by Chef Jon, especially the prime rib and mashed potatoes!!! And, Kelly is a very friendly, personable and talented bartender!!! Our guest are still talking about the reception being one of the best they have ever been too.
Everyone was so attentive and kind!! My mother-in-law really appreciated the help with getting her dinner and seating her. That was so sweet!!!! It's obvious they all love and enjoy working at the Renaissance!
The room looked GORGEOUS AND GLAMEROUS, GUsH, GuSH, GUSH!!!!! I wish I were there now eating and dancing!!
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Brittany Sent on 10/19/2020
An Absolute Dream!
I cannot say enough great things about Tommy, Emmett, John, Precious, and the entire team at The Renaissance! On day one touring the venue they were warm and welcoming and helpful, and it only got better from there. I decided to book them for my wedding before I even left the building after meeting Tommy and seeing the beautiful space. From there, we had constant communication over the next 10 months of planning and I always felt like I had their undivided attention (even though I know they were planning and executing several other weddings during that 10 month span). They got totally on board with some of my more unconventional ideas, and offered valuable assistance for aspects of wedding planning that were completely foreign to me (lighting and linens and napkins, oh my). They helped me feel completely at ease on my wedding day knowing that every little thing was taken care of and planned down to the minute (and Emmett even took on bridesmaid duties when my poor girls couldn't figure out how to do the bustle on my dress)! The food was phenomenal - several people have contacted me later just to gush about it - and John went above and beyond to accommodate any diet, including when I told them just two days before the wedding that my cousin's daughter was gluten free and John made a special meal just for her.
This group loves what they do, and their passion is evident in every detail of the weddings they put on. If I could give more than five stars, I would! -
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Hope Sent on 10/19/2020Absolute Perfection
We knew when we first met the guys at the Renaissance that we were in good hands. They handled every detail from the day we met until the last second of the wedding day with care, professionalism, and expertise. We felt as if we were their only client as they helped us plan and prepare for the perfect day. They made planning easy and provided our daughter with her fairy tale wedding. -
Bianca Sent on 10/13/2020
Best Day Ever
The wedding that you dream of all of your life as a little girl, The Renaissance can make your dreams a reality! Our wedding was 10.10.2020 and it was the best day of our lives. Everything was perfect. My fiancée and I were stress free and simply amazed with everything. The staff there is BEYOND AMAZING!!!! Tommy was our everything from the time we booked the venue until the day of our wedding. He was understanding and patience and knew exactly what to do when we had no idea what to do! He answered all our questions and more very quickly. Never had to wait long to hear back from him which was very very comforting. Chef Jon, is also AMAZING!!! His Chef Jon special cookie is a little taste of heaven!!!! He checked on my fiancée and I the day of the wedding to make sure we were ok. That moment truly warmed my heart. And our girl Precious!!!!!! OMG when I mean she is the bomb.com! She made sure my fiancée and I had everything we needed the day of! She went above and beyond to assure our food was hot and fresh and that our cups were never empty! Let me tell you about our secret fairy Emmett! He was a smooth person the day of. He was very calming and reassuring and whatever may have gone wrong that they he made sure we didn’t hear about it or see it. He made sure everything ran smoothly and assured us that everything would be ok. He made sure we didn’t have to lift a finger! Everyone else outside of those four were also amazing and very personable. Everyone was more than happy and willing to help us with whatever we needed and they always had a smile on their faces! Our wedding was everything we could have ever dreamed of and we would do it all over again. The Renaissance team is one heck of a team! We truly appreciated everything that they did for us on our wedding day. Each of them will ALWAYS have a special place in our hearts!!!! -
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Shenice Sent on 10/05/2020
Great venue and staff!
My guest had a great time. It’s a good location. The venue is beautiful inside and that helped with not needing to spend too much on decor. The staff catered to all our needs that day and took a lot of stress off us. -
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M H Sent on 10/04/2020
Amazing service professionals and flawless execution
We couldn't have asked for a more picturesque setting for our wedding and are so glad we chose The Renaissance! It was absolutely perfect and heard repeatedly throughout the evening what a beautiful venue and how seamlessly it all came flowed. I still find myself looking down at my ring and remember what a perfect day we had amidst the world's uncertainty.
