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Say “I do” to these local wedding venues

Wedding venues in Richmond
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A rooftop with a pool and downtown views can be found at Common House. | Photo by @alysemichelleimages
Whether you’re getting a jump start on your holiday party planning or preparing for an upcoming wedding reception or family reunion, check out this list of rentable venues in Richmond.

Common House Richmond, 303 W. Broad St.
  • Rate: Request information
  • Accommodates 50-160 guests
  • Host your event in the Union Hall or courtyard of this Arts District social club. Amenities included in-house catering, custom menus, and guidance from a sommelier.
Maymont, 1700 Hampton St.
  • Rates | Historic Estate: $3,500-6,100 | 1000 Westover: $4,000-5,700 | Micro-Weddings: Request information
  • Accommodates up to 250, depending on site selection
  • Whether you want to reserve space for a self-orchestrated ceremony or customize your 200 person ceremony and reception, Maymont has multiple options to tailor your special day.
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Enjoy a first dance at John Marshall Ballrooms.

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Photo by @shawnee_custalow

The John Marshall Ballrooms, 101 N. 5th St.
  • Rate: Request information
  • Accommodates up to 360 seated, 650 limited seating
  • Choose from two ballrooms to suit your event size and enjoy a ceremony and reception with specialized catering, a dance floor, and a historic setting.
Main Street Station, 1500 E. Main St.
  • Rate: Request information
  • Accommodates 200 seated (Headhouse) or 1,000+ (Shed)
  • The quintessential Richmond building hosts events in the French Renaissance-style Headhouse and the expansive steel and glass Shed with picturesque views of the city.
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The Science Museum has several memorable spots for your special day.

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Photo by Josiah Mendoza

Science Museum of Virginia, 2500 W. Broad St.
  • Rate: Request information
  • Accommodates up to 250 seated
  • Choose from the Rotunda, Dewey Gottwald Center, Garner Pavilion, and Thalhimer Pavilion for your special day.
The Hippodrome Theater, 526-528 N. 2nd St.
  • Rate: Request information
  • Accommodates up to 550 standing, depending on space
  • Take your celebration to the historic entertainment venue or opt for a smaller scale, more formal gathering at The Speakeasy Grill next door.
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Events
Friday, July 7
  • After 5 Fridays: Deau Eyes | Friday, July 7 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, 200 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd., Richmond | Free | Local musician Deau Eyes will headline a show in the Robins Sculpture Garden.
  • TBT El Gallito Welcome Party | Friday, July 7 | 6-9 p.m. | Hatch Local Food Hall, 400 Hull St., Richmond | Cost of purchase | Celebrate the newest spot at the food hall with special dishes, spiked agua fresca, and tunes by DJ A-Town.
  • Trunk Show Band Performing Mix Tape | Friday, July 7 | 7 p.m. | 17th St. Market, 100 N. 17th St., Richmond | Free | Enjoy a concert as part of the city’s free Festival of Arts.
Saturday, July 8
Sunday, July 9
  • “West Side Story” | Sunday, July 9 | 2 p.m. | The Byrd Theatre, 2908 W. Cary St., Richmond | $8 | See the 1961 movie musical on the big screen.
  • 13th Annual Gospel Music Fest | Sunday, July 9 | 4 p.m. | Dogwood Dell, 600 S. Arthur Ashe Blvd., Richmond | Free | Sheilah Belle, AKA “The Belle,” hosts the 13th year of this fest with 10+ special guest performers.
Tuesday, July 11
  • “Ain’t Too Proud” | Tuesday, July 11-Sunday, July 16 | Times vary | Altria Theater, 6 N. Laurel St., Richmond | $44 | See the smash-hit Broadway musical chronicling the journey of The Temptations to the top of the charts.
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News Notes
Today Is
  • It’s the first friday of July, which means there are First Friday events all over the city tonight. Head to Manchester for art, vendors, and food trucks or walk the galleries in the Arts District. The ICA is also premiering “Last Stop,” a music showcase event, from 5-9 p.m.
Development
  • Sauer Properties wants to add three apartment buildings and green space to its property at the intersection of Midlothian Turnpike and Robious Road. The 183,000-sqft shopping center has struggled to maintain big-box tenants like Stein Mart, so Sauer wants to shift it to a mixed-use development. (Richmond BizSense)
Community
  • If you recycle with CVWMA in Henrico, your collection day may have changed. Half the homes in the county switched from Red Week to Blue Week recently. To check your day, head to the website and type your address under “Make A Service Request.”
Festival
  • Tickets are on sale for the Richmond Black Restaurant Experience’s HeART & Soul Fest. This year’s event will celebrate “The ART of Hip Hop” on Saturday, July 29 from 3-10 p.m. at City Stadium. The festival features DJs, kid zones, mural paintings, an RBRE food court, and a vendor market.
Arts
  • There’s a new postcard mural in Chesterfield thanks to local artists Sure Hand Signs and The Night Owl. Find “Greetings from Midlo” at Winterfield Crossing — and while you’re at it, check out 15 murals around town.
Kids
  • If you’re in search of summer programs for your school-age kids, use the NextUp Youth Program Finder. The resource allows you to search for activities by day of the week, program category, organization, and zip code. Bonus: You can add to the program finder by sending NextUp an email.
Read
  • Local music writer Andrew Cothern has been honored with two awards for his book, “RVA Playlist: Stories from the Richmond, Virginia Music Scene.” The book earned the Juror’s Choice Award at the 2023 National Indie Excellence Awards and received a Silver Medal at the Independent Publisher Book Awards.
Film
  • A film pop-up series is starting on Sunday, July 16 at 7 p.m. Star and Moon Video Club will pair movie screenings with standout wines. For the first event, enjoy “Bram Stoker’s Dracula” at Second Bottle Wine Shop in Church Hill.
Wellness
Finance
  • Refinance rates are skyrocketing. But home equity rates remain relatively low — which means that now is a great time to borrow against your home. Calculate your payment.*
 
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Nickel Bridge closed for repairs
A postcard showing the Nickel Bridge.
The Boulevard Bridge was completed in 1925. | Photo via VCU Libraries Digital Collections
The Boulevard Bridge, also known as the Nickel Bridge, will be closed for repairs on Friday, July 7. Crews will begin work at 7 a.m.

Completed in 1925, the bridge was designed to connect the city to the newly developed Westover Hills neighborhood. The Richmond Metropolitan Transit Authority bought the bridge in 1969.

The Boulevard Bridge got its nickel-name due to the initial five cent toll. However, the cost to cross would increase as the years went on. Right now the rate is 35 cents; it’ll rise to 50 cents when RMTA toll rates go up on September 1.

The bridge should reopen when maintenance is complete on Saturday, July 8.
Answered

Yesterday we asked what year the first air-conditioned GRTC buses began operation.
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By 1967, most of the VTC fleet was air-conditioned.

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Photo courtesy GRTC

This was a tricky one — 18.5% of respondents correctly identified 1957 as the year the cool buses, which were known as the Frosty Fleet, were introduced. Flash forward 10 years and most of the fleet was air-conditioned.
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