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John Marshall Ballrooms

4.8(271)
Wedding Venue

About

The John Marshall Ballrooms, housed in the meticulously restored 1929 Hotel John Marshall, offer a striking blend of vintage grandeur and modern hospitality. The Marshall Ballroom features nine crystal chandeliers and soaring thirty-foot windows, while the Virginia Ballroom includes a balcony and a 27x27 hardwood dance floor, creating a refined setting for events up to 100 guests.

Beyond the ballrooms, the venue provides elegant spaces like the grand lobby for cocktail hours and a Club Room with a bar, pool table, and fireplaces for pre-event gatherings. On-site catering by Homemades by Suzanne ensures a seamless, in-house dining experience, complemented by full event support including setup, linens, and china, making it a turnkey choice for business meetings and receptions alike.

Best for

  • Elegant client dinners in historic ballrooms
  • Executive offsites with in-house catering
  • Multi-night group stays with vintage charm

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What's typically included

  • Space & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Venue Details

Standout features

Historic Architecture
Restored 1920s grandeur with vintage crystal chandeliers
The venue features nine vintage crystal chandeliers and three walls of grand, thirty-foot lead-paned glass windows with hand-crafted molding, evoking classic Richmond elegance and a distinctive historic atmosphere.
Signature Event Spaces
Two elegant ballrooms with hardwood dance floors and balcony
The Marshall and Virginia Ballrooms offer spacious settings with original chandeliers, a 27x27 hardwood dance floor, and a balcony overlooking the ballroom ideal for grand entrances and memorable moments.
On-Site Amenities
Full-service event support with unique gathering spaces
Includes a grand lobby for cocktail hour, a Club Room with pool table and fireplaces, and a guest suite with full kitchen and living areas for day-of gatherings or overnight stays, all complemented by in-house catering from Homemades by Suzanne.

At a glance

Rated 4.8 on Google · 271 reviews