Tommy gave input when we asked and helped us to make the day as flawless as possible and easing all worries we had. We understand that this is a stressful and uncertain time not only the couples hoping for the day of their dreams but for Tommy and his staff hoping to bring those dreams to life. They made the planning process easy for us-we didn't have to think about how to enact safety precautions as we know most other couples have had to do. Instead of worrying about the logistics, we took comfort in knowing that Tommy and the entire staff had it covered and that our day would truly be OURS to enjoy.
The food was also DELICIOUS. Chef John knocked it out of the park!!
The entire staff did everything they could to make sure we had all of our questions answered and were so accommodating to all of our requests.
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Heather Sent on 09/15/2020Beautiful, stress free wedding venue!
The Renaissance is an A+ wedding venue. After our first tour, we decided almost immediately that we wanted to book the Renaissance for our reception.
Tommy, Jon and Precious are an amazing team. From our very first meeting, Tommy walked us through every step of the process with expert and honest advice.
We ended up having to reschedule our wedding due to COVID and Tommy made the rescheduling process seamless. Their online planning tools made planning easy and kept me organized too!
When I dropped off some of our decor Thursday before there wedding I felt so confident that the team would make everything look beautiful, and they definitely delivered.
The food was incredible! My husband and I were fully expecting to not have time to eat our meals but we were served first with plenty of time time our delicious meals and still visit with our guests.
You can’t beat the location either. We were married at St Peters downtown and had a trolley take guests from the church to the Renaissance. Plenty of awesome hotel options nearby too! -
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Heather Sent on 08/31/2020Magnificent covid wedding
The Renassiance was magnificent from the dressing room to the ball room. Absolutely loved it. Tommy and his staff did a fantastic job decorating for our theme Snoopy, and making everyone feel so comfortable since we got married during covid. Chef john's food was spectacular as well from the cocktail hr to the dinner. Absolutely amazing. -
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Mary Sent on 12/09/2019The Renaissance was the absolute best!
The Renaissance was exceptionally amazing! Tommy went above and beyond to make sure it was the wedding of our dreams by answering all of our questions, putting us at ease, and keeping us stress-free throughout the whole wedding planning process. Tommy always worked with us and made sure we were comfortable before making any decision. He also gave us insight into other vendors, and we chose every vendor he suggested for our wedding... the man has impeccable taste!! Overall, Tommy is AMAZING, extremely HELPFUL, and is the BEST person to have coordinate your wedding.
We also have to give a shout out to Emmett, who partners with Tommy, and came in for the tail end portion of the wedding planning/day of. Emmett was the perfect mix of friendly and serious, and his personality and professionalism made us feel so confident that everything was in good hands moving into the final week before our wedding, plus he was an invaluable resouce during the actual Reception!!!!
I also have to give a shoutout to John and Precious for making sure our wedding ran smoothly. They were so amazing to work with and our wedding would not have been the same without them.
As for the food, the food was unbelievable and honestly the best food I have tasted and I am a picky eater!! All of our guests still talk about how great the food was almost 2 months after our wedding!! The set-up for the reception was breath-taking!! They completely made our vision come true and I was so happy with how everything turned out.
Please look no further!! I promise you, you will not find better quality services anywhere else. This entire team will make sure your day is spectacular and flawless. They are the DREAM TEAM!!! -
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Josh Sent on 11/07/2019Wonderful!
We couldn't have had a better experience with a wedding venue! The staff and place was just amazing! -
Nina Sent on 10/24/2019
Hire them for a flawless wedding
I cannot say enough good things about the staff at The Renaissance. Tommy Waters was the first person you speak to. The place sold itself but Tommy was amazing at communication and was extremely transparent since day 1... there were no hidden costs or any secrets. I emailed and called him about a million times throughout the 1.5 years it took to plan my wedding and he was always energetic and willing to help at any capacity. He gave amazing recommendations for my florist and baker and the decor for the wedding was everything I could have imagined and more.
Emmett was in charge of the day of the wedding and WOW he was amazing. Everything ran flawlessly. Any issues that we had he immediately nipped it in the butt in a discrete way. He kept the night running so smoothly and I had no worries at all. He checked on my several times and made sure I had everything that I needed. He made sure I looked beautiful going down the aisle by fluffing my dress and he also helped me bustle my dress.
