Where will your dream wedding take you?
Perhaps to one of these lovely locations?

We Specialize in Beach Weddings!

Many couples have always dreamed of a beautiful wedding on the beach with the sun setting in the background, the sounds of the waves pounding the sand, and the intimacy of the moment together. This is what elopement is all about....sometimes with a few intimate friends or family members. 
We are surrounded by water in Hampton Roads and we can help you find the perfect spot for your ceremony.


VIRGINIA BEACH OCEANFRONT ELOPEMENTS
These are the more accessible areas for elopement ceremonies, although parking is always challenging in tourist season. 
2nd Street and Atlantic
67th or 68th Street and Atlantic
81st Street and Atlantic/Pacific
First Landing State Park on Shore Drive. (minimal fee for entry) 
First Landing State Park on 64th Street and Pacific. (minimal fee for entry)
Sandbridge public Beach or the "Little Island" area (Fees for parking)
All of the oceanfront hotels have some access to the beach and if you are staying in one, we can meet you in the lobby, walk to the beach and have a beautiful ceremony. Afterwards, I will snap a few photos with your camera/cell phone so you will have those important shots, or there are many professional photographers who would be happy to do this for you. 
You do not need a permit to be married on the beach at Virginia Beach unless you are having a large number of guests, chairs set up, and want a reserved spot. And you cannot ask people on the beach to move!

ELOPEMENTS TO OTHER AREAS ON THE WATER
If you would like to be married on the water but want to avoid all the traffic at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, we would suggest these locations:
Ocean View Beach, Norfolk, Virginia (On the Chesapeake Bay)
Buckroe Beach, Hampton, Virginia (On the Chesapeake Bay)
Huntington Beach or Mariners Museum Beach, Newport News, Virginia (on the James River)
Yorktown Beach on the York River (Requires a permit from Parks & Rec Dept)
There are also many parks that are waterfront. See the list at the end of the following venues.

Buckroe Beach, Hampton, Virginia

Sandbridge Beach in November

First Landing State Park at 64th Street, Inlet Side

First Landing State Park on Shore Drive, Bay Side

Huntington Park Beach on the James River, Newport News, Virginia

The First Lady of Suffolk

The First Lady of Suffolk is one of my favorite venues. The setting is elegant, the food delicious, and the staff is wonderful! This is a one stop location offering in-house photographer, DJ, decorator, wedding cakes, caterer, horse drawn carriage rides and preferred vendors for hair/makeup and officiating. And now they also offer a Bed and Breakfast at the 'Mansion' a couple of streets over from the Venue! This Bed and Breakfast is only available to parties that have booked their event with The First Lady.

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This photo is before their big expansion project.

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Norfolk Botanical Gardens

Baker Overlook

This is just one of many beautiful places in the Norfolk Botanical Gardens where you can stage a wedding. I am a 'preferred' officiate with them and very happy to perform weddings in the beautiful Gardens.

The Butterfly Garden

The Perennial Garden

The Butterfly Garden Gazebo

The Rose Garden

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Cape Charles, on the Eastern Shore

 Cape Charles, Virginia is a quaint little town that is perfect for an elopement or a destination wedding. This sunset is just spectacular! There are rental houses and Bed & Breakfast establishments available. I am a traveling officiate so I love going to the Eastern Shore of Virginia!

Click on this Photo to visit Cape Charles community website!

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Apple Blossom Plantation,
​Providence Forge

The Apple Blossom Plantation in Providence Forge, Virginia is close enough for you..... Richmond, Charlottesville, or Virginia Beach brides to select as your venue. It is beautiful, elegant, and the food and staff are fabulous! You will fall in love with it and with the owner Peggy, guaranteed!

Click on this Photo to visit Apple Blossom Plantation Wedding website!

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The Hermitage Museum, Norfolk

This is a beautiful and historical location nestled among mature trees on the banks of the Elizabeth River. Tents are set up for a wonderful wedding and lawn party.


Click on this photo to visit their website!

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West Neck Village Hall

Click on the photo to go to their website!

2580 Signature Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23456


Our 10,000 sq. ft. facility is situated in one of the most beautiful communities in Va. Beach, the Villages at West Neck. Our views are breath taking!

Our Village Hall is available for rent for weddings and special events. Just contact our General Manager at gcdavis3@vhrc.hrcoxmail.com to set up an appointment to tour the facility.

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The Smithfield Station Lighthouse

The Smithfield Station accommodates 'elopement' weddings with special packages and a beautiful room overlooking the Pagan River in the quaint small town of Smithfield Virginia. I am a preferred officiate with them and I love the water and my small hometown.


Click on this photo to visit their website.

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Chippokes Plantation Park in Surry, Va

On the Southern banks of the scenic James River, Chippokes Plantation in Surry County is a beautiful place for an outdoor wedding! 





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The Smithfield Center

The Smithfield Center is an event center in the heart of the quaint town of Smithfield, Virginia. Located on the Southside of the James River Bridge, Smithfield is in Isle of Wight County, one of the eight original ' English Shires' in the New World! Lots of history, charm, and scenery! 

Click on this photo to go to the Smithfield Center website!

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Founders Inn, Virginia Beach

Founder's Inn is a serious wedding venue, totally prepared to welcome your hundreds of guests, and offering exceptional service and great food! 


Click on this photo to go to Founders Inn Website!

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​Women's Club of Portsmouth 

The Woman's Club of Portsmouth has so much to offer today's brides and grooms.  The newly expanded ballroom can host wedding receptions and ceremonies.  Our bridal suite is the perfect place to capture photos of a bride putting on her wedding dress and that special time right before she says "I do."  The covered porch on the front of the building has a gas fire place and the new deck in the back of the building can accomodate ceremonies and cocktail hours. 

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Pagoda Japanese Garden and Tea House

This is another beautiful option for a wedding with 2 to 75 guests! Located in the heart of downtown Norfolk on the waterfront, this is a hidden jewel!
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THE SPIRIT OF NORFOLK

Vicki and Susan are preferred Officiants for the Spirit of Norfolk Cruises!
Experience Norfolk with Spirit
Splash aboard Spirit of Norfolk for the perfect mix of dining, entertainment and views. Cruising throughout the year from Town Point Park in downtown Norfolk, Spirit offers lunch, dinner, moonlight and holiday cruises, plus many themed cruises.

These parks are beautiful and inexpensive locations for a small wedding or elopement.

Windsor Castle Park, Smithfield, Virginia This is one of my least expensive options!

Portsmouth City Park

First Landing State Park Virginia Beach

First Landing State Park on the Bay side

Sandy Bottom Park, Hampton, Virginia

Oak Grove Lake Park, Chesapeake

Huntington Park, Newport News, Va

Great Neck Park Water View from the Gazebo

Mill Point Park, Hampton, VA

Great Neck Park Gazebo, Virginia Beach

Crim Dell Bridge, College of William & Mary, Williamsburg Have you read the legend?