Rehearsal Dinner Venues
Hi,
It's been a minute since I published anything but I have been preparing for back-to-back Bat Mitzvahs. My team and I have been working feverishly building out props and creating custom decor. If you know anything about these celebrations, you know that themes rule and they are TOP SECRET! So we'll have to wait and share those with you after the events have passed.
I mentioned in a previous post that I was off to see a potential wedding reception venue. An oceanfront location no less! The only problem... no ocean view and it was small. Can you believe it? There are actually not very many places in South Hampton Roads with a full water view that can host a large event. But there are some great places for rehearsal dinners. Here are a few (with and without water view):
Freemason Abbey - www.freemasonabbey.com - Downtown Norfolk, preset rehearsal dinner menus
Il Giardino Ristorante - www.ilgiardino.com Virginia Beach Oceanfront
La Galleria Ristorante - www.lagalleriaristorante.com - Downtown Norfolk, private rooms; A/V ready
Pagoda Garden Tea House - www.pagodagarden.org - Downtown Norfolk, private use; private room

Sonoma Wine Bar & Bistro - www.sonomatowncenter.com Virginia Beach Town Center, private area; private room
The Painted Lady - www.thepaintedlady.com Downtown Norfolk, private areas; private rooms
Town Point Club - www.town-point.com Downtown Norfolk, private rooms
Vintage Kitchen - www.vintage-kitchen.com Downtown Norfolk, private areas; private room
This list is by no means exhaustive but I have found these special and/or used them for my clients. More to come ....