AMAZING work. I can go on for days about the venue and the amazing staff. They all made sure we were having a great time and I have never met more kind staff in my life. If you want an amazing wedding day free of issues then I highly recommend this venue and the staff. You will not find better quality services anywhere else! -
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Matthew Sent on 09/02/2019
Matthew and Isabel McMaster
Absolutely hands down the greatest treasure in Richmond!! Tommy and John were the best! The professionalism and attention to detail was impeccable! We could not have had such a wonderful wedding without them! The venue is incredible and gives you a vibe of some 19th century beauty and exquisite ambience.... we would recommend The Renaissance for any kind of event but definitely a wedding at the top. Thanks Tommy and John!!!!! -
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Abby Sent on 07/29/2019Exceptionally amazing! Highly recommend!
The Renaissance was AMAZING, BEAUTIFUL, PERFECT for us. At first, I was a little hesitant because the venue was so much cheaper than the rest of the venues that we visited. I was worried that the service would not be as great but I was critically mistaken. This venue is essentially all-inclusive with set-up, tear down, day-of-event coordinator, catering, etc. You do not have to pay multiple vendors but everything is all-in-one (except flowers and make-up). I'll do my review as the following:
--- PEOPLE YOU WORK WITH ---
Tommy, the Senior Sales/Event Coordinator, was a true blessing with my whole wedding. He helped me with every step of the way. He ensured that every meeting we had was e-mailed to me afterwards so that we were always on the same page. He always provided me examples of what the set-up would look like to help me with my vision. He gave me insights on which other vendors I should choose from. He always worked with me on my budget and made sure I felt comfortable and that I knew everything before making a decision. LASTLY, TOMMY MAKES YOU FEEL LIKE A QUEEN. He makes other vendors treat you like you were just a normal person asking questions about wedding but Tommy, truly prioritizes you and is simply the best person that I've worked with.
The rest of his team, Chef Jon and Precious, were also equally amazing. Whenever Tommy is unavailable, Chef Jon would always respond as quickly as possible with your questions. During the day of the wedding, everyone ensured that I was happy with everything and everything went smoothly. If something bad happened, I had no idea because it was the most perfect day/night of my life.
--- FOOD ---
The food was mouthwatering and incredible. Wedding guests still talk to me today (two weeks later) about how much the food was so great and it was the most perfect amount (not the small plates that you usually get). People have told me that it was the best wedding food that they've ever had! Food was one of my biggest worry because my husband (now) and I are big fan of food. People usually say that you don't eat during your wedding as a bride and groom. Well, we were not those type of people and WE LOVED IT. We were so surprised about how amazing turned out! Even though we shouldn't be because the tasting was equally amazing but, the wedding night was even better!
--- THE SET-UP AND CLEAN-UP ---
The whole place was beautiful. Everyone was awed and amazed with how the ceremony & the reception turned out. We used the ballroom for both events and everyone was, again, amazed at everything. People were able to use the other rooms for cocktail hour and the bar was just fun, amazing people. They not only made my vision come true but made it even better and more beautiful than I thought it could ever be. I literally just dropped off the decorations a couple of days before the wedding and they figured out everything else. I could not have asked for anything better. They were able to clean-up everything after the wedding. The only thing they made sure I had were the presents and cards and they gave those to my parents and bridesmaids. They gave me a few days to retrieve the rest of my decorations but they were able to put it all together and just give me a few bags so I had no issues at all.
OVERALL, I loved the Renaissance. I highly recommend it to anyone who is on a budget and still want an extravagant wedding. The people, the food, everything was just exceptionally amazing. -
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Rachel Sent on 07/02/2019Totally amazing!
Tommy and his staff were beyond awesome!! Planning a wedding can be very stressful but working with the team at the Renaissance was stress-free. Tommy was available to help us with every question we had and even helped us think of things we didn't know that was necessary. Don't even get me started with the food, they have an amazing selection of food. The only problem that we had was after the taste testing, we couldn't decide which option we wanted because all of Chef John's food was extremely delicious. On the wedding day, we arrived at a ceremony and reception hall that exceeded all of our expectations. The staff laid out my vision perfectly! We had so much fun and success working with Tommy! We would highly recommend using the Renaissance as the wedding venue of choice to anyone looking. We love Tommy and staff, they made our perfect day even more magical! -
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Katlyn Sent on 05/07/2019May the 4th be with you!
