The Renaissance Reviews
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4.9 out of 5 rating
4.9 out of 5 rating
134 Reviews
99% recommend it
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Danielle G. 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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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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Karen K. 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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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 G. 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 L. 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 C. 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 T. 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 D. 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 T. 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.
Thank you so much to the Renaissance for the best day ever. :) -
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Tiarra D. 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 R. 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! -
Sabrina D. 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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Lauren K. 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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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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Brittany C. 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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