We found the Renaissance on Instagram and fell in love with the beautiful photos. We met Tommy at a wedding expo and fell in love with him and knew we had to schedule a tour. After seeing the venue in person, meeting Jon, Precious and the whole team and hearing what all they had to offer, we knew we were in good hands and wanted to book it immediately. You can tell Tommy absolutely loves what he does and is good at it. He loves the venue and encouraged us through all our dreams of our day. The food was so great, our guests gave so many compliments the whole night and couldn’t get enough of the roasted vegetable display during cocktail hour. My husband and I are not big fans of cake and our families thought we were crazy when we decided to do a wall of donuts instead and also as our favors. Our coordinator, Dana (who was so great!!), was able to keep this giant wall of donut hidden from our guests during the ceremony and surprised everyone with it center stage during our reception. 1. I think our guests were super stoked for donuts but 2. They loved being able to walk up on the stage and pick out which donut they wanted, it just gave our guests one more fun thing to do. We really didn’t feel stressed or overwhelmed through the whole planning process and felt like the whole team was there for us whenever we had any questions or concerned. Our whole day turned out so perfect and the force was strong on May the 4th and left a lasting impression on us and all of our guests!! -
Alicia Sent on 01/17/2019
Our day was perfect!
Our experience was perfect! I would highly recommend the Renaissance and their team! My husband and I could not have been more pleased!! -
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Michelle Sent on 12/09/2018Amazing Venue, Amazing experiences, Amazing Wedding
We could not have been happier with our experience marrying and holding our reception at the Renaissance. I would give them a perfect 10! Tommy was a dream to work with. He made the whole wedding experience more delightful (as it can get stressful at times). He was supportive and always available for questions or assistance in a quick manner.
One of the things I found very valuable was having other vendors associated with the Renaissance close by. Tommy put me in contact with lighting and florist. These vendors were familiar with the set-up of this Venue and I felt this helped to ensure the STUNNING decor that we achieved on our big day. Also, the venue has their own photo booth that you can rent. All these connections made it more like a 'one stop shop' which was very much welcomed!
I cannot get over the beauty of the venue on the day of our wedding. Something that my husband and I both commented on was that this venue allowed us to be us. We didn't feel that at the other venues we toured!
During the reception and ceremony, the staff were amazing and made sure that it was a night to remember!
I would recommend the Renaissance to any couple looking for a classic, ballroom setting. Absolutely stunning and AMAZING staff.
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Lindsey Sent on 11/29/2018Our Dream Wedding Come True!
Tommy, Jon, Precious, and their team are an absolute dream! Our wedding day came together so beautifully because of their hard work! From day one, Tommy gave us all of the information we needed and then some to plan our special day. He allowed us to customize our event to make it exactly what we wanted and provided suggestions along the way. Honestly, the entire planning process was stress-free because of his guidance, and, coming from a Type-A Bride, that's really saying something! Responses to questions were always prompt and Tommy was always willing to meet in person or over the phone to answer any and all questions. He even took the time to walk through every decoration and item my family brought to the venue the Thursday prior to the wedding with my Mom and Dad to make sure he knew what our wishes were in their placement. That's personalized service at its finest!
As a self-proclaimed foodie, Jon's menus are top-notch! Seriously, we have guests still raving about the menu and the service was impeccable! No one sat waiting for for their meal to be plated for more than a few minutes. With an almost 200 person guest list, they were efficient and attentive from beginning to end!
Many thanks to the Renaissance for making our wedding day spectacular! The new Mr. and Mrs. Scott are overjoyed with our experience! -
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Quinnchel Sent on 09/03/2018Our wedding was held here on 8.18.18 and it was absolutely beautiful! We had our ceremony and reception in the same room under the bistro lights, and it was everything! Our guests really enjoyed themselves and they especially loved the photo booth, I am so glad we decided to get it!.. Special thanks to Tommy, John and Precious for their assistance! -
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Kyrel Sent on 08/22/2018The whole renaissance team was outstanding. From start to finish all our demands were met and any questions we had got answered in a timely fashion. Our photography backed out and Tommy was able to obtain a back up one for me in 24 hours, amazing. We weren’t pressured into going over our budget and they made my wife’s vision come true. In TEN years when we renew our vowels I will be contacting them first!!!
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Michelle Sent on 06/07/2018My husband and I started our wedding planning with limited time (due to last minute changes from destination wedding to local)...so things were a little stressful. The Renaissance was probably the fourth/fifth place we viewed and I was immediately sold!!! It was absolutely beautiful and that ballroom was perfect. The ballroom was so beautiful little to no extra decorations are needed. From the beginning to the end of the process Tommy and Emmett made sure everything was a go and ran smoothly. They were constantly in contact and basically handled everything for me. I told them my vision and they made it happen! Anything that I needed to do was explained to me in direct easy details. Also huge kudos to the chef....the food was amazing. I highly recommend this venue!!
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Mary Sent on 02/11/2018“Our wedding was everything we hoped and dreamed!” Those were the words of my daughter and son-in-law at the conclusion of their wedding and reception. If you want to work with a venue and a team of people who truly care about making your wedding dreams come true, come to The The Renaissance. From your first tour with Tommy Waters, in which he listens to your ideas and is ready to make them work, all the way to your wedding day where Chef Jon Beattie, Emmet Hickam, Precious and the rest of the team have your day run like clockwork and make your dreams come true. The Renaissance is truly perfection!
The team is available throughout the whole process of planning and is accommodating and responsive. They help make your wedding planning fun, exciting, and less stressful. They truly take care of everything and are available to answer any questions both during the planning stages and on the day of your wedding. I still
have family members complimenting us on the wedding while the compliments truly deserve to go to The Renaissance. Don’t delay! Choose The Renaissance and you will have the wedding of your dreams! -
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Kori Sent on 12/14/2017LOOK NO FURTHER. As soon as we stepped into the Victorian ballroom with its high ceilings, multiple crystal chandeliers and hardwood floors we knew we wanted to book The Renaissance. Our choice was confirmed over and over as we worked with the staff to make our dream wedding come true.
It is nearly impossible to list all the reasons to have your wedding at The Renaissance because there are so many, but I will do my best! The perks of having your wedding and reception at the same venue are bountiful and the pricing for their packages is reasonable while giving you flexibility on services and allowing you to customize every aspect of your big day.
The staff are incredible and the food is beyond five star (Chef Jon is wonderful! ). The gentlemen who run The Renaissance (Jon and Tommy) will give you advice and support on all the details of your wedding as they are consummate professionals who know how to make elegant events with memories your guest will be talking about long after your event is over.
Tommy was always available to communicate throughout the process for changes or questions and any help we needed. We got a great deal of our vendors contacts from this venue who works with a consortium of wedding vendors (Shoppes at The Renaissance) including planning services, stationary, beauty experts, photographers etc. Also, we have seen many different wedding parties come through The Renaissance with diverse backgrounds, religions and walks of life-all accommodated and all happy they chose this place. They made us feel like family and royalty at the same time. You cannot go wrong with this venue, take it from this blissful bride.
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Javonda Sent on 06/16/2016The Renaissance was an amazing venue and really lives up to its reputation. They were accommodating with all of my requests and were prompt to answer all of my questions. They created my dream wedding and an experience that I will never forget. Tommy, Precious, Kyle, and Jon are a great team to work with! -
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Acacia Sent on 04/06/2016We thoroughly enjoyed planning our daughter's wedding and reception with Tommy! Emmett was very professional on the wedding day. John was a pleasure to work with, as well! Planning was a fun and stress-free, thanks to all of the guys at The Renaissance.
Tommy, thank you so much for being so wonderful! I wish you had a venue in Florida. If you did, all of our children would be married there! Love you guys and thanks! -
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Jessica Sent on 05/17/2015Tommy and John listened to everything we wanted and provided us with an experience within the budget we set. They were really awesome and set up monthly payments for us up until the big date. The venue is absolutely stunning and their staff is absolutely stellar to say the least. We had heavy apps for our reception with the mashed potato bar added on. Guests raved about the food all night! Initially I was scared it wouldn't be "enough" but the food was beyond satisfying. I would recommend this venue to anyone. It is beautiful by itself and once they have your even set up, there just aren't enough words